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Here at The Perfume Shop, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are always on the lookout for individuals with Talent, a Passion for what we do and a Spark to help achieve our vision.

The Role

Are you passionate about perfume, and love people?

Do you want to be part of a supportive team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment?

Everyday our Team Leaders work hard to make sure their team and customers feel valued, confident and special.

As a Team Leader, you play an integral role in supporting the Store Manager with the daily operational running of the store. You will lead by example, motivating and supporting a diverse team to deliver against key targets that drive the success of your store.

Contracted Hours: 16
Contract Type: Permanent Contract
Pay Rate: £13.15

What You Will Do:

• You are passionate about coaching and mentoring staff, ensuring they are set up for success
• You will motivate the team to achieve and exceed store and team targets – and there are fantastic incentives and prizes on offer to recognise success!
• You will support the Store Manager with rosters, payroll budgets, prevention of stock loss, and store procedures
• In the absence of the Store Manager, you will step in, keeping everything running smoothly!
• Being a key holder, you will ensure the store is opened and closed at the correct times
• You will lead by example, providing exceptional customer service and ensuring your team does the same

What You Will Bring:

We believe that you bring Talent, Passion and Spark and in return we will give you the skills and training in perfume to succeed!

It really helps if you;

• Have a talent for building relationships, coaching and mentoring
• Have a passion for teamwork, and being successful together
• Have the spark to love upskilling and learning about perfume
• Can be flexible with your work patterns
• Have previous experience leading a team, or an experienced sales advisor ready for your next step

What You Will Get:

• We’ll ensure you work regular hours and get your rota at least 4 weeks in advance so you can plan your life outside work
• We pay commission at Christmas based on store sales and the number of hours worked
• 30 days holiday (pro rata depending on contract hours)
• You’re also a VIP to us, so you’ll get 20% off perfume and be able to take part in any customer offers on top!
• Additional discounts with our AS Watson partners including Superdrug and 3 mobile
• The opportunity to win some great prizes and incentives based on personal, team and store performance
• Continuous learning and training to ensure you are always developing
• Access to Wagestream, to support your financial wellbeing needs, giving you more control and flexibility with your pay.
• Pension, health and wellbeing benefits + more!

We are passionate about ‘Growing Our Own’, so we always encourage our employees to progress internally. As part of this, we offer apprenticeship schemes for all levels!

We thank you for your interest, however due to the high volumes of applications, only those successful will be contacted. We do still encourage you to continue applying to any roles of interest you see advertised.

The Perfume Shop is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

The Perfume Shop is part of AS Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer operating over 16,500 stores under 12 retail brands in 28 markets, with over 130,000 employees worldwide. For the fiscal year 2023, AS Watson Group recorded revenue of US$23 billion. Every year, it is serving over 5.5 billion shoppers via its O+O (Offline plus Online) platforms, providing tech-enabled retail experience to customers offline and online.

Are you experienced in Performance and Continuous Improvement and looking to expand your career into a National role then the role of National Performance Improvement Manager where you can see the outcome of your experience throughout our business may be the role for you. If so; then please read on as we are offering a permanent role here at Tarmac.

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

We are recruiting for a National Performance Improvement Manager to join Tarmac. The fundamental aspect to this role will be working across the whole of the Tarmac Aggregate and Asphalt business units. You will be working with the National Operations Director, regional and national business teams, support the delivery of business goals and strategic objectives to drive the implementation and delivery of key business initiatives and optimisation projects through process improvement and performance efficiencies.

This is a Hybrid working role with the expectation to travel across GB to our Aggregate and Asphalt sites and plants, so whether you live in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Dundee, Dumfries, Carlisle, Aberdeen, Ayr, Oban, Falkirk, Belfast, Ballymena, Coleraine, Newry, Armagh, Lisburn or Omagh we would like to hear from you.

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

Main Responsibilities

The National Performance Improvement Manager will work to Drive Operational Excellence and efficiency within the Aggregate and Asphalt businesses, identifying, analysing and implementing process improvement and performance; thus, contributing to the overall business strategy.

As the National Performance Improvement Manager you must be well-versed in all construction methodologies and procedures and be able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results. The ideal candidate will have an analytical mind and great business performance skills. Your responsibilities will include (not exhaustive):

• Driving operational and engineering performance continuous improvement, with focus on plant utilisation; labour utilisation; waste costs and increased use of Value Added Products
• Support the delivery of the performance management framework for all Business Units, whilst reviewing performance data to identify trends, patterns and areas for improvement
• Facilitate root cause analysis to understand problems and develop and promote sustainable solutions
• Promote continuous improvement by working within regional businesses to evaluate and improve operational processes
• Carry out regular site reviews, including Value Stream Mapping of business processes, provide a pipeline of improvement opportunities
• Provide Governance and support for improvement projects across the businesses
• Share best practice examples from other business units and product lines, benchmarking across the business to share knowledge and lesson learnt
• Manage and direct the measuring and reporting improvements – Financial and non-financial, these arise from performance and Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Generate overall improvements in operational efficiency KPI’s and improving trends against quality, cost, volume, efficiency, productivity, quality and capex
• Identify and develop capital plans to support business sustainability or business improvement, recommending capital improvements and support / advise on development of requests and implementation of approved projects
• Challenge cost and KPI targets and ensuring the optimisation of plant and equipment, along with reviewing KPI’s monthly with regional teams, creating objectives and action plans based on these
• Promote customer orientation, providing technical ‘know how’ for operational issues linked to customer needs
• Drive and be proactive in the use of a range of digital tools and dashboards to support operational excellence initiatives and capability building in the business units
• Determine optimisation projects to continually drive business improvements and cost savings across the business
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation throughout the business
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels to drive change initiatives, address resistance and ensure strategic alignment
• Working with the National Operations Director to develop joined up national strategies which maximise value chain potential through up-stream contribution

Key Stakeholders you will engage with:

Tarmac and Acquisitions Management Teams – CRH Colleagues Globally - Area Operations Managers - Finance – Sustainability – HSE – Technical – Operations – Human Resources

You will hold a FULL UK manual car driving license with no more than 6 penalty points

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant in the role will be instrumental in the future development and support of our culture. You will have experience as a Performance Improvement Manager or Continuous Improvement Manager within a Quarrying, Construction, Heavy Manufacturing or Engineering industry, this experience will be an essential requirement for this role.

Qualifications/Requirements/Capabilities:

• Engineering or other industry relevant higher-level qualification, a role related degree would prove highly beneficial
• Proven experience in performance and project management, or operations leadership roles within a Quarrying / Manufacturing / Engineering environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels and collaborate across cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including coaching, mentoring and development
• In-depth knowledge of lean principles, Six Sigma methodologies and other process improvement frameworks
• Experience in change management whilst being an advocate for innovation – change agent

Why Us

In the role of National Performance Improvement Manager we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

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

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

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

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

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Grade UE08: Salary Range: £48,350 – £59,421
Procurement, University of Edinburgh (Finance Department)
Open-ended Contract.
Full time (35 Hours per week)

We’re looking for great people to join our award-winning procurement team.

Procurement at Edinburgh University is undergoing a major transformation as we extend the scope of our influence and impact across our £1bn world-renowned organisation.

Our vision is “To become world class in everything we do, recognised as a trusted strategic partner in the successful delivery of the University’s Strategy 2030”.

To deliver on our commitments we are now looking for people who make things happen, who challenge the status quo, are excited about working in a diverse, dynamic environment and really want to make a change.

Edinburgh University is a world leader.

Be part of our new Procurement journey.



The Opportunity:

Reporting to the relevant Category Head, the successful candidate will be responsible for the tendering, award and contract management of a range of procurement projects; as well as strategic initiatives stemming from market engagement and spend analyses. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the University’s financial wellbeing and international research profile, by delivering cash savings and other cost efficiencies; and supporting the knowledge creation and transfer which lies at the heart of the University’s Strategy 2030.

The post-holder will join a forward-thinking, ambitious and supportive procurement team, already well advanced in a service transformation programme. As part of the wider Finance Directorate, we aim to deliver world-class services to the University’s academic teaching and research staff and our professional services colleagues, in keeping with the institution’s Top-20 World Ranking.

You will engage directly with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that Procurement delivers innovative, fit for purpose solutions which are aligned to University objectives and Government policy.

Candidates will be encouraged to exercise initiative and discretion, taking ownership of strategic procurements that deliver maximum benefit across the University.



Your skills and attributes for success:

Self-motivated and proactive, with a passion to help shape and develop the service.
Practical experience and sound theoretical knowledge of end-to-end tendering procedures, including use of eTendering systems.
A solid grounding of in-life contract and supplier relationship management.
Good computing literacy and numerical analysis skills with excellent attention to detail.
Strong communication and negotiation skills and commercial judgement.

We have an exciting opportunity available for an Facilities Manager to join our Argyll team working on a full time permanent basis, 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7. In return we will offer you a competitive salary of £27,995 per annum, a place to develop your skills as part of the management team in a thriving company and the chance to work in some of the UK’s most stunning forest environments.

If you are truly passionate about creating wonderful guest experiences, love the outdoors, and want a genuinely different career, you have come to the right place. At Forest Holidays, our purpose is to create authentic experiences in Britain’s amazing forests, connecting people, nature, and local communities.

The Facilities Manager Role:

As part of the location management team and reporting to the General Manager, the Facilities Manager role is to deliver an exceptional holiday to our guests. Responsible for the overall appearance and maintenance of the location, the cabins and the hot tubs.

Responsibilities include:

Accountable for ensuring our Health and Safety process and procedures are carried out and properly recorded, and that all team members on location are properly trained as required.
Accountable for all processes and procedures regarding our hot tubs, carrying out regular audits and feedback of scores and comments regularly to your team.
Management of both the exterior and interior maintenance and décor of the cabins, ensuring everything is in excellent working order.
Management of bike fleet and bike hire centre.
Ensuring the Facilities Team are supported and motivated, given regular performance reviews and adequate training in their role.
Management of guest feedback through “Plant Your Feedback” (our guest feedback platform) ensuring comments and scores are regularly shared with your team
Management of a Planned Maintenance Tracker to ensure all equipment is regularly serviced within budget.
Manage departmental budget and work with the rest of the management team to utilise revenue opportunities on location.
Duty Manager responsibility, including deputising for the General Manager in their absence when required.
As our Facilities Manager we can offer you:

15% annual bonus available on personal/company performance
Save on cabin breaks - pre-book a break with up to 20% off or travel last minute for just £75 a cabin.
Our ideal Facilities Manager:

The successful candidate will be extremely organised, able to balance many challenges and tasks at once, provide motivation and guidance to the team while being aware of our guest needs. Prior experience managing teams and budgets is essential, facility management is advantageous. A positive and can-do attitude is essential and a willingness to roll your sleeves up and always lend a hand.

As a flexible, positive, and enthusiastic member of the management team you will be happy to get involved in other activities on location. Self-motivated and ready to lead the team, you will be key in delivering business results and will make a valued contribution as you help our dynamic and growing business become the UK’s most recommended holiday provider. With experience of managing a team and delivering first class results, you will be keen to ensure that our guests’ experience is consistent and extraordinary.

Promoting a collaborative culture, you will bring your experience of leading a team and through training produce the highest standards. Excellent time management skills together with an ability to use your initiative and problem-solve are essential. You will be someone who prides themselves on delivering on your commitment to ensure our cabins are pristine for our guests' arrival. A love for the outdoors is essential as these tasks need completing rain or shine every day of the year.

Forest Holidays is a Certified B Corporation, recognised globally as a business that’s a force for good. We provide holidays that are good for people and the planet.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team!

Click ‘Apply’ now!

UE07 - £39,347 - £46,974 per annum
The Data Lab / College of Science and Engineering
Fixed Term to July 2027 (possibility of extension)
Full Time - 35 hours per week

The Opportunity:

As part of the Operations and Finance Team the post will provide (i) service management and technical and administrative support for Salesforce - a Customer Relationship Management platform used by the organisation to run all activities. This will include overall technical and primary system administration responsibility for the Salesforce Platform including providing technical support and creating solutions for teams and users.

At The Data Lab, we believe that data can change lives and make Scotland a better place. Data has become one of the most valuable resources which has the power to create a more productive economy, a better society and tackle climate change. So we act as a catalyst, using our expertise, network of companies, public sector organisations and universities, funding and platform to change how Scotland, and the world, innovates with data. www.thedatalab.com

At The Data Lab we live by our values of Support, Respect, Innovate and Growth. If you work for us you will have the opportunity to work and build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in private and public sectors as well as in academia. But most importantly you will play an important part in making a difference to people’s lives and making Scotland fairer and better.

Through hubs in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness, we foster innovation through collaboration, build skills and grow talent, and champion Scotland’s data science community.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Significant experience and proven success in IT service management
Detailed operational knowledge & technical experience gained supporting CRM solutions
Track record of delivering excellent customer service
Experience in building strong professional relationships in the workplace

Your new company
Our client is a very well established, international Legal firm. They are currently looking for an experienced PA to lead the secretarial functions across Scotland.

Your new role
This role can be based out of either the Edinburgh or Glasgow offices, both located within the city centre with travel required across the country. You will be supporting 27 Personal Assistants across 3 offices, implementing best practices and ensuring everything is in order to maximise client service. You will act as the key point of contact between Executive teams, the PAs and Head of Secretarial Services for the UK, liaising with management to comment on continuous improvements and issue resolution to ensure administrative support and resources are aligned with delivering a high quality of services.

You will work closely with the PAs in Scotland, hosting one-to-one meetings and performance reviews, ensuring they have appropriate resources to complete their tasks effectively. You will implement their training plans and outline development opportunities, ensuring the correct support is available and training is completed on time. Recruitment and HR activities will also be a key aspect of your new role.

An additional aspect of the role is providing PA support to up to 3 partners within the business, delivering high-quality support to the fee earners, ensuring their team and daily plans are well managed to achieve optimal business outcomes. This will include diary and inbox management, travel arrangement, financial and general administration, and project support.

You will be working Monday to Friday on a hybrid basis, again, with travel required between offices as and when required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Demonstrated PA and supervisory experience.
• Experience within the Legal sector or Professional Services is beneficial.
• A focussed and organised approach to stakeholder management.
• The ability to enable effective team work.
• Time management and the ability to handily a varied, fast-paced workload.
• Communication skills; both verbal and written.

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid working (3 office-based days per week).
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Holiday buy & sell opportunities.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Life Assurance 4x annual salary.
• Income Protection Policy.
• Matched pension contribution of 5%.
• Critical Illness Cover.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Wellbeing subsidy of £180 per year.
• One day off per year for volunteering.
• Private Medical Insurance & Occupational Health.
• Employee Assistant Programme.
• Social events throughout the year.
• Opportunity to get involved in DE&I projects and inclusion groups.
• Supportive and friendly culture.
• Career progression opportunities.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Job Description

• Lead, Inspire, collaborate and support your direct reports to deliver consistently exceptional standards.
• Build positive, credible and collaborative relationships & communication methods with clients and other key stakeholders in the business.
• Continually look to develop your team through mentoring, training, recognition, and empowerment.
• Create a culture of excellence with your team, continually striving to push the boundaries of brilliance through natural caring service, obsessive food standards and innovation.
• Achieve business critical KPI's including Health and Safety, Sustainability, Financial and Governance.

Company Description

Title: Head Chef

Location: BAE Govan

Salary: £30,000

Benefits:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave.
• 24 weeks' enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave.
• Free meals on shift.
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance.
• Discounts available from HAPI app, from high street shops to holidays & cinema.
• Wellbeing hub.
• Access to employee assistance programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Calling all culinary connoisseurs that are OBSESSED about food, we need you! If you have an insatiable appetite for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create food that delights customers and clients, then look no further. At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish, your talents can shine and we wholeheartedly believe in nourishing talent and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve, refine their craft and create a development partnership together to ensure professional growth opportunities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Head Chef to make a name for themselves within the food service industry and be a part of setting the new standard for workplace hospitality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Head Chef or similar role
• Have an obsession for food and creating experiences
• You can demonstrate that managing, training, and supporting a team has been an important part of your career to date
• Financially astute, you are very analytical and know how to create and maintain budgets and drive commercial performance
• Excellent coaching, delegation and influencing skills
• Ability to prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, creative environment and able to thrive under pressure
• Meticulous organisational abilities and a high attention to detail
• Empathetic, clear and highly effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective
• Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is

amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local

communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each team member to feel respected and able to give their best.

And to support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ED&I (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Do you pride yourself on providing outstanding guest service?

Are you a people orientated individual?

The important stuff:

Free health club membership (T&Cs apply)
Discounts across golf including membership, guest rates, green fees, buggies and clothing
Discounts across The QHotels Collection
Hilton Worldwide discounts
Family & Friends discounts in hotels across The QHotels Collection
Support with training & professional qualifications, including course fees!
Various learning & development available
Access to an Employee Assistance Program – Hospitality Action
Refer a friend scheme
FREE parking
AND……much, much more!

What will I do?

Reception is the first impression of the hotel a guest will experience so it is crucial you and your team provide an outstanding level of service. You’ll be responsible for the guests stay, review room allocation, advise on rates, packages and promotions, guest issues and complaints and to maximise revenue.

Is this the role for me?

Previous experience within a front office, reception or front of house position, or equivalent
People management experience
Quality & standards driven
Outstanding customer service skills
Conflict resolution

Curious to find out more?

DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Westerwood Hotel, Spa & Golf resort is just outside Glasgow in Cumbernauld and is a 4*, 148-bedroom property. Our hotel has an 18-hole golf course, and the dining options include the Flemings restaurant, the Grill restaurant, and we offer afternoon tea as well as private dining and meetings and event spaces. The leisure facilities include a gym, pool, sauna, steam room, tennis courts, and a relaxing Elemis spa.

The QHotels Collection are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all.  We believe everyone should be treated equal so should you require any reasonable adjustments to any stage of the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know so we can make the changes accordingly.  

The QHotels Collection proudly supports the UK Armed Forces and have signed the Armed Forces Covenant achieving the Silver Award. 

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: Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading, London, or Havant

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

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

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Energy Infrastructure Category Team, focused on Overhead Line and Innovation. Well tailor the role to your experience, offering the position as either Junior Category Manager or Category Manager.

You'll play a key role in supporting our Networks Transmission and Distribution businesses and the wider SSE Group, managing procurement across a diverse range of works, goods, and services. A core responsibility of this role is ensuring that SSE Groups needs are captured and fulfilled across the categories you manage. Youll work closely with Category Managers to flex across multiple categories, adapting to changing priorities and business demands. This is a versatile role where youll need to be responsive, proactive, and collaborative. Key responsibilities include:

- Conducting internal and external analysis and engaging effectively with stakeholders to determine optimum value creation opportunities for the categories e.g. sourcing strategies, process improvements, renegotiation strategies, dispute resolution etc.

- Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure the development and delivery of category strategies that are aligned with corporate and business unit strategies and value drivers.

- Developing and implementing category management plans to make procurement more efficient, reduce supply and construction risks, and lower overall costs for the business.

- Analysing spending within each category to identify opportunities for savings, assess strategic value, evaluate risks, and check compliance with the category plan. Youll also oversee suppliers to ensure they meet their contractual obligations while reducing risks and enhancing sustainability to improve supply chain quality and reliability.

- Undertaking strategic sourcing events, negotiation and execution of effective, robust Framework Agreements, Call Off Contracts and One-off Contracts, in alignment with the category strategy and in compliance with applicable procurement regulations.

What Youll Need

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

- Experience in strategic procurement having completed high value complex tenders within a similar environment including experience of using NEC engineering and construction contracts or equivalent.

- Broad knowledge of contracts with the ability to draft special terms for goods, work and services, dispute procedures, with knowledge of relevant statutory and legal provisions to include construction risk.

- Proficient in negotiating costs, and terms and conditions.

- Excellent influencing and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to communicate confidently at various levels within the business, including presentation skills.

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.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Francesca on 01738 344763.

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.

head chef | full time

at wagamama, we’re an eating house for the soul. with over 160 uk restaurants and growing, our purpose is to nourish the world from bowl to soul. inspired by fast-paced, japanese ramen bars since 1992. a celebration of asian food brought wagamama to life

we’re looking for a head chef to join us on our continuous journey of true nourishment

the role |

as a head chef at wagamama you'll lead your kitchen team in the wagamama way, live + breath our people promise, values and embody core leadership behaviours. you’ll be responsible for ensuring that every dish served by the kitchen team meets our high standards. you’ll look after the development and growth of your team through inspiring leadership, ensuring they are engaged, motivated, and high performing

our perks + quirks |

• bonus scheme | up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity

• private medical insurance + pension scheme

• dedicated 6-week training programme

• dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift

• £14 - £25 of free food allowance on every shift

• 50% discount at wagamama + 30% off all other trg brands with family and friends

• internal progression opportunities | fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth

• 28 days holiday

• kintsugi wellness | access to councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure

• family friendly policy | any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay

• financial wellbeing support | access to loans repaid through your salary for those ‘strapped for cash’ moments in life

what we look for |

• an experienced head chef that is able to lead a kitchen team through positive behaviour + actions to drive performance in a fast paced + complex environment

• a strong communicator that has real conversations with consideration + care, ensuring your team feel heard + supported

• experienced in ensuring your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards are spotless

• experienced in understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit and stock control

• comfortable managing the labour cost of your team, reacting to changing demands where necessary

• passionate about creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected + that they belong

• an individual who leads to inspire and engage their team to nourish + flourish in their role and career

the wagamama way |

kaizen, meaning ‘good change’, is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. it shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. our food, how we think, how we work, it has to be fresh. committed to championing change in both our communities + the impact on the planet

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection. welcoming everyone and their unique story to our benches. we promise to have your back. working together to build close bonds of trust + support. creating safe spaces where we can have real conversations with open hearts + open minds

all we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different 

be you, be wagamama

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Job Description

As Catering Manager your focus is to work closely with your teams to develop a great work relationship and together to provide the best customer service.

As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm.

• Collaborate with the back of house team to help develop well-balanced and nutritious menus that cater to diverse dietary requirements and preferences.
• Ensure budgeted cost-effective operations while maintaining quality standards.
• Establish strong relationships with key contacts at the location.
• Recruit, train, supervise and motivate catering staff.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and quality control protocols.
• Identify opportunities for growth, innovation and improvement in menu offerings, service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and organised kitchen environment.

Company Description

Title: Catering Manager

Location: Glasgow City Centre

Salary: £34,000

Benefits:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Catering Manager with a background in exceptional food catering services to join us working at one of our highly prestigious education settings.

If you are passionate about creating delicious dining experiences that fuel young minds and ignite taste buds, then this is the perfect opportunity to bring your expertise to our table.

Nestled in the heart of Glasgow, this prestigious education setting caters for pupils as well as staff and includes not only a breakfast & lunch but also a bespoke hospitality service. This operates 5 days a week Monday to Friday.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Manager to make a name for themselves within the food service industry and be a part of setting the new standard for education catering.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General, Deputy or Chef Manager in a high-volume, quality-focused environment.
• You can demonstrate that managing, training, and supporting a team has been an important part of your career to date.
• Financially astute, you are very analytical and know how to create and maintain budgets and drive commercial performance.
• Excellent coaching, delegation and influencing skills.
• Ability to prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, creative environment and able to thrive under pressure.
• Ability to multitask, prioritise responsibilities, and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.
• Meticulous organisational abilities and a high attention to detail
• Empathetic, clear and highly effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective.
• Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills.

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that's an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team's careers. 'Better' is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

Wholeheartedly Positive

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don't meet all requirements, we like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each team member to feel respected and able to give their best.

And to support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ED&I (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) ambition to 'set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality'.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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This is an exciting challenge for the right candidate.

Are you a passionate and dedicated pharmacy professional looking to lead a dynamic and forward-thinking team? Look no further!

We are currently seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Non Pharmacist Manager to join our team. As a manager, you will play a vital role in improving the health and well-being of our patients through your leadership and customer-centric approach. This is a unique opportunity for an individual who is motivated to expand their skillset and advance their career while making a real difference in the lives of others. We are seeking a hands-on individual who possesses strong leadership abilities and is committed to building strong relationships with customers and providing a range of services in a busy community pharmacy setting.

We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, as well as ongoing training and development opportunities. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Total Working Hours: 40hrs
Working Pattern: TBC
Rate of Pay: ROP plus £1.44 Supplement

Branch Name: Abercromby
Branch Address:

186/188 Abercromby Street, Bridgeton, Glasgow, G40 2RZ

About our company
At Rowlands, we strive for excellence in everything we do, and put our customers' needs at the forefront of our priorities. Our network of over 400 community pharmacies work tirelessly to support the health and well-being of our communities, every day. By providing accessible and comprehensive health services, we strive to empower individuals to lead longer, healthier, and happier lives. We take great pride in the positive impact we make in the communities we serve.

As the Pharmacy Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the pharmacy, including managing the team, ensuring that all necessary tasks are completed efficiently, and implementing new initiatives to drive business growth. You will also have a key role in promoting and delivering services within the team and providing a great customer experience within the pharmacy.

We are looking for a candidate with a proven track record in community pharmacy management and a commitment to staying up-to-date with industry trends and developments. You should also have a positive attitude and embrace change, as well as a passion for providing outstanding patient care and healthcare in your local community.

In return, we offer a competitive salary package, excellent development and career opportunities, and a Choices-benefits program. We also have long service awards for our team members. If you are a highly qualified and experienced pharmacy professional with a commitment to building an award-winning healthcare team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

INDRL

Are you a passionate and dedicated pharmacy professional looking to lead a dynamic and forward-thinking team? Look no further!

We are currently seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Non Pharmacist Manager to join our team. As a manager, you will play a vital role in improving the health and well-being of our patients through your leadership and customer-centric approach. This is a unique opportunity for an individual who is motivated to expand their skillset and advance their career while making a real difference in the lives of others. We are seeking a hands-on individual who possesses strong leadership abilities and is committed to building strong relationships with customers and providing a range of services in a busy community pharmacy setting.

We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, as well as ongoing training and development opportunities. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Total Working Hours: 40hrs
Working Pattern: Various shifts across Monday to Saturday
Rate of Pay: ROP + £1.44 supplement

Branch Name: Port Glasgow
Branch Address:

8-14 Dubbs Road, Port Glasgow, PA14 5UA

About our company
At Rowlands, we strive for excellence in everything we do, and put our customers' needs at the forefront of our priorities. Our network of over 400 community pharmacies work tirelessly to support the health and well-being of our communities, every day. By providing accessible and comprehensive health services, we strive to empower individuals to lead longer, healthier, and happier lives. We take great pride in the positive impact we make in the communities we serve.

As the Pharmacy Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the pharmacy, including managing the team, ensuring that all necessary tasks are completed efficiently, and implementing new initiatives to drive business growth. You will also have a key role in promoting and delivering services within the team and providing a great customer experience within the pharmacy.

We are looking for a candidate with a proven track record in community pharmacy management and a commitment to staying up-to-date with industry trends and developments. You should also have a positive attitude and embrace change, as well as a passion for providing outstanding patient care and healthcare in your local community.

In return, we offer a competitive salary package, excellent development and career opportunities, and a Choices-benefits program. We also have long service awards for our team members. If you are a highly qualified and experienced pharmacy professional with a commitment to building an award-winning healthcare team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

INSAP

Do you want to work for a company that truly delivers? Planning your route to success?

We are looking for someone who can lead a team to ensure that the delivery department is trading efficiently, safely, within legal constraints and offers the highest customer service standards. An experienced manager who is dedicated to keeping customers happy, takes pride in their work and has a proven track record of motivating, developing and challenging their team to improve the delivery operation. Can you deliver this?

Based in one of our delivery locations, experience, knowledge and skills in warehouse / transport are essential.

Leading your team to ensure your branch is trading efficiently, safely, within legal constraints and offering the highest customer service standards.

Managing delivery costs and customer charges to achieve agreed targets.

Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and setting challenging targets to minimise payroll cost

Understanding the local market in order to offer the best service in your area ensuring fantastic customer service and satisfaction.

Managing your team effectively to cover all customer service requirements and engaging with customers, using feedback to improve service and satisfaction

Working with the regional team, assisting the business to identify opportunities while developing or improving ways of working.

Previous experience and knowledge of deliveries/ transport are essential in addition to:

Management CPC

Experience of managing a warehouse operation

Engaging with customers and building and maintaining strong relationships

Developing new ideas and challenging a team to improve the delivery service

Identifying talent and encouraging development in a team

Motivating a team to build a strong customer service culture

Communicating openly and being able to influence key stakeholders

Planning and organising effectively

A “Hands on approach” is beneficial