Total 201 Manager job vacancies in Luton, Bedfordshire, LU13LU

DUTIE Managing Demand and Capacity To monitor clinic capacity and demand using Trust Information systems including Trust Information Systems and Data Quality Dashboards. Assisting the Service Manager in ensuring that all available clinic capacity is utilised effectively. Work with Outpatient nursing teams to support with room and clinic utilisation, service improvement. Manage room booking requests from Childrens Services and other departments. Work with CNSs to monitor and track nurse led clinic Work with Consultants to plan clinics and rotas for acute cover. RTT To be responsible for monitoring the Referral to Treatment targets, to co-ordinate actions for long waits and report on RTT targets. Work with Consultants, CNSs, Outpatients, Imaging and Medical Secretaries. To represent Childrens Services at the weekly RTT meeting, record actions agreed at these meetings and track progress, liaising with staff as necessary to ensure actions are being carried out within agreed timeframes.To present and provide weekly RTT compliance reports. Contact parents/carers when needed. Performance Reporting To provide service performance monitoring information in response to requests from Clinicians and Managers for both regular and ad-hoc reports, utilising the tools in use for analysis and presentation. This will include staff/ clinic utilisation, pay, rota structure, leave tracking and vacancy control. To provide reports to both divisional and Trust meetings/ Executive boards as required. Medical workforce Co-ordination Work closely with rota co-ordinator to develop rotas, ensure early escalation of potential significant staff shortages and to develop appropriate action plans to rectify problems. Ensure that all leave and sickness for all medical workforce is appropriately recorded and applied for according to due process, monitor allocations. Act as point of contact for medical staff who are unexpectedly absent from work, and support clinical supervisors by providing information and case tracking return to work interviews,supporting the education of junior staff on break entitlements and expected practice and escalating concerns regarding working hours. Support the development of e-rostering across the division for medical staff at such a time as this becomes available. Prepare and present analysis of leave taken and forecast, agency usage, pay spend versus budget, delivery against annualised performance objectives for consultants. Vacancy and agency staffing management To support the Medical Workforce recruitment officer and divisional management in co-ordinating recruitment panels and providing forward forecast of expected vacancies and demand; ensuring that recruitment is completed in a timely manner to minimise length of vacancy. Be responsible for the sourcing of appropriately experienced and qualified temporary staff where necessary. Application of knowledge At all times the post holder should use their judgement, knowledge and experience to assess, plan, evaluate and monitor the appropriate interventions Demonstrate proficiency in the use of a variety of software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access). To demonstrate a wide knowledge base and be proficient in the use of the iPM system. Keep abreast of new information and developments published both locally and nationally regarding medical workforce planning and reporting requirements. To update relevant policies and procedures to reflect this and to ensure it is communicated effectively to relevant staff groups See Full JD attached

Working in Paediatrics at a very exciting time as the New Ward Block comes to completion, with the new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Planning for this move is well underway, and the Assistant Service Manager will be working with the team to support this development.

Children's Services covers both Paediatric Wards and Outpatients and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. We are expanding clinic capacity by moving some clinics to The Grove Health Hub in Dunstable.

Reporting to the Service Manager. Managing day to day workflow, post, A&G, referrals, shared email, and supporting the secretaries and administrative staff. Manage clinic utilisation, working with senior secretary to manage room bookings. Managing the Lost to Follow Up Report, and monitoring RTT. Log Consultant annual leave and study leave. Manage Consultant Connect telephone system and Rota Watch.Manage the Medical Secretaries and Admin support staff.

Working with the Rota Coordinator to ensure shift cover, monitor and manage sickness, monitor finance spend on locum and bank posts. Statistical analysis, producing figures for team and directorate meetings. Line managing secretaries, Managing team meetings, appraisals, sickness monitoring. Working with clinical teams to support change in practice and pathway improvement. Liaising with patients to monitor feedback and improve the service. Support with managing complaints, liaise with clinical teams and complainants.

ManageDemand and Capacity;ensure all available clinic capacity is utilised. Work with OPD nursing team to support room and clinic utilisation. Manage room booking requests. Work with CNSs to monitor nurse led clinics. Work with Consultants to plan clinics and acute cover. To be responsible for monitoring the Referral to Treatment targets, co-ordinate actions for long waits and report. Work with Consultants, CNSs, Outpatients, Imaging and Medical Secretaries. Toprovide service performance monitoring information in response to requests from Clinicians and Managers. Including staff/ clinic utilisation, pay, rota structure, leave tracking and vacancy control.To provide reports to both Divisional and Executive boards as required. Work closely with rota co-ordinator to develop rotas, escalate potential staff shortages.

Ensure leave and sickness for medical workforce is appropriately recorded.

Present analysis of leave taken and forecast, agency usage, pay spend versus budget, delivery against objectives for consultants. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of a variety of software including Microsoft Office and hospital systems.To provide support and cross-cover to other Rota Coordinators in periods of planned/ unplanned absence.To provide support to the Service Managers across both sites and cover in periods of leave and absence where required.Undertake any other duties relevant to the purpose of the post.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

DUTIE

ManagingDemand and Capacity

To monitor clinic capacity and demand using Trust Information systems including Trust Information Systems and Data Quality Dashboards. Assisting the Service Manager in ensuring that all available clinic capacity is utilised effectively.

Work with Outpatient nursing teams to support with room and clinic utilisation, service improvement. Manage room booking requests from Childrens Services and other departments.

Work with CNSs to monitor and track nurse led clinic

Work with Consultants to plan clinics and rota’s for acute cover.

RTT

To be responsible for monitoring the Referral to Treatment targets, to co-ordinate actions for long waits and report on RTT targets. Work with Consultants, CNSs, Outpatients, Imaging and Medical Secretaries.

To represent Children’s Services at the weekly RTT meeting, record actions agreed at these meetings and track progress, liaising with staff as necessary to ensure actions are being carried out within agreed timeframes. To present and provide weekly RTT compliance reports.Contact parents/carers when needed.

Performance Reporting

Toprovide service performance monitoring information in response to requests from Clinicians and Managers for both regular and ad-hoc reports, utilising the tools in use for analysis and presentation. This will include staff/ clinic utilisation, pay, rota structure, leave tracking and vacancy control.

To provide reports to both divisional and Trust meetings/ Executive boards as required.

Medical workforce Co-ordination

Work closely with rota co-ordinator to develop rotas, ensure early escalation of potential significant staff shortages and to develop appropriate action plans to rectify problems.

Ensure that all leave and sickness for all medical workforce is appropriately recorded and applied for according to due process, monitor allocations.

Act as point of contact for medical staff who are unexpectedly absent from work, and support clinical supervisors by providing information and case tracking return to work interviews, supporting the education of junior staff on break entitlements and expected practice and escalating concerns regarding working hours.

Support the development of e-rostering across the division for medical staff at such a time as this becomes available.

Prepare and present analysis of leave taken and forecast, agency usage, pay spend versus budget, delivery against annualised performance objectives for consultants.

Vacancy and agency staffing management

To support the Medical Workforce recruitment officer and divisional management in co-ordinating recruitment panels and providing forward forecast of expected vacancies and demand; ensuring that recruitment is completed in a timely manner to minimise length of vacancy.

Be responsible for the sourcing of appropriately experienced and qualified temporary staff where necessary.

Application of knowledge

At all times the post holder should use their judgement, knowledge and experience to assess, plan, evaluate and monitor the appropriate interventions

· Demonstrate proficiency in the use of a variety of software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access).

· To demonstrate a wide knowledge base and be proficient in the use of the iPM system.

· Keep abreast of new information and developments published both locally and nationally regarding medical workforce planning and reporting requirements. To update relevant policies and procedures to reflect this and to ensure it is communicated effectively to relevant staff groups

See Full JD attached


This advert closes on Friday 4 Oct 2024

What skills and experience we're looking for

We Are Seeking Someone Who:

• Has a proven track record of effective school leadership, whether as a serving Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, or senior leader in the primary phase.
• Exhibits excellent leadership and strategic skills and demonstrates the ability to lead and inspire an effective team.
• Shares the same values as our school community and is committed to fostering a nurturing, inclusive environment.
• Possesses the ability to support, inspire, and empower our staff and pupils to reach their full potential.
• Demonstrates a clear vision for school improvement and the capacity to build on our existing successes, enabling our children to flourish and thrive.
• Will embrace our commitment to diversity and inclusion and will work collaboratively with staff, pupils, and parents to uphold our high standards.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer:

• A welcoming, lively, and caring school environment with enthusiastic, well-behaved children and a committed team of staff.
• A fantastic opportunity to make a difference to the lives of young children.
• A school that is central to its community, working collaboratively with other educational institutions and the Local Authority to achieve the highest standards for our pupils.
• An active and responsive Governing Body dedicated to supporting the strategic vision of the school.
• A strong commitment to continuing professional development, ensuring that our staff are equipped with the tools and training necessary to excel.

Further details about the role

Kempston Rural Primary School is a well-established two-form entry maintained school sitting on the outskirts of Kempston, Bedford. We enjoy a vibrant community of approximately 420 students, from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through to Year 6. We also operate a nurturing 24-place Pre-School for three-year-olds, contributing to our commitment to providing a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Our school is known for its happy and successful environment, dedicated to fostering the personal, social, and academic development of all our pupils. The successful candidate will take over from our current Head Teacher, who has dedicated 20 years to successfully leading the school and establishing a culture of exceptional behaviour and motivated learners; this was recognised in our latest Ofsted report, November 2023;

“Pupils behave exceptionally well, in and out of lessons. They are motivated and enthusiastic learners. Staff are ambitious for pupils’ academic achievement.”

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.

Production Team Leader
Bedfordshire (MK40)

£30,000 - £40,000

Monday-Friday 3-Shift (6-2 / 2-10 / 10-6) + 1 Weekend in 3 On-Call

Our client is a leading FMCG manufacturer that is making a huge investment in the factory over the next 5 years. Due to this growth and new production lines being installed, they are looking for flexible and approachable production team leader to lead their team of shift production staff.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for being first line of contact on shift for all production & packaging operations
• Shopfloor position, managing issues, workload allocation, production plans and progress reports
• Work closely with the production lead to plan for the weeks production plans and map out in advance
• Part of the duty manager on-call weekend rota - covering 1 in 3 Saturdays & Sundays
• Waste management -monitor materials and stock levels, chemical & harmful waste contract supplies
• Health & safety, risk & COSHH assessments, food safety - part of the HACCP team
• Monthly GMP audits

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Need to be a flexible character, working hours could sometimes change
• Must have worked in food or FMCG manufacturing
• Effective leadership, communication & organizational skills
• Good at troubleshooting, problem solving & resolving issues
• Must be happy covering a 1 in 3 weekend on-call rota - sometimes going into site if needed
• Ideally have qualifications in food safety, COSHH, HACCP
• Health & safety awareness
• Production planning & workload allocation experience in a busy environment
• Ideally have worked in a cross functional type role - dealing with engineering, production, quality

"To apply please email your CV / resume to [ chrisg@hunterselection.co.uk ]". - Chris Gumm - 01908 010 438

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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Clinical Deputy Care Home Manager - Fernleigh Court Care & Nursing Home, Kempston, Bedfordshire MK42 7FY - Part of The Country Court Family
Hours: 45 Hours per week, working weekends on rota , working on the floor at least 3 days a week and 1 supernumerary.
Nestled in Kempston, Bedfordshire, our nursing home extends a warm greeting from the moment you step inside. With expertise in nursing, residential, dementia, and respite care, the home accommodates up to eighty residents.
ABOUT YOU
Are you an experienced ambitious Clinical RGN with a valid PIN looking to take your next step in your career? You will be supporting the Home Manager across all aspects of Home Management, providing a safe, caring, stimulating and homely environment for residents and their visitors:

Have strong leadership skills & are highly motivated
Have a friendly & caring attitude
Able to engage well with the residents and their families
Have strong written & verbal communication skills
Experience of working with people with Dementia
Valid NMC Pin

ABOUT THE CLINICAL DEPUTY CARE HOME MANAGER ROLE
Within your role as the Clinical Deputy Care Home Manager you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Some of your responsibilities will include:

Responsible for monitoring standards of care delivered by qualified and unqualified care staff.
Support the Manager in the implementation of all policies, procedures, and business objectives.
Prepare the staff duty rota to ensure appropriate staffing levels at all times.
Responsible for monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any change impacting on care and care plans, ensuring that new needs are met, and written records are amended to reflect any variation.
Act as a focal point for contact with residents, their relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are acted upon and concerns or complaints are promptly investigated and dealt with appropriately.

Please note: You will be required to cover some shifts on the floor as required night or day.
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY
We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of over 2,800 employees and over 40 care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas – we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!
IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and working alongside a real team-spirited group of people. You’ll also benefit from the following benefits:

Free DBS Check and reimbursement for Annual Nurse RGN PIN Registration cost
Enhanced Bank Holiday rates at Christmas and New Year at Double time, all other bank holiday paid at Time and a Half
Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme *
Pension Contributions & a range of excellent discounts for shops, restaurants, days out & more.
Free Uniform

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Clinical Deputy Care Home Manager role sounds like a job for you.
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship.

We are seeking an innovative and dynamic individual to provide specialist oversight for academic and clinical development across our locality;

Kempston x 1 Vacancy

Luton x 1 Vacancy



This role is pivotal in managing and enhancing the quality of education and clinical practice for all learners, recently qualified clinical staff, and the ongoing development of experienced professionals. You will work closely within the tripartite framework of Operational, Clinical, and Education Leadership Teams to ensure a high standard of clinical practice and education in the operational environment.

You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.

The East of England offers a unique blend of innovation and opportunity, surrounded by picturesque countryside, historic towns, and quick access to both the bustling capital and serene coastlines.



At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.

We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.

We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.

Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinate academic and clinical development across the locality.
• Serve as a local expert on clinical practice and education pathways.
• Oversee clinical practice placements and ensure a quality learning environment.
• Support local talent management, retention, CPD, and career development.
• Maintain training and development databases, providing regular updates.
• Address challenges such as education access inequalities and staff retention.

What We’re Looking For:
• Proven leadership skills in clinical and educational settings.
• Strong knowledge of ambulance service education pathways and systems.
• Experience in clinical practice oversight and educational management.
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative working ability.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous professional development.


This advert closes on Sunday 22 Sep 2024

Health and Safety Manager
Bedfordshire
£60K - £65K
Property Maintenance

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading social housing contractor in the Bedfordshire area that are looking for a brand new Health and Safety Manager to join their team.

The role will be managing the health, safety team to build and engender a culture of health, safety and well-being. The Health and Safety Manager will be supporting the H+S team in delivering health and safety programmes and targets in accordance with the companies strategic plans and building and maintaining the safety management system.

This will involve delivering part of the internal audit programme, developing, and delivering the health and safety training programme, managing the accident and incident reporting process and undertaking investigations where necessary, compiling suitable reports and action plans and engaging with a wide stakeholder group on health and safety management and continuous improvement.

The Role:

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following;

• Developing and implementing comprehensive health and safety strategies tailored to planned works social housing projects.
• As a Health and Safety Manager, you will leverage your expertise to navigate challenges with finesse, using negotiation and influence to garner support from department heads, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Create H&S processes and procedures that align with recognised standards, to serve as a foundation for implementing effective strategies for continuous improvement and transformation.
• Conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing proactive measures to mitigate potential hazards.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices.
• Providing expert guidance and training to staff members to foster a culture of safety awareness
• You will create a resilience, pragmatism, and confidence with your decision-making abilities as you tackle complex issues and identify opportunities for service enhancements.

To be successful in the role you will possess the following skills and attributes:

• NEBOSH or NCRQ certificate or equivalent H&S qualification or appropriate membership of a professional institution
• Previous social housing experience within major planned works projects.
• Proven experience of managing a team of H+S Advisers within a social housing environment.
• Evidence of continued professional development

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.

Join our team!

Are you a passionate Chef Manager? If so, we'd love you to join our team at Lavender Court!

This role sits within our award-winning brand, Caterplus, one of the UK's leading catering services specialising in the care sector. Making a difference to local people, we pride ourselves on crafting superb environments for the over 55 community. By contributing to our customer's social life & fostering friendships, our quality & locally sourced food is matched only by the warmth of our customer service.

What you'll be doing...

As a Chef Manager you will proactively manage teams on site as well as be accountable for recruiting, inducting, training, and supporting colleagues to deliver an efficient, high-quality service to Elior UK, our customer and clients.

Responsibilities:

• Motivating and managing a team
• Controlling and managing a budget
• Accountable for ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting and client liaison to enable operational excellence

Working Pattern: 5 days over 7, 35 hours per week

What can you bring?

In this role:

• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Focused on the front line
• Proven team leader experience
• Self-motivated and able to work well unsupervised
• Previous experience within catering desirable
• Ability to drive themed events and added value for the residents

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
• Holiday Allowance: Relax & recharge with 28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years service
• 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
• Attraction & Heritage Sites
• 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.

Soft Landscaping and Maintenance Manager Needed

Location : Split between office (LU7 0AN) and Sites (London, Berks, Surrey, Bucks, Beds, Ox, Cambs, Suffolk)

Salary: 35K per year starting salary

Job Description

• Manage teams on a daily basis to ensure that they work safely and maintain high standards of work
• Being proactive in identifying and resolving site problems, complaints or difficulties
• Managing of all subcontractors on their sites ensuring that works are carried out safely, to agreed standards, and are profitable.
• Raise / Check Staff Time Sheets weekly and submit to accounts and Agency on a Monday
• Raise and update Maintenance Schedules in line with contract, BoQ, Specification and Drawings.
• Organise Labour resources (Direct, Subcontractor and Agency) in the most efficient manner to get the job done, allocating work schedules with due consideration for staff skills, training, qualifications and experience
• Managing staff, this includes but is not limited to; Behaviour, workload, quality, tasking, hours worked, holiday, sickness and absenteeism (Monitor using Bradford Factor).
• Complete 6 and 13-week probation reviews and annual staff appraisal for direct employed staff
• Provide cover for Supervisors and Team leaders when needed.
• Employ agency and temporary workers as required
• supervise all staff to ensure they work safely and that they complete all Daily Activity Briefings, Toolbox Talks and Daily Plant Checks (DABS, TBT, Plant Forms are to be handed to the Manager for checking on a weekly basis then passed to the SHEQ Team)
• Ensuring that all staff are trained and competent before being given a task and that any new starters, agency or temporary workers are inducted and trained and that these training records are completed and returned to the SHEQ Department
• Informing the SHEQ department of any external training required by their staff
• Raise and submit a monthly Maintenance Reports for all sites to clients and the Ops Manager to include progress, issues, defects, works completed, works due/overdue for all sites
• Attend all Managers, Department and Client meetings as and when required
• Raise quotes for any extra work ensuring that the works are accurately costed and profitable
• Order materials required for the works and ensure additional works are invoiced
• Ensure that they are familiar with, and observe, the requirements of Frosts H&S, Quality and Environmental Policies, Management Systems and Procedures pertinent to the role/project
• Manage all allocated vehicles and machinery in a proficient manner ensuring that their staff keep the machinery well maintained (operators checks) and the vehicles clean and tidy
• Producing and updating Method Statements and Site-Specific Risk Assessments for all their works using allocated forms and ensuring that staff read and sign these method statements.
• Carryout a monthly SHEQ Audit of one of their sites
• Organising the summer watering schedule, labour, bowsers, standpipes, standpipe licences etc and ensuring all trees and large shrubs and GM sites including planters that are under warranty/defects liability / contract are watered
• Organising Winter Drain Down & Spring Start Up on irrigation systems for all Contracts
• Assist in producing Maintenance Schedules and O&M Manuals for projects
• Profitable running of Grounds Maintenance (GM) Contracts
• Raising a Master GM Work Schedule (Daily/Weekly/Fortnightly/Monthly) for all GM Contracts
• Ensuring GM Contracts do not suffer excessive plant and tree defects due to poor Grounds Maintenance or Watering
• Liaising Suppliers to ensure GM Machinery is well maintained
• Monthly checks of all GM Staff spray books to ensure they are properly completed
• Keeping the GM Stores and Pesticide stores tidy
• Organising staff parking in London, paying for parking on the credit card or organising advances from accounts, collecting staff parking receipts and returning them to accounts

Whats on offer

• Comprehensive training package - Construction CSCS Card with possibilities to progress to trade related NVQ's level 6 and a Black Contracts managers Card
• Profit Share
• Real Living Wage Employer -
• 20 Days holiday plus 8 day Public Holiday. Holiday increases to 22 days after 2 years and 25 days after 5 years.
• Genuine Equal Opportunities Employer
• GEMS scheme - Financial reward for your ideas
• New Employee Referral Scheme - Financial bonus for new staff that you introduce to Frosts
• Christmas Shut down period
• Genuine opportunities to progress within the company to Senior Management & Director Levels

Training & Experiance Required

• Experience in Commercial Construction - Mandatory
• Previous experience of managing staff
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Computer literate in Microsoft packages including MS Project and web based permits and document control systems (Aconex, Viewpoint etc)
• Ability to read and understand drawings, contracts (JCT & NEC) and specifications
• To have a positive attitude

Training & requirements in post

• Trade Skills (SMSTS, Black Card)
• EvoM Training (Purhase Order/buying software)
• Possible IOSH or NEBOSH training

Call or send CV to apply

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Job Title: Quality Manager - Medical Devices

Location: Bedfordshire

Are you an energetic Quality Manager with a knack for inspiring teams and driving excellence? If you're passionate about coaching and empowering others, we want you!

Join a global leader in consumer products with a strong presence in the medical device industry. Known for innovation and quality, this company offers a stunning, collaborative work environment where your growth is a priority.

Lead and motivate a talented team of five quality professionals as you oversee and enhance a newly implemented Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring top-tier compliance and continuous improvement. This is your chance to make a real impact!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of five quality professionals with varying levels of experience. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, trust, and collaboration.
• Take ownership of the newly implemented Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring it meets regulatory requirements and aligns with company standards. Drive continuous improvements to enhance its effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant medical device regulations, including ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and other applicable standards. Lead internal and external audits as required.
• Provide ongoing coaching, training, and development opportunities for the quality team. Create individualised development plans to help team members grow in their careers and enhance their skill sets.
• Collaborate closely with other departments, including R&D, manufacturing, and regulatory affairs, to ensure quality is integrated into all aspects of product development and production.
• Identify areas for process improvement within the QMS and across the organisation. Implement best practices to enhance product quality, reduce risk, and increase efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality management within the medical device industry.
• Strong knowledge of QMS implementation and management, including ISO 13485 and FDA regulations.
• Proven experience in leading and managing a team, with a passion for coaching and

Job description
Cornerways Homes - Unlocking Potential, Inspiring Progress.

Job Title: Senior Care Worker / Team Leader for EBD Residential Children's Home

Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire

**Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? Join our dedicated team in Bedford, Bedfordshire, and help create a nurturing environment where they can thrive and flourish.**

Package

Salary: £33,306 – £35,568 p.a. (Including an average of 7 Sleeping shifts per month). Base salary is £28,266 - £30,528 p/a with sleeping shifts paid at £60 each.
Hours: 40 hrs per week + sleeping shifts + overtime offered
Our rota operates on a shift basis of 2 days on followed by 4 days off
Holidays (FTE): 32 days including Bank holidays
Company pension
Cornerways Homes Exclusive Benefits:

£60 per sleeping shift
Employee Referral Fee: £250
Ofsted Bonus: £100 (Good) or £150 (Outstanding), one-time payment upon final report publication
Annual Pay Rises: 4%, given after 12 months of work starting in April (discretionary)
Additional Birthday Annual Leave Day
Christmas Day/New Year's Day: 2x rate for all shifts on 25th December and 1st January; 1.5x rate for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
Overtime: Paid at 1.25x rate
Overtime (11 pm-7 am): Paid at 1.5x rate (Waking Night staff included)
Loyalty Bonus:
- Year 1 (12 months): £250 + 1 extra annual leave day (8 hours)
- Year 2 (12 months): £350 + 1 extra annual leave day (8 hours)
- Year 3 (12 months): £450 + 1 extra annual leave day (8 hours)
- Year 4 (12 months): £550 + 1 extra annual leave day (8 hours)
- Year 5: £600
- Year 10: £1,250
Service Description

Small EBD Residential Children’s Home for children 11-17 years.
Job Purpose

To assist the Manager in providing a high-quality service for children and young people requiring care.
To lead by example and maintain good professional practices.
To take responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of our children and young people while on duty.
To ensure all children have a plan, risk assessment, behaviour management plan, and any other necessary plans.
To lead shift plans and weekly plans, guiding and supporting staff to implement them.
Person Specification

Experience: Experience working within a childcare setting, experience with traumatised children and those with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner /Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent)
Staff Benefits

Competitive salary
Company pension and attractive annual leave entitlement
Free food and beverages when on shift
Supportive work environment
Store discounts and gym discounts
Child-focused workplace
Progression and development opportunities
Extensive free training, including specialised training
Monthly support from a clinical psychologist
Company-funded training, including NVQ qualifications
Working in small homes with a high focus on outcomes
Paid-for pre-planned activities and holidays/meals
If you are passionate about making a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people, we want to hear from you! Join our team and be part of creating a safe and nurturing environment where they can thrive and build a brighter future. Apply now and take the first step in your rewarding career journey with us.

At Cornerways Homes, safeguarding and protecting children and young people is our top priority. Rigorous staff selection & DBS checks ensure a safe, nurturing environment.

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title: Facilities Manager

Location: Riseley Green School, Baisingstoke

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks per year

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Facilities Manager to join our close-knit team at Riseley School located in Baisingstoke.

Job Purpose

To manage and maintain the school premises ensuring they are clean, secure, safe and well maintained at all times. Responsible for a wide range of duties and responsibilities connected with the fabric and grounds of the school.

Main Duties:

Locking and unlocking the buildings as required.
Setting up facilities such as chairs, tables, garden area etc.
Dealing efficiently with pre-planned maintenance, day to day establishment requirements and being reactive to problems that may arise.
Undertaking repairs to fixtures and fittings.
Ensuring all plant equipment is maintained to the required standards.
Grounds maintenance.
Assisting with the organisation of the school refurbishments.
Porterage around the school site.
Monitoring the premises for any hazards, carrying out repairs or reporting problems where necessary.
Ensuring that all stakeholders adhere to the school’s Health & Safety Policies and Procedures.
Essential:

Full UK driver’s licence.
Good Numeracy and Literacy skills.
Desirable:

Any additional qualifications pertinent to the job role.
Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

Job Introduction

Store Location: Bedford Interchange Retail Park

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

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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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Courtyard Care Ltd will endeavor to provide a family orientated, negotiated care package to meet the needs of all the children and their families. Care Team Leaders will support the management team and have in the direct management of the children/young people and support in the management of the staff teams that support these children/young people to ensure that the highest standard of care is in place. To meet and promote the needs of the children/young people and provide opportunities to advance their opportunities and life experiences in a positive manner. They will support in the recruitment, maintenance and development of the staffing team In addition to ensuring the home is run in line with company policy and will hold supervisory responsibilities for members of the team, they will run shifts and promote positive relationships within the home. Care Team leaders will undertake a wide range of duties which will involve direct care of children who have complex needs within Courtyard Care Ltd homes. They will be expected to work shifts and work flexibly to meet the needs of the children and fulfill all health and safety requirements. They will provide part of the on-call service for the childrens homes if/when required alongside the management team. To act as a member of the team and assist the management in giving the highest standard of care possible to all the children/young people at Courtyard Care Ltd, closely following individual plans, risk assessments and programmes in place. To understand the importance of the need for confidentiality in all clients matters at all times. To act as a role model in conjunction with colleagues to ensure yours and their welfare and create a safe, clean and secure environment for all children/young people and relatives. To take overall responsibility in ensuring the running of the home is to its highest possible standard, coordinating the shift, allocating child supervision and prioritizing care. Act accountable as a resource and role model for the junior staff and the children/young people. Adopt a forward-thinking approach to care provided and act as the childrens advocate in conjunction with the junior staff. To work in a variety of settings if needed, in order to support the children e.g., in the childs family home, educational setting and activity setting etc. To develop skills in order that the childs individual health, social, emotional and psychological development needs are met. To provide support, advice and information to the children, parents and other carers as required. Demonstrate an awareness of child development and the childs need for appropriate cognitive age play, adhering to the rostered activity rota. To act as a driver/escort for the child if needed. Once trained to provide and carry out clinical duties necessary to meet the child/young peoples health needs on a daily basis. Accountable for petty cash while on duty and adhere to the company policy and procedure. Organise time management to accommodate rostered activities and intensive interaction for the shift. To complete supervisions for allocated staff in line with policy and procedure. Identify training requirements for members of the team and actively support team members to develop within their role. To undertake any other duties reasonably requested by the Management. Communication: Maintain clearly written, accurate contemporaneous records of involvement with children and their families; in addition, ensure all other child/young peoples documentation is completed and up to date before the end of shift. Report any unusual occurrence in the childs appearance, condition or behavior to management, where necessary adhere to child protection policy. Answer telephone and act in a polite, professional manner, were possible dealing with any queries, otherwise leaving a clear accurate message for management. Act as an ambassador for Courtyard Care Ltd at all times. Ensure daily log, memo file and handover file are checked and completed Ensure diaries are checked and adhere to, delegating responsibilities were necessary. Take part in and ensure thorough client handover takes place ensuring client confidentiality at all times. To work in conjunction with the key workers and management in evaluating ongoing care needs and child/young persons development. To be aware of the emotional, psychological and social needs of the children/young person. To demonstrate empathy and sensitivity to others that is non-judgmental and shows respect for their beliefs, values and culture. Liaise with multi-disciplinary professionals and form inter-agency links and networks. Oversee coordination of the shift ensuring all agreed policies and procedures are adhere to. Take responsibility to keep yourself up to date with any changes in plans, risk assessments etc. for the children/young people including read over files when returning from annual leave or any absences. Attend all staff meetings and any extra responsibility meetings relevant to your role. Use appropriate methods and language to communicate in a succinct and clear manner, to listen and take account of others views and needs. Show understanding and use logic to communicate. Implement and use appropriate methods of communication to provide consistency, structure and predictability encouraging positive engagement. Legal and Ethical To know the importance of parental involvement in decision making and the legal requirements regarding parental consent Have knowledge of the rights of the child in conjunction with Childrens Regulations and Quality Standards, Every Child Matters and the importance of giving them information according to their level of understanding. To be personally responsible in demonstrating your awareness of the relevant legislation within childcare in particular Childrens Regulations, Childrens Home Quality Standards and all other Policies, Procedures and Guidelines for Courtyard Care Ltd Have a clear understanding of the role and function of OFSTED. Ensure the provision of the service adheres to the statement of purpose and all relevant legislation. To hold the company values and have pride in your work, acting as an ambassador for Courtyard Care Ltd at all times. To have an up to date understanding of Safeguarding Children Procedure and Looked after Children Procedure. Training: To support the management by keeping up to date with the training programme for whole staff team in line with the Workforce Plan. Attend all relevant courses, in-service training days and statutory annual updates in line with the training programme. Identify own training needs which ensures your competence to meet all the needs of the resident children/young people. Develop a personal development plan with staff team for whom hold supervisory responsibility. Maintain personal responsibility for personal training and being professionally updated. To act as a mentor during induction, orientation for all staff and delegate support for new members of the team, ensuring they achieve competence within their probation period. Maintain an overall awareness of current issues in any identified field required for the smooth running of the home. General Be responsible for promoting ongoing improvements in the overall successful running of Courtyard Care Ltd. All staff will be expected to attend and contribute to staff meetings and senior staff meetings. Work as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team creating positive working relationships. All annual leave will be booked in accordance with Courtyard Care Ltd policy and directly through the management team. Take responsibility for the coordination of evacuating the home in case of a fire, adhering to the evacuation procedure. You are expected to report on duty at commencement time of shift, any lateness must be reported to management and documented on the rota and in the daily log. Any sickness should be conducted as per policy and a back to work form must be completed on return to work. Any sickness must be reported directly to the senior staff on shift and management and recorded on the rota. It is your responsibility to ensure any staff returning from sickness, complete sickness form and read back over all documentation up to their last day in work. At work overcome difficulties, setbacks and pressures to get things done, understanding the impact of related complex needs and to recognise and encourage commitment in others. Support children/young people with complex needs to experience life opportunities which promote the growth of individuals to their maximum potential.

We are seeking a Junior Project Manager to join the Business Change and Implementation team.

You'll be using your project management skills to assist and manage projects on a day-to-day basis, ensuring project briefs are fully delivered and the appropriate solution landed.

Blue Arrow is a leading global Talent Acquisition and Managed Workforce Solutions provider. Blue Arrow specialises in staffing for Admin & Secretarial including Call Centre, Transport & Logistics, Hospitality & Catering, Manufacturing & Production and Public Sector.

We have been named as a Financial Times Diversity Leader, awarded Best Companies three-star rating, the highest possible level representing organisations that excel at world class levels of workplace engagement and we continue to be an Investors in People Platinum employer - the highest accolade that can be achieved. Making Blue Arrow a truly great place to work.

At Blue Arrow, we genuinely care about creating a diverse and inclusive team, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because we know it makes us a stronger, better business. We are searching for people that share our excitement and passion for what we do, and we will continue to grow our #OneBlueFamily with brilliant people from all different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, celebrating our differences and knowing that collectively we make the difference.

We're a team of high-achievers we're also parents, mentors, gym-goers, animal-lovers, bakers, music-lovers and so much more. We're Blue Arrow, and we're dedicated to Enhancing Your Everyday with our people-first priorities, Progression, Purpose, Teamwork, Rewards and Performance.

Sound like something you want to be a part of? Here's what you need to know about being a Junior Project Manager.

You'll be supported by our advanced technology systems; at Blue Arrow we embrace hybrid working and are committed to maximising wellbeing and offer our people the flexibility to work remotely from home after onboarding.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Produce and manage the project plan
• Attending client meetings nationally with some overnight stays so you'll need to drive and have access to a car
• Working from our Luton offices occasionally for project related tasks
• Coordinate project management activities and resources
• Liaise with clients to identify and define project requirements, scope, and objectives
• Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management
• Make sure that clients' needs are met as projects evolve
• Analyse risks and opportunities
• Monitor project progress, handle and/or escalate any issues that arise
• Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans, and reports
• Collaborate closely with the Senior Project Manager to define project strategies and objectives
• Report progress to key stakeholders and plan the handover to business as usual
• Arrange and conduct a wash up meeting at the end of each project and document outcome
• Facilitate effective communication among project teams, stakeholders, and external vendors
• Ensure resource availability and allocation to meet project timelines and deliverables
• Make sure all customer relationships are on a journey to achieving high road recruitment practises
• Be certain all current employment laws, legislative is maintained during every project

Some of the Benefits we offer:

• Salary 30-35k
• Hybrid working from home and occasionally from our Luton office
• Dedicated structured support for new starters, including performance and development support, goal setting and advice on navigating your way through your new job
• 25 days holiday (plus public holidays) increasing by length of service until it reaches 30 days
• Focused wellbeing programme, including access to a network of mental health first aiders and a full subscription to the Calm mindfulness app
• Your Birthday off and you can buy extra holidays
• Fully paid day off for charity work of your choice
• Wide range of flexible and lifestyle benefits

Proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer, we are committed to being a Disability Confident Employer. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates with a disability and commit to interview these candidates if their application meets the minimum criteria for the role - just tell us when applying. We are also a forces-friendly employer and extend the same interview guarantee to any current reservists, ex-armed forces personnel or forces spouses/partners applying.To ensure you have the best experience with us, please let us know if we can make any adjustments to our application or interview process and feel free to note in your application which pronouns you use. We consider ourselves to be an equitable employer which celebrates diversity and encourages inclusion. Our ongoing commitments to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion means we recognise candidates may want to anonymise their cv during the application process, if you wish to do this, you are welcome to do so.

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