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As Assistant Manager at the Orchard - Harvester, you’ll bring your experience to the table, supporting the General Manager in leading your team to success. Through your passion and drive you will motivate your team to deliver excellent guest experience, mentoring each individual to be the best that they can be!

Join us at Harvester, the nation's family favourite. Famous for our fresh rotisserie chicken, sizzling grills and unlimited salad bar, we pride ourselves on offering feel good dining for the nation. Fancy a fresh start? We want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Amazing progression opportunities! We believe in growing our own talent. Last year, we promoted over 150 Assistant Managers to General Managers.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery or socialising with friends in the city at All Bar One, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount across all off our brands for up to 5 friends and family.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials – work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS ASSISTANT MANAGER YOU’LL…

• Use your management experience to support the General Manager in the day to day running of the business, being the Duty Manager when they are not around.
• Use your communication skills to train and inspire your team to deliver food, drink, and service to be proud of.
• Be the role model and guide development within your team.
• Lead the team to deliver moments that WOW our guest, keeping them coming back.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

To offer health promotion and deliver harm reduction interventions, including needle exchange and access to physical health care including BBV and health screening To provide IBA, extended IBA, one-to-one and group interventions. To provide evidence based drug and alcohol interventions in line with guidelines eg NICE, CQC in a variety of settings promoting flexibility and choice for service users To manage team caseload of keyworker

Catfoss Recruitment Ltd are currently in partnership with a globally respected R&D company that is looking to recruit a Head of Aerodynamics on a permanent basis.

Head of Aerodynamics - Overview
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the role holder will be responsible for designing and executing the Aerodynamics strategy and have ultimate responsibility for delivering the test programme.
They will lead a technical team encompassing all stages of preparation; wind-tunnel testing and/or CFD application; aerodynamic analysis and reporting.

We are looking for an experienced and confident leader with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills to be part of the on-going evolution and success of the company.

Head of Aerodynamics - Key tasks and responsibilities:
* Leadership of the Aerodynamics Department and responsible for the delivery of the test programme.
* Ensure the Aerodynamics Department is managed to cost, time and quality in accordance with company requirements.
* To work collaboratively with the SLT to achieve financial and operational targets through focus on customer requirements and internal efficiencies.
* Working in partnership with the SLT they will actively support and contribute to business development initiatives as needed.
* Responsible for Aerodynamics cost centre and test programme by ensuring they are managed within the agreed schedule and annual budget.
* They are responsible for their team members' health and safety, and for team members' compliance to health, safety, quality and security procedures and that all associated documentation is kept valid and in line with the organisation's policies and procedures.
* Responsible for line management of direct reports including technical support, mentorship, training and succession planning.

Head of Aerodynamics - Critical skills, competencies and behaviours:
* Masters (MEng/MSc) or equivalent level degree in an aerospace related discipline or equivalent knowledge gained through experience.
* Preferably Chartered Engineer status or equivalent experience.
* Knowledge of wind-tunnel testing procedures, measurement techniques, computational methods and software tools.
* Proven experience of managing a diverse and multi-experienced team ideally in a project-based environment and preferable with 5+ years' experience.

Head of Aerodynamics previous suitable job titles: Aerodynamics Manager, Principal Aerodynamics Engineer, Head of Aero, Aerodynamics Lead, Principal Aero Engineer

Please apply ASAP

The successful candidate must satisfy security clearance requirements - including the last 5 years continual UK residency.

DEPUTY HEAD OF ENGINEERING

This role represents an excellent opportunity to play an integral part in maintaining the operational integrity of the company's complex facilities and supporting systems and to become involved with further development of these world leading capabilities.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the Deputy Head of Engineering will support the Engineering team and assist in maintaining operational quality and delivery, by focussing on the development and maintenance of continuous improvement programmes, processes and procedures, to ensure the Department meets the needs of the business and maintains compliance with changing legislation and standards, during a period of significant capital investment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and confident manager with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills to be part of the on-going evolution and success of the company.

Deputy Head of Engineering - main roles and responsibilities

* Ensure that modifications, operation and maintenance processes meet the company Quality, Health and Safety, and Environmental standards.
* Ensure that the appropriate process is applied for any works resulting in both temporary and permanent modifications and changes to equipment and infrastructure including appropriate design reviews, and that such modifications and changes to the systems or deviations from the design configurations are visible, understood, documented and controlled.
* Maintain a good understanding of technical assets, equipment and testing methods being used in the R&D facility through communication with other managers, attendance of design reviews, plant meetings, etc…
* Working closely with the Engineering Services Manager and Site Services Team Lead, review and ensure the operating requirements and instructions required to maintain the integrity of the system designs are delivered in accordance with the operating manuals and specified requirements.
* Review maintenance progress, actions and status, approving or rejecting any deviations from the plan including deferral of maintenance tasks or temporary changes to the system, in consultation with the relevant Engineering Manager.
* Attend Engineering team leadership meetings, develop and maintain appropriate reports and KPIs, participate in setting the department's annual budget and share in the responsibility of managing performance to that budget.
* Support the Head of Engineering with the day-to-day management of the Engineering team.

Deputy Head of Engineering - Qualifications, Skills & Experience

* A good level knowledge of mechanical or electrical engineering gained through experience with complex engineering products or industrial machinery.
* Demonstrable experience of working with and implementing changes to engineering design processes and engineering drawings within an industrial quality management system.
* A Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or similar subject) or equivalent knowledge gained through experience. Preferably Chartered Engineer status or equivalent experience.
* Demonstrated leadership experience in a technical environment preferably with 5+ years' experience.
* Experience of managing a diverse and multi-experienced team of engineers. Providing direction to those more experienced, and guidance and development to the junior members of the team.

Deputy Head of Engineering - Attributes

* Capable of understanding complex systems, analysing data and applying problem-solving techniques in a logical, competent and timely manner.
* Ability to improve standards and be driven by continuous improvement.
* A positive behaviour set with great communication and collaboration skills.
* Have a desire to succeed, ability to work under pressure and be prepared for out-of-hours working from time to time.
* Have commercial awareness and some client relationship management experience.

The successful candidate must satisfy security clearance requirements - including the last 5 years continual UK residency.

Deputy Head of Engineering previous suitable job titles: Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, Assistant Head of Engineering, Assistant Head of Maintenance, Senior Engineering Manager, Senior Maintenance Manager

Please apply ASAP

Due to current high volumes of applications to our advertised jobs, we are unable to respond to every application. All successful candidates will be contacted as soon as possible.

Grounds/Garden Maintenance Team Leader - Bedfordshire area

Grounds Maintenance / Garden Maintenance Team Leader is required by one of UK's largest Horticulture and Grounds Maintenance specialists

Duties will include supervising a small team of operatives who are carrying out duties such as Grass / Lawn Cutting, Edging, Strimming, Hedge cutting, Litter Picking and Weed control and all gardening/grounds maintenance duties, using mowers and powered tools and you will also be carrying out these duties yourself

You will need to be based in the Bedfordshire or Northamptonshire area

Candidates will need have lots of experience using the gardening equipment i.e hedge cutters and lawn mowers etc and also ideally experience in a team leader gardening role

Permanent roles are available after a successful probation period of 13-15 weeks

Pay rate is £14.57 per hour

You will be working in a mobile team of two or three workers

The working hours are 7am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday

Please send a CV or call 01214508950 to apply

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Deputy Hotel Manager - Bedford South (A421) - 40 hours Contract
Salary: £26,750 - £30,000 + Benefits
As Deputy Hotel Manager you are a pivotal part of the Hotel Management team. Reporting to the Hotel Manager and deputising in their absence, you'll be responsible for the successful daily running operation of all departments (Front of House, Back of House* and housekeeping teams) whilst making sure our guests and team are kept safe, all internal audits successfully passed and compliance requirements are met.
Working with your Hotel Manager you will drive commercial best practice, maximising revenue opportunities and manage our controllable costs to deliver a strong business performance .With a keen eye for detail you'll ensure that brand standards are consistently maintained and utilise guest feedback to increase performance against KPI targets
Putting our guests first in everything you do, You'll display a clear passion for leading, motivating and developing high performing, competent and motivated teams to ensure we deliver exceptional guest experiences in line with company standards to make us the most loved hotel brand.
As a role model who is passionate about exceeding our guests needs and expectations you will be a great communicator who demonstrates passion for our brand by engaging regularly with our guests, and continuously coach the team to deliver their full potential.
Ideally, you'll have be able to demonstrate your previous or current management experience from hospitality, leisure or retail backgrounds driven by guest service and business results. (If working in Solus/ Breakfast Room sites)*Experience within F&B or food services is desirable and knowledge of food hygiene and H&S.
What's in it for me?
Offering more than just an attractive career opportunity as the UK largest Hotel brand. You will receive a salary of up to £30,000in addition to the following benefits;

Full induction and training
Performance related company bonus scheme, Pension Scheme and Share Save Scheme
Whitbread Privilege Card offering up to 25% in Whitbread Restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn Hotels.
33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Perks at Work Discounts through a variety of Retail and Leisure outlets

Are you experienced with Business Management and looking to expand your career into a large Highways, Pave or Infrastructure project or is this something you already have experience of as a Business Manager. If so; then please read on as we are offering a permanent role here at Tarmac.

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are recruiting for a Business Manager to join the Tarmac Joint Venture Surfacing Framework contract. You will work on this large infrastructure project to optimise the performance of ensuring this project comes in on time and within budget. This role is hybrid working and you will work within the Cambridgeshire / Bedfordshire region. Whether you live in Northampton, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Leighton Buzzard, Luton, Towcester, Brackley, Bicester, Aylesbury, Oxford, Corby, Kettering, Peterborough, Letchworth Garden City or the surrounding areas we would like to hear from you.

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Main Responsibilities

The Business Manager will work with the team to deliver the highly strategic project that is fundamental for operational production and business growth. As the Business Manager you will ensure the project surfacing operations run safely, delivers first class customer service to our clients, drives efficiency improvements throughout the scheme and looks to maximise financial returns for Tarmac. You will plan, create, manage and be instrumental in all activities, you will have the ability to problem solve, innovate, and drive performance to the highest levels.

As the Business Manager must be well-versed in all construction methodologies and procedures and be able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results. The ideal candidate will have an analytical mind and great organisational skills.

Your responsibilities will include (not exhaustive):

• Be responsible for the development of the local commercial strategy that supports the effective delivery of the Commercial elements of the business' national contracting strategy, business plans and objectives
• Identify and secure key strategic commercial opportunities to deliver budgeted volumes, margin expectations and growth
• Provide leadership, guidance & direction to the business unit commercial team to ensure that objectives and targets are achieved leading to the overall delivery of the commercial strategy
• Lead and develop the business unit commercial team to ensure robust profitable and competitive tenders are submitted, taking into account business capability, capacity and financial, technical & contractual risk
• Contribute to the development and the effective delivery of the business unit commercial strategy
• Take a lead role in identifying and securing a pipeline of commercial opportunities to secure a long term work bank
• Ensure that quality, competitive tenders are submitted and key targeted contracts are won, taking into account business capacity, margins, financial and contractual risks
• Undertake pre-contract commercial reviews with the operations and QS teams to identify opportunities and risk within proposed future contracts
• Manage the production and submission of all tender information relating to commercial functions, including external commercial consultancy resources
• Identify potential risks and opportunities within the contract and strategies to manage them Communication is key with colleagues, managers and contractors across the whole project to ensure all tasks are performed promptly, you must have the tact and diplomacy when dealing with tense situations that can arise at any moment during the project's life cycle

Key Stakeholders: Tarmac Management Team - Area Operations Managers - Finance – Contractors – Site Management - Supply Chain – Engineers – Technical – Operations – Human Resources – Project Team - Contractors

You will hold a FULL UK manual car driving license with no more than 6 penalty points

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant in the role will be instrumental in the future development and support of our culture. You will have experience within a Construction, Highways or Surfacing industry, this experience will be an essential requirement for this role; road or highways surfacing knowledge would be extremely beneficial.

Qualifications/Requirements/Capabilities:

• Desirable - HNC/HND, or a Degree in a role related discipline as this would prove highly beneficial in your success in the role
• Desirable - Management experience on multi-million-pound operational, construction or heavy engineering project/s
• Challenge people, hold them accountable for job completion and quality of completion
• Computer literate - familiarity with computer software - word, excel, etc
• Good communication skills, with a positive, proactive can - do attitude to both colleagues and external agencies / contractors

Why Us

In the role of Business Manager we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on… are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

@Tarmac #Tarmac #TarmacCareers #BusinessManager #Highways #Surfacing

Are you experienced with asphalt, surfacing, concrete or pave Technical Engineering and looking to expand your career into a large infrastructure project or is this something you already have experience of as a Technical Manager. If so; then please read on as we are offering a permanent role here at Tarmac.

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are recruiting for a Technical Manager to join Tarmac on a Joint Venture Surfacing Framework contract. You will work on this large infrastructure project to optimise the technical aspect ensuring this project comes in on time and within budget from a technical perspective. This role is working in the Cambridgeshire / Bedfordshire region and whether you live in Northampton, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Leighton Buzzard, Luton, Towcester, Brackley, Bicester, Aylesbury, Oxford, Corby, Kettering, Peterborough, Letchworth Garden City or the surrounding areas we would like to hear from you.

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Main Responsibilities

The Technical Manager will be extensively experienced in all aspects of Asphalt, Concrete, Surfacing and Pave technology and drive the team to deliver this highly strategic ongoing project that is fundamental for operational and business growth for this JV. You will be the SME to ensure the project technological surfacing operations run safely, delivers first class customer service to our clients, drives efficiency improvements throughout the scheme. You will manage all technicians on the contract from conception through to delivery, you will have the ability to problem solve, innovate, and drive technical performance to the highest levels.

As the Technical Manager must be well-versed in all technical surfacing construction methodologies and procedures and be able to coordinate a team of professionals of differing skills levels to achieve the best results. The ideal candidate will have an analytical mind and great organisational skills. Your responsibilities will include (not exhaustive):

• Have a proven track record of working in a successful technical Project / Programme delivery team, providing extensive knowledge of asphalt, concrete, pave and surfacing technology within multi-million-pound projects
• Responsible for delivering the technological aspect of the project ‘road map’ and able to foresee issues and apply proactive problem solving techniques to overcome challenges, to remain on track to achieve key milestones / dates
• Manage and drive all testing processes in accordance with required standards and accreditations – UKAS, 3rd Party Testhouses etc.
• Provide management, guidance and direction to the wider Project Delivery Team from a surfacing technology aspect and support all to ensure that all objectives, aims and targets are achieved – management / maintenance of trial mixes, BOMs and SAP materials etc.
• Ensure that the team and business are fully compliant with all H&S, business policies, legal delivery requirements and procedures at all times for both our colleagues and contractors
• Communication is key with colleagues, managers and contractors across the whole project to ensure all tasks are performed promptly, you must have the tact and diplomacy when dealing with tense situations that can arise at any moment during the project's life cycle
• Where technological issues arise, support the total JV to recover these costs from within the project

Key Stakeholders: Tarmac & JV Management Team – Quality Management Team - Project Management Team - Area Operations Managers - Contractors – Site Management - Supply Chain – Operations

You will hold a FULL UK manual car driving license with no more than 6 penalty points

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant in the role will be instrumental in the future development and support of our culture. You will have experience as a Technical Manager within an Infrastructure, Construction, Highways or Surfacing industry with knowledge of Asphalt, Concrete, Pave and Surfacing, this experience will be an essential requirement for this role; road or highways surfacing knowledge would be highly beneficial.

Qualifications/Requirements/Capabilities:

• Desirable – Degree or HNC/HND in a role related discipline as this would prove highly beneficial in your success in the role
• Desirable – Technological Management experience on multi-million-pound operational, construction or heavy engineering project/s
• Challenge people, hold them accountable for job completion and quality of completion
• Computer literate - familiarity with computer software - word, excel, etc
• Good communication skills, with a positive, proactive can - do attitude to both colleagues and external agencies / contractors

Why Us

In the role of Technical Manager we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on… are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

@Tarmac #Tarmac #TarmacCareers #TechnologyManager #Surfacing #Pave #Concrete #Asphalt #Quarry #Quarrying

Sales Manager Vacancy - Motor Trade
Location: Bedford
Salary: £35,000 + bonus (OTE 60k+)
Ref: OC18091

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sales Manager for our clients' main dealer site in the Bedford area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an established Sales Manager looking to progress and working for an excellent company.

Sales Manager role:
Working closely with the senior management team; you will managing the Sales Executive team to a strong sales performance on a monthly basis. Driving the sales in the department through processes and training the team to work in a professional manner.
- Making sure the team offer strong customer service, working with the team to maximise sales while promoting a strong profit per unit and working closely with the finance team to secure the best deal for the customer
-Controlling the new car stock to make sure you have the right vehicles for your market area
-Making sure all online adverts are done to company & manufacturer guidelines.

Sales Manager Role Requirements
- Its essential you have experience as a Sales Manager within the motor trade
- Good understanding of both new vehicle sales
- Ideally experienced running a large sales team, highly successfully.
- Must hold a full UK driving licence

Any applications will be 100% confidential and we will only discuss the client upon receiving a copy of your CV. We won't send your CV until we have discussed the role and company with you.

Consultant: Jason Evans
OC18091
INDSE

Octane Recruitment

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Car Sales Executive, Trainee Car Sales Executive, Commercial Sales Executive, Sales Experts Business Manager, Transaction Manager, Sales Controller, Sales Manager, General Sales Manager

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Deputy Managers at Home Bargains develop their team to achieve store targets and deliver the best store standards for our customers.

Deputy Managers are required to successfully complete the Store Management Induction within the first 6 weeks of starting. This is a comprehensive 6 week programme which is completed via our online learning platform. This means that:

• The training is led by you
• You are supported throughout by your Store Manager and the Training Team
• Your induction is a blended approach with the majority of your learning being completed on the shop floor

On successful completion of your induction your Store Manager will continue with your ongoing development in store.

Package

• £32,568
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
• Invest: Grow with Us store management training programme
• Contributable Company pension scheme
• Staff uniform
• 10% store discount

Employee benefits

MyHB employee benefits platform with access to:

• Retail and leisure discounts plus hundreds more
• Free Financial Advice
• Bank your savings into an ISA
• 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
• Low cost voluntary insured health plans

Job Overview

• Ensure a healthy and safe environment for your store colleagues and customers
• Work with your management team to agree and set achievable performance and development goals for store colleagues
• Review and manage Store Colleague and Team Leader performance
• Support your management team with recruitment and selection activities of your store team
• Ensure your team is up-to-date on store ways of working, standards and compliance
• Coach and support your team to enable them to deliver on store priorities while delivering excellent store and compliance standards
• Deliver and regularly review immediate and short term store performance priorities with your Store Manager
• Support on planning and communicating store promotions and initiatives
• Provide suggestions and action priorities to maximise store space to promote our products
• Ensure colleagues deliver our merchandising standards

Minimum Criteria To Apply

• Experience of supervising small to medium-size retail teams in a fast-moving retail environment to achieve a high weekly sales target
• Demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Prioritise and organise work
  • Customer focus
  • Communicate effectively
  • Manage teams
  • Problem solve
  • Develop talent
  • Commercially astute

About The Company

TJ Morris Limited trading as Home Bargains is a privately owned family run discount retailer selling top brands at the lowest possible price on the UK high street.

Having started 45 years ago in Liverpool our customers continue to be at the heart of everything we do and throughout our 580 stores we have over 5 million customers each week.

With plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 stores throughout the UK we are a fast-paced retailer opening 50 stores a year (nearly one every weekend) with a typical annual turnover of £3 - 5m per store - and we wouldn't have it any other way!

About the company

Family-owned Kingsley Healthcare is a UK top 20 ranked care home group (carehome.co.uk) employing 2,000-plus staff and supporting 1,400 residents.

We have a sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer. Furthermore, we are proud to have been ranked Number 1 in the UK for work wellbeing in recruiter Indeed’s Better Work Awards 2023. A true testament to Kingsley’s caring ethos.

As our Care Home Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of the home. As a regulated business, we expect the candidate to be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and be familiar with all the relevant legislation and regulations. You will be responsible for ensuring that the home provides high-quality care and support to our residents, whilst meeting financial targets and maintaining full occupancy.

Reports to: Operations Manager



This role could be for you if you have;

- Previous experience of managing a nursing home.
- A good working knowledge, with a proven record of CQC standards and can work towards achieving Outstanding.
- Good communication skills and can maintain excellent working relationships at all levels, internal as well as external professionals, families and visitors.
- A proven track record of marketing and business skills within the private care sector, running a commercially successful, good or outstanding rated care home.
- Enthusiasm and passion for developing high level of person-centred care.
- Ability to actively participate in the growth and development of the care service.



Qualifications required for the role

- NMC registered nurse with relevant post-registration experience, desirable but not essential.



What will you get from the role?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes in place to help you at every step.

Grounds/Garden Maintenance Team Leader - Bedfordshire area

Grounds Maintenance / Garden Maintenance Team Leader is required by one of UK's largest Horticulture and Grounds Maintenance specialists

Duties will include supervising a small team of operatives who are carrying out duties such as Grass / Lawn Cutting, Edging, Strimming, Hedge cutting, Litter Picking and Weed control and all gardening/grounds maintenance duties, using mowers and powered tools and you will also be carrying out these duties yourself

You will need to be based in the Bedfordshire or Northamptonshire area

Candidates will need have lots of experience using the gardening equipment i.e hedge cutters and lawn mowers etc and also ideally experience in a team leader gardening role

Permanent roles are available after a successful probation period of 13-15 weeks

Pay rate is £14.57 per hour

You will be working in a mobile team of two or three workers

The working hours are 7am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday

Please send a CV or call 01214508950 to apply

Hotel & Events Manager

A Peachy Place to Work, Learn & Grow

IF you are looking to join one of the Uk's Top 25 Best Companies to work for, then look no further.

We are recruiting for a passionate and enthusiastic Hotel and Events Manager to join our incredible Team at The Embankment in Bedford.

Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but outstanding communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, dazzling phone skills and a warm personality are a must.

This is a full time role working Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Day to Day

· Answering the phone

· Monitoring pub emails, corresponding or forwarding to correct manager

· Meeting and greeting guests into the pub and hotel

· Signing all contractors and visitors into the pub

· Receipting deliveries

· Responding to all booking inquiries ensuring all booking diary and systems are up to date and with as much information in them as possible

· Re-confirming table and room reservations where necessary

ROOMS

· Housekeepers line manager

· Mystery Sleeper champion – ensuring that our housekeepers are maintaining peach room standards

· Daily Room and Communal area Checks.

· Working with Peach central team on occupancy levels, converting bookings and generating leads and new guest relationships

· Training new managers and masters on the basic needs to know for check out, check in’s and making a booking.

· Giving our guests the best check in and check out experience and promoting trip advisor reviews and booking direct with us.

· Cold calling hours on reception to secure new corporate bookings

· Room Consumable ordering

· Keeping relations with suppliers

· Maintaining relationships with travel booking agencies

PUB

· Private Dining Champion…. Booking and liaising with large party bookings, ie weddings

· Meet, greet and show rounds with guests.

· Weekly chefs diary of any pre orders or kitchen need to knows.

· Hold weekly meetings with HC and GM to discuss upcoming bookings and events and any specific menu requests and pricing.

· Hold monthly performance reviews against budgeted targets with GM to discuss opportunities and plan quarterly events diary

· Menu Change – Tills, changeover of menus in pub and rooms, ensuring a smooth flow, pricing complete and accurate and team training in advance for all new dishes and drinks

· Support team on service when needed and available.

· Event host on large bookings to be the main point of contact from initial enquiry to delivery

What’s in it for you?

· 25% off when you eat or sleep in any Peach Pub

· Access to 50% of your earnings at any time using our App, Wagestream

· Career development opportunities

· Exceptional Training – both in-house and external training

· Competitive Pay

· Pension – up to 5% matched contribution

· Extra Holiday after 5 years

Well-being – for You, Your Team, Peach and the Planet

· Access to Hospitality Action who ensure that our entire team always has the confidential mental health support they need

· The Bigger Peach - work with a company committed to creating a greener planet, giving back and raising money for the local community and charities, with opportunities for you to get involved. We are constantly working on reducing our carbon footprint and have 10 promises we live by every day.

· Work/Life Balance – Flexible work hours to make your rota and the business work

· Christmas day off - to spend with family and/or friends,

· Values – we’ve a set of 7 that we live and breathe every day

More information about the Job role and everything we do is available on request

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General Carry out detailed project planning, project deliverables, success criteria, change control and reporting compliance against project plan Develop methodologies for the analysis and interpretation of data using expertise to make recommendations Collate and summarise national data sets and compare against locally available data. Making recommendations where appropriate Utilise a range of software from Allocate, as well as, but not limited to: Office 365, Power BI and ESR Prepare and provide data and analysis for a number of groups, which will include the Trust Board and Workforce Committee Maintain knowledge of Optima functionality and other rostering information systems in order to provide best practice guidance to colleagues and managers. Work with senior staff across Human Resources with projects as and when required. Act as the expert for carrying out rostering related research and surveys that support service development and delivery of organisational objectives. Contribute to effective team working within the wider Rostering and Workforce Team, by transferring skills and knowledge to appropriate staff and ensuring working procedures are documented and properly maintained so that tasks can be covered in the absence of the post holder Keep up to date with employment law, CQC and HR best practice To carry-out any appropriate designated tasks within the Workforce service Build strong partnerships with departmental managers to gain engagement, challenge existing practices and facilitate change management / performance improvement System Maintenance, Training and Administration Leading on the implementation, maintenance and development of the system to ensure that the Trust gains maximum utilisation and cost benefit gain from the system in place Evaluate and assess forthcoming software releases and advise on potential impact and benefits to support Trust needs Oversee management of ensuring the appropriate access to Optima, ensuring that the local procedure for approvals is followed at all times and developing harmonised profiles/roles across all sites Maintain and audit user access and permissions to the systems, whilst additionally helping to resolve software system operational issues Deliver training to senior stakeholders and assist with upskilling the E-Rostering team members, creating and sign posting to national training and best practice guidance provided by RLDatix Oversee the management of interface requirements between ESR and Optima on a weekly and monthly basis in accordance with strict payroll deadlines Plan and ensure the team provide an in-depth training programme for new roster users and regular updates for current users on any changes to functionality The role holder will act as a point of escalation for any complex issues the Roster Advisors encounter, as a result of the embedding sessions they undertake Consider improvements to the Allocate products, raising tickets via the RLDatix Portal as necessary Maintain regular communication links to all Optima users, promoting best practice and informing users of issues, solutions, new functions, upgrades and changes to the rostering system. Reporting, Audit and Compliance Provide monitoring activity reports and dashboards where required to senior management, Trust Board and Workforce Committee. Identifying risks and issues to assist in evaluating and measuring the benefits of electronic rostering to achieve corporate objectives To generate reports against agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across the clinical wards and to distribute said reports. To suggest any remedial actions that are required to ensure KPIs are met to clinical leads To undertake specific audit preparation work as requested. To run regular compliance reports and to ensure that any exceptions are escalated as necessary. Produce regular information reporting and analysis to meet internal and external information requirements, as well as responding to ad-hoc information requests including Freedom of Information (FOI) requests Assist in ensuring that system security meets information and data legislation requirements, attending Information Steering Group meetings to keep up to date with important changes To lead on internal and external audits around rostering data Creation and on-going development of a Trust-wide E-Rostering (Non-Medics) Policy, that will look to embed best practices and harmonise processes, roles and responsibilities of staff Compare agreed key performance indicators and present regular reports to the Service Lines, Finance and other senior management Work alongside the Workforce Information and Registration Authority Manager, to ensure the Trust has the best workforce data and planning tools available to make system and data-led informed decision-making and that Optima and ESR are fully integrated Management Ensure the E-Rostering team provide a responsive, knowledgeable, customer service for all users Provide leadership and line management of Deputy E-Rostering Manager and wider team Support reconfigurations by setting up new rosters and re-designing existing rosters as required by consulting with managers and agreeing changes (splitting rosters and joining rosters as required) Working with Workforce and Finance by monitor the funded establishment and budget against the shift requirements provided by the Manager, raising any under-funding or over-funding issues and resolving discrepancies Provide specialist advice and guidance on specific issues including: system usage, proposed improvements, training, data quality & interfaces to other Trust systems Adopt a project management approach and lead on any system enhancements, which become available to the Trust. Setting up an appropriate project management methodologies, developing project plans to include relevant stakeholders to ensure delivery and engagement of the system development and service provision Support the integration and training with the Trust temporary staffing service to improve bank and agency controls Responsible for the day-to-day prioritising, co-ordination and supervision of the tasks of the E-Rostering Team to ensure the most efficient use of resources to enable the department to deliver a first-class, comprehensive and proactive service to the Trust