Total 5,748 job vacancies in Dartford, Kent, DA1 4QN

Internal Role Title: Head of Neighbourhood Services (London & Sussex)
Hours: 35 hour per week, Monday-Friday
Salary: £71,340 - £89,175 per annum plus £2272 car allowance per annum (salary offered dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent

You’ll be providing strong and strategic leadership to a team of housing specialists, in delivering excellent customer focused Neighbourhood and Estate Services. Getting the basics right, learning and delivering continuous improvement ensuring resources are aligned to deliver maximum impact for our customer and communities.

We support agile working, so you’ll be provided all IT equipment to work flexibly between your home, and our offices.

Who are we?

We’re one of the top 30 housing associations in England, with homes spreading across London, Kent, Essex and Sussex. Our financial strength puts us in a good position to rise to challenges and plan for the future.  Our purpose is to “open doors to better lives for our customers”. We thrive to be customer pioneers, providing a great customer experience.

We are also proud to announce that we have been awarded an accreditation for ‘The Sunday Times Best Places to Work’ 2024, based on our employee feedback.

Your key tasks will include:

• Driving operational change within region and the wider organisation ensuring our customers’ voices drive and deliver continuous improvements across all tenures.
• Developing and nurturing relationships with local authority partners, freeholders, managing agents and other key stakeholders to fulfil our landlord and regulatory responsibilities.
• Helping define and deliver responsive services, using customer data and insight (learning) as necessary, aligning resources for maximum impact and delivering a culture of improvement and high performance.
• Acting as regional lead for leasehold, freehold and tenancy related matters; including the provision of sign-off for all head leases and key documents for new schemes.
• Motivating, coaching, and supporting teams and colleagues ensuring engagement, wellbeing, and high levels of performance.
• Ensuring performance standards and targets are met consistently, including those relating to leasehold and tenancy and estate management, lettings, rent arrears, health and safety, lone working, statutory obligations, and overall estate management.
• Implementing quality assurance measures to maintain high standards of service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Ensuring adherence to housing law, safety regulations and quality standards within region.
• Spearheading and working collaboratively to deliver community development with measurable outcomes, and to promote Moat and the interests of customers at partnership forums and external events.
• Taking ownership of the budget for the region/business area, ensuring that commercial considerations receive appropriate focus.
• Representing Moat on key resident management companies, influencing budget and contractual decision making for the benefit of Moat and our customers.
• Working strategically with other service heads to ensure services are delivered consistently, delivering positive customer outcomes.
• Championing and promoting the benefits of delivering an improved customer experience; be an advocate for excellence across neighbourhood services and the wider business.
• Providing support to Moat’s out of hours service.
• Delivering and embedding an open and transparent risk management culture, with responsibility for identifying, reviewing, escalating, and managing risks.
• Complaints Lead Officer: Being responsible for managing complaints in line with our policy and the Housing Ombudsman Complaint Handling Code. This will include appropriate and proportionate resolutions and accurate record keeping.
• Keeping accurate records and manage all data in accordance with our Data Governance Framework, relevant legislation, and best practice. You must also understand and fulfil your responsibilities as set out in this framework.
• Carrying out any other duties consistent with the post that may be required from time to time, at the discretion of the line manager.

You’ll have:

• A degree standard education or equivalent level experience, with excellent verbal, written and numerical skills.
• A level 4 housing qualification or willingness to work towards within a 2-year period.
• A strong understanding in Landlord, Leasehold and Tenant legislation and best practice in the field.
• Sound understanding of Regulator of Social Housing requirements and regulation.
• Demonstrable contract, financial, and budget management within a complex organisation.
• Appropriate means of transport.
• An ability to undertake work outside of normal office hours to meet the needs of the business, including evening meetings.

It’s ideal, but not essential if you have:

• A detailed knowledge of local authority policy and processes in relation to the social housing sector.
• Thorough knowledge of Landlord and Tenant legislation and best practice in the field, supported by considerable practical experience.
• A thorough understanding of Regulator of Social Housing requirements and regulation.
• A management qualification.

Want to find out more? View our recruitment pack here:

https://www.moat.co.uk/media/3trhv5wh/head-of-neighbourhoods-nov-2024.pdf


In return, you’ll receive:

A range of benefits. For more info, check out our employee benefits video here: Our employee benefits: what we can offer you (youtube.com)

Want to know more about Moat?
Check out our social media feeds!
Twitter: @moathomes
Instagram: @moathomes

Interested in applying? We want to hear from you!

If interested, please apply by 8am on Tuesday 10 December 2024

We encourage you to apply early, as we may close the advert before this date if we receive good interest. We're looking forward to reading your application!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Title: Multi Trade Operative

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £37,253.69

Working Hours: 40 Hours

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

Location: Work to be carried out in North London/Essex area

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 Multi Trade Operative

As a Multi Skilled Operative you will work as part of a busy and successful team within Riverside Property Services where you will complete a range of repairs and refurbishments works on our properties. You will deliver exceptional service to all customers whilst working safely within guidance and providing quality work.

About you

We are looking for someone who believes in working together as part of a team, who shares our values and who is positive and friendly. The successful candidate will have:

• A core trade in either plumbing or carpentry, other skill sets would be an advantage
• A full and current driving license

Why Riverside?

At 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
• 25 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 falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an overview.

Role profile

• To deliver trade activities for repair and refurbishment work in a timely and safe manor.
• You will be required to actively look for faults when working on a project to ensure all work is completed first time round within budget.
• To maintain appearance, vehicle condition and Health and Safety standards when working.
• To record all works completed
• You will be expected to be customer focused in all communication with our tenants.
• You will be required to maintain worksheets for completed tasks.
• To confidently record annual leave, vehicle inspections, safeguarding issues, risks assessment and stock replenishment documentation.
• To manage van stock materials including proactively purchasing additional supplies for scheduled work to be completed.
• Keep all company property in full working order and condition in line with the company policy and report damage as soon as it has occurred.
• Be willing to attend call out cover when required within reason and ensure all emergency repairs are completed.
• Complete all mandatory training and attend Head Office meetings when required.

Person specification

Essential

• Full Driving Licence
• Minimum of 5 years Multi Trade experience
• Qualified in a minimum of one trade discipline but be able to successfully deliver the below:

Desirable

• Qualified in more than one trade discipline
• Bricklaying, Carpentry & Joinery, Plastering, Roofing, Plumbing, Damp Proof Coursing, Tiling or Glazing
• More than 5 years in post

We've got a great opportunity for a full- time long term temp role within the Medway Courts, to join a fast-paced office, working as part of the admin team.

Overview:
- Full time 37 hrs per week
- Monday - Friday
- Long term Temporary ongoing role
- Pay - £11.59 - £11.88
- Location - Medway
- Start date ASAP

The successful candidate will provide customer service and administrative support. The individual will follow set procedures and will exercise some independent judgement in carrying out instructions, under general supervision.

Examples of work performed will include but not be restricted to:
- Call Handling - managing the telephone help desk for the courts
- Collating and analysing complex information or data, regular usage of Excel.
- Processing of applications, fee accounting and cashier duties, processing orders, IT data input
- Overseeing administrative procedures and processes
- Liaison between Courtroom, judiciary, public
- Processing correspondence, processing orders, IT data input
- Acting as an administrative liaison with internal and / or external sources
- Preparing routine correspondence

Typical qualifications and experience:
- 5 GCSE's at grade C or above or equivalent (including English Language or equivalent)
- NVQ Business Administration Level 2 (or suitable clerical experience)
- Good communication skills, both oral and written
- All offers are subject to 3 years of referencing checks and a DBS.

If you are interested in this position, please apply below

Brook Street are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. 

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. 

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

We have a great opportunity for someone to support our client in the preparation of statutory and service charge accounts for residential & commercial property as they increase their team. The role will require good interpersonal skills, the ability to work as part of a team, be organised, have excellent attention to detail and hold excellent communication and customer service skills and experience in Residential and Commercial Service charge accounting.

With this role, you can look forward to a competitive salary, parking permit, pension, medicash plan, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and couple more over Christmas and not forgetting the superb team that you will be working with.

The ideal candidate would have a property background, with property service charge experience. If you don't quite match the entire tick list, call me for a copy of the job description and a further discussion around your salary expectations.

• High level of concentration, accuracy and attention to detail
• Self-motivated with a methodical and organised approach
• Able to effectively prioritise and multi-task
• Excellent people and communication skills at all levels
• Dependable and flexible as well as possessing the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Proactive, and able to take responsibility for own work and assist others
• Work well under pressure
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Experience of client accounting software (TRAMPS) would be an advantage
• Knowledge of ARMA and RICS regulations preferred

Y.fleming@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Twitter: @nagforjobs

Our client is an ambitious and fast-growing company within the beauty industry based in Gillingham, they provide exceptional products and services to their customers. They are seeking a dynamic and experienced E-Commerce Manager to join the team and drive online sales and presence to new heights.

Job Description:

As the E-Commerce Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to drive online sales growth and enhance the overall customer experience on our e-commerce platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize the online shopping experience, manage product listings, analyse sales data, and identify opportunities for improvement. Your role will be pivotal in shaping our online presence and ensuring that our e-commerce platform remains competitive and profitable.

Work Pattern

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute e-commerce strategies to drive online sales growth and increase customer engagement

- Manage product listings, pricing, promotions, and inventory to optimize sales performance

- Collaborate with marketing, merchandising, and IT teams to enhance the online shopping experience

- Analyse sales data and customer feedback to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement

- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and make data-driven decisions

- Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to drive innovation and competitiveness

- Ensure compliance with e-commerce regulations, data protection laws, and industry standards

Skills/Experience

• Strong background in Ecommerce/online selling (essential)
• Experienced in managing Shopify websites
• Experienced in developing SEO strategies
• Experienced in Google PPC campaigns
• Experience with Amazon Seller Central
• HTML/website coding knowledge (preferred)
• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivated and proactive

Benefits

• A varied and challenging role
• An open and relaxed working atmosphere
• A competitive salary + performance related bonus
• Workplace pension
• Air-conditioned office with free parking
• Staff discount
• 4pm finish every Friday!

Interested?

If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for e-commerce and a track record of success in driving online sales growth, we invite you to apply for the E-Commerce Manager position.

Please note this is a full time office based role and will start as a 1 year temporary contract, with the view for permanent after this time.

Roofer Maintenance Operative

Dartford

£25 an hour

Temp to perm

Build Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the built environment - from executive to operative level.

With offices in London, Manchester and the Southwest, we specialise in Housing, Construction, Facilities Management, Property, Surveying, Health & Safety and Sales. We supply candidates from executive to operative level, and are currently working with a Housing Association, who are looking for a Roofer Maintenance Operative based in Dartford.

Day to Day for roofer:

• Carrying out repairs and maintenance on domestic properties
• Meeting and greeting tenants
• Using a PDA
• Mobile maintenance role
• Wide range of roofing and flat roofing repairs
• Relaying slate, wide range of tiles, lead flashing, pointing to verges and chimney stacks
• Fascia and soffit repairs, rainwater goods and other general repairs

Benefits for roofer:

• Van + fuel card provided
• Weekly pay
• Consistent weekly work
• Potential to a permanent role after temp contract ends

Please apply or contact Josie Lee at Build Recruitment for further details.

We'll take the time to understand your career history and motivations for a new role. We'll also take references and may ask for proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

We work with a wide variety of clients in the public and private sector, and we will work with you to identify clients in which your skills, experience and personality will fit. Once we submit you for a role you will receive support and regular communication throughout the interview process.

From there our commitment to you is all about being your career partner. We'll identify suitable jobs, provide support, and career guidance and even provide regular salary benchmarking.

The ideal candidate will be a Roofer or roofing or Multi trader or multi trade operative or Maintenance operative or a plumber or plumber multi trader or carpenter or roofer or roofers mate or carpenter multi trader or plasterer or plasterer multi trader or wet trade or joiner or groundworker or and social housing or domestic or housing association or council experience.

Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Ref: 4634539

Job Title: Site Manager

Location: Sittingbourne

Start: December 2024 / January 2025
Initial Project: £4million civils package for a new build warehouse in Sittingbourne Projects: Civils packages for new-build agricultural and commercial buildings and AD Plants across the South East. Packages ranging in value from £200,000 - £8million

We currently have a vacancy for a Site Manager to oversee a civils package for a new build warehouse in Sittingbourne

To apply for this role, please email your CV quoting job reference number 4634539 in the subject of the email.

For more information on this vacancy, please contact Richard Pitcher on 07842 780 205 and quote job reference number 4634539

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

About Us:

Blue Recruitment Personnel is a leading recruitment agency specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers in the transport and logistics sector.

We specialize in providing a range of driving positions, including long-haul and tramping roles and we are committed to providing exceptional service to both our clients and candidates.

Our Client:

Leading logistics company based in Dover, known for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality transport solutions across the UK.


We are currently seeking a reliable and experienced HGV Class 1 (Tramper) Driver for a tramping role to join our team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated driver looking for stability, great pay and long-distance driving across the UK.

The Role:

As an HGV Class 1 Tramper Driver, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth transportation of goods across the UK.

Based in Dover, you will pick up 13.6 trailers at Dover port and deliver them to various locations across the country, including Birmingham, Liverpool and Scotland.

This role involves overnight stays and provides a great opportunity to see more of the UK while enjoying the benefits of a well-compensated, long-distance driving position.

Key Responsibilities:

Pick-Up & Delivery:

Collect 13.6 trailers from Dover Port and deliver goods to destinations across the UK, including Birmingham, Liverpool and Scotland.

Long-Distance Driving:

Operating the HGV Class 1 vehicle for multi-drop, long-distance deliveries with overnight stays.

Safety & Compliance:

Ensure all loads are secured, comply with transport regulations and maintain a high standard of safety at all times.

Customer Focused:

Represent the company professionally and deliver excellent service to customers at each drop-off point.

Vehicle Maintenance:

Perform daily checks on the vehicle and report any issues or damages to the fleet manager.

What We Offer:

Competitive Salary:

Attractive pay, with potential bonuses based on performance.

Overnight Allowance:

Additional pay for overnight stays, helping to enhance your earnings.

Consistent Work:

Year-round work with a stable and reputable company.

Flexibility:

Opportunity for work-life balance with regular routes and overnight stays.

Supportive Team:

Join a friendly, dedicated team that values professionalism and respect.

Requirements:

HGV Class 1 Licence (C+E) – Valid and up-to-date.
Proven experience as an HGV driver, preferably with tramper or long-distance driving.
Ability to manage solo trips and long hours effectively.
Must be comfortable with overnight stays as part of the role.
Knowledge of and adherence to all UK transport regulations and safety standards.
Professional attitude towards clients and customers.

How to Apply:

If you are a reliable and experienced HGV Class 1 Driver who enjoys long-distance driving and wants to be part of a forward-thinking logistics company, we want to hear from you!

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you are the ideal fit for this role to info@bluerecruitmentpersonnel.co.uk or apply through our website.

Join Us and Drive Your Career Forward!

Be part of a dynamic, professional team and enjoy the rewards of a great driving job that offers both adventure and job security.


Apply today!

Allen Motor Group are currently looking to recruit a Master Technician to join our Ford dealership in Gillingham.

As a master technician you’ll have some key tasks and activities within your area of responsibility:


Provide technical and diagnostic service ensuring customer satisfaction and productivity targets are met and exceeded
Coach and monitor the technical workforce within the service department
Maintain the highest level of technical knowledge and ensure compliance with manufacturer training
Uphold company and manufacturer quality standards
Ensure 100% compliance with vehicle health check processes


This position is offered on a full-time working contract paying £44,800 with and an OTE of £52,000 reporting to the Aftersales Manager. Our average Master Technician earnings were £55,000 last year!

Required Skills & Experience

To be considered for the position you will need to possess a relevant formal qualification (City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3) as a minimum. We are looking for individuals who possess the following attributes & skills:


A full UK driving licence
Experience of inspection, repair and servicing motor vehicles
Previous senior technician or master technician level qualification or experience
MOT Tester qualification would be very advantageous
Fantastic verbal and written English skills
Previous experience working in a franchised dealership


Why Allen Motor Group?

In addition to a highly attractive basic salary and target related bonus we also offer a range of other benefits including:


30 days holiday including bank holidays, plus additional holiday entitlement which increases with length of service
Fantastic discounts on MOT’s, services and parts
Life assurance benefit, at no cost to yourself
Discounted gym membership
Retailer discount portal with discounts from some of the UK’s biggest retailers
Up to £1,000 refer a friend scheme
Full training and support to develop and progress your career with Allen Motor Group


At Allen Motor Group, we drive an inclusive workplace, respecting and encouraging applications from every background. Join our team, where every person matters.

To be considered for this opportunity please apply now

Allen Motor Group are currently looking to recruit a Senior Vehicle Technician to join our Ford dealership in Sittingbourne.

As a senior vehicle technician you’ll have some key tasks and activities within your area of responsibility:


Provide technical and diagnostic service ensuring customer satisfaction and productivity targets are met and exceeded
Maintain the highest level of technical knowledge and ensure compliance with manufacturer training
Uphold company and manufacturer quality standards
Ensure 100% compliance with vehicle health check processes


This position is offered on a full-time 45 hour working contract paying £35,123 with and an OTE of £46,000 reporting to the Aftersales Manager. Our average Senior Vehicle Technician earnings were £49,000 last year!

Required Skills & Experience

To be considered for the position you will need to possess a relevant formal qualification (City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3) as a minimum. We are looking for individuals who possess the following attributes & skills:


A full UK driving licence
Experience of inspection, repair and servicing motor vehicles
MOT Tester qualification would be very advantageous
Fantastic verbal and written English skills
Previous experience working in a franchised dealership (preferred but not essential)


Why Allen Motor Group?

In addition to a highly attractive basic salary and target related bonus we also offer a range of other benefits including:


30 days holiday including bank holidays, plus additional holiday entitlement which increases with length of service
Fantastic discounts on MOT’s, services and parts
Life assurance benefit, at no cost to yourself
Discounted gym membership
Retailer discount portal with discounts from some of the UK’s biggest retailers
Up to £1,000 refer a friend scheme
Full training and support to develop and progress your career with Allen Motor Group


At Allen Motor Group, we drive an inclusive workplace, respecting and encouraging applications from every background. Join our team, where every person matters.

To be considered for this opportunity please apply now

Allen Motor Group are currently looking to recruit a Commercial Vehicle Technician to join our Ford dealership in Gillingham.

As a vehicle technician you’ll have some key tasks and activities within your area of responsibility:


Provide technical and diagnostic service ensuring customer satisfaction and productivity targets are met and exceeded
Maintain the highest level of technical knowledge and ensure compliance with manufacturer training
Uphold company and manufacturer quality standards
Ensure 100% compliance with vehicle health check processes


This position is offered on a full-time working contract paying £33,906 for 45 hours, Monday – Friday, with 1 in 4 Saturdays paid as overtime at time and a half with and an OTE of £40,000 reporting to the Aftersales Manager. Our Average Vehicle Technician earned £42,000 last year!

Required Skills & Experience

To be considered for the position you will need to possess a relevant formal qualification (City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3) as a minimum. We are looking for individuals who possess the following attributes & skills:


A full UK driving licence
Experience of inspection, repair and servicing motor vehicles
MOT Tester qualification would be highly beneficial
Fantastic verbal and written English skills
Previous experience working in a franchised dealership (preferred but not essential)


Why Allen Motor Group?

In addition to a highly attractive basic salary, commission and target related bonus we also offer a range of other benefits including:


30 days holiday including bank holidays, plus additional holiday entitlement which increases with length of service
Fantastic discounts on MOT’s, services and parts
Life assurance benefit, at no cost to yourself
Discounted gym membership
Retailer discount portal with discounts from some of the UK’s biggest retailers
£500 refer a friend scheme
Full training and support to develop and progress your career with Allen Motor Group


At Allen Motor Group, we drive an inclusive workplace, respecting and encouraging applications from every background. Join our team, where every person matters.

To be considered for this opportunity please apply now

Allen Motor Group are currently looking to recruit a Vehicle Technician to join our Ford dealership in Crayford. Reporting to the Aftersales Manager this position is offered on a full-time working contract paying £31,500 for 45 hours, Monday – Friday, with 1 in 4 Saturdays paid as overtime at time and a half with and an OTE of £40,000.

Why Allen Motor Group?

In addition to a highly attractive basic salary, commission and target related bonus we also offer a range of other benefits including:


30 days holiday including bank holidays, plus additional holiday entitlement which increases with length of service
Fantastic discounts on MOT’s, services and parts
Life assurance benefit, at no cost to yourself
Discounted gym membership
Retailer discount portal with discounts from some of the UK’s biggest retailers
£500 refer a friend scheme
Full training and support to develop and progress your career with Allen Motor Group


Required Skills & Experience

To be considered for the position you will need to possess a relevant formal qualification (City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3) as a minimum. We are looking for individuals who possess the following attributes & skills:


A full UK driving licence
Experience of inspection, repair and servicing motor vehicles
MOT Tester qualification would be highly beneficial
Fantastic verbal and written English skills
Previous experience working in a franchised dealership (preferred but not essential)


Key Responsibilities and Duties


Provide technical and diagnostic service ensuring customer satisfaction and productivity targets are met and exceeded
Maintain the highest level of technical knowledge and ensure compliance with manufacturer training
Uphold company and manufacturer quality standards
Ensure 100% compliance with vehicle health check processes


To be considered for this opportunity please apply now

Allen Motor Group are currently looking to recruit a Master Technician to join our Ford dealership in Sittingbourne.

As a master technician you’ll have some key tasks and activities within your area of responsibility:


Provide technical and diagnostic service ensuring customer satisfaction and productivity targets are met and exceeded
Coach and monitor the technical workforce within the service department
Maintain the highest level of technical knowledge and ensure compliance with manufacturer training
Uphold company and manufacturer quality standards
Ensure 100% compliance with vehicle health check processes


This position is offered on a full-time 45 hour working week paying £44,800 with and an OTE of £52,000 reporting to the Aftersales Manager. Our average Master Technician earnings were £55,000 last year!

Required Skills & Experience

To be considered for the position you will need to possess a relevant formal qualification (City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3) as a minimum. We are looking for individuals who possess the following attributes & skills:


A full UK driving licence
Experience of inspection, repair and servicing motor vehicles
Previous senior technician or master technician level qualification or experience
MOT Tester qualification would be very advantageous
Fantastic verbal and written English skills
Previous experience working in a franchised dealership


Why Allen Motor Group?

In addition to a highly attractive basic salary and target related bonus we also offer a range of other benefits including:


30 days holiday including bank holidays, plus additional holiday entitlement which increases with length of service
Fantastic discounts on MOT’s, services and parts
Life assurance benefit, at no cost to yourself
Discounted gym membership
Retailer discount portal with discounts from some of the UK’s biggest retailers
Up to £1,000 refer a friend scheme
Full training and support to develop and progress your career with Allen Motor Group


At Allen Motor Group, we drive an inclusive workplace, respecting and encouraging applications from every background. Join our team, where every person matters.

To be considered for this opportunity please apply now

Lockmeadow Leisure Complex, Barker Road, Maidstone, ME16 8LW
Job type: Permanent, full time
Working Hours: 40 per week between Monday-Sunday
Salary: £28,718 per annum plus benefits


Here at Maidstone Leisure Trust our goal is to encourage active, healthy lifestyles in an environment that is safe, warm, clean, friendly and fun. To be the destination of choice for being part of an active community, whilst helping you to make MORE of every day’. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team
- and right now we are looking to recruit for Fitness Manager to join our team.
As Fitness Manager, you will lead from the front, ensuring the team are up to date with the latest developments within the fitness industry and the team delivers an exceptional gym floor experience for our members. You will also be responsible for managing a group exercise budget.

As part of your role, you’ll be expected to manage the day to day running of the facility. You will be a keyholder and responsible for shift management.

You will lead on the Health & Fitness element of the club, ensuring great customer care, management of the gym instructor team and gym floor, ensuring a smooth group exercise timetable is fulfilled.

What you’ll need to do the role

- Experience working as a Fitness Manager, Duty Manager, or similar management role within the leisure industry.
- Proven experience delivering great customer service.
- Knowledge of cash management procedures
- Strong team management, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with facilities maintenance.
- Availability to work shifts including weekends.
- Ability to Swim and to be able Pass a National Pool Lifeguarding Qualification (Essential)
- Level 2 Gym Instructor (Essential)
- Level 3 Personal Trainer (Preferable)



What we offer 

- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, Annual Leave Purchase Scheme and more
- Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure and Hospitality discounts
- Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities
- Free membership at the Centre plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities
- Free safeguarding training and DBS check
- 21 days annual leave
- A safe and supportive culture 
- A chance to make a positive difference to the community 



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What skills and experience we're looking for

1. Job purpose

As Medway Anglican Schools Trust (MAST) CEO you are responsible for the education of all children in our Trust’s academies. You will lead the Executive Team of the Trust and the Central Team, ensuring the Trust and all its schools continue to be successful over time and sustainable. You will provide high level strategic leadership and management across all aspects of the Trust’s activities. You will ensure that the Trust provides high quality education for all its pupils through the effective and efficient use of resources and people. As a system leader, the CEO represents the Trust with a wide range of stakeholders and partners and enables the Trust to fulfil its Christian and civic responsibilities. You are the Accounting Officer for the Trust, responsible for ensuring the Trust meets its statutory and legal requirements.

2. Ethics and Professional Conduct

As leader of our educational charity you are expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of principled and professional conduct. The CEO should always uphold and demonstrate The Principles of Public Life (The Nolan Principles). The CEO is responsible for upholding Diocesan and public trust in MAST, civic and system leadership, and should maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour. As leader of MAST, our academy communities and the profession, the CEO should serve in the best interests of the Trust’s pupils and communities, conducting themselves in a manner compatible with their influential position in society.

3. CEO Core Responsibilities

MAST is an education charity that runs our schools to give children a better future. We have a single legal and moral purpose: to advance education for the public benefit while maintaining our Christian ethos and delivering our vision. The MAST CEO has specific responsibilities as executive leader of the Trust.

There are six interlinked areas of the CEO’s core responsibilities. These are:

• Strategic leadership - Trust values and vision, culture and strategy
• Quality of Education
• Finance, sustainability and compliance
• People strategy
• Governance and accountability
• System leadership and civic responsibility

Strategic leadership – Trust vision, values, culture, and strategy

• Establish and sustain the Trust’s vision, values, culture, and strategic direction in partnership with the Trust Board
• Provide leadership that enables the Trust to achieve its strategic objectives and secure its future sustainability
• Create a safe, inclusive and positive culture across the Trust and its schools
• Develop operational objectives that are appropriate, deliverable and aligned to securing a sustainable future through the Trust’s strategic direction
• Enable the Trust’s organisational design and operational systems to meet its current and future requirements and manage change effectively

Quality of Education

• Tackle educational inequality, upholding and securing ambitious educational and behavioural standards for all pupils
• Promote further support for the most disadvantaged and those with additional and special educational needs and disabilities within a safe and secure environment
• Enable the Trust to establish and sustain a broad, rich and coherent curriculum entitlement for all pupils, supported by effective curricular leadership and delivered through high quality teaching in all its schools
• Ensure the Trust has high quality, expert teaching in all the Trust’s schools, built on an evidence-informed understanding of effective teaching and how pupils learn
• Ensure that priority areas for improvement are identified and addressed
• Enable the Trust and its schools to engage with appropriate evidence-based strategies for improvement and ensure their effective implementation and impact

Finance, sustainability and compliance

Provide operational leadership, reports and assurance to Board so that they are able to maintain effective oversight and meet their responsibilities:

• Ensure that sound financial management systems are in place, understood by all, adhered to and reviewed
• Prioritise and allocate financial resources appropriately, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness and probity in the use of public funds
• Ensure rigorous approaches to identifying, managing and mitigating risk
• Ensure the long-term sustainability of the Trust and its schools through effective financial and estates management
• Direct the Trust’s activities to achieve the most efficient, effective and sustainable provision of education to the highest quality, prioritising and making the most effective use of the resources available.
• Ensure the organisation complies with all statutory and legal requirements including safeguarding and health and safety
• Ensure that estate management is effective

People strategy

• Lead and effectively manage the activities and performance of the Trust’s executive and central team
• Enable a people strategy that identifies talent, supports and develops all staff and sustains a culture of staff well-being and high staff professionalism
• Ensure the Trust has high quality employment practices that promote equality, diversity and inclusion, including ethical practices of recruitment and retention of staff
• Ensure staff have access to high quality professional development, aligned to balance organisational and individual needs
• Ensure the Trust has a strong talent management and succession planning programmes across all areas of the organisation’s work

Accountability and Governance

• Promote a culture of accountability that is recognised and accepted as an essential element of improvement at all levels and across all aspects of the Trust’s work
• Understand the role of relevant regulatory bodies and ensure the Trust and its schools respond to their requirements
• Understand and welcome the role of effective Trust governance, upholding the obligation to give account and recognising that Trust Boards are ultimately responsible and accountable for the Trust’s work
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with the Trust Board recognising their key role in holding the CEO and executive team to account
• Maintain good communication with the Trust Board, including regular meetings with the Trust Chair
• Maintain a good relationship with local governance groups, attending meetings and providing updates as needed
• Ensure the Trust Board receives quality information in the level of detail needed to make informed decisions and fulfil its functions and legal obligations
• Ensure positive communications that promote the Trust and its work, and present the Trust effectively when dealing with the media

System leadership and civic responsibility

• Promote and enable ways in which the Trust’s schools and their local boards engage meaningfully with their communities and are responsive and accountable to them
• As CEO of an Anglican VA trust, maintain good relationships with the Rochester Diocesan Board of Education; working in partnership to enable our children to flourish, support the local church school communities and Diocese and deliver our vision through our values and Christian ethos
• In line with the Trust’s civic role, work with civic partners and stakeholders in the local area, region and/or nationally to contribute to the Public Good, ensuring the value of the child and coherent public service for children and families
• Foster and engage in the collective leadership of the sector building strong local systems to address disadvantage and improve the quality of education for all pupils
• Exert external influence on behalf of the Trust by active engagement with sector organisations, regulators, policy makers, local and national government, industry and other partners
• Give public assurance of high standards of probity

SPECIAL FACTORS:

Subject to the duration of the need, the special conditions given below apply:

(a) The nature of the work may involve the postholder carrying out work outside of normal working hours.

(b) The postholder may be required to attend, from time to time, training courses, conferences, seminars or other meetings as required by their own training needs and the needs of the service.

(c) Expenses will be paid in accordance with the Local Conditions of Service.

(d) This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check regarding any previous criminal record.

This job description sets out the duties and responsibilities of the post at the time when it was drawn up. Such duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

MAST and the academies which form part of our trust seek to promote the employment of disabled people and will make any adjustments considered reasonable to the above duties under the terms of the Equality Act 2010 to accommodate a suitable disabled candidate.

Appendix A: Accounting Officer Responsibilities

The Accounting Officer responsibilities are given the Academies Trust Handbook sections 1.31 – 1.38. The designated responsibilities are:

• Give assurance (to Parliament and the public) of high standards of probity in the management of public funds, particularly regularity, propriety and value for money
• Adhering to the Seven Principles of Public Life
• Having oversight of financial transactions (under Trustees’ control, measures to prevent losses or misuse, multi-person operation of accounts and records, accurate accounting records)
• Completing annual statement on regularity, propriety and compliance
• Taking personal responsibility for assuring compliance to the Board
• Advising on Board intent or action if incompatible with the articles, funding agreement or handbook
• Notify the ESFA if they consider the Board is in breach of the articles, funding agreement or handbook

Appendix B: Working with Directors and Members

CEOs work closely with their Trust Board, particularly the Chair. CEOs will recognise the responsibilities and statutory duties of Trustees and that the CEO operates under the oversight and direction of the Board of Trustees. MAST is an Anglican Church VA Trust with Rochester Diocese as a member and the CEO will engage with the Diocese through the diocesan strategic partnership and other activities to deliver our shared vision and enable our communities to flourish.

The Academy Trust Handbook indicates that Directors must comply with the Trust’s charitable objects, with company and charitable law and with their contractual obligations under the funding agreement. As an organisation the Trust has a range of obligations under current legislation and statutory guidance. This includes matters such as safeguarding, health and safety and estates management. The Academy Trust Handbook states that ensuring strong governance in these areas will be a key priority for the Board.

The Academy Trust Handbook indicates that Directors should focus on three core functions:

• ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
• holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the performance management of staff
• overseeing and ensuring effective financial performance CEOs will recognise that in fulfilling these core functions Trust Boards are ultimately responsible for approving and monitoring certain aspects of a Trust’s work including the Trust’s vision and strategy.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• positive, friendly working environment
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme & Local Government Pension Scheme
• Travel expenses
• Flexible working
• wellbeing support services

Further details about the role

Medway Anglican Schools Trust (MAST) is seeking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer to lead, manage and co-ordinate the operations of the trust, and its academies. The trust currently consists of four schools; two primary schools with nurseries, one small infant school and a three-form entry junior school, but growth plans should see expansion in the future. You will lead and manage the executive team (plus oversight of the central team). You will set the strategic direction of the trust with the directors and support the ongoing operational development of our schools. You will be accounting officer and responsible for ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

Why MAST?

• We are a Trust whose Christian values are embedded in our work and relationships with our school communities. The entire MAST community is passionate about providing the best education for our children in our rich and diverse school communities so that they flourish.
• MAST embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.
• We value all members of staff alongside professional and supportive staff relationships. We are committed to providing career progression through continuing professional development

We offer:

• positive, friendly working environment
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme & Local Government Pension Scheme
• Travel expenses
• Flexible working
• wellbeing support services

Why you?

• You are an experienced education leader with evidence of systems leadership across more than one school, improving the quality of education, able to take responsibility for the trust’s operations and compliance with regulations.
• You have experience of working at a senior level within a Multi-Academy Trust and have a deep understanding of improving teaching and learning so that all pupils achieve well.

You are committed to career progression for all and can provide evidence of how you have developed leadership at all levels and led impactful school improvement

• You have essential understanding of the Education & Skills Funding Agency regulatory framework for academies. l
• You are highly organised and an effective communicator.
• You have commitment to partnership working across our schools and with external stakeholders.

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Medway Anglican Schools Trust was formed in September 2015 and is a Church of England VA trust, built upon the importance of positive relationships amongst all involved. Our schools retain their own individuality, but the trust is always there to provide advice, guidance and support for each school. Our schools work well together and support one another in raising standards.

Closing date for applications: Noon 2nd December 2024

Interviews to be held: week commencing 9th December 2024

If you are interested in applying for this position, to find out more and download an application form use this link MAST Vacancies and return it to Natalie Hobbs, governance professional by noon on 2nd December 2024.

Due to safer recruitment requirements, CVs will not be accepted. Trust application forms must be completed.

References will be requested for all shortlisted applicants before interview.

In line with KCSIE 2024 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust will conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children with the chair of the interview panel to be discussed at the interview stage.

The Trust and its academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.

Commitment to safeguarding

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