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Company: Aegis Care Shield Location: Hybrid (Remote / Essex-based) Contract: Part-time to Full-time (Phased) Salary: £50,000 FTE (Pro Rata during part-time phase) Start Date: ASAP Company Description Aegis Care Shield is an independent fostering agency in Essex with a bold vision, to provide safe, nurturing, and stable homes for children and young people in need. We're seeking a dynamic, qualified, and experienced Registered Manager to help us through Ofsted registration and into full operational success. Role Description This is a phased role: • Phase 1 (Pre-Registration): 0.5 days/week to lead on Ofsted application, draft policies/procedures, and prepare for inspection., • Phase 2 (Post-Registration): Full-time (5 days/week) as the operational lead of the agency. Key Responsibilities • Lead and oversee the Ofsted registration process and inspection readiness, • Write and implement all required policies and procedures in line with fostering legislation and best practice, • Ensure the service is compliant with the Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011 and National Minimum Standards, • Recruit, supervise, and support staff and carers, • Maintain high standards of safeguarding, record keeping, and care planning, • Lead the quality assurance, development, and continual improvement of the agency, • Be responsible for regulatory notifications and liaison with Ofsted Qualifications Minimum Qualifications and Experience (minimum qualifications to be considered) • Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW or equivalent), • Registered with Social Work England, • At least 2 years' experience managing a fostering or children’s care service, • Experience in managing a fostering agency or similar care setting, • Strong knowledge of safeguarding, compliance, and fostering regulations, • Experience of Ofsted inspections are highly desirable, • Knowledge of child welfare policies and regulations, • Strong leadership, report-writing, and communication skills, • Commitment to ethical, child-centred practice, • Leadership and team management skills, • Strong organisational and time management abilities Why Join Us? This is a rare opportunity to help shape a new fostering agency from day one, build a positive organisational culture, and make a lasting difference in children’s lives. We offer flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to lead a service with values at its core. To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining your suitability. Please submit your full CV with any gaps in employment briefly explained

Medlock Electrical Distributors is seeking an ambitious and experienced Branch/Showroom Manager to lead our established electrical wholesale branch and associated decorative lighting showroom in Newbury Park. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a dual-focus business where you can drive both electrical trade sales and the commercial success of the decorative lighting showroom. Why join the Medlock Family? • Dual Focus Opportunity: Lead a thriving branch that successfully combines core electrical wholesale services with a high-profile decorative lighting showroom, offering a diverse commercial challenge., • A Legacy of Success: Medlock is the UK’s leading independent electrical wholesaler with over 110 years of history, 50+ branches, and 10 lighting showrooms. You'll be joining a stable, growing business where you're a valued member, not just a number., • Established Local Presence: The Newbury Park branch is a successful, established site, offering a dynamic and supportive environment to grow your career within the local community., • Exceptional Package: We offer a highly competitive salary, bonus scheme, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to secure your future. The Role: As a Branch Manager, you will be the commercial and operational leader of the Newbury Park location, with oversight of both the trade counter and the decorative lighting showroom. • People & Culture: Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing branch team across both the wholesale and showroom functions., • Commercial Growth: Promote the business, expand the trade customer base, and drive sales growth across both the electrical and lighting product lines., • Customer Excellence: Aim for exceptional customer service, cultivating strong trade and retail relationships to ensure the continued success of both departments. What Are We Looking For: We are specifically seeking proven electrical wholesale professionals with a passion for leadership and commercial growth. Experience engaging within designer, architectural or commercial lighting is highly valued. • Proven Track Record: Required experience of managing a full-service electrical wholesaling business (1+ years)., • Design & Specification Experience: Experience working with, supplying, or managing relationships with architects, interior designers, or specialist lighting suppliers is a significant advantage., • Commercial Acumen: Sound commercial judgement and the energy and enthusiasm to continually develop the business., • Leadership Skills: Strong people management skills and an appreciation for the difference in managing trade and showroom teams. The Package: What will you get in return? • Competitive salary and bonus package, • Company car, • Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance and Pension Scheme to secure your future., • Pension scheme, • Sick pay If you are an experienced Branch Manager in the electrical wholesaling or decorative lighting industry, we encourage you to apply. Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and success in the electrical wholesale industry to: Job Type: Full-time Additional pay: • Bonus scheme

? Exciting Opportunity – Run Your Own Patch with haart! ?Are you an experienced estate agent ready to take the next step in your career?This is a fantastic opportunity to run your own patch with the full backing and support of a neighbouring haart branch. You’ll receive industry-leading training, access to cutting-edge tools, and clear opportunities for career progression within one of the UK’s most recognised estate agency brands.If you’re motivated, passionate about property, and ready to grow your career— we want to hear from you!Location: Chadwell Heath (Must live in or around the specific Geographic location)Accountable to: Area PartnerWhat is on offer to you?- £50,000 to £65,000- per year complete on-target earnings.- £25,000 to £30,000 Basic salary per year, dependent on experience.- Uncapped commission scheme.- A Company Car.- Career ‘Start-Up’ support and bonus structure.- Clear Career progression opportunities.Main Purpose of the role:The Spicerhaart group are the UK’s leading Independent Estate Agency business. We are investing in the future of Estate Agency and our Partnership model, provides a great opportunity for you to build ‘your career – your way’.Partnership provides flexible working to allow you to provide your customers with a personal Estate Agency service and for you to optimise your own work/life balance.If you have a passion for Estate Agency and helping people move, but desire to build your own customer base and work in a local area that you are passionate about, then we want to hear from you.The role will be tailored by you, and your results will be reflected by your marketing flair, sales skills and customer service.Unlike some hybrid or self-employed roles, support for you to succeed is considerable. With local branch hub teams to assist you, central lead management and concierge telephony support.This unique role is for you if you want:- Flexibility, through hybrid working.- Competitive Salary, Commission and Bonus structure.- Career Progression- Support, through training, development and lead management- SuccessDo you want something of your own, without being on your own?Then the role of a Spicerhaart Partner could be perfect for you…The Role: In this FULLY EMPLOYED position Our Partners are given the flexibility of a SELF-EMPLOYED model with full responsibility for becoming the best Estate Agent in their local area. They provide an end-to-end service for their customers from Valuation to Completion of Sale.Support: This is Not A Self Employed Position, which means we can provide our Partners with endless support to grow a successful business. This will include from our learning and development team to help you and your business grow, support from a Local Property Centre, the very best Technology and Industry Leading Marketing to help raise your brand awareness locally.Our Partners: The best Partners will have an entrepreneurial spirit and desire to want to be the best Estate Agent in their area. They grow their business by building local relationships, being obsessed with business generation, marketing their own personal brand and most importantly offering their customers an experience they can rave about.Benefits: This is a home-based role with the security and benefits of an employed status allowing Partners to manage their own diary offering customers support at the time that suits them. Competitive Basic Salary, Uncapped Commission, Profit Share, Company Car / Car Allowance, Pension and some of the best Training and Coaching in the Industry.The finer detailsWe are currently conducting all interviews using video software. To be eligible to proceed in our recruitment process, you will need:- Legal entitlement to live and work in the UK (in accordance with the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006)- We’ll need evidence of your right to work in the UK, in the form of:- Passport/Birth CertificateWe will also need- Proof of Address- National InsuranceEqual Opportunities: At Spicerhaart, variety makes our Company DNA come to life. We love people, and what's more, we love the differences that make each person who they are, we support you and encourage those differences, to make you the best person you can be. Spicerhaart are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we welcome all talented individuals to apply for a career with us. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let our Talent Team know and we will be happy to assist to the best of our ability – regardless of how small or large your requirement may be.To All Recruitment Agencies: Spicerhaart does not accept speculative agency CVs. Please do not forward CVs to the Talent Team, Spicerhaart employees or any other company location. Spicerhaart is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs received from external recruitment sources through our Preferred Suppliers List or otherwise.Privacy Policy: We process any information you provide in accordance with our Privacy Policy which is available on the Spicerhaart website:

Join the U.K’s largest independent property services group as a Senior Lettings Negotiator, where no two days are the same, and where you can deliver exceptional service to both landlords and tenants.Benefits of being a Senior Lettings Negotiator- Complete on-target earnings exceeding £30000 per year- Basic Salary of £18,000- Performance Related Bonus of £750 for your first 2 months of employment, whilst you build your pipeline- Uncapped commission scheme- A Company Car- Enrolment onto fully-funded training course that will earn a Level 3 Award in Property and Housing Management (including ARLA)- Career progression opportunities- Our new company-wide Elevate incentive program- Employee Assistance ProgrammeA day in the life of a Senior Lettings Negotiator- Liaising with prospective tenants and arranging property viewings in line with their needs- Negotiating offers and agreeing new tenancies- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with Landlords and Tenants- Experience assessing / valuing properties for the market- Marketing properties to tenants utilizing various marketing skills- A focus on generating new and repeat business- Canvassing the local area- Door knocking and leaflet dropping- Ensuring properties adhere to health and safety standardsEssential Skills of a Senior Lettings Negotiator- Full UK Driving Licence for a manual vehicle- Works well with others to create a team spirit and an enjoyable working environment.- A reputation for delivering outstanding customer service- Ability to work under own initiative- Good telephone manner- Strong IT skills (Basic Microsoft Packages)- Attention to detail- Ideally, an understanding of current legislation related to Residential LettingsThe Finer DetailsWe are currently conducting some interviews using video software. To be eligible to proceed in our recruitment process, you will need:- Full UK Driving Licence- Legal entitlement to live and work in the UK (in accordance with the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006)- We’ll need evidence of your right to work in the UK, in the form of:Passport/Birth CertificateWe will also need- Proof of Address- National Insurance- Drivers Licence CheckArmed Forces Covenant:Spicerhaart is a forces-friendly company offering many Estate Agency roles to those considering leaving the forces.If you are looking for an exciting career, where you feel part of something bigger, and where your excellent communication skills come into play every single day, then the world of property sales and lettings could be for you. Opportunities: At Spicerhaart, variety makes our Company DNA come to life. We love people, and what's more, we love the differences that make each person who they are, we support you and encourage those differences, to make you the best person you can be. Spicerhaart are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we welcome all talented individuals to apply for a career with us. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let our Talent Team know and we will be happy to assist to the best of our ability – regardless of how small or large your requirement may be.To All Recruitment Agencies: Spicerhaart does not accept speculative agency CVs. Please do not forward CVs to the Talent Team, Spicerhaart employees or any other company location. Spicerhaart is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs received from external recruitment sources through our Preferred Suppliers List or otherwise.Privacy Policy: We process any information you provide in accordance with our Privacy Policy which is available on the Spicerhaart website: