Total 591 Manager job vacancies in Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LE

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are currently looking for an Territory Manager to join our friendly team. This role will be across the South East so location can be flexible.

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Main Responsibilities

To Manage and develop a geographical sales area including new business development to drive performance against agreed Territory sales targets, including volume and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop territory sales plans for new and existing customers in the North region.
• Planning sales and appointment activities
• Develop a pipeline of new business opportunities
• Develop a pipeline of premium product opportunities
• Support the implementation of Key Account Plans within the territory
• Develop a relationship with ISR and key contacts
• Work in partnership with the Internal Sales Representatives to identify and develop sales opportunities
• Support the internal sales team to manage customer accounts including queries and complaints as required
• Providing excellent, best in class, customer service experience.

The Ideal Candidate

Must have previous proven field sales experience.

• Be able to demonstrate proven experience working within a fast paced sales environment
• Customer relationship Management / Account Management
• Possess good communication skills and be numerate
• Adept at interpreting data Skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to build lasting relationships with key and prospective customers
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent planning and organising skills, to ensure efficient and effective daily time management

Why Us

We also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on… are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Are you an experienced pension professional with a passion for people and detail? Do you aspire to be part of a progressive team and contribute to delivering an outstanding service to our staff?

We are looking for an approachable, motivated and enthusiastic pension specialist who understands the importance of providing a consistent, precise and dependable service in a fast-paced environment to join our internal payroll team as Pension Team Leader.

Spanning ESNEFTs two acute sites, community sites and community services, you will play a crucial role in leading our pensions team ensuring our two employer pension schemes, NHS and NEST are administered in a smooth and efficient manner. As the pension lead you will ensure compliance with the pension regulations and be a source of expertise for the team.

Your dedication to upholding the highest standards will ensure our dedicated staff consistently receive a supportive, timely and accurate pension service. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond patient care and encompasses all of our valued employees.

Previous applicant need not re-apply

• Manage the Trusts Pension Team undertaking appraisals and absence management, as well as providing specialist Pension support to them.
• Ensure the Trust are compliant with pension regulations at all times
• Implement new ways of working and ensure existing processes are fit for purpose
• Work with a number of internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex queries, establish best practice and provide advice.
• Make daily adjustments to plans and schedule in order to deal with unexpected organisation requirements whilst ensuring targets are met. This may include re-allocating work to the team to meet organisational and national deadlines.
• Forward plan the workload in order to meet the department’s objectives and deadlines, considering a longer-term view for future changes in the Trust or department that could have an impact on the team.
• Be an active participant in the departments bitesize training sessions provided to managers across the Trust.

We welcome applications wanting flexible or hybrid working. Whilst working knowledge of NHS Pensions would be an advantage, we welcome applications with previous experience of working within a pensions or payroll environment who may not have previous leadership experience. There is the opportunity for this post to be offered as a developmental role with support to undertake a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Pension Administration and/or Leadership courses and qualifications.



We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.

We are the largest NHS organisation in East Anglia, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here -www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

Job Opportunity: Team Leader
Location: Harlow
Salary: £12.50 - £14.00 per hour (DOE)

We're recruiting a Team Leader for a center specialising in independent parenting assessments, supporting families to thrive. Established in 2017, this reputable center provides 12-week residential assessments, overseen by qualified social workers and dedicated family support staff. As Team Leader, you'll manage and support a team to deliver outstanding, person-centered care and guidance, ensuring family wellbeing and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead team shifts, oversee family activities, and provide wellbeing support.
• Ensure family assessments and documentation (placement plans, reports, chronologies) are accurately maintained.
• Liaise with social workers, attend meetings, and supervise night staff.
• Conduct medication audits, health & safety checks, and incident reporting.
• Partake in on-call rota and maintain OFSTED notifications as required.

Requirements

• Resilient, motivated, and adaptable with strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in family support, social care, or similar fields.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• IT literate, with the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Flexible and willing to work shifts.
• Full UK driving license and business insurance for your vehicle (required).
• Experience: 1 year of Team Leader work (required).
• Qualification: Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• DBS certification (preferred).
• Ability to handle sensitive situations and support both staff and residents.

Apply today to make a meaningful impact on families in a supportive environment.

Are you a Registered Manager with experience in challenging behaviour and positive behaviour support, looking to lead an established Learning Disability and Autism service?

If so, join Asher House, a service providing support for men and women who may be living with moderate learning disabilities with associated health needs autism and behaviours which, due to their diagnosis may be seen as challenging.

In this role, you will have overall leadership and management of the service, developing close working relationships with the experienced and established teams, and other external stakeholders and be responsible for the delivery of excellent care and operational performance, whilst continuing to develop commercial opportunities with purchasers and referrers.

As a Registered Manager, you will be:

• Ensuring adherence to the CQC standards and regulations
• Ensuring both quality and financial targets are met, and facilitating the development of quality healthcare services, ensuring that they respond to the changing needs of clients, and also reflect market trends and evidence-based practice.
• As a member of the management team, you will contribute to the strategic development of the care home, ensuring adherence to Elysium’s objectives and business plan.
• Promoting and enhancing Elysium Healthcare’s reputation for high-quality outcomes for clients.
• Understanding and responding to the specific needs of individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder
• Participating in contract reviews and represent the organisation in respect of service delivery
• Leading the supervision and annual review process within Elysium Care Partnerships for your team

*There is an on-call rota aspect to this role.

To be successful as Registered Manager, you will need:

• Experience with Challenging Behaviour and Positive Behaviour Support (essential)
• Must be a Registered Nurse
• An excellent track record in a management role within the social or healthcare sector (essential), together with;
• Strong commercial acumen, to support successful service delivery and development, people management, budget control, business development, and revenue generation
• An inclusive and supportive management style balanced with strong leadership is a critical factor in the success of this role, to provide direction and implement change
• Experience in working with external agencies such as CQC, Safeguarding, CCGs etc
• A commitment to a person-centred approach to deliver high-quality services to enable people to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives

Where you will be working:

Location: Asher House, Third Avenue, Walton On The Naze, CO14 8JU

Asher House consists of six bespoke, single-person apartments within a registered care setting with 24-hour nursing support.

Asher House provides a robust environment and high-intensity care model which is designed to support people who have a Learning Disability & Autism with highly complex needs and behaviours. This includes service users who may be stepping down from the hospital or whose community placements have broken down.

What you will get:

• Annual salary of £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – (inc Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

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

About your next employer:

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

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

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

DUTIES:

(1) Leader Duties:

a. Assigns work orders to specific crewmembers and selects workers for various jobs on the basis of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Passes on to workers instructions received from the supervisor, demonstrates proper work methods, and starts work. Insures that needed plans, blueprints, material, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations. Works along with other workers and sets pace performing non-supervisory repair work of the same kind and level as that done by the group led. Work performed by the incumbent involves troubleshooting, maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles.

b. Assures that there is enough work to keep the work crew busy. Checks work in progress and when finished for compliance with supervisor's instructions, work orders, and established shop procedures on work sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines; and directs or advises other workers to follow supervisor's instructions and to meet deadlines. Answers workers' questions regarding procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives. Interprets work instructions and assists lower graded repairers or trainees in the more difficult and complex tasks. Provides information to the supervisor on status and progress of work, causes of delays, and overall work operations and problems. Assures that safety and housekeeping rules are followed.

(2) Non-Supervisory Duties:

a. Troubleshoots, performs maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automotive vehicles. This may include self-propelled artillery, tracked cargo and personnel carriers, road graders, mobile cranes, front loaders, conveyors, bulldozers, power shovels, compressors, generators, tanks, tracked combat vehicles, sedans, buses, all terrain vehicles, trucks, semi trailers, forklifts, tractors, and accessory equipment. Incumbent troubleshoots repairs and may overhaul major systems to include internal combustion engines, turbine engines, automatic and non-automatic transmissions, heavy duty drive line systems, and hydraulic utility systems and controls. Makes repairs to assemblies and components such as voltage regulators, generators/alternators, brake cylinders, etc. Performs work in accordance with Modification Work Orders, Technical Manuals, Lubrication Orders, Maintenance Bulletins, Regulations or management policies. Incumbent may repair a variety of more complex major systems to include engines, cross drive or similar multi-system transmissions and a variety of intricate fuel injection systems.

b. Troubleshoots equipment and diagnoses the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks and/or uses test equipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, and computer diagnostic tools. Utilizes embedded diagnostics in equipment and a wide variety of original equipment manufacturer system analyzers in order to determine the exact nature or extent of repair. Determines what adjustments may be necessary to complete work orders, and whether any additional repairs other than those specified or indicated on the work order are necessary.

c. Removes and disassembles engines and major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems. Makes the appropriate repairs, overhaul, or modifications in accordance with the proper repair specifications and procedures. Reassembles engines and other systems, and adjusts, tests, and reinstalls in vehicles and equipment as necessary. Makes adjustments and repairs to electrical and suspension systems. May install pistons, sleeves, rings, bearings, rods, crankshafts, timing gears, and rocker arms. May be required to perform fuel injection equipment repair, overhaul, rebuild, and calibration duties utilizing a variety of complex test and calibration equipment.

d. Independently performs repairs and maintenance functions with little or no supervision in remote locations that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts of components and systems such as injectors, leaking wheel cylinders, corroded mufflers, fuel tanks, brake cylinders and worn brake shoes, voltage regulators, generators, injector pumps, and fuel pumps. Provides technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower grade employees within the team. Assists lower grade mechanics in performing major repair work. May provide Field and limited Sustainment maintenance at unit locations as part of a "contact team". Recovers and evacuates inoperable vehicles from the unit location of breakdown. May assist higher graded mechanics in repairing a variety of interconnected systems such as electrical, air and hydraulic systems,

**REFER TO PD FOR FULL LIST OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Starting at $31.64 Per Hour (WL 10)

Children's Home Manager

Service care Solution are currently recruiting for a Children's Home Manager in Witham.

As the Residential Children's Home Manager, your primary responsibility is to oversee the

effective operation and management of our residential children's home, prioritising the

needs of vulnerable children and young people.

Main Responsibilities

As a Children's Home Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Overall Management: Responsible for the overall management and smooth running of the residential children's home, ensuring that it operates in line with regulatory standards, organisational policies, and best practices.
• Staff Leadership and Supervision: Lead and supervise a team of residential support workers, ensuring they are well-trained, motivated, and equipped to provide high-quality care and support to children and young people in the home.
• Care Planning and Implementation: Develop and implement individual care plans for each child or young person in the home in consultation with relevant stakeholders such as social workers, parents, and guardians. Ensure that care plans are regularly reviewed and updated to meet changing needs.
• Safeguarding and Child Protection: Maintain a safe and secure home environment for children and young people, always adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures. Act promptly and appropriately to address any safeguarding concerns or incidents that may arise

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS
• Experience in a similar role
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services; or equivalent; or preparedness to work towards the same
• 5 years of experience working with children in a residential care environment in the last five years and at least one year as a registered manager.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Working with Service Care Solutions comes with many benefits, including:

• A specialist consultant within an experience and dedicated recruitment team
• Excellent rates of pay

If you are interested in the Children's Home Manager role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Emma at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 or email emma.petricco@servicecare.org.uk

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed!

The Role and Department

The Head of Payroll and People Services is a new role which will be responsible for managing a team of Payroll and HR colleagues to continue establishing and embedding a high performing compliancy focussed service which provides a consistently high level of support to staff across the University and reflects best practice.

Reporting to the Assistant HR Director, the post-holder will play a critical role in the delivery of the University's Payroll and People Services team. The focus of the role will be predominantly focused on payroll but the role holder will also oversee the team responsible for related HR processes in a complex organisation including the recruitment of casual staff to meet the workforce needs of the university. The Head of Payroll, People and Pay Services must be versatile and able to work closely and collaboratively with stakeholders within the wider HR&OD team and across the University.

From early 2025 the base location for this role will change from our Durham City Centre site to our exciting new professional services hub based at Boldon House. Boldon House is situated on the outskirts of Durham near the Arnison Centre in Pity Me. Boldon House will bring a number of professional services teams together in a vibrant office environment which supports collaborative working and is designed to embrace hybrid working. To find out more about this project, please visit this webpage: Boldon House - Durham University.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Landscaping Team Leader

Location: Wickford, Essex

Salary/hourly rate: £13.25ph

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: Full time, 40 hours per week - 7:00am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday

About the role

As a Landscaping Team Leader, you will get the chance to supervise a small team working on various andscaping contracts within our construction area. This could be anything from a new build, front lawn, rear garden, or public open space. This is a great opportunity to develop your leadership skills, learn more and provide high quality work for numerous exciting contracts.

Requirements

• Prior experience in landscaping, include planting, turfing, mulching, tree planting and various other landscaping activitie
• Previous experience as a Landscape Team Leader
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• A full valid UK driving licence.
• A strong health and safety mindset. CSCS card is essential

Why join us?

As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

What we offer

• Career development: We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
• Collaborative team environment: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
• Meaningful impact: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
• Competitive benefits package: We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.

Benefits

• Company van available during working hours - (don't include in ad but van is only for Team Leader - Op will go with Team Leader in the van)
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Programmes: Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Voluntary benefits: Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
• Financial wellbeing support: Resources to manage your finances.
• Competitive pension scheme: Secure your future.
• Recognition schemes: Colleague of the month and annual awards.
• Volunteering policy: Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
• Mental health support: Comprehensive resources and support.

About idverde

We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.

At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.

Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.

#GW

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Passionate Room Leader Wanted at Chestnut House Kindergarten!

Room Leader | Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week

Salary: £26,499.20 per annum

Level 3 Childcare Qualification essential

Are you an experienced Nursery Practitioner ready for your next challenge? Or perhaps you're already a Room Leader looking for a fresh opportunity? If so, we’d love to meet you!

At Chestnut House Kindergarten we're on the lookout for a dedicated and enthusiastic Room Leader to join our team. In this role, you’ll lead a team staff members to create a nurturing, inspiring environment for our children and families children each day, bringing our ethos and curriculum to life.

You'll also collaborate closely with our other rooms to ensure smooth transitions and a seamless experience for all children in our care.

If you're passionate about early years education and eager to make a difference, come and be part of something special at Chestnut House Kindergarten.

Our nursery is open from 7.30am - 18:00pm and we would require you to be able to work varied shift patterns between those times.

Room Leader duties and responsibilities*:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development
• Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development
• Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality
• Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency
• Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff
• Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times
• Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met

*Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.

Room Leader requirement and skills:

• Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential
• Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years - Essential
• Over 6 months’ experience working in a senior position - Desirable
• Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable
• Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential
• Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential

We’re a family by name, and we’re a family by nature too. We are defined in many different ways, by many different people. Different cultures. Different ideas. Different ages, genders and skillsets. Whilst every individual will have their own definition of family, these definitions all come together to show Family First for who we are.

We are: Defined by Family

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Chestnut House Kindergarten is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

Benefits

Family First benefits include annual leave starting at 24 days on top of a paid birthday day off and bank holidays. On top of this we have discounted nursery fees for all our teams, friends and family, access to a discount/perks platform with exceptional learning & development opportunities tailored to you.

*All perks are pro-rota for part time staff and subject to successful completion of probationary period. These perks may be subject to further conditions and can be withdrawn or reviewed at the discretion of the company.

Vacancy Reference: MK45 1AJ

Posted via: eyrecruit

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

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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