Nursery Area Manager
Flow Recruitment Ltd - South East
from £55,000 a year
Field-basedContractFull time
Area Manager – South East Salary: Up to £55,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract About Our Client Our client is a leading childcare provider with an established presence across the UK and an extensive international network of over 1,000 nurseries worldwide. Supporting more than 75,000 children through a dedicated workforce of over 11,000 employees, they are committed to delivering exceptional early years education and care. With a strong focus on quality, continuous improvement and growth, they are looking for an experienced and inspiring Area Manager to join their team and play a key role in driving operational excellence across their South East portfolio. The Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, commercially minded and inspirational leader to oversee a portfolio of approximately 8–10 nurseries across the South East. As Area Manager, you will take responsibility for ensuring consistently high standards of childcare, operational effectiveness and commercial performance across your settings. You will work closely with Nursery Managers, providing leadership, guidance and support to ensure every nursery delivers outstanding experiences for children, families and employees. You will play a pivotal role in translating business objectives into measurable results, driving performance, developing talented leadership teams and ensuring the highest standards of quality and safeguarding. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Operations Lead, motivate, coach and develop Nursery Managers to achieve consistently high standards. Establish clear expectations, accountability and performance objectives. Conduct regular nursery visits, maintaining a visible and supportive leadership presence. Monitor operational performance and implement action plans where required. Quality & Safeguarding Champion outstanding early years practice and positive outcomes for children. Ensure full compliance with EYFS requirements, Ofsted regulations and safeguarding legislation. Work alongside quality and safeguarding specialists to maintain and continually improve standards. Identify and address areas of risk, ensuring best practice is embedded across all settings. Commercial Performance Drive occupancy, revenue and profitability across your nursery portfolio. Monitor budgets, financial performance and operational costs. Use management information and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement. Support initiatives that enhance parent satisfaction, engagement and retention. People & Culture Develop strong, effective and capable management teams. Identify and nurture talent through succession planning and professional development. Promote employee engagement, retention and a positive working environment. Create an inclusive, high-performing culture that reflects the organisation's values. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and childcare quality. Lead and implement business improvement initiatives across the region. Encourage innovation and the sharing of best practice between settings. Drive positive change to support the organisation's ongoing growth and development. The Ideal Candidate You will be a confident, hands-on and visible leader with proven experience managing multiple sites within the Early Years sector or another regulated care environment. You will have the ability to balance operational, commercial and quality priorities while inspiring and developing those around you. You will be passionate about delivering outstanding childcare, building strong teams and achieving exceptional business results. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in a multi-site leadership or Area Management role, ideally within Early Years. A minimum Level 3 childcare qualification, with Level 5 or above highly desirable. Excellent knowledge of the EYFS framework, Ofsted requirements and safeguarding. A successful track record of driving improvements across multiple settings. Strong commercial awareness, including experience managing budgets, occupancy and operational costs. An effective coaching and mentoring style, with the ability to develop confident and accountable management teams. Excellent analytical, organisational and decision-making skills. A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the South East. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Early Years leader looking to take the next step in their career and make a real difference across a portfolio of nurseries.
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Senior Project Manager
Graham Asset Management - Islington
Field-basedPermanentFull time
The Senior Project Manager shall: • Lead the successful delivery of projects and workstreams across the London Metropolitan University Estate Strategy, Campus Masterplan and Capital Investment Programme. • Manage projects through the full lifecycle, including feasibility, design development, procurement, construction, commissioning, handover and post-occupancy review. • Act as the primary interface between GRAHAM, the University, consultants, contractors and key stakeholders, developing trusted and collaborative working relationships. • Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams, specialist contractors and internal delivery teams to ensure projects are effectively planned, managed and delivered. • Prepare and maintain project execution plans, programmes, risk registers, budgets, change controls and performance reports. • Monitor project performance against agreed objectives, ensuring delivery to programme, budget, quality and operational requirements. • Manage project governance processes, including the preparation of reports, presentations and recommendations for client governance boards and senior leadership teams. • Lead stakeholder engagement with academic departments, professional services teams, students, end users and estate representatives to ensure project requirements are understood and successfully delivered. • Ensure projects are planned and delivered in a manner that minimises disruption to teaching, research, student experience and wider campus operations. • Oversee procurement activities and manage projects delivered through a range of procurement routes and contract forms. • Manage project risks, opportunities, dependencies and interfaces across the wider capital programme. • Ensure effective coordination of decant requirements, enabling works, operational readiness, commissioning and handover activities. • Promote best practice in project management, design quality, sustainability, whole-life value and continuous improvement. • Ensure all projects comply with statutory requirements and GRAHAM management systems relating to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards. • Support the achievement of the University's sustainability, decarbonisation and net-zero objectives through the development and delivery of projects. • Review project outcomes and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement across the programme. • Prepare and present project updates, programme reports and performance information to operational stakeholders, senior management and executive-level governance forums. • Manage and monitor the performance of consultants, contractors and specialist suppliers, ensuring delivery against agreed objectives and contractual requirements. • Positively represent GRAHAM and contribute to the development of a collaborative long-term partnership with London Metropolitan University.
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Business Development Manager
CONSULTING ENGINEERS GROUP UK LTD - England
Field-basedPermanentFull time
Purpose of the role To build CEG’s UK client base and pipeline, combining technical credibility with commercial judgement to win consultancy work in the UK’s infrastructure sector. Key responsibilities 1. Market and strategy o Develop a strategic Business Development plan (shot term and long term): target sectors, clients, frameworks and partners. o Track the market and competitors, and report regularly to leadership. o Meet various clients, find out the business opportunities proactively. 2. Opportunity development o Identify and qualify opportunities from public sector clients, Tier 1&2 contractors and consultancy partners. o Monitor tender portals (Find a Tender, Contracts Finder) and frameworks. 3. Bidding and proposals o Lead preparation of EOIs, bids, proposals etc o Coordinate for technical input from the UK and India teams. 4. Commercial and contracts o Shape pricing, contract terms and risk positions under NEC and FIDIC contracts. o Support negotiations through to contract award. 5. Partnerships o Build relationship for JV partners, Associates and sub consultancy. 6. Client relationships o Act as CEG’s Interface in UK: attend client meetings, industry events and institution networks (ICE, CIHT). 7. Growth support o Help in expanding UK operations, building manpower. o Support CEG’s engineer rotation (Indian Engineers) and capacity-building plan. Person specification Essential • Degree in civil engineering or a related discipline • 10 years in UK infrastructure, preferably with at least 5 years in Business Development, bidding or commercial roles in a consulting firm or with a contractor • Proven track record of winning work, with examples of bid values and win rates • Working knowledge of UK public procurement and NEC contracts • Established network across UK infrastructure clients • Right to work in the UK Desirable • MBA or a commercial qualification • Chartered status (CEng, ICE or CIHT) • FIDIC experience • Experience with international or overseas-headquartered firms • Exposure in design of highways or rail Key performance indicators • Develop business with the existing clients • Development business with new clients, open new sectors • Build up strong business Pipeline • Number of qualified bids submitted and win rate • New clients and partners onboarded • Revenue against annual target
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HR Advisor – Employee Relations
Magic Round About Nurseries - Stockwell
£31,000 to £34,000 a year
On-siteContractFull time
Please note: This is a fully office-based position. Candidates applying for this role must be able and willing to work from our Head Office. This is not a remote or hybrid position. At Magic Roundabout Nurseries, we believe great HR is about supporting people, strengthening managers and building a positive workplace culture—not simply processing paperwork. We're looking for an experienced HR Advisor who enjoys solving complex people challenges, coaching managers and improving HR standards across a growing nursery group. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping our HR function while working alongside a dedicated Head Office team. YOUR DAY-TO-DAY Advise managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, probation and performance management Conduct workplace investigations and prepare recommendations Lead HR compliance audits across multiple nursery locations Review HR policies and recommend continuous improvements Support managers with complex employee matters and organizational change Monitor Right to Work, DBS and sponsorship compliance Prepare HR risk reports and compliance reports for senior management Analyze employee feedback, exit interviews and HR trends to support business improvement
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Senior Engineer / Service Manager
The Selection Partnership Ltd. - London
£45,000 to £50,000 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Senior Engineer / Service Manager Edmonton £50k + Bonus Scheme Varied, on-the-move role: expect a mix of time out in the field alongside your team, a minimum of 2 days a week at Head Office, and the flexibility to work from home as required. My client is a leading specialist in the installation, service and maintenance of special purpose machinery across London. They are looking for a ‘’hands-on’’ Senior Engineer / Service Manager to take charge of their service operations and make sure every client, every machine, and every engineer is set up to succeed. You’ll lead a team of field service engineers, own the service desk, and be the driving force behind a service experience their clients genuinely respect. If you love solving problems, building great teams, and seeing the direct impact of your work, this is a role where you can make your mark. Responsibilities: – * Own the service desk, leading a responsive team that handles client requests, breakdowns, and maintenance queries quickly and professionally. * Lead, coach, and schedule a team of field service engineers, keeping them motivated and on track to hit SLAs. * Dig into the numbers, track response times, first-time fix rates, and downtime, then turn insights into real improvements. * Build smart preventive and corrective maintenance schedules that keep machines running and clients happy. * Keep spare parts flowing efficiently, balancing fast repairs with lean stockholding. * Be the go-to person for escalated client issues, resolving them with confidence and care. * Create and refine the processes that help your team deliver consistently excellent service. * Partner closely with sales and operations to keep service strategy aligned with where the business is heading. * Report on performance, productivity, and client feedback — and use it to keep raising the bar. * Champion health and safety standards across the team, every day. Requirements: – * Proven experience in a service management or field operations role, vending, catering equipment, or similar industries preferred. * Solid technical understanding of vending machines, refrigeration units, or electromechanical systems. * A track record of managing technical teams and coordinating service across multiple sites. * Confident with service management software and the MS Office Suite. * Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills — you can rally a team and win over a room. * Confident presenting to senior management and clients alike. * A calm head under pressure and the ability to juggle competing priorities. * A full, valid driving licence, you’ll be visiting client sites from time to time. This is a role with real ownership, you’ll shape how our service function runs, mentor a talented engineering team, and see your decisions play out in happier clients and smoother operations. Alongside a competitive salary and bonus scheme, you’ll be joining a business that’s growing and invested in doing service right. Applicants will be required to drive for company purposes and therefore require a clean and valid driving licence. ❗ You must be UK based and have full right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available at any time.
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Sector Development Programme Manager
Community Action Redbridge - London
from £41,045 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Community Action Redbridge is looking for an experienced and ambitious Programme Manager to help strengthen and champion Redbridge's voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. This is an exciting leadership role at the heart of our work to build a fairer and more inclusive borough. We believe thriving communities depend on a strong, connected and sustainable VCSE sector, and this role will play a key part in making that happen. Working closely with VCSE organisations, partners and local stakeholders, you will lead a programme of support that helps the sector grow in confidence, resilience and influence. You will create opportunities for organisations to connect, collaborate and learn from one another, while ensuring their collective knowledge and experience helps shape local services and plans. You will oversee and develop our existing sector support offer, while also working closely with our members to develop inclusive and representative networks that reflect the priorities of local organisations, encourage collaboration and shared learning, and enable the sector to speak with a stronger collective voice. As a passionate advocate for communities and social change, you will work with funders, public sector partners and other stakeholders to raise the profile of the VCSE sector and secure the recognition, investment and support it needs. You will bring strong programme management skills, strategic thinking and a collaborative approach, along with a deep understanding of the sector’s role in tackling inequalities and driving social change. Please note that this role can be offered on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of three days per week in the office. As an organisation rooted in community, we believe that regular in-office presence is important to foster collaboration, connection and team cohesion. About Community Action Redbridge Community Action Redbridge is a local infrastructure charity dedicated to building a fairer Redbridge where everyone and every community has an equal opportunity to thrive. Through our work, we support the development of strong and resilient communities where people lead happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives. At the heart of our work is a commitment to social justice and to tackling the root causes of inequality. We’re passionate about shifting power, amplifying community voices, and working collaboratively to create social change. We do this by: Strengthening and championing the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, so local organisations have the tools and support they need to grow and thrive. Supporting local people to drive change in their own communities, through social action, volunteering and active participation. Bringing people and organisations together, from the VCSE sector, public services, and local businesses, to collaborate on shared ambitions for Redbridge. How to apply Please submit your CV and a covering letter answering the following 4 questions (no more than 500 words each): 1. This role will provide strategic leadership across multiple projects, ensuring they are well-managed, deliver impact, and reflect the strengths and priorities of Redbridge’s VCSE sector. Please share an example of when you have managed a complex programme - how did you use monitoring, evaluation, and learning to improve delivery, demonstrate impact? 2. This role will lead efforts to develop the sector development programme and secure funding for new and existing projects, as well as contributing to wider organisational fundraising efforts. Please share your experience of fundraising and diversifying income streams. 3. This role requires building trusted relationships and collaborating across sectors. Can you give an example of when you have brought partners together around a shared goal? How did you ensure the partnership was strengths-based, inclusive, and built shared ownership? 4. Community Action Redbridge is driven by values of shifting power, collaborating, learning, and seeing the bigger picture. How have you demonstrated inclusive and values-led leadership in previous roles, and how would you foster an empowering and collaborative learning culture in this role? This role will be recruited via Charity Jobs Please apply directly through the CharityJob website with your CV and covering letter by 11.30pm on Monday 9th November. CharityJob application link: https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/community-action-redbridge/sector-development-programme-manager/1087761?tsId=36 Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 19th November with a possible second stage on Thursday 26th November.
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Manager, General Insurance Policy
The ABI - London
£60,000 to £70,000 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
We’re looking for a Policy Manager to join our General Insurance (GI) team. Working alongside the Head of GI Policy, you’ll help set the strategic direction for GI retail policy, shape and deliver high-profile projects, and support a market in which providers can grow, compete and innovate while delivering good outcomes for consumers. You’ll also play an important leadership role within the team and across the ABI, with scope to take on a broader policy areas over time.
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Operational Resilience Consulting Manager
Hays Specialist Recruitment - London, London
£80,000 to £89,000 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Operational Resilience Consulting Manager £80,000 - £89,000 + c. £13k in benefits and bonus Permanent London - Hybrid Working On behalf of our client, I'm looking for an experienced Operational Resilience Consulting Manager to join a growing resilience and crisis management practice supporting some of the UK's largest and most complex Financial Services organisations. This role will span cyber, technology, third party, cloud and digital resilience and will require practical experience of business continuity planning, disaster recovery and risk planning across the aforementioned technology and cyber disciplines. The successful candidate will lead large-scale resilience programmes, develop client relationships, drive business growth and support organisations in preparing for and responding to major disruptive events. What this role involves: * Leading operational resilience, business continuity and crisis management engagements for large organisations * Developing and growing senior client relationships across a portfolio of accounts * Supporting business development activity and identifying opportunities for growth * Managing complex projects, including budgets, delivery teams and client governance requirements * Advising senior leaders on resilience strategies, frameworks and industry best practice * Supporting the development of innovative resilience services and solutions * Designing and implementing resilience transformation programmes * Developing contingency plans for significant business disruption scenarios * Delivering resilience testing, simulations, exercises and scenario planning activities * Supporting major organisational change programmes and operational readiness initiatives * Assisting organisations during live incidents and conducting post-incident reviews What I'm looking for: * Extensive experience in operational resilience, cyber resilience, business continuity, crisis management or enterprise risk management * Strong knowledge of resilience regulations, industry standards and regulatory expectations within Financial Services e.g. SS1/21, SS2/21, DORA, ISO22301, ISO27001, NIST etc. * Experience working within large and complex regulated organisations * Expertise across areas such as technology resilience, third-party resilience, cloud resilience, disaster recovery, operational risk or enterprise risk management * A proven track record of developing client relationships and delivering commercial growth * Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, executives and boards * Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex resilience concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences * Experience designing and leading resilience exercises, simulations and testing programmes * Ability to assess complex operating models, identify critical dependencies and evaluate organisational vulnerabilities * Experience embedding resilience frameworks, controls and metrics into business processes and reporting structures * Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring capabilities * A proactive and collaborative approach with the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced and evolving environments * Willingness to travel in line with client requirements, including occasional international travel Benefits In addition to a salary of between £80,000 to £89,000, you'll also receive a variety of benefits, such as: Annual bonus Car/cash allowance Progression plans and growth opportunities within National and Global teams Good holidays and pension Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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Careers Hub Development Manager
The Careers and Enterprise Company - London
£45,000 to £54,000 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Job Title: Careers Hub Development Manager Working For: The Careers & Enterprise Company Reporting to: Senior Manager Network Development Location: Home based with nationwide travel Salary Range: £45,000-£54,000 Contract Type: Permanent We are the national body for careers education in England, delivering support to schools and colleges to deliver modern, 21st century careers education. The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) is a great place to work. We operate within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We are brought together by one thing: our passion to ensure young people get the best possible start in life and are supported to find their best next step. Do you want to be part of a mission-driven team focused on transforming young people’s lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Role summary (please see the full job description for further information on the role): We are looking for someone who can bring structure, innovation, and passion to deliver high-quality, value-for-money learning and development across the network of Careers Hubs. A strong project manager, able to scope, manage and deliver key projects and resources to drive effective and efficient delivery. They should be able to ensure that CEC builds on the reputation of being a leading authority on careers, offering high-quality development opportunities that add value and enhance practice and performance across the network. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Network Development, you will lead initiatives that strengthen professional practice, system improvement and continuous development across the careers hub network. You will be responsible for delivering and facilitating high-quality professional development, supporting the evolution of our offer to Careers Hubs, which underpins our Outcome Framework. Contributing to the development and support of Peer Learning and Communities of Improvement with a focus on the Network strategic priorities, (eg at risk of NEET, TVET, Transitions, Sector Growth, Primary, continuous improvement) the ideal candidate will have experience leading improvement, capability-building or network development functions within education, skills, employment, local government or a similarly complex system. Key responsibilities include: Develop and implement an engagement plan to promote the learning and development designed to support maturity and share good practice. Develop and facilitate professional development offers that improves the quality and impact of the support delivered by the career hub network. Lead the implementation and engagement for Communities of Improvement, focusing on network local strategic priorities. Facilitate peer learning, collaboration and shared problem-solving across communities to support sustained improvement.
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Associate Project Manager Apprentice
Houses of Parliament Restoral and Renewal Programme - London
£30,128 to £30,128 a year
HybridApprenticeshipFull time
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an Associate Project Manager Apprentice to join our Lords Temporary Accommodation (LTA) Project Team on the Houses of Parliament Restoration & Renewal (R&R) Programme — the largest and most complex renovation of a UNESCO World Heritage building ever undertaken. This once-in-a-lifetime project will undertake the provision of temporary accommodation for the House of Lords to enable the Lords decant whilst the restoration work is being carried out. This role offers a unique and exciting environment in which to begin a career in Project Management and is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience working on a complex, high-profile project while studying towards a recognised Project Management qualification. As an Associate Project Manager Apprentice, you'll support the delivery of a high-profile refurbishment project, working alongside experienced project managers, consultants, contractors and stakeholders. You'll gain exposure to all aspects of project delivery, including planning, governance, risk management, reporting, stakeholder engagement and project controls. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop practical project management skills within a complex public-sector environment while contributing to the future of the Parliamentary Estate.
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