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Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK \n Are you a passionate leader with a background in early childhood education and management? As an Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees, you will support the Centre Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and wants to make a difference in the lives of children while leading a team towards educational excellence. \n About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. \n Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. \n Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery There is much to love about our 88 place Busy Bees Broughton nursery, from the inspiring arts and crafts corner to our quiet and cosy reading area, designed for children to thrive!Our fantastic nursery in Edinburgh is conveniently located a short drive from many areas such as Canonmills and Bonnington. The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverly, which is approximately a 20-minute walk from our nursery. Busy Bees Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary \n, • Ongoing professional development and career progression \n, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers \n, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)\n, • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!\n, • 50% childcare discount \n, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus\n, • Menopause support through Peppy \n, • Financial support through Salary Finance \n, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders\n, • Cycle to Work scheme \n, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon\n, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)\n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Support the Centre Director in overseeing the daily operations and maintaining educational standards.\n, • Assist in developing and delivering an engaging, high-quality curriculum tailored to the needs of children.\n, • Ensure the centre complies with all relevant regulatory requirements and maintains high safety and health standards.\n, • Provide leadership and mentorship to staff, ensuring a cohesive and motivated team.\n, • Lead efforts to enhance customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and promoting a positive centre experience for families.\n, • Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling, payroll, and recruitment.\n, • Manage operational records and support financial planning to ensure sustainability.\nIdeal Candidate:, • An approved Level 3 qualification or above in early years education., • Experience within an early years setting, with leadership or supervisory experience ideally as either a Assistant Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager., • Proven track record of ensuring educational excellence and curriculum development., • Strong communication and organisational skills, with a focus on teamwork., • Experience in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and health and safety protocols.Lead with passion and help create a nurturing learning environment—apply now!

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK \n As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. \n About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. \n Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. \n Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Nursery Edinburgh Park is a 124 place nursery and is split across two levels featuring a bright, open atrium! We are within easy driving distance of many local amenities, and with great road and rail links. There are two train stations very nearby, with Gyle station only a two-minute drive and Edinburgh Park station slightly further at just a five-minute drive. Busy Bees Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary \n, • Ongoing professional development and career progression \n, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers \n, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)\n, • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!\n, • 50% childcare discount \n, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus\n, • Menopause support through Peppy \n, • Financial support through Salary Finance \n, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders\n, • Cycle to Work scheme \n, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon\n, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)\n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in your room.\n, • Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children.\n, • Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration.\n, • Oversee the development and wellbeing of children, ensuring their progress is tracked and communicated with parents.\n, • Take on the role of Key Person, ensuring the holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children.\n, • Level 3 qualification or above in early years education., • Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager or Nursery Practitioner., • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees Leading Nursery Group in the UK Do you want to become a qualified Early Years Professional? Are you serious about a career in the Early Years sector? This role is ideal for anyone who has a genuine passion for working with children and is keen to learn and progress in their own professional development. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, youll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Crawley, rated Good by Ofsted, is a spacious nursery located in a purpose-built warehouse with a single-level design for all children's rooms, complemented by an upstairs training room. With a capacity of 132 children, we collaborate closely with local schools and various agencies to provide tailored support for individual children. Our nursery enjoys a convenient location with good access to bus and train links, along with free parking available for staff. Additionally, we feature a sensory room to enhance the learning experience and ensure a nurturing environment for all children. Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off its our gift to you!, • 50% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Ready to embark on your catering journey? Apply now and be a part of our extraordinary team! Role Responsibilities: Key responsibilities and expectations as an apprentice: • Involvement in planning stimulating activities for the children in your care in line with the EYFS, • Assisting in delivering a high level of quality childcare maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff, • Building effective relationships with children, parents and team members, • Ensuring each child's individual needs are met, • Contributing to the safeguarding of all children, • Actively work towards the apprenticeship standards provided by Busy Bees Education and Training with an expectation of completion within the agreed timeframe, • Be enthusiastic and proactive in developing own skills within the workplace, • Demonstrate commitment to continued professional development JBRP1_UKTJ

Package Description: Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools are currently recruiting for a Supporting Applications Lead to join the ICT Department on a permanent, full-time basis from April 2026 (subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks). This is a permanent, full-time role, working Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm, with a salary of £43,720. The role is based across both sites at Ravelston and Queensferry Road, with opportunities to work remote in discussion with the direct line manager. The purpose of the role is to ensure the school's applications are effectively integrated, maintained, and aligned with user needs, delivering a seamless experience for parents, staff, and pupils. This will include such duties as: • Analysing and understanding system needs by collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders to inform application strategy and delivery., • Overseeing the application architecture and roadmap to ensure future-proofed solutions, starting with the implementation of a new MIS. To learn more about this role, please access the job description provided. Eligibility ESMS is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. The successful candidate will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right work in the UK. Benefits Staff are offered a range of benefits including: a generous holiday allowance, enhanced sick pay, family friendly policies, use of the Schools’ swimming pool and fitness room outside school hours, membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, including a range of discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations. Values We are looking for individuals who can embody and promote ESMS values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity while role modelling behaviours in line with our school pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community. ESMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland. All staff working at ESMS have direct access to young people therefore all posts within the school are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any enquiries about this position should be directed to ___. The closing date for applications is 12pm on 9 April 2026. ESMS reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we experience a high level of candidate applications. About ESMS Welcome to the ESMS, a vibrant family of independent schools, set in beautiful grounds in the heart of Edinburgh. We offer a co-educational nursery and junior school, single-sex but closely twinned secondary education, and a co-educational sixth form. We are a consistently award-winning School, with an educational legacy that stretches back more than 300 years. Our Schools have always been pioneers of rounded education. Children’s education is underpinned by our values: kindness, confidence, resilience, integrity and curiosity. From virtual reality headsets in the classroom to developing one of the first outdoor learning programmes in Scotland, we are always searching for new ways to develop the whole child. The people that work for us are passionate, pioneering and strive for excellence in everything they do. We value the incredible contributions they make to school life, we invest in their careers and we support their ambitions so that they flourish professionally and personally. Benefits Employees get access to a range of benefits including: • Fee remission from Nursery to S6, • Free school lunches, • Free Sports’ Club membership, including access to pool and fitness suites, • Generous holiday allowance, • Generous pension, • Death in service benefit, • Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave, • Membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, including a range of discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations, • Employee Assistance Service, • Cycle to work scheme, • Car leasing salary sacrifice scheme, • Annual professional review process, • Regular salary reviews, • Funding towards professional qualifications

Package Description: Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools are currently recruiting for a Procurement Officer to join the Finance Department on a permanent basis from May 2026 (subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks). This is a permanent, part-time role, working 29 hours per week (equivalent to 0.8FTE), with a pro rata salary of £25,328. If you are a strong manager of key business stakeholder relationships and thrive in the delivering of key financial services to a high standard, this role could be for you. This is a key role responsible for ensuring the compliance and management of supplier relationships. The purpose of the role is to centralise procurement across the organisation for office suppliers, provisions, and materials whilst ensuring efficient processes are implemented and maintained. The successful post holder will also be a key stakeholder in the delivery of high-quality education and services by ensuring that all goods, works and services are procured efficiently, ethically, and sustainability in line with the School’s financial regulations and strategic objectives. The successful candidate will have experience creating and preparing reports and financial information and is able to create policies and procedures which support centralised procurement. Proven experience in leading process improvements is essential whilst experiencing working in an education environment and supporting teaching and professional staff is desirable. To learn more about this role, please access the job description provided. Eligibility ESMS is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. The successful candidate will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right work in the UK. Benefits Staff are offered a range of benefits including: a generous holiday allowance, enhanced sick pay, family friendly policies, use of the Schools’ swimming pool and fitness room outside school hours, membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, including a range of discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations. Values We are looking for individuals who can embody and promote ESMS values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity while role modelling behaviours in line with our school pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community. ESMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland. All staff working at ESMS have direct access to young people therefore all posts within the school are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any enquiries about this position should be directed to the ESMS Recruitment Team at ___ The closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 10 April, 2026. We anticipate interviews will be held shortly after. About ESMS Welcome to the ESMS, a vibrant family of independent schools, set in beautiful grounds in the heart of Edinburgh. We offer a co-educational nursery and junior school, single-sex but closely twinned secondary education, and a co-educational sixth form. We are a consistently award-winning School, with an educational legacy that stretches back more than 300 years. Our Schools have always been pioneers of rounded education. Children’s education is underpinned by our values: kindness, confidence, resilience, integrity and curiosity. From virtual reality headsets in the classroom to developing one of the first outdoor learning programmes in Scotland, we are always searching for new ways to develop the whole child. The people that work for us are passionate, pioneering and strive for excellence in everything they do. We value the incredible contributions they make to school life, we invest in their careers and we support their ambitions so that they flourish professionally and personally. Benefits Employees get access to a range of benefits including: • Fee remission from Nursery to S6, • Free school lunches, • Free Sports’ Club membership, including access to pool and fitness suites, • Generous holiday allowance, • Generous pension, • Death in service benefit, • Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave, • Membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, including a range of discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations, • Employee Assistance Service, • Cycle to work scheme, • Car leasing salary sacrifice scheme, • Annual professional review process, • Regular salary reviews, • Funding towards professional qualifications

Are you a passionate and experienced early years leader ready to take the next step in your career? Happy Days Nurseries is seeking an exceptionalSenior Nursery Managerto lead our vibrant Salisbury setting About Us At Happy Days Salisbury, we believe every child deserves a place to shine. Our settings are thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity, encourage independence, and support meaningful learning through play. We offer wraparound care, a unique curriculum titledWhere Children Shine, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. The Role As Senior Nursery Manager, you will: • Lead and inspire a team of dedicated practitioners across both nursery and pre-school sites, • Ensure the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and education, • Drive continuous improvement and uphold our ambitious curriculum, • Build strong relationships with families, staff, and the local community, • Manage operational responsibilities including staffing, budgets, and compliance What Were Looking For • A minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years (Level 5 or above preferred), • Proven leadership experience in a nursery or early years setting, • A deep understanding of EYFS, safeguarding, and child development, • Passion for creating nurturing environments where children thrive, • Excellent communication and organisational skills Rewarding Careers Here at Happy Days were building a workplace where our colleagues thrive. We believe that when our colleagues feel valued, supported, and inspired, they can truly thriveand so can the children in their care. Thats why our employee reward and benefits programme is carefully curated to reflect our SHINE values: Support, Honesty, Inspire, Nurture, and Empower. We offer a range of meaningful benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our benefits arent just perkstheyre part of a culture that puts people first. They support us build a workplace where youre empowered to thrive every day and where youll feel valued. • Salary up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience), • 50% childcare discount, • Blue Light Card Membership, • Life Assurance, • Christmas On Us - Up to 4 gifted days off during Christmas closedown, • Health and Wellbeing services through SPARK, • Ongoing professional development and career growth, • A supportive, inclusive team culture JBRP1_UKTJ

Role Summary We are looking for a Finance Lead to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, including billing, payroll, and accounts payable, while ensuring the financial health of our nurseries. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with the nursery manager and directors. The Finance Lead will report to the Operations Manager and will line manage a Finance Assistant. Salary This position has a starting salary of £30,000, with the view of it rising to £32,000 upon successful completion of a six-month probationary period. Essential Qualifications & Skills * Proven experience in a finance management or lead role, preferably within the education or nursery sector. * Proficiency with payroll software and a demonstrated ability to help us on our digital journey by implementing efficient, modern financial processes. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Desirable Qualifications * Proficiency with financial software, specifically Xero and Dext. * A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. * A full driving licence. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting and Auditing * Produce quarterly Profit & Loss (P&L) statements to provide a clear overview of financial performance. * Carry out monthly audits to accurately monitor occupancy and fee income across all settings. * Conduct quarterly financial audits to ensure accuracy and compliance. * Provide monthly income and expenditure updates to the directors. * Attend monthly management meetings with the management team, Operations Manager, and Directors to discuss any financial concerns. * Agree on transactions in both Dext and Xero to ensure accurate bookkeeping. Billing and Accounts Receivable * Manage all monthly billing runs and ensure fees are accurately calculated and invoiced. * Deal with all fee enquiries and make necessary amendments, including adjusting fees for two-year age changes and invoicing for additional sessions. * Calculate and create new fee policies for new starters. * Calculate annual fee increases, create new fee policies for all children, and liaise with the nursery management team to roll out the increases. * Allocate daily fees to the correct accounts to maintain up-to-date records on our parent portal. * Ensure timely payment of fees by parents and proactively chase outstanding debt on a monthly basis. * Assist the nursery manager with fee-related complaints. Payroll and Staff Administration * Manage payroll deductions for sickness and additional hours on a daily basis, keeping wage sheets up to date. * Calculate and manage annual leave entitlements for all staff. * Log and monitor sickness absences, creating reports on high sickness volumes and sharing them with the nursery management team and Operations Manager. * Process monthly staff wages, managing any increases or changes to contracted hours. * Liaise with external accountants for payroll and any other financial related matters, meeting with them quarterly. Operations and Management * Line manage a Finance Assistant, providing guidance and support to ensure team goals are met. * Upload and log invoices daily, splitting them between settings as necessary. * Ensure invoices and receipts are paid within the agreed timescale. * Manage and monitor all purchase order requests, including sourcing the best suppliers and overseeing if the request is essential or non-essential. * Work closely with the Operations manager to monitor occupancy across all settings and support business growth. * Work location schedule: You will be required to spend two days per week at each nursery setting (Heaton and Gosforth) and one day per week at the Heaton head office. JBRP1_UKTJ

This is a fantastic opportunity if you are an experienced Nursery Manager, looking for a new role in the Derbyshire area. This beautiful nursery provides children with a safe and supportive environment, where the caring staff are experienced and highly qualified. The nursery also offers£1,000Welcome Bonus(paid across your first year) As the Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the nursery, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children. This role requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to early childhood education, as well as the ability to effectively manage staff and communicate with parents. Some of your responsibilities as Nursery Manager will include: • To be responsible for the daily operation of the nursery whilst adhering to the company Policies and Procedures, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements., • To lead the nursery team ensuring that all children are kept safe and receive rich and stimulating play and learning experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development, • To ensure that all of the Company Health and Safety policies and procedures are put into practice including allergy management, risk assessment and medication policies etc., • To prepare for and lead the nursery team during inspections by regulatory bodies and to implement any recommendations, • Minimum full and relevant LEVEL 3 in Early Years and Education, • An ability to lead, manage and inspire a team successfully together with good interpersonal skills., • Extensive knowledge of safeguarding., • Excellent understanding of EYFS., • A sound knowledge of child protection procedures., • A customer service approach, being willing to go above and beyond for families., • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written., • Able to lead the nursery marketing strategy including the planning and delivery of a strong marketing plan, the implementation of interesting marketing and retention events and the successful conversion of enquiries., • The ability to plan and organise workload., • A minimum of three years leadership experience in managing full day care settings. As a specialist Childcare agency, we believe that we can only be as successful as our candidates and employees. That is why we invest 100% in each and every candidate who registers with us and value all the work carried out by our team. If you are enthusiastic about early childhood education and possess the necessary skills to lead a nursery team effectively, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as Nursery Manager. JBRP1_UKTJ

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees Start Your Career with a Catering Apprenticeship! Are you passionate about starting a rewarding career in the catering industry? If you're eager to learn, grow, and develop your skills while working in a dynamic and supportive environment, our Catering Apprenticeship could be the perfect opportunity for you. Whether you're stepping into catering for the first time or looking to build on your skills, youll be supported every step of the way in a busy, friendly nursery environment where your contribution really matters. Why Start a Catering Apprenticeship with Busy Bees? Choosing a Catering Apprenticeship with Busy Bees means joining a warm, supportive environment where you can learn, grow, and build confidence as you begin your catering career. As an apprentice, you will: • Work alongside experienced and encouraging catering professionals who will guide you in preparing nutritious, freshly made meals, • Gain hands-on experience in food preparation, hygiene, stock rotation, and safe kitchen practice, • Receive tailored mentoring and regular support from your Development Coach., • Build essential skills and confidence while working in a real nursery kitchen Why Busy Bees? At Busy Bees, were proud to be the UKs leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and more around the world. Our mission is simple: to give every child the very best start in life. Weve also been recognised for our positive workplace culture, and were committed to making sure every team member feels valued, supported, and listened to. Youll also experience: • Our award-winning Bee Curious curriculum - designed to spark imagination, confidence, and a love of learning in every child., • A workplace culture where every team member feels valued and supported Busy Bees Benefits We offer a fantastic range of benefits, including: • Competitive salary, • Ongoing training and career progression, • Access to our Hive benefits and wellbeing platform - with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off our gift to you!, • 50% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial guidance through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme As a Catering Apprentice, youll: • Assist in planning and preparing nutritious meals that meet dietary requirements and follow food safety standards., • Support the delivery of high-quality catering services, ensuring a positive experience for all children and staff., • Build effective working relationships with team members and contribute to a positive, supportive kitchen environment., • Help maintain cleanliness and organisation across the kitchen and dining areas., • Follow all food hygiene and safety protocols to safeguard children's and staff wellbeing., • Work proactively toward completing your apprenticeshipprovided by Busy Bees Education and Trainingwithin the expectedtimeframe, • Be proactive and eager to learn new skills within a busy kitchen setting., • Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and continually improving your practice. To apply, you must: • Be passionate about developing a career in catering, • To meet funding eligibility, you must have been a resident in the UK for at least the 3 consecutive years, • Any previous experience in catering or food preparation JBRP1_UKTJ

Salary:£40,000 - £43,000 Per annum based on qualifications and experience - £1,000.00 joining bonus!* Hours of work:40 hours, 51 weeks a year Contract type:Permanent Are you passionate about nurturing young minds, and creating a magical learning environment? This role would suit an experienced Early Years professional with the ability to lead and inspire an incredible team of staff and children. We are looking for a leader who truly thrives in outdoor learning and brings a creative passion to grow and develop our outdoor forest area, turning it into a cornerstone of our nurserys identity. If you are a strategic thinker who isn't afraid to get stuck in outside and is excited about cultivating both our team and our natural spaces, we have a fantastic package for you and a warm welcome awaits! All about the role: We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and ambitious Nursery Manager at Heathcote House Nursery in the beautiful market town of Devizes. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality Early Years provision and experienced in managing a setting with 90-100+ children attending. You will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operation of the nursery with the support of Wishford Education, and be ready to take an already successful nursery to new heights. The nursery was inspected by Ofsted in June 2025 and rated Good in all areas: find link here. In particular, the inspector praised the positive interactions between staff and children. Take a look at the full advert on the Wiltshire Council careers site. Link below. Find out more and apply: Contact details are below. All applications need to be made using Wishfords Application Form on the website. To apply online please download theapplication formthen click the apply now button below to upload your completed forms and covering letter online. Please note: CV's will not be considered. Closing date (and time):Tuesday 28th April @ noon Interview date: May 2026 Commencement date:TBC By Brook Valley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is obtained for this post. This means that you must declare any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or final warnings unless these are protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) upon shortlisting. The school is committed to equality of opportunity and as part of this commitment we monitor our recruitment and selection process to determine that it is fair to all. JBRP1_UKTJ

DEPUTY MANAGER (FULL TIME) RETAIL Babylady Ltd | Kent | In-store Pay: Competitive + sales/performance bonus Babylady Ltd (est. 1991) is Kent and East Sussex's no1 rated independent nursery store. Were hiring a hands-on Deputy Manager to join our team and be apart of our future as we continue to grow with an everchanging market.Our company prides itself on providing every customer with the best quality service, not just helping them find a product but helping them plan for the next chapter of their life. you will have the exciting opportunity to play a major role in their choice and build trust that can last for generations as many of our customers bring their children when they are beginning their exciting journey into parenthood. We are committed to a Kaisen business model so we are constantly refining and adapting our processes.Being a member of management you will have ample opportunities to help guide Babylady Ltd's future and we cant wait to see what you can do KEY POINTS • Full-time, in-store role (Kent), • Competitive pay + bonus, • Staff discount + profit share, • Service-led selling (using your knowledge to match customers to a product fit for purpose), • Real responsibility + chance to improve systems/processesWHAT YOULL DO, • Lead the shop floorand deliver outstanding customer service, • Deputise for the Store Managerand keep daily operations running smoothly, • Resolve any customer issues by maintaining our Brilliant reputation, • Coach and motivate the teamto hit high standards in service and sales, • Cash handling & accuracy:end-of-day checks, banking, admin, • Stock support:ordering, deliveries, supplier coordination, • Improve how we work:suggest and help implement better ways of doing things (tech/systems)WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU, • Retail leadership experience(Supervisor/Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager), • Warm, confident communicatorwho builds trust with customers, • Organised, accurate, efficientand happy in a busy environment, • Trustworthy with confidentialityand financial responsibility, • Comfortable with technologyand open to change JBRP1_UKTJ

Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager. Nursery Manager | North Shields Rake Lane | Kids 1st by Busy Bees Nurseries |. We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Nursery Manager whose primary goal is to deliver the highest standards of childcare and early years education.

Horticulture Senior Production Manager Hampshire £DOE + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits Want to help shape the future of one of the UK's most respected nurseries? Ready to lead production at real scale and be part of a major modernisation programme? Hillier Nurseries, recently named International Grower of the Year, is offering a rare opportunity for an experienced Senior Production Manager to join its award-winning team. With more than 160 years of horticultural heritage and major development projects planned, there's never been a more exciting time to join Hillier as it continues to invest in modern, sustainable growing. What's in it for me? • You'll be joining a business with deep horticultural roots and ambitious plans for the future., • Competitive salary + car allowance, • 31 days holiday (including bank holidays), • Private healthcare, pension & life assurance, • Employee discount As Senior Production Manager at Hillier, you'll lead the day-to-day running of production across the two nursery sites, ensuring crops are grown to exceptional quality, operations run efficiently, and the business is ready for its next stage of growth. It's a role with real influence. You'll work closely with Hillier's senior leadership, support a skilled, growing team, and help shape new processes, new technology, and long-term improvements across the nursery. Day to day, you'll be: • Managing production operations and driving high standards across both Hillier sites, • Leading, developing and supporting the growing team., • Owning budgets, labour planning and CAPEX delivery, • Ensuring Hillier's nurseries run safely, professionally, and fully compliantly., • Managing procurement and stock availability across all key inputs, • Driving crop scheduling and collaborating with the horticulture & propagation teams, • Supporting new product development and variety introductions, • Championing continuous improvement, sustainability, and modern production methods What do I need? • Extensive experience in commercial nursery production, • A background in people management, with the ability to build and develop high-performing teams., • Strong technical plant knowledge: crop scheduling, plant health, propagation, irrigation, nutrition, • Experience delivering operational change and introducing new technology or processes., • Confidence with data, KPIs, planning and commercial decision-making., • A forward-thinking, solutions-focused mindset. For an informal chat, please call Sarah Want at MorePeople on 01780 480530, email , or drop me a message on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, just send what you have, and we'll take it from there. MorePeople are the exclusive recruitment partner for this project. Any CVs sent directly to Hillier Nurseries will be referred back to MorePeople. JBRP1_UKTJ

The Role Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools are currently recruiting for a Personal Assistant (PA) to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the Finance Department on a permanent basis from May 2026 (subject to satisfactory pre-employment check). The post holder will work 21.75 hours per week (equivalent to 0.6FTE), with a pro rata salary of £19,779 per annum. If you have exceptional organisational skills and the ability to efficiently manage a multitude of competing priorities in a complex environment, this role could be for you. The role of the PA will provide high-quality, proactive and confidential executive support to the CFO ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the CFO's office, enabling the post holder to focus on strategic leadership across finance, business operations, estates, HR, commercial activities and organisational governance. Other key responsibilities include: Assisting the coordination of governance process, including scheduling, document collation and version control for statutory, regulatory and audit-related activities Act as a first point of contact for the CFO's office, communicating professionally and effectively to all key internal and external stakeholders, including senior and executive leaders of the School, external partners, auditors, regulators, insurers and commercial contracts Assist with the organisation of strategic projects, workshops, consultations and planning sessions led by the CFO Prepare, administer and maintain a wide range of digital and physical records and documents to a professional, high standard This role is a permanent, on-site role and requires a high level of flexibility, responsiveness and ability to manage sensitive and complex matters. Occasional overtime may be required as agreed with your line manager in advance. To learn more about this role, please access the job description provided. Eligibility ESMS is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. The successful candidate will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. Benefits Staff are offered a range of benefits including: a generous holiday allowance, enhanced sick pay, family friendly policies, use of the Schools' swimming pool and fitness room outside school hours, membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, including a range of discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations. Values We are looking for individuals who can embody and promote ESMS values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity while role modelling behaviours in line with our school pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community. ESMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland. All staff working at ESMS have direct access to young people therefore all posts within the school are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any enquiries about this position should be directed to the ESMS Recruitment Team at The closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 10 April, 2026. We anticipate interviews will be held shortly after. About ESMS Welcome to the ESMS, a vibrant family of independent schools, set in beautiful grounds in the heart of Edinburgh. We offer a co-educational nursery and junior school, single‑sex but closely twinned secondary education, and a co‑educational sixth form. We are a consistently award‑winning School, with an educational legacy that stretches back more than 300 years. Our Schools have always been pioneers of rounded education. Children's education is underpinned by our values: kindness, confidence, resilience, integrity and curiosity. From virtual reality headsets in the classroom to developing one of the first outdoor learning programmes in Scotland, we are always searching for new ways to develop the whole child. The people that work for us are passionate, pioneering and strive for excellence in everything they do. We value the incredible contributions they make to school life, we invest in their careers and we support their ambitions so that they flourish professionally and personally. Benefits Fee remission from Nursery to S6 Free school lunches Free Sports' Club membership, including access to pool and fitness suites Generous holiday allowance Generous pension Death in service benefit Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave Membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, including a range of discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations Employee Assistance Service Cycle to work scheme Car leasing salary sacrifice scheme Annual professional review process Regular salary reviews Funding towards professional qualifications Attached documents PA to Chief Financial Officer - Job Description.pdf #J-18808-Ljbffr

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