Group Maintenance Manager / Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Barworks - London
£60,000 to £75,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
The role Barworks is looking for an experienced and highly capable Group Maintenance Manager to keep our venues safe, compliant and running smoothly. This is a senior, hands-on position for a practical all-rounder who can diagnose problems quickly, complete a wide range of repairs and take ownership of maintenance across five busy hospitality sites. You will work directly with our Operations Director and CEO, while managing your own priorities with a high degree of independence. Support and decisions will always be available when needed, but day to day you will be trusted to assess issues, act quickly and see work through properly. Key responsibilities • Take ownership of planned, preventive and reactive maintenance across all five venues. • Diagnose and complete repairs involving electrical systems, plumbing, fixtures, fittings, fabric and general building maintenance, working only within your competence and qualifications. • Respond promptly to urgent breakdowns and participate in the agreed out of hours emergency call out arrangement. • Prioritise work based on safety, compliance, operational impact and guest experience, keeping venue teams informed throughout. • Create and maintain practical maintenance schedules, asset information, service records and clear records of completed work. • Identify recurring faults and recommend durable, cost-effective solutions rather than repeated short-term fixes. • Source parts and materials, obtain and compare quotations, and manage maintenance costs responsibly. • Appoint and coordinate approved specialist contractors where work requires additional certification, equipment or capacity; monitor quality, cost and completion. • Support statutory inspections, servicing and compliance activity, escalating risks or overdue actions immediately. • Carry out routine checks and support venue opening, refurbishment and improvement projects where required. • Build strong working relationships with General Managers, kitchen teams and senior leaders across the group. • Maintain tools, equipment and any company vehicle safely, securely and in good working order. What we are looking for • Substantial hands-on maintenance experience in hospitality, leisure, retail or another fast-moving multi-site environment. • Strong practical experience across both electrical and plumbing work, supported by relevant recognised trade qualification or qualifications, or demonstrably equivalent competence. • A sound understanding of safe systems of work and the limits of your own competence, with the judgement to bring in a specialist contractor when required. • The ability to diagnose faults calmly, make sensible decisions and complete work to a consistently high standard. • Excellent organisation and the confidence to manage competing priorities across several live venues. • A self-sufficient and accountable approach, with clear communication and good record keeping. • Flexibility to travel between East and Central London and respond to genuine operational emergencies outside normal working hours. • A full UK driving licence. What we offer • Salary of £60,000 to £75,000, depending on experience, qualifications and specialist capability. • 28 days' holiday per year, including bank holidays. • Workplace pension. • Staff discount and meals while working. • Confidential 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme support. • Company mobile phone. • A suitable company vehicle where required. • Support towards relevant additional training or qualifications for the right candidate.
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M1/M2 Qualified Traffic Management Operative - Winchester
Pulse Personnel Ltd t/a Paramount Personnel - Winchester
On-siteTemporaryFull time
M1/M2 Qualified Traffic Management Operative - Winchester Our client requires Traffic Management Operatives in the Winchester area to carry out tasks such as setting up temporary traffic lights, manning road closures and using a stop/go board and other Traffic Management roles. Successful candidates for the role of TM Operative should have:- Ability to work as part of a team Ability to carry out work to a high standard Good communication skills Applicants must have: Lantra M1/2 and ideally an M5 (not essential) CSCS card (Preferred) Good timekeeping skills Willingness and flexibility to undertake some shifts out of normal working hours Willingness to carry out other tasks upon request Driving License (Preferred) Hours of work: Monday – Friday , days or nights. Rate of Pay: £13.00 per hour These will be PAYE positions so you will benefit from: Accrued Holiday Pay from day one Pension contributions (after a qualifying period) Weekly Pay Overtime at overtime rates No umbrella payments or fees Only Tax and National Insurance deductions and this will be shown on your payslip. This will start as a temporary role, but will become permanent after 3 months. So to apply for this role please send your CV through this website or call 0345 241 1000 for more information. Please note that if you apply for this vacancy then you have given permission under Data Protection (GDPR) for us to share selected details with our clients for their related vacancies. This will be the only notification you will receive regarding this and we take the receipt of your CV as your permission to proceed with your application. If you do not wish us to submit or use your CV, please do email to ask us to destroy your CV as soon as possible to ensure it is not used.
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3507326EB- Laboratory Manager- Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Facility
University of Southampton - Southampton, Southern
£36,636 to £43,482 a year, pro rata
On-sitePermanentFull time
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic team player with strong technical expertise in chromatography and mass spectrometry and experience of managing a Facility or Laboratory. You will work within a small, friendly team in the Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry (C&MS) Facility, in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. The C&MS Facility is an EPSRC Badged Small Facility, which includes the Open Access Service and Approved Power User instruments. It provides the core analytical support, training and essential data to research staff and students in the School, across the Faculty and the University and also to external research collaborators and commercial customers. We are looking for a Laboratory Manager/ Technical Expert to perform and supervises a range of complex work activities including overseeing and day-today management of the delivery of the Open Access Service and support of other instrumentation within the Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Facility. The work involves: the application of highly specialised technical skills, to maintain and troubleshoot a portfolio of analytical instruments (LC-MS, SFC-MS, GC-MS) managing and delivering short and medium-term projects and work assignments, managing technical practices and service provisions, providing specialist advice, guidance and recommendations to staff and students on a range of analytical LC-MS, SFC-MS, GC-MS instruments, Ensuring operational excellence and consistency of practice, especially in Health and Safety, in line with university strategic priorities The Open Access Service, delivered over 13,000 sample analyses in the last financial year. In addition, with recent investments and funding successes in the School, especially in the Organic & Biological Chemistry research area, this activity is expected to grow further – with 20 PhD students starting in this section in September. At the University of Southampton, we value diversity and equality. The University recognises that employees may wish to have working patterns that fit with their caring responsibilities or work-life balance. Due consideration will also be given to applicants who have had career breaks for reasons including maternity, paternity or adoption leave, disability or illness. Both the University of Southampton and Chemistry are proud to hold Athena Swan Silver Awards.
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Mental Health Deputy Manager ( Crisis and Recovery Service)
Holistic Recruiters Ltd - Totton
£32,400 to £32,400 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Holistic Recruiters Ltd is seeking an experienced Mental Health Deputy Service Manager to assist the Service manager in leading the operation of Crowlin Recovery House, an NHS-commissioned, 24-hour short-term residential service providing a safe, therapeutic and trauma-informed alternative to hospital admission for adults experiencing mental health crisis. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy Service Manager, Deputy Registered Manager, Senior Mental Health Practitioner, Mental Health Team Leader or experienced Care Manager to play a key role in developing and delivering an innovative crisis-recovery service. Job Description The Deputy Mental Health Service Manager will work closely with the Service Manager to support the day-to-day operational leadership and management of Crowlin Recovery House. The post holder will help ensure the delivery of a safe, compassionate, person-centred and recovery-focused service for adults experiencing mental health crisis. They will support the embedding of trauma-informed and recovery-focused practice across the service, ensuring guests are treated with dignity, respect and compassion while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries, risk management and safeguarding arrangements. The Deputy Manager will provide visible leadership to staff, support effective service delivery, monitor quality and performance, and deputise for the Service Manager when required. Key Responsibilities • Support the Service Manager with the day-to-day operational management of the Recovery House, ensuring safe and effective service delivery 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. • Deputise for the Service Manager during periods of absence and take responsibility for operational decisions when required. • Provide effective leadership, supervision, coaching and support to recovery practitioners and other operational staff. • Promote a trauma-informed, recovery-focused and person-centred culture across the service. • Support the delivery of high-quality assessments, risk assessments, personalised support plans, recovery plans and meaningful activities. • Ensure guests receive appropriate support to maintain choice, control, independence and community connections. • Work closely with NHS Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Teams (CRHTTs), Community Mental Health Teams, commissioners, social care, housing providers, emergency services and voluntary-sector organisations. • Support safe referrals, admissions, reviews, transfers and discharge planning. • Monitor safeguarding concerns and ensure appropriate action, escalation and documentation in line with organisational and statutory requirements. • Support the management of incidents, accidents, complaints, safeguarding concerns and significant events, ensuring learning is identified and implemented. • Monitor service records, documentation and performance information, ensuring information is accurate, timely and appropriately recorded. • Support the Service Manager in monitoring NHS contractual KPIs and reporting requirements, including relevant MHSDS data. • Assist with workforce planning, recruitment, induction, staff allocation, rota management and maintaining appropriate staffing levels. • Conduct regular staff supervision, support performance management and contribute to annual appraisals and development planning. • Ensure staff maintain mandatory and specialist training requirements, including safeguarding, trauma-informed care, suicide prevention, autism awareness, de-escalation, equality and diversity and health and safety. • Promote effective communication, teamwork and professional standards across the service. • Support the Service Manager with budget monitoring, staffing costs and expenditure control. • Identify opportunities to improve service delivery, efficiency, guest experience and recovery outcomes. • Maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders. • Participate in the senior management on-call rota and provide operational support during out-of-hours periods when required. • Carry out any other reasonable duties required to support the safe and effective operation of the service.
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Office Manager (Primary Phase) - The Aylesbury Vale Academy
Buckinghamshire Council - Aylesbury
On-sitePermanentFull time
Overview We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and self-motivated Office Manager to join our hardworking and supportive team at the Primary Phase of Aylesbury Vale Academy. Someone who is a dedicated professional and takes pride in delivering high quality administrative support, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of a busy school office. Term time only: Yes Salary type: Bucks Pay Salary Details: £34,319 to £36,975 - FTE - Actual salary will reflect working pattern of 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full-time Closing date: 06/10/2026 Interviews to be held: Week Commencing 13 and 20 October 2026 About us The Aylesbury Vale Academy is an Academy with a strong sense of purpose and achievement based upon respect, aspiration and resilience. Aylesbury Vale Academy provides a safe and stimulating learning environment for children from 2 to 18 years old. At the Academy, we aim to provide an inclusive, engaging and challenging experience, within the context of a Christian community, leading to an education of the highest quality. Website: https://www.theacademy.me/ About the role This is a varied and rewarding role working closely with the Headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will: be able to manage multiple priorities and maintain a well-structured and efficient office environment have excellent communications skills orally and in writing build positive relationships with staff, parents/carers, pupils, governors and external agencies be able to remain calm during busy periods have experience of working in a busy office, ideally within a school setting use of Microsoft packages experience with SIMS, desirable, but not essential as training will be given We can offer you: a workplace fully committed to the principles of the DfE Wellbeing Charter priority admissions for school staff in primary and secondary bespoke CPD that is often self-directed free employee assistance programme - 24/7 phone line for free emotional bereavement and financial concerns disaggregated INSET days well-embedded systems that provide clear structures at the same time as allowing individuals to work with autonomy 10% discount on pre-school places 10% discount on Primary wraparound care 25% discount on the use of the Lettings facilities (sport pitches, sports hall, drama studios, Community suite, party rooms) Other information Only fully completed application forms will be considered. CVs will not be accepted. Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate. Please send completed application forms back to the school. Phone: 01296 428551 Email: eperrin@theacademy.me Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children will be reflected throughout the recruitment process and the successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and an online screening check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare: • All unspent convictions and conditional cautions • All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’). It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview. Salary See advert for detail Reference number BUC15569 Contract type Permanent Working hours Full Time Level of DBS check required Enhanced with Barred List Date posted 21 Sep 2026, 11 p.m. Application deadline 6 Oct 2026 Contact email eperrin@theacademy.me Additional Information OFFICE MANAGER - Primary Phase - September 2026 (1) (pdf) Safer Recruitment Policy - February 2026 - FINAL (3) (pdf) application-form-non-teaching-dbs-july-2025 (8) (docx)
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22582 - HMP Winchester - Business Administrator Management Coordinator
Ministry of Justice - Winchester
£29,107 to £30,648 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Overview of the job This is an administrative job in an establishment Summary The job holder will provide administrative support to the Governor and other senior staff, managing their appointments and keeping them informed of day- to-day issues as and when they arise. This is a rotational, non-operational job with no line management responsibilities. Responsibilities, Activities and Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: • Responds to and/or distributes correspondence relating to the Governor including internal and external documents • Co-ordinate the Governor and Deputy Governor’s diary, including appointments for staff, managers, internal/external stakeholders and members of the public • Receive telephone calls on behalf of the Governor, ensuring any messages and requests for information are actioned • Manage Governor/Deputy Governor’s emails; highlighting priority work to be actioned and responding to general enquiries • Co-ordinates the weekly movements sheet for the Senior Management Team • Maintain a log of all investigations and disciplinary hearings (fast track or full disciplinary), call witnesses and type transcripts of hearings • Transcribe and publish staff information notices and notices to prisoners and Governors / Operational Orders • Book accommodation and travel, as required for Governor, and other senior managers • Send out global emails as and when required to all staff and act as the intranet publisher for the establishment • Undertake other administrative tasks including: • Organise, produce and maintain accurate records for area of work • Act as contact point for all communications to the team. Prioritise and distribute communications to the appropriate person or relevant department in establishment • Complete monitoring returns for area of work • Input requisitions on to the finance database and process requisitions for defined area of work • Co-ordinate any awareness sessions for area of work • Prepare paperwork for checking by manager, conducting initial checks as required • Correspond with relevant stakeholders and agencies to ensure that they are aware of information so that information is adequately shared • Maintain and check establishment databases, manual filing systems and logs of information, responding within agreed timescales and producing reports as required • Collate information relating to relevant Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs) • Act as secretary to meetings as required including organising agenda, taking and distributing minutes and action points The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder . An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with the confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.
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Operations Manager and Head of Housekeeping - residential position for a couple
Ardington House Ltd - Near Wantage, OXON
£36,000 to £36,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Ardington House is a Georgian country house and events venue near Wantage, Oxfordshire, and an award winning venue, named Best Country House Wedding Venue. We are recruiting a couple to fill two named roles: an Operations Manager and a Head of Housekeeping. The couple will live on site and work together across the running of the House and its events. COMPENSATION PACKAGE Salary of £36,000 per annum for each role (£72,000 for the couple) Discretionary bonus, paid after the end of each calendar year Free use of a furnished flat within the House (employer pays council tax, electricity, gas, wifi and heating) Pension contribution AVERAGE WEEKLY HOURS 37.5 hours. Five days per week, in the main 9:00 to 17:30 with one hour off for lunch. HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENT 28 days paid holiday DURATION Permanent (initial six month trial) RESPONSIBILITIES Operations Manager Event Operations – Working with the Sales and Events team to organise all event preparations, including setting up the House and marquee to a specific plan, liaising with wedding suppliers, moving furniture and equipment, post event damage and stock checks, and arranging event deliveries and collections. House Maintenance – Monitoring and resolving day to day maintenance issues at the House, carrying out small fixes and painting, and managing tradespeople for larger works. Grounds and Facilities – There is a full gardening team, but occasional garden, pool and tennis court maintenance work may be required. Head of Housekeeping Housekeeping – Leading all housekeeping duties (cleaning, laundry, bed changing and looking after house guests). The House has 12 bedrooms and there is also an event marquee in the grounds. Guest Care – Preparing rooms for weddings, private hire and holiday rental clients, hosting, and assisting with arrivals and departures of guests. Shared Duties Events – Ardington House has a busy events schedule (40 to 50 events per year) and the wedding season runs from April until October. During this period, weekend and evening work will be required, with days off taken on weekdays. Events are run by an event manager, but the couple will work on a rota on event days to provide hosting, to coordinate with the catering and event management teams, and to secure the House during events. Weddings take place in the marquee, and once guests have moved to the marquee it is the couple's responsibility to monitor access to the House, which is provided to overnight guests alone. Other – When the family is in residence, occasional cooking, driving (one driving licence is essential), shopping and waitering will be required. Ability to assist in the events office to cover holidays of the events team would be a bonus. ACCOMMODATION There is a fully furnished and spacious flat within the House, with all bills and wifi included. There is an outdoor swimming pool and tennis court, which staff may use when clients are not in residence. REPORTING Both roles report to the owner, Lorne Baring, who will be the line manager. The House Manager, Charlie Cross, works from the House most days. The owners do not live in the House but visit through the year with their families. The House may also be occupied at times by holiday rental clients. Position start: October 2026, with a handover period alongside the current housekeeping couple. FLEXIBLE WORKING ARRANGEMENTS These positions will suit a couple willing to work a flexible schedule. Hours are long during the peak wedding season (with weekend work) and shorter during the off season. Overtime hours accumulated during the peak season can be used as time off in lieu (TOIL) during the off season. The roles will suit couples who wish to travel or take extended periods off during the winter. APPLICATIONS Applicants should send a covering email with a curriculum vitae for each applicant to Charlotte Cross, Manager, Ardington House Ltd at charlotte.cross@ardingtonhouse.com. Ardington House Ltd Charlie Cross, Manager Telephone: 01235 821566 Mobile: 07733 067829 Email: charlotte.cross@ardingtonhouse.com
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Registered Manager - Residential Care, Ball Tree Croft
West Sussex County Council - Lancing, West Sussex
£49,817 to £53,051 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
We're looking for a Registered Manager to join our wonderful team on a full-time basis. Ball Tree Croft is a Care Quality Commission registered residential care home providing person-centred care and support for up to 15 people over the age of 18 who have a learning disability. In addition, it has four bedrooms where people can have short breaks. An important part of what we do is enabling and encouraging people to be independent and make choices about their day-to-day lives. From what colour they have on their bedroom wall, to riding a bike, going to work, or future planning within the service (their home), we always ensure people are supported to explore opportunities. For example, we have People Ambassadors who represent the voice of the people using our service. About The Job Salary: £49,817 to £53,051 depending on experience Working Pattern: Monday - Thursday 09:00-17:00, Friday 09:00-16:30. You maybe required to work on rota and cover Sleeping In On Call shifts (Monday-Sunday inclusive). Contract Length: Full time, 37 hours per week Location: Ball Tree Croft, Sompting Hear from the team, "The sense of satisfaction I get from the positive support towards better days achievement and recognition of peoples unique personalities and having fun as we go which is really positive for all the people that live and work here, is really important to me." - Paula, Assistant Manager Why not have a look at our dedicated Careers in adults' residential services, day opportunities and shared lives webpage to learn more about the difference you can make! https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/careers-in-directly-provided-services/ What you'll need to succeed We are looking for a dynamic, motivated individual who can lead the services into the future with a focus on empowering and enabling people to maximise their potential and build and develop their strengths and life skills and have choice and control about their everyday life in a Residential Care setting. You will need to be able to maintain positive and effective relationships in order to advise and influence stakeholders. You will clearly demonstrate a track record of strategic and solution focused achievements. You will have an excellent knowledge of service delivery and management, for example evidencing outcomes for people who have learning disabilities, and providing a kind, caring safe and effective homely environment in line with Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Health and Safety regulations. You will also be able to demonstrate a wide range of subject matter expertise across social care and be up to date with key areas of social care legislation (e.g. Care Act 2014) and the CQC regulations for registered services providing a regulated activity. Please refer to the attached job description for further information. Key Skills & Qualifications and / Experience (Please note these will be used as the shortlisting criteria, which means you need to show how you match these skills in the application questions and your CV) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to listen and interpret what people are saying and manage difficult, sensitive and contentious issues and concerns in a timely and effective way. Able to influence the actions of others and to negotiate solutions across wide areas of the business and successfully convince others of the need to take a specific course of action to ensure that people's needs are met. Ability to research, analyse and interpret information to make effective judgements in order to review the effectiveness of activities and service provision, plan long term and set timescales, including understanding the broader business environment and context in order to take account of the broader impacts on business. Effective people and performance management skills and the ability to provide direction and motivate and inspire the team. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop achievable options that will provide the best outcomes for people, whilst ensuring all resources are managed effectively. Good IT skills in order to analyse and research data, produce reports / statements and monitor budgets. The ability to help lead on incorporating technology into service delivery. Qualifications and/ experience A Professional Health or Social Care Qualification e.g. CQSW, Dip SW, RNLD, CSS, or extensive equivalent and comparable experience. Post graduate professional qualification relating to management; or equivalent level of significant experience is desirable. Registered Manager's Award or equivalent qualification. Extensive experience of working in a residential care centre setting and/or other social care setting. A detailed understanding of the needs of the people you will be supporting (i.e. adults with a learning disability, older people, people with dementia and other cognitive impairments, adults with physical and sensory impairments) and their rights as an individual. Experience of effectively managing / leading staff to deliver a customer focussed service. Demonstrable experience of monitoring and / or managing budgets effectively to deliver a service within available resources. Experience of working in partnership with external bodies or agencies, to achieve a unified multi-agency approach delivering a seamless service to our customers. Further Information Reward and benefits Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing and developing our team to be the best they can be. For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page. Further Information The reference number for this role is CAFHE06524. For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Jody Ablitt-Larney at jody.ablitt- How to Apply: Upload your CV and complete the application explaining the key skills listed on the Job Description and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.
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22707 - Horticulturalist/Gardens Manager - SPI: Commercial Horticulture
Ministry of Justice - Milton Keynes
from £34,440 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Title: SPI: Land Based Activities and Horticulture Group Profile: Specialist Productions Instructor Organisation Level: Delivery Band: 4 Overview of the job HMPPS is an executive agency of the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) responsible for managing prison and probation services in England and Wales. Its mission is to help prison and probation services work together to manage offenders through their sentences. HMPPS aims to rehabilitate individuals in its care through employment, skills and education activities. We are committed to these values to build a culture where everyone can thrive. The job holder will be responsible for providing supervision, knowledge and skills to prisoners in a specialist work area so they can improve their skills and future employment prospects with a view to reducing reoffending. This job description is not for use by job holders in basic assembly/packing workshops, instead Mentor: Instructor should be used. However, on an exceptional short term basis job holders can supervise prisoners in more basic workshops. This is a non-operational job in an establishment with no line management responsibilities. This role is non-rotational. Summary The job holder will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of prisoners in the Land Based Activities and/or Horticulture work area, ensuring that targets are met, discipline is maintained, and the work area remains a safe and positive working environment. The job holder will provide knowledge and skills so that prisoners are engaged in purposeful activity, developing their skills and preparing for release. All services are to be provided to a high standard and security and control maintained at all times. They may teach prisoners towards achieving nationally recognised qualifications and may be supported by external organisations such as local colleges. The job holder will be relied upon to maintain the prison grounds and oversee planting, cropping, harvesting, and conservation in the establishment. The job holder may also assess accredited vocational qualifications. Responsibilities, Activities and Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: Horticulture Carry out a full range of horticultural activities, giving instruction to prisoners on all land-based activity duties including use of machinery. Ensure good horticultural practice. Land based activities Maintain the establishments grounds and conservation areas including maintenance of lawns, ponds, water features, hard and soft landscaping (including laying paving and turf) and external grounds to the establishment including woodland (where appropriate). Deliver the relevant actions from the MoJ's Biodiversity Strategy and to develop and create the establishments conservation areas. Undertake small project work as advised. Undertake other instructor tasks including: You will be responsible for supervising prisoners in the work area, ensuring that work targets are met, discipline is maintained, and the work area remains a safe and positive working environment at all times. This may involve the selection process of prisoners and managing their pay. Inducting prisoners and training and training them in aspects such as Health and Safety, Control of Substance Hazardous to Health (COSHH), machinery and tools usage within your area of work. The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder. An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh. Civil Service Success Profile Criteria Behaviours Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Working Together Managing a Quality Service Developing Self and Others Experience Must have relevant work experience in Horticulture, including use of horticultural machinery/tractors. Must be conversant with grounds maintenance practices in areas of grass maintenance, turf culture, drainage, soil husbandry, areas of ornamental horticulture including aquatics, bedding, perennial, tree and shrub culture and a working knowledge of different types of habitats and the support each provides for: insects, creatures and animals. Supervisory experience is desirable. Technical requirements Must possess a full current United Kingdom (UK) driving license. Currently hold or be prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification or equivalent in horticulture. Currently hold or be prepared to work towards PA1 PA6 spray certification. Currently hold or be prepared to work towards a recognised workplace assessor qualification. Hours of Work (Unsocial Hours) Allowances Unsocial Hours Working This role may require working regular unsocial hours and a payment at the current approved organisation rate will be made in addition to your basic pay to recognise this. Unsocial hours are those hours outside 0700 - 1900hrs Monday to Friday and include working evenings, nights, weekends and Bank/Public Holidays.
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Senior Finance Manager | Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust - Dartford
£72,719 - £83,505 pa inc
ContractFull time
Lead a team of management accountants to provide highly complex strategic financial and business advice across two or more directorates. This will include providing formal complex financial and business presentations to large groups of non-finance/business staff conveying financial concepts in a clear and persuasive way. • Analyse highly complex problems relating to business cases and make judgements on financial and business decisions relating to the allocation of finances. • Plan and organise the work of the Management Accounts Team with key stakeholders in Directorates to deliver complex integrated monitoring and analysis across finance, costing, service line reporting, clinical and patient activity systems. Monitor and adjust strategies to meet the needs of stakeholders. • Ensure that finance and business reports and analyses meet the Trust’s financial, performance, legal and statutory requirements. • Ensure the efficiency, effectiveness and integrity of finance and business systems and processes to provide high quality data and information. • Make a significant contribution to the production of business cases and to the Trust’s long- and short-term business planning processes. Co-ordinate the work of business managers, budget managers and other staff in order to achieve this objective. • Prepare the Trust’s income and expenditure accounts in accordance with monthly and annual timetables and ensure that the information produced is complete and correct. • Work autonomously within professional and NHS guidelines, interpreting and acting on this interpretation as appropriate. • Take a proactive approach to developing own skills and experience and that of others Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children’s centres, schools and people’s homes. We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people. Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values: • We’re Kind • We’re Fair • We Listen • We Care • Develop and strengthen working relationships with key stakeholders, developing financial and business strategy within directorates. Explain and present highly complex financial and business concepts and strategies to directors and other senior colleagues. • Provide comprehensive high quality financial and business across the Trust, making a significant contribution to the production of business cases and to the Trust’s long and short term business planning processes. • Manage and co-ordinate the work of a team of management accountants to ensure that monthly income and expenditure and information reports are produced in accordance with Trust timetables and procedures. • Initiate service and system enhancements to meet changing customer demand. • Devise best practice principles and implement these throughout the department. • Prepare the Trust’s monthly and annual financial and business information report ensuring that the information produced is complete and correct and that trends and variances are investigated and evaluated. This advert closes on Thursday 17 Sep 2026
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