Total 637 Manager job vacancies in Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4AQ

Assistant Manager - Accounting and Financial Reporting£48,000 - £55,000Berkshire, Reading
We are proud to be working with a boutique accounting and financial reporting firm, who are based near Reading and are on the search for an
Accounting & Financial Reporting Assistant Manager.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the technical challenge and variety of work associated with audit, and who is now looking for greater flexibility, a better work-life balance, and an exciting opportunity to help build the future of the fast-growing firm.Our client's team of specialists solve a wide range of complex problems for their clients across financial reporting, modelling and financial operations. Their client base ranges from fast-growing private-equity backed businesses through to listed companies and large multinational groups. What all their clients have in common is a high degree of complexity in their financial world. The firm works with their clients in a collaborative manner and form an extension of their finance teams when they are under the most pressure.
About the role:We are looking for a technically minded, qualified accountant to join our client's growing team of talented financial reporting and accounting specialists. If successful, you would work on a variety of projects for their diverse and ever-growing client base. These projects range from share-based payment accounting, listed company accounts preparation, consolidation, rebuilds and acquisition accounting.You would be building sustainable working relationships with clients, whilst supporting the senior engagement team by coaching trainees and leading on the completion of more complex client work.You can expect a lot of autonomy in this role, so our client looks for people who will take initiative and seek out opportunities to continuously improve their current ways of working, whilst also supporting their own professional development.
REPORTING TO:
Business Directors
QUALIFICATION:
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• Strong practical experience with IFRS & UK GAAP reporting frameworks
• Experience of undertaking client projects from planning to completion
• A track record of establishing & maintaining meaningful working relationships, both with internal colleagues and external clients
• Experience of coaching & delegation to more junior members of the team effectively
• Confidence in challenging yourself & others to complete high quality technical documentation
• Experience of writing technical papers & reports, and presenting their results to clients

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• £48k to £55k
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Death in service benefit (4 x salary)
• Employer pension contributions matching the employee contributions up to 6% of basic salary
• Participation in discretionary bonus scheme

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At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our South West Division Bristol is looking to recruit a Senior Land Manager to join the Division’s Land department.

The Role

The role of Senior Land Manager is responsible for identifying and acquiring development sites across the Division in order for land targets to be met, working closely with the Planning team in order to ensure that maximum contribution is achieved from all land purchases.

Principal accountabilities of the role include:

Maintain a high profile with external property contacts by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with local authorities, local agents, land owners and other developers within the area, in pursuit of opportunities for the company.
Liaise between the Land and other internal departments, together with other Divisions and Group, to ensure opportunities are optimised and effective working relationships are developed to assist in the land acquisition process.
Ensure that acquisition proposals are presented, in an objective and professional manner, with required input from other departments and in line with Group/Divisional procedures.
In liaison with the Technical Department, responsible for appointment of external professionals and consultants in relation to site appraisal
Responsible for all projects from initial site identification, appraisal and approval to the point of purchase and implementable planning consent being obtained, in line with budgets.
Assist the Land Director in the review and finalisation of the Land Strategy, managing the land bid and land acquisition process. You will maintain and enhance a contacts network and support the Land Director with more complex land deals. You must have excellent IT and written, verbal and listening communication skills.
Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience

Experience of working as a Land Manager or Senior Land Manager managing complex land deals.
Ability to be demonstrate an excellent working knowledge of land acquisition and the appraisal process.
Qualifications and Training

Property Development and Planning Degree or Real Estate Degree is desireable
Skills and Aptitude

Strong negotiation skills
Excellent attention to detail
Good administration skills
Works effectively to deadlines and competently works on multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work on own as well as part of a team
Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Committed to diversity and inclusion
The Role and Working Conditions

Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked.
Office based role with regular travel
Ability to travel to sites as and when required.
In return we can offer you:

Competitive salary
Competitive car allowance
Optional salary sacrifice car scheme
Competitive annual bonus
Contributory pension scheme
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Access to discounts and benefits portal
ShareSave Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Life assurance
Purchase Holiday Scheme
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.

37 Hours per week, Term time only plus 1 week - Permanent



We have an exciting opportunity to join our school as an Office Manager.


Manor Primary School is a vibrant, friendly, multi-cultural and inclusive school promoting the highest standards for all of our children, offering a broad and balanced curriculum with an aim of making people successful.



We are looking for someone to manage our busy school office with the ability to interact well with parents, pupils and staff.

The ideal person should be calm, caring, well-organised and highly experienced in school procedures and will report to both the Headteacher and School Business Manager.

Previous school office experience and SIMS knowledge is essential.


We are looking for someone who:

is organised and efficient with good interpersonal skills
is able to prioritise, manage multiple tasks and keep to deadlines
is flexible and can work well under pressure
can provide a PA service to the Headteacher
has excellent IT skills particularly with MS Outlook, MS Word, Excel and other IT based software
has experience of working with SIMS and the ability to manage the pupil database
has lots of energy, enthusiasm, patience and most of all a sense of humour

In return we can offer:

a delightful, happy and friendly environment
a supportive staff team
a commitment to Continuing Professional Development.

To arrange a visit, request an application pack or for further information please telephone the school on 0118 937 5494. Application packs can be downloaded from our website www.manorprimary.net

Completed applications should be emailed to admin@manor.reading.sch.uk



Manor Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Closing date Monday 2nd December 2024

Interviews to take place 12th/13th or 16th December 2024


An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be sought from the successful candidate.


Please do not send a CV. For the purposes of equal opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Registered Service Manager - Wraysbury/Staines £38,940

Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with:
Wagestream giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned.
Funded Blue Light Card hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc.
24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families
Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families
Enhanced retirement leave
Long service awards

Registered Service Managers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support are at the heart of our management teams. We’re currently searching for a fantastic Registered Service Manager to join us in leading our residential service in Staines. This service is a welcoming and friendly environment with a dynamic team that supports a fantastic group of people!

Our Registered Service Manager will be working alongside local authorities, healthcare professionals and the families of the people we support as well as leading a team to ensure that people gain more independence in their daily lives and have positive outcomes.

You will be managing the day-to-day running of the service(s), developing and implementing person centred support plans, conducting care needs assessments, recruiting and inducting new colleagues, completing supervisions/appraisals, completing medication competencies and medication audits, attending mutli-disciplinary meetings, completing quarterly audits and reports, effectively manage the services P&L, ensure regulatory, legislative, internal and contractual requirements are met including relevant notifications and adherence to policies and procedures. You’ll be a friendly, dynamic and caring leader with a passion for the care sector and delivering the best support.

This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to the lives of others, whether that’s helping our colleagues grow in confidence or the people we support gain independence so that they meet their goals.

We’re interested in our Registered Service Manager having both the right experience and the right values. This is why at this service our Registered Manager should have previous experience as a CQC registered manager in a care management role, be willing and able to undertake CQC registration and a Level 5 in Health & Social Care as well as experience working with individuals with autism, complex individuals with mental health needs and challenging behaviours.

Why choose us?

We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You, and so long as you’ve got the passion to make someone’s life better, we can give you all the skills and development opportunities you need to build a great career.

We encourage our staff to Grow Together through our excellent training programme, starting at induction and following you through your career, with opportunity for promotion and progression as well as job security in a sector leading organisation.

Don't hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we're supporting!

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

Job Title: Regional Commercial Manager

Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 + Car Allowance

Location: UK Wide will be expected to travel

Work Type: Hybrid

About the Role

Our client, a leading engineering and maintenance provider, is seeking an experienced Regional Commercial Manager to join their Maintenance, Modification, and Operations (MMO) business unit. This role is vital for driving commercial performance across a range of industry sectors, including oil & gas, nuclear, pharmaceuticals, energy, and more.

As Regional Commercial Manager, you'll lead a team of skilled commercial professionals, oversee key financial and contract functions, and contribute to business growth. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact large-scale projects and drive best practices across a dynamic business unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly commercial and contract reporting, managing receivables, and ensuring accurate valuation and invoicing.
• Lead the regional commercial team, including team development and task management.
• Develop and monitor budgets and forecasts, analyzing risks and opportunities.
• Ensure contractual elements, such as rate increases, variations, notices, and disputes, are managed effectively.
• Support business development through rate and margin analysis, risk assessments, and tender reviews.
• Collaborate with operational management to deliver strong commercial support and optimize performance.
• Drive margin improvement initiatives with the local operations team.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and controls, contributing to high standards of safety and quality.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience as a commercial manager, ideally in the industrial services sector.
• Proven experience managing commercial teams and overseeing projects, overhauls, and maintenance work.
• In-depth knowledge of NEC3/4 contracts (essential).
• Experience with SAP (desirable).
• Strong communication skills, ambition, and the ability to multi-task effectively.
• Background in Quantity Surveying or Accountancy (HND/Degree level or equivalent).

If you're ready to take on a strategic role within a high-performing team, with the opportunity to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today and contribute to the success of a leading player in the engineering and maintenance industry.

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Store Manager, £32,000 - £33,500 per annum40 hours per weekAddress: Reading Services, M4 eastbound, Burghfield, Reading RG30 3UQAs a Store Manager, you will understand that it is all about people; it’s where we look to create a memorable customer experience. We’ll empower you to treat your restaurant as your own and help shape the winning culture that we are aspiring to achieve.As a Store Manager, you’ll lead your team in delivering Greggs much loved sausage rolls, baked goods and exceptional service as we transform the UK’s rest stop experience.What you will get in return as a Store Manager
Annual bonus up to *£7,800pa*
Up to £400 reward for every successful refer a friend recruited
Up to 60% colleague discount for you, family, and friends with brands such as Costa Coffee, Pret A Manger, M&S Simply Food, Burger King, Greggs, KFC, WHSmith and more
Enhanced benefits, including pension, sick pay, maternity, paternity, and life assurance
Fabulous development opportunities including funded qualifications, leading to the next step in your career being a Site Operations Manager
What you will be doing as a Store Manager
Ensure that the Greggs unit achieves, as a minimum, the financial targets agreed budget and P&L
As a Store Manager, you will support and develop your team, ensuring that each colleague feels valued, supported, and able to grow both personal and professionally
Adhering to and ensuring delivery of brand standards
Overall responsibility for driving consistent high quality customer service and sales
Lead shifts including opening and closing the unit
What Skills & Knowledge you’ll need
A proven track record in managing and leading teams in a high volume, retail, or catering brand environment
You will have previous experience working to and delivering against budgets, P&L, labour costs and ratios and cost saving initiatives
An ability to build strong and positive relationships with stakeholders
Previous experience motivating and increasing the performance of your team with mentoring, training, and succession planning.
An ability to remain calm under pressure in a pressurised environment
You may be an assistant general manager or deputy manager who is aspiring to take their career to the next level, or you may already be a manager within the retail, catering or hospitality sectors such as a restaurant manager, general manager, catering manager or store manager looking for that next challenge. We want to hear from you!Where our customer’s journey pauses, yours just begins.Ready to start your journey with us, Apply today!*Please note internally this role is called Department Manager*Annual bonus of up to 20%, final value subject to location and performanceINDDMWant to know what it's like to work for us? Find out from our colleague Luca

Job Introduction

Store Location: Reading Broad Street

Store Hours: 42.5

With a real focus on customer experience and colleague development, our Store Managers are key to driving the success of our stores. As a store manager, you will be responsible for delivering commercial growth and developing a team culture of putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.

Role Responsibility

• You will have overall responsibility for the running of the store, focusing on customer experience, colleague development, and delivering commercial growth in line with our 5-year strategy.
• Putting the customer at the heart of everything we do you will develop a team of colleagues who live and breathe our customer promise and actively seek ways to delight our customers.
• You will coach, train and develop colleagues within your store harnessing their strengths and building on development areas.
• Be proactive in recruiting a team of Assistant Managers, Team Leaders, and Sales Assistants that reflect our values, behaviours with the required skill set to meet our business needs.
• Make commercial decisions around stock availability and merchandising.
• Actively seek contact with key stakeholders to gain a wider understanding of the business
• Providing constructive and beneficial feedback to the store team, District and Regional Managers around store performance and business opportunities to encourage continual growth.

The Ideal Candidate

• You will be as passionate about celebrating our customers’ life moments as we are
• Have previous experience as a store manager within a retail environment working collaboratively with wider stakeholders across the business
• Have experience in leading and developing a team of colleagues
• Be prepared to work towards KPIs in a fast-paced environment

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About the Company

Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greetings cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland.  In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer.  This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey. 

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Benefits

• Pension
• 15% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online
• Save As You Earn scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
  • Financial Education Tools
  • Salary Advance
• Seasonal incentive schemes
• Retail Management Apprenticeship Programmes with local providers with access to a virtual internal network for learning together
• Discounted gym membership, mobile phone contracts, and car leasing
• Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave

This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.

For any questions email: vacancies@cardfactory.co.uk (we do not accept CVs/Applications via email)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.

No agencies, please.

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Job Title: HVAP Shift Manager

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Salary: Up to £63,000 per annum

Shift Pattern: Continental

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with a cutting-edge data centre in Slough? We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced HVAP (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing) Shift Manager to join our dynamic team. As a newly built facility, this is a unique opportunity to be part of shaping and maintaining a state-of-the-art infrastructure that drives innovation and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of all HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems, as well as plumbing systems, within the data centre.
• Lead a team of skilled technicians and engineers, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high performance and adherence to safety protocols.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to optimise system reliability and minimise downtime.
• Monitor environmental conditions within the facility and implement appropriate measures to maintain optimal operational parameters.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure timely resolution of issues and effective management of resources.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment inventory, and performance metrics.
• Stay informed about industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements, and incorporate relevant advancements into operational strategies.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within a data centre or critical facility environment.
• In-depth knowledge of HVAC systems, plumbing systems, and associated control systems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and engage team members effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues.
• Familiarity with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Flexibility to work on a continental shift pattern, including nights and weekends, as required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £63,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a rapidly growing organisation.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage and retirement savings options.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Can you lead our highly successful Drama department whilst our current Head of Drama is onmaternity leave?

Slough and Eton school are looking for a temporary Head of Drama, as a Maternity Cover, from next March to December, to maintain and further develop our strong, popular department. We have a dedicated drama studio with a well-established extra curricular provision. During the year we run drama trips to the Warner Bros. Studio, a West End musical, a pantomime and other plays as appropriate for KS4 BTEC. We also showcase our students talents through the Shakespeare’s Schools Festival performance, a Spring play, and a musical in December.

The temporary Head of Department will be confident with teaching Drama to Key Stages 3 and 4, including BTEC Drama. You will also work closely with the Head of Music and our Dance Teacher, who will lead on the dance pathway in the BTEC course.

Ideally you will have experience of teaching drama in school, especially BTEC Performing Arts. Schemes of work and resources are all in place so you will be able to focus on the teaching and learning aspect of the role.

We are unable to offer sponsorship.

What the school offers its staff

We are relentlessly focused on ensuring great teaching, learning and experiences are at the core of what we do in line with our mantra: Work Hard, Be Nice, No Excuses.We value experienced teachers joining our staff team as much as we do those new to the profession and encourage teachers at all stages of their career to apply. We also welcome applications from colleagues who may wish to explore flexible working arrangements.

Slough and Eton is a great school in Chalvey, Slough and is easily accessible via the M4/A4 and only a 20 minute walk from the Elizabeth Line at Slough train station.

If you are interested in finding out more then watch our video here and read the welcome letter from our Headteacher. We encourage you to visit our school too. To arrange a visit please email vacancies@slougheton.com or phone us on 01753 520824 and ask to speak to our HR Manager.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and follow the statutory guidance of KCSIE 2024. This post is subject to satisfactory references, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

When applying please ensure that you address why you are applying for this particular role and why our school. Generic supporting statements are rarely shortlisted.You can apply onlineor you can apply via our application form that can be found on our school website. Completed applications can be sent to Kirstin Sutherland, HR Manager at vacancies@slougheton.com. CVs alone will not be accepted as a valid application.

Closing date: Monday 25th November 2024 (9am)

We reserve the right to interview and offer to any promising candidates prior to this date if applications are received early.

We are unable to offer sponsorship. No agencies please.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are, of course, committed to safeguarding the welfare of our students and staff and will conduct all necessary DBS checks as part of our recruitment process.

We are looking for a Production Manager to join Thames Water permanently.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Fobney WTW ( Water Treatment Works) to ensure it's robust and safe operation 24/7 and also influence the future, by identifying risk and investment needs and working with internal teams to deliver solutions within the right timescales.

Our overarching plan is to provide our customers with a continuous supply of safe, clean and palatable drinking water – by focusing on our five key priorities – our people, health & safety, water quality, risk & resilience, and efficiency.

This is a diverse and fast-paced role where no two days will be the same.
It provides a fantastic opportunity to think differently about how we ensure the reliability and resilience of our assets, whilst developing our people and driving a sustainable operating model.

Key to the role is collaboration and stakeholder engagement, both within and outside of Water Production.

- Once fully trained you will take part in an out-of-hours rota covering emergencies in the Reading area– every 1 in 6 weeks, for which you will receive additional payment.
- Reading, Fobney WTW.
- 36 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
- Offering a salary up to £60,000 per annum depending on your level of experience.

What you will be doing as a Production Manager?

- Meet the production plan for the area by ensuring asset availability and collaborating with systems optimisation, water quality and the production technical team.
- Monitor, report and act against key performance indicators (KPIs) for the reliability and resilience of our asset base, the capability of our people and the sustainable operation of our sites and network.
- Lead a collaborative and capable team that inherently drives performance, enhancing employee engagement and promoting a strong health and safety culture.
- Ensure your team have the capacity, capability, competence and confidence to undertake their tasks and activities. Ensure robust performance management is in place but actively supports development; ensuring appropriate succession plans are in place to maintain a continuity of operational support.
- Deliver to budget and meet efficiency targets.
- Identify risks and ensure resilience across your sites and team. You’ll also liaise with senior stakeholders and operational teams to address any asset failures, water quality failures and demand and supply issues that arise.
- Contribute and deliver water production continuous improvement projects and efficiency projects in conjunction with wider project teams.
- Ensure we maintain a harmonious relationship with our customers.
- You will guide your team to ensure that we consistently meet our internal KPIs as well as regulatory performance measures and performance commitments.
- You will be responsible for the performance management of your team of shift Process Controllers and Site Technicians, ensuring the competence of individuals through coaching and training to maximise their potential.
- Health and safety is at the centre of everything we do and as such you will be responsible for implementing this within your site and your teams as well as being Controller of Premises.
- Maintain legal compliance about people, assets and processes at your sites and be Controller of Premises for Fobney WTW.

What you should bring to the role?

- Demonstrable operational process management experience.
- Knowledge and/or experience of water or waste treatment processes.
- Strong leadership, people and performance management skills.
- You will have a passion for driving positive behaviours within your team and across the site.
- Experience with managing H&S in a site-based or industrial environment. NEBOSH or IOSH qualification, or equivalent is desirable.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, a keen eye for detail and ability to prioritise.
- You will be able to deliver against stretching operational targets and must be commercially astute.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills - both written and verbal are essential for the role.
- You will demonstrate confidence to present to and influence Leaders in the organisation at all levels and engage with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong computer skills are also desirable.
- Due to the nature of the role A valid UK driving licence is required to travel to different sites.

What’s in it for you?

- Offering a salary up to £60,000 per annum depending on your level of experience.
- Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 days with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays) 
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- GymPass, a free fitness plan and access to several well-being apps for you and up to three family members as well as discounted plans nationwide.
- Cycle to work scheme, always on and up to £3,000 , save money, get fit and help protect the environment.
- WeCare, a variety of health and wellbeing services for you and your family including up to 10 specialist counselling sessions, 24/7 access to a virtual GP, get fit programmes and access to a nutritionist.
- Benefits on Tap, access to discounts, cashback and instant vouchers.
- Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
- Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay!
- Ongoing performance development reviews to help you be your best and identify growth opportunities.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

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This role is a fantastic opportunity for forward thinkers and innovators ready to influence our response to future challenges. You will play a crucial part in the new statutory requirement in the water industry: developing long-term wastewater service plans to address growth and climate change, known as DWMP (Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans).

As the DWMP Scenario Manager, you will optimise the DWMP investment plan and ensure its alignment with various planning frameworks. Leading a team of specialised experts, you will select the best interventions and balance the plan to meet multiple objectives through thorough catchment analysis, hydraulic modelling, and GIS mapping. You will serve as a Technical Lead in a core PMO (Project Management Office) team, guiding internal and external experts through the analytical phases of the DWMP.

In your role, you will be at the forefront of planning the direction of travel for the wastewater service. DWMP is carried out in all water companies, and you will regularly problem-solve supported by a community of peers across the industry. This is an excellent opportunity to build networks throughout the water sector.

You will be part of a dedicated Asset Strategy team within Thames Water, enhancing our capability and capacity for planning for the future.

What you’ll be doing as a DWMP Scenario Manager

- Oversee the development of investment scenarios for long-term wastewater plans.
- To work with stakeholders to deliver a best value plan.
- After the DWMP is delivered, support price review teams to align the DWMP plans with medium-term plans (PR29 price review).
- Develop an industry-leading plan balancing framework to meet the needs of the second iteration of DWMP over the next five years.
- Collaborate with asset and broader business planning teams to ensure outputs are understood and aligned with asset/corporate planning objectives.

This role will be hybrid, with Clearwater Court as the main base.

You must attend the office and sites as needed for the role and business. One to two days a week are typically office-based, but this depends on needs and local circumstances. Our working hours are 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

What you should bring to the role

- A degree in a numerate field or substantial role-specific knowledge and experience are preferred.
- Experience in data analytics, hydraulic modelling, program optimisation, or GIS mapping is preferred.
- Previous experience managing analytical teams.
- Experience with the balancing stages of planning and general price review experience are preferred.
- A background in the utility industry is required, ideally with knowledge of the water sector and experience working as a consultant in this field.
- Proven ability to communicate technical materials and analyses to non-technical stakeholders is essential.

What’s in it for you?

- Competitive salary between £55,000 to £70,000 per annum.
- This role will come with a car allowance of £5.800.
- 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
- Annual Bonus.
- Private Medical Health Care.
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complimentary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, background, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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Are you looking for a leadership role? Do you have the passion to lead and coach? We may have what you are looking for - explore our Room Leader vacancy below!

The Old Windsor Day Nursery & Pre School is Ofsted rated Good and has bright and large rooms, a separate learning hub room and long standing friendly and knowledgeable staff members. We have a large private garden which has a covered sand/water area and a smaller garden for the younger children to enjoy. We have street parking available, and the nursery is located on a bus route.

We are looking for a Room Leader in the Preschool room to assist management in providing the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children, and effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents.

This role is working 40 hours per week, various shifts patterns between the opening and closing times of the nursery 7:30am-18:00pm. This nursery is open all year round and is not a term time only role. You will need to have a full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification. Salary ranging from £26,500 - £29,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

As Room Leader, you will:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development
• Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development
• Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality
• Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency
• Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff
• Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times
• Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met

*Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.

As Room Leader, you will need:

• Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential
• Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years - Essential
• Over 6 months’ experience working in a senior position - Desirable
• Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable
• Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential
• Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential

We’re a family by name, and we’re a family by nature too. We are defined in many different ways, by many different people. Different cultures. Different ideas. Different ages, genders and skillsets. Whilst every individual will have their own definition of family, these definitions all come together to show Family First for who we are.

We are: Defined by Family

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

The Old Windsor Day Nursery & Preschool is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

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Benefits

Family First benefits include annual leave starting at 24 days on top of a paid birthday day off and bank holidays. On top of this we have discounted nursery fees for all our teams, friends and family, access to a discount/perks platform with exceptional learning & development opportunities tailored to you.

Vacancy Reference: SL4 2QJ

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Join our Team at Poppies Maidenhead Day Nursery & Pre School!

Position: Nursery Manager
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: Starting from £45,000 per annum
Qualification: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification

At Poppies Maidenhead, we create a warm, nurturing environment that feels like home. Our dedicated staff take pride in building strong partnerships with one another, parents, and the children in our care.

We're excited to offer incredible outdoor spaces, including a stunning rooftop garden and a spacious ground-floor garden, both designed to inspire and engage children of all ages.

If you're a passionate Nursery Manager and want to be part of our supportive team, apply now!

As Nursery Manager, you will:

• Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met throughout the nursery.
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are embedded, applied, and adhered to by all.
• Facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement any recommendations.
• Embed effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff.
• Ensure that all children receive stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources which are appropriate to their age and stage of development.
• Promote a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practice throughout the nursery.
• Manage any complaints or concerns raised in a thorough and timely manner and inform senior management.
• Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file.
• Participate in all activities related to nursery publications, advertising, public relations, the web site, and other marketing activities designed to promote the nursery.
• Promote positive relations with an approachable manner and time to listen to your team.

*Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.

As Nursery Manager, you will need:

• Essential: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification
• Essential: Over 1 year experience in Early Years
• Essential: Strong knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements
• Essential: Over 1 year of management experience
• Desirable: Level 5 qualification in Childcare and/or Management and Leadership
• Desirable: Experience of successfully passing an Ofsted inspection at a Good or Outstanding level

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays
• Discounts: Reduced nursery fees for staff
• Perks: Access to an exclusive discount platform
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Poppies Maidenhead Day Nursery & Pre School is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

Vacancy Reference: SL6 7UA

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Poppies Maidenhead Day Nursery & Pre-School

11A Shifford Cres, Maidenhead, SL6 7UA

Room Leader

40 hours per week

Salary £27,500 per annum depending on qualifications and experience

Full and Relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification

* Please note this nursery is open all year round and is not a term time only role.

Poppies Maidenhead Day Nursery & Pre-School who are part of the Family First Group are seeking a Nursery Room Leader to join and lead the team. We are a purpose-built nursery which benefits from light and spacious nursery rooms with high quality resources, including a lending library, and access to safe and secure ground-level and rooftop gardens.

We are open from 7.30am - 18:00pm and we would require you to be able to work varied shift patterns between those times. Our nursery is located on Shifford Crescent based just outside of Maidenhead town centre. Furze Platt Station is a 12 minute walk from the nursery and there is on street parking available on the road outside the nursery.

As Room Leader, you will:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.
• Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development.
• Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality.
• Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency.
• Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff.
• Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times.
• Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met.

*Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.

As Room Leader, you will need:

• Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification – Essential.
• Over 1 years’ experience working in Early Years – Essential.
• Over 6 months’ experience working in a senior position – Desirable.
• Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating – Desirable.
• Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements – Essential.
• Fluent in written and spoken English – Essential.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Poppies Maidenhead Day Nursery & Pre School is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

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Benefits

Family First benefits include annual leave starting at 24 days on top of a paid birthday day off and bank holidays. On top of this we have discounted nursery fees for all our teams, friends and family, access to a discount/perks platform with exceptional learning & development opportunities tailored to you.

Vacancy Reference: SL6 7UA

Posted via: eyrecruit

Maintain oversight of facilities management related to all sites of Brookside Group Practice. Support negotiations on current and proposed supplier contracts and services. To ensure the computer and phone network and workstations are kept running and maintained. Assist with financial management tasks such as budgeting. Supporting the Senior Operations and Finance Assistant with processes that ensure income is correctly claimed and recorded. Line management for non-clinical managers. Please refer to the uploaded Job Description for full details.