Head Housekeeper
Avery Healthcare Group - Knowle, Solihull
£13 to £13 an hour
PermanentFull time
Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Head Housekeeper at Birchmere Mews Care Home in Solihull. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Head Housekeeper will be to oversee the housekeeping and laundry cleaning service in support of the hospitality services function to ensure a high-quality and comprehensive care service is delivered to residents. Other responsibilities will include: Carrying out all cleaning duties as per the housekeeping job description. Preparing orders for Home Manager approval for all cleaning materials with approved suppliers whilst complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control and ensuring good quality products are purchased within agreed budget limits. Monitoring standards of work of the housekeeping and laundry team to always maintain high cleanliness standards. Supervising and directing the work of the housekeeping team, providing instruction and demonstration to new staff on cleaning tasks and materials. ABOUT YOU To succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all you do. Our ideal candidate must have: Experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting. Knowledge of health and safety, particularly moving and handling techniques, fire safety, and COSHH assessments. Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents. Demonstrate the ability to lead, supervise and develop teams. ABOUT AVERY At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.
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Head Housekeeper
NHS Jobs - Knowle
from £13 an hour
PermanentFull time
Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Head Housekeeper at Birchmere Mews Care Home in Solihull. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Head Housekeeper will be to oversee the housekeeping and laundry cleaning service in support of the hospitality services function to ensure a high-quality and comprehensive care service is delivered to residents. Other responsibilities will include: Carrying out all cleaning duties as per the housekeeping job description. Preparing orders for Home Manager approval for all cleaning materials with approved suppliers whilst complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control and ensuring good quality products are purchased within agreed budget limits. Monitoring standards of work of the housekeeping and laundry team to always maintain high cleanliness standards. Supervising and directing the work of the housekeeping team, providing instruction and demonstration to new staff on cleaning tasks and materials. ABOUT YOU To succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all you do. Our ideal candidate must have: Experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting. Knowledge of health and safety, particularly moving and handling techniques, fire safety, and COSHH assessments. Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents. Demonstrate the ability to lead, supervise and develop teams. ABOUT AVERY At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.
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Head of Technical
Serco Limited - Home based
£0.01-0.01 per annum
PermanentFull time
Head Of Technical Location: Home based with regular travel to port contract locations including Clyde, Portsmouth, Devonport and Kyle Salary: Competitive salary plus company car or car allowance, Private medical insurance and company bonus Schedule: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with regular travel to contract locations Head Of Technical Location: Home based with regular travel to port contract locations including Clyde, Portsmouth, Devonport and Kyle Salary: Competitive salary plus company car or car allowance, Private medical insurance and company bonus Schedule: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with regular travel to contract locations Ready to impact a better future? As a Head of Technical in our Defence Marine Services – Next Generation (DMS NG) team, you'll provide technical leadership across a complex maritime operation supporting the UK Defence customer. You'll shape engineering standards, asset strategy and technical governance, helping to ensure vessels remain safe, compliant, reliable and ready to deliver critical services. This is a role where your work has purpose. By driving technical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement across the fleet, you'll help create impactful solutions that support national defence capability, strengthen operational resilience and deliver a positive impact on communities and the future of maritime services. You'll also help create headroom for people to grow by developing technical capability and fostering a culture built on trust, care and pride. What you'll do as a Head of Technical - Act as the principal technical authority for DMS NG, providing expert advice and challenge to senior leaders. - Develop and deliver the technical strategy, aligning engineering priorities with customer requirements, contract obligations and wider business objectives. - Establish and maintain technical governance, engineering standards and assurance frameworks across vessels and shore-based support functions. - Drive improvements in reliability, asset management, maintenance planning, lifecycle strategy and operational availability. - Lead the development of a dry-docking and refit excellence framework, promoting consistent, safe and cost-effective delivery across the fleet. - Build strong relationships with customers, regulators, suppliers and internal stakeholders while supporting future growth, mobilisation and business development opportunities. Does this sound like you? - Flexible to travel across UK &Scotland contracts when required - Hold a full UK driving licence - Able to achieve SC Clearance and have resided in the UK continuously for last 5 years. - Hold a Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency (STCW III/2) or Royal Navy equivalent. - Bring significant senior leadership experience in marine engineering, fleet technical management or a related technical environment. - Have expert knowledge of marine engineering, technical governance, asset management and reliability within a regulated maritime setting. - Be confident influencing senior stakeholders and translating complex technical information into clear, risk-based decisions. - Demonstrate experience leading technical standards, engineering assurance and continuous improvement across geographically dispersed operations. What we offer - 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year) - Up to 6% contributory pension scheme - A performance-based bonus scheme - A company car or cash alternative - Private medical insurance - Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (we currently offer over 60 different apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression. - Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service - Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel - Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity - Our employee networks support connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including veterans, LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds. Vetting and checks: This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you will need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.
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Head Chef
Daniel Thwaites PLC
£45,000 to £50,000 a year
PermanentFull time
We’re looking for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen team in our busy Inn You will be responsible for a diverse team, cooking from fresh and serving the highest standard of food. Our kitchen could be expected to deliver around one thousand meals per week including breakfast, lunch, dinner, events and room service. Your day to day; You will be responsible for ensuring that ingredients are stored, prepared, cooked and presented to the highest standard and meets our guests’ requirements, complying with food safety guidelines Ensuring a clean and hygienic kitchen environment is maintained at all times. Following food safety management procedures and keeping the necessary records that meet internal and external standards Development of all menu items and specials, reviewing and refreshing dishes in line with business requirements and other external factors Use provided technology to aid menu planning, purchasing and safety procedures Collaborate with the Inn’s leadership team to ensure a safe environment for both guests and staff You will constantly focus on improving the performance of your team and yourself, consistently achieving targets and delivering results Who are we looking for? You will be able to demonstrate a keen business sense, producing menu items and directing a team in line with commercial and customer requirements delivering the highest level of quality. As Head Chef, you will be someone with a proven track record of designing rotas that allow you to forecast and manage labour costs. You must understand the need to consider team characteristics and their collective productivity, looking to improve and deliver standards in the most efficient way possible. You will be comfortable collaborating with other senior chefs in the group, sharing best practices in recruitment, retention and developing talented individuals. From your experience you will be able to identify ways that business strategy, customer profile, culture and constraints influence the development of creative, profitable and competitive menus. You will be able to foresee market and business scenarios that present risks and opportunities to the business. Someone who can set measurable, challenging goals for all team members, finding ways to improve staff’ knowledge and their approach, coaching and mentoring the kitchen team. Experience of delivering technical training and development content would be beneficial. You will have a grasp of the principles of supply chain management, waste management, sustainable procurement and working practices in the kitchen. Understanding the principles of profit and loss and recognising how you can support the overall financial performance of the business through an efficient operation, building on past experience to achieve monthly and annual budgets. In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with; A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years) Health cash plan Generous employee discounts Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Apprenticeships available Life assurance Bespoke training programmes accessible to all An engaging & supportive work environment
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Head Chef
Baxterstorey - Shirley, England
£40,000 to £40,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Company Description Head Chef - Mon to Fri Salary: £40,000 per annum Benefits: 28 Days holiday including bank holidays Plus your birthday off 3 volunteering days 3 days grandparent leave. 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave. Secondary carer leave Wedding/commitment day leave. Free meals on shift. Bespoke training and development opportunities Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels Pension and life insurance. Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema Wellbeing hub. Access to employee assistance programme. Cycle to work scheme. Calling all culinary connoisseurs that are OBSESSED about food, we need you! If you have an insatiable appetite for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create food that delights customers and clients, then look no further. At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish, your talents can shine and we wholeheartedly believe in nourishing talent and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve, refine their craft and create a development partnership together to ensure professional growth opportunities. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Head Chef to make a name for themselves within the food service industry and be a part of setting the new standard for workplace hospitality. Job Description Lead, Inspire, collaborate and support your direct reports to deliver consistently exceptional standards. Build positive, credible and collaborative relationships & communication methods with clients and other key stakeholders in the business. Continually look to develop your team through mentoring, training, recognition, and empowerment. Create a culture of excellence with your team, continually striving to push the boundaries of brilliance through natural caring service, obsessive food standards and innovation. Achieve business critical KPI's including Health and Safety, Sustainability, Financial and Governance. Qualifications Proven experience working as a Head Chef or similar role Have an obsession for food and creating experiences You can demonstrate that managing, training, and supporting a team has been an important part of your career to date Financially astute, you are very analytical and know how to create and maintain budgets and drive commercial performance Excellent coaching, delegation and influencing skills Ability to prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, creative environment and able to thrive under pressure Meticulous organisational abilities and a high attention to detail Empathetic, clear and highly effective verbal and written communication Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills Works according to the BaxterStorey core values Additional Information For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve. We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of. Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us. Join us, and be part of the food revolution! BaxterStorey Values: ALWAYS VISIONARY We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail. WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people. CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better. FOREVER CONSCIOUS We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities. Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’. Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.
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PA to Executive Head
Teaching Vacancies - Birmingham, West Midlands
PermanentPart time
What skills and experience we're looking for Personal Assistant to the Executive Headteacher Location: Forest Oak School and Merstone School Salary: Band C, Points 8 (£26,824) –14 (£29,540) pro rata. Actual salary £20,198 - £22,244 Permanent Contract – term time only (39 weeks) : 32.5 hours per week Required from: As soon as possible We are seeking an organised, professional and highly motivated Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the Executive Headteacher across Forest Oak School and Merstone School. This is a varied and important role involving diary and meeting management, preparation of agendas and minutes, drafting and proofreading correspondence, handling confidential information, liaising with internal and external stakeholders and supporting the effective organisation of both schools. The successful candidate will be a key point of contact for the Executive Headteacher and will be expected to exercise sound judgement when managing, redirecting or escalating enquiries. We are looking for someone who: • has relevant administrative experience within a busy office environment; • has excellent written and verbal communication skills; • can manage competing priorities, deadlines and changing circumstances; • is confident taking accurate minutes and preparing high-quality documents; • demonstrates excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills; • can communicate professionally and sensitively with pupils, families, colleagues, governors and external agencies; • uses initiative, exercises sound judgement and remains calm under pressure; • can handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion; and • is confident using Microsoft Office and electronic systems. • Previous experience of working as a PA to senior leaders or within a school environment would be desirable, alongside knowledge of school management, safeguarding or admissions systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and adaptable individual who is committed to providing a high-quality service and making a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of both schools. Closing date: Monday 5 October 2026 Shortlisting: Tuesday 6 October 2026 Interviews: 6, 7 or 9 October 2026 For further information or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Jill Lambert, 0121 717 0088. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities. Solihull Council is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to thrive. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s Barred List check, and online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available to view here: https://www.forest-oak.solihull.sch.uk/page/?title=Policies&pid=35. If you require the application form in a different format, please contact school. What the school offers its staff * 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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Head of Design - Decarbonisation
Hays Specialist Recruitment - Birmingham, West Midlands
£65,000 to £85,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Your new company We are recruiting on behalf of a growing energy and infrastructure specialist delivering decarbonisation and renewable energy projects across the UK and Ireland. Working with public and private sector clients, the business provides design, delivery and operational support for major low-carbon energy schemes and is continuing to expand its in-house design capability Your new role As Head of Design - Decarbonisation, you will lead a multidisciplinary Building Services design team delivering net zero and low-carbon solutions for commercial and public sector projects. Key responsibilities include: Leading the design and technical strategy for decarbonisation projects. Managing and developing a team of MEP engineers. Overseeing the design of heat pumps, district energy schemes, building electrification, renewable technologies and energy efficiency upgrades. Ensuring designs meet relevant UK and Irish regulations and standards. Supporting bids, funding applications and client presentations Working closely with operational and commercial teams to deliver practical, buildable solutions. Acting as a senior technical representative for clients and industry stakeholders What you'll need to succeed Degree qualified in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering.Strong Building Services / MEP design background. Experience delivering decarbonisation, low-carbon or net zero projects. Previous experience leading engineering teams. Good understanding of UK Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance and energy performance standards. Experience with energy modelling software such as IES, TAS, eQuest or similar would be advantageous. Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills. Chartered status or working towards chartership would be beneficial What you'll get in return Competitive salary.Enhanced annual leave entitlement. Pension scheme. Life assurance. Income protection cover. Health cash plan. Onsite parking. Long-term career progression opportunities. Opportunity to play a key role in delivering projects that support the transition to net zero What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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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Head of National Returns Progression Command - SCS PB1
Government Recruitment Service - Solihull
£86,000 to £96,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Why this role matters The National Returns Progression Command (NRPC) is the pivotal Home Office capability whose mission is to maximise the return of immigration offenders (illegal entrants, overstayers, failed asylum seekers) whilst ensuring individuals are dealt with in a dignified manner, utilising a strong set of safeguards to identify and manage vulnerabilities. This work includes leadership of 4 strands of work to maximise returns for immigration offenders. The on-going and core elements of the role involve the following: Leading on detained returns – ensuring that return is progressed for individuals from point of detention through to removal, effectively clearing barriers to removal, and identifying and managing any vulnerabilities. Leading on the detained asylum casework process – ensuring the progression of individuals who claim asylum whilst in detention, including consideration of their asylum claim. Leading on Non-Detained case progression – ensuring the progression of individuals without permission to stay in the UK to an appropriate conclusion, either by removing barriers to return or by signposting to other parts of the Home Office to regularise their status. Leading on third country returns, returning individuals to a country other than their country of origin. Key accountabilities You will: Managing and building relationships with a wide range of delivery partners including uniformed enforcement teams, Returns Assistance and Engagement Operations, Foreign National Offender Returns Command, Commnity Harm Prevention Command, International Returns Services Command, Detention Services, Migration and Borders Policy, Asylum and Human Rights Operations and Customer Services. Line management of three Grade 6s and leadership and management of approximately 500 staff within the command, over 12 different locations. Providing wider leadership support to Immigration Enforcement and Returns Directorate as a whole and contributing to wider Home Office objectives. Managing a budget of just under £22m.
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