Total 28 Manager job vacancies in Bicester, OX25 2LF

Age UK has an exciting opportunity to join their fantastic team in Bicester, Oxfordshire!

We are recruiting for a Shop Manager to manage the day to day running of our Bicester shop.

As Shop Manager, you will manage our brilliant team of staff and volunteers, providing effective leadership, training, and development.

Utilising your previous experience and excellent managerial skills, you will help maximise store sales and profits while ensuring our customers and donors receive an excellent shop experience.

This opportunity offers an excellent benefits package as well as the chance to work within a valued team, all working to raise funds for a charity that provides vital services and support to older people across the UK.

If you have a passion for retail and would like to use your skills within a charity that supports thousands of older people across the UK, then this may be the role for you!

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.)

To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.

You will have:

• Experience in a performance driven retail/customer centric environment
• Experience of managing people
• Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team
• Strong drive to achieve results through others
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
• Ability to motivate self and others
• An open and adaptable approach to change and be able to support others through it
• Experience of communicating with a diverse workforce and customer base
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising
• IT literacy and numeracy skills

What we offer in return:

• A 35 hour working week
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday allowance
• A generous pension - we will contribute 8%
• Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub
• Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan
• Tickets for Good - Free and discounted tickets for events

Additional Information

To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

PROGRAMME MANAGER- Prison Education – HMP BullingdonFixed term contract until March 2025Location: HMP BullingdonHours: 37.5 hours per week – Fixed term contract until March 2025Flexible Working: We welcome applications from those seeking flexible hours.Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum (Subject to experience)Apprenticeships: Development opportunities are available through Apprenticeship standardsReporting To: Education ManagerIN SHORTMilton Keynes College is seeking a passionate Programme Manager to join the dedicated education team based at HMP Bullingdon.As a Programme Manager, you will be dedicated to delivering learning success through effective leadership and collaboration. Your focus will be on the success of the students and to support improvement within the department. You will lead on the delivery, design and development of programmes, maintaining an oversight of the student journey to ensure they have an excellent learning experience.This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and passionate individual who can provide high-quality programmes and support students who may have little experience of education. This will be a challenging yet highly rewarding role!MK College will treat all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability or any other individual characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from people with backgrounds which are currently under-represented within Milton Keynes College. All offers made to successful candidates are subject to satisfactory outcomes to a range of pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In addition, security clearance is required for all prison services positions up to Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level.OUR BENEFITS35 days annual leave, 3 additional company closure days and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)Generous Pension SchemeProfessional development opportunities, including professional qualificationsEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per yearA variety of amazing discounts with NUS Card and our reward and recognition platform EncoreEmployee wellbeing platformABOUT HMP Bullingdon...Bullingdon Community Prison is situated near the village of Arncott in Bicester, Oxon. HMP Bullingdon is a complex prison that has a number of functions. It is categorized as a local category B prison which a category C resettlement function. HMP Bullingdon has the capacity to hold 1114 offenders all serving a range of sentences from remand to life, with the average length of stay between 3 and 6 months.The College works closely with our prison colleagues to deliver short to medium courses that help prepare learners for employment upon release. Courses include: English and Maths Functional Skills (Entry 2 to Level 2), ICT, Cookery, Hospitality, Business, Self-Employment, Painting & Decorating, Horticulture, Paving, Mentoring and Barbering.In the department we believe the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge will help our learners to end their offending behaviour. We engage the hardest to reach learners and encourage them to take pride in their own education and self-development. As a department, we endeavour to inspire learners to achieve and for some, attain their first significant qualifications.

About the Role

The Deputy Manager will report to the Registered Manager and is responsible for delivering high standards of care in accordance with MMCG policies and procedures and all external regulatory requirements.

This includes the efficient and effective day to day running of the Home, developing exceptional personalised service for every service user and their loved ones, management of all staff and developing positive working relations with external stakeholders. This is a fundamental role within Social Care.

This is the perfect role for a 1st level Registered Nurse holding a valid PIN who is an experienced care team supervisor and is now ready for lead responsibility as part of continuing professional development.

We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the uk and live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role.

All our Management roles come with a competitive salary package plus a bonus based on KPI’s

Working with us will result in some excellent rewards & benefits including –

• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Personal car leases via salary sacrifice**
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage

About You;

We are looking for a Deputy Manager with the following skills, qualifications and experience:

• A qualified RGN/RMN/RNLD with a valid NMC pin number
• Previous experience working as a deputy manager in a Care Home environment is desirable but not essential.
• A committed and organised approach.
• We require an excellent communicator with experience in leading and motivating staff members.
• A good understanding of Regulatory Compliance and the ability to demonstrate delivery of a quality service

If you would like to use your care experience and people skills in an organisation that provides the best quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, then MMCG is a rewarding place to be.

Wyndham Hall

Wyndham Hall Care Home is a 2015 addition to the Maria Mallaband care home portfolio, a growing and respected provider that is highly-regarded within the UK care sector. The new residence provides five star accommodation for 60 people and specialises in the provision of outstanding nursing, residential and dementia care within its beautiful modern facilities. All 60 bedrooms are en-suite and decorated to an elegant hotel standard. The home is finished to a lavish standard throughout, offering comfort, elegance and security. Facilities also include elegant dining rooms, a quiet lounge, garden room, a pub, spa facilities and cinema room. Wyndham Hall is easily reached via junction 9 off M40 and two railway stations are close by. The home is minutes away from the heart of North Oxfordshire’s countryside with a variety of walks and shops. Call in for a viewing and meet the team, or for a coffee and a chat. MMCG's approach is based on achieving luxury environments, within which care workers can achieve the best standards for the well-being of residents and peace of mind of loved ones.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About the Role

The Deputy Manager will report to the Registered Manager and is responsible for delivering high standards of care in accordance with MMCG policies and procedures and all external regulatory requirements.

This includes the efficient and effective day to day running of the Home, developing exceptional personalised service for every service user and their loved ones, management of all staff and developing positive working relations with external stakeholders. This is a fundamental role within Social Care.

This is the perfect role for a 1st level Registered Nurse holding a valid PIN who is an experienced care team supervisor and is now ready for lead responsibility as part of continuing professional development.

We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the uk and live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role.

All our Management roles come with a competitive salary package plus a bonus based on KPI’s

Working with us will result in some excellent rewards & benefits including –

• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Personal car leases via salary sacrifice**
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage

About You;

We are looking for a Deputy Manager with the following skills, qualifications and experience:

• A qualified RGN/RMN/RNLD with a valid NMC pin number
• Previous experience working as a deputy manager in a Care Home environment is desirable but not essential.
• A committed and organised approach.
• We require an excellent communicator with experience in leading and motivating staff members.
• A good understanding of Regulatory Compliance and the ability to demonstrate delivery of a quality service

If you would like to use your care experience and people skills in an organisation that provides the best quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, then MMCG is a rewarding place to be.

Wyndham Hall

Wyndham Hall Care Home is a 2015 addition to the Maria Mallaband care home portfolio, a growing and respected provider that is highly-regarded within the UK care sector. The new residence provides five star accommodation for 60 people and specialises in the provision of outstanding nursing, residential and dementia care within its beautiful modern facilities. All 60 bedrooms are en-suite and decorated to an elegant hotel standard. The home is finished to a lavish standard throughout, offering comfort, elegance and security. Facilities also include elegant dining rooms, a quiet lounge, garden room, a pub, spa facilities and cinema room. Wyndham Hall is easily reached via junction 9 off M40 and two railway stations are close by. The home is minutes away from the heart of North Oxfordshire’s countryside with a variety of walks and shops. Call in for a viewing and meet the team, or for a coffee and a chat. MMCG's approach is based on achieving luxury environments, within which care workers can achieve the best standards for the well-being of residents and peace of mind of loved ones.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your new company

- Brilliant opportunity to join a rapidly growing company in the energy sector in Oxfordshire
- The purpose of the role is to run multiple projects as part of the company's continued drive in providing innovative solutions within this exciting industry.

Your new role

• Managing Projects: Successfully overseeing projects from start to finish, ensuring delivery within specified time, cost, quality, and scope.
• Project Delivery Approaches: Utilising various methods, including waterfall and agile, to deliver projects effectively.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Working closely with stakeholders to define project objectives, business benefits, priorities, and critical success criteria.
• Estimation and Planning: Conducting project estimation, resource planning, scheduling, cost management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Change Management: Planning and managing business change and implementation activities.
• Effective Controls: Implementing controls such as risk and issue management, change control, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

What you'll need to succeed
To be the successful candidate, you will need:

• Formal Project Management Accreditation: Ideally, possess formal accreditation in project management (e.g., APM, Prince2, or equivalent) at the practitioner level.
• Advanced Degree in Computer Science or IT: A Master's degree in Computer Science or IT is desirable.
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in delivering IT projects within specified timeframes and budgets.
• Effective Project Monitoring: Substantial experience using project management tools, processes, frameworks, and reporting standards to monitor project performance and ensure timely delivery.
• Detailed Project Planning: Ability to create detailed project plans that guide clients, staff members, and project teams, adapting as business needs evolve.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Extensive background in collaborating with senior stakeholders and clients to identify project requirements, delivery timelines, and associated costs.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive annual salary of up to £60k: We offer an attractive annual salary.
• Participation in the Company Annual Bonus Scheme: Eligibility for our annual bonus program.
• Car Allowance provided to support daily travel needs: Assistance for your commuting requirements.
• Generous annual leave entitlement: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the potential for up to 30 days based on length of service.
• Comprehensive Private Medical Insurance: Coverage through Vitality Health.
• Life Insurance policy: Provides coverage at four times your salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support and guidance.
• Office Perks: Access to complimentary snacks, drinks, and lunch options.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme: We match contributions up to 4%.
• In-house learning and development team: Devoted to nurturing talent and unlocking potential.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Factory Team Leader
Bicester
Monday- Friday 8:30am-5pm
Temporary To Permanent
£13-£15 (D.O.E)
Our client is an experienced Aluminium extrusion and sheet metal fabrication company, based in Bicester. They are looking to recruit a temporary to permanent Team Leader to join their team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Hands-on Production work- fabrication, cutting, assembly work.
• Supervise a small team of factory operatives
• Plan / Schedule workloads
• Lead by example
• Work under their own initiative.

Key Requirements:

• Previous team leader experience in a manufacturing environment (essential)
• Experience working within a hands-on environment (essential)
• Experience in fabrication / cutting / assembly (desirable)
• Have a good team spirit, able to work with colleagues.

Please apply in the first instance with a copy of your most up to date CV.

CPDaventry

Title: Maintenance Manager

Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire

Hours: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week

Salary: Circa £50,000 + (Negotiable / depending on experience)

Overview:

This independent family run business has expanded into the leading wholesaler over the last 40 years now collecting 300 pallets of stock daily and holding stock over 10 million units. They have recently commissioned a new site in Bicester and are seeking an experienced automation engineer with previous management experience to develop the site from the ground up.

Your role will involve meeting the high expectations of our key stakeholders by overseeing both proactive and reactive maintenance of our automated systems, which encompass conveying systems, sortation machines, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), and advanced packing machines. We seek a candidate who possesses strong engineering skills, is forward-thinking, and is committed to delivering exceptional service.

Daily Duties:

• Oversee both the proactive and reactive maintenance of a comprehensive automated storage and retrieval system to maximize equipment availability.
• Employ established engineering practices to foster an environment of continuous improvement.
• Supervise contracted work to ensure compliance with safety standards at all times.
• Maintain precise and timely records of failure root causes and all completed work, ensuring thorough handover information between shifts.
• Produce performance KPIs and ensure stakeholders are kept up to date with departmental and equipment performance.
• Assume responsibility for all building and facility requirements, ensuring compliance with both company policies and legal standards.

Requirements:

• Over 3 years of experience in engineering or maintenance supervision and management.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative.
• A leader who leads by example to achieve optimal results.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced leadership position.
• Strong communication skills.
• Friendly, approachable, and eager to collaborate with others.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Results-oriented, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• HNC or equivalent in an Engineering Discipline
• Knowledge of LEAN & SIX SIGMA principles (preferred)
• ISOH Managing safely qualification (preferred)
• Experience of CAMMS (Computer Aided Maintenance Management System)

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

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

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

In your capacity as Sodexo's Cook Manager at Nishkam High School, Birmingham, B19 2LF, you will be in charge of managing the finances and food and beverage operations for your school's kitchen. It will be your duty to make sure that the food and service meet the highest standards and that the school catering is among the best in the area. Your attitude will affect the way your team functions on a daily basis as the person they look to for guidance and encouragement, which will promote a positive and effective work atmosphere. In addition, you won't have to put in unconventional hours and will get time off for public holidays, which includes Christmas!

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you do:

• Manage the replenishment of food and the dismantling of work areas at the end of service.
• Develop, mentor, conduct training, and inspire the kitchen team.
• Control the complete catering operation, including labour, food, and stock expenses.
• Manage and optimise all costs that are under your control.
• Ensure uniformity in the food and service standards provided to fellow staff members, visitors and students.
• Manage the creation and development of menus.
• Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are being followed.

What you bring:

• Must have expertise on cooking on a large scale, anywhere between 100 – 1300 students.
• Have experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting.
• Have previous staff supervision experience or line management experience.
• Have experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
• Be aware of the importance of adhering to health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy Kitchen environment.
• Be professional, leading by example and having a positive outlook is key.
• Hold basic food handling skills certification:
  • NVQ Level 2
  • Level 2 Food safety Certificate
  • A minimum of 1 years of experience in hands on cooking, training on Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety will be given.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment 
• Competitive compensation 
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied. 

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! 

**Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and / or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)**

*Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of application

Package Description

“You bring your passion for food. We’ll bring our passion for developing our people”

• £14.50 per hour
• 30 hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday
• Term Time only ** (39 week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks) **

​**Equated pay (sometimes known as spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non-working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.**

About The Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job..

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Title: Maintenance Manager

Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire

Hours: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week

Salary: Circa £50,000 - £55,000 (Negotiable / depending on experience)

Overview:

This independent family run business has expanded into the leading wholesaler over the last 40 years now collecting 300 pallets of stock daily and holding stock over 10 million units. They have recently commissioned a new site in Bicester and are seeking an experienced automation engineer with previous management experience to develop the site from the ground up.

Your role will involve meeting the high expectations of our key stakeholders by overseeing both proactive and reactive maintenance of our automated systems, which encompass conveying systems, sortation machines, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), and advanced packing machines. We seek a candidate who possesses strong engineering skills, is forward-thinking, and is committed to delivering exceptional service.

Daily Duties:

• Oversee both the proactive and reactive maintenance of a comprehensive automated storage and retrieval system to maximize equipment availability.
• Employ established engineering practices to foster an environment of continuous improvement.
• Supervise contracted work to ensure compliance with safety standards at all times.
• Maintain precise and timely records of failure root causes and all completed work, ensuring thorough handover information between shifts.
• Produce performance KPIs and ensure stakeholders are kept up to date with departmental and equipment performance.
• Assume responsibility for all building and facility requirements, ensuring compliance with both company policies and legal standards.

Requirements:

• Over 3 years of experience in engineering or maintenance supervision and management.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative.
• A leader who leads by example to achieve optimal results.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced leadership position.
• Strong communication skills.
• Friendly, approachable, and eager to collaborate with others.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Results-oriented, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• HNC or equivalent in an Engineering Discipline
• Knowledge of LEAN & SIX SIGMA principles (preferred)
• ISOH Managing safely qualification (preferred)
• Experience of CAMMS (Computer Aided Maintenance Management System)

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

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

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

As a Head Chef at Sodexo in St Davids Barracks, Graven HIll, Bicester ,OX26 6HF Your culinary expertise and leadership excellence will manage an entire food and beverage production. You'll be providing this service for our armed forces personnel, improving their quality of life every day!

What you’ll do:  

• Lead the culinary operation & provide support for the production team
• Direct the preparation/duties to the sous chef, commis chefs, chef de parties and other kitchen staff.
• Arrange on and off duties for all staff, also ensure that your team has a great work/life balance
• Ensuring strict adherence to all EHO guidelines and systems and Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that kitchen staff follow standards and regulations.
• Function menu planning
• Following a set military dining menu and follow the weekly rotations of this
• Improvisation and maximise the use of existing stocks where necessary
• Managing stock, overseeing meal presentation and liaise with the client for requests
• Working with the FOH management team to drive the service excellence
• Ensure your team are fully trained, and refreshed regularly to the client/Sodexo's standard

What you bring: 

• NVQ lv 2/3 or experience working in a busy kitchen environment
• IT skills, great technical communication and Microsoft packages experience
• Vast knowledge of food production methods.
• Extensive knowledge on Allergens and the impact/awareness needed
• Impeccable leadership skills.
• To be thorough and pay attention to detail.
• The ability to monitor your own performance and that of your colleagues.
• The ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure.
• The ability to organise your time and workload.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment 
• Competitive compensation 
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied 

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! 

Package Description

• 37.5 hours per week
• Shift pattern/ hours - 5 days out of 7 anytime from 0600hrs - 2030hrs (will include weekends and adhoc functions)
• £17.65 per hour
• Free on site parking , subsidised meals , full access to Sodexo benefits

​Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is Bicester

About The Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Age UK have an exciting opportunity for a Store Manager to join our friendly and supportive shop team in Bicester, Oxfordshire.

Our fantastic Bicester store offers a range of high-end brands and vintage clothing, raising funds toward some of the vital services and support provided by the charity.

The successful candidate of this multi-faceted role will manage a dedicated team of employees and volunteers, providing a high-quality retail service, aiming to surpass targets and expectations, ensuring every customer has a great shopping experience.

Our Bicester store, based in Deans Court Shopping Centre is surrounded by excellent amenities with a fantastic volunteer base.

If you are an experienced Store Manager with passion for Retail and would like to use your skills to support a charity that helps thousands of older people across the UK, then this could be the role for you.

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.)

You will have:

• Experience in a performance driven retail/customer centric environment
• Experience of managing people
• Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team
• Strong drive to achieve results through others
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
• Ability to motivate self and others
• An open and adaptable approach to change and be able to support others through it
• Experience of communicating with a diverse workforce and customer base
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising
• IT literacy and numeracy skills

What we offer in return:

• A 35 hour working week
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday allowance
• A generous pension - we will contribute 8%
• Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub
• Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan
• Tickets for Good - Free and discounted tickets for events

Additional Information

To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

As a Head Chef at Sodexo in St Davids Barracks, Graven HIll, Bicester ,OX26 6HF Your culinary expertise and leadership excellence will manage an entire food and beverage production. You'll be providing this service for our armed forces personnel, improving their quality of life every day!

What you’ll do:  

• Lead the culinary operation & provide support for the production team
• Direct the preparation/duties to the sous chef, commis chefs, chef de parties and other kitchen staff.
• Arrange on and off duties for all staff, also ensure that your team has a great work/life balance
• Ensuring strict adherence to all EHO guidelines and systems and Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that kitchen staff follow standards and regulations.
• Function menu planning
• Following a set military dining menu and follow the weekly rotations of this
• Improvisation and maximise the use of existing stocks where necessary
• Managing stock, overseeing meal presentation and liaise with the client for requests
• Working with the FOH management team to drive the service excellence
• Ensure your team are fully trained, and refreshed regularly to the client/Sodexo's standard

What you bring: 

• NVQ lv 2/3 or experience working in a busy kitchen environment
• IT skills, great technical communication and Microsoft packages experience
• Vast knowledge of food production methods.
• Extensive knowledge on Allergens and the impact/awareness needed
• Impeccable leadership skills.
• To be thorough and pay attention to detail.
• The ability to monitor your own performance and that of your colleagues.
• The ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure.
• The ability to organise your time and workload.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment 
• Competitive compensation 
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied 

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! 

Package Description

• 37.5 hours per week
• Shift pattern/ hours - 5 days out of 7 anytime from 0600hrs - 2030hrs (will include weekends and adhoc functions)
• £17.65 per hour
• Free on site parking , subsidised meals , full access to Sodexo benefits

​Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is Bicester

About The Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Searching for your next adventure? Looking to join a growing company with great prospects? Then come and join one of the UK’s largest outdoor retailers as a Store Manager.

Please note this role is 40 hours per week on a fixed term contract until January 2025.

As part of the Outdoor and Cycle Concepts group, Cotswold Outdoor is joined by Runners Need and Snow + Rock to support outdoor enthusiasts by providing excellent customer service and a range of products from world leading brands, all whilst promoting and encouraging sustainability!

How will you make an impact?

Our Store Managers drive the customer journey in our stores and deliver a memorable retail experience by:

• Leading, motivating, and mentoring the store team to adopt a customer first approach
• Performing core retail operational procedures relating to inventory and stock, audits, and banking
• Presenting the store to a high standard in line with the brand visual merchandising guidelines, including implementing seasonal promotions and campaigns
• Communicating with our People and Product Development team to provide your team with opportunities for development and progression
• Demonstrating your understanding of KPI’s and performance metrics to analyse and improve your store’s performance
• Recruiting, training, and onboarding new colleagues with support from our People Resourcing team

You’ll fit right in if you:

• Have experience running a store including budgeting and planning, operational activities, and visual merchandising
• Lead with a customer first approach and are happy to advise and help customers find the perfect product for their adventure
• Know how to build and develop a great team who share your passion for customer service and the outdoors
• Strive to continuously develop and improve yourself, the store, and your team

What’s in it for you?

Colleagues make a company, so we believe in offering a total reward package that’s more than just base salary. As part of the O&CC team you’ll receive:

• Base salary of £30,000 per annum (pro rata)
• 40-60% discount across our range of products
• 33 days holiday with the option to purchase additional holiday (pro rata)
• Company pension scheme
• Access to Perkbox, allowing you to save money all year round. Whether it’s supermarket savings or days out, the daily coffee or a summer holiday - there’s something to suit everyone’s lifestyle
• Critical Illness cover
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance

But there's more, for a full list of what we offer at O&CC check out our website - Rewards And Benefits – Outdoor and Cycle Concepts (oandcc.com)

Applications from all genders and backgrounds are encouraged.

O&CC aims to be an inclusive employer, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background leads to a better organisation for our employees and customers, creating a learning environment and organisational culture that leverage diversity, allowing us all to flourish and keep our business growing.

This advert may close early if sufficient applications are received. Your application will be held in our recruitment database and processed in line with our privacy policy, visible on our website.

Title: Safety & Compliance Manager (ERF / Waste to Energy)

Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire

Shifts Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Circa £50,000 - £60,000 per annum + 10% Bonus + Extensive Benefits Package

The Company:

My client is a national energy recovery company, with over 300 sites across the country. This ethical, sector leading firm is seeking a controls and instrumentation engineer with industrial / manufacturing / power industry or similar environment work experience to join their team on a full time, permanent basis.

They invest a lot in their employees, reward hard work and put your well being first. In return they will expect you to uphold the same high standards and commitment to ensure plant reliability. This is a great opportunity to join a business which can offer growth and security from day one. On top of this the structure of this leading waste company provides great options for progression for those looking to plan for the long-term and get exposure within a large trend setter for renewable energy.

The Candidate:

The ideal candidate would be a competent health and safety manager comfortable working in a heavy duty environment working in heavy duty environments such as ERF / waste to energy, power generation sites, paper mills or industrial manufacturing.

You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining a comprehensive Safety and Health monitoring regime for the site, ensuring that all monitoring and recording activities are conducted in accordance with relevant laws, company policies, and industry best practices, while prioritising safety at all times.You will also be responsible for overseeing the power generation or

process technology and all environmental regulation including permitting, licensing etc.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a H&S manager working on a similar / industrial site.
• Awareness of the relevant management standards ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO50001.
• Knowledge of the technical aspects and quality of waste management (preferred).
• You must hold IOSH / NEBOSH or equivalent Health and Safety Qualification.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Practical experience of using using root cause analysis tools, / software, and data management systems to and interpret and support investigations
• You must adhere to all Company Policies & Procedures and ensure Incident reporting procedures, Management Guide and any financial/accounting systems are logged.
• Strong leadership skills to lead and develop a new team in a start-up scenario with a no compromise approach to health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Able to work with the Management Team to embed a safety and compliance focussed culture within a complex workplace
• Experience of permitted/regulated activities and processes, preferably within controlled emissions environment
• Knowledge and experience of Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS)
• Knowledge of the energy from waste/power industry inclusive of legislative knowledge
• IOSH/NEBOSH safety qualification (or equivalent)
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of environmental regulation and technical aspects of waste management
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits:

• Yearly Bonus (up to 10% of your basic salary)
• Quick progression and training available
• Contributory pensions scheme (up to 7%)
• Friendly, sociable work environment
• Profit Share Scheme
• Competent and organised team
• Discounts on retail store products and holidays
• Physical safety and mental health support

Titles: SHEQS Manager, Quality / compliance / Health and Safety Manager, ERF / Waste to Energy, Steam / Power Generation.

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

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

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

Deputy Hotel Manager (48 hours) - Bicester - Premier Inn
Salary:£33,250-£36,750 (Opportunity to earn up to 50% bonus)
Offering more than just an attractive career opportunity, as a market leading company there's a salary up to £36,750, Competitive benefits, great perks and discounts as well as stand out bonus potential of up to 50% of annual salary.
As Deputy Hotel Manager you'll play a pivotal part of the management team, taking the business to the next level. Reporting directly to the Hotel Manager you'll lead from the front ensuring the successful daily running of the site. You'll display a clear passion for leading, motivating and developing High performing, competent and motivated teams ensuring exceptional guest experiences making us the most loved hotel brand.As Deputy Hotel Manager we're looking to develop your skills to be the next generation Hotel Managers in Premier Inn.
Ideally, demonstrating management experience from Hospitality, Leisure, Retail or similar background driven by guest service and business results. Experience within F&B or food services is desirable. With a ­­­visible passion to set a high standard and drive results you'll:

Manage the day to day running of the site, empowering and developing our people to be the best and deliver the best, making the most of your resources and growing talent.
Drive commercial best practice, maximise on revenue opportunities, work with the Hotel Manager to manage controllable costs and labour control.
Oversee all business areas with an eye for detail. Ensure brand standards are consistently delivered while utilising guest feedback to increase performance against KPI's.
Support the Hotel Manager in delivering the site business plan, supporting and enabling the bigger picture.
Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety compliance and manage all audit processes to a high standard.
Be agile in your thinking and effectively manage your time to meet business needs.

We're an innovative business so you'll champion change and implement this with the team.
If you want to be part of a dynamic management team and our vision, make a name for yourself with an established and growing brand leader and have the skills, personality and passion to create moments that matter for our teams and guests then apply now!
What you'll get
In addition to a competitive salary, you'll also benefit from:

Full induction and training.
Excellent access to training and development programmes.
Autonomy over the running of the hotel
The top tools and systems to achieve your KPI's
25% off in Whitbread Restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels.
33 days annual leave
High street and retail discounts, including phone packages, cinema tickets and Gym membership.