Total 383 Manager job vacancies in Oxford, OX3 7JH

Exciting Opportunity Alert!

Our award-winning Estate Agency client are looking for a highly successful and experienced Senior Sales Manager to join their Hampstead office.

If you thrive on recognition and aspire to excel in everything you do, this is the perfect opportunity! Be part of a highly successful and expanding Estate Agency with a structured career path up to regional management, that recognises and rewards excellence.

As a Senior Sales Manager, you will:

• Create the largest active market share of any agent in the area
• Maximise revenues and grow the property register
• Develop exceptional working relationships with clients to encourage repeat business and recommendations
• Maximise branch profit and achieve all financial targets
• Manage performance of employees through regular 1:1's, reviews etc
• Influence a result through effective team management, action planning and delivery of plans

Ideal Candidate Qualities:

• Previous Estate Agency and customer services experience
• Target driven and tenacious, with demonstrable evidence of achievements
• Effectively manage a team
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Display high standards of service and presentation
• Good organisational skills
• Demonstrate ideas and initiative around plans for market growth
• Hold a full driving license, have your own car and be insured for Business Use

What our client can offer:

- Comprehensive Training: Learn the ins and outs of the company and market share generation methods.

- Unlimited Earning Potential: Enjoy uncapped commission opportunities and bonus incentives.

- Continuous Growth: Thrive with ongoing career and personal development opportunities.

- ✈️ Rewarding Success: Qualify for annual award trips and exciting prizes.

- Celebrating You: Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday after successfully passing probation.

- Increased Perks: Watch your holiday entitlement grow with each year of service.

- Healthcare Benefits: Access personal private healthcare upon successfully passing probation.

Exciting Opportunity Alert!

Our award-winning Estate Agency client are looking for a highly successful and experienced Property Manager to join their East Oxford office.

If you thrive on recognition and aspire to excel in everything you do, this is the perfect opportunity! Join a department offering a fantastic opportunity for proactive and outgoing administrators to progress their career in a client focussed role. Rewarding excellent customer service, attention to detail and upselling skills.

As a property Manager your responsibilities will include:
* Provide a designated group of client's with property management services encompassing renewals, repairs, deposits and lettings account.
* Deal with enquiries and ensure they are dealt with efficiently and in line with agreed service standards.
* Follow the procedures/process maps ensuring key time scales are met
* Investigate/ resolve queries and problems. Advise/recommend course of action on property issues
* Liaise with third party supplier to arrange works to be undertaken
* Develop and build strong relationships with key Clients and treat them as individuals
* Liaise/negotiate between Landlords and Tenants
* Ensure that all relevant people are kept informed and up to date with progress particularly in relation to client issues / complaints. Manages expectation and ensure you follow up all queries.
* Takes appropriate action to pre-empt complaints. Takes appropriate action to investigate and resolve complaints.
* Promotes additional services and meet third party referral targets
* Develop and apply an understanding of legal requirements

Ideal Candidate Qualities:

• Previous Estate Agency and customer services experience
• Target driven and tenacious, with demonstrable evidence of achievements
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Display high standards of service and presentation
• Good organisational skills
• Hold a full driving license, have your own car and be insured for Business Use

What our client can offer:

- Comprehensive Training: Learn the ins and outs of the company and market share generation methods.

- Unlimited Earning Potential: Enjoy uncapped commission opportunities and bonus incentives.

- Continuous Growth: Thrive with ongoing career and personal development opportunities.

- ✈️ Rewarding Success: Qualify for annual award trips and exciting prizes.

- Celebrating You: Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday after successfully passing probation.

- Increased Perks: Watch your holiday entitlement grow with each year of service.

- Healthcare Benefits: Access personal private healthcare upon successfully passing probation.

Level 3 Early Years Team Leader/Supervisor Apprenticeship - Duchess Nursery Abingdon

The Aspire Training Team are currently recruiting for a punctual, reliable and enthusiastic individual to complete a Level 3 Early Years Team Leader/Supervisor Apprenticeship at Duchess Nursery at their Abingdon setting as Baby Room Manager.

Our Early Years team leader or supervisor apprenticeship has been designed by sector experts to help individuals that have gained their EYE and are looking to progress into a leadership role

About Duchess Nursery;

Our nursery has a warm family orientated atmosphere, with a homely feel and 3 individual rooms to cater for all of the children’s needs, to help them to flourish and to develop in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage. We have two lovely garden areas for playing and exploring as well as digging and growing, building our children’s physical confidence and environmental knowledge and allowing for outdoor creativity.

We have a dedicated and passionate staff team whose priority is to ensure a safe and secure environment, to build good relationships with both our children and parents and to support the children to achieve, ready for ‘big school’ ahead.

We recognise the importance of ensuring a child feels happy, secure and welcome at our Duchess Nursery from the very start so offer a cosy environment and a smooth settling in process. When your child starts nursery, we initially offer three settling sessions in order to fully prepare you and your child for the nursery environment. Each child is allocated a key person who is instrumental in this process. We feel this is an important part of helping our families to feel relaxed and ready for their time at Duchess Nursery.

We work closely with each child and their family to give the child the reassurance to feel safe and cared for, ensuring they are happy, secure and making progress but also to act as the first communication point for parents. They build a genuine bond with the family, developing a special relationship that always fosters the best interests of their child

Your roles and responsibilities will include;

• Adhere to the Policies & Procedures of Duchess and Chatsworth Schools, ensuring compliance with the Children Act 2006, Health and Safety Legislation, all within the requirements and guidance laid down by Ofsted and the EYFS.

• Working together as part of a team for the good of the nursery and the children.

• Responsible primarily with the care and supervision of your pre-school key children, in regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs, keeping daily journals, observations and development records and also ensuring that the children’s behaviour is managed in a positive way. It will also be your shared responsibility to ensure that all children’s needs are cared for during the day as required.

• For both your own and your team’s planning and preparation of activities to meet children’s individual needs.

• To utilise play and interactive activities to develop language and vocabulary, introduce scientific and mathematical concepts and improve social skills.

• To combine play and interactive activities with an increasing focus on early academic learning, including letter recognition, phonics, numbers and an awareness of science and nature.

• For planning, developing and implementation of the daily work schedule and lesson plans in line with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

• For planning and use of creative and practical skills to prepare inspiring learning materials.

• To plan indoor and outdoor activities to provide a positive and safe learning environment.

• To liaise with parents to ensure effective communication within the nursery in a professional and clear manner.

• Whilst it is the responsibility of all nursery staff to offer children within the nursery equal opportunities with regard to their religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background; in particular, challenging situations where racism or discrimination is displayed, it is fundamentally your responsibility to ensure that you maintain this ethos.

• It is the responsibility of all staff within the nursery to maintain the preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the playrooms and equipment, bringing any faults to the attention of the Deputy or Nursery Manager.

• It is the responsibility of all staff within the nursery to assist with the supervision and effective mentoring of Nursery Assistants and Students and to provide a good role model for Nursery Assistants and Students, helping them to feel welcome and fit into the nursery.

• It is the responsibility of all staff within the nursery to keep and monitor accident and incident records in accordance with the nursery’s policies and procedures.

• It is the responsibility of all staff within the nursery to supervise mealtimes ensuring that all eating preferences and food allergies are adhered to and, where appropriate, preparation of babies’ bottles.

• It is the responsibility of all staff within the nursery to assist with laundry and dishwashing duties when required.

• It is the responsibility of all staff to assist with staffing in other nurseries as and when required.

• It is the responsibility of all staff to attend staff meetings as arranged by the Nursery Manager.

• It is the responsibility of all staff to participate in regular parents’ evenings, publicity, open weekends and children’s outings.

• Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager and Chatsworth Schools

  PERSONAL SKILLS: You will:

• Use clear communication techniques to create a happy, caring and stimulating learning environment.
• Transmit enthusiasm and develop children’s appetite for learning.
• Have an imaginative approach, with highly developed creative and practical skills.
• Be sensitive to the needs and feelings of young children.
• Be able to establish a positive relationship with parents and other professionals.
• Have a sound understanding of early childhood development and an awareness of problems that can interfere with normal development.

Requirements;

• Level 3 Early Years Educator Qualification
• GCSE’s A*-C/4+ in English Language and Maths, or equivalent i.e. functional skills
• Must obtain a clear DBS

Hours;

• Duchess Nursery is open between the hours of 08:00-18:00 Monday-Friday
• Working hours will be 40 hours per week between 08:00-18:00

Benefits;

• Training
• £250.00 starter bonus and another £250.00 and again at 3 month
• 6 months bonuses of £750.00 gained within 6 months of employment

Benefits

• Training
• £250.00 starter bonus and another £250.00 and again at 3 month
• 6 months bonuses of £750.00 gained within 6 months of employment

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Head of Cleaning



-Headington, Oxford

-40 hours per week



Mitie are looking for a Head of Cleaning to ensure the contract requirements and key performance indicators for services are met always and that the operations team strives and exceeds expectations through first class management delivery. You will play a critical role in various contract decision making through the detailed production of client and internal reporting and various information production. In addition to this, you will measure and establish appropriate targets and objectives as well as analysing and appraising and interpreting performance for the contract in line with set criteria agreed by the contract.

It will be the responsibility of the Head of Cleaning to ensure that services are effective and efficient, value for money and in accordance with contract. You will proactively work independently or collectively to develop the team on achieving their KPIs and continually update / improve the requirements needed to maintain a high level. In addition to this, you will work closely with various client facing roles and other stakeholders to execute their role effectively. Creates a network of stakeholders and collaborates on a regular basis to achieve their goals as well as organise, divide and delegate work load into manageable activities, dependent on expertise/ area of focus whilst tracking completion levels to achieve the desired.

You will take overall responsibility for all staffing related activities, ensuring the effective deployment of staff within budgetary constraints to provide the contracted service and review relevant reports relating to the service response times and ensures that ongoing service improvements are recommended as a result of changing trust activity, working well with all parties that deliver the service to identify and rectify trends and shortfall in service delivery.

To be successful in this role, you will be competent in the use of all Mitie's software programs and Apps, such CARPS, Equip, Archibus, TopCat, MiCat & MiRec and analysing data using Mitie's auditing and have a strong standard of both literacy and numeracy. You will have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence effectively at all levels. The role will require maturity of thought, confidence and credibility to challenge and influence individual thinking whilst maintaining good working relationships with the senior management team. You will be able to effectively plan and manage own workloads, however, understands when to ask for support when required. You will have strong financial acumen with the ability to manage costs and ensure budgets are met.

Job Overview
-Mitie /Communities (revenue £400m) is one of the four major business divisions within Mitie, alongside Technical Services, Business Services and Central Government & Defence. At Mitie Communities we serve public sector clients in Healthcare, Education (schools and universities), local authorities and councils and emergency services. We provide our clients with both soft and hard facilities management services. Our contracts include both commercial output-specified contracts and Private Finance Initiative contracts.

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We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to predominantly support our Contract at John Radcliffe Hospital, where we operate a retention of employment model, in addition to Mitie's workforce and contingent workers, approximately 600 colleagues in total. This role will also support Healthcare wide people projects and be required to travel to other hospital contracts as required.

Role objectives and responsibilities

-Building strong relationships with management and the Trust.

-To build capability of the line managers through effective training and coaching in managing people in line with Trust process, policies, and procedures.

-Providing sound counsel to Management in relation to all people issues and strategies for the account. 

-Support complex ER issues, engaging with the Trust ER Team as needed. 

-Ensure identified service levels of delivery across all parts of HR (talent acquisition, learning and development, reward, employee relations) are met and that key performance indicators are put in place and achieved consistent with the principles of continuous improvement. 

-To coach and influence all Managers to ensure that decisions are in line with Trust Policies and Procedures. 

-Champion the Values of Mitie & role model the behaviours, ensuring these are visible and challenging any which do not bring a positive working culture. 

-Proactively manage the performance management across the business and contribute to Talent management. 

-Drive and embed cultural change and engagement programmes, in conjunction with the Centres of Excellence to achieve a Great Place to work philosophy. 

-Work alongside Change Partners and the Trust to drive all TUPEs & restructures adhering to all legislation/regulations. 

-Proactively review and address workforce planning along with the Management team to ensure there is no disruption to the operation. 

-Take the lead on a variety of HR projects that contribute to the strategic ways of working in the Business. 

-Review & manage absence across the business with management, ensuring process, procedures and correct direction is being taken to support/remedy each case in line with the Trusts processes.

-Work alongside our third-party absence management partners to maximise on the best solutions with our attendance strategy. 

-Work with specialist service teams to ensure that OH, vetting, RTW and pre-post assessments are accurately administered, managing the process required/building on its continuous improvement.  

-Proactively review all commercial projects and liaise with all COEs to ensure that plans are in place to support deliverables in good time. 

-To deliver the required training programmes either through classroom teaching or webinar classes to support with the Management & Supervisor upskill, increasingly capability. 

-Work with the client on specific projects to ensure a smooth transition of any changes or implementations that could affect their organisation.



Person Specification

-Confident, upbeat leadership

-The ability to work under pressure in a calm, positive way.

-Empathy for your people, your clients, and your service users

-A desire and ability to succeed through the success of your team.

-The ability to work on big strategy and on fine detail - and to know when to prioritise each.

-Ability to prioritise the use of your time to maximum effect.

-Comfortable working with data and finance

-Comfortable working with complicated contracts.

-The ability to express your thoughts clearly, whether written or spoken

-Collaboration with operational and functional colleagues within Mitie Communities and across wider Mitie.

-Evidence of experience working with in the NHS organisation.



Health and Safety responsibilities

-Always follow Group and company policies and procedures.

-Report any apparent deficiencies in systems of work or equipment provided that may result in failure of service delivery or risk to health and safety or the environment.

-Use all work equipment and personal PPE properly and in accordance with training received.

-Report any issues or training needs to your Line manager and /or via your divisional incident reporting system

To support the Postgraduate Dean, Heads of Schools work across the spectrum of health and where relevant, social care, within the context of a team, so that the provision of education reflects changing service models. This will deliver an integrated workforce comprising individuals from a spectrum of professional and other backgrounds. The Head of School will be expected to meet the challenges of leading the School and Education Providers to deliver the changing curricular in an evolving service landscape. Although the main role is to lead and develop the Postgraduate School of Medicine all senior clinicians within NHSE may have wider roles and projects as agreed with the Postgraduate Dean. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

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.

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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

What skills and experience we're looking for

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

• A degree or other relevant qualification - ideally in accountancy, business management or a related discipline (Desirable but not essential)
• A school business management qualification i.e., Level 4 diploma in school business management (Desirable but not essential)
• Accountancy qualifications i.e. ATT (Desirable but not essential)
• Health and safety training i.e. IOSH (Desirable but not essential)

Experience

• Successful management experience in a school, or in a relevant field outside education (Desirable but not essential)
• Line management experience
• Contributing to staff development
• Working with children or young people
• Experience of human resources or data protection

Skills and knowledge

• Good financial management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Previous use of PSF(Iris), BPS (Orovia), Arbor (Desirable but not essential)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate a vision and inspire others
• Ability to build effective working relationships with staff and other stakeholders
• Understanding of data protection and confidentiality

Personal qualities

• Commitment to promoting the ethos and values of the school and getting the best outcomes for all pupils
• Commitment to acting with integrity, honesty, loyalty, and fairness to safeguard the assets, financial probity and reputation of the school
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality
• Embraces change well
• Deals with difficult situations effectively

What the school offers its staff

Woodeaton Manor School is a Foundation Special School located four miles to the north east of the city of Oxford. The school serves young people aged 7 to 18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH) and where many also have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

We are seeking to appoint an experienced School Business Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate and further information about the role may be found below. Candidates must meet the person specification criteria to be considered. All candidates must apply using the Application Form, as CVs will not be accepted. For further information, please contact recruitment@woodeaton.oxon.sch.uk.

Further details about the role

Woodeaton Manor School

“Reducing Barriers to Expand Horizons”

School Business Manager

Oxfordshire

• Application Closing Date: 9.00am Monday, 21st October 2024*
• Interview Date: Wednesday, 23rd October 2024
• Start Date: ASAP/1st January 2025
• Contract Type/Hours: Permanent, full-time, 52 weeks per year: 37 hours per week to be worked Monday to Friday, with 30 days paid holiday per annum plus bank holidays
• Salary: Grade 12
• Location of Role: On site
• Reporting to: Headteacher

Woodeaton Manor School is a Foundation Special School located four miles to the north east of the city of Oxford. The school serves young people aged 7 to 18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH) and where many also have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

We are seeking to appoint an experienced School Business Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate and further information about the role may be found below. Candidates must meet the person specification criteria to be considered. All candidates must apply using the Application Form, as CVs will not be accepted. For further information, please contact recruitment@woodeaton.oxon.sch.uk.

Main Purpose

The school business manager (SBM) is responsible for managing the operation of the business functions of WMS, including financial management, health and safety, human resources, compliance, and administration.

They will advise on and implement the day-to-day support that enables the school to operate effectively and efficiently, and that allows other members of the leadership teams to focus on teaching and learning.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership

• Be responsible for line-managing site and administration support staff, including carrying out long-term resource planning and managing the end-to-end recruitment process, appraisal, and professional development
• Implement school-wide changes and allocate resources in line with school improvement plans, putting policies and procedures in place and communicating them to staff
• Take all decisions in line with the vision and values of schools and encourage others to do the same
• Implement a marketing plan for the school, which utilises the school website, signage, the prospectus, and communications with current and prospective parents

Financial Management

• Oversee the security and reconciliation of cash in hand and debtors on a day-to-day basis, ensuring money is banked, money owed is collected and clear records are kept
• Ensure value for money within procurement of goods and services in line with school policy
• Manage the school’s lettings offer
• Ensure the effective and efficient operation of the administration department, delegating tasks to finance/office staff where appropriate

Human Resources

• Maintain staff absence data
• Ensure that recruitment, appraisal, disciplinary and grievance policies are administered in accordance with employment law
• Advise on HR issues within schools and liaise with the external HR provider

Health and Safety

• With the headteachers and premises team, supervise the maintenance of the school site
• Manage the school’s compliance with health and safety regulations and put in place processes and procedures to ensure the safety of the school
• Organise health and safety training for staff

Compliance

• Manage the school’s compliance with statutory obligations and advise others on the relevant legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements
• Track all school policies and ensure they are updated in accordance with the policy review schedule

Administration

• Keep records in accordance with the school’s record retention schedule and data protection law, ensuring information security and confidentiality at all times
• Provide administrative support for the headteacher and the governing body
• Support the data protection officer with ensuring data protection compliance and helping the school community understand how to comply with data protection law

Safeguarding

The school’s business manager will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.

This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date it was drawn up. However, it is not intended to be an exhaustive or definitive list. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post. You may be required to carry out other duties commensurate with your role.

Woodeaton Manor School is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment and the offer made to the successful candidate will be subject to and conditional upon an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and other relevant employment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, including a minimum of two references, one of which should be from the applicant’s most recent employer. As part of our recruitment process, we will require you to fill in an overseas check and self-declaration prior to interview.

* We reserve the right to close this advertisement earlier if we receive sufficient applications ahead of the closing date.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• English and Maths GSCE’s at grade 4-9 (A* - C) or equivalent.

Desirable

• Health and safety at work qualification (Managing Safety IOSH) or is willing to work towards this qualification.
• Legionella responsible persons and asbestos responsible persons training or is willing to work towards this qualification.
• Specific trade experience i.e. plumbing, electrical, carpentry or building work/services.
• Previous experience of working within an education/school environment.
• SSSTS (site supervisors safety training scheme) or SMSTS (Site Managers Safety training scheme).
• Undertaken either a MIDAS Training scheme, have a D1 category on their license or be willing to achieve one

Experience and Skills

Essential

• Relevant estates and facilities site management experience of a large site
• Experience of direct line management including managing performance, driving standards, and liaising with relevant stakeholders.
• Ability to undertake minor site improvement works where necessary.
• Experience of managing budgets and understanding estates spending trends
• Multi Skilled in all aspects of basic building maintenance.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Health and safety management systems.
• Computer literate, the ability to use a range of Microsoft products, as part of the day-to-day work.

Desirable

• Basic knowledge on financial systems and budget management software.
• Basic knowledge of asset management systems.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work effectively and independently without supervision.
• The ability to establish a strong leadership role.
• Proactive, and supportive approach to staff and stakeholders.
• Taking a proactive approach to observing the daily operations of the site and being vigilant to risks.
• The ability to lead a motivated and positive team.
• Works well in a fast-paced environment and calm emergency situations
• Adaptable to change.
• Tidy and well organised.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• A good sense of humour.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to prioritise, and plan work out in advance in an organised manner.

Other

• Confident in undertaking work at height, manual handling and physical work
• Successful completion of DBS and other pre-employment checks

What the school offers its staff

Woodeaton Manor School is a Foundation Special School located four miles to the north east of the city of Oxford. The school serves young people aged 7 to 18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH) and where many also have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Estates and Facilities Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate and further information about the role may be found below. Candidates must meet the person specification criteria to be considered. All candidates must apply using the Application Form, as CVs will not be accepted. For further information, please contact recruitment@woodeaton.oxon.sch.uk.

Further details about the role

Woodeaton Manor School

“Reducing Barriers to Expand Horizons”

Estates and Facilities Manager

Oxfordshire

• Application Closing Date: 9.00am Tuesday, 15th October 2024*
• Interview Date: Thursday, 17th October 2024
• Start Date: ASAP/1st January 2025
• Contract Type/Hours: Permanent, full-time, 52 weeks per year. 40 hours per week to be worked Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 4.00pm, with 28 days paid holiday per annum plus bank holidays
• Salary: Grade 10
• Location of Role: On site
• Reporting to: School Business Manager
• Responsible for: Caretaker

Woodeaton Manor School is a Foundation Special School located four miles to the north east of the city of Oxford. The school serves young people aged 7 to 18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH) and where many also have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Estates and Facilities Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate and further information about the role may be found below. Candidates must meet the person specification criteria to be considered. All candidates must apply using the Application Form, as CVs will not be accepted. For further information, please contact recruitment@woodeaton.oxon.sch.uk.

Principle Responsibilities

• To manage the estates and facilities function across the school including the supervision of external contractors and maintaining clean, safe, and secure premises and grounds.
• To manage, maintain and develop the physical resources on site to optimise their use for staff, students, and the community to include carrying out handyperson tasks, routine maintenance and refurbishment, porterage and minor repairs.
• To support the Senior Leadership Team in their role in relation to the management and monitoring of the repairs and maintenance budget.
• To support the Senior Leadership Team in their role in relation to the strategical running of the estate and successful delivery of all capital projects.
• To consistently promote a positive health and safety culture across the school and shape health and safety policy.
• To ensure the completion of compliance testing and equipment servicing in line with the relevant regulations.

Main Duties

• To monitor the condition of furniture, fittings, buildings, grounds and environments; and to draw up schedules of repair, maintenance and decoration with support from the Senior Leadership Team.
• To ensure that any projects which do not come within the approved delegated budget are raised with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure they are correctly procured and reflected on the risk register.
• To obtain quotations for larger works from approved suppliers and undertake supplier benchmarking in line with school policy and procedures.
• To undertake minor repairs in-house where possible, including redecoration and DIY/improvement projects, always ensuring full health and safety compliance.
• As main keyholder, to maintain the security of the school and be responsible for the control of keys across the school and for maintaining a register of keys issued and a key log.
• To be responsible for site access and egress control systems and processes.
• To ensure all estates, facilities & health and safety paperwork is kept secure and up to date and is easily accessible for audit purposes.
• Responsibility for providing HR and School Administration Team with DBS letters of assurance for any contractors working on the site.
• To communicate with the subcontracted cleaning team regularly and raise any concerns as necessary with cleaning contractor.
• To proactively take ownership of school energy.
• To take ownership of submitting energy meter readings via the online portal and ensuring these readings are logged on the central spreadsheet and monitoring any inconsistencies in readings.
• To carry out portage duties such as moving furniture and equipment around the school and site
• To maintain the small item asset management system.
• To raise purchase orders and log goods receipts for work done when appropriate and within the delegated budget.
• To be responsible for ensuring that fleet vehicles are maintained in line with statutory regulations and the school’s policies and procedures.
• To ensure there is sufficient Management coverage across school terms and holidays to enable contractors to safely work on site.

Cleaning

• To carry out daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties, such as litter picking and arranging the disposal of waste
• To carry out emergency cleaning duties, such as gritting and cleaning up spillages
• To arrange the annual deep clean of classrooms, staffrooms, dining areas and other frequently used spaces on school premises with the cleaning contractor.
• To take responsibility of the maintenance of cleaning tools and products for site use (not for cleaning contractor), including arranging replacements and ensuring good stock levels

Security

• To lock and unlock the premises as required, including outside of school hours when necessary.
• To check at the end of the day that all windows, doors, and gates are locked, lights switched off and gas and electrical appliances are turned off
• To set security alarm systems, report any potential security breaches and respond to any alarms or other callouts following agreed procedures
• To carry out regular checks of CCTV and alarm systems, locks, fire safety appliances, security gates and perimeter fencing, and ensure any necessary repairs are actioned.
• To advise the headteacher on all matters relating to school security and safety.

Health and Safety

• To carry out/oversee risk assessments and policies related to the operational, daily H&S work of the school.
• To ensure all items such as asbestos registers, fire risk assessments, EICRs, PAT Testing, Preventative Maintenance schedules are up to date and maintained.
• To ensure that all fire systems are regularly maintained and tested, appropriate records kept and all related policies and procedures reviewed and updated regularly.
• To carry out and record regular health and safety checks, including on legionella risk, play equipment, safety equipment and any hazards on school premises; report any problems to the Headteacher
• To schedule appropriate fire and lockdown drills in coordination with the Senior Leadership Team and to take a proactive role in leading the response in these situations.
• To ensure safe access to the site in cold/adverse weather conditions.
• To ensure that all school staff health and safety training records are kept up to date.
• To work with any appointed health and safety adviser on an ad-hoc basis to ensure full site compliance.
• To assist in the supervision, training, and development of school staff, including the delivery of the site health and safety induction for new starters

Safeguarding

• To be committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people
• To comply with school policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection and equal opportunities; and to report all concerns to an appropriate person

This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date it was drawn up. However, it is not intended to be an exhaustive or definitive list. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post. You may be required to carry out other duties commensurate with your role.

Woodeaton Manor School is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment and the offer made to the successful candidate will be subject to and conditional upon an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and other relevant employment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, including a minimum of two references, one of which should be from the applicant’s most recent employer. As part of our recruitment process, we will require you to fill in an overseas check and self-declaration prior to interview.

* We reserve the right to close this advertisement earlier if we receive sufficient applications ahead of the closing date.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Job Title: Customer Care Team Leader
Location: Remote
Salary: £29,592 per annum
Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

Established in 2003, Utilita is the UK’s first – and still only - energy company created to help customers use less energy, by giving them better control via digital technology. We are a pioneer in smart technology, that empowers households to use and waste less energy, which is good for our customers pockets and the planet.

Are you an experienced customer service leader or looking to move into managing a team?

If yes, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our Contact Centre!

What does this role involve? 

As a Customer Care Team Leader, you and your team will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service to our prepayment customers.

Day to day, you will;

coach and develop staff to be the best they can be;
oversee department KPI’s and SLA’s to ensure they are met;
manage and resolve any escalated queries from your team;
ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times;
work closely with internal departments.
Who are we looking for? 

As a people manager, you know what it takes to motivate and empower a successful team. Therefore, you will draw upon your leadership skills to train and develop staff, helping them to be the best versions of themselves.

You will be business focused, with the customer always front and centre and have experience in creating efficiencies and business improvements. You will be a good listener and be able to show empathy and understanding of differing customer needs.

You will be approachable and adaptable and willing to roll up your sleeves when needed.

Our employees, just like our customers come from all walks of life, and we’re fuelled in championing diversity, inspiring an inclusive culture, and enabling an environment where you can be your authentic self.

What can we offer you? 

The Important Things! (FYI Benefits available from your first day!)

Bonus Scheme – we offer a structured bonus scheme which is made up of personal and business elements. The personal portion is tied to our three core values, which are smart, fairness and sustainability.
Career progression – we want our staff to build up and grow their careers with us. To help you achieve this, we offer training or a clear progression pathway to help you achieve your goals, which is why we have been ranked in the UK’s top 40 ‘Best Workplace for Development’ 2024 awards.
Win tickets! – we run exciting competitions to win tickets to shows across the country at our sponsored arenas, which include Cardiff, Sheffield, Newcastle and Birmingham! As well as access to tickets at various sporting arenas in the UK, including cricket at the Utilita Bowl!
Time off – we all need time off to recharge the batteries. We give our staff access to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Wellbeing – your wellbeing is very important to us, we give access to you and one other to our partnered Unmind App, where you can watch or listen to videos and podcasts or get hints and tips to understand and improve on your mental wellbeing.
Health care scheme – this includes dental, eye care, treatments such as MRI scans and diagnostics health consultations, making it quicker and easier to get a diagnosis!
Employee Assistance Programme – giving you access to a dedicated GP line making a GP appointment quicker, counselling support, legal and financial advice 24/7 365 days a year.
Exclusive packages – we have access to a range of discounted offers for home Sky TV and broadband packages.
Giving back – we offer all our staff a paid volunteering day every year to give back to the community. Plus, the chance to be involved in various fund-raising opportunities.
Death in service – we pay twice your annual salary to your designated next of kin, giving them peace of mind should you sadly pass away during service.
Pension – we contribute 4% of your salary when you contribute 5%.
About us  

We are the energy company of choice for over 800,000 homes across the UK, who enjoy more visibility and control of their energy usage thanks to Utilita’s award-winning app and smart meters. Our customers use around 11% less energy than the average bill paying household.

Since installing Britain’s first smart meter in 2008, we’ve used the latest technology to give our customers more visibility and control of their energy usage than ever before.

Utilita is celebrated for its unique approach to doing energy better – including winning the Utility Week Cost of Living Award 2023. We are also a certified Great Places to work company!

Utilita is committed to its operations to be net zero by 2030. As the first energy supplier with a live carbon dashboard, we believe “what you can see, you can save”. Our dedication to educating customers on the cleanest and greenest ways to use energy is unmatched, making sustainability not just a goal, but a core value.

Our core values are powerful, yet simple: Fairness, Smart and Sustainability!

The Luxion Group comprises of the following companies – Luxion Group Ltd, Utilita Energy Ltd, Luxion Sales Ltd, Utilita Field Services Ltd, Procode Technology Ltd and Canary Care Global Ltd.

Shift Leader at Caffè Nero

At Caffè Nero, it's our people that make us different. If you pride yourself on keeping customers happy through fantastic service, whilst learning and growing in a great team, this could be the right job for you.

As a Shift Leader, you will support in the running of the store – leading the team, giving great customer service and delivering the very best standards of coffee and food.

Ideally you will have some experience as a Supervisor or Team Leader – but if you haven’t got that don’t worry, we’d still love to hear from you.

What you can expect:

• Brilliant training – no experience is required!
• The opportunity to grow your career and develop personally and professionally.
• Unlimited free handmade drinks and up to 75% off food and packaged drinks when you’re on shift.
• 50% off all handmade drinks and 40% off everything else when you’re off shift.
• Recommend A Friend Scheme, giving you the chance to earn up to £750 if you refer new people to join the team.
• Length of service recognition.
• Access to our benefits platform, with hundreds of discounts, rewards and offers.
• Via our incentive ‘Nero 90’, our Baristas and Shift Leaders also have the opportunity to receive an additional 15p per hour, if their store collectively achieves the Customer Satisfaction score.

Why choose us?

When you join us, you’re joining a family - whether that’s your team, the regular customers of your café, or the local community. At the same time as giving fantastic service you’ll have loads of fun along the way - maybe a pizza night, a Caffè Nero Club party or even at the Barista of the Year event. There’s something for everyone.

The starter rate for Shift Leaders in this location is £11.49 per hour, increasing to £11.66 with service.

If you have a great attitude, bags of energy and love interacting with customers then we’d love to hear from you!

At Caffè Nero you really can be you, with us.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Care Team Leader.

The Role


Leading and supervising your shift
Case managing residents and liaising with families, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to ensure that the best care plans are created and delivered
Administering and recording medication
Carrying out risk assessments
Working alongside care assistants to support residents with daily needs, ensuring residents remain as active and independent as possible
Working closely with the leadership team to develop services
Provide a fun, inclusive, and professional approach at all times


Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family:


Wagestream - access your wages at any-time
Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
Annual purchase holiday scheme
Wellbeing support


About You


NVQ Level 3 in health and social care desirable
Be well-organised, IT literate and adept at allocating and delegating work appropriately.
Proven ability to lead and supervise others.
A good understanding of care planning processes
Be experienced in or happy to undertake training on administering medication
Above all, have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling.


We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!

As Deputy Manager at the Red Lion Oxford, you’ll support the General Manager to lead a successful site. You’ll use your experience to inspire team members, and work together to provide guests with an experience they won’t forget.

Join us at Premium Country Pubs. We craft food and drink into something truly special. Picture beautiful interiors in stunning locations, and great tasting food. If you're passionate about all things premium, we want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Amazing progression opportunities! We believe in growing our own talent. Last year, we promoted over 150 Deputy Managers to General Managers.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery or socialising with friends in the city at All Bar One, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount across all off our brands for up to 5 friends and family.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials – work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS DEPUTY MANAGER YOU’LL…

• Use your management experience to be an assistant to the General Manager in the day to day running of the business.
• Train and inspire your team to deliver food, drink, and service to be proud of.
• Be the role model and guide development within your team.
• Ensure our guests are cared for, being the host to life’s memorable moments.
• Strive towards and achieve business targets.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

NUFFIELD DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDICS, RHEUMATOLOGY AND MUSCULOSKELETAL SCIENCES (NDORMS)

Research Grants Manager (Maternity Leave Cover) (175635) This post may be offered as a secondment opportunity.

Grade 7: Salary in the range of £37,524 - £45,763 per annum.
Although this job is advertised at grade 7, we are willing to offer grade 8 to a candidate with significant experience and skills in managing a similar portfolio size and leading the administration of the Biomedical Research Centre.

We are seeking to recruit a highly experienced and organised Research Grants Manager to join our busy Research Grants team at the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), located at the Botnar Research Centre, Oxford.

This exciting position combines line management responsibilities for a small team alongside directly managing a portfolio of research groups. The postholder will be required to act as a financial guide, providing professional and flexible financial management to research groups, to support the achievement of the department’s strategic objectives. The post provides a crucial role in the running of the Botnar Institute, liaising between Botnar academics, University Professional Services teams and external grant funders.

You will work closely with colleagues within the Institute, departmental colleagues and Research Accounts throughout the lifecycle of grants; ensuring all eligible costs have been added to each grant and confirming total spend to allow accurate reporting to the funder. You will provide timely, regular and accurate reports and detailed analysis on the research funding portfolio, and associated risks, to the Principal Investigators and senior management, so that they have a sound financial evidence base to assess how best to utilise their grant budgets. You will liaise with external sponsors, collaborating Universities and other University of Oxford Departments on grant award management.

You will be educated to a degree level or equivalent qualification. You will have a sound and in-depth knowledge of grant funders and post-award management together with ability to create, analyse and understand financial data. You will be a highly organised and accurate with ability to work well as a member of close-knit team and independently. Experience of using online grant application forms and working knowledge of X5, Oracle Financials and PeopleXD are desirable.

This is a full-time maternity leave cover appointment for 12 months. This post is available from 1 December 2024.

The closing date for this position is 12 noon on Friday 11 October 2024. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.

To apply for this role and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below:

https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=175635