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Senior Support Worker Location: Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent Pay: Pay Up to £37,000 (depending on experience and qualifications) At Cambian Group, you're not just working - you're shaping futures, furthermore as a Senior Support Worker , based within West Midlands every moment you spend with our young people (ages 8-18) helps them feel safe, valued and supported. A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment - these small interactions build trust and shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters. What You'll Do As a Senior Support Worker you will support young people with their daily routines; Getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities. Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping. Lead shift and deputise home manager Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support. Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects. Keep essential records to ensure the best possible care. Where You'll Do It The home is a 3 bedded home and it's semi-rural. We are surrounded by fields and have so much space to play and have fun! The home has an annex with a pool table, darts and a huge space for playing games. The home is a large detached bungalow with all bedrooms having en-suit bathrooms! We are currently supporting 3 boys aged between 11 and 16. Every day is truly different in the home, with the young people being active there is always lots of activities going on, lots of laughter and fun! Each young person's journey is as unique as they are. Working in the home with the young people everyday is as rewarding as the last. The team go above and beyond for the young people they support. From giving them new experiences, going above and beyond and to turning up day in and day out showing the young people consistency and stability. The team works in teams of 3 with 2 staff sleeping at the home overnight. Who You Are Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others. Driver with full UK driving licence, hold a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare and two years working experience in a residential setting. Why Join Us? Exclusive discounts at major retailers (ASDA, Tesco, M&S, etc.) Health benefits, including dental and optical cashback after two years 24/7 support: Helpline and hardship grants via the CareTech Foundation A Welcoming Home: Work in a comfortable and well-designed space Expert Training: Two weeks of fully funded induction Career Growth: Fully Funded Diplomas (Levels 3-5) and clear pathways for promotion Supportive Team: Work with people who care as much as you do Your Next Step This isn't just a job - it's a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time. Join us and be part of something meaningful. Apply today! Safeguarding Statement Cambian are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all children within our care. All applicants must be willing to undergo and enhanced DBS check and must be able to provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide reference information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education. Senior Support Worker - Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent - SYS - 24279

We're recruiting an experienced Catering Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week. As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Please note: This role is contracted to 43.6 weeks per year Could you shine as Chartwells's next Catering Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious food to the highest standards Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image Identifying opportunities for new food or service concepts to drive sales Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams. Our ideal Catering Manager will: Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service Have a minimum of two years of catering experience Have experience managing teams in a similar role Hold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen Have excellent communication and organisational skills Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com BU Schools Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Graduate/ Entry level role - Next available intakes - April 2026 Please note, the salary for this role is £24,570 plus uncapped commission 37.5 hours per week Would the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial and collaborative sales environment interest you? Would you like to build a successful career through providing innovative technology solutions to our customers? Join our Sales team If you're looking to make the most of your ambition and personality, then a sales career at Softcat could be perfect for you. Our team is over 500 people strong across our UK and Ireland offices and we continue to grow, embracing new international markets and opportunities. As a Sales Executive, you'll be a big part of our plans for the future. Softcat sales opportunities come with big earnings potential and a structured progression path. Plus, you don't need specific qualifications or experience to join us! We can help you reach your goals if you bring us the ambition to succeed. Success. The Softcat Way. Softcat is a billion-pound technology company that feels like one family. We're big on culture, big on teamwork and big on rewards. Through collaboration and understanding, we help customers to use technology to succeed, by putting our employees first. Welcome to a business where personal achievement and team success go hand-in-hand. Build your own business As Sales Executive you'll be targeted on securing new business with organisations across the UK, selling IT solutions on behalf of our partners (Microsoft, HPE, Cisco, Dell to name a few). As you become established in the role you'll inevitably spend less time on building new business and instead focus on really enhancing those existing relationships you've built, selling more products into less clients. It truly feels like running your own business, where you get to control how much you earn and how you want to develop. You will join our Softcat Sales Development Programme, which is designed to equip you with everything you need to become successful. The programme will accelerate your confidence in the role and support you on your journey to being an established Account Manager. As a Sales Executive, you will be responsible for: Researching potential customers to shape and build new business Growing new business through effective communication methods including cold calling, customer meetings and email marketing Working towards your KPI's through developing market understanding, building relationships and networking Providing effective account management to support your customers technology strategy, implementation, and future requirements Collaborating with your sales team, cross-functional teams, and external partners to help develop a rich customer experience We'd love you to have: Have a passion for sales and be keen to learn and develop your skill set Demonstrate a keen entrepreneurial flare and the desire to build your own client base from scratch Be a motivated self-starter, a quick learner and be highly organised Show an enthusiasm to learn and develop your knowledge for new and emerging technologies Have a high level of verbal and written communication skills Have the ability to build solid relationships internally and with potential new clients We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you! Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Flexible working - flexibility of working from home and in the office. Please note, 3 days working in the office and 2 days working from home, there is a requirement to be in each Wednesday for vendor and inter-office team meetings Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. Join us To become part of the success story, please apply now Softcat is an inclusive company where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing the person you are. We're welcoming to all and passionate about promoting greater diversity in the tech sector. As part of our commitment to supporting, attracting and retaining the best diverse talent, Softcat is proud to partner with organisations like WORK180, My G Work and Black Young Professionals. Work 180 endorse employers that demonstrate on-going support for women at work, including offering benefits and policies that best support female employees. My G Work support us in our aim of attracting more LGBTQ+ talent. The BYP network support us in diversifying our talent pool by tapping into the black professional community. Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.

Senior Support Worker Location: Warwickshire Pay: Pay Up to £37,000 (depending on experience and qualifications) At Cambian Group, you're not just working - you're shaping futures, furthermore as a Senior Support Worker, based within West Midlands every moment you spend with our young people (ages 8-18) helps them feel safe, valued and supported. A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment - these small interactions build trust and shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters. What You'll Do As a Senior Support Worker you will support young people with their daily routines; Getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities. Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping. Lead shift and deputise home manager Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support. Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects. Keep essential records to ensure the best possible care. Where You'll Do It The home is a spacious, countryside home designed to offer a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children and young people. With three bedrooms for young people and two for staff, the home also features a variety of communal areas including a comfortable lounge, a dedicated Chillout Room, a welcoming dining room and multiple bathrooms. What sets the home apart are its specialist spaces that cater to creativity and sensory needs such as an art room, a messy playroom and a cosy Reading Den. The large, enclosed garden includes a swing-bench and outdoor play areas, while the adjoining paddock is perfect for nature-based activities like campfires and outdoor exploration. The setting encourages connection to nature, creativity, and calm, making it truly unique and inviting place to live and work. The young people we support bring energy, creativity and joy into the home every day. One young person is 13 she's fun, bubbly and loves expressing herself through drawing and writing. Another is 10, he's full of energy, always up for a game and thrives on physical activity and sports. In the home, teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. We operate with a strong sense of collaboration, clear communication and mutual respect. The team shares responsibility for all aspects of care and support and everyone steps up to ensure that the young people feel secure, supported and valued. We regularly reflect together, celebrate small wins and learn from challenges. Whether it's planning fun activities, managing daily routines or offering emotional support, the team pulls together with genuine care - not only for the young people but also for each other. This strong team dynamic helps create a stable, positive and nurturing environment for everyone Who You Are Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others. Driver with full UK driving licence, hold a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare and two years working experience in a residential setting. Why Join Us? Exclusive discounts at major retailers (ASDA, Tesco, M&S, etc.) Health benefits, including dental and optical cashback after two years 24/7 support: Helpline and hardship grants via the CareTech Foundation A Welcoming Home: Work in a comfortable and well-designed space Expert Training: Two weeks of fully funded induction Career Growth: Fully Funded Diplomas (Levels 3-5) and clear pathways for promotion Supportive Team: Work with people who care as much as you do Your Next Step This isn't just a job - it's a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time. Join us and be part of something meaningful. Apply today! Safeguarding Statement Cambian are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all children within our care. All applicants must be willing to undergo and enhanced DBS check and must be able to provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide reference information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education.

As a Store Manager Designate at Vision Express, You'll join us on a 6-month training and development programme, aimed to prepare you for the role of a Store Manager. The programme is designed to help participants understand our brand and equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge required to excel in the role of a Store Manager. You'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!

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

Hours of work: 37 per week. Working pattern: Full-time, term-time only (working for 40 weeks per year plus 6.83 weeks annual leave). As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata. Closing date: Friday 24 April 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Contact details All Saints CE Primary School All Saints Lane Bexhill-on-Sea TN39 5HA Phone: Email: Website: All Saints CE Primary School - Home Please note, we do not accept CVs. About the School All Saints C of E Primary School and Nursery is a warm, inclusive and nurturing school community rooted in Christian values, where every child is inspired to flourish. Following the planned retirement of our current postholder, we are seeking a motivated and highly skilled School Business Manager to join our senior leadership team from September 2026 and play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and effective running of our school. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking professional who can lead on finance, HR, administration, facilities, compliance and strategic planning, helping to shape the future of our school. As part of our senior leadership team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our school's development and the educational experience of our children. Responsibilities Finance Lead on financial planning, monitoring, reconciliation and reporting. Produce financial returns and ensure compliance with local authority and regulatory requirements. Oversee the school budget, ensuring robust financial controls and value for money. Human Resources. Manage recruitment, onboarding and staffing processes in line with LA HR policies. Maintain and oversee the Single Central Record. Provide guidance on HR matters, supporting leaders to apply policy and legal updates. Line manage a team of office and site staff. Facilities & ICT Oversee facilities management to ensure a safe, compliant and well maintained school environment. Complete and support Health & Safety and risk assessment processes, including IOSH training. Oversee the operational management of ICT systems and infrastructure. Procurement & Contract Management. Lead on procurement, including negotiating and monitoring contracts against KPIs. Manage lettings in line with policy, ensuring agreements, safety checks and income processes are completed. Administration, Compliance & Communications. Ensure efficient administrative systems, including pupil records and statutory data returns. Lead on data protection, supporting GDPR compliance, documentation, audits, FOI/SAR requests and reporting procedures. Review and adapt school policies to reflect local context. Oversee external communications and marketing, ensuring messaging aligns with the ethos and values of All Saints. Person Specification, Essential Requirements Level 6 qualification in School Business Management (or ability to meet the competency framework at this level e.g. through degree level study in related subject). Strong analytical, organisational and administrative skills. Experience in financial planning, account reconciliation and budget monitoring. Experience managing staff and applying HR procedures with professionalism and sensitivity. Ability to work independently, problem solve and prioritise effectively. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with confidence addressing diverse audiences. Skilled in Microsoft Office and data management systems. Experience in project management and supporting change. Adaptable, innovative, personable and committed to ongoing professional development. Desirable Requirements Knowledge of Arbor and Arbor Finance. Experience of school based financial systems, contract management and procurement. Knowledge of safeguarding, Health & Safety legislation and HR practices within schools. Experience in facilities management, ICT systems, lettings and risk assessments. A commitment to supporting the education and wellbeing of our pupils. How to Apply To apply, please visit our school website or contact the school office for an application pack. We warmly welcome prospective applicants to arrange a visit to the school which can be done by emailing the current SBM at . All Saints C of E Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and all other relevant pre employment checks. This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self declaration form as part of the pre employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

Area Manager Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Multiple client sites within the Diss area Reports to: Operations Manager Salary: Competitive We are seeking a dedicated Area Manager to oversee and manage cleaning operations across multiple client sites within a designated area. This role is crucial for ensuring high standards of cleanliness, efficient staff management, client satisfaction, and compliance with health and safety regulations. The Area Manager will be instrumental in maintaining and growing the business through strong client relationships and consistent, quality service. Day-to-day of the role Oversee day-to-day cleaning operations across assigned locations, ensuring all sites meet client expectations and company standards. Develop and implement cleaning schedules, ensuring timely and efficient completion of all tasks. Regularly inspect sites to ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards. Recruit, train, and manage cleaning staff, ensuring they are motivated, well-trained, and performing to expected standards. Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and support to team members. Manage employee schedules, attendance, and payroll, ensuring adequate coverage for all sites. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients within the assigned area, addressing concerns, resolving issues, and maintaining strong relationships. Conduct regular client meetings to review service quality, gather feedback, and identify potential improvements or additional services. Ensure contractual obligations are met and look for opportunities to grow business with existing clients. Implement quality assurance checks to ensure cleaning services meet or exceed client expectations. Identify areas for improvement in cleaning processes, equipment use, and staff performance. Take corrective action to resolve issues promptly, minimising disruption to client operations. Conduct cleaning audits monthly for all schools, doctor's surgeries, and dentists, with CQC cleaning audits quarterly for doctors' surgeries. Ensure that all staff comply with health and safety regulations, using appropriate PPE and cleaning materials safely and effectively. Conduct risk assessments for each site, ensuring that all hazards are identified and addressed. Maintain up-to-date records of staff training and site audits. Manage the budget for your area, ensuring cost-effective use of cleaning supplies, equipment, and labour. Monitor stock levels and ensure all cleaning materials and equipment are available and well-maintained. Prepare regular reports on operational performance, financials, and client satisfaction. Required Skills & Qualifications: Previous experience in a supervisory or management role within the cleaning, facilities management, or related industry. Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple sites and teams simultaneously. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and staff. Solid understanding of health and safety regulations related to cleaning services. Full, clean driving license (as travel between sites may be required). To apply for the Area Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.

WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITYWe are seeking an Assistant Apprenticeship Manager to join our central team, helping support, promote and develop apprenticeship programmes across the Harris Federation while contributing to the growth of our provision as a training provider. You will be the first point of contact for apprentices, training providers and internal stakeholders, helping to drive engagement and ensure high quality delivery. This is a varied role ideal for someone confident with systems, data and stakeholder management, who is passionate about creating opportunities for learners and supporting staff development. If you're organised, proactive and excited about improving apprenticeship experiences across a large, high performing education trust, we'd love to hear from you. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Reporting to the Apprenticeship Manager you will be responsible for: Acting as the first point of contact for apprenticeship queries, training providers and internal stakeholders Helping promote apprenticeship opportunities internally and supporting recruitment and upskilling initiatives across the Harris Federation Providing support to manage the Harris Federation apprenticeship levy, tracking costs, progress and compliance with funding requirements Organising and promoting Apprenticeship events and information sessions across the Federation and academy sites, supporting senior leaders in promoting apprenticeships and recruiting future apprentices Supporting internal and external marketing for apprenticeship activities as part of wider employer branding and promoting engagement events to increase awareness and understanding of apprenticeships Facilitating an apprenticeship network and supporting development opportunities such as award nominations Maintaining and advising on safeguarding compliance, including neuro inclusion, in alignment with the Ofsted framework, especially for under 18 apprentices Supporting the Apprenticeship team with projects focused on implementation, procurement, quality assurance and evaluation to expand levy use or facilitate levy transfer Working with the marketing team to create marketing materials, update the Apprenticeship SharePoint, produce event leaflets and share internal communications promoting Apprenticeship programmes WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: The ability to establish a new role in the Harris Federation and work collaboratively with key stakeholders to deliver successful apprenticeship programmes Strong project management skills with experience of complex projects with multiple stakeholders Experience of working across a large organisation, developing and delivering initiatives and maintaining stakeholder relationships The ability to travel to Federation academies in and around London and Essex as required Experience of managing a Learning Management System within the FE sector and working with the third-party service provider to ensure the platforms are user friendly and up to date Supporting with tracking of tickets within the learning management system and working together with the third-party service provider to resolve any issues and ensuring the platform is fit for purpose Experience of ILR monthly declaration and its analysis using various MIS platforms For a full job description and person specification please download the Job Pack. APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual performance and loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.

Salary: Up to £30,000 Those huge small victories We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. We are looking for someone who has passion for recruiting the best talent as with Witherslack Group it means you are helping change the lives of our children and young people. For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That's what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. We are looking for a Recruiter to help us recruit the teams who make the difference, every day, in our schools and children's homes. Get out what you put in This role will offer the opportunity to develop your skills as a recruiter and be part of the fundamental growth of the business. You will take responsibility for: Overseeing and managing recruitment campaigns from attraction and advertising through to offer and on-boarding Directly sourcing and headhunting talent using a range of tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter Building and nurturing talent pipelines in line with our growth demands, so that we recruit the right people at the right time for our young people Encouraging employee referrals, recruiting like-minded people who want to make a difference to our children Championing the WG candidate experience, ensuring it reflects the way we look after our people as a great place to work Engaging with our Alumni talent community, supporting people back into roles within our group Ensure that recruiting managers are appropriately supported and that they attract, select and appoint the right candidates whilst being compliant with relevant procedures and legislation (including Safer Recruitment) which are vital to the safeguarding of our children Promoting our employer brand and social media presence What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: Up to £30,000 Training: Ongoing professional development. Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday including bank holidays Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you; Have a passion for the education and care of children and young people with SEN At least 6 months experience as a Recruiter - as an in-house, agency recruiter or similar Hands-on experience with attraction and sourcing techniques, although full training will be provided To be comfortable with data and talent systems such as LinkedIn and applicant tracking systems A people person - someone who cares, is empathetic and can translate Witherslack Group's ambition to provide aspirational futures through inspirational education and care Strong relationship building and networking skills Tenacity and drive to seek new business and meet or exceed targets The ability to relate to a range of different audiences Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself . The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. To view our policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders please click here . For a full job description and person specification, please click here .

Business & Workforce Development Manager Full time/Permanent PO5: £54,360pa rising in annual increments to £57,495pa incl. LW About Us: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth's communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan 'Our Future, Our Lambeth . With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page . About the Team We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Business and Workforce Development Manager to lead the strategic development of Lambeth's early years and childcare workforce. In this pivotal role, you will provide strategic leadership for funded early education entitlements, government early years initiatives and the development of robust IT systems supporting sector delivery. Working closely with providers, partners, and stakeholders, you will ensure sufficiency of childcare places, effective business sustainability, and the successful delivery of policies such as Early Years Pupil Premium, Disability Access Fund, SEN Inclusion Funding and 30-hour childcare. You will oversee the delivery of a comprehensive CPD programme that supports the early years sector to meet EYFS qualification requirements About the Role: You will manage a small team and play a key role in shaping the quality, sustainability and future direction of early years provision across the borough. We are looking for someone with: Strong experience in workforce development, early years policy or business support Excellent leadership, communication, and partnership working skills Confidence managing budgets, funding streams and traded services A strategic mindset with the ability to influence, innovate and deliver results If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and driving positive change across the early years sector, we would love to hear from you. How to Apply: To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked "A" for application: JD and Person Specification We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on 29 April 2026. Interviews: 6th May 2026. Please click here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at You will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kathryn Shaw, At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.

Salary: Up to £30,000 Those huge small victories We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. We are looking for someone who has passion for recruiting the best talent as with Witherslack Group it means you are helping change the lives of our children and young people. For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That's what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. We are looking for a Recruiter to help us recruit the teams who make the difference, every day, in our schools and children's homes. Get out what you put in This role will offer the opportunity to develop your skills as a recruiter and be part of the fundamental growth of the business. You will take responsibility for: Overseeing and managing recruitment campaigns from attraction and advertising through to offer and on-boarding Directly sourcing and headhunting talent using a range of tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter Building and nurturing talent pipelines in line with our growth demands, so that we recruit the right people at the right time for our young people Encouraging employee referrals, recruiting like-minded people who want to make a difference to our children Championing the WG candidate experience, ensuring it reflects the way we look after our people as a great place to work Engaging with our Alumni talent community, supporting people back into roles within our group Ensure that recruiting managers are appropriately supported and that they attract, select and appoint the right candidates whilst being compliant with relevant procedures and legislation (including Safer Recruitment) which are vital to the safeguarding of our children Promoting our employer brand and social media presence What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: Up to £30,000 Training: Ongoing professional development. Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday including bank holidays Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you; Have a passion for the education and care of children and young people with SEN At least 6 months experience as a Recruiter - as an in-house, agency recruiter or similar Hands-on experience with attraction and sourcing techniques, although full training will be provided To be comfortable with data and talent systems such as LinkedIn and applicant tracking systems A people person - someone who cares, is empathetic and can translate Witherslack Group's ambition to provide aspirational futures through inspirational education and care Strong relationship building and networking skills Tenacity and drive to seek new business and meet or exceed targets The ability to relate to a range of different audiences Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself . The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. To view our policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders please click here . For a full job description and person specification, please click here .

Salary: Up to £30,000 Those huge small victories We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. We are looking for someone who has passion for recruiting the best talent as with Witherslack Group it means you are helping change the lives of our children and young people. For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That's what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. We are looking for a Recruiter to help us recruit the teams who make the difference, every day, in our schools and children's homes. Get out what you put in This role will offer the opportunity to develop your skills as a recruiter and be part of the fundamental growth of the business. You will take responsibility for: Overseeing and managing recruitment campaigns from attraction and advertising through to offer and on-boarding Directly sourcing and headhunting talent using a range of tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter Building and nurturing talent pipelines in line with our growth demands, so that we recruit the right people at the right time for our young people Encouraging employee referrals, recruiting like-minded people who want to make a difference to our children Championing the WG candidate experience, ensuring it reflects the way we look after our people as a great place to work Engaging with our Alumni talent community, supporting people back into roles within our group Ensure that recruiting managers are appropriately supported and that they attract, select and appoint the right candidates whilst being compliant with relevant procedures and legislation (including Safer Recruitment) which are vital to the safeguarding of our children Promoting our employer brand and social media presence What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: Up to £30,000 Training: Ongoing professional development. Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday including bank holidays Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you; Have a passion for the education and care of children and young people with SEN At least 6 months experience as a Recruiter - as an in-house, agency recruiter or similar Hands-on experience with attraction and sourcing techniques, although full training will be provided To be comfortable with data and talent systems such as LinkedIn and applicant tracking systems A people person - someone who cares, is empathetic and can translate Witherslack Group's ambition to provide aspirational futures through inspirational education and care Strong relationship building and networking skills Tenacity and drive to seek new business and meet or exceed targets The ability to relate to a range of different audiences Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself . The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. To view our policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders please click here . For a full job description and person specification, please click here .