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Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England’s fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment. \n\n Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector. \n\n The role… \n\n Job Title: Cook Manager \n\n School Location: Hundred a Hoo Primary School, ME3 \n\n Working Days: Monday to Friday \n\n Shifts & Working hours: 7am-3pm 37.5 hours per week) \n\n Working Weeks: 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days) \n\n Pay Details: £22,881.37 per Annum \n\nWhat will I be doing?\n\n As a Cook Manager, you’ll lead a friendly kitchen team to deliver fresh, seasonal meals to students each day. This is a hands-on management role, where you’ll oversee the kitchen, support your team, and ensure smooth service. \n\n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n\n\t • Managing the day-to-day running of the kitchen\n\t, • Leading, motivating, and developing your catering team\n\t, • Preparing and serving fresh, seasonal meals for the school\n\t, • Planning menus, managing stock, and ensuring compliance with food hygiene and safety standards\n\t, • Liaising directly with onsite clients and stakeholders\n\t, • Previous experience managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high-volume catering environments\n\t, • Skilled in preparing fresh, seasonal food\n\t, • Strong people management and team leadership skills\n\t, • Good organisational and communication skills\n\t, • A proactive, hands-on approach with pride in maintaining high standards\n\t, • Daytime hours, no evenings or weekends\n\t, • All school holidays off\n\t, • Opportunities for training, development, and career progression\n\t, • Access to free qualifications\n\t, • Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers\n\t \n\n IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure and children’s barred list check, which IFG will pay for. \n\n We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.

Sales Associate (Entry Level Position) Immediate starts available in Central Maidstone! Please note: Candidates must be eligible to work full-time in the UK, with no restrictions. Are you tired of your hard work going unnoticed Are you looking for a role where your contributions are truly valued Our Maidstone based client is searching for passionate, motivated individuals to join as Sales Associates on a full time equivalent basis . You will be representing our client in diverse face-to-face field sales campaigns within the Maidstone area. Role Responsibilities: Represent a wide variety of high profile brands associated with our client. Face to face engagement in residential environments. Attend initial training with the option to attend skill development sessions. Travel to various locations and provide useful feedback. Maintain a confident and professional image. Our client highly values hard work, and their pay structure reflects this belief. In this self-employed role, they offer a fantastic day rate alongside commission. There's no limit to what you can earn! This, combined with several other incentive and rewards opportunities, ensures your earning potential is far above the National Living Wage. Furthermore, our client prides themselves on providing continuous coaching and support to help you succeed. Benefits of the Role: A day rate on top of commission earnings. Recognition for your hard work. Progression Opportunities. Fun Social Events. National/International Travel for top performers. Flexible Working Days. What is needed to be a successful Sales Associate: A positive attitude and willingness to learn. Fluent English communication skills. Confidence when working with people. Ability to adapt and be proactive. Full Time Equivalent Availability - This role is not suitable for those currently in full-time education or current international students. The ability to commute to Maidstone office. Our client values candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds, they particularly welcome individuals with experience in the following areas: customer service, sales representative, marketing supervisor, sales executive, direct sales, field sales, marketing executive, retail, call centre, call centre inbound, marketing representative, call centre outbound, bar manager, hospitality, marketing assistant, front of house, direct marketing, sales assistant, and any other customer service or sales role. This role is not suitable for candidates still in education (school/College/University), or current international students due to availability, our client is seeking candidates that can work 4/5 full days per week. Roles are based in Maidstone so candidates MUST be able to commute to this location each working day. * Please note, by applying to this advert you acknowledge our privacy policy applies and give consent for Blackwater Recruitment to share the data you provide with our client so that they may contact you regarding the role or any other role they deem you suitable for. For more information, please see our website before applying. TPBN1_UKTJ

Interim HR Manager (Education) Kent June 2026 - December 2026 Hybrid Working (minimum 3 days onsite) Daily rate Panoramic Associates is partnering with a well-regarded education provider in Kent to appoint an experienced Interim HR Manager for a key assignment running through to the Christmas break. This is a pivotal role during a period of organisational transition. You'll play a central part in supporting leadership, stabilising HR operations, and guiding the workforce through change with confidence and clarity. Reporting to the HR Director, you will also lead and support a small HR team, with line management responsibility for two HR Officers. Key Requirements Current or recent experience within a school or multi-academy trust Proven track record operating at HR Manager level CIPD Level 5 qualification Experience with Edupay (highly desirable) This is an opportunity to step into an interim role where your expertise will make an immediate impact. You'll help shape a positive employee experience during a critical period, while benefiting from a flexible hybrid working model. For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Abbey at Panoramic Associates

KENT Launch Your Recruitment Career with Tradewind Recruitment in Kent Are you a graduate or trainee ready to build a successful career in a fast-paced, high-performance environment with uncapped earning potential? If you're ambitious, resilient, and motivated by financial success and career progression, Tradewind Recruitment Kent is offering an exciting opportunity to join our industry-leading Impact Academy. This is your chance to join a business where your effort directly drives your earnings, development, and long-term career success. About Tradewind Recruitment Tradewind Recruitment is a market-leading education recruitment agency, recognised as a Sunday Times Top 100 company five times. With nearly 30 years of industry success, offices across the UK and internationally, and a proven track record of developing high-performing consultants, we are committed to investing in the next generation of talent. Our Kent office is growing rapidly, and we are looking for driven graduates who want to build a long-term career in recruitment, sales, and business development. What We Offer Competitive starting salary: £28,000-£30,000 Realistic first-year earnings: £35,000-£40,000 OTE Uncapped commission from day one - your performance directly impacts your income 35 days annual leave, plus reduced working hours during school holidays All-expenses-paid international incentive trips Regular team socials, Friday drinks, and additional perks A strong focus on employee wellbeing, training, and continuous development Clear and structured career progression - many of our leaders started as graduatesThe Impact Academy Our Impact Academy is a structured, hands-on graduate training programme designed to take you from entry-level to a confident, high-performing Recruitment Consultant. From your first day, you'll gain real, practical experience while receiving expert training and ongoing mentorship. You'll learn every aspect of the recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing candidates to developing client relationships and generating business. Your Role During your first year, you will: Source, screen, and interview candidates for education roles Write and present high-quality candidate profiles to clients Build and maintain strong relationships with schools and education professionals Work closely with the sales team to maximise placements Proactively develop business opportunities through outreach and networking Consistently meet and exceed weekly targets and KPIs Begin earning commission as you progress through key milestonesThis is a sales-focused role where success depends on your ability to build relationships, manage your pipeline, and proactively create opportunities. Training, Support and Mentorship You will be supported throughout your journey by: A dedicated team manager Structured training delivered by in-house experts A personal mentor to guide your development Experienced consultants who will share knowledge and best practiceWe offer a collaborative, high-performance environment where you will learn quickly and continuously improve. Career Progression After your first year, you will move onto a dedicated Sales Desk, where you will receive advanced training in: Business development and client acquisition Negotiation and margin management Safeguarding and compliance Managing challenging conversations Time management and customer service excellenceWe promote based on performance, not time served-meaning your progression is entirely in your hands. What We're Looking For We are specifically targeting graduates who: Worked consistently alongside their studies (non-negotiable) Hold a UK driving licence or are currently learning Have continued working post-graduation (if applicable) Bring transferable experience such as sales, hospitality, teaching, coaching, or other target-driven roles Are confident communicators with a strong work ethicThe Reality of the Role This is a demanding, target-driven sales environment. It is not an easy job. To succeed, you must be: Highly resilient and able to handle rejection Comfortable with business development and cold outreach Ambitious and financially motivated Proactive, competitive, and results-driven Passionate about building relationships and making an impactThe rewards are significant-but they are earned through consistency, effort, and determination