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Are you an experienced careers professional ready to lead, develop and innovate? We are seeking an exceptional Careers and Employability Manager to lead our Careers Team and shape a high-quality, responsive careers education and guidance service across the College. This is an exciting opportunity to drive forward a cross-college CEIAG strategy, manage a dedicated team, and ensure our students receive outstanding careers support that enables them to progress confidently onto their next steps. As Careers and Employability Manager, you will: • Act as the operational Careers Leader for the College, • Line manage a team of 2 Careers Advisers, 2 Careers Officers and 2 UniConnect Project Officers, • Manage your own caseload of interviews and workshops as well as oversee the teams activities, • Oversee the Colleges UniConnect/KMPF project work (subject to annual funding), • Manage the delegated careers budget, • Drive continuous improvement and service development, • Lead on Matrix, Gatsby and CEIAG strategy and improvement planning, • Produce performance data, reports and commentary for Leadership Team and stakeholders, • Develop strong internal partnerships with curriculum teams, marketing, SLT and support services, • Build and maintain effective external partnerships with schools, HE providers and other agencies What We’re Looking For: We are looking for a strategic thinker and collaborative leader who can: • Inspire and develop a small, professional team, • Strengthen the College’s cross-college careers offer, • Analyse data and use insight to drive service improvements, • Build strong stakeholder relationships internally and externally The Role: Where you’ll work:The role is multi sited and will require travel to any of the College sites as required. Your hours:37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum (1 FTE). Your pay:£47,311 per annum. The College: North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this. The Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following benefits. • 33 days’ annual leave (including Christmas / New Year break) plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)., • Enrolment onto the People’s Partnership pension scheme (as part of the staff of North Kent College Business Services Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of North Kent College)., • Access to free parking and a range of onsite facilities, a restaurant and coffee shop. How to Apply: If this sounds like the next role for you, please visit the North Kent College staff vacancies page to see the full job description and apply. Please note that the closing date for applications is Thursday, 19th March 2026, with interviews scheduled to take place on Thursday, 26th March 2026. North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.

Office Administrator Fulltime Permanent Competitive Salary, Dependent on Experience Hours of work: Monday - Friday 09.00 - 17.00 (37.5 hours a week) Overtime Available Job purpose: Office Administrator We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Office Administrator to support the day-to-day operations of a busy engineering environment. This role is central to ensuring the smooth coordination between customers, suppliers, and the workshop. An engineering background would be advantageous. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong computer literacy, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently. The role requires someone who can work both independently and as part of a team, remains flexible in their approach, and is willing to assist with additional duties as required. Responsibilities: Office Administrator • Managing the daily processing and administration of customer purchase orders, • Conducting contract reviews to ensure accuracy, feasibility, and compliance, • Liaising directly with customers and suppliers in a professional and efficient manner, • Responsible for purchasing raw materials in line with production requirements, • Working closely with the Machine Shop Manager to support forward planning and workshop capacity management, • Assisting daily with general enquiries from the workshop and wider business, • Maintaining accurate records, documentation, and internal systems, • Supporting scheduling, coordination, and operational planning activities, • Previous administrative experience (engineering or manufacturing environment advantageous), • Engineering knowledge or technical understanding desirable, • Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office and internal systems), • Excellent organisational and time management skills, • Strong attention to detail, particularly when reviewing contracts and orders, • Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines, • Confident communication skills, both written and verbal, • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, • Proactive and solution-focused, • Professional and approachable, • Reliable with a strong work ethic, • Company pension contribution, • Free refreshments, • Onsite parking, • Personal career development opportunities, • Gratuity/Christmas bonus, • Overtime available Specialists in Permanent, Temporary and Contract recruitment within a number of niche divisions and industries, including: Commercial, Industrial and Engineering sectors. For information on other roles, we have available please call for further details.

JRRL are seeking an Administrator with previous experience working within the engineering industry. Duties for the Administrator: • Dealing with both customers and suppliers., • Responsible for daily management of customer purchase orders., • Responsible for raising contract review documents., • Managing the purchasing of raw materials., • Distribution of new route cards to relevant departments., • Works closely with the machine shop manager for future planning of works capacity., • Assisting with day-to-day general enquiries from the workshop., • Experience working as an administrator in the engineering industry., • Strong computer literacy., • Attention to detail., • Onsite parking., • Christmas bonus., • Overtime available. This role is a full-time, permanent position. The salary range reflects the candidate's level of experience. The lower end of the band is suited for individuals who may require additional training to meet the role's requirements, while the higher end is for candidates who possess the exact skills and experience outlined above.

Business Area: Nespresso Retail Location: Bluewater Shopping Centre, Greenhithe Salary: £31,250 per annum Some of our fantastic benefits • Up to 10% annual bonus, • Complimentary Nespresso machine and monthly allowance of capsules, • 25 days holiday entitlement with bank holidays on top We are looking for a proactive and commercially driven Assistant Manager to join our boutique in Bluewater . Nespresso is a name synonymous with luxury, innovation and sustainability. Our story began with a simple but revolutionary idea: to enable anyone to create the perfect cup of espresso coffee – just like a skilled barista. Now we would like you to be a part of our Nespresso story, be passionate about our coffee, our customers and how we are evolving. We are a B Corp certified company and committed to Reducing, Reusing and Recycling: ___. Your impact Ultimately, you will be responsible for attaining the sales targets of the boutique through premium customer experience and excellent delivery of all elements of boutique performance. Your other key responsibilities will include: • Completing shop floor observations and providing feedback to the team in line with management support., • Utilising customer experience and everyday coaching across the team., • Delivering a high standard of customer service., • Facilitating team training sessions., • Taking accountability for managing and resolving escalated complaints., • Monitoring and leading on internal control processes., • Leading on ad hoc audits. To be successful in this role you will already have previous Assistant Manager or supervisory shop floor experience in the retail sector, ideally from a luxury background but we are happy to consider those from a different industry who have the required skill-set. Other key attributes include: • A proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service., • A strong understanding of the retail and competitive environment in which the Nespresso business operates., • Enthusiasm to coach, train and mentor the Sales Assistants within your boutique., • The ability to maintain and support a positive and collaborative team culture. To find out more about Nespresso please visit: At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect and we believe that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment allows everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovative thinking. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, parents, carers and members of the LGBT+ community. Please let us know if we can provide accommodations to ensure your full participation in the application process. To find out more about Nestle’s commitment to DEI: ___

You will support the Store Manager and team, enhancing community engagement and maximizing shop income. A charitable organization in Dartford is seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager.