Total 33 Art / Design / Entertainment job vacancies in Essex, Essex, RM17 6SL

Mechanical Design Engineer - South East - £50k - £55k

Are you an mechanical design engineer looking to work on varied large scale commercial projects across the South East?

The company has been established for over 50 years and work on a wide range of commercial projects from Art & Leisure sides to Healthcare properties to Hotels. They are looking to add to their existing team and build up their management services due to the acquisition of new contracts. They are looking for someone with an extensive and varied background across multiple commercial sectors for this role.

Projects are based in the London and M25 area with occasional travel required to assist on South coast developments. You will be responsible for initial design right through to overseeing the execution and completion of HVAC, Gas & Water works.

* £50k - £55k base salary
* Company Vehicle
* Hybrid role
* Tailor made benefits package
* Varied progression routes

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Electrical Design Engineer - South East - £50k - £55k

Are you an electrical design engineer looking to work on varied large scale commercial projects across the South East?

The company has been established for over 50 years and work on a wide range of commercial projects from Art & Leisure sides to Healthcare properties to Hotels. They are looking to add to their existing team and build up their management services due to the acquisition of new contracts. They are looking for someone with an extensive and varied background across multiple commercial sectors for this role.

Projects are based in the London and M25 area with occasional travel required to assist on South coast developments. You will be responsible for initial design right through to overseeing the execution and completion of power supplies, lighting, containment installation along with others.

* £50k - £55k base salary
* Company Vehicle
* Hybrid role
* Tailor made benefits package
* Varied progression routes

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

We are seeking energetic and imaginative Support Workers, both part and full time, to assist in the delivery of our specialist Supported Living service in Braintree, Essex. One aspect of the role will include driving clients regularly, therefore it is preferred for candidates to be in possession of a full UK driving license.

Our Braintree service is commissioned under the Transforming Care Agenda, which aims to support people with learning disabilities and/or autism to move on from hospital environments. We assist people with a range of complex support needs, including mental health, forensic background, and behaviours which may distress/challenge.

We are looking to recruit warm, proactive Support Workers who demonstrate person-centred values and who believe they can empower people with a learning disability to transform their lives. We welcome applications from people whose passion lies in making a difference for others, and who thrive on thinking outside the box and coming up with new and innovative ways of supporting people who may struggle with conventional models of support.

The Braintree service requires flexibility across the week and your working time will involve various shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. A high level of motivation and personal commitment is required, along with demonstrable skills in engaging service users in planning their support. You will be allocated to a tenant’s Core Team based on your compatibility with the individual, taking into consideration personality, shared interests, and wherever possible the individual’s goals and aspirations. You must enjoy good health and be able to carry out all expected care and daily living tasks. You will have a choice of weekly or monthly pay.

Vacancy Reference Number: 79266

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme

Role: Senior Design Manager

Location: Witham

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary & Package: Very Competitive

This is a key role within the organisation!

Duties:

• You'll be working within the regional build team, supporting them in building projects
• You will be responsible for the management and delivery of design information in accordance with the agreed design programme and deliverable schedule
• Ensuring that the appointed design consultants carry out their duties in line with their appointment
• Input at both pre construction and construction stage of a project
• Mentoring junior staff
• The production of design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments, schedules to record progress, upline reporting, attending/chairing necessary meetings and workshops
• Ensuring that the design is compliant to relevant legislation and technical requirements

Experience and Qualifications required:

• Previous experience working as a Design Manager for a regional / national Contractor
• Experience of undertaking design management activities at both tender and construction stages
• In-depth knowledge of construction processes and materials
• Knowledge of current design, planning legislation and compliance issues

WHATS NEXT?

Please contact Sam for more information.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Role

We are looking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational Teacher of Design & Technology on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave. The position will suit an experienced or newly qualified teacher.

Do you believe that there are no limits to student achievement? If so, why not consider joining our school and make a real difference to our students. Our recent Ofsted inspection (Jan 24) graded our school as good with outstanding leadership. There has never been a more exciting time to join our school community

St Helena School has a robust CPD training programme that allows our staff to flourish. In addition to internal CPD at St Helena, staff have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the Sigma Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships. Excellent support is provided by The Sigma Trust, a large and local trust of schools.

• This is a maternity cover post, fixed term until November 2025.
• Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Plan and deliver high quality, well-structured Design & Technology lessons to pupils at KS3 and KS4 level
• Deliver engaging Design & Technology lessons that are adapted and will engage students in the learning process.
• Maintain an understanding of curriculum developments in the subject
• Contribute to the pastoral work of the school through the role of Form Tutor

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

Ideally you will:

• Have experience of teaching Design & Technology
• QTS is desirable for this post but not essential with the right candidate
• Have excellent subject knowledge and a passion for inspiring future generations
• Have excellent teaching and learning practice, planning, delivering and evaluating successful lessons
• Have experience of, and commitment to, the education of the whole person promoting social and emotional well-being in addition to academic development
• Have high expectations of students and colleagues
• Be prepared to teach other areas of the Design & Technology curriculum on occasion

What the school offers its staff

Why work for The Sigma Trust, St Helena School?

We can offer you:

• A Competitive Salary
• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

Employee benefits include:

• Excellent pension scheme
• A Health Cash Plan
• Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care plan
• Annual free flu vaccination
• Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
• Discounted cinema tickets

Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Further details about the role

ST HELENA SCHOOL

TEACHER OF DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY (MATERNITY COVER)

Full or part-time applications will be considered

Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale (or Unqualified)

Actual Salary from: £30,000 - £46,525 (M1 – U3)

Start Date: 25th November 2024 or as soon as possible

Commitment to safeguarding

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

We are seeking highly committed, proactive and professional Relief Support Workers to assist in the service delivery of a specialist supported living service in Braintree, Essex. The service works to meet the needs of people who have a learning disability and/or autism and complex needs, including mental health needs and behaviours which challenge.

Are you a warm, highly motivated person with person-centred values who can empower and support people with a learning disability to transform their lives? Are you creative, proactive and willing to go the extra mile to enable people to achieve their aspirations?

We support individuals in an attractive, bespoke and purpose built supported living service commissioned and developed as part of the Transforming Care Programme in Braintree, Essex. The development has been carefully designed to accommodate individuals with a range of needs and special requirements.

This is a fantastic career development opportunity as you will have the opportunity to be part of a service providing effective support for service users in transitions from a variety of settings. You will plan and carry out transition work in collaboration with the service user, their family and wider support network, ensuring that their needs and preferences are paramount. Some of the service users may be young adults and this may be their first experience of living in their own home. With your support and mentoring they will be able to establish a full and positive lifestyle.

We will offer an empowering model of support which enables people to lead fulfilling and valued lives, maintain their tenancies, participate in their local community, develop independent living skills and achieve their personal goals and desired outcomes. As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and goals. Many of the service users will be young adults and this may be their first experience of living in their own home, with your support and mentoring they will be able to establish a full and positive lifestyle.

This rewarding Relief Support Worker role will require flexibility across the week and your working time will involve working shifts which include evenings, weekends and bank holidays. A high level of motivation and personal commitment is required along with demonstrable skills in engaging service users in planning their support. You will also be expected to work professionally alongside Care Managers and health professionals and to communicate positively with families, carers and friends.
Relevant experience of supporting people with a learning disability or autism is essential as well as a ‘can-do approach’, person-centred values, energy and commitment. You will need good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to develop good quality support plans. You will have a strong work ethic and duty of care and be able to contribute to a positive, team approach. You must enjoy good health and be able to carry out all expected care and daily living tasks.

As a Creative Support Bank Staff member you will have access to our free app which allows you to pick up shifts in any area of the country, provides information on the service and shifts as well as directions. You will be paid on a weekly basis.

Vacancy Reference Number: 79151

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme

Vacancy: Senior Design Manager

Location: Witham

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary & Package: Very Competitive

This is a key role within the organisation!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• As the Senior Design Manager, you'll be working within the regional build team, supporting them in building projects
• The management and delivery of design information in accordance with the agreed design programme and deliverable schedule
• For ensuring that the appointed design consultants carry out their duties in line with their appointment
• Input at both pre construction and construction stage of a project
• Mentoring junior staff
• The production of design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments, schedules to record progress, upline reporting, attending/chairing necessary meetings and workshops
• Ensuring that the design is compliant to relevant legislation and technical requirements

What are they looking for?

• Previous experience working as a Design / Senior Manager for a regional / national contractor
• Experience of undertaking design management activities at both tender and construction stages
• In-depth knowledge of construction processes and materials
• Knowledge of current design, planning legislation and compliance issues

Are you interested in the opportunity above?

Please contact Sam for more information.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We are seeking energetic and imaginative Support Workers, both part and full time, to assist in the delivery of our specialist Supported Living service in Braintree, Essex. One aspect of the role will include driving clients regularly, therefore it is essential for candidates to be in possession of a full UK driving license.

Our Braintree service is commissioned under the Transforming Care Agenda, which aims to support people with learning disabilities and/or autism to move on from hospital environments. We assist people with a range of complex support needs, including mental health, forensic background, and behaviours which may distress/challenge.

We are looking to recruit warm, proactive Support Workers who demonstrate person-centred values and who believe they can empower people with a learning disability to transform their lives. We welcome applications from people whose passion lies in making a difference for others, and who thrive on thinking outside the box and coming up with new and innovative ways of supporting people who may struggle with conventional models of support.

The Braintree service requires flexibility across the week and your working time will involve various shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. A high level of motivation and personal commitment is required, along with demonstrable skills in engaging service users in planning their support. You will be allocated to a tenant’s Core Team based on your compatibility with the individual, taking into consideration personality, shared interests, and wherever possible the individual’s goals and aspirations. You must enjoy good health and be able to carry out all expected care and daily living tasks. You will have a choice of weekly or monthly pay.

Vacancy Reference Number: 79125

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme

We are seeking a highly committed, proactive and professional Registered Service Manager to lead the operational management of a specialist supported living service located in Braintree. The service has been developed to meet the needs of people who have a learning disability and/or autism and complex needs, including mental health needs and behaviours which can challenge.

The service supports 10 people in an attractive new-build supported housing scheme, commissioned as part of the Transforming Care Programme in Essex. The accommodation has been carefully designed to meet the needs of individuals with a range of needs and special requirements. The service is currently rated as Outstanding by CQC.

All tenants (including current residents) need well planned, personalised support to allow them to make a successful transition to supported living and to become more confident and independent. As a number of service users have forensic histories or can present with high risk behaviours, there is a requirement for positive and robust risk management and effective behaviour support strategies.

As the Registered Service Manager you will ensure that the service is of the highest quality, meeting all CQC standards and contract requirements and that this can be demonstrated through comprehensive quality and contract monitoring processes. You will ensure that the service works in a cohesive and coordinated manner and that service users experience fully integrated care, support and housing.

You will ensure that the care and support delivered is truly personalised and provided in accordance with agreed care plans, enabling service users to enjoy wellbeing, quality of life and community connections. You will promote and re-inforce a culture of responsive, person-centered practice and active support across the service, with relationships based on respect and unconditional positive regard. Your rewarding role will include responsibility for:

• Recruitment and selection of staff matched to needs of service users
• Management and deployment of staff to meet the needs of service users
• Ensuring continuous, reliable and consistent service delivery at all times
• Performance management
• Compliance with CQC & commissioner expectations and standards
• Contract management and achievement of planned outcomes
• Effective prevention and management of incidents
• Staff support, supervision, coaching and training
• Excellent customer care to all stakeholders
• Team building and management

You must have at least three years prior experience of supporting people with a learning disability and/or autism who have complex needs and at least two years supervisory/management experience. You will also have relevant experience in implementing PBS and positive risk management approaches, founded on the principles of least restrictive practice. You must demonstrate excellent assessment, support planning and report writing skills. Some experience of managing successful transitions from and into services is essential.

You will have a good knowledge of CQC requirements and care standards and experience of auditing services against agreed quality and outcome expectations. You will also have a good knowledge of PBS principles and strategies and legal/good practice frameworks (including MCA, DOLs and MHA) and their application in a supported living setting. An understanding of attachment theory, relational security and psychologically informed environments is desirable. You will have a good knowledge of mental and physical health needs/conditions as the ability to promote holistic health and wellbeing is essential. A relevant professional or practice related qualification (such as social work, nursing or management) is essential.

We would really welcome the opportunity to tell you more about the exciting role of Registered Service Manager, this state-of-the-art new supported living service and our supportive company. For an informal discussion please contact Mahip Singh, Service Director on Mahip.Singh@creativesupport.org.uk or 07815 518 847.

Vacancy Reference Number: 72699
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Role

We are looking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational Teacher of Design & Technology on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave. The position will suit an experienced or newly qualified teacher.

Do you believe that there are no limits to student achievement? If so, why not consider joining our school and make a real difference to our students. Our recent Ofsted inspection (Jan 24) graded our school as good with outstanding leadership. There has never been a more exciting time to join our school community

St Helena School has a robust CPD training programme that allows our staff to flourish. In addition to internal CPD at St Helena, staff have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the Sigma Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships. Excellent support is provided by The Sigma Trust, a large and local trust of schools.

This is a maternity cover post, fixed term until November 2025.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Plan and deliver high quality, well-structured Design & Technology lessons to pupils at KS3 and KS4 level
• Deliver engaging Design & Technology lessons that are adapted and will engage students in the learning process.
• Maintain an understanding of curriculum developments in the subject
• Contribute to the pastoral work of the school through the role of Form Tutor

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

Ideally you will:

• Have experience of teaching Design & Technology
• QTS is desirable for this post but not essential with the right candidate
• Have excellent subject knowledge and a passion for inspiring future generations
• Have excellent teaching and learning practice, planning, delivering and evaluating successful lessons
• Have experience of, and commitment to, the education of the whole person promoting social and emotional well-being in addition to academic development
• Have high expectations of students and colleagues
• Be prepared to teach other areas of the Design & Technology curriculum on occasion

What the school offers its staff

Why work for The Sigma Trust, St Helena School?

We can offer you:

• A Competitive Salary
• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

Employee benefits include:

• Excellent pension scheme
• A Health Cash Plan
• Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care plan
• Annual free flu vaccination
• Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
• Discounted cinema tickets

Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Further details about the role

ST HELENA SCHOOL

TEACHER OF DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY (MATERNITY COVER)

Full or part-time applications will be considered

Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale (M1 – U3)

Actual Salary from: £30,000 - £46,525

Start Date: 25th November 2024

Commitment to safeguarding

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

What skills and experience we're looking for

• A graduate, with QTS;
• Degree in Design and Technology or related subject.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in education leadership.
• Excellent knowledge of the Design and Technology National Curriculum.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to analyse data and use it to inform teaching and learning.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for Design and Technology and improving pupil outcomes.
• Good up to date understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues and procedures.
• To have the personal skills and desire to help teaching colleagues who may be experiencing difficulties.
• To have an understanding of how the school’s community supports teaching and learning and raises achievement in the school.
• Experience of coaching, mentoring and induction of staff in relation to teaching practice.
• An excellent teacher with enthusiasm and a commitment to education and developing others.
• Able to develop good personal relationships with pupils and adults.
• Able to handle people in difficult situations and challenge poor performance.

What the school offers its staff

• High quality internal CPD to all staff members which largely reflects the priorties of the School Development Plan.
• High quality, nationally accredited CPD e.g. MSc, NPQH, NPQSL, NPQML, CSBM, OTP and ITP.
• Opportunities for internal secondments and promotions.
• The Academy has a high specification gymnasium which staff can use free of charge.

Commitment to safeguarding

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search to help identify information that is publicly available online which the Academy might want to explore with the candidate at interview. Further, we are fully committed to safeguarding and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake the appropriate pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS and Barred List check.

Entertainment Team Manager

Come and join our One Great Team here at Haven as an Entertainment Team Manager!

As an Entertainment Team Manager, you will…
Be passionate about entertainment, leading teams and delivering a contemporary line-up of activities and live events, have experience with multi-venue operations, live shows & tours and leading a professional team of entertainers who will deliver an exceptional service to each and every guest to ensure they have memories that last a lifetime…...this could be your opportunity of a lifetime.

Our Entertainment Team Managers are responsible for the organisation, logistics and daily delivery of our Haven Entertainment proposition.

Working alongside the park Head of Activities, Entertainment Teams Managers are required to engage and inspire their cast members to ensure standard operating procedures are adhered to, targets are achieved and that they are driving continuous improvement.

What’s In It For You?
- Free use of our Leisure Facilities, including swimming pool 
- Up to 50% Discount off food on Park and 20% discount in our shops 
- Opportunity to use our Corporate Box at the O2 Arena 
- Fantastic Discounts with many national Brands & Retailers 
- 20% Discount to you, your family & friends across Haven & Warner Leisure Hotels 
- Reward & Recognition Schemes 
- Training and development opportunities including fully funded qualifications 
- Fantastic Health, Mind & Money Support Programme 
- Enhanced family friendly policies and pay* (eligibility criteria applied)

Pay Rates: Competitive plus Benefits, and the opportunity to earn up to 10% Annual Bonus

Experience and Qualifications
Whilst we will provide the training and support required to ensure you are great at what you do, the ideal candidate will…
- Have previously worked within a leadership capacity, within the entertainment industry.
- Have proven ability to plan and co-ordinate events and activities.
- Possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of leadership attributes.
- Have the ability to cope under pressure and to be flexible in order to adapt to any changes.
- Be able to prioritise and deliver to deadlines.
- Be a high-energy individual with a passion for entertaining.
- Be passionate about delivering an exceptional guest experience.

Who are we?
We’re part of an award-winning Bourne Leisure family, which includes Haven & Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 fantastic team members and 39 beautiful seaside locations and our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead.

What’s it like to work with us?
Working with us is ultimately defined by our exceptional people and teams. At Haven, we take pride in our Breath of Fresh Air culture, which focuses on valuing and supporting every team member. We prioritise openness and transparency in our interactions allowing our team members to be their authentic selves.

This opportunity requires the successful candidate to undergo, and satisfactorily complete, an Enhanced DBS check prior to starting work.

Working hours are on a rota over a 7 day period and could include evenings and weekends (depending on role). We aim to offer flexibility where we can, however, this is a full time role.

We would love to hear from you
If you would like to apply for this role, click apply now. We will ask you a few questions which may take around 5 minutes, then click submit and one of the Team will be in touch.

What can you expect during the recruitment process?
When invited to meet with us, you will have an interview and either a practical assessment or a skills test, depending on the role. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best during this process, please let us know.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share.

We genuinely care about every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at resourcingteam@bourne-leisure.co.uk

Join our team at the Orchards Holiday Village close to the maritime town of Brightlingsea on the ‘Essex Sunshine Coast’.

St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO16 8LJ GBR

Job Details

Entertainment Team Manager

Come and join our One Great Team here at Haven as an Entertainment Team Manager!

As an Entertainment Team Manager, you will… 
Be passionate about entertainment, leading teams and delivering a contemporary line-up of activities and live events, have experience with multi-venue operations, live shows & tours and leading a professional team of entertainers who will deliver an exceptional service to each and every guest to ensure they have memories that last a lifetime…...this could be your opportunity of a lifetime.

Our Entertainment Team Managers are responsible for the organisation, logistics and daily delivery of our Haven Entertainment proposition.

Working alongside the park Head of Activities, Entertainment Teams Managers are required to engage and inspire their cast members to ensure standard operating procedures are adhered to, targets are achieved and that they are driving continuous improvement.

What’s In It For You? 
- Free use of our Leisure Facilities, including swimming pool  
- Up to 50% Discount off food on Park and 20% discount in our shops  
- Opportunity to use our Corporate Box at the O2 Arena  
- Fantastic Discounts with many national Brands & Retailers  
- 20% Discount to you, your family & friends across Haven & Warner Leisure Hotels  
- Reward & Recognition Schemes  
- Training and development opportunities including fully funded qualifications  
- Fantastic Health, Mind & Money Support Programme  
- Enhanced family friendly policies and pay* (eligibility criteria applied) 

Pay Rates: Competitive plus Benefits, and the opportunity to earn up to 10% Annual Bonus 

Experience and Qualifications 
Whilst we will provide the training and support required to ensure you are great at what you do, the ideal candidate will…
- Have previously worked within a leadership capacity, within the entertainment industry.
- Have proven ability to plan and co-ordinate events and activities.
- Possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of leadership attributes.
- Have the ability to cope under pressure and to be flexible in order to adapt to any changes.
- Be able to prioritise and deliver to deadlines.
- Be a high-energy individual with a passion for entertaining.
- Be passionate about delivering an exceptional guest experience.

Who are we? 
We’re part of an award-winning Bourne Leisure family, which includes Haven & Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 fantastic team members and 39 beautiful seaside locations and our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead. 

What’s it like to work with us? 
Working with us is ultimately defined by our exceptional people and teams. At Haven, we take pride in our Breath of Fresh Air culture, which focuses on valuing and supporting every team member. We prioritise openness and transparency in our interactions allowing our team members to be their authentic selves.

This opportunity requires the successful candidate to undergo, and satisfactorily complete, an Enhanced DBS check prior to starting work.

Working hours are on a rota over a 7 day period and could include evenings and weekends (depending on role). We aim to offer flexibility where we can, however, this is a full time role. 

We would love to hear from you 
If you would like to apply for this role, click apply now. We will ask you a few questions which may take around 5 minutes, then click submit and one of the Team will be in touch. 

What can you expect during the recruitment process? 
When invited to meet with us, you will have an interview and either a practical assessment or a skills test, depending on the role. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best during this process, please let us know.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share. 

We genuinely care about every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at resourcingteam@bourne-leisure.co.uk

Interim Organisation Design Practice Lead - HR/CIPD Qualified

Temporary, Full Time

£550 to £600 per day

Inside IR35

Location: Chelmsford

Overview

Organisation Design Practice Lead plays a crucial role in enabling the success of the organisation and supporting the delivery of the Councils Business and Transformation Plans by ensuring alignment of the Council structures to organisational strategy, functional priorities and associated plans, optimising service performance across the organisation.

This role owns the organisational approach to organisation design, leading the development, implementation, assessment and continual evolution of organisational design strategy, methodologies, frameworks, tools, and solutions acting as custodian of the organisations Design Authority to maintain professional standards, embed ethical behaviour and deliver holistic interventions that drive transformational change and ensure it is successfully implemented and embedded.

As the Organisation Design Practice Lead you will work collaboratively with the Change Practice Lead and Organisation Development Practice Lead to provide a holistic approach to change management to ensure change is well thought through, effectively managed and sustainable across the organisation. You will also work collaboratively across the wider People and Organisational Development service to demonstrate the value add of Organisational Design methodologies tools, frameworks and solutions, showcasing your subject matter expertise to grow capability and evidencing professional proficiency through the application of the consultancy model at a professional standard, constantly evaluating impact to drive a culture of continuous improvement in this field.

Organisational Accountabilities

Roles at this level will provide expert professional advice to inform corporate management and development of the council as a whole. They will lead on turning this advice into business cases for political approval. The service delivery requirements and standards are usually clearly defined by the Director with annual staff and financial budgets.

Working collaboratively across the council to support the delivery of best possible outcomes for our customers on a financially sustainable basis.

Maintain and nurture collaborative relationships for the function with external organisations that support the delivery of annual plans and develop a joined understanding of likely longer-term developments.

Identifying opportunities for improvement within their area of work, managing changes so the highest possible levels of service quality are continually delivered.

Implementing commercial and novel solutions to emerging and complex issues that meet the needs of customers and deliver the best possible outcomes.

Effective utilisation of digital technologies and innovation across the council and with stakeholders and partners.

Equality and diversity is celebrated and considered as part of all decisions taken.

Using professional expertise to translate functional strategies, goals and plans into their area of work that comply with relevant legislation and statutory requirements and manages a level of appropriate risk.

Manage the delivery of exemplary customer interactions to individuals and communities which support the management of strong relationships and a reputation for achieving outcomes and resolving issues.

Service/Functional Accountabilities

Lead the design, implementation, evaluation and evolution of organisational design methodologies, tools, frameworks and solutions, to ensure they are future-focused, relevant, innovative, cost effective and inclusive, aligned to the organisational strategy supporting the delivery of both organisational and functional priorities and enabling the organisations workforce strategy working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders across functional and organisational boundaries, ensuring effective communication and shared ownership

Champion thought leadership through a blend of external market awareness and internal insights, blending external industry trends and internal knowledge to drive innovation and influence decision-making. Staying abreast of external benchmarking, emerging technologies, and internal expertise, this role will be responsible for the development of forward-thinking organisation design strategies, frameworks, tools and solutions that shape behaviours, influence culture and drive tangible results.

Manage highly complex and difficult conversations at a senior level; present, explain, motivate, engage influence, persuade and challenge up to corporate and political leadership level.

Lead, coach, develop and manage your team and wider organisation to ensure work is completed to the highest standard in line with organisation design principles with conflicts proactively managed to mitigate risks and drive positive outcomes.

Provide expertise and appropriate professional advice to resolve organisation design issues, ensure the integrity and efficacy of Design Authority is maintained, using data and insight to drive continuous improvement and working collaboratively across the

People and Organisational Development function and wider leadership and management population, inside and outside.

Drive delivery through others, efficiently commissioning resources from relevant teams, coordinating projects involving cross-functional teams, and procuring external resource where necessary, ensuring professional application of the consultancy model, continually assessing the impact and contributing to the ongoing development and maturity of the model across People and Organisational Development.

Work collaboratively with People Business Partners and People Leads colleagues in the advancement of the People & Organisation Development service, using insight and intelligence to deliver innovative solutions which support delivery of our Workforce Strategy and demonstrate professional expertise and value add to the organisation.

Regularly update knowledge and skills to meet the evolving standards set by the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) at standards level of Chartered Membership or above, integrating the CIPD profession map and its framework related to organisation design into all actions, including participation in continuous professional development activities and ensuring that HR practices and strategies are in accordance with the CIPD's ethical guidelines.

Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Educated to degree level in a relevant professional field such as Human Resources, organisational development and design, business improvement or equivalent by experience.

• Professional membership of CIPD at Chartered Level or working towards this. Evidence of continuing professional development and positive contributions to professional networks and forums to maintain and grow expert knowledge in the field of organisation design.

• Extensive experience of using external insight, internal data and professional judgement to create, implement and assess the impact of organisation design methodologies, frameworks, tools and solutions aligned to organisational strategy and business plans to deliver tangible outcomes, enable data driven decision making and drive continuous improvement in a large, complex matrix organisation.

• Demonstrable knowledge of the critical factors in planning change and practical experience of applying project and programme management approaches with the ability to identify risks and create mitigation plans.

• Strong communication and report writing skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels including the corporate leadership team, political leadership team and partners. Demonstrable evidence of coaching others to influence behaviours and improve performance.

• Evidence of providing strong, adaptable leadership demonstrating resilience and tenacity in pursuing goals, delivering successful outcomes through others and role modelling ethical behaviours and professional integrity.

• Demonstrable experience of managing complex cultural, systems, process and behavioural change through professional application and proactive development of the consultancy model.

• Strong working knowledge of business technologies and the benefits/limitations this provides to support the organisation design agenda.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• A graduate, with QTS;
• Degree in Design and Technology or related subject.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in education leadership.
• Excellent knowledge of the Design and Technology National Curriculum.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to analyse data and use it to inform teaching and learning.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for Design and Technology and improving pupil outcomes.
• Good up to date understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues and procedures.
• To have the personal skills and desire to help teaching colleagues who may be experiencing difficulties.
• To have an understanding of how the school’s community supports teaching and learning and raises achievement in the school.
• Experience of coaching, mentoring and induction of staff in relation to teaching practice.
• An excellent teacher with enthusiasm and a commitment to education and developing others.
• Able to develop good personal relationships with pupils and adults.
• Able to handle people in difficult situations and challenge poor performance.

What the school offers its staff

• High quality internal CPD to all staff members which largely reflects the priorties of the School Development Plan.
• High quality, nationally accredited CPD e.g. MSc, NPQH, NPQSL, NPQML, CSBM, OTP and ITP.
• Opportunities for internal secondments and promotions.
• The Academy has a high specification gymnasium which staff can use free of charge.

Commitment to safeguarding

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search to help identify information that is publicly available online which the Academy might want to explore with the candidate at interview. Further, we are fully committed to safeguarding and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake the appropriate pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS and Barred List check.