Medical Secretariat Service Manager
NHS Jobs - North Essex
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
ContractFull time
Main duties of the role are as listed in the earlier section. Please see included job description for more detail.
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Management Committee Senior Administrator
Sodexo Ltd - Colchester
£13.46 to £13.46 an hour
PermanentFull time
PLEASE NOTE - Interviews are taking place 28th September 2026 - 1st October 2026 40 hours per week Monday to Friday - 07:45 - 16:30 £13.46 per hour Free Car parking Subsidised Dining facilities Sodexo Flexible benefits Check your localtransport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline- thedestination you should input is Colchester, CO2 9RQ Job Description: Are you an experienced administrator who enjoys keeping things organised, working with a wide range of people and making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes? We’re looking for a Management Committee Senior Administrator to join our team at Corporal Budd VC Gymnasium in Colchester. This is a varied role where you’ll provide high-level administrative and operational support within a busy Facilities Management environment. You’ll be a key point of contact supporting the Amenities Manager, Management Committee, permitted user clubs and wider stakeholders, helping to ensure that important documentation, reporting, financial information and day-to-day administration are managed accurately and on time. What You’ll Do: Providing senior administrative and secretarial support to the Management Committee and wider management team. Managing documentation for approximately 60 permitted user and MOD-sponsored clubs, ensuring all required paperwork is complete and up to date. Processing licence agreements and monitoring associated documentation, including insurance, risk assessments and declarations. Tracking insurance expiry dates, risk assessments and other key information to ensure records remain accurate and compliant. Supporting permitted user invoicing, including checking usage, maintaining accurate records, tracking payments and following up outstanding debts. Providing financial and commercial information to support the Management Committee Treasurer and wider reporting requirements. Maintaining the Combined Tracker and other performance reporting tools, ensuring information is accurate and deadlines are met. Coordinating information from multiple stakeholders and monitoring KPIs, risks and actions. Preparing and collating reports, meeting packs and supporting documentation. Attending meetings with permitted users where required, taking minutes and tracking actions through to completion. Acting as a central point of contact for administrative queries and processes. Managing document control, version management and filing systems. Preparing and circulating notices and communications to stakeholders. Building strong working relationships with the Garrison Estate and Facilities teams, Sodexo colleagues, the client, Authority and permitted users. What You Bring: Proven experience in a senior administrative or coordination role, preferably within Facilities Management, sports and leisure or another contract-driven environment. Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong attention to detail, particularly when dealing with financial information, reporting and documentation. Excellent written communication and minute-taking skills. Good experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. The confidence to chase actions, challenge missing information and ensure deadlines are met. A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work calmly in a fast-paced environment. A high level of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality. A Level 3 qualification in Business Administration, Facilities Management or equivalent. What we offer: On-the-job training with experienced professionals Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications Career development opportunities within Sodexo A friendly and supportive work environment Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme. Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit. Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities. Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform. Join us and be part of a companythat values its employees and offers real career growth opportunities. Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
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Part Time Assistant Manager
Mitchells & Butlers PLC - Vange, United Kingdom
Competitive Salary
PermanentPart time
No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! As Part Time Assistant Manager at the Five Bells - Harvester, you’ll bring your experience to the table, supporting the General Manager in leading your team to success. Through your passion and drive you will motivate your team to deliver excellent guest experience, mentoring each individual to be the best that they can be! Join us at Harvester, the nation's family favourite. Famous for our fresh rotisserie chicken, sizzling grills and unlimited salad bar, we pride ourselves on offering feel good dining for the nation. Fancy a fresh start? We want to hear from you. WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? Amazing progression opportunities! We believe in growing our own talent. Last year, we promoted over 150 Assistant Managers to General Managers. A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery or socialising with friends in the city at All Bar One, we’ve got you covered. 20% discount across all off our brands for up to 5 friends and family. Discounts on gym memberships. Team Socials – work hard, play hard! On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS ASSISTANT MANAGER YOU’LL… Use your management experience to support the General Manager in the day to day running of the business, being the Duty Manager when they are not around. Use your communication skills to train and inspire your team to deliver food, drink, and service to be proud of. Be the role model and guide development within your team. Lead the team to deliver moments that WOW our guest, keeping them coming back. At M&B, we want people to be supported, valued, able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome.
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Part Time Deputy Manager
Mitchells & Butlers PLC - Vange, United Kingdom
Competitive Salary
PermanentPart time
No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! As a part time Deputy Manager at the Five Bells - Harvester, you’ll support the General Manager to lead a successful site. You’ll use your experience to inspire team members, and work together to provide guests with an experience they won’t forget. Join us at Harvester, the nation's family favourite. Famous for our fresh rotisserie chicken, sizzling grills and unlimited salad bar, we pride ourselves on offering feel good dining for the nation. Fancy a fresh start? We want to hear from you. WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? Amazing progression opportunities! We believe in growing our own talent. Last year, we promoted over 150 Deputy Managers to General Managers. A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery or socialising with friends in the city at All Bar One, we’ve got you covered. 20% discount across all off our brands for up to 5 friends and family. Discounts on gym memberships. Team Socials – work hard, play hard! On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS DEPUTY MANAGER YOU’LL… Use your management experience to be an assistant to the General Manager in the day to day running of the business. Train and inspire your team to deliver food, drink, and service to be proud of. Be the role model and guide development within your team. Ensure our guests are cared for, being the host to life’s memorable moments. Strive towards and achieve business targets. At M&B, we want people to be supported, valued, able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome.
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Deputy Manager (Non-clinical)
CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED - Braintree
PermanentFull time
About Larchwood Care Home Larchwood Care Home is a warm and welcoming care home located in Braintree, Essex. Providing residential, dementia and respite care, the home offers a comfortable and supportive environment where Residents can enjoy their own routines, interests and independence. With en suite bedrooms, a café, sensory garden, on site hair salon and a varied activities programme, colleagues work together to deliver high quality, person centred care and make a real difference to the lives of Residents every day. Deputy Manager (Non Clinical) £20.30 - £21.30 per hour Contracted to 40 hours per week Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract) Ongoing training, leadership development and clear progression opportunities Support from senior management and regional teams Ongoing training, clinical development and clear progression into Home Manager roles, supported by experienced senior leadership and regional teams within a well structured and high performing environment. Role Overview As Deputy Manager, you will play a central role in the leadership, organisation and day to day performance of the home, working in close partnership with the Home Manager to ensure high standards of care, compliance and service delivery are consistently achieved. This is a key operational leadership role where you will take responsibility for supporting the overall running of the service. You will oversee care delivery, staff performance and daily operations, ensuring the home runs efficiently, safely and in line with regulatory and organisational standards. You will support audits, monitor quality and contribute to continuous improvement, ensuring a well managed and high performing environment. You will provide visible leadership to the care team, supporting, mentoring and developing staff while promoting a positive and accountable culture. Acting as Deputy to the Home Manager, you will confidently step into full operational responsibility when required, ensuring continuity and effective decision making. What We Are Looking For NVQ Level 4 in Health & Social Care (or working towards) Proven experience in a senior care or leadership role Strong leadership and team management skills Experience supporting audits, compliance and service standards Medication administration and auditing experience Ability to manage operations, priorities and team performance A professional, organised and resident focused approach What We Offer Paid Enhanced DBS Uniform provided Group life assurance cover Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more GP Online for you and your dependants under 16 Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications Clear opportunities for career development and progression Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards 'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to £1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role About Care Concern Group [Care Home Name] is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive. Our five values Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another. If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.
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Service Manager for Fostering and Permanence
Enfield Council - Enfield, London
£70,752 to £90,921 a year
PermanentFull time
Role overview As Service Manager for Fostering and Permanence, work with the Fostering and Special Guardianship teams you will guide the teams in providing support, guidance and supervision to family and local authority assessed carers. In addition, you will be responsible for the management of the in-house contact centre. You will drive high-quality, relational and trauma-informed practice, working with partners to improve permanence, placement stability, education, health and wellbeing. Reporting to the Head of Children in Care and Care Leavers, you will support service strategy, transformation and continuous improvement. What You’ll Do - Provide the teams and partner agencies with support to maintain placement stability and improve permanence and wellbeing for children in care. - Lead service improvement and embed strong relational practice. - Ensure strong performance, quality assurance, and statutory compliance. - Strengthen partnerships and develop the enduring relationship Hub to support stability, family time, lifelong networks and better outcomes including the successful reunification of children with parents following a positive assessment. - Support the current Fostering association and the staff group to review the support improved placement stability. - Produce and promote the local offer to Kinship carers alongside partner agencies. - Be an active member of the North London Fostering Consortium. - Represent Enfield with partners, Members and regional forums. What We’re Looking For - Senior leadership experience within statutory children’s social care services including working with children in care and carers. - Ability to lead high-performing teams, manage complex services and deliver improvement. - Able to lead change while maintaining good services. - Strong understanding of children in care and the importance of family and lifelong networks. - Experience managing large budgets effectively. - Knowledge of statutory frameworks, Ofsted and quality assurance. - Experience leading change in complex organisations. - Politically astute and confident with Members and senior stakeholders. - Excellent communication, influencing and partnership skills. - Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Why Join Us - A key leadership role improving outcomes and shaping change. - Opportunity to shape services that make a difference. - Collaborative, forward-thinking leadership culture. - Commitment to development and improvement. - An ambitious, diverse borough with strong partnerships. For further information please contact Karen Alderton at karen.alderton@enfield.gov.uk If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Debola Olufon at debola.olufon@enfield.gov.uk Closing date for applications is 24th September with interviews expected to be held on the Friday 2nd October. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. - 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered. Certain posts in the Council are ‘politically restricted’ which means that staff employed in these posts may not undertake political activities either in or outside the workplace and therefore if candidates are affiliated with any political party, we may not be able to proceed with their application.
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Residential Childrens Homes Manager
Essex County Council - Chelmsford, Essex
£55,892 to £69,241 a year
PermanentFull time
Residential Childrens Homes Manager Permanent, Full Time £55,892 to £69,241 per annum + 8% on call allowance Location: Chelmsford Working Style: Fixed-base worker Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd September Please note that interviews will be held in person in County Hall, Chelmsford on Thursday 1 st October 2026. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It's an exciting time to join us having received our 2 nd Outstanding Ofsted rating in a row. The Opportunity Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and prosper, with a culture of collaboration, integrity, and compassion; promoting the development and wellbeing of children, young people, and their families; protecting them from neglect and abuse. Essex County Council is investing in and expanding its portfolio of internal children's residential homes. We are excited to announce the opening of a new children's homes in Chelmsford, anticipated to open in 2027. It will be a 2-bedded children's home. This role will manage the home and be responsible for recruiting the residential staff teams and supporting them through their training. This home will serve as safe havens, offering stable, short-term, and supportive placements for children aged 11 - 17 years who, for the time being, are unable to live with their birth families. The Registered Children's Home Manager is a pivotal role within the Children and Families service. This role involves managing a short-term children's home and working closely with children, young people, their families, and partner agencies. The goal is to meet the needs of the children and young people, protecting them from neglect and abuse, and enabling a brighter future. This role requires an experienced manager with expertise in residential care for children and young people. The manager must build strong relationships with partners to ensure the best possible outcomes for the children and young people under their care. This is a challenging yet rewarding role that truly makes a difference in the lives of children and young people. The Home Manager is the person appointed by Essex County Council to manage the regulated activity on our behalf. As a registered person, the Home Manager has legal responsibilities in relation to that position as laid out by OFSTED. The Registered Manager is the leader of that service; they set the tone and standards and inspire the staff team. This role is also the designated safeguard lead within the Children's Home. The Registered Manager will pass the Fit Persons Interview. Accountabilities Manage a Short-Term Children's Home; deal with complex issues and challenging behaviours and make decisions 24/7, on an on-call basis along with other Managers within the home. Lead a skilled staff team to create a safe living and working environment within the home; balance opportunity and risk within a therapeutic, progressive culture and deliver a high-quality service to children and young people. Be accountable for compliance with legislative frameworks, policies, and regulations, utilise quality assurance tools and methodologies to support practice and ensure robust processes are in place to monitor risk, and meet required outcomes. Work collaboratively with internal partners e.g. placement services, out of hours service, in-house and therapeutic fostering teams to ensure individual care packages meet needs and deliver the wider vision of the service. Build strong partnerships e.g. with Divisional Based Intervention team (DBit) and Youth Offending Team, to explore interventions which create change within families. Support family reunification when safe and possible. Where this is not possible, support children with longer term care plans into fostering, full time educational settings or longer-term residential care. Act as a subject matter expert and apply professional knowledge of care within a residential setting, to ensure effective management and delivery of services to children, young people, and their families. Develop and strengthen relationships with the local community and identify opportunities for children and young people living in the residential environment to become part of their community. Line manage and supervise the deputy manager and three specialist roles; a social worker, teacher, and psychotherapist. Attend strategy meetings, work alongside the Risk in the Community (RIC) team and understand and implement the responsibilities of the service in relation to s20, s31 and s38 of the Children Act. Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework. Skills and Knowledge A professional care qualification at RQF level 5 (Diploma) or ability to undertake and pass within timeframes, evidence of post qualification training and development, or a relevant degree e.g. Social Work, Teaching, Nursing, Youth and Community Diploma, and evidence of post qualification training and development. A Registered Manager award with OFSTED is desirable. Significant management experience in a residential setting with children and young people, demonstrating a comprehensive and up to date understanding of all relevant regulation, guidance, and legislation. Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in relevant professional area, to include knowledge of a broad range of childcare theories and practices and how trauma affects the behaviour of children and young people. Knowledge and experience of keeping children safe, and an ability to keep child protection at the forefront of practice within the Children's Home. Strong leadership skills which drive a highly performing and motivated multi-disciplinary team from diverse backgrounds, to effect lasting positive change for children and young people. Experience of undertaking professional supervision. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with partners, social workers, and families, often in sensitive circumstances. Ability to manage cultural and operational change across the service, partner agencies and within families. Ability to make effective contributions to implement and evaluate policy and practice. To read more about us please visit: Children & Families Please take a look at our 'No Magic' Children & Families video Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In March 2026, the Government announced that councils in Greater Essex will be reorganised into five new unitary authorities from April 2028. In addition to this, Greater Essex has been accepted on to the devolution priority programme, where we will work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority. You can read more about these changes, and what this may mean for this role, on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Further details can be found on our careers page. Downloads Pay and Reward | Our Ways of Working | About Us | Organisation Behaviours
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Site Manager - Civil Engineering
Fawkes & Reece - Witham, Essex
£275 to £315 a day
ContractFull time
FREELANCE SITE MANAGER REQUIRED - ESSEX We are looking for an experienced Site Manager to join a major construction project in Essex. Location: Essex Rate: £300 per day Start: Immediate ⏱️ Basis: Freelance / Contract PTS: Not required The Role The successful Site Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme. Key requirements: Proven experience as a Site Manager within civil engineering/construction Strong site management and leadership skills SMSTS CSCS Manager/Supervisor-level card Able to manage subcontractors, labour, plant and materials Strong communication and organisational skills Rail experience advantageous but not essential PTS is NOT required Available for an immediate start £300 per day Essex Immediate start Interested? Send your CV and availability today or call Rob on 07856 926039
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PHS Job 3456, Full-Time Live-Out Housekeeper / Cook Job in Billericay, Essex, Salary: up to £51,000
Perfect Household Staff Ltd - Billericay, Essex
£22 to £24 an hour
PermanentFull time
PERMANENT FULL TIME LIVE OUT HOUSEKEEPER / COOK JOB BILLERICAY | ESSEX | GB Salary: up to £51,000 annually gross PHS Job 3456 Perfect Household Staff is pleased to present a long-term, live-out Housekeeper / Cook opportunity within a warm and well-established private family based in Billericay. This role is ideally suited to a professional seeking stability, consistency, and a respectful working environment. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday), within a well-maintained private household occupied by two adults, one child, and two small, friendly dogs, ensuring a manageable and structured workload. The primary focus of the role is high-standard housekeeping and confident family cooking. Responsibilities include maintaining the home to an excellent standard through daily and periodic deep cleaning, laundry and ironing, wardrobe organisation, bed linen changes, and overall household organisation. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for preparing fresh, balanced family meals, planning menus, and cooking confidently with a variety of ingredients. Childcare, pet care, and errands are very occasional and supportive in nature, with the emphasis remaining firmly on housekeeping and cooking. The role offers a salary up to £51,000 annually gross, depending on experience, along with a formal employment contract and an attractive benefits package. Benefits 24 days’ paid holiday + UK bank holidays Additional day off for your birthday UK contributory pension (3%) Subsidised gym membership Potential salary review following successful probation This is an excellent opportunity for a professional Housekeeper / Cook seeking a long-term role where their skills will be valued and rewarded within a welcoming private household. Our household staffing agency has been assisting professional housekeeper / cooks find the perfect domestic staff jobs for over a decade. We are one of the top boutique housekeeper / cook agencies in the UK. If you are looking to be employed as a housekeeper / cook, you have come to the right place. We will help you to find fantastic housekeeper job. Only candidates who have the eligibility to work in the UK will be considered for this role. Type: Live Out, Full-Time, Permanent Salary: up to £51,000 annually gross Working Days: Monday - Friday Working Hours: 40 hours a week Language: English Location: Billericay, Essex Starting date: ASAP Live out Housekeeper / Cook duties may include: Maintaining high housekeeping standards and overall household presentation Managing laundry, ironing, bed linen changes, and wardrobe organisation Keeping kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces clean and well organised Preparing fresh, healthy family meals with confident home cooking Monitoring household supplies and running occasional errands Providing light child-related support when required Assisting with daily routines for the family dogs Driving for occasional local errands and collections Requirements for this Full-Time Housekeeper / Cook job: Minimum 3 years’ Housekeeper / Cook experience within private households Confident family cooking skills with the ability to prepare fresh, healthy meals Confident driver with a valid driving licence Fluent English communication skills Checkable references Valid UK working permit DBS check
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