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Requisition ID 61502 Position Type FT Permanent Workplace Arrangement Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment. We are currently recruiting for a Plant Manager to lead the team at our liquid flavour facility in Runcorn. Reporting directly to the European Manufacturing Director, the successful candidate will provide positive leadership and direction in all areas of the plant’s operation to achieve and improve performance in the areas of safety, quality, cost, service and sustainability. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced manufacturing plant leader to join this key site at an exciting time. In November, Runcorn will become Kerry’s first fully digitized plant in Europe, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving the success of the launch and fully leveraging the technology to maximise the ROI. At all of our locations, safety is our no. 1 priority, we also expect it to be yours, as such you’ll have experience of building and maintaining a strong ‘safety culture’. • Provide clear direction, leadership and support to departmental managers, including Production, Engineering, QHSE, Supply Chain, • Formulate and establish plans, policies and objectives which will deliver the site manufacturing plans and required operational performance around safety, quality, human resource, output, inventory and financial performance., • Facilitate plant compliance with customer, division, corporate, and regulatory requirements and policies., • Identify process improvements to lower production costs and reduce operational variation and enhance finished product consistency., • Ensure that Kerry continues to deliver operational excellence through uncompromising commitment to continuous improvement in the areas of quality, cost, service, and employee leadership and safety., • Provide clear and consistent communication and leadership around objectives and expectations to all internal teams and external suppliers to ensure site objectives and customer requirements are met or exceeded., • Provide oversight of projects and capital investment so that resources are effectively utilised and output not affected whilst improvement / modernisation works are delivered within agreed parameters., • Ideally you’ll be qualified to degree level in Operations Management, Business Management, Engineering or related field. An MBA is highly desirable., • Several years of progressive management experience, within the food manufacturing industry with at least 3 years at Senior Leadership / Plant Manager level., • Experience within the flavour or taste sectors is highly beneficial., • This role requires a strong leader with exceptional team building, communication skills and the ability to motivate others and drive results / positive outcomes., • Safety first mindset – Health & Safety qualification such as NEBOSH is highly desirable, • Formal CI Training e.g. Kaizan, 5S, GMP, SMED, OEE is desirable., • HACCP and food safety experience., • Able to influence and persuade, apply logical thinking and a pragmatic approach., • Ability to accurately prepare and articulate operational budgets, forecasts and reports., • Competitive Salary, • Performance bonus, • Matched pension scheme up to 10%., • Life Assurance, • Private Medical Health, • Employee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more., • Employee Assistance Program, supporting your emotional, physical, nutritional and financial wellbeing., • Inspiring People - Kerry's Global Recognition Program., • OurVoice, opportunity to share your feedback on the work environment every year., • OurShare, Kerry share plan available to all employees, with option to enroll once a year., • MyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause. In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic. Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name. Recruiter #LI-JP2 Posting Type LI

Are you highly organised, proactive, and passionate about enabling senior leaders to focus on what matters most? We’re looking for an Executive Assistant to provide exceptional administrative support to our Executive Team and Communications function. This is a pivotal role that ensures smooth operations, effective stakeholder engagement, and contributes directly to our strategic objectives. This is a full-time permanent role, and the successful candidate will need to be based within an hour’s commute of our head office in Widnes as you will be required to attend the office at least once a week. What is "The Deal" for you? • Flexibility: You can work your 37.5 hours over 4 days and enjoy a long weekend or split the hours over 5 days to accommodate your other commitments. You can work from home, or from our head office in Widnes, or a flex between the two. There will be a requirement to travel to our head office at least once a week., • Pension: Contributory pension scheme, • Benefits: Retail discounts, holiday discounts, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts through our benefits app, • Best Lives Possible: You'll be working for an award-winning charity that is passionate about ensuring our colleagues and the people we support lead the best lives possible, • Development: We'll work with you to develop your career or to learn and experience new things. We're passionate about developing our people!, • Support: From our Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7), financial support options, and wellbeing fund you'll have the support available to lead an easier (financial) life You’ll be the go-to person for diary management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and inbox oversight, while also supporting key communications and people projects. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a keen eye for detail, and enjoy building strong relationships, this role is for you. Day to Day: • Executive Support: Manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings, and handle inboxes for Executive Team members, ensuring priorities are met and time is optimised., • Meeting & Event Coordination: Prepare agendas, book rooms and travel, and oversee logistics for high-profile meetings and events., • Financial Administration: Process expenses, credit card reconciliations, and Agresso transactions, ensuring compliance and accuracy., • Communications Support: Assist with stock management, reward and recognition schemes, and budget tracking for the Communications team., • Governance & Reporting: Prepare board papers, track actions, and support governance processes to maintain organisational transparency., • Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships internally and externally, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration. Our Ideal Candidate: • Proven experience supporting senior leaders in a dynamic, fast-paced environment., • Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities., • Strong communication skills – written and verbal – with a professional and approachable style., • Financial administration experience, including expenses and procurement systems (Agresso or similar)., • Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, PowerBI)., • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Desirable: • Project management experience or qualifications., • CIPD Level 3 or equivalent HR knowledge., • Experience in communications support and event coordination. Why Join Us ? • Be at the heart of strategic operations, working closely with the Executive Team and senior leaders., • Play a key role in shaping positive stakeholder experiences and organisational success., • Enjoy a varied role with opportunities to develop your skills in governance, communications, and project coordination. Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible! Depending on the volume of applications received, the vacancy may be closed before the expected advertising end date. Interested and want to know a bit more? To find out more about our charity check out: ___ We’re really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level. In our 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey, 59% (nearly 3,800) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of +34. The Employee Net Promoter Score is a measure of how willing our colleagues are to recommend us as a good place to work to their loved ones – and a score of +34 is considered a Very Good score when compared to global benchmarks set by hundreds of other organisations.

Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head Chef to lead the catering team at our Stafford Hospital in Wheaton Aston, Stafford. As Head Chef you will lead and motive a friendly and dedicated team of Chefs and Kitchen Assistants who provide nutritious and enticing meals for up to 36 young people some of which could be being supported to overcome an eating disorder. Ensuring mealtimes are an enjoyable part of the day, engaging our young people in the dining experience to help ensure our young people feel valued as individuals. What you'll be working: 40 hours per week across 7 days. What you'll be doing: The Head Chef is responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, managing staff and ensuring high food quality and safety standards. As Head Chef, you will assign duties accordingly while inspecting all aspects of food preparation to ensure everything meets Food Safety Standards and ACG standards. You will be responsible for monitoring goals, timelines and deliverables. Coordinating team efforts and ensuring that objectives and actions are completed on time and to the highest quality. Planning & Coordination To plan, review, and communicate all menus, co-operating closely with the hospital clinical teams and dieticians Understand the key objectives and deliverables in collaboration with Head of Support Services To order daily and weekly food supplies, in accordance with requirements of planned menus and ensure goods received are in accordance with orders placed, invoices received and required quality Overseeing staff performance daily Schedule rotas and arrange cover in cases of absence Monitor inventory levels order supplies and manage food costs. Ensuring weekly Food Hygiene and environment cleanliness audits and where necessary action plans to address any issues arising from the audits. Ensure correct usage, storage and care of food products, stock control and equipment. Team Management: Manage a team of Chefs and kitchen assistants, providing direction, motivation, and support to ensure a cohesive and successful team. Delegate and monitor tasks and responsibilities to the team. Conduct supervisions & appraisals that are timely and constructive. Communication & Reporting: Serve as the main point of contact for suppliers, providing regular updates on status, risks, and changes. Prepare detailed reports for senior management as needed. Risk Management & Problem Solving: Identify key risks and potential solutions to address potential issues. Monitor and manage timelines, ensuring deadlines are met. Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement: Ensure that deliverables meet required standards and quality expectations. Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Food safety and Infection Control Policies in all areas. What you'll have: Work experience as a Head Chef or similar role Hands-on experience with food preparation and managing a kitchen environment. Good organisational and planning skills. Ability to solve problems and make decisions under pressure. Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently. What to look forward to: 25 days plus bank holidays Birthday off Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A Nest Personal Pension account Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group TPBN1_UKTJ

Development: We’ll work with you to develop your career or learn new things.