Total 22 Director/C-Level job vacancies in Yeovil, England, BA22

The Company
The Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI) is a distinguished leader in the realm of agribusiness, offering ground-breaking products, services and technical advancements with a global footprint. With a rich history spanning five decades, their expert team specialises in catering to the needs of both domestic and international livestock industries.
  
Leveraging their extensive experience and knowledge, they deliver tailored solutions to their global clientele. ABRI?s mission is to deliver an enhanced client experience, profitability and operational efficiencies, coupled with advancements in sustainability, through the utilisation of cutting-edge technology solutions.
  
The Role
The COO is a leadership role with responsibility for stakeholder and client relationships, as well as  the day-to-day management of the Product Operations and Evaluation teams. The position is vital and pivotal, being the main point of contact between ABRI and clients, both domestically and globally.
  
You will take ownership of client engagement, ... Click here to view more detail / apply for ABRI ? Chief Operations Officer

The Company:
Impact Ag Partners Australia is a specialist agricultural investment and development firm with deep expertise and a proven track record. They lead the market in identifying, optimising and monetising natural capital for agriculture. They work with institutional investors and family offices to acquire, develop, and operate premium agricultural assets using regenerative farming practices ? generating value from both monetising natural capital and optimising food and fibre production.
  
Working across intensive grazing, broadacre dryland and irrigated farms and permanent tree cops throughout Australia and the United States, Impact Ag Partners are the first ones to deliver a profitable nature-positive transition at scale ? partnering with purpose-driven investors to accelerate global impact. Impact Ag Partners has transformed over 240,000 hectares across two continents using regenerative farming practices and other nature-based solutions that optimise food and fibre production, while protecting the land?s ability to support future generations.
  
The ... Click here to view more detail / apply for Chief Operating Officer / Head of Farm Operations

Exciting Opportunity: Regional Director of Education

Location - Nationwide

We are looking for a Regional Director of Education who will play a pivotal role in driving the performance, development, and effectiveness of our schools across the region. With a strong focus on raising educational standards and delivering outstanding outcomes, the Regional Director will lead strategic initiatives that not only improve the provision for all students but also ensure operational excellence to support the organisation's continued growth and success.

In this role, you will be responsible for enhancing school performance through continuous evaluation, monitoring, and leadership development. This includes overseeing student occupancy, ensuring full regulatory compliance, and leading high-quality training and coaching programs for school leaders. You will bring strategic vision, collaborative leadership, and a deep understanding of SEMH issues, ensuring that best practices are implemented and shared across the region. Your work will be integral in fostering a culture of continuous improvement while preparing the region for future expansion and increased commercial success.

About Horizon

Horizon Care and Education Group is a growing provider of children's homes, specialist schools and supported accommodation services for children and young people across England.

About Horizon Education

Horizon Education offers unrivalled opportunities, securing sound educational outcomes with personalised, inclusive, and stimulating programmes of learning.

Our schools specialise in supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN), as well as ADHD and complex learning needs.

Core Values and Leadership Expectations

Horizon is guided by our core values: Compassionate, Inspiring, Dependable, and Collaborative. As a senior leader, you will be expected to model these values in every aspect of your work. A true leader at Horizon is one who uses these principles as a foundation for decision-making, fostering a positive and supportive environment, and fulfilling our mission to deliver exceptional outcomes for young people.

Join Our Team

We are looking for a leader who not only exemplifies our core values but can also inspire our community to achieve lasting success. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Vision: Lead with a clear and compelling vision for the future of our schools, fostering an environment of growth, innovation, and excellence.
- Resilience: Show perseverance and adaptability in the face of challenges, driving forward with determination and optimism.
- Empathy: Cultivate a supportive and inclusive atmosphere by demonstrating genuine care and understanding for both staff and students, ensuring everyone feels valued.
- High Support & High Challenge: Aim for academic excellence while providing steadfast support, ensuring that every student can reach their full potential.

Key Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status and NPQH/EL (National Professional Qualification for Headship/Executive Leadership).
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in leading multiple schools or services, with a proven track record of success across a region.
- Detailed knowledge and experience of the Independent Schools Standards (ISS) and the current Ofsted framework and guidance.
- Proven success in achieving both commercial and quality KPIs, as well as experience delivering effective change management projects within large organisations.
- Experience in leading growth initiatives for new schools or services that align with organisational strategic priorities.
- At least 2 years' experience in a Director, Executive / Headteacher, or similar leadership role within an SEN specialist school or educational setting.
- Demonstrated success in leading staff teams to execute school improvement strategies, achieving KPIs and raising standards.
- Strong ability to set and monitor challenging targets at all levels of school performance, ensuring accountability and results.
- Collaborative leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively within and lead a team.
- Experience in leading educational projects, strategic planning, and financial management across multiple schools or on a regional/national level.

This is a unique opportunity for a dedicated leader who is passionate about driving progress, improving outcomes, and making a meaningful impact across our schools and services.

Why work for us?
- Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card and MyGym discounts!
- Christmas bonus
- Generous Refer a Friend Scheme
- Financial wellbeing service
- Life Assurance
- Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave.
- Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities
- Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
- Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
- Employee assistance programme
- Supporting you and your wellbeing to feel good about what you do
- Supportive management and senior leaders.

Company Description

Title: Group Catering Director

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: Up to £70K

Benefits:

• 33 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 Group Catering Director 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.

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

Job Description

As a Group Catering Director 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.
• Prepare and manage the catering budget, ensuring cost-effective operations while maintaining quality standards.
• Establish strong relationships with school Bursars, Head Teachers and faculty.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Group Manager or General 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

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

Nutrition

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Food Innovation

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity, it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from working with children, therefore we will require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding any criminal offences and shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search of public available information on suitability to work with children.“

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

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Posted: 11/09/


21/10/

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Armidale, NSW

Job Category: Marketing


Are you a visionary marketing leader ready to take the reins and shape the future of a dynamic company? Do you dream of a career that offers not only professional growth but also the chance to live in a beautiful, thriving regional city in New South Wales? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are a fast-growing, innovative private company based in the heart of regional New South Wales. Our company is dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services while fostering a culture of creativity and excellence. As we expand our horizons, we are seeking a passionate Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to join our leadership team and drive our marketing strategy to new

... Click here to view more detail / apply for Exciting Opportunity: Chief Marketing Officer

10th October,
Associate Director Building Surveyor - Healthcare East Midlands/Midlands Competitive salary car allowance & benefits package We are seeking an Associate Director Building Surveyor for our client, a progressive and innovative consultancy who are undergoing substantial growth. Working closely with a key health client expanding in the Midlands they are looking for an Associate Director with healthcare experience to join their Building Surveying team and drive the business forward and grow the team in the region. They are keen to support those looking to grow both personally and professionally, and provide them with the opportunity to assist in leading and growing a key division of their business. This is a great opportunity to join the business at an interesting time who can offer a number of excellent benefits. For more information and a confidential conversation about the role please apply now by submitting your CV
... Click here to view more detail / apply for Associate Director Building Surveyor ? Healthcare

The Company:
Impact Ag Partners Australia is a specialist agricultural investment and development firm with deep expertise and a proven track record. They lead the market in identifying, optimising and monetising natural capital for agriculture. They work with institutional investors and family offices to acquire, develop, and operate premium agricultural assets using regenerative farming practices ? generating value from both monetising natural capital and optimising food and fibre production.
  
Working across intensive grazing, broadacre dryland and irrigated farms and permanent tree cops throughout Australia and the United States, Impact Ag Partners are the first ones to deliver a profitable nature-positive transition at scale ? partnering with purpose-driven investors to accelerate global impact. Impact Ag Partners has transformed over 240,000 hectares across two continents using regenerative farming practices and other nature-based solutions that optimise food and fibre production, while protecting the land?s ability to support future generations.
  
The ... Click here to view more detail / apply for Chief Operating Officer / Head of Farm Operations

20th September,
Director - Project Management Nottingham (3 days in office/on site and 2 days at home) Competitive salary benefits Company Overview Our client is a global, innovative national real estate and infrastructure consultancy, with several offices who work with a variety of high calibre and long-standing clients. They have some of the largest schemes in the area with major projects in excess of 100 million. They are passionate about making a difference. That means delivering better outcomes for their clients, helping their people to realise their potential, and doing their part to create a green, inclusive and productive world where opportunities are open to all. They offer independent advice, transforming performance to safeguard the commercial interests of their clients embarking on investment programmes across real estate, infrastructure and natural resources. They are investing heavily into bespoke technology and are ahead of the curve with digital
... Click here to view more detail / apply for Director, Project Management ? Nottingham

The Company:
Impact Ag Partners Australia is a specialist agricultural investment and development firm with deep expertise and a proven track record. They lead the market in identifying, optimising and monetising natural capital for agriculture. They work with institutional investors and family offices to acquire, develop, and operate premium agricultural assets using regenerative farming practices ? generating value from both monetising natural capital and optimising food and fibre production.
  
Working across intensive grazing, broadacre dryland and irrigated farms and permanent tree cops throughout Australia and the United States, Impact Ag Partners are the first ones to deliver a profitable nature-positive transition at scale ? partnering with purpose-driven investors to accelerate global impact. Impact Ag Partners has transformed over 240,000 hectares across two continents using regenerative farming practices and other nature-based solutions that optimise food and fibre production, while protecting the land?s ability to support future generations.
  
The ... Click here to view more detail / apply for Chief Operating Officer / Head of Farm Operations

Job Description

• Delivering innovation and creativity across the business through food and nutrition development
• Managing, influencing and developing a team of regional chefs and nutritionists
• A figurehead for food and nutrition development in Holroyd Howe
• Chef academy collaboration/connection – managing and delivery of training and development
• Culinary Talent spotting – junior through to senior
• Partner with Supply Chain to ensure a commercial approach to the supply of quality products and supplier relationships
• Develop and maintain strong relationships across the business at all levels and always maintain credibility
• Weekly food communication updates with Operations teams
• Ensure health and food safety procedures are always followed across the business
• Support contract retention and sales presentations with innovative and inspiring ideas to ensure we are at the forefront of the independent school catering market
• UK travel as required with business needs

Company Description

Director Of Food

Highly Competitive Salary

Benefits:

• 30 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Car or Car allowance
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance and Private medical
• 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

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

As the culinary landscape evolves, so too does our commitment to food innovation and nutrition at Holroyd Howe.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a visionary Director of Food to lead our team into a new era of creativity and food innovation. This pivotal role will drive forward our food and nutrition development strategy, setting new standards across our diverse portfolio.

As a valued member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Food will spearhead innovation, ensuring our food offer remains at the forefront of the independent school catering market.

Leading a team of regional chefs and nutritionists, you will foster a culture of creativity and excellence, guiding them to deliver exceptional culinary experiences across all our locations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspirational and enthusiastic Director of Food to make a name for themselves within the Food Service industry.

In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Proven culinary experience in leading successful kitchen operations within the Retail, Hospitality and Events sector, independent education experience is desirable but not essential.
• Proven experience of successfully overseeing the delivery of multi-sites with large volume and mass production through to hospitality and fine dining or bespoke classes such as bread making.
• Overseen and created food concepts, innovations and/or campaigns from design to implementation
• Project management experience, overseeing new openings / mobilisations / refurbishments within a budget and deadlines.
• Experience in hosting training sessions & proven experience developing careers of future culinary talent.
• Strong influencing skills
• Can present confidently and with credibility and enthusiasm to clients, consultants, internal stakeholders and large audiences
• Commercially astute
• Dynamic and innovative
• Able to gain credibility with all stakeholders including clients, consultants, team and other employees within the business
• Able to interact with all levels in the business and external stakeholders
• Agile, flexible, impactful
• Brings a sense of energy and fun

Additional Information

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

Nutrition

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Food Innovation

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.”

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

Job Description

Leadership

• Ensures the business has a clear People strategy and plan.
• Oversees key elements of HR such as employee relations, resourcing, learning & development, reward & recognition and safeguarding.
• Plays a key role in the leadership team, advising and influencing business leaders and contributing directly to delivering the business plan.
• Provides high quality leadership and management to the People Team.
• Contributes to the wider WSH People agenda as part of the HR leadership team.

Compliance

• Ensures complete compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including the implementation of all such requirements in a timely manner.
• Ensures all compliance and regulatory training is in place, delivered and reported on.

Learning, Development and Succession

• Manages the succession plan and talent map that enables employees at all levels to understand and access relevant career opportunities.
• Has in place a variety of learning interventions that equip people with the tools to do their job safely and to a high standard.
• Offers innovative and effective development programmes through a variety of channels.

Resourcing

• Has in place a clear resourcing plan and work with the resourcing team to ensure the business is resourced appropriately throughout.
• Ensures the business has an effective apprenticeship offering.

Reward and Recognition

• Oversees the annual pay review and bonus process and ensure compliance with Remuneration Committee governance.
• Puts in place and manages a variety of recognition tools.

Employee Relations

• Ensures all key people policies are in place, up to date and easily available.
• Provides training for relevant employees to manage key processes e.g. grievance, disciplinary, absence management.
• Reviews and improves all key processes regularly and in this respect works with People Directors within WSH.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

• Ensure all activities are clearly aligned with our EDI commitments.
• Has a clear strategy and plan to achieve a truly inclusive and diverse workforce.
• Contributes directly to WSH ESG activities.
• Has in place measurable goals and report on these regularly.

Company Description

People Director

Highly Competitive Salary and Benefits

Holroyd Howe was founded by Rick Holroyd and Nick Howe in 1997 and became part of WSH in 2007. It is the leading contract caterer in the UK working in the independent education sector and prides itself on getting to know those who they feed and becoming part of the school community. Holroyd Howe understands that good nutrition plays a significant part in the overall welfare of children and their performance and happiness and works closely with each school to understand their unique requirements so that their service is tailored appropriately.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a visionary and tenacious People Director. The People Director will report to the Holroyd Howe Managing Director with a dotted line to the WSH People & Talent Director. The People Director will be a key member of the exec team who can advise and influence colleagues on all aspects of HR and contribute directly to the delivery of the business plan.

The People Director will be supported by two People Managers, two People Advisors, one People Administrator as well an L&D team of two L&D Managers and one L&D Administrator.

Key to success will be the ability to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment and effectively collaborate with multiple stakeholders to realise the vision and to support the future success of Holroyd Howe.

Qualifications

• Senior management experience working in a HR Director/Head of HR capacity, including leadership of a multi-function HR team
• Ideally previous experience in a fast paced, multi-sited, and service led business, where people and service are at the very heart of the business.
• Ideally experience in contract catering/hospitality or B2B.
• Experience of managing both remote teams and office-based teams.
• A HR generalist with experience in all aspects of HR and L&D.
• Resilient, agile and flexible with strong influencing skills at all levels as well as a tenacious and “can do” attitude.
• Experience of working in an environment where adherence to safeguarding practice is always non-negotiable.
• Flexibility to operate on a broad policy level as well as on a detailed case management basis.
• Experience of providing robust and professional advice to senior management and Board members.
• A thorough and up-to-date knowledge of employment law and good practice.
• Experience of creating and delivering value added training programmes.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to see the ‘big picture’ but be comfortable with being ‘hands-on’.
• Strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking and analysis
• Capable of identifying and implementing ‘best practice’, including appropriate and innovative tools.
• Exceptional project management skills, able to handle multiple projects at any given time.
• Business-focused and strong commercial acumen.
• Able to achieve the commitment and consensus of the team, demonstrating a high level of credibility in the business.
• Ideally CIPD qualified or equivalent

Additional Information

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

Nutrition

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Food Innovation

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity, it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from working with children, therefore we will require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding any criminal offences and shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search of public available information on suitability to work with children. “

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

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Job Description

• Delivering innovation and creativity across the business through food and nutrition development
• Managing, influencing and developing a team of regional chefs and nutritionists
• A figurehead for food and nutrition development in Holroyd Howe
• Chef academy collaboration/connection – managing and delivery of training and development
• Culinary Talent spotting – junior through to senior
• Partner with Supply Chain to ensure a commercial approach to the supply of quality products and supplier relationships
• Develop and maintain strong relationships across the business at all levels and always maintain credibility
• Weekly food communication updates with Operations teams
• Ensure health and food safety procedures are always followed across the business
• Support contract retention and sales presentations with innovative and inspiring ideas to ensure we are at the forefront of the independent school catering market
• UK travel as required with business needs

Company Description

Director Of Food

Highly Competitive Salary

Benefits:

• 30 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Car or Car allowance
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance and Private medical
• 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

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

As the culinary landscape evolves, so too does our commitment to food innovation and nutrition at Holroyd Howe.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a visionary Director of Food to lead our team into a new era of creativity and food innovation. This pivotal role will drive forward our food and nutrition development strategy, setting new standards across our diverse portfolio.

As a valued member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Food will spearhead innovation, ensuring our food offer remains at the forefront of the independent school catering market.

Leading a team of regional chefs and nutritionists, you will foster a culture of creativity and excellence, guiding them to deliver exceptional culinary experiences across all our locations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspirational and enthusiastic Director of Food to make a name for themselves within the Food Service industry.

In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Proven culinary experience in leading successful kitchen operations within the Retail, Hospitality and Events sector, independent education experience is desirable but not essential.
• Proven experience of successfully overseeing the delivery of multi-sites with large volume and mass production through to hospitality and fine dining or bespoke classes such as bread making.
• Overseen and created food concepts, innovations and/or campaigns from design to implementation
• Project management experience, overseeing new openings / mobilisations / refurbishments within a budget and deadlines.
• Experience in hosting training sessions & proven experience developing careers of future culinary talent.
• Strong influencing skills
• Can present confidently and with credibility and enthusiasm to clients, consultants, internal stakeholders and large audiences
• Commercially astute
• Dynamic and innovative
• Able to gain credibility with all stakeholders including clients, consultants, team and other employees within the business
• Able to interact with all levels in the business and external stakeholders
• Agile, flexible, impactful
• Brings a sense of energy and fun

Additional Information

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

Nutrition

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Food Innovation

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.”

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

Job Description

More about the role:

• Develop and implement a robust sales strategy, reviewing progress on a regular basis with the senior leadership team.
• Create proposals and plans and guide long-term objectives to meet business needs and requirements, including annual business development and brand/Communication plans.
• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities for the company, defining where to focus new business development efforts and resources.
• Research new markets and emerging market trends, recommending new services and proposing and developing new strategic client partnerships.
• Manage an effective pipeline of potential new business accounts and active bids from first contact to final close, enabling clear definition of the best possible pre- RFP strategy.
• Lead on presenting to new/prospective clients during the tender process and oversee the production of RFP responses to time and to client specifications.
• Present marketing opportunities to the business and help to develop marketing strategies.
• Lead, manage and develop the sales team to meet and exceed targets.
• Manage sales resources and costs to budget and plan.
• Build, maintain and foster solid working relationships with all stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Liaise with operational and support colleagues to ensure their positive input to proposals, presentations and site visits.
• In conjunction with the Operations Directors, identify client relationship layers for business that is due to be retendered and ensure the delivery of tender commitments.
• Build and maintain strong industry sector relationships.
• Manage the finances within budget for business development and brand activity.
• Manage and control departmental budget for direct team and resources.
• Constantly challenge how the business can achieve greater profitability.

Company Description

Sales Director – Central / South

Highly Competitive Salary, Bonus and Commission

Benefits:

• 38 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Birthday additional holiday.
• 3 days volunteering days.
• 3 days grandparent leave.
• 24 weeks of enhanced maternity leave.
• Secondary carer leave.
• Wedding/commitment day leave.
• Bespoke development training.
• Pension and life insurance.
• Family private medical insurance
• Discounts available from the HAPI app, from high street shops to holidays & cinemas.
• Wellbeing hub.
• Access to employee assistance programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

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 and guest can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We can’t do this alone; 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 mean 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.

Here at BaxterStorey we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Sales Director. As the Sales Director you will be responsible for agreeing and delivering an effective sales strategy to identify and secure new business development opportunities across the Central and South Regions, as well as increase sales, growth and profitability from existing accounts. The Sales Director will also have a strategic focus on retention of existing business.

The ideal candidate will possess a track record in B2B sales within the contract catering or wider hospitality industry with demonstrable experience of winning new business from major corporate clients as well as sound account management expertise. The ability to lead and inspire robust sales management practices across the business will be key to success along with the ability to identify and capitalise on commercial opportunities. Strong relationship building and influencing skills are sought with the ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders both internally and externally.

The business is going through some exciting changes, and much of what we are doing will be game changing for the industry. It's a great time to come on the journey.

Qualifications

Who you are:

• Track record in B2B sales within a multi-location industry.
• Demonstrable experience of winning new business from major corporate clients as well as strong account management expertise.
• Excellent commercial skills, with the ability to exploit opportunities and prioritise accordingly.
• Accomplished leader and people manager, able to pull a team together and communicate the common goals to gain buy-in and support.
• Strong communicator, both written and verbal, who can confidently influence at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Financially astute with the ability to be able to think and plan strategically, but still deliver to demanding timescales.
• Strong business acumen and an informed strategic thinker who can demonstrate high levels of commercial and emotional intelligence.
• Proven ability to work on complex multiple projects at any given time.
• Self-starter who is energetic and motivated.
• High integrity and personal standards with the drive and determination to succeed.
• Thrives working in a fast paced, entrepreneurial business.

Additional Information

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.

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