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House of Commons

The House of Commons a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK's thriving democratic system. 

Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day to day running of the House. They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community.

Staff Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including: 

• 30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year). 
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%. 
• Access to training and development. 
• Flexible working. 
• Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

Introduction

The Finance, Portfolio and Performance (FPP) team is critical to supporting a thriving Parliamentary democracy. We play a leading role in delivering the House of Commons' Strategy and corporate priorities through business and financial planning, analysing performance, and supporting the delivery of projects and programmes across Parliament. Equally important are the financial services, systems, accounting, reporting and Members' services that we provide to keep the House of Commons Service working effectively and efficiently on a day-to-day basis.

The Role

The Business Management Team (BMT) is a sub team within FPP and provides executive level support to Directors in FPP and PACT, including secretariat for both senior leadership teams and a comprehensive business support function.

This role will support the Business Management Director (BMD) to deliver strategy and planning support within both teams across FPP and PACT. It is responsible for the development of business plans as well as ensuring agreed plans are monitored and reported appropriately.

Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

• Manage the business management cycle, ensuring all stakeholders are aware of the annual timetable and agreeing deliverables with responsible owners.
• Support the planning process to capture and report strategic objectives for inclusion to the Corporate Business Plan.
• Responsible for maintaining the principle and corporate risk registers for FPP and PACT, and capture the key controls implemented by risk owners to ensure business objectives are met.
• Support the annual assurance process and coordinate the self-assessment returns for submission to the Governance Office.
• Contribute to and/or lead on specific pieces of wider work and projects as directed by the Business Management Director.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Planning and Organisation | Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and deliver to agreed targets, within a small team. Experience of managing administrative processes, requiring consistency and a strong attention to detail. Effective organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload, determining priorities and dealing with conflicting demands and changing priorities, whilst keeping colleagues and stakeholders informed of progress.

• Communication Skill | Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate senior level discussions and develop internal communications material. Ability to create, present and explain, complex issues so that they are easy to understand and ensuring business issues are understood by stakeholders.

• Working with People | Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish positive working relationships and confidence to work with people at all levels across the organisation. Ability to contribute as part of a team with excellent stakeholder engagement skills. Works in an inclusive way, taking into account equality and diversity.

• Business Management | Proven experience of delivering effective communication or business plans with a basic understanding of the underlying principles of good information management and the management of business risks.

Next Steps and Additional Information

• CV & Supporting Statement- If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with a 500-word limit. 

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.

Please note that you may be asked to complete a test or a presentation as part of the selection process.

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.

Contact Details

For more information about the role, or for an informal chat, contact Sophie Nicolaou ()

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Project Management Coordinator

Contract Type - Permanent
39 hours per week

Employment Type - Full Time

Clermont Hotel Group offers a rich and diverse portfolio for a range of guest needs, and helps employees forge lasting and successful careers in hospitality. An experienced hospitality company, we offer a warm, guest-centred experience - but we are, at our heart, a people company and strive to connect personally with our guests, partners, investors, and colleagues to create an extraordinary experience for all.

Clermont Hotel Group encompasses unique brands, offering something different for everyone, across our 16 hotels and 5,000+ bedrooms, not to mention our 120+ meeting and event spaces across the capital.

The Role

The Property Project Management Coordinator (PPMC) supports the Property Team in the delivery of property-related capital projects and operational programmes in all Clermont Hotel Group assets. The PPMC will support with day to day running of the property team, specifically the Property Project Managers as an administrative function and support with project tasks not limited to project administration, project and programme planning, invoice management, cost management, supplier management, design, scheduling, resource allocation, project accounting, control and governance.

What we look for

* Arranging and managing internal and external meetings, including team meetings, individual 1-2-1s, along with the preparation of agenda's, minutes & materials as required.

* Producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations.

* Attend and take minutes at a variety of meetings, producing and issuing to relevant parties in a timely manner.

* Tracking and Raising Purchase Orders and Payment Requests as required.

* Tracking and Processing of invoices

* Assisting with new vendor/consultant onboarding procurement processes

* Assisting with construction contract documentation

* Assisting with professional team appointment documentation

* Complete internal process forms for project matters

* Filing and organisation of department information both physical and digital

* Liaison and coordination with all key stakeholders, and internal departments as necessary

* Support in managing and maintaining project accounting including managing and budget tracking and minimising exposure to financial risk in the project

* Support finance in managing financial year project budget tracker and issuing monthly forecast to stakeholders

* Support head of department in Capex project planning and budget planning

* Tracking and provide support to ensure project activities progress in line with pre-determined schedules which will include site monitoring

* Establish and promote good internal relationships within your department, hotel, support office ensuring that we treat our internal clients with care and consideration.

What's in it for you?

* Great development opportunities

* Discounted rates on hotel rooms, food and drink across the Clermont Hotel Group

* Interest free season ticket loans (conditions apply)

* Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

* Pension and Healthcare Schemes

* Wagestream - get access to earned salary before payday

* Paid volunteering days

* Generous recommend a friend scheme

* Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications up to Level 7 (Master's Degree equivalent)

* Access to discounts and cashback through a huge range of retailers and service providers via our online benefits portal

* Great Recognition program

* ...and many more!

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Liberty has an exciting opportunity for a Planning Supervisor to join our team, based in Salford. You will be working on a full-time, permanent basis, working 40 hours per week and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £32,445 Plus Excellent Benefits!

We are a specialist repairs and maintenance service provider to public, domestic and commercial clients across the UK. Established in 1969, Liberty offers professional responsive repairs services, gas installation, maintenance and servicing, as well as energy solutions, electrical installations and property building services.

The strength of our organisation lies in the quality of the people we work with. We’re proud to employ the most talented, driven individuals within the property services sector.

Responsibilities for this Planning Supervisor role are:

Develop personal and team performance

Provide coaching and guidance to a team of work planners

Ensure adequate resources are deployed to meet the commitment of work priorities within responsive repairs service

Manage and develop a team of work planners to meet service delivery demands

Manage the outstanding work queue in DRS

Manage the no access report and reasons for no access

Support management of the responsive/ Voids repairs service by providing analysis and reporting information

Attend meetings

Provide information and attend resource meetings

Ensure that suitable processes and procedures are in place for the planning Teams

What we are looking for in our ideal Planning Supervisor:

Strong administrative skills and ability to operate a computerised database system (ideally Opti-Time). Experience in working with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel and Access). Ability to work to deadlines and strong communication skills. Experience gained within a social housing environment is beneficial.

We offer a range of benefits for a rewarding career including though not limited to:


Pension scheme
25 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays
Cycle to Work scheme
Liberty Sense Awards – employees are nominated by colleagues for living the Liberty values, those who win receive a high street voucher
YuLife, includes:
Life Insurance/Death in service benefit – 2x annual salary value
Smart Health (including round the clock access to 24/7 UK-based GPs)
Best Doctors to provide a second opinion on complex cases or diagnosis
Mental Health Support, 4-6 sessions with a psychologist or psychotherapist
Online Health Check
Nutrition consultations
Online fitness program
YuMatter+ Employee Assistance Programme designed to support mental, financial & professional wellbeing including up to 5 confidential sessions with a counsellor
Free will writing
Reward scheme for healthy behaviors to earn YuCoin which can be redeemed on the app for vouchers/rewards.
Exclusive membership and wellbeing product discounts
Medicash Health Cash Plan (optional to register, P11D tax value approx £11.60 per year however allows claims for up to £996 per year) includes:
Claiming eligible cash back on dental or optical treatments, specialist consultations, tests or scans
Discounted gym membership
Savings on cinema tickets, travel, holidays & retail


In addition to the above, at Liberty we look to invest in the up-skilling and development of our employees, ensuring competency and compliance to industry standards, in turn we will look to offer additional training where appropriate to give you the skills you need to deliver the service required.

Liberty strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can ALL be ourselves. We commit to achieving equal opportunities in employment for all suitably qualified candidates, through upholding our values of Passion, Openness, Respect and Trust, underpinned by Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement.

Please note, only candidates who have the right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy.

As part of our recruitment process all employees need to be vetted and undertake pre-employment checks. For this role you may need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, previously Criminal Records Bureau, prior to or upon commencing employment with Liberty.

If you have the desire to work in a busy and high performing team, why not join us as our Planning Supervisor click “apply” below – we want to hear from you!

Closing date for applications is the 2nd December 2024 (we do however reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier depending on number of applications received).

Job Title: Lead Planning and Logistics Co-ordinator

Department: Social Housing Repairs

Location: Crawley

Salary: Up to £32k per annum

Job Summary: The Lead Planning and Logistics Co-ordinator will oversee the scheduling and coordination of repair and maintenance activities within the social housing sector. This senior role involves leading a team, ensuring efficient resource allocation, and maintaining high standards of service delivery to tenants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a team of planning and logistics coordinators, providing guidance and support to ensure effective performance.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans for repair and maintenance schedules, optimizing resource use and minimizing tenant disruption.
• Resource Management: Oversee the allocation of materials, tools, and personnel, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of repair services.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary liaison between tenants, contractors, and internal teams, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
• Data Analysis: Analyse repair and maintenance data to identify trends, improve processes, and enhance service delivery.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure all repair activities comply with health and safety regulations and organizational policies.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to improve planning and logistics processes, driving efficiency and service quality.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Extensive experience in planning, scheduling, or logistics, with a proven track record in a leadership role, preferably within the social housing or construction sector

Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in scheduling software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Personal Attributes:

• Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering high-quality service.
• Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement approach.
• Collaborative team player with strong leadership qualities.

Please apply with your updated CV or call Leah Seber at Build Recruitment for more information.

Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.

Demand Planning Assistant
£23,400 plus great benefits (Work Level 6C)

12-month fixed term contract
Manchester, hybrid working, minimum one day a week in the office
5/7 working pattern, working up to 12 weekend days a year on a rota basis (find out more about our hybrid working policy at colleagues.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy)

We're looking for a motivated Demand Planning Assistant to join our category team. In this role, you'll be supporting colleagues within category teams, helping to make sure that things are running smoothly, and providing high quality administrative support. This is a great opportunity for you to develop your skills, and to gain valuable exposure across Co-op's Supply Chain. It's an ideal role for someone looking to progress their career in this exciting area of our business.

What you'll do

• Support data integrity making sure that compliance to process is sustained
• Provide continued support to categories through reporting and process compliance
• Support a range of ad-hoc administrative tasks
• Work closely with the Demand Planners, supporting with range events and promotions, helping to make sure that compliance is right
• Support supply chain category management, working collaboratively with internal and external partners
• Work on a range of ad-hoc projects to support the team as required and opportunity to investigate and analyse forecasting queries from suppliers and our store teams

This role would suit people who have

• Some previous admin experience with intermediate Microsoft Office 365 skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Experience of working in an administrative role
• A high level of attention to detail
• Openness to change and a desire to learn and progress your career within the Coop
• Confident communication skills with the ability to engage with a range of colleagues at different levels

Why Co-op?

If you have the skills that we need, we can offer you a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores (as well as other discounts on Co-op products and services).

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
  * 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
  * A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
  * Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
  * Coaching and training to support your career development
  * Wagestream app - giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn

At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

Building a diverse environment

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.
We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing

Senior Planning Lawyer needed in Haringey, £36.04ph PAYE - Reference: RQ1403318

To provide specialist legal advice (mainly in the legal area of planning) put into legal effect the instruction of the client in such a way as to provide the Client with an excellent and contribute to improving Legal Services to enable the Client to fulfill its vision of making Haringey a better place in accordance with the Client's values.

The lawyer must be able to provide advice, draft s106 Agreements, highway agreements, comment on reports and attend planning committee as and when required.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

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

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

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

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

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

The Head of Planning and Governance is responsible for a set of key corporate functions. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Chair and AGC Chair, the post holder will develop, implement and measure performance against corporate strategy, the corporate plan and annual business plans. They will take responsibility for corporate oversight of project and programme management and the running of the Chair and Chief Executives Office function as well as ensuring robust risk management arrangements. The Head of Planning and Governance will ensure that corporate decisions are taken and implemented effectively, and that board and committee business is conducted in accordance with standing orders. Strategic planning 1. Lead on the development of organisational strategy, a three year corporate plan (required by our framework agreement with our DHSC sponsors) and annual business plans, in liaison with the Authority, SMT and the Corporate Management Group, ensuring business planning and operational delivery arrangements are agreed and in place on an annual basis. This will include facilitating conversations among teams and managers about workflow, priorities, and interdependencies, and having oversight of the annual business planning process, leading prioritisation discussions as needed and line managing the Risk and Business Planning Manager. Corporate governance 2. Take overall responsibility for corporate governance and decision making through effective board and external advisor governance, and the recruitment, onboarding and development of members as needed, including the line management and development of the Board Governance Manager (BGM). 3. Take overall responsibility for ensuring up to date and appropriate governance policies and practices are in place, including the running of Authority and AGC meetings and Standing Orders, ensuring that annual reviews of Standing Orders and committee effectiveness take place. 4. Oversee the flow of work through the Authority, Corporate Management Group (CMG) and Project Assurance Group (PAG), ensuring that effective and timely decision-making is taking place, and that our strategy and business plans are being delivered through the activities that come before members or staff groups for consideration. 5. This will include oversight of the arrangements for board and committee agendas and meetings, such as scheduling, agenda planning, bundling and postings, minute taking, report production etc., working with the BGM, and leading on the shaping of future Board agendas, alongside SMT. 6. Attendance at and reporting to AGC as required by agendas and current work relating to planning, risk, performance and recent internal audits. This may also involve participation in or running of training for members from time to time. 7. Take overall responsibility for the timely recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of external members and panels, and dealing with the onboarding and induction of newly recruited Authority members. 8. Oversight of the Chair and CEOs office function, ensuring the Chair and Chief Executive have the administrative support they need. 9. Lead and coordinate the organisations response to external reviews and responses to Cabinet Office and Department requests for returns. Performance measurement 10. Take overall responsibility for corporate performance reporting, ensuring that the HFEA has in place a performance scorecard, reporting arrangements, and that both performance and reporting accuracy are both regularly reviewed and issues highlighted to SMT and the board. This will involve working closely with the RBPM and Corporate Performance Officer and considering ways of improving and updating our KPIs in line with current HFEA work and other organisations current practices. Project management 11. Take overall responsibility for the HFEAs project management methodology, ensuring that the Project Assurance Group (PAG), project managers and sponsors are well supported and that tools and processes are maintained and improved over time. This will include working with the RBPM and the Project Support Officer (PSO) to identify and resolve and issues and blockages with current projects, escalating to SMT as needed. Risk management 12. Leadership of the risk management function, ensuring we have in place a sound and up to date risk strategy and associated documentation, and liaising and networking with the DHSC and other ALBs as needed. This will include working with and advising the RBPM to ensure ongoing management of risks and reporting to SMT, the Audit and Governance Committee (AGC) and CMG on strategic and operational risk registers, the risk strategy and the internal incident system. The Head will also be responsible for leading a complete triennial review of the strategic risk register in response to each new strategy. 13. Lead on the setting of internal audit parameters for GIAA audits of areas of the teams work, and take responsibility for reviewing internal audit reports and agreeing management actions and required evidence, in collaboration with the relevant Manager. General management 14. Manage the planning and governance teams overall work, direction, staff and budgets. 15. Operate as an effective membership of the Finance and Planning leadership team. 16. Advising the Chair and Chief Executive on matters relating to planning, strategy, performance and governance, risk as needed.

Salary: Competitive per annum plus Company Car + Veolia benefits
Location: Hybrid- London(Hammersmith & Fulham)/Home

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

• Access to our company pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.

What you'll be doing:

Provide leadership in all aspects of financial reporting and financial control for the Hammersmith & Fulham contract, in the South London region of Veolia Environmental Services UK Plc. To be a member of the Finance team working closely with the operational business.

• The role holder will be working with operational management to deliver accurate financial information
• Production and analysis of monthly management accounts
• Preparation of Balance sheet reconciliations and reviewing the account certifications for direct reports to ensure that they can withstand audit scrutiny
• Preparation of forecasts, budgets and Long Term Plan in conjunction with the General Manager and Finance Manager
• Statutory accounts preparation and liaison with Group auditors
• Control and reporting of capital expenditure
• Financial analysis of operational data and KPI
• Post investment financial review and analysis of long term financial performance
• Working with clients on contract performance and adapting to any changes in service
• Ensure all contracts and depots within their remit are complying with Group financial policies and procedures
• Responsible for the finance mobilisation of new contracts under their remit.
  

What we're looking for:

• A fully qualified ACCA or CIMA Accountant
• Good working knowledge of spreadsheets
• Broad system skills preferably with working knowledge of Workday and SAP
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Strategic planning
• Leadership skills

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.

Your new company
A renowned membership hotel and events company is looking to hire a Management Accountant into their finance team. Consistently voted as one of the best and friendliest companies to work for, this is a great opportunity to join their team during a period of high growth.

Your new role
As Management Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting and strengthening the accounting function. Your role will include the following responsibilities:

• Management accounts.
• P&L.
• Prepare month-end Balance Sheet reconciliations for review by the FC.
• Bank reconciliation.
• Process improvement.
• Providing support during the annual budgeting process and quarterly reforecasts.

What you'll need to succeed

• ACCA or equivalent qualification.
• Familiar with UK GAAP.
• Strong Excel proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and business partnering skills.
• Relevant experience in a hospitality/leisure company desirable, but not essential.

What you'll get in return
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-moving business. You will have the opportunity to join a great team, and really make a difference in the accounting function. Many of their senior finance members were internally promoted, so there is also great potential to grow in the company. There are also some other great perks to this role, such as free breakfast daily, pension scheme, generous family & friends policies, cycle to work scheme and a dog-friendly office.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Athena now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new company
A £Bn turnover construction company, which is an industry leader in construction developments across the UK. The company is looking for a part-qualified Management Accountant to come in and support with management accounts prep for the contracts/projects.
Your new role
As a Management Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing management accounts
• Balance sheet reconciliations, P&L reconciliations & Cashflow
• Month-end accruals, prepayments
• Financial reporting
• Cashflow forecasting

What you'll need to succeed

• Part Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Experience in Management Accounts
• Experience of using ERP systems

What you'll get in return

• Study support
• Discretionary bonus
• Hybrid flexibility (1 day from home, 4 days in the office)
• 26 days holiday + bank holiday

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Company Description

Title: Operations Manager

Location: West and Central London

Salary: Up to £60K

This position is an excellent next step for those advancing from a Group Manager or Operations Support Manager role.

Benefits:

• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Reward & recognition schemes
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Work/life balance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• 28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Competitive salary

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

Can you commit to feeding hungry tummies as well as hungry minds? We serve more than just a meal in our kitchens, so are you the exceptional Operations Manager/Operations Support Manager/Group Manager/Regional Director/Operations Director we’re looking for?

If you are looking for an employer that will invest in you and develop your career further, then look no further and apply!

Job Description

The essential ingredient at the heart of our business is our people so we are searching for an experienced Operations Manager/Operations Support Manager/Group Manager/Regional Director/Operations Director with a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings.

As a Operations Manager/Operations Support Manager/Group Manager/Regional Director/Operations Director your focus is to work closely with your teams to develop a great work relationship and together to provide the best customer service.

As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm.

Qualifications

• Have worked in a similar environment at a management level possessing excellent supervisory and communication skills
• Be a proven, hands-on leader, able to invest in your team and their development
• Be naturally outgoing and vibrant, display a real passion for food and customer service
• Have excellent Health & Safety knowledge
• Be financially astute and have strong IT literacy
• Be innovative and creative and driven by excellence
• Stay up to date with current food trends

Additional Information

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

Nutrition

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Food Innovation

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity, it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from working with children, therefore we will require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding any criminal offences and shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search of public available information on suitability to work with children.“

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

IND2

Rullion has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant to join an established client based in Manchester City Centre.

We're looking for an experienced management accountant to join us, and help us to enable critical commercial decision-making that'll drive the performance of Co-op Funeralcare, and help us to better serve our customers, members and colleagues. If you have the accountancy expertise and natural people skills that we need, then we can offer you the opportunity to define your profile with a business that puts people at the heart of its strategy.

In this role, you'll support in the delivery of high-profile continuous improvement projects, helping us to establish new and more effective ways of working for our Funeralcare business. You'll provide advice and guidance to executive colleagues, drawing valuable insights from historical financial data to highlight areas for concern and spot opportunities to improve processes.

What you'll do

• provide business intelligence to senior Funeralcare colleagues, by analysing historical management information and drawing valuable insights that'll aid decision-making
  ● actively identify cost saving opportunities and innovative ways to improve process efficiencies
  ● support the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring deadlines are met
  ● produce accurate balance sheet reconciliations
  ● work on ad-hoc projects as and when directed by the Senior Finance Manager
  ● managing a variety of requests from colleagues across the business

This role would suit people who have

• an ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualification or equivalent
  ● familiarity with accountancy systems (e.g. Cognos)
  ● previous experience of preparing balance sheet reconciliations
  ● outstanding communication skills, with the confidence to engage, influence and challenge colleagues at various levels
  ● advanced Microsoft Office skills, with the ability to use pivot tables and VLOOKUPS
  ● the ability to embrace change and champion new ways of working

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

We are working with a leading facilities management company specialising in hard services, providing top-tier maintenance, engineering, and technical solutions to a diverse range of clients. As they continue to expand our footprint in Manchester, we are seeking a dynamic and driven Business Development Manager to join the team and spearhead growth in this vibrant market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Market Analysis & Strategy Development:

  • Conduct thorough market research to identify new business opportunities within the hard services FM sector.
  • Develop and implement strategic business development plans to achieve growth targets.

• Client Acquisition & Relationship Management:

  • Identify and engage with potential clients, building strong relationships to understand their needs and offer tailored FM solutions.
  • Maintain and expand relationships with existing clients to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.

• Sales & Revenue Generation:

  • Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals to prospective clients.
  • Negotiate contracts and close deals to achieve or exceed sales targets.
  • Monitor sales performance and report on progress to senior management.

• Collaboration & Team Leadership:

  • Work closely with the operations and technical teams to ensure seamless service delivery and client satisfaction.
  • Lead and mentor junior business development staff, fostering a high-performance culture.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven track record in business development, sales, or a related role within the facilities management industry, with a focus on hard services.
• Strong understanding of the hard services FM market, including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and building maintenance services.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytic skills and the ability to drive results.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, pension scheme, and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive and dynamic team environment.
• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance

If you are interested in hearing more about this role please submit your CV and we will be in touch.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Are you interested in Business Lecturer jobs in the Croydon area? Morgan Hunt are pleased to announce that we are working with a fantastic college in Croydon. Together we are seeking to appoint a Business Lecturer - apply today!



Job Title: Business Lecturer

Job Type: Temporary

Location: Croydon

Industry: Education



Roles and Responsibilities:

• Teach within the Business team on a range of programmes - A- Level, B-Tech
• Be up to date to plan, deliver and assess high quality teaching as required by your Line Manager to the appropriate number of hours
• Teaching Business Studies across a wide range of ages and abilities, and from Year 7 to 'A' level, as required.
• Being responsible for the progress, assessment, welfare and discipline of the pupils she/he teaches under the direction of, and with the support of the Head of Department;
• Enabling pupils to achieve the highest standards at an individual level;
• Monitoring, assessing and the progress of all pupils;
• Identifying any pupil with special learning needs and taking appropriate action;
• Contributing to the preparation of units of work for use throughout the department;

Skills & experience

• Right to Work & Enhanced Adult/Child DBS dated within the last 3 months or on the update service
• A UK recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, DTLLS, Cert Ed, or equivalent is essential
• Experience of delivering the subject.
• Evidence of good classroom practice and excellent teaching, including the use of different learning styles.

If you are interested in working in the Business Lecturing field in the Croydon area, please apply to this advert with a CV today and a consultant will contact you!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.