Total 2 Manager level Information Technology job vacancies in Poole, BH17 0RB

What skills and experience we're looking for

Lymm High School is a well-established, 11-18 school with over 1950 students (360 in the 6th form) and exceptional resources, including 28 acres of beautiful grounds, a swimming pool, leisure complex and our own residential centre in Anglesey. We have a strong track record of excellent exam results, with a Progress 8 score of +0.6 last year and equally strong results at KS5. As well as the academic excellence, we are a school who actively promote engagement in wider school life; our extra-curricular opportunities are extensive and are highly valued.

Lymm High School is also a lovely place in which to work; in addition to our good fortune with our physical surroundings, staff are exceptionally positive, committed and supportive. The potential here is immense and we are determined to keep moving forwards.

The Food Technology Department has 3 members of staff teaching KS3 Food and Nutrition, KS4 Level 1/2 Hospitality and Catering and KS5 BTEC Hospitality. The department boasts three state-of-the-art industrial standard catering kitchens, soon to be four following some refurbishment work over the summer. The department offers excellent facilities and equipment for the teaching of Food Technology, including a fully functioning training restaurant for KS4 & KS5 pupils.

The standard of outcomes produced is incredible and reflects the strength of the department and skill of the students. Results have been consistently strong at both KS4 and KS5, with a progress score above +1 in both 2022 and 2023 in Level 1/2 Hospitality and Catering. The department is supported by a full-time technician and is committed to a full enrichment programme, offering a variety of clubs in addition to domestic and overseas trips where in the past 2 years students have visited Paris and Berlin.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed leader and team player, who has the ability to teach Food Technology up to KS5. Your level of experience is less important to us than your willingness to learn and your drive and determination to improve outcomes and provision for young people.

If, prior to submitting an application, you would like to see for yourself why we believe this is such a fabulous school in which to work and why the post itself is so exciting, then do not hesitate to contact us to arrange a phone call or a visit. Contact recruitment@lymmhigh.org.uk with any queries.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this legal requirement.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date for application: 19th July 2024

Interview Date: tbc

What the school offers its staff

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Commitment to safeguarding

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

Job Advert

Site Head of Technical - Chilled Food Manufacturing

Location: Poole Bakery




About Us: The Compleat Food Group is one the UK's leading food manufacturing companies, dedicated to delivering high-quality and
innovative food products to delight our customers.

We are seeking an experienced and accomplished Head of Technical to join our experienced site team. This site leadership role will
be pivotal in driving our technical strategy, ensuring compliance, and maintaining our strong commitments to quality and food
safety.

Position Overview: As the Head of Technical, you will be responsible for the delivery of our business and technical strategy at
our chilled food manufacturing site in the beautiful area of Poole, Dorset. You will lead and inspire both the technical and site
Hygiene teams, collaborate with key stakeholders, and ensure compliance with industry standards and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

* Strategy Execution: Deliver the business and technical strategy for the site and our customers, ensuring alignment with
quality, legality, integrity, and food safety goals.
* Technical Leadership: Provide day-to-day technical accountability for the site and ensure the hygiene and technical performance
of the site meets and exceeds standards.
* Leadership: Act as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), contributing to the overall success of the site.
* Customer Management: Deliver excellence in technical customer management, ensuring compliance with client expectations and
managing customer visits, audits, and launches effectively.
* Team Management: Manage the site's technical team on a day-to-day basis, driving technical standards, compliance, and
continuous improvements.
* Cross-functional Collaboration: Develop cross-functional relationships at site and group levels, encouraging joined-up working
and raising awareness of technical activities across the group.
* Performance Management: Set clear SMART objectives for the technical function/team and conduct regular reviews. Use data
effectively to manage site performance and drive continuous improvement.
* Quality Assurance: Develop and improve customer joint quality plans, maintain high audit accreditation/results, and ensure
customer requirements and industry standards are exceeded,
* Budget Management: Set and manage technical and hygiene budgets effectively.
* Retailer Engagement: Represent the site/company at retailer meetings, audits, and visits, with a focus on Top 5 UK retailer
experience.
* Technical Expertise: Utilise your technical expertise, including HACCP, Food Safety, TACCP/Integrity, and lead auditor
qualifications, to support product process and design from a technical perspective.
* Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement across the site against agreed KPIs, customer requirements, and
legislation.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Food background).
* HACCP level 3 certification.
* Food Safety level 3 certification.
* TACCP/Integrity certification.
* Lead auditor qualification.
* Full UK driving license.
* Proven track record of technical/quality management in a large, challenging, fast-paced environment, ideally within chilled
foods.
* Strong communication and negotiation skills in reactive and flexible situations.
* Experience leading retailer and certification audits.
* Proven ability to manage a large technical team and develop talent.
* Accomplished in driving the group's technical agenda/strategy.
* Continuous improvement of site technical standards and technical KPIs.

Benefits

The role comes with exceptional benefits you would expect from a company of our size and the for the technical expertise the role
requires.

We also offer:

* 2 volunteering days per year
* Free Products
* Site/Team Charity Events
* Site Parking
* Staff Canteen
* Formal and informal training
* Employee competitions with great prizes
* Online and High Street retailer discount portal
* Company Wellness and community support groups

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced and qualified Head of Technical with a proven track record in chilled food manufacturing and a passion
for excellence in technical leadership, we encourage you to apply.

The Compleat Food Group are proud to build an inclusive and respectful culture where all our colleagues feel safe, supported and
valued. A place where they can bring their whole selves to work to achieve exceptional results and thrive.

We continue to attract diverse talent into our teams, because we know greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides
a better working life. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do.

Recruitment Agencies We have an active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any
speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.