Unit Catering Manager (Full Time - 40 hours)
Jewish Care - Golders Green
£18 to £18 an hour
PermanentFull time
We are seeking a dynamic Unit Catering Manager to oversee the dining experience for our Residents. This role is perfect for a chef who is not only passionate about cooking but also loves engaging with people. You will lead a small team to develop and prepare nutritional, seasonal menus that align with Jewish cultural practices while ensuring exceptional customer service and operational efficiency. The role will involve 80% Cooking and 20% operational management. This post is working 5 days out of 7 and some weekends on a rota basis. Shifts are: 6.00am to 2.30pm or 11.00am to 7.30pm What you will be doing: Culinary Management: Preparing, cooking, and present high-quality meals tailored to residents' dietary needs. Developing and managing menus using the Indicator Menu & Recipe Management System. Ensuring strict compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. Client-Facing and Customer Service: Engaging with residents and families to understand and cater to dietary preferences and requirements. Maintaining high levels of customer service, ensuring resident satisfaction. Addressing any concerns or complaints promptly and professionally. Operational Management: Overseeing day-to-day catering operations, ensuring smooth service delivery. Managing the EPOS system for accurate billing and inventory tracking. Implement and manage the Future Workforce Management System for optimal staff scheduling. Managing stock control, including ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, and reducing wastage. Ensuring efficient processing and management of invoices. Team Leadership: Leading, mentoring, and motivating the catering team, fostering a positive working environment. Developing staff rotas to ensure adequate coverage and efficient operation. Providing ongoing training and development opportunities for team members. Financial Management: Monitoring and managing the catering budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and financial efficiency. Conducting regular financial reporting and analysis to track performance against budget. What you will need: City of Guilds 706 1 / 2 or equivalent (Desirable) NVQ Level 2 or 3 in relevant fields (Essential) Proven experience as a Chef and in managing catering operations, preferably in a care home or similar environment (Essential) At least five years’ experience in a busy kitchen (Essential) Awareness of COSHH (Essential) Experience working to deadlines and adhering to budgetary requirements (Essential) Takes responsibility for own work and making improvements where possible (Essential) Awareness of waste disposal techniques and infection control (Essential) Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation (Essential) Exceptional culinary skills with a strong understanding of dietary needs and restrictions (Essential) Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (Essential) IT Literacy – with an ability to pick up new systems with ease (Essential) Ability to communicate and manage interpersonal relationships, including influencing skills (Essential) Strong client-facing skills with a commitment to excellent customer service (Essential) Proficient in using EPOS systems and other relevant software (Desirable) Excellent organizational and time-management skills (Essential) Ability to lead and manage a team effectively (Essential) Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management (Essential) Join our team and make a meaningful impact in a role that blends culinary expertise with exceptional management and customer service skills. Apply now to be our next Unit Catering Manager!
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PA to Senior Management Team (Adult Community Services)
NHS Jobs - Uxbridge
£33,262 to £36,027 a year
ContractFull time
The Band 4 Personal Assistant to the Senior Management Team provides high-level administrative and business support to the Head of Adult Services and Senior Management Team within Adult Community Services. The role is responsible for managing diaries, meetings, communications, complaints administration, recruitment processes and confidential workforce matters, helping ensure the smooth and efficient running of the service. Main Responsibilities Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Head of Service and Senior Management Team. Manage complex diaries, meetings, inboxes and competing priorities. Act as a key point of contact for staff, patients, relatives and external organisations. Organise meetings, prepare agendas, distribute papers and take minutes. Coordinate actions arising from meetings and monitor progress against deadlines. Support recruitment, onboarding, HR administration and HealthRoster processes. Manage complaints, claims and service access request trackers, ensuring deadlines are met. Draft correspondence, communications and reports on behalf of senior managers. Support procurement, expenses, travel arrangements and other service administration. Maintain confidentiality and provide professional, customer-focused support at all times. Work collaboratively with the wider administration team, providing cross-cover and acting up to PA level when required. What We're Looking For Experience providing senior administrative or executive support. Strong organisational, diary management and minute-taking skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams. Professional, proactive and able to work independently with discretion and confidentiality.
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Clinical Midwifery Manager for Intrapartum Care (Maternity Cover)
Croydon Health Services - Thornton Heath
£63,665 - £70,887 pro rata, per annum incl HCAS (Outer)
ContractFull time
A Vacancy at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. Clinical Midwifery Manager for Intrapartum Care (Maternity Cover) 12 Months The Clinical Midwifery Manager for Intrapartum care is a senior clinical leader responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and compassionate care to women, pregnant people and families during labour and birth. As a key member of the maternity leadership team, the Matron provides visible, accessible, and authoritative presence across intrapartum services, including the Labour Ward, Birthing Centre, Obstetric Theatres and Maternity Triage and associated areas. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide visible clinical leadership across all intrapartum areas. • Ensure safe, high-quality, and compassionate care during labour and birth. • Manage and support midwifery staff, ensuring appropriate staffing and skill mix. • Lead on patient safety, clinical incidents, and national maternity safety initiatives. • Drive continuous improvement through audits, governance, and evidence-based practice. • Support staff development, training, and performance management. • Oversee infection control, safeguarding, and maintain a safe care environment. • Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment, and retention. • Manage budgets and support service efficiency improvements. Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital. Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training. Croydon University Hospital plays an active role in training the clinicians of the future and works in partnership with major London universities If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for. Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role and contact Siobhan Harding as hiring manager for more information. Interview date: TBC This advert closes on Thursday 22 Oct 2026
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Property Manager | North London NHS Foundation Trust
Camden And Islington NHS Foundation Trust - London
£66,274 - £73,496 per annum including HCAS
PermanentFull time
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Property Manager to join the Estates team at North London NHS Foundation Trust, providing professional property and estate management advice across the Trust's property portfolio comprising 40 sites across five North London Boroughs. The role will lead operationally on aspects of estate asset management with a particular focus on land and property commercial arrangements, including sale of premises, lease negotiations and associated financial management. The rolewill be responsible for managing a range of landlord and tenant and estate management matters including lease/licence negotiations and renewals, rent and service charge management, valuations, rent reviews and the management and upkeep of the Trust property terrier ensuring required data and information from all relevant sources are available to inform strategic property plans. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, landlords, tenants, agents and professional advisers to ensure the Trust's property interests are effectively managed and protected. The successful candidate will have experience in commercial property or estate management, with a sound understanding of landlord and tenant matters including leases, valuations and property related financial management. Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills are essential together with the ability to manage a varied caseload and provide clear, practical property advice. North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people. Our Five-Year Strategy: 1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home. 2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all 3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care. 4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology. Why NLFT? • We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities. • We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. • NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme • Excellent internal staff network In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis. The post holder is expected to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff members characterised by trust, mutual respect, and open, honest communication. Internal Relationships Executive team; clinical service leads; procurement; health & safety; infection control; finance; Corporate, Legal & Governance team Operational Estates managers & teams Divisional senior management teams Operational & Clinical Leads Other corporate teams, e.g. finance, procurement, etc. This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties. This advert closes on Monday 2 Nov 2026
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Band 8B Programme Manager - Efficiency and Clinical Productivity
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - London
£75,328 - £86,114 per annum, inclusive of HCAS
PermanentFull time
A Vacancy at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. The Efficiency and Clinical Productivity team supports achievement of the Royal Free London’s group-wide goals and governing objectives through the delivery of a portfolio of major programme and change activity. The team drives the group-wide efficiency and clinical productivity programme to ensure the financial sustainability of the RFL Group. RFL Group refreshed its Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP) in January 2026 setting out its plan to deliver financial sustainability over the coming years. The Efficiency and Clinical Productivity team supports this through a focus on improving productivity and sustainability through core activities such as FIP delivery and efficiency plans, and the successful delivery of major change programmes that will deliver multi-year productivity improvement. The Programme Manager – Efficiency and Clinical Productivity role supports the delivery of this portfolio by working as part of a business partnering team aligned to one of the Group’s health units or Corporate unit, which also takes on responsibility for cross cutting Group-wide projects and programmes. The role will enable the delivery of the health unit’s efficiency and productivity plan both through supporting the identification and scoping of opportunities and directly leading priority workstreams and programmes of work. As a Programme Manager – Efficiency and Clinical Productivity, you will lead change programmes by ensuring that the core principles of programme management are adhered to whilst maintaining a focus on continuous improvement, efficiency and value, which underpin our approach. You will need to strategically as well as operationally lead the delivery of priority areas of the Corporate or Health Unit’s efficiency and productivity plan as well as group-wide programme(s), working closely with SROs. You will be required to work across departments and all levels of the organisation to diagnose, design and deliver these improvement programmes. As well as being technically competent in driving change and project/programme management, you will need to possess excellent interpersonal and communication so you can work effectively with multiple groups of stakeholders across the organisation. As a Programme Manager – Efficiency and Clinical Productivity you will have a high level of autonomy, self-drive, and will be able to manage multiple priorities and provide direction to others to achieve the plan set out. You will need to demonstrate effective leadership skills, not only in working with a range of stakeholders to deliver change, but in playing a senior role in a business partnering team. Confidence with handling large datasets and working with senior Finance stakeholders is key. The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Nov 2026
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Marketing Manager | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust - Chelsea
£47,951 - £56,863 Per Annum
ContractFull time
The Royal Marsden Private Care is looking for a dynamic Marketing Manager, who is passionate about private healthcare marketing, to help drive our commercial objectives with a specific focus on our Cavendish Square and Chelsea sites. As the largest provider of private care in an NHS hospital setting, we have the expertise, facilities and technology to provide the highest standards of personalised cancer care. Private Care is on an ambitious growth trajectory which aims to improve cancer care and outcomes for more patients. The income from Private Care is re-invested back into the facilities, research, technology and people that make The Royal Marsden a world-leading cancer centre and enables us to give all our patients the very highest standards of care. The Marketing Manager is a vital role and we’re looking for a self-starter, who can hit the ground running, is creative and capable of managing multiple priorities at pace. This role sits within the Marketing and Communications Department. Some of the key skills for this role include: • Experience of working with paid media agencies • An all-round healthcare marketer, adept in digital as well as traditional marketing channels • Able to manage a diverse portfolio of work to tight timelines • Commercially minded and results driven • A flexible, agile approach, responding to changing needs and priorities as they arise • Manage the brand and service specific paid campaigns with digital media agencies, ensuring clear metrics are agreed, monitor and adjust ongoing • Establish clear marketing objectives/KPIs and site-specific marketing plans ensuring they are delivered on time and to budget • Produce content, marketing and event collateral for the promotion of our Private Care sites with a specific focus on Chelsea and Cavendish Square • Support the creative development process across multiple channels and present to relevant stakeholders as and when required • Support the broader marketing team, producing marketing materials whether site-specific or for more general requirements. The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital. At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements. For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification • Work closely with the Private Care Senior Marketing Manager and the Associate Director of Marketing to ensure we continue to raise Private Care’s profile via agreed brand activity • Take ownership of allocated projects from briefing through to delivery and evaluation, ensuring delivered on time and on budget • Liaising with multiple stakeholders across Private Care and creative agencies to deliver effective integrated marketing campaigns to drive enquiries into Private Care • Support the Private Care Senior Marketing Manager in preparing and presenting campaign proposals and creative work to a range of internal stakeholders as and when required, ensuring feedback is taken into account and buy in is obtained • Experience of managing, delivering and analysing online and offline marketing campaigns or projects across a range of channels • Experience in coordinating and supporting events and creating event specific marketing materials; mixture of digital and face-to-face desirable • Experience of cross-matrix working with a range of internal and external stakeholders of all levels This advert closes on Thursday 5 Nov 2026
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Florfield & Forest Haven multi-site Service Manager
Salutem Care and Education - London Arena, London
£40,000 to £47,000 an hour
PermanentFull time
About The Company Service Manager - Transform Lives Every Day At Salutem Care and Education, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live the life they choose. As one of the UK's leading providers of specialist care, education, and support services, we deliver life-changing outcomes for children, young people, and adults across England and Wales. From residential care and supported living services to schools and colleges, our teams work every day to help individuals achieve their ambitions, maximise their independence, and realise their potential. We are proud to be recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 and one of the Top 10 Global Inspiring Workplaces 2026—a reflection of our commitment to creating an environment where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. At the heart of our services are incredible people with autism, complex health needs, and unique strengths. We are looking for an experienced Service Manager to lead two specialist care homes where compassion, dignity, and person-centred support are at the centre of everything we do. This is more than a management role. It is an opportunity to build positive cultures, empower teams, and help individuals achieve goals that matter to them. About The Role About You We're looking for an experienced and compassionate leader with a strong background in adult social care. Essential requirements: - Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or willingness to achieve within agreed timescales). - Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within adult social care. - Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and mental health needs. - Strong knowledge of CQC standards, safeguarding, MCA, risk management, medication management, and person-centred care. - Experience leading teams, managing budgets, quality assurance systems, and preparing for CQC inspections. Key skills: - Has a strong background in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). - Understands the lived experience of people with autism and can champion neurodiversity. - Has experience supporting individuals with complex health needs. - Has diploma level 4 or 5 and at least 3 years experience as a service manager - Inspires and develops teams to deliver exceptional care. - Leads with integrity, compassion, and professionalism. - Can drive continuous improvement and maintain excellent quality standards - Strong leadership and decision-making abilities. - Excellent communication and organisational skills. - Ability to motivate and develop teams. - Effective problem-solving and report-writing skills. - IT literate and able to manage change positively. Personal qualities: - Compassionate, professional, and resilient. - Committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred services. - Strong integrity, accountability, and ethical values. - Flexible approach with the ability to work under pressure and drive continuous improvement. Success in this role will be demonstrated by: - Maintaining a Good or Outstanding CQC rating. - Effective safeguarding and quality assurance. - High levels of staff engagement, compliance, and retention. - Positive outcomes and feedback from people we support, families, and professionals. - Delivering services within agreed budgets and performance targets. This version is shorter, more engaging, and better suited to a job advertisement while retaining the key requirements. Our Core Values: ➡️Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential. ➡️Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes. ➡️Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support. ➡️Unique: Innovating without compromising quality. ➡️Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect. ➡️Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved. ➡️Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities. Why Choose Us? ✅Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support. ✅ Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support. ✅ Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance. ✅ Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities. Still not convinced? 🌟 Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute. 🌍 Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces. ♿ Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.
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Finance Manager | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST - London
£66,274 - £73,496 pa inclusive
ContractFull time
We are looking to appoint three 12 month fixed term Band 8a Finance Managers to support our Surgery & Cancer (SCC) and Women's, Cardiac, Clinical and Sexual Health and Children's (WCCS and WLCH) clinical divisions. Reporting to the Finance Business Partner, the Finance Manager forms a critical part of the divisional Business Partnering team. The role supports a portfolio of directorates, with support from a Band 7 Deputy Finance Manager and a Band 5/6 Management Accountant. The Finance Manager is the first point of contact for their directorates in delivering month end analysis/reporting, forecasting, supporting business planning, productivity and the efficiency agenda, as well as providing financial advice and options appraisal for proposed investments. It is a key role which works closely with directorate leadership teams, as well as being a senior member of the finance function, providing support and leadership to colleagues both within the financial management team and across the wider function. The finance team are valued and respected by operational and clinical colleagues within the Division, and the successful candidates will be able to develop strong relationships which lead to working together to understand and manage the financial challenges facing services. This is a varied and complex role that offers the opportunity to thrive and develop within a supportive finance team. • To provide a high quality analytical service to the Business Partnering Team. • To provide assurance to the Finance Business Partner of the quality of historic, current and forecast financial information through completion of analytical review processes. • To be accountable to the Finance Business Partner for the adherence to Trust financial policies and procedures, statutory requirements and requirements from NHS England. At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. Environmental sustainability Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environmentwww.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. This advert closes on Wednesday 28 Oct 2026
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