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Are you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards, Barchester is the place to be! Your Benefits and Rewards * Working days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a week * Rewarding Excellence' bonus where you will be financially rewarded up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection * Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend' scheme, earning up to £500* per referral * Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts with big brands, supermarkets and travel companies * Free access to medical specialists, who are on hand for a second opinion if you need it * Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services * Tax Code Review Service to check you're on the right code and paying the right level of tax * Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside your colleagues nationwide Your Experience and Qualifications * A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents * Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent * Experience in leading, motivating and inspiring a team * Experience of working with fresh seasonal food with a good understanding of nutrition * The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homes * Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus * Experience working with a front of house team to ensure the restaurants are set up to a high standard * Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH * Knowledge around modified diets using the IDDSI framework (If new to care, we will train and develop chefs on these techniques) Your Role and Responsibilities * Lead, motivate and inspire a team, develop and upskill where required * Menu development, tailoring around residents to ensure we deliver person-centred hospitality * Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked of the highest standards * Bake fresh cakes, scones and breads from scratch * Assist the front of house team with setting up of the dining areas * Work within budget, complete regular audits and stock control * Create a warm, efficient and fun environment * Ongoing recruitment and retention * Managing the performance of the kitchen team and front of house As a Head Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours. Our chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus, whilst also taking ownership of their kitchen and ongoing team development. We are exceptionally proud of our Barchester Chef Academy, where chefs have the opportunity to learn new techniques and further develop their skills, whilst also sharing their knowledge to support the growth of others across the business. This fantastic academy experience is held throughout the year and is offered to all of our chefs. Our internal Learning and Development team also offer industry recognised apprenticeships and further qualifications to chefs and hospitality team members who are looking to build upon and/or develop their skills. Interested? If you are a motivated and dedicated chef who is ready to be part of something special, apply today! *Terms & conditions apply 0854

Job Description Billing Education Recruitment Manager – Harrow Office 📍 Location: Middlesex House, 130 College Road, Harrow, HA1 1BQ (Harrow on the Hill is the nearest station which is on the Metropolitan line) 💼 Contract: Full-time, Permanent 🕐 Working Hours: • Term Time: 07:00 – 17:00 (1.5-hour lunch break), • School Holidays: 09:00 – 16:00, • 💷 Salary: £40,000 – £75,000 per annum + Uncapped Commission & Bonuses, • 📌 This is a fully office-based role. Remote or hybrid options are not available. About Enlighten Supply Pool Enlighten Supply Pool is one of the UK’s leading providers of supply teachers and education support staff, with over 15 years of trusted service. Known for quality and professionalism, we pride ourselves on making meaningful matches between educators and schools, ensuring the best outcomes for both. The Opportunity We’re looking for a Billing Education Recruitment Branch Manager to lead and grow our high-performing Harrow office. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a proven agency recruitment background—ideally within the education or social care sectors—who is ready to take their leadership to the next level. As a Billing Branch Manager, you’ll lead a team of Consultants and Resourcers while continuing to manage your own successful desk. You’ll drive business development, mentor staff, and shape the strategic direction of the branch with the support of senior management. Key Responsibilities • Lead from the front with your own billings and client development, • Manage, inspire, and grow a team of Recruitment Consultants and Resourcers, • Develop and execute branch sales plans and strategies, • Conduct regular 1-2-1s and team meetings to support performance and wellbeing, • Hire and develop talent in line with Enlighten’s values and growth plans, • Foster a high-performing, motivated, and collaborative team culture, • Monitor team performance, providing coaching and feedback, • Maintain strong client and candidate relationships, ensuring satisfaction and quality service, • Act on feedback from our Learning & Development and senior leadership teams What We’re Looking For • Proven billing success in agency recruitment (education sector preferred), • Experience in leading or managing a recruitment team, • Strong knowledge of the education recruitment market (or similar sectors), • Results-driven, resilient, and passionate about growth and leadership, • Exceptional interpersonal and team-building skills What You’ll Get in Return • Uncapped commission structure (no threshold on personal billings), • Bonuses & branch incentives including shares in the business, • The most effective training and coaching in the industry, • Clear career progression and promotion opportunities, • Reduced working hours during school holidays, • Fun and sociable team environment with regular company events, • Dress-down Fridays and other team perks Ready to Join Us? If you're an ambitious recruiter looking to take the next step in your career, or an established manager ready for a new challenge, we want to hear from you. 👉 Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.

Are you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards, Barchester is the place to be! Your Benefits and Rewards * Working days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a week * Rewarding Excellence' bonus where you will be financially rewarded up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection * Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend' scheme, earning up to £500* per referral * Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts with big brands, supermarkets and travel companies * Free access to medical specialists, who are on hand for a second opinion if you need it * Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services * Tax Code Review Service to check you're on the right code and paying the right level of tax * Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside your colleagues nationwide Your Experience and Qualifications * A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents * Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent * Experience in leading, motivating and inspiring a team * Experience of working with fresh seasonal food with a good understanding of nutrition * The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homes * Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus * Experience working with a front of house team to ensure the restaurants are set up to a high standard * Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH * Knowledge around modified diets using the IDDSI framework (If new to care, we will train and develop chefs on these techniques) Your Role and Responsibilities * Lead, motivate and inspire a team, develop and upskill where required * Menu development, tailoring around residents to ensure we deliver person-centred hospitality * Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked of the highest standards * Bake fresh cakes, scones and breads from scratch * Assist the front of house team with setting up of the dining areas * Work within budget, complete regular audits and stock control * Create a warm, efficient and fun environment * Ongoing recruitment and retention * Managing the performance of the kitchen team and front of house As a Head Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours. Our chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus, whilst also taking ownership of their kitchen and ongoing team development. We are exceptionally proud of our Barchester Chef Academy, where chefs have the opportunity to learn new techniques and further develop their skills, whilst also sharing their knowledge to support the growth of others across the business. This fantastic academy experience is held throughout the year and is offered to all of our chefs. Our internal Learning and Development team also offer industry recognised apprenticeships and further qualifications to chefs and hospitality team members who are looking to build upon and/or develop their skills. Interested? If you are a motivated and dedicated chef who is ready to be part of something special, apply today! *Terms & conditions apply 0854

About You Clear, confident communication skills A friendly, approachable, solutions-focused mindset Solid experience supporting AV and front-of-house IT systems including a working understanding of Poly Strong organisation and time-management abilities The confidence to work independently, and the j

Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do *(Please note that is an in-person role and is required to be in the office 5 days a week) * As , you will play a key role in maintaining the operational rhythm of our London hub. You’ll be responsible for the daily upkeep, setup, safety, and support functions that allow our people and space to operate at their best. This role blends hands-on support with a growing level of ownership and independent judgment — proactively addressing issues, keeping systems running, and flagging risks before they escalate. You’ll work closely with the Office Operations Senior Manager & Senior Coordinator to collaborate with vendors, building teams, and office staff to ensure London Canary Wharf remains a high-functioning, safe, and well-cared-for space. • Taking initiative and following through on tasks reliably and independently, • Spotting issues early and taking proactive steps to address them, • Staying organized, especially when managing multiple ongoing responsibilities, • Communicating clearly and respectfully with colleagues, vendors, and building teams, • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, consistency, and readiness across spaces • Conduct regular walkthroughs to check for maintenance or space issues., • Address or escalate problems related to cleanliness, lighting, temperature, signage, or safety., • Coordinate minor fixes or adjustments in collaboration with building management or vendors., • Monitor and restock kitchen and pantry areas with beverages, snacks, and other supplies., • Maintain inventory of office pantry and supplies essentials (e.g. stationery)., • Receive, log, and distribute inbound mail and packages., • Coordinate outbound courier pickups and prepare items for shipment., • Support the distribution and deactivation of employee and contractor access badges., • Prepare desks and supplies for new joiners as part of onboarding., • Help keep our office running safely and smoothly by supporting everyday readiness activities (first-aid supply checks, ensuring fire exits and walkways are clear, keeping safety signage visible etc.)., • Contribute to our emergency and continuity plans by keeping information up to date and helping coordinate simple preparedness activities., • Act as an extra set of eyes to make sure the space remains welcoming, functional, and secure for everyone. What You'll Bring • 4+ years of experience in office coordination, facilities, hospitality, or a similar setting, • Comfort with moderate physical tasks (e.g., lifting supplies daily, moving tables and chairs frequently, walking the office), • Confidence managing day-to-day routines and solving problems as they arise, • A sense of ownership and commitment to doing things well, • Ability to work independently while contributing to a team, • Proficiency with tools like Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Slack Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. (Click here )( for more information on E-Verify.

Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do The purpose of this newly created role in the LAB Operations Team is to create a ‘great place to work’ for our London employees and visiting clients to our office. The London office is a flagship office in our LAB (London, Amsterdam, Brussels) system, being the largest office, and the focus needs to be on creating and maintaining a ‘hub’ and thriving center, not only for our London-based employees but also for visiting employees from Amsterdam and Brussels; a destination place to work. The Facilities & Operations Senior Manager will be responsible for leading the delivery and optimization of a portfolio of best-in-class services and facilities at the local level, that cater for local requirements, and ensure parity with other LAB offices, creating a high-quality experience for the system as whole and encouraging inter-LAB mobility. You will work closely both with the Office Leader for London and local HR & Operations leadership, to support the delivery of their local goals for the office environment, and employee experience, the LAB Operations Senior Director and the rest of the LAB Operations Leadership Team, to deliver LAB-wide projects and improvements for the benefit of all offices. *Your responsibilities will include: * • Lead and execute the delivery of all local services and facilities, including Reception, Catering, Cleaning, M&E, Logistics, • Oversee in-house teams, all London vendor contracts and on-site vendor teams, day-to-day, ensuring SLAs and KPIs are adhered to and the highest levels of service delivery, coaching where required to improve performance, • Continuously look to improve the local office environment, local services and facilities, and employee / visiting client experiences – work in partnership with the Director, Operational Excellence on local/LAB-wide operational improvements., • Exercise sound commercial judgment and effectively track and manage all services within agreed Opex budgets, also local Capex project budgets – liaising with and conducting regular budget reconciliation meetings with local and LAB-Finance teams where required., • HS&E lead and responsible person on-site (internal mandatory training, risk assessment, DSE’s, Accident and near miss investigation) as supported by H&S consultants and Compliance / Auditing., • Active member of the Incident Response Team, regularly updating IRT documentation and organizing the bi-annual table-top exercises, to ensure systems and processes are robust and well maintained., • Oversee the delivery of front of house / reception services to a high standard for all visitors and employees., • Execute the delivery of all events and meetings within the London office, including working closely with internal stakeholders, the building reception to ensure a seamless visitor journey for guests, and IT/AV to ensure a good experience of technology., • Develop and inspire a high performing team of local resources / vendor personnel and grow that capability, as required, either with BCG or vendor resources, to meet the demands of the site., • Define clear roles and responsibilities within the operations team ensuring accountability and ownership and good cross-team working, also partnership with other local BST teams, i.e., IT/AV and HR., • Participate in onboarding and induction of new joiners to BCG, completing office tours and presentations, • As a key member of the LAB Leadership Team, build strong relationships with your peers, contribute actively and with a positive mind-set to any LAB-wide activities, discussions and initiatives, to ensure their success., • Partner with your local Amsterdam and Brussels Workplace Operations Manager counterparts, to understand their needs and provide strategic Operations solutions across all LAB offices. • Ownership and delivery of business improvement projects and office programs, across London, i.e., business continuity planning, incident response, and contribution to large-scale office programs across LAB, when required, i.e., roll-out of new technologies across all 3 sites. • Effective tracking of key operational metrics related to London, i.e., local attendance, space utilization, etc. that affords local leadership a detailed view of their real estate investments; space utilization, employee behaviors, and allows for the aggregation of data to a LAB level for a management dashboard. What You'll Bring • 8+ years’ experience working in an operational / service delivery leadership role in-house in an organization, • Experience working in a fast-paced professional service firm environment, • Extensive technical knowledge in a range of building services disciplines across facilities or estate management, with experience of managing both in-house teams and out-sourced providers, • Extensive knowledge of HS&E obligations, and experience in all practical aspects of deploying HS&E compliance, • Good with data; ability to analyze and interpret both technical and financial information, • Excellent English skills (verbal and written communication), • Excellent communication and presentation skills; confident user of the Microsoft Office Suite, • Ability to influence senior stakeholders with reason and logic, • University degree preferred, • Event management and client-experience related projects preferred, • Given the nature of the role, a typical week will require four days in the office as a minimum. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. (Click here )( for more information on E-Verify.