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Fresh People are currently recruiting for Production Line Leaders to join a well-established and successful fresh produce business based near Canterbury, Kent. \n We are looking for motivated, hands-on individuals with experience working within a fast-paced production or packing environment. \n As a Production Line Leader, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day running of a busy packing lin... \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Warehouse Shift Manager (Days) \n Location: Canterbury Salary: £40,582 per annum Shift Pattern: 6:00am - 6:00pm Job Type: Permanent \n Are you an experienced Warehouse Team Leader or Shift Manager looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a hands-on Warehouse Shift Manager to lead a fast-paced operation, ensuring service levels, productivity targets, and customer expectations are consistently achieved. \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where you will play a key role in driving operational performance, developing teams, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance. \n As Warehouse Shift Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day warehouse operation, ensuring all goods-in and goods-out activities run efficiently while meeting KPIs, SLAs, and budget targets. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Leading and motivating warehouse teams to achieve operational excellence.\n, • Managing staffing levels and shift schedules in line with business demands.\n, • Monitoring warehouse performance, productivity, and labour costs.\n, • Producing and analysing operational and financial reports.\n, • Ensuring all health & safety, HACCP, and compliance standards are maintained.\n, • Overseeing warehouse equipment, MHE, racking inspections, and maintenance.\n, • Managing stock flow, dispatch accuracy, and on-time deliveries.\n, • Driving continuous improvement projects to increase efficiency and reduce costs.\n, • Building strong relationships across departments to ensure seamless operations.\n, • Promoting a positive team culture focused on performance, accountability, and development.\n\n We're looking for a proactive leader who can inspire teams and deliver results in a fast-moving warehouse environment. \n Essential Skills & Experience: \n\n • Minimum 5 years' warehouse management experience.\n, • Experience within FMCG, food production, manufacturing, produce, or a similarly fast-paced environment.\n, • Proven ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop teams.\n, • Strong understanding of warehouse operations, KPIs, and budget control.\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\n, • Experience implementing operational improvements and delivering against business plans.\n, • Strong English and Maths skills.\n, • Full UK Driving Licence.\n, • Comfortable operating in a hands-on management role.\n\n If you're a driven warehouse professional with a passion for operational excellence and team development, we'd love to hear from you. \n \n \n

Kidde Global Solutions, based in Herne Bay, is seeking an Engineering Leader to head a global fire technology organization, developing wireless fire detection and digital connectivity solutions. Based in Herne Bay, you will manage distributed teams across engineering hubs, driving innovation in a high-growth, technology-driven industry delivering reliable commercial fire alarm products worldwide. The role emphasizes leadership, execution, and strategy, with responsibilities spanning end-to-end #J-18808-Ljbffr

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026 Department: External Audit Employment Type: Permanent Location: Canterbury DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL. BUILD YOUR CAREER. JOIN US AT AAB. AAB is a leading professional services firm operating across the UK, Ireland, and the USA. We specialise in the mid-market, supporting individuals, family businesses, and organisations with a full suite of services including audit, tax, corporate finance, payroll, people consultancy, and wealth management. With 1,000+ team members, we deliver expert support to clients all over the world. EVERYONE HAS THE AABILITY TO SUCCEED- WE'LL HELP YOU GET THERE. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We succeed together as one team, building strong client relationships through passion, empathy, and straightforward advice. That's what makes AAB different. We invest in brilliant talent across every area of the business, offering tailored training, professional qualifications, and continuous support to help you grow. Your growth matters to us. We'll give you the tools, encouragement, and opportunities to lead, learn, and make an impact. Guided by our six core values, we foster a culture where collaboration, trust, and enthusiasm thrive. AABSOLUTELY DEDICATED TO HELPING YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS At AAB, your career is what you make it. We are here to help you turn ambition into action, whether that's becoming a technical expert, a future leader, or someone who simply makes a difference every day. If you're ready to be part of a team that’s united by purpose and driven by values, we'd love to hear from you. ESG COMMITMENT We take our responsibility seriously. From reducing our environmental impact, to supporting education through training and talent programmes, to giving back to our local communities with our charitable initiative ABBIE- ESG is part of who we are. Key duties & responsibilities: Client Portfolio Management • Manage a diverse portfolio of charity and not-for-profit clients., • Act as the primary day-to-day contact for clients, building strong and trusted relationships., • Develop a detailed understanding of clients' objectives, governance structures and operational challenges., • Maintain regular communication with client stakeholders, trustees and senior management teams. Audit Delivery • Lead audit engagements from planning through to completion and final sign-off., • Review audit files and financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and auditing standards., • Manage audit budgets, timelines and resource allocation., • Ensure work is delivered to a high standard, on time and within agreed budgets., • Identify and address audit risks, ensuring appropriate actions and recommendations are made. Technical Expertise • Provide technical guidance on charity accounting, reporting and governance matters., • Maintain knowledge of Charity SORP requirements, audit regulations and sector developments., • Support clients with complex accounting and compliance matters., • Assist in resolving technical audit and financial reporting issues. Team Leadership & Development • Lead, coach and develop Audit Seniors, Auditors and Trainees., • Review work completed by junior team members and provide constructive feedback., • Support recruitment, onboarding and talent development initiatives., • Promote a positive, collaborative and high-performing team culture. Business Development • Identify opportunities to add value and strengthen client relationships., • Support the preparation of proposals, tenders and presentations., • Contribute to networking events, sector activities and business development initiatives., • Work collaboratively with colleagues across audit, tax and advisory service lines to deliver integrated client solutions. Risk & Quality Management • Ensure compliance with internal quality control procedures and risk management requirements., • Monitor engagement profitability and utilisation., • Support continuous improvement initiatives across audit processes and client service delivery., • Maintain the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct., • ACA, ACCA, ICAS or equivalent professional qualification, • Significant external audit experience gained within practice., • Experience working with charities, not-for-profit organisations, educational institutions or social enterprises., • Knowledge of Charity SORP and sector-specific reporting requirements., • Previous experience managing audit assignments and client relationships., • Strong understanding of audit methodology, financial reporting and regulatory requirements., • Experience leading and developing teams., • Excellent project management and organisational skills., • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities., • Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach. #J-18808-Ljbffr

• Full Time, • Start Date: Easter 2027 Inspire Excellence in a Thriving 11–18 Coastal Community Are you an exceptional secondary senior leader with the vision, gravitas, and drive to lead an ambitious, vibrant school on its journey to excellence? Swale Academies Trust is seeking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher to lead The Whitstable School, a successful, oversubscribed 11–18 non-selective school situated in the highly desirable coastal town of Whitstable. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a school deeply rooted in its local community. Driven by our TRACK values (Tolerance, Resilience, Achievement, Courtesy, and Knowledge), The Whitstable School combines high academic ambition with a rich co-curricular offer, including dedicated Key Stage 3 specialist pathways in Performing Arts (Stage School) and STEM, alongside a thriving Sixth Form and Football Academy. • Puts Teaching & Learning First: Possesses a proven track record of driving dynamic pedagogy and accelerating pupil outcomes at Key Stages 4 and 5 at scale, • Builds Culture & Leadership: Has the talent, empathy, and clarity to motivate staff teams, nurture leadership potential, and maintain exemplary standards of behaviour and attendance, • Drives Continuous Improvement: Demonstrates the grit, analytical precision, and resilience required to refine systems and maintain robust school self-evaluation, • Champions Community & Collaboration: Acts as an authentic, outward-facing ambassador for the school, engaging parents, local partners, and the wider Trust network., • Strategic Autonomy with Executive Support: As Headteacher, you will have true operational leadership of your school while benefiting from the direct support and mentorship of the Director of Secondary and a dedicated School Improvement Executive (SIE)., • A Highly Collaborative Trust Environment: Direct access to weekly secondary Headteacher briefings, cross-Trust Key Priority Groups, subject network hubs, and shared student events (from Swalestock to SwaleBot)., • A Vibrant School Community: Dedicated staff, ambitious pupils, supportive parents, and a school with strong historic foundations in the visual and performing arts., • An Exceptional Location: Situated on the scenic North Kent coast, offering an enviable quality of life with excellent transport links. Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack. This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression. We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA) and will require an Enhanced DBS disclosure, online checks, and satisfactory professional references prior to appointment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We’re looking for a Protection Validation Engineer (Lead / SME) to act as our technical authority on protection and control systems across high-voltage (HV) and extra high-voltage (EHV) environments. This is a senior, high-impact role combining technical leadership, independent validation, and hands‑on project involvement. You’ll shape validation strategies, challenge designs, and ensure protection systems perform reliably in some of the most critical infrastructure environments in the world. Expect a balance of strategic oversight and on‑site delivery (25–50%), working closely with commissioning teams during key project phases. • Leading protection validation strategy, standards, and best practices, • Acting as the technical authority for protection engineering across the business, • Reviewing and validating:, • Protection & control designs, • Single‑line diagrams and schematics, • Relay settings and coordination studies, • Ensuring compliance with client specs, grid requirements, and industry standards, • Providing technical oversight across design, FAT/SAT, and commissioning phases, • Supporting site activities, including:, • Witnessing end‑to‑end protection testing, • Verifying protection scheme functionality, • Supporting energisation and switching events, • Identifying risks, resolving complex issues, and supporting fault investigations, • Advising clients and stakeholders in design reviews and assurance forums, • Mentoring engineers and contributing to internal technical capability, • Extensive background in HV/EHV protection and control systems, • Proven experience in protection validation, design review, and technical assurance, • Strong knowledge of:, • Overcurrent, distance, and differential protection, • Protection coordination and selectivity, • Experience with relay configuration, testing, and commissioning oversight, • Familiarity with tools such as ETAP, DIgSILENT, or similar, • Electrical qualifications (HNC/HND/BEng or equivalent preferred), • HV authorisations or training (essential), • Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) is advantageous, • Ability to interpret complex schematics and technical documentation, • Experience in data centres, utilities, or mission‑critical environments is a plus, • You’re a technical leader who can influence and challenge decisions, • You balance engineering governance with practical delivery, • You’re detail‑driven, proactive, and solutions‑focused, • You communicate confidently with clients, contractors, and teams, • You prioritise safety and quality in high‑voltage environments, • You enjoy mentoring and developing others Please note this role is a combination of 25-50% UK and European travel and the remainder of the time you will be based at our Newcastle Office. • Work on cutting‑edge, mission‑critical infrastructure projects, • Influence engineering standards and technical excellence across the business, • Be part of a collaborative, expert‑led environment, • Opportunity to grow into a recognised Subject Matter Expert (SME) We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We’re looking for a Protection Validation Engineer (Lead / SME) to act as our technical authority on protection and control systems across high-voltage (HV) and extra high-voltage (EHV) environments. This is a senior, high-impact role combining technical leadership, independent validation, and hands-on project involvement. You’ll shape validation strategies, challenge designs, and ensure protection systems perform reliably in some of the most critical infrastructure environments in the world. Expect a balance of strategic oversight and on-site delivery (25–50%), working closely with commissioning teams during key project phases. You’ll operate as a trusted expert across multiple projects, responsible for: • Leading protection validation strategy, standards, and best practices, • Acting as the technical authority for protection engineering across the business, • Reviewing and validating:, • Protection & control designs, • Single-line diagrams and schematics, • Relay settings and coordination studies, • Ensuring compliance with client specs, grid requirements, and industry standards, • Providing technical oversight across design, FAT/SAT, and commissioning phases, • Supporting site activities, including:, • Witnessing end-to-end protection testing, • Verifying protection scheme functionality, • Supporting energisation and switching events, • Identifying risks, resolving complex issues, and supporting fault investigations, • Advising clients and stakeholders in design reviews and assurance forums, • Mentoring engineers and contributing to internal technical capability, • Extensive background in HV/EHV protection and control systems, • Proven experience in protection validation, design review, and technical assurance, • Strong knowledge of:, • Overcurrent, distance, and differential protection, • Protection coordination and selectivity, • Experience with relay configuration, testing, and commissioning oversight, • Familiarity with tools such as ETAP, DIgSILENT, or similar, • Electrical qualifications (HNC/HND/BEng or equivalent preferred), • HV authorisations or training (essential), • Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) is advantageous, • Ability to interpret complex schematics and technical documentation, • Experience in data centres, utilities, or mission-critical environments is a plus, • You’re a technical leader who can influence and challenge decisions, • You balance engineering governance with practical delivery, • You’re detail-driven, proactive, and solutions-focused, • You communicate confidently with clients, contractors, and teams, • You prioritise safety and quality in high-voltage environments, • You enjoy mentoring and developing others Please note this role is a combination of 25-50% UK and European travel and the remainder of the time you will be based at our Newcastle Office. • Work on cutting-edge, mission-critical infrastructure projects, • Influence engineering standards and technical excellence across the business, • Be part of a collaborative, expert-led environment, • Opportunity to grow into a recognised Subject Matter Expert (SME) #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Operations Manager - Growing Hospitality Group - Kent - £65,000 We are recruiting an experienced Multi-Site General Manager to oversee two successful, high-profile hospitality venues in Canterbury, with exciting plans to grow and roll out the business further. The portfolio includes a vibrant restaurant, bar and late-night venue alongside a stylish kitchen and bar. Together, the sites generate High annual turnover and employ a large team. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role with full responsibility for the day-to-day running of both businesses. The successful candidate will take genuine operational ownership, allowing the owner to step away from daily management and focus on the group's future expansion. The role: • Take complete day-to-day responsibility for both venues, • Lead, motivate and develop a team of approximately 50 employees, • Manage sales, labour, stock, budgets and overall profitability, • Support and develop the management teams at each site, • Maintain excellent standards across food, drink, service and atmosphere, • Drive revenue through events, late-night trade, local marketing and guest engagement, • Introduce strong systems, structure and accountability across the business, • Work closely with the owner on future openings and the wider rollout strategy About you: • An experienced General Manager, Cluster Manager or Multi-Site Manager, • A strong background in high-volume restaurants, bars or late-night venues, • Proven experience managing substantial turnover and large teams, • Commercially sharp, with excellent knowledge of P&L, labour and cost control, • Confident taking full ownership without requiring constant direction, • A visible, energetic and people-focused leader, • Excited by the opportunity to help build and scale a growing hospitality group This is an outstanding opportunity to take control of two established venues while playing a key role in the future growth of an ambitious independent business. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Syndicate leader English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts 2PMU An exciting opportunity has arisen for a positive, energetic and experienced teacher to join the leadership team at Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka. We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Team Leader to lead one of our middle school hubs. The successful applicant will be an excellent classroom practitioner who builds strong relationships, works collaboratively and is committed to achieving great outcomes for all learners. You will teach within the middle area of our school while leading and supporting a talented team of teachers. We are looking for someone who brings energy, initiative and a genuine commitment to contributing positively to our school culture. At Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka, we value and invest in our leaders. You will be supported by a collaborative and experienced senior leadership team, with opportunities for professional learning and leadership development. This position would suit either an experienced team leader looking for their next leadership opportunity or an experienced teacher ready to take the next step in their leadership journey. The position includes 2 permanent management units and leadership release time. There may also be opportunities for additional responsibilities, units or allowances for an applicant whose strengths and experience complement the needs of our school. If you are an enthusiastic educator who values teamwork, relationships, high-quality teaching and learning, and making a positive difference for tamariki, we would love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026 Department: External Audit Employment Type: Permanent Location: Canterbury DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL. BUILD YOUR CAREER. JOIN US AT AAB. AAB is a leading professional services firm operating across the UK, Ireland, and the USA. We specialise in the mid-market, supporting individuals, family businesses, and organisations with a full suite of services including audit, tax, corporate finance, payroll, people consultancy, and wealth management. With 1,000+ team members, we deliver expert support to clients all over the world. EVERYONE HAS THE AABILITY TO SUCCEED- WE'LL HELP YOU GET THERE. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We succeed together as one team, building strong client relationships through passion, empathy, and straightforward advice. That's what makes AAB different. We invest in brilliant talent across every area of the business, offering tailored training, professional qualifications, and continuous support to help you grow. Your growth matters to us. We'll give you the tools, encouragement, and opportunities to lead, learn, and make an impact. Guided by our six core values, we foster a culture where collaboration, trust, and enthusiasm thrive. AABSOLUTELY DEDICATED TO HELPING YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS At AAB, your career is what you make it. We are here to help you turn ambition into action, whether that's becoming a technical expert, a future leader, or someone who simply makes a difference every day. If you're ready to be part of a team that's united by purpose and driven by values, we'd love to hear from you. ESG COMMITMENT We take our responsibility seriously. From reducing our environmental impact, to supporting education through training and talent programmes, to giving back to our local communities with our charitable initiative ABBIE- ESG is part of who we are. ROLE PURPOSE Key duties & responsibilities: • Execute the planning, fieldwork and completion of audit assignments in line with internal processes, professional standards, budgets and deadlines., • Take responsibility for key aspects of audit engagements, managing delivery expectations and escalating issues at an early stage., • Identify and undertake more complex audit areas during fieldwork, seeking guidance where appropriate., • Review draft accounts and assist in resolving client queries., • Attend and actively contribute to audit planning, progress and clearance meetings., • Ensure audit work is completed accurately, efficiently and to the required quality standards., • Act as the client’s primary point of contact during audit fieldwork, building strong working relationships and providing ongoing support., • Support the management and development of a portfolio of clients., • Build strong professional relationships with clients and colleagues., • Deliver an efficient, proactive and responsive service to clients., • Identify opportunities where additional services may add value and introduce relevant specialists where appropriate., • Support the growth and retention of existing client relationships., • Manage work delegated to junior team members while retaining responsibility for overall delivery., • Coach, mentor and support less experienced colleagues., • Provide constructive feedback and encourage continuous development., • Demonstrate effective people management skills, including delegation, motivation and support., • Demonstrate an understanding of recoverability, budgets, WIP, lock-up and scope management., • Assist with fee preparation and undertake complex WIP analysis., • Contribute to the effective management of engagements to ensure profitability and efficiency., • Maintain strong technical accounting and audit knowledge., • Ensure compliance with the firm’s quality control procedures and professional standards., • Consult with Managers, Directors and Partners on technical and risk matters where appropriate., • Keep up to date with professional developments and continuing professional education requirements., • Participate in tenders, proposals and presentations for new work opportunities., • Support wider marketing and business development activities., • Help develop opportunities from existing client relationships., • Build professional networks that contribute to the growth of the firm and wider service line., • ACA, ACCA, ICAS or equivalent professional qualification., • Newly qualified candidates will be considered., • Previous experience in a similar audit role within practice., • Experience working directly with clients and managing stakeholder relationships., • Strong technical accounting and audit knowledge., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities to tight deadlines., • Experience supporting the management of a client portfolio., • Experience coaching and mentoring junior colleagues., • Exposure to business development and networking activities. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Payroll Supervisor Are you an experienced payroll professional looking to take the next step in your career within a well-established and respected accountancy practice? Fresh People are recruiting for a Payroll Supervisor to join a growing professional services firm based in Canterbury. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Senior or Payroll Supervisor who enjoys the technical aspects of payroll, working with a varied client portfolio and supporting the development of colleagues. Working as part of an established payroll department, you will play an important role in ensuring the accurate, compliant and timely delivery of payroll services while providing technical guidance, reviewing payroll work and maintaining strong client relationships. The Role As Payroll Supervisor, you will support the day-to-day operation of the payroll department, working closely with management and the wider team to maintain high standards of accuracy, compliance and client service. Key responsibilities include: Reviewing payroll processing to ensure accuracy, compliance and delivery within agreed deadlines. Overseeing complex payroll calculations, adjustments and payroll queries. Supporting the management of multiple client payrolls and ensuring an efficient payroll service. Reviewing and authorising payroll work, carrying out quality checks and monitoring workflow controls. Ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements, payroll legislation, workplace pensions and automatic enrolment. Overseeing BACS payment processes, ensuring payments are correctly authorised and submitted on time. Supporting the onboarding and implementation of new payroll clients. Providing technical payroll guidance and resolving complex client queries. Reviewing the work of Payroll Analysts and junior colleagues, providing coaching, support and constructive feedback. Assisting with workload planning, departmental procedures and process improvements. Maintaining accurate payroll records and ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection requirements. About You We are looking for a technically capable payroll professional who can combine strong payroll knowledge with excellent organisation, attention to detail and a professional approach to client service. You will ideally offer: Proven experience in payroll processing with a strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements. Experience managing or supporting multiple payrolls, ideally within an accountancy practice, payroll bureau or professional services environment. Confidence reviewing payroll calculations, identifying discrepancies and resolving complex payroll queries. Good knowledge of workplace pensions, automatic enrolment and associated compliance requirements. Experience using payroll software and Microsoft Excel. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Excellent communication skills and the confidence to liaise directly with clients. Experience supporting, mentoring or reviewing the work of junior payroll colleagues. A proactive, collaborative approach with a commitment to accuracy and delivering high standards of service. A CIPP qualification, or working towards a recognised payroll qualification, would be advantageous, although relevant practical experience is equally valued. The Opportunity This position offers the opportunity to join an established accountancy and advisory firm with a strong reputation for delivering professional services to a diverse client base. You will benefit from: A varied and technically interesting payroll role. Exposure to a broad portfolio of clients and payroll requirements. The opportunity to develop your supervisory and technical payroll expertise. Working alongside experienced payroll and accountancy professionals. A supportive and collaborative team environment. Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression. Apply Today If you are an experienced Payroll Senior, Payroll Team Leader or Payroll Supervisor looking for a new opportunity within an established accountancy practice in Canterbury, we would welcome your application. Please apply with your CV or contact Fresh People for a confidential discussion about the opportunity. TPBN1_UKTJ

Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka invites applications for a Primary and Intermediate Team Leader to guide a middle school hub (Years 1–8). You will teach in the middle area while leading and supporting a talented team of teachers, building strong relationships and driving excellent learner outcomes. Join a collaborative senior leadership group with opportunities for professional learning, leadership development, and additional responsibilities aligned to strengths. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Zara, part of the Inditex Group, seeks a General Manager for its Canterbury store. You will lead from the shop floor with visible leadership, driving end-to-end performance and delivering an outstanding customer experience in a high-volume, fast-moving environment. You will manage budgets, stock flow, merchandising, and team development, while maintaining high standards and an inclusive culture that supports growth and succession planning. #J-18808-Ljbffr

An established manufacturing business with sites in Mid Kent and East Kent is seeking a Quality Manager to take ownership of quality performance across two manufacturing operations in East and Mid Kent. This position could suit an established Quality Manager or an experienced Senior Quality Engineer, Quality Team Leader or Quality Supervisor who is ready to progress into a broader management role. It is a hands-on leadership opportunity with responsibility for building a consistent quality culture across both sites. You will lead quality improvement, strengthen processes, develop the quality team and manage ISO Standards across both sites. This is a multi-site position, and regular travel between both East and Mid Kent manufacturing locations will be required. As Quality Manager, you will hold overall responsibility for quality standards, performance and reporting across both manufacturing sites. You will work in close partnership with operational and technical teams to address existing quality challenges, improve manufacturing capability and ensure products consistently meet customer expectations. You will establish clear standards, introduce effective measures and encourage teams across both sites to take greater ownership of quality performance and continuous improvement. The role provides the opportunity to make a visible impact across the business while developing your leadership and management experience. • Take overall responsibility for quality performance across two manufacturing sites in East and Mid Kent., • Establish consistent quality standards (ISO), processes, metrics and reporting across both operations., • Develop and improve quality measures relating to scrap, warranty costs and the cost of poor quality., • Identify quality trends and use performance data to prioritise improvement activities., • Lead structured problem-solving workshops using methodologies such as Six Sigma, 8D, 5 Whys, process flow analysis and cause-and-effect analysis., • Provide daily guidance, support and leadership to Quality Engineers and Inspectors., • Support the quality team with metrology, inspection techniques and effective quality controls., • Coach and develop internal auditors, providing additional guidance when required., • Champion a culture of continuous improvement across both manufacturing locations., • Set clear quality improvement objectives and encourage accountability throughout the business., • Lead and develop the supplier quality audit programme., • Maintain compliance with relevant ISO standards and site quality requirements., • Own and improve the non-conformance reporting process., • Ensure root causes are properly identified and corrective actions deliver sustainable improvements. You will be a quality professional with experience gained within a manufacturing or engineering environment. You may already be working as a Quality Manager. Alternatively, you could be an experienced Senior Quality Engineer, Quality Team Leader or Quality Supervisor. For someone making their first move into management, this is an opportunity to build on your technical expertise and take wider responsibility for people, processes, performance and quality strategy. A collaborative leadership style will be important, but you must also be comfortable making decisions, holding people accountable and ensuring agreed actions are completed. • Quality experience gained within a manufacturing environment., • Experience of supervising, coaching, mentoring or providing technical leadership to others., • A strong understanding of quality systems, auditing and continuous improvement., • Practical experience of leading root-cause investigations and implementing corrective actions., • Experience of using structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Whys or cause-and-effect analysis., • The ability to interpret quality data and translate findings into practical improvement plans., • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail., • The flexibility to travel regularly between two manufacturing sites in East and Mid Kent. Experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous: • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt training., • Lean Manufacturing., • 5S workplace organisation., • Value Stream Mapping., • Fishbone analysis., • Statistical Process Control., • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis., • Control Plans., • Production Part Approval Processes., • Supplier quality development and supplier auditing., • Manufacturing metrology and inspection techniques., • Membership of a recognised professional or quality institution., • Take ownership of quality across two established manufacturing operations., • Join a role with visibility and influence throughout the business., • Shape quality processes, standards and continuous improvement activities., • Work closely with experienced Engineering, Operations, Procurement and Design teams., • Develop and support a team of quality professionals., • Lead structured improvement projects with measurable business impact., • Progress from a senior or team leadership position into broader quality management. This is a multi-site position covering manufacturing operations in East and Mid Kent. The successful candidate will divide their time between both locations. Regular travel is therefore an essential part of the role. Further information about the precise locations will be provided to suitable candidates during the recruitment process. Car or Car Allowance, plus travel costs to second site provided. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Zara is part of the Inditex Group and is built on creativity, agility and connection to customers, responding quickly to what people want now and bringing newness into store at pace. Our stores are fast-moving and customer-led, where strong visual standards, efficient routines and a positive team culture deliver an outstanding customer experience every day. You’ll join a business that moves fast, stays close to customers, and supports growth through ownership, development and internal progression. We’re committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. As a General Manager, you’ll lead the store with ownership, pace and calm, delivering strong commercial results while creating an inclusive team culture and an excellent customer experience. This is a high-volume, fast-moving role. You’ll lead from the shop floor with visible leadership, strong execution and quick decision-making. • Owning the store’s end-to-end performance, delivering sales, productivity and profitability through clear priorities and consistent execution., • Using KPIs and insight to act quickly, adapting plans as trading patterns and priorities shift., • Driving commercial launches and ensuring merchandising reflects best sellers, trends and customer demand in real time., • Bringing Zara DNA to life through strong visual standards, fast execution and customer-led merchandising., • Ensuring strong operational routines across stock flow and replenishment, stockroom organisation, and store standards., • Maintaining high standards across security/shrinkage, cash procedures, health & safety, cleanliness, and maintenance follow-up., • Building an inclusive, motivating culture with clear expectations, regular feedback and consistent performance standards., • Recruiting inclusively, developing leaders, and building succession plans that create a strong talent pipeline., • Managing hours budgets and rotas to ensure the right support is in place at the right time. We’re looking for a values-led retail leader who thrives in a fast-moving environment and leads through customer connection, strong standards and people development. • Proven experience leading a fast-paced, high-volume retail operation., • Strong commercial confidence and a track record of improving performance through people-led leadership., • A visible, hands-on leadership style — calm, fair and decisive under pressure., • Strong operational standards across stock, shrinkage, cash and compliance., • Strong fashion and trend awareness, with the ability to translate insight into action on the shop floor., • A commitment to inclusive leadership: building engagement, developing others and creating an environment where people feel respected and supported., • Ownership and integrity — you take responsibility, act early, and build trust through consistent actions. We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds and career paths. If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, we’ll work with you to support you. • Competitive salary, • 25% employee discount across all Inditex brands, • Uniform allowance, • Pension scheme, • ‘More 4 Less’ benefits platform with a wide range of discounts, • Wellbeing support through our collaboration with Retail Trust, • Strong development opportunities and internal progression within the brand and the wider Inditex Group #J-18808-Ljbffr

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The role of Catering Team Leader is to assist in the effective provision of the Facilities Management operational catering Team to provide excellent customer service, meeting all SLA’s, complying with Food Safety Legislation and the Schools (Health and Nutrition (Scotland) Act 2007) and assisting

Community Alarm Team Leader (Sessional). The team leader will be required to assess situations as these are presented and recommend appropriate action to call handlers and local response staff.

Clancy is looking to recruit a permanent Water Network Team Leader to support our clean water operations across the Devon and Cornwall region. As a Water Network Team Leader, you will take responsibility for leading a team and ensuring high-quality delivery of water network works, while maintaining

Nursery Room Leader RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Cosford, Albrighton WV7 3EX £28494 38 hours per week Enhanced childcare discount of 40% for permanent employees Healthcare cash back for you and your children to cover prescription, dental and optician costs Free access to virtual GP Health and Stress Suppo

Service Leader - Spider is advertising on behalf of a specialist adult small supports provider seeking an experienced and compassionate Service Leader to support autistic adults and people with learning disabilities. Additional keywords: Service Leader, Supported Living Manager, Adult Social Care, L

Confidential, a fast-paced B2B marketing agency, is seeking a Head of Paid Media on a permanent basis.You will lead the paid media function across LinkedIn Ads, Google Ads, and emerging channels, shaping campaign architecture, targeting, testing, bidding and measurement.You will manage a team of per

Redline Group Ltd is seeking a Senior Product Marketing & Channel Growth Manager in Hertfordshire, hybrid.You will drive product positioning, channel growth and sales enablement across global markets, translating complex technology into compelling market messaging and dealer engagement strategies.Th

This senior role combines strategic leadership with operational oversight to influence employee experience and performance.

You will combine team leadership with direct ownership of key customer relationships to deliver sustainable, profitable growth. The role requires proven commercial leadership in Out of Home/Foodservice/Hospitality or FMCG, a track record of retaining strategic customers and driving organic growth, a

SER Limited in Yorkshire is seeking a Regional Technical Manager to lead Applications Engineering and Technical Sales across the Northern Region.The role focuses on improving machining processes, productivity, and tooling solutions rather than selling CNC machines.You will lead and develop technical

Requirements for Technical Presales Team Leader. Responsibilities for Technical Presales Team Leader.

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Tax Senior Manager for its Big 4 Global Mobility Tax advisory team, based in Birmingham or Manchester.The role focuses on delivering mobility tax advisory services and regional market development to new and existing clients.You will manage mobility tax projects, drive cl

V7 Recruitment Ltd is seeking a focused CSA Leader to deliver all CSA activities on large-scale Data Centre or industrial projects. The role requires strong leadership in CSA, robust budgeting abilities, and a proactive approach to health & safety.

Aviva plc is seeking a Principle Cloud Engineer to drive AWS cloud initiatives, shaping architecture, tooling, and secure-by-default practices.You will mentor engineers, deliver high-impact work, and advocate for cloud-native, IaC-driven solutions across the platform.You will work with cross-functio

Thornton Lodge Surgery in Huddersfield is seeking a Locum GP to work autonomously, delivering high-quality medical care to the practice population while complying with contractual standards.The post involves mentoring team members, participating in governance, and contributing to continuous improvem

This role requires strong bilingual abilities and strategic leadership.

Beazley Management Limited in the United Kingdom seeks a UK Data Protection Officer to lead the UK Data Protection team and align with regional DPOs.You will govern data privacy risk, ensure regulatory compliance across licensed UK entities, and embed global DP policies and controls.You will work wi

Powertrain Project Engineer / BEV Technical Project Leader. As a BEV Technical Project Leader, you will join the Powertrain Technical Delivery team—acting as the primary point of contact for one or more major vehicle programmes.

This hands-on leadership role covers architecture, data ingestion, orchestration, warehousing and transformation, with responsibility for scalable, secure and cost-effective solutions, and mentoring a high-performing data engineering team.

A leading TMT advisory boutique in the United Kingdom seeks an EMEA Head of M&A and Corporate Development.The role requires strong M&A execution skills and an impressive deal sheet showcasing large cap transactions in the digital infrastructure and telco sectors.Candidates must currently hold a VP-l

The role requires strong change leadership, the ability to influence at all levels, and a track record of delivering results in high-volume food manufacturing.

A leading architecture recruitment firm is seeking talented Architects and Senior Architects to work with award-winning practices on high-profile projects in the United Kingdom.The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, expertise in Revit, and experience managing complex design doc

EMR Group is seeking an experienced External Bulk Transport Operations Manager to lead and develop regional external transport operations in the UK.You will work with internal teams and an external haulier network to deliver cost-efficient, high-standard service and robust planning processes.You wil

A specialist food industry recruitment firm seeks a Senior Procurement Manager in West Midlands.In this role, you will lead procurement strategies for Fresh Produce, enhancing supplier relations and driving commercial success.The ideal candidate has significant experience in procurement, strong nego

You will own group financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, leading a four-person team and partnering with senior leaders across the international group.