Interim Associate Director of Finance Management
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust - Crawley
£79,504 - £91,609 Per annum
PermanentFull time
A Vacancy at South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. Associate Director of Financial Management – Band 8c Are you an experienced senior NHS finance leader looking for your next development opportunity? South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and credible finance professional to join us as Associate Director of Financial Management. This is an interim opportunity and is ideally suited to an existing NHS employee wishing to undertake an NHS-to-NHS secondment. We particularly welcome applications from candidates currently employed within the NHS who are able to secure the support of their substantive employer for a secondment. Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss and obtain agreement in principle from their current employer before applying. Interviews to take place week commencing 14th September 2026 Reporting to the Deputy Chief Finance Officer, the Associate Director of Financial Management will provide strategic leadership for the Trust’s financial management and business partnering function. This is a high-profile senior leadership role with responsibility for ensuring that robust financial planning, performance management, governance and business partnering arrangements support the Trust’s organisational priorities and long-term financial sustainability. You will act as a senior financial advisor to the Deputy Chief Finance Officer and Chief Finance Officer, providing expert insight and constructive challenge across financial strategy, resource allocation, service transformation, financial recovery and investment decisions. The role will work across organisational boundaries and with partners across Integrated Care Systems, commissioners and other stakeholders, representing the Trust at senior system, regional and national forums. • Option to join NHS pension scheme • A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years’ service. • Personal and professional development and training opportunities. • Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes. • Access to occupational health and counselling services. • Award winning wellbeing hub • Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals. Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed. As Associate Director of Financial Management, you will: • Provide strategic leadership for financial management and business partnering services across the Trust. • Lead the development and delivery of annual and medium-term financial plans aligned with organisational and system priorities. • Hold senior accountability for financial performance, forecasting, risk management and financial recovery. • Provide expert financial advice and constructive challenge to the Deputy Chief Finance Officer, Chief Finance Officer and senior leaders. • Lead and support Cost Improvement Programmes, financial recovery plans and transformation initiatives. • Ensure effective alignment between financial, operational and workforce planning. • Lead financial input into major business cases, investment decisions and service transformation programmes. • Oversee robust financial reporting, analytics, costing, benchmarking and financial modelling. • Support and influence system-wide financial planning and resource allocation across Integrated Care Systems and partner organisations. • Drive continuous improvement within the finance function, including digital innovation, automation and advanced analytics. • Provide visible, inclusive leadership to the Financial Management team, developing capability and promoting a culture of accountability, professional excellence and continuous improvement. This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Sep 2026
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Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee
Bridgewater Recruitment Group - Banbury, Oxfordshire
£31,000 to £33,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Kick-start your career with an exciting and fast-paced graduate development programme from the UK's largest B2B supplier of electrical equipment. Enjoy excellent rewards, hands-on learning and a clear pathway into sales leadership and business management. What's on Offer: £31,000 - £33,000 starting salary Two pay rises in your first year Profit share bonus + up to £1,800 tax-free training bonuses 25 days' holiday + matched employer pension contributions Fast progression into B2B sales and management Industry-leading, accredited training and mentorship Highly sociable company culture with opportunities to network with clients at events such as, golf days, football matches and motorsport About the Company This market-leading group is committed to developing future leaders. Their long-running graduate programme is designed for ambitious, commercially-focused graduates who want to learn how a successful business operates and progress into high-earning sales and management roles. The Role As a Graduate Trainee, you'll learn the business from the ground up, build strong customer relationships and progress into a field sales and business management position. Graduate Training Programme: First 6 Months Develop core knowledge of how the business operates - warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing. Build a deep understanding of the product range and the electrical wholesale industry. Start building relationships, making deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter, e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople. Begin your formal sales training course, attend Head Office training and network with other Graduate Trainees. Complete workbook assessments and earn training bonuses for your progress. 6-12 Months Move into internal sales/account management, engaging with B2B customers by phone, g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels. Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new key accounts. 12 Months and Beyond Progress to a varied B2B field sales management role with higher earning potential. Travel locally in your company car to meet clients, socialise, discuss projects and build strong relationships. Work towards running your own business within the group, gaining experience in staff management, purchasing and profit and loss. Managers enjoy significant autonomy thanks to the company's decentralised structure. You must have: A full UK driving licence The ability to start a full-time role immediately Apply Today to Find Out More If you're driven, confident and ready to take on responsibility, this programme gives you everything you need to build a successful career in sales and management.
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Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee
Bridgewater Recruitment Group - Basingstoke, Hampshire
£31,000 to £33,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Kick-start your career with an exciting and fast-paced graduate development programme from the UK's largest B2B supplier of electrical equipment. Enjoy excellent rewards, hands-on learning and a clear pathway into sales leadership and business management. What's on Offer: £31,000 - £33,000 starting salary Two pay rises in your first year Profit share bonus + up to £1,800 tax-free training bonuses 25 days' holiday + matched employer pension contributions Fast progression into B2B sales and management Industry-leading, accredited training and mentorship Highly sociable company culture with opportunities to network with clients at events such as, golf days, football matches and motorsport About the Company This market-leading group is committed to developing future leaders. Their long-running graduate programme is designed for ambitious, commercially-focused graduates who want to learn how a successful business operates and progress into high-earning sales and management roles. The Role As a Graduate Trainee, you'll learn the business from the ground up, build strong customer relationships and progress into a field sales and business management position. Graduate Training Programme: First 6 Months Develop core knowledge of how the business operates - warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing. Build a deep understanding of the product range and the electrical wholesale industry. Start building relationships, making deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter, e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople. Begin your formal sales training course, attend Head Office training and network with other Graduate Trainees. Complete workbook assessments and earn training bonuses for your progress. 6-12 Months Move into internal sales/account management, engaging with B2B customers by phone, g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels. Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new key accounts. 12 Months and Beyond Progress to a varied B2B field sales management role with higher earning potential. Travel locally in your company car to meet clients, socialise, discuss projects and build strong relationships. Work towards running your own business within the group, gaining experience in staff management, purchasing and profit and loss. Managers enjoy significant autonomy thanks to the company's decentralised structure. You must have: A full UK driving licence The ability to start a full-time role immediately Apply Today to Find Out More If you're driven, confident and ready to take on responsibility, this programme gives you everything you need to build a successful career in sales and management.
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Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee
Bridgewater Recruitment Group - Reading, Berkshire
£31,000 to £33,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Kick-start your career with an exciting and fast-paced graduate development programme from the UK's largest B2B supplier of electrical equipment. Enjoy excellent rewards, hands-on learning and a clear pathway into sales leadership and business management. What's on Offer: £31,000 - £33,000 starting salary Two pay rises in your first year Profit share bonus + up to £1,800 tax-free training bonuses 25 days' holiday + matched employer pension contributions Fast progression into B2B sales and management Industry-leading, accredited training and mentorship Highly sociable company culture with opportunities to network with clients at events such as, golf days, football matches and motorsport About the Company This market-leading group is committed to developing future leaders. Their long-running graduate programme is designed for ambitious, commercially-focused graduates who want to learn how a successful business operates and progress into high-earning sales and management roles. The Role As a Graduate Trainee, you'll learn the business from the ground up, build strong customer relationships and progress into a field sales and business management position. Graduate Training Programme: First 6 Months Develop core knowledge of how the business operates - warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing. Build a deep understanding of the product range and the electrical wholesale industry. Start building relationships, making deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter, e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople. Begin your formal sales training course, attend Head Office training and network with other Graduate Trainees. Complete workbook assessments and earn training bonuses for your progress. 6-12 Months Move into internal sales/account management, engaging with B2B customers by phone, g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels. Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new key accounts. 12 Months and Beyond Progress to a varied B2B field sales management role with higher earning potential. Travel locally in your company car to meet clients, socialise, discuss projects and build strong relationships. Work towards running your own business within the group, gaining experience in staff management, purchasing and profit and loss. Managers enjoy significant autonomy thanks to the company's decentralised structure. You must have: A full UK driving licence The ability to start a full-time role immediately Apply Today to Find Out More If you're driven, confident and ready to take on responsibility, this programme gives you everything you need to build a successful career in sales and management.
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Duty Pharmacy Manager - Aylesbury Extra
Tesco - Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Competitive
PermanentPart time
About the role At Tesco, people are at the heart of everything we do, and this couldn’t be truer for our pharmacy team. As a Duty Pharmacy Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on others’ lives. Whether you’re supporting pharmacists, providing top-notch services to customers, or fostering community spirit, your work will touch the lives of hundreds of people every day. We want to help you be at your best, whatever life brings. That’s why we’ll offer you uninterrupted “me time” away from the pharmacy to relax, refuel, and recharge. Aside from these healthy breaks, you’ll also have bags of career choice with leadership training plans from industry experts, so there’s every chance to progress. And if you’ve got an idea for how we can improve things, we’ll make sure you’re given the chance to be heard. It all adds up to a role where you can do good, and feel good, while developing your career. Let’s make every day a little better. You will be responsible for • You’ll supply prescriptions, deliver a range of NHS and Private services and provide healthcare advice to customers • You’ll play an active role in our charities support program giving advice to people in the community at risk of or living with cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. • You’ll support the Pharmacy Manager to lead, train, and develop colleagues. • You’ll support the Pharmacy Manager in building relationships with Primary Care Networks and GPs’ surgeries • You’ll ensure accurate payment claims for NHS-covered items. You will need • You’ll have a Pharmacy Degree. • You’ll be passionate about leading and empowering a team. • You’ll be a member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and be willing to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme – we’ll help you with this when we offer you the role. • You’ll complete a DBS check (organised by us) before employment. What’s in it for you? Our Pharmacies are led and supported exclusively by Pharmacists; we are always looking to develop new ways to deliver the best service possible for our communities. Along with providing a secure and flexible work environment, we offer excellent benefits that help make Tesco a great place to work! These include but are not limited to: • Your GPhC fee covered by us, every year. • Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays) • Buy holiday salary sacrifice scheme • Savings of up to £2000 a year on most Tesco purchases. • Annual bonus – up to 20% of annual salary • Contributory pension scheme. • 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years’ service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave • The right to request flexible working from your first day with us • A pharmacy training programme exclusive to Tesco, in partnership with Diabetes UK, Cancer Research UK and British Heart Foundation. • A structured training plan for Pharmacy Leadership, crafted by industry specialists. • Great colleague discounts that save you money on everyday purchases. • For those that need it, expert support through the application process for the new UK health and social care visa. • Access to our colleague networks providing a space for colleagues to come together from a range of backgrounds. For more information about our colleague networks please click [1] here • Click [2] here to read more about employee benefits. References Visible links 1. https://www.tesco-careers.com/explore-our-world/everyones-welcome/ 2. https://www.tesco-careers.com/explore-our-world/benefits/ About Us Our Duty Pharmacy Managers are supported by wider store teams, such as security, stock replenishment, range management, and administration to ensure a smooth and consistent experience for our customers and patients, whilst maintaining theirs and our colleague’s safety. Tesco Pharmacies offers colleagues a high level of working flexibility and control over their work rotas. This enables routine overlap periods with other pharmacists on duty, so ideas about patient care and colleague development can be worked on together. We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Tesco, we always welcome chats about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we can support. Everyone’s welcome Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Tesco means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome. Ts & Cs Tesco only recruit individuals who have passed the school leaver’s age. To find out the school leavers age for your country please click [1] here. We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am, after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, counters, bakery and driving roles. Some roles may close earlier than advertised due to high volumes of applicants, so it’s a good idea to get your application in early. We can only offer individual feedback to interviewed candidates. If your application is successful, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details before your agreed start date. For more information about us please visit [2] www.tescoplc.com We’re proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click [3] here. References Visible links 1. https://www.gov.uk/know-when-you-can-leave-school 2. http://www.tescoplc.com 3. https://www.tesco-careers.com/accessibility/> #VP30 tesco/VP/955440/953648
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Interim Associate Director of Finance Management
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust - Crawley
£79,504 - £91,609 Per annum
PermanentFull time
A Vacancy at South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. Associate Director of Financial Management – Band 8c Are you an experienced senior NHS finance leader looking for your next development opportunity? South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and credible finance professional to join us as Associate Director of Financial Management. This is an interim opportunity and is ideally suited to an existing NHS employee wishing to undertake an NHS-to-NHS secondment. We particularly welcome applications from candidates currently employed within the NHS who are able to secure the support of their substantive employer for a secondment. Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss and obtain agreement in principle from their current employer before applying. Interviews to take place week commencing 14th September 2026 Reporting to the Deputy Chief Finance Officer, the Associate Director of Financial Management will provide strategic leadership for the Trust’s financial management and business partnering function. This is a high-profile senior leadership role with responsibility for ensuring that robust financial planning, performance management, governance and business partnering arrangements support the Trust’s organisational priorities and long-term financial sustainability. You will act as a senior financial advisor to the Deputy Chief Finance Officer and Chief Finance Officer, providing expert insight and constructive challenge across financial strategy, resource allocation, service transformation, financial recovery and investment decisions. The role will work across organisational boundaries and with partners across Integrated Care Systems, commissioners and other stakeholders, representing the Trust at senior system, regional and national forums. • Option to join NHS pension scheme • A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years’ service. • Personal and professional development and training opportunities. • Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes. • Access to occupational health and counselling services. • Award winning wellbeing hub • Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals. Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed. As Associate Director of Financial Management, you will: • Provide strategic leadership for financial management and business partnering services across the Trust. • Lead the development and delivery of annual and medium-term financial plans aligned with organisational and system priorities. • Hold senior accountability for financial performance, forecasting, risk management and financial recovery. • Provide expert financial advice and constructive challenge to the Deputy Chief Finance Officer, Chief Finance Officer and senior leaders. • Lead and support Cost Improvement Programmes, financial recovery plans and transformation initiatives. • Ensure effective alignment between financial, operational and workforce planning. • Lead financial input into major business cases, investment decisions and service transformation programmes. • Oversee robust financial reporting, analytics, costing, benchmarking and financial modelling. • Support and influence system-wide financial planning and resource allocation across Integrated Care Systems and partner organisations. • Drive continuous improvement within the finance function, including digital innovation, automation and advanced analytics. • Provide visible, inclusive leadership to the Financial Management team, developing capability and promoting a culture of accountability, professional excellence and continuous improvement. This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Sep 2026
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Project Manager & NEC Site Supervisor
Havant Borough Council - Havant
Coastal Engineer Grade D-G - £27,254 to £41,771 per annum Coastal Project Engineer Grade H - £42,839 to £51,356 per annum
PermanentFull time
Job Advert Coastal Engineer Grade D-G - £27,254 to £41,771 per annum Coastal Project Engineer Grade H - £42,839 to £51,356 per annum Career graded salary progression, starting salary dependant on experience Permanent Full and Part Time roles Coastal Partners has several exciting opportunities to join a busy multi-disciplinary civil engineering team, managing coastal flood and erosion risk on the south coast. The Capital Delivery Service is looking for enthusiastic candidates to work within the following disciplines: Project Management Site Supervision Coastal Partners provides a Coastal Risk Management Service to Havant Borough Council, Portsmouth City Council, Gosport Borough Council, Fareham Borough Council and Chichester District Council that reduces the risks to people, and the developed and natural environment from flooding and coastal erosion. This area includes three major harbours of significant environmental importance and over 246km of coastline. With several exciting large-scale civil engineering projects in our portfolio, we are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. As a Coastal Engineer or Coastal Project Engineer, you will undertake the role of Project Manager or Site Supervisor, where you will help to protect communities and shape our coastal landscape for future generations. Working across a variety of ground-breaking studies, design and construction projects, successful candidates will have the opportunity to be involved in all areas of the team’s work. We are particularly interested in knowledgeable candidates with experience or interest in the following roles: Project Manager Working across a diverse project portfolio, these roles provide leadership and delivery expertise throughout the planning, design and construction phases of projects. Operating under the direction of the Project Executive, Project Managers lead collaborative multidisciplinary teams and manage a broad range of stakeholders. Project Managers are accountable for the effective management of programme, budget, quality, scope and risk, ensuring compliance with established governance and delivery controls. The role often includes fulfilling the duties of NEC PSC Service Manager and NEC ECC Project Manager across professional services and construction contracts. You will need a degree in civil engineering, construction management, built environment, geography, project management or related discipline. Applications are welcomed from experienced candidates looking to take the next step in their career and roles are available at Coastal Engineer and Coastal Project Engineer grades. This is a career graded post with the initial salary dependent on experience and qualifications. NEC Site Supervisor This is a site-based role working as part of our supervision team undertaking the role of an NEC Supervisor, monitoring the construction works, resolving technical issues, undertaking tests, inspections, and surveys using GPS, total stations, laser scanners and UAV’s, along with daily record keeping, stakeholder liaison and health & safety checks. You will be mostly site based and work alongside the client’s project and contract managers to successfully deliver the construction phase of our coastal engineering capital and maintenance projects. You will need a degree in civil engineering or closely related discipline, and applications are welcomed from experienced candidates and graduates alike with roles available at Coastal Engineer and Coastal Project Engineer grades. This is a career graded post with the initial salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Why Choose Us We are a dynamic service with a fresh and optimistic approach to meeting challenges and opportunities and are committed to developing our people through training, qualifications, and support to offer a varied experience. What we can offer you * A competitive salary * Support for your continuous professional development * Generous Leave Allowance * Free Parking * Local Government Pension Scheme * Flexible working/Hybrid working to support your work-life balance * Family Friendly Packages * A comprehensive benefits package, find out more on our website www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers [https://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers] Living Our Values At Havant Borough Council, our values shape how we work, make decisions and serve our communities. We're looking for people who demonstrate our values every day: * Ambitious: we want to be the best for our Borough, our communities, and partners; We are performance driven. * Accountable: we take personal responsibility for our decisions; we are one team. * Collaborative: we develop strong, productive relationships. * Agile: we are responsive to change; we evolve our ways of working. * H’avant Garde: we are solutions-focused, and we learn continuously. If these values describe you, we would love to hear in your covering letter how you demonstrated them in your career and experience. Interested? For more information about us, please visit: https://coastalpartners.org.uk/ [https://coastalpartners.org.uk/] or for an informal discussion about the role please contact Richard Ward on 07971 541388 or Richard.Ward@havant.gov.uk To Apply Please click apply and complete the short application process, which takes approximately 3-4 minutes. Please attach your CV and a covering letter when applying through Hireful; www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now [http://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now]. We cannot progress your application without a covering letter explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the role profile. Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 27 September 2026 and interviews will be held week commencing 5 October 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Due to the current employment climate, we are receiving a high number of applicants for each post and may not acknowledge receipt. You will be notified shortly after the closing date if you are shortlisted. We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity [http://www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity] The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff members to share this commitment. Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) As part of Local Government Reorganisation, current plans will see us combine with Portsmouth City Council and the district and borough councils of Fareham, Gosport and parts of East Hampshire and Winchester district councils to form a new, larger unitary authority for South East Hampshire. We are working towards an implementation date of 1 April 2028, known as vesting day, subject to Parliamentary approval. Until then, we remain focused on maintaining continuity, supporting our workforce, and continuing to deliver excellent services to our residents throughout the transition to the new unitary authority. This is an exciting time to join us, offering the opportunity to contribute to organisational transformation, develop your career, and help shape future services for our communities. More information about Local Government Reorganisation can be found on our website: Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) | Havant Borough Council [https://www.havant.gov.uk/devolution-and-local-government-reorganisation-lgr]
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Assistant Hospitality Service Manager - Housekeeping
LGH Hotel Management Ltd - Milton Keynes
PermanentFull time
Assistant Hospitality Service Manager - Housekeeping Holiday Inn Milton Keynes - Central Check out the hotel on our virtual tour! The Opportunity As one of our Assistant Hospitality Managers, you will play a key role within our Housekeeping department, helping to create an environment where exceptional standards and exceptional people thrive. Working closely with the Housekeeping Manager, you’ll lead, support and inspire a dedicated team of housekeepers to ensure every guest room, public space, conference area, lounge and bar is presented to the highest standards of cleanliness and care. This role is about more than maintaining standards — it’s about developing people, encouraging pride in their work and continually finding better, smarter ways of delivering outstanding results across the hotel. What You’ll Be Responsible For Supporting the Housekeeping Manager in the day‑to‑day leadership of the housekeeping team Leading by example to ensure all guest bedrooms, public areas, conference rooms, lounges and bars meet consistently high standards Creating a positive, well‑organised working environment where the team feels supported, motivated and clear on expectations Playing an active role in the training, development and ongoing growth of the housekeeping team Encouraging innovation and continuous improvement, always looking for ways to raise standards across the hotel Ensuring attention to detail, cleanliness and presentation are never compromised Helping to deliver a seamless, high‑quality guest experience at every touchpoint Benefits Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio. Access to the IHG employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply). Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays. Eye care Free legal & money advice Counseling sessions Hospital & death benefit plans Cycle to work scheme Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos Recipe ideas Advice on keeping active and healthy living Wellbeing podcasts and tv Breathing exercises 24/7 advice and support line Team reward & recognition Free meals on duty Free parking Who This Role Is For This role is ideal for someone who: Takes genuine pride in high standards and enjoys seeing the difference great housekeeping makes Enjoys leading and motivating people, helping individuals feel confident and valued in their roles Thrives in a hands‑on environment and leads from the front Is naturally organised and calm, even in a fast‑paced setting Feels motivated by continuous improvement and finding better ways of working Understands that housekeeping is central to guest satisfaction, not behind the scenes Hospitality is in our blood — it’s what we do best. If you’re passionate about delivering fabulous guest experiences and want to be part of a team that genuinely cares about people and standards, this is an opportunity to grow, make an impact and be proud of what you do. Hotel Situated in the heart of Milton Keynes’ business and shopping district, the hotel is a short walk from Milton Keynes Central Station, which offers direct trains to London. London Luton Airport (LTN) is also conveniently just a 30-minute drive away. For business travelers, the hotel’s proximity to companies like Argos and Santander is ideal, and the 9 flexible conference rooms in the Academy conference center can accommodate up to 100 delegates. Families can enjoy a visit to the nearby Bletchley Park, the former British WWII codebreaking center, just a 10-minute drive away. Shopping enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby Intu Milton Keynes Shopping Center mall, which offers a variety of high-street shops. For those seeking adventure, the indoor Snozone provides an opportunity to try skiing About us Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.
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Retail Fashion Manager - Andover Extra
Tesco - Andover, Hampshire
Competitive
PermanentPart time
About the role As F&F retail fashion manager, you will ideally have fashion experience including visual merchandising, customer service and team management skills. You will have an eye for detail ensuring your department is upholding to the highest operational standards for our customers. You will be familiar with the fast-paced environment of clothing retail and can deliver results under pressure. As F&F retail fashion manager, you will take a lead role in driving the F&F clothing business forward in your store and be responsible for launching trade events, weekly sales, as well as a team of dedicated colleagues and managing day to day operations. You will be responsible for • Recruiting and training the best people for your team, ensuring they have the capability to deliver above and beyond in their role by developing their operational and leadership skills • Coach your team to be passionate and knowledgeable about the products in your store, building its brand and providing customers with the right range, quality and service to ensure they keep coming back • Lead your team in the driving of trade activity and use your expertise and knowledge to grow sales and maximise profit • The safety of your colleagues is your top priority, and you ensure your store is always trading legally by coaching the team to use all security tools available to provide a safer place to work • Manage colleague schedules on F&F clothing department ensuring the right people are in the right place accordance to our F&F operating model and trade plan, within agreed hours • Oversee the end-to-end F&F clothing operation, managing the stock from backdoor to shopfloor • Managing and motivating the team deliver on key metrics to support the operation including RFID routines, availability, delivery schedules and stock routines • Making sure F&F clothing department is always clean, tidy and well-presented and merchandised to the F&F clothing principles and standards • You will be an F&F brand ambassador – executing commercial strategies and maintaining store displays that consistently align with brand identity • Being the F&F brand and clothing expert and championing F&F in store, delivering the practical actions to make improvements where necessary by conducting a daily floor walk outlining the tasks to be completed for the day by the team • Analysing product performance and sales data to refine visual merchandising strategies and optimise promotional initiatives ensuring profitability is maximised and sales targets are regularly reached, if not overachieved • Complete market research, analysing trends, competitor activity, and consumer behaviour (including social media and F&F online) • Have a commercial mind-set, knowing your customers and local community, to advertise and regularly change lead ins to entice customers onto the F&F department and adapt product placement to respond effectively to changing market conditions • Curate visual impactful merchandising displays and a welcoming store atmosphere in line with the visual merchandising guidelines set out in your VM guide adapting your store layouts to reflect local customer profile • Building strong relationships with your team (including colleagues who work on F&F clothing overnight), the wider store team and your home and clothing area manager, including providing feedback and sharing future opportunities You will need You will need to be: • You are a great communicator who will share knowledge, experience and best practices, you understand the importance of what you do and work collaboratively with your team to deliver results • You are natural and welcoming with customers, putting them at the heart of whatever you. You take the time to listen and understand others, building strong relationships with your colleagues and customers • You use your energy and resilience to keep momentum going when working in challenging environments. You own the decision making for the store, and can act quickly, making decisions based on what is right for customers and colleagues • You have energy and drive to deliver beyond expectation. You do the right thing whether everything is going well or times are tough, and know how to consistently be at your best, you inspire confidence in those around you • You are aware of what our competitors are doing, with a well-developed commercial mindset and you are always looking for ways to build and deliver new initiatives to help improve our store for customers • You have attention to detail and a creative flair, drawing on experience to deliver impeccable visual merchandising standards, inspiring and coaching your team to develop their skills in these areas • You are highly organised and have great time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and delegate tasks accordingly Critical skills: • Clothing experience essential • Impeccable visual merchandising standards • Attention to detail and a creative flair • Well-developed commercial mindset • Effective leadership with the ability to motivate others • Results driven and sales oriented What’s in it for you? • Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank holidays) • Request flexible working from day one • Get 10% off and 15% at pay day weekends – save up to £2,000 a year with your Colleague Clubcard with an additional card to share with family outside your home • Access to free wellbeing services with a range of resources to support your mind, body, and life • Life cover of five times your pay and an award-winning pension with matching contributions up to 7.5% • Benefits to suit you, choose what you use – from discounts and shares to cycle to work schemes • Uniform provided and policies to support you for all of life’s moments, big and small • Access to our colleague networks providing a space for colleagues to come together from a range of backgrounds. For more information about our colleague networks please click [1] here. • Click [2] here to read more about the benefits we have available for our colleagues References Visible links 1. https://www.tesco-careers.com/explore-our-world/everyones-welcome/ 2. https://www.tesco-careers.com/explore-our-world/benefits/ About Us Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer’s favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is ‘Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day’. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at Tesco means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we are a place where Everyone’s Welcome. We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Tesco, we always welcome chats about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we can support. We are proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we are committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click [1] here. Please note Tesco will only recruit individuals who have passed the school leaver’s age. To find out the school leavers age for your country please [2] click here We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines and spirits, counters, bakery and driving roles. On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview. For more information about us please visit [3] www.tescoplc.com References Visible links 1. https://www.tesco-careers.com/accessibility/ 2. http://www.gov.uk/know-when-you-can-leave-school 3. https://www.tescoplc.com> #VP30 tesco/VP/1019264/1008420
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Head of Environment and Soft Facilities Management
EQUANS - Portsmouth , Hampshire
£80,000 to £90,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Equans is looking for a Head of Environment and Soft Facilities Management to join the team at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package. The Head of Environment and Soft Facilities Management will provide strategic and operational leadership across all Soft FM and Environmental services, ensuring the effective delivery of contractual, financial, quality, safety and compliance objectives. The role is accountable for service performance within a complex healthcare environment, including stakeholder management, operational governance, resource deployment and continuous improvement across multiple service streams. The postholder will require extensive knowledge of Soft FM services, including catering, cleaning, logistics and user-focused services, together with a strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation, ISO standards, Food Safety and sector-specific compliance requirements. The role also requires a proven track record in financial management, budgeting and commercial contract delivery, alongside the ability to lead large teams by example and demonstrate servant leadership behaviours at all times. What will you deliver?Overall responsibility for the leadership, welfare, development, engagement and performance of Soft FM and Environmental teams, headcount responsibility: 950 direct and indirect reportsEnsure the effective delivery of all Soft FM and Environmental services in line with contractual KPIs, service level agreements and client expectationsProvide strategic and operational leadership across a large, multi-service portfolio, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standardsProactively manage service performance, operational risk and emerging challenges to maintain business continuity, resilience and service excellenceDevelop and implement service improvement, innovation and efficiency initiatives that support continuous improvement and value deliveryLead, manage and develop Soft FM and Environmental teams, ensuring effective workforce planning, performance management, succession planning and employee engagementBuild and maintain effective relationships with clients, stakeholders, partners and internal teams, using strong communication, influencing and negotiation skillsAct as the senior escalation point for service issues, ensuring the timely resolution of customer complaints, operational challenges and performance concernsManage budgets, financial performance and P&L delivery, ensuring robust cost control, forecasting, commercial awareness and effective resource utilisationBudget responsibility: £40 millionEnsure compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, regulatory and ISO standards, supported by robust policies, procedures, audits and assurance processesLead quality assurance, auditing, governance and continuous improvement activity across the service portfolio. Ensure robust reporting processes are in place and provide accurate management information to support decision-making, contract governance and performance managementAct as a subject matter expert in Catering and Soft FM service delivery, advising on best practice, operational effectiveness and service improvementNumber of service streams: 12 Soft Services and 2 Environmental service linesResponsible for budget control, forecasting, cost improvement plans, retail income growth and delivery of financial targetsEnsure all equipment and assets are maintained, compliant and managed in line with ISO standards, operational requirements and contractual obligationsWhat can we offer you? On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes;25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)Life Cover equivalent to 3 times annual salaryEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersGym membership discounts Cycle to work scheme Holiday purchase scheme2 corporate social responsibility days per yearBroad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmesAttractive Employee Referral Rewards SchemeAccess to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing appWho are we looking for?Significant experience in a senior Facilities Management role within a complex, multi-service environment, such as healthcare, PFI or a large-scale operational siteProven experience managing multi-disciplinary Soft FM services, including cleaning, catering, portering, logistics and other user-focused servicesStrong financial management experience, including budget control, forecasting, cost management and P&L accountabilityDemonstrable leadership experience managing large teams through multiple layers of management. Experience managing contractual performance against KPIs, SLAs and service specificationsStrong working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, Food Safety compliance frameworks, regulatory requirements and quality standards, including ISO standardsExperience managing employee relations matters in line with company policies and employment best practice. Excellent stakeholder management skills, including senior client-facing experience and the ability to influence at all organisational levelsAbility to analyse performance data, identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives This role includes a DBS Standard check therefore ability to pass is essential. Who are we? Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.Equans is a Bouygues group company. What's next? If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals. The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.
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