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Director of Catering (Strategy & Operations) Brighton College & Brighton College Prep Handcross Job Title: Director of Catering (Strategy & Operations) - Brighton College Group Responsible To: Director of Operations / Regional Manager- Lodestone House Location: Based at Brighton College, supporting Brighton College, Brighton College Prep Handcross and any other associated Brighton College Schools as required. Work Level: Senior Leadership / Strategic Account Level Working Hours: 40 hours, 5 days over 7 Salary: Up to £72,000 Annual Leave Entitlement: 25 days + Bank Holidays Contract: Permanent Role Context Lodestone House operates the catering and hospitality services at Brighton College, one of the UK's most prestigious independent schools and named School of the Decade. Brighton College continues to expand its operations both within the UK and internationally and represents a complex, high-profile and fast-paced catering and hospitality environment. This newly created senior leadership role oversees all catering and hospitality operations and works in close partnership with the Head of Catering Operations (Brighton College). The role exists to provide strategic direction, operational structure, commercial grip and senior leadership across the Brighton College and Brighton College Prep Handcross catering and hospitality operation, with the potential for further growth in the future. Brighton College & Brighton College Handcross Brighton College is one of the UK's most prestigious and forward-thinking independent schools and has been recognised nationally as School of the Decade. Founded in 1845, the College has built an outstanding reputation for academic excellence, pastoral care, innovation and an unapologetically ambitious approach to education. The College educates pupils from ages 3 to 18 and operates as a large, dynamic community, combining day and boarding provision. It has consistently ranked at the top of national league tables and is widely regarded as a benchmark for best practice across the independent education sector. Internal Brighton College Prep Handcross educates pupils from nursery through to 13+, with a strong emphasis on academic foundations, pastoral care and preparing pupils for progression into senior independent education, including Brighton College. Catering and hospitality are viewed as core to the pupil and staff experience, not simply a support function. Food quality, service standards, nutrition, sustainability and operational reliability are all critical to the College's daily life and reputation. The catering operation supports: A large day and boarding pupil population across multiple age groups in central Brighton and a Prep boarding school, based in Handcross High-volume daily breakfast, lunch and supper services with over 3,000 meals served per day across the group including customers with complex allergen and intolerance needs Extensive hospitality provision including: • Formal dinners and receptions • Sporting and cultural events • Parent, alumni and donor events • Conferences, summer schools and commercial lettings • A busy calendar of evening and weekend activity The operation is characterised by: • High service expectations • A strong focus on food quality, nutrition and sustainability • Significant logistical complexity • A requirement for absolute reliability alongside innovation and evolution Overall Purpose of the Role To provide strategic, operational and commercial leadership across the Brighton College (which includes Brighton College and Brighton College Prep Handcross) catering and hospitality operation, ensuring delivery of a seamless, best-in-class service that reflects the College's ambition, reputation and uncompromising standards. The role will set the strategic direction of catering and hospitality, lead and manage complex catering projects, introduce and refine structure and process, support and enable the Head of Catering Operations to deliver day-to-day excellence, and be fully accountable for financial performance, and senior stakeholder reporting. Internal Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Direction. Set and drive the strategic direction for catering and hospitality across Brighton College. Translate Brighton College's vision and values into a clear catering and hospitality strategy. Act as a senior strategic advisor to Brighton College leadership. Ensure alignment between Brighton College expectations and Lodestone House / Compass Group frameworks. Operational Excellence Oversee all catering and hospitality operations across Brighton College and Brighton College Prep Handcross. Introduce clarity, structure and rhythm into operational planning. Ensure consistently high standards of food quality, service and customer experience. Project Leadership & Change Management. Lead major catering and hospitality projects including service redesign, process implementation and offer evolution. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, with minimal operational disruption and within the agreed budget. Establish clear project ownership, governance and delivery plans. Manage risk, dependencies and stakeholder expectations throughout delivery. Translate strategic intent into practical, deliverable outcomes. Financial Accountability & Commercial Performance. Full accountability for contract financial performance. Lead monthly financial reporting, forecasting and variance analysis with the support of the Catering Financial Manager. Prepare and present financial and operational proposals to Brighton College and internal leadership teams. Data, Insight & Reporting Use data to drive decision-making and performance improvement Translate complex financial and operational data into meaningful insight Ensure clear, accurate and trusted reporting People Leadership & Organisation Ensure the operation is correctly structured with the right capability in the right rolesCoach and support senior leaders including the Head of Catering Operations, Deputy Head of

About the role Imperial College Union is seeking a Building Co-ordinator to play a central role in the day-to-day operation of the Beit Building, one of the Union s most active and diverse spaces. This is a hands on operational role that sits at the heart of student life, ensuring that the building is safe, welcoming and ready to support a wide range of student, staff and commercial activity. Working closely with the Head of Commercial Services, Duty Managers and a wide network of internal and external stakeholders, the Building Co-ordinator will ensure that building activity runs smoothly from first enquiry through to delivery. This role also leads the Welcome Desk function, providing a consistently high standard of service and information to all building users. The post is offered on a full-time, permanent basis, working a 35-hour week across any five days out of seven, including some evenings and weekends in line with operational needs. What you would be doing You will coordinate the day-to-day operation of the Beit Building, ensuring all spaces are safe, well presented and available to support student, staff and commercial activity. As the first point of contact through the Welcome Desk, you will provide clear information and high quality customer service, while maintaining oversight of access systems, key control and building security. You will carry out regular building checks and ensure that any issues are promptly reported and followed up. You will manage and coordinate bookings across the building, using the digital room booking system to ensure effective use of space. This will involve liaising with internal and external clients to confirm booking details, coordinating room set ups and pack downs, and supporting Duty Managers with smooth event handovers when required. You will lead and support the student Welcome Desk team, including recruitment, training and day to day coordination, helping to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. You will also work closely with the Health, Safety and Facilities Manager and College Estates to support compliance, report maintenance issues and contribute to improvements in building operations and user guidance. Please see Job description for full outline of duties. What we are looking for We are looking for a proactive and organised individual with experience coordinating building or operational services in a customer-focused environment. You will have experience supervising staff or volunteers and be confident managing multiple priorities in a busy setting. You will bring a strong understanding of building operations, space management and health and safety expectations within a large, multi-use environment. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach are essential, as the role works across a wide range of teams and stakeholders. You will be comfortable using digital booking and reporting systems, have a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and be motivated by supporting a positive experience for students and visitors. Experience of working in a Students Union or higher education environment, or familiarity with room booking systems, would be an advantage. Please see Person Specification in Job Description for full outline of duties. What we can offer you Please note this role is with the Students Union. We re a registered charity in our right, with our own governance, systems, processes, and objectives. However, we work extremely closely with Imperial College London, so you ll also be joining a wider community of staff working within higher education. If you ve never worked in a students union, or are unsure why it s different, we encourage you to get in contact. It s a brilliant place to work. As an employee of Imperial College, you will be part of lively community and work in a friendly and relaxed environment. Our aim is to provide to all our employees an encouraging and relaxed working environment with an emphasis on personal development and work-life balance. Based on that we offer: flexible working hours generous pension scheme 25 days holiday (plus 6/7 extra days per year for College Christmas and Easter closures) bicycle loan scheme season ticket loan health benefits excellent professional development opportunities and many more. More information can be found on the Imperial College Benefits page (see website for details). Further information To apply for the role please complete the online application form. We are running a characteristic anonymised application process for this recruitment as part of the College s commitment to equal opportunities and eliminating discrimination. Applicants will be assigned an application reference number and applicants names will not be visible to recruiting managers until the interview stage. You will not be required to attach a CV. Please also refrain from including your name in your supporting statement. Should you require any further details on the role please contact the People team (see website for details). Closing date: 25 May 2026 Interviews expected to take place week commencing 8/15 June 2026 We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and other racial minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. If there are any reasonable adjustments needed through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. As part of our commitment to sustainability, every role within Imperial College Union contributes to our environmental and social goals. This includes actively participating in initiatives to reduce waste, conserve energy, and promote eco-friendly practices within every department.

Gardener Location: Godalming,Surrey Salary : £26,450 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Close Date: 18th May 2026 To undertake the day-to-day maintenance of gardens and amenity areas, in line with the maintenance plan and to ensure high standards are achieved. Our stunning grounds covering 250 acres includes ornamental lawns, sports pitches, mixed shrub and herbaceous borders, walled old headmasters garden, formal David Austin rose garden and plant nursery all surrounded by beautiful woodland. The gardening department grow most of the plants found around the site from seeds and cuttings collected from the grounds in a purpose-built plant nursery comprising of 6 glasshouses and a large tropical greenhouse. This facility offers the chance to get involved with the whole plant propagation process and seeing 8 the plants develop to reaching full maturity out on site. As well as growing our own plants we also offer plants for sale to the whole Charterhouse community. The old headmasters garden features a large herbaceous border planted in the style of the local famous garden designer Gertrude Jekyll as well as a summer house designed by Edwin Lutyens famous for designing the Cenotaph war memorial in London. There also 2 large historical borders planted in cottage garden style made famous by the practical gardener and journalist William Robinson. Overall Purpose and Responsibilities To undertake routine preparation and maintenance of gardens and amenity areas, using sound horticultural practices to ensure the grounds and highly presentable at all times. To undertake a wide range of manual horticultural operations, of a physical nature, to include plant selection, propagation, cultivation, planting and nursery work. To operate a range of modern turf machinery, ensuring vehicles and equipment used by yourself and others are regularly maintained, in accordance with routine operating requirements. To operate a range of powered hand tools such as strimmers, hedge cutters and lawn mowers. To safely move material and plants around the estate. To undertake a range of horticultural operations such as spreading of fertilisers (granular or liquid) and weed control. To maintain hedges around the estate. In autumn/winter ensure leaves are cleared and disposed of. To clear snow and apply salt in icy conditions during the winter months. To undertake a range of tree and woodland maintenance operations. To maintain and repair boundary and internal fencing as and when required. General Duties To be able to communicate effectively with school management, pupils and general public with tact, diplomacy and patience. To inform the line manager when products and materials are low for ordering. To be able to work in a team or on your own depending on the tasks in hand. Additional Duties To demonstrate awareness of health and safety for the individual and all others, and to have a sound knowledge of appropriate PUWER and LOLER procedures. To ensure the safe use, storage, calibration and disposal of pesticides and other similar substances (COSHH regulations). To ensure work area is kept clean, tidy and secure at all times. To maintain an accurate log of HAV s usage. To carry out machinery risk assessment as per procedures in place (e.g. chainsaw risk assessment). To keep up to date knowledge of Health & Safety legislation. To attend any mandatory training as and when required. Relevant Experience/Knowledge & Technical Competencies Essential: A can-do attitude and a readiness to work. Desirable: Previous experience of working in a commercial gardening capacity. Hold a recognised qualification. Basic Health and Safety training. Previous experience of working within a school or college. Previous experience of working in a horticultural environment. Some knowledge and a genuine interest in herbaceous plants, shrubs, basic pruning techniques, and the ability to identify weeds. Qualifications Desirable: Qualifications and/or training in the use of powered machinery, COSHH, manual handling although training can be given in these areas if required. Spraying qualification Pa1 and Pa6. Good standard of education, numeracy and literacy. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Charterhouse School, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Admissions & Registry Manager Education for Industry Group Full-Time Permanent Electra House - London, EC2M 6SE About EFI Group EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry-led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships. Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion, employability, and excellence. About the role We are seeking an experienced Admissions & Registry Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality Registry services across the EFI Group. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a dedicated team while playing a key role in shaping the applicant and learner journey from application through to enrolment. Working closely with colleagues across Marketing & Applicant Services, Quality & Academic Enhancement, IT, and Curriculum teams, you will ensure efficient admissions processes, excellent service standards, and a positive learner experience throughout. In this role, you will provide strong leadership and support your team to deliver timely application screening across both the Fashion Retail Academy (FRA) and London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT). You will also work alongside the Head of Admissions & Student Registry to plan and successfully deliver a smooth and effective enrolment period. This role is ideal for a motivated manager with strong organisational skills, people leadership experience, and a passion for delivering outstanding student services. About you Qualifications: Relevant degree. Level 2 qualifications or equivalent in English and Mathematics (GCSE grade C/4 or above). Experience: Experience of FE/HE admissions, including home and overseas qualifications. Experience managing enrolment processes and using CRM/student systems such as REMS and PowerBI. Expertise: Knowledge of student information systems, Registry operations, UKVI study routes, under 19 funding rules, and GDPR requirements. Skills: Ability to develop clear policies, processes and reports, with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. You will have strong organisation, planning and attention to detail abilities. Values: Customer-focused, proactive, adaptable and collaborative, with a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering an excellent learner experience. If you feel your skills and experience would fit well within our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply or get in touch with our Recruitment Team to discuss further. Why The EFI? We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other, and celebrate together! At EFI, we prioritise your growth and wellbeing with a range of fantastic benefits, including: Funded Professional Qualifications: Support for personal and professional development, including a personal growth allowance of £400 annually, paid for professional qualifications, LinkedIn Learning access and annual CPD. Generous and Flexible Leave Options: A range of enhanced leave options, including birthday and celebration leave. Market-Leading Family-Friendly Pay: Including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave. Monthly Wellbeing Allowance: Including a customisable monthly wellbeing allowance of £50, and funded counselling/CBT through Education Support Employee Assistant Programme. Pension: We offer a 5% employer pension contribution, supporting you in planning for your future. To explore the full range of our benefits, please click here . Salary: From £35,550 to £42,750 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience How to apply/Next Steps: Click ' Apply for this job ' to submit your application. Closing Date: 8am on Tuesday, 19 May 2026. Interviews/Recruitment Day: Thursday, 28 May 2026 in-person at FRA Academy: Electra House, Moorgate, EC2M 6SE More Information/Contact us: Click here to download a full job description For more information about the EFI Group, visit our EFI , FRA , LCBT websites and refer to the job description. Please contact for further information. The EFI is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer. Thank you for sharing our values and commitment to student safety.

Quality Assurance Manager - Awarding Organisation (Vocational Education) On-site: Rotherham, England, United Kingdom Salary: £35,000 Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Description We create valuable, cutting-edge qualifications for FE Colleges, Private Training Providers, Schools, Employers, and many other organisations both in the UK and overseas. Focus Awards is actively looking for an organised, efficient, and personable Quality Assurance Manager with strong, demonstrable experience as a qualified EQA in the Sports, Recreation, and/or Hair and Beauty Sectors. This is a full-time position, based primarily at the Head Office in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. However, depending on the successful candidate's location, remote working with occasional travel to the office in Rotherham may be considered. Qualifications Required Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) (or equivalent, e.g. ENTO Unit V2 / D35) Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (or equivalent assessing qualification) Master's Degree in a relevant subject area (e.g. Sport, Beauty, or related discipline) Licence/Certification: Full Clean Driving Licence Key Responsibilities Quality Assurance Operations - Oversee and deliver all quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards. This includes centre approval and monitoring, EQA allocation and performance management, external quality assurance activity, assessment quality and consistency, and the management of sanctions, appeals, and malpractice/maladministration investigations. Governance and Compliance - Maintain and develop QA policies, procedures, and documentation, ensuring audit readiness and alignment with regulatory expectations. Lead on regulatory audits, self-assessment, and the management of Reasonable Adjustments and Special Considerations. Stakeholder and EQA Management - Recruit, train, standardise, and manage EQAs, ensuring consistent and high-quality delivery. Provide guidance and support to centres and internal teams, and ensure clear, timely reporting and communication across all QA activity. Development, Delivery and Continuous Improvement - Contribute to qualification development, business growth, and centre engagement. Lead CPD, standardisation, QA events, and continuous improvement activity, and represent the organisation where required to support quality, compliance, and service delivery. To apply for the Quality Assurance Manager role based in Rotherham, please send a copy of your CV along with a short covering note outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role, using the apply button provided.

Pricing - Senior Manager This opportunity owns and leads the overall financial modeling of multi-million-dollar real estate outsourcing pursuits, including org modeling, labor estimates, overhead, operating expense budgeting, fee analysis, benchmarking, and other financial analytics. Interacts with client through participation in introductory meetings pitches and contract negotiations. Supports the client relationship and business development activities with sector Sales & Client Solutions. What You'll Do Responsible for and has full ownership and leadership of price modeling, operating budgets, staffing models, and labor costs for mid to large scale real estate outsourcing pursuits. Contributes to the creation of a wide variety of customised, professional-quality materials for new pursuits and renewal contracts (most commonly written proposals, RFP responses, and graphical presentations) Leads and represents the Company in client-facing meetings for cultivation and business development efforts as required. Contributes to agendas of GWS Enterprise sector sales and leadership meetings. Manages collation of financial information from business lines and reporting in relation to the same as it pertains to new and renewal business. Develops strong working relationships with subject matter experts throughout the organization at the functional, account management and senior leader levels. Participates in process of key client plans and manage updates in partnership with finance. Coordinates, assigns, and oversees contributions from cross functional team members and subject matter experts involved in a business pursuit. Supports in implementing the client relationships internal communications plan to promote the sector initiatives, working with the Solution Excellence team as required. Mentors, coaches, and develops senior matrix team members, sharing expertise and raising commercial capability across the organisation. What You'll Need Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from 4-year college or university required. MBA preferred. Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, with the majority spent on commercial real estate and a proven track record in developing outsourcing solutions, pricing, and organizational development models. Background in finance, consulting, or analytics preferred. Ability to prepare analytics and reports in a pre-designed style and format. Ability to articulate commercial value in presentations. Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Create complex financial/business analysis and reports and review analysis prepared by others. Ability to analyse the most complex business/financial data and develop innovative solutions. Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills. Experience working with large data sets and decipher multiple types of RFP models preferred. Why CBRE CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at (url removed). Our Values in Hiring At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Kisharon Langdon UK has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Assistant to join their growing team in North West London. Salary: £30,000 per annum Hours: 36 hours per week Location: North West London, NW9 About Us: Kisharon Langdon are a charity offering a wider breadth of services of enhanced quality, enabling us to better support people with a learning disability and autistic people and their families. From nursery and school to further education, through to employment opportunities and supported living, Kisharon Langdon will enable people with a learning disability and autistic people to thrive and realise their ambitions and aspirations. Whilst we support the Jewish community, we celebrate and benefit from the diversity of the communities in which we are based and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Maintenance Assistant - The Role; Reporting to the Head of Maintenance, the Maintenance Assistant will assist in delivering a high-quality maintenance and facilities management service across our NW London sites. You will be required to ensure compliance, conduct inspections/checks/testing, carry out and/or supervise repair & maintenance works at properties under the management of the Housing Team. The Maintenance Assistant will be responsible for the front-line service to our members for facilities and property management in relation to the 50 properties within the supported living services in North West London and Hertfordshire. The post holder will be responsible for Langdon College, Maccabi House and various other properties as required: with the expectation to carry out various maintenance duties to the remaining rented housing portfolio. Maintenance Assistant - Key Responsibilities: - To ensure health & safety checks including fire alarm testing, legionella flushing, emergency light testing, and site safety/security checks are carried out regularly at Kisharon Langdon properties and offices, maintaining the safety and welfare of our members and staff - To carry out a preventative, planned maintenance program and undertake routine inspections of the premises, fixtures, fittings, utility meters, and grounds - To carry out repairs, maintenance, improvement works and inspections to ensure the general upkeep and maintenance of the premises, e.g. assemble furniture, fit curtain poles, general household repairs etc - To act as a contact for Contractors attending properties, ensuring they are fully aware of the organisation s attendance procedures, that they will follow full H&S procedures/risk assessments and permits to work are issued/reviewed where required. - To ensure keys, access cards and access codes/fobs are signed out and recovered according to procedures, to maintain security of buildings - To ensure basic electrical safety procedures are adhered to and PAT testing is organised and carried out as required Maintenance Assistant - About You: - Understanding of basic maintenance strategies and buildings - Be able to undertake basic plumbing, carpentry, minor electrical and painting/finishing trades - A good all-round knowledge of the building maintenance industry - Knowledge and understanding of current legal and legislative responsibilities related to Asbestos, Legionella, Fire Safety, Manual Handling, Working at Height, COSHH, Building Regulations etc - Level 2 in Building Maintenance or Multi-trade Repair and Refurbishment Operations or similar Maintenance Assistant - What We Offer: - 21 days paid holiday per holiday year which increases with length of service, in addition, you are entitled to bank and public holidays and major Jewish festivals. (Pro-rated for part time staff) - Company Pension scheme, - Occupational Sick Pay after a qualifying period, which increases with length of service, - Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme with free access to independent advice, support and counselling on a wide range of issues, - Development and career progression opportunities. How to Apply: Please apply online today with your most current up to date CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience in Maintenance and facilities management. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and all applicants will need to demonstrate the right to work in the UK. Please note at this time Kisharon Langdon cannot offer certificate of sponsorship support Please Note: We reserve the right depending on the number of applications received, to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged. To submit your CV for this Maintenance Assistant opportunity click Apply now!