Total 622 Manager job vacancies in Reading Berkshire RG1 1NU

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to recruit an energetic and inspiring candidate to join the Senior Leadership Team at Millside SEMH Specialist School in Slough. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who believes in our children, to directly support students and staff at and to enhance the learning outcomes for our pupils.

With the support of the Head and Deputy Head of Millside School, you will be accountable for ensuring that pupils, all of whom have EHCPs, receive the appropriate support with attendance, engagement, behaviour for learning and self-management, whilst making good progress across all aspects of our curriculum. You will liaise with staff, parents, carers and wider professionals and so require excellent communication skills and flexible thinking to face the challenges of a busy SEMH environment, and to solve problems with a positive outlook.

Qualified teachers will be expected to deliver some timetabled teaching over time. Unqualified teachers will be expected to lead on some small group interventions over time.

Specific Duties

To work closely with the Head of Millside School on:

A. Key areas of school evaluation and to contribute to the creation and evaluation of the Millside School Development Plan.

B. Ensuring effective communication with external agencies and parents.

C. Coordinating attendance data and subsequent interventions

D. Monitoring and intervention on EBSA / ERSA cases

E. Lead on the maintenance and development of the behaviour strategy across the school.

F. Oversee the expectations and behaviour of pupils so that pupils are in lessons, on time, and ready to learn.

G. Oversee the use of behaviour rewards and sanctions.

What the school offers its staff

Early finish Fridays (1.30pm).

Further details about the role

Millside School is part of Haybrook College Alternative Provision Academy. Millside has just over 70 pupils in Key Stage 3 and 4, all of whom have Education, Health and Care Plans for Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. Our shared aim is to help our pupils to make positive behaviour choices and become independent learners with positive futures. We approach this mission with a creative, solution focused approach which includes:

• nurturing tutor groups, of up to 7 pupils in KS3 that support the transition from Primary to Secondary, aiming to develop independence and resilience at each student’s own pace;
• our KS3 curriculum uses links across subjects to make learning feel more meaningful and allows students to develop their own interests and mastery across the curriculum;
• a full suite of Entry Level, GCSE and vocational qualifications completed during Year 10-11, so that students can move onto post-16 college, training or employment with qualifications in Maths, Statistics, English Language and Literature, Science, ICT, Art/ 3D Design and other more specialist courses including Arts Award and the Duke of Edinburgh Award;
• our weekly ‘Thought for the week’ themes which focus on the values we wish to promote and share: for example Courage, Kindness, Truth, Inclusion and the traits that make for a caring community and a healthy body and mind;
• daily mentoring and learning support from our Sports Coach Mentors, as well as personalised interventions from our Intervention Mentors for those pupils who require greater support with attendance and engagement in learning;
• and finally, a ‘family atmosphere’ whereby we celebrate success through our reward assemblies and activities, we eat together daily and we share responsibility for the care of our therapeutic Millside pets.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position may close earlier if the right candidate is found.

Commitment to safeguarding

As part of our commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, it is College policy to obtain references prior to interview. Applicants will be required to undertake a DBS enhanced disclosure. Haybrook College strives to be an equal opportunities employer and recruits from all sections of the community solely on basis of ability to fulfil the job requirements. As per KCSIE guidance, we may consider searching for your profile online.

Occupying three beautiful campuses (Whiteknights, with its early 19th century planned landscape, London Road with its formal gardens and ceremonial Great Hall, and Greenlands, Henley-on-Thames, with its riverside garden landscape) the unique “University within a Park” setting of the University of Reading is an inspiring place to come to work.
We are seeking to appoint a motivated, assertive yet diplomatic individual to be part of our team here at the University of Reading, predominately managing maintenance at the Greenlands Campus. The post holder will provide an effective and prompt customer focussed, professional and efficient service to the University in accordance with its requirements, aims, objectives and Service Level Agreements using prior knowledge and experience.
You will be someone who can politically navigate the competing needs of the department to offer a 5 star service whilst being cognisant of a clear maintenance remit and budget limitations. You will be an independent thinker who is mindful, an excellent coordinator of people with great communication skills.
Please apply via the Jobtrain site, and demonstrate how you meet the key criteria:

- A relevant trade qualification, ideally in a mechanical or electrical related discipline (minimum requirement equivalent to NVQ level 3).
- Experience in all aspects of planned, preventative and day to day reactive maintenance issues and managing trade operatives "on the tools" in a professional environment.
- Experience of managing and organising Health & Safety for a workforce, and an awareness of current statutory requirements relating to building fabric and services.
- A pragmatic, independent thinker who has a problem-solving approach to work, with the ability to think outside the box and look for deliverable, effective solutions to problems as they arise, which may require negotiation or diplomatic conversations to overcome competing needs.
- Demonstrable customer service skills, particularly in a similar environment, and the understanding of what is required from a customer facing team
- Knowledge and experience of the supervision of appointed specialist/framework contractors and use of a dedicated software package for delivery of hard/soft FM
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly with individuals from all levels of the Campus and if necessary, diplomatically navigate the competing needs of the stakeholder versus the wider organisation.

The University of Reading aims to create a fair and transparent reward strategy; ensuring staff are paid a competitive salary and are recognised and rewarded for their contribution. Members of staff have the opportunity to join a pension scheme sponsored by the University. We have a strong commitment to health and well-being.

Closing date: 12th Jan 2025 although ongoing shortlisting will occur
Interview date 27th Jan 2025 or sooner if a suitable candidate is found

Informal Contact Details:
Contact Name Guneet Bhatti
Contact Job Title Deputy Reactive Maintenance Manager
Contact Email address g.k.bhatti@reading.ac.uk
Alternative contact:
Contact Name Karen Brading
Contact Job Title Head of Reactive Maintenance
Contact Email address k.a.brading@reading.ac.uk
By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route.  Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying.  There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

The Environmental Engineering Manager at Thames Water is crucial in driving environmental initiatives and ensuring regulatory compliance. They lead a team responsible for key functions, including setting environmental expectations on capital projects, developing the carbon strategy, and providing environmental input in various projects and initiatives. Their work is instrumental in promoting sustainability, biodiversity, and nature-based solutions within the organisation. By staying updated on environmental legislation and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, they ensure that Thames Water meets its environmental responsibilities effectively.

This role is a secondment role for up to 6 months.

What you’ll be doing as an Environmental Engineering Manager

- Managing the Environmental Engineering team.
- Establishing a cohesive, sustainable engineering structure from graduates to industry experts that lead Thames Water’s engineering requirements into AMP8 and beyond.
- Developing and enabling our carbon strategy.
- Including Biodiversity and Heritage protection from the project definition.
- Providing environmental support to Asset management projects definition.
- Providing environmental input in PR 24.
- Raising awareness of environmental developments and engineering solutions.
- Keeping up to date with relevant changes in environmental legislation and initiatives.
- Working with consultants, contractors, and teams across Thames Water to identify risks and constraints and implement solutions at project definition stages.
- Setting environmental expectations on capital schemes, carbon, increasing biodiversity and promoting nature-based solutions.
- Define, develop, and maintain environmental engineering competencies across the business.
- Provide technical sign-off and assurance during technical delivery, including handover.
- Devising the best tools and systems to monitor performance and implement strategies.
- Assessing, analysing, and collating environmental performance data and reporting information to stakeholders.

Hybrid – Clearwater Court, you will be required in the office and on-site as the business requires you.

36 hours a week, Monday - Friday.

What you should bring to the role

- Be a highly experienced and recognised environmental engineering leader with several years working within the water industry.
- Understand the regulatory environment to achieve compliance with our engineering regulatory requirements.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, both internally and externally.
- Be collaborative and can influence senior colleagues.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, likely in an engineering discipline with a postgraduate qualification and preferably with a professional chartership.
- A passion for continuous professional development and an active approach to driving diversity within our engineering function at Thames Water.
- Good budget management experience.

What’s in it for you?

- Competitive salary.
- This role will have a car allowance of £5800 per annum.
- 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 well-being.

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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Are you a skilled assistant or project manager eager for a rewarding opportunity? Join us at Thames Water's Thames Valley office and become vital to our Waste Networks team! You'll have the chance to shape innovative, cost-effective solutions that benefit local communities while overseeing the successful execution of projects.

At Thames Water, we are dedicated to excellence in wastewater management, and we need your expertise to enhance our sewage networks in the home county. Your contributions will ensure outstanding service delivery and positively impact the lives of many. Don't miss the chance to make a difference.

What you’ll be doing as a Project Manager

- Establish and continuously promote a proactive health, safety, and environment culture across complex and high-risk Project portfolios and our service providers.
- Accountability for project delivery and meeting time, cost and quality outputs.
- Develop and deliver an optimized project to achieve all regulatory, statutory, and internal outputs, deadlines, and targets.
- Accountability throughout the project lifecycle, governance compliance, and internal/external stakeholder engagement lead to the smooth transition of the project outcomes into the operational business.
- Actively protecting, managing, and enhancing Thames Water’s reputation with external customers and stakeholders.
- Development of project briefs, including supplementary information for the subsequent early contractor involvement phase of the project
- Managing and assuring the performance of contractors to deliver project outcomes.

Hybrid—Clearwater Court, Reading: You will be expected to be present at the office and sites twice a week.

This role is 36 hours a week, Monday through Friday.

Candidate must have access to a car and hold a driving licence.

What you should bring to the role

- Be educated to HNC /degree level with further or outstanding role-specific experience in a relevant operational or project management capacity.
- Managing, leading, and developing people in a culture of accountability and achievement.
- Have a contractual awareness of Project Management work.
- Have a proven track record of managing the performance of third-party organisations.

What’s in it for you?

- Competitive salary from £46,000 to £60,000 per annum.
- 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 days per year, 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.
- 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 services 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 company.

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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Head Chef

Are you looking for your next move as a Head Chef working with a menu that is packed full of flavour, provenance, and seasonality? We might just have the perfect opportunity for you here at Côte.

We create unforgettable experiences for all our guests, so they walk away with a memory, not just a meal. Our all-day food menu showcases and celebrates the diverse, modern French food landscape with indulgent French classic dishes that are balanced with lighter options too.

As a Head Chef at Côte, you’ll not only be cooking great food everyday but leading an army of Chefs to aim higher every day. Ensuring the kitchen is in tip-top condition working along side the General Manager to get the best of your people and the business combined. #goodvibesonly

The good stuff.


Every shift you work, we’ve got you covered with meals from our employee menu (thanks Chef)!
A discretionary bonus of up to £2,000 per quarter
Permanent contract, working 48 hours per week – work life balance is top of our agenda
Treat yourself, family and friends to 100% on food and drink at any Côte
After 1 years’ service with us, you will be able to join the Bupa health cash plan scheme
We pay all our teams fortnightly because who doesn’t love a payday?
Access your next pay early through our Wagestream partnership
We take well-being seriously, so you’ll have access to Smart Health, which offers 24/7 support
We’re here for the curious, so it’s no surprise there are loads of opportunities when it comes to internal development programmes, we have some big plans coming this year!
Company pension scheme & life assurance scheme
We love meeting new people who share our passion of making it special, which means you can earn a bonus for every time you successfully refer people to join Côte (T&C apply)


Bonjour, we’re Côte.

We believe life should be full of flavour. Yes, we’re foodies – but we’re actually in the business of making memories. Founded in Wimbledon in 2007 with a mission to deliver quality, French-inspired food, extraordinary service, and a whole-hearted enjoyment of life, we now have a 3,000-strong team and 85 restaurants (and counting) across the UK.

There are so many reasons to join Côte.

We’re on an exciting new journey – and our team will play a huge part in making it happen. That means when you’re with us, every day is an opportunity to aim higher. Because we’re invested in your development, so you’ll get out as much as you put in. And we encourage you to bring your unique flavour to work, because we value the diversity of our teams. Best of all, the work you do brings joy to others. Sound good? Maybe you belong with us. #CotePR

Compliance Assurance Manager - Facilities Management - Reading (some travel in Berkshire/Oxfordshire/West London area) - £45,000 DOE plus excellent benefits - 6-month FTC

This company, a National player in the FM world, require a Compliance Assurance Manager to be based at their prestigious client site in Reading with some travel in Berkshire/Oxfordshire/West London area. An outstanding opportunity to become part of truly first-rate facility and play an integral role in ensuring Compliance activity is maintained and meets all required obligations and standards.

Contract Length: 6-month FTC

Salary: £45,000 DOE plus excellent benefits

Benefits to include 25 days Holiday plus BH, plus flex benefits scheme.

Location: Reading (some travel in Berkshire/Oxfordshire/West London area)

Hours of Work: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support compliance activity to ensure It Is completed and documented in accordance with contractual obligations.
• The primary activity will be an audit of all compliance records and activity for the account (self-delivered and outsourced activities) to establish compliance status for the duration of the contract.
• Once status Is determined, a gap analysis and action plan Is to be developed to address any gaps identified.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement and identify innovation where possible to streamline
• compliance activities.
• Promote and drive a strong safety culture across the account in accordance with values and Be There for Life framework.

The successful candidate:

• A strong technical background and demonstrable experience in compliance within the Facilities Management/Building Services Industry.
• Experience in compliance auditing, contract mobilisation and demobilisation advantageous.
• Knowledge and experience of compliance systems, auditing and statutory legislation required.
• Able to manage internal customer relationships with Excellent negotiations skills
• Proven ability to motivate, coach and develop others
• Experience in delivering and developing sustainable compliance objectives
• Commercial awareness with strong presentation, influencing and analytical skills
• Valid full driving licence

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Production Shift Manager
Slough

£43,000

4on 2off Shift - Earlies & Lates (9hr Shifts)

Our client is an industrial processing business, part of a larger group, with multiple sites in the UK, they are looking for a driven production shift manager.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Manage, develop and steer the site production team
• Managing a team of 3 team leaders and around 50 production / operational staff
• Make sure the team complies with all company standards - health & safety, hygiene, uniform, PPE
• Planning shifts to meet budgets, handover meetings, workload allocation, managing absences
• Make sure training has been completed for staff and regular performance reviews are conducted
• Look at areas of improvement, suggest lean manufacturing techniques
• Maximise the service, cost and quality of the shift to meet KPi's and customer service levels

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment - manufacturing, production, FMCG
• Must have worked a rotating shift pattern previously
• Knowledge of change management - process & continuous improvement ideas
• At least 2 years experience in a similar management / team leader role
• Excellent communication skills across a diverse workforce
• Able to work to results driven KPi's
• Confident in carrying out staff training
• Ideally qualified in Health & Safey, hygiene, etc.
• Knowledge of the latest health & safety processes & hygiene standards

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If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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Community Relations Manager

Sunningdale - Berkshire

£35,000 - £40,000 / OTE of £49,200

Are you Looking for a sales role with a challenger brand who are making a difference to people’s lives?

At Dormy House, we offer more than just a job – we offer the chance to make a real difference in people’s lives while growing your career in an exciting, rewarding industry. Our care home is renowned for providing exceptional service, compassionate care, and an unbeatable community feel.

We’re seeking an energetic sales professional who aligns with our vision and is passionate about guiding families to the ideal care solutions for their loved ones. We need a motivated, people-centric expert to drive growth and showcase our premium care home services.

Following great achievements in our current sales team we are heading into an exciting new stage of growth and development. We are going from strength to strength having already been awarded the prestigious accolade Care Group of the Year in our first year this is an opportunity not to be missed if you see yourself as part of an award-winning, forward-thinking team.

You will be met with a supportive team of high impact sales experts, strategic thinkers, and client focused individuals. If you possess a passion for delivering excellent customer experiences, the drive for delivering results, a creative mindset and enthusiasm for the sales landscape, we want to connect with you! Your unique skills and talents could be the catalyst for our continued success – come and join our winning team, collaborate with us to shape the future of our industry, and become an integral part of our success story.

At Aria Care, we support an environment for excellence, transparency, and quality care, nurturing our colleagues to be the best version of themselves, providing you with the tools, opportunities and support to expand your professional and personal skills.

We offer flexible contracts, competitive rates of pay and the opportunity to join us on a fantastic journey doing what we do best – ‘Care From The Heart’.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Emmanuel Celebration Centre is a vibrant church in the heart of the Berkshire Community. We are looking to recruit a Charity Worker-Church social media and IT Manager in support of the growing need within out church. Join us and make a real difference in our online platforms.
General Responsibilities:
• As a social media and IT Manager you will support in the coordination of our social media platforms, website, and our YouTube Channel
• You will be accountable to the Pastor and set a positive Christian example to the media team that you will be working with.
• You will establish a good working relationship with the online community by maintaining a regular update on our programs, devotions, uplifting messages, and ensuring any queries raised from the platform are responded to effectively and efficiently.
• Publish content on our website that advocates for Christian values and good morals.
• Develop Social media Strategies that will help increase brand awareness.
• Coordinate social media live sessions with the pastor or any other minister to help effectively pass on the message of hope to our online community.
. The ideal candidate will require:
• At least 3-year work experience working in social media management and IT preferably in a church setting.
• Willingness to work flexibly.
• Good written and spoken communication skills in both English and Swahili
• To have a commitment to the vision, purpose, and work of Emmanuel Celebration Centre Have a positive attitude.
• To connect with our online community, encouraging them, providing opportunities for their spiritual growth, and challenging them to serve their community.
• Stay current with online ministry practices by reading, attending conferences and training as required.
• Terms of appointment:
• There is a probation period of six months.
• A full enhanced DBS check will be carried out prior to appointment

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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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

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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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