Landscape Gardener Team Leader Location: South London Job Type: Self-Employed - Full-Time - UTR (Unique Taxpayer Reference) About Us We are a top-rated, rapidly growing landscape design company committed to transforming outdoor spaces into beautiful, functional environments. We take pride in our unwavering commitment to quality, sustainability, and exceptional customer satisfaction. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Landscape Gardener Team Leader to lead our dedicated landscape crew. This pivotal role involves overseeing projects within a 10-mile radius of Clapham, ensuring the delivery of high-quality landscaping services and managing multiple projects efficiently. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in landscape gardening, including essential hardscaping skills such as bricklaying, paving, decking, and fencing. Excellent leadership abilities and a genuine passion for creating stunning outdoor spaces are crucial. We will be applying to the British Association of Landscape Industries this year, so it's exciting times. Key Responsibilities Lead and Supervise: Supervise and lead a team of landscape gardeners, ensuring efficient completion of tasks to the highest standards and within budget for labour. Project Management: Plan and coordinate daily activities, assign tasks, monitor team performance, and ensure project goals are met. Collaborate and Innovate: Work closely with the company owner to understand project requirements, offer innovative solutions, and contribute creative ideas. Site Assessment: Conduct thorough site assessments and inspections to determine project needs, resources, and potential challenges. Team Development: Train and mentor team members, fostering a positive, collaborative work environment and encouraging continuous professional development. Equipment & Safety: Maintain all equipment and tools in optimal working condition, ensure proper utilisation by the team, and rigorously monitor compliance with safety regulations and best practices. Inventory Management: Manage inventory levels and coordinate supply orders with the owner to ensure timely project execution and delivery. Client Satisfaction: Provide exceptional customer service, promptly addressing any client concerns or questions to ensure satisfaction. Regulatory Knowledge: Possess a working knowledge of relevant building and planning regulations. Qualifications Proven Experience: Demonstrated experience in landscape gardening, with a minimum of 1-2 years in a supervisory or leadership role, or a strong indication of readiness for advancement into such a position. Technical Skills: Proficient in the use of a wide range of landscaping tools and equipment. Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of landscape design principles and sustainable practices. Knowledge of horticulture is preferred, but can be developed. Organisational Excellence: Excellent organisational skills, time-management abilities, and a proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously. Leadership & Communication: Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to motivate, inspire, and lead a diverse team. Financial Acumen: Ability to manage personal taxes and expenditures as a self-employed individual.# Physical Requirements Ability to perform manual labour in various weather conditions. Capable of lifting heavy objects and performing tasks that require physical stamina. What We Offer Competitive Compensation: A highly competitive salary commensurate with experience. Growth Opportunities: Significant opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within an expanding company. Supportive Environment: Join a supportive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment. If you are a passionate and experienced landscape gardener ready to take on a leadership role and contribute to a growing, quality-focused company, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position.
To manage the nursery and associated childcare provision within Once Upon a Time Day Nurseries policies and procedures, Local Authority Policies and procedures and all relevant legislation. To create a safe, warm and stimulating environment for all those who use Once Upon a Time services. To work as part of a team to assist in providing a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children. To work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, carers and other multi professionals. To be committed to ensuring safeguarding and creating an inclusive environment. Main Responsibilities: Children’s care, learning and play Support practitioners in meeting the needs of the individual children and families, ensuring children’s basic needs are always met, including good hygiene routines, nappies, meals encouraging good nutrition, planning and assessment etc To assist the staff team in setting up a safe and stimulating environment for children, ensuring a child centred environment providing a play-based approach to children’s learning Promote positive attitudes and behaviour at all times by providing a non-discriminatory environment which values and respects each child and family, ensuring an inclusive and safe environment having regard for SEN and safeguarding procedures and legislation Encourage parental involvement within the nursery, including parents consultations, events, and using parents as partners in their child’s learning and liaising with parents daily Health and safety: To be responsible for reporting accidents or health and safety issues and be conscientious of risks that may arise which may cause harm to children To implement and ensure health and safety guidelines and checks and adhere Once Upon a Time’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to on-going cleaning and sterilising duties within the setting, to reduce the spread of infection Staff: Effectively leading and supporting all nursery staff, students and voluntary workers. Ensuring a good level of supervision and support with their daily duties, identifying training and development needs, through individual supervisions, appraisals, observations etc. This may also include disciplinary meetings To lead/ organise staff, room and planning meetings (these will be out of nursery hours) To support the settings appointed persons in their role and taking on that role in their absence such as SENCO, Behaviour management coordinator To take part in recruitment and to support a team of staff to meet statutory ratio’s an contingency staffing where appropriate, and support a staff team in the appropriate skills, qualifications, experiences and qualities, ensuring the nursery is staffed to the required levels at all times General: To be responsible for the day to day running of the nursery To implement all of Once Upon a Time’s policies and procedures in all aspects of the nursery and other childcare services, and to review and develop them on an annual basis in line with relevant current legislation To ensure Welfare Requirements of the setting are maintained at all times and ensuring acceptable standards of practice that meets Ofsted criteria including Health and Safety and safeguarding, within the nursery environment General administrative duties associated with the running of the setting such as maintaining records on the children and their families, inventories, personal records, producing reports, writing letters, ordering supplies etc. To work collaboratively with colleagues to help support the development of the children within your care, guiding and sharing good practice, making sure that the nursery has a strong, reliable and consistent team Organising nursery events such as parents’ evenings, fete, annual trips, festivals and special events, that involve parents and carers (these may be out of nursery hours) To ensure the implementation of the EYFS curriculum for all children aged 0-5 years, and monitor how it is delivered To develop the setting by involving yourself and staff team in projects and programmes some of which will be initiated by the Local Authority To work collaboratively with outside agencies, to maintain effective relationships, providing services to the nursery, children and families, liaising with the Local Authority, Ofsted and other multi-agency professionals associated with the nursery and adhering LA policies and procedures and guidance To maintain an effective parent liaison system in order to work in partnership with parents/carers To oversee the efficient upkeep of the nursery, ensuring regular checks and maintenance of equipment, furniture and fittings Assisting in the collection, recording and banking of fees together with managing a budget and petty cash To monitor occupancy, reviewing numbers of children attending and following up enquiries promptly to ensure maximum capacity levels are maintained at all times. Assisting with the marketing, fundraising and advertising of the nursery to ensure the nursery runs to its full capacity and remains profitable You may be required to cover at another Once Upon a Time setting You may be required to work extra hours due to staff shortages, this will be repaid back using time-in-lieu at a time which is suitable to the nursery Qualifications: Proven experience in a nursery or childcare setting is essential. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively. Proficient communication skills in English, both verbal and written. Experience working with children in various age groups is highly desirable. A level 3 or above qualification in Ealy Years Ability to drive initiatives that improve nursery operations and foster a positive learning environment. Join our team as a Nursery Manager and contribute to shaping the future of young minds in a supportive and enriching atmosphere.
We're are looking for an experienced and motivated chef to join our team and would be thrilled to welcome you aboard. Comprehensive training will be provided to ensure you have all the skills and confidence needed to excel! DUTIES: Food Preparation: Support with food preparation and cooking processes, ensuring consistency and quality. Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels, place orders, and manage inventory efficiently. Quality Assurance: Ensure that all dishes meet quality standards and are presented correctly. Sanitation: Enforce health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and safe kitchen environment. Collaboration with FOH: Work closely with the FOH team to address any special requests or issues, ensuring a cohesive and high-quality dining experience. ABOUT YOU: Friendly and approachable Positive mindset Eagerness to learn Ability to thrive under pressure and collaborate with a team Genuine passion for enhancing guest experiences Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment Leading a section or shifts in the kitchen Previous experience working in a Mexican/Peruvian or Japanese restaurant is beneficial WHAT WE OFFER: Competitive hourly wage + service charge + tips Flexible work schedules 50% staff discount at all our associated venues 20% friends and family discount at all our associated venues ABOUT US: Our restaurant is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming everyone in the community. We celebrate diversity, take pride in our offerings, our work, and being ourselves. If you're excited to join our amazing team, we want to hear from you!
Les 100 Ciels, 'the hundred skies', offers versatile clothing in high quality yarns; with Cashmere as the core of the collection. Les 100 Ciels epitomises relaxed luxury and are looking for dedicated Sales assistants to join the team to represent the brand (multiple locations within central London). Immediate start, full time role The role will involve: - Providing exceptional customer service, in line with the brand's values and ethos. - Processing customer orders in store - Ensuring daily sales targets are met - Maintaining the weekly update of store Visual displays - Managing store inventory - Maintaining shop cleanliness Committed candidates who are interested in working on a personal, direct basis with customers, and want to be part of a growing brand should apply. Immediate start.
Responsibilities: - Safely and efficiently operate a delivery van to transport goods to customers - Load and unload items from the van, ensuring proper handling and securing of the cargo - Plan and follow the most efficient routes for timely deliveries - Communicate with customers regarding delivery schedules and any potential delays - Complete necessary paperwork and maintain accurate delivery records - Perform routine vehicle inspections and maintenance checks - Adhere to all traffic laws and safety regulations while driving - Skills: - Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physical tasks associated with loading and unloading cargo - Experience as a van driver or delivery driver preferred - Valid driver's license with a clean driving record - Knowledge of commercial driving regulations and best practices - Excellent communication skills to interact with customers and colleagues - Familiarity with warehouse operations and inventory management is a plus - Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, or requirements associated with the role. - Job Type: Full-time - Pay: From £12.50 per hour - Additional pay: - Bonus scheme - Commission pay - Performance bonus - Tips - Yearly bonus Benefits: - Additional leave - Company car - Company pension - Employee discount - Enhanced maternity leave Schedule: - Flexitime - Monday to Friday Experience: - London's Driving: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: - Driving Licence Category B1 or C (preferred) Work Location: On the road