Total 1,455 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in London, Kent, SE1 5JX

Your new company
My client is based in the education industry. They provide learning services for the council, who in turn provide those services to local schools for their SEN students.

Your new role

• Providing a proficient, effective and timely SEN casework related support function as part of the SEN Strategic and Casework team to support a specialised service related to pupils with SEN.
• To ensure that support functions are administered within priorities set out by the SEN Casework Manager.
• To work closely with the SEN Strategic Casework team to plan, develop, implement and maintain robust administrative processes to support the functions of the service.
• Provide high quality and proactive general business and organisational support to the SEN Strategic and Casework Team, including diary management, word processing, filing, photocopying, handling post, preparing routine and non-routine correspondence, reports, spreadsheets and other documents using ICT based systems, etc as required.
• In particular, ensure tasks are dealt with according to plans and arrangements put in place by SEN Casework Managers, the SEN Statutory and Strategic Process Manager to enable timely responses to work associated with:
  • Assessment and preparing EHCPs
  • Annual reviews by schools, settings, colleges and the Local Authority
  • SEN appeals
  • Complaints, FOI and SAR requests
  • Phase transition processes
  • Pupils transferring between other LAs
  • School funding team requirements
  • Customer care response time standards.
• Organise, administer and attend a range of meetings and specialist panels as required. To include preparing and circulating minutes, agendas and documents, taking minutes, recording and communicating decisions.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you must have proven experience in Administration, knowledge of GDPR and be able to handle day to day tasks with confidentiality. You will need to be IT Literate and have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. The successful candidate must have a current DBS on the update system as you will be handling sensitive information related to pupils with SEN. Experience working within Education would be beneficial but is not essential.

What you'll get in return
This role is a 6-month Temp Maternity Cover but has the potential to be extended. A permanent offer at the end could be a possibility. The position will predominantly be working remotely, with the occasional day in the office when needed. Working hours are 9-5 Monday-Friday. 21 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays.

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About the Role and our Ideal Candidate

Some of the roles of this position will include but not limited to the following:

Leading on the Council’s preparedness, response and recovery arrangements under the Civil Contingencies Act.
Responsible for the development and delivery of the Council’s Emergency Planning and Business Continuity policy and strategy.
Development of specific policies and procedures to contribute to the continuous improvement in designated work area.
Coordination of the work of a team, both formally and/or as part of a project to ensure individual and team objectives are delivered.
Ensure work objectives are delivered in line with agreed standards and/or statutory requirements and effectively communicated to partners and service providers.

Our Ideal Candidate:

It’s essential that the successful candidate has relevant experience of working in Emergency Planning. They must also have an understanding of the legislation, associated guidance and industry standards relevant to Emergency Planning or Business Continuity in a local authority.

The candiate must be willing to be on the emergency planning out of hours on-call rota, this will necessitate some out of hours working including evenings and weekends due to the emergency planning on-call rota.

Good interpersonal skills and experience of working with multi-agencies and partners is desirable.

To apply for the role, please upload your CV and provide a supporting statement which addresses how you meet the person specification critera outlined in the Job Profile.

About Us
The London Borough of Sutton is committed to effectively deliver our statutory Emergency Planning duties across the Borough. To achieve this, we work quite closely in partnership with a variety of agencies and partners such as the Metropolitan Police Service, London Ambulance and Fire Services.

We focus on quality, effective team performances and maintaining good relations with all our esteemed partners and agencies.

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

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

For this role, we are looking for exceptional candidates with experience and the ability to manage multiple agendas in a busy role. Excellent systems knowledge, data collation, extraction and analytical skills, along with an energy and passion to drive change and support transformation programmes is a must for any applicant. In return you will have full support and an individual development programme to enhance your career. We encourage you to apply if you have effective communication skills, strong business and performance experience, are an imaginative thinker, and are creative and determined in your approach. You will be a credible leader who will be able to demonstrate effective people leadership skills together with a track record of delivery. Your role will help support transformation and contribute to the development and implementation of the Directorate and Trust service strategy, in particular focusing on supporting service improvements that will enhance patient care and realise efficiencies.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the CAMHS Directorate for a Senior Business & Performance Manager. The role is based at the Michael Rutter Centre, Denmark Hill. Meeting with all teams across services will be part of your routine.

In this role, you will take leadership and responsibility for the Directorate business and performance priorities, providing robust support to the Directorate Leadership Team and front line clinical services so that we can meet mandatory and local requirements.

You will be responsible for the Directorate business and performance, reporting to the Service Director. Your role will focus on supporting senior managers to meet assurance frameworks, provide professional leadership for the administration workforce and support the transformation of business intelligence to enable the Directorate to function efficiently and inform critical decisions. You will achieve this by ensuring the systems and frameworks enable us to understand how our services are supporting our children, young people, families and communities. You will be part of the Directorate’s Senior Management Team and also work closely with the CAMHS Digital Lab, a joint venture with our academic partners at King's College, London.

We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It’s important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer

Some of our benefits are highlighted here:
• Generous pay, pensions and leave,we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
• Work life balance,flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
• Career development,There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
• Car lease,our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars
• Accommodation,our staff benefits from keyworker housing available which is available on selected sites
• NHS discounts,with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.

Other benefits include:
• Counselling services
• Wellbeing events
• Long service awards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Childcare vouchers
• Staff restaurants

We look forward to receiving your application.

For this role, we are looking for exceptional candidates with experience and the ability to manage multiple agendas in a busy role. Excellent systems knowledge, data collation, extraction and analytical skills, along with an energy and passion to drive change and support transformation programmes is a must for any applicant. In return you will have full support and an individual development programme to enhance your career.

We encourage you to apply if you have effective communication skills, strong business and performance experience, are an imaginative thinker, and are creative and determined in your approach. You will be a credible leader who will be able to demonstrate effective people leadership skills together with a track record of delivery. Your role will help support transformation and contribute to the development and implementation of the Directorate and Trust service strategy, in particular focusing on supporting service improvements that will enhance patient care and realise efficiencies.


This advert closes on Sunday 8 Dec 2024

We are seeking a skilled professional with a background in markets, front office control, Business Analyst, to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of front-to-back trade flows and possess the ability to analytically challenge processes and decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse and document business requirements related to front-to-back trade lifecycles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in our internal regulatory framework, focusing on risk management.
• Utilise your knowledge of various asset classes, with a preference for equities, to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Work independently to conduct in-depth analysis and provide actionable insights.
• Participate in discussions surrounding technology enhancements related to ERD (Entity Relationship Diagrams) and other tech-driven initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Experience in markets or product control, specifically within front office functions.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to challenge existing processes and frameworks.
• Familiarity with business requirement documentation and the trade lifecycle.
• Knowledge of asset classes, particularly equities, understanding of risk management regulations is a plus.
• Open to candidates who may have been out of work for a year, provided there are justifiable reasons for the gap.
• Strong technical aptitude and comfort with ERD and related technologies.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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About The Role
As part of the recent growth of the Transport Division of MEP we’re now looking for a Transport Planner to cover our London region. Reporting to the Regional Director, and based in the London region, this business critical role is responsible for cost effective routing of deliveries and collections to and from customers, suppliers and other Vp businesses, whilst ensuring that at all times the highest level of customer service is being provided.
Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all deliveries, collections and communications meet the customer’s expectations
• Work with the Branch Managers to develop a long-term transport strategy
• Adopt and fully utilise any chosen systems so optimal route efficiency becomes the norm
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of all resources and procedures to identify process improvement opportunities
• Work with Transport Controllers to ensure all relevant compliance issues are managed
• Generate savings on fuel and other transport related costs, e.g. agency drivers
• Alert Branch Managers / Sales to new sites opening and large volume collections

What We’re Looking For

• Transport Planning experience
• Understanding of the relevant vehicle capabilities
• Well organised, detail conscious with a flexible approach to work and passionate about making a difference
• Experience of dealing with challenging customers – internal and external
• Knowledge of London local road network
• Understanding of our Product range – Desirable
• Valid driving licence – Desirable
• IT Literate – Desirable

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary
• Monday – Friday working hours, no weekends!!
• Salary sacrifice pension
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Free Tool Hire
• Life Assurance cover 3x salary
• Share save scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service recognition
• My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
• Discounts on HP products
• EE mobile contract discount offers
• Gym discounts
• Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
• Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining

A Little Bit About Us
MEP Hire is a leading provider of mechanical and electrical press fittings and low-level access products in the UK. We cater to the construction, fit-out, mechanical, and electrical markets, delivering reliable solutions that meet the specific needs of our clients.
With a strong commitment to excellence, MEP Hire has established itself as a trusted name in the industry. Our focus on mechanical and electrical press fittings ensures that we deliver high-quality products that meet the rigorous standards of the construction and installation processes.
We understand the unique requirements of the construction, fit-out, mechanical, and electrical sectors. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of low-level access products, designed to facilitate safe and efficient work at height.
At MEP Hire, we prioritise customer satisfaction. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing exceptional service and support, ensuring that our clients receive the right products and solutions for their projects. We value long-term partnerships and strive to exceed expectations in every interaction.
Joining MEP Hire means becoming part of a company that values excellence, innovation, and customer-centricity. We offer a dynamic work environment where your skills and expertise will be recognised and celebrated. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in the construction, fit-out, mechanical, and electrical markets, delivering reliable and efficient solutions to our valued customers.
Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.n (external)

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The Waltham Forest Women’s Health Hub is seeking an experienced and innovative Project Manager to lead on the the development and implementation of a new single point of access for gynaecology referrals and multidisciplinary clinics in the community. This role will involve coordinating a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care, and optimizing resources to meet the evolving needs of women in our community as well as managing the mobilisation and implementation of the Women’s Health Hub in Waltham Forest. This role will also have oversight of the Tower Hamlet’ Women’s Health Hub (established) and support the inception of the Newham Women’s Health Hub due 2025-2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and visionary leader to shape the future of women’s health services within the NHS. If you are passionate about improving healthcare outcomes for women and have the skills and experience to lead this innovative project, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants are invited to apply for the post above, to join the Women and Children’s Division at Whipps Cross University Hospital. The Division has been rated Good by the CQC and is part of Barts Health NHS Trust, providing Women and Children’s Services across East London.

WearelookingforanexperiencedSeniorProjectManagerwithacommitmenttoandpassion for improving services and outcomes for patients and their families.These roles require individuals with highly developed leadership skills, a comprehensive understanding of transformation and significant experience in delivery of complex transformation projects developed either within the NHS, elsewhere in the Public Sector or from the commercial sector,includingconsulting. Theseroleswillfocus specifically onsupportingthe workofthe Trust’sClinicalTransformationProgrammesandwillinvolvedevelopment andleadershipof multifactorial programmes of work in a dynamic and complex environment, in this case specifically the pilot of a Community Women’s Health Hub in Waltham Forest and supporting embedding the Women’s Health Hubs in Tower Hamlets and Hackney and Homerton.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.



The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.


This advert closes on Sunday 8 Dec 2024

Project Manager (Recladding) - South West London - Immediate Start

A Project Manager is required to oversee the recladding package on a large residential building in South West London. The scheme has just commenced on site and consists of the replacement of non compliant cladding materials across 6 blocks.

This is a logistically challenging London site close to a busy railway line and several other large construction projects. Candidates ideally will come from a civil engineering / brickwork / metsec / rainscreen / curtain walling / façade background and have managed on projects of a similar calibre to this.

The successful Project Manager will be highly motivated and be able to work in a busy, pressurised environment and have proven experience working to tight deadlines. This is a temp to perm role for a minimum of 12 months or until the completion of the project in December 2025.

Role/duties:

• Ensure smooth construction process including
• Managing of all site labour and sub-contractors
• Management of the programme & minimising/eliminating potential programme delays

Relevant qualification and tickets - CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid.

If you would be interested in applying for the position please contact Chris Schmid on 0203 680 0650

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

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

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

Assistant Project Manager

At Telent, you will have the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. To keep things moving, to connect people. It's important work we do. Learning together, inspiring colleagues, and making the entire organisation better. Join us and help keep the nations critical networks connected and protected 24/7.

Reporting into the Contract Services Manager you will help and support the successful delivery of project(s) within budget and on time, whilst managing stakeholder and supplier relationships and helping to guide small project teams and further develop the organisations project management capability. To support to overall governance in accordance with Telent and Client QEHS procedures and ensure client expectations are met.

What you'll do:

• Assist in the financial performance of assigned project activities, including monitoring and reporting through designated systems.


• Support material ordering process as directed by the designated Project Lead


• Support of logistics plans to meet the delivery programme.


• Assist in the production of project documentation and store on designated system as directed by the designated Project Lead


• Support the specified project change control process as directed by the designated Project Lead


• Support Site Safety Inspections as per the project inspection calendar set by the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager.


• Support with site handover processes


• Support, and where directed organise and coordinate, stage gate meetings such as project kick off meetings, project gate reviews (design, start on construction), project close out sessions as defined in the Project Execution/Mobilisation Plan.


• Support the collation of information for the monthly contract review


• Collaborates and communicates with Project Stakeholders

Who you are:

This role is working as an Assistant Project Manager across many small projects in a very fast paced environment. It would be ideal for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, strong stake holder management, organised and able to manage their own time.

Key Requirements:

• Highly organised with the ability to work well under pressure


• Excellent Excel skills


• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in the business


• Good presentation skills, both written and oral


• Awareness of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment regulations


• Ability to operate with minimal supervision in a complex environment


• Excellent time management with the ability to multi-task


• Excellent stakeholder management skills


• Awareness of Financial and commercial practices


• Awareness of Document Management Systems

What we offer:

A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver.

We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.

The additional benefits with this role:

• 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell five days each year


• Company pension scheme


• A range of family friendly policies


• Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal


• Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme

Learn more about Telent:

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We are guided by our values and behaviours:

1. Be Inclusive


2. Take Responsibility


3. Collaborate


4. Be Customer-focussed.

A premium independent Opticians based in Bexleyheath, Kent are looking for a full time Dispensing Optician to join the team.

Dispensing Optician - Role

• Modern, high end practices
• Working between 2-3 practices which are all close together
• Role due to expansion
• Focus on quality and customer service
• Team focused environment with regular team outings
• Regular training for all team members
• Access to eyewear brands to suit all budgets - Bvlgari, Kate Spade, Saville Row, Sillhouete
• Working alongside another experienced Dispensing Optician and a fully trained support team
• Hands on in all areas of the practice
• Full or part time role to include Saturdays (No Sundays or bank holidays)
• Typical working hours from 9am to 5.30pm (2pm on a Sat)
• Basic salary between £28,000 to £35,000
• 30 days holiday including bank holidays - Opportunity to build up more days with long service
• Professional fees paid
• Staff parking

Dispensing Optician - Requirements

• Fully qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC
• Passionate about eyewear and styling
• Flair for fashion
• Pulse on the market
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Team player
• Attention to detail

To avoid missing out on this amazing opportunity please send a copy of your CV or call 01142381726 for more information.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Salary: £30,000 circa depending on experience
Hours: 9am-5pm Monday - Friday
Benefits: Free parking, annual leave, company incentive/bonus, overtime paid and full on the job training and progression.

**NEW POSITION! APPLY NOW FOR THIS EXCITING NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITY!***

My well established, expanding, forward thinking and extremely progressive client is looking to recruit a new addition to their team due to growth within the business. You will be working within a small team for a small but very successful and fast paced business.

Within this role you will be required to 'muck in' and multi-task, so the ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines with a high level of attention to detail is essential.

You will receive full training on the job so project administration experience is not essential but a bonus, however you must have excellent administration experience, strong communication skills, and ideally have worked within building/construction/engineering/installations or similar.

As the Administrator you will be responsible for some of the following duties:

• Assisting with installation diary planning & management
• Liaising with sites, confirming remedial works completion
• Booking installation days and liaising with clients to schedule works
• Maintain project plans and update the projects records
• Organise training for installers
• Sales aftercare - organising site returns/ remedials
• Keeping up to date records of deliveries
• Reviewing weekly supply lists of consumables

This role is fun, varied, interesting but ever changing, you must be able to work under pressure, be re-active and proactive and have a real passion for what you do.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

An award winning independent Opticians based in Muswell Hill, North London are looking for a Dispensing Optician to join the team.

The company is well known for its excellent levels of service and its range of eye care services on offer. It utilises modern testing equipment and focuses on offering a professional and friendly service.

Dispensing Optician - Role

• Luxury independent Opticians
• Dispensing lenses to all levels
• Working with high end designer brands such as Oliver Peoples, Chanel and Lindberg
• Helping patients to select frames
• Meeting and greeting patients
• Booking appointments
• Dealing with collections, measurements and adjustments
• Working 3, 4 or 5 days a week
• Typical working hours from 9am to 6pm
• Salary between £32,000 to £40,000 DOE (Pro rata if part time)

Dispensing Optician - Requirements

• A qualified Dispensing Optician regisdtered with the GOC
• Ideally around two years' + experience.
• Customer focussed
• Courteous and professional
• Proactive and motivated to learn
• Interest in fashion and branding

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the 'Apply' link as soon as possible.

A clinical independent Opticians based in a market town close to Maidstone, Kent, are looking for a full time Optometrist to join the team.

Optometrist - Role

• Modern independent practice
• Working alongside other experienced Optometrists
• Hospital quality eye examinations
• OCT
• Specialist clinics - Dry Eye, visual stress, complex contact lenses
• Relaxed 40 minute clinics
• Full time including Saturdays
• 9am to 6pm (5pm on a Sat)
• Salary between £55,000 to £65,000
• Professional fees covered

Optometrist - Requirements

• Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic
• Confident

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the 'Apply' link as soon as possible.