Head of early years jobs in London

An opportunity has arisen for a full-time Reception Supervisor who is head and shoulders above the rest! We need someone who understands the importance of 5* customer service, professionalism, organisation and management but who is also naturally warm, friendly and a people person. You will work closely with both the Management team and the Reception team and will act as a trainer and mentor for the Reception staff so that they uniformly offer the best experience possible for our members. Above all, you will lead by example and will exemplify what a superstar Receptionist is. As Reception Supervisor, you will have a wide variety of duties that you will be expected to engage in. The role is interesting and varied and whilst there can of course be down time, on the whole it is fast paced. Amongst the usual day to day running's of reception, it will be your responsibility to create and maintain efficient Rota’s ensuring that the reception is covered at all times, keep on top of merchandising and ordering, staff training, Reception recruitment, to ensure that staff are following correct procedures at all times, to create and implement new procedures when deemed necessary, to answer member enquiries and to deal with complaints in a calm, conciliatory manner. On occasion you may be required to deputise for Duty Managers and you will support Senior Managers in opening and closing procedures of the club. Your shift pattern will include both early, late and middle shifts and will involve you working one weekend in three. You will also be responsible for safely evacuating the reception area in the event of a fire or emergency and also for training the Reception team to be able to do so in your absence. Who are we looking for? The ideal candidate must have had previous experience in a similar high end establishment and ideally within the hospitality and leisure industry. You should ideally have a minimum of 2 years of experience of leading a small team and should have excellent communication skills along with customer service levels that are second to none. An excellent telephone manner, the ability to take and pass on accurate messages and an eye for detail is a must, as is being computer literate and having the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. You must take pride in your appearance and be happy to conform to our uniform requirements and must also ensure that the rest of the team do the same. Having your own transport or being very local would be a big plus. Above all, we are looking for someone who enjoys their work and who has an infectious, positive, can-do attitude! Work remotely: No Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £25,000.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Gym membership Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability Supplemental pay types: Yearly bonus Ability to commute/relocate: London N10 2QE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Experience: Management: 2 years (required) Work Location: In person

TERM: FULL-TIME W/H: 5 SHIFTS HOLIDAYS: 28 DAYS OFF: 2 We are a small, professional, family-run artisan bakery specialist in producing premium quality hand-made viennoiserie using only the best ingredients. This is what our bakery was founded on and remains core to what we do & what we’re known for. We occupy a beautiful new retail space in Canal Place overlooking Regents Canal in London Fields. Our focus is now solely on our retail offer and we are looking for an exceptional, creative pastry chef to help manage, maintain and really drive our viennoiserie & pastry section. Some bread experience would also be preferred although this is not mandatory. We need someone who is experienced in all areas of the production process from mixing to proving to baking and finishing. A minimum of 4 years experience in a professional kitchen or bakery is required. - This position will start each day at 05.30 and finish by 13.30. - We are currently open 5 days a week with all full-time employees working the same 5 days (Wednesday through to Sunday. - We are looking for individuals who thrive under pressure and have the skill, creativity and passion to embrace new challenges as we continue to grow. We have just secured an alcohol licence and are planning to launch an extended lunch menu that will eventually lead to early evening service by this summer. - We can offer a competitive salary (plus tips), friendly close-knit working environment and an opportunity to develop and progress within this exciting bakery. - Also, we are a company who’s aim is to promote a healthy work-life balance and wants all its employees to benefit from its continued success. - It is essential that candidates are legal to work in the UK and have a basic Food Hygiene Certificate or any other similar catering qualifications. Chef requirements - A genuine passion for viennoiserie as well as a solid foundation in pastry & desserts - Attention to detail - Maintains consistently high standards - Creative track record - being able to develop new products that complement existing range - Works well under pressure - Is able to deliver to tight deadlines - An ability to prioritise workload to ensure productivity is best utilised - Self motivated and can work on own initiative as well as within a small team - Well organised with a calm approach - To be respectful to all members of the team and respond positively to demands from Management - Friendly with good interpersonal skills - Reliable & punctual

Net Zero Marine (NZM) develops finances, installs, and operates integrated shore power and renewable energy systems specifically designed for the commercial marine sector. This role is responsible for coordinating project activities including supplier and contractor designs and build programmes, and close coordination with the rest of the team and our channel partners. The role will require work on several projects simultaneously, reporting to the Head of Development and is for an immediate start. NZM is a joint venture with Story Energy. Story Energy have offices across the UK, a wealth of civils and contracting experience and an expanding renewable energy construction division in Glasgow. The joint venture provides expertise and the NZM team works very closely with the Story group of companies. Our products include Shore Power, Port Power, Power-to-Marine (PtM) and Marine Retrofitting (retrofitting diesel work boats to electric propulsion). We provide commercial landowners and marine operators with utility scale marine assets from 0.5MW to 50MW. NZM is now recruiting for project staff who are keen to progress their early careers with a view to taking on more responsibility within 12-18 months.

We are looking for an organised, experienced and friendly office assistant to work with our Operations Lead to support the operations of our busy Nursery/ Early Years School. Little Jungle is an OFSTED ranked Outstanding Early Years Provider in Peckham / East Dulwich (South East London), working with 85 children each day split across two locations. Typical responsibilities will include: Answering the phone and door Ensuring the smooth running of the office Buying resources Filing and record keeping Managing our suppliers Managing communications to staff and parents Managing petty cash and card payments Supporting with printing and document management Managing our calendar Maintaining our children’s library Booking children's extra day / session bookings Supporting all teams with additional administrative items Supporting the Operations Lead with health and safety matters if required Supporting the Operations Lead to ensure that fire drills checks are conducted and documented Supporting the Operations Lead to carry out staff inductions Supporting the Operations Lead with new admissions management Supporting the Operations Lead with staff scheduling and shift creation Dealing with faults and contacting contractors Who you are: Hold a proven track record of working in similar roles with excellent references Passionate about children and making the world a better place Structured, strong, kind and confident communicator Able to work in a fast paced environment, to deadlines and without compromising on quality Problem solver, able to think on your feet and keen to take on new challenges Take pride in helping others and going the extra mile Have a can do attitude and outgoing character Computer literate, and able to use MS Office confidently Benefits of working at Little Jungle include: Highly competitive salary 28 days annual leave, plus the Christmas, and summer shutdown period, and your birthday day off (works out to around 37 days a year) Ongoing training and development opportunities Social and team building events Free breakfast, lunch, dinner (tea) and refreshments Employer contribution Pension Scheme Bike to work scheme Annual clothing allowance Additional days off and bonus scheme for long-term (over 5 years) service If you have the relevant experience and mindset and want to join a fun and dynamic team to make a difference to children’s’ lives then we look forward to receiving your application. Note: All positions offered are subject to a clear Enhanced DBS and suitable references being obtained. Job Type: Full-time Salary: £27,350.00 per year Benefits: Discounted or free food Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Peckham, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Work Location: In person

We are looking for enthusiastic Retail Supervisor to be part of the management team. You will help to lead the delivery of the highest possible standards of customer experience & product quality through supporting and coaching the team. You will be responsible to oversee the smooth running of the shop in the absence of the manager. REASONS TO JOIN US Flexible working hours (some shifts start as early as 5:30am) A fantastic reward and recognition culture (we even have 2 parties a year) Clear Career Path with development and training opportunities for all (40% of our Support Office team started in one of our shops) Free Food when you are working (50% off when you're not) Access to our Healthcare Scheme Ability to access your wages before pay day via Wagestream Refer a Friend scheme