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Job Title: Nursery Manager Location: Hauxton, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5HW Contract Type: Full-time Contract Length: Permanent Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: £33,000 - £34,000 per annum (plus quarterly and annual bonuses) Benefits: Birthday Off, 6 Fully Paid Sick Days, Cashback Healthcare Plan, Retail Discounts, Recognition & Reward Scheme, 50% Childcare Discount, 24/7 Virtual GP Access, 24/7 Counselling Support, Discounted Gym Membership, Personal Financial Advisor Access, Pension Discovery, Learning Platform Access Join the Kindred Family – Lead, Inspire, and Make a Difference Are you an experienced early years professional with a passion for leadership and delivering outstanding childcare? At Kindred, our Nursery Managers are at the heart of our nurseries, creating supportive and inspiring environments for children and staff alike. We offer a competitive salary, career progression opportunities, quarterly and annual bonuses, and the chance to develop within a company that truly values its leaders. You’ll manage and improve your nursery, lead a talented team, and play a key role in shaping children’s early education while helping your team thrive. If you’re ambitious, driven, and passionate about early years education, we’d love to meet you. About Kindred Kindred is a family of inspiring nurseries and preschools with a distinct home-from-home environment. By creating days filled with unique moments and opportunities, we enrich children’s development during their early years. Our mission is creating inspiring worlds full of awe and wonder for little ones to grow and thrive in. Our values guide all we do: • Always Learning – Continuously developing ourselves and our teams, • Inspirational – Creating magic in every action As a Nursery Manager, you will: • Lead the Deputy Manager, Third in Charge, and Room Leaders to ensure high standards of Early Years care and education, • Maintain an organised, safe, and stimulating nursery environment, • Keep accurate records and ensure procedures are followed across the nursery, • Build and maintain a reputation as the nursery of choice for children and staff, • Model and monitor best practice in line with regulatory guidelines, • Inspire and support your team, overseeing inductions, mentoring, and ongoing development Leadership Responsibilities • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the nursery, • Lead by example, modelling good practice and creating a shared vision, • Supervise, support, and allocate tasks to your team, • Conduct regular supervisions and performance discussions, • Manage recruitment, interviews, and induction of new staff, • Respond to complaints or concerns raised by parents or colleagues, • Conduct nursery tours confidently, promoting available spaces, • Actively deliver and participate in staff meetings, training, parent sessions, and marketing events (including evenings or weekends) Essential • Proven experience in leading and managing a team within early years, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, • Outstanding customer service and time management, • Full and relevant Early Years Level 3 Childcare Qualification or higher At Kindred, we’re more than a nursery group – we’re a family. • Supportive & Inclusive Culture – Strong relationships and team collaboration, • Career Development – Structured training, mentorship, and clear progression pathways, • Work-Life Balance – Structured hours and supportive leadership environment, • Competitive Pay & Benefits – Salary, bonuses, and generous benefits package, • Interviews: Rolling interviews, • Video interview followed by a face-to-face interview at the nursery, • A fully supervised ‘Stay and Play’ session To apply for the Nursery Manager position, please click the “Apply” button, complete the application form, and upload your CV along with a short cover letter explaining your interest in leading a Kindred nursery. We aim to respond to all applicants within 2–5 working days. Thank you for considering a career with Kindred. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. IND1 ROL

About the Role Cambridge City Council is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Service to provide leadership cover across Specialist SEND Services and Alternative Provision/ EHCP Statutory Assessment Services. This is a hands on operational leadership role and would suit an established SEND professional with recent local authority experience who is confident managing complex statutory services while supporting service improvement activity. Location: CambridgeRate: £500 per dayContract Length: Initial 3 months (interim) Key Responsibilities • Provide interim cover for the Head of Service for Specialist SEND Services and AP / EHCP Statutory Assessment, • IManaging workload pressures and balancing operational delivery with service improvement priorities, • Provide professional supervision of District Managers, overseeing specialist teachers and practitioners supporting SEN Support and PEX prevention, • Provide professional supervision of Deputy SAT EHCP Managers, • Hold direct operational oversight of Formal complaints, Local Government, Ombudsman cases and Legal challenges relating to EHCPs and Section 19 duties, • Significant senior leadership experience within SEND, AP, and EHCP statutory services, • Strong understanding of statutory responsibilities and local authority processes, • Confident managing complex operational pressures alongside improvement work

About us 52North is a medical technology company on a mission to make emergency care safer and more effective. Awarded breakthrough status for its first product Neutrocheck® by the UK Government in 2024, we build innovative diagnostic and digital solutions to transform patients journeys in emergency care. Our mission-driven team of scientists, engineers, clinicians, and designers is backed by leading UK and US hospital venture funds, Meridian Health Ventures and Cedars-Sinai Intellectual Property company, and other partners, including the University of Cambridge and Macmillan Cancer Support. About the role This role is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced company and to be part of building on and developing the quality framework. The role is a critical member of the Quality and Regulatory (QA/RA) function, taking responsibility for the quality management system, supplier quality management and the project quality activities. The role will cover the full product lifecycle and will include aspects of software as a medical device. Note that this is a hybrid position requiring you to be in our Cambridge office at least two days a week, with Tuesday as the Company’s anchor day. What you will do • Responsible for the design, creation, implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with company objectives (including software development processes)., • Contribute to QMS process improvements and promote a culture of compliance and quality within the company., • Plan and execute internal and external audits, with action plans., • Establish metrics for monitoring QMS adequacy and effectiveness, • Own the quality aspects of supplier management, working cross functionally to assess and approve suppliers and manage the supplier quality relationships., • Plan and execute supplier audits and track audit findings and actions. Escalate any significant risks or overdue actions to the Head of QA/RA., • Own the change control, non-conformances and CAPAs system and governance, working cross functionally to ensure the processes are effective and efficient. Establish metrics for company reporting as a health check for these processes., • Responsible for QMS aspect of Management Reviews, including preparing data input and presenting to the leadership team., • Identify QMS scope expansion activities driven by the company and programme objectives, align these with the head of QA/RA and take ownership of execution., • Act as Deputy Quality Management Representative (QMR), supporting the Head of QARA in ensuring QMS compliance., • Oversee administration of accurate QMS records and documentation in line with company procedures., • Responsible for supporting project teams with Quality aspects of product and digital development activities throughout product lifecycle. Author/review/consult on and approve project documentation according to QMS., • Partner with regulatory peers to ensure regulatory activities and quality activities are aligned and provide input to the regulatory documentation / strategy., • Degree in scientific, engineering or another relevant discipline., • At least 8 years’ experience working in an ISO13485-certified quality management system for devices that require review and approval by authorities (e.g. FDA, Notified Body, UK Approved Bodies)., • Experience in building, implementing and managing an ISO 13485 and US FDA CFR 820/QMSR quality system(s)., • Experience in Design Control and Risk Management (ISO 14971) implementation., • Experience in conducting/leading internal and external audits and in hosting audits from customers/regulatory bodies., • Experience in representing quality on complex medical device/IVD/SaMD design and development., • Excellent attention to detail, organisational, team-working, influencing and communication skills, • Critical and proactive thinker, able to work in a fast paced, flexible environment. Even better if… • Experience working with In Vitro Diagnostics, • Experience working with ‘Software as a Medical Device’ products and/or connected devices, • Experience working effectively within smaller organisations What can you expect from us • A competitive benefits package that includes private medical and dental insurance and a contributory pension scheme., • Equity, letting you share in 52North’s long-term success., • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and enhanced maternity leave., • A diverse and inclusive work environment that brings together multidisciplinary experts in many fields, including scientists, engineers, clinicians and designers. How to apply Please send a CV and covering letter to . Your covering letter should explain why you are applying for the job and what skills and experience you can bring to the role. We review CVs as we receive them and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match (usually within one week). We do not use closing dates. So, please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this role. We advertised this role on 15th April 2026. If you have any queries, please contact Everyone is welcome at 52North. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from eligible and suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity/paternity. Studies have shown that some groups tend to apply to jobs if they meet all or almost all of the requirements while others apply even if they meet only some of the requirements. If that sounds like you then please apply – we are happy to review your application and let you know if we think you might be a good match. If you need any adjustments made to the application or selection process so you can do your best, please let us know. We are happy to help.

Job Title: Head of Service - Specialist SEND Services Location: Cambridge Rate: £500 per day Contract Length: Initial 3 months (interim) About the Role Cambridge City Council is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Service to provide leadership cover across Specialist SEND Services and Alternative Provision/ EHCP Statutory Assessment Services. This is a hands on operational leadership role and would suit an established SEND professional with recent local authority experience who is confident managing complex statutory services while supporting service improvement activity. Key Responsibilities • Provide interim cover for the Head of Service for Specialist SEND Services and AP / EHCP Statutory Assessment, • Managing workload pressures and balancing operational delivery with service improvement priorities, • Provide professional supervision of District Managers, overseeing specialist teachers and practitioners supporting SEN Support and PEX prevention, • Provide professional supervision of Deputy SAT EHCP Managers, • Hold direct operational oversight of Formal complaints, Local Government, Ombudsman cases and Legal challenges relating to EHCPs and Section 19 duties, • Draft formal responses and provide legal instructions as required About You • Significant senior leadership experience within SEND, AP, and EHCP statutory services, • Strong understanding of statutory responsibilities and local authority processes, • Confident managing complex operational pressures alongside improvement work, • Able to work at pace and provide stability during a critical period If you are an experienced SEND leader available for an interim assignment and would like to contribute to maintaining high quality statutory services during this period, we would be keen to hear from you.

About the Role Cambridge City Council is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Service to provide leadership cover across Specialist SEND Services and Alternative Provision/ EHCP Statutory Assessment Services. This is a hands on operational leadership role and would suit an established SEND professional with recent local authority experience who is confident managing complex statutory services while supporting service improvement activity. Location: Cambridge Rate: £500 per day Contract Length: Initial 3 months (interim) Key Responsibilities Provide interim cover for the Head of Service for Specialist SEND Services and AP / EHCP Statutory Assessment IManaging workload pressures and balancing operational delivery with service improvement priorities Provide professional supervision of District Managers, overseeing specialist teachers and practitioners supporting SEN Support and PEX prevention Provide professional supervision of Deputy SAT EHCP Managers Hold direct operational oversight of Formal complaints, Local Government, Ombudsman cases and Legal challenges relating to EHCPs and Section 19 duties Draft formal responses and provide legal instructions as requiredAbout You Significant senior leadership experience within SEND, AP, and EHCP statutory services Strong understanding of statutory responsibilities and local authority processes Confident managing complex operational pressures alongside improvement work Able to work at pace and provide stability during a critical periodIf you are an experienced SEND leader available for an interim assignment and would like to contribute to maintaining high quality statutory services during this period, we would be keen to hear from you

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