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Rotherfield Primary School

We are looking for a School Sous Chef to join us in October 2024. • The role of Sous Chef will have a major impact on the children’s lives through ensuring that children get a high-quality food offering throughout the day at school and learn about nutrition which will set them up for life We want candidates who want to make our food vison come to life! Our Food Vision • We want food at both schools to be a central and important part of our whole school educational offer. We would like food linked to the curriculum, and topics we are learning, where possible. We want food staff to be part of the school, and part of the ethos of giving our children the best. As with educational staff, we will expect food based school staff to perform in line with the school values and ethos. • We want children, staff and parents to have a say in the menu offer, and for children to learn about food and nutrition through a healthy school food offer. We want pupils to know about where food comes from, food names, and try new foods in a nurturing environment. We want food to be cooked from scratch, locally sourced, seasonal and as ethical as possible. • We want children in our schools to: • *All have the school meal • * LOVE the menu- which reflects what they want to eat, whilst educating them sensitively about new foods • * Know all the kitchen team by name, be excited to see them, and not scared to ask for more, less or what they want • *Have kitchen staff who listen to what they would like (Food council) and plan fun, nutritious, cooked from scratch menus • *A dining experience which ensures they can talk, share food and know what they are eating (labels, education) • *Have a high quality breakfast and after school offer which compliments the school day offer • *Develop the food cultures of the schools to ensure pupils understand the journey of food from farm to fork, how food reflects cultures, understanding nutrition and health We want you if you can… • Lead on developing, implementing, and continuously improving the food vision for Rotherfield Primary School working closely with Senior Leadership Team, Head Chef and the kitchen team. • Manage the kitchen day to day with the Support of our Head Chef, Tiago, who will lead across both schools. • Ensure Rotherfield children get a cooked from scratch, fantastic meal offer for breakfast, lunch and supper through working with and leading the kitchen team. • Salary: NJC scale 4 points 8 to 11, approximately £22,000- £23,000pa. Actual salary dependent on continuous service and is subject to inflationary increase: 35 hours per week, term time only. As an Islington employee the school pays into the Local Government Pension Scheme at around 22% of your salary- an excellent benefit for staff. Approximate working hours will be 7.30am to 3.00pm. • Please apply Sous Chef in Islington, London - If you need any assistance, please contact us here!

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Wokingham Borough Council

Senior Civil Engineer (Highways)

We have a great opportunity available for a Senior Civil Engineer (Highways) to join our team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis. - working from home / site visits when required. As Senior Civil Engineer (Highways) you will provide design and project management services to support strategic programmes and activities within the Capitals team. You will be responsible for managing projects in accordance with our change framework, across the portfolio of projects for the services. Working independently and pro-actively leading on the delivery of the key objectives, managing stakeholders, and delivering high quality outputs and outcomes under little supervision. Benefits: Now is a fantastic time to become part of our team and in return we can offer you an excellent range of benefits including flexible working options, remote working, a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays, an enhanced local government pension scheme, a range of discounts, an onsite gym, salary sacrifice car schemes, an employee assistance program and so much more! Key responsibilities: Technical design to relevant UK standards (DMRB, Manual for streets) as well as producing high standard professional written technical reports. Producing technical drawings using Civil's 3D. Liaising and maintaining a good relationship with internal and external clients answering queries and responding to technical issues, provide support, and ensure that we deliver successful outcomes, which add improvement to services, customer outcomes, and savings. To identify key outputs and milestones for decision. To report to the appropriate governance forums, track and monitor actions. Adherence to WBC and supplier processes. Stakeholder Management. Liaising and managing surveyors, consultants, contractors and other collaborators. Record and track costs and benefits of projects and create learning logs to be referred to with each new project. Manage risks and issues in line with Corporate Risk management policy Pre-empt problems and resolve quickly to protect projects. Work with all parties in a collaborative manner and make decisions to ensure projects and tasks are on time and budget Candidate requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject. Experience in efficiently using Civils 3D software to produce Highway plans. Sound working knowledge of relevant national and international highway related standards (e.g. DMRB, SHW, Traffic Signs Manual, Manual for Streets), contracts (e.g. ICE, NEC, and FIDIC), methodologies and procedures Experience of managing and delivering projects from concept design through to construction. With a minimum of 4 years’ experience Pavement design experience and Road drainage design experience Job Type: Full-time Pay: £38,223.00-£42,403.00 per year Benefits: Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Flexitime On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wokingham, RG40 1BN Application deadline: 20/10/2024

Parking Enforcement Support Officer

Salary: £26,421 - £28,770 per annum pro rata (+ additional weekend enhancement) Hours: 37 hours per week (Please note that youll work a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, on a rolling 8-week rota, with weekend working (with enhancement) a mixture of early and late shifts between 7am and 9:30pm). - Part time hours also considered. Please state your preferred days / hours as part of your application. Your Team - Civil Parking Enforcement is used by the Authority to fulfil it's duty to manage the road network and to ensure the expeditious movement of all traffic. The overall aim is to provide a service that operates in a fair, consistent and transparent manner for the overall benefit of the residents, visitors and businesses of Central Bedfordshire. Your Customers - Council staff and services - External customers - including members of public, business and service providers - Traffic Penalty Tribunal - Elected Members Town - Parish Councils Your Role - You will be conversant with Road Traffic Law, Traffic Regulation Orders, relevant legislation and Civil Parking Enforcement practices and procedures. - The processing of PCN's and issuing of permits - You will be fluent in the English Language Health and Safety - Risk of verbal abuse. - Risk of physical assault. - Working alone. - Regular exposure to mental health pressures and demands. - Visual display - regular use. - Adverse environmental conditions. Work Pattern - Standard Monday to Friday with flexibility subject to business needs. Work Related Travel - Regular Offer for all of employees: - annual leave allowance of 25 days+ statutory holidays rising to 32 days with length of service - generous family friendly policies and practices - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes life insurance. You can find out more on the Bedfordshire Pension Fund website - a huge variety of courses and role-specific training and learning to help you succeed and develop - the opportunity to lease electric vehicles at competitive rates with our staff electric vehicle (EV) leasing scheme (permanent staff only) - an exceptional Employee Assistance Programme which helps support employees and their households with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues - friendly and supportive staff networks - a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers differences - a comprehensive IT package to support you to work safely and effectively - annually paid social work fees for qualified social workers in adults' and childrens (including senior practitioners) and Team Managers where required - access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers

Civil Enforcement Officer

Salary: £26,421 - £28,770 per annum pro rata (+ additional weekend enhancement) Hours: 37 hours per week (Please note that youll work a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, on a rolling 8-week rota, with weekend working (with enhancement) a mixture of early and late shifts between 7am and 9:30pm). - Part time hours also considered. Please state your preferred days / hours as part of your application. Your Team - Civil Parking Enforcement is used by the Authority to fulfil it's duty to manage the road network and to ensure the expeditious movement of all traffic. The overall aim is to provide a service that operates in a fair, consistent and transparent manner for the overall benefit of the residents, visitors and businesses of Central Bedfordshire. Your Customers - Council staff and services - External customers - including members of public, business and service providers - Traffic Penalty Tribunal - Elected Members Town - Parish Councils Your Role - To provide an efficient and effective service of parking enforcement in order to minimise parking in contravention through the issue of Penalty Charge Notices in appropriate cases. - You will be conversant with Road Traffic Law, Traffic Regulation Orders, relevant legislation and Civil Parking Enforcement practices and procedures. - You will be fluent in the English Language Health and Safety - Risk of verbal abuse. - Risk of physical assault. - Working alone. - Regular exposure to mental health pressures and demands. - Visual display - regular use. - Adverse environmental conditions. Work Pattern - Standard Monday to Friday with flexibility subject to business needs. Work Related Travel - Shift working. - Regular Offer for all of employees: - annual leave allowance of 25 days+ statutory holidays rising to 32 days with length of service - generous family friendly policies and practices - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes life insurance. - a huge variety of courses and role-specific training and learning to help you succeed and develop - the opportunity to lease electric vehicles at competitive rates with our staff electric vehicle (EV) leasing scheme (permanent staff only) - an exceptional Employee Assistance Programme which helps support employees and their households with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues - friendly and supportive staff networks - a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers differences - a comprehensive IT package to support you to work safely and effectively - annually paid social work fees for qualified social workers in adults' and childrens (including senior practitioners) and Team Managers where required - access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers

Parking Support Team Leader

Salary: £26,421 - £28,770 per annum pro rata (+ additional weekend enhancement) Hours: 37 hours per week (Please note that youll work a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, on a rolling 8-week rota, with weekend working (with enhancement) a mixture of early and late shifts between 7am and 9:30pm). - Part time hours also considered. Please state your preferred days / hours as part of your application. Your Team - Civil Parking Enforcement is used by the Authority to fulfil it's duty to manage the road network and to ensure the expeditious movement of all traffic. The overall aim is to provide a service that operates in a fair, consistent and transparent manner for the overall benefit of the residents, visitors and businesses of Central Bedfordshire. Your Customers - Council staff and services - External customers - including members of public, business and service providers - Traffic Penalty Tribunal - Elected Members Town - Parish Councils Your Role - You will be conversant with Road Traffic Law, Traffic Regulation Orders, relevant legislation and Civil Parking Enforcement practices and procedures. - You will be fluent in the English Language Health and Safety - Risk of verbal abuse. - Risk of physical assault. - Working alone. - Regular exposure to mental health pressures and demands. - Visual display - regular use. - Adverse environmental conditions. Work Pattern - Standard Monday to Friday with flexibility subject to business needs. Work Related Travel - Regular Offer for all of employees: - annual leave allowance of 25 days+ statutory holidays rising to 32 days with length of service - generous family friendly policies and practices - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes life insurance. You can find out more on the Bedfordshire Pension Fund website - a huge variety of courses and role-specific training and learning to help you succeed and develop - the opportunity to lease electric vehicles at competitive rates with our staff electric vehicle (EV) leasing scheme (permanent staff only) - an exceptional Employee Assistance Programme which helps support employees and their households with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues - friendly and supportive staff networks - a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers differences - a comprehensive IT package to support you to work safely and effectively - annually paid social work fees for qualified social workers in adults' and childrens (including senior practitioners) and Team Managers where required - access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers

Parking Enforcement Snr Support Officer

Salary: £26,421 - £28,770 per annum pro rata (+ additional weekend enhancement) Hours: 37 hours per week (Please note that youll work a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, on a rolling 8-week rota, with weekend working (with enhancement) a mixture of early and late shifts between 7am and 9:30pm). - Part time hours also considered. Please state your preferred days / hours as part of your application. Your Team - Civil Parking Enforcement is used by the Authority to fulfil it's duty to manage the road network and to ensure the expeditious movement of all traffic. The overall aim is to provide a service that operates in a fair, consistent and transparent manner for the overall benefit of the residents, visitors and businesses of Central Bedfordshire. Your Customers - Council staff and services - External customers - including members of public, business and service providers - Traffic Penalty Tribunal - Elected Members Town - Parish Councils Your Role - You will be conversant with Road Traffic Law, Traffic Regulation Orders, relevant legislation and Civil Parking Enforcement practices and procedures. - The processing of PCN's and issuing of permits - You will be fluent in the English Language Health and Safety - Risk of verbal abuse. - Risk of physical assault. - Working alone. - Regular exposure to mental health pressures and demands. - Visual display - regular use. - Adverse environmental conditions. Work Pattern - Standard Monday to Friday with flexibility subject to business needs. Work Related Travel - Regular Offer for all of employees: - annual leave allowance of 25 days+ statutory holidays rising to 32 days with length of service - generous family friendly policies and practices - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes life insurance. You can find out more on the Bedfordshire Pension Fund website - a huge variety of courses and role-specific training and learning to help you succeed and develop - the opportunity to lease electric vehicles at competitive rates with our staff electric vehicle (EV) leasing scheme (permanent staff only) - an exceptional Employee Assistance Programme which helps support employees and their households with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues - friendly and supportive staff networks - a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers differences - a comprehensive IT package to support you to work safely and effectively - annually paid social work fees for qualified social workers in adults' and childrens (including senior practitioners) and Team Managers where required - access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers

Parking Enforcement Manager

Salary: £26,421 - £28,770 per annum pro rata (+ additional weekend enhancement) Hours: 37 hours per week (Please note that youll work a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, on a rolling 8-week rota, with weekend working (with enhancement) a mixture of early and late shifts between 7am and 9:30pm). - Part time hours also considered. Please state your preferred days / hours as part of your application. Your Team - Civil Parking Enforcement is used by the Authority to fulfil it's duty to manage the road network and to ensure the expeditious movement of all traffic. The overall aim is to provide a service that operates in a fair, consistent and transparent manner for the overall benefit of the residents, visitors and businesses of Central Bedfordshire. Your Customers - Council staff and services - External customers - including members of public, business and service providers - Traffic Penalty Tribunal - Elected Members Town - Parish Councils Your Role - You will be conversant with Road Traffic Law, Traffic Regulation Orders, relevant legislation and Civil Parking Enforcement practices and procedures. - You will be fluent in the English Language Health and Safety - Risk of verbal abuse. - Risk of physical assault. - Working alone. - Regular exposure to mental health pressures and demands. - Visual display - regular use. - Adverse environmental conditions. Work Pattern - Standard Monday to Friday with flexibility subject to business needs. Work Related Travel - Regular Offer for all of employees: - annual leave allowance of 25 days+ statutory holidays rising to 32 days with length of service - generous family friendly policies and practices - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes life insurance. You can find out more on the Bedfordshire Pension Fund website - a huge variety of courses and role-specific training and learning to help you succeed and develop - the opportunity to lease electric vehicles at competitive rates with our staff electric vehicle (EV) leasing scheme (permanent staff only) - an exceptional Employee Assistance Programme which helps support employees and their households with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues - friendly and supportive staff networks - a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers differences - a comprehensive IT package to support you to work safely and effectively - annually paid social work fees for qualified social workers in adults' and childrens (including senior practitioners) and Team Managers where required - access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers

Senior Civil Enforcement Officer

Salary: £26,421 - £28,770 per annum pro rata (+ additional weekend enhancement) Hours: 37 hours per week (Please note that youll work a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, on a rolling 8-week rota, with weekend working (with enhancement) a mixture of early and late shifts between 7am and 9:30pm). - Part time hours also considered. Please state your preferred days / hours as part of your application. Your Team - Civil Parking Enforcement is used by the Authority to fulfil it's duty to manage the road network and to ensure the expeditious movement of all traffic. The overall aim is to provide a service that operates in a fair, consistent and transparent manner for the overall benefit of the residents, visitors and businesses of Central Bedfordshire. Your Customers - Council staff and services - External customers - including members of public, business and service providers - Traffic Penalty Tribunal - Elected Members Town - Parish Councils Your Role - To provide an efficient and effective service of parking enforcement in order to minimise parking in contravention through the issue of Penalty Charge Notices in appropriate cases. - You will be conversant with Road Traffic Law, Traffic Regulation Orders, relevant legislation and Civil Parking Enforcement practices and procedures. - You will be fluent in the English Language Health and Safety - Risk of verbal abuse. - Risk of physical assault. - Working alone. - Regular exposure to mental health pressures and demands. - Visual display - regular use. - Adverse environmental conditions. Work Pattern - Standard Monday to Friday with flexibility subject to business needs. Work Related Travel - Shift working. - Regular Offer for all of employees: - annual leave allowance of 25 days+ statutory holidays rising to 32 days with length of service - generous family friendly policies and practices - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes life insurance. You can find out more on the Bedfordshire Pension Fund website - a huge variety of courses and role-specific training and learning to help you succeed and develop - the opportunity to lease electric vehicles at competitive rates with our staff electric vehicle (EV) leasing scheme (permanent staff only) - an exceptional Employee Assistance Programme which helps support employees and their households with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues - friendly and supportive staff networks - a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers differences - a comprehensive IT package to support you to work safely and effectively - annually paid social work fees for qualified social workers in adults' and childrens (including senior practitioners) and Team Managers where required - access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers