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Are you passionate about plants, science, and the art of growing great quality crops? We're working with a leading wholesale horticultural business based in beautiful West Sussex, and they're looking for an Assistant Technical Manager to join their friendly and knowledgeable team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who's eager to build a career in commercial horticulture, working hands-on with crops, learning from experienced growers, and developing technical expertise in a supportive environment. About the Business Our client is a well-established, market-leading grower supplying high-quality plants to the wholesale market across the UK. With a dedicated team and multiple nursery sites in West Sussex, they've built their reputation on innovation, quality, and teamwork. You'll be joining a stable, people-focused business where collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement are at the heart of what they do. About the Role As Assistant Technical Manager, you'll work closely with the Lead Technical Manager to deliver all aspects of technical growing - helping ensure crops are healthy, high-quality, and grown to meet customer expectations. Your work will include: • Conducting crop walks to assess plant health and identify key growing tasks, • Supporting integrated pest management (IPM) and plant nutrition strategies, • Getting involved in R&D and new product development projects, • Helping plan and purchase crops and growing media, • Building strong relationships with young plant and media suppliers What We're Looking For You'll be a great fit if you have: • A genuine passion for horticulture and plant science, • Strong communication and teamwork skills, • Excellent attention to detail and a practical, problem-solving mindset, • Good IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) What's in It for You • A supportive, friendly team and a positive working culture, • Full training in all aspects of technical growing, • The opportunity to gain BASIS and FACTS qualifications once experienced, • Competitive salary and career development opportunities This is an exciting opportunity to kickstart or grow your career in horticulture with a respected and forward-thinking grower. Interested? For an informal chat, please call Emily on 01780 480530, email or message me on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest later.

Job Title: Qualified Nursery Practitioner Level 3 - Baby Room Location: Bognor Regis Salary: Annual salary of £24,796 (pro rata) Hours: 33.5 or 36 hours per week, Term Time Only Job Description: We're thrilled to be expanding our provision for children under the age of three by introducing a brand-new, dedicated space designed specifically for babies. This development comes in response to the growing demand for high-quality care for our youngest children. Our approach is rooted in creating a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child can flourish. We are passionate about delivering exceptional early years education and care that sparks curiosity and supports holistic development from the very beginning. We are currently seeking two enthusiastic and experienced practitioners to join our baby team. In this role, you'll be part of a close-knit group dedicated to supporting the care and development of babies aged 0-2 years. You'll play a key role in ensuring their safety, happiness, and well-being, while maintaining the highest standards of care and promoting each child's individual growth and learning. Working hours are: 36 hours per week 9.30am to 5pm each day (with a half an hour unpaid lunchbreak), plus an hour from 5 to 6 pm for the weekly staff meeting on a Wednesday from 5pm to 6pm. You will work under the direction of the Baby Room Lead. 33.5 hours per weekWorking hours are 9am to 4pm each day (with a half an hour unpaid lunchbreak), plus an hour from 5 to 6 pm for the weekly staff meeting on a Wednesday from 5pm to 6pm. You will work under the direction of the Baby Room Lead. Key Responsibilities: Plan and deliver high-quality learning, development, and care activities that meet the individual needs of children. Observe, assess, and record children's progress and achievements. Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Ensure the nursery is a safe and stimulating environment for children. Adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures. Requirements: A recognised childcare Level 3 qualification. Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Previous experience working within Early Years. What you will get in return You will be joining an Outstanding setting with an experienced team with the children's wellbeing and interests lying at the heart of everything we do. The nursery offers continuous learning and development. Term time only contract, all the school holidays off Opportunity to work in an expanding setting Pension enrolment What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk TPBN1_UKTJ

Early Years Practitioner Department: People Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Bognor Regis Description About The Role We're looking for passionate people to join our Nursery Team here at Butlin's Bognor Regis. The Early Years Practitioner will be responsible for being a key worker and participating with planning, organisation and operation within the room. The Early Years Practitioner will also be responsible for providing a stimulating and varied programme of play alongside other team members, ensuring the safety and well-being of children at all times and working alongside the Nursery Leadership team to deliver a consistent 'Parent/Carer/Children's experience' & 'team experience' whilst delivering the 'key responsibilities & compliance' of the Butlin's Little Learners Day Nursery. We provide an exciting and wide-ranging activity programme and understand and respect the need for consistency of care in our Nursery. You will assist in providing a safe, supportive and caring environment to ensure that all aspects of each individual child's development are given full consideration via monitoring and implementing sufficient safeguarding policies. You will be proactive in the process of activity planning, child observation and development records on a regular basis, as well as be involved in developing and delivering a stimulating and creative atmosphere within the Nursery providing a wide activity programme for nursery sessions. Key Responsibilities You should have strong knowledge of the statutory requirements for Safeguarding and Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum along with a caring and nurturing attitude towards children with excellent verbal and written communication skills. This permanent role has typical working hours covering 40 hours per week Mon-Fri between the hours of 8.15am and 5.45pm and is paid fortnightly. A Level 3 qualification in Childcare is desirable for this role however this would also be suitable for someone with a Level 2 qualification wanting to progress their career with us. TPBN1_UKTJ