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.
Are you looking to kick-start a new career? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Project Management Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is broken down into 3 easy steps. Online Training Complete a selection of professional, accredited and industry recognised Project Management courses by including Prince2 & Agile. The training is delivered via video tutorials, presentations and quizzes through a portal that you study from home. Practical Training Now that you have learned all the theory it’s time to start applying that into practice so that you have the required experience to start within the industry. Our expert Project Manager tutor will provide you with 2 case scenarios for you to complete that will be based on real-world situations. Official exams At this final stage, we will prepare you to take your official Prince2 & Agile Foundation exams. The exams can be taken at one of the approved test centres across the UK or online from your own home. PM Role Through our range of partnerships throughout the UK with Project Management organisations, we are able to place you into an entry level role within your local area. You will be working as either a Project Coordinator or Project Administrator (£25K-£45K starting salary). At a one off cost of £1499, or a deposit of £212 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £148, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in Project Management and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training we will refund 100% of your course fees. Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.
Role Description This is a full-time on-site Quantity Surveyor role located in Iver at HCL Group. The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for: - Preparation of cost estimates, bills of quantities and tender documents. - Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain the best prices and terms. - Managing project budgets, including forecasting and monitoring costs. - Provide expert advice on procurement, risk management and cost-saving measures. - Understanding the client requirements and quantities take off as per marking and drawings. - Preparing BOQ (bill of quantities) by studying specification sheets from the sales team. - Identifying gaps between BOQ and drawings, specifications and conditions of the contract and taking it for a logical closure. - Monitor and control costs throughout the project, identifying cost-saving opportunities. - Participation in the pre-tendering activities with client, architect and project managers and raising relevant pre-bid queries from the given tender. - Preparing the initial quote and contract for the sales team from the company’s side. - Coordination with the design team for analysing architectural and service drawings. - Manage the valuation of work done and handle claims and variations. - Preparing interim and final valuations, variations and claims of the construction site. - Conduct feasibility studies and value engineering exercises. - Collaborate with stakeholders to optimise project outcomes and achieve value for money. Qualifications and Skills - Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, construction management or a related field. - 5+ years of experience in quantity surveying or cost consulting, preferably in the construction industry. - Sound knowledge of construction industry practices, regulations and standards. - Proficiency in cost estimation and cost management techniques. - Familiarity with contract administration and legal aspects of construction projects. - Understanding general contracting, design-build, package contracting, value-based project and loading margins and lumpsum in commercial fit-out, residential, hotel or retail projects. - Experience working with AutoCAD and validating quantities from the given drawings. - Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise tasks effectively. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with extraordinary negotiation abilities. - Proficiency in relevant software and tools for quantity surveying.
About MSL: MSL Cabling Limited, founded in 2019 and with a combined experience in the industry of over 100 years, stands at the forefront of Sub Mains, Structured Cabling & Fibre Installation companies in both the UK & Europe. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, MSL Cabling Limited has established itself as a true industry leader, consistently delivering high quality solutions to meet the evolving needs of its clients. With a highly skilled and experienced team, and a dedication to innovation, MSL Cabling has become synonymous with superior craftsmanship, efficiency and customer satisfaction. We are looking for a highly organised Administrative Office Assistant, who will support the day to day running of the business. This is a full-time office-based role and an excellent opportunity for someone who is eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced and ever-growing company. Main Responsibilities: • Support the senior leadership team with various projects and tasks as required • Handle incoming and outgoing calls • Assist with managing and maintaining company assets • Assist with booking accommodation and travel, for various projects in the UK and Europe • Perform general administrative tasks, such as filing, data entry, and document preparation • Attend meetings and other events, as required, to take comprehensive and accurate minutes • Assist with ordering any equipment as and when required and creating purchase orders About You: • A-Level’s or equivalent • Prior experience in an office support or administrative role is preferred but not required • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Excellent organizational and time management skills • Strong attention to detail and accuracy • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to think on their feet and be proactive • Disciplined and incredibly organised • A people person, with an ability to build and maintain strong relationships with the team • Team player but can also work independently as and when required • Equally personable face to face, over the phone, and in writing • Comfortable working in an early-stage business, where time is critical, and things change frequently • Languages: Fluency in English, both spoken and written. Any other European languages are a bonus The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive package and the opportunity for personal and professional development within the company.