What skills and experience we're looking for



The successful candidate will:

• Be a practising Catholic who can nurture faith and spirituality and take the lead role in providing inspirational Catholic education, based on our shared Gospel values
• Be passionate in promoting a clear child-centred vision
• Be inclusive, inspirational and ambitious for all our children and our staff

Governors are seeking someone who:

• Will champion a curriculum that our teachers will be excited to teach and will inspire our children to learn
• Can demonstrate a proven track record of providing inspirational, strategic and professional leadership
• Is passionately committed to safeguarding and the welfare and wellbeing of children and staff
• Will be an enthusiastic leader, with a strong commitment to working in partnership with parents and parish
• Will bring together a team in the school to achieve an outstanding level of education for our children
• Will work hard to ensure that every child is supported and challenged to maximise their potential
• Will promote a culture where everyone is valued and respected



What the school offers its staff



We can offer the successful candidate:

• Children who are committed, enthusiastic and fully engaged in their learning
• Professional and dedicated staff, supportive parents, and active Governors
• An enthusiastic and aspirational Senior Leadership Team
• Excellent opportunities for further professional development
• Ofsted (2013, 2017 and 2023): 'Good'
• RE Inspection (2018): 'Outstanding'.



Commitment to safeguarding

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

What skills and experience we're looking for



Head of PEContract: Full Time Permanent

Start: 1 January 2025

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR2C £7847 pa

Applications are invited for the post of Head of PE at the William de Ferrers School.

We are looking to appoint an inspirational leader to play a key role in leading our PE department who have a strong ethos of collaboration and support. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and ambitious department in a warm and supportive school which values the contributions and ideas of all stakeholders and strives for high achievement for all its pupils.

About the school

William de Ferrers is a large secondary school in South Woodham Ferrers, Essex. We are committed to giving the highest standards of education for all our students. We have a senior leadership team that encourage innovation from heads of departments and students who appreciate the support and investment of teachers. We encourage all staff to contribute their ideas to improve the school. Ofsted rated William de Ferrers a ‘Good School’ in December 2018 and we are committed to giving the highest standards of education for the young people in our care.



What the school offers its staff



What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious faculty that is extremely well resourced and popular with students
• A commitment to a personalised progamme of CPD
• Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools
• Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible and family friendly policies and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire.
• Benefits platform which offers valuable discounts
• Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme

Visits or telephone calls to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs Clarkson, PA to the headteacher on 01245 326305 or headspa@wdf.school who will be happy to arrange a visit for you.

Deadline for applications: Noon 8 July 2024, Interview dates tbc.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs

and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.



Commitment to safeguarding

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

What skills and experience we're looking for



Head of Biology

MPS/UPS + TLR2B £5324

Full Time/Permanent

Start: September 2024

William de Ferrers school is looking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher with high ambitions for all pupils to join our dynamic and collaborative science department with a TLR responsibility for overseeing the biology curriculum.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly successful and experienced department in a warm and supportive school which values the contributions and ideas of all stakeholders and strives for high achievement for all its pupils. The successful candidate will inspire young people to aim high and give them the tools and resilience to achieve their dreams.

Ofsted rated William de Ferrers a ‘Good School’ in December 2018. We are committed to giving the highest standards of education for the young people in our care. We encourage all staff to contribute their ideas to improve the school on its journey to outstanding.

Deadline for applications: Midday 30th June 2024. Date of interviews to be confirmed.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs

and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.



What the school offers its staff



We can offer:

• A friendly and supportive working environment
• A commitment to Professional Development
• Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools
• Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible and family friendly policies and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire.
• Benefits platform which offers valuable discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme



Commitment to safeguarding

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

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a reliable, hard working and professional Head of Science.

Being a member of the Hylands family is so much more than curriculum delivery. The strong, supportive relationships you build with our young people is at the core of what will enable them to thrive. With the support of our extensive wellbeing team, all of our staff are instrumental in driving forwards Hylands’ rapid school improvement journey, supporting our young people to succeed both personally and academically.

We are relentless in our mission to ensure that our school is the outstanding school our students deserve and we are therefore seeking the right person to lead our Science department.

What the school offers its staff

In return for your commitment we offer:

● A strong wellbeing package

● Access to outstanding CPD within the school and across the Trust

● Clear career progression routes

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic; this includes applicants wishing to work flexibly.

What skills and experience we're looking for



Head of Sociology and Psychology

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Salary: MPS/UPS £30000 – £46525 pa. plus TLR2a £3,214

Vacancy Closing Date: 30th June 2024 at noon.

Applications are invited for the post of curriculum lead for Sociology and Psychology at the William de Ferrers School. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly successful and experienced faculty in a warm and supportive school which values the contributions and ideas of all stakeholders and strives for high achievement for all its pupils.

Why work for William de Ferrers School?

• We have a senior leadership team that encourage innovation from heads of departments and that offers unwavering support and guidance
• We have a highly supportive and willing team of established teachers
• We have students who appreciate the support and investment of teachers
• We offer comprehensive CPD opportunities
• We have a dedicated administrative support team
• We provide excellent networking opportunities with other schools

Ofsted rated William de Ferrers a ‘Good School’ in December 2018. We are committed to giving the highest standards of education for the young people in our care. We encourage all staff to contribute their ideas to improve the school on it’s journey to outstanding.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs Clarkson, PA to the headteacher on 01245 326305 or headspa@wdf.school who will be happy to arrange a visit for you.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs

and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.



What the school offers its staff



Why work for William de Ferrers School?

• We have a senior leadership team that encourage innovation from heads of departments and that offers unwavering support and guidance
• We have a highly supportive and willing team of established teachers
• We have students who appreciate the support and investment of teachers
• We offer comprehensive CPD opportunities
• We have a dedicated administrative support team
• We provide excellent networking opportunities with other schools

Ofsted rated William de Ferrers a ‘Good School’ in December 2018. We are committed to giving the highest standards of education for the young people in our care. We encourage all staff to contribute their ideas to improve the school on it’s journey to outstanding.



Commitment to safeguarding

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

Procurement Assistant Manager

Fixed Term, 12 months

Full Time, 37 hours per week

Up to £40,313 per annum

Location: Chelmsford / Hybrid

Working Style: Anywhere worker - expectation to attend the office (County Hall, Chelmsford) is once a week on average

Closing Date: 3rd July 2024

The Role

We are looking for an experienced procurement professional to fulfil this truly wide-ranging role spanning both category and contract work you will deal with the full procurement lifecycle, touching all elements of the process from cradle to grave.

This is an exciting role in the Procurement Team that manages the Economy, Capital and Indirect Services spend where your focus will be indirect spend buying and supplier management. You will be joining a team of approx. 25 procurement professionals.

You will gain extensive knowledge and have the opportunity to progress your career using best practice methodology. Great stakeholder skills are key as well as a 'can do' attitude and this is an opportunity to be part of a professional team.

This is a great role in a vibrant and growing team. You'll find an inclusive culture and a place where your opinion is valued.

For more information on Procurement careers within the Council and the broader Procurement Service, visit https://workingforessex.com/careers-in-procurement .

Why work with us?

- Make a difference to the local community, be that infrastructure, climate change or adult social care and help us transform Essex to a circular economy as we redefine growth and focus on positive society-wide benefits.

- We are a very large procurement team with circa 120 staff and have seen the department grow by 25% over the last 18 months. Annual Spend of £1.2 billion.

- We are the only CIPS accredited County Council in the UK.

- We are the largest Local Authority Procurement Team in the UK and have a national reputation for excellence.

- Work for a high performing team with great team morale and friendly, helpful, and supportive colleagues.

- Happy to consider Public and Private sector backgrounds

- Great training pathways. Encouragement to all staff for their continual professional development with full support and guidance towards CIPS / MCIPS

- Flexible working - with no official start or finish time you can make your work arrangement work around the other elements of your life offering a fantastic work / life balance.

- Local Authority Pension Scheme. For more details please visit: https://www.essexpensionfund.co.uk/

- 27 days annual leave plus bank holiday.

- 37 hour working week.

- Continuous Service - Joining us from another local authority? Then you could benefit from bringing your time served and benefits with you.

Accountabilities

· Lead the development, maintenance and implementation of category strategies, ensuring alignment to commissioning objectives.

· Develop and implement innovative approaches and solutions in the delivery of complex projects to enhance levels of service and minimise costs. This requires working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation and externally, to ensure best practice can be achieved when implementing new ways of working.

· Collaborate with Senior Managers and Members as to the commercial and financial viability of differing commercial options for specific projects within complex and at times, contentious environments.

· Manage suppliers to ensure they consistently achieve the performance standards set out in contracts and that adequate controls are in place to protect the Authority's interests. Take a proactive approach to identifying and investigating contractual, commercial and market risks to ensure continuity of supply and protect the Authority's interests.

· Operate a continuous improvement approach to identify and deliver on-going changes whilst also leading the negotiation of commercial and contractual changes to ensure they consistently meet business requirements.

· Lead projects and tenders, ensuring all sourcing activity fully complies with appropriate legislation and regulation whilst also complying with ECC policies.

· Work collaboratively with incumbent suppliers and potential new entrants to identify gaps in market provision and explore opportunities to close those gaps.

· Provide support and advice to stakeholders regarding any contractual or procurement matters.

· Support the adoption of best practice approaches with the aim of ensuring that the Procurement function is seen as 'best in class'. Ensure policies, procedures, documents and workflows are kept up-to-date and remain best in class.

· Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

· Educated to A level with a relevant professional qualification such as MCIPS or working towards such a qualification or equivalent demonstrable work experience with evidence of continuing professional development.

· Knowledge of category management and experience of using this methodology in complex commercial environments to deliver significant cost or service improvements.

· A demonstrable track record of managing strategic contracts in business critical environments. This should include evidence of defining, measuring and improving key elements of supplier performance.

· Evidence of some experience of delivering continuous improvements in strategic arrangements with evidence of generating significant cost and service benefits.

· Evidence of some knowledge of contract law and legislation relevant to the specific category / categories within their control and its impact on market management, finance and contractual arrangements.

· Extensive knowledge of public sector procurement law with an ability to explain the law to non-procurement staff and find pragmatic solutions to potential legal difficulties.

· Comprehensive negotiating skills appropriate to multi million pound contracts and experience of planning and delivering successful negotiations.

· An awareness of working in a political environment.

For more information on the procurement service and the wider Corporate Function please visit https://workingforessex.com/role/corporate-services

Why Essex? Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England's oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest - Basildon and Harlow - are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. To read more please visit: https://www.workingforessex.com/about-us/

Apply and next steps

Ambitious people really fit in here so if you are a talented Procurement Assistant Manager then we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website, ensuring you upload an up-to-date CV and provide a supporting statement when prompted.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you have any queries regarding this role, or require anything further, please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk

A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.


We are seeking an inspiring and dynamic pharmacist to join our senior pharmacy management team as the Pharmacist Team Manager for Adult and Elderly Inpatient Mental Health Services in Mid and South Essex. The role will lead on the robust provision of medicines management expertise to adult and elderly inpatient and urgent care services. These posts would suit experienced pharmacy service managers with uncompromising standards who will strive to make a deep footprint on quality of care we provide to our patients. The post is based in Chelmsford, with responsibility for Mid and South Essex Inpatient and Urgent Care Services. The post holder will be expected to work seamlessly with the other role covering North and West Essex to provide exemplary clinical leadership across the whole of Essex.

As the service leads the posts direct the whole pharmacy inpatient mental health service on a day-to-day basis. They will be highly visible on wards in actively modelling best practice to and coaching our ward teams to ensure that our patients consistently receive the best pharmaceutical care. Working with our senior departmental team of specialists and within the wider Trust, you will set the professional standard and develop our pharmacy team members to achieve their best, and make the transition to the next level of their careers. The role is full time (37.5 hours per week), including participation in on-call, weekend, early, late and Bank Holiday rotas, as necessary.

The successful candidate will exemplify EPUT values of we care, we learn and we empower, and demonstrate the ability to create a high-performing team from the outset. You might not be conventional in your approach, but kindness and empathetic leadership are a must, as is the ability to see the bigger picture and take our team in this direction. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is committed to driving improvements, and whose passion for patient care is infectious. You should have a Master’s Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent, be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and be able to demonstrate evidence of postgraduate training and continuing professional development in clinical pharmacy practice. Whilst ideally this would be in mental health, this post is first and foremost about operational delivery of Great Care – your transferrable skills means you will have what it takes to do what it takes. Experience in mentoring and line managing teams with energy and enthusiasm are vital ingredients, and anyone with a track record of similar in a non-specialist trust is encouraged to apply.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
• The role requires a competent professional with the clinical, leadership and managerial skills needed to manage the pharmacy services for inpatient and urgent care mental health services.
• The post-holder will provide professional leadership and management for mental health services and work collaboratively, as part of the Trust’s pharmacy senior management team, to ensure that service needs are met across all geographic and functional areas of mental health services. They will work with clinical and operational leaders outside the department in their specific area of clinical and/or operational practice.
• The post-holder will support the Director of Pharmacy and Deputy Chief Pharmacists in the delivery of the vision and priorities for the pharmacy department and work alongside colleagues to ensure patient centred services are provided by a competent and flexible pharmacy workforce. They will have both a clinical role and participate in operational and corporate activities at a local and trust-wide level, including leading on specific issues across the Trust.
• To actively contribute to, and participate in, the provision and development of pharmaceutical services within the Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, as part of the Trust’s pharmacy and medicines management team.
• To organise and manage the activities of pharmacy staff providing services to clinical teams within inpatient and urgent care mental health services, and act as the first point of contact with operational management for these services. Act as a role model for the clinical pharmacy team and support management, development, supervision and training of staff.
• To take responsibility for the development of services provided to specified areas of the Trust.
• To provide clinical pharmacy advice on the management of patients with mental illness in order to maximise benefit and minimise risk in relation to medicines.
• To participate as an active member of specific ward / unit / clinical teams, and support the safe and effective use of medicines.
• To deputise for the Deputy Chief Pharmacist or Director of Pharmacy as required.
• To lead the development and delivery of trust-wide initiatives and projects relating to medicines management as requested by the Deputy Chief Pharmacist or Director of Pharmacy.
• To work collaboratively with pharmacy colleagues to ensure that the needs of the organisation can be met
• To support and participate in clinical audit.


This advert closes on Sunday 7 Jul 2024

The role requires a competent professional with the clinical, leadership and managerial skills needed to manage the pharmacy services for inpatient and urgent care mental health services. The post-holder will provide professional leadership and management for mental health services and work collaboratively, as part of the Trusts pharmacy senior management team, to ensure that service needs are met across all geographic and functional areas of mental health services. They will work with clinical and operational leaders outside the department in their specific area of clinical and/or operational practice. The post-holder will support the Director of Pharmacy and Deputy Chief Pharmacists in the delivery of the vision and priorities for the pharmacy department and work alongside colleagues to ensure patient centred services are provided by a competent and flexible pharmacy workforce. They will have both a clinical role and participate in operational and corporate activities at a local and trust-wide level, including leading on specific issues across the Trust. To actively contribute to, and participate in, the provision and development of pharmaceutical services within the Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, as part of the Trusts pharmacy and medicines management team. To organise and manage the activities of pharmacy staff providing services to clinical teams within inpatient and urgent care mental health services, and act as the first point of contact with operational management for these services. Act as a role model for the clinical pharmacy team and support management, development, supervision and training of staff. To take responsibility for the development of services provided to specified areas of the Trust. To provide clinical pharmacy advice on the management of patients with mental illness in order to maximise benefit and minimise risk in relation to medicines. To participate as an active member of specific ward / unit / clinical teams, and support the safe and effective use of medicines. To deputise for the Deputy Chief Pharmacist or Director of Pharmacy as required. To lead the development and delivery of trust-wide initiatives and projects relating to medicines management as requested by the Deputy Chief Pharmacist or Director of Pharmacy. To work collaboratively with pharmacy colleagues to ensure that the needs of the organisation can be met To support and participate in clinical audit.

We're recruiting for a talented Design Manager in Chelmsford. Interested in a new freelance role?

• Position: Design Manager
• Location: Chelmsford, Essex
• Day rate: £ negotiable and dependant upon experience
• Contract type: Freelance
• Start date: June/July 2024
• Duration: 6 months+
• Interview process: 2 stage maximum
• Randstad contact: Mark Dixon (Maidstone branch) 01622 357230

The projects:

The contractor works across a variety of sectors within the industry which include education, commercial, science & technology, defence with projects ranging from £5-50 million in value.

The role:

As the Design Manager you will be:

• Producing design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments and schedules.
• Responsible for the management and delivery of design information in line with agreed design programme and deliverable schedule for projects due to commence on site and in progress.
• Ensuring appointed design consultants and engineers carry out their duties in accordance with their appointment.
• Attending and chairing necessary meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Value Engineering to achieve desired outcomes and maximise project profitability.
• Working collaboratively with pre-construction and delivery teams.
• Ensure design is compliant with planning conditions and legislative requirements.

This Design Manager role is ideal for you if you have/are:

• Previous experience in the same or similar role is essential for either a developer, contractor or consultancy.
• Previous experience in both bid and PCSA stages of two-stage tendering procurement processes.
• Sound technical knowledge of design packages and ability to input at key project stages including consultation selection, procurement and project delivery.
• Educated to degree level or HNC/HND in a relevant discipline.
• A background in Architecture are very desirable.
• Experienced working on multiple projects running concurrently with values in excess of £5m would be an advantage but not essential.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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.

Clinical Responsibilities Provide responsive and pre-planned clinical leadership and supervision to all grades of clinician. Develop and maintain a close working relationship with the recruitment and compliance team to support the onboarding of new clinicians, undertake interviews, clinical assessments, contract specific induction courses and corporate induction courses for new clinicians joining the company. Participate in open days and recruitment days as required. Maintain a robust understanding of the individual scopes of practice for all grades of clinician. Assist and support the medicine management process including but not limited to the restocking of medicine bags, stock oversite, incident management, control drug audit compliance, and follow up action with the workforce when the internal processes have not been followed. Undertake patient report form auditing on a monthly basis to ensure that the contract KPI target is always achieved. Undertake patient report form auditing using the Medicare auditing system to provide feedback to the clinical workforce. Act immediate on any clinical concerns identified during a routine or targeted audit of a patient report form and work with the clinician to address any concerns, form an achievable and realistic action plan as required and ensure any feedback is followed up. Provide face to face feedback to the clinician work force during a clinical supervision shift. Ensure that each clinician has two clinical supervision shifts per annum at your station and support the Clinician Operations Managers as a team to achieve this target. Request and review statements from the workforce in relation to any reported incident, clinician incident, near miss, complaint, NHS Datix, or serious incident in accordance with the incident management investigation training and process. Ensure all clinicians are adequately supported through any incident investigation and recognise when further welfare and support is required from a second manager. Develop, plan and deliver CPD sessions for the workforce based on interest and/or feedback from patient report form auditing, incidents, complaints or other themes that arise during the course of your role. Working alongside the Education Team to ensure that all clinical mentors have the correct level of support, development and education to progress as mentors. Ensure all clinicians on your station have undertaken an annual resuscitation refresher. Ensure the timely escalation of serious concerns or matters to the Executive Leadership Team. This includes but is not limited to, control drug audit discrepancies, clinical concerns that have not been rectified with local development or support, significant welfare concerns, station compliance issues etc. Ensuring clinical updates relevant to the NHS contract are communicated clearly to the workforce checking understanding the confirmation of receipt of the information provided. Ensuring that clinical updates relating to changes in practice, JRCALC etc are communicated clearly to the workforce checking understanding the confirmation of receipt of the information provided. Undertake clinical shifts. Operational Responsibilities Oversee crew deployment and readiness for day-to-day operations. This includes but is not limited to: reviewing the weekly deployment provided by the Scheduling Team to ensure that the skill mixes of crews is correct, the number of operational vehicle available are sufficient for the number of shifts being deployed and highlighting vehicle issues that will cause disruption to operational deployment. Ensuring that the weekly deployment at your station is in accordance with the core contractual requirements, reporting any vacancies to the Senior Leadership Team and supporting the scheduling team to manage the vacancies so far as reasonable practical. Maintaining oversite of stock consumables within the storeroom and highlighting when the stock is reaching minimum stock levels. Collecting stock as required from the central stores to replenish the stations. Maintaining an adequate level of medical gases on station and placing orders for delivery when the stock reaches the minimum stock levels. Working with the Head of Fleet to maintain the emergency vehicles on your station. This includes but is not limited to MOT, Tax and Service records are maintained and the fleet management system updated. Ensuring that routine and unplanned maintenance and repairs are reported via the correct channels to the Head of Fleet. Assisting with vehicle movements either due to operational demand or MOTs and/or repairs occurring at off-site garages. Supporting the Make Ready Team to ensure the vehicles are adequately stocked and ready for deployment. Oversite of the deep cleaning reports and compliance across the fleet. Ensuring all company policies, procedures and processes are followed correctly and to take action when they are not. continually reviewing the company procedures to ensure the remain fit for practice and seek alternative solutions to address any procedures identified to no longer be fit for practice. Manage and oversee all operational KPIs for the NHS contract including but not limited to, booking on times, hand over to green times and on scene times. Provide meaningful and constructive feedback to the workforce on their operational KPIs during clinical supervision shifts, stations wide compliance on notice boards and publications to the team. Consider, develop, and implement initiatives to improve operational KPIs across the workforce. This could either be station specific or contract specific. Maintaining sickness levels at a minimum, undertake return to work interviews for every clinician who has had a period of absence, undertake the first stage informal sickness review meeting after the clinician has hit formal absence triggers. Undertake the second stage sickness review meetings if the clinician continues to have high levels of absence from work. Reporting station KPI performance to the Executive Team on a monthly basis. Reviewing the number of dropped shifts by our self-employed and zero hours workforce for patterns, trends or concerns and following these concerns up with the individual. Welfare and Support Recognising your own limitations in terms of work and personal stressors and manage these appropriately so as not to negatively impact the workforce. Ensure you are fully familiar with the support programs and referral pathways in place to enable you to fully support the workforce and signpost them to the appropriate help and support if it cannot be provided by yourself. Recognising when a situation must be escalated to the Executive Team for approval of a change that would impact the operational delivery of the company prior to this being agreed with the member of staff. Recognising when a situation must be escalated to the Executive Team for awareness and further support or assistance in providing further support and/or options to the clinician. Maintaining contact with members of staff who are absent from work either short-term or long-term and recoding these contacts and any changes accurately. Be approachable, discreet and trustworthy with information provided by a member of staff or the wider team. Improving and maintain the workforce experience for all our clinicians and managers, to foster a culture of learning and development to make Medicare the first choice of private ambulance providers for clinician to work for. Creating and maintain a supportive and inclusive work environment where staff feel valued and heard. Engaging and promoting the staff recognition program, nominating individuals for excellence awards and recognition. Additional Requirements Be part of the on-call rota covering both days and nights on a 24/7 shift pattern. The on-call rota is not included in annual leave. If you are on leave for your turn of the rota you must find another manager to cover your dedicated on call shifts for the duration of your leave. This will remain your responsibility. Attend every daily Tactical Operations Meeting when on duty. If you are ever unable to attend these meetings a written update must be provided to the Chief Operating Officer, the day before the meeting. Attend monthly clinical and operational performance meetings with the Executive Team. These meetings must be prepared for with your data set submitted to the chair of the meeting for circulation 7 days before the meeting for circulation. Be prepared to support the operational requirements of the business as a last resort. This might mean covering an operational shift at short notice therefore you must carry your uniform with you at all times when on duty. You will be responsible for managing your operational and administrative time to maximise efficiency and business need. You will be expected to optimise your shift patterns to ensure that administrative and clinical responsibilities are balanced effectively. In this there is an expectation that you cover the full range of shift patterns at least twice across each month including weekends to ensure that all your teams see you in person on a monthly basis. Maintaining accurate and effective communication between the Executive Team and the workforce. This will be by either sharing information gained in meetings or directly from an executive to ensure that the wider workforce is up to date on the changes, progression, challenges etc taking place at the time. Maintaining accurate and effective communication between the workforce and the Executive Team. This will either by sharing feedback from an individual clinician or the collective view of a group of clinicians. Working alongside the Freedom to Speak Up Champions to ensure they are supported in their role without pressure of breaching the confidentiality of the workforce. Working alongside the workforce arranging and supporting incentives such as journal club, staff directed CPD and study etc.

Retail Stock Take Team Leader

Salary: £29,000-£30,000 plus £290 per month car allowance

Location: Chelmsford

As a stock taking Team Leader you will take accountability for managing teams of up to 60 stock counters, delivering the end-to-end stock taking service while on our client's sites. The shifts lengths vary, and we require flexible availability, you will be required to travel to a different client site each day and may occasionally be expected to stay away from home.

Days: Monday - Sunday (Up to 5 days in a 7-day working pattern and there is the possibility flexibility in the working days per week if required)

Hours of Work: Evening/Night shifts.

Benefits:

• Expenses paid
• Ongoing training
• Progression opportunities
• Paid holiday
• Overseas opportunities

You will be expected to ensure the following within your team:

• Correct procedures and processes are followed
• Exceptional customer service standards are delivered on all sites
• Stock Counts are completed accurately and within the given time frame
• Team productivity is monitored and improved where possible

Person Specification:

• A Full Driving License
• Outstanding customer service skills
• The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
• Basic IT skills
• The ability to remain focused when under pressure
• Manage time effectively and work without immediate supervision
• Willingness and ability to travel

Please note all work will require prolonged periods of standing and some use of step stools and ladders. Some sites are in warehouses or large retail premises where you may be required to access and work with ground and high level stock.

This role will involve working unsociable hours, working early mornings or night shifts, this therefore means we are unable to hire anyone under the age of 18 years.

Full training in our systems and client procedures will be provided.

We look forward to receiving your application.

https://www.retailassetsolutions.com/who-we-are/

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

Retail Stock Take Team Leader

Salary: £12.94 per hour inclusive of holiday pay (£11.55ph + £1.39 holiday pay) + Enhancements

Location: Chelmsford

*Access to wages from 3 days after shift completion*Immediate Start*Holiday Pay*

As a stock taking Team Leader you will take accountability for managing teams of up to 60 stock counters, delivering the end-to-end stock taking service while on our client's sites. The shifts lengths vary, and we require flexible availability, you will be required to travel to a different client site each day and may occasionally be expected to stay away from home.

Days: Monday - Sunday (Up to 5 days in a 7-day working pattern and there is the possibility flexibility in the working days per week if required)

Hours of Work: Evening/Night shifts.

Benefits:

• Colleagues will be offered a benefit called Wagestream, which enables colleagues to track, save and access up to 50% of their wages prior to pay day. Wagestream also offers financial advice, all contributing to the financial wellbeing of RAS colleagues
• Full time / permanent salaries available
• Expenses paid
• Ongoing training
• Progression opportunities
• Paid holiday
• Overseas opportunities

You will be expected to ensure the following within your team:

• Correct procedures and processes are followed
• Exceptional customer service standards are delivered on all sites
• Stock Counts are completed accurately and within the given time frame
• Team productivity is monitored and improved where possible

Person Specification:

• A Full Driving License
• Outstanding customer service skills
• The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
• Basic IT skills
• The ability to remain focused when under pressure
• Manage time effectively and work without immediate supervision
• Willingness and ability to travel

Please note all work will require prolonged periods of standing and some use of step stools and ladders. Some sites are in warehouses or large retail premises where you may be required to access and work with ground and high level stock.

This role will involve working unsociable hours, working early mornings or night shifts, this therefore means we are unable to hire anyone under the age of 18 years.

Full training in our systems and client procedures will be provided.

We look forward to receiving your application.

https://www.retailassetsolutions.com/who-we-are/

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

Development Manager - Regeneration needed in Chelmsford £66,391 per annum - Reference: 17056

The Essex Renewal Fund (ERF) is a revolving investment fund for complex land and property projects, and supports the commitments to good jobs, future growth and investment, green growth and levelling up the economy. Over the next 20 years, the Fund aims to invest over £100m, supporting 1,500 jobs and bringing to market enough land to deliver 1,000 new homes.

When you join us in this role, you’ll be responsible for maximising the financial and non-financial benefits of ERF projects. You’ll fulfil the client role for the Fund, commissioning internal and external colleagues to buy land, secure planning and other consents, and appoint and contract manage design and technical consultants. You’ll also advise on the market-facing aspects of scheme development, carry out financial appraisal, negotiate funding / promotion / development agreements, and oversee sales and marketing for lettings and disposals.

You’ll be supported by a fund, asset and lettings management firm, and will direct multi-disciplinary professional teams including real estate consultants. You’ll also work closely with ERF’s in-house economist and programme coordinators, and the Council’s development surveyors and project managers.

During a typical week, you might…

• Appraise a development land opportunity for potential acquisition, working with ERF’s fund and asset managers to assess the nature and extent of market failure. Support business case development by ERF’s in-house economist
• Lead on the negotiation of a promotion agreement for a sector development project, supporting ECC’s Legal and Finance teams to complete the transaction. Produce robust evidence of progress, efficiency and value for money for the project
• Lead on appointing design and technical consultants during RIBA Stages 0 to 2. Promote health and safety, environmental sustainability and quality management in a positive and constructive manner
• Lead on securing planning and other consents for a town centre refurbishment project, working closely with the Project Manager assigned to the project by ECC’s Infrastructure Delivery Directorate
• Advise on the market-facing aspects of a light industrial Grow-on Space development, ensuring that premises meet occupier needs to maximise financial and non-financial outcomes
• Meet with ERF’s asset and lettings managers to discuss the performance of lettings and disposals at a development of light industrial Grow-on Space units, drawing insights and applying lessons learned to ensure continuous improvement. Proactively identify and manage risks, and prioritise what is most important and urgent.

This is a full time role on a Permanent basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

Reservations Manager

HI Brentwood M25 Jct.28

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The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented and experienced Reservations Manager to oversee our reservations department and ensure the efficient and effective management of all reservations. The Reservations Manager will be responsible for managing a team of reservation agents, implementing strategies to maximize occupancy and revenue, and ensuring excellent customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Managing and overseeing the reservations department, ensuring the efficient and effective management of all reservations.
• Developing and implementing strategies to maximize occupancy and revenue.
• Managing a team of reservation agents, providing training and guidance as required.
• Ensuring excellent customer service is provided at all times.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all reservations and cancellations.
• Liaising with other departments, such as sales and marketing, to ensure a coordinated approach to reservations.
• Preparing regular reports on reservations and revenue for senior management.
• Identifying trends and patterns in reservation data and implementing strategies to address any issues.
• Ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
• Access to the IHG Employee Room Benefit Programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply).
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 access for our employees to call and get support and advice on any issues they may be experiencing.
• Refer a friend scheme from £500 to £1000 per referral.
• Hospital Plan.
• Online Health Portal.
• Eye Care.
• Employee Discount Schemes - 100's of discounts, ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Pension Scheme.
• Free meals on duty.
• Cycle to Work - Our Cycle2Work schemes from Halfords help all our employees save money and keep fit.

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working in a reservations management role, preferably within the hospitality industry.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure.
• A good understanding of revenue management principles.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Proficiency in reservation management systems and Microsoft Office.
• A passion for delivering exceptional customer service.

If you are an experienced Reservations Manager looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you

Hotel

Our Holiday Inn Brentwood hotel has undergone stunning renovations, transforming into an Open Lobby design and welcoming the renowned celebrity chef Marco Pierre White's chic new Italian restaurant, 'Marcos.'

With 149 luxurious bedrooms on offer, guests can choose from a variety of dining options, including the newly refurbished lobby lounge, which offers all-day dining options, and the stunning new Italian restaurant, 'Marcos.' The hotel also provides 24-hour room service and a well-equipped fitness club for guests to maintain their fitness routine.

We take pride in offering a memorable experience for our guests, and our dedication to providing exceptional service ensures that all our guests leave feeling satisfied and content.

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.

Operations Manager- Are you a motivated Operations Manager eager to make an impact to people's lives? If so, this could be the role for you!

Spider is supporting a charity who help to ensure that people who find themselves homeless are supported. To help maintain and grow, they are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee daily activities based in Chelmsford, Essex.

Fantastic company benefits include:

- Competitive Salary:£42,025 - £48,175per annum

- Holiday:33 days annual leave (including bank and public holidays)

- Parking: Free on-site parking provided

- Pension: Workplace Pension

- Employee extrassuch as:Employee Assisted Programme, discounts on retail, holidays, entertainment and much more

About the role:

As the Operations Manager you will have a sharp business mind and proven success in managing multiple departments for maximum productivity. You will be skilled in Human Resources, Finance, and IT Management, and be able to develop and maintain an environment of trust, diversity, and inclusion within the team.

Other duties include:

- Lead and manage teams to achieve the charity's mission and deliver high-quality services to all those it supports.

- Oversee annual budgets in collaboration with the CEO, ensuring effective resource allocation and financial sustainability.

- Contribute to strategic decision-making and shaping the charity's future direction and financial strategy.

- Research external trends and developments that impact the charity's work and mission.

- Drive initiatives to transform the lives of homeless individuals, empowering them to achieve a positive lifestyle and contribute to their community.

- Maintain high standards of service delivery, ensuring compliance with external requirements and expectations.

About You:

You will need at least 4 years' experience within an Operations Management role, along with a strong background in budget development and oversight. You will need to have the ability to delegate effectively while maintaining control and client service. Be a collaborative and dynamic individual with excellent conflict management and negotiation skills. You will be proficient in business productivity software and able to learn new applications quickly. With a strong focus on achieving results, you will be self-motivated and self-disciplined, with a passion for the charity's mission and values. Experience of working in the third sector would be advantageous, as would strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and Inform. A leadership or degree level qualification would be desirable. You must have a UK driving licence.

It is anticipated the role will start in September 2024. The onboarding process is likely to include a two-stage interview with a presentation or pitch, DISC profiling and a chance to meet the team.

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