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  • Nursery Deputy Manager
    Nursery Deputy Manager
    19 days ago
    £16 hourly
    Full-time
    Wallington

    Nursery Deputy Manager (2-5 year old setting) Location: Wallington Salary: £16 Ph Contract Type: 40 hours Per week, 4 days 7:30am-6:30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (Tuesdays off) This is a Room based position, covering the office when the manager is not in. As a Deputy Manager, you will support the Nursery Manager in leading the day-to-day operations of the nursery, with particular focus on children aged 2–5 years. The Deputy Manager plays a key role in maintaining high standards of care, education, health and safety, and team performance in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Ofsted requirements, and nursery policies. Key responsibilities: Support the Nursery Manager in overseeing the running of the nursery and deputise in their absence. Provide leadership, mentoring, and supervision to room leaders and practitioners in the 2–5 years provision. Ensure a high-quality EYFS curriculum is delivered that supports the learning and development of all children aged 2–5. Monitor planning, observations, and assessments to ensure they are consistent, accurate, and used to support individual development. Qualification and experience: Minimum level 3 qualification in Early Years or higher Paediatric First Aid, Food Safety, Allergens, H&S, Prevent, Safeguarding DSL Good knowledge of EYFS requirements Good knowledge of OFSTED requirements Good Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Extensive Knowledge of Safeguarding Job Type: We are open 52 weeks of the year. This position is for all year round, 4 days (Tuesdays off), 7:30am-6:30pm. You will be a room based Deputy. Pay: £16 per hour Rachel, our Recruitment Lead, is here to help you through the process. Apply today! Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme

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  • Local Borough Council Property Liason
    Local Borough Council Property Liason
    24 days ago
    Full-time
    Croydon

    Job Title: Council Liaison & Booking Officer Location: London Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time / Contract (Flexible) Role Overview We are looking for an organised and confident Council Liaison & Booking Officer to manage relationships with London local councils and secure council bookings for properties that we have already procured. This role focuses on coordinating with council housing teams, arranging inspections, managing paperwork, and ensuring properties are successfully placed on rent with councils. Key Responsibilities Council Liaison & Relationship Management Act as the primary point of contact between the company and local council housing teams Build and maintain working relationships with council officers across multiple London boroughs Respond promptly to council enquiries and booking requests Property Booking & Lettings Coordination Submit procured properties to councils for leasing or nightly/temporary accommodation schemes Coordinate council viewings, inspections, and handovers Manage booking confirmations, tenancy start dates, and contract documentation Compliance & Documentation Ensure all required documents are submitted accurately and on time, including: Gas Safety Certificates Electrical Safety Reports (EICR) EPCs HMO licences (where applicable) Fire safety and compliance documents Track council requirements and borough-specific compliance standards Inspections & Issue Resolution Coordinate council property inspections and follow up on any remedial actions required Liaise internally with maintenance, procurement, and compliance teams to resolve issues Keep councils updated on timelines and progress Pipeline & Reporting Maintain an up-to-date pipeline of properties submitted, approved, or pending with councils Track booking status, rental values, and contract durations Provide regular reports to management on council placements and performance Experience & Seniority Levels Junior Level Strong administrative and communication skills Confidence dealing with councils, clients, and stakeholders Ability to manage documentation and follow processes Willingness to learn council housing schemes and compliance requirements Mid-Level Experience working with London councils or in housing, lettings, or property management Familiarity with council leasing, TA (temporary accommodation), or PSL schemes Ability to manage multiple boroughs and bookings simultaneously Senior Level Proven experience securing council bookings at scale Strong relationships within council housing departments In-depth understanding of council procurement, compliance, and inspection processes Ability to streamline systems, improve turnaround times, and train junior staff Key Skills & Attributes Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Strong attention to detail and document management Good understanding of London borough requirements Ability to manage multiple properties and deadlines Problem-solving and follow-up driven mindset

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  • Administrative Assistant
    Administrative Assistant
    1 month ago
    £15 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Job description We are looking for a reliable and well-organised Administrative Assistant to support the day-to-day administrative needs of our office. This is a part-time, office-based role (SW165BN), ideal for someone proactive, detail-oriented, and confident working in English. Key Responsibilities General administrative support and office organisation Managing calendars, appointments and reminders Coordinating and managing external services (utilities, insurance, maintenance, suppliers, etc.) Assisting with documentation, records and filing (digital and paper) Supporting basic Health & Safety administrative tasks (records, checks, follow-ups) Assisting with HR-related administrative tasks (employee records, onboarding paperwork, general support) Assisting with onboarding paperwork and general office processes Liaising with external providers and contractors when required Requirements Previous experience in an administrative or office support role Good written and spoken English Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Confident using email, calendars and basic office software Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks Desirable (but not essential) Experience managing services such as utilities, insurance or contracts Experience in HR administration (onboarding, records, coordination) Basic knowledge or experience in Health & Safety administration Experience working in a small office or growing business

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  • Senior Sales Specialist
    Senior Sales Specialist
    1 month ago
    £25350 yearly
    Full-time
    Croydon

    Gekko has an opportunity to join their team as a Senior Sales Specialist working on behalf of a global technology brand, evolving their ground breaking OEM hardware product portfolio. Your time will be spent alongside our retail partners, engaging directly with customers, showcasing the benefits of our OEM products by offering best in class demonstrations and truly bringing the brand to life through exceptional customer service. Your Package: • Salary £25,350 per annum + 10% performance bonus, • Full time, Wednesday - Sunday working week, • Ongoing personal development, • Access to employee assistance programme and Perkbox subscription, • 12 month contract Your Role: • Build and develop relationships with store management and colleagues, • Provide clear, engaging product demonstrations to customers, • Maintain a high level of product knowledge through e-learning and training courses provided, • Develop store colleagues understanding of the features, benefits and brand to aid sales, • Share your best practices and help others learn from you and the team from each other, • Ensure stores displays are compliant within brand guidelines Do you have what it takes? • Have an interest for technology and are capable of selling to achieve targets, • Take charge of brand space/concession to ensure high standards are maintained, • Possess strong communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels, • Capable of building professional relationships, • Enjoy being part of an engaging and friendly team who support each other to drive the business forward Gekko are a full service field marketing and experiential agency working across retail, B2B and digital channels. This opportunity will require you to work Wednesday to Sunday, including key bank holiday trading dates. You will be employed on a 12 month contract. At Gekko Group everyone is welcome. As an inclusive employer and workplace, our teams are encouraged to be comfortable, bringing their authentic whole selves to work. Be your best self. If you identify with the key skills and experience that we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract Contract length: 12 months Work Location: In person

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  • Store Manager
    Store Manager
    2 months ago
    £13.8 hourly
    Full-time
    Redhill

    The Store Manager can also be known as the Shop Manager or Centre Manager and will be the Manager who oversees the children’s play centre on a day to day basis. As Site Manager you will be responsible for all aspects of the day to day running of the Centre. Our main focus is for our customers to have a great time whilst on our premises. To achieve this, our standards must remain high from general cleanliness and good standards of food to excellent customer service. As Store Manager you will ensure that all staff are achieving this on a daily basis. Main Responsibilities: ● Responsible for the Centre’s H&S, Fire, food hygiene and site inspections to ensure compliance. ● Responsible for organising and seeing through any maintenance and repairs to ensure the centre is fully compliant. ● Ensure all opening and closing checks are carried out to a high standard and to maintain the centre’s reputation for high levels of health & safety as well as cleanliness. This includes ensuring that all staff know what their responsibilities are that day and that all areas are clean before closing for the end of the day. ● Ensure that all our customers receive excellent customer service consistently. ● Stock checks and daily supplier orders, ensure till is used correctly and investigate any till / float shortages. Ensure that any staff doing any ordering knows what they are ordering specific to the requirements of the centre. ● Plan a marketing calendar for the year to ensure that each holiday period such as Easter, Christmas has promotions planned to attract new customers. ● Assist in new marketing initiatives to help increase bookings such as promotions available. Agree with Head Office prior to implementing. ● Oversee the organisation, bookings and other events. Ensure that all staff know who is looking after any party and the plan for each event. ● Supervise and train the team to deliver consistently excellent service and ensure all training is up to date. This includes any food and hygiene certificates, first aid, safeguarding and general training that is done which should all be recorded and kept on personnel files. ● Plan rotas’s each month in line with Head Office budget and fairness and availability of every staff member. Ensure that as Site Manager you have a presence across 6 days of the week within the hours you are contracted to do. ● Responsible for recruitment in line with the Centre’s requirements and providing an induction for all new staff one day one. ● Deal with any disciplinary or capability issues as advised by head office. ● Hold regular appraisals with staff and set new targets. ● Report to head office and implement new decisions from head office when requested. ● Deliver clearly defined targets and standard operating procedures. ● Provide a weekly report to Head Office on anything relevant such as maintenance requests, finance, promotions, any issues. Person Specification To succeed in this role, you will need to be a people person with infectious energy. You will be a strong leader and have a real visual presence in the centre. You must be passionate about the centre and providing an unforgettable experience for our customers. Other skills that will need to be demonstrated include: A strong sense of management responsibility and a can do attitude. Willing to ‘roll up your sleeves’ and lead by example. Able to work well in multi-discipline business. Good level of computer literacy. Ability to work under pressure and to demonstrate how others work under pressure. Good training and coaching skills. Excellent attention to detail. A high standard of personal presentation. Confident and professional approach. Exceptional organisation skills. Flexible and versatile working – holiday and weekend working may be required. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong mutually supportive relationship. The ideal candidate will have: ● Experience in leisure/entertainment industry or Management experience in hospitality industry. ● Solid Health and Safety experience ● Experience of a kitchen or health and hygiene setting. Ideally with health and hygiene certificate or able to take part in achieving this. ● Experience in organising children activities. ● Understanding of play work, child protection and safeguarding. ● Have solid verbal and written communication skills. This job description is a guidance and not an exhaustive list. There may be other things that surround your role of Site Manager naturally and these must not be overlooked. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract Contract length: 18 months or permanent depending on candidate Experience: Management: 3 year (preferred) Language: English (required) Licence/Certification: Health & Safety qualification (preferred)

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