Total 33 Manager job vacancies in Braintree, CM77 8YH

Parts Manager

- Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 6:00pm.
- 1 in 2 Saturdays worked 8:00 am – 1:00pm – decreasing to 1 in 3!
- OTE potentials of £40,000 p.a!
- 22 days holiday + Bank holidays.

Parts Manager required for Automotive reputable and busy main dealer located in Braintree.

We are recruiting for a Parts Manager for our Client’s bodyshop. As a Parts Manager for our Client you will be responsible for leading a busy Parts Department.

The salary on offer for this Parts Manager is £40,000.

Parts Manager Person Specification:

- A previous working experience as a Parts Manager
- Managing the sourcing and supply of vehicle parts
- Achieving Parts Sales Volumes and profit objectives
- Motivating and developing the Parts Team
- Strong Interpersonal Skills

The responsibilities of this Parts Manager role are:

- Maximise the profit opportunity in the Parts Department
- Overseeing the effective Management of all Parts and consumable stocks
- As a Parts Manager it is your duty to recruit for Parts Team Members
- Maintaining standards of performance in the Parts Department through coaching and development.

If you are interested in hearing more, or wish to apply for this Parts Manager job please send your CV to Jemma Archer quoting the job reference number.

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general manager | full time

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. with over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a general manager to join us on our continuous journey to nourish us all from bowl, to soul

whilst we might not have a live vacancy at the moment, please do apply. as we continue to grow and open new sites we have new opportunities to join us and would love to hear from you

the role |

as a general manager, you’ll inspire your team to go the extra mile for our guests, keeping expectations + standards high. you will be continuously coaching + developing your team to be the best they can be whilst driving your restaurant performance and deliver amazing results

if you |

• prioritise cultivating a positive + inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders shines through as you provide brilliant training, coaching, and mentorship
• are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, you ensure that every interaction reflects exceptional service, whether through your own efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset
• have strong financial acumen encompasses budgeting, inventory management, labour management, and strategic marketing. you meticulously analyse data to drive key business decisions and embody a culture of continuous improvement
• focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, you are committed to fostering personal and professional growth among your team members
• you care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected + that they belong, allowing them to nourish + flourish in their role and career
• a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions

then we’d love to hear from you

wok’s in it for you |

• bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity
• private medical insurance
• free food on shift – yes anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family
• an industry leading family friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• be the first to experience our brand-new menus
• wagamama parties throughout the year with vip guests
• be known nationwide as a love above the door legend – our national recognition programme

in addition to this, we offer all the usual such as, pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

be you be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

Portfolio Rationalisation Manager

£66,997 annual base salary

Permanent Full-time

Hybrid

Location: Braintree Essex

At Eastlight, we are committed to providing outstanding services to our residents and creating thriving communities. We are seeking a skilled Portfolio and Rationalisation Manager to play a pivotal role in maximising the value of our portfolio and delivering sustainable benefits for our residents.

As our Portfolio and Rationalisation Manager you will lead and coordinate Eastlight’s portfolio rationalisation strategy, ensuring that all activities align with Eastlight's mission and deliver tangible benefits for our communities. This role involves identify portfolio acquisition and disposal opportunities and then end-to-end management of the process - from initial financial modelling through to collaboratively ensuring delivery. The successful candidate will collaborate cross-departmentally and with external consultants to meet programme objectives, maintain project timelines, and secure Eastlight’s position as a responsible and effective asset manager.

Why Choose Eastlight?

Eastlight Community Homes is a vibrant, resident-led housing association in the East of England. We own and manage 14,500 homes, offering a mix of social rent, affordable rent, and shared ownership. With plans to build many more homes, we are committed to tackling the demand for truly affordable housing.

We prioritise the health and wellbeing of our residents by ensuring they have access to high-quality, safe homes and neighbourhoods. Our residents pay rents and charges below market rate, and we reinvest every £1 to fund new housing projects, improve services, and address community challenges.

Working side-by-side with our residents, our governance structures, including our resident-led Customer Influence Committee, enable us to listen to their views and ensure they can influence decision-making.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Lead Portfolio Rationalisation: Oversee and coordinate portfolio rationalisation initiatives to ensure alignment with Eastlight’s strategic objectives and deliver measurable value to our residents.

Manage Portfolio Acquisitions and Disposals: Identify, develop, and execute acquisition and disposal projects. This includes conducting detailed financial modelling, project analysis, stakeholder consultation, and managing each project to completion.

Project Team Leadership: Coordinate and lead internal project teams to drive portfolio rationalisation projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and programme objectives.

Internal and External Approvals: Secure necessary approvals for projects at every level, including internal Board-level and external regulatory approvals, such as from Homes England and relevant statutory authorities.

Cross-Departmental Coordination: Utilise matrix management skills to coordinate activities across departments, ensuring cohesive delivery of programme objectives and adherence to timelines.

External Consultancy Management: Appoint and manage specialist consultants as required to support the rationalisation projects and enhance Eastlight’s capacity to deliver top-quality outcomes.

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

• Proven experience in asset portfolio management, rationalisation, or similar roles.
• Demonstrated experience in complex financial modelling, project analysis, and end-to-end project management.
• Strong understanding of the legislative and regulatory frameworks affecting housing and asset portfolios.
• Experience in securing internal and external approvals, particularly at a Board level.
• Proficiency in cross-departmental collaboration and matrix management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• RICS (MRICS) qualification or with relevant, proven equivalent experience.
• Experience managing consultancy relationships including dealing with complex contract negotiation, management, and project management experience for large-scale projects.
• Knowledge of housing sector challenges and opportunities, particularly in the non-profit or social housing context.
• Detailed understanding of affordable housing funding streams, Homes England Capital Funding Guide requirements and statutory authority approval processes.

What We Offer:

To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector leading total rewards package.

• £66,997 annual base salary
• Permanent Full-time Contract
• Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility • Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
• Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Trailblazing family leave [Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay / 6 weeks half pay] – Subject to eligibility.
• BUPA healthcare cash plan, life assurance
• Formal qualifications and paid professional membership.
• We truly embrace agile working; geography is never a barrier to recruiting the best person. Our Head Office is in Braintree, Essex.

At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work.

There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.

Application closing date: Wednesday 20th November 2024

Interview date: Tuesday 3rd December 2024 in person

Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact recruitment@eastlighthomes.co.uk.

[Eastlight Community Homes is unable to provide visa sponsorship].

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Introduction

Store Location: Braintree - George Yard Shopping Centre

Store Hours: 42.5

With a real focus on customer experience and colleague development, our Store Managers are key to driving the success of our stores. As a store manager, you will be responsible for delivering commercial growth and developing a team culture of putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.

Role Responsibility

• You will have overall responsibility for the running of the store, focusing on customer experience, colleague development, and delivering commercial growth in line with our 5-year strategy.
• Putting the customer at the heart of everything we do you will develop a team of colleagues who live and breathe our customer promise and actively seek ways to delight our customers.
• You will coach, train and develop colleagues within your store harnessing their strengths and building on development areas.
• Be proactive in recruiting a team of Assistant Managers, Team Leaders, and Sales Assistants that reflect our values, behaviours with the required skill set to meet our business needs.
• Make commercial decisions around stock availability and merchandising.
• Actively seek contact with key stakeholders to gain a wider understanding of the business
• Providing constructive and beneficial feedback to the store team, District and Regional Managers around store performance and business opportunities to encourage continual growth.

The Ideal Candidate

• You will be as passionate about celebrating our customers’ life moments as we are
• Have previous experience as a store manager within a retail environment working collaboratively with wider stakeholders across the business
• Have experience in leading and developing a team of colleagues
• Be prepared to work towards KPIs in a fast-paced environment

Package Description

Store Location: Braintree - George Yard Shopping Centre

Store Hours: 42.5

With a real focus on customer experience and colleague development, our Store Managers are key to driving the success of our stores. As a store manager, you will be responsible for delivering commercial growth and developing a team culture of putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.

About the Company

Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greetings cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland.  In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer.  This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey. 

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Benefits

• Pension
• 15% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online
• Save As You Earn scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
  • Financial Education Tools
  • Salary Advance
• Seasonal incentive schemes
• Retail Management Apprenticeship Programmes with local providers with access to a virtual internal network for learning together
• Discounted gym membership, mobile phone contracts, and car leasing
• Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave

This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.

For any questions email: vacancies@cardfactory.co.uk (we do not accept CVs/Applications via email)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.

No agencies, please.

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Sportswift Ltd T/A Card Factory

We are looking for an experienced Orthopaedic Practitioner with strong leadership skills to provide managerial responsibility for our high quality pre-operative assessment and STORM outreach Team. Utilising extensive knowledge of clinical governance and staff leadership, you will work alongside the current Orthopaedic Team to ensure a cohesive, dynamic leadership team.

We provide pre-operative education and preparation to patients undergoing Elective Joint Replacement Surgery and with our exciting new pathway we are instrumental in ensuring that joint replacement patients are fully prepared for their surgery and work toward Same Day Discharge.

We also provide a high quality outreach service to patients who have experienced a variety of both elective and trauma orthopaedic conditions.

As the STORM Team Leader you will be responsible for maintaining our high quality service including Orthopaedic Pre-Assessment across two sites.

Our Orthopaedic Pre-Assessment is a fast developing service supported by consultant anaesthetists. We provide adult pre-operative assessments for patients undergoing operations under general anaesthetic, spinal anaesthetic and regional block for Orthopaedic surgery.

This is an exciting time within Orthopaedics to input into the pre-screening, risk assessment and optimisation workflows to support efficiency of the service to safely keep pace with the Trust's elective recovery programme.

As well as having significant experience in pre-operative assessment and the management of Orthopaedic patients, the Department Leader will be required to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to develop our pre-operative assessment service in addition to our peri-operative preparation and outreach service (STORM). Our dedicated teams drive innovation with recent advances in same day discharge for total hip & knee replacement patients.

You will demonstrate knowledge and skill in management of people, quality improvement and change management. You will be an effective role model demonstrating high levels of clinical competence and expertise. You will provide proactive coordination of the units cross site and excellent communication with all members of the team.

Whilst this is a Nurse-Led service we welcome applications from Allied Health Professionals with relevant experience and qualifications.

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.



For a full list of role responsibilities and the qualities we are looking for, please see the attached job description and person specification.

We look forward to your application!


This advert closes on Friday 8 Nov 2024

For a full list of role responsibilities and the qualities we are looking for, please see the attached job description and person specification. We look forward to your application!

general manager | full time

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. with over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a general manager to join us on our continuous journey to nourish us all from bowl, to soul

whilst we might not have a live vacancy at the moment, please do apply. as we continue to grow and open new sites we have new opportunities to join us and would love to hear from you

the role |

as a general manager, you’ll inspire your team to go the extra mile for our guests, keeping expectations + standards high. you will be continuously coaching + developing your team to be the best they can be whilst driving your restaurant performance and deliver amazing results

if you |

• prioritise cultivating a positive + inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders shines through as you provide brilliant training, coaching, and mentorship
• are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, you ensure that every interaction reflects exceptional service, whether through your own efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset
• have strong financial acumen encompasses budgeting, inventory management, labour management, and strategic marketing. you meticulously analyse data to drive key business decisions and embody a culture of continuous improvement
• focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, you are committed to fostering personal and professional growth among your team members
• you care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected + that they belong, allowing them to nourish + flourish in their role and career
• a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions

then we’d love to hear from you

wok’s in it for you |

• bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity
• private medical insurance
• free food on shift – yes anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family
• an industry leading family friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• be the first to experience our brand-new menus
• wagamama parties throughout the year with vip guests
• be known nationwide as a love above the door legend – our national recognition programme

in addition to this, we offer all the usual such as, pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

be you be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

Housing Manager Safeguarding & Tenancy Sustainment

Are you driven to make a real difference in your community and thrive in a role that positively impacts people's lives? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our team as a Housing Manager in our Safeguarding & Tenancy Sustainment department.

You are a skilled and experienced Housing Manager who shares our values, is dedicated to supporting our communities, and is driven to make a positive difference in the lives of our residents. You’ll work collaboratively with customers and colleagues, constantly improving our services and shaping the future of housing in the East of England.

About Eastlight

Eastlight Community Homes is a vibrant, resident-led housing association in the East of England. We own and manage 14,500 homes, offering a mix of social rent, affordable rent, and shared ownership. With plans to build many more homes, we are committed to tackling the demand for truly affordable housing.

What You’ll Do as a Housing Manager:

• Lead and inspire your team to deliver top-tier Safeguarding & Tenancy Sustainment services to our residents.
• Engage and empower residents to manage their homes while ensuring tenancy sustainment and safeguarding principles are embedded in your work.
• Promote community involvement through the application of our community gateway model, giving residents a voice and a stake in their homes.
• Deliver exceptional housing management services that empower our customers to live independently and sustain their tenancies.
• You will have a CIH level 4 or equivalent or be willing to work towards it.

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

• Experience in managing Safeguarding & Tenancy Sustainment, ideally within the social housing sector.
• Expertise in general housing knowledge, with a focus on Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse.
• Strong leadership, management, and team development skills with a focus on performance and change management.
• A commitment to delivering excellent customer service and empowering residents.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to present, report, and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A solid understanding of housing law, regulatory requirements, and safeguarding practices.
• Experience managing budgets and interpreting complex information to make informed decisions.

Why Choose Eastlight?

We prioritise the health and wellbeing of our residents by ensuring they have access to high-quality, safe homes and neighbourhoods. Our residents pay rents and charges below market rate, and we reinvest every £1 to fund new housing projects, improve services, and address community challenges.

Working side-by-side with our residents, our governance structures, including our resident-led Customer Influence Committee, enable us to listen to their views and ensure they can influence decision-making.

If you're ready to lead with purpose, drive transformative change, and ensure residents are at the heart of every decision, join us in shaping a future where exceptional leadership sets a new standard for housing services.

To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector leading total rewards package.

• £56,520 annual base salary
• Permanent Full-time Contract
• Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
• Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
• Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Trailblazing family leave [Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay / 6 weeks half pay] – Subject to eligibility.
• BUPA healthcare cash plan, life assurance
• Formal qualifications and paid professional membership.
• We truly embrace agile working; geography is never a barrier to recruiting the best person. Our Head Office is in Braintree, Essex.

At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work.

There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.

Application closing date: Friday 1st November 2024

Interview date: Tuesday 12th November 2024

Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact recruitment@eastlighthomes.co.uk.

[Eastlight Community Homes is unable to provide visa sponsorship].

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are looking for Operations Site Manager to join our client on a 6 month FTC at their Wethersfield site. Our Client is an independent organisation who provide accommodation services to numerous organisations across the UK and continues to develop its business in both central and local government as well as the charitable section.

As Site Manager based at Wethersfield, you will be responsible for Staff and Service User management, with full delegated responsibility for the Wellbeing of Service Users (SUs) and the infrastructure of the site. You will be the first point of contact with staff and sub-contractors and have full responsibility to manage them and ensure that the client's interests and the requirements of the Home Office are met in a timely, commercially conscious, and compliant manner.

Wethersfield's sole purpose is to provide temporary, safe accommodation to the Service Users onsite. The suitable candidate must have experience in people and site management. This role requires a leadership that encompasses oversight throughout the working week and silent hours, including nights and weekends. Hours of work: 44 per week, working 12-hour shifts, including nights/weekends. 5-week shift pattern to cover 7 days a week, shifts will be agreed in advance

The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave per annum (25 days plus bank holidays)
• Life Cover (2 x basic salary)
• Westfield Health Membership (offering cashback on health services plus discounts for retailers and gym memberships)
• 6 month probation period
• Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee)
• Laptop/Phone/other equipment if required as part of job role
• Mileage expenses (claimable from home)
• Referral Scheme

Email Lucy at l.wildish@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk if you would like further information.

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

general manager | full time

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. with over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a general manager to join us on our continuous journey to nourish us all from bowl, to soul

whilst we might not have a live vacancy at the moment, please do apply. as we continue to grow and open new sites we have new opportunities to join us and would love to hear from you

the role |

as a general manager, you’ll inspire your team to go the extra mile for our guests, keeping expectations + standards high. you will be continuously coaching + developing your team to be the best they can be whilst driving your restaurant performance and deliver amazing results

if you |

• prioritise cultivating a positive + inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders shines through as you provide brilliant training, coaching, and mentorship
• are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, you ensure that every interaction reflects exceptional service, whether through your own efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset
• have strong financial acumen encompasses budgeting, inventory management, labour management, and strategic marketing. you meticulously analyse data to drive key business decisions and embody a culture of continuous improvement
• focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, you are committed to fostering personal and professional growth among your team members
• you care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected + that they belong, allowing them to nourish + flourish in their role and career
• a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions

then we’d love to hear from you

wok’s in it for you |

• bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity
• private medical insurance
• free food on shift – yes anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family
• an industry leading family friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• be the first to experience our brand-new menus
• wagamama parties throughout the year with vip guests
• be known nationwide as a love above the door legend – our national recognition programme

in addition to this, we offer all the usual such as, pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

be you be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

We are looking for a new Store Manager to lead our store at Braintree Village on a temporary basis to cover long term sickness. This is a temporary full-time position, working on a 40 hours per week contract.

Are you an experienced Retail Store Manager or Assistant Manager with a friendly customer centric style, looking for your next challenge?

Do you pride yourself in hitting your sales targets while motivating and developing a team that’s more like family?

Do you want to work for a growing profitable business with family values & green credentials, where you can make a difference?

We are looking for a driven individual with a passion for excellent customer service, who creates a fun and welcoming store to work in and shop in!

We are third generation family owned and even though we continue to grow, the values and culture ring true, even stronger than ever. In our busy stores, no two days will be the same and the days will fly by quickly with no opportunities to get bored with plenty of opportunity to have fun at work!

Pay, Hours & Benefits for our Store Manager

Up to £32,000 per annum


Generous Staff Discount scheme, some of which can be shared with your family and friends!
Holiday Entitlement which increases with service.
Company Contribution Pension, Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme & Death in service benefit.
Access to the Pavers Foundation: an employee-led grant application and charitable giving scheme
Access to the Pavers Academy: providing career pathways to support our colleagues through online learning, face to face courses, apprenticeship, professional qualifications, and mentoring programmes
Access to wellbeing and financial support through RetailTRUST


Day to Day responsibilities as our Store Manager


Drive the performance of your store, making good commercial decisions, liaising with your area manager and head office teams to get the right product at the right time to maximise the sales.
Lead your team in creating a customer first culture, giving genuine, honest, and knowledgeable advice on our products, giving the best customer service and experience possible.
Motivate and develop yourself and your team to achieve and exceed KPI’s and reach your full potential.
Be self-aware, being able to question, learn, and take responsibility for yourself and the performance of your store.
Live and breathe Pavers DNA, always leading by example.


About Us

Pavers has proudly been established for over 50 years, flourishing as a successful and highly profitable family-run footwear retail business, with a robust presence across the UK and Ireland. We operate over 190 stores, including the renowned Jones Bootmaker and Herring Shoes brands and are continually expanding our store network. In 2021, we were honoured to be recognised as one of the Top Retailers to work for in the UK by Best Companies, holding a top 5 place since 2023 and have maintained a prestigious 3* world class employee engagement in 2023 and 2024. We remain committed to doing the right thing by our people and the planet.

As the first major retailer to achieve Carbon Neutral status in 2021, we continue to uphold this status annually, showcasing our unwavering dedication to sustainability. Through the Pavers Foundation, we have contributed over £2.2 million since 2018, supporting vital causes in health, education, and community sectors.

Our supportive family environment fosters exceptional job satisfaction, ensuring our colleagues are well-cared for. We firmly believe that by investing in our people, we provide the best service to our customers.

If this sounds like the kind of business you’d like to join, we’d love to hear from you - please apply today for the role of Store Manager!

We are seeking a highly committed, proactive and professional Registered Service Manager to lead the operational management of a specialist supported living service located in Braintree. The service has been developed to meet the needs of people who have a learning disability and/or autism and complex needs, including mental health needs and behaviours which can challenge.

The service supports 10 people in an attractive new-build supported housing scheme, commissioned as part of the Transforming Care Programme in Essex. The accommodation has been carefully designed to meet the needs of individuals with a range of needs and special requirements. The service is currently rated as Outstanding by CQC.

All tenants (including current residents) need well planned, personalised support to allow them to make a successful transition to supported living and to become more confident and independent. As a number of service users have forensic histories or can present with high risk behaviours, there is a requirement for positive and robust risk management and effective behaviour support strategies.

As the Registered Service Manager you will ensure that the service is of the highest quality, meeting all CQC standards and contract requirements and that this can be demonstrated through comprehensive quality and contract monitoring processes. You will ensure that the service works in a cohesive and coordinated manner and that service users experience fully integrated care, support and housing.

You will ensure that the care and support delivered is truly personalised and provided in accordance with agreed care plans, enabling service users to enjoy wellbeing, quality of life and community connections. You will promote and re-inforce a culture of responsive, person-centered practice and active support across the service, with relationships based on respect and unconditional positive regard. Your rewarding role will include responsibility for:

• Recruitment and selection of staff matched to needs of service users
• Management and deployment of staff to meet the needs of service users
• Ensuring continuous, reliable and consistent service delivery at all times
• Performance management
• Compliance with CQC & commissioner expectations and standards
• Contract management and achievement of planned outcomes
• Effective prevention and management of incidents
• Staff support, supervision, coaching and training
• Excellent customer care to all stakeholders
• Team building and management

You must have at least three years prior experience of supporting people with a learning disability and/or autism who have complex needs and at least two years supervisory/management experience. You will also have relevant experience in implementing PBS and positive risk management approaches, founded on the principles of least restrictive practice. You must demonstrate excellent assessment, support planning and report writing skills. Some experience of managing successful transitions from and into services is essential.

You will have a good knowledge of CQC requirements and care standards and experience of auditing services against agreed quality and outcome expectations. You will also have a good knowledge of PBS principles and strategies and legal/good practice frameworks (including MCA, DOLs and MHA) and their application in a supported living setting. An understanding of attachment theory, relational security and psychologically informed environments is desirable. You will have a good knowledge of mental and physical health needs/conditions as the ability to promote holistic health and wellbeing is essential. A relevant professional or practice related qualification (such as social work, nursing or management) is essential.

We would really welcome the opportunity to tell you more about the exciting role of Registered Service Manager, this state-of-the-art new supported living service and our supportive company. For an informal discussion please contact Mahip Singh, Service Director on Mahip.Singh@creativesupport.org.uk or 07815 518 847.

Vacancy Reference Number: 72699
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme

As a Kitchen Team Leader apprentice, you'll lead by example making sure the team have everything they need so the shift runs like clockwork! You'll make sure the team maintain high standards and that our customers are kept happy.

Join us at Hungry Horse, where the drinks are always flowing and the plates are piled high, our pubs bring families and friends together. From footy days to family time, a swift drink after work, to a quarterly pool tournament - there's always something going on. Beyond our delicious food and drink, we also love to serve up community spirit by getting behind the causes that matter most to our customers.

We're all about rewarding our teams hard work, that's why...

You'll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

- The chance to further your career across our well-known brands - As one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.

- Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands - so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.

- Wage Stream - Access your wage before payday for when life happens.

- Retail discounts - Receive up to 30% of at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more...

- Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. - so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank

- Free employee assistance program - Mental Health, well-being, Financial, and Legal support because you matter!

As a Team leader apprentice, you will...

- Provide customers with a heartfelt and memorable experience each and every time they visit

- Deputise the management team and resolve any issues that arise in their absence

- Help organise and coordinate the team during a busy shift making sure everything runs like clockwork.

- Making sure the bar is always safe, legal, and clean, and any issues are dealt with as quickly and safely as possible.

What you'll bring...

- A great eye for detail, making sure every pint is poured to perfection

- A role model to the team on giving great service and making sure every customer receives a warm welcome

- An ability to think on your feet and adapt to whatever challenges arise during a busy shift

- A positive can-do attitude to and real team player

What your apprenticeship includes

- A mixture of face to face and skype/phone catch ups every 4 - 6 weeks to discuss feedback and progress

- A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars

- Reviews every 12 weeks with your Line Manager and apprenticeship Trainer

- The chance to get Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don't already have GCSE)

- A Senior Production Chef Qualification once you have completed the 15 month programme

Join our team!

Are you a passionate Cook/Chef Manager? If so, we'd love you to join our Catering team at Stisted C of E Primary Academy!

This role sits within our Education division - catering for students. Dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious, fresh, and sustainable food for our younger generation, we're 100% committed to supporting a healthy diet. At Taylor Shaw & Edwards & Blake, we're driven by the knowledge that young people deserve and need the best food for their wellbeing; we do food with a difference.

What you'll be doing...

As a Cook/Chef Manager 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

Elior is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two suitable references.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 2:00pm, term time only

What can you bring?

In this role:

• Possess a passion for food
• Focused on the front line
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Team player
• Previous catering experience

Our way of saying thank you...

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.

Support Your Way of Life:

• Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments
• Term Time Holidays offering you flexibility
• Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:

• Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community

Supporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs:

• Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:

• Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle-to-work scheme

Why it's great to work for us...

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Workplaces & Office Space
• Sporting Venues & Stadiums
• Public Sector & Defence
• Health, Care & Hospitals
• Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That's why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

Elior Celebrates Equality Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work!

Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

As a Kitchen Team Leader apprentice, you'll lead by example making sure the team have everything they need so the shift runs like clockwork! You'll make sure the team maintain high standards and that our customers are kept happy.

Join us at Hungry Horse, where the drinks are always flowing and the plates are piled high, our pubs bring families and friends together. From footy days to family time, a swift drink after work, to a quarterly pool tournament - there's always something going on. Beyond our delicious food and drink, we also love to serve up community spirit by getting behind the causes that matter most to our customers.

We're all about rewarding our teams hard work, that's why...

You'll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

- The chance to further your career across our well-known brands - As one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.

- Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands - so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.

- Wage Stream - Access your wage before payday for when life happens.

- Retail discounts - Receive up to 30% of at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more...

- Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. - so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank

- Free employee assistance program - Mental Health, well-being, Financial, and Legal support because you matter!

As a Team leader apprentice, you will...

- Provide customers with a heartfelt and memorable experience each and every time they visit

- Deputise the management team and resolve any issues that arise in their absence

- Help organise and coordinate the team during a busy shift making sure everything runs like clockwork.

- Making sure the bar is always safe, legal, and clean, and any issues are dealt with as quickly and safely as possible.

What you'll bring...

- A great eye for detail, making sure every pint is poured to perfection

- A role model to the team on giving great service and making sure every customer receives a warm welcome

- An ability to think on your feet and adapt to whatever challenges arise during a busy shift

- A positive can-do attitude to and real team player

What your apprenticeship includes

- A mixture of face to face and skype/phone catch ups every 4 - 6 weeks to discuss feedback and progress

- A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars

- Reviews every 12 weeks with your Line Manager and apprenticeship Trainer

- The chance to get Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don't already have GCSE)

- A Senior Production Chef Qualification once you have completed the 15 month programme