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Lead Engineer needed in West London Paying £243.09 per day Ref 005256

Full time time on a temporary basis

Role Purpose: Oversee engineering and project management for Section 106, Section 278, and private works programs. Manage delivery of highways public realm improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor individual project budgets for the Capital Programme (between £1 and £5 million annually) and produce regular update reports.

• Assess contractor claims, review external funding streams, and produce monthly monitoring reports for senior management.

• Serve as the lead officer for individual projects, liaising with senior management, elected members, and other stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including Highways Act 1980, New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, Traffic Management Act 2014, Road Traffic Regulations 1984, Flood Water Management Act 2010, and Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

• Manage staff and contractors delivering projects, monitoring productivity, performance, and resource allocation.

• Oversee contractors and consultants in the delivery of capital project schemes, including public engagement and consultation.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

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Company Description

Title: Head Chef - Monday - Friday

Location: Streatham & Clapham High School

Annual Salary: £45,000 per annum + amazing benefits!

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday
• 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

Are you a seasoned, inspirational, and creative Head Chef with a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to be the driving force behind the culinary program at the acclaimed Streatham & Clapham High School.

Situated in the vibrant heart of South West London, Streatham & Clapham High School is an esteemed independent school and a key contract for us in the area. We offer a comprehensive range of food services, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner for students and staff, as well as an extensive hospitality service. While the site operates 7 days a week, this role is predominantly Monday to Friday, with 2 or 3 weekends a year. Therefore the role ensures a well-organised schedule across our large team to help you maintain a positive work-life balance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Head Chef who is a true foodie at heart and enthusiastic about leading teams and crafting exceptional dining experiences for future generations. At Holroyd Howe, you have the chance to make a name for yourself within the food service industry, setting new standards for education catering in a creative and dynamic location.

Job Description

As our Head Chef your focus is to work closely with your teams to develop a great work relationship and together 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.

• Craft imaginative and nutritionally balanced menus that cater to diverse tastes, dietary preferences, and nutritional needs of our students.
• Lead a dynamic kitchen team by example, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and efficiency.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality and service.
• Maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and organised kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef 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.
• 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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Company Description

Job Title: Chef Manager
Location: Streatham & Clapham Prep School
Salary: £38,000 per annum (Term-time, 39 weeks, 190 days)

Why Join Us?

• £38,000 per annum
• Term-time only position (39 weeks, 190 days)
• Manage feeding prep and nursery services
• Lead a small, dynamic team of 4-6 staff
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and welcoming environment
• Enjoy extended time off during school holidays

As the Chef Manager at Streatham & Clapham Prep School, you will be responsible for overseeing the preparation and delivery of meals for both the prep school and nursery. You will lead a small, dedicated team and ensure the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and service are maintained.

This role offers the opportunity to manage and nurture a small team while contributing to the well-being of students and staff. If you’re passionate about food and leading a team in a school environment, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Job Description

• Oversee food preparation and meal service for the prep school and nursery
• Lead and manage a small team of 4-6 staff
• Ensure high standards of food quality, hygiene, and health and safety are maintained
• Plan and develop menus that meet the needs of students and staff
• Manage stock control and order supplies as needed
• Control food budgets and ensure cost-effective operations
• Ensure meals are nutritious, balanced, and cater to dietary requirements
• Monitor and maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization
• Maintain a positive, collaborative working environment within the kitchen team

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar chef or kitchen management role
• Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene certification (or equivalent)
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and allergen management
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain)
• Passion for quality food and a commitment to high standards of service

Additional Information

There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:

• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Reward & recognition schemes
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Work/life balance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• Pension scheme
• Competitive salary

We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.

“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.

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We are looking for a professional, confident Ward Manager (RMN / RNLD) who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care. You'll be working 40 hours a week (Monday Friday 9am - 5pm) at Cygnet Hospital Ealing.

We are looking for a Ward Manager to join us on Sunrise Ward. Sunrise Ward at Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a highly specialised eating disorder service for women, including those with extremely low BMIs. We focus on supporting individuals to attain a healthy BMI and prepare for a return to home.

Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a welcoming, non-institutional environment, offering personalised treatment for service users with an eating disorder or personality disorder over two separate wards.

Services are delivered in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery. A range of therapies supports the care pathway towards independent living. The hospital is close to transport links and with ready access to the local communit

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Your day-to-day

• Provide the highest standard of nursing care & be a role model to junior staff
• Co-ordinate all clinical aspects of the ward & ensure co-operation between clinical departments
• Implement clinical & administrative policies, procedures & regulations
• Ensure compliance by others of policies, procedures & regulations
• Support staff through debriefs, appraisals, training, meetings & development of evidence/ research-based practice
• Participate unit coordinator rota system to provide the first point of contact for ward-based staff.
• Lead by example to ensure consistently high standards of clinical care & documentation

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
• Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support
• Bespoke career pathways
• Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy
• Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations
• Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card
• Plus much more

You are

• A qualified RMN / RNLD with a valid NMC pin number
• Committed to delivering improvement strategies across all aspects of clinical service provision
• Familiar with in an inpatient setting
• Experienced in managing change, leadership initiatives, motivating & developing others
• Experiencedworking with service users withpersonality disorder
• Open, compassionate, honest & resilient
• Capable of undertaking audits, developing, following-up & ensuring completion of action plans
• Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 & the latest nursing practices
• Focused on patient recovery to monitor, manage & reduce risk

Desirable

• Please refer to job description

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Click the link to apply - Thank you.

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Assistant Cook

As an Assistant Cook, you will have plenty of responsibility and opportunity to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the food is to the highest standard
• Ensure the kitchen and service area are always clean, well-presented, and well-stocked
• Keep up to date with menus and what food is on offer
• Offer a warm and friendly service
• Ensure COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety are followed

In this role:

• Possess a passion for food
• Focused on the front line with excellent customer service skills
• Team player
• Previous catering experience

Job Title: Property Services Team Leader
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £39,665 per annum
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday
Location: Arlington, London (Hybrid)

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

The difference you will make as a Property Services Team Leader

You will be responsible for leading and managing one of the four operations support teams to ensure the provision of effective and efficient administration surrounding the repairs, services, compliance works and other technical projects. Supporting the Administration Manager to build and maintain effective relationships with a range of customers and stakeholders.

About You

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, resilient and confident with a proven track record of problem solving. You will have experience of identifying and resolving issues promptly. The successful candidate will also have previous line management experience, ideally in the housing/property sector. Advanced IT skills and literacy together with aptitude for complex data analysis and report compilation.

Why Riverside?

One Housing is part of Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.

This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum requirement for the role you will be guaranteed an interview.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Role Profile

• Effective line management of one of the administrative teams. You will lead, manage, motivate, engage and support the team to deliver a customer focused service.
• Provide leadership to the team through effective coaching, mentoring, 121s and team meetings. Ensure team members understand their role and areas of responsibilities.
• Understanding and adherence to Financial and Procurement procedures
• Responsible for ensuring team members are inducted and adequately trained to fulfil their duties and adhere to internal processes and procedures. Ensure personal development plans are reviewed regularly.
• Support Senior Managers to monitor and manage third party contractor performance to achieve agreed service levels and KPIs.
• The timely production of management reports to support service delivery and meet business requirements.
• Investigate complaints (informal and formal) and expressions of dissatisfaction with the service; Respond to customers within our published service standards, both verbally and in writing.
• Set targets for your team and ensure these targets are monitored and regular reports/updates provided to support the business. Take corrective action where targets are under threat.
• Act as an ambassador for the service, actively building positive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Any other reasonable duties to support service delivery.

Person specification

Essential

• Previous line management experience.
• Advanced IT skills and literacy.
• Aptitude for complex data analysis and report compilation.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Proven track record of problem solving, identifying and resolving issues promptly.

Desirable

• Contract management admin support.
• Ability to scrutinise data and provide recommendations.
• Experience working in the housing/property sector.

Early Years Educator role - Available in Southwark

A rewarding Early Years Educator position is now available at a welcoming and happy nursery in South London.

Located in the heart of Southwark, this nursery has plenty of transport links, as well as parking available. This is a great nursery which offers many incentives and benefits, including performance bonuses paid throughout the year, and as an Early Years Educator you would be supported by a management team who really value every single member of staff.

A relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare is essential for this role and prior experience working in a nursery or with children under 5 is important for the suitable Early Years Educator.

Working full-time (Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm) as an Early Years Educator, you will: 

• Use the Early Years Framework and EYFS curriculum to assist with early reading and early maths skills development
• Support children with their personal, social and emotional development
• Create a supportive, stimulating and language-rich environment within the nursery
• Have strong knowledge of early childhood development
• Encourage development through play and exploration
• Lead/assist with activities that stimulate children's imagination and creativity
• Plan and deliver creative lessons that are fun and based on the Early Years curriculum
• Work collaboratively with a team of likeminded and dedicated staff

With various opportunities for career progression and a friendly and supportive working environment, this diverse nursery is a great place for any Early Years Educator to work. This is a permanent position to start ASAP or in January 2025, and is very rewarding as you'll be making a real difference to children's early development. Salary would be from 25k-27k per annum, and the role is 40 hours per week but can be flexible.

If you are a passionate Qualified Early Years Educator, apply now!

Balfour Beatty is a leading Rail infrastructure provider. We work at the heart of the UK’s railway network – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railway that connect communities and underpin growth.

Our expertise covers design and manufacturing, civils, track, reactive maintenance, electrification, signalling, power systems and rail plant.

We have a strong orderbook with and a positive pipeline of opportunities, and we put our customers, rail users, and our people at the heart of everything we do.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

About the role

Amazing infrastructure isn’t the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Rail team as a Quantity Surveyor and you can build something to be proud of.

We are looking for a talented Quantity Surveyor to work on the successful delivery of the rail works associated with the Sizewell C project. The role will be office based in London until the Sizewell Project offices are operational in Suffolk. Hybrid working and flexible working requests will be considered for this role.

What you'll be doing

The successful candidate will:

• Measure, record & value work unsupervised in accordance with appropriate rules and procedures;
• Measure & interpret specifications & drawings;
• Build up estimates from first principle including net and gross estimates;
• Review weekly, monthly, section programmes of works;
• Plan commercial activities to meet requirements of section programmes;
• Have an understanding of delay and disruption programmes;
• Collate Cost and Value Information and Preparation of Cost reconciliation statements;
• Collect information required to specify procurement requirements;
• Undertake customer and stakeholder management for their area of responsibility;
• Collate cost and value information;
• Measure works and agreements with subcontractors;
• Hold (or be working towards) professional membership from the RICS, ICES or CIOB.

Who we're looking for

The successful candidate will have:

• A BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or experience equivalent);
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork ethic;
• A strong focus on achieving and maintaining results;
• Proven commercial experience;
• Sound industry knowledge.

Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset, and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level. Some of our key benefits are:

• An attractive/negotiated salary;
• Company car;
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
• Pension savings scheme;
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
• A whole host of other BB staff employee benefits (discounts, exclusive offers etc.);
• Refer and Earn bonus scheme;
• Discretionary annual salary reviews.

About us

Balfour Beatty is a leading Rail infrastructure provider. We work at the heart of the UK’s railway network – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railway that connect communities and underpin growth.

Our expertise covers design and manufacturing, civils, track, reactive maintenance, electrification, signalling, power systems and rail plant.

We have a strong orderbook with and a positive pipeline of opportunities, and we put our customers, rail users, and our people at the heart of everything we do.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Service Centre Manager to join our dynamic team working In Hackney, London. You'll be
working as part of an engaged and motivated team for a company that is committed to reward and recognition for a job well done.



Millbrook Healthcare Group is a rapidly expanding business, with a mission to provide a unique service that will ensure all our
valued customers receive the tools and service to enable them to live as independently as possible.



Livity Life, part of Millbrook Healthcare Group, is leading the Technology Enabled Care (TEC) revolution! It is a great time to
join us, where not only will you be part of a thriving and expanding team, but you will also lead and inspire a team to deliver
the most cutting-edge digital tools and transformational service to empower our clients to live safe, independent lives in their
own homes.



The Role:



* Leading the Team – Coaching, motivating and monitoring the performance of individuals and the team through ensuring regular 1-1
and team meetings along with training, development opportunities and succession planning.
* Health and Safety – Embed a safety led culture, that promotes the safety of colleagues and service users as a key priority of
the service centre. Ensure that safety incidents and near-misses are appropriately reported and resolved with agreed timelines.
Maintain and lead the Health and Safety Working Group.
* Delivering outstanding customer service and standing as an exemplar to the team. You will be responsible for daily
communications with customers, some of whom are vulnerable and the team. You will be logging delivery challenges, refer backs
and ensuring our customers and Service Centre Team are supported.
* Stock control – You will be responsible for ensuring stock is correctly received, maintained and issued. You will have
responsibility for stock checks, adjustments and variances. You will be updating systems with relevant supplier serial numbers
to enable tracking of items.
* Administration – the reach of your administration responsibilities is beyond that of stock control. You will be liaising with
our Talent Acquisition Team for team resourcing, assisting with job descriptions and recruitment of new colleagues. And you
will be liaising with our Human Resources Team to ensure any sickness days, holidays and Training needs of the team are
reported and recorded accurately.



About you:



* Proven experience of working within a fast-paced senior management or leadership role.
* Experience working with Technology enabled Care
* Experience managing driver/installers and customer service teams.
* Experience of working in a health or social care setting, including working with vulnerable adults and children.
* Excellent communication skills showing confidence in communicating with staff, senior management, and stakeholders throughout
the company.
* Great interpersonal skills, including demonstrable knowledge and practice of customer care including conflict management.



What can we offer you?



* An annual salary of up to £50,000
* 40 hours Monday to Friday, between 8am and 6pm
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus optional 5 days unpaid
* Company Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance
* A rewards scheme - 200+ exclusive perks and discounts from leading retailers and leisure outlets



Millbrook Healthcare Group are an inclusive and caring employer who understand that not everyone’s job needs are the same.
Therefore we are open to supporting flexible working requests such as part time working, job shares and flexible hours wherever
possible, to support our colleagues life style differences. So please feel free to let us know of any specific requirements you
may have and these can then be discussed in more detail if you are successful in your application.



Our ambition at Millbrook Healthcare is to become the leading provider in the assisted living sector whilst ensuring our core
company values ‘CARES’ remain unchanged. We are always looking to recruit hard working and talented individuals to become a part
of our ongoing growth and success. You’ll enjoy all the support and encouragement you need to reach your own potential and develop
a rewarding career along the way.



Care and respect for our colleagues and service users

Accountable and proud

Ready to learn and grow

Enhance our service users’ lives

Socially responsible, ethical and transparent



This role is working in a regulated activity and may be subject to a DBS disclosure, satisfactory references and Social Media
Screening.

 

No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion,
disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.

The Senior Infection Prevention and Control Nurse with the Infection Prevention and Control Matron is responsible for providing a specialist lead to ensure high standards of infection prevention and control practice, to achieve compliance with The Health and Social Care Act (2008): Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections. The post holder is responsible for contributing to the provision of specialist clinical operational leadership to the infection prevention and control service, with the aim of maintaining and developing the quality of organisation wide clinical infection prevention and control. Undertaken through the planning, co-ordinating, delivering as well as contributing to the development and evaluation of operational activity. Ensuring excellent communication channels at all levels of the organisation and completing work within deadlines. The post holder will work flexibly at all hospital and external locations.The Senior Infection Prevention and Control Nurse will work independently with minimal supervision, with the ability to make timely decisions and problem solve

Provide expert knowledge and advice on all aspects of infection prevention and control (IPC) ensuring maintenance of clinical excellence underpinned by evidence-based practice

Play a key role in the continuous development of IPC performance.

The post holder will be required to have a visible presence in promoting best practice across clinical and non-clinical environments in order to prevent and minimise the risk of healthcare associated infections.

Participate in setting objectives in relation to the managed reduction of rates and numbers of healthcare-associated infection.

Contribute to the monitoring of rates and types of infection within the Trust. This requires collating and analysing infection surveillance and audit data.

The post holder would be expected to supervise, develop and identify the learning needs of the Infection Prevention & Control Champions in liaison with the IPC Matron.

Participate in the provision of a clinical programme of education and training in all aspects of infection prevention and control.

Participate in maintaining effective communication networks and collaborative workingrelationships with key personnel, e.g. Matrons, Ward Managers, Microbiology, Estates and Facilities and Occupational Health etc.

Contribute to the continued co-ordination of the infection prevention and control service by deputising in the absence of the Infection Prevention and Control Matron.

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:
• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.


This advert closes on Thursday 12 Dec 2024

Head of ESG

Salary from £85,000 to £100,000 depending on experience

Permanent

Hybrid / London / Kent

We are looking for our next Head of ESG to join us at Saga. Here you will be in a pivotal stand-alone role, fully owning the design and implementation of the environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda at Saga. We need you to continue Saga’s exciting journey with ESG and our future growth and development plans in this area.

You’ll be the thought leader, with the ability to impact and drive change through exceptional interpersonal, relationship building and collaboration skills. You will already be creative, strategic and analytical in this space. With the proven capability to make a substantial impact on the future plans of a business like Saga.

We work in a hybrid way at Saga both at home and in the office. When you do come into the office, it’ll be with a real purpose in mind – to meet with your team, to work together, and of course to socialise and celebrate too!

It is likely that you would attend one of our offices once a week in this role. Saga has office hubs in Kings Cross, London and Ashford, Kent.

Package Description

Everyday our colleagues deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. We believe exceptional work deserves even more exceptional rewards, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO ALL COLLEAGUES:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave up to 5 extra days
• Pension scheme matched up to 10%
• Annual bonus - Up to 15%
• Car Benefit – cash allowance - £4800 per annum
• Free private medical insurance after 1 years' service
• Life assurance policy on joining us
• Wellbeing programme
• Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises and holidays
• Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Grandparents leave
• Income protection
• Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform

Main Responsibilities

Our Head of ESG will lead the development and implementation of Saga’s ESG strategy and ensure ESG initiatives are aligned with business practices, stakeholder expectations and regulatory requirements.

ESG Strategy

• Being seen as Saga’s ESG expert, understanding evolving standards and frameworks as regulatory requirements are updated.
• Developing and leading a multi-pronged strategy for Environmental, Social and Governance, and updating strategies over time to reflect changes in the business and external markets.
• Establishing ESG objectives and milestones to achieve both short and long-term goals within Business Units and functions.

Reporting and communications

• Supporting communication to all stakeholder groups on Saga’s ESG performance and progress, including creation and updates to Saga’s double materiality matrix.
• Developing both internal and external ESG reporting, working collaboratively across Business Units and functions to drive successful progress and outcomes. Establish the link between sustainability and financial performance.
• Designing, developing and publishing Saga’s external reporting on ESG within year-end disclosures in a standalone ESG report aligned to best practice frameworks such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
• Managing colleague engagement on ESG through campaigns and posts via Saga’s internal communications platform.
• Representing Saga at company meetings, industry events, conferences and forums on ESG topics.

Climate change, energy and emissions

• Calculating Saga’s Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions footprint, and disseminating reporting on emissions calculations to relevant teams and business units.
• Developing climate change strategy, governance arrangements, scenario analysis, risks and opportunities registers, targets and reporting in line with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
• Developing Saga’s targets and pathway to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 (in line with the UK Government’s legally binding commitment in accordance with the 2015 Paris Agreement), accredited by the Science Based Targets Initative (SBTi).
• Ensuring compliance with legislative requirements including the Energy Savings Opportunities Scheme (ESOS) (through energy audits, energy calculations and relevant returns to the regulator).

Governance

• Presenting strategic updates to Boards, Committees and key internal stakeholders on Saga’s ESG strategic progress, risks and opportunities.
• Establishing, administering and reporting to an ESG Steering Committee tasked with supporting and monitoring delivery of the Saga Group’s ESG strategy and targets.

Ratings and scores

• Managing relationships with key ratings agencies and bodies, including investor proxy agencies, and ratings agencies including MSCI and Sustainalytics.
• Developing Saga’s annual response to CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project), in the “Climate Change”, “Water” and “Forests” questionnaires.

Charitable giving

• Overseeing and administering Saga’s charitable giving activities and portfolio, including charitable partnerships, outreach, and donations.
• Managing relationships with partners, charities and community organisations supported by Saga.

The Ideal Candidate

Saga Plc is a complex business, operating in various markets, Travel, Cruise, Insurance, Financial Products and Publishing. Therefore, we need candidates to demonstrate previous experience of working at a similar level and demonstrate the following skills and knowledge:

• Commercial, creative and pragmatic thinking on improving ESG practices.
• A creative thinker, with a strong interest in executing new strategies that will deliver increased value to all stakeholders.
• Demonstrate excellent presentation skills, able to present at board level.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop metrics and interpret data.
• Able to adhere to our Business Code of Conduct, always acting with integrity and due diligence.

Desirable;

• Holds a Batchelor’s degree in a field relevant to ESG, such as sustainability, environmental management or business.
• Strong ESG knowledge and understanding of reporting standards, frameworks and regulatory standards.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as TCFD, sustainable development goals and science-based targets and ratings agencies such as MSCI and FTSE4Good.

Saga Values: Make it Happen, Do the Right Thing, Customer First, Excellence Every Day,

Our People Make Us Special

About The Company

Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high-quality products and exceptional standards of service. These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and publishing.

We are a dynamic and forward-looking business with a clear, single-minded purpose; to create exceptional experiences every day whilst being a driver for positive change in our markets and communities. Our focus on exceptional experiences empowers our colleagues to create moments that are simple, personal and special for our customers and for each other. Our values underpin our approach and help guide us to deliver our purpose.

At Saga, we are committed to treating all colleagues fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better.

We’re passionate about diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Championing diversity is important to us, and diverse teams really are the best ones. We’re dedicated to creating a culture where every colleague feels like they belong. So that at Saga, more than anywhere else, you can be your best, be yourself and make a difference.

Fair consideration is given to all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over the age of 50. As champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams. We are also an official Disability Confident Committed employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, we will make reasonable adjustments as required. For more information on our DEI&B policies please visit our Saga Careers page.

​Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, colleagues or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.

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Property Lawyer / Solicitor who is fully qualified to enable practice at Legal Executive/CILEx fellow/Legal Counsel level, with experience in practice (in-house and/or private), a strong property/housing background and clear analytical skills is required to join a well-established housing association in Ealing.

This role is known within the organisation as an In-House Legal Counsel


SALARY: £55,075 - £63,771 per annum + Generous Benefits (see below)

LOCATION: Hybrid working – partly from the office in Ealing (W5) and partly from home (typically Monday is the team day in the office)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday


JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Property Lawyer / Solicitor who is fully qualified to enable practice at Legal Executive/CILEx fellow/Legal Counsel level, with experience in practice (in-house and/or private), a strong property/housing background and clear analytical skills.

Working as the Property Lawyer / Solicitor you will be a competent housing management lawyer able to work without supervision, and with a love of the law and zest for ensuring that clients’ properties are fit for purpose and inhabited by those entitled to be doing so.

To be successful in this role as Property Lawyer / Solicitor, you will be a qualified lawyer with a right to practice in England and Wales.

DUTIES

Your duties as a Property Lawyer / Solicitor will include:


Departmental

• Provide specialist legal advice and carry out legal work on behalf of the in house client

• Manage own files from inception to completion

• Take client instructions, and provide legal advice both orally and in writing, and client care/case management generally

• Contribute to the drafting of policy, process and technical guidance on legal issues

• Prepare and deliver in house training in your area of expertise

• Be a trusted business partner, be entrepreneurial, facilitative, commercial and solutions focused

• Deliver an excellent service to customers, stakeholders and team members by building strong relationships with colleagues and clients across all business areas

• Manage any work sent out to external legal framework provider and comply with the process of engaging such work/incurring such costs

• Forecast and capture expenditure accurately, comply with policy before incurring liability for disbursements, and recover such costs whenever possible

Litigation sub-team

• Conduct cross tenure legal work and advocacy (as necessary) on all aspects of housing and property management (and in particular housing management), with the primary aim of providing early cost-effective solutions without recourse to litigation where possible

• Draft full suite of legal documentation as necessary, including (but not limited to) court applications, pleadings, statements of case/defences, witness statements, settlement agreements, instructions and briefs to counsel, instructions to experts, other legal documents and correspondence and all follow up as required

• Act on client instructions and in particular, negotiate settlements in accordance with their requirements

• Prepare cases for taking to courts and tribunals and ADR, diarising key dates in accordance with departmental requirements, and comply with all deadlines set by the relevant forum


CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

As the Property Lawyer / Solicitor you will have the following:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent with relevant post graduate qualification to enable practice at solicitor/CILEx fellow level

• A qualified lawyer (solicitor or CILEx fellow equivalent) with experience in practice – in house and/or private practice

• A strong property background with good working knowledge of all legal tenures, in particular those relating to social housing, Landlord and Tenant

• Clear analytical skills, with the ability to process large amounts of information into effective legal proceedings

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, a confident negotiator, with an ability to influence at all levels and explain and put complex legal and technical terms into practical workable solutions


BENEFITS

• 25 days’ holiday (Plus Bank Holidays) increasing up to 28 days with 3 years of service
• Up to 8% contributory pension
• Flexible working
• Investment in your learning and development
• Generous annual allowance of up to £300 to use towards health and lifestyle benefits for both you and your family
• Cycle to Work Scheme whereby employees have access to cycling equipment throughout the year and can pay via monthly salary deductions

The organisation recognises that some people will only apply for a role if they meet 100% of role requirements. If this sounds like you, they’d still encourage you to apply should you not feel you meet the criteria 100%.


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Teaching Assistant Job – North London, Inspiring Primary School, OFSTED Rated ‘Outstanding’

Are you an ambitious graduate with a passion for shaping young minds? Join an exceptional primary school in Wembley, North London, where you can gain invaluable classroom experience and lay the foundation for a rewarding teaching career.

Key Highlights:
• Exciting opportunity to work at one of North London’s best schools.
• Located in the thriving and multicultural Wembley area (Brent).
• An inspirational and diverse school with state-of-the-art facilities.
• Full-time role starting ASAP until July 2025, with potential for extension.
• Earn up to £95 per day based on experience, plus overtime opportunities.
• Rated ‘Outstanding’ in every category by OFSTED.
• Fantastic pathway to teacher training, with paid programs starting in September 2025.
• Perfect for a passionate and academically strong graduate aiming for a future in education.

About the School in Wembley
This vibrant primary school is celebrated for its inclusive ethos, exceptional leadership, and high academic standards. With outstanding SAT results and a forward-thinking approach, it offers an enriching environment for both staff and students. The school’s state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative culture make it an ideal setting for aspiring educators to thrive and prepare for teacher training.

Your Role
This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to work closely with talented teachers and committed support staff to create an engaging and inspiring learning experience for students. You’ll play a key role in classroom activities, helping to shape the next generation of learners while developing practical skills and insights that are essential for a career in teaching.

Key Responsibilities
• Assist teachers in delivering innovative and engaging lessons that captivate and inspire young learners.
• Support individual and small group learning interventions, adapting to diverse student needs.
• Participate in extracurricular activities, including lunch and after-school clubs. If you have a unique passion or skill, the school encourages you to create and lead your own club!
• Gain hands-on experience in classroom management and curriculum planning, with mentorship from outstanding educators.

What the School is Looking For
• A motivated graduate with a genuine enthusiasm for education and a desire to inspire young minds.
• Strong academic credentials, including a degree from a top university and a minimum Grade 5 in GCSE Maths and English.
• A proactive, empathetic, and dynamic individual who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Commitment to a full-time role through July 2025, with the flexibility to support after-school activities.

What the School Can Offer You
• Be part of an OFSTED Outstanding school: Join a renowned learning community that exemplifies excellence in teaching, leadership, and student achievement.
• Tailored professional development: Access customized CPD programs to enhance your skills and prepare for teacher training.
• Paid teacher training opportunities: Begin your journey to Qualified Teacher Status in September 2025, fully supported by the school’s comprehensive training programs.
• Mentorship from exceptional educators: Work alongside a team of high-performing teachers who will inspire and guide you throughout your journey.
• A solid foundation for your career: Immerse yourself in the day-to-day workings of a classroom, gaining the confidence, experience, and skills to succeed in the education sector.

How to Apply
Take the first step towards an exciting teaching career in an outstanding primary school in Wembley. Click ‘APPLY’ or send your CV to JobsinED today. Interviews are happening soon, so don’t wait—secure your place now!

ELFT has long been recognised as a centre of excellence for mental and health care, innovation and improvement. So it is a very exciting time for you to come and work for us. Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.


We are looking for Band 6 Clinical Practice Lead to provide strong clinical leadership on our male acute mental health PICU ward for working age adults across Newham.


We invite applications from enthusiastic, dynamic, compassionate and inspirational nurses who are ready for a next challenge in their career to join our welcoming and supportive teams. We are happy to accept applications from Registered Nurses from all disciplines.


We want our Band 6 nurses to be ward- based, leading the team to provide high-quality mental health care and to support and develop our nursing and multi-disciplinary teams.



You will be required to provide meaningful and robust supervision with staff and to work towards undertaking annual appraisals - this will include providing mentorship and preceptorship.

As a Clinical Practice Lead, you will form an integral part of the MDT and be responsible for supporting the Matron and Clinical Nurse Manager to lead a dedicated team of registered and unregistered staff by having an active role in developing, monitoring and maintaining care standards through role modelling, clear decision making and demonstrating your highly developed clinical skills. You will be enjoy working collaboratively with patients, their families and carers and community based services to develop person cantered care plan that is also based on principals of recovery model.


You will be expected to have a good working knowledge of professional issues including legislation such as Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983 (2007) as well as the requirements of Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC).


The posts require applicants to be able to work all shifts, including night duty and Duty Senior Nurse Role.

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Please see attached with this advert the job description and person specification for full details of the post.


This advert closes on Friday 13 Dec 2024

About the Role

Join Adult Social Care as a Social Worker and receive a Welcome Bonus* of £1000 paid in your first month's salary or a Retention Bonus* of £1000 paid for every complete year in service (*subject to pay scale).

Are you passionate about empowering adults with learning disabilities to achieve greater independence? We have an exciting opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in this fulfilling role.

As a Social Worker in our Learning Disabilities team, you'll thrive in a dynamic and diverse environment that challenges you while expanding your skills and knowledge in social care practice. Your key responsibilities will include:

Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, healthcare professionals, and community partners to provide a holistic approach to meet individual needs.
Supporting individuals in maximizing their independence and enhancing their quality of life.

Working closely with health colleagues and community services to ensure that every person receives the appropriate level of support.
If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others, we would love to hear from you! Join us in our mission to help individuals live their best lives.

Our Ideal Candidate

This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner, who are capable of effectively managing fast paced work. Candidates should have the experience and ability to work under-pressure in a fast paced environment, in order to manage competing demands. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in adult social care and those passionate about delivering person-centred care and prevention strategies to manage risk.

In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:

Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England and eligibility to work in the UK.
2 years post qualifying experience working in adult services, assessing and supporting individuals with diverse needs and successful completion of their ASYE.
Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 as well as social work theories
Experience in Adult Safeguarding work
Strong assessment, outcome focussed care planning, and risk management skills
Ability to travel across the borough to visit individuals, occasionally being required to undertake visits out of borough

About Us

Adult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career.

“As the Team Manager, I’m pleased to share that we have significant experience in supporting adults with learning disabilities. Our team is focused on providing opportunities for growth and development in social care. Supported by the Assistant Managers, we are committed to helping our staff gain the skills and knowledge they need to be effective in their roles. We have Team Development Days that allow us to focus on building our skills together and provide a great chance to learn from each other in a collaborative environment. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside our Clinical Health team, where you'll have access to insights from specialists in various fields such as speech and language and physiotherapy. This support helps to ensure you are never navigating your responsibilities alone. If you're interested in being part of a team that values your input and is dedicated to making a difference, we encourage you to apply. Contact me on annie.ashton-walker@sutton.gov.uk if you have any questions or for an informal conversation.

Annie Ashton Walker, Team Manager, Learning Disabilities

Our Offer To You

As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.

In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.

Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:

Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)
Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)
Three volunteering days per year in Sutton
Comprehensive learning and development programme
Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities
Interest free season ticket loans
Local Government Pension Scheme
Car parking scheme
Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme
Zip car scheme
Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
Confidential wellbeing and counselling support
Subsidised gym membership