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Position Title: Housekeeping Supervisor Department: Housekeeping Reports To: Housekeeping Manager Location: Sidney Hotel Victoria Job Type: Full Time/ Permanent Schedule: 07:30 - 15:30. Pay rate: £13.50 -£14.00 p/h (depending on experience) We have an exciting job opportunity for the right candidate to join our housekeeping family at Sidney Hotel Victoria. If you have the right experience, knowledge and attitude for this position, we would love to hear from you! Job Summary: The Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the housekeeping department. This includes managing housekeeping staff, ensuring cleanliness and maintenance of guest rooms, public areas, and other facilities, and ensuring that housekeeping standards are consistently met. The Housekeeping Supervisor ensures that the highest level of guest satisfaction is achieved by providing quality service, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and assisting in training and motivating the housekeeping team. Key Responsibilities: Supervision and Staff Management: Supervise and coordinate the activities of housekeeping staff. Assign duties to staff and ensure that work is completed according to established standards and schedules. Monitor staff performance and provide guidance and support as needed. Assist in the training, and development of housekeeping team members. Inspect guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house areas to ensure cleanliness, safety, and maintenance standards are consistently met. Ensure that rooms are cleaned and prepared according to brand or facility standards, including restocking supplies, replacing linens, and checking for maintenance issues. Monitor cleanliness of corridors, lobbies, stairways, elevators, and other public spaces. Ensure proper inventory levels of cleaning supplies, linens, and equipment. Ensure that inventory is properly managed and stored. Track and report on usage of cleaning products to minimize waste. Guest Service: Respond promptly to guest requests or concerns regarding cleanliness or service. Ensure that guest rooms meet the specific requirements or special requests, such as additional amenities or preferences. Resolve any housekeeping-related guest complaints or issues in a professional and timely manner. Health, Safety, and Compliance: Ensure that housekeeping staff follow all safety protocols, including proper handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment. Maintain a safe working environment by ensuring that the team follows proper cleaning and safety procedures. Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations and company policies. Communicative and Administrative Tasks: Monitor the performance of housekeeping staff, provide performance reviews, and recommend disciplinary actions when necessary. Assist in scheduling staff to ensure adequate coverage and efficient operations. Work closely with other departments, including Front Desk, Maintenance, to ensure smooth operations. Communicate effectively with the housekeeping team, managers, and other departments to address any issues or updates. Assist in training new housekeeping staff on standard operating procedures, safety practices, and guest service expectations. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; a college degree in Hospitality Management or a related field is preferred. Proven experience (2+ years) in housekeeping or cleaning services, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards. Ability to handle stressful situations and resolve conflicts effectively. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Knowledge of housekeeping operations, cleaning chemicals, and safety procedures. Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Room Attendant 4* Boutique Hotel Kings Cross Born in 2019, The Gyle Hotel is a unique residential hotel located in the colourful borough of Camden. The property offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in one of London's most historically curious neighbourhoods as we welcome our guests to Argyle Square and this beautifully unique, cozy, and personalized travel experience. The Gyle possess 33 keys with every room having solid oak flooring, vintage mirrors, Scottish textiles, and many more lovely features. We are looking for a room attendant for this wonderful property, someone that will be fully independent in ensuring the highest standard of cleanliness. The room attendant is responsible for guests’ bedrooms and the general upkeep of the hotel’s public areas. The candidate will be methodical and conscientious with an eye for detail, ensuring the rooms are always sparkling clean. Key Responsibilities Include: · Cleaning and maintaining all areas of the Hotel as well as the back of the house and public areas. · You will work as part of a team and make sure that an enjoyable environment is maintained. · You will perform all housekeeping duties in an efficient manner, and to the highest standards following sops. · Adhere to the Health & Safety policies and demonstrate duty of care procedures to all areas within your department. · Complete the relevant daily, weekly and monthly tasks as directed. · Maintain high standards of personal presentation and hygiene in line with the company dress code. · Ensure that personal KPIs are achieved. · Maintain high standards of personal presentation and hygiene in line with the company code. Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications: · Minimum 2 years experience in a hotel. · Minimum of 1 year of working as a cleaner. · Reliable and dependable in performing duties. · The ability to communicate in English effectively and persuasively at all levels · A good team ethos is important, along with the ability to support team members and colleagues. · The ability to use chemicals efficiently and appropriately. If you are looking for a vibrant yet high-end operation, no need to look any further. Apply today and begin a new adventure with us.

About the Role: We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced College Accountant to lead and manage our Finance team. In this key role, you will be responsible for ensuring that our financial controls are robust and aligned with both internal policies and legal requirements. You will provide timely and accurate financial information and management reporting, while also maintaining strong financial health for the College. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Finance Department to ensure effective and efficient operations. Prepare and present monthly management accounts for review by the Director of Finance, Senior Management Team, and Governors. Oversee compliance with internal controls and financial regulations, while driving improvements in systems, processes, and customer service. Provide real-time financial monitoring reports to budget holders, offering assistance as needed. Manage the College’s budgeting process and ensure budgetary controls are in place. Prepare statutory accounts for the College and subsidiary companies, liaising with external and internal auditors. Ensure all required returns are submitted to government and funding bodies. Oversee day-to-day treasury management in line with College policies. Manage key functions within the Finance Department, including sales ledger, purchase ledger, banking, student finance, fixed assets, and payroll checks (administered by HR). Work closely with the Director of Finance to develop and implement financial strategies, accounting practices, and reporting frameworks. Manage the College’s financial system (currently Symmetry Financials) and ensure staff are fully trained in its use. Oversee VAT and taxation issues, including statutory payroll returns. Act as a key point of contact for auditors, external consultants, and statutory bodies. Provide management information to the Senior Management Team as required. Support ongoing improvements and innovation within the finance team and wider College operations. What We’re Looking For: Qualifications: 'O' and 'A' Levels, including Maths and English. Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA). Experience: 3-5 years of post-qualification experience, ideally within a Further Education (FE) college or similar organisation. Strong technical accounting and management skills, with proficiency in Excel and accounting software. Key Skills & Competencies: Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Proven experience in managing and motivating teams. Ability to work in a dynamic, changing environment. Personal Attributes: High level of personal integrity and commitment to public sector principles. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to think strategically while also being a hands-on problem solver. Motivated, hardworking, and proactive. Safeguarding: The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. As such, all staff will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. If you’re passionate about finance and education, and you’re ready to take on an exciting leadership role, we’d love to hear from you!

Brooklands Museum is the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, and the home of Concorde. Located on the 30-acre site of the world’s first purpose-built motor racing circuit and the most productive aircraft factories in Europe in the twentieth century, Brooklands Museum welcomes over 185,000 visitors each year these are made up of members of the public, Brooklands Members, VIPs, corporate hospitality guests and school groups. Brooklands Museum is a unique and special place to work, where people’s pursuit of speed, flight and adventure changed the world! We have ambitious plans to fulfil our vision: Inspiring people to shape the future through Brooklands’ history of innovation and endeavour. As we are a visitor attraction, our priority is delivering a memorable and inspiring experience for all visitors and ensuring we meet our commitment of ‘Brooklands at its best, every day’. So, no matter what role you join us in, you will have a very important part to play in this. Today we are an independent charity that is responsible for the care and maintenance of a range of buildings and structures, including the most complete sections of the 1907 racetrack, that contributed to this amazing history. Our site is truly special, where history was made – and our challenge is to look after it for future generations to enjoy. We are currently looking for a Part Time Caretaker to liaise closely with and support the Property & Estates Manager in the objective of ensuring the efficient and effective day-to-day running and presentation of Brooklands Museum, dealing with any maintenance issues that arise on shift to ensure that we are always offering a safe, welcoming and secure environment for our Visitors, Staff and Volunteers. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and dynamic person to join tour small Facilities Team to help us deliver Brooklands at its best for our visitors. You will work closely with a range of different individuals within the Museum including our Maintenance Technicians, Operations Manager, Events Manager, Visitor Experience Managers, Hospitality & Catering Manager, Hospitality & Catering Delivery Manager, Café Manager, Contract Cleaning, Contract Security and The London Bus Museum Team so you will need to be able to work well in a team as well as unsupervised. You will have the skills and knowledge required to be able to carry out a broad range of maintenance and service tasks as expected in this type of role. You will be able to prioritise a busy workload while maintaining a strong attention to detail. You will possess a positive approach and a ‘can do’ attitude with a willingness to be flexible and ‘get stuck in’ as needed. The working hours for this role will be 23 per week, working Friday 5 hours, Saturday 9 hours and Sunday 9 hours. How to apply Please submit your CV and a covering letter detailing how your experience could help us in this role and how you meet the requirements of our person specification. Please keep your covering letter to no more than two sides of A4. The hiring managers will review all applications once the role has closed on the 9th December 2024 and we will be in touch with shortlisted candidates regarding an interview shortly after this date with a January 2025 start date anticipated. Please note: If we receive a high volume of quality applicants, we may close this vacancy earlier so please don’t wait to apply! ** Benefits** We offer a number of benefits to suit your lifestyle and include: Annual leave of 25 days in addition to Bank Holidays and Christmas Eve off (pro-rata) Flexible Bank Holiday policy enabling you to take Bank Holidays at a time that suits you Flexible working to help you manage your home and working life 4% employer contribution into your pension Free Onsite parking 20% discount in our onsite café and Museum shop Free access to all that Brooklands Museum has to offer Access to our Reward Website providing access to deals and discounts for hundreds of shops online and in store, helping you save money on everyday shopping Full access to our online wellbeing hub providing access to a 24/7 telephone support line, telephone counselling sessions and expert support Access to our team of fully trained Mental Health First Aiders Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development Working at Brooklands Museum Brooklands Museum is a fast paced, unique and fun place to work, you’ll need to be able to keep a number of plates spinning every day but that just what makes Brooklands the special place it is. We are proud to have been a finalist for Surrey Employer of the Year in 2021 and a finalist for Large Visitor Attraction of the Year in the Beautiful South Awards 2022. In line with our charitable purpose, we are active in ensuring that Brooklands is inclusive, so that everyone can feel welcome at, and benefit from, Brooklands Museum, including as visitors, staff, trustees, volunteers, members, partners, freelancers, contractors, participants, schools, and anyone else who wishes to visit or be involved with the Museum. We have invested in our organisational culture over recent years and encourage everyone to be their true self at the Museum. The team have committed to ensuring we all feel involved, supported, and appreciated, by working as one team, communicating thoughtfully, being proactive and showing we care. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways, so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

Linen Porter The Megaro Collection Kings Cross The Megaro Collection encompasses two food and beverage outlets, three unique hotels, and an events space located in Argle Square, Kings Cross. Our company is dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our guests and takes pride in being an ambassador for the local area. We are looking for a Linen Porter to join our team, someone that will be fully independent in ensuring the highest standard of cleanliness and organisation. The Linen Porter is responsible for stock counting and distributing linen correctly on each floor of the property, guarantee a smooth running of the housekeeping department throughout the day. Additionally, the role will involve accepting delivery of clean linen from supplier, arranging linen for pick up always maintaining a calm demeanour and working in respect of health and safety regulation. The linen porter will also be called upon cleaning duties, when necessary, assisting the rest of team in cleaning rooms or public areas as well as managing all guests requests with a positive and pro-active attitude. The candidate will be methodical and conscientious with an eye for detail, ensuring the highest level of organisation. Key Responsibilities Include: · Adhere to the Health & Safety policies and demonstrate duty of care procedures to all areas within your department. · Receive and store deliveries. · Stock linen cupboards. · Report maintenance issues. · Complete the relevant daily, weekly and monthly tasks as directed. · Maintain high standards of personal presentation and hygiene in line with the company dress code. · Ensure that personal KPIs are achieved. · Maintain high standards of personal presentation and hygiene in line with the company code. Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications: · Minimum of 1 year of working within the housekeeping department (not a must to be considered). · Reliable and dependable in performing duties. · The ability to communicate in English effectively and persuasively at all levels. · A good team ethos is important, along with the ability to support team members and colleagues. · The ability to use chemicals efficiently and appropriately. If you are looking for a vibrant workplace, no need to look any further. Apply today and begin a new adventure with us.

Join Our Family as a Qualified Nursery Room Leader! Are you ready to start a meaningful career? Do you have a passion for nurturing young minds and creating a positive, engaging environment where children can thrive? If so, we’d love to hear from you! The Role: We’re looking for an enthusiastic and qualified Room Leader (NVQ Level 2/3 or above) to join our family at The Eveline Day & Nursery School Ltd. As a Room Leader, you’ll play an essential role in supporting children’s development through creative, age-appropriate activities in a warm, safe environment. You’ll work with a dedicated team and have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in children’s lives. About Us: Founded in 1964 by Mrs Maria Keaveney Jessiman MBE and still proudly family-run, we operate seven unique nursery branches and a day school across South West London. With a commitment to providing excellent care and education, our nurseries are well-equipped, stimulating spaces where children feel valued and supported. What We Offer: Competitive Salary: £26,000+ (experience dependent) and benefits Full-Time, Permanent Position Hours: Monday to Friday shifts 7.30am-4.30pm and to 9.30am-6:30 pm. Comprehensive Training: Including First Aid, Health & Safety, and Safeguarding. Employee Benefits: Additional leave, company events, discounted/free meals, health & wellbeing programme, referral programme, and more. Convenient Locations: Nurseries with good public transport links across South West London. We are hiring for our Wandsworth, Balham High Road, Raynes Park sites What We’re Looking For: NVQ Level 2/3 qualification in childcare. Genuine love and enthusiasm for working with children. Confident communication skills with both children and adults. Ability to work well within a team. Professional, hardworking, and committed to delivering high standards of care. Your Key Responsibilities: Act as a key person for a group of children, observing and supporting their development. Plan and carry out engaging, age-appropriate activities. Provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for all children. Follow safeguarding procedures and our policies. Ready to Join Our Family? If you’re passionate about early years education and want to be part of a supportive, family-run business that values your contributions, reply with your CV and cover letter. Application Details: Interviews Begin: Week commencing 25th November. Application Deadline: 30th November.

To provide a full housekeeping service to the care home promoting high standards of cleanliness. To support and assist the Home Manager with the smooth running of the care home. · To work in conjunction with care staff to change and sort linen, towels and curtains and undertake linen checks. · To ensure that residents’ rooms and public areas are in perfect order, reporting any faults, eg defective light bulbs, worn carpets, broken fittings. · To look after and clean housekeeping equipment and machinery and ensure the economical and correct use of cleaning materials. · In accordance with HACCP [Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points] regulations, keep kitchen thoroughly clean including daily, weekly, and monthly jobs. · In accordance with HACCP regulations, monitor and accurately record food temperatures. Report any problems to Catering Department. · Adhere to the COSHH [Control of Substances Hazardous to Health] Policy. · To assist with residents’ needs in organising dry cleaning service. · To attend staff meetings and training where appropriate. · To assist in the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by ensuring adherence to Denville Hall Group’s Health & Safety and Welfare policies and procedures. · Duty to whistle blow if witness bad practice or harm to a resident within the care home.

Employer: The Eveline Day & Nursery Schools Ltd Location: South West London SalaryUp to £26,500 per annum + benefits Closing date 30 Nov 2024 Contract Type Permanent Hours: Full Time Role: Senior Practitioner Sector: Nursery Senior Nursery Practitioner Required The Eveline Day & Nursery School Ltd. - Founded and Established in 1964 by Mrs Maria Keaveney Jessiman MBE, run by her children, grandchildren and family - Would you like to join our family? We are a passionate family run business, who love what we do and stand for. We are operating in the South West London area, employing 250 staff throughout our 7 Unique Nursery Branches and Day School. Our aim over the years has been to provide excellent care and education for our children. We provide stimulating and warm environments and offer the highest standard of service to all. We are currently looking to hire a Qualified (NVQ 2/3 or above) Room Leader at the following locations: Wandsworth East Hill United Reformed Church Hall, Geraldine Road, Wandsworth, SW18 2NR Balham High Road The Boulevard, 205 Balham High Road, Balham, SW17 7BW Raynes Park Grand Drive, Raynes Park, SW20 9NA ABOUT THE NURSERY: We are open 52 week of the year, Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:30pm except for bank holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year. Our nurseries are well equipped in bright stimulating environments. High work ethics, with fun, exciting atmosphere and great team spirits. All nurseries are in good locations (with good links to public transport) REQUIREMENTS:: Must be a qualified NVQ 2/3. Be Professional, enthusiastic and hard working. Have a genuine love of children Have Confident communication skill with children and adults. Have the ability to work as part of a team. We provide First Aid, Health & Safety and Safeguarding Training. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: To be keyperson to a group of children. To observe and to track children's development. To plan and carry out age appropriate activities for children. To provide a safe and secure environment for the children. To be aware of safeguarding procedures. To follow our policies and procedures. Benefits: Additional leave Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing program Referral program Sick pay Transport links To apply With cover letter and CV First round interviews will start w/c 18 November Post closes 30 Nov 2024