Deputy Manager
Mitchells & Butlers PLC - Windlesham, United Kingdom
Up to £39000.00 per annum
PermanentFull 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 Deputy Manager at the Windmill, 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 Premium Country Pubs. We craft food and drink into something truly special. Picture beautiful interiors in stunning locations, and great tasting food. If you're passionate about all things premium, 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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Store Manager
Mencap - Ashtead, Home Counties
£26,658 to £26,658 a year
PermanentFull time
Job Advert Are you passionate about retail and ready to take on a new challenge that will make a real difference to the lives of people with a learning disability. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven Shop Manager to join our new team in Ashtead on a 37.5 hour contract. Your main base will be Ashtead, with an expectation of regular travel and flexibility to cover other M5 stores as required. As a Shop Manager you will be responsible for the day to day running of our store by leading an inclusive team of paid colleagues and volunteers to maximise sales income and to minimise costs. You will have the passion to drive your store to be the best in the area. What you will do: - Drive sales in the store to meet expected budgets and KPI’s - Run a high-density shop, ensuring that the shopfloor meets retail merchandising standards and that stock is rotated onto the shopfloor daily. - Ensure that stock is generated over the door and that donors are signed up for Gift Aid. - Ensure that the high standard of customer service that is expected by Mencap is delivered at all times. - You will be an inclusive leader developing your team, paid and volunteers, through training and performance reviews. - Be responsible for all financial, cash handling, security, safeguarding and health and safety in the store. - To be a successful Shop Manager you will be: - An experienced manager with the ability to drive sales and meet KPI’s, ideally within a fashion retail environment. - Ability to lead and support a team from varying backgrounds. - Ability to meet the needs of the customers to generate and increase the sales of the store. - Have a flexible approach to working hours and days, including weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. - The full detailed job description is attached. Applications close on 30 September 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications or identify suitable candidates. We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce. If you are passionate about leading high‑performing teams and delivering exceptional store standards, we’d love to hear from you. Benefits Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated. Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings. For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team! About Mencap Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in. At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues. Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere. · Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation. · Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes · Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies. We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
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Store Manager
Mencap - Esher, Home Counties
£26,658 to £26,658 a year
PermanentFull time
Job Advert Are you passionate about retail and ready to take on a new challenge that will make a real difference to the lives of people with a learning disability. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven Shop Manager to join our team in Claygate on a 37.5 hour contract. Your main base will be Claygate, with an expectation of regular travel and flexibility to cover other M5 stores as required. As a Shop Manager you will be responsible for the day to day running of our store by leading an inclusive team of paid colleagues and volunteers to maximise sales income and to minimise costs. You will have the passion to drive your store to be the best in the area. What you will do: - Drive sales in the store to meet expected budgets and KPI’s - Run a high-density shop, ensuring that the shopfloor meets retail merchandising standards and that stock is rotated onto the shopfloor daily. - Ensure that stock is generated over the door and that donors are signed up for Gift Aid. - Ensure that the high standard of customer service that is expected by Mencap is delivered at all times. - You will be an inclusive leader developing your team, paid and volunteers, through training and performance reviews. - Be responsible for all financial, cash handling, security, safeguarding and health and safety in the store. - To be a successful Shop Manager you will be: - An experienced manager with the ability to drive sales and meet KPI’s, ideally within a fashion retail environment. - Ability to lead and support a team from varying backgrounds. - Ability to meet the needs of the customers to generate and increase the sales of the store. - Have a flexible approach to working hours and days, including weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. The full detailed job description is attached. Applications close on 06 September 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications or identify suitable candidates. We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce. If you are passionate about leading high‑performing teams and delivering exceptional store standards, we’d love to hear from you. Benefits Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated. Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings. For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team! About Mencap Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in. At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues. Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere. · Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation. · Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes · Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies. We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
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Cafe Manager
Tesco - Whitstable, Kent
Competitive
PermanentPart time
About the role We have a great opportunity for a Café Manager with a passion for customer service and proven people management skills to take responsibility for one of our comfy, welcoming cafés. With your background in hospitality, you’ll oversee daily operations as well as the selection, training and development of a friendly team. You’ll make every day a little better for the team, so they can do the same for our customers. As a Café Manager, you’ll share our commitment to excellent customer service. After all, no one tries harder for customers than we do. You’ll manage helpful, eager colleagues in a café that’s clean, tidy and organised. And, you’ll identify opportunities to improve our ways of working, while maximising sales and ensuring processes, routines and standards are adhered to. In short, you’ll be making sure everything is safe, legal and that the café delivers a service to the high standard we aim for. At Tesco we believe in providing opportunities for everyone to be at their best. With your experience working at supervisory level or above, you’ll act as a role model to your team – spotting talent, providing feedback and support, and adapting your leadership style to different people and situations. At the same time, you’ll develop your own career as you discover plenty of ways to add to your skills and experience. Tesco Cafés really are a place to get on. Please note that you need to be 18 or over to apply for this role. You will be responsible for Whilst specific responsibilities will be dependent upon the changing needs of Tesco as a business, the following provides an overview of the role’s key responsibilities and measures: • Overseeing the overall running of the café, including routines, processes, sales standards and changes, where necessary. • Holding full profit and loss accountability for the café. • Maximising sales, impact and presentation in the café, and ensuring everything is safe and legal for customers and colleagues. • Leading your team and inspiring them to hit sales targets. • Understanding the key drivers of our service plan and delivering to the standard required. • Selecting, training, and developing team members to enable them to feel proud of the work they do. • Acting as a café menu expert who can share knowledge with the team. • Ensuring customers are served quickly and that they receive high quality food and drinks in a clean, tidy environment. You will need • A background in hospitality, at supervisory level and above. • A commitment to excellent customer service. • People management skills that allow you to lead by example and coach in an inclusive manner. Personal • Good planning and organisation skills. • Confidence using your initiative to identify opportunities to improve our ways of working or adapt to different situations. • Excellent communication skills to motivate and support a growing team. What’s in it for you? Alongside a fantastic work life balance, we offer excellent benefits that help make The Cafe a great place to work. These include but aren’t limited to:: • Get 10% off and 15% at pay day weekends; save up to £2,000 a year with your Colleague Clubcard with an additional card to share with family outside your home. • Request flexible working from day one • Retirement savings plan • Life Assurance • Access to free wellbeing services with a range of resources to support your mind, body, and life • An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out and utility bills for the home • Uniform provided and policies to support you for all of life’s moments, big and small • Holiday starting at 28 days (Including Bank Holidays) • Access to our colleague networks providing a space for colleagues to come together from a range of backgrounds. For more information about our colleague networks please click [1] here. References Visible links 1. https://www.tesco-careers.com/explore-our-world/everyones-welcome/ About Us With 329 cafés across the country and counting, our teams work closely to make sure that the customer experience is to the best standard and service; no two days are ever the same! Tesco Cafés are a great place to work, with a genuine family feel – truly a place to get on. We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco Café where everyone is welcome and truly feels able to be themselves. In our cafés, we not only celebrate diversity, but we strive to create a workforce that reflects our customers not only here in the UK, but worldwide. Our aim is to attract and welcome a diverse range of applicants from all walks of life, offering many varying working patterns across our business and we would love to hear from you. We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Tesco, we always welcome chats about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we can support. We’re proud to have been accredited as a Disability Confident Leader and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click [1] here. On occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview. References Visible links 1. https://www.tesco-careers.com/accessibility/> #VP30 tesco/VP/1023349/1012803
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Store Manager
Jollyes The Pet People
£30,000 to £34,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Retail Store Manager – Jollyes Pets - Dover. Salary £30,000 - £34,000 p.a. + bonus potential of up to £5k p.a.. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company voted by Retail Week as 'Best Retailer' (<£250m t/o) and included in the Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' list. Store Management in Jollyes is a hands-on leadership role, on the shop floor daily, coaching your team through live customer interactions, helping with deliveries, and setting the standard through what you do, not just what you say. If you want to lead from a desk, this isn't the role for you. If you want to build a team and see the impact of your leadership in real time, read on! The Benefits: At Jollyes, we’re as passionate about our people as we are about our pets! We think our tail-wagging benefits package reflects our appreciation for all that our colleagues do and provides support where it’s needed most. Competitive salary of £30,000 - £34,000 p.a., plus annual bonus potential of up to £5k p.a. (subject to reaching pre-agreed measures). Private Healthcare for you and your family (Axa Health insurance) as well as critical illness and life insurance benefits * Enhanced company pension scheme - Legal & General scheme (EE 5%, ER 7.5%). * Financial Wellbeing Package (Stream): Access earnings early, plus savings tools and discounts. Retail Trust Membership: Counselling, wellbeing, and financial support. Colleague Discounts: Treats at 800+ retailers, plus 30% off Jollyes products and pet services. Health & Wellbeing Support: Online GP, mental health services, fitness programs, dental care, and cancer support. Extra Time Off: Birthday, wedding, new pet days, plus buy/sell holiday options. Enhanced Family Leave: Maternity and paternity packages above statutory levels. Recognition & Rewards: Top Dog Award with extra day off and perks. Lifestyle Benefits: Cycle2Work scheme and discounted David Lloyd membership. Learning & Development: Ongoing training for career growth. (*on completion of 3m probation period) The Role – Store Manager: You'll lead by example, creating an excellent culture and working environment for your team, demonstrating our values of being: Genuine, Wise, Eager, Focused, Together. Full responsibility for running a successful store — managing KPIs around people, store standards, customer service, and financial performance, maximising turnover and gross margin while controlling costs. Reporting to the Regional Manager, sharing best practice with your peers and learning from others' successes in your regional team. Building a strong sales culture in-store: coaching your team to spot every opportunity to add value for the customer — confidently suggesting complementary products, seasonal offers, or additional services that genuinely improve the experience for pets and their owners. This isn't about hard-selling — it's about training your team to have great conversations that naturally lead to a bigger basket and a better-served customer. Ensuring you and your team deliver the highest standards of pet care, with pet welfare always the top priority, and promoting responsible pet ownership. Delivering exceptional customer service and a great shopping experience, with strong pet* and product* knowledge across the team. (*Training given) Recruiting, motivating, training and developing your team, reviewing and managing performance, and helping to promote Jollyes as an employer of choice locally. Clear communication of key business updates and individual/team objectives. Genuinely hands-on, not office-based. You'll be out front with your team and customers — helping with deliveries, walking the floor, and driving performance through what you see and do in-store, not from behind a screen. Physically active by nature. Our products can be heavy and retail keeps you on your feet most of the day — if the idea of a desk job doesn't appeal, this could be exactly what you're looking for. If you'd need any reasonable adjustments to succeed in this role, just let us know in your application. The Skills: To be successful in this role, joining as a Store Manager you’ll need the following skills and experience: A genuine passion for pets and people — delighting customers with an unrivalled shopping experience. Expect to meet customers with paws, claws or feathers, so comfort around animals is a must. Previous retail store management experience, with a hands-on approach to running the business day-to-day and planning for short, medium and long-term success. Commercially confident on the shop floor — comfortable modelling and coaching upselling and add-on sales conversations with customers, not just reviewing sales figures after the fact. A sound decision-maker who communicates objectives clearly and builds high-performing, engaged teams, with succession plans in place for future leaders. A proven track record of developing business performance and exceeding KPIs, while maintaining high store standards, health & safety, and legal compliance. Commercially aware, able to manage your P&L with a proactive approach. Own transport with a UK driving licence, as occasional out-of-hours store visits or regional cover may be needed. Full time, permanent role. 40 hours/week, working 5 days out of 7. This includes some evenings and weekend cover when our stores can be busiest. About Jollyes Pets Jollyes are an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 125 stores and over 50 years of pet expertise between our paws. Winners of the Retail Week award for 'Best Retailer' (under £250m t/o) and Pet Retailer of the Year at the Pet Industry Federation Awards, listed in the Sunday Times 'Best Place to Work' and shortlisted for 'Happiest Place to Work', you really can be sure you're joining a great brand and employer, trusted by our customers and our colleagues. Accredited by 'Rest Less' as an age-inclusive employer we welcome applications of all ages, and with our accreditation to the Pet Sustainability Coalition, we're friendly to pets, people and the planet too! To Apply If you're keen to develop your career in retail management and benefit from future progression as we continue to grow, you'll be warmly welcomed and your contribution truly valued. Click the 'apply' button today and join our pack as a Jollyes Store Manager!
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Housing Manager
The Kent Autistic Trust
£40,000 to £45,000 a year
PermanentFull time
SALARY: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum HOURS: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week LOCATION: Hybrid working, combining office and home working REPORTING TO: Chief Executive Officer MORE THAN HOUSING. CREATING SAFE, SECURE HOMES WHERE AUTISTIC ADULTS CAN THRIVE. We are looking for a Housing Manager who brings professional housing expertise, strong leadership and a genuine commitment to people. Someone who understands that good housing is about more than compliance and bricks and mortar it is about creating safe, secure and welcoming homes where autistic adults can feel valued, independent and supported to live their lives in the way that works for them.This is an opportunity to make a real difference by ensuring autistic adults have access to safe, secure and welcoming homes. ABOUT THE ROLE As Housing Manager, you will lead the day-to-day management of our housing portfolio, ensuring homes are safe, compliant, well maintained and meet the needs of the autistic adults we support. You will oversee tenancy management, property compliance, repairs and maintenance, Housing Benefit and exempt accommodation, while providing leadership and support to the housing team. Working closely with residents, landlords, local authorities and other stakeholders, you will ensure high-quality housing services, maintain regulatory compliance, and support the ongoing development and improvement of our housing provision. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing professional to combine operational expertise with a genuine commitment to creating safe, secure and welcoming homes where autistic adults can thrive. ABOUT YOU: We are looking for someone who: o Has significant experience working within housing management within a charity, housing association, local authority or similar organisation. o CIH Level 4 qualification or equivalent, or a willingness to undertake the qualification and achieve it by 2030. o Demonstrates strong leadership and people management skills. o Has a sound understanding of housing legislation, compliance and tenancy management. o Can provide advice on complex tenancy and housing matters, including possession proceedings and statutory notices. o Can provide advice on complex tenancy and housing matters, including possession proceedings and statutory notices. o Has a current understanding of housing compliance and legislation, including Awaabs Law, Renters Rights legislation and other relevant housing reforms. o Experience of property compliance, repairs and contractor management. o Has a good Understanding of Housing Benefit and exempt accommodation. o Experience of managing, supervising or supporting staff. o Is organised, proactive and solution-focused. o Builds positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. o Shares our values of respect, inclusion and person-centred support. WHY JOIN US? This is an opportunity to shape the future direction of our housing and property function, influence decision-making and lead developments that make a meaningful difference to the lives of the people we support. You will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Senior Management Team, Trustees and external partners to strengthen our housing arrangements, manage risk and develop safe, sustainable accommodation for the future. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact our Recruitment Team on 01634 477171 for a call back. CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2026 Our approach is to review adverts as they are submitted. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. The Kent Autistic Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and right to work checks. About the Trust: Supporting over 80 people in Medway and across Kent, The Kent Autistic Trust provides a wide range of services designed to meet diverse needs of autistic KAT is committed to providing high quality supports designed around individual abilities, needs and choices. KAT is committed to promoting independence and inclusion within communities. KAT believes everyone is able to make their own individual contribution. KAT seeks to work in partnership with all relevant parties but in particular with the individual themselves. Please find attached a copy of our Privacy Notice. Or a copy can be found on our website. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found or experiencing a high volume of applications.
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Team Manager
NHS Jobs - Rose Hill
£59,008 to £62,442 a year
PermanentFull time
Empowering change - childrens social care Together, were shaping childrens social care for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire. In ourChildren, Education, & Families directorate,werecommittedtodelivering lasting change, by helping the children, young people, and families of Oxfordshire to thrive.We know the importance ofbuilding relationships, empowering people, and building on strengthsand this is reflected in our restorative, relational practice approach. Wevebeenconsistently rated as good by Ofsted, but we are not content with that; we areambitiousand want to do even better!Were a financially stable local authority which iscommittedto investing in Children, Education, and Families, to ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the families we work with including successful operation of our transformational model Family Support and Safeguarding (FSS). About Us Together,werethe moment makers andwerefocussed on making every day the best it can be for our residents. Whatever you do here,youlllook around and say, I make a difference.Becausewereall creating lasting change to peoples lives in Oxfordshire. Everydayyoullbe challenged in a new way, supported by your team, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps people achieve their ambitions.Werenot afraid to do things differently and our dynamic culture means this is a place wherenew ideasare embraced, and innovation thrives. We believe that together, our differences make us stronger, and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a unique career for yourself while raising the bar for the future of childrens social care. Are you in? About the Role Join our dedicated team at OCC as a Team Manager. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that children, young people and families in need of help and protection receive timely, high quality assessments and support. Your efforts will help identify and meet their needs, reduce risks and safeguard their wellbeing. Key responsibilities include: Team Management:Lead a team to deliver exceptional services to vulnerable children and families. Service Development:Support the Service Manager in the continual development,delivery and review of services to maximise life chances and implement permanency plans for children. Practice Model:Ensure adherence to Oxfordshire's Family Safeguarding Plus practice model, including effective group supervision and timely progression of children's plans. Policy Compliance:Ensure all relevant County policies and procedures are followed, and concerns are raised appropriately. Budget Management:Oversee the effective management of the team's budget. About you Yourefree-thinking and brave, and that sets you apart.Youllbe supportive and energised; youdontaccept the norm if it can be done better - finding answers through exploration and courage. Just as importantly, you will embody our values in everything you do. Fundamentally,youllbe passionate about delivering stand-out publicservices, becausewerehere to make every moment the best it can be for the residents of Oxfordshire. This is an opportunity for a proactive and passionate leader to join our team and develop our service. You will be a competent and dedicated manager who has insight and experience of the needs of care leavers. Does this sound like you? If so, we look forward to receiving your application!To apply, you will need: Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England Ability to form positive working relationships with children,families and a range of colleagues across agencies Ability to engage children, young people families who are resistant to intervention Please refer to the job description attached for a full list of essential criteria. Curious to learn more? Contact our friendly team for a confidential and informative chat! Sue Evans, Service Manager:sue.evans@oxfordshire.gov.ukor Joel Carvalho, Assistant Director Family Support & Safeguarding:Joel.Carvalho@Oxfordshire.gov.uk Rewards and Benefits Welcome and Loyalty payment of £3,500 for eligible roles. Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 for eligible roles. Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays). Option to buy additional holiday. A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Flexible working. Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24x7. Range of family-friendly policies. Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities. Excellent learning and development opportunities. Our commitment to Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexitime, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education, and safe spaces for all. Our commitment to Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for thosedemonstratingthe essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Our commitment to SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Follow us on social mediaStay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us onLinkedIn,Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: careers@oxfordshire.gov.uk
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Assistant Manager
Mitchells & Butlers PLC - Reading, United Kingdom
Competitive Salary
PermanentFull 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 Assistant Manager at the World Turned Upside Down, 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 Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery, we love our pizzas, we love our roasts, but mostly we love our people. If you fancy a pizza the action, 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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Project Manager
Thames Water - Reading, Home Counties
£55,000 to £60,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Project Manager - Transformation Programme 19 – 24 Month Fixed Term Contract Thames Water is seeking a talented and highly motivated Project Manager to join our Retail PMO team, supporting the delivery of a major procurement and operational transformation programme. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within one of Thames Water's most significant transformation programmes, helping to deliver lasting change across our operations, technology and customer services. This is not a traditional PMO or reporting role. We're looking for an experienced Project Manager who can actively influence delivery outcomes, challenge plans, identify risks early and work alongside the Programme Manager to drive successful programme delivery across multiple workstreams. Working alongside the Programme Manager, you will be at the centre of programme delivery, ensuring governance is effective, risks are understood, dependencies are actively managed, and stakeholders have the insight they need to make informed decisions. This role is ideal for a Project Manager who understands how complex programmes are delivered, not just how they are reported. We are looking for someone who can provide constructive challenge, identify issues before they become blockers, influence delivery teams and help drive successful outcomes across multiple workstreams. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, solving complex delivery challenges and collaborating with senior stakeholders to make things happen, we'd love to hear from you. What you will be doing as a Project Manager - Take ownership of programme governance and controls, ensuring effective management of decisions, actions, risks and dependencies across the programme. - Lead the coordination of governance forums, maintaining governance calendars, decision logs, RAID logs and action trackers. - Produce high-quality weekly and monthly programme reporting, bringing together updates from multiple workstreams into a clear and coherent programme-wide view. - Analyse programme performance and delivery progress, identifying trends, emerging risks and areas requiring intervention. - Work closely with the Programme Manager and workstream leads to proactively manage risks, issues and dependencies, driving mitigation and resolution activities. - Build strong working relationships across programme workstreams, delivery teams, business stakeholders and suppliers. - Challenge plans, readiness activities and delivery progress to ensure commitments are achievable and potential issues are identified early. - Support recovery planning where delivery is at risk and provide recommendations to improve programme performance. - Prepare materials and insights for senior stakeholder meetings, governance forums and Steering Committees. - Represent the programme within selected meetings and deputise for the Programme Manager where appropriate. What you should bring to the role Essential - Proven Project Management experience delivering complex business transformation initiatives. - Experience working within large-scale programmes involving procurement, operational transformation or significant business change. - Strong experience of programme governance, reporting, RAID management and delivery controls. - Demonstrable experience coordinating multiple workstreams and managing complex interdependencies. - Proven ability to identify risks and issues early, provide constructive challenge and drive actions through to resolution. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate detailed delivery information into concise programme-level insight. - Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging senior leaders, programme sponsors and delivery teams. - Strong organisation skills with the ability to work across multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Experience producing high-quality reporting and presentations for senior stakeholders. Desirable - Experience within utilities, water, energy, telecommunications, financial services or other regulated industries. - PRINCE2, APM, MSP or equivalent project or programme management qualification. - Experience working with large suppliers and complex procurement activities. How you will work with the Programme Manager The Programme Manager retains accountability for overall programme outcomes, strategic direction, stakeholder leadership and key decision-making. As Project Manager, you will work alongside the Programme Manager to establish and operate effective programme controls, governance and coordination activities. You will increasingly provide delivery insight, constructive challenge and practical recommendations to support successful programme delivery. This role goes beyond reporting programme status. You will actively influence delivery outcomes by maintaining visibility across workstreams, identifying emerging issues, driving actions to resolution and helping the Programme Manager make informed decisions. Base Location Hybrid working with typically 2-3 days per week in the office, flexing up or down depending on programme requirements and delivery phase. The role will be based between Langley and Reading; ad hoc travel to Swindon and London may be required. Hours: 36 hours per week. What’s in it for you? - A Competitive salary of £55,000 to £60,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 days with length of service. (plus bank holidays) - Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. - Generous Pension Scheme through AON. - Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) Who are we? We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job, and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Water Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. We’re here to help and support. When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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Assistant Manager
Mitchells & Butlers PLC - Old Windsor, United Kingdom
Competitive Salary
PermanentFull 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 Assistant Manager at the Bells Of Ouzley - 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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