Total 54 Manager job vacancies in Leamington Spa

Barchester's operational finance team have a rare opportunity for an Operational Finance Manager to join our established team. This varied role will include providing support and guidance to management teams across the business to ensure company financial, operational, and administrative policies and procedures are adhered to. You will support business improvement though the analysis of operational delivery, identifying systematic failures, shortfalls, and variances in performance, and taking corrective action for process change for continuous improvement. With a rapidly expanding portfolio of care homes and hospitals across the UK, this role is key to ensuring the delivery exceptional service to more than 250 sites across the country.This is a permanent, remote position, with regular travel across the UK. We are offering an impressive rewards and benefits package, including: Competitive starting salary Generous annual bonus £7,500 car allowance 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Ability to work from home Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500* per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need to make a decision with confidence Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services Required experience and qualifications: Proven experience of leading a multidisciplinary team, ideally in an NHS or private healthcare setting Experience of delivering service improvement Ability to manage change Ability to builds strong and collaborative relationships Full UK driving licence, with the flexibility to travel across the UK Role and responsibilities: Manage a team of Sales Ledger Administrators, Sales Ledger Team Leaders, and Senior Regional Administrators Ensure accurate and timely resident billing Direct Sales Ledger Team Leaders and Senior Regional Administrators to support homes Ensure payments received are posted and allocated Oversee credit control across the business, ensuring resources are effectively working together to reduce debt and credits Support senior management teams with financial administration issues and address concerns Ensure home based administration teams are appropriately trained, including induction and refresher training Provide development training to managers in respect of understanding their management accounts and financial performance Maintain information in respect to complaints and debt cases requiring third party legal support. Support the professional development of team members Develop reporting for directors to enable them to take appropriate decisions If you'd like to use your finance expertise in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is an empowering and rewarding place to be. You'll have plenty of opportunity to grow your career in a large organisation with a warm and supportive environment. 4400 #TJ #LSP

Shop Manager

Sue Ryder Charity shop, 52-54 Regent St, Leamington Spa CV32 5EG
37.5 hours per week over 7 days
£12.10 per hour + rewards & Benefit Scheme

Be there when it matters.

Winners of the Employer of the Year for the People in Retail Awards 2023 – Retail Bulletin.

Sue Ryder is one of the largest charity retailers in the UK with over 400 shops. Every item sold in our shops generates funding so we can continue to provide 2.7 million hours of expert medical, practical, bereavement and emotional support every year, in our hospices, in people's homes and in the community. We are here to make sure that everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need.

We have a much-loved presence on high streets across the country - with a range of innovative shops, including boutiques, vintage and retro shops, and large format stores. As a member of the retail team, you’ll be helping us inspire communities to provide more care for more people through innovating and collaborating on ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. You will also be contributing to drive up the income that generates the vital funds necessary to keep our care and support services running.

We understand our people are our most important asset and work hard to make sure you feel valued and included as part of a team. In retail most work every weekend, our managers mainly work only 1 in 2. We don't expect our teams to work past 5.15 in most of our shops. The earliest we start is 8.45am. We have every Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day off.

We are a community store in Royal Leamington Spa, situated in beautiful Victorian surroundings. Our shop boasts a fantastic eclectic mix of high quality fashion clothing. Some items that can be found in our boutique range include Karen Millen, Cath Kidston, Jasper Conran, Julien Mcdonald and Laura Ashley. Complimenting this we also sell a fabulous range of vintage clothing and ceramics, high quality furniture and interesting retro pieces.

About you
Are you an experienced proactive shop manager? Do you have the retail skills to manage our charity store? If so, come and join the team at our Lemington Spa shop and contribute to the work we do across Sue Ryder!

To be successful in this role you’ll have the commercial awareness to deliver sales and meet deadlines combined with ability to plan and prioritise. You will have proven team leadership skills and the ability to lead a large team of volunteers. It is essential is that you enjoy engaging with people, you have a positive can-do attitude and a good understanding of financial and IT administration.

Other responsibilities include:

• As Shop Manager you will be using your skills and retail experience to drive business, push sales and achieve targets.
• Lead your team to deliver great customer service to our donors and customers.
• Work with the local community to generate sufficient donated stock to drive sales.
• Recruit, train & retain a volunteer team, who'll look to you for leadership and guidance.
• Set high standards of merchandising and housekeeping, ensuring you and your teams health and safety is a priority.
• Manage effective stock processes to ensure your shop is well merchandised with fresh, seasonal stock at all times.
• Act as a brand ambassador for Sue Ryder, supporting in store campaigns to promote the brand and national fundraising initiatives.
• Manage effective stock processes through the Epos operation.

Competitive Benefits Package
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
- Company pension scheme
- Staff discount with thousands of retailers
- Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Access to Employee support programme
- Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, Women and Non-Binary Individuals
- and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.

Closing date: 23rd September
Interview date: 1st October

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process by emailing recruitment@sueryder.org

https://www.sueryder.org/jobs/equity-diversity-inclusion

If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.

https://www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryder

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.

Job Description

Nursing Home Manager

Salary: £60,000 + Bonus scheme

40 hours per week

As a Nursing Home Manager, you will combine your clinical expertise as a Nurse with management skills to oversee the day-to-day operations and create a nurturing environment for residents and staff. The Nursing Home is set in a large and beautiful building, surrounded by the countryside. The dedicated team provides nursing and personal care to a small number of older adults.

Qualifications

• Current registration as an RGN with a valid UK NMC Pin
• Proven Nursing Home experience, with a track record of Good CQC reports
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and quality standards in elderly care.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion within the nursing home.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to the nursing and care staff to deliver person-centered care in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Oversee the operational and financial management of the nursing home, ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with residents, families, and external healthcare professionals to promote collaboration and communication.
• Implement quality improvement initiatives and ensure the delivery of high-quality care services.
• Manage staffing levels, recruitment, training, and performance management to maintain a skilled and motivated team.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, and equality among staff and residents.

Reference: WILL79609/MW

Assistant Manager at Caffè Nero

At Caffè Nero, it’s our people that make us different. If you pride yourself on keeping your customers happy through fantastic service, whilst growing and developing your own team, this could be the perfect job for you.

As an Assistant Manager you will support in the running of the store, providing great customer service and the best standards of coffee and food.

What you can expect:

• Brilliant training – no experience is required!
• The opportunity to grow your career and develop personally and professionally.
• Unlimited free handmade drinks and up to 75% off food and packaged drinks when you’re on shift.
• 50% off all handmade drinks and 40% off everything else when you’re off shift
• Recommend A Friend Scheme, giving you the chance to earn up to £750 if you refer new people to join the team.
• Length of service recognition.
• Access to our benefits platform, with hundreds of discounts, rewards and offers.
• Via our incentive ‘Nero 90’, our Assistant Managers also have the opportunity to receive an additional 30p per hour, if their store collectively achieves the Customer Satisfaction score.

To be successful you will:

• Have experience as a Supervisor or Assistant Manager in a busy, customer facing environment.
• Be people focused – really caring about the welfare and development of your team.
• Love the challenge of meeting business targets.
• Strive for excellence, always.
• Be passionate about the Caffè Nero brand!

Why choose us?

When you join Caffè Nero, you’re joining a family – whether that’s your team, the regular customers of your café, or your community. You’ll be part of building something special and have loads of fun along the way – that could be at one of our regular CN Club parties, our Barista of the Year Competition or grabbing you and your team an award at our End of Year celebration.

The starter rate for Assistant Managers in this location is £11.72 per hour, increasing to £11.89 with service.

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

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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Shift Leader at Caffè Nero

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

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

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

What you can expect:

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

Why choose us?

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

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

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

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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

11-19 Academy (1368 students)
Chief Executive Officer: Sir John Townsley BA (Hons) NPQH
Deputy Chief Executive Officer: Mrs L Griffiths BSc (Hons) NPQH
Principal: Mr Peter Hollywood

Required ASAP

Librarian and Community Hub Leader
C1 (SCP 12-17) £27,711 - £30,060
Actual Salary £23,834- £25,855
Contract: 37 Hours Per Week, TTO + 5 days

Boston Spa Academy are seeking to recruit a Librarian and Community Hub Leader. This opportunity is of great importance to our work as an Academy with the successful candidate being responsible for managing the library on a daily basis, including stock management, student supervision and provision of assistance to all library users.

The Librarian and Community hub leader will also oversee the after-school Community Hub provision, supervising students in completing independent study.

The ideal applicant will have:
• GSCE Grade C/4 or above in Mathematics & English.
• Experience of working in school environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, friendly & approachable.

What we can offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
• Membership to a local government pension scheme.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:
At Boston Spa Academy, our central focus is to empower our students to develop their character to help them to grow into confident, kind and well-mannered young adults. Our school cultivates an environment that allows our students to explore what excites them and fulfil their ambitions, both inside and outside the classroom. In doing so, it equips students to secure the ‘Gift of Choice’ and impact positively on the wider society. Our community is built on kindness, respect, hard work and aspiration and our enabler to achieving this are the ‘core values’ to which we hold dear and permeate through all that we do at the academy.

If you would like to know more about our Academy, please visit our website at /www.bostonspa.leeds.sch.uk

How to Apply:
If you’re as excited about this role as we are, a Job Description / Person Specification and Application Form are available to download from our website at www.tgat.org.uk/jobs,, by email to susie.dubber@bostonspa.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on 01937 846636.

If you would like to discuss this role in further detail, please contact Susie Dubber (susie.dubber@bostonspa.leeds.sch.uk) to arrange a meeting with Peter Hollywood.
Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: Apply Now
Applications should be returned to: susie.dubber@bostonspa.leeds.sch.uk

Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live, if a successful candidate is found the advert will be withdrawn. We therefore strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible so you do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.

This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College.

In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based HR Team.

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN’S ACT 1989)

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).

This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.

BACKGROUND TO THE POST

Warwickshire College has an excellent reputation for vocational education & training. This, coupled with the continued success of industrial partnerships with national and local construction companies. In our determination to further develop both our service and responsiveness to local, regional and national industry we are seeking an enthusiastic individual to work closely with the work based team to develop industrial links, provide pastoral support and workplace assessment within Construction Work Based Learning.

We are now seeking a motivated and organised individual who can liaise with both employers and learners to assess their competencies within the workplace.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

✓ To help, guide and support students, following their initial enquiry and interview, to choose the right course of study.
✓ To work with the Course Managers and Training agencies, to help co-ordinate the placing and visiting of students in work placement, or employment positions with companies.
✓ To work with managing agents to ensure that students are placed in a safe and suitable work situation where work based training can be clearly identified.
✓ To attend career events, liaise with schools and work with managing agents, to promote recruitment for all automotive courses.
✓ To work with the Marketing teams and the Work Based Learning Management team to ensure that all existing and new courses are marketed and promoted in the best interests of the college.
✓ To represent the Work Based Learning Team in promotional activities.
✓ To support industry by setting up and promoting bespoke training to meet industry needs, when required.
✓ To mentor individual candidates and monitor their academic and vocational progress.
✓ To liaise with company and other assessors to ensure that each candidate as the range of opportunities required to their competence assessment.
✓ To carry out formal NVQ assessments.
✓ To monitor the quality of training delivered by all training sub-contractors.
✓ To carry out formal progress reviews with individuals and their employers.

In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training.

The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.

OFFERS OF WORK

For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

ESSENTIAL ATTAINMENTS

✓ NVQ Level 3 within Plumbing or equivalent Apprenticeship route within this discipline.
✓ Maintain accreditation to meet the awarding body requirements to assess relevant qualifications, including Gas qualifications.
✓ Assessor’s Award (preferably A1) or equivalent. Applicant willing to achieve within the first 6 months will be considered.
✓ GCSE Grade C in English and Maths or equivalent. Applicant willing to achieve within the first 6 months will be considered.
✓ Evidence of formal structured training in a relevant vocation.
✓ Recent extensive industrial experience.
✓ Have a working knowledge of Health & Safety in the appropriate vocation.
✓ Have a wide technical knowledge in the vocation.
✓ Experience of liaising and negotiating with industrial partners.

DESIRABLE ATTAINMENTS

✓ A UK driving licence free of major endorsements.
✓ Administrative skills, including IT skills
✓ Internal Verification Award (preferably V1) or equivalent.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

✓ Excellent Interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
✓ Excellent people and systems management.
✓ Knowledge of the construction industry. Excellent liaison with construction employers.
✓ Enthusiasm to promote the College.
✓ Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality and Diversity. ✓ Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
✓ Ability to demonstrate behaviours which support the Core Values of the College.

This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College.

In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based HR Team.

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN’S ACT 1989)

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).
This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.

BACKGROUND TO THE POST

The Head of Work Based Learning is responsible for the leadership and management of the Engineering Apprenticeship Work Based Learning curriculum area. With direct accountability for the success and positive progression of the student cohort under the leadership of the Director of Engineering Apprenticeships and Jaguar Land Rover Programmes.

The post holder will be accountable for curriculum, resource & financial management, and quality assurance.

Through the effective deployment of resources and College systems and procedures, the post holder will ensure that each student has access to and receives an outstanding experience including high quality teaching, learning and assessment that will ensure our students develop WCG ‘T-shaped’ employability skills to gain a competitive advantage as they progress towards and along their chosen careers.
Whilst working within the core values and through continuous improvement, the post holder will develop the curriculum area to meet or exceed the College’s KPIs.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY & ACCOUNTABILITY INCLUDE:

 Student outcomes, attainment, positive progression and destinations;
 Quality of provision and student experience;
 Performance and management of staff within the area
 Course planning (including study programme and other regulatory compliance);
 Efficient delivery models;
 Delivery of all provision in line with the College Strategy;
 Awarding body compliance; and
 Work effectively with any internal and external partners to ensure priorities are met.

OFFERS OF WORK

For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

Essential Attainments

✓Educated to a full Level 4 in a qualification within the subject area or related discipline
✓Assessor award A1 (or equivalent), or a willingness to complete the award within one year of commencing employment.
✓Experience of managing apprenticeships.

Desirable Attainments

✓Qualification in Management
✓Teacher Qualified.
✓Internal Verifier Qualification

Essential Key Experience & Attributes

✓Experience as a Manager working with students
✓Extensive Industrial experience in the sector.
✓Proven track record of improving and sustaining above benchmark success rates.
✓Experience of monitoring and evaluating student progress to improve success rates.
✓Experience of performance and impact management of teams.
✓Recent experience of a wide range of relevant enterprises.
✓Successful outcomes with Awarding Bodies and partners to achieve desired outcomes.
✓Good verbal and written communication skills.
✓A flexible and enthusiastic approach.
✓The ability to relate well with staff and students.
✓The ability to be self-motivated and to motivate others.
✓Good problem solving skills.
✓The ability to work to deadlines.
✓A willingness to undertake continuing professional development.
✓Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
✓Ability to demonstrate behaviours which support the Core Values of the College.
✓Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality & Diversity.

General Manager

Where those who love pizza can be their true self. Proud to be a Top 10 Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023. 

You’ll be a commercial leader of your very own Pizzeria. Entrepreneurial and able to spot every chance to drive sales in your restaurant whilst making strong links with your local community. This is a commercial role with tons of opportunity to make it your own. Lead a multichannel business, inspire and motivate your team & deliver KPIs through your people.

What you’ll do:

• Drive the financial success of your Pizzeria through strategic and commercial initiatives

• Uphold an unwavering commitment to exceptional quality and safety standards

• Build and lead a winning team through effective recruitment, training, and management

• Exceed customer expectations by delivering unparalleled service that leaves a lasting impression

• Take charge of the day-to-day operations of your Pizzeria, showcasing your leadership skills in every aspect

Who you are:

• Previous management experience in a customer facing sector, ideally hospitality

• A natural leader, able to create and motivate a high performing team

• Exceptional P&L management skills

• Creative, autonomous & responsible

Benefits:

• Bonus Scheme of up to 25%

• Free Food on shift

• Pension & Life Assurance

• 50% discount on food and drink when you’re not working

• Wagestream gives you access to up to 40% of your earned wages before payday

• Wellbeing Support for you and your family

• Referral Bonus of £1000 for referring managers

• Holiday & Sick Pay

• Development and progression opportunities

Who we are:

We’ve been around since 1965, bringing pizza to the UK and have since grown to a multichannel, international brand. Our people are at the heart of our success and everything we do, and we believe you should always be able to express yourself. 

Our values are:   

• Head: we’re customer-centric, commercially minded and obsessed by performance in all we do  

• Heart: we show our heart, are honest with each other and value everyone’s diverse strengths 

• Home: we create a home, where everyone has a place at our marble table and can truly express themselves every day  

All together, we see this as using your head, showing your heart and feeling at home

Here you can be yourself.  

Inclusivity and respect are at the heart of our business and are valued by our teams, customers, and suppliers. PizzaExpress and Milano is a place where everyone is welcome, and everyone belongs.  

That’s why we assess each application on the aptitude to do the job and nothing else. 

  

head chef | full time

at wagamama, we’re an eating house for the soul. with over 160 uk restaurants and growing, our purpose is to nourish the world from bowl to soul. inspired by fast-paced, japanese ramen bars since 1992. a celebration of asian food brought wagamama to life

we’re looking for a head chef to join us on our continuous journey of true nourishment

the role |

as a head chef at wagamama you'll lead your kitchen team in the wagamama way, live + breath our people promise, values and embody core leadership behaviours. you’ll be responsible for ensuring that every dish served by the kitchen team meets our high standards. you’ll look after the development and growth of your team through inspiring leadership, ensuring they are engaged, motivated, and high performing

our perks + quirks |

• bonus scheme | up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity

• private medical insurance + pension scheme

• dedicated 6-week training programme

• dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift

• £14 - £25 of free food allowance on every shift

• 50% discount at wagamama + 30% off all other trg brands with family and friends

• internal progression opportunities | fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth

• 28 days holiday

• kintsugi wellness | access to councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure

• family friendly policy | any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay

• financial wellbeing support | access to loans repaid through your salary for those ‘strapped for cash’ moments in life

what we look for |

• an experienced head chef that is able to lead a kitchen team through positive behaviour + actions to drive performance in a fast paced + complex environment

• a strong communicator that has real conversations with consideration + care, ensuring your team feel heard + supported

• experienced in ensuring your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards are spotless

• experienced in understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit and stock control

• comfortable managing the labour cost of your team, reacting to changing demands where necessary

• passionate about creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected + that they belong

• an individual who leads to inspire and engage their team to nourish + flourish in their role and career

the wagamama way |

kaizen, meaning ‘good change’, is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. it shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. our food, how we think, how we work, it has to be fresh. committed to championing change in both our communities + the impact on the planet

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection. welcoming everyone and their unique story to our benches. we promise to have your back. working together to build close bonds of trust + support. creating safe spaces where we can have real conversations with open hearts + open minds

all we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different 

be you, be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

#hiring

Head Stylist (Dog Groomer) – Leamington Spa
Who are we?
We’re Pets at Home – if you’re someone who loves pets, you might know already know about our Pet Care Centres, which includes Pets Grooming salons, and Vets for Pets practices around the UK.
What’s the role?
Our Head Stylists are critical to the success of our Pets Grooming salons. You will be responsible for all aspects of pet grooming, able to confidently deliver a full and thorough groom of a high standard. As Head Stylist, you will lead from the front with a hands-on approach setting the standard of high-quality grooms within the salon. You will be responsible for the standard and delivery of grooming, responding to requests for advanced grooming and upskilling and motivating your salon team. All whilst offering a great experience and driving the commercials forward.
We will give you the training, skills, and knowledge to provide our customers with service that reflects our goals of being the 'Best Pet Care Business in the World'. You'll enjoy a competitive base pay, with opportunities to earn through our Earn As You Learn training programmes, as well as being able to achieve additional pay supplements through extra training.
Who are we looking for?
• People who are passionate about delivering a great service.
• Flexible. Due to the nature of working within a busy retail environment, we need you to have the ability to work a flexible shift pattern across 7 days a week. You will receive a minimum contract of 39 hours, but you will often be required to work more hours to cover busy periods, absences, and holidays.
• Demonstrates confidence and possesses a good and demonstratable understanding of dog grooming, styles/trends and able to complete a high standard groom, using these techniques from start to finish on different breeds.
• Has experience of working within a customer-facing salon environment.
• Preferably you will have worked in a target driven environment, but if not, happy to work in one.
It's fast-paced, innovative, fun, and we put people at the very heart of everything we do.
Our culture is friendly and inclusive. Each one of our teams is unique because we welcome everyone, and everyone can be themselves. If you share our belief that together 'we're better with pets', we'd like to hear from you, whatever your background or circumstances.
Your Benefits
We reward and recognise our Head Stylists in ways that matter to them.  Our benefits reflect our support of your mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing, both now and in the future. Here are some of our benefits which may be available to you:
• Annual bonus
• at least 28* days paid annual leave, which will rise to 33* days after 2 years (*this includes 8 bank holidays and will be pro-rata calculated on your contracted hours.
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Life Assurance - 4 times your annual salary
• Company pension contribution of 4%
• Colleague discount of 20% across the Group (Pets at Home, Pets Grooming, Vets for Pets), including 30% off on own brand



“Pets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!”

head chef | full time

at wagamama, we’re an eating house for the soul. with over 160 uk restaurants and growing, our purpose is to nourish the world from bowl to soul. inspired by fast-paced, japanese ramen bars since 1992. a celebration of asian food brought wagamama to life

we’re looking for a head chef to join us on our continuous journey of true nourishment

the role |

as a head chef at wagamama you'll lead your kitchen team in the wagamama way, live + breath our people promise, values and embody core leadership behaviours. you’ll be responsible for ensuring that every dish served by the kitchen team meets our high standards. you’ll look after the development and growth of your team through inspiring leadership, ensuring they are engaged, motivated, and high performing

our perks + quirks |

• bonus scheme | up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity

• private medical insurance + pension scheme

• dedicated 6-week training programme

• dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift

• £14 - £25 of free food allowance on every shift

• 50% discount at wagamama + 30% off all other trg brands with family and friends

• internal progression opportunities | fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth

• 28 days holiday

• kintsugi wellness | access to councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure

• family friendly policy | any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay

• financial wellbeing support | access to loans repaid through your salary for those ‘strapped for cash’ moments in life

what we look for |

• an experienced head chef that is able to lead a kitchen team through positive behaviour + actions to drive performance in a fast paced + complex environment

• a strong communicator that has real conversations with consideration + care, ensuring your team feel heard + supported

• experienced in ensuring your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards are spotless

• experienced in understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit and stock control

• comfortable managing the labour cost of your team, reacting to changing demands where necessary

• passionate about creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected + that they belong

• an individual who leads to inspire and engage their team to nourish + flourish in their role and career

the wagamama way |

kaizen, meaning ‘good change’, is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. it shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. our food, how we think, how we work, it has to be fresh. committed to championing change in both our communities + the impact on the planet

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection. welcoming everyone and their unique story to our benches. we promise to have your back. working together to build close bonds of trust + support. creating safe spaces where we can have real conversations with open hearts + open minds

all we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different 

be you, be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

#hiring

Deputy Hotel Manager - Leamington Spa Town Centre - 40 hours Contract - 101 bedrooms - 6 month secondment
Salary: £26,750 - £30,000 + Benefits
As Deputy Hotel Manager you are a pivotal part of the Hotel Management team. Reporting to the Hotel Manager and deputising in their absence, you'll be responsible for the successful daily running operation of all departments (Front of House, Back of House* and housekeeping teams) whilst making sure our guests and team are kept safe, all internal audits successfully passed and compliance requirements are met.
Working with your Hotel Manager you will drive commercial best practice, maximising revenue opportunities and manage our controllable costs to deliver a strong business performance .With a keen eye for detail you'll ensure that brand standards are consistently maintained and utilise guest feedback to increase performance against KPI targets
Putting our guests first in everything you do, You'll display a clear passion for leading, motivating and developing high performing, competent and motivated teams to ensure we deliver exceptional guest experiences in line with company standards to make us the most loved hotel brand.
As a role model who is passionate about exceeding our guests needs and expectations you will be a great communicator who demonstrates passion for our brand by engaging regularly with our guests, and continuously coach the team to deliver their full potential.
Ideally, you'll have be able to demonstrate your previous or current management experience from hospitality, leisure or retail backgrounds driven by guest service and business results. (If working in Solus/ Breakfast Room sites)*Experience within F&B or food services is desirable and knowledge of food hygiene and H&S.
What's in it for me?
Offering more than just an attractive career opportunity as the UK largest Hotel brand. You will receive a salary of up to £30,000in addition to the following benefits;

Full induction and training
Performance related company bonus scheme, Pension Scheme and Share Save Scheme
Whitbread Privilege Card offering up to 25% in Whitbread Restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn Hotels.
33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Perks at Work Discounts through a variety of Retail and Leisure outlets

Role: Continuous Improvement Manager

Location: Leamington Spa - MTC

Job ID: 2024 - 2450

Ricardo's Performance Products division are seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager (CI). Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing, you will play a pivotal role in driving performance improvements, innovation and change with a successful precision batch machine shop. You will need the tenacity to complete improvements expediently, efficiently, with a sustainable outcome.

Key accountabilities

• Leverage methodologies in the precision batch machine shop, including Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen events and TPM along with use of other lean tools.


• Manage the CI team to deliver maximum benefit across the business, whilst developing the team to create greater value.


• Proactively address gaps in performance, whether related to quality, productivity, or customer satisfaction.


• Analyse machining production routings, identifying inefficiencies for improvement.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive sustainable improvements.


• Monitor and analyse cutting tooling management, implementing cost-effective improvements.


• Train and mentor team members in new processes and methodologies to ensure that changes are sustained.


• Create and maintain KPIs and metrics that effectively drive improvements.


• Foster a positive work environment that encourages collaboration and creativity.

Preferred skills and experience and knowledge

• Educated to degree standard in a relevant engineering discipline or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge through experience.


• Extensive experience of working with 'appropriate' Lean Tools and Methodologies.


• Knowledge of a Machining environment.


• Work at all levels of an organisation especially engaging machining team members.


• Financial acumen to demonstrate tangible benefits.


• Communication and collaboration with all business functions.


• Training and mentoring.


• Leadership and management skills to develop a CI team to add greater value.


• Working with peer group to deliver overall business objectives.


• Justification and implementation of new equipment.


• Analytical mindset with a sharp eye for identifying process weaknesses.


• Confidence in leading organisational change.

Desirable

• Have previously worked in a low volume machine shop manufacturing environment.


• Have worked in both automotive and/or aerospace quality systems.

Working with Ricardo

You will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers, coming together to create a culture of inclusion. We will support you to find your place.

We will encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through the projects you work on. Your knowledge and desire to bring about change will be invaluable in helping deliver innovative solutions that support communities across the globe in becoming safer and more sustainable.

Wellbeing and work life balance

Wellbeing is at the core to our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential. Our People are important to us, and we take pride in our wellbeing programs and policies that support individuals including flexible working, careers policy, mental health first aiders and readily available support through our extensive Employee Assistance program.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We have an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as explained here. We value diversity; recognising that a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more varied working environment.

Diversity also drives innovation, by allowing us to offer our clients the best consultancy service that we can. As part of our commitment to engage positively and pro-actively with all our employees and to ensure an inclusive culture, we are a recognised as a 'disability confident' employer.

Next steps

Once you have submitted your application a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary dependent on the volume of applications that we receive for each role and in some cases, we may start to review applications prior to the closing date.

Ricardo is a Disability confident employer please advise the recruitment team via if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.

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Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Head Housekeeper - Leamington Spa Town Centre - Premier InnHotel


Come and be a Head Housekeeper at Premier Innin Leamington Spa. Take the next step in your managerial career by leading our Housekeeping team to even greater, cleaner and comfier stays for our hotel guests. Immediate start, experience of shift leadership required.


PAY RATE: Up to £12.59per hour


CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent - we don't do zero hours contracts!



HOURS: 30 a week across 5 days - guaranteed hours to plan your week around


LOCATION: Leamington Spa Town Centre,Regency Arcade, 154-156 Parade, Leamington Spa CV32 4BQ


Why you'll love it here: 




Training and support: We've got the super user-friendly tools that will make life easier managing the team from the start and the warm welcome we're known for. If you want more, we've got the career path for you!


Whitbread Benefits card: Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants








Pension and saving schemes: Company pension and save as you earn scheme


Discounts: Get money off shops, your utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more


Have breakfast on us: Enjoy a complimentary Premier Inn breakfast for 2 when you join us




What you'll do: Join us at Leamington Spa Town Centre Premier Innas a Head Housekeeper, leading the team that help guests rest easy. Use your management skills and passion for cleaning to take your housekeeping team to greater heights and be part of the UK's leading hospitality business, Whitbread.