Street Lighting Manager
Tarmac Trading Limited - London
Competitive
PermanentFull time
Job Introduction We’re looking for an experienced Street Lighting Manager to play a critical role in leading and developing our street lighting services across London. This is a key leadership position within the business, responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality delivery while maintaining essential industry accreditations and meeting client expectations. Operating across major London Borough contracts including Harrow, Bromley, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest, this role will be central to protecting current revenue streams, unlocking future opportunities, and strengthening our self-delivery capability. What You’ll Be Doing As Street Lighting Manager, you will take ownership of the operational and technical delivery of street lighting services across the business. Your key responsibilities will include: Leading and managing street lighting operations across multiple contracts and locations Providing technical support to clients, contract leads, and internal teams Ensuring all KPIs are achieved and maintained within required performance targets Maintaining critical industry accreditation (including HEA) to enable continued service delivery Driving high standards of health & safety and quality across all site activities Supporting supervisors and operational teams with leadership, guidance and development Reviewing and optimising programmes of work to ensure efficient use of resources, equipment and commercial performance Supporting estimating activities to grow private works and build a strong pipeline of future opportunities Assisting with applications for payment and providing support to commercial teams including QS functions Reducing reliance on freelance resource and supply chain by developing in-house delivery capability This role will also play a key part in ensuring client satisfaction and protecting contract extensions and long-term partnerships across London Borough clients. What We Are Looking For We’re looking for a driven and experienced leader with strong technical and operational expertise in street lighting services. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: Proven experience managing street lighting or similar infrastructure services Strong leadership capability, with experience supporting and developing supervisors and operational teams In-depth understanding of health & safety and quality standards within a live operational environment Ability to manage multiple workstreams across different contracts and locations Commercial awareness, including experience supporting estimating, programme delivery and financial performance Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide technical guidance to clients and internal teams A proactive approach to improving operational efficiency and reducing reliance on external resource Commitment to maintaining accreditations and ensuring compliance with industry standards You’ll be someone who can balance operational delivery with strategic thinking—ensuring both immediate performance targets and long-term business growth are achieved. Why us In addition to this role we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including: Bonus scheme Enhanced holiday entitlement Contributory pension scheme Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause Training and development opportunities Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on... are you ready to build your future? Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committedto creating an inclusivework environment for all employees and activelyencourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. @Tarmac @Riney #Riney #RineyCareers #Tarmac #TarmacCareers Tarmac Trading Limited
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LFPSE Product Manager
NHS Jobs - Nationally
£57,528 to £64,750 a year
ContractFull time
This is a high-impact role requiring strong organisational skills, a proactive mindset, and a passion for improving patient safety through digital innovation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working across disciplines to deliver meaningful change, wed love to hear from you. You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
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Managing Quantity Surveyor
M Group Services - London Arena, London
£75,000 to £85,000 a year
PermanentFull time
About The Role Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? We help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. We’re problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure. This role will be within our water and wastewater capital project delivery team. Our teams deliver large-scale capital programmes aimed at keeping water infrastructure resilient for the long-term while protecting the environment. Want to be a part of it? What will you be doing? As our Managing Quantity Surveyor you'll be managing a team of Quantity Surveyors delivering projects ranging in value from £5m to £30m. You'll be ensuring that internal and external reports, particularly forecasting are accurate and that forecasted VOWD targets are achieved. You'll need to implement robust procurement trackers and leading the procurement of high value packages. Mentor and support apprentices and assistant Quantity Surveyors to enable them to achieve their full potential. Review and streamline current reporting process to free up time for Quantity Surveyors to focus on value adding, risk reducing activities and tasks. What you’ll bring - Someone who is happy leading a team and enjoys leading by example - Proven career progression within the construction commercial environment - Degree qualified and professional membership, or working towards - Able to demonstrate an ability to lead and develop a team across a portfolio of projects What’s in it for you? We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; - Contributory pension scheme - Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year - Employee assistance programme - My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s of retail discounts - Life assurance - Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes - Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave - Reward and recognition scheme - Recommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us! In addition, this role offers; - Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from - My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme - Private health care – family cover - Health Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more! - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - Discretionary bonus scheme About us We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We’re one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting aveterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. - We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet - We’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations - We’re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts - We’re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life Whether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group. Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding. #MGroupW #LI-LK1
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Senior Bid Manager
J Murphy & Sons - Kentish Town Office (2021000049)
£70000-110000 per annum
PermanentFull time
Murphy is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; energy and water. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Murphy employs around 4,000 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’ - directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. Visit www.murphygroup.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X: #MoretoMurphy A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Bid Manager - Compilation of PQQ Documents. - Compilation of Tender Deliverables. - Manage the implementation of the Murphy work winning processes, procedures, and toolkits - Development and implementation of win strategies - Review the scope definition within the PQQ or tender documents and produce a detailed launch pack for delivery to the PQQ/Tender teams - Development and implementation of bid programmes - Mobilisation and motivation of the allocated PQQ/tender team resources - Review alternative proposals or re-engineer the client's specifications and design - Manage all client dialogue - Develop and compile presentations for both internal and external audiences - Manage portal uploads and all clarifications - Ensure all actions are completed ahead of PQQ/Tenders being submitted - Update and maintain CRM entries Still interested, does this sound like you? - Experience of delivering successful high value (£50m+) bids across Water, Transport, Highways, Airports or Ports - Full knowledge of the bid lifecycle from tracking of OJEU notices to PQQ, Tender and Post Tender Interviews - Add valued input to re-engineer the client’s specification to add to a value-add engineered solution - Proactive bid management experience - Able to cast a critical eye over potential bids
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Deputy General Manager
Baxterstorey - London, England
£40,000 to £40,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Company Description Title: Deputy General Manager Location: King's Cross, London Salary: Up to £40k Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am to 5.30pm Benefits: 28 Days holiday including bank holidays 3 volunteering days plus your birthday off 3 days grandparent leave 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave Bespoke training and development opportunities Pension and life insurance Discounts available on our PerkBox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema Wellbeing hub Access to employee assistance programme Free meals whilst at work Career development opportunities HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy General Manager to join us at one of our highly prestigious contracts. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate hospitality professional who loves great food, exceptional service and creating memorable experiences. Working as a key part of the management team, you’ll help lead a talented team, ensuring our day-to-day catering and hospitality operation consistently delivers at its best. Events will be an important part of the role, so we’re looking for someone with strong events management experience who is confident bringing together people, food and service to deliver seamless experiences from start to finish. Job Description As our Deputy General Manager your focus is to work closely with your teams to develop a great work relationship and together to provide the best customer service. As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm. Support the General Manager in delivering an outstanding catering and hospitality experience. Lead, motivate and develop the team, creating a positive and high-performing working environment. Take a visible, hands-on approach, supporting the operation during busy service periods and events. Plan, coordinate and deliver a variety of events, ensuring they run smoothly from initial preparation through to delivery. Maintain consistently high standards of food presentation, service and customer experience. Build strong relationships with the client, customers and key stakeholders. Support team training, development and performance, helping colleagues reach their full potential. Support the commercial performance of the contract, identifying opportunities to drive sales and manage costs effectively. Ensure excellent standards of cleanliness, food safety, health and safety and operational compliance. Respond quickly and positively to changing operational requirements and customer needs. Support continuous improvement, bringing new ideas and creativity to the catering, hospitality and events offer. Qualifications Previous management or supervisory experience within catering, hospitality or a similar fast-paced environment Strong events management experience A genuine passion for food, service and the customer experience A visible, hands-on leadership style The ability to inspire, motivate and develop a team A commercial mindset and an eye for detail Confidence building strong relationships with clients, customers and colleagues The energy and flexibility to thrive in a varied hospitality environment 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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Hotel Reception Manager
Clermont Hotel Group - London
PermanentFull time
Hotel Reception Manager The Cumberland Contract: Full Time Payment: Salaried Salary: £35,875 per annum The Cumberland draws inspiration from the capital’s love of contemporary music, with a harmonious fusion of comfort and service. In a prime position between Oxford Street and Marble Arch, yet just yards from the oasis of Hyde Park, it’s the perfect base for a rocking time in London. You’ll be close to famous shopping districts, museums and historic landmarks, while a London Underground station is just around the corner, making further exploration a breeze. With 1019 rooms, bars, a restaurant, meeting rooms and all-modern, accessible facilities, The Cumberland is the perfect destination for leisure and business travellers. Looking for an authentic music hotel experience? The Cumberland invites everyone to the best show in town! What you’ll be doing As Reception Manager, you’ll lead by example, providing excellent guest service and a smooth, efficient check-in/check-out process. Your proactive approach will be key in resolving guest queries and ensuring each interaction reflects our commitment to exceptional hospitality. Beyond guest service, you’ll focus on enhancing team performance through recruiting, training, and ongoing development, helping each team member reach their full potential. Additionally, this role involves a sales component, so you’ll be comfortable driving sales at the desk and empowering your team to do the same. What you’ll bring Creative, inspiring leadership that motivates and guides the team to deliver exceptional service A keen eye for detail to ensure the highest standards at all times A deep passion for hospitality and guest satisfaction Excellent communication skills, with the ability to connect naturally with guests and team members Analytical skills for problem-solving and sales strategy Knowledge of Opera is beneficial but not essential What you’ll get in return As well as all the things you'd expect from us, such as great staff areas to recharge in, wholesome meals on duty, pension and healthcare schemes, we’ll take care of you at every step of your journey so that you can take care of our guests. In fact, we’re so committed to this that our ‘People Promise’ sets out how you can expect us to support you at every step of your application and your career with us. Whether that’s your career development and progression, your physical, mental or financial wellbeing, and recognising (and rewarding!) a job well done. Career Development & Growth - We’re here to support your journey, whatever that may look like. Our award-winning Academy will help you navigate your tailored career pathway with the tools and development designed for you to grow and to unlock your unique potential. Financial Wellbeing – You work hard, so we’ll always help your money work hard for you! Some of the great things you can take advantage of include: Wage Stream – You’ll be paid monthly, but have access to your earned salary before payday should you need it Discounts & Perks – Savings on 1000’s of retailers, dining, hotel stays, and much more for you and those close to you Refer a Friend – Earn up to £1000 when friends join our team Interest-Free Loans – Season ticket loans to make commuting easier Mental & Physical Well-being - We’re here to support your well-being, whenever and wherever you need it. On-Site Mental Health First Aiders 24/7 Employee Assistance Line – Free, confidential advice Be Well Platform – Our Online fitness and wellness resources Gym Discounts & Cycle to Work Scheme Recognition & Community – We’re proud of everything we achieve, so we always celebrate our extraordinary team and culture. ‘Wonderful People’ Awards – Monthly, quarterly, and annual recognition Social & Seasonal Events – Fun, inclusive celebrations People Council – A platform for every voice Paid Volunteering Days – Give back to causes close to you At Clermont Hotel Group everyone is welcome. We are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply for roles with us.
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Hotel Reception Manager
Clermont Hotel Group - London
PermanentFull time
Hotel Reception Manager The Clermont Victoria Contract: Full Time Payment: Salaried Salary: £33825 per annum The Clermont Victoria is a stunning city centre venue close to many of London's famous landmarks and on the periphery of the busiest train station in Europe. This 345 bedroom hotel has recently undergone a £20m transformation and is a luxury 4 star deluxe hotel. What you’ll be doing As Reception Manager, you’ll lead by example, providing excellent guest service and a smooth, efficient check-in/check-out process. Your proactive approach will be key in resolving guest queries and ensuring each interaction reflects our commitment to exceptional hospitality. Beyond guest service, you’ll focus on enhancing team performance through recruiting, training, and ongoing development, helping each team member reach their full potential. Additionally, this role involves a sales component, so you’ll be comfortable driving sales at the desk and empowering your team to do the same. What you’ll bring Creative, inspiring leadership that motivates and guides the team to deliver exceptional service A keen eye for detail to ensure the highest standards at all times A deep passion for hospitality and guest satisfaction Excellent communication skills, with the ability to connect naturally with guests and team members Analytical skills for problem-solving and sales strategy Knowledge of Opera is beneficial but not essential What you’ll get in return As well as all the things you'd expect from us, such as great staff areas to recharge in, wholesome meals on duty, pension and healthcare schemes, we’ll take care of you at every step of your journey so that you can take care of our guests. In fact, we’re so committed to this that our ‘People Promise’ sets out how you can expect us to support you at every step of your application and your career with us. Whether that’s your career development and progression, your physical, mental or financial wellbeing, and recognising (and rewarding!) a job well done. Career Development & Growth - We’re here to support your journey, whatever that may look like. Our award-winning Academy will help you navigate your tailored career pathway with the tools and development designed for you to grow and to unlock your unique potential. Financial Wellbeing – You work hard, so we’ll always help your money work hard for you! Some of the great things you can take advantage of include: Wage Stream – You’ll be paid monthly, but have access to your earned salary before payday should you need it Discounts & Perks – Savings on 1000’s of retailers, dining, hotel stays, and much more for you and those close to you Refer a Friend – Earn up to £1000 when friends join our team Interest-Free Loans – Season ticket loans to make commuting easier Mental & Physical Well-being - We’re here to support your well-being, whenever and wherever you need it. On-Site Mental Health First Aiders 24/7 Employee Assistance Line – Free, confidential advice Be Well Platform – Our Online fitness and wellness resources Gym Discounts & Cycle to Work Scheme Recognition & Community – We’re proud of everything we achieve, so we always celebrate our extraordinary team and culture. ‘Wonderful People’ Awards – Monthly, quarterly, and annual recognition Social & Seasonal Events – Fun, inclusive celebrations People Council – A platform for every voice Paid Volunteering Days – Give back to causes close to you At Clermont Hotel Group everyone is welcome. We are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply for roles with us.
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Professional Development Manager
NHS Jobs - Any NHSE Office
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
ContractFull time
Application and selection process Within the application, you will be asked to provide a supporting statement of up to 1,500 words. Your statement should clearlydemonstratehow you meet the essential skills and experience, as detailed in the advert. You do not need to use the full word count if you candemonstratethe skills and experiencerequiredfor this role in fewer words. Both the application and interview will assess your suitability for the role. We welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you have a disability, you can opt into the Guaranteed Interview Scheme when you apply. If you meet all the essential criteria listed in the advert, you will be guaranteed an interview. If you have any queries about the role or require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the named individual on the job advert. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview and will be askedquestions based on the essential criteria for the role. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview. Please note you will receive notifications from Trac at certain parts of the process which will have NHS branding please check your junk email folders to ensure that messagesarentmissed. If you have any queries about the role or require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the named individual on the job advert. You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
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Restaurant Manager - Southbank
Caravan Restaurants and Coffee Roasters - London
£17.70 to £17.70 an hour
PermanentFull time
Restaurant Manager - Hiring now! Caravan Southbank, London Overall earnings up to 17.70, dependent on experience Full time This November, we’re opening our tenth, and biggest, Caravan at the Southbank. And we’re looking for an exceptional Restaurant Manager to help lead our front of house team. We’re after someone kind, confident and genuinely passionate about what they do. Someone who knows how to lead and inspire a team, is passionate about being a hospitality leader, and gets a kick out of helping their team develop and give their guests the best experience possible You’ll be joining Caravan as we open a special new restaurant, with two floors, multiple bars and plenty of opportunity to make your mark from day one. The role As Restaurant Manager, you’ll work alongside your General Manager and the management team to make sure the day-to-day operation of the business runs brilliantly every day. That means setting the standard for health & safety, culture, hospitality and developing the team around you to make sure every guest that leaves the restaurant has the best experience possible. You’ll know how to lead from the front, when to coach and when to jump in and help get things moving. What you'll be doing as Restaurant Manager • Ensure our food, drink, and service standards are consistently delivered • Leading by example and helping create the kind of hospitality people want to come back for • Coaching, training and developing the floor team, sharing your knowledge as you go • Giving new team members a great start through engaging training and onboarding • Working closely with the wider restaurant team to give every guest the best experience possible Why Caravan? Since 2010, we’ve been serving well-travelled food, specialty coffee and drinks inspired by flavours and ideas from around the world. We’re a business built around curious people. People who care about what they do, look out for each other and aren’t afraid to try something new. With more openings ahead and a big focus on developing our own people, there’s plenty of room to grow with us too. Plus, when you work at Caravan you enjoy: • Free meals & drinks when on shift • 50% dining discount with up to 4 mates • 20% coffee retail discount • Extensive wellbeing support • Financial health education & support • Leadership training and development • A dining voucher when you start, on your birthday and your work anniversary, to spend in any of our restaurants • Real career progression - 80% of our management roles are filled internally Our values We live by four core values, and our Restaurant Manager and every team member would live, promote and role model them: • All welcome - We make space for everyone at our table • No boundaries - Grow, develop and thrive, just a little bit each day • Caravan of Love - Bring the energy, and be part of the change you want to see in the world • Well-travelled - Be curious; learn, taste, experiment and share that knowledge with those you meet along the way Sustainability We're all in on both environmental and social sustainability practices. Every team member plays their part in maintaining our B-Corp certification targets. Diversity & Inclusion Everyone's welcome at Caravan. We respect individual differences in identity, culture and experience, with our team, and with every guest.
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School Business Manager
Teaching Vacancies - London
PermanentFull time
What skills and experience we're looking for 1. Purpose of Job: To contribute to the planning, development, management, operation and delivery of the support function within the school To be responsible for business and financial management of school resources including budget/financial planning Develop policies for school support function, such as health and safety, finance, lettings May be a member of the senior leadership team or attend as required 2. Key accountabilities/duties/responsibilities: • Manage the schools support function through planning, developing, designing and monitoring support systems and procedures which include finance, HR, admin, IT and facilities management • Plan, develop, organise and manage systems and procedures ensuring compliance with all statutory and procedural requirements • Provide operational day to day support and advice to senior staff, the Governing Body and others, including presenting with options • Undertake analysis and interpretation of data and produce detailed reports and complex information • Responsible for the completion and submission of forms, returns including those to outside agencies • Produce and respond to correspondence for self and others • Manage the school’s financial processes and budgets • Line management of school support staff including recruitment, induction, performance management, training and mentoring systems for support staff • Operate school information management systems • Manage the procurement process, including securing appropriate service contracts, licences and insurance • Assist with marketing and promotion of the school including income generation activities • May include management of facilities, including premises, lettings and liaising with external contractors • May be responsible for effective operation of payroll system • May be health and safety manager for the school 3. Promotion of Corporate Values To ensure that customer care is maintained to the agreed standards according to the council’s values. To ensure that a high level of confidentiality is maintained in all aspects of work. 4. Flexibility The jobholder may be required to carry out other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade, as requested by line manager. This job description is not exhaustive and may change as the post or the needs of the Council develop. Such changes will be subject to consultation between the post holder and their manager and, if necessary, further job evaluation. 5. The Council’s Commitment to Equality To deliver the council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of its services. All staff are expected to promote equality in the work place and in the services the council delivers. PERSON SPECIFICATION Knowledge, training and experience • Certificate of School Business Management (CSBM) or equivalent level of knowledge and experience. (This qualification is required for Grade I to be considered) • Working at or towards national occupational standards (NOS) in business and administration and knowledge/skills equivalent to current national qualification level 4 • Having or willing to work towards Diploma of School Business Management • Specialist knowledge and extensive experience in business and administration management such as finance, procurement, staff management • Management experience • Knowledge of relevant statutory regulations, codes of practice and government policies, such as OSFTED, safeguarding, health and safety, data protection • Broad and deep knowledge of the school and governing body • Knowledge and understanding of school policies, such as behaviour policy, equal opportunities policy, attendance policy • Proficient user of MS Office software and/or other in-house software • Evidence of continuing CPD Skills Planning, organising and controlling skills • Manage the schools support function through planning, developing, designing and monitoring support systems and procedures which will include finance, HR or facilities management, admin, IT • Manage the procurement process, including securing appropriate service contracts, licences and insurance • Develop with Headteacher and Governing Body income generation activities and those which promote and market the school • Oversee the provision, analysis and evaluation of data and detailed reports and information to the senior leadership team, Governing Body and outside agencies, such as information to assess school performance • Assist in the development of training programmes/learning opportunities and mentoring of support staff • Develop and implements operational plans relevant to school support function • Line management of school support staff • Plan and implement change within own team(s) • May be health and safety manager for the school • May include management of facilities, including premises, lettings and liaising with external contractors Communication and influencing skills • Use of understanding, influencing, empathising and communication skills with a range of people to achieve job objectives • Select and successfully apply different methods of communicating effectively with colleagues and stakeholders • Influence and / or persuade others to take a course of action using factual knowledge or information • Manage others using diplomacy, sensitivity and empathy • Provide advice, guidance and support on a range of detailed and complex queries and enquiries from internal and external service users and members of the public • Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleague to ensure the appropriate level of service is provided • Negotiate, manage and monitor licences, insurances and contracts on behalf of the school • Provide advice to senior leadership team, governing body and external agencies • Contribute to effective recruitment and selection processes in line with requirements of legislation, regulations, professional and occupational standards, frameworks and codes of practice Initiative and Innovation skills • Work within school policies, procedures, internal and external guidelines and statutory requirements • Analytical skills for business and finance planning, including interpretation of budget planning, development of administrative and financial procedures. • Make independent decisions in relation to the development and operational delivery of a range of support services in the school such as finance, HR or facilities management, admin, IT • Develop and implement operational plans relevant to school support function and contributes to new school service improvements • Monitor and contribute to business processes, ensuring effective delivery of essential school requirements/support functions • Provide administrative support that enables organisational change/expansion What the school offers its staff We can offer you: • A supportive, welcoming and caring ethos based on the values of the Catholic faith • A team of hard working, flexible and conscientious staff who work together to provide the best education and support for our pupils • An enthusiastic and supportive Governing body • The benefits of extensive support and collaboration from Barnet local authority and across the Barnet schools and the wider Diocese of Westminster alongside opportunities for further professional development Commitment to safeguarding Sacred Heart School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the physical, mental and emotional welfare of every pupil, both inside and outside of the school premises. We implement a whole-school preventative approach to managing safeguarding concerns, ensuring that the wellbeing of pupils is at the forefront of all action taken. Safeguarding children in our current climate encompasses many areas: child protection, online safety, the security of our school as a site, health and safety, behaviour, anti bullying, radicalisation, racism and discrimination, child on child abuse amongst others. Please read our safeguarding policy for more of an in depth understanding.
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