Total 33 Manager job vacancies in PL2 2BG

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.
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Head of Service Delivery Area
- Maritime Based at HMNB Devonport, Plymouth £75,000
- £85,000 per annum plus company car or car allowance, company bonus and private medical coverPermanent/ Full time (open to flexible working requests)Serco have an exciting new role for a Head of Service Delivery Area to join our maritime team based at HMNB Devonport located in Plymouth. The purpose of this role is to lead the CPMS operations across Devonport with accountability for customer relationships, operational performance, people leadership and transformation.
Reporting to the Contract Director, this role will be accountable for complex set of MoD and commercial customers; a cost base of approximately £30m; and variable revenues of £5m. The role will also be responsible for executing the transformation of our operations across the contract, including driving consistency and operational efficiency, playing a pivotal role in the preparation for the seamless introduction of DMS-NG.
Main accountabilities:



- Responsible for leading the delivery of operational performance of the CPMS operation across Devonport and for maintaining a safe, secure and ethical business.
- Sustain and develop Serco’s presence in the marketplace as the supplier of choice for holistic Port Marine Services Operations.
- Drive operational excellence across the dockyard operations, including consistency, best practice and benchmarking of common operational and management processes.
- Developing and delivering a revised organisational structure with a view to Moving to a service delivery driven method,
- Provide leadership to Serco personnel such that all employees understand and adopt wider business strategy/plans and values such that they are engaged within their local teams and wider marine business.
- Own and manage/direct the customer relationships and stakeholder management for Devonport, Portsmouth and Faslane Royal Navy customers, senior MoD customers (including deputising for the FPMS Contract Director), and commercial customers.
- Accountable and responsible for a cost base of approximately £5million and variable revenues of approximately £30million.
- Play a critical role in shaping the operations to the ultimate success of the introduction of DMS-NG
- SME support to business development strategies and overarching maritime priorities to meet growth targets.

What you’ll need to do the role:


- Educated to post graduate degree level or with demonstrable evidence of equivalence through management experience and achievement.
- Previous experience of operating in Maritime Regulatory environment or similar highly regulated environment and fully conversant with operating within Safety Management Systems or 5 years leadership experience in an operational regulated environment.
- Proven leadership and management skills.
- Proven stakeholder management and business development skills.
- Developed written, verbal and presentational communication skills.
- Proven financial and commercial management skills.
- Proven analytical and planning skills.
- We welcome requests for flexible working for this role, please specify in your application any requests to be considered.


What we offer:



- Company Bonus
- Company car or car allowance
- Private Medical cover
- Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
- Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
- Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
- ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period
- Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
- Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.



To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this Link. We’re also a signatory of the UK Governments Women in Defence Charter, to find out more please click here.

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To provide financial advice to Naval Base Commander (Devonport) and the Devonport Naval Base Board in support of the NBC Business Plan which underpins the Naval Bases Command Strategic Objectives. Responsible for the preparation, administration and sound financial management of elements of Naval Base business and budget.

To assist Deputy Financial Controller in the promotion of best practice in all areas of financial activity within the Naval Base, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, external regulatory guidelines and Navy Command (NC) directives.

Responsible for assisting and supporting Directors and their Heads of Department (HODs) in running their business to meet their objectives and to maximise output within the available funding whilst adhering to the financial regulations and ensuring propriety and regularity.

Secondary Purpose

Deputise for DFC when required to do so.

Remote working within this role is something that can be discussed at interview stages or with your future line manager if you are found successful

SEN Quality Assurance Manager

Service care Solution are currently recruiting for a SEN Quality Assurance Manager in Tower Hamlets

The SEN Quality Assurance Manager will manage and lead the SEND Quality Assurance Framework and processes in ensuring high quality Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/ or Disabilities (SEND).

Pay rate - £266.24 per day / £350 ltd (umbrella)

Main Responsibilities

As a SEN Quality Assurance Manager, you will be responsible for:

• To oversee the processes within the Quality Assurance Framework, continually improving the quality of advice provided for, and quality of issued, EHCPs following assessment and review.
• To support the SEND Service Manager in reporting on the quality of EHCPs to the SEND Improvement Board through audits and findings of the Quality Assurance Group.
• To deliver training and tools to the SEND Service regarding coproduction, keeping the child/young person at the heart of a person-centred approach and having regard to the voice of the child/young person and the aspirations of the family at all times.

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS
• Experience in a similar role
• An extensive knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014 and the associated SEND Code of Practice.

Working with Service Care Solutions comes with many benefits, including:

• A specialist consultant within an experience and dedicated recruitment team
• Excellent rates of pay
• Payroll services twice a week

If you are interested in the SEN Quality Assurance Manager role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Emma at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 or email emma.petricco@servicecare.org.uk

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed!

Job Title: Inventory Manager
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF59811

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Inventory Manager at our HMNB Devonport site.

The Role:
As an Inventory Manager, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You will be the first point of contact for the customer and responsible for the day-to-day management and data entry of customer orders for spares and across a complex repair process.

Day-to-day, you'll support the wider team by providing Inventory, logistics knowledge and intelligence to improve the demand and supply plans. You'll understand customer need and support Procurement with prioritising orders in the supply chain accordingly. You'll You will also:monitor spend against budget as well as manage and report on GFE holdings, ensuring we maintain a full auditable trail.

• Manage and maintain the data integrity of the Inventory systems used on the contract.
• Monitor and report on performance against internal and external Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Oversee the full end-to-end spares/repairs supply chain process, co-ordinating stakeholders as required and movement of stock between internal locations.
• Support and input into the development and continuous improvement of Inventory processes and procedures.
• Defcon and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) management.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Essential Experience of the Inventory Manager

• Ability to effectively build and manage relationships with stakeholders.
• Inventory Management competence/experience.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members across the project.
• IT systems including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications for the Inventory Manager

• MOD SCM Skills Certificate Level 1.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Opportunity to work with innovative technology
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing Date: 21/10/2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare,we believe in caring for those who care for our residents.We recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues,support your career development,offer a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts. Weseekacompassionate,enthusiastic,and dedicatedindividualto join ourfriendly, award-winning team asa Team Leader. ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus asTeam Leaderwill be tosupport thehome management team in delivering high-quality care with a difference by providing a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors,and staff. Other responsibilitieswillinclude: Leadingin the person-centred care planning processby implementing,monitoring,and undertaking monthly evaluations, completing care plan audits, developing action plans, andbeing responsible forcompletingthe action plans. Assistingin the smooth transition of any discharges from the home, including documentation, medication, andkeeping theresidents'next of kin fully informed, whereappropriate. Leadingwithmonitoringthewell-being of each resident, being aware of any changeimpactingcare and care planning andensuring that changing needs are met and written records are amended to reflect any variation. Practicingsafe systems of work across a range of tasks andmovingand handling of residents, by assessing risks and having due regard for personal safety and the safety of residents, visitors, and staff. ABOUT YOU Tosucceed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest,respectful,and accountable in allyou do. Our ideal candidatemust: Have anNVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes. Twoyears experienceworking in a senior position with the residentgroup. Have the ability tocommunicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Demonstrate the ability to lead staff and act responsibly in the absence of themanager. ABOUT AVERY As one of the largestproviders of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the lateryearsof our residents lives should be as enriching as any other. Our vision of creating meaningful livestogether is reached by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes whilstestablishingourselves as the preferred choice forresidents and employees. Please note this role will require: ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare,we believe in caring for those who care for our residents.We recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues,support your career development,offer a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts. Weseekacompassionate,enthusiastic,and dedicatedindividualto join ourfriendly, award-winning team asa Team Leader. ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus asTeam Leaderwill be tosupport thehome management team in delivering high-quality care with a difference by providing a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors,and staff. Other responsibilitieswillinclude: Leadingin the person-centred care planning processby implementing,monitoring,and undertaking monthly evaluations, completing care plan audits, developing action plans, andbeing responsible forcompletingthe action plans. Assistingin the smooth transition of any discharges from the home, including documentation, medication, andkeeping theresidents'next of kin fully informed, whereappropriate. Leadingwithmonitoringthewell-being of each resident, being aware of any changeimpactingcare and care planning andensuring that changing needs are met and written records are amended to reflect any variation. Practicingsafe systems of work across a range of tasks andmovingand handling of residents, by assessing risks and having due regard for personal safety and the safety of residents, visitors, and staff. ABOUT YOU Tosucceed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest,respectful,and accountable in allyou do. Our ideal candidatemust: Have anNVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes. Twoyears experienceworking in a senior position with the residentgroup. Have the ability tocommunicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Demonstrate the ability to lead staff and act responsibly in the absence of themanager. ABOUT AVERY As one of the largestproviders of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the lateryearsof our residents lives should be as enriching as any other. Our vision of creating meaningful livestogether is reached by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes whilstestablishingourselves as the preferred choice forresidents and employees. Please note this role will require: ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs

To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this Link. We’re also a signatory of the UK Governments Women in Defence Charter, to find out more please click here.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.
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Technical Manager
- Maritime Devonport, Plymouth Monday
- Friday 37.5 hours per week Competitive salary plus benefits Serco have an exciting new opportunity for a Technical Manager to join the team at Devonport based in Plymouth. The key purpose of this role is to deliver safe and efficient Technical Management locally, to the Defence Marine Services contract, ensuring full compliance from both regulatory and contractual perspectives. This role will have responsibility for the management of the devolved port technical budget and will oversee the local technical team whilst leading and providing professional technical expertise to the regional Engineering team to ensure contract delivery as required by contract business plans.
Main Accountabilities:
Strategy and Plans



- Developing, agreeing, and managing robust technical business plans and budgets for the local Marine Services’ contract.
- Ensuring Contract Managers are appropriately supported to provide full service delivery.
- Technical compliance with Flag and Class requirements.
- Continually monitoring business plans, financial plans and targets taking appropriate action to ensure technical targets are met, including submitting accurate and timely reports.
- Driving operational efficiency, technical and assurance continuous improvements and engineering best practice across the contract.
- Identifying, developing and implementing strategy and plans for the effective management of technical risks taking into account latest regulatory requirements (e.g. MCA, HSE).
- Provision of technical input to organic growth initiatives.


Operational Excellence


- Acting as the marine business point of contact with Serco Procurement to advise and recommend, where appropriate, optimum suppliers.
- Advising local and regional teams on development and adaptation of technical Operating Procedures for the SMS.
- As required, taking the lead for technical and other maritime related investigations.
- To design and implement change strategies aimed at cost saving and efficiency across the regional activity, communicating with Port Contract Managers.

People and Organisation



- Line management of the local technical team as required providing leadership to ensure that all staff understand and deliver the contract in accordance with the business strategy and plans and are motivated to undertake their objectives whilst promoting a safe culture and attitude of continuous improvement.
- Ensuring all direct reports and staff understand their role and objectives, ensuring their performance and contribution enhances service delivery and develops a team culture.
- Assisting in the recruitment, training and professional management all staff within technical teams, thereby ensuring continuity of service, and promoting a safe working culture providing service excellence.
- Ensuring that at all times activities are undertaken in a safe environment and are fully compliant with MCA, Class, Health and Safety, ISM ISPS codes and any other legal requirements that may be applicable to the contract.
- Promote and foster good working relationships with all employee representatives


Growth and Financials



- In line with business plans and procedures, develop annual budgets and implement effective management and financial control of all technical expenditure whilst ensuring services levels are delivered safely and in compliance with the contract, Flag and Class.
- To identify and report any areas where economies of scale and cost saving measures may be used without detriment to safety or levels of service.
- To identify opportunities for growth, working with the port CM to support achievement of the growth aspirations of the contract and/or division.


What you’ll need to do the role:
Essential Qualifications:


- Qualified to Class 1 Motor (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency.
- Project and programme management expertise.


Essential Skills and knowledge:



- Detailed knowledge and experience of requirements covered by ISM.
- A sound understanding of Class & Flag Rules & Regulations
- Detailed knowledge and familiarity with ISO 9001 and 14000
- Experience in the use of IT systems and MS Office suite.

Essential Experience:



- Extensive experience as sea-going Chief Engineer.
- Substantial vessel refit experience and knowledge. Both prepping for, and seeing through.
- Experience of successful people management and team development.
- Commercial acumen.
- Budgetary management experience.
- Although not essential; Experience of operating successfully within both MOD and Commercial environments.


What we offer:



- Bonus
- Company car
- Private Medical cover
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Thrive App, Simply Health Plans, Annual Leave Purchase Scheme and more.
- Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
- A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
- Company discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
- Interesting and enjoyable work.
- Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Salary Range: Band 10 £40,220 - £44,428 p.a.

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Why work in Portsmouth

Portsmouth is a great waterfront city and a vibrant place to live and work. It is an island city with an “inner city” feel, a seaside location packed with attractions and events, and the advantage of fantastic countryside on its doorstep. With a fast-growing university, high-tech industries and a vibrant cultural scene, Portsmouth is a modern city that looks to the future, but which is proud of its unique heritage as the home of the Royal Navy and historic dockyard. With fast road and rail links to London, Brighton and major airports, and ferry links to Europe, it is the perfect place to live and work.

Your new role

The Transport Delivery Team is looking to recruit expertise in project management to enable delivery of a portfolio of strategic and high-profile projects across the spectrum of its services, including digitisation, active travel, road safety, parking management and future transport solutions such as electric vehicle infrastructure.

You will own, develop and deliver the total lifecycle of Transport projects to the agreed time, quality and budgets in support of the vision and objectives of the Portsmouth Transport Strategy and national transport priorities. You will manage projects that are complex, introducing novel technology or new business tools.

You will enable effective reporting of the performance of projects to the Project Board, Programme Manager and to the Senior User(s), identifying issues and providing potential solutions.

What you'll need to succeed

You will have a recognised project management qualification or demonstrable equivalent project management experience.

You will be able to demonstrate effective delivery of the project lifecycle from brief through to closure.

You will be able to communicate verbal messages (which may be complicated or sensitive) clearly, concisely and at a level appropriate to the audience. You will be able to manage multi-disciplinary teams, work with external consultants and procuring contractors. You will be able to demonstrate successful management of large and complex project budgets.

You will have the ability to represent the service at challenging internal/ external meetings, with integrity and confidence and have excellent communication skills to put forward persuasive and compelling arguments.

You will keep up to date with best practice in the profession, seeking innovative approaches to transport issues and developing best practice solutions. You will be able to lead and manage transport projects strategically with the ability to make connections between disparate issues, and creatively combine solutions to solve multiple problems.

If you have a customer focused approach to work which promotes your passion to deliver excellent service and continuous improvement on transport issues for the City's residents, then we would love to hear from you.

Expertise in delivering transport projects is desirable, but not essential.

The role is offered with hybrid working, but all staff are contractually required to spend a minimum of two days in the office.

What you'll get in return

We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.

We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potential with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:

• A generous pension scheme which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return.
• 27 days annual leave rising to 31 days after 5 years service plus bank holidays, pro rata for part time with the potential to purchase additional leave.
• Discounts on a wide range of goods and services – access a range of discounts and offers from thousands of restaurants, shops and more.
• Free Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Business travel support and initiatives, including bike loans

Please check out the link here to view all the benefits of working with us!

https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/

A commitment to our values

We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours

How to apply

To make sure your application is above the rest, please download the Job Profile HERE to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role.

When completing your application please also upload a cover letter in the Supporting Documents section, covering the ‘Who is the Person’ points on the job profile giving examples of your experience and any transferrable skills. This is really important or you are not likely to be shortlisted

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.

Job Advert

At K3 Capital Group we're undergoing a transformation of our IT function, a combination of insourcing infrastructure services and
building bespoke applications (including no/low code). A particular focus includes data services and driving business process
efficiencies through automation / digitisation.




To support this we have created a brand new position as Delivery Manager, responsible for the project management of IT and
Business Change initiatives.




Key responsibilities




* Manage the delivery of projects to time, cost and quality, ensuring changes are fully embedded and agreed benefits met.
* Lead projects and work requests throughout the life cycle, including transition to live operation, and effectively interact
with multiple stakeholders - Third-party partners, Product Managers, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Operations, Legal /
Compliance and Technology teams.
* Lead the collaborative and dynamic planning process – prioritising work that needs to be done against the capacity and
capability of the team. Ensuring the correct resources are in plan to deliver each sprint or milestone.
* Works with Business Analysts to transform stakeholder needs into well-defined use cases that stakeholders can fully understand
and leverage to create design requirements.
* Challenge and drive key stakeholders to make decisions on priorities.
* Facilitate decision-making, issue resolution and consensus among cross-functional teams with full understanding of time / cost
/ scope impacts.
* Be accountable for your delivery ensuring the right balance between cost, time & quality are achieved in line with business
plan assumptions, remove barriers where required.
* Introduce new tools and/or methodology / frameworks where required.
* Promote use of agile techniques across the business.
* Implement an effective reporting cycle, working with the teams to drive high quality reporting in a timely manner.
* Manages key third party partners to ensure delivery of projects to time, budget and quality.




Reporting, relationships & management




* Manage relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on project / work request objectives, critical tasks,
milestones and dependencies.
* Provide effective project progress updates to key stakeholders both written and verbally.
* Able to capture and articulate benefits associated with each delivery.
* Works closely with any required third party partners, establishing effective partnerships and well defined ways of working.




Qualifications & experience




Essential

* Previous commercial experience as a Project Manager, Business Change Manager or similar, delivering projects affecting business
operations. Ideally in a professional services / business advisory environment.
* Working in a matrix management environment, directing work for members of other teams.
* Demonstrable track record of managing delivery in a fast-paced business.
* Management of software procurement projects.
* Experience of managing onsite, remote teams and external suppliers.
* Stakeholder management – risk and issue resolution.
* Great communication and interpersonal skills.
* Experience of project budget management and cost control.
* Experience of risk management and mitigation techniques.
* Experience of IT change management.
* Experience of programme planning, able to contribute to planning overall programmes and providing suggestions for framework
improvement.
* Resiliency – be able to deal with changing circumstances and challenging situations whilst still achieving objectives.




Desirable

* Prince2 or equivalent qualification.
* Analytical approach to problem solving combined with commercial awareness.
* Agile / Scrum experience.
* Knowledge of CRM tools.
* Familiarity with tools like JIRA, Trello, Microsoft Project.




This role is aligned to our hybrid workstyle, predominantly based from home with travel to the Bolton office 1-2 days per week and
potentially other UK offices such as London on an infrequent basis.

Role overview

Pabulum Catering are now recruiting for a Chef Manager help us deliver exceptional food experiences to our children at one of our
schools in the Basildon area.

The school has a lovely little team of people in a real well cared for school. You will have a close relationship with the school
and be responsible for a well-established kitchen, dedicated to providing the best for all children.

As a Chef Manager, you will be working in a passionate and hard-working team to create an outstanding experience for our school.

In return we offer an excellent work life balance, support and a fantastic company culture for a business committed to providing
healthy food to children. At Pabulum, you’re important; without our employees we wouldn’t be where we are today with such a
strong, innovative, and constantly growing business.

With over 120 sites across Southern England there’s plenty of opportunity for you to grow, learn and develop.

Your key responsibilities will include:

* Preparing our delicious food
* Managing the main aspects of the kitchens including including Health & Safety and Training & Development, and you'll have the
Unit Bookwork to keep up to date
* Receiving and managing food deliveries and managing storage
* With a reputation for an excellent service and fabulous food we always put our customers first, as one of our Unit Managers we
expect you want to do the same. By developing a great working relationship with clients, team and customers alike you will be
able to ensure the catering contract you are part of is always growing in the right direction.



Our ideal Chef Manager will be:

* Passionate about food and great customer service
* A fantastic communicator who works well as part of a team. Good communication skills throughout our customer and client journey
are a must, with excellent supervisory skills being the real key to managing, developing and motivating a large team
* You will need to be financially astute, but we'll make sure you receive full training in all our processes and software systems
to help you.
* A craft background with qualifications/experience to match



Role details and benefits include:

* £26,000 per annum plus our Chef Bonus which we pay each term. This will add a further £1000 per year extra to your salary. And
the best bit. It’s tax free!
* Monday to Friday 7:00 -15:00 hours
* Excellent work/life balance due to term time only contract
* Holiday pay
* NEST pension scheme
* Comprehensive Employee Assist Programme
* Consistent training and development
* Unlock – discount membership
* Excellent work/ family life balance due to term time only contract



At Pabulum there are three basic ingredients for your role;

* The food – Here at Pabulum, we take our values so seriously that we put Education, Passion, Sensation, and Innovation forefront
of everything we do. 94% of our food is freshly prepared on site every day, using 75% British produce and little or no frozen
or processed foods.
* The people - Happy customers always come back for more, so we expect you to ensure they have an excellent customer experience.
* And you – We are recruiting for a Chef Manager to join our positive and professional team.



As you will be working in Education, you must provide two employment/character references and we’ll also carry out an Enhanced DBS
/ Criminal Record Check as well (which we’ll pay for).



Interested in becoming part of the Pabulum family?

Please apply online. If you would like to contact me directly to discuss the role you can call me on 07964117453 or alternatively
send an email to hannahbradley@pabulum-catering.co.uk - Click to send an email [hannahbradley@pabulum-catering.co.uk]

As a Head Chef at Sodexo at St. Omer Barracks, Thornhill Road, Aldershot, your culinary expertise and leadership excellence will manage an entire food and beverage production. You'll be providing this service for our armed forces personnel, improving their quality of life every day!

What you’ll do:  

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

What you bring: 

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

What we offer:

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

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

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! 

Package Description

• 40 hours per week
• 5 out of 7 days including weekend
  • ​Early Shift 1 0500 – 13:30
  • Early shift 2 0600 – 14:30
  • Lates 10:00hrs – 18:30
• £15.93 per hour
• Free Car parking

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

About The Company

About Sodexo

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

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

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

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

As a Head Chef at Sodexo at St. Omer Barracks, Thornhill Road, Aldershot, your culinary expertise and leadership excellence will manage an entire food and beverage production. You'll be providing this service for our armed forces personnel, improving their quality of life every day!

What you’ll do:  

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

What you bring: 

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

What we offer:

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

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

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! 

Package Description

• 40 hours per week
• 5 out of 7 days including weekend
  • ​Early Shift 1 0500 – 13:30
  • Early shift 2 0600 – 14:30
  • Lates 10:00hrs – 18:30
• £15.93 per hour
• Free Car parking

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

About The Company

About Sodexo

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

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

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

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

To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this Link. We’re also a signatory of the UK Governments Women in Defence Charter, to find out more please click here.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.
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Technical Manager
- Maritime Devonport, Plymouth Monday
- Friday 37.5 hours per week Competitive salary plus benefits Serco have an exciting new opportunity for a Technical Manager to join the team at Devonport based in Plymouth. The key purpose of this role is to deliver safe and efficient Technical Management locally, to the Defence Marine Services contract, ensuring full compliance from both regulatory and contractual perspectives. This role will have responsibility for the management of the devolved port technical budget and will oversee the local technical team whilst leading and providing professional technical expertise to the regional Engineering team to ensure contract delivery as required by contract business plans.
Main Accountabilities:
Strategy and Plans



- Developing, agreeing, and managing robust technical business plans and budgets for the local Marine Services’ contract.
- Ensuring Contract Managers are appropriately supported to provide full service delivery.
- Technical compliance with Flag and Class requirements.
- Continually monitoring business plans, financial plans and targets taking appropriate action to ensure technical targets are met, including submitting accurate and timely reports.
- Driving operational efficiency, technical and assurance continuous improvements and engineering best practice across the contract.
- Identifying, developing and implementing strategy and plans for the effective management of technical risks taking into account latest regulatory requirements (e.g. MCA, HSE).
- Provision of technical input to organic growth initiatives.


Operational Excellence


- Acting as the marine business point of contact with Serco Procurement to advise and recommend, where appropriate, optimum suppliers.
- Advising local and regional teams on development and adaptation of technical Operating Procedures for the SMS.
- As required, taking the lead for technical and other maritime related investigations.
- To design and implement change strategies aimed at cost saving and efficiency across the regional activity, communicating with Port Contract Managers.

People and Organisation



- Line management of the local technical team as required providing leadership to ensure that all staff understand and deliver the contract in accordance with the business strategy and plans and are motivated to undertake their objectives whilst promoting a safe culture and attitude of continuous improvement.
- Ensuring all direct reports and staff understand their role and objectives, ensuring their performance and contribution enhances service delivery and develops a team culture.
- Assisting in the recruitment, training and professional management all staff within technical teams, thereby ensuring continuity of service, and promoting a safe working culture providing service excellence.
- Ensuring that at all times activities are undertaken in a safe environment and are fully compliant with MCA, Class, Health and Safety, ISM ISPS codes and any other legal requirements that may be applicable to the contract.
- Promote and foster good working relationships with all employee representatives


Growth and Financials



- In line with business plans and procedures, develop annual budgets and implement effective management and financial control of all technical expenditure whilst ensuring services levels are delivered safely and in compliance with the contract, Flag and Class.
- To identify and report any areas where economies of scale and cost saving measures may be used without detriment to safety or levels of service.
- To identify opportunities for growth, working with the port CM to support achievement of the growth aspirations of the contract and/or division.


What you’ll need to do the role:
Essential Qualifications:


- Qualified to Class 1 Motor (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency.
- Project and programme management expertise.


Essential Skills and knowledge:



- Detailed knowledge and experience of requirements covered by ISM.
- A sound understanding of Class & Flag Rules & Regulations
- Detailed knowledge and familiarity with ISO 9001 and 14000
- Experience in the use of IT systems and MS Office suite.

Essential Experience:



- Extensive experience as sea-going Chief Engineer.
- Substantial vessel refit experience and knowledge. Both prepping for, and seeing through.
- Experience of successful people management and team development.
- Commercial acumen.
- Budgetary management experience.
- Although not essential; Experience of operating successfully within both MOD and Commercial environments.


What we offer:



- Bonus
- Company car
- Private Medical cover
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Thrive App, Simply Health Plans, Annual Leave Purchase Scheme and more.
- Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
- A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
- Company discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
- Interesting and enjoyable work.
- Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Title: OFFICE MANAGER

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and committed Office Manager full-time, permanent position to work for Fiat Vogue Ltd. You will be based In Unit 8, Northgate Industrial Park, collier row Road, RM5 2BG. We’ll expect you to lead by example and uplift our staff during busy moments in our fast-paced environment. Ultimately, you will ensure our office runs smoothly.

• Salary: £38,700 per annum
• Type: Full-time
• Duration: Permanent
• Location: Unit 8, Northgate Industrial Park, collier row road, RM5 2BG
• Job application closing Date: 06.09.2024

Responsibilities
As an office manager, you'll need to:
• use a range of software, including email, spreadsheets and databases, to ensure the efficient running of the office
• manage online and paper filing systems
• develop and implement new administrative systems, such as record management
• record office expenditure and manage the budget
• organize the office layout and maintain supplies of stationery and equipment
• maintain the condition of the office and arrange for necessary repairs
• organize and chair meetings with staff - in lower-paid roles this may include typing the agenda and taking minutes, but senior managers usually have an administrative assistant to do this
• ensure adequate staff levels to cover for absences and peaks in workload, often by using temping agencies
• delegate work to staff and manage their workload and output
• promote staff development and training
• implement and promote equality and diversity policy
• write reports for senior management and deliver presentations
• respond to customer enquiries and complaints
• review and update health and safety policies and ensure they're observed
• check that data protection laws are being adhered to in relation to the storage of data, and review and update policies
• arrange regular testing for electrical equipment and safety devices
• attend conferences and training
• Manage social media for your organization.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following subjects:
• business administration/business management
• Economics
• human resource management
• management
• Public administration.
You'll need to have:
• excellent organizational and time-management skills
• knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and other commonly used office packages
• strong IT and typing skills
• the ability to priorities tasks and work under pressure
• good team working skills and the confidence to lead and motivate a team
• the ability to manage your workload and supervise others concurrently
• excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with the ability to converse at senior and board level
• negotiation and relationship-building skills
• attention to detail
• flexibility and adaptability to changing workloads
• a problem-solving approach to work
• project management skills
• a familiarity with legislation in the areas of employment, equality and diversity, and data protection - this is useful, but not essential.
Work experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Office Manager or Business Development Manager. Must have experience that shows good team working and management skills.

As a Head Chef at Sodexo at St. Omer Barracks, Thornhill Road, Aldershot, your culinary expertise and leadership excellence will manage an entire food and beverage production. You'll be providing this service for our armed forces personnel, improving their quality of life every day!

What you’ll do:  

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

What you bring: 

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

What we offer:

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

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

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! 

Package Description

• 40 hours per week
• 5 out of 7 days including weekend
  • ​Early Shift 1 0500 – 13:30
  • Early shift 2 0600 – 14:30
  • Lates 10:00hrs – 18:30
• £15.93 per hour
• Free Car parking

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

About The Company

About Sodexo

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

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

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

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