Total 511 Manager job vacancies in Chelmsford, Essex, cm11qh

Registered Care Home Manager
Location: E4, East London
Salary: £45,500 per annum + benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00)

Our client, a reputable care provider, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Care Home Manager to manage a residential care home in E4, East London, offering specialist care for the elderly and individuals living with dementia. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate professional to lead a team and deliver high-quality care in a home registered for 36 service users.

The home has had a 'Good' CQC rating. As Manager you will be directly involved in the day-to-day running of the floor and office of the service so that the unit meets the requirements of the Health and Social Care Act and associated regulations.

Key Responsibilities:
As the Registered Care Home Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the care home, ensuring the service meets the highest standards of care and complies with all regulatory requirements.

Ensuring Safety:

• Protect service users from avoidable harm and abuse.
• Manage risks associated with mobility, behaviour, and hygiene.
• Ensure timely assistance and care to service users.
• Oversee medication administration and accurate record-keeping.
• Complete safety checks, including fire and health & safety measures.
• Manage the DoLS process, including authorizations and mental capacity assessments.

Promoting Effectiveness:

• Assess and monitor nutritional needs and access to healthcare services.
• Provide mentoring and supervision to care staff, ensuring they have the skills needed for their roles.
• Organize access to healthcare services and provide ongoing support.

Fostering a Caring Environment:

• Ensure service users and their families are involved in decisions about their care.
• Promote dignity and respect, building positive relationships between care staff and service users.

Responsiveness to Service Users:

• Regularly assess and update care plans to meet changing needs.
• Actively listen to service users' concerns and experiences to drive improvement.
• Ensure care is personalized and responsive to individual needs.

Leadership and Management:

• Lead regular staff and service user meetings, ensuring all feedback is actioned.
• Foster a positive, open culture within the home.
• Manage staff recruitment and training, ensuring a well-supported and motivated care team.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 5, RMA, RMN, or QCF (completed or enrolled).
• Experience: Proven track record as a registered manager or deputy manager within a residential care setting, preferably specializing in elderly and dementia care.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of CQC regulations and health & social care standards.
• Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage both operational and administrative aspects of the home.

Benefits:

• Annual performance-related bonus
• CQC "Good" or "Outstanding" rating bonus
• £250 referral bonus for each successful candidate referred
• Assistance with public transport and accommodation costs (subject to eligibility)
• 28 days paid holiday
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Pension contributions via NEST

How to Apply:
If you are a dedicated care professional looking for a rewarding leadership role in a well-established care home, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our client's team and make a real difference in the lives of the elderly and those living with dementia.

Opticians vacancies and Dispensing Optician Manager jobs based in Rochford, Essex. Zest Optical recruitment are working with an independent Opticians in Rochford to hire a full time Dispensing Optician Manager.

A successful independent Opticians based in Rochford, Essex are looking for a full time Dispensing Optician Manager to lead the team.

Dispensing Optician Manager - Role

• Community based independent
• Village feel location
• Mixed patient base
• Range of frames to suit every budget
• Rodenstock lenses
• Focus on quality and customer service
• Leading a team of 2-3 people
• Stock management
• Complex dispensing
• Problem solving
• Input into business decisions - stock selection for example
• Support and development opportunities
• Full time to include Saturdays (1 in 4 off)
• Typical working hours from 9am to 5.30pm (5pm on a Sat)
• Basic salary between £30,000 to £38,000 depending on experience
• Bonus scheme - 8%
• Free parking close by

Dispensing Optician Manager - Requirements

• Fully qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC
• Leadership or supervisory experience ideally but will also also consider someone taking the first step into management
• Looking for a career not just a job
• Passionate about eyewear
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Team player
• Attention to detail

To avoid missing out on this amazing opportunity please send a copy of your CV or call 01142381726 for more information.

Senior Merchandise Manager, based Waltham Abbey (Hybrid role). Salary c£60-65k k p.a. + many benefits.
A key role in our commercial team helping to shape and deliver the strategy, sales and profitability of the department, working closely with our Buyers to build great range and trade plans and leading a team of merchandisers in the day to day activities.


The Benefits

In return for your skills and experience as a Senior Merchandise Manager, we offer you the following:


Competitive salary of c £60-65k p.a. (depending on experience)
Generous 50% colleague discount on Jollyes products and discounts on additional services (e.g. dog grooming, community pet clinic)
‘Treats’ Employee Reward Scheme (discounts and cash back on hundreds of retailers and service providers)
‘We Care’ Employee Assistance Programme (discounts and cash back on various medical & mental health services)
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Additional paid leave for your wedding or civil partnership, new pet’s 1st day, long service and your birthday off!
Cycle2Work scheme – up to 47% off a new bike and accessories with Halfords
Retail Trust membership for lots of wellbeing, financial and counselling support


Further benefits on completion of probationary period:


Critical Illness & Life Assurance schemes
Private Medical Insurance
Company pension scheme



The Role – Senior Merchandise Manager
This role sits within our Commercial team, reporting in to the Head of Merchandising and leading and developing a team of merchandisers. You’ll be shaping and delivering the department strategy to align with business plans, managing the sales and profitability of the department to deliver against all KPI’s and working collaboratively with the Buying team to build great range and trade plans for our customers.

A full job description is available on request, but to summarise your key responsibilities as a Senior Merchandise Manager:


Shape & deliver department strategy to align with business plans, presenting all key financials to senior leadership team and building departmental budgets & phasing
Managing & forecasting departmental WSSI, addressing gaps between forecast & budget, highlighting risks and opportunities and managing KPIs
Overseeing Monday trade reporting and ensuring next steps are actioned in response to trading conditions
Develop and lead a high performing team, contributing to regular reviews capturing learnings & opportunities
Support the role out of new systems & processes to drive continuous improvement in the category
Working collaboratively with our buying team to build ranges that meet customer needs, maximising sales and profit density and identifying opportunities
Ensuring pricing is managed within agreed timescales, adhering to pricing policies
Ensure all systems & trackers are accurately maintained by the team
Work collaboratively with supply chain to achieve stock and availability targets, ensure intake & allocation plans are aligned to deliver the trade plan & manage clearance of terminal stock within budget
Monitoring critical path and escalate and resolve risks and opportunities
Creating exit plans to clear stock in line with agreed guidelines while optimising availability



The Skills – Job title


To be successful in this role, you’ll need the following skills, experience and qualities:


Proven experience in commercial merchandising and category management, including strategy shaping & implementation, range & trade planning, OTB and exit management
Excellent analytical skills with experience of WSSI / forecasting and budget building
Has had success in leading, coaching & developing teams
Effective stakeholder management with the confidence to influence and engage at all levels
Share our values of being: Wise, Focused, Genuine, Eager, Together




About Jollyes – The Pet People

Jollyes are an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and 50 years of pet expertise between our paws. Winners of the Pet Industry Federation ‘Best Pet Retailer 2023’, Retail Week award for ‘Best Retailer 2024’ (under £250m t/o), and listed in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work’ you really can be sure you’re joining a great brand and employer, trusted by our customers and our colleagues.



To Apply:

If you’re looking for a career with a company who will truly value you and recognize your contribution with some fantastic rewards and benefits, where you can really make a difference, click to apply today!

Respectfully no agencies please

Merchandise Manager, based Waltham Abbey (Hybrid role). Salary c£50-60k p.a. + many benefits.
A key role in our commercial team helping to shape and deliver the strategy, sales and profitability of the department, working closely with our Buyers to build great range and trade plans and leading a team of merchandisers in the day to day activities.


The Benefits

In return for your skills and experience as a Merchandise Manager, we offer you the following:


Competitive salary of c £50-60k p.a. (depending on experience)
Generous 50% colleague discount on Jollyes products and discounts on additional services (e.g. dog grooming, community pet clinic)
‘Treats’ Employee Reward Scheme (discounts and cash back on hundreds of retailers and service providers)
‘We Care’ Employee Assistance Programme (discounts and cash back on various medical & mental health services)
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Additional paid leave for your wedding or civil partnership, new pet’s 1st day, long service and your birthday off!
Cycle2Work scheme – up to 47% off a new bike and accessories with Halfords
Retail Trust membership for lots of wellbeing, financial and counselling support


Further benefits on completion of probationary period:


Critical Illness & Life Assurance schemes
Private Medical Insurance
Company pension scheme



The Role – Merchandise Manager
This role sits within our Commercial team, reporting in to the Head of Merchandising and leading and developing a team of merchandisers. You’ll be shaping and delivering the department strategy to align with business plans, managing the sales and profitability of the department to deliver against all KPI’s and working collaboratively with the Buying team to build great range and trade plans for our customers.

A full job description is available on request, but to summarise your key responsibilities as a Senior Merchandise Manager:


Shape & deliver department strategy to align with business plans, presenting all key financials to senior leadership team and building departmental budgets & phasing
Managing & forecasting departmental WSSI, addressing gaps between forecast & budget, highlighting risks and opportunities and managing KPIs
Overseeing Monday trade reporting and ensuring next steps are actioned in response to trading conditions
Develop and lead a high performing team, contributing to regular reviews capturing learnings & opportunities
Support the role out of new systems & processes to drive continuous improvement in the category
Working collaboratively with our buying team to build ranges that meet customer needs, maximising sales and profit density and identifying opportunities
Ensuring pricing is managed within agreed timescales, adhering to pricing policies
Ensure all systems & trackers are accurately maintained by the team
Work collaboratively with supply chain to achieve stock and availability targets, ensure intake & allocation plans are aligned to deliver the trade plan & manage clearance of terminal stock within budget
Monitoring critical path and escalate and resolve risks and opportunities
Creating exit plans to clear stock in line with agreed guidelines while optimising availability



The Skills – Merchandise Manager


To be successful in this role, you’ll need the following skills, experience and qualities:


Proven experience in commercial merchandising and category management, including strategy shaping & implementation, range & trade planning, OTB and exit management
Excellent analytical skills with experience of WSSI / forecasting and budget building
Has had success in leading, coaching & developing teams
Effective stakeholder management with the confidence to influence and engage at all levels
Share our values of being: Wise, Focused, Genuine, Eager, Together




About Jollyes – The Pet People

Jollyes are an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and 50 years of pet expertise between our paws. Winners of the Pet Industry Federation ‘Best Pet Retailer 2023’, Retail Week award for ‘Best Retailer 2024’ (under £250m t/o), and listed in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work’ you really can be sure you’re joining a great brand and employer, trusted by our customers and our colleagues.



To Apply:

If you’re looking for a career with a company who will truly value you and recognize your contribution with some fantastic rewards and benefits, where you can really make a difference, click to apply today!

Respectfully no agencies please

Job Introduction

Store Location: Braintree - George Yard Shopping Centre

Store Hours: 42.5

With a real focus on customer experience and colleague development, our Store Managers are key to driving the success of our stores. As a store manager, you will be responsible for delivering commercial growth and developing a team culture of putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.

Role Responsibility

• You will have overall responsibility for the running of the store, focusing on customer experience, colleague development, and delivering commercial growth in line with our 5-year strategy.
• Putting the customer at the heart of everything we do you will develop a team of colleagues who live and breathe our customer promise and actively seek ways to delight our customers.
• You will coach, train and develop colleagues within your store harnessing their strengths and building on development areas.
• Be proactive in recruiting a team of Assistant Managers, Team Leaders, and Sales Assistants that reflect our values, behaviours with the required skill set to meet our business needs.
• Make commercial decisions around stock availability and merchandising.
• Actively seek contact with key stakeholders to gain a wider understanding of the business
• Providing constructive and beneficial feedback to the store team, District and Regional Managers around store performance and business opportunities to encourage continual growth.

The Ideal Candidate

• You will be as passionate about celebrating our customers’ life moments as we are
• Have previous experience as a store manager within a retail environment working collaboratively with wider stakeholders across the business
• Have experience in leading and developing a team of colleagues
• Be prepared to work towards KPIs in a fast-paced environment

Package Description

Store Location: Braintree - George Yard Shopping Centre

Store Hours: 42.5

With a real focus on customer experience and colleague development, our Store Managers are key to driving the success of our stores. As a store manager, you will be responsible for delivering commercial growth and developing a team culture of putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.

About the Company

Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greetings cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland.  In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer.  This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey. 

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Benefits

• Pension
• 15% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online
• Save As You Earn scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
  • Financial Education Tools
  • Salary Advance
• Seasonal incentive schemes
• Retail Management Apprenticeship Programmes with local providers with access to a virtual internal network for learning together
• Discounted gym membership, mobile phone contracts, and car leasing
• Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave

This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.

For any questions email: vacancies@cardfactory.co.uk (we do not accept CVs/Applications via email)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.

No agencies, please.

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Sportswift Ltd T/A Card Factory

Nationwide

Do you have strong knowledge of compliance and great problem-solving skills? Ready to take the lead in shaping the future of care? Care UK is an awarding winning private care company with over 150 care homes across the United Kingdom. We are seeking an enthusiastic Regulatory Assurance Manager to join our vibrant and dedicated team.

At Care UK, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our residents and our values of Caring, Passionate and Teamwork are at the heart of all we do. Our success is built on the strength of our people and with a vast network of care homes and a diverse range of support functions, we're on a mission to find exceptional talent to join us on our journey.

The role: Effectively manage a portfolio of homes to provide an up-to-date view of quality and identify risks to Care UK.



Key Responsibilities:


To monitor and analyse information and data from the home to understand and mitigate emerging risk, escalating concerns as appropriate.
To undertake regulatory assessments in line with regulators
To support Care UK and operational colleagues with understanding of relevant legislation and regulations
To provide coaching to operational teams
To work with homes to achieve high standards of assessments, external inspections or complex safeguarding.
To undertake safeguarding and serious case review investigations as required by Head of Regulatory Governance.
To keep updated regarding developments in the Health and Social Care sector regarding regulation and compliance.
To lead on compliance and quality improvement activities required to ensure business objectives are met.
To conduct coaching and training to care home colleagues and wider Care UKas required.




What We're Looking For:


Detailed knowledge and application of relevant legislation and regulatory framework.
Experience of working in a senior regulatory or quality role.
Knowledge of the care sector in particular care home-based services.
Sound understanding of quality improvement & governance.
Willing to travel regularly to our homes




Why Join Care UK?


Be part of a dynamic and growing organisation dedicated to providing outstanding care.
Collaborate with a diverse and talented team in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and contribute to the success of our care homes.




We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us fulfil yours. If you're ready to take your recruitment career to the next level and be a part of something extraordinary, we want to hear from you!

SER are currently working alongside a Mental Health Service based in the Basildon, South Essex area who are currently seeking to appoint a Service Manager to join their team on a permanent contract. Therapeutic optimism is at the heart of all the work carried out by this Mental Health Service, believing all clients with mental health needs can achieve and make positive changes to their lives as they move along their pathway of recovery.

Position: South Essex Service Manager
Location: Basildon, South Essex
Contract: Permanent - 37.5hrs per week (Mon – Fri 09:00 – 17:00)
Salary: £38,934 pa
Closing Date: 10th November 2024
Short Listing: 11th November 2024
Interview: Face to Face interviews will take place week of 18th November 2024

About this role:
The Essex Services Manager will be responsible for running the High, Medium and Low Services and delivery of a first-class service in line with the support services offered. The post holder will work as a member of the Senior Management Team working closely with other Operational Managers, the Executive Team, Commissioners and External Strategic and Clinical Partners.

Main Duties:
• Work with the CEO, Head of Operations and Regional Manager in maintaining the high standards connected with strategic planning and development, supervision, delivery and administration of the service;
• Lead on assessment and support plan delivery in line with the Care Programme Approach;
• Promote and develop good practice and best value for the service through leadership and act as a positive role model in relation to personal and professional conduct.
• Develop and maintain links with external agencies in order to ensure effective service for all.
• Develop and manage all aspects of these services within the services good practice policies and guidelines.
• Manage data collection by staff re. Outcomes and Recovery STAR, report writing, policies, planning, budget management as part of the Senior Management Team;
• Flexibility in working hours required in a High, Medium and Low, 7 days a week service.

Essential Requirements:
• Good level of maths and written English
• Experience in supervising/line managing staff with an awareness of good practice in staff supervision or recent completion of an appropriate training programme.
• Good standard of office administrative practices and procedures
• Ability to work with the Multi-Disciplinary Team to identify support needs of service users and ensure that these are communicated to the wider staff team
• Ability to plan, manage and prioritise a high workload to meet deadliness
• Excellent communication skills – written and oral and negotiation skills

Applying for a role with this Service will open the door to joining an organisation that has been awarded, at excellence level, the Healthy Workplace Charter 2019 and retained its Mindful Employer Status for a further two years 2024 – 2026.

This Mental Health Service cares passionately about all aspects of their staff’s working life. This spans from how workers feel about their duties and providing them with meaningful work, giving their employees a voice in accepting and utilising feedback, to their working environment ensuring quality and safety of the physical environments for all, and finally a leadership team with a focus on its people.

If you would like to join this amazing team, please send your CV along with a cover letter.

This post is subject to the requirements of a six-month probationary period and satisfactory pre right to work checks.

My client (nursery) in Hornchurch, London is seeking a nursery room leader. You must have a minimum level 3 childcare qualification to apply, alongside experience as a practitioner/room leader before.

Purpose of post

To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in their care
To ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted
To give support to other team members within their immediate room and within the wider nursery
To work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop.
Main duties

To support the team members to have the specific knowledge and skills required to work effectively with children of this age
Formulate and operate a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in your area in conjunction with other team members and the Manager
To follow the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure and ensure all team members are able to do the same
To keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys, share this with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life and institute reviews for parents, in conjunction with the Manager
Support all team members with the early identification and intervention for children with possible special needs and give physical, emotional, intellectual guidance as appropriate
Support all team members to conduct an end of nursery review of each key child to send to/take to school to allow new provision to have a clear understanding of each child’s key strengths and areas for development
Undertake appropriate supervision meetings/processes for all members in your team in conjunction with the nursery management approach
salary starting from £25k per year negotiable depending on experience.

Please apply using your CV and we will aim to respond within 3 working days.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
On-site parking
Referral programme
Flexible language requirement:

English not required
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred)
Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £25,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

My client (nursery) in Hornchurch, London is seeking a Nursery Deputy Manager to work full time.

Please only apply if you have a minimum level 3 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification and have have a minimum of room leader experience.

main duties and responsibilities:

1. To work with the manager to develop the nursery in accordance with the framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

2. To be the Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring that all policies are kept up to date and any safeguarding concerns are reported in line with the policies.

3. To take responsibility and coordinate the planning, monitoring and evaluation of the work of the nursery to ensure systems are in place to produce monitoring information

4. To work in conjunction with the manager for the management and development of the day care provision

5. To monitor and evaluate staff’s ability to motivate and progress children’s development through planning, observations and profiles in accordance with EYFS and Every Child Matters

6. Work with the manager to recruit, support and supervise staff employed at the nursery and ensure the fulfilment of contractual obligations. This will include in-house training and team meetings with other partner agencies as appropriate

7. To undertake one to ones and appraisals with the team working with the manager

8. To provide support and ensure that all staff, volunteers and students working in the nursery comply with all relevant policies and procedures

9. To review and update all policies and procedure with the manager and informing the team of changes

10. To ensure good communication between staff, parents and other outside agencies and professionals, to ensure that the service reflects changes in the evolving programme

11. To ensure the maintenance of consistently high standards in early education and childcare, using methods as required by the nursery manager. To support the manager to develop and maintain systems which support quality standards and ensure a coherent and systematic approach to planning and delivery of quality provision

12. To supervise, monitor and evaluate practice and provision provided for children with special educational needs, by the appointed SENCO

13. To provide leadership to the nursery team, ensuring effective team working, communication and training and development of all staff

14. To ensure that individual professional standards are maintained and that there is a full compliance with policy and procedural guidelines, including child protection, safeguarding and confidentiality

15. To partake in, and contribute to all aspects of staff training and development relevant to the role and function of the nursery

16. When needed, to be involved in the collection of fees and communicate with parents and carers with regards to late payment

17. With the nursery manager, to oversee the efficient sustainable upkeep of the nursery in terms of maintenance, equipment, furnishings and budgeting

18. Observe and operate the organisation’s practice guidelines, systems, procedures and policies fully

19. Working in partnership with parents and carers, encouraging them to be active partners in the continuing process of their children’s education

20. To work with and support other staff and colleagues from other agencies to provide a joined up service which meets the holistic needs of the children and their families

21. To attend appropriate meetings identified by the line manager, liaise and plan effectively for these

22. To take full responsibility in the absence of the nursery manager

23. To cover ratios as and when required

24. To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as required from time to time.

please apply with your CV and we will return to you within 3 working days.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,500.00-£30,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
On-site parking
Referral programme
Flexible language requirement:

English not required
Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred)
Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,500.00-£30,500.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

My client (nursery) in Chelmsford is seeking a Head of Early Years Practise. Please only apply if you have a minimum level 3 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification and have experience leading a team in an early years environment

The Head of Early Years Practice is key in supporting the nursery team to be beyond brilliant. They ensure we deliver outstanding care and education for children and families by making the nursery an exceptional place to work based on
our vision and values. We are looking for someone with expertise in early years and nursery leadership experience, who is looking to take the next exciting step in their career. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop skills in a flexible, friendly, and creative environment.

Perks of the role

Competitive salary
Nursery discount for employees’ children
33 days annual leave including bank holidays
A friendly, flexible team with social events throughout the year
Ongoing training opportunities
Health and wellbeing resources and support
Free life coaching in the Dream Academy
Discounted gym membership
Access to a financial wellbeing service
Specsavers eyecare vouchers
About you

You will be qualified in Early Years to level 6 or 7 or above, with at least 2 years experience in leading team in an early years environment
You must be able to build meaningful relationships with all stakeholders, children, parents, team, central team colleagues, have excellent communication skills and maintain confidentiality
You must be able to communicate our team and brand values through excellent communication and teamwork
A real ‘can do’ attitude and self-motivation is essential – we need our team to love working together!
You must be willing and able to travel to monthly meetings at central office or other nursery settings in Essex / Herts when needed
You must be eligible to work in the UK and obtain a satisfactory DBS
About the role


Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00-£41,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
On-site parking
Referral programme
Flexible language requirement:

English not required
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred)
Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £46,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)

Clinical Responsibilities Provide responsive and pre-planned clinical leadership and supervision to all grades of clinician. Develop and maintain a close working relationship with the recruitment and compliance team to support the onboarding of new clinicians, undertake interviews, clinical assessments, contract specific induction courses and corporate induction courses for new clinicians joining the company. Participate in open days and recruitment days as required. Maintain a robust understanding of the individual scopes of practice for all grades of clinician. Assist and support the medicine management process including but not limited to the restocking of medicine bags, stock oversite, incident management, control drug audit compliance, and follow up action with the workforce when the internal processes have not been followed. Undertake patient report form auditing on a monthly basis to ensure that the contract KPI target is always achieved. Undertake patient report form auditing using the Medicare auditing system to provide feedback to the clinical workforce. Act immediate on any clinical concerns identified during a routine or targeted audit of a patient report form and work with the clinician to address any concerns, form an achievable and realistic action plan as required and ensure any feedback is followed up. Provide face to face feedback to the clinician work force during a clinical supervision shift. Ensure that each clinician has two clinical supervision shifts per annum at your station and support the Clinician Operations Managers as a team to achieve this target. Request and review statements from the workforce in relation to any reported incident, clinician incident, near miss, complaint, NHS Datix, or serious incident in accordance with the incident management investigation training and process. Ensure all clinicians are adequately supported through any incident investigation and recognise when further welfare and support is required from a second manager. Develop, plan and deliver CPD sessions for the workforce based on interest and/or feedback from patient report form auditing, incidents, complaints or other themes that arise during the course of your role. Working alongside the Education Team to ensure that all clinical mentors have the correct level of support, development and education to progress as mentors. Ensure all clinicians on your station have undertaken an annual resuscitation refresher. Ensure the timely escalation of serious concerns or matters to the Executive Leadership Team. This includes but is not limited to, control drug audit discrepancies, clinical concerns that have not been rectified with local development or support, significant welfare concerns, station compliance issues etc. Ensuring clinical updates relevant to the NHS contract are communicated clearly to the workforce checking understanding the confirmation of receipt of the information provided. Ensuring that clinical updates relating to changes in practice, JRCALC etc are communicated clearly to the workforce checking understanding the confirmation of receipt of the information provided. Undertake clinical shifts. Operational Responsibilities Oversee crew deployment and readiness for day-to-day operations. This includes but is not limited to: reviewing the weekly deployment provided by the Scheduling Team to ensure that the skill mixes of crews is correct, the number of operational vehicle available are sufficient for the number of shifts being deployed and highlighting vehicle issues that will cause disruption to operational deployment. Ensuring that the weekly deployment at your station is in accordance with the core contractual requirements, reporting any vacancies to the Senior Leadership Team and supporting the scheduling team to manage the vacancies so far as reasonable practical. Maintaining oversite of stock consumables within the storeroom and highlighting when the stock is reaching minimum stock levels. Collecting stock as required from the central stores to replenish the stations. Maintaining an adequate level of medical gases on station and placing orders for delivery when the stock reaches the minimum stock levels. Working with the Head of Fleet to maintain the emergency vehicles on your station. This includes but is not limited to MOT, Tax and Service records are maintained and the fleet management system updated. Ensuring that routine and unplanned maintenance and repairs are reported via the correct channels to the Head of Fleet. Assisting with vehicle movements either due to operational demand or MOTs and/or repairs occurring at off-site garages. Supporting the Make Ready Team to ensure the vehicles are adequately stocked and ready for deployment. Oversite of the deep cleaning reports and compliance across the fleet. Ensuring all company policies, procedures and processes are followed correctly and to take action when they are not. continually reviewing the company procedures to ensure the remain fit for practice and seek alternative solutions to address any procedures identified to no longer be fit for practice. Manage and oversee all operational KPIs for the NHS contract including but not limited to, booking on times, hand over to green times and on scene times. Provide meaningful and constructive feedback to the workforce on their operational KPIs during clinical supervision shifts, stations wide compliance on notice boards and publications to the team. Consider, develop, and implement initiatives to improve operational KPIs across the workforce. This could either be station specific or contract specific. Maintaining sickness levels at a minimum, undertake return to work interviews for every clinician who has had a period of absence, undertake the first stage informal sickness review meeting after the clinician has hit formal absence triggers. Undertake the second stage sickness review meetings if the clinician continues to have high levels of absence from work. Reporting station KPI performance to the Executive Team on a monthly basis. Reviewing the number of dropped shifts by our self-employed and zero hours workforce for patterns, trends or concerns and following these concerns up with the individual. Welfare and Support Recognising your own limitations in terms of work and personal stressors and manage these appropriately so as not to negatively impact the workforce. Ensure you are fully familiar with the support programs and referral pathways in place to enable you to fully support the workforce and signpost them to the appropriate help and support if it cannot be provided by yourself. Recognising when a situation must be escalated to the Executive Team for approval of a change that would impact the operational delivery of the company prior to this being agreed with the member of staff. Recognising when a situation must be escalated to the Executive Team for awareness and further support or assistance in providing further support and/or options to the clinician. Maintaining contact with members of staff who are absent from work either short-term or long-term and recoding these contacts and any changes accurately. Be approachable, discreet and trustworthy with information provided by a member of staff or the wider team. Improving and maintain the workforce experience for all our clinicians and managers, to foster a culture of learning and development to make Medicare the first choice of private ambulance providers for clinician to work for. Creating and maintain a supportive and inclusive work environment where staff feel valued and heard. Engaging and promoting the staff recognition program, nominating individuals for excellence awards and recognition. Additional Requirements Be part of the on-call rota covering both days and nights on a 24/7 shift pattern. The on-call rota is not included in annual leave. If you are on leave for your turn of the rota you must find another manager to cover your dedicated on call shifts for the duration of your leave. This will remain your responsibility. Attend every daily Tactical Operations Meeting when on duty. If you are ever unable to attend these meetings a written update must be provided to the Chief Operating Officer, the day before the meeting. Attend monthly clinical and operational performance meetings with the Executive Team. These meetings must be prepared for with your data set submitted to the chair of the meeting for circulation 7 days before the meeting for circulation. Be prepared to support the operational requirements of the business as a last resort. This might mean covering an operational shift at short notice therefore you must carry your uniform with you at all times when on duty. You will be responsible for managing your operational and administrative time to maximise efficiency and business need. You will be expected to optimise your shift patterns to ensure that administrative and clinical responsibilities are balanced effectively. In this there is an expectation that you cover the full range of shift patterns at least twice across each month including weekends to ensure that all your teams see you in person on a monthly basis. Maintaining accurate and effective communication between the Executive Team and the workforce. This will be by either sharing information gained in meetings or directly from an executive to ensure that the wider workforce is up to date on the changes, progression, challenges etc taking place at the time. Maintaining accurate and effective communication between the workforce and the Executive Team. This will either by sharing feedback from an individual clinician or the collective view of a group of clinicians. Working alongside the Freedom to Speak Up Champions to ensure they are supported in their role without pressure of breaching the confidentiality of the workforce. Working alongside the workforce arranging and supporting incentives such as journal club, staff directed CPD and study etc.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage. Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Permanent, Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday


JOIN US FOR A CAREER THAT MEANS MORE


Colchester Borough Homes (CBH) is a company set up by Colchester Borough Council. As part of the local business community since 2003, we are an award-winning organisation, providing management and maintenance services to around 7,000 residential, commercial and public buildings throughout the Borough, including the Councils housing stock, Colchester Castle and Colchester Town Hall.

About the role:


We are currently looking for a Finance Manager to join our Finance Team. Within this role you will support the Director of Resources and Head of Finance to develop all financial aspects of Colchester Borough Homes. Effectively leading and managing the accounts officers in line with the company strategic objectives.


You will have:

Recognised financial account qualification (ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA).
Strong knowledge of finance and accounting legislation, budget preparation. maintaining financial systems and closure of accounts.
Ability to apply strategic decisions to an operational environment.
Ability to translate complex financial statements into everyday language.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Customer and quality focus
Be Highly innovative, accurate and numerate.
CBH believes that learning and development is a continuous process. There is an expectation that employees will keep abreast of developments within their own area of expertise.

Benefits of the role include:
In return, we are offering a competitive salary, including excellent benefits, which includes:

Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution
Excellent training, development, and progression opportunities
Generous annual leave entitlement, 23 days annual leave (increasing to 26 days after 5 years service), plus bank and public holidays and two extra company holidays during the Christmas period.
Generous Life cover and survivor pension.
Enhanced policies aimed at supporting you through life stages and responsibilities with holiday purchase scheme, volunteer days, special leave, enhanced maternity and sickness entitlement.
Personal and professional development opportunities for staff and value growth and development and payment of professional body membership.
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, providing free independent support and confidential advice for personal issues including counselling services.
Employee Discount Scheme.
Provision of a smartphone and laptop.
Discounted gym member - corporate membership rate at Leisure World and the Northern Gateway.
Free Flu Jab and eye tests.
Agile Working at Colchester Borough Homes means having some flexibility about when, where and how we work to best meet the needs of our role and service area.

You can find out more about Colchester Borough Homes by visiting: www.cbhomes.org.uk


For further job details, please click here.


Interview date to be confirmed

Equality & Diversity Commitment
Colchester Borough Homes is an equal opportunities employer. As part of our continued commitment to Equality and Diversity, and to help ensure our workforce reflects the community we represent, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and applicants who have status as an individual with a physical or mental disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Mindful Employer. We also hold accreditations for Working Well, Investors in People Gold status and we are members of the Armed Forces Covenant.

For further job details and to apply for this role please see the below link.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Colchester Borough Homes, committed to better housing


37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Permanent


Colchester Borough Homes (CBH) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Colchester City Council. As part of the local business community since 2003, we are an award-winning organisation providing management and maintenance services to around 7,000 residential properties.


CBH is a fantastic place to work, delivering vital services and making a real difference to our tenants and leaseholders lives. We are an ambitious organisation focused on delivering great value service that makes a difference and our vision is to enable customers, colleagues and communities to thrive.


About the role


Building safety has always been an important area of Colchester Borough Homes activity. As an organisation we are taking the necessary steps to ensure that we address all of the requirements of legislation, including the relatively new Building Safety Act and Fire Safety Act as well as emerging themes from the Social Housing Regulation Bill currently being considered in Parliament. We also need to ensure our ongoing compliance with the Big 6 Health and Safety categories (Absestos, Legionella, Gas, Lifts, Fire and Electrical). CBH requires a staffing structure with necessary capacity and resources to meet these demands.


This is an exciting opportunity to work in our newly created Building Safety team. We are recruiting a Health and Safety Manager who will report directly into the Head of Building Safety. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring health and safety in the workplace, including safe working practices and an effective assurance framework that includes up to date policies and procedures. You will also be responsible for ensuring the necessary framework is in place to support comprehensive compliance with legal (including the Health and Safety at Work Act) and regulatory health and safety requirements for CBH as an employer and company and for any organisation to whom CBH offers this service.


About you


Applicants must have membership of IOSH, and a NEBOSH Certificate in General Health and Safety.

Benefits of working for CBH


In return, we are offereing a competitive salary including excellent benefits, which include:


Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution
Excellent training, development and progression opportunities
Generous annual leave entitlement. 23 days annual leave (increasing to 26 days after 5 years service) plus bank and public holiday and two extra company holidays during the Christmas period
The opportunity to buy up to another 5 days holiday, subject to conditions
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits platform
Provision of a smartphone and laptop
Free parking (when you are in the office)
Discounted gym membership - corporate membership rate at Leisure World and at the Northern Gateway
1 volunteering day per year
Free flu jab
Agile working at Colchester Borough Homes means having some flexibility about when, where and how we work to best meet the needs of your role and service area

Other employee benefits include payment of a professional subscription, free yearly eye tests plus a contribution towards glasses for VDU use.

If you wish to discuss any of these posts further, please contact the Head of Building Safety, David Barthram on 07961 797694 for an informal conversation.

Interviews will be held face-to-face, date to be confirmed.

Equality and Diversity Commitment

Colchester Borough Homes is an equal opportunities employer. As part of our continued commitment to Equality and Diversity, and our workforce accurately reflecting the community we represent, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and applicants who have status as an individual with a physical or mental disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Mindful Employer. We also hold accrediations for Working Well, Investors in People Gold status and the Armed Forces Covenant.


For further job details and to apply for this role please see below link.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About the opportunity...

Store Manager Designate Opportunity: lead, inspire, and excel – creating amazing value everyday!

As a Store Manager in a dynamic team, you're stepping into more than just a leadership position – you're in a pivotal role in shaping the experiences of your team and the customers you serve. Your day-to-day actions don't just drive sales; they create an environment where our core values of love our customers, care for our colleagues, and protect the pounds (and euros) come to life.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Why Choose Us?

A member of our annual Retail Management Bonus Scheme acknowledging your contributions to our success.
Professional development, including the opportunity to pursue up to a Retail Manager Level 4 qualification through our apprenticeship programme.
Comprehensive induction plan along with the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes, setting you up for success.
Rota’s are scheduled four-weeks in advance, creating a culture that cares for your life outside of work.
Holiday allowance increasing by one day per year (up to 33 days) with the option to purchase additional days after two years’ service, plus an extra day off for your Birthday.
In-store discount of 10% along with exclusive discounts through our colleague benefits online portal
All year-round initiatives to recognise and reward our colleagues.
Enhanced Family friendly benefits and life assurance.
Access to Employee Assistance to support your well-being.

Your Impact:

Love our customers:
Providing the highest levels of customer service goes without saying: coach and guide your store teams to ensure everyone provides an excellent customer experience during every interaction.
Your leadership will be the cornerstone of the store's success, Having the Right People in the right place at the right time.

Care for our colleagues:
Create a safe environment for your team and ensure all policies and procedures are followed. Working shoulder to shoulder to lead the team around you, knowing that is what gets you up in the morning.
You're not just managing a team; you're developing people, whether it's through upward growth, internal opportunities, or developing their current role.

Protect the pounds (and euros):
Guiding a team that's as passionate about our goals as you are. Make sure your team understands how they contribute to the commercial objectives of the store and the business.
Having a strategic approach to sales, shrink, and service, ensuring the store operates smoothly and efficiently.

Ready to Join Us?

This opportunity is for those ready to make an impact in a vibrant retail environment. We'd love to hear from you if you're driven to lead, inspire, and excel. Apply now and take your first step in a fulfilling career with us.

About us...

From one store in Burton-upon-Trent in 1990 to more than 850 across the UK and the Republic of Ireland today, Poundland & Dealz has developed a reputation for offering top brands and quality own-brand products at an amazing value. We sell everything from food and drink to DIY, pet products to stationery, not forgetting our very own fashion brand, PEP&CO. We have recently invested £45 million in the business, opened new stores and revamped existing ones. We’re on an exciting journey, and you can be a part of it.
We’re part of a much larger group in Europe called Pepco which has 3,000 stores in 17 territories serving 50 million shoppers, and the size of our business means there are so many opportunities for you to come and join us. From our retail stores to our support and distribution centres, everywhere you see Poundland and Dealz, you’ll find passionate and knowledgeable colleagues delivering amazing service to our customers. Once you’re part of our family, we’ll give you everything you need to be the best you can be, from training to coaching and mentoring. Our seven core values and seven leadership principles steer how we do business. They give us the building blocks to create a culture where everybody thrives, and sustainability is at the top of our agenda.