To manage the nursery and associated childcare provision within Once Upon a Time Day Nurseries policies and procedures, Local Authority Policies and procedures and all relevant legislation. To create a safe, warm and stimulating environment for all those who use Once Upon a Time services. To work as part of a team to assist in providing a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children. To work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, carers and other multi professionals. To be committed to ensuring safeguarding and creating an inclusive environment. Main Responsibilities: Children’s care, learning and play Support practitioners in meeting the needs of the individual children and families, ensuring children’s basic needs are always met, including good hygiene routines, nappies, meals encouraging good nutrition, planning and assessment etc To assist the staff team in setting up a safe and stimulating environment for children, ensuring a child centred environment providing a play-based approach to children’s learning Promote positive attitudes and behaviour at all times by providing a non-discriminatory environment which values and respects each child and family, ensuring an inclusive and safe environment having regard for SEN and safeguarding procedures and legislation Encourage parental involvement within the nursery, including parents consultations, events, and using parents as partners in their child’s learning and liaising with parents daily Health and safety: To be responsible for reporting accidents or health and safety issues and be conscientious of risks that may arise which may cause harm to children To implement and ensure health and safety guidelines and checks and adhere Once Upon a Time’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to on-going cleaning and sterilising duties within the setting, to reduce the spread of infection Staff: Effectively leading and supporting all nursery staff, students and voluntary workers. Ensuring a good level of supervision and support with their daily duties, identifying training and development needs, through individual supervisions, appraisals, observations etc. This may also include disciplinary meetings To lead/ organise staff, room and planning meetings (these will be out of nursery hours) To support the settings appointed persons in their role and taking on that role in their absence such as SENCO, Behaviour management coordinator To take part in recruitment and to support a team of staff to meet statutory ratio’s an contingency staffing where appropriate, and support a staff team in the appropriate skills, qualifications, experiences and qualities, ensuring the nursery is staffed to the required levels at all times General: To be responsible for the day to day running of the nursery To implement all of Once Upon a Time’s policies and procedures in all aspects of the nursery and other childcare services, and to review and develop them on an annual basis in line with relevant current legislation To ensure Welfare Requirements of the setting are maintained at all times and ensuring acceptable standards of practice that meets Ofsted criteria including Health and Safety and safeguarding, within the nursery environment General administrative duties associated with the running of the setting such as maintaining records on the children and their families, inventories, personal records, producing reports, writing letters, ordering supplies etc. To work collaboratively with colleagues to help support the development of the children within your care, guiding and sharing good practice, making sure that the nursery has a strong, reliable and consistent team Organising nursery events such as parents’ evenings, fete, annual trips, festivals and special events, that involve parents and carers (these may be out of nursery hours) To ensure the implementation of the EYFS curriculum for all children aged 0-5 years, and monitor how it is delivered To develop the setting by involving yourself and staff team in projects and programmes some of which will be initiated by the Local Authority To work collaboratively with outside agencies, to maintain effective relationships, providing services to the nursery, children and families, liaising with the Local Authority, Ofsted and other multi-agency professionals associated with the nursery and adhering LA policies and procedures and guidance To maintain an effective parent liaison system in order to work in partnership with parents/carers To oversee the efficient upkeep of the nursery, ensuring regular checks and maintenance of equipment, furniture and fittings Assisting in the collection, recording and banking of fees together with managing a budget and petty cash To monitor occupancy, reviewing numbers of children attending and following up enquiries promptly to ensure maximum capacity levels are maintained at all times. Assisting with the marketing, fundraising and advertising of the nursery to ensure the nursery runs to its full capacity and remains profitable You may be required to cover at another Once Upon a Time setting You may be required to work extra hours due to staff shortages, this will be repaid back using time-in-lieu at a time which is suitable to the nursery Qualifications: Proven experience in a nursery or childcare setting is essential. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively. Proficient communication skills in English, both verbal and written. Experience working with children in various age groups is highly desirable. A level 3 or above qualification in Ealy Years Ability to drive initiatives that improve nursery operations and foster a positive learning environment. Join our team as a Nursery Manager and contribute to shaping the future of young minds in a supportive and enriching atmosphere.
Yard Sale Pizza are on the search for an experienced Senior Head Pizza Chef who is a collaborative team leader with excellent pizza making skills to join our amazing team! Who are we? Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 12 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we’ve teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs & local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We’ve won London’s most-loved restaurant in Time Out’s 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London’s favourite pizza in Time Out’s inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We’re a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. Our 5th store – within touching distance of Shoreditch. As well as our usual casual dine-in and takeaway vibes, we will be serving the local area with our dedicated delivery service, and another exclusive for this site sees us opening a basement bar for a more secluded dining experience, perfect for a date or to rent our the whole area for parties! What will I be doing? - Leading and mentoring a hard working team of chefs in a busy environment. - You'll report to our Kitchen Operations Manager and General Manager and you will be responsible to run all areas of the kitchen on site. - Ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen whilst keeping a positive working environment for the team! - You’ll be responsible for overseeing and providing excellent pizza quality, kitchen speed and service. - Training and maintaining a competent chef team - providing regular appraisals and keeping the team engaged. - Ensuring that you hit successful GP and portioning figures. - Maintaining 5* Food Hygiene standards. - You’ll be responsible for your team's rota in alignment with budgeted staff costs. - Stock ordering and rotation. What are we looking for? - Someone with masterclass Pizza-making skills with a real passion for pizza! - Someone who is highly skilled in making Neapolitan-style pizza, making and stretching dough and baking in a stone-based marana oven. - A Head Chef who has previous experience leading and developing a team who enjoys collaboration and has excellent communication skills. - Someone who has first-class organisation skills and attention to detail. - Someone with good knowledge of risk assessments, food safety and hygiene within a commercial kitchen. What’s on offer: - Competitive Hourly Rates. - Full time hours - around 40 per week. - Loyalty incentive - extra 50p per hour paid after 1 years continuous service - Paid overtime. - Holiday paid in days off or in cash. - Career progression with Yard Sale Pizza - our Shop Head Chefs earn a monthly bonuses based on KPI’s. - Working with a brilliant team in a fast-growing company. - Free pizza on shift and brilliant discounts to enjoy with family and friends. - Staff parties throughout the year. - Uniform and other merchandise to celebrate your milestones working with us. If this sounds good, then we can’t wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, YSP
Bar Manager – Tonight Josephine Who is Josephine? Josephine is the original rule breaker who doesn’t give a damn what anyone else thinks. She started as a nobody but with a whole lot of hustle and a little bit of luck, she became Empress of the French. Her motto? Well behaved women don’t make history! We are the Bande de Filles. Cocktails forever! What's in it for you? We expect to offer a salary in the region of £33,000 per annum depending on experience. Exciting bonus scheme so you share in the business’ success. An amazing 50% discount on food and drink across all our awesome venues. Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides consultation sessions on mental health, well-being and finance, grants, and any other needed support. The opportunity to join our world-class bartender training program and become a Cocktail Jedi. Third-party training sessions that come with globally accepted certificates. Incredible career progression opportunities. We're invested in your success during your time with us! What We Need: Bar Managers are the go-to within their teams, they are responsible for guiding the team through the good and tough days (hopefully not too many tough days but this is hospitality!) Taking responsibilities that will enable them to one day become General Managers in their own Store! Responsibilities: Oversee daily operations and confidently run busy shifts, ensuring a seamless experience for our guests. Be a Team player, supporting your General Manager and team through thick and thin. Ensure our bartending team are meeting the standards of the company, with their spec knowledge and cocktail making skills. Act as a role model for the bartending, bar back and floor team. Skills and Experience: At least x1 year experience working in a busy bar as a senior bartender or team leader. Resilient and adaptable to change in a fast-paced environment. Honest, hardworking and a team player. Confident, self-motivated, and driven professional. Methodical and thorough when problem solving. Approachable at all times regardless of workload. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Some experience organising rotas and managing the bars’ labour margin would be extremely beneficial. Knowledge in handling stocks, licensing, risk assessments and health & safety. A hands-on manager who isn’t afraid to get behind a station when your team is in the weeds and smash out a dozen Pornstar Martini’s! About us: Nightcap is an award-winning operator in the late-night bar scene. We operate a portfolio of bars and venues across the UK, including brands like The Cocktail Club, Tonight Josephine, Barrio Familia, and Dirty Martini to name just a few. With a mission to be the UK’s leading bar group. Our purpose of existence is the belief that EVERYONE deserves a great night out, and therefore it's everyone's job to make sure we create great nights... and days out! We have a lively and dynamic work-ethos across all our bars and offices. Our culture is creative, innovative, and collaborative, where everyone contributes ideas and brings their true self to work every day, as we are hell-bent on harnessing a place where everyone can belong. Working here is fast paced, at times challenging, but copious amounts of fun! If you enjoy mixing up delicious cocktails and providing excellent service to create memorable experiences for our guests, then we would be delighted to hear from you. We look forward to having you join our team at Tonight Josephine!
Position: Public Relations Officer Annual Salary: £40,000 Location: Orpington, Greater London, UK Company Overview: GLOBAL PROSPECT SAGEQUAY INTERNATIONAL GROUP LIMITED is a dynamic enterprise engaged in building project development, property management, and business support services. As an officially registered Skilled Worker Sponsor in the UK, we are committed to attracting global talent and fostering professional growth in an international environment. We are now seeking a Public Relations Officer to join our diverse team and contribute to our expanding business. Key Responsibilities: 1.Brand Image Management Develop and implement comprehensive public relations strategies to enhance the company's brand awareness and reputation across various media platforms and public channels. 2.Media & Public Affairs Coordination Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, industry associations, government bodies, and business partners. Handle media inquiries and assist in managing public affairs or crisis situations as needed. 3.Content Creation & Communication Draft press releases, media statements, corporate announcements, and promotional materials. Organize online and offline events to strengthen the company's presence within and beyond the industry. 4.Monitoring & Crisis Management Continuously monitor public sentiment and media coverage. Analyze potential risks and propose timely response plans to assist management in effectively handling emergent public relations issues. 5.Cross-Cultural Communication & Support Facilitate communication across multicultural and multilingual environments, supporting the company’s overseas business operations and ensuring smooth coordination with international stakeholders. We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits International career development opportunities Comprehensive training and advancement pathways Friendly and collaborative working environment
Job description Company Overview With over 20 years of trusted service across London's government, commercial, educational, and retail sectors, Odesa Limited is seeking an experienced Area Cleaning Supervisor to help lead our dedicated team. Since 2003, we've built our reputation on reliability, clear communication, and consistently exceeding client expectations while maintaining the same trusted staff at client sites to ensure quality and consistency. As a people-first employer, we believe our staff are central to our success and provide comprehensive training, job security, and the tools needed to excel. We're looking for a supervisor who shares our commitment to excellence, environmental responsibility, and delivering tailored cleaning solutions that keep our clients' spaces at their best. Join a company where your experience will be valued and your work makes a real difference to London's business community. Summary As an Area Cleaning Supervisor, you will play a key role in managing and supporting cleaning operatives across multiple client sites in SW London. You’ll report directly to the Company Director and be responsible for amongst other things, ensuring high cleaning standards, training staff, conducting risk assessments, and providing cover cleaning when needed. This is a hands-on supervisory role that requires a proactive, professional, and disciplined individual. You will have access to a company van for work-related travel, so a valid manual UK driving licence is essential. Responsibilities - Supervise and support cleaning operatives across multiple sites - Ensure cleaning standards are consistently maintained and improved - Train staff on cleaning procedures and health & safety requirements - Complete and review risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) - Manage inventory and coordinate cleaning supply deliveries - Provide cover cleaning when needed (including early mornings) - Operate cleaning equipment such as carpet cleaners, floor scrubbers, and steam cleaners - Maintain clear and professional communication with clients and team members - Accurately complete reports and schedules using computer systems - Review and develop site specific documentation - Manage day-to-day cleaning schedules and one-off cleaning requirements on as an needed basis About You Essential: - Previous experience supervising cleaning teams - Strong technical knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment - Excellent organisational and communication skills - Fluent in English and computer literate - Strong leadership skills, reliable, professional, and disciplined - Ability to work independently and take initiative - Valid UK driving licence (manual) - Right to work in the UK Desirable: - Enhanced DBS certificate - Experience working across multiple sites - Health & Safety training or certification - Working Hours - Primarily weekday afternoons from 3pm typically - Early morning work (5:00 – 7:45am) required periodically - August deep cleans involve daytime hours - Occasional weekend work may be required Benefits - Competitive hourly rate: £14.50 – £15.50 - 25 - 35 hours per week with paid holiday - Use of company van for work purposes - Uniform and PPE provided - Ongoing training and development - Supportive, people-focused work environment How to Apply If you're a motivated and experienced Cleaning Supervisor who thrives in a team-focused and professional environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter. Job Types: Part-time, Temp to perm Contract length: 6 months Pay: £14.50-£15.50 per hour Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week Benefits: - Company pension - Free parking - On-site parking - Schedule: - Monday to Friday - Weekend availability Experience: - Supervising: 2 years (required) - cleaning: 3 years (required) - Language: English (required) - Work Location: In person Reference ID: Area Cleaning Supervisor - Commercial Expected start date: 01/07/2025
Position Title: Supported Living Service Manager 📍 Location: North West London 📅 Start Date: Available for Immediate Start 💼 Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site Position Overview We are currently looking for an experienced and driven Supported Living Manager to lead the development of a new supported living provision based in North West London. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role during the initial setup phase of the service. You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, while also playing an integral role in the start-up process, including creating policies, shaping service frameworks, and helping to build adult placement capacity. The service will support individuals with: Mental Health needs Learning Disabilities Autism Spectrum Disorders Challenging Behaviour Broader Complex Support Needs We’re seeking someone with a passion for person-centred care and a strong background in supported living who can confidently contribute from day one. Key Duties and Responsibilities Lead the setup, planning, and launch of a new supported living service Contribute to the design and rollout of care policies, risk protocols, and quality standards Manage care delivery in alignment with CQC expectations and safeguarding frameworks Supervise recruitment, staff management, and training processes Actively support placement building and ensure appropriate referrals Collaborate with professionals, local authorities, families, and other stakeholders Promote independence, inclusion, and personalised care across the service Monitor service performance, compliance, and operational effectiveness Skills and Experience Required Background in managing supported living services for adults with complex needs Demonstrated success in building or scaling placements and service capacity Experience participating in or leading service start-ups Excellent team leadership and staff coordination abilities Strong understanding of safeguarding, person-led support, and CQC compliance Relevant qualification in Health & Social Care (e.g., NVQ Level 5 or equivalent) or Experience doing of management Practical problem-solver with a calm, confident approach Committed to promoting dignity, safety, and empowerment for every service user What We Offer The chance to take a leading role in shaping a new supported living service A collaborative and supportive leadership team Rewarding work with genuine impact Competitive pay, based on qualifications and experience 📩 How to Apply: If this opportunity resonates with your values and experience, please forward your CV along with a short expression of interest outlining why you’d be a great fit for this role.
Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company goals and sustainability commitments. Source raw materials, fabrics, and components from reliable and ethical suppliers globally, with a focus on denim and sustainable inputs such as coffee waste. Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely delivery of goods and materials. Coordinate with the R&D team to identify and secure materials for product innovation and pilot projects. Oversee the logistics of supply chain operations, including transportation, warehousing, and inventory control. Monitor market trends and industry developments to anticipate procurement risks and opportunities. Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and environmental standards. Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, budgets, and supplier performance. Collaborate with production and quality assurance teams to ensure materials meet required specifications.
Analysing the structure of a business to determine how it operates and determine its objectives Identifying any problems with the current business model Designing potential solutions to any problems identified during the research phase Preparing and delivering a report of their findings to leadership with comprehensive risk and impact assessment Developing comprehensive end-to-end (E2E) test cases at the application and multi-application levels Overseeing the implementation of approved process improvements Hiring, monitoring and overseeing the IT team members Carrying out training sessions and workshops to guide relevant teams Carrying out periodic quality checks
A great opportunity to become part of the team launching our brand-new student housing in Wembley. This role provides the perfect platform to leave a lasting impact by helping establish the top student living space in the region. We're seeking a suitable individual with a background in maintenance; further training, growth opportunities, and ongoing assistance will be available. The perfect person for this role will Contribute to an exceptional resident experience alongside the Community team and Estates Management team through the provision of a high standard of repairs, maintenance tasks, planned and unplanned works and statutory compliance of the building fabric and mechanical and electrical systems. Inspects and diagnoses faults, in addition to undertaking minor day to day repairs and decoration to the building(s), grounds and equipment Job Description Key Role Responsibilities Works as part of the Community team to ensure all our residents enjoy a high level of cleanliness throughout their community. Communicates effectively with residents, clients, contractors and colleagues; demonstrating a clear understanding of maintenance issues and using initiative to respond accordingly. Monitors and maintains the electronic maintenance reporting system, Onesite, ensuring tasks are completed to a high standard and within suitable time scales, corresponding with tenants when required. Promotes customer satisfaction by providing regular updates to residents via OneSite regarding ongoing or delayed maintenance issues. Administers all property maintenance & records in accordance with Greystar policies & procedures Maintains a focus on delivering services within agreed budgetary & resource parameters Maintains adequate levels of spares, stock and supplies, ensuring effective forward planning. Diagnoses and undertakes repair and maintenance tasks to a high quality including plumbing, joinery and carpentry, painting/decorating and lighting; or organizes and oversees repairs to completion if referred to contractors. Understands and responds to health and safety matters in an appropriate & timely manner Reports any incidents or accidents to the Community Manager using the correct system and documentation Moves furniture and heavy items around site as required Ensures all communal areas of the site including refuse and recycling facilities are frequently inspected and maintained to the highest standards of repair & cleanliness. Coordinates and accompanies external Contractors/Suppliers executing minor works on site. Liaises with relevant team members within Estates Management or Operations teams to ensure transparency and clear communication when works are taking place. Monitors Sub-Contractors performance to standard and retains accurate records of their site operations including all relevant RAMS & Permits to Work. Highlights and assists with the management of any community works. Assists the Community Manager in key management ensuring high levels of security at all times. Ensures annual checks are carried out for their statutory insurance and qualifications. Manages and maintains all statutory testing records, utilizing other team members where appropriate Carries out annual PAT testing and inspections of emergency lighting, weekly fire alarm tests and fire evacuations Ensures the gardens and grounds maintenance to the property are well maintained, clean, tidy and hazard free, supervising external contractors as required Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Company and safe systems of work guidelines Is available on call out of hours to respond to emergency situations to resolve problems or contact contractors to address. Reviews site risk assessments as required with Community Manager. Seeks to maximize efficiency of utilities. Key Relationships Operations team Estates Management team Knowledge & Qualifications A reasonable level of general education educated to O’ Level / GCSE level or equivalent with demonstrable written and numerical skills. Awareness of H&S requirements on site Continually strives to improve knowledge, skills and abilities to produce the best results A recognized trade qualification, Building Crafts Operative Certificate, City and Guilds or NVQ relevant to undertaking repairs and maintenance in a residential building, e.g. plumbing or electrical, is essential. Experience & Skills Experience of undertaking repairs and maintenance in a domestic residential environment or as a general builder /residential construction in the following trades; plumber, electrician or carpenter Experience of installing and maintaining hot and cold water systems, sanitary appliances and soil and waste drainage. Experience of installing and maintaining electrical systems and fire alarm, emergency lighting and security systems. Fluent English verbal and written communication skills Helpful, friendly personality with effective communication skills behaving in a professional, courteous and helpful manner towards colleagues and residents Good team player with strong relationship building and influencing skills Positive approach and ability to work on own initiative Ability to determine cost effective solutions to repairs Contractor & Supplier Supervision skills are desirable Excellent organization skills with the ability to multi task and priorities Flexible approach to work and adaptable to thrive in a changing environment.