Labour Optimisation Manager
ISS Facilities Services - London
Field-basedPermanentFull time
Labour Optimisation Manager Contract: Healthcare Location: London, E14 9SH Hours of work: 40 Contract Type: Permanent We are seeking a Labour Optimisation Manager to build and roll out a labour model that defines the genuine labour requirement for each hospital contract, area by area, and to monitor performance against that model on an ongoing basis. This role will own the labour position across contracts, ensuring labour deployment is aligned with operational standards, budget expectations and agreed targets. Job Description We are looking for an individual who wants to build a function rather than inherit one, taking a proven approach that has already been implemented at two sites and scaling it across eleven healthcare contracts. The successful candidate will combine analytical rigour with operational influence, working closely with contract teams and leading the scheduler community through a dotted-line relationship. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain labour deployment models, translating operational requirements into accurate labour demand. Own labour performance reporting, tracking hours and costs against model, budget and targets. Investigate variances between modelled and actual labour deployment, including site-based studies where required. Validate key data sources to ensure labour models and reporting are accurate and reliable. Deliver the rollout of labour modelling across healthcare contracts and manage the site data collection process. Partner with contract leadership teams to present findings, agree scope and implement improvements. Lead and develop the scheduler community, supporting the shift from scheduling activity to labour performance management. Own productivity reporting and dashboards, ensuring alignment across labour models, schedules, time and attendance data, and savings tracking. Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications Demonstrable experience in labour modelling, productivity analysis or workforce optimisation within a multi-site operational environment. Advanced Excel skills, including building, maintaining and auditing formula-driven models used by others. Strong analytical judgement with the ability to identify inconsistencies in data sources and explain limitations clearly. Experience converting analytical insights into operational improvements with measurable outcomes. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to contract sites across the UK. This is essential. The Company ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience. Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people. We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger, #aplacetobeyou, #facilitiesmanagement ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers. We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme. Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work. If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
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Business Manager - EOI
Reed Talent Solutions - Suffolk
£34,750 to £43,000 a year
Field-basedPermanentFull time
Salary: £34,750 - £43,000 Working Pattern: Full-time. Part-time applications will also be considered, subject to business requirements. About Reed in Partnership Reed in Partnership has been delivering public services since 1998. We are a British family-owned organisation dedicated to positively transforming lives and communities through services that support people to achieve sustainable outcomes. About the Opportunity Do you have strong leadership skills, experience managing performance, and a passion for helping others succeed? We're seeking talented individuals to join us as Business Managers within our Employability Division. This role is primarily office-based and involves travel across Norfolk and Suffolk. Please note: These positions are currently being advertised as expressions of interest while we prepare for a number of upcoming opportunities. Successful applicants will be contacted regarding next steps once formal recruitment begins. About the Programme Our Employability Division supports people who are unemployed, economically inactive, or facing barriers to work, including health conditions, disabilities and caring responsibilities. To date, we have supported over 250,000 people into employment. The Confident Futures programme, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), provides voluntary support for Universal Credit claimants with long-term health conditions, helping them improve confidence, wellbeing, skills and readiness for employment. The Role As a Business Manager, you will lead and motivate a team of Progression Coaches, ensuring high-quality service delivery and achievement of contractual targets. You will oversee operational performance, support staff development, manage stakeholder relationships and contribute to successful participant outcomes. Key Responsibilities Performance & Service Delivery - Deliver performance against contractual targets and KPIs. - Monitor office and individual performance levels. - Implement strategies that help individuals overcome barriers to employment and develop skills. - Ensure a high standard of customer service and programme delivery. People Management - Lead, motivate and develop a team of Progression Coaches. - Conduct performance management, coaching and mentoring activities. - Identify skills gaps and support learning and development. - Recruit, train and retain high-performing team members. Stakeholder Management - Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. - Work with employers and partners to maximise opportunities for participants. - Support referral generation and engagement across the local area. Financial Management - Monitor profit and loss performance. - Support monthly forecasting and budget management. What We Offer In addition to a competitive salary, we provide: - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees) - Reed Pension Scheme - Award-winning management and leadership training - Professional and personal development funding - Bi-annual pay reviews - Access to a wide range of additional employee benefits This is an opportunity to lead a team that makes a genuine difference by helping people overcome barriers and move towards sustainable employment. Our values of Take Ownership, Work Together, and Be Fair, Open and Honest underpin everything we do. Essential Requirements - Previous experience directly managing a team. - Experience within sales, recruitment, employability or customer service environments. - Proven track record of achieving personal and team performance targets. - Strong people management skills, including coaching, training, recruitment and performance management. - Strong administrative and IT skills. - Excellent decision-making, resilience and communication skills. - Minimum of two A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 qualification. - GCSE English Language Grade B/Level 6 or above (or equivalent Level 2 qualification), or successful completion of a literacy assessment during the recruitment process. - Willingness and ability to travel across the region as required. - Flexible approach to working patterns and travel. Desirable Requirements - Knowledge of the welfare-to-work or benefits sector. - Degree or relevant qualification in areas such as psychology, sociology, social care, social science, advice and guidance, welfare-to-work or social work. - Interest in supporting people to achieve positive outcomes. - Ability to speak more than one language. Diversity & Inclusion Reed in Partnership is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
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Cleaners Wanted - Chigwell, Essex
Maid2Clean - Chigwell
£13.50 to £14.50 an hour
PermanentPart time
One of the best paying cleaning agencies in Chigwell, Essex - part-time self-employed cleaners wanted. Earn up to £14.50 per hour - cash on the day. Long-term work - all materials supplied. Full insurance and support. Easy to join. 2 references needed. Apply today! Salary: £13.50 - £14.50 #M2CDF114918
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CLEANERS/HOUSEKEEPERS IN Witham, Essex
Maid2Clean - Witham
£14.25 to £15.50 an hour
PermanentPart time
We are Maid2Clean, one of the leading house cleaning agencies in the UK. Currently we have several clients waiting in the nearby area who need help cleaning their home. If you like cleaning & live nearby, we will soon be able to fill up your timetable as we are receiving new enquiries every day! Here are a few reasons to choose us: Be paid after each clean by the client Pick your own work locations & set preferred work times Keep your own local, regular clients Keep track of everything with our Maid2Clean Cleaner App Start working immediately subject to interview and providing references Don't delay, apply now or please contact us if you have questions. Please note that all work is offered on a self-employed basis. Salary: £14.25 - £15.50 #M2CDF114999
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Epping, Essex - House Cleaner
Maid2Clean - Epping
£13 to £14 an hour
PermanentPart time
We are looking for cleaners in your area now. If you clean your own property to a quality standard & enjoy cleaning here is an opportunity to earn extra cash. Two written references and proof of address and ID are required before you can register with us. Own transport is helpful but not essential as we cover most areas. New customers come on board on a regular basis, we require cleaners who are trustworthy and cheerful and able to clean to a high standard. Would suit people with a few hours spare a week as work hours and days are changeable. You have your own customers usually on a weekly or fortnightly clean. This is a self employed position. Salary: £13 - £14 #M2CDF115785
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Harlow, Essex - Cleaners Required
Maid2Clean - Harlow
£13 to £14 an hour
PermanentPart time
Now More Cleaners! Looking for a brilliant job? Want to get started quickly? Looking for something that has regular weekday hours? Rather work flexible days and times? Job Requirements: Likes to clean - no cleaning experience needed although ideal. Professional & dependable Friendly attitude - professional and helpful Great eye for key details Happy working solo Doesn't mind travelling to and from client's homes to clean Does not mind to do ironing on occasions. We offer: Hours to suit job for working around other commitments Positive environment with regular clients Backing of a big franchise Your working schedule is built up - we take care of finding the clients. Salary: £13 - £14 #M2CDF115788
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Trainee Ventilation Cleaning Operative
Swiftclean UK Ltd - Basildon
£24,788.68 to £26,377.87 a year
Field-basedPermanentFull time
As a Duct Cleaning Operative, you will be responsible for completing environmental hygiene cleaning contracts safely, efficiently and to the required standard, ensuring work is delivered on time, to specification and to the satisfaction of our customers. You will be working on general ventilation cleaning, water tank cleaning, coating and refurbishment and Kitchen extract fire safety cleaning
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SSD Production Manager | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Southend University Hospital NHS Trust - Chelmsford
£32,073 Per annum ( pro-rata for part time)
PermanentFull time
Are you an experienced decontamination professional with a passion for quality, leadership and continuous improvement? We are looking for a motivated and proactive Production Manager to join our Sterile Services Department at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting patient care by ensuring reusable surgical instruments and medical devices are decontaminated, assembled, sterilised and delivered safely and efficiently to our clinical teams. As a key member of the SSD management team, you will supervise staff, coordinate production activities, monitor quality and performance, and help ensure compliance with national standards and regulatory requirements. We are seeking an individual with strong technical knowledge, excellent organisational skills and the ability to lead by example in a busy, fast-paced environment. You will be committed to delivering high standards, developing others, and driving service excellence. At Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, you will join one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people across our hospital sites. We offer a supportive working environment where staff are encouraged to develop their careers, contribute new ideas and make a real difference to patient outcomes. As Production Manager, you will support the day-to-day operation of the Sterile Services Department, ensuring the safe, effective and timely reprocessing of reusable medical devices and surgical instruments. You will coordinate workloads, monitor production activity and support Decontamination Technicians to ensure service demands are met. The role requires excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to motivate staff, resolve problems, analyse performance data and work closely with clinical teams and service users. You will support compliance with HTM 01-01, ISO 13485, UK Medical Device Regulations and Trust policies while promoting continuous improvement and high standards of patient safety. Key responsibilities include: • Supervising and supporting Sterile Services staff • Managing workflow and resources to meet operational demands. • Monitoring production activity, quality performance and service standards. • Supporting staff training, competency assessment and development. • Ensuring compliance with decontamination standards and quality systems. • Investigating incidents, complaints and non-conformances. • Maintaining accurate records and instrument traceability. • Working with clinical users to ensure instrument availability. • Supporting service improvements that enhance quality, efficiency and patient safety. Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications. This advert closes on Sunday 20 Sep 2026
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FM Assistant - Mid Essex | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - Essex
£25,272 per annum pro rata
PermanentPart time
FM Assistant Band 2 - £12.92 per hour (£25,272 per annum pro rata) Various Sites within Mid Essex - e.g. Basildon, Thurrock, Rayleigh, Rochford and possible other sites Various Hours/Days Available - If you're selected for interview, you can discuss the hours/days with the manager Clean all areas required in the work schedules which include toilets, corridors, offices, clinic rooms, store rooms. etc which includes dusting, mopping, wiping, changing bins. To participate in the provision of the in-house FM services to a specified area within the Trust, which may include in-patient wards, admin/clinical areas and retail outlets. The FM services comprises of the cleaning, catering, portering, bed making and laundering services, however some of these services are unit specific. Therefore sections of this job description may not be relevant to all staff and will be identified where appropriate but are not exhaustive You will be responsible for maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for patients, trust staff and visitors in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness. As part of the Facilities Team you are expected to have a flexible approach, excellent interpersonal, customer skills, the ability to use a degree of initiative to prioritise and organise your duties to the role. Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you. • Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential. • Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks. • If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling. Benefits • 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service. • Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay. • Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits. • £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us • Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus. Work that wraps around your needs • Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed. To adhere to the attached job description specification and follow are work schedules and instructions This advert closes on Thursday 10 Sep 2026
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Residential Construction Project Manager
DSB Premier Construction Ltd - London
£60,000 to £80,000 a year
Field-basedContractFull time
We are looking to build new relationships with experienced Project Managers. DSB Premier Construction is expanding and we are looking to connect with project management professionals who understand the importance of structure, planning and accountability. Our projects require more than basic coordination. They require clear communication, proper documentation, strong programme awareness, cost control, team alignment and consistent delivery standards. We are looking for Project Managers who can support: - Project planning and coordination - Communication between clients, office teams, site teams and external consultants - Programme monitoring - Quality and progress tracking - Health and safety alignment - Reporting and documentation - Clear decision-making and accountability At DSB Premier Construction, we operate through systems, defined processes, and structured project management standards. We are looking for professionals who are comfortable working within that environment and helping ensure projects are delivered professionally from planning through to completion. This is best suited to experienced Project Managers who value organisation, discipline, communication, and high-quality residential construction delivery. If you are experienced, structured, and confident working within a professional construction environment, we would be pleased to keep your details on file as we continue developing future project opportunities. Application Process Applications must be submitted via our Odoo Form. You will be asked to provide the applicant's name, contact number, and email address. Please also include your resume/CV and, if applying as a team, your team portfolio. When submitting your CV/resume, please ensure it is in PDF format. Only candidates who follow the application process will be considered.
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