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

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

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

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

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

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

You will have:

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

What we offer in return:

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

Additional Information

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

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

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

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

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

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

We are working with a Tier 1 contractor who have a new build student accommodation scheme in Reading to recruit an experienced M&E Site or Project Manager to manage the self delivery of the electrical and help oversee the mechanical packages.

The company are a national brand with an excellent reputation in their chosen marketplace and have excellent long term relationships with clients, subcontractors and the wider supply chain and have a forward thinking approach to staff engagement and there are opportunities to grow and develop your career with them.

The role is to take full responsibility for the services packages - particularly the electrical installation and work with the wider site team to manage from start up through to commissioning of the services.

The electrical element is being self delivered by an in-house subcontractor and directly employed labour but they are to be managed and supervised as a traditional package and you will be responsible for prestarts, inductions, daily site inspections, progress reports, dealing with technical queries, call off orders for plant and materials, quality and audits as well as health and safety. You will also have awatching brief over the mechanical subcontrctor.

The role would ideally suit someone from a either a main contractor or specialist subcontractor with experience of both mechanical and electrical services and experience of delivery would be an advantage. Ideally degree qualified but they are also keen to look at individuals who have worked their way up off the tools.

The role is avialble as a long term fixed term contract - 12 months or the client would consider a freelance/contract position on day rate basis.

This is fantastic opportunity to join a growing business who will value your opinion and listen to your expertise and in return offer you the chance to develop your career in whatever direction you want to take it so apply or get in touch for a more detailed conversation.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

About the Role

Base Location: Reading - this is a hybrid role working a minimum of two days a week from the office at the advertised location.

Salary: £41,583 - £48,296 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

What is the Role?

As the Direct Sales Team Manager you will be part of a small management team responsible for co-ordinating, motivating, encouraging and empowering your team to manage our Direct SME Sales Channel. Your role will include:

- Management of team performance and business SLA's through using best practice, tools and frameworks. You will lead and engage your team to stay motivated and perform against business objectives and KPI's.

- Delivering regular team meetings and one to ones to ensure support for your team and to create a sales environment for success.

- You will build relationships with all stakeholders and act as an ambassador for your team. You will encourage the right behaviour and business leading customer service delivery through your actions and engagements.

- You will ensure that benefit realisation and maximum value is sought from all opportunities.

What do I need?

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

- Previous experience in a managerial role or a relevant role within sales or customer services.

- Interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead, inspire and develop your team.

- Commercial and competitor awareness, strong analytical skills and a methodical approach.

- Good organisation skills, high professional standards and accuracy ensuring all work is completed to the highest standards and meet compliance.

- A good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, Word and Excel are required.

About our Business

The race to net zero is intensifying for businesses of all sizes. Sustainable decisions made today can meet customers' changing needs for tomorrow and bring long-term success for businesses. Part of SSE plc, the UK and Ireland's largest renewable electricity generator, SSE Energy Solutions is different as all its renewable electricity is sourced from SSE's own UK wind and hydro assets.

In addition to providing gas and electricity to businesses across the UK, SSE Energy Solutions invests in, builds and connects localised flexible infrastructure to drive the long-term performance of energy assets. SSE Energy Solutions works with its customers to deliver financially robust plans to bring flexibility and diversity to their energy infrastructure - the low-carbon solutions they need to succeed in the race to net zero.

Whats in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday 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 actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted 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 differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Lynsey on 01738 340426.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

Senior Product Development Manager
Reading, Berkshire (with hybrid working; a minimum of three days per week in our office)

The Company

Driven by our mission to use innovation to prosper the community, we are passionate about challenging traditional methods and going above and beyond to deliver unrivalled service. We have grown 20%+ year after year for nearly two decades and are now the dominant Balcony Specialist in the UK Market.

We are passionate about the people that join us. Our aim is to ensure you enjoy your work with us - that you thrive and grow in the role, rather than just get by. You could be joining a business that uses success to give back and support others with charitable initiatives and donations all year long.

If you are simply looking for another job – don’t apply. If you are looking for the best opportunity for you and your future career – that is a different matter. Please apply now.

We are currently seeking a Senior Product Development Manager to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role will be known internally as Senior Innovator.

The Benefits

- Salary up to £60,000 per annum
- Bonus (after probation)
- Pension scheme
- 24 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Hybrid working options
- Private healthcare

This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced and innovative professional in the construction or engineering field to advance their career with our market-leading company.

Your leadership and creative solutions will drive transformative growth and set new industry standards, making a significant impact on our company's success and reputation and further developing your portfolio of experience.

With nearly two decades of 20%+ annual growth, we have established ourselves as the dominant Balcony Specialist in the UK Market, renowned for our unrivalled service, quality, and commitment to community contributions. Your work will be helping drive us into the stratosphere, permanently cementing our business as the go-to provider of balcony solutions and ensuring our continuing market supremacy.

So, are you ready to seize this unparalleled chance to shape the future and elevate your career? If so, apply now!

The Role

As a Senior Product Development Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving innovation and overcoming design challenges in our products.

Specifically, you will be creating new balcony-related products, developing creative solutions to potential problems, fostering innovation and ensuring we remain at the forefront of our industry.

You will be given specific new product initiatives to lead the design, commercial aspects and implementation through the business to enhance our market competitiveness.

Collaborating closely with your colleagues in the Innovation / R&D and Preconstruction teams, you will translate visionary ideas into practical and impactful designs. The groundbreaking concepts you generate will drive our growth and make a lasting impact on our prosperity.

Additionally, you will:

- Contribute to the collection, prioritisation and scoping of new product innovations
- Research new markets and understand their technical and compliance challenges
- Project manage specific R&D product developments
- Support the Operations Team during the implementation of new innovations
- Use sketches, 2D and 3D tools
- Arrange models and prototypes to test new ideas

About You

To be considered as a Senior Product Development Manager, you will need:

- Experience in the construction or engineering field
- Experience in innovation or R&D, with a proven track record of successful product development
- Experience in 2D and 3D design, with the ability to translate ideas into designs
- The ability to think creatively and outside-the-box
- A deep understanding of relevant regulations
- A proactive and determined approach to addressing issues and driving innovation
- A full, valid driving licence

Other organisations may call this role Product Development Engineer, Product Design Engineer, Senior Design Engineer, Senior NPD Engineer, Senior NPD Manager, R&D Engineer, Research and Development Engineer, or Senior Development Engineer.

Webrecruit, Be More Effective and Sapphire Balconies Ltd are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re looking for a great new role as a Senior Product Development Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Location: Fieldbased with required travel across the South,We have an exciting opportunity for accomplished and ambitious New Business Managers to join our growing team, where you will promote ‘usership over ownership’ to maximise sales opportunities across your territory.To be successful, you will build a detailed picture of your local marketplace - targeting businesses to get a great understanding of their objectives to identify new opportunities, showcasing our cutting-edge vehicle and support services, our hugely talented people, and our exceptional focus on adding value to our partners’ business.With a closely-knit, centralised support hub helping you prepare carefully designed solutions and tailored proposals for your clients, you can focus on what you are good at - developing your pipeline, bringing to life the Northgate experience, and making us the partner of choice.Join Northgate Vehicle Hire as a New Business Manager and enjoy some outstanding benefits …Of course, there’s a great basic salary, but that’s just the beginning, our most popular benefits include …Salary – £30,000 - £40,000 per annum enhanced by a fantastic commission scheme, and a company car / car allowance. Our New Business Managers see a realistic OTE of £70,000, top performers in this role are hitting their commission cap of £77,500 on-top of salary.Annual leave - Start with 24 days, increasing to 26 days with service. Of course, you’ll have public holidays too and an extra day’s leave to celebrate your birthday!Pension - generous employer contributions of 5%Financial Benefits - Enjoy the security of free life assurance, a save-as-you-earn scheme, an employee referral scheme (earning £1,000 per referral), and our Benefits App with discounts and cashback at top retailers like Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q, and Wickes.Wellbeing & Lifestyle Services - Access our colleague assistance programme with 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy plus cycle to work, eyecare vouchers, Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan and Travel Insurance.Motoring Benefits - Take advantage of exclusive employee vehicle-leasing schemes, discounted repairs, and reduced rates on weekend car and van hires.Wagestream - A free financial wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay, helps you save, provides financial advice and offers even more discounts on your shopping.About you
Firstly, you prosper in B2B new business roles with significant success in generating new accounts - this is not an account management role, you will create new opportunities through self-sourced, decision-maker conversations.
You have a resourceful and tenacious approach to building your pipeline - you have a well-developed toolkit of lead-generation approaches and thrive putting in the hard yards researching, cold calling, prospecting, door knocking, and vehicle spotting to identify the most exciting leads.
You understand that one size does not fit all - you can develop personalised, multi-product/service offerings including preparing proposal and implementation documentation to deliver the perfect solution to your clients.
You take pride in being an ambassador for your brand - as a New Business Manager; you are a credible and assured networker able to build effective and profitable relationships with key stakeholders.
Preferably, you have expertise in the light commercial market or contract hire sectors - while it is a useful starting point for a New Business Manager to know what we do and our marketplace, it’s much more important to us to see your ability to take responsibility for your own performance and your desire to be successful.

About UsWith over 60 branches nationwide, we are the UK’s largest supplier of light commercial vehicle rental solutions. We’re here to keep people and businesses moving, that’s what we do. By partnering with some of the country’s most well-known organisations we have earned a reputation for being at the forefront of the LCV sector and for helping our customers when they need us most.We’re also part of something bigger – ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Unlock your potential in an industry-leading business, surrounded by inspiring individuals and leaders, fuelled by the opportunity to thrive in your career.We are agile. We are experts. We are imaginative. We are reliable.Keep your career moving, smarter.

Job Description

Nursery Room Leader (Level 3) - Baby Room

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000

Full-Time Hours

We are seeking a nurturing and enthusiastic Nursery Room Leader (Level 3) to join our client's team and lead their Baby Room. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for our young learners.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent
• Proven experience working in a nursery setting, with a strong understanding of the unique needs of babies and toddlers
• Leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion in the early years environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Baby Room team, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality care and learning experiences for infants and toddlers
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and routines that support children's development
• Create a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe, secure, and valued
• Communicate effectively with parents and families, building positive partnerships and sharing children's progress and achievements
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding regulations at all times

Reference: WILL79372/EC

INDCHI

Job Description

Deputy Nursery Manager - Room Based

Salary: £30,000

Full-Time Hours

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to join our client's dynamic team. The Deputy Nursery Manager will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the nursery, supporting the Nursery Manager, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education for children.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
• Proven experience in a leadership role within a nursery setting
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding practices
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide mentorship to staff
• A commitment to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion within the nursery environment

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager in the daily management of the nursery, including staff leadership, training, and development
• Assist in implementing policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of all children and staff
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of an engaging and inclusive curriculum
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies
• Monitor and maintain a safe and stimulating environment for children
• Collaborate with the management team to maintain compliance with regulatory standards and requirements

Reference: WILL78978/EC

INDCHI

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Ability to relate well to young people
• An understanding of the role of professional working in the school environment
• Basic understanding of child development and learning
• Tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships with the public, students and colleagues at work
• Evidence of good organisational skills
• Good interpersonal & communication skills
• Ability to write clear and concise reports
• Good IT and keyboard skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Commitment and contribution to equal opportunities policy
• To have self-motivation and personal drive to complete tasks to the required timescales and quality standards
• Be flexible to adapt to changing workload demands and new school challenges
• Willingness to undergo first aid training and careers advice training
• To be punctual, honest and trustworthy
• Personal commitment to ensure that the provision of support is equally accessible and appropriate to meet the diverse needs students

What the school offers its staff

https://www.thealegreen.w-berks.sch.uk/a-well-school/

we are a well school please take a look at our benefits and support

Commitment to safeguarding

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

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: Havant / Reading / Glasgow is desirable however can be based anywhere in the UK

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

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

Brand new role which will part of a new team who will be fundamental in engaging and building productive relationships across the SSE Group with IT key Suppliers within their sphere of responsibility. The successful candidate will be be responsible for shaping the relationships with these Suppliers.

Reporting to the Lead Supplier Relationship Manager , SRM shall be responsible for managing and developing productive relationships between IT and Key Suppliers in either Services, Software / SaaS or Telco / Hardware, identified through Supplier Segmentation in collaboration with IT and the wider IT Procurement & Commercial Team. The role holder will act as commercial & contractual advisory between the IT senior leadership teams, and Senior Directors of the relevant BUs with a focus on ensuring that these suppliers are delivering on key deliverables such as service, performance, cost, insights and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

What do I need?

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

- Comprehensive and Proven in depth knowledge and experience of the IT and/or Telco market and Supply chain, including experience in drafting, interpreting and negotiating complex IT & Telco Contracts.

- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a highly experienced in building and maintaining relationships with IT & Telco Suppliers such as Microsoft, Oracle, GE, HCL, Infosys, CapGemini & Vodafone.

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

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

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

About our Business

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

What's in it for you?

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

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

What happens now?

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

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.

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application. You can find further details about the job, in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out! Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Summary

Would you like to have up to 50 paid days off work a year, to further improve your 'work-life' balance?

Have you ever dreamed of becoming an architect? Join us and put your design skills to the test as you help the children to plan and build the grandest of sandcastles with a drawbridge, a moat, and flags flying high on the turrets.

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a mathematician? Join us and encourage the children to count as together you stack blocks one on top of the other, higher and higher, one, two, three… they all fall down.

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a chef-extraordinaire? Join us by helping the children to sow seeds in the garden, nurturing and harvesting your vegetable crops and then cooking them to perfection in a hot and creamy soup for everyone to enjoy. Oh, how yummy.

Have you ever dreamed of becoming an artist? Join us and encourage the children to explore colour and texture as you dig deep in the craft cupboard for glitter and sequins, sculpt models from dough and mix paints to make rainbows.

You can be anything you want to be we truly believe that, and there really is no end to what you will achieve at Childbase Partnership, as an Early Year's Educator. Can you think of a more rewarding role or a better career choice? No? Then consider joining us because our nurseries would love to welcome creative, thoughtful, and caring people like you. Work as part of our team providing outstanding care and education for our children. Whilst you're inspiring the children in your care to dream big and achieve incredible things, we'll support you to fulfil your full potential.

If your answer is YES to any of the above, then we have an opportunity for you to join one of our 44-day nurseries, where we are going above and beyond by giving our colleagues the opportunity to have up to 50 paid days off work a year, to further improve 'work-life' balance and promote better workplace happiness. This is a first for the Early Years Sector.

You will join us as a Forest School Leader at our Green Park Day Nursery in Reading and we are able to consider full and part time hours for you. If you join us on a full-time basis (40 hours a week) you will work a variety of shifts between the hours of 07:30am-18:30pm, Monday-Friday, all-year-round. If you would prefer to work part time hours on an all-year-round basis, we are open to discussing different working patterns with you.

We are seeking a very special person to join us in this role. Someone who:

• Holds an early years qualification at level three or above, and also a forest school qualification at level three.
• Has excellent EYFS knowledge and demonstrable experience of working with children under five in a forest school environment.
• Is passionate about enabling children to become happy and confident learners, loves being outside in all seasons, and can inspire children to safely explore and embrace all the wonders of the great outdoors.
• Thrives in a busy, team-orientated environment and champions partnership working.

Just some of the benefits we have to offer you include:

• An annual salary of £26,000-£29,681.60 (when working 40 hours).
• Up to 50 paid days off work.
• The potential for an annual tax-free dividend payment.
• Childcare discount from day one; 75% for your children and/or 40% for your grandchildren.
• Perkbox access offering various retail discounts and reduced ticket prices on days out.
• 'Recommend a friend' bonuses of £1,000 every time you successfully refer someone to join our partnership.
• Complimentary breakfast, lunch and refreshments when you are at work.
• Mental Health App, Employee Assistance Scheme, Occupational Health Service and private medical care.
• Career progression and opportunities for future promotion, across our partnership.

Successful applicants will need to provide 'right to work in the UK' documentation and evidence of any qualifications essential to the role, undertake a DBS check and provide satisfactory references, prior to commencing employment with us. If your application is successful, our recruitment and compliance team will be there to support you through our onboarding process, every step of the way.

JOB TITLE: Workplace Experience Initiatives - Delivery Assistant Manager
SALARY: £38,295 - £42,550
LOCATION(S): Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh & Halifax
HOURS: Full-time
WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of our office sites.

About this Opportunity

In the Workplace Experience team we want everyone to love their workplace, whether that's in our head office locations, our branches or at home. A lot has changed in the workplace over the past few years, and workplace expectations of our people have never been higher. We move fast to respond to emerging challenges and opportunities, all the way from the culture we want in our spaces, to making sure everyone is safe and able to work effectively in our buildings.

Why Lloyds Banking Group?

We're on an exciting journey to transform our Group and the way we're shaping finance for good. We're focusing on the future, investing in our technologies, workplaces, and colleagues to make our Group a great place for everyone. Including you.

What you'll be doing

• Deliver key initiatives aligned to Workplace Experience team strategy to improve overall workplace experience across the group

• Drive ongoing workplace adoption via campaigns and initiatives

• Lead and support delivery of workplace behavioural / cultural change

• Support delivery of group wide programmes linked to workplace

• Manage and deliver new Workplace Experience journeys or processes, journey or process improvements and support any journey or process mapping requirements

• Manage and deliver any internal team change requirements

• Work with stakeholders and internal teams to ensure we are creating a world class experience within our workplaces

What we need from you

• You have a passion for your local workplace and you care about improving colleague experience

• Strong stakeholder management skills

• Project management and delivery experience

• Process mapping skills and experience

• You are self organised with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks effectively and deliver at pace

• You can evidence effective planning and management of tasks

• You can evidence a culture-first mindset, evidenced through influencing of culture and behaviours in your current role

• You build relationships with those around you quickly, understanding needs and putting others at ease

• You consistently apply an inclusive approach to work, showing care for other colleagues

• You have an experimental mindset to try new things and learn from failure

And any experience of these would be really useful

• You think differently to others - able to demonstrate an ambitious and innovative approach to your role

• You have previous experience in simplifying processes

• You can evidence supporting co-ordination of cross-functional teams and/or working groups

What you'll get in return

You will be trailblazing the workplace experience we want to see at Lloyds Banking Group and across the industry in a role you can truly own and have a real, positive impact on the lives of our colleagues. You will be contributing to improvement of colleague experience across the group being instrumental in helping shape and encourage our new ways of working.

You have proficiency in utilising the Microsoft 365 suite as an aid for a variety of tasks.

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We're committed to creating a consciously inclusive workplace where our colleagues can be themselves, thrive and perform at their best.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative.

As an inclusive employer, we offer Workplace Adjustments for colleagues with a disability (which may include long-term health and neurodivergent conditions) where it is reasonable to do so. This could include flexibility with regards to office attendance, location, and working pattern.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. If you have a disability, you can also apply via our Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). Through the DCS, we guarantee to interview a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability, whose application meets the minimum criteria for the advertised job role.

We also provide adjustments that are reasonable throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers for applicants with a disability, long-term health condition or neurodivergent condition. If you'd like an adjustment to the recruitment process just let us know

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%

• An annual performance-related bonus

• Share schemes including free shares

• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping

• 28 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top

• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

If you'd like more information about these roles, we'll be holding a "Find out more" call week commencing 23rd September. To join this call please email

If you're excited by the thought of joining the most exciting team in LBG, get in touch!

We'd love to hear from you.

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Nursery Deputy Manager

Nurse Seekers are proud to be working on behalf of a fantastic quality private day Nursery based near Reading who are looking to recruit an inspirational, bubbly, motivated and passionate Nursery Deputy Manager who must be great at using your initiative, hard-working and an inspiring role-model for their young learners. The right candidate has the potential be on a 12-month pathway to become the Nursery Manager!

Essentials

• Level 3 Qualification or above in Early Years.
• Significant experience of leading in a nursery.
• Minimum of a Level 2 Qualification in Maths and English.
• Demonstrable experience of successfully managing change and improvement in a nursery setting.
• Significant nursery experience of managing a team of staff in a nursery setting.
• Detailed knowledge of safeguarding children, procedures and promotion of children.
• First aid trained or willing to become so.

Key Responsibilities

• To promote the aims and objectives of the nursery ensuring high standards of the nursery are maintained at all times for children, parents, staff, visitors.
• Oversee the quality of childcare provided.
• Undertake time in the nursery rooms as a role model.
• Build strong relationships with parents and staff.
• Provide a safe, nurturing, and inspiring education environment for children.
• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the nursery manager.
• To ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.
• To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children, having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures, and medical histories.
• To assist the manager in the supervision of training of students and volunteers in placement within the nursery.
• To ensure the provision of high standards of physical and emotional care.
• To be responsible for implementing and monitoring systems of observation to enable children’s progress and achievements to be regularly and effectively assessed and recorded
• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the nursery manager.
• To be involved fully in monthly staff meetings, planning meetings, parents’ evenings, fundraising events and training sessions outside working hours, as required.
• To assist in leading a team of professional workers and to ensure good practice at all times, including staff induction, supervision and training.
• Perform any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Manager.
• To ensure confidentiality of all information received.
• To monitor and take responsibility for the Health and Safety standards within the nursery, ensuring that the nursery’s Health and safety policies and procedures are developed, implemented and reviewed and to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Health and Safety legislation as applicable to the role.
• To monitor and take responsibility for Equality and Diversity within teaching and learning ensuring that statutory requirements are fulfilled and the nursery’ Equality and Diversity policies and procedures are implemented.
• Participate in appraisal and professional development as appropriate
• To deputise for the manager in his/her absence

Benefits will be discussed at the interview stage of the process.

If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then apply today! Alternatively email your most up-to-date CV to oliver@nurseseekers.co.uk

What skills and experience we're looking for

We wish to appoint a dynamic class teacher and strategic thinking Key Stage 2 phase leader at Oxford Road, who has the energy and drive to work with our leadership team across the Federation.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative teacher who will be able to join our dedicated team. As a Phase Leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational experiences of our pupils.

You will lead a team of talented teachers within your phase, providing guidance, support, and inspiration to ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning are met.

You will have the opportunity to develop and implement innovative curriculum initiatives, monitor student progress, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will have:
• demonstrates a clear understanding of what constitutes outstanding teaching and learning, and has the ability to lead staff by example
• inspires and motivates staff, parents, carers and children
• demonstrates exceptional knowledge of the curriculum
• demonstrates excellent management, interpersonal and organisational skills
• supports teams in working together to raise levels of achievement and attainment for all
• shows commitment to ensuring equality of opportunity for all learners
• is a dynamic and creative practitioner

What the school offers its staff

To apply, please complete the application form. Or email to recruitment@wilson.reading.sch.uk or visit https://oxfordroad.reading.sch.uk for more information.

Closing date is noon on Monday 14th October with interviews week beginning 21st October 2024

Your employment is with the Wilson/Oxford Road Federation and will initially be based at Oxford Road, but you may be required to travel during the course of your work.

You may be required to work at any other location within the Federation.

For the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position requires an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt from section 4(2) of the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Commitment to safeguarding

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

To support the Service Manager and Directorate Senior Management Team (Clinical Lead, Matron, and Directorate Manager) in the efficient and effective operational management of your respective service/s in order to deliver continually improving, high quality patient care. To provide support and expert knowledge to the team of patient pathway coordinators and associated roles within the admin team. Delegated responsibilities for a range of operational activities (in the absence of the PPM), working autonomously using initiative and their specialist knowledge and experience of the service to make decisions. Assist with the delivery of the daily operational business of the designated service area as well as contributing to the development and implementation of strategic plans. To assist with overseeing all administrative and clerical processes to enable a high quality, effective, patient-focused service to be delivered. To ensure that standard operating procedures are followed, to help ensure the achievement of all performance targets. In the absence of the Patient Pathway Manager, the Deputy Patient Pathway Manager will be responsible for providing regular updates on performance and the escalation of issues which hinder the delivery of a smooth patient pathway to the Directorate Manager. Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.