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NHS Associate Director of Operations – Estates | Band 8C | 3–6 Month Assignment Are you a hands-on estates leader with strong operational know-how and NHS experience? We’re working with a growing healthcare estates subsidiary in the Midlands that’s seeking an experienced interim Assistant Director of Operations to lead day-to-day estates and facilities functions. This is a practical, delivery-focused role and would be ideal for someone who’s operated at Head of Estates level or above in an NHS setting. What’s on offer: • Band 8C equivalent day rate, • 3–6 month assignment, • Full-time role, • Mostly on-site in the Midlands You’ll be responsible for operational leadership across engineering, maintenance, compliance and service contracts. This includes delivering improvements across statutory compliance, capital projects and contract performance – all while maintaining a strong safety culture and operational grip. You’ll need: • Extensive NHS Estates and Facilities leadership experience at Head of Level or above, • In-depth knowledge of building management, compliance frameworks, and HTMs, • A confident, practical approach to service delivery and incident response, • Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with contractors and clinical colleagues alike WHY WORK WITH PRACTICUS? We’ve been supporting the NHS with the provision of senior interims since 2004. We care about what we do as much as you care about what you do. If you feel you could help my client and the many people whose lives would be improved and enriched by the successful delivery of this portfolio, then I’d absolutely love to hear from you.

Assistant Manager - Carvela Store Description Carvela, deeply rooted in Italian heritage, leads the way in premium accessories with shoes and bags designed in the heart of Milan by women, for women. Each product reflects our commitment to exceptional design and comfort, with every collection thoughtfully designed. Our brand is shaped by timeless style and a design philosophy that empowers women of all ages to feel their best. Made with high-quality materials and shaped by Italian-inspired silhouettes, our collections are created to work as hard as the women who wear them. WE NEED YOU TO: • Ensure service standards are consistently met in your store, through regular team motivation, training and development, • Be a mentor for your team by demonstrating service standards and leading by example, • Ensure store and company sales targets are consistently achieved by setting and monitoring these for your store and team, • Regularly monitor your teams’ KPIs and performance, putting plans in place for further development as and when needed alongside the store manager, • Ensure operational objectives of the store and company are upheld and maintained, • Ensure all policies and procedures are consistently maintained through high standards of compliance at all times, • Regularly update the store manager on trade and team performance, • Support your manager with recruitment and onboarding talent for your store, whilst working with the HR talent team, • Maintain a high-performance team through regular one- to-one meetings, • Build and maintain excellent customer relationships for repeat business, • Support the store manager to maintain staff rotas, remaining reactive to trading patterns, Christmas & sales, • Monitor and manage stock deliveries, • Work with head office merchandising team to ensure restock accuracy, • Coordinate store stock take and maintain stock accuracy standards, • Organise and execute impactful store promotions to boost overall sales for store, • Protect the Kurt Geiger brands and ensure all team members meet personal presentation standards and policies, • Ensure your team maintains excellent visual presentation of store which is consistent with company/VM guidelines, • Keep up to date with new fashion trends, • Be an ambassador for your team and store Requirements • Previous retail management experience, • Strong understanding of fashion trends and brands, • Possess a strong sense of leadership, • Excellent communication skills, • Ability to stay composed during stressful situations, • Ability to create and sustain great relationships, • Experience in setting team targets and driving sales, • To be immaculately presented and representative of the brand Benefits • Competitive basic salary, • Generous bonus structure, • Pension Scheme, • Gorgeous shoes each season, • Amazing employee discounts

Micheldever is looking for a Health & Safety Manager (Logistics) to be responsible for ensuring the company maintains and operates appropriate systems and processes to demonstrate compliance with all relevant Health and Safety legislation, regulations, standards, and frameworks, including Group & internal Policies. Reporting to the Head of Logistics Operations you will enhance and develop the existing safe working culture, practices, systems, and processes, recommending appropriate improvements. You will work with the Head of SHEQ, the Head of Logistics Operations, Regional/Area Managers, Logistics Administrators and Warehouse Site Managers to manage day to day Health and Safety. • Location: Although this role has a UK coverage, ideally you will be based in Central UK, • Must have: Full UK Driving Licence. NEBOSH or IOSH Qualification or Equivalent, • Salary: £55-60K DOE (OTE 59-64K subject to KPIs being met), • Benefits: Staff discounts on servicing, tyres and MOTs. Retail vouchers, Finder’s fee, Life Insurance, Pension, Eye Care Vouchers, Buy/Sell Holiday, Flu Jab, Employee Assistant Program. Long Service Recognition, Enhance Maternity and Paternity, Cycle to Work, Charity Match. About you: • You will have a thorough understanding of the H&S legal framework and understanding of risk reduction and management systems with the ability to deliver accurate high-quality work and reports, meeting all deadlines and required standards., • Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the business and be able to partner the business to manage business relationships, working towards achieving common goals through teamwork., • A H&S Manager experienced in developing control frameworks and management systems, managing Primary Authority relationships, working with HSE, local authorities and large supply chain organisation, incident/accident investigation, implementing/managing compliance with equipment regulations (LOLER, COSHH, PUWER) and devising and delivering Health & Safety training About the role: • Manage, develop and facilitate the current logistics Health & Safety framework., • Partner with the Head of SHEQ to review, implement and maintain a Group framework, Policy, and Management System, • Maintain accurate records and produce timely management information., • Implement Group Health and Safety Policy and Management System, • Act as Health and Safety advisor to Logistics, providing an objective specialist source of advice, • Set and maintain the right culture to allow collaboration and continuous improvement, • Support operational colleagues, ensuring effective implementation of safe working practices, legislative compliance and regulatory requirements, • Keep up to date with all HSE requirements, making recommendations as required., • Undertake operational risk assessments and make recommendations as required., • Assess Logistics activities and reduce risk, ensuring locations have safe systems of work (SSOW) and risk assessments (RA) - partnering with operational colleagues to review and evaluate existing SSOWs and RAs at least annually. About our company: Micheldever Tyre Services (MTS) was founded in 1972 as a part-time venture providing car servicing and tyres. Today, Micheldever Group is the fastest growing wholesaler, distributor and retailer of tyres in the UK, selling six million tyres nationwide, (20 percent of the total UK market) and employing approximately 2100 employees’ company wide. To support this business, we have built a wholesale distribution network of 14 sites around the UK supplying over 6,000 retailers and our own retail chain Protyre which is consistently growing with over 150 centres nationwide currently. his is achieved by skilled, focused and determined teams across 1 central distribution and 13 warehouse operations nationwide.

Multi-Agent LLM Systems Remote (MUST BE IN EUROPE) or Hybrid London/Barcelona We’re partnering with a venture-backed startup led by a founder who has built and taken two technology companies to IPO, now assembling a world-class team to tackle one of the most impactful problems in applied AI. The company is developing a voice-enabled AI copilot used by professionals to eliminate the friction from documentation and decision-making, a product with genuine, real-world impact that’s already being used in production environments. They’re now looking for a Senior/Staff AI Engineer to own and evolve the core “brain” service behind this assistant, the system that powers reasoning, retrieval, and dialogue in real time. Interview Process: 1️⃣ Intro call where we talk about the role. 2️⃣ Technical discussion with the Head of AI. 3️⃣ Deep-dive session with a Backend Engineer and ML Engineer from the team. 4️⃣ 30-minute conversation with the Founder. Why This Is Worth Your Time • Real ownership: You’ll be the architect behind a core AI system, not a feature contributor., • Fast-moving environment, • Immediate impact: Your code will run in production and support real users from day one., • Technical depth: Multi-agent reasoning, voice-streaming, RAG optimisation and all in one system., • Flexible setup: Remote across the EU, with optional co-working in London or Barcelona. What you’ll do • Obsessive about latency, you think in milliseconds, optimise for concurrency, and understand the trade-offs between speed, cost, and model performance., • Design, implement, and productionise multi-agent LLM systems that reason, plan, and coordinate., • Develop FastAPI-based microservices optimised for low latency and high reliability., • Engineer and evaluate RAG pipelines: hybrid retrieval, re-ranking, grounding, and context validation., • Integrate real-time voice interfaces (STT/TTS, WebRTC, LiveKit) into intelligent conversational flows., • Instrument and evaluate system performance using observability and model-faithfulness metrics. What we’re looking for • Proven ability to build and ship agentic or multi-agent frameworks into production., • Expert Python, FastAPI, and asyncio developer., • Practical experience with LangChain, Autogen, or custom orchestration layers., • Startup mindset: ownership, speed, and pragmatism over perfection. Bonus points • Experience working with voice or streaming systems (STT/TTS, WebRTC, LiveKit)., • Exposure to evaluation tooling, LLM-as-judge setups, or agent benchmarking., • Background in healthtech, fintech, or other compliance-heavy sectors.

We are a thriving, high-achieving sixth form college, proudly serving North East Lincolnshire and its surrounding rural and coastal areas.With around 2,100 full-time 16-18 and 500 part-time adult students, we are known for our inclusive, supportive environment and strong commitment to student succes

Booking and conducting sales and lettings viewings. Agreeing sales for properties, requesting proof of funds, supporting documents and solicitors’ details. Working to agreed targets and deadlines and reporting on daily results to the Assistant Head of Sales and Lettings.

Youll be more than an Assistant Head Teacher, youll be able to connect with our pupils because of:. Our Assistant Head Teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. As an Assistant Head Teacher at Witherslack G

Inclusion / Student Support Assistant Head We are working with a Further Education provider in Cambridge who requires an experienced SEND, Learning Support, Inclusion Assistant Head to support the Supported Learning offering at the College.

As an Assistant Head Teacher at Witherslack Group, youll get all the support you need to succeed, from the broader management team, to a range of supporting specialists. Youll be more than an Assistant Head Teacher, youll be able to connect with our pupils because of:. Our Assistant Head Teachers ar

We are a thriving, high-achieving sixth form college, proudly serving North East Lincolnshire and its surrounding rural and coastal areas.With around 2,100 full-time 16-18 and 500 part-time adult students, we are known for our inclusive, supportive environment and strong commitment to student succes

As an Assistant Head Teacher at Witherslack Group, youll get all the support you need to succeed, from the broader management team, to a range of supporting specialists. Youll be more than an Assistant Head Teacher, youll be able to connect with our pupils because of:. Our Assistant Head Teachers ar

Those Huge Small VictoriesOur Assistant Head Teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.

Join Colchester Institute – Where Your Career Makes a Difference.At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities.As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinki

Assistant Head of Department - Sports & Uniformed Protective Services £44,409 per annum Permanent position - 37 hours per week Cambridge Meridian Business Support is currently recruiting for a Assistant Head of Department to work in a Cambridge based college. The primary purpose of this job role

Join Colchester Institute – Where Your Career Makes a Difference At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities.As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinki

Dulwich College – Assistant Head of Rowing.

Patient Pathway Assistant (Head and Neck - Oral Surgery). An exciting opportunity to work within the Head and Neck Team.

Assistant Head of Department - Sports & Uniformed Protective Services. Meridian Business Support is currently recruiting for an Assistant Head of Department to work in a Cambridge based college. The primary purpose of this job role is to assist the Head of Department in overseeing and enhancing the

Assistant Head of Commercial Finance. We are seeking a driven and commercially astute Assistant Head of Commercial Finance to join our team in Woking. Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial Finance, you will be their trusted number two, playing a pivotal role in shaping the financial direction

Assistant Head Chef - UK - Lincoln. Stepping into the Head Chef’s shoes while they’re away, running the kitchen and leading the team to deliver exceptional food and maximum profitability.

As Assistant Head of Department, you will work closely with the Head of Department to uphold and promote the College's values, contributing to a cohesive and forward-thinking team. ASSISTANT HEAD OF DEPARTMENT & TEACHER OF BIOLOGY - Full time, Permanent 32,178 to £49,725 FTE + £2,261 RA3 allowance

Our client is one of the top ten accountancy firms in the UK with and is offering the opportunity for the right individual with CTA qualification and relevant previous experience to join a growing tax team.You will work closely with a tax partner and be actively involved in a wide range of project w

Our Assistant Head Teachers are fulfilled by making positive changes in our young people. As an Assistant Head Teacher at Witherslack Group, you’ll receive support from the broader management team and a range of supporting specialists. Alongside the Head Teacher, you will set the school’s vision

Work with the SLT, Heads of Year, other Assistant Heads of Year, and teaching staff to identify and monitor student concerns and to assist in the identification and support for students with organisational or behavioural difficulties. A secondary school based in Harrow, North West London who are loo

Assistant Director: Deputy Head of Legal Services. We are currently looking for an Assistant Director: Deputy Head of Legal Services to join us in a brand new key role at the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH). As the Assistant Director you will act as a specialist advisor in a broad range of legal s

We are recruiting for an Assistant Head of Year to join our staff team. Working closely with the Head of Year you will play a key role in raising standards through supporting the pastoral care in a year group.

In our NIKE Retail Stores we use special job names for our positions: a Store Manager is called "Head Coach", an Assistant Store Manager is called "Assistant Head Coach", a department manager is called "Coach", a team leader is called “Lead“ and a Sales Associates is called "Athlete". Cooperatin

Private client senior is sought by a large multi office independent firm.This practice is looking for an experienced Personal Tax Senior with some management skills to help develop the current team and expand the continuous growth of the client base.The primary objective of the Personal Tax Senior i

As Assistant Head of Department, work closely with the Head of Department to uphold and promote the College’s values, contributing to a cohesive and forward-thinking team. ASSISTANT HEAD OF DEPARTMENT & TEACHER OF BIOLOGY - Full time, Permanent. Due to the continued growth of the college, we are s

We're now looking for an Assistant Head of Faculty – SEND & Learner Engagement to help shape the future of learner support and curriculum excellence. In this key leadership role, you'll work alongside the Head of Faculty to lead, support and inspire teaching and support staff across our SEND and l

We are looking for an enthusiastic member of staff to join our existing secretarial team within the Head and Neck Department, as an Admin Assistant. The Head and Neck service is very busy and the secretarial team is key to ensure things run smoothly and efficiently. The Head and Neck Department cons

You will provide a high level of Personal Assistant support to the Heads of Children and Families and the Deputy Director of Children's Service. We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Personal Assistant to support our Heads of Children and Families Services and the Deputy Director of Childr

We are excited to announce we are recruiting within our Senior Management team (SMT) for an Assistant Head (Lower School).

Assistant Head of Technical Audit - Contract - up to £650 per day. The post holder will be a subject matter expert on audit matters, supporting the Head of Audit Technical who leads and manages audit aspects of the organisation’s statutory functions. Support the Head of Audit Technical in leading

The Assistant Head (Director of STEM) will beaccountable to, and meet regularly with, theDeputy Head (Academic) and, given theseniority of this role, will also meet regularlywith the Head. Assistant Head – Director of STEM. We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Head(Director of STEM) to lead STE

An exciting opportunity to work within the Head and Neck Team.

The Receptionist/Administrative Assistant position reports to the Executive Assistant to the President/CEO Executive Office Manager. As the first point of contact for employees, customers, and visitors, the Receptionist/Administrative Assistant plays a vital role in shaping the company’s image and

This position is pivotal in supporting the housekeeping operation along with the Head Housekeeper, ensuring we maintain our 4 Silver Star AA rating and guest satisfaction in our rooms and public areas supporting and managing the Housekeeping team in the absence of the Head Housekeeper.

Based at our Head Office in Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 0BX. Work with Income stream Heads, when required, to manage their donor engagement and cultivation events and activities.

You will embrace challenges head on, with a willing can-do attitude. The Head Chef is responsible for the entire operation of their YO! Kitchen and ultimately accountable for the safety of our teams & guests.

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?.At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance and were putting wellbeing first.Thats why were proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), w

You will embrace challenges head on, with a willing can-do attitude. The Head Chef is responsible for the entire operation of their YO! Kitchen and ultimately accountable for the safety of our teams & guests.

School Cleaner - Chippenham, Wiltshire, United KingdomSalary: £24,413 pro rataHours of work: 10 hours per week in term time plus two weeks in the summer holidays.Start & Finish times are as follows:Monday – Thursday 4PM – 6PMFriday – 3.Contract type: Permanent Role A bit about us:Frogwell

Join our team as Emirates cabin crew and see the world as you work.This is your opportunity to be part of the world’s largest international airline.Look forward to a tax-free salary, free accommodation and great travel perks for you and your family.Make Dubai your home and enjoy all the benefits o

Wraparound Care Assistant (Breakfast Club) - Westbury, Wiltshire, United KingdomSalary: £12. All about the role:Chapmanslade CofE Primary School is looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Wraparound Care Assistant to support the Wraparound Care Leader in managing the day-to-day operations

Prestwick Care are currently recruiting for a Head Housekeeper at. We are seeking a Head Housekeeper to join our team at. In this role, the Head Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and overall presentation throughout the facility.

Entry Level Sales and Customer Service Assistant (Central London) - Immediate Starts Available -.

Orka Financial is currently seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join their clients established finance team, a leading Manufacturing business based in Basingstoke. The Finance Assistant will be supporting the day-to-day finance transactions including Sales Leger and Credit Control duties.