Total 28 Manager job vacancies in RG2

We are looking for a Production Manager to join Thames Water permanently.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Fobney WTW ( Water Treatment Works) to ensure it's robust and safe operation 24/7 and also influence the future, by identifying risk and investment needs and working with internal teams to deliver solutions within the right timescales.

Our overarching plan is to provide our customers with a continuous supply of safe, clean and palatable drinking water – by focusing on our five key priorities – our people, health & safety, water quality, risk & resilience, and efficiency.

This is a diverse and fast-paced role where no two days will be the same.
It provides a fantastic opportunity to think differently about how we ensure the reliability and resilience of our assets, whilst developing our people and driving a sustainable operating model.

Key to the role is collaboration and stakeholder engagement, both within and outside of Water Production.

- Once fully trained you will take part in an out-of-hours rota covering emergencies in the Reading area– every 1 in 6 weeks, for which you will receive additional payment.
- Reading, Fobney WTW.
- 36 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
- Offering a salary up to £60,000 per annum depending on your level of experience.

What you will be doing as a Production Manager?

- Meet the production plan for the area by ensuring asset availability and collaborating with systems optimisation, water quality and the production technical team.
- Monitor, report and act against key performance indicators (KPIs) for the reliability and resilience of our asset base, the capability of our people and the sustainable operation of our sites and network.
- Lead a collaborative and capable team that inherently drives performance, enhancing employee engagement and promoting a strong health and safety culture.
- Ensure your team have the capacity, capability, competence and confidence to undertake their tasks and activities. Ensure robust performance management is in place but actively supports development; ensuring appropriate succession plans are in place to maintain a continuity of operational support.
- Deliver to budget and meet efficiency targets.
- Identify risks and ensure resilience across your sites and team. You’ll also liaise with senior stakeholders and operational teams to address any asset failures, water quality failures and demand and supply issues that arise.
- Contribute and deliver water production continuous improvement projects and efficiency projects in conjunction with wider project teams.
- Ensure we maintain a harmonious relationship with our customers.
- You will guide your team to ensure that we consistently meet our internal KPIs as well as regulatory performance measures and performance commitments.
- You will be responsible for the performance management of your team of shift Process Controllers and Site Technicians, ensuring the competence of individuals through coaching and training to maximise their potential.
- Health and safety is at the centre of everything we do and as such you will be responsible for implementing this within your site and your teams as well as being Controller of Premises.
- Maintain legal compliance about people, assets and processes at your sites and be Controller of Premises for Fobney WTW.

What you should bring to the role?

- Demonstrable operational process management experience.
- Knowledge and/or experience of water or waste treatment processes.
- Strong leadership, people and performance management skills.
- You will have a passion for driving positive behaviours within your team and across the site.
- Experience with managing H&S in a site-based or industrial environment. NEBOSH or IOSH qualification, or equivalent is desirable.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, a keen eye for detail and ability to prioritise.
- You will be able to deliver against stretching operational targets and must be commercially astute.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills - both written and verbal are essential for the role.
- You will demonstrate confidence to present to and influence Leaders in the organisation at all levels and engage with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong computer skills are also desirable.
- Due to the nature of the role A valid UK driving licence is required to travel to different sites.

What’s in it for you?

- Offering a salary up to £60,000 per annum depending on your level of experience.
- Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 days with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays) 
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- GymPass, a free fitness plan and access to several well-being apps for you and up to three family members as well as discounted plans nationwide.
- Cycle to work scheme, always on and up to £3,000 , save money, get fit and help protect the environment.
- WeCare, a variety of health and wellbeing services for you and your family including up to 10 specialist counselling sessions, 24/7 access to a virtual GP, get fit programmes and access to a nutritionist.
- Benefits on Tap, access to discounts, cashback and instant vouchers.
- Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
- Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay!
- Ongoing performance development reviews to help you be your best and identify growth opportunities.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Age UK has an exciting opportunity to join their fantastic team in Reading!

We are recruiting for a Shop Manager to manage the day to day running of our Reading shop (Whitley Street).

As Shop Manager, you will manage our brilliant team of staff and volunteers, providing effective leadership, training, and development.

Utilising your previous experience and excellent managerial skills, you will help maximise store sales and profits while ensuring our customers and donors receive an excellent shop experience.

This opportunity offers an excellent benefits package as well as the chance to work within a valued team, all working to raise funds for a charity that provides vital services and support to older people across the UK.

If you have a passion for retail and would like to use your skills within a charity that supports thousands of older people across the UK, then this may be the role for you!

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.)

To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.

You will have:

• Experience in a performance driven retail/customer centric environment
• Experience of managing people
• Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team
• Strong drive to achieve results through others
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
• Ability to motivate self and others
• An open and adaptable approach to change and be able to support others through it
• Experience of communicating with a diverse workforce and customer base
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising
• IT literacy and numeracy skills

What we offer in return:

• A 35 hour working week
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday allowance
• A generous pension - we will contribute 8%
• Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub
• Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan
• Tickets for Good - Free and discounted tickets for events

Additional Information

To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Welcome to Home Bargains, where exciting opportunities await you in our dynamic world of retail management. As a rapidly growing company, there are always opportunities for passionate individuals to join us and lead our teams to success and be an integral part of our thriving retail community.

As a Store Manager at Home Bargains, you're not just running a store; you're leading a team towards achieving remarkable results. Your role is pivotal in fostering a culture of growth, excellence, and customer satisfaction. You’ll develop a high-performing team dedicated to making your store a success, ensuring every customer leaves happier than they arrived.

Our management structure offers a clear path for career progression and personal development. Join us on this exciting journey and be part of the Home Bargains continued success story.

Package

• £44,200
• Please note, this is a regional position meaning that travel between stores within Berkshire and Hampshire will be required.
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
• Invest: Grow with Us store management training programme
• Contributable Company pension scheme
• Staff uniform
• 10% store discount

Employee benefits

MyHB employee benefits platform with access to:

• Retail and leisure discounts plus hundreds more
• Free Financial Advice
• Bank your savings into an ISA
• 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
• Low cost voluntary insured health plans

Job Overview

• Develop My People - You're a mentor, motivating your team and helping them achieve. You guide your team with a mixture of passion and insight to deliver an exceptional shopping experience for our customers.
• Deliver for Customers - Your mission is to uphold our customer priorities and ensure your team is aligned with our core service standards, directly contributing to an outstanding customer experience.
• Grow My Business - You're responsible for driving sales, optimizing store layouts, and ensuring product promotions are executed flawlessly. Your strategic vision and commercial acumen play a crucial role in the store's profitability and success.

Minimum Criteria To Apply

• Advanced experience of managing small to medium sized retail teams in a fast-moving retail environment to achieve a high weekly sales target
• Demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Prioritise and organise work
  • Customer focus
  • Communicate and motivate others
  • Manage and lead teams
  • Make commercially astute decisions
  • Rapidly problem solve
  • Develop talent

About The Company

TJ Morris Limited, trading as Home Bargains, is a privately owned, family-run discount retailer offering top brands at the lowest possible prices on the UK high street.

Founded in Liverpool, Home Bargains has grown to over 600 stores, serving more than 5 million customers each week. Our customers remain at the heart of everything we do.

We are rapidly expanding, with plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 locations across the UK. Opening nearly one new store every weekend, we thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.

At KFC, everyone gets a seat at our table. We feed our people’s potential – to be their best selves, make a difference and have fun. Join us, and together, we can be part of something truly extraordinary.

Bringing it to the role:

Our Restaurant General Managers (RGM) bring a wealth of experience from diverse sectors such as supermarkets, pubs, high street retailers, and banks. What unites them is their leadership that prioritises empowering their teams.

As an RGM, you'll have the autonomy to operate your restaurant as if it were your own, focusing on enhancing performance in four crucial areas: People, Customers, Sales, and Profit. By fostering a culture of excellence, you'll cultivate and coach a highly efficient team that consistently provides a dependable and outstanding experience for customers, while also driving business expansion. And when times get tough, they roll up their sleeves and get stuck in, supporting their team where they can. Your role will involve:

• Leading on day-to-day operations, including food preparation, inventory management, and ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for our customers.

• Honing essential managerial skills, such as scheduling, team coordination, and effective communication, to lead a motivated and efficient team.

• Providing exceptional customer service and ensuring customer satisfaction through prompt problem-solving and a friendly demeanour.

• Collaborating with colleagues and other managers to maintain high-quality standards and uphold our brand's reputation.

• Embracing a continuous learning mindset, taking feedback constructively, and applying it to improve your skills and performance.

Be Original.

It’s not just what you do at KFC. It’s the way you do it. Unapologetically you, undeniably original. You’ll work with colleagues who all bring their originality to the table, who bring energy, spirit and sizzle to the restaurant floor and make every shift high flyin’ and high fryin’.

We take your ambition seriously; you’ll be treated with respect and supported in everything you do as you roll up your sleeves and bring finger lickin’ good chicken to our customers. And whatever your journey looks like, we’ll help you get there. From flexible schedules to cross-training and the chance to earn qualifications, we got you.

There are all kinds of opportunities at KFC.

Who we are.

Take one man with a big idea, add 11 herbs and spices, grit, ambition, and buckets of heart – you’ve got KFC. Since 1952, we’ve been bringing finger lickin’ good chicken to the world. But without our people, The Originals, none of it would be possible. Everyone at KFC is different. Unique. It’s what makes us special. We’ll always be original. And we welcome you join us; to bring it. Your energy, grit, spirit, and story.

Ready to apply?

If you are ready to bring your passion, skills, and dedication to KFC, we encourage you to apply now. We look forward to welcoming you to our team and embarking on this extraordinary journey together. Bring it.

Check out our website for more information about what life is like at KFC.

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UNITED BY THE BUCKET

At KFC, we’re all about flavour. That perfect blend of herbs and spices that makes everything so finger lickin’ good. But our blend over bland approach doesn’t just apply to our chicken. We value, support, and celebrate all the things that make our KFCers authentic and original.  Because whatever your flavour – your ability, age, background, ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual orientation - we’re all united by the bucket. 

If you need reasonable adjustment as part of your application or interview process, don’t hesitate to let us know.

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Thames Valley division is looking to recruit an Assistant Site Manager to join the Division’s Construction team.

The Role

The role of Assistant Site Manager, reports to the Construction Manager and assists with the responsibility for managing all aspects of a construction development site, ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and cost effective works at all times, while maintaining the highest quality of work and customer service are delivered within the given timescales.

Principal accountabilities of the role include:

Support the Site Manager with the day to day running of the development and provide clear direction to those working on the construction site regarding their responsibilities and targets.
Assist with management and implementation of health and safety procedures, working closely with Bellway Health and Safety Managers and ensure that that all aspects of health and safety are followed and adhered too.
Motivate, support and manage directly employed site staff, providing toolbox talks, training, coaching, and support as required to improve performance.
Ensure site presentation is maintained at the correct standard at all times.
Support the Site Manager to deliver all aspects of production requirements in strict accordance with relevant technical and planning documentation provided and any subsequent instructions that may be necessary from time to time.
Fully conform to building regulations and warranty providers’ requirements (NHBC, LABC Services).
Assist the Site Manager with producing accurate production/progress returns and ensure that they are updated and sent to the Construction Manager and/or Construction Director as requested.
Ensure that adequate site records are maintained including but not limited to Site Managers reports, labour requirements, plant, materials, site inductions and health and safety records.
Thoroughly inspect and ensure any remedial work is completed in advance of each NHBC key stage inspection
Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience

Experience of working as an Assistant Site Manager with a high volume residential house builder.
Experience of effectively managing teams
Up to date knowledge of health and safety and building legislation.
Qualifications and Training

GCSE Maths and English – Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
Valid CSCS card (or equivalent).
Valid SSSTS certificate
Valid First Aid certificate
Construction Management – HNC Level 4, HND desirable
Valid Scaffold Appreciation certificate is desirable
Skills and Aptitude

Effective communication and listening skills
Good administration skills
Works effectively to deadlines and competently works on multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work on own as well as part of a team
Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Committed to diversity and inclusion
The Role and Working Conditions

Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked.
Working outside in all weathers.
Ability to travel to development sites, including the divisional office.
In return we can offer you:

Competitive salary
Competitive car allowance
Optional salary sacrifice car scheme
Competitive annual bonus
Contributory pension scheme
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Access to discounts and benefits portal
ShareSave Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Life assurance
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Full time - 1.0 FTE - Permanent position. Required for January 2025

We have an exciting vacancy for an EYFS Phase Leader where the successful candidate will lead our fulltime Nursery and Reception classes to secure great outcomes for our pupils.

“Pupils are enthusiastic and conscientious learners.”
“Pupils and staff have very positive relationships which create a harmonious learning environment throughout the school.”
(Ofsted, June 2019)

The Ridgeway is a nurturing and friendly school situated within a diverse community in South Reading, with enthusiastic, happy pupils who enjoy learning and a committed and highly motivated team.

As EYFS Phase Leader you will develop and manage the effective delivery of an engaging and purposeful curriculum, which enables the highest level of pupil progress and attainment.

To support this position and to secure excellent outcomes for pupils, we can offer ongoing professional development and the opportunity to work collaboratively with experienced professionals both within school and across the Whitley Excellence Cluster.

The successful applicant will:
- have a proven track record with raising standards and expectations in EYFS
- be an experienced Early Years practitioner with the drive and zeal to make our Early Years truly shine
- be able to lead the professional development of the Early Years teachers and support staff to promote strong teaching and learning and a positive school culture
- be able to communicate and work effectively to lead a phase as well as understand the current needs of children
- will be responsible for the day-to-day management and organisation of EYFS
- consistently demonstrate high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and of their academic achievement
- be self-motivated, creative and empathetic
- be committed to and enthusiastic about working within a team of professionals who are dedicated to nurturing and developing the whole child
- be committed to the inclusion of all children and their families

Visits to the school are welcomed.

What the school offers its staff

Please contact Rachel Wiggins, Office Manager on 0118 937 5530.

Please email officemanager@theridgeway.reading.sch.uk for an application pack, job description and person specification.

Visit the school website for more information - https://www.theridgewayprimary.net

Closing date: Applications will be considered upon receipt

Interview date: To be confirmed

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.

The Ridgeway Primary School is committed to inclusion and equity. We welcome talented applicants from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Commitment to safeguarding

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

What skills and experience we're looking for

37 Hours per week - Term Time only + 5 Inset Days – Permanent - Term Time Only

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs, nurturing young minds and creating a positive learning environment? Join our vibrant team at Blagdon Nursery School, located in the heart of Whitley in Reading.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to lead a team working with children in our moderate needs resource base for children with social and communication needs in our Apple Pips Resource.

At Blagdon Nursery School, we believe in fostering a warm and inclusive atmosphere where children can thrive. Our dedicated team is committed to providing exceptional care and education for children in their early years, laying the foundation for a lifetime of learning.

As a Level 3 room leader, you will play a key role in shaping the early development of children aged 3-5. Your responsibilities will include taking the lead with the planning and implementation of care routines whilst ensuring that the children receive a balanced and extensive curriculum as well as maintaining strong communication with parents and colleagues.

We can offer:

• An opportunity to work in an exceptional Early Years setting
• A positive and enthusiastic staff team, committed to achieving the best outcomes for our children
• A friendly, caring, and creative professional working environment
• Training and professional development

The successful candidate will be:

• Qualified to level 3 in Early Years Education and Childcare with SENDCO accreditation, or equivalent skills and knowledge gained through experience

• Motivated, creative and enthusiastic
• A good team player
• Reliable and flexible

Reading Borough Council also offer a range of benefits including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted Childcare scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• A range of local discounts

If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to make a positive impact on young lives, we would love to hear from you!

What the school offers its staff

For more information please email admin@blagdonnursery.reading.sch.uk or visit: www.reysfederation.org or call 0118 937 5425

Applications will be considered upon receipt and interviews arranged accordingly.

The REYS Federation which comprises of Blagdon Nursery, Caversham Nursery and New Bridge Nursery Schools, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role requires an enhanced DBS check and we may conduct a social media search for successful candidates. CVs will not be accepted; please request an application pack via the above email or download one from our website.

Commitment to safeguarding

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

ROLE CONSTRUCTION SITE MANAGER - RENEWABLES

LOCATION READING, RG2

START IMMEDIATE

RATE £270-280 PER DAY

We require an experienced site manager for a project in Reading. You will have strong attention to heath and safety standards, experience in managing sub-contractors and ideally a background in renewables.

Key skills and experience required:

Maintaining high levels of health, safety and environmental standards

CSCS, SMSTS/SSSTS & First Aid at Work.

Day to day supervision and co-ordination of on-site staff, subcontractors, plant and materials

Managing subcontractors and direct employees

Maintain strict quality control procedures and conduct regular site safety checks

Good IT skills including Word, Excel and Outlook

Please apply for this role, or contact Lochie Bashford at Search on 07469408770

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

What skills and experience we're looking for

Ensuring the maintenance of the site, including:

• Organising structural repairs and decoration
• Effective contract delivery for service level agreements
• Keeping fixtures, fittings and furniture in a good state of repair
• Maintaining a rolling programme of decoration and refurbishment
• Controlling litter, and disposal of rubbish and redundant equipment
• Project management of site improvement works
• Managing an efficient and effective reporting, monitoring and repair system
• Carrying out and record regular health and safety checks
• Provide safe access to the school in cold weather conditions
• Use of IT to log and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and to log remedial actions required.

What the school offers its staff

• Staff wellbeing support
• Comprehensive staff discounts platform
• CPD programme

Commitment to safeguarding

Bohunt is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake a Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service at an Enhanced level.

Age UK is recruiting! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Store Manager to join our friendly and supportive Whitley Street, Reading team.

Utilising your previous retail experience and excellent managerial skills, you will manage the day to day running of our store - maximising store sales and profits while ensuring our customers receive an excellent service. In doing so, you will be helping to raise funds for Age UK and the incredible services and support they provide to older people.

As Store Manager, you will manage our brilliant team of staff and volunteers, providing effective leadership, training, and development.

If you are a motivated manager with a passion for retail and would like to use your skills to support a charity that helps thousands of older people across the UK, this may be the role for you!

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.)

To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.

You will have:

• Experience in a performance driven retail/customer centric environment
• Experience of managing people
• Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team
• Strong drive to achieve results through others
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
• Ability to motivate self and others
• An open and adaptable approach to change and be able to support others through it
• Experience of communicating with a diverse workforce and customer base
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising
• IT literacy and numeracy skills

What we offer in return:

• A 35 hour working week
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday allowance
• A generous pension - we will contribute 8%
• Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub
• Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan
• Tickets for Good - Free and discounted tickets for events

Additional Information

To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Are you currently working in Health & Social Care and looking for your next opportunity? Radis Community Care are actively recruiting for a Team Leader to join the team at Huntley Place, Green Park Village.

What will you be doing as a Team Leader?

As a Team Leader you will be working alongside 1 other Team Leaders to ensure that service runs smoothly from shift to shift and ensuring we provide an excellent standard of care to all residents within the service. You will be ensuring that Support Plans, Risk Assessments, MAR charts and other paperwork are completed and updated on a regular basis. You will also be working alongside Support Workers supporting with direct care visits when required as well as completing monitoring checks including medication competency, spot checks and carers assessments.

About Radis & Huntley Place.

Radis was established in 2001, since then Radis has grown to become a leading provider of community based social care and support for thousands of vulnerable adults and children in England and Wales, focused on supporting people to live independently in their own homes and part of their local communities. We care for a range of service users including the elderly and for people with physical and/or learning disabilities. Tailored to meet our service user’s individual needs, our care ranges from brief daily visits to 24-hour live-in care and can either be short or long-term.

Located in Reading, Berkshire, Huntley Place has 73 apartments designed to help local residents aged 55 and over to retain as much independence and control over their lives as possible.

Residents benefit from easy access to nearby shops and restaurants but can also enjoy their social pursuits in a safe and secure environment, with on-site facilities including a communal lounge, dining room, laundry, guest facilities, garden, activities room and hairdressing salon.

Requirements

• Have the Right To Work in the UK - We will request evidence of your immigration status as part of our recruitment process & we are also unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
• Be willing to take part in an on-call rota
• You would of worked in the health and social care sector for a minimum of 1 year
• Currently hold or working towards a NVQ Level 3
• Most importantly we are looking for somebody that has the right values and have a genuine desire to make sure our clients get the best possible support

The role would be 37.5 hours per week and would include morning & evening shifts as well as alternate weekends.

How To Apply

There's a few ways you can apply for this role, click apply on this job board or email your CV to Harry.Knight@radis.co.uk quoting reference '206104'

Radis Community Care is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all. Please note to apply for this role, you must have the right to live and work in the UK. We will request evidence of your immigration status as part of our recruitment process.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

37 Hours per week - Term Time only + 5 Inset Days – Permanent - Term Time Only

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs, nurturing young minds and creating a positive learning environment? Join our vibrant team at Blagdon Nursery School, located in the heart of Whitley in Reading.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to lead a team working with children in our moderate needs resource base for children with social and communication needs in our Apple Pips Resource.

At Blagdon Nursery School, we believe in fostering a warm and inclusive atmosphere where children can thrive. Our dedicated team is committed to providing exceptional care and education for children in their early years, laying the foundation for a lifetime of learning.

As a Level 3 room leader, you will play a key role in shaping the early development of children aged 3-5. Your responsibilities will include taking the lead with the planning and implementation of care routines whilst ensuring that the children receive a balanced and extensive curriculum as well as maintaining strong communication with parents and colleagues.

We can offer:

• An opportunity to work in an exceptional Early Years setting
• A positive and enthusiastic staff team, committed to achieving the best outcomes for our children
• A friendly, caring, and creative professional working environment
• Training and professional development

The successful candidate will be:

• Qualified to level 3 in Early Years Education and Childcare with SENDCO accreditation, or equivalent skills and knowledge gained through experience

• Motivated, creative and enthusiastic
• A good team player
• Reliable and flexible

Reading Borough Council also offer a range of benefits including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted Childcare scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• A range of local discounts

If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to make a positive impact on young lives, we would love to hear from you!

What the school offers its staff

For more information please email admin@blagdonnursery.reading.sch.uk or visit: www.reysfederation.org or call 0118 937 5425

Applications will be considered upon receipt and interviews arranged accordingly.

The REYS Federation which comprises of Blagdon Nursery, Caversham Nursery and New Bridge Nursery Schools, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role requires an enhanced DBS check and we may conduct a social media search for successful candidates. CVs will not be accepted; please request an application pack via the above email or download one from our website.

Commitment to safeguarding

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

About The Role
To ensure the profitable, efficient and safe operation of all allocated contracts within the south area. This is to include any peripheral services supplied to customers by wider OCS sectors and preferred suppliers.

To provide a quality service delivery to all customers in accordance with legislative requirements and company procedures while ensuring effective and adequate financial forecasting, budgeting and analysis of direct cost and overhead.

Ultimately responsible for debt management, disputes, resolution and accurate and comprehensive invoicing ensuring timely cash collection in accordance with agreed targets.

To lead and manage a team of Operations Managers, Site Managers and Supervisors establishment levels are maintained ensuring that adequate cover is established for all sites during periods of holidays and absence.

To take ultimate responsibility for Profit and Loss account and budget for the portfolio.

To retain existing business and to support sales efforts to achieving relevant growth targets for new work.

Health & Safety Purpose: To take a direct management responsibility in the health and safety of yourself and others who may be affected by your work activities. Collation and ownership of the area Health & Safety plan that covers your specific area of responsibility.

You will be working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, on a permanent, full-time basis. Main Duties & Responsibilities of the Role:

• Manage the delivery of all services in your specific area to provide consistently high levels of performance that meet contractual obligations to customers and the strategic objectives of the Division.
• Have full P & L accountability for your area of operation and ensure that it is managed within budget, ensuring that maximum revenue and gross margin are achieved.
• Develop plans for the profitable growth of your area, defining key goals and timelines for the development of the area.
• Communicate clearly and positively with staff at all levels in your area to create a focus on business goals and build an environment where all staff are valued for their contribution
• Build a network of close partnerships with customers in the Area, developing strong account management and encouraging multi-level relationships between all services, teams and customer teams.
• Liaise with other Managers to ensure high levels of staff motivation and productivity, increasing staff retention.
• Support the sales function where required in preparing commercial tenders and in delivering sales presentations relevant to developing the business in the Area.
• Take an active part with Senior Management in ensuring the retention of major contracts that come up for re-tender within the Area.
• To participate fully in any relevant external bodies and all opportunities for networking that raise the profile of OCS.Some activities being outside normal office hours.
• Liaise with OCS internal and external statutory bodies to ensure compliance with OCS and industry regulations with particular emphasis on ISO quality systems and health & safety.
• Recruit, develop and if necessary, manage the performance of all onsite operational management to deliver OCS and customer requirements within the area.
• Motivate site managers, supervisors and staff throughout the Area to deliver high quality service to customers.
• Carry out any other reasonable instructions of the General Manager or Area Director
• To ensure all overdue invoices and bad debt are dealt with and cleared within 90 days.

Professional Qualifications:

• Hold appropriate Health and Safety qualification e.g.IOSH or NEBOSH Certification
• SIA Front Line or Non-frontline Licence Holder
• Achieved a minimum of BIFM Award, but ideally Certificate of qualification
• Knowledge of other soft services and experience in delivery is preferred

Experience:

• Senior management experience in multi-site, Facilities service role managing varied national and local contracts with a total turnover of at least £3m.
• Proven track record of delivering on target P&L, retention and growth performance.
• Evidence of "hands-on" operational experience and a track record of successful client relationship management.
• Proven record of managing, motivating, developing and retaining a dispersed workforce through others.
• Evidence of having grown the businesses for which P&L accountability is claimed above.

Personal Characteristics/Attributes:

• Must be self-motivated and results orientated with effective inter - personal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload and delegate effectively to direct reports.
• Ability to mentor and develop subordinates, counselling and coaching as necessary.
• High degree of interest in their own personal development and future career progression.
• Flexible approach to working hours required.
• Full driving licence essential.

About The Company
OCS UK & Ireland, part of the OCS Group, is a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates.

An amazing job opportunity has arisen for a committed Nurse Deputy Home Manager to work in an exceptional care home based in the Reading, Berkshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This care home offer all types of care, including residential care, nursing care and dementia care for people who need help with daily tasks

**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Nurse with a current active NMC Pin**

As the Deputy Manager your key responsibilities include:
• Lead and inspire the team to deliver special experiences to residents, which promote choice and independence to make a positive difference to their lives
• Achieve the highest possible standards of care and enhance the resident experience, ensuring that all company policies, regulations, Codes of Conduct and care plans are adhered to
• Work with the Home Manager to implement care home policies around standards care, staff welfare and training and develop an excellent reputation
• Develop personal contact with residents, their relatives and visitors to enhance the residents quality of life
• Deputise in the overall management of the care home including production of reports, budgets & Quality of Life monitoring
• Take responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others, including colleagues, residents and visitor to the Home and alerting the officers responsible to any hazards or potential risks to health and safety
• Ensure you are the team attend training days and courses to ensure learning records are maintained and individuals are developed

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
• Experience of managing a team, ensuring all staff are supervised appropriately and rotas are in place to enable the smooth, efficient running of the home
• Experienced in quality and clinical governance programmes, including audit and care services
• Able to support and guide others in line with the NMC Code, following its guidance at all times
• Experienced in working in the healthcare sector
• Driven and motivated and believe in quality care
• An energetic, committed and approachable manager
• An inspiring leader who can motivate teams through obvious passion and commitment
• Proud to be a custodian of their residents well-being
• Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference

The successful Deputy Manager will receive an excellent annual salary of £24.00 per hour and the annual salary is £49,920 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 40 hours a week working through Days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Access to excellent training and ongoing development
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Discounts and benefits suited to your lifestyle
• Free onsite parking
• Free meals
• Free uniform where applicable
• NEST work place pension contributions
• Long service awards

Reference ID: 5096
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.
Vacancy Details32.50 hours per week 39 weeks per yearJohn Madejski Academy is a multi-cultural, multi-faith mixed comprehensive Secondary School in the heart of Reading where we celebrate our diversity. Years 7 to 11 are developing and rapidly expanding, and our Sixth Form has seen substantial academic success. Our students have a wide range of opportunities and PE and Performance Sport plays a significant part of school life here, with high quality sports coaching available through our performance sports programmes.
We couldn’t do what we do without our fantastic staff team, and we are looking for a resourceful and self-motivated Cover Manager to join us.
If you are looking to continue your career in education in a classroom-based role, covering in the absence of the class teacher and ensuring lessons are covered, then we want to hear from you. Come and join us on this exciting journey to help every student in our school reach their potential.
All About You
Do you have what it takes to join us? The Cover Supervisor we would like to join us will:
• Have a genuine passion for working with young people and helping them to develop and achieve.
• Be a committed member of the team and able to contribute to wider school life.
• Have experience of working with students and young people in an educational setting.
Why Work for us?
We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why:
• We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.
• Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed.
• Our children are engaged and eager to learn.
• We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.
• As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.
Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can better understand our school environment. Please get in touch with the school office to arrange.
The White Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a wide range of professional development opportunities available to you when you join us.
Benefits:
We believe in valuing our staff, and one of the ways we can do that is by offering a range of benefits to our staff:
• Car Purchase Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent Pension SchemeReady to Apply?
We hope we have done enough to give you a flavour of what it is like to work here. If you would like come and join us, then please apply today – we are looking forward to hearing from you.