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Step into a role where no two days are the same. As our new Assistant Maintenance Manager, you’ll work side-by-side with our Maintenance Manager to lead a dedicated team keeping our Holiday Park running smoothly - from cosy Holiday Homes to bustling facilities and beautifully kept grounds. \nWhat you will be doing...\n\n • Perform routine maintenance and repairs across the park, including (but not limited to): \n, • Support in the development of all maintenance team members, ensuring that training requirements are met. \n, • Support the Maintenance Manager as required, including attending Head of Department meetings, overseeing the maintenance team in their absence, and ensuring all operations continue to run smoothly and to company standards. \n, • Ensuring your team have the right tools and stocks to do their job efficiently and effectively. \n, • Carry out snagging, maintenance & repairs of holiday homes, along with maintenance and repairs across the Holiday Park. \n, • Ensure all required maintenance jobs are recorded on our company system to include time taken, parts used and overall costs. \n, • Monitoring and ensuring the good working order of all equipment and following the Health & Safety policy. \n, • Ensure the safe siting & moving of holiday homes. \n, • Work with external contractors for the completion of all maintenance projects and ensure compliance with Health & Safety. \n\nAbout you...\n\n, • Previous experience leading a team of people in a maintenance role. \n, • Experience of carpentry, plumbing or another maintenance-based trade. \n, • Have a strong understanding of landscaping and gardening work. \n, • Keen problem-solving skills. \n, • Full UK driving licence. \n\n \nMore than a park, it’s a launchpad \n We’re investing £4 million in transforming Highfield Grange in 2026 - and we’re looking for passionate people to join us on this incredible journey. This multi-million-pound transformation is set to deliver our most exciting line-up yet , delivering on our mission to make every holiday truly epic. Launching brand-new activities like immersive Bear Grylls escape rooms, high and low ropes and an all-new Hat-Tricks sports bar with interactive darts and a shuffleboard. From upgraded family play zones to expanded pitches and enhanced guest facilities, this is a once-in-a-generation upgrade that will create unforgettable experiences for our guests - and amazing opportunities for you. Now’s the perfect time to join and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of UK holidays. \n \nSo, why Parkdean Resorts? \n Well, besides the one-of-a-kind team culture, stunning locations across the UK, and the chance to work with the UK's largest holiday park organisation, we can offer: \n\n • The chance to develop your skills and boost your career across our 65 parks – we’ve got your back when it comes to training! \n, • You’re never on your own with our Employee Assistance Programme! It comes with a 24/7 confidential helpline for counselling and support - because your wellbeing is our top priority. \n, • A 50% discount for you and a 25% discount for friends and family when booking your holiday with us. \n, • A team member discount of 30%, available on everything from fabulous food to delicious drinks and even our fun leisure activities. \n, • Score awesome discounts! From tasty meal kits like Hello Fresh to your favourite local gyms, we’ve got deals on lots of brands just for you. \n\n We want to be a force for good and caring for our parks, people, and planet is a natural component of the way we do business. We celebrate our people, communities and natural environment, enabling us to enhance the amazing memories we create for many years to come. \nAre we the right fit for you? \n At Parkdean Resorts, every park is a place to start something great; a place where you can develop your skills, take on new challenges, and thrive alongside a team that supports you every step of the way. \n Our parks create meaningful memories for our guests and know that great service is more than a smile - it’s understanding the value of every moment. Because it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. Join a team that puts heart into every holiday. Be the Heart of the Park. \n Parkdean Resorts takes safeguarding seriously therefore background checks including DBS (or equivalent) will be carried out if appropriate. \n We want to do all we can to create an environment and recruitment process where people feel safe and comfortable to talk about disability. For any reasonable adjustment requests as part of the recruitment and assessment process, please contact Holly at .

This is a really exciting time to join our Halfords Garage Services team. You will be working at one of our new Fusion centres; it will be upgraded with the latest facilities to lead the way in providing a first-class customer experience and a great working environment, where you’ll play a pivotal role in driving the centres success. Ready for the next step in management with the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business and we offer great career opportunities, benefits, and an uncapped bonus scheme! As an Assistant Manager, you’ll work alongside the Centre Manager to provide productive management and leadership, driving profitability, with firm focus on the customers journey. You will have had previous hands-on experience as a mechanic or management experience in a similar environment as you will be dividing your time between the workshop, working alongside the technicians, and assisting the Centre Manager with daily sales and customer service. If you have the desire to help drive business performance, passionate about customer experience, and are looking for a long-term career with excellent progression and training schemes, this really could be the perfect opportunity for you, don’t delay apply today! • Maximum amount £33,100 per annum + bonus, • Average uncapped bonus of £7,100 per year (with potential to earn more), • 5 days a week, • 5.6 weeks’ annual leave, • Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores, • Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more, • Family & Friends Discount Events, • Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme, • Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance, • GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day, • Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares, • Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs, • Pension Scheme & Life Assurance, • You will be given every opportunity to progress your career at Halfords. This includes access to hybrid training plus the ATA & MOT Tester Qualifications too. What we’re looking for: • Proven ability to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction through effective management and leadership, • Experience in coaching, training, and developing colleagues in the moment, • Strong technical/mechanical knowledge, ideally supported by a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent experience), • Solid understanding of workshop operations, diagnostics, and vehicle maintenance processes, • Bring your own set of tools and put them to great use in a busy, well-equipped workshop, • Experience of maintaining compliance with Health & Safety standards, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, • IT proficient, with the ability and willingness to learn in-house systems, • Strong organisational and time management skills Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

Do you have experience working with children who have SEN or any transferrable skills, such as care/ support worker setting, ambulance, police force, military, residential care, sports coach etc? OR are you currently working in the care setting and searching for socialable hours and no weekends for your family! Teaching Personnel recruit for many schools across Essex who are looking for teaching assistants, support workers, behaviour mentors and Learning Support Assistants. One of our schools are looking for an LSA (Learning Support Assistant) to help support an SEN school based in Colchester. This school are needing extra staff to help support the children either in a 1:1 setting or small groups. EXPERIENCE WITHIN A SCHOOL IS NOT NECESSARY AS LONG AS YOU HAVE THE PASSION AND COMMITMENT TO WORK WITH CHILDREN! About the role: Sociable hours, NO WEEKENDS – 8.30am-3.30pm Provide one-on-one and group support to students with SEN. Assist with classroom activities and help implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment. Collaborate with teachers and therapists to support student development. Be a source of motivation, encouragement, and positivity for your students. Full time option – temp to perm style! The ideal candidate will: Have previous experience working with SEN children (not essential) Hold a valid DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply for one) Have the passion and drive to work with children - MUST Able to use own initiative to get involved – MUST What Teaching Personnel Offer: Competitive pay rates and benefits. Opportunities for professional development and training. A dedicated consultant to you on call 24/7 Kindly note – Please only apply for this role if you are a resident of the UK or if recently moved hold a police clearance check from the country you have left from! If this position sounds interesting to you and you’d like more information, please give me a call on (phone number removed) OR email me on We cover areas such as Chelmsford, Basildon, Wickford, Southend, Benfleet, Brentwood, Colchester and more!!! All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

Accounts Administrator (Part Time) – Fairfields Farm Crisps is looking for a part-time Accounts Administrator to join our team on a permanent basis, working 20 hours per week at our site just north of Colchester, Essex. You will also spend one day per week at our associated company in CO5. Fantastic company benefits include: Competitive Salary Holiday: 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Pension: NEST Pension Scheme Free Parking: Onsite parking available Employee extras such as: Staff discount, Employee Assistance Programme, a supportive working environment, development opportunities, and involvement in an exciting, expanding food brand About the role: As a part-time Accounts Administrator, you will support the day-to-day running of the finance function, including purchase and sales ledger processing, supplier and customer management, and wider finance administration. You will also provide general administrative support across the business, including one day per week at our associated company in CO5 to assist with weighbridge tickets and invoicing. This part-time role offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to grow as the finance function develops. Working hours are flexible across 5 days, typically 10am – 2pm, with start times negotiable. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Ledger Management: Process supplier invoices, match to purchase orders/delivery notes, code to correct accounts, reconcile statements, and assist with month-end purchase and sales ledger close. Payment Processing: Collate monthly payment runs for approval and maintain up-to-date supplier records. Bank and Credit Support: Post bank transactions, assist with credit card reconciliations, and support month-end and year-end processes. Ad-Hoc Finance Tasks: Assist the finance team with reporting and other miscellaneous finance duties as required. Administrative Support: Provide general office administration, maintain organised digital and paper filing systems, and support the finance team’s daily operations. Reception & Communication: Answer phone calls, handle internal and external queries, and support data entry and document management. About you: As a part-time Accounts Administrator, you will be a reliable, proactive, and organised finance professional, comfortable working in a busy SME environment. You will have previous experience in ledger processing or accounts support, strong attention to detail, excellent organisation and time management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal teams. You must be confident with Microsoft Excel and Outlook, have experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Orderwise, or KeyPrime, and possess a confident telephone manner and a full driving licence. Experience in an SME environment, manufacturing, food production, or FMCG is desirable, as is an AAT qualification or working towards one. A full UK driving licence is essential due to the rural location. About Fairfields Farm Crisps: We are a family-run, independent farm, proudly growing our own potatoes since 2006 and transforming them into premium, hand-cooked crisps made entirely on site. As we strive to become the UK’s first carbon-neutral crisp producer, we are looking for passionate, talented individuals who value quality, sustainability, and innovation. With a significant new contract recently secured, our business is entering an exciting phase of growth and investment, offering excellent opportunities to be part of our expanding team. If you have the relevant skills and experience for this part-time Accounts Administrator role and would like to be considered, please apply by submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam/junk folder for any correspondence regarding this vacancy. If you require any reasonable adjustments or information in an alternative format, please let us know as soon as possible. No recruitment agencies, please. We do not accept unsolicited calls or CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CVs sent without prior written agreement will not be considered an introduction, and no fee will be payable Additional keywords: Accounts Administrator, Accounts Assistant, Finance Administrator, Finance Support, Ledger Processing, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Supplier Management, Customer Management, Finance Administration, SME, Food Production, Agriculture, FMCG This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region’s Online Job Advertiser on our behalf. We both take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondences on receipt of your application

A community services organization in Greater London is seeking a Family Group Decision Making Assistant to enhance family support processes.

A prominent family office in London is seeking an Executive Assistant to support its executive team.

A recruitment agency is seeking a talented, friendly Team Assistant in Bedford.

A highly regarded boutique asset management firm and family office based in London's West End, is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide seamless, high-level support to the Chief Investment Officer (CIO). Plan and curate personal holiday travel for the CIO and family. Significant expe

A dynamic recruitment agency in Bedford is seeking a full-time Team Assistant to support their Family Law team.

LocationKensingtonEducation RequirementsNo Education requirementExperience Requirements3 years### DescriptionA busy family in Kensington with two children, ages 14 and 12, is seeking a professional, proactive Family Assistant to help keep their household running smoothly. Responsibilities include pi

A private family office is looking for a highly organised and discreet Family Office Associate / Executive Assistant to support the principals with lifestyle management and administrative coordination.

A local healthcare provider in Greater London seeks a cheerful, enthusiastic individual to join their busy NHS practice.As the first point of contact, you'll provide essential support for over 16,000 patients, ensuring excellent service through effective communication.Experience in customer service

A caring family in South Kensington, London, is seeking a Live-in or Live-out Nanny/PA to care for their two children. The family aims to hire in April 2026.

Our client has a permanent, full-time vacancy for a talented, friendly and enthusiastic individual to join their firm as a Team Assistant within their Family Law team.

As a Family Group Decision Making Assistant, you will help practitioners develop the confidence and skills to deliver high quality FGDM processes, that support families to make sustainable plans for children and young people. You bring experience of working directly with children and families, and i

A private family office is seeking a highly organised and discreet Family Office Associate / Executive Assistant to support the principals with lifestyle management, administrative coordination, and operational support across personal and property-related matters. Family Office Associate / Executive

A highly regarded boutique asset management firm and family office based in London’s West End, is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide seamless, high-level support to the Chief Investment Officer (CIO). You will serve as the primary EA to the CIO, managing all diary coordination,

A family-run pet store in Pulborough is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to provide exceptional customer service and lead a team.

A private family office in London is seeking an experienced Senior Executive/Personal Assistant to support an ultra-high-net-worth family.

This is a permanent, part-time Personal Assistant role, equivalent to two days per week, with working days and hours negotiable. Al-Anon Family Groups UK & Eire is a charity which provides support to the families and friends of problem drinkers.

A household staffing agency is seeking a proactive Housekeeper / Family Assistant in Chiswick, London.

You bring experience of working directly with children and families, and ideally you have delivered or been involved in family led meetings, or you’re willing to undertake training to become accredited in Family Group Conference practice. As a Family Group Decision Making Assistant, you will help

For shifts longer than 3 hours, a 15-minute paid break is included.For shifts longer than 6 hours, a 30-minute unpaid break will be provided.NHS General Practice seeking a cheerful, enthusiastic and flexible individual to join our busy team in new purposes built premises providing front line NHS car

For a private family based in Notting Hill, we are looking for a lovely Family Assistant to join the team in a Private PA role to support the Senior Private PA who has worked for the family for years. Role: Private Family Assistant. Minimum of 5+ years’ experience as a PA in a Family Office or UHN

An exciting and exclusive opportunity has become available with a newly established, London based, Single‑Family Office who are looking for an experienced Senior Executive/Personal Assistant to join their team. Senior Executive/Personal Assistant – Single Family Office. This role will support an

Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant, ideally within a Private Family Office, UHNW household, or travelling PA role. Personal Assistant with Travel | High-Profile Principal | Private Family Office. Oplu is working on behalf of a high-profile Principal within a Private Fam

Full time , Permanent Bedford Competitive Ref No: IPRS7425 Our client has a permanent, full-time vacancy for a talented, friendly and enthusiastic individual to join their firm as a Team Assistant.

As a Personal Assistant supporting a Forbes-listed businessman and his family, you will operate in a world where standards are uncompromising, expectations are elevated, and every detail matters. Handle sensitive personal and family matters with absolute confidentiality, flexibility, and grace. You

A leading household staffing agency is seeking a proactive Family Assistant in Greater London to manage household tasks like school drop-offs and laundry. Must be a licensed driver and comfortable around the family's friendly dog.

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to support a high-net-worth principal.

The position is ideal for someone looking to engage actively with children and support family needs while being flexible to travel.

Assistant General Manager – Industry-Leading Family Entertainment Brand. As Assistant General Manager, you will have a genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service while maintaining the highest standards of health and safety. You may already be a General Manager of a smaller venue,

A retail company in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support store operations, customer service, and team development.

Pets Corner have grown into a larger company through the years, however it is still very much a family business at heart. We are an award-winning family run business where you are a name, not a number. Responsibilities of a Assistant Manager:.

We’re seeking an Assistant Store Manager to join our team to help with store operations, customer service and team development.

If you are an organised and proactive Housekeeper or Family Assistant seeking a varied part‑time role within a family home, we would be pleased to hear from you. Job Description for Housekeeper - Family Assistant - Chiswick, London W4. Previous experience working in a private household role such a

American Family Care (AFC) is one of the largest primary and urgent care companies in the U. AMT registered and AAMA Certified Medical Assistants are preferred.

A legal services firm in Worcestershire seeks a Legal Assistant for a fixed-term position in Family Law.

A distinguished Private Family Office in North London is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide high-level support to the Director.

A leading construction firm in Greater London is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to oversee construction activities from inception to completion.

A charity organization in Greater London is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant.

Previous experience working in a private household role such as Housekeeper or Family Assistant. If you are an experienced Housekeeper or Family Assistant seeking a part-time role within a professional household, we would be pleased to hear from you. Job Description for Housekeeper - Family Assistan

We trust and empower colleagues to work in a hybrid way, providing the resources, equipment and support, so that individually and collectively, we can be the voice of children and young people when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures. As a Senior Resourcing Assistant you wi

Post-Secondary school diploma from a medical assistant program; Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or equivalent preferred. The Thames Valley Family Health Team is one of the largest family health teams in Ontario. With more than 125 physicians across 21 sites within London, and Middlesex, Oxford and

The purpose of the role is to support the coordination of Family Time including transportation of children, liaising with professionals and families, and supervising and recording Family Time sessions. To support and observe the delivery of family time, between a child and their parents/carers. Cont

As a Kitchen Assistant at N Family, you’ll be cooking up a storm every day – supporting our Chef to prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for children, as well as lunch and smoothies for our nursery team. We’re looking for a friendly, forward‑thinking Kitchen Assistant who can support

Being an Assistant Service Manager is rewarding but challenging. Manage a team of Family Court Advisers and have a good understanding of what good looks like in Public and Private law cases. Provide high-quality reflective case supervision and be accountable for your own practice and for the quality

A leading nursery group in London seeks a passionate Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation for children and staff.