Total 150 Others job vacancies in RG27 8BS

Junior Sous Chef - Open Fire Cooking

• £35,000
• Plus Gratuities £6/8,000 PA (based on last year for full time employees)
• 45 Hours per week
• Paid Overtime
• Excellent Work/life balance
• Vitality Health Care After 1 Years Service
• Amazing Benefits (see below)

If working to create a greener future is important to you then this is the job for you!

As a Junior Sous Chef you will be key part of a large team of over 30 Chefs on site and involved in working in the open fire kitchen, supporting the Head Chef with the day to day running of this unique restaurant.

Producing food to the highest standards is essential and with the luxury of the in-house dairy, farm, and large allotment the majority of the produce you use will be sourced from the estate itself. Alternatively, if the demand is greater than what the estate can produce the hotel will only buy from local, sustainable suppliers who follow the same believes of creating a greener future.

The Kitchen open plan and customer facing, with a small plates concept cooking over open fire using produce that is sourced from the estate (where possible). As well the restaurant you will be based in the hotel also has one other restaurant which has recently won a Michelin Green Star for its sustainability. The hotel also regularly cater for Weddings & corporate events which requires exclusive use of the entire hotel.

This is an amazing opportunity for an ambitious Chef who truly loves to cook and for any Chef who loves to work with the best possible ingredients available to them to create food that will leave a lasting memory. The ideal Chef should be from within a high-profile hotel/restaurant setting with high standards of food preparation. Although this is not essential as the hotel are open to giving people with the right attitude and drive the opportunity to learn and develop their skills.

Benefits:

• Employee assistance programme (with Hospitality Action)
• Vitality Health Care
• Life assurance scheme (from day one, covering up to 2x your annual salary)
• 50% F&B discount when dining in our restaurants
• Free staff meals
• Increased Holiday Allowance for Long Service
• Accommodation available for the first 6 months of employment

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.

Junior Assistant Manager Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• To facilitate the guest journey and implement the highest quality of guest service standards to ensure 4 red star seamless service
• Support and develop the service teams
• Increase the sales by creating an effective strategy in all areas of Food & Beverage including developing staff incentives, increase covers and maximise seating availability
• Health & Safety Representative
• Ensure all equipment is in working order and liaise with the maintenance department to ensure any issues are dealt with promptly.

Hospitality & Service

• Provide the highest quality of guest service standard with the aim of exceeding expectations at all times, both operationally and administratively
• Be an exceptional and professional ambassador, establishing excellence at all times.
• Perform Duty Management shifts as required ensuring that you are accessible and show a presence throughout the hotel while interacting with guests, members, staff and suppliers.
• To ensure that effective Guest Service Standard of Performance (GSSOP) manuals are kept up to date for each department and the teams regularly run through these standards to constantly improve their performance and guest satisfaction.
• Ensure superlative levels of cleanliness in all areas outlets and associated areas under control of the Manager to a four red star standard through effective daily, weekly and monthly schedules.
• Respond promptly and professionally to guest enquires requests, complaints and compliments.

At Elite Hotels we have a single minded and unwavering goal to make every visit to our hotels a positive experience that customers feel compelled to talk about.

Join the Team as Deputy Manager for Young People`s Service in East London - E7!

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and dedicated individual to join the team as a Deputy Manager for a Young People`s Service, ages 11 to 17.

Our client is an organisation committed to providing exceptional care and support to young people in East London. Their mission is to create a safe and nurturing environment where young individuals can thrive, develop their skills, and build a brighter future. They believe in empowering young minds and providing them with opportunities to reach their full potential.About the Job:

• To provide a safe warm, caring and stable environment for those young people aged 11- 17yrs with emotional/behavioural disorders and/or mild learning difficulties whom residential accommodation is the preferred or necessary option.
• To create a culture and ethos within the home in which the needs of the young people are paramount, and they are encouraged to develop, mature and grow.
• To provide accommodation to young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• To support and encourage young people, offering guidance, enabling them to
• effectively manage difficulties and issues facing them.
• To ensure the Young People receive individual support according to their needs, and where appropriate, their wishes.
• To work collaboratively with young people, their families, residential workers and other relevant professionals.
• To listen to young people enabling them to participate in the range of socially valued activities and interests within the community, optimising full use of local facilities.
• To maintain, promote and encourage, where appropriate, young people`s links and contacts with their own families and friends.
• To promote and encourage young people to be proactive in their health and wellbeing, encourage and support them to maintain a healthy life style.
• To provide for the needs of young people from different backgrounds, religions and culture, ensuring that young people are not discriminated against in any way.
• To ensure the measures of control used within the home fall within service policies and practice and enable young people to gradually take more responsibility for their own behaviour and assume more control over their lives.
• To positively encourage and support young people to attend education, employment, training facilities made available to them. To advocate on their behalf where such facilities have either not been made available or have been withdrawn.
• To provide young people with the opportunity and experience to develop social and practical living skills enabling them to make a smooth transition into adulthood.

As the Deputy Manager, you will play a crucial role in assisting the Registered Home. Manager in the day-to-day operations of the Young People`s Service.

Qualification:

• Deputy Managers must be proficient in children's residential care and be prepared to attend relevant training, including QCF Level3 Children and Young People, Team Leading Level 2&3 up to e.g. QCF Level 5 Leadership in Care.
• Training programs in leadership development and supervisory management will be sourced where needed.
• Being in charge of a team and deputising for the Registered Manager provides the opportunity to transition into more senior managerial posts.
• Prior management, leadership, supervisory, or business management certification is beneficial.

Salary: up to £37,000

Please apply to the post or send your CV
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding.

About SercoAt Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.


FP&A Manager
Hybrid – Hook, Hampshire (2 days per week)
Full Time, Permanent
£75,000
- £80,000 per annum At Serco, we are looking for a proactive and experienced Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to join our Group Finance team. This is a key role, responsible for leading the 5-year financial planning process, managing core financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities, and delivering high-profile analysis to senior executives.

As our FP&A Manager, you will collaborate with global divisional finance teams and offshore analysts, supporting the Group’s financial performance, strategy, and M&A activities. This position provides the opportunity to enhance financial systems, influence business decisions, and work closely with senior leadership.

We are committed to creating a place people are proud to work. As part of our Group Finance team, you will have the opportunity to shape financial processes at the highest levels, influence business decisions, and drive success across a global organisation. If you are an ambitious and results-oriented finance professional, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the Group’s 5-year planning process and continuously improve forecasting and budgeting activities.
- Own and manage the Group’s Financial Planning and Analysis scenario model, ensuring enhancements are implemented effectively.
- Prepare and present financial analysis to support executive management in making key decisions on M&A, capital allocation, and refinancing.
- Collaborate with Investor Relations and Group Strategy teams, providing financial insights for external reporting and strategic initiatives.
- Support group-wide projects, including financial modelling for senior management and complex financial analysis for executive boards.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders, including business finance teams and Accenture Centre of Excellence, to deliver continuous improvements.


What You’ll Need to Do the Role:

- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with demonstrable post-qualification experience.
- Strong experience in financial planning, budgeting, and performance analysis.
- Expertise in financial modelling and a proven track record of utilising financial systems effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to work with senior management, influencing decisions and building strong relationships.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on delivering high-quality presentations.
- A collaborative, innovative approach to problem-solving with a keen eye for detail.


What We Offer:

- Company car / £4200 cash alternative.
- Bonus scheme – 10% on target, 20% for exceeding targets.
- Private healthcare.
- Flexible working considered.
- Pension – 6%.
- Employee Assistance Programme and a variety of health and wellbeing benefits.
- Access to discounts and exclusive deals.
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase more.
- Life assurance.



ApplyPlease click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.


Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Transition Project Manager
Hybrid – with UK travel for meetings/visits
Full Time, Permanent
£60,000
- £70,000 per annum Company Car + Bonus

Are you an experienced project manager with a strong background delivering complex mobilisation and transition projects? Serco, a global leader in public service delivery, is seeking a skilled Transition Project Manager to join our UK&E Growth team. In this role, you’ll take ownership of end-to-end project management, from bidding through to go-live, ensuring rigorous planning, effective programme controls, and successful project delivery. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned project manager looking to bring their expertise to impactful projects within a supportive and high-performing team.
As a Transition Project Manager, you’ll work closely with Principal Transition Leads and Transition Directors, guiding projects from the sales lifecycle through to delivery. This includes defining scope, setting standards, and developing plans for projects and workstreams. Your responsibilities will include programme control, RAID management, and quality assurance, as well as engaging with multiple stakeholders, from senior leaders to external partners. You’ll drive successful project outcomes while supporting continuous improvement across Serco’s portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:
Working across both bids and contract mobilisation & transition programmes, you will:

- Scope Definition and Planning: Set the standard for defining scope and developing detailed plans for projects and workstreams, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and Serco’s best practices.
- Risk and Issue Management: Proactively manage RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) to mitigate potential challenges and support successful project outcomes.
- Programme Control and Governance: Establish and oversee programme controls, including change control, financial tracking, and progress monitoring, ensuring consistent governance across projects.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives and partner organisations, to ensure alignment and facilitate smooth delivery.
- Delivery Assurance: Lead deliverability and assurance reviews, ensuring all projects adhere to quality benchmarks and contractual standards throughout the lifecycle.
- Operational Readiness: Provide expertise in operational readiness and cutover planning, supporting projects in the transition to operational stages.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive the improvement of methodologies, tools, and templates, contributing to Serco’s knowledge base and enhancing the team’s effectiveness.
- Quality Management: Ensure high-quality information and deliverables are provided consistently, using data-driven insights to support governance and decision-making.


What We’re Looking For:

- Significant experience delivering medium to large-scale projects, ideally within an outsourcing environment.


- Proven track record in mobilisations, programme control, and high-pressure project delivery.
- In-depth knowledge of project and programme management methodologies, including PMO setup, governance, and assurance.
- Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams to achieve shared goals.
- Proven experience in bidding, mobilisations, and transitions.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio); familiarity with Smartsheet, SharePoint, and Power BI is advantageous.
- Ability to manage and influence multiple stakeholders, including senior executives.
- Practitioner-level qualifications in APMP, PRINCE2, or MSP are highly desirable.


Why Serco?At Serco, you’ll join a global organisation dedicated to delivering essential services that positively impact communities across sectors like Defence, Justice, Healthcare, and Transport. As a Transition Project Manager, you’ll lead projects that make a real difference, backed by our commitment to your growth through industry-recognised training and certification programmes. We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where knowledge sharing and innovation thrive, offering a flexible working model that balances remote work, office time, and on-site travel for a rewarding work-life balance. Serco champions continuous improvement, values diverse perspectives, and empowers you to refine processes, methodologies, and tools that drive project success. Join us to make a meaningful impact and build a career with purpose.

What we offer:

- Company car.
- Bonus potential up to 10%.
- Private medical insurance.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Annual leave purchase scheme.
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Flexible working options.
- A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality.
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs and more.
- A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.
- A safe and supportive culture.
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.

ApplyPlease click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About SercoAt Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Transition Project Analyst
Hybrid – with UK travel for meetings/visits
Full Time, Permanent
£40,000
- £50,000 per annum
Are you looking to kick-start your career in project management? Serco, a global leader in public service delivery, are seeking a proactive and adaptable Transition Project Analyst to join our UK&E Growth team. This hybrid role offers flexibility, with travel across the UK for meetings, site visits, and mobilisations. It’s a unique opportunity to gain experience in both the sales and delivery lifecycles of complex projects, supporting the implementation of effective programme controls and driving continuous improvement.
As a Transition Project Analyst, you’ll work closely with our experienced Transition Managers and Principal Transition Leads to help deliver high-quality programmes. This role involves supporting key project activities across the bidding and delivery stages, such as developing plans, managing risks, issues, and dependencies (RAID), and monitoring project progress. Whether you’re assisting with scope definition or quality-checking deliverables, your work will be essential to ensuring the smooth running of our projects.

Key Responsibilities:
Working across both bids and contract mobilisation & transition programmes, you will:

- Project Scope and Planning Support: Assist with defining project scope and developing plans for new and ongoing projects, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and Serco’s best practices.
- Risk and Issue Management: Identify, record, and actively manage risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies (RAID) to support the smooth progression of projects. Communicate key risks and issues to stakeholders and propose corrective actions where needed.
- Documentation and Quality Assurance: Contribute to the creation and quality-checking of essential project documentation, ensuring all materials meet Serco’s high standards and support effective governance processes.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders and partner organisations, to foster alignment and collaboration across project teams.
- Progress Monitoring and Reporting: Track project milestones and deliverables, preparing status updates to provide a clear and consistent view of project progress and highlight any emerging risks or delays.
- Support Assurance and Deliverability Reviews: Participate in deliverability and assurance reviews, ensuring projects adhere to quality benchmarks and best practices from planning through to delivery.
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Contribute to the improvement of tools, templates, and methodologies by providing feedback and suggestions that help enhance the effectiveness of the transition management team.
- Operational Readiness and Cutover Planning: Support the team in preparing for operational go-live, coordinating cutover activities, and ensuring that transition plans are effectively executed.


What We’re Looking For:We are flexible on experience – whether you’re already in a project management role or feel you can bring transferable skills from a similar field, we’d love to hear from you. Ideally, you’ll have experience in project delivery or programme support and an interest in project management fundamentals. If you’re detail-oriented, enjoy problem-solving, and thrive in dynamic environments, this could be the ideal step into a fulfilling career.

Skills and Experience Desired

- Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMO setup, PRINCE2, MSP).
- Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Project; familiarity with Smartsheet or Power BI is a plus.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.


Why Serco?At Serco, you’re joining a global community committed to delivering essential services that make a real difference. With projects across sectors like Defence, Justice, Healthcare, and Transport, we offer impactful work that directly benefits public and private sectors. We’re dedicated to your growth, providing career development through training, mentorship, and certifications in a supportive, collaborative environment. As a hybrid role, this position also offers the flexibility you need for work-life balance, while providing hands-on experience at various sites across the UK. Serco fosters an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives thrive, and every team member feels valued. Known for quality and excellence, we continuously strive to improve, and our projects allow you to contribute meaningfully to the communities we serve. Join Serco to build a rewarding career with a team that values your contributions and makes a difference together.

What we offer:

- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Annual leave purchase scheme.
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Flexible working options.
- A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality.
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs and more.
- A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.
- A safe and supportive culture.
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.


ApplyPlease click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Service Care Solutions have an exciting vacancy for a HGV Class 2 Driver to join a client they are working with in Uddingston.

If you have a passion for driving, providing fantastic service, and meeting deadlines, we encourage you to apply for this vacancy. In this role, you will handle palletised freight, ensuring timely, efficient deliveries while maintaining high standards of safety and customer service. Does this sound good? If so, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Efficiently collect and deliver palletised freight using tail lift and electric pallet truck.
• Accurately complete and submit all work-related paperwork at the end of each shift.
• Perform thorough vehicle checks before and after each shift.
• Report any non-conformities or near misses to your line manager promptly.
• Secure freight safely for transit.
• Ensure timely deliveries and maintain the integrity of goods during transit and delivery.
• Using industry leading technology for route optimisation and proof of delivery capture.

About you and requirements:

• Proven experience driving Heavy Goods Vehicles.
• Experience in power pallet truck.
• Experience in electronic delivery equipment.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Pride in maintaining and respecting the provided equipment.
• Strong ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently

License/Certification:

• Valid Class 1 Driving License (Required)
• Digital Tacho Card (Required)
• Appropriate Driving License (Required)
• Driver CPC (Required)
• Comprehensive knowledge of driver regulations (Required)

Benefits on offer:

• Guaranteed 50 hours per week with weekly earnings of £622 per week.
• Paid breaks.
• Overtime pay at time and a half after 50 hours.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Electric Car Leasing Scheme.
• Free CPC Training.
• Enhanced holidays and bonuses based on service.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• £15k Death in Service Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Full uniform and PPE provided.

This is a great time to join an Industry leading organisation where employees are valued. If you are an experienced and dedicated HGV Class 2 Driver looking to be part of a dedicated team, please get in touch today by contacting Prakash at prakash.panchani@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208967 for an informal conversation.

Service Care Solutions have an exciting vacancy for a HGV Class 1 Driver to join a client they are working with in Uddingston.

If you have a passion for driving, providing fantastic service, and meeting deadlines, we encourage you to apply for this vacancy. In this role, you will handle palletised freight, ensuring timely, efficient deliveries while maintaining high standards of safety and customer service. Does this sound good? If so, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Efficiently collect and deliver palletised freight using tail lift and electric pallet truck.
• Accurately complete and submit all work-related paperwork at the end of each shift.
• Perform thorough vehicle checks before and after each shift.
• Report any non-conformities or near misses to your line manager promptly.
• Secure freight safely for transit.
• Ensure timely deliveries and maintain the integrity of goods during transit and delivery.
• Using industry leading technology for route optimisation and proof of delivery capture.

About you and requirements:

• Proven experience driving Heavy Goods Vehicles.
• Experience in power pallet truck.
• Experience in electronic delivery equipment.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Pride in maintaining and respecting the provided equipment.
• Strong ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently

License/Certification:

• Valid Class 1 Driving License (Required)
• Digital Tacho Card (Required)
• Appropriate Driving License (Required)
• Driver CPC (Required)
• Comprehensive knowledge of driver regulations (Required)

Benefits on offer:

• Guaranteed 50 hours per week with weekly earnings of £676 per week.
• Paid breaks.
• Overtime pay at time and a half after 50 hours.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Electric Car Leasing Scheme.
• Free CPC Training.
• Enhanced holidays and bonuses based on service.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• £15k Death in Service Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Full uniform and PPE provided.

This is a great time to join an Industry leading organisation where employees are valued. If you are an experienced and dedicated HGV Class 1 Driver looking to be part of a dedicated team, please get in touch today by contacting Prakash at prakash.panchani@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208967 for an informal conversation.

CMA Executive is thrilled to be retained by this privately-owned, award-winning business with a turnover of approximately £70 million and a rich heritage spanning over 50 years. Based in North Hampshire, this highly successful and forward-thinking independent contracting group provides a wide range of services, including groundworks, civil engineering, construction, training, and plant hire. The company has achieved substantial growth over the years, both organically and through strategic acquisitions, seizing opportunities as they arise in the market.

As they set ambitious plans to reach £100 million in turnover, the business is seeking a commercially focused Finance Director to partner with the Managing Director, bringing a collaborative, “can-do” attitude to drive continued success.

What will the Finance Director role involve?

• Partnering with the Managing Director to monitor and develop the Business Plan and drive growth and performance of the business. Developing long term strategic plans and ensuring funding requirements are forecast and managed appropriately to achieve the plans set.

• In conjunction with Senior Management, drive improvements to financial reporting across the Company to improve the visibility, integrity and analysis of key data, giving a clear overview of business performance and liabilities fuelling commercial decision making and strategic planning discussions.

• The production of strategic financial analysis and recommendations on ways to reduce costs, increase profits and generate shareholder value.

• Develop close work relationships with Heads of Departments to improve job costing/budgets, sales pricing, accuracy of forecasts and WIP management.

• Managing & developing robust financial systems and controls throughout the business.

• Overall responsibility for the production end of year accounts and leading communications with external advisors with regards to audit, tax and ensuring compliance with all the reporting to relevant authorities.
• Developing and leading a fully functional and visible Finance team.

Suitable Candidate for the Finance Director vacancy:

• Strong relationship builder, able to develop a close working relationship acting as a commercial foil to the MD and Senior Management.
• First rate commercial awareness and robust cost control ability. Ideally gained within a similarly diverse contracting business.
• Track record of focusing on profit maximisation and driving long term shareholder value.
• A clear strategic thinker, with demonstrable success developing and delivering operational strategies to achieve commercial objectives.
• Focus on attention to detail – continuously monitor day to day financial matters and performance, spotting issues and finding solutions.
• Team Builder – ability to manager and develop a high performing finance function.
• Working with others – proactive and energetic, with the appetite to be hands on in an entrepreneurial environment and giving credibility to build strong working relationships across the business.
• A qualified accountant, with excellent financial acumen and with a strong work ethic and personal motivations aligned with the goals of the business and the existing senior management team.

Additional benefits and information for the role of the Finance Director:

The role will be in the office but will flex depending on the demands of the role.

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.

Pipefitting Improver
Reading
£34,000

Are you looking for an opportunity that can offer further training while receiving first year earnings over £36k whilst working a 9-day fortnight?

Our client operates in over 120 countries across the World and can boast some of the UK's most prestigious industrial and commercial contracts, they are rebound for their excellent packages including additional training, over 50 days of annual leave and high frequency of overtime available.

You will be tasked with assisting senior Pipefitters installing, maintaining and repairing copper, steel and PVC pipes for heating and cooling systems within an industrial site local to Reading. Experience working with domestic hot and cold water pipes is preferable, but further training and training courses are offered.

* £32,000 Base Salary
* Additional Training & Progression
* £2,000 Bonus On Completion Of Security Clearance
* Access To Additional Bonuses
* Every Other Friday Off
* Monday-Friday 07:45-16:30 (Then Monday-Thursday 07:45-16:30)
* Frequent Optional Overtime
* 25 Days Paid Holiday (33 including Bank Holidays)
* Unique Benefits Package: Healthcare, Discounts and Gym Memberships

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.

About SercoAt Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.


Principal Bid Lead – DefenceHome Based (with UK travel)Full Time, Permanent £75,000+ per annum plus benefits (depending on experience)
Company Car + Bonus

Here at Serco, we are seeking a Principal Bid Lead to join our Growth team with proven experience of Capture and Bids of significant complexity and scale, with specific focus on bidding and winning work with Public Sector bodies. You will take on a key role in driving our success within the Defence sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead on large, complex bids and play a pivotal part in shaping the future of Serco’s Defence services – a significant growth area for the business.

We’re looking for a proactive and innovative individual with the ability to develop and sell tailored solutions and consistently deliver results. You will possess both capture and bid management leadership skills, as well as recognising the importance of creating and sustaining bid teams within the capability and capacity to produce winning results.

Serco’s purpose is to impact a better future
- we bring together the right people, the right technology, and the right partners to create innovative solutions that deliver positive impact and address some of the most urgent and complex challenges facing governments globally. Our services are powered by more than 50,000 colleagues working across multiple sectors including defence, space, migration, justice, healthcare, transport, and customer services in four regions: UK & Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.As part of this you’ll:

- Bid Leadership: Manage end-to-end bid processes on high-value, complex opportunities, from pre-qualification through to post-submission, ensuring delivery of compelling, winning bids that align with Serco’s strategic goals.
- Capture Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive capture plans, integrating insights and customer intelligence to maximise win probabilities.
- Collaboration: Work closely with Business Development, Operational Teams, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless capture and bid execution and effective use of Serco’s capabilities.
- Customer Engagement: Lead key customer interactions, including presentations, negotiations, and stakeholder management, ensuring the voice of the customer is embedded throughout the bid lifecycle.
- Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and sustain high-performing bid teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment that drives success.


What you’ll need to do the role:

- Proven success in winning highly complex, large, competitively tendered Defence bids.
- Experience in structured methodologies such as APMP, Prince2, Shipley, Miller Heiman would be advantageous.
- Ability to assess capture performance to measure effectiveness, anticipate and resolve problems.
- Strong commercial and financial understanding to enable optimum balance of risk, reward, and price to embed within qualified opportunities.
- High performance, goal-orientated, and creative problem-solving skills.
- Ability to operate successfully in a challenging, changeable, and high-profile role, within a volatile and dynamic market environment.
- Proficiency in bidding methodologies, and ability to flex and adapt to ensure excellence of execution over tick box compliance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills – active listening, ability to articulate customers’ environment and needs to all management levels.
- Demonstrate ability to self-motivate and self-manage whilst providing leadership to a diverse team.


Why Serco:
In this position, your work is vital to the business, in terms of decisions and growth. You will gain a world of opportunity working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, personal growth, achievement, and development won’t be hard to find. You'll also work with great people. You’ll find yourself working in a highly motivated, supportive environment where no two days are the same, with experienced colleagues who strive for excellence.

Serco Defence has been delivering services in the UK since our first contract with RAF Fylingdales in 1964 and we currently service 70+ military contracts with the Ministry of Defence. In Maritime, we work with the Royal Navy for all afloat services, providing critical support to assets, infrastructure, and operations. In Aviation, we provide a range of critical technical, airfield and airport support services for the armed services, OEMs, and civilian airport operators around the world. In Space and Security, we operate in military satellite communication support services, air defence radar, ballistic missile early warning and space support as well as space data handling and have a strong heritage, expertise and skills in the whole space and security environment. In Land, we deliver asset and facilities management services to the Ministry of Defence built estate, as well as repairs and maintenance work for Service Family Accommodation through a 50:50 Joint Venture between Serco and EQUANS).

What we offer:

- Company car / £4200 cash allowance.
- Bonus – 10% on target, 20% max.
- Private medical insurance.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Annual leave purchase scheme.
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Flexible working options.
- A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality.
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs and more.
- A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.
- A safe and supportive culture.
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.



ApplyPlease click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

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Part-Time Recruitment Administrator

Hook, Hampshire

Part-Time (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm)

25.5k Pro Rata

We are seeking a proactive Recruitment Administrator to join our team on a temporary basis for approx. one year. This fast-paced role covers everything from writing job adverts and sourcing new candidates to on-boarding new hires, making it ideal for someone with a strong administrative or recruitment background.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write and post job adverts across various platforms.
• Sourcing candidates for open roles using recruitment tools and CV / Job Boards
• Writing Job Descriptions
• Manage the recruitment process, including screening applications and scheduling interviews.
• Coordinate the on-boarding process for new employees.
• Provide administrative support to the recruitment team.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong administrative or recruitment experience.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ideally, we need someone who can work in the office.

If you're ready to contribute to our recruitment efforts and make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

Serco is a global Defence business and a critical player in the UK Defence Enterprise. We make an impact by delivering agile and resilient services, covering people and training, engineering and infrastructure solutions. We bring together the right people, the right technology and the right partners to support the Defence Enterprise to protect the nation in a volatile world
Bid WriterHybrid (Home based with regular UK travel for meetings/visits)Full Time, Permanent
Salary
- £40k-£45k dependent on experience
Serco is a global Defence business and a critical player in the UK Defence Enterprise. We make an impact by delivering agile and resilient services, covering people and training, engineering and infrastructure solutions. We bring together the right people, the right technology and the right partners to support the Defence Enterprise to protect the nation in a volatile world.

As Bid Writer, you’ll provide professional and high-quality bid writing support for bids, large and small, within our Bidding teams, specifically our Defence Business Unit. Working closely with the rest of the bidding team
- and thoroughly understanding the proposed solutions
- you’ll produce quality bids that meet the client’s brief whilst being visually engaging and compelling. This will include the production of written responses, storyboards, and other bidding collateral.
As well as the satisfaction of working on contracts that directly supports the UK Defence Enterprise, you’ll also benefit from an environment that firmly sets the stage for your own career development and progression, whether you want to specialise, progress upwards, or broaden your career. We offer a wide portfolio of career frameworks, with the right training and development in place to support your aspirations, including in Sales, Bids, Solutions, Commercial and Project Management to name a few.

Your main responsibilities:

· Support the bid team in the creation of storyboards and to ensure these are implemented in the writing pathway.
· Work with subject matter experts (SMEs) and other colleagues and specialists to translate solutions and knowledge into crafted written responses.
· Create quality responses which are well-written, accurate, concise, and visually engaging. They will also effectively convey the required message, answer the customer’s requirements (including adherence to word counts, presentational requirements, and evaluation criteria requirements) and score well.
· When required, to conduct additional research to supplement bid responses including collation and presentation of relevant data.
· To incorporate win themes, USPs, sales messages, case studies and ‘hot button’ material into responses, aligned with APMP best practice.

What you’ll need to do the role:

· You will have experience of a complex and varied bidding environment (across different methods of procurement) and will have experience of managing multiple deliverables.
· Experience in Defence tenders.
· Highly competent in MS Office software with some experience of other tools and applications such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Project, Visio, etc. Skills around template creation and document manipulation would be advantageous.
· Excellent communication skills including relationship development and stakeholder management; individuals will be confident and articulate in all communications

Desirable Skills and Qualifications:

· There are no specific requirements for qualifications for this role although the successful candidate will have previous defence bid writing experience and is likely to have a background in journalism, linguistics, or similar and must be able to write to a very high level (fluency, accuracy, correct messaging etc.).
· Familiarity with using AI within a writing process
· Practical understanding of Shipley
· APMP Foundation or higher qualification

We understand that the skills gap can sometimes prevent us from meeting exceptional candidates – please don’t hesitate to apply, we would love to hear from you.

What we offer:

· Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
· APMP Foundation qualification
· A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, Annual Leave Purchase Scheme and more
· Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts
· Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities
· Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

All Serco employees must ensure that their current line manager is aware of their application. For confidential enquiries please contact MyHR. Serco are Disability Confident Leader employers and are committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

· Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
· APMP Foundation qualification
· A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, Annual Leave Purchase Scheme and more
· Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts
· Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities
· Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Join the Team as Deputy Manager for Young People`s Service in East London - E7!

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and dedicated individual to join the team as a Deputy Manager for a Young People`s Service, ages 11 to 17.

Our client is an organisation committed to providing exceptional care and support to young people in East London. Their mission is to create a safe and nurturing environment where young individuals can thrive, develop their skills, and build a brighter future. They believe in empowering young minds and providing them with opportunities to reach their full potential.About the Job:

• To provide a safe warm, caring and stable environment for those young people aged 11- 17yrs with emotional/behavioural disorders and/or mild learning difficulties whom residential accommodation is the preferred or necessary option.
• To create a culture and ethos within the home in which the needs of the young people are paramount, and they are encouraged to develop, mature and grow.
• To provide accommodation to young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• To support and encourage young people, offering guidance, enabling them to
• effectively manage difficulties and issues facing them.
• To ensure the Young People receive individual support according to their needs, and where appropriate, their wishes.
• To work collaboratively with young people, their families, residential workers and other relevant professionals.
• To listen to young people enabling them to participate in the range of socially valued activities and interests within the community, optimising full use of local facilities.
• To maintain, promote and encourage, where appropriate, young people`s links and contacts with their own families and friends.
• To promote and encourage young people to be proactive in their health and wellbeing, encourage and support them to maintain a healthy life style.
• To provide for the needs of young people from different backgrounds, religions and culture, ensuring that young people are not discriminated against in any way.
• To ensure the measures of control used within the home fall within service policies and practice and enable young people to gradually take more responsibility for their own behaviour and assume more control over their lives.
• To positively encourage and support young people to attend education, employment, training facilities made available to them. To advocate on their behalf where such facilities have either not been made available or have been withdrawn.
• To provide young people with the opportunity and experience to develop social and practical living skills enabling them to make a smooth transition into adulthood.

As the Deputy Manager, you will play a crucial role in assisting the Registered Home. Manager in the day-to-day operations of the Young People`s Service.

Qualification:

• Deputy Managers must be proficient in children's residential care and be prepared to attend relevant training, including QCF Level3 Children and Young People, Team Leading Level 2&3 up to e.g. QCF Level 5 Leadership in Care.
• Training programs in leadership development and supervisory management will be sourced where needed.
• Being in charge of a team and deputising for the Registered Manager provides the opportunity to transition into more senior managerial posts.
• Prior management, leadership, supervisory, or business management certification is beneficial.

Salary: up to £37,000

Please apply to the post or send your CV
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding.

Senior Chef De Partie

• £32,000
• Plus Gratuities £6/8,000 PA (based on last year for full time employees)
• 45 Hours per week
• Paid Overtime
• Excellent Work/life balance
• Vitality Health Care After 1 Years Service
• Amazing Benefits (see below)

If working to create a greener future is important to you then this is the job for you!

As a Senior Chef de Partie you will be part of a large team of over 30 Chefs and involved in working across all areas of the kitchen, supporting the Sous Chef's & Head Chef with the day to day running of this large operation.

Producing food to the highest standards is essential and with the luxury of the in-house dairy, farm, and large allotment the majority of the produce you use will be sourced from the estate itself. Alternatively, if the demand is greater than what the estate can produce the hotel will only buy from local, sustainable suppliers who follow the same believes of creating a greener future.

The Kitchen is divided between 2 different restaurants one which has recently won a Michelin Green Star for its sustainability and the other Hearth which is based on a small plates concept being cooked on open fire. As well as the hotels two restaurants they also regularly cater for Weddings & corporate events which requires exclusive use of the entire hotel.

This is an amazing opportunity for an ambitious Chef who truly loves to cook and for any Chef who loves to work with the best possible ingredients available to them to create food that will leave a lasting memory. The ideal Chef should be from within a high-profile hotel/restaurant setting with high standards of food preparation. Although this is not essential as the hotel are open to giving people with the right attitude and drive the opportunity to learn and develop their skills.

Benefits:

• Employee assistance programme (with Hospitality Action)
• Vitality Health Care
• Life assurance scheme (from day one, covering up to 2x your annual salary)
• 50% F&B discount when dining in our restaurants
• Free staff meals
• Increased Holiday Allowance for Long Service
• Accommodation available for the first 6 months of employment

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.