Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Night Manager to oversee the hotel’s operations during the night shift. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the hotel, managing the night team, and delivering exceptional guest service in line with IHG standards. This role is key in ensuring the security, safety, and comfort of our guests while managing overnight procedures, including financial reconciliations and operational duties. Key Responsibilities Guest Experience & Service Provide a warm and professional welcome to all guests, ensuring a seamless check-in and check-out experience. Handle guest inquiries, requests, and complaints efficiently and professionally, ensuring guest satisfaction. Maintain IHG brand standards in customer service and guest interactions. Monitor guest feedback and take proactive measures to enhance the overnight experience. Operations & Management Supervise and support the night team, including reception, housekeeping, and security staff. Oversee the completion of the night audit, ensuring all financial transactions are correctly recorded. Ensure all hotel systems and procedures are followed, including end-of-day reporting and reconciliation. Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth operations, including early morning breakfast setups. Safety & Security Ensure the safety and security of guests and staff during nighttime operations. Conduct regular security checks and fire safety inspections. Act as the hotel’s emergency response coordinator, handling any incidents professionally and in line with hotel policies. Monitor CCTV and liaise with external security providers if needed. Team Leadership & Training Lead and motivate the night team, ensuring high levels of performance and engagement. Train and support team members in hotel procedures and customer service excellence. Conduct briefings and ensure clear communication between shifts. Skills & Experience Required Previous experience as a Night Manager, Duty Manager, or in a similar leadership role within the hospitality industry. Strong knowledge of front office operations, night audits, and financial procedures. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to handle emergency situations and make quick, effective decisions. Strong leadership skills with experience managing and motivating a team. Knowledge of Opera property management systems. Familiarity with IHG brand standards is an advantage. Additional Information This is a full-time, permanent night shift role in a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship for the advertised positions. Competitive salary and benefits package, including IHG employee discounts and career development opportunities. A minimum of two year of prior experience as Night Manager in hotel is required.
To manage the nursery and associated childcare provision within Once Upon a Time Day Nurseries policies and procedures, Local Authority Policies and procedures and all relevant legislation. To create a safe, warm and stimulating environment for all those who use Once Upon a Time services. To work as part of a team to assist in providing a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children. To work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, carers and other multi professionals. To be committed to ensuring safeguarding and creating an inclusive environment. Main Responsibilities: Children’s care, learning and play Support practitioners in meeting the needs of the individual children and families, ensuring children’s basic needs are always met, including good hygiene routines, nappies, meals encouraging good nutrition, planning and assessment etc To assist the staff team in setting up a safe and stimulating environment for children, ensuring a child centred environment providing a play-based approach to children’s learning Promote positive attitudes and behaviour at all times by providing a non-discriminatory environment which values and respects each child and family, ensuring an inclusive and safe environment having regard for SEN and safeguarding procedures and legislation Encourage parental involvement within the nursery, including parents consultations, events, and using parents as partners in their child’s learning and liaising with parents daily Health and safety: To be responsible for reporting accidents or health and safety issues and be conscientious of risks that may arise which may cause harm to children To implement and ensure health and safety guidelines and checks and adhere Once Upon a Time’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to on-going cleaning and sterilising duties within the setting, to reduce the spread of infection Staff: Effectively leading and supporting all nursery staff, students and voluntary workers. Ensuring a good level of supervision and support with their daily duties, identifying training and development needs, through individual supervisions, appraisals, observations etc. This may also include disciplinary meetings To lead/ organise staff, room and planning meetings (these will be out of nursery hours) To support the settings appointed persons in their role and taking on that role in their absence such as SENCO, Behaviour management coordinator To take part in recruitment and to support a team of staff to meet statutory ratio’s an contingency staffing where appropriate, and support a staff team in the appropriate skills, qualifications, experiences and qualities, ensuring the nursery is staffed to the required levels at all times General: To be responsible for the day to day running of the nursery To implement all of Once Upon a Time’s policies and procedures in all aspects of the nursery and other childcare services, and to review and develop them on an annual basis in line with relevant current legislation To ensure Welfare Requirements of the setting are maintained at all times and ensuring acceptable standards of practice that meets Ofsted criteria including Health and Safety and safeguarding, within the nursery environment General administrative duties associated with the running of the setting such as maintaining records on the children and their families, inventories, personal records, producing reports, writing letters, ordering supplies etc. To work collaboratively with colleagues to help support the development of the children within your care, guiding and sharing good practice, making sure that the nursery has a strong, reliable and consistent team Organising nursery events such as parents’ evenings, fete, annual trips, festivals and special events, that involve parents and carers (these may be out of nursery hours) To ensure the implementation of the EYFS curriculum for all children aged 0-5 years, and monitor how it is delivered To develop the setting by involving yourself and staff team in projects and programmes some of which will be initiated by the Local Authority To work collaboratively with outside agencies, to maintain effective relationships, providing services to the nursery, children and families, liaising with the Local Authority, Ofsted and other multi-agency professionals associated with the nursery and adhering LA policies and procedures and guidance To maintain an effective parent liaison system in order to work in partnership with parents/carers To oversee the efficient upkeep of the nursery, ensuring regular checks and maintenance of equipment, furniture and fittings Assisting in the collection, recording and banking of fees together with managing a budget and petty cash To monitor occupancy, reviewing numbers of children attending and following up enquiries promptly to ensure maximum capacity levels are maintained at all times. Assisting with the marketing, fundraising and advertising of the nursery to ensure the nursery runs to its full capacity and remains profitable You may be required to cover at another Once Upon a Time setting You may be required to work extra hours due to staff shortages, this will be repaid back using time-in-lieu at a time which is suitable to the nursery Qualifications: Proven experience in a nursery or childcare setting is essential. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively. Proficient communication skills in English, both verbal and written. Experience working with children in various age groups is highly desirable. A level 3 or above qualification in Ealy Years Ability to drive initiatives that improve nursery operations and foster a positive learning environment. Join our team as a Nursery Manager and contribute to shaping the future of young minds in a supportive and enriching atmosphere.
Are you a dynamic, results-driven marketing professional ready to take the wheel of a growing automotive brand? We are a well-established and trusted car repair, servicing, and MOT centre, known for delivering high-quality workmanship and excellent customer care. As we expand, we are looking for a talented Marketing Executive to lead and manage all marketing efforts both online and offline. About the Role As our Marketing Executive, you will be responsible for planning, developing, and executing integrated marketing strategies to promote our services, increase brand awareness, and drive customer engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking business where your ideas and creativity will be highly valued. Key Responsibilities Digital Marketing a) Manage social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.) with regular content, campaigns, and paid advertising b) Maintain and update the company website and Google Business Profile c) Implement SEO and email marketing strategies d) Monitor online reviews and customer engagement e) Create digital campaigns around seasonal services and special promotions. Traditional Marketing: f) Design and distribute print materials such as flyers, posters, and in-garage promotional signage g) Organise local advertising (newspapers, radio, community newsletters) h) Build partnerships with local businesses and community groups to increase referrals i) Coordinate marketing support for customer loyalty and referral schemes Reporting and Strategy j) Track performance of marketing activities using key metrics k) Prepare monthly reports and insights for management l) Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities Ideal Candidate a) Degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience) b) Proven experience in a marketing role, preferably in the automotive or service industry c) Excellent communication, planning, and creative skills d) Proficiency in digital tools (Canva, Mailchimp, Google Analytics, etc.) e) Strong understanding of both digital and traditional marketing channels f) Self-motivated, highly organised, and able to work independently What We Offer: a) supportive and collaborative working environment b) Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses c) Opportunity to shape and lead the marketing direction of a growing business d) Career growth and professional development support