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Role Overview: Are you a passionate childcare professional ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference? Kids 1st by Busy Bees, part of the UK’s leading nursery group, is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Manager to join our thriving Gateshead QE setting. If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have at least two years’ leadership experience in an early years setting, this is your chance to bring your creativity, energy, and EYFS expertise to a place where children flourish and careers grow. As part of Busy Bees – the UK’s No.1 nursery group with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and more overseas – we’re committed to giving every child the best start in life. Our award-winning workplace culture ensures that every team member is valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. When you join Kids 1st by Busy Bees, you become part of a supportive team dedicated to creating inspiring environments where children can learn, play, and grow. You’ll also get to deliver our innovative Bee Curious Curriculum, designed to spark curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. We’re proud to champion community initiatives too – through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, you’ll have the chance to make a real difference beyond the nursery walls. Our Gateshead QE nursery, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, offers a warm, welcoming space for up to 108 children. With excellent transport links (a 2-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, 5 minutes from Low Fell town centre, and close to the A1 and Durham), plus complimentary onsite parking, getting here is easy. ✅ Up to 25% annual salary bonus ✅ Competitive salary & career progression opportunities ✅ Up to 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) ✅ Your birthday off – our gift to you! ✅ Substantial childcare discount ✅ Ongoing professional development & training ✅ Access to our Hive benefits platform – with exclusive retail discounts and wellbeing resources ✅ Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus ✅ Menopause support, financial wellbeing tools, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme ✅ Cycle to Work scheme & easy-access pension plan ✅ Discounted private medical insurance ✅ Opportunities to travel internationally and explore best practices in early years education with our talent exchange programme And that’s just the beginning! Our Hive Wellbeing Hub also offers mental health support, a dedicated Celebrating You space to recognise your achievements, and a Grow With Us programme to fuel your career ambitions. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: • Lead & Inspire: Drive excellence and motivate your team., • Quality Improvement: Enhance educational programs and operational processes., • Compliance: Ensure a safe and secure environment, meeting all regulations., • Financial Oversight: Manage budgets and resources effectively., • Engagement: Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community., • Professional Development: Foster team growth to provide exceptional care. Required Qualifications: About you:, • We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Nursery Manager whose primary goal is to deliver the highest standards of childcare and early years education., • You will be resourceful, commercially minded, have strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills., • You will have strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.Qualifications and Experience:, • NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3., • Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager., • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills., • A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!

Are you a seasoned Building Surveyor in Newcastle? Are you looking to work in a global consultancy? If the answer is yes, apply today! We are partnering with a leading global consultancy who are looking for a highly ambitious Lead Building Surveyor to join their thriving team in Newcastle. This is a senior-level opportunity offering the scope to shape strategy, drive growth, and lead a high-performing team in the Northeast region across a range of sectors. This is more than just a technical role - it's about influencing the direction of the business, fostering a collaborative culture, and making a visible impact across the region. The opportunity: As Building Surveyor Lead, you will: • Work closely with Directors to define and deliver the regional business plan., • Oversee resource management, operational planning, financial performance, and quality standards., • Drive local business development, cultivating both new and existing client relationships., • Champion innovation, service excellence, and continuous improvement., • Collaborate with other offices, sectors, and service lines to deliver integrated solutions. What they're looking for: They are seeking a commercially minded leader with: • A BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying or equivalent RICS-accredited degree; chartered status is ideal., • A strong professional profile in the Northeast with proven experience at senior level., • Experience across diverse sectors (Local Authority, Education, Healthcare, Residential, Industrial)., • A track record of winning and delivering new business opportunities, including bid and tender preparation., • Excellent operational management skills, including financial control and resource planning., • Proven team leadership and coaching experience, with the ability to inspire and manage performance., • A deep understanding of market trends, competitors, and client drivers. This role will give you: • A competitive remuneration and benefits package., • The opportunity to directly influence the growth and success of the Newcastle office., • The backing of a world-class consultancy with strong regional, national, and global networks., • Ongoing career development support to take your career to the next level. If you are a forward-thinking Building Surveyor with proven leadership skills and the ambition to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you. Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

DAP Project Manager Position Overview As a DAP Project Manager, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple client-facing projects across a diverse portfolio of accounts. You will engage with clients from the initial scoping phase through to post-implementation support, ensuring successful outcomes, maximum value, and strong user adoption. This role requires a confident, proactive leader who can manage complex projects under tight deadlines, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Core Client-Facing Project Management • Lead the management of multiple concurrent projects across various client accounts., • Support project scoping during Pre-Sales and Discovery phases, ensuring clients fully understand the solution’s capabilities., • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and work breakdown structures to ensure accountability for milestones and deliverables., • Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate project risks., • Collaborate closely with internal teams through all stages — design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support., • Act as the champion of client business needs, driving discussions on innovative solutions and new use cases., • Partner with technical specialists to design scalable solutions, produce value packs, and deliver business insights and recommendations., • Prepare compelling business cases, value reports, and success stories to support account growth and upsell opportunities. Operational Excellence & Governance • Promote and embed best practice across the organisation by contributing to documented operational procedures and continuous improvement initiatives., • Stay current with relevant industry developments, product updates, and technology trends., • Serve as a gatekeeper for strong project governance and act as the first point of escalation for operational challenges., • Produce comprehensive weekly status reports and communication plans for executive sponsors and project teams., • Assist the Senior Project Manager with team capacity planning, risk assessment, and opportunity identification. Collaboration Across Partner Alliances • Lead onboarding efforts for new and existing customers, ensuring alignment of business objectives with technical configuration and solution design., • Partner with strategic alliances and external vendors to deliver successful outcomes jointly to customers. About You You are a driven, adaptable, and customer-focused professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. You balance long-term vision with short-term agility, and you value continuous improvement in everything you do. You are: • Results-driven and deadline-focused, • A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills, • A fast, flexible learner who embraces change, • Collaborative, friendly, and professional in all interactions Essential Experience • 5+ years in Project Management, Professional Services, or Management Consulting, ideally within learning technologies or enterprise software., • Proven ability to deliver small, medium, and large-scale projects successfully., • Demonstrated skill in managing multiple commitments and priorities simultaneously., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Excellent written and verbal communication, with confidence in engaging technical, business, and C-level stakeholders., • High organisational competence and the ability to guide customers through complex technical processes., • Passion for technology, with the ability to learn new platforms quickly. Desirable Experience • 1+ years’ hands-on experience with Digital Adoption Platform (DAP) solutions., • Proven track record in enterprise software application implementation, preferably SaaS ERP/CRM or SAP platforms., • Relevant Project Management or Change Management certifications., • Experience in change management and/or business analysis., • Working knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, CSS, process flow optimisation, and organisational change management.

From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here on our careers site.We know as a team, we are stronger together we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work.We thrive off our inclusive culture

From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here on our careers site.We know as a team, we are stronger together we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work.We thrive off our inclusive culture

Why This Role Matters Lead a multi-functional team across internal sales, customer contact, and solutions Be the central link between depots, divisional teams, and customer operations Own and optimise sales processes, invoicing accuracy, and service delivery Champion transformation through CRM, BI,

Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client, embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct ap

Job Description About Matalan From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here on our careers site.We know as a team, we are stronger together we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work.We t

Job Description About Matalan From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here on our careers site.We know as a team, we are stronger together we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work.We t

The Sales Executive will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, maintaining relationships with existing clients, and meeting sales targets. Day-to-day tasks include conducting market research, developing sales strategies, preparing sales reports, and participating in

Job Description About Matalan From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here on our careers site.We know as a team, we are stronger together we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work.We t

Job Description About Matalan From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here on our careers site.We know as a team, we are stronger together we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work.We t

Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client, embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct ap

Mentor and support other mechanical engineers, helping to grow skills and uphold engineering best practice across the team. A 2:1 or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering. Go beyond technical delivery - mentor others, shape design culture and champion best practices across the mechanical engineeri

Job Description About Matalan From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here on our careers site.We know as a team, we are stronger together we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work.We t

Our Activity Instructors are the superstars of JCA, you’ll make sure our guests are safe and having a great experience during their adventure holiday!. Over the course of 10 months, we’ll provide you with all the training & skills you need to become a champion Activity Instructor. We have positi

Health and Wellbeing Champion CoordinatorLocation: CheshireSalary: Competitive Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full TimeClosing Date: 30 Oct 2025About The RolePlease be advised this role is located within Market Drayton, ShropshireWe are looking for a motivated and skilled Health and Wellbeing Coordina

An exciting opportunity to join our Board of Trustees at Suffolk FA as a Safeguarding Champion. Suffolk FA is the not-for-profit governing body of grassroots football in Suffolk, seeking to appoint a Board Trustee – Safeguarding Champion to join the Board and help ensure safeguarding is at the hea

Tech Champion - Digital Accessibility (ARTCF144). An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Digital Culture Network as a Digital Accessibility Tech Champion. You will work closely as part of a dynamic and friendly national team of Tech Champions to provide support and expertise across the count

An exciting opportunity to join the Digital Culture Network as a SEO/SEM Tech Champion. Work with the national team of Tech Champions to provide support and expertise across the country.

Research and Innovation Champion (KTP Associate).