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Job Title: Nursery Manager Location: London Colney, St Albans, United Kingdom, Hertfordshire, AL2 1BGContract Type: Full-timeContract Length: Permanent Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 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

Location: Hemel Hempstead Salary: £21,157.50 - £24,784.50 + OTE Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5.30pm You will be part of the team that provides a remarkable service to our customers, and your key objective will be to establish relationships, identify opportunity and maximise customer retention, through office-based support. Key Tasks: • Support your customer base by managing and exceeding expectations., • Identify and create opportunities that benefit your customers., • Making sure your customer retention is as impressive as the rest of our teams and be a contributor to our 99.5% retention rate., • Handle both incoming and outgoing customer sales and service calls., • Create and manage various cases through CRM., • Work through your call alerts, and check for signs of fraud., • Develop product knowledge to educate customers in alternative services. e.g. Mobiles, Connectivity, VoIP., • Document and resolve faults, or hand over more complex issues to third line support and follow up when resolved, • Handle general billing queries., • Understand & pre-empt competitor risk, • Use company reporting mechanisms to prioritise your daily/weekly actions., • Handle customer feedback and complaints both on the phone and in writing., • Assist other departments to resolve customer-based challenges. Skills & Experience: • Customer service or Sales experience., • Excellent communication skills., • A proactive, positive (win-win) attitude., • Office 365 knowledge desirable but not essential, • Someone who thrives in fast paced environments and can easily adapt to change., • Proactive approach and ability to bring new ideas to the team., • Ability to forge lasting relationships with customers and partners., • Good time management skills and ability to prioritise workload. Additional Benefits: • 21 Days’ holiday rising to 25 after 5 years of service, • Birthday off, • Childcare vouchers, • Employee mobile package, • Holiday Purchase scheme, • Retail discounts, • Discounted gym membership We Offer: • A competitive salary and bonus structure, • Full training, • Ongoing personal development, • A bus and fun working environment SCG is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to upholding the principles of the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities. We will endeavour to make necessary adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process.

Location: Hemel Hempstead Salary: From £26,000 + OTE Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5.30pm We are recruiting for a candidate with a customer service or account management background to come on board and join our team in Hemel Hempstead as a Customer Experience Account Manager. You will be part of the team that provides a remarkable service to our customers, and your key objective will be to establish relationships, identify opportunity and maximise customer retention, through office-based support. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the customer experience for a base of circa 150-200 business customers, billing over £50,000 per month. Key Tasks: • Support your customer base, managing and exceeding their expectations., • Identify and create opportunities that benefit your customers, • Performing account reviews, • Ensure your customer retention is as impressive as the rest of our teams and be a contributor to our 99.5% retention rate, • Handle both incoming and outgoing customer sales and service calls, • Create and manage cases in Dynamics CRM, • Work through call alerts, and check for signs of fraud, • Develop a good product knowledge to educate customers in alternative services. e.g. Mobiles, Connectivity, VoIP. ITaaS and Cyber, • Document and resolve faults, or hand over more complex issues to third line support and follow up when resolved, • Handle general billing queries, • Understand & pre-empt competitor threats, • Use company reporting mechanisms to prioritise your daily/weekly actions, • Handle customer feedback and complaints both on the phone and in writing, • Assist other departments to resolve customer-based challenges Skills & Experience: • Customer service, Account management or Sales experience., • Excellent communication skills., • A proactive, positive (win-win) attitude., • Ability to recognise and pursue a sales opportunity, • Office 365 knowledge competency, • Proactive approach and ability to bring new ideas to the team., • Ability to forge lasting relationships with customers and partners., • Good time management skills and ability to prioritise workload. Benefits: • 21 Days’ holiday rising to 25 after 5 years of service, • Birthday off, • Childcare vouchers, • Employee mobile package, • Holiday Purchase scheme We Offer: • A competitive salary and bonus structure, • Full training, • Ongoing personal development, • A busy, fun working environment Benefits: • 21 days holiday – increasing to 22 days after 3 years and to 25 days after 5 years, • Extra day off for your birthday, • Buy holiday scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Free onsite parking, • Enhanced company sick pay, • Discounted retail vouchers, • Reduced gym membership, • Annual salary review, • SCG mobile benefit, • Employee referral bonus *Please note that unfortunately this role does not provide visa sponsorship opportunities, all candidates must have the right to work in the UK. SCG is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to upholding the principles of the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities. We will endeavour to make necessary adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process.

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!, • 50% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Join our experienced team at Busy Bees Harpenden Rothamsted Lodge, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity for 76 children. Our longstanding staff are dedicated to their professional development, with many working towards their Level 3 qualifications, and over 50% qualified as First Aid responders. Situated in a rural location, our nursery boasts large outdoor spaces for children to explore. We also benefit from convenient bus routes and a nearby train station for easy access. We offer free parking and a complimentary lunch for our staff, creating a supportive and enjoyable working environment. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in early childhood education! Key Responsibilities • Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in your room., • Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children., • Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration., • Oversee the development and wellbeing of children, ensuring their progress is tracked and communicated with parents., • Take on the role of Key Person, ensuring the holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children., • Level 3 qualification or above in early years education., • Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager or Nursery Practitioner., • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK \n Are you passionate about working with children and eager to start your career in early childhood education? As an Early Years Assistant (Unqualified) at Busy Bees, you’ll gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment while helping children grow and develop. This role is perfect for anyone eager to learn and grow in their professional journey, with ongoing support and training to help you succeed in the early years sector. \n About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. \n Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. \n Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Join Busy Bees at Shenley, where we are proud to have an Ofsted rating of Good and a capacity of 110 children. Our dedicated team includes a chef with 22 years of experience and staff members who have been with us for 15 and 6 years, creating a stable and nurturing environment for the children in our care. Conveniently located near Radlett train station, we offer free lunches for our staff and free parking on-site. We are also open to discussing flexible work arrangements, including 4-day workweeks, to support a healthy work-life balance. Come be part of a passionate team committed to providing children with the best start in life! Busy Bees Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • Ongoing professional development and career progression \n, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers \n, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)\n, • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!\n, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus\n, • Menopause support through Peppy \n, • Financial support through Salary Finance \n, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders\n, • Cycle to Work scheme \n, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon\n Key Responsibilities • Assist in preparing and delivering educational activities for children., • Support the team in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment., • Help children develop socially, emotionally, and physically through engaging play-based learning., • Ensure the welfare and safety of all children is maintained. Our hourly rates of pay differ for people under 21 but they are above national minimum wage levels. For employees aged 21 and above, our hourly rate of pay is £12.75. Ideal Candidate \n\n • No formal qualifications required, although prior experience in early years settings is beneficial.\n, • A passion for working with children and supporting their development.\n

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!, • 50% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: • Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning., • Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)., • Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education., • Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!, • 25% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon About our Nursery Join our experienced team at Busy Bees Harpenden Rothamsted Lodge, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity for 76 children. Our longstanding staff are dedicated to their professional development, with many working towards their Level 3 qualifications, and over 50% qualified as First Aid responders. Situated in a rural location, our nursery boasts large outdoor spaces for children to explore. We also benefit from convenient bus routes and a nearby train station for easy access. We offer free parking and a complimentary lunch for our staff, creating a supportive and enjoyable working environment. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in early childhood education! Key Responsibilities • Assist in planning and delivering educational activities that promote children's development., • Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment., • Take on the role of Key Person, fostering b partnerships with children and their families., • Track and report on children's progress through observations and assessments.What We’re Looking For:, • Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare., • Experience working with children under 5., • Empathy and understanding – each child is unique., • Strong communication and organisational skills.You may have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse. Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today—apply now!

Our client is a well-established and respected builders' merchant, providing high-quality civils & drainage, building materials and supplies to trade professionals and DIY customers. With a commitment to excellent customer service and product expertise, they pride themselves on delivering the best solutions for their customers' needs.What’s on offer: • Salary up to £35,000 DOE, • Opportunities for career development and training., • Company pension scheme., • Supportive and friendly working environment.Role Overview, • We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Internal Sale Representative, • This role is crucial in ensuring excellent customer service and driving sales growth by building strong relationships with trade and retail customers., • You will be responsible for handling customer enquiries, processing orders and proactively identifying sales opportunities.Key Responsibilities:, • Develop and maintain relationships with customers, ensuring their needs are met efficiently., • Process customer orders via phone, email and in person., • Proactively seek new business opportunities and follow up on leads., • Prepare and provide customer quotations, ensuring competitive pricing., • Collaborate with other departments, such as the warehouse and transport teams, to ensure smooth order fulfilment., • Keep up to date with product knowledge and industry trends., • Achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs., • Handle customer queries and resolve any issues in a professional manner.Skills & Experience Required, • Previous experience selling building supplies, • Strong communication and negotiation skills., • Excellent customer service skills with a proactive approach to sales., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks., • A good understanding of building materials and their applications., • A positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn.If you are a driven and customer-focused individual with a passion for sales, we would love to hear from you!

Location: Hemel Hempstead Salary: £21,157.50 - £24,784.50 + OTE Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5.30pm You will be part of the team that provides a remarkable service to our customers, and your key objective will be to establish relationships, identify opportunity and maximise customer retention, through office-based support. Key Tasks: • Support your customer base by managing and exceeding expectations., • Identify and create opportunities that benefit your customers., • Making sure your customer retention is as impressive as the rest of our teams and be a contributor to our 99.5% retention rate., • Handle both incoming and outgoing customer sales and service calls., • Create and manage various cases through CRM., • Work through your call alerts, and check for signs of fraud., • Develop product knowledge to educate customers in alternative services. e.g. Mobiles, Connectivity, VoIP., • Document and resolve faults, or hand over more complex issues to third line support and follow up when resolved, • Handle general billing queries., • Understand & pre-empt competitor risk, • Use company reporting mechanisms to prioritise your daily/weekly actions., • Handle customer feedback and complaints both on the phone and in writing., • Assist other departments to resolve customer-based challenges. Skills & Experience: • Customer service or Sales experience., • Excellent communication skills., • A proactive, positive (win-win) attitude., • Office 365 knowledge desirable but not essential, • Someone who thrives in fast paced environments and can easily adapt to change., • Proactive approach and ability to bring new ideas to the team., • Ability to forge lasting relationships with customers and partners., • Good time management skills and ability to prioritise workload. Additional Benefits: • 21 Days’ holiday rising to 25 after 5 years of service, • Birthday off, • Childcare vouchers, • Employee mobile package, • Holiday Purchase scheme, • Retail discounts, • Discounted gym membership We Offer: • A competitive salary and bonus structure, • Full training, • Ongoing personal development, • A bus and fun working environment SCG is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to upholding the principles of the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities. We will endeavour to make necessary adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process.

Our client is looking for a Mechanically biased Building Services Technician with some Electrical experience who will report to our Estates Engineering Manager. This role has responsibility for the reliable and compliant operation of the estate wide services and equipment serving all business functions across the European Knowledge Centre (EKC) facility at Hatfield. The main purpose is to deliver a high standard of mechanical and electrical services throughout the EKC business, within the estates engineering team. To plan and undertake routine scheduled maintenance of plant and/or equipment with stakeholders, causing minimal disruption. Working hours - 07:00-16:00 or 09:30-18:00 (Shift allowance) Mon-Sat x1.5 basic hourly rate Sun & BH x2 basic hourly rate (plus TOIL if working a BH) What are we looking for? • Qualification in either:, • Electrical engineering, equivalent (BS7671 & C&G 2391)-Essential, • Mechanical engineering (full-term apprenticeship)-Essential, • Good verbal and written English skills-Essential, • Educated to ONC/HNC-Desirable, • Use of computer (Windows operating system)- Essential, • Good awareness of Health and Safety- Essential, • Multi-Skilled in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering- Essential, • Experience in domestic and low temperature hot water systems (LTHW)-Essential, • Motor controls and relay logic- Essential, • AHU’s, FCU’s and chilled water systems- Essential, • Working knowledge of “Safe systems of work”. - Essential, • Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics and equipment manuals. - Essential, • To be flexible, as occasionally the need will arise to work outside standard office hours. - Essential, • Experience of CMMS and BMS systems. - Essential, • Experience working in controlled environments. - Desirable, • Water systems and water treatment- Desirable What we offer in return • Our client offers a competitive salary and excellent wider benefits package that includes,, • Electric charging points for Electric/Hybrid vehicles, • Discretionary Bonus, • Free onsite parking, • Subsidised onsite restaurant and coffee shop, • Learning and development opportunities, • Retail discounts, • Well-being & mental health awareness programmes, • Multi-faith prayer room, • You will also be based out of our excellent EMEA Knowledge Centre (EKC) facility, which is our EU Headquarters, and offers an inclusive, and collaborative working environment.

About us: Nobody’s Child is for the free thinkers, the dreamers, and the go-getters. Born in 2015, we’ve spent the last decade creating clothes that feel as good as they look for people that embrace individuality, live with purpose, and want to leave the world a little better than they found it. It’s been 10 years of creativity, growth, and bold ideas, and the values that guide us haven’t changed. About you: We’re looking for a confident Keyholder to join our St. Albans store on a flexible full-time basis (40 hours per week). As a trusted team member and brand ambassador, you’ll deliver exceptional customer service, support the leadership team, and help inspire a positive, high-performing in-store culture. This is a transitional role between Sales Associate and Management, where your focus remains on driving sales while supporting operational reliability. You’ll play a key role in leading by example and creating a memorable shopping experience rooted in confidence, kindness, and sustainability. Your Day-to-Day Will Include: • Delivering a warm, personalised shopping experience where every customer feels welcomed, valued, and inspired, • Leading by example on the shop floor to drive sales, encourage authentic upselling and cross-selling, and maximise customer engagement, • Confidently sharing product knowledge, styling advice, and sustainability stories with customer, • Holding store keys and opening/closing the store, ensuring all procedures are followed, • Acting as the in-charge team member in the absence of a manager, supporting the team on shift, • Supporting smooth daily operations and end-of-day procedures, • Handling customer queries and complaints with empathy, professionalism, and a solution-focused mindset, • Supporting till operations, including processing purchases, refunds, and returns, • Maintaining high visual merchandising and operational standards, ensuring the store is clean, organised, and on brand at all times, • Managing stock replenishment, deliveries, and maintaining accurate stock levels, • Keeping fitting rooms, till areas, and assigned spaces tidy and customer ready, • Supporting basic operational tasks and guiding team members where needed, without formal line management responsibility, • Actively contribute to our company’s commitment to environmental and social responsibility by integrating sustainable practices into everyday work. This includes minimising waste, promoting responsible sourcing, supporting our circular economy initiatives, and encouraging customers and colleagues to make choices that align with our sustainability values. Every team member at NC plays a role in helping us reduce our environmental impact and create a positive legacy for our communities and the planet What You’ll Bring • A genuine passion for sustainable fashion and Nobody’s Child’s mission, • Previous keyholder experience or strong retail experience with leadership responsibilities, • Excellent communication, organisation, and people skills, • A positive, proactive attitude with the ability to be kind, brave, agile, and optimistic, • Confidence in taking responsibility when required, while working collaboratively as part of a team, • Weekend availability (essential) If this sounds like your next opportunity, please apply, we’d love to hear from you. Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. At Nobody’s Child, we are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace. We aim to ensure that we are always recruiting, retaining and promoting a diverse mix of talent and encourage all to apply to join our journey!

Our client a leading research based pharmaceutical organisation with an extensive portfolio across the Oncology, Neurology and Pain therapy areas. By joining our client, you will be working for an organisation with a human healthcare philosophy, which means that we put the patient first in everything we do. As the maintenance and asset coordinator you will ensure the effective operation and continuous improvement of the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of maintenance and facilities activities across the pharmaceutical site. A key aspect of the role is proactive planning and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure maintenance activities are delivered and closed out on time, in full compliance with GMP standards, site procedures, and Home Office requirements. This role acts as a central interface between engineering and operational teams, enabling data-driven decision-making, optimising asset performance, and supporting regulatory compliance through accurate system management and reporting. What are we looking for? Essential: • Proven experience working with CMMS platforms (e.g., Maximo, SAP, Hexagon, Concept) in a regulated environment., • Experience in coordinating with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and quality assurance., • Familiarity with preventive and corrective maintenance strategies, asset lifecycle management, and work order close-out processes., • Ability to produce and interpret maintenance performance reports and KPIs., • Experience supporting audit readiness through accurate documentation and system records., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, for reporting and data analysis. Desirable: • Demonstrable experience in maintenance planning and scheduling within a regulated or GMP-compliant environment., • Strong understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and Home Office compliance requirements related to maintenance and facilities., • Experience working in a pharmaceutical or life sciences environment., • Knowledge of validation and qualification processes related to equipment and facilities., • Familiarity with change control, deviation, and CAPA processes in a GMP setting., • Experience with continuous improvement initiatives., • Exposure to engineering project coordination or shutdown planning., • Understanding of asset reliability and performance monitoring tools or techniques., • Experience in training CMMS users and supporting system upgrades or implementations., • Working knowledge of EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) requirements related to maintenance activities. What our client offers in return • A competitive salary and excellent wider benefits package that includes,, • Electric charging points for Electric/Hybrid vehicles, • Discretionary Bonus, • Free onsite parking, • Subsidised onsite restaurant and coffee shop, • Learning and development opportunities, • Retail discounts, • Well-being & mental health awareness programmes, • Multi-faith prayer room, • You will also be based out of our excellent EMEA Knowledge Centre (EKC) facility, which is our EU Headquarters, and offers an inclusive, and collaborative working environment.

* * LOCATION: Milton Keynes with occasional travel HYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role. CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent opportunity CLOSING DATE: 22/5/26 We reserve the right to close the advert earlier If we receive a high volume of applications. Were looking for a highly experienced and inspirational commercial leader with a significant sales based background within a Captive Automotive Financial Services organisation and/or OEM. You'll report into our CEO and will drive our business forward through our teams in Sales, Sales Compliance and Development and, through strong, productive relationships across Volkswagen Group, our dealer network and brands. In this pivotal and influential position you will use your extensive commercial leadership skills to develop and deliver the Retail Sales strategy to maximise distribution channels, while creating opportunities and optimising new routes to market. You will role model our Guiding Principles, build a culture of psychological safety and inclusion and, provide ethical leadership to deliver great customer outcomes. What youll bring: Youll be aforward thinking, strategic and motivational leader who delivers results through people, cross-functional teams, and 3rd parties to support the delivery of volume, breadth, and profit objectives. Youll havea progressive and developmental mindset with demonstrable experience of developing strategic commercial initiatives. Essential experience & skills youll need to be a success in this role: • You have extensive experience in customer-facing environments with specific skills implementing and managing risk strategies, strong financial management, leading cross functional teams and functional management., • Through your experience of developing and managing customer facing processes, you have ensured fair treatment, transparency, value to customers and all other guidance from regulators has been accomplished., • More generally, youll have experience within regulated environments - ideally by the FCA along with a deep understanding of the UK business governance and regulatory regime and requirements implementation com pliance monitoring and management specifically, in organisations of a comparable size and scale., • You have successfully driven change and you're comfortable in dynamic, changing environments in a leading role., • You have well-developed emotional intelligence, influencing and communication skills which you can use to share information, listen, and create two-way dialogue that builds openness and commitment and, involve others to maximise contribution overall., • With great skills of analysis, you can interpret issues objectively to make sound decisions for the business that uphold our customer needs and good customer outcomes as a priority, • You are highly proactive, flexible, pragmatic, and able to react appropriately and effectively to changing circumstances and demands., • You'll effortlessly fit into the Commercial leadership structure with the potential for growth within FS or the OEM., • Youre collaborative and ambitious and work in the interest of customer and stakeholders, even when your own objectives are challenged., • Youll report to the Chief Executive Officer for VWFS UK Ltd and lead the Retail Sales department and the teams responsible for Finance Sales, Sales Compliance, Sales Development and Dealer Network Oversight., • Youll be responsible for developing sales strategies, policies, and procedures for the UK VWFS Group companies., • Develop and maintain strong productive relationships across senior management, departments, brands and key stakeholders., • Your span of control is across VWFS UK, VW Bank GmbH and compliance is required across the European Organisational Handbook (E-OHB), the FCA and the European Central Bank (ECB)., • Youll have a team of circa. 50 people who work with our dealer network of circa. 800 sites to drive FS and network performance., • Be an agent for change by embracing new ways of working, innovative technologies and agile attitudes to work promoting minimal viable everything attitude to encourage a collective growth mind-set in support of modernisation of the business., • Youll develop and implement plans to meet objectives through existing and new routes to market by utilising current and, establishing new relationships with 3rd party retailers, emerging technology, and tech providers., • Plan and deliver sales, margin and market penetration objectives., • Lead sales activity that complies with internal and external regulations with the Consumer Credit Sourcebook (CONC) taking precedence over conflicting guidelines this includes Vulnerable customers, product suitability and transparency and, behaviours and competence of introducers of our products., • Use strong negotiation skills with our network and 3rd parties, to grow sales, protect margin and support good customer outcomes., • Effectively manage introducer relationships through a robust communication infrastructure, clear performance indicators, and development with corrective action in place as appropriate., • Lead the sales engagement with our Enterprise Risk Framework and develop robust and effective reporting to support transparency with regulators., • Youll engage and cooperate with VW companies in the UK to coordinate and implement joint strategies and build and maintain an effective industry network., • Youll play a leading role within our Credit Assessment & Retailer Services functions. Whats in it for you? Bonus: Discretionary on-target bonus of up to 25% (based on personal and Group company performance) Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. Car schemes*: Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance and fuel card. OR Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member. Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers , access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions). 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Convenience - National Account Manager North London – office based We’re exclusively partnering with Lotus Bakeries on a major commercial growth project, supporting a number of hires across National Account Management and Category Management. With a portfolio that includes Lotus Biscoff, TREK, Nakd, Peter’s Yard and BEAR, this investment reflects a clear commitment to accelerating performance across some of the most recognisable and high growth brands in the category. This is a brilliant opportunity to take ownership of key convenience accounts, with real accountability and exposure to the wider commercial strategy. Key Responsibilities: Own and manage key convenience retail accounts, building strong and effective customer relationships Drive growth across your accounts, identifying opportunities to increase distribution, visibility and sales Lead day-to-day customer management including promotional planning, pricing and trade spend tracking Analyse performance data and customer insight to inform decision making and drive account performance Support and contribute to joint business planning and longer-term customer strategy Manage P&L responsibility across your accounts, ensuring delivery of volume, value and margin targets Work cross-functionally with category, supply chain and marketing teams to ensure best-in-class execution What we’re looking for: Experience managing convenience or retail customers Commercially aware with strong numerical and analytical capability Confident managing customers and building relationships with buyers and key stakeholders Proactive, resilient and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment A team player who is keen to learn, develop and take on more responsibility If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I’d love to speak to you! Find out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career: contact us today. Please get in touch with or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy. The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy. The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy

Key Account Manager – Grocery North London – office based We’re exclusively partnering with Lotus Bakeries on a major commercial growth project, supporting a number of hires across National Account Management and Category Management. With a portfolio that includes Lotus Biscoff, TREK, Nakd, Peter’s Yard and BEAR, this investment reflects a clear commitment to accelerating performance across some of the most recognisable and high growth brands in the category. This is a brilliant opportunity to take ownership of high street and discount customers, with real accountability and exposure to the wider commercial strategy. Key Responsibilities: Own and manage key high street and discount retail accounts, building strong and effective customer relationships Drive growth across your accounts, identifying opportunities to increase distribution, visibility and sales Lead day-to-day customer management including promotional planning, pricing and trade spend tracking Analyse performance data and customer insight to inform decision making and drive account performance Support and contribute to joint business planning and longer-term customer strategy Manage P&L responsibility across your accounts, ensuring delivery of volume, value and margin targets Work cross-functionally with category, supply chain and marketing teams to ensure best-in-class execution What we’re looking for: Experience managing retail customers, ideally within high street or discounters Commercially aware with strong numerical and analytical capability Confident managing customers and building relationships with buyers and key stakeholders Proactive, resilient and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment A team player who is keen to learn, develop and take on more responsibility If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I’d love to speak to you! Find out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career: contact us today. Please get in touch with or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy. The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy. The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy

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(Self-Employed, Commission Only) Realistic full-time earnings of £40,000-£50,000+ per year, with uncapped potential beyond that Looking for a role where your income reflects your effort? Join SumUp as a Self-Employed Field Sales Representative and help small businesses in your area access smarter payment and POS solutions, while building serious recurring income for yourself. This Field Sales Representative role is fully field-based and face-to-face. You'll meet business owners, understand how they operate, and recommend solutions that genuinely help them run and grow their business. You don't need a background in payments. If you've worked in a customer-facing role , built rapport quickly, solved problems, and are driven to succeed, you can thrive as a Field Sales Representative here. Earning Potential Your effort directly drives your income. Average upfront value per business: ~£500 You earn 50% upfront commission per sign-up Plus 25% recurring income from each business for up to 5 years Around 75% of a customer's total value is paid in year one Extra commission on hardware sales (card machines, POS systems, etc.) What are reps actually earning? 40% of our Field Sales Representatives earn £5,000+ per month , showing what's possible when you build a strong customer base and stay consistent. What You'll Be Doing As a Field Sales Representative , you will: Meet local SMEs (cafés, salons, shops, restaurants, and more) Build strong relationships with business owners Demonstrate simple, effective payment and POS solutions Manage your own territory and pipeline Turn conversations into long-term customers Become a trusted face in your local business community See the role in action: Watch the short video below to get a real-life look at what our Field Sales Representatives do day to day and how they build relationships with local businesses. Who This Suits Face-to-face customer experience is important. Great backgrounds include: field sales, retail, hospitality, door-to-door, promotions, B2B/B2C sales, or any role involving persuasion and problem solving. Confident approaching people Good at uncovering needs Target-driven Self-motivated and resilient Ready to build your own customer base and uncapped income as a Field Sales Representative? Apply now and start earning from your effort. Job Application Tip We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don't tick every box, it's ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp. TPBN1_UKTJ

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