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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.

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

WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE
Working with a busy and rapidly expanding manufacturer of non-ferrous metals, my client is looking to recruit experienced Warehouse Operatives to join the team on a temporary- permanent basis working early morning shift 5am-2pm Monday-Friday
*Please note a forklift licence is required either counterbalance or reach licence*
The company is based on the outskirts of Reading so own transport is essential.
Salary & Benefits:
* £12.59 per hour
* Monday-Friday 5am-2pm
* On site free parking
* 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
Duties:
* Unloading stock from vehicles throughout the night using forklift truck
* Picking and packing various metals accurately ready for dispatch
* Loading Vehicles ready for dispatch
* Working Independently as well as within a team
* General Warehouse Duties including some heavy lifting.
* Excellent communication skills and able to follow instructions.
*Please note a forklift licence is required either counterbalance or reach licence*
If you are available immediately, happy working early morning shift Monday-Friday 5am-2pm and hold an in date Forklift licence please call 01256810400 and ask for Jordan, alternatively please apply and I will be in touch.

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For further details on the job role, please refer to the Job description and person specification attached. For further information please contact Charlotte Duncan, Lead Technician - Pharmacy Homecare Services. Tel: 0118 322 8794 or email: charlotte.duncan@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

Detailed job description and main responsibilities Understands the importance of the woman as the centre of her care. Demonstrates that he/ she consult and involves women in decisions about their care and wellbeing. Demonstrates understanding of fundamental legal practices related to consent and the prevention of abuse. Is able to implement holistic; culturally sensitive; respectful; non-judgemental care from a pre-determined care plan for women with a wide range of care needs. Undertakes other care practices as directed by the Midwife/Nurse but is able to carry out routine care duties at own discretion. Practices in accordance with the Trusts protocols and guidelines. Demonstrates understanding of the boundaries of the Maternity Support Worker role. Confident and competent in all intrapartum related band 3 competencies. Works flexibly across the intrapartum areas to provide excellence in labour care during the latent phase of labour, and support the woman, family and midwife during active labour if appropriate/required. For example, precipitate delivery, woman labouring alone. Is able to assist the midwife in emergencies such as neonatal resuscitation, precipitate birth/haemorrhage. Recognises and respond to emergencies appropriately such as adult and neonatal basic life support. Is able to initiate fundamental care during an emergency to ensure safety. Acts as 2ndperson at birth to support the midwife in essential tasks at the time of birth supporting maintaining a safe birth environment. Is able to undertake after training, clinical skills such as venepuncture, removal of urinary catheters, cannulas, maternal and neonatal observations Is able to support the midwife in the immediate postnatal period with suturing (including gaining competence in swab counts and related records), maternal well-being assessments and can support initiating safe skin to skin. Is able to support women with initiating first infant feed, responsive infant feeding, helping women to gain skills and confidence with attachment and positioning and immediate care of newborn babies. Displays skills, within own sphere of practice, related to promoting womens comfort, mobility, support needs. Uses initiative when responding to changes in the woman or babys condition. Assists the midwives and bereavement team in caring for and supporting women and their families who are experiencing the loss of a baby. Supports with memory making for families. Helps maintain the bereavement rooms and annex to expected standards. Displays excellent two-way communication with women, families and colleagues. Is able to overcome barriers to understanding when the womans first language is not English or has a learning or hearing difficulty. Demonstrates appropriate assertiveness and ability to challenge others when the rights of women and others may be infringed. Demonstrates an awareness of equity in healthcare and the impact that inequity can have on women and their families accessing the service. Is able to maintain contemporaneous records relating to the woman/babys condition on the electronic patient record (EPR Undertakes specific skills such as checking; cleaning and ensuring the equipment is ready for use when required. This is following completion of appropriate training and on instruction from Registered Midwife/Nurse, Clinical Engineering or the Manufacturer of the product. Understands the principles of human and environmental factors when working in teams and applies this to ensure safe team working. Awareness of escalation policies and how to escalate concerns when required. Able to assist the midwife with labour admissions. Greeting the mother and her family, supporting women and their family in early labour teaching them coping skills and strategies. Demonstrates an awareness of child protection and domestic abuse care pathways and policies with an awareness of factors that might alert him/her to the possibility of a child protection or domestic abuse issue and able to cite appropriate response to these concerns.

They will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a clinical role and will have senior leadership responsibilities. They will manage a team of Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians across the 3 practices. They will provide clinical supervision, training, support and mentorship. They will set objectives within the team that match both the professional development of each team member and the priorities of the three surgeries. They will develop the clinical skills of the Pharmacy Team within their scope of practice and allocate work accordingly, with direction from the 3 practices. Theywill take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy, especially for older people, people in residential care homes and those with multiple co-morbidities. They will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescriptions system, deal with acute prescription requests, medicine reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patients in the GP practices. They will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement, manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services and contribute to the delivery of the local medicines optimisation strategy. They will ensure that the practices liaise with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice. Primary Duties and Areas of Responsibility Long-term condition patients Telephone consultations with patients with multimorbidities and, in partnership with primary healthcare colleagues, implement improvements to patients medicines, including de-prescribing. Development of long-term condition patient facing clinics including participation in group consultations. Review the on-going need for each medicine to ensure they get the best use of their medicines. Support achievement of relevant targets. Clinical Medication Review Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients with multimorbidity and polypharmacy and care home residents. Implement own prescribing changes (as an independent prescriber) and order relevant monitoring tests. Support and develop the clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to be able to carry out medication reviews within their scope of practice. Patient facing medicines support Develop patient facing clinics for the Pharmacy Team for patients with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines in the practice. Telephone medicines support Provide telephone support for patients with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines. Medicine information to practice staff and patients Act as a source of medicines information for all the practice team and patients. Suggest and recommend solutions. Management of medicines at discharge from hospital To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge. Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to highrisk groups of patients Work in partnership with hospital and local provider colleagues to proactively manage patients at high risk of medicine related problems before they are discharged to ensure continuity of care. Signposting Ensuring that patients are referred to the appropriate healthcare professional for the right care, with an emphasis on training reception teams to help with pathways and liaising with external facilitators where necessary to improve processes. Ensuring that the addition of the pharmacist to the clinical team results in a reduction in workload for other clinicians. Unplanned Hospital Admissions Work with case managers, multidisciplinary review teams, hospital colleagues and virtual ward teams to manage medicines-related risk for readmission and patient harm. Put in place changes to reduce the prescribing of these medicines to high-risk patient groups. Repeat prescribing Produce and implement a practice repeat prescribing policy. Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review. Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required. Medicines Safety Identify national and local policy and guidance that affects patient safety through the use of medicines, including MHRA alerts, product withdrawals and emerging evidence from clinical trials. Manage the process of implementing changes to medicines and guidance for practitioners. Medicines Quality Improvement Programme Working with colleagues, identify and provide leadership on areas of prescribing and medicines optimisation. Conduct clinical audits and medicine optimisation projects or work with colleagues such as GP registrars, practice managers etc., feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the practice team. Present results and provide leadership on suggested changes. Contribute to national and local research initiatives. Frailty Take a leading role in the contractual requirements to support frail patients with their medication including medication review and patient identification. Implementation of local and national guidelines and formulary recommendations Work with the ICB to implement local and national guidelines including NICE etc. Liaise with hospital colleagues where prescribing needs to be returned to specialists. Education and Training Provide education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation. Provide training to visiting medical, nursing, pharmacy and other healthcare students where appropriate. Supervision Provide support and mentorship to clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Care Quality Commission Work with the general practice team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved. Undertake risk assessment and ensure compliance with medicines legislation. Public Health To support public health campaigns. To provide specialist knowledge on all public health programmes available to the general public. Communication The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members, patients and carers. Confidentiality: the post-holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data Health & safety: The post-holder will implement and lead a full range of promotion and management of their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. Equality and diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights. Personal/Professional development: The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, with such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Contribution to the Implementation of Services: The post-holder will: Apply practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate. Additional responsibilities for practice participating in the Dispensing Services Quality Scheme, staff competency recording, development and maintenance of standard operating procedures, and recording and analysis of medication dispensing and prescribing significant events.

As a Respiratory Nurse Specialist working within Health in Justice (HiJ) you will focus upon the autonomous assessment, management, review and supportive care of patients living with a respiratory diagnosis including COPD, Interstitial Lung Disease, Bronchiectasis and Asthma. This will include admission avoidance and supporting patients and staff post discharge from hospital as well. You will work across the London region within our HiJ establishments and support developing robust respiratory pathways and quality improvement projects. Within our Practice Plus Group (PPG) HiJ establishments we are moving away from a tradition medical model, where teams work in silo, to an integrated care pathway approach (New Models of Care (NMOC)), which follows the patient journey. As the Respiratory Nurse Specialist, you will support the care planning in each pathway, all patients regardless of where they are in their journey to ensure shared care and decision making. Applicants will demonstrate extensive respiratory knowledge with appropriate post registration qualifications and excellent communication skills. An understanding of the current drivers in respiratory care nationally to transform services is an essential requirement. Quality improvement and patient safety is a core ethos of the service. You will contribute to our nursing strategy and vision to; Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them. Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference, as defined throughout our bespoke Health in Justice competency framework. Inspire excellence by forging strong links with our partners and stakeholders and providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within, and feel proud of. Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement, embedding a culture of shared learning. Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, building strong multi-disciplinary teams and supporting each other to do a great job.

Job Title: -Registered Nurse Trust: -Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Location: - Reading, Wokingham and Slough Pay Rates: -£17 - £28 Per hour Shift Patterns: Flexible About the trust: - Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT), a community and mental health trust, are rated Outstanding in their most recent CQC report as well as being recognized as a Global Digital Exemplar. In this role you will be located in and working across an area with all the benefits of country living with the convenience of big city life. Why might this job interest you? Being a general nurse in the NHS is a versatile and impactful role that spans across various healthcare settings, from hospitals to community clinics. It involves providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management. The flexibility in scheduling allows general nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, ensuring they can deliver compassionate and effective care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. What you can add: Assessing and monitoring patient conditions Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above. What youll need: A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Acute hospital environment within the last 3 years Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices *Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills. The benefits we can offer you in return: Putting People in Places to Carebe part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. Weekly payto give you access to your wages more quickly. Blue Light CardNHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time. Working options to suit your lifestylebeing on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. Training and development opportunitiesvia the Trust and NHSPs own academy. Explore different wards,keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience. Being part of the NHSP Communitymeans youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more. Who are NHS Professionals? NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements. Apply Today By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job Title: - Community Nurse Trust: - Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Location :-Reading, Wokingham and Slough Pay Rates: £17 - £28 Shift Patterns: - Flexible Trust Info Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT), a community and mental health trust, are rated Outstanding in their most recent CQC report as well as being recognised as a Global Digital Exemplar. In this role you will be located in and working across an area with all the benefits of country living with the convenience of big city life. Why might this job interest you? This flexible role as a Community Nurse for NHS Professionals offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and adaptable scheduling. This position allows nurses to provide vital healthcare services within the community, making a significant impact on patients' lives while having the freedom to choose their working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables community nurses to balance their professional duties with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, working in diverse community settings provides opportunities for skill development, autonomy, and meaningful interactions with patients from various backgrounds. The chance to deliver compassionate care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating. What you can add: Assessing and monitoring patient conditions and arranging diagnostic tests Recognising deterioration in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action / escalation Recognising, responding to, and managing emergency situations Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations Recognising limitations and escalating concerns. The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above. What youll need: A car and valid UK driving license A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a community environment within the last 2 years Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices *Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills. The benefits we can offer you in return:- Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly. Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time. Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy. Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience. Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more. Who are NHS Professionals? NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements. Apply Today By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job Title: Registered Mental Health Nurse Trust:Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Location:Reading, Wokingham and Slough Pay Rates: £17 - £28 Shift Patterns: Flexible Trust Info:- Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT), a community and mental health trust, are rated Outstanding in their most recent CQC report as well as being recognised as a Global Digital Exemplar. In this role you will be located in and working across an area with all the benefits of country living with the convenience of big city life. Why might this job interest you? Being a general nurse in the NHS is a versatile and impactful role that spans across various healthcare settings, from hospitals to community clinics. It involves providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management. The flexibility in scheduling allows general nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, ensuring they can deliver compassionate and effective care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. What you can add: Assessing and monitoring patient conditions Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above. What youll need: A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a Mental hospital environment within the last 3 years Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices *Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills. The benefits we can offer you in return: Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly. Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time. Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy. Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience. Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more. Who are NHS Professionals? NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements. Apply Today By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job Role: Employee Wellbeing LeadThe Employee Wellbeing Lead will play a critical role in developing, implementing, and managing Activate Learning’s comprehensive employee wellbeing strategy. This position focuses on fostering a positive, supportive environment that addresses the physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing of all staff members.The Employee Wellbeing Lead will work collaboratively with departments, line managers, and external providers to drive the success of health and wellbeing initiatives, ensuring alignment with Activate Learning’s commitment to creating a healthy, safe, and inclusive workplace.This is a part time (FTE 0.70), permanent position based at our either our Reading or Oxford campus.What do you need to be a successful Employee Wellbeing Lead?The right candidate will have experience in developing and implementing impactful employee wellbeing initiatives, with a solid understanding of mental health and wellness best practices. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to develop sound working relationships and engage with staff at all levels. Deep knowledge of physical, mental, financial and social wellbeing good practice and strong organisational skills will be required to effectively plan and assess the impact of the overall wellbeing program. Empathy, confidentiality, and sensitivity are key attributes and skills and flexibility is necessary to adapt to evolving needs within the organisation.When submitting your application for this post, please ensure that your CV highlights your relevant skills and experience and in the cover letter/personal statement section of the application form please state clearly why you would be suitable for the role.Who we are:Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.Why work with the Activate Learning Group?Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for Activate Learning staff.Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.

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

Beauty Merchandiser – Flexible

Updating and re-sequencing make up stands in major high street retailers, working with leading brands such as L’Oréal Paris, Nyx Professional Make Up, Max Factor, Rimmel and Maybelline.

Momentum Instore have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Beauty Merchandiser on a flexible basis, working 8-hour days Monday to Friday as and when we have projects (2025).

We have a busy 6 weeks from the start of January 2025 (schedules of work to be given in December) and are looking for key people in your location. Paid training days will take place in December and paid before Christmas.

Work throughout 2025 on a project-by-project basis.

Role and Responsibilities


Visiting retailers and updating the stand
Moving parts around and resequencing stock according to a new planogram
Changing over the visuals
Maintaining the stand, keeping it looking fresh for customers that visit the store
Travelling to your depot* for kit collection, which is paid time.


What will I get in return?


Training: Provided in full and you are paid – This will be in December and paid before Christmas
Work: Assignment basis, under own supervision



Travel: Regionally, 50 to 80 miles of your home
Location: Field Based – working in various high street retailers
Hours: 8 hr days
Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour plus expenses (fuel/parking etc.)
Equipment: Uniform, Company van (for business use only), and PPE are all provided where applicable
Flexibility: Work when you are available on a variety of projects


Apply now, or for further information about the Beauty Merchandiser role please email: enquiries@momentuminstore.com

* Depots in Dunstable LU5, Reddish SK5, Loughborough LE11, Newport NP19 and Livingston EH54

As a Consultant, you’ll know what it means to lead a team. To always strive for better. Better care, a better you, a better service.

And as a Specialist in Psychiatry, you’ll know how to best help the patients with complex mental health needs in our care.

Working 15 hours a week at Rosebank House Hospital alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will be the clinical expert from a medical perspective to ensure best practice care is delivered and support the team. You will also work collaboratively with NHS clinicians and commissioners.

Rosebank House Hospital is a small, friendly and established Open mental health Rehab service in Reading, with a team that works well together and supports each other.

When you work for Elysium Healthcare as a Consultant Psychiatrist, you have access to a large and supportive peer group of like-minded professionals to engage and network with, as well as a range of benefits and excellent range of career development opportunities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure that people admitted are assessed, treated, and discharged safely
• Medication management
• Quality assurance, complaints and co-production
• Delivery of NICE guidance
• Lead and manage the CPA and ICR process to ensure full compliance with quality standards

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC registration with licence to practice
• MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• Section 12(2) approval, Approved Clinician status
• Clinical training and experience required for gaining UK CCT.
• Widespread and detailed experience of assessment and management of patients in psychiatry
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

What you will get:

• Competitive annual salary (pro-rata)
• 30 days (pro-rata) annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!
• A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package
• Free meals while on duty
• Employee Assistance Services
• Career development and training
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Voluntary benefits
• Medical indemnity cover

There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more.

About your next employer

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

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Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for Delivery Drivers (Cat B) for our clients Distribution Operation in Reading so now is an exciting time to be part of our clients brand.

As a Delivery Driver (Cat B) Driver, our client offers:
* £125 to £165 per day - Self Employed.
* Fully Expensed Van.
* 9 hour planned Delivery Route.
* Paid Training Days.
* Full induction and training with a supportive team once your on the road.
* Free car parking.

What will the role involve?
* You will be delivering packages across a planned route to an approved timescale
* Loading and unloading parcels from your van (must be able to lift a minimum of 23kg)
* Driving a company van.
* Full training and induction will be provided and you'll work with a supportive team (Fully paid training days)

What are we looking for?
* You will need a UK or EU Driving Licence - 12 months+
* You must have no more than 6 penalty points on your licence
* Must be over the age of 21
* Hard-working, motivated and great at working in a fast-paced environment
* A good understanding of the local area would be an advantage.

If you are interested in this role then please apply ASAP
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your new company
The Probation Service works with around 30,000 offenders a year to support their rehabilitation. Residential Workers work in Approved Premises (AP) to secure homes for offenders who are on release from the prison service and making the transition back into the community. You will be required to keep the AP safe and secure for other members of staff and those currently resident there. Previous experience working within the security industry is required.

Your new role
You will be part of a team providing 24-hour cover within the Approved Premises. This will include both security and care duties. You will be expected to assist in the well-being and supervision of residents, maintaining discipline and adherence to AP rules, whilst remaining social and understanding towards those housed in the AP. This post will involve substantial out of hours work. Working with a 37 hour shift based rota across 7 weeks. Each shift will be 12 hours, so you will not be working everyday of the week.
Duties will include:

* Undertake regular inspections of the building, including cellars and grounds throughout the period of duty, recording any occurrences/damage or defects, and monitor CCTV equipment
* Maintain an active presence and regularly engage with residents in a pro-social manner.

* Contribute towards the protection of residents, such as assisting with risk assessments.
* Ensure that the AP is locked and secure during the curfew period. Confirm the presence and well-being of all residents overnight.
* Supervise residents' meals, follow prescribed medication procedures including the issuing of medication to residents and both weekly and nightly audit of medication sheets, maintain hostel records and files as required, including data entry.

* Deal with visitors and telephone calls, and monitor the work of visiting contractors in accordance with health and safety.
* You will work 37 hours per week, including unsocial hours and weekends.

Hourly rate: 18.32 p/h (inclusive of holiday)
Weekday overtime: 20. 29 p/h (inclusive of holiday)
Weekend overtime: 26.70 p/h (inclusive of holiday)


What you'll need to succeed
Previous experience in a similar field, security and care work will be valuable. You will need to be a strong communicator, level-headed and security conscious. You will be able to work well in a team and have excellent interpersonal skills. You will be subject to full HMPPS clearance and an enhanced DBS.

What you'll get in return

This position will give you great insight into the everyday running of the probation house and could lead to long-term permanent roles within HMPPS.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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