Head of Youth Work Location: Brent, North London (Hybrid - 1 day in person, Thursdays) Duration: Temporary 3 months Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (9am -5pm, one late shift, 12pm-8pm) Salary: £24.28 per hour + £2.93 holiday pay (equivalent to £44,199.26 FTE) Charity People is delighted to be partnering with a dynamic charity to recruit for their next Interim Head of Youth Work. This is an exciting opportunity to lead impactful youth work services during a critical phase for the organisation. The charity works to empower young people through inclusive programmes, participation, and advocacy, creating safe spaces and opportunities for growth. About the Role Provide strategic leadership as part of the senior team, contributing to organisational planning and cultural change. Lead the direction and development of youth work services, ensuring programmes are inclusive, impactful, and aligned with organisational values. Line manage Youth Work Managers, supporting their development and ensuring high quality delivery across multiple sites. Act as Designated Safeguarding Officer, championing a culture of safety and compliance. Develop partnerships and represent the organisation externally, building strategic alliances to improve outcomes for young people. Collaborate on fundraising and grant management, supporting bids and ensuring funded projects meet targets and compliance standards. Manage budgets and resources for youth work services, ensuring efficiency and value for money. About You Significant experience in youth work leadership and managing similar services for vulnerable clients. Strong people management skills, with experience of recruiting, motivating, and leading teams. Extensive safeguarding expertise at both operational and strategic levels. Excellent programme development and project management skills. Experience in grant management, partnership building, and budget oversight. Knowledge of child protection, safeguarding processes, and challenges faced by young people. How to Apply Please apply without delay, as we are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis for this urgent role. Closing date: Wednesday 7th January at 9:00 am Interviews: there will be one round interview week commencing 12th January (in person preferred, online possible) We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to ensure the application process works for you. Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Jan 04, 2026
Full time
Head of Youth Work Location: Brent, North London (Hybrid - 1 day in person, Thursdays) Duration: Temporary 3 months Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (9am -5pm, one late shift, 12pm-8pm) Salary: £24.28 per hour + £2.93 holiday pay (equivalent to £44,199.26 FTE) Charity People is delighted to be partnering with a dynamic charity to recruit for their next Interim Head of Youth Work. This is an exciting opportunity to lead impactful youth work services during a critical phase for the organisation. The charity works to empower young people through inclusive programmes, participation, and advocacy, creating safe spaces and opportunities for growth. About the Role Provide strategic leadership as part of the senior team, contributing to organisational planning and cultural change. Lead the direction and development of youth work services, ensuring programmes are inclusive, impactful, and aligned with organisational values. Line manage Youth Work Managers, supporting their development and ensuring high quality delivery across multiple sites. Act as Designated Safeguarding Officer, championing a culture of safety and compliance. Develop partnerships and represent the organisation externally, building strategic alliances to improve outcomes for young people. Collaborate on fundraising and grant management, supporting bids and ensuring funded projects meet targets and compliance standards. Manage budgets and resources for youth work services, ensuring efficiency and value for money. About You Significant experience in youth work leadership and managing similar services for vulnerable clients. Strong people management skills, with experience of recruiting, motivating, and leading teams. Extensive safeguarding expertise at both operational and strategic levels. Excellent programme development and project management skills. Experience in grant management, partnership building, and budget oversight. Knowledge of child protection, safeguarding processes, and challenges faced by young people. How to Apply Please apply without delay, as we are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis for this urgent role. Closing date: Wednesday 7th January at 9:00 am Interviews: there will be one round interview week commencing 12th January (in person preferred, online possible) We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to ensure the application process works for you. Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
The Opportunity: Building Safety Expert Needed Now. A leading Housing Association seeks a dynamic Interim Building Safety Manager to take immediate ownership of their Building Safety Strategy and compliance agenda. This is a critical interim role focused on practical delivery, ensuring the safety of thousands of residents. If you thrive on strategic implementation and regulatory challenge, this is your next move. What You Will Deliver (Key Focus): Building Safety Cases: Lead the development and compilation of Safety Cases for all Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs). Golden Thread: Implement robust processes for maintaining the "Golden Thread" of building information. Compliance & Strategy: Act as the expert on the Building Safety Act 2022, embedding a new, risk-focused Building Safety Management System (BSMS) across the organisation. You Must Have: Social Housing/Residential Experience in a senior Building Safety role. Expert knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and relevant fire/building safety legislation. Proven success in leading Safety Case development. Relevant professional qualification (e.g., IFE, NEBOSH Fire Safety). Ready to shape the future of building safety? Apply today through GS2 Partnership
Jan 01, 2026
Contractor
The Opportunity: Building Safety Expert Needed Now. A leading Housing Association seeks a dynamic Interim Building Safety Manager to take immediate ownership of their Building Safety Strategy and compliance agenda. This is a critical interim role focused on practical delivery, ensuring the safety of thousands of residents. If you thrive on strategic implementation and regulatory challenge, this is your next move. What You Will Deliver (Key Focus): Building Safety Cases: Lead the development and compilation of Safety Cases for all Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs). Golden Thread: Implement robust processes for maintaining the "Golden Thread" of building information. Compliance & Strategy: Act as the expert on the Building Safety Act 2022, embedding a new, risk-focused Building Safety Management System (BSMS) across the organisation. You Must Have: Social Housing/Residential Experience in a senior Building Safety role. Expert knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and relevant fire/building safety legislation. Proven success in leading Safety Case development. Relevant professional qualification (e.g., IFE, NEBOSH Fire Safety). Ready to shape the future of building safety? Apply today through GS2 Partnership
The Opportunity: Building Safety Expert Needed Now. A leading Housing Association seeks a dynamic Interim Building Safety Manager to take immediate ownership of their Building Safety Strategy and compliance agenda. This is a critical interim role focused on practical delivery, ensuring the safety of thousands of residents. If you thrive on strategic implementation and regulatory challenge, this is your next move. What You Will Deliver (Key Focus): Building Safety Cases: Lead the development and compilation of Safety Cases for all Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs). Golden Thread: Implement robust processes for maintaining the "Golden Thread" of building information. Compliance & Strategy: Act as the expert on the Building Safety Act 2022, embedding a new, risk-focused Building Safety Management System (BSMS) across the organisation. You Must Have: Social Housing/Residential Experience in a senior Building Safety role. Expert knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and relevant fire/building safety legislation. Proven success in leading Safety Case development. Relevant professional qualification (e.g., IFE, NEBOSH Fire Safety). Ready to shape the future of building safety? Apply today through GS2 Partnership
Jan 01, 2026
Contractor
The Opportunity: Building Safety Expert Needed Now. A leading Housing Association seeks a dynamic Interim Building Safety Manager to take immediate ownership of their Building Safety Strategy and compliance agenda. This is a critical interim role focused on practical delivery, ensuring the safety of thousands of residents. If you thrive on strategic implementation and regulatory challenge, this is your next move. What You Will Deliver (Key Focus): Building Safety Cases: Lead the development and compilation of Safety Cases for all Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs). Golden Thread: Implement robust processes for maintaining the "Golden Thread" of building information. Compliance & Strategy: Act as the expert on the Building Safety Act 2022, embedding a new, risk-focused Building Safety Management System (BSMS) across the organisation. You Must Have: Social Housing/Residential Experience in a senior Building Safety role. Expert knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and relevant fire/building safety legislation. Proven success in leading Safety Case development. Relevant professional qualification (e.g., IFE, NEBOSH Fire Safety). Ready to shape the future of building safety? Apply today through GS2 Partnership
Role Title: Building Safety Manager Business Area: Customer Services Department/Team: Property Safety Fire Safety Team Reports to: Head of Fire Safety Management Direct Reports and span of control: 3 direct reports Dimensions: Responsible for regulatory and life-safety risk management, oversight of the building safety management system, people leadership, stakeholder engagement, and acting as technical expert. Created/Reviewed date: July 2023 (updated/redacted version) Role Purpose To ensure that the organisation s responsibilities for high-risk buildings (HRBs) are fully discharged and that all obligations towards the Building Safety Regulator are met and properly evidenced through robust building safety cases. To ensure that all buildings identified as higher-risk (including those falling under the Building Safety Act 2022) are managed and maintained in accordance with the organisation-wide safety management systems. To support the development of a high-performance culture that prioritises colleague engagement and resident/customer safety. To lead a small team of building safety coordinators who provide day-to-day oversight of the organisation s HRBs, monitor compliance, and offer advice to colleagues and residents on building-safety matters. Key Accountabilities Support the organisation s dutyholders in meeting current and future regulatory requirements for fire and building safety, including horizon-scanning and adopting sector best practice. Ensure all identified high-risk buildings are managed in full compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated regulations. Liaise with external bodies (local authorities, government departments, fire and rescue services, other housing providers, etc.) and represent the organisation in external forums. Build strong internal relationships to embed building-safety considerations across all business activities. Provide timely and accurate information to support regulatory submissions, safety-case updates, and Building Assessment Certificate applications, etc. Oversee the management of mandatory incident reporting and resident building-safety complaints in HRBs. Develop and maintain a proportionate, risk-based, and value-for-money approach to building safety. Own and regularly review the organisation s Building Safety Management System documentation. Oversee the development and maintenance of safety-case reports and building-specific risk assessments for all HRBs. Act as the primary internal and external point of contact for fire and building-safety matters relating to high-risk buildings. Jointly act as the organisation s contact for its Primary Authority partnership with the relevant fire and rescue service. Work with operational teams to plan and deliver required fire/building-safety works, investigations, and interim measures on HRBs. Develop procedures for managing relationships with third-party Accountable Persons and monitoring their compliance. Contribute to design guides, employer s requirements, and fire strategies for new high-rise developments to minimise over-reliance on complex fire-engineered solutions. Lead or support resident-engagement strategies for higher-risk buildings. Collaborate with development, asset-management, and service-delivery teams to establish and maintain the golden thread of digital information and robust change-control/gateway processes for HRBs. Prepare and present management information and reports to boards, executive teams, and external stakeholders. Support contractor management and performance monitoring in HRBs. Maintain auditable records of all building-safety activities. Role-model organisational values and behaviours. Maintain personal professional development and keep abreast of legislative and best-practice changes. Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level of the post. Chair cross-functional meetings and working groups as required. Promote innovative and forward-thinking solutions. Deputise for the Head of Fire Safety Management when required. People & Resource Management Line management, performance management, and professional development of a small team of building-safety specialists. Motivate and influence colleagues across the organisation to achieve high standards aligned with the competency framework. Delegated budget responsibility for fire-safety consultancy spend. Success in this role looks like: Ongoing assurance to the Executive Board and Board that safety risk controls are effective. Acceptance of building safety cases by the Building Safety Regulator. A high-performing, engaged, and well-led team. Experience and Qualifications (Essential) Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience in a relevant technical discipline. Minimum Level 4 qualification in fire-safety management or asset-compliance (e.g., NEBOSH Fire Certificate, IFE Advanced Fire Management Diploma or recognised equivalent). Membership of a relevant professional body and/or third-party certification desirable. Proven experience of working with multiple stakeholders to deliver building-safety outcomes. Track record of analysing complex issues and delivering practical, proportionate solutions. Extensive knowledge of building-safety and fire-safety legislation, particularly for high-rise residential buildings. Strong communication, influencing, negotiation, and consultation skills. Customer-focused approach with experience of managing internal and external relationships. Leadership capability with the ability to motivate and develop individuals and teams. Ability to interpret technical data and explain it clearly to non-technical audiences. Good working knowledge of health & safety legislation relevant to construction and occupied buildings. Experience of using digital systems to monitor and evidence compliance/performance. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally/nationally (occasional overnight stays). Complexity, Impact & Influence The role is intellectually demanding, requiring detailed understanding and interpretation of multiple pieces of building-safety and fire-safety legislation and guidance. Solutions are rarely straightforward and usually require research, innovation, and collaboration with enforcing authorities and specialists. The post-holder is frequently the first point of contact for major fire or safety incidents involving emergency services and carries significant responsibility for resident safety, regulatory compliance, financial exposure, and organisational reputation. The role requires the ability to influence at senior level across the organisation and to lead cross-departmental collaboration on building-safety matters.
Jan 01, 2026
Contractor
Role Title: Building Safety Manager Business Area: Customer Services Department/Team: Property Safety Fire Safety Team Reports to: Head of Fire Safety Management Direct Reports and span of control: 3 direct reports Dimensions: Responsible for regulatory and life-safety risk management, oversight of the building safety management system, people leadership, stakeholder engagement, and acting as technical expert. Created/Reviewed date: July 2023 (updated/redacted version) Role Purpose To ensure that the organisation s responsibilities for high-risk buildings (HRBs) are fully discharged and that all obligations towards the Building Safety Regulator are met and properly evidenced through robust building safety cases. To ensure that all buildings identified as higher-risk (including those falling under the Building Safety Act 2022) are managed and maintained in accordance with the organisation-wide safety management systems. To support the development of a high-performance culture that prioritises colleague engagement and resident/customer safety. To lead a small team of building safety coordinators who provide day-to-day oversight of the organisation s HRBs, monitor compliance, and offer advice to colleagues and residents on building-safety matters. Key Accountabilities Support the organisation s dutyholders in meeting current and future regulatory requirements for fire and building safety, including horizon-scanning and adopting sector best practice. Ensure all identified high-risk buildings are managed in full compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated regulations. Liaise with external bodies (local authorities, government departments, fire and rescue services, other housing providers, etc.) and represent the organisation in external forums. Build strong internal relationships to embed building-safety considerations across all business activities. Provide timely and accurate information to support regulatory submissions, safety-case updates, and Building Assessment Certificate applications, etc. Oversee the management of mandatory incident reporting and resident building-safety complaints in HRBs. Develop and maintain a proportionate, risk-based, and value-for-money approach to building safety. Own and regularly review the organisation s Building Safety Management System documentation. Oversee the development and maintenance of safety-case reports and building-specific risk assessments for all HRBs. Act as the primary internal and external point of contact for fire and building-safety matters relating to high-risk buildings. Jointly act as the organisation s contact for its Primary Authority partnership with the relevant fire and rescue service. Work with operational teams to plan and deliver required fire/building-safety works, investigations, and interim measures on HRBs. Develop procedures for managing relationships with third-party Accountable Persons and monitoring their compliance. Contribute to design guides, employer s requirements, and fire strategies for new high-rise developments to minimise over-reliance on complex fire-engineered solutions. Lead or support resident-engagement strategies for higher-risk buildings. Collaborate with development, asset-management, and service-delivery teams to establish and maintain the golden thread of digital information and robust change-control/gateway processes for HRBs. Prepare and present management information and reports to boards, executive teams, and external stakeholders. Support contractor management and performance monitoring in HRBs. Maintain auditable records of all building-safety activities. Role-model organisational values and behaviours. Maintain personal professional development and keep abreast of legislative and best-practice changes. Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level of the post. Chair cross-functional meetings and working groups as required. Promote innovative and forward-thinking solutions. Deputise for the Head of Fire Safety Management when required. People & Resource Management Line management, performance management, and professional development of a small team of building-safety specialists. Motivate and influence colleagues across the organisation to achieve high standards aligned with the competency framework. Delegated budget responsibility for fire-safety consultancy spend. Success in this role looks like: Ongoing assurance to the Executive Board and Board that safety risk controls are effective. Acceptance of building safety cases by the Building Safety Regulator. A high-performing, engaged, and well-led team. Experience and Qualifications (Essential) Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience in a relevant technical discipline. Minimum Level 4 qualification in fire-safety management or asset-compliance (e.g., NEBOSH Fire Certificate, IFE Advanced Fire Management Diploma or recognised equivalent). Membership of a relevant professional body and/or third-party certification desirable. Proven experience of working with multiple stakeholders to deliver building-safety outcomes. Track record of analysing complex issues and delivering practical, proportionate solutions. Extensive knowledge of building-safety and fire-safety legislation, particularly for high-rise residential buildings. Strong communication, influencing, negotiation, and consultation skills. Customer-focused approach with experience of managing internal and external relationships. Leadership capability with the ability to motivate and develop individuals and teams. Ability to interpret technical data and explain it clearly to non-technical audiences. Good working knowledge of health & safety legislation relevant to construction and occupied buildings. Experience of using digital systems to monitor and evidence compliance/performance. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally/nationally (occasional overnight stays). Complexity, Impact & Influence The role is intellectually demanding, requiring detailed understanding and interpretation of multiple pieces of building-safety and fire-safety legislation and guidance. Solutions are rarely straightforward and usually require research, innovation, and collaboration with enforcing authorities and specialists. The post-holder is frequently the first point of contact for major fire or safety incidents involving emergency services and carries significant responsibility for resident safety, regulatory compliance, financial exposure, and organisational reputation. The role requires the ability to influence at senior level across the organisation and to lead cross-departmental collaboration on building-safety matters.
Site Hygiene Manager We drive our own success Competitive Salary depending on experience plus £8,400 car allowance (paid as car allowance monthly), up to 20% annual bonus scheme and Private Health (Employee and Family) Cumberland Meals - Bakkavor London Meals (NW10 7RQ) Site Based Monday to Friday 08:30am-17:00pm Contract Type - Permanent Why join us? We're constantly evolving, progressing and diversifying. And we want our people to do so too. For everyone to feel empowered, engaged and enabled. To create opportunities to move forward, climb higher and push for more. We believe in fuelling ambition and guiding success. In supporting everyone with talent and drive to own what they do, realise their potential and build a brilliant future for themselves at Bakkavor. What we do. This particular role is at our Bakkavor Meals site in Cumberland Avenue - West London. Split across 3 factories and 1 distribution centre. The factories make chilled ready meals, houmous dips, deli products & savoury accompaniments and employs over 2,000 people . About the role In this integral role as Hygiene Manager, you will effectively lead and manage the hygiene team and function on the relevant shift, ensuring that all hygiene standards are consistently maintained and developed to the highest level. These standards will be reviewed regularly and, where necessary, challenged and improved. Role Accountabilities Ensure a safe working environment and comply with all SHE policy standards. Achieve and continuously improve hygiene standards, demonstrated through key KPIs. Manage CIP systems and all documentation for interim and deep cleaning. Promote a culture of challenge, feedback, and continuous improvement. Deliver 100% internal and external customer service and represent the company professionally. Maintain strong employee relations through fair and consistent application of HR policies. Translate the manufacturing strategy and operational plan into clear shift actions owned by the team. Plan and manage labour, equipment efficiency, and ancillary services to meet productivity and cost targets. Ensure the team structure is fit for purpose and lead training and development to support progression and capability. Communicate effectively to keep the workforce informed and maintain strong cross-functional links. Drive hygiene, health and safety, and technical standards to meet all business, customer, and audit requirements. About You You will be an experienced people manager who knows how to motivate and lead teams, ideally with strong expertise in hygiene. You bring a logical, clear-thinking approach and remain composed and effective under pressure. Strong communication skills-verbal, written, and through presentations-enable you to influence, guide, and collaborate with confidence. You naturally demonstrate the Bakkavor values in your day-to-day approach and show adaptability and flexibility across different hours and operational areas. You'll have hands-on experience in hygiene within a manufacturing setting and a solid understanding of COSHH requirements. Experience in the food industry, along with qualifications such as Advanced Food Hygiene or IOSHH, would be a strong advantage. If you're passionate about driving high standards, leading people, and making a real impact in a fast-paced environment, this is a role where you can truly thrive. What you'll receive As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. You'll enjoy: Life Assurance (2.5 x salary) Short Term Bonus Scheme up to 20% of basic salary 25 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme MyBargains Discount Platform Personal Accident Insurance Free Independent Mortgage Advice Employee Assistance Programme A Range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Private Medical Insurance (employee & family cover) Cash allowance (car) Plus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions. Proud to be Bakkavor We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! At Bakkavor, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and ensure fair, transparent recruitment practices. Learn more about our commitment in our Inclusion and Diversity Policy ( Inclusion & Diversity Policy ). Find out more and apply.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Site Hygiene Manager We drive our own success Competitive Salary depending on experience plus £8,400 car allowance (paid as car allowance monthly), up to 20% annual bonus scheme and Private Health (Employee and Family) Cumberland Meals - Bakkavor London Meals (NW10 7RQ) Site Based Monday to Friday 08:30am-17:00pm Contract Type - Permanent Why join us? We're constantly evolving, progressing and diversifying. And we want our people to do so too. For everyone to feel empowered, engaged and enabled. To create opportunities to move forward, climb higher and push for more. We believe in fuelling ambition and guiding success. In supporting everyone with talent and drive to own what they do, realise their potential and build a brilliant future for themselves at Bakkavor. What we do. This particular role is at our Bakkavor Meals site in Cumberland Avenue - West London. Split across 3 factories and 1 distribution centre. The factories make chilled ready meals, houmous dips, deli products & savoury accompaniments and employs over 2,000 people . About the role In this integral role as Hygiene Manager, you will effectively lead and manage the hygiene team and function on the relevant shift, ensuring that all hygiene standards are consistently maintained and developed to the highest level. These standards will be reviewed regularly and, where necessary, challenged and improved. Role Accountabilities Ensure a safe working environment and comply with all SHE policy standards. Achieve and continuously improve hygiene standards, demonstrated through key KPIs. Manage CIP systems and all documentation for interim and deep cleaning. Promote a culture of challenge, feedback, and continuous improvement. Deliver 100% internal and external customer service and represent the company professionally. Maintain strong employee relations through fair and consistent application of HR policies. Translate the manufacturing strategy and operational plan into clear shift actions owned by the team. Plan and manage labour, equipment efficiency, and ancillary services to meet productivity and cost targets. Ensure the team structure is fit for purpose and lead training and development to support progression and capability. Communicate effectively to keep the workforce informed and maintain strong cross-functional links. Drive hygiene, health and safety, and technical standards to meet all business, customer, and audit requirements. About You You will be an experienced people manager who knows how to motivate and lead teams, ideally with strong expertise in hygiene. You bring a logical, clear-thinking approach and remain composed and effective under pressure. Strong communication skills-verbal, written, and through presentations-enable you to influence, guide, and collaborate with confidence. You naturally demonstrate the Bakkavor values in your day-to-day approach and show adaptability and flexibility across different hours and operational areas. You'll have hands-on experience in hygiene within a manufacturing setting and a solid understanding of COSHH requirements. Experience in the food industry, along with qualifications such as Advanced Food Hygiene or IOSHH, would be a strong advantage. If you're passionate about driving high standards, leading people, and making a real impact in a fast-paced environment, this is a role where you can truly thrive. What you'll receive As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. You'll enjoy: Life Assurance (2.5 x salary) Short Term Bonus Scheme up to 20% of basic salary 25 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme MyBargains Discount Platform Personal Accident Insurance Free Independent Mortgage Advice Employee Assistance Programme A Range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Private Medical Insurance (employee & family cover) Cash allowance (car) Plus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions. Proud to be Bakkavor We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! At Bakkavor, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and ensure fair, transparent recruitment practices. Learn more about our commitment in our Inclusion and Diversity Policy ( Inclusion & Diversity Policy ). Find out more and apply.
Assistant Contracts Manager Location: Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne About Us: Ourt client is a construction company based in Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne. We specialize in all aspects of commercial building works, including dilapidation, refurbishment, roofing, and both planned and reactive maintenance. Role Overview: The Assistant Contracts Manager will work closely with the Contracts and Site Management teams to ensure the successful execution of multiple projects. This includes overseeing progress, managing timelines, and ensuring all work is completed on schedule and within budget. Key Responsibilities: Develop site-specific work programmes. Monitor project progress and identify any variations. Collaborate with the contracts team for labour allocation. Arrange welfare and sanitation facilities where required. Order and distribute materials efficiently. Raise sub-contractor orders from the company's approved list. Maintain a good understanding of H&S legislation and CDM regulations. Undertake risk and COSHH assessments, and monitor their implementation. Generate and distribute RAMS (Risk Assessment Method Statements). Implement the company's site health and safety policies. Oversee site-based employees and sub-contractors, ensuring clear allocation of responsibilities. Conduct mandatory site inspections to ensure compliance. Ensure that site staff adhere to safety policies, including the correct use of PPE. Control project finances in line with the quotation. Assist in the preparation of interim claims. Collate financial information for weekly review meetings. Provide line management and support to employees. Ideal Candidate: Strong knowledge of H&S legislation and industry standards. Experience in managing multiple construction projects. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Ability to handle site-based challenges and maintain smooth operations
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Assistant Contracts Manager Location: Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne About Us: Ourt client is a construction company based in Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne. We specialize in all aspects of commercial building works, including dilapidation, refurbishment, roofing, and both planned and reactive maintenance. Role Overview: The Assistant Contracts Manager will work closely with the Contracts and Site Management teams to ensure the successful execution of multiple projects. This includes overseeing progress, managing timelines, and ensuring all work is completed on schedule and within budget. Key Responsibilities: Develop site-specific work programmes. Monitor project progress and identify any variations. Collaborate with the contracts team for labour allocation. Arrange welfare and sanitation facilities where required. Order and distribute materials efficiently. Raise sub-contractor orders from the company's approved list. Maintain a good understanding of H&S legislation and CDM regulations. Undertake risk and COSHH assessments, and monitor their implementation. Generate and distribute RAMS (Risk Assessment Method Statements). Implement the company's site health and safety policies. Oversee site-based employees and sub-contractors, ensuring clear allocation of responsibilities. Conduct mandatory site inspections to ensure compliance. Ensure that site staff adhere to safety policies, including the correct use of PPE. Control project finances in line with the quotation. Assist in the preparation of interim claims. Collate financial information for weekly review meetings. Provide line management and support to employees. Ideal Candidate: Strong knowledge of H&S legislation and industry standards. Experience in managing multiple construction projects. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Ability to handle site-based challenges and maintain smooth operations
Head of Youth Work Location: Brent, North London (Hybrid - 1 day in person, Thursdays) Duration: Temporary 3 months Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (9am -5pm, one late shift, 12pm-8pm) Salary: £24.28 per hour + £2.93 holiday pay (equivalent to £44,199.26 FTE) Charity People is delighted to be partnering with a dynamic charity to recruit for their next Interim Head of Youth Work. This is an exciting opportunity to lead impactful youth work services during a critical phase for the organisation. The charity works to empower young people through inclusive programmes, participation, and advocacy, creating safe spaces and opportunities for growth. About the Role As Interim Head of Youth Work, you will: Provide strategic leadership as part of the senior team, contributing to organisational planning and cultural change. Lead the direction and development of youth work services, ensuring programmes are inclusive, impactful, and aligned with organisational values. Line manage Youth Work Managers, supporting their development and ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple sites. Act as Designated Safeguarding Officer, championing a culture of safety and compliance. Develop partnerships and represent the organisation externally, building strategic alliances to improve outcomes for young people. Collaborate on fundraising and grant management, supporting bids and ensuring funded projects meet targets and compliance standards. Manage budgets and resources for youth work services, ensuring efficiency and value for money. About You We're looking for someone with: Significant experience in youth work leadership and managing similar services for vulnerable clients. Strong people management skills, with experience of recruiting, motivating, and leading teams. Extensive safeguarding expertise at both operational and strategic levels. Excellent programme development and project management skills. Experience in grant management, partnership building, and budget oversight. Knowledge of child protection, safeguarding processes, and challenges faced by young people. How to Apply Please apply without delay, as we are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis for this urgent role. Closing date: Wednesday 7th January at 9:00 am Interviews: there will be one round interview week commencing 12th January (in person preferred, online possible) We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to ensure the application process works for you. Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Jan 01, 2026
Seasonal
Head of Youth Work Location: Brent, North London (Hybrid - 1 day in person, Thursdays) Duration: Temporary 3 months Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (9am -5pm, one late shift, 12pm-8pm) Salary: £24.28 per hour + £2.93 holiday pay (equivalent to £44,199.26 FTE) Charity People is delighted to be partnering with a dynamic charity to recruit for their next Interim Head of Youth Work. This is an exciting opportunity to lead impactful youth work services during a critical phase for the organisation. The charity works to empower young people through inclusive programmes, participation, and advocacy, creating safe spaces and opportunities for growth. About the Role As Interim Head of Youth Work, you will: Provide strategic leadership as part of the senior team, contributing to organisational planning and cultural change. Lead the direction and development of youth work services, ensuring programmes are inclusive, impactful, and aligned with organisational values. Line manage Youth Work Managers, supporting their development and ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple sites. Act as Designated Safeguarding Officer, championing a culture of safety and compliance. Develop partnerships and represent the organisation externally, building strategic alliances to improve outcomes for young people. Collaborate on fundraising and grant management, supporting bids and ensuring funded projects meet targets and compliance standards. Manage budgets and resources for youth work services, ensuring efficiency and value for money. About You We're looking for someone with: Significant experience in youth work leadership and managing similar services for vulnerable clients. Strong people management skills, with experience of recruiting, motivating, and leading teams. Extensive safeguarding expertise at both operational and strategic levels. Excellent programme development and project management skills. Experience in grant management, partnership building, and budget oversight. Knowledge of child protection, safeguarding processes, and challenges faced by young people. How to Apply Please apply without delay, as we are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis for this urgent role. Closing date: Wednesday 7th January at 9:00 am Interviews: there will be one round interview week commencing 12th January (in person preferred, online possible) We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to ensure the application process works for you. Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
