Project Manager
J Murphy & Sons - Fleet
£48000-80000 per annum
PermanentFull time
Murphy is recruiting for a Project Manager to work with Energy on the ETP Project in Fleet. Our business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries - ensuring their energy security for decades to come.We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long-standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries. Murphy is recruiting for a Project Manager to work with Energy on the ETP Project in Fleet. Our business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries - ensuring their energy security for decades to come.We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long-standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries. A day in the life of a Murphy Project Manager: - To be fully accountable for the delivery of the projects, ensuring it is completed safely, on time, in accordance with the contract requirements and to budget. - Sets the overall standard on the projects/contract. - Ensure the project requirements are identified and delivered. - Identify issues and ensure they are resolved in a controlled and timely manner. - To ensure contract programmes are planned, reviewed, and delivered. - Line management of Site Managers, Assistant Site Managers and Section Managers. - Responsible for effective client relationship management, collaborative approach and providing updates to internal and external stakeholders on project/contract progress. - Ensures operating plans are in place to ensure sufficient resources and materials are in place. - Will be expected to resolve most operational issues with any business-critical issues referred to the Project Director. - Responsible for all commercial activities associated with the project including the delivery of the gross margin, management of cost control and other key commercial and financial metrics. - Overall performance management of subcontractors of the gross margin, management of cost control and other key commercial and financial metrics. Still interested, does this sound like you? - Experience in delivering HV Transmission & Distribution or Major Civils projects. - Experience within a Project Managerial role. - HNC / HND or NVQ Level 5 (or Degree) - Experience of working on complex multi-discipline Enhancement projects, delivering within programme and cost controls. What’s in it for you? - 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service - Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review - Above market rate contributory pension scheme - Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay - Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus - Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus - Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations - Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development - Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc About Murphy Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.4bn and £23m Invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is #MoretoMurphy If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Natacha Rainford on 07876009588 to discuss in more detail. Due to the requirements of the role, in addition to our standard identity and right to work checks, successful candidates will be asked to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK
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Site Manager
Teaching Vacancies - Newhaven, East Sussex
PermanentFull time
What skills and experience we're looking for Our ideal candidate will have: • Enthusiasm and drive to improve the premises for the children • A willingness to learn core health and safety skills required in facility management • Flexibility and adaptability to be able to cover the responsibilities within the team • Physical capacity to work on numerous maintenance and cleaning tasks inside and within the grounds • The ability to work successfully as a team member establishing effective working relationships and flexible working practices What the school offers its staff We can offer you: • a dedicated leadership team, who are committed to supporting and developing colleagues; • excellent professional development and promotion opportunities; • membership to Perkbox discount scheme; • subsidised private health care with Benenden; • a free school lunch when working in school. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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Assistant Manager
Mitchells & Butlers PLC - Eastleigh, United Kingdom
Competitive Salary
PermanentFull time
No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! As Assistant Manager at Toby Carvery - Bishopstoke, you’ll bring your experience to the table, supporting the General Manager in leading your team to success. Through your passion and drive you will motivate your team to deliver excellent guest experience, mentoring each individual to be the best that they can be! Join us at Toby Carvery, they don’t call us the ‘home of the roast’ for nothing! Our Toby Carvery family make every visit personal; we love having fun and we truly care about making great memories for our guests. If you love Yorkies as much as we do, we want to hear from you. WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? Amazing progression opportunities! We believe in growing our own talent. Last year, we promoted over 150 Assistant Managers to General Managers. A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery or socialising with friends in the city at All Bar One, we’ve got you covered. 20% discount across all off our brands for up to 5 friends and family. Discounts on gym memberships. Team Socials – work hard, play hard! On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS ASSISTANT MANAGER YOU’LL… Use your management experience to support the General Manager in the day to day running of the business, being the Duty Manager when they are not around. Use your communication skills to train and inspire your team to deliver food, drink, and service to be proud of. Be the role model and guide development within your team. Lead the team to deliver moments that WOW our guest, keeping them coming back. At M&B, we want people to be supported, valued, able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome.
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Assistant Manager
Mitchells & Butlers PLC - Windlesham, United Kingdom
Up to £37000.00 per annum
PermanentFull time
No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! As Assistant Manager at the Windmill, you’ll bring your experience to the table, supporting the General Manager in leading your team to success. Through your passion and drive you will motivate your team to deliver excellent guest experience, mentoring each individual to be the best that they can be! Join us at Premium Country Pubs. We craft food and drink into something truly special. Picture beautiful interiors in stunning locations, and great tasting food. If you're passionate about all things premium, we want to hear from you. WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? Amazing progression opportunities! We believe in growing our own talent. Last year, we promoted over 150 Assistant Managers to General Managers. A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery or socialising with friends in the city at All Bar One, we’ve got you covered. 20% discount across all off our brands for up to 5 friends and family. Discounts on gym memberships. Team Socials – work hard, play hard! On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS ASSISTANT MANAGER YOU’LL… Use your management experience to support the General Manager in the day to day running of the business, being the Duty Manager when they are not around. Use your communication skills to train and inspire your team to deliver food, drink, and service to be proud of. Be the role model and guide development within your team. Lead the team to deliver moments that WOW our guest, keeping them coming back. At M&B, we want people to be supported, valued, able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome.
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Deputy Manager
Mitchells & Butlers PLC - Windlesham, United Kingdom
Up to £39000.00 per annum
PermanentFull time
No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! As Deputy Manager at the Windmill, you’ll support the General Manager to lead a successful site. You’ll use your experience to inspire team members, and work together to provide guests with an experience they won’t forget. Join us at Premium Country Pubs. We craft food and drink into something truly special. Picture beautiful interiors in stunning locations, and great tasting food. If you're passionate about all things premium, we want to hear from you. WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? Amazing progression opportunities! We believe in growing our own talent. Last year, we promoted over 150 Deputy Managers to General Managers. A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery or socialising with friends in the city at All Bar One, we’ve got you covered. 20% discount across all off our brands for up to 5 friends and family. Discounts on gym memberships. Team Socials – work hard, play hard! On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS DEPUTY MANAGER YOU’LL… Use your management experience to be an assistant to the General Manager in the day to day running of the business. Train and inspire your team to deliver food, drink, and service to be proud of. Be the role model and guide development within your team. Ensure our guests are cared for, being the host to life’s memorable moments. Strive towards and achieve business targets. At M&B, we want people to be supported, valued, able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome.
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Store Manager
Mencap - Ashtead, Home Counties
£26,658 to £26,658 a year
PermanentFull time
Job Advert Are you passionate about retail and ready to take on a new challenge that will make a real difference to the lives of people with a learning disability. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven Shop Manager to join our new team in Ashtead on a 37.5 hour contract. Your main base will be Ashtead, with an expectation of regular travel and flexibility to cover other M5 stores as required. As a Shop Manager you will be responsible for the day to day running of our store by leading an inclusive team of paid colleagues and volunteers to maximise sales income and to minimise costs. You will have the passion to drive your store to be the best in the area. What you will do: - Drive sales in the store to meet expected budgets and KPI’s - Run a high-density shop, ensuring that the shopfloor meets retail merchandising standards and that stock is rotated onto the shopfloor daily. - Ensure that stock is generated over the door and that donors are signed up for Gift Aid. - Ensure that the high standard of customer service that is expected by Mencap is delivered at all times. - You will be an inclusive leader developing your team, paid and volunteers, through training and performance reviews. - Be responsible for all financial, cash handling, security, safeguarding and health and safety in the store. - To be a successful Shop Manager you will be: - An experienced manager with the ability to drive sales and meet KPI’s, ideally within a fashion retail environment. - Ability to lead and support a team from varying backgrounds. - Ability to meet the needs of the customers to generate and increase the sales of the store. - Have a flexible approach to working hours and days, including weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. - The full detailed job description is attached. Applications close on 30 September 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications or identify suitable candidates. We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce. If you are passionate about leading high‑performing teams and delivering exceptional store standards, we’d love to hear from you. Benefits Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated. Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings. For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team! About Mencap Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in. At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues. Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere. · Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation. · Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes · Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies. We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
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Store Manager
Mencap - Esher, Home Counties
£26,658 to £26,658 a year
PermanentFull time
Job Advert Are you passionate about retail and ready to take on a new challenge that will make a real difference to the lives of people with a learning disability. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven Shop Manager to join our team in Claygate on a 37.5 hour contract. Your main base will be Claygate, with an expectation of regular travel and flexibility to cover other M5 stores as required. As a Shop Manager you will be responsible for the day to day running of our store by leading an inclusive team of paid colleagues and volunteers to maximise sales income and to minimise costs. You will have the passion to drive your store to be the best in the area. What you will do: - Drive sales in the store to meet expected budgets and KPI’s - Run a high-density shop, ensuring that the shopfloor meets retail merchandising standards and that stock is rotated onto the shopfloor daily. - Ensure that stock is generated over the door and that donors are signed up for Gift Aid. - Ensure that the high standard of customer service that is expected by Mencap is delivered at all times. - You will be an inclusive leader developing your team, paid and volunteers, through training and performance reviews. - Be responsible for all financial, cash handling, security, safeguarding and health and safety in the store. - To be a successful Shop Manager you will be: - An experienced manager with the ability to drive sales and meet KPI’s, ideally within a fashion retail environment. - Ability to lead and support a team from varying backgrounds. - Ability to meet the needs of the customers to generate and increase the sales of the store. - Have a flexible approach to working hours and days, including weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. The full detailed job description is attached. Applications close on 06 September 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications or identify suitable candidates. We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce. If you are passionate about leading high‑performing teams and delivering exceptional store standards, we’d love to hear from you. Benefits Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated. Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings. For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team! About Mencap Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in. At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues. Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere. · Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation. · Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes · Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies. We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
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Cafe Manager
Tesco - Whitstable, Kent
Competitive
PermanentPart time
About the role We have a great opportunity for a Café Manager with a passion for customer service and proven people management skills to take responsibility for one of our comfy, welcoming cafés. With your background in hospitality, you’ll oversee daily operations as well as the selection, training and development of a friendly team. You’ll make every day a little better for the team, so they can do the same for our customers. As a Café Manager, you’ll share our commitment to excellent customer service. After all, no one tries harder for customers than we do. You’ll manage helpful, eager colleagues in a café that’s clean, tidy and organised. And, you’ll identify opportunities to improve our ways of working, while maximising sales and ensuring processes, routines and standards are adhered to. In short, you’ll be making sure everything is safe, legal and that the café delivers a service to the high standard we aim for. At Tesco we believe in providing opportunities for everyone to be at their best. With your experience working at supervisory level or above, you’ll act as a role model to your team – spotting talent, providing feedback and support, and adapting your leadership style to different people and situations. At the same time, you’ll develop your own career as you discover plenty of ways to add to your skills and experience. Tesco Cafés really are a place to get on. Please note that you need to be 18 or over to apply for this role. You will be responsible for Whilst specific responsibilities will be dependent upon the changing needs of Tesco as a business, the following provides an overview of the role’s key responsibilities and measures: • Overseeing the overall running of the café, including routines, processes, sales standards and changes, where necessary. • Holding full profit and loss accountability for the café. • Maximising sales, impact and presentation in the café, and ensuring everything is safe and legal for customers and colleagues. • Leading your team and inspiring them to hit sales targets. • Understanding the key drivers of our service plan and delivering to the standard required. • Selecting, training, and developing team members to enable them to feel proud of the work they do. • Acting as a café menu expert who can share knowledge with the team. • Ensuring customers are served quickly and that they receive high quality food and drinks in a clean, tidy environment. You will need • A background in hospitality, at supervisory level and above. • A commitment to excellent customer service. • People management skills that allow you to lead by example and coach in an inclusive manner. Personal • Good planning and organisation skills. • Confidence using your initiative to identify opportunities to improve our ways of working or adapt to different situations. • Excellent communication skills to motivate and support a growing team. What’s in it for you? Alongside a fantastic work life balance, we offer excellent benefits that help make The Cafe a great place to work. These include but aren’t limited to:: • 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. • Request flexible working from day one • Retirement savings plan • Life Assurance • Access to free wellbeing services with a range of resources to support your mind, body, and life • An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out and utility bills for the home • Uniform provided and policies to support you for all of life’s moments, big and small • Holiday starting at 28 days (Including Bank Holidays) • 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. References Visible links 1. https://www.tesco-careers.com/explore-our-world/everyones-welcome/ About Us With 329 cafés across the country and counting, our teams work closely to make sure that the customer experience is to the best standard and service; no two days are ever the same! Tesco Cafés are a great place to work, with a genuine family feel – truly a place to get on. We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco Café where everyone is welcome and truly feels able to be themselves. In our cafés, we not only celebrate diversity, but we strive to create a workforce that reflects our customers not only here in the UK, but worldwide. Our aim is to attract and welcome a diverse range of applicants from all walks of life, offering many varying working patterns across our business and we would love to hear from you. 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’re proud to have been accredited as a 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 [1] here. On 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. References Visible links 1. https://www.tesco-careers.com/accessibility/> #VP30 tesco/VP/1023349/1012803
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Store Manager
Jollyes The Pet People
£30,000 to £34,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Retail Store Manager – Jollyes Pets - Dover. Salary £30,000 - £34,000 p.a. + bonus potential of up to £5k p.a.. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company voted by Retail Week as 'Best Retailer' (<£250m t/o) and included in the Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' list. Store Management in Jollyes is a hands-on leadership role, on the shop floor daily, coaching your team through live customer interactions, helping with deliveries, and setting the standard through what you do, not just what you say. If you want to lead from a desk, this isn't the role for you. If you want to build a team and see the impact of your leadership in real time, read on! The Benefits: At Jollyes, we’re as passionate about our people as we are about our pets! We think our tail-wagging benefits package reflects our appreciation for all that our colleagues do and provides support where it’s needed most. Competitive salary of £30,000 - £34,000 p.a., plus annual bonus potential of up to £5k p.a. (subject to reaching pre-agreed measures). Private Healthcare for you and your family (Axa Health insurance) as well as critical illness and life insurance benefits * Enhanced company pension scheme - Legal & General scheme (EE 5%, ER 7.5%). * Financial Wellbeing Package (Stream): Access earnings early, plus savings tools and discounts. Retail Trust Membership: Counselling, wellbeing, and financial support. Colleague Discounts: Treats at 800+ retailers, plus 30% off Jollyes products and pet services. Health & Wellbeing Support: Online GP, mental health services, fitness programs, dental care, and cancer support. Extra Time Off: Birthday, wedding, new pet days, plus buy/sell holiday options. Enhanced Family Leave: Maternity and paternity packages above statutory levels. Recognition & Rewards: Top Dog Award with extra day off and perks. Lifestyle Benefits: Cycle2Work scheme and discounted David Lloyd membership. Learning & Development: Ongoing training for career growth. (*on completion of 3m probation period) The Role – Store Manager: You'll lead by example, creating an excellent culture and working environment for your team, demonstrating our values of being: Genuine, Wise, Eager, Focused, Together. Full responsibility for running a successful store — managing KPIs around people, store standards, customer service, and financial performance, maximising turnover and gross margin while controlling costs. Reporting to the Regional Manager, sharing best practice with your peers and learning from others' successes in your regional team. Building a strong sales culture in-store: coaching your team to spot every opportunity to add value for the customer — confidently suggesting complementary products, seasonal offers, or additional services that genuinely improve the experience for pets and their owners. This isn't about hard-selling — it's about training your team to have great conversations that naturally lead to a bigger basket and a better-served customer. Ensuring you and your team deliver the highest standards of pet care, with pet welfare always the top priority, and promoting responsible pet ownership. Delivering exceptional customer service and a great shopping experience, with strong pet* and product* knowledge across the team. (*Training given) Recruiting, motivating, training and developing your team, reviewing and managing performance, and helping to promote Jollyes as an employer of choice locally. Clear communication of key business updates and individual/team objectives. Genuinely hands-on, not office-based. You'll be out front with your team and customers — helping with deliveries, walking the floor, and driving performance through what you see and do in-store, not from behind a screen. Physically active by nature. Our products can be heavy and retail keeps you on your feet most of the day — if the idea of a desk job doesn't appeal, this could be exactly what you're looking for. If you'd need any reasonable adjustments to succeed in this role, just let us know in your application. The Skills: To be successful in this role, joining as a Store Manager you’ll need the following skills and experience: A genuine passion for pets and people — delighting customers with an unrivalled shopping experience. Expect to meet customers with paws, claws or feathers, so comfort around animals is a must. Previous retail store management experience, with a hands-on approach to running the business day-to-day and planning for short, medium and long-term success. Commercially confident on the shop floor — comfortable modelling and coaching upselling and add-on sales conversations with customers, not just reviewing sales figures after the fact. A sound decision-maker who communicates objectives clearly and builds high-performing, engaged teams, with succession plans in place for future leaders. A proven track record of developing business performance and exceeding KPIs, while maintaining high store standards, health & safety, and legal compliance. Commercially aware, able to manage your P&L with a proactive approach. Own transport with a UK driving licence, as occasional out-of-hours store visits or regional cover may be needed. Full time, permanent role. 40 hours/week, working 5 days out of 7. This includes some evenings and weekend cover when our stores can be busiest. About Jollyes Pets Jollyes are an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 125 stores and over 50 years of pet expertise between our paws. Winners of the Retail Week award for 'Best Retailer' (under £250m t/o) and Pet Retailer of the Year at the Pet Industry Federation Awards, listed in the Sunday Times 'Best Place to Work' and shortlisted for 'Happiest Place to Work', you really can be sure you're joining a great brand and employer, trusted by our customers and our colleagues. Accredited by 'Rest Less' as an age-inclusive employer we welcome applications of all ages, and with our accreditation to the Pet Sustainability Coalition, we're friendly to pets, people and the planet too! To Apply If you're keen to develop your career in retail management and benefit from future progression as we continue to grow, you'll be warmly welcomed and your contribution truly valued. Click the 'apply' button today and join our pack as a Jollyes Store Manager!
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Housing Manager
The Kent Autistic Trust
£40,000 to £45,000 a year
PermanentFull time
SALARY: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum HOURS: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week LOCATION: Hybrid working, combining office and home working REPORTING TO: Chief Executive Officer MORE THAN HOUSING. CREATING SAFE, SECURE HOMES WHERE AUTISTIC ADULTS CAN THRIVE. We are looking for a Housing Manager who brings professional housing expertise, strong leadership and a genuine commitment to people. Someone who understands that good housing is about more than compliance and bricks and mortar it is about creating safe, secure and welcoming homes where autistic adults can feel valued, independent and supported to live their lives in the way that works for them.This is an opportunity to make a real difference by ensuring autistic adults have access to safe, secure and welcoming homes. ABOUT THE ROLE As Housing Manager, you will lead the day-to-day management of our housing portfolio, ensuring homes are safe, compliant, well maintained and meet the needs of the autistic adults we support. You will oversee tenancy management, property compliance, repairs and maintenance, Housing Benefit and exempt accommodation, while providing leadership and support to the housing team. Working closely with residents, landlords, local authorities and other stakeholders, you will ensure high-quality housing services, maintain regulatory compliance, and support the ongoing development and improvement of our housing provision. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing professional to combine operational expertise with a genuine commitment to creating safe, secure and welcoming homes where autistic adults can thrive. ABOUT YOU: We are looking for someone who: o Has significant experience working within housing management within a charity, housing association, local authority or similar organisation. o CIH Level 4 qualification or equivalent, or a willingness to undertake the qualification and achieve it by 2030. o Demonstrates strong leadership and people management skills. o Has a sound understanding of housing legislation, compliance and tenancy management. o Can provide advice on complex tenancy and housing matters, including possession proceedings and statutory notices. o Can provide advice on complex tenancy and housing matters, including possession proceedings and statutory notices. o Has a current understanding of housing compliance and legislation, including Awaabs Law, Renters Rights legislation and other relevant housing reforms. o Experience of property compliance, repairs and contractor management. o Has a good Understanding of Housing Benefit and exempt accommodation. o Experience of managing, supervising or supporting staff. o Is organised, proactive and solution-focused. o Builds positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. o Shares our values of respect, inclusion and person-centred support. WHY JOIN US? This is an opportunity to shape the future direction of our housing and property function, influence decision-making and lead developments that make a meaningful difference to the lives of the people we support. You will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Senior Management Team, Trustees and external partners to strengthen our housing arrangements, manage risk and develop safe, sustainable accommodation for the future. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact our Recruitment Team on 01634 477171 for a call back. CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2026 Our approach is to review adverts as they are submitted. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. The Kent Autistic Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and right to work checks. About the Trust: Supporting over 80 people in Medway and across Kent, The Kent Autistic Trust provides a wide range of services designed to meet diverse needs of autistic KAT is committed to providing high quality supports designed around individual abilities, needs and choices. KAT is committed to promoting independence and inclusion within communities. KAT believes everyone is able to make their own individual contribution. KAT seeks to work in partnership with all relevant parties but in particular with the individual themselves. Please find attached a copy of our Privacy Notice. Or a copy can be found on our website. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found or experiencing a high volume of applications.
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