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Nursery Nurse Key InformationLocation: Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Hertfordshire EN8 9NQContract Type: Full-time Contract Length: PermanentSalary: £13.00-£13.70 per hour (£27,248 - £28,715.20 full time equivalent salary 40 hours per week all year round) Benefits: Birthday Off, 6 fully paid sick days, Cashback Healthcare Plan, Retail Discounts, Recognition & Reward, 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 – A Place to Grow, Thrive, and Make a Difference Are you passionate about early years education, supporting children's development and working in a role where you can have fun, be creative, and help develop little minds? At Kindred, we believe work should be more than just a job – it should be a place where you feel valued, supported, and inspired every day. Due to a new opportunity, we’re excited to welcome a Nursery Nurse to our friendly and dedicated team in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom . Whether you’re just starting out or looking for your next professional step, this role offers the chance to be part of a warm, inclusive environment where 91.71% of our team would recommend us as a great place to work. What You’ll Need Essential: A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (if applying for a qualified role). A commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated with best practices in early years education A positive, can-do attitude towards problem solving. Desirable: Previous experience working in an Early Years setting Current paediatric first aid certificate Safeguarding and child protection training (although full training will be given) Current food hygiene certificate What You’ll Be Doing As a Qualified Nursery Nurse, you will: Work as part of a team and provide a home from home environment for all children Keep and maintain accurate records and reports Model best practice in accordance with regulatory guidelines Support the Room Leader to ensure the highest standards of Early Years care and Education across the setting Responsibilities: Use a friendly approach with parents and carers, children, and colleagues Provide a safe, stimulating, and educational environment for the children to learn, play, explore and develop Maintain a homely environment for all children, which is clean and organised Implement interesting and inspiring activities for children to learn through play Build relationships with Key Children, record their interests and achievements through observations Be always available for your Key Children, having a responsibility for your children’s care and development Communicate with parents/carers through our Satchel app, face to face meetings or report writing Ensure that you understand and follow company Policies and Procedures Safeguarding is a shared responsibility to protect children, parents, and staff from harm Why Join Kindred? At Kindred, we’re more than a nursery group – we’re a family. Supportive Culture – Our nurseries are built on strong relationships, teamwork, and a genuine sense of belonging.Career Development – Whether you're an apprentice or a seasoned professional, we offer clear progression pathways, structured training, and mentorship.Work-Life Balance – Enjoy structured working hours and flexible shift options Competitive Pay & Benefits – We regularly benchmark our salaries and offer generous benefits including bonuses, pensions, and paid leave.Award-Winning Family – Join a company that values recognition, personal growth, and team success. Our Recruitment Process Interviews: Rolling interviews Expected Start Date: ASAP Our process includes: • A video interview followed by a face-to-face interview with a stay and play at the nursery, • ‘Stay and Play’ session to observe you working with children *fully supervised To apply for the Qualified Nursery Nurse position with us, please click the "Quick Apply" button complete the application form and include your CV and a short cover letter explaining your interest in the role. 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 the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check. IND1 ROL

Room Leader Key InformationLocation: Waltham Abbey, Essex, United Kingdom Essex EN9 3FA Contract Type: Full-timeContract Length: PermanentSalary: £13.78 - £14.25 (£28,882.88 - £29,868.00 full time equivalent salary 40 hours per week all year round) Benefits: Birthday Off, 6 fully paid sick days, Cashback Healthcare Plan, Retail Discounts, Recognition & Reward, 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 – A Place to Grow, Thrive, and Make a Difference Are you passionate about early years education, supporting children's development and leading a team? At Kindred, we believe work should be more than just a job – it should be a place where you feel valued, supported, and inspired every day. Due to a new opportunity, we’re excited to welcome a Room Leader to our friendly and dedicated team inWaltham Abbey, Essex, United Kingdom . Whether you’re just starting out or looking for your next professional step, this role offers the chance to be part of a warm, inclusive environment where 91.71% of our team would recommend us as a great place to work. What You’ll Need Essential: Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail Provide outstanding customer service Have good time management, meeting deadlines Hold a full and relevant Early Years Level 3 Childcare Qualification or higher Desirable: Previous experience of leading a team Current paediatric first aid certificate Safeguarding and child protection training (although full training will be given) Current food hygiene certificate What You’ll Be Doing As a Room Leader, you will: To support the Manager and fellow Room Leaders to ensure the highest standards of Early Years care and education across the setting To maintain an organised, safe and stimulating room environment To keep accurate records and ensure procedures are followed within the room To help build and maintain a reputation as the setting of choice in the area for both children and employees To model and monitor best practice in accordance with regulatory guidelines To support and inspire your team of practitioners To aid with the induction of new team members, welcoming them into the Kindred family Why Join Kindred? At Kindred, we’re more than a nursery group – we’re a family. Supportive Culture – Our nurseries are built on strong relationships, teamwork, and a genuine sense of belonging.Career Development – Whether you're an apprentice or a seasoned professional, we offer clear progression pathways, structured training, and mentorship.Work-Life Balance – Enjoy structured working hours, flexible shift options, and hybrid roles (where applicable).Competitive Pay & Benefits – We regularly benchmark our salaries and offer generous benefits including bonuses, pensions, and paid leave.Award-Winning Family – Join a company that values recognition, personal growth, and team success. Our Recruitment Process Interviews: Rolling InterviewsExpected Start Date: ASAP Our process includes: • A video interview followed by a face-to-face interview with a stay and play at the nursery, • ‘Stay and Play’ session to observe you working with children *fully supervised To apply for the Room Leader position with us, please click the "Quick Apply" button and submit your CV and a short cover letter explaining your interest in the role. 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 the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check IND 1 ROL

EYFS Phase Leader | Harrow | September 2026 Apply now, read the job details by scrolling down Double check you have the necessary skills before sending an application. We are seeking an ambitious EYFS Phase Leader for a well-established primary school in Harrow, recognised for its inclusive ethos, strong community links and commitment to developing confident, respectful learners. As EYFS Phase Leader, you will lead a dedicated team to deliver high-quality teaching and learning across Nursery and Reception. The school is looking for an EYFS Phase Leader who can uphold high standards while creating a calm, supportive environment where children feel safe, valued, and ready to learn. As EYFS Phase Leader, you will: • Lead EYFS team and ensure high-quality learning, • Deliver a play-based, engaging curriculum, • Mentor staff and share best practice, • A Primary PGCE with QTS, • Strong experience within Early Years, with clear evidence of impact, • The ability to motivate and guide a team with clarity and purpose, • A supportive and approachable leadership team, • A welcoming, community-driven school environment, • Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities

A leading early years education provider is seeking a Room Leader to join their dedicated team in Harlow, Essex.

This role involves mentoring a team, ensuring child welfare, and promoting high-quality education in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and a passion for creating inclusive learning environments. A leading childcare pro

Nursery Room Leader – Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-school. Hoddesdon, £29,800 + £1,000 Welcome Bonus. Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-school is seeking a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualified nursery practitioner to take on the full-time 40 hours per week role of Nursery Room Leader, ov

Position: Casual Funeral Service Operative Location: Powell Funeral Directors, Ware Job Type: Casual Salary: £12.87 per hour + on-call payments We're looking for compassionate individuals to join our team on a casual basis, supporting families during funeral services and behind the scenes. This flexible opportunity is ideal for those who want to make a difference in their community while working around other commitments. The Role You'll be part of a team that ensures every service is delivered with dignity and respect. This position is well-suited to individuals who are looking to work occasionally and contribute in a meaningful way, especially during peak periods or when extra ceremonial support is required. Key Responsibilities: Assisting at funeral services - bearing coffins, setting up venues, and supporting mourners Driving and operating specialist vehicles such as hearses and limousines Representing Dignity Funerals with professionalism and empathy Providing respectful, discreet support to families on the day of the service Maintaining ceremonial standards in appearance, conduct, and service delivery About You We're looking for someone who: Demonstrates compassion, empathy, and professionalism Understands the importance of presentation and discretion Is physically capable of manual handling tasks, including lifting and carrying Holds a Full UK Driving Licence (essential) Is reliable, punctual, and flexible with working hours, including short-notice availability Is comfortable with tasks that involve direct contact with the deceased No previous experience in funeral care is required - full training and uniform will be provided. What We Offer A fulfilling opportunity to support families in your community Flexible casual working arrangements Full training and ongoing support Uniform and all necessary equipment provided If you're looking to be part of a compassionate team and want to support people when they need it most, we'd love to hear from you. What are the next steps? To join us in this role, simply hit the 'apply' button to submit your application and a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch! About Us We are Dignity, one of the UK's oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history, 570 branches, and 46 crematoria. From launching the UK's first funeral plan to helping shape modern regulation, we have led the way in supporting families with care, compassion, and professionalism. Now we are building the UK's leading end of life company. As part of the Dignity Group, we also operate Farewill, the country's largest will writer and one of the UK's top probate providers, giving families support not just at the funeral, but before and after as well. Today we are over 4,000 people across the UK, all driven by the same goal: to care for families with compassion and make the UK a world leader in end of life care. Here to help, whenever you need. FCA Statement We're regulated by the FCA, so some roles may be subject to background checks Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your life looks like, we'd love to hear from you. And if there's anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable. We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. TPBN1_UKTJ

Our client is a fast-growing British fashion group that sits perfectly between the high street and designer labels. They have built a huge following with two distinct brands: a leading womenswear label famous for luxury occasion wear, and a modern menswear brand focused on high-quality, classic pieces. After massive success in the UK, they are now ready to go global and need a commercial leader to head up their growth strategy. As the Head of Growth, you will work directly with the Founders to drive the business forward. This role is perfect for someone with a genuine passion for fashion who understands how to blend brand soul with hard data. You’ll be in charge of the digital revenue engine, using your commercial eye to scale both brands profitably. While the creative teams focus on the look and feel, your job is to turn that vision into sales. This is a big, high-visibility role for a fashion-forward leader who loves the fast pace of ecommerce. This is a rare chance to take a lead role in a business that has already proven it has the right products and is now ready to dominate the market. You’ll have the freedom to shape the future of two exciting brands while working side-by-side with the founders. Key Responsibilities: Performance Marketing & Acquisition • Lead the global paid media strategy across Meta, Google, TikTok, and new platforms., • Monitor key targets like CAC, MER, and blended ROAS to ensure the business scales profitably., • Lead a "test and learn" culture for ads, audiences, and landing pages to find what works best., • Manage affiliate and influencer performance to ensure they deliver a strong return. Lifecycle & Retention • Build smart strategies across email and SMS to keep customers coming back., • Use tools like Sweet Analytics and Triple Whale to understand customer habits and increase their lifetime value. Digital Trading & CRO • Work with the Buying team to make sure stock levels match your marketing plans., • Lead the testing plan for the website to improve conversion rates and average order values., • Use merchandising and post-purchase tools to manage returns and protect margins. Data & Analytics • Keep a close eye on performance using Looker Studio, GA4, and Triple Whale., • Turn data into clear insights and forecasts for the Founders and senior team. The successful candidate will have: • 5+ years in Growth or Ecommerce, specifically within DTC fashion or lifestyle., • Advanced understanding of GA4, Looker Studio, Sweet Analytics and Triple Whale., • Demonstrable experience scaling paid media budgets with profitable ROAS., • Strong commercial understanding of CAC, LTV, MER and contribution margin., • Experience managing agencies and performance teams., • Proficient in Shopify Plus and ecommerce analytics., • Experience with website merchandising, Swap Commerce and post-purchase optimisation tools., • Passionate about fashion, digital innovation and brand growth. Benefits: • Hybrid working, • Early finish on last Friday of the month, • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, • Company Pension, • Free On-site parking, • Volunteering day Due to the high volume of interest we receive for each vacancy, we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. If you have not heard from our team within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Please refrain from calling the office to check the status of your application or to discuss the role; this allows us to dedicate our time to the shortlisting process. We will retain your CV on file for future opportunities that may be a match for your skills and experience