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This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald.Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.
Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.
This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

About Mott MacDonaldMott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better.We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities.
We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.
You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

Diversity, Equity & InclusionA Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect.
Even if you don’t meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people.
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email recruitment@jnbentley.co.uk to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Mott MacDonald
Agile workingWe are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.
Mott Macdonald Bentley (MMB) is the design and build unit of global engineering consultancy Mott Macdonald. We need a Process Engineer Project Leader to support us deliver work for the UK’s largest water company, Thames Water.

We believe the best engineering projects are delivered by engineers, so we combine the traditional Project Manager and Process Engineer roles into a single, Project Leader role.

You will:

- Lead the design of water and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects through the outline and detailed design, construction, commissioning, and handover.
- Be responsible for the process design of your project including, but not limited to, assessing Thames Water process calculations and authoring calculations, mass balance diagrams, and supporting HAZOP studies.
- Coordinate the project team comprising Electrical, Mechanical and Civil designers and ensure designs are completed on programme, within budget, and to the quality defined by Thames Water specifications.
- Occasionally visit sites across the Thames Valley Region (costs incurred are recoverable).


Candidate Specification :

- IChemE-accredited degree in Process or Chemical Engineering.
- Chartered member of the IChemE or Associate member able to demonstrate progress made in working toward Chartership.
- Outline and detailed design experience of water or wastewater projects.
- Knowledge of the Designer or Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015.



What we can offer:
At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Our core benefits include:


- Pension matched by employer up to 7%
- Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
- Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
- 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave
- Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
- Gym Membership discounts UK wide
- Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available


Other information

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald.Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.
Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.
This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

About Mott MacDonaldMott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better.We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities.
We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.
You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

Diversity, Equity & InclusionA Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect.
Even if you don’t meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people.
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email recruitment@jnbentley.co.uk to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Mott MacDonald
Agile workingWe are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.

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Head of Maintenance

Location - Wallingford, OX10 9EG

Hours - Full-time 40 hours per week, permanent - Days

Salary - £28,000 per annum

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Head of Maintenance at a care home, you’ll make sure we have a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere is part of our client's commitment to delivering first-class care and support.

You can expect plenty of variety as a Head of Maintenance. You’ll turn your hand to all sorts of tasks within the care home building as well as in the gardens and grounds. That could mean fixing a leaky tap one minute and planting some new bulbs the next. You should be comfortable working alone, leading a team and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning. We’ll also need you to liaise with contractors on jobs that fall outside the expertise of your team.

ABOUT YOU

The wellbeing of our client's residents will be your number one priority as a Head of Maintenance– you’ll make sure all work is carried out with sensitivity to their needs. With hands-on experience of property maintenance, you’ll have at least one trade skill and, ideally, a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. You should be reliable and flexible when it comes to your working hours. This role also calls for a full UK driving licence, IT literacy and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our client's sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
• ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’

And so much more!

If you’d like to use your maintenance and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Click to apply!

Job Reference: CTNPO5296

Store Manager, £31,000 - £35,500 per annum40 hours per weekAddress: Reading Services, M4 eastbound, Burghfield, Reading RG30 3UQAs a Store Manager, you will understand that it is all about people; it’s where we look to create a memorable customer experience. We’ll empower you to treat your restaurant as your own and help shape the winning culture that we are aspiring to achieve.As a Store Manager, you’ll lead your team in delivering Burger King’s world-famous flame grilled menu and exceptional customer service as we transform the UK’s rest stop experience.What you will get in return as a Store Manager
Annual bonus up to *£7,800pa*
Up to 60% colleague discount for you, family, and friends with brands such as Costa Coffee, Pret A Manger, M&S Simply Food, Burger King, Greggs, KFC, WHSmith and more
Enhanced benefits, including pension, sick pay, maternity, paternity, and life assurance
Fabulous development opportunities including funded qualifications, leading to the next step in your career being a Site Operations Manager
What you will be doing as a Store Manager
Ensure that the Burger King unit achieves, as a minimum, the financial targets agreed budget and P&L
As a Store Manager you will support and develop your team, ensuring that each colleague feels valued, supported, and able to grow both personal and professionally
Adhering to and ensuring delivery of brand standards
Overall responsibility for driving consistent high quality customer service and sales
Lead shifts including opening and closing the unit
What Skills & Knowledge you’ll need
A proven track record in managing and leading teams in a high volume, retail, or catering brand environment
You will have previous experience work to and delivering against budgets, P&L, labour costs and ratios and cost saving initiatives
An ability to build strong and positive relationships with stakeholders
Previous experience motivating and increasing the performance of your team with mentoring, training, and succession planning.
An ability to remain calm under pressure in a pressurised environment
You may be an assistant general manager or deputy manager who is aspiring to take their career to the next level, or you may already be a manager within the retail, catering or hospitality sectors such as a restaurant manager, general manager, catering manager or store manager looking for that next challenge. We want to hear from you!Where our customer’s journey pauses, yours just begins.Ready to start you journey with us, Apply today!*Please note internally this role is called Department Manager*Annual bonus of up to 20%, final value subject to location and performanceINDDM Want to know what it's like to work for us? Find out from our colleague Navi

Retail Stocktaking Team Leader

Salary: Up to £33,480 (£29,000-£30,000 plus £290 per month car allowance)

Location: Reading

As a Retail Stocktaking Team Leader you will take accountability for managing teams of up to 60 stock counters, delivering the end to end stock taking service while on our client's sites. We require flexible availability, as the shift lengths may vary and you will be travelling to a different client site each day. You may occasionally be expected to stay away from home.

Days: Monday - Sunday (5 in 7 day working shift pattern)

Hours of Work: Evening/Night shifts.

Benefits:

• Full mileage or company car
• Full time / permanent salaries available
• Expenses paid
• Ongoing training
• Progression opportunities
• Paid holiday
• Overseas opportunities

You will be expected to ensure the following within your team:

• Correct procedures and processes are followed
• Exceptional customer service standards are delivered on all sites
• Stock Counts are completed accurately and within the given time frame
• Team productivity is monitored and improved where possible

Person Specification:

• A Full Driving License
• Outstanding customer service skills
• The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
• Basic IT skills
• The ability to remain focused when under pressure
• Manage time effectively and work without immediate supervision
• Willingness and ability to travel

Please note all work will require prolonged periods of standing and some use of step stools and ladders. Some sites are in warehouses or large retail premises where you may be required to access and work with ground and high level stock.

This role will involve working unsociable hours, working early mornings or night shifts, this therefore means we are unable to hire anyone under the age of 18 years.

If you think you are suitable for this position and you want to find out more please apply today!

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

Retail Stocktaking Team Leader

Salary: £12.94 per hour inclusive of holiday pay (£11.55ph + £1.39 holiday pay) + Enhancements

Location: Reading

*Access to wages from 3 days after shift completion*Immediate Start*Holiday Pay*

As a Retail Stocktaking Team Leader you will take accountability for managing teams of up to 60 stock counters, delivering the end-to-end stock taking service while on our client's sites. The shifts lengths vary, and we require flexible availability, you will be required to travel to a different client site each day and may occasionally be expected to stay away from home.

Days: Monday - Sunday (Up to 5 days in a 7-day working pattern and there is the possibility flexibility in the working days per week if required)

Hours of Work: Evening/Night shifts.

Benefits:

• Colleagues will be offered a benefit called Wagestream, which enables colleagues to track, save and access up to 50% of their wages prior to pay day. Wagestream also offers financial advice, all contributing to the financial wellbeing of RAS colleagues
• Full time / permanent salaries available
• Expenses paid
• Ongoing training
• Progression opportunities
• Paid holiday
• Overseas opportunities

You will be expected to ensure the following within your team:

• Correct procedures and processes are followed
• Exceptional customer service standards are delivered on all sites
• Stock Counts are completed accurately and within the given time frame
• Team productivity is monitored and improved where possible

Person Specification:

• A Full Driving License
• Outstanding customer service skills
• The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
• Basic IT skills
• The ability to remain focused when under pressure
• Manage time effectively and work without immediate supervision
• Willingness and ability to travel

Full training in our systems and client procedures will be provided.

Please note all work will require prolonged periods of standing and some use of step stools and ladders. Some sites are in warehouses or large retail premises where you may be required to access and work with ground and high level stock.

This role will involve working unsociable hours, working early mornings or night shifts, this therefore means we are unable to hire anyone under the age of 18 years.

We look forward to receiving your application.

https://www.retailassetsolutions.com/who-we-are/

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

My client in Caversham, Reading is seeking a Nursery Manager. Please only apply if you have a minimum level 3 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification and have worked as a manager or deputy before.

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate and ambitious Nursery Manager to join our small and friendly setting in the Caversham area of Reading. This role has become available due to the growth within the organisation and internal promotion.

We are a small but ambitious chain of nurseries all in the south of England We put the children at the centre of all we do and offer a great place for children to thrive and learn! We are looking for a full time nursery manager to lead our well established team and deliver High standards of care and education in keeping with our Ethos of Learning through play.

About the job:

Ensure the highest standards of childcare are delivered at the setting
Instilling a love of learning to the practitioner team and children in our care
Delivers high setting occupancy, promoting the setting and attracting the highest quality of practitioners
Leads the team and promotes the nurseries values and Ethos
Creating an effective parent partnership by creating longstanding relations
This is a great opportunity for an experienced deputy looking for progression in the Early Years sector.

You will be supported in your role by an experienced and passionate regional team.

Job Type: Full-time

salary between £30k-£33k

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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

English not required
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

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

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£33,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our Developer Services team.

What you will be doing as the Senior Project Manager; You will take ownership for complex projects and motivate a multi-disciplinary project teams to develop best value solutions to briefed studies and projects. You will be responsible for the delivery of a varied range of water and wastewater projects for Developers, Infrastructure Companies, Highway Authorities and other transport authorities. These will range from £250,000 in value through to £15 million.

This is predominantly an office-based role, but you will be required to travel across London to visit developers, construction sites and other Thames Water sites. Awareness of risks such as plant machinery, working at height, trench safety, noise and harmful materials will be needed.

Duties to include but not limited to:

- Deliver a portfolio of complex, high value projects.
- Ensure that projects are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standards.
- Establish practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization.
- Drive to constantly improve health, safety and environmental performance within a portfolio of assigned projects.
- Have excellent people and performance management skills, monitoring performance and staff development.
- Initiate and develop great communication and good relationships with key stakeholders.
- Drive a customer-focussed accountable culture in pursuit of excellent service to both internal and external customers.

What you should bring to the role:

- Be educated to degree level, ideally in engineering or have achieved a recognized professional qualification in project management with utilities/pipelines experience.
- Have extensive knowledge in the construction or utility industry within the project management environment - with evidence of leading multi-disciplinary teams.
- Have a proven record of leading a Health and Safety performance culture in the construction or utility industry.
- Hold a full UK driving licence as travelling to other sites is essential.
- An in-depth understanding of the development of design, construction, and operation of above and below ground projects is essential.
- Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment, demonstrating innovation and excellence.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to clearly interact with your team and our customers.
- Motivate and lead your team with a focus on improving performance and recognising development.
- Collaborate across multiple areas in order to achieve a common business objective.

Base Location: Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB.

Hours: Monday to Friday 36 hours per week.

What’s in it for you?

- Competitive salary between £60,000 and up to £75,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
- Car Allowance.
- 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
- Generous contributory pension.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year
- 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 must 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. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our Developer Services team.

What you will be doing as the Senior Project Manager, you will lead and manage a team of up to 10 Project Managers to deliver a customer led programme in the Thames Valley region. Your team will be responsible for the delivery of a varied range of water and wastewater projects for Developers, Infrastructure Companies, Highway Authorities and other transport authorities. These will range from £250,000 in value through to £10 million.

This is predominantly an office-based role, but you will be required to travel across the Thames Valley area to visit developers, construction sites and other Thames Water sites. Awareness of risks such as plant machinery, working at height, trench safety, noise and harmful materials will be needed.

Duties to include but not limited to:

- Lead the project management and delivery teams to continually manage project and program expectations while delegating and managing deliverables with team members and stakeholders.
- Ensure that projects and programs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standards.
- Establish practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization.
- Drive to constantly improve health, safety and environmental performance within a portfolio of assigned projects.
- Have excellent people and performance management skills, monitoring performance and staff development.
- Initiate and develop great communication and good relationships with key stakeholders.
- Drive a customer-focussed accountable culture in pursuit of excellent service to both internal and external customers.

What you should bring to the role:

- A proven track record as a people manager.
- Be educated to degree level, ideally in engineering or have achieved a recognized professional qualification in project management.
- Have extensive experience in the construction or utility industry within the project management environment - with evidence of leading multi-disciplinary teams.
- Ability to demonstrate effective leadership in building and sustaining a strong Health and Safety performance culture within the construction or utility industry.
- Hold a full UK driving licence as travelling to other sites is essential.
- An in-depth understanding of the development of design, construction, and operation of above and below ground projects is essential.
- Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment, demonstrating innovation and excellence.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to clearly interact with your team and our customers.
- Motivate and lead your team with a focus on improving performance and recognising development.
- Collaborate across multiple areas in order to achieve a common business objective.

Base Location: Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB.

Hours: Monday to Friday 36 hours per week.

What’s in it for you?

- Competitive salary between £60,000 and up to £75,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
- Car Allowance
- 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
- Generous contributory pension.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- 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 must 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. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Manage people and financial resources to ensure the effective operation of the team for which they are responsible. Ensure effective skill-mix and appropriate caseload management at all times. Allocate work and assess performance of the team members objectively against set criteria/competencies. Be responsible for ensuring that individual Performance Review and Personal Development Plans are completed for each staff member. Provide clear feedback to team members in a way that is conducive to maintaining and improving performance. Work closely with the employee relations team as appropriate. Demonstrate excellent personal communication. Establish and maintain effective two-way communication channels with individuals and groups. Demonstrate appropriate assertiveness and ability to challenge others when the rights of patients and others may be infringed. Be responsible for the standard of nursing care delivered in work area. Display evidence that staff provide holistic, evidence-based, patient centred-care. Demonstrate that patients are involved in both decisions affecting their care and well-being and in service development. Practice in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal codes of the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and Trusts protocols and guidelines. Be accountable for own practice and for the delegation of care they give to more junior colleagues, support workers and students. Be responsible for delivering excellent patient experience and gathering feedback from patients to drive improvement. Be responsible for the standards of cleanliness in the clinical area and for a well-maintained Ward/Department environment. Prioritise workload to meet targets. Ensure that Nursing and Operational Management teams are alerted to quality issues. Be responsible for ensuring the clinical area practices within Data Protection/Confidentiality/Caldicott principles. Actively promote diversity, including race diversity, both in the delivery of the Directorates services and in the recruitment, management and development of staff within the clinical area. Generate and sustain relationships that promote dignity, rights and responsibilities. Identify and take action to address discrimination and oppression. Promote interdisciplinary working, with outcomes aimed at the best interest of patients.

About the role:To ensure we can make the most of developing technologies in digital education we have an exciting opportunity to join us in a new role as the Extended Realities Development Manager!In this role you will be responsible for developing and executing our XR strategy, including identifying and exploring new technologies, trends and opportunities for funded projects to ensure we can remain at the forefront of the field. This will involve project managing XR projects from conception to deployment, coordinating as they progress with other teams including marketing, product development and IT.This role involves recruiting, managing and mentoring a team of XR developers, designers, and engineers to foster a collaborative and innovative working environment so they're best able to create immersive experiences that align with the company’s strategic goals.You will be required to support the Learning Environment team, on a daily basis, alongside your colleagues and provide the occasional holiday and sickness cover as and when required.This is a permanent, full-time role that can be based at any of our campuses in Oxfordshire, Berkshire or Surrey. There is the opportunity to work from home for up to two days per week.What do you need to be a successful as an Extended Realities Development Manager at Activate Learning?To thrive in this role you'll need to be an excellent leader, with strong analytical and communications skills and a passion for exploring new technologies and driving innovation.We are looking for candidates who possess:Proven track record of project management evidenced through timely delivery and documentation demonstrating resource management, prioritisation and development activitiesDemonstratable experience in people managementProven track record of successfully delivering XR projectsExperience working with various XR technologies and platforms (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine, ARKit, ARCore)Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, C++, and PythonStrong understanding of 3D modelling, animation, and UX/UI design principlesKnowledge of XR hardware (e.g., VR headsets, AR glasses) and related peripheralsIdeally candidates will also have at least a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.Who we areActivate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:Here are some of our benefits:Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeingCompany benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.Teaching Support: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL teaching staffGenerous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leaveFlexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.

Part Time Team Leader vacancy at GAIL's.

If leading a team to success makes you smile and puts a spring in your step, then please read on!

We are looking for Team Leaders who have a passion to join the GAIL’s family and for supporting and developing others. You should be motivated by taking charge and want to be a positive role model. With no day being the same, you must be organised and clear talking to maximise your teams’ potential and to deliver our products to a high standard.

As appreciation for being a Team Leader with great execution and effective leadership, we will treat you to amazing benefits including:

• Free food and drink when working
• 50% off food and drink when not working
• Pension Scheme
• Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants
• 24 hour GP service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Twice yearly pay review
• Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL’s

Apprenticeships available alongside this role including ‘Retailer Team Member Level 2’

About the Role as Group Head of Student ExperienceActivate Learning is seeking a visionary Group Head of Student Experience to lead our Regional Heads of Student Experience (HoSEs) based in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Surrey, ensuring a consistent and high-quality student experience that enhances student life beyond the classroom. In partnership with the Group Director of Student Experience and Safeguarding, you will set the strategic direction for student experience, engagement, and well-being, guiding teams focused on learner voice, enrichment, welfare, and mental health initiatives. Your role will involve overseeing community-building events, facilitating best practice sharing, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.Flexible, full-time, permanent position, working from any campus across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Surrey. Travel between sites is required.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership: Shape and unify the group-wide vision for student life, supporting HoSEs in influencing and delivering exceptional experiences aligned with Activate Learning’s goals.Collaboration & Best Practice: Foster knowledge sharing and innovation among HoSEs, driving excellence in student experience programmes and engagement across campuses.Community Building: Coordinate group-wide events and initiatives to enrich the student experience and promote community engagement.Mental Health & Well-being: Champion the implementation of mental health, enrichment, and positive behaviour strategies that create a supportive, safe, and inclusive environment for all students.Compliance & Reporting: Ensure adherence to regulatory standards, manage regional budgets, and contribute strategic insights to senior leadership and committees.About YouThe Group Head of Student Experience will be an experienced leader dedicated to enhancing student life, excels in building partnerships and driving innovative student programs. With a focus on influence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, they inspire regional teams to deliver a cohesive and impactful student experience. Their proven leadership skills and commitment to student development are complemented by strong relationship-building abilities and a championing of the Learning Philosophy.You will have;Proven Leadership and Experience demonstrates a successful track record in leading teams effectively within the further education sector, improving student experience standards.Strong Relationship-Building Skills capable of inspiring and motivating students and fostering collaborations with a diverse range of stakeholders.Commitment to Learning Philosophy effectively embedding its principles within their team to enhance student engagement and success.Creative Problem-Solving and Resilience, possessing exceptional interpersonal skills and a resourceful approach to challenges, adept at managing multiple priorities and taking measured risks.Who we areActivate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:Here are some of our benefits:Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeingCompany benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.Teaching Support: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL teaching staffGenerous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leaveFlexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.

A fantastic Regional Hotel Finance Manager job near Reading; paying a salary of up to £60,000 per year, has become available for a successful Hotel Management Company. You will oversee circa 3 properties within approximately a 50-mile radius, with some day-to-day resource support at site level.

Regional Hotel Finance Manager job near Reading, Highlights:

• Base salary of up to £60,000 – negotiated on experience.
• Fuel/ mileage paid for travel between sites.
• Monday to Friday working schedule.
• Flexibilities usually available around hybrid working – up to 2 days per week.
• Excellent discounts on hotel stays/ F&B across the wider group – including friends and family.
• Relevant equipment provided, such as laptop etc.
• Standard annual leave allowance, company pension etc.

Regional Hotel Finance Manager job near Reading, Job Overview:

• Leadership of the finance function across your cluster (circa 3 properties), ensuring best accounting practices and control standards are in place.
• Working alongside stakeholders such as Group Finance team and the Operational teams to continually review processes, budgets and targets… making improvements or recommendations where necessary to ensure targets are met or exceeded.
• Reporting, Cost Management, Forecasting in accordance with KPI requirements.
• Competent use of Sage and Excel.

Regional Hotel Finance Manager job near Reading, Required Experience:

• Experience in the financial function within hotels is essential. Multi-site experience is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to produce accounts to draft statutory level, reconcile and produce VAT returns, and liaise with external Auditors and other parties as required.
• Happy to consider candidates who are either formally qualified or qualified by experience.
• Due to the location of the hotels, it is essential that you drive and have access to your own vehicle.

If you are interested in this Regional Hotel Finance Manager job near Reading, then please apply now!

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Reading / Thames Valley / Wiltshire / Hampshire

Salary: £55,200- £83,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time or Part Time | Flexible First options available

Brand new role which will part of the Supplier Relationship Management team who will be fundamental in engaging and building productive relationships across the SSE Group with key Software and SaaS Suppliers.

Reporting to the Lead Supplier Relationship Manager, SRM shall be responsible for managing and developing productive relationships with our major Software and SaaS suppliers which have been selected through our Supplier Segmentation process in collaboration with our internal customers. The role holder will act as commercial & contractual advisory between the IT senior leadership teams, and Senior Directors of the relevant BUs with a focus on ensuring that these suppliers are delivering on key deliverables such as service, performance, cost, insights and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

- Relationship Management. Implement, manage and develop productive relationships between IT, P&C, BU and IT Key Suppliers. Support Supplier Segmentation in collaboration with IT to identify key suppliers.

- Advisory. Provide commercial and contractual advice and insights to Procurement and Commercial leadership and Directors of the SSE Group.

- Governance. Manage a portfolio of Suppliers either within the Software/ category with a value of £50-100m per annum to support the delivery of Procurement & Commercial department KPIs and objectives in line with Procurement Manual, Commercial Manual and the IT Contract Management Governance Manual.

- Management. Manage the performance and develop the capabilities of a team of 2 Contract Manager(s). Also provide commercial / contractual advice and support to the wider P&C team.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Comprehensive and proven in depth knowledge and experience of the software and SaaS market and Supply chain, including experience in drafting, interpreting and negotiating complex IT & Telco Contracts.

- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a highly experienced in building and maintaining relationships with IT & Telco Suppliers such as Microsoft, Oracle and GE. Experience in developing Business Reviews and collaboratively engaging with all stakeholders to create innovative solutions.

- Proven track record in communicating effectively with Senior Management and Directors to build valued and 'trusted partner relationships.

- Experience in leading the most complex technology commercial negotiations and operating with the strategic/long term in mind to ensure SSE is leveraging both financial and operational opportunities across the SSE Group.

- Superb problem-solving skills in complex supplier and internal customer relationship environments.

About our Business

At SSE, we own more than 500 property assets and several thousand land assets, which are located across the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland. Our Procurement & Commercial, Property and Facilities Management teams are responsible for helping the business to procure services and materials in a timely and cost-effective way, and for ensuring SSE offers a safe, modern, fit-for-purpose property portfolio. We work right across the SSE Group, ensuring our businesses gets the best possible service and value from our supplier network, as well as ensuring all service providers are compliant and continue to meet contractual obligations and business need.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

EXTERNAL: Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.

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