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Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK \n Do you want to become a qualified Early Years Professional? Are you serious about a career in the Early Years sector? This role is ideal for anyone who has a genuine passion for working with children and is keen to learn and progress in their own professional development. \n About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. \n Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. \n Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Harrogate Cornwall Road is an Ofsted-rated "Good" nursery with a capacity of 60 children. The nursery features thoughtfully designed rooms that group children by developmental stage, promoting learning and fun. It also has a creative outdoor garden area where children are encouraged to explore freely. Located in the heart of Harrogate on Cornwall Road, the nursery is just a 3-minute drive from the A61. Public transport options are convenient, with a bus stop on Rutland Road serving route X12 and Harrogate train station just a 20-minute walk away. The facility also offers free parking for added convenience. Busy Bees Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • Ongoing professional development and career progression \n, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers \n, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)\n, • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!\n, • 50% childcare discount \n, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus\n, • Menopause support through Peppy \n, • Financial support through Salary Finance \n, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders\n, • Cycle to Work scheme \n, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon\n Key responsibilities and expectations as an apprentice: \n\n • Involvement in planning stimulating activities for the children in your care in line with the EYFS\n, • Assisting in delivering a high level of quality childcare maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff\n, • Building effective relationships with children, parents and team members\n, • Ensuring each child's individual needs are met\n, • Contributing to the safeguarding of all children\n, • Actively work towards the apprenticeship standards provided by Busy Bees Education and Training with an expectation of completion within the agreed timeframe\n, • Be enthusiastic and proactive in developing own skills within the workplace\n, • Demonstrate commitment to continued professional development\n To apply you must be working or caring for children whether voluntary or paid. Having a Level 2 in Early Years, Maths and English grade C / 4 or above or functional skills level 2 is desirable.

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK \n As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. \n About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. \n Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. \n Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Harrogate Cornwall Road is an Ofsted-rated "Good" nursery with a capacity of 60 children. The nursery features thoughtfully designed rooms that group children by developmental stage, promoting learning and fun. It also has a creative outdoor garden area where children are encouraged to explore freely. Located in the heart of Harrogate on Cornwall Road, the nursery is just a 3-minute drive from the A61. Public transport options are convenient, with a bus stop on Rutland Road serving route X12 and Harrogate train station just a 20-minute walk away. The facility also offers free parking for added convenience. Busy Bees Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary \n, • Ongoing professional development and career progression \n, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers \n, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)\n, • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!\n, • 50% childcare discount \n, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus\n, • Menopause support through Peppy \n, • Financial support through Salary Finance \n, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders\n, • Cycle to Work scheme \n, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon\n, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)\n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in your room.\n, • Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children.\n, • Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration.\n, • Oversee the development and wellbeing of children, ensuring their progress is tracked and communicated with parents.\n, • Take on the role of Key Person, ensuring the holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children.\n, • Level 3 qualification or above in early years education., • Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager or Nursery Practitioner., • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

Head of People | Domiciliary Care Provider Harrogate (Office Based with Some Travel) Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 + Mileage + Benefits Are you an experienced HR professional ready to step into a broad, strategic leadership role within a growing care organisation? Do you enjoy bringing structure, alignment, and clarity across multiple people functions while still being hands-on when needed? Are you looking to join a high quality, values led provider where you can directly influence culture, performance, and growth? Then this could be the opportunity for you. We are working in partnership with a premium home care provider to appoint a Head of People in a newly created, central leadership role. This position has been created to bring together all people-related functions across the organisation, supporting continued growth while maintaining exceptional quality standards. The Opportunity This is a pivotal, organisation wide leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director. The Head of People will take ownership of recruitment, HR, learning & development, and performance management, ensuring these functions operate cohesively and effectively across all branches. You will oversee an established but evolving team, including: • Recruitment & Community Managers across multiple branches, • A developing HR function, • A Regional Training Manager This is not a purely strategic role. The organisation is seeking someone who can balance leadership and oversight with hands-on delivery where required, particularly during periods of change and development. Key focus areas include recruitment performance, refreshing HR frameworks, and embedding a consistent, high-quality employee experience across the business. About the Provider This is a highly regarded domiciliary care provider with a strong reputation for quality and innovation. All branches have achieved Outstanding ratings from the CQC, alongside national recognition. The organisation operates across four branches with clear ambitions to scale further. They pride themselves on a collaborative, people-first culture and are seeking a Head of People who can enhance this while introducing the structure required for continued growth. Key Responsibilities Recruitment & Workforce Strategy • Lead and coordinate recruitment across all branches, • Manage and develop branch-based recruitment teams, • Improve time-to-hire, candidate experience, and onboarding processes, • Implement a more centralised and strategic recruitment model Learning & Development • Oversee and support the L&D function, • Ensure training is aligned with wider organisational goals, • Drive consistency and quality across all branches Performance Management • Introduce structured performance and supervision frameworks, • Support performance management of the central support team HR Leadership • Lead a full refresh of HR policies, procedures, and contracts, • Oversee HR operations with support from internal resource, • Ensure compliance and consistency across the organisation Culture, Engagement & Retention • Develop and drive employee engagement strategies, • Strengthen organisational culture across multiple locations, • Improve retention and overall employee experience Strategic Integration • Align all people functions into a cohesive, centralised structure, • Act as the central link between HR, recruitment, L&D, and operations The Ideal Candidate You will be a confident and pragmatic people leader, capable of operating across multiple functions while building strong relationships across the organisation. Essential: • HR qualification (CIPD or equivalent), • Strong generalist HR background, including policy and process development, • Experience in recruitment and workforce planning, • Ability to operate across multiple functions in a growing organisation, • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Desirable: • Experience within care or home care settings, • Exposure to learning & development leadership, • Experience in multi-site environments You will be organised, commercially aware, and able to introduce structure in a balanced and practical way, without losing the organisation’s people-focused culture. Package & Benefits • £40,000 – £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience), • 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, • Mileage reimbursement (45p per mile), • Opportunity to shape a newly created senior role Location & Working Pattern This role is primarily office-based near Harrogate, with an expectation of 5 days per week on-site. There is some flexibility for occasional home working, alongside travel to branch locations as required. Interview Process First Stage: Initial interview (Teams) Second Stage: Face-to-face interview with the Managing Director Summary This is a new unique opportunity for an ambitious HR professional to step into a broad and impactful Head of People role within a high-performing care organisation. Offering autonomy, influence, and the chance to shape people strategy from the ground up, this role is ideal for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in a growing, values-led business. Application Process: To apply or request further information, contact Charlie at Compass Associates for a confidential discussion. 01619381185 Recommendations Compass Associates Ltd acts as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy. Successful referrals receive £500 in vouchers or a £500 charity donation.

About Us Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this. Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer. Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond. As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships. The Benefits We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, and a whole lot more. We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Café Assistant, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen. The Role We are currently looking for a Café Assistant to join our Café team at our Yorkshire Cancer Research Centre in Harrogate. Reporting to the Café Manager, you will work alongside a dedicated team of volunteers, delivering excellent customer service, preparing food and drinks, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation. You’ll also assist with stock control, financial procedures, and café administration. Specifically, you will: * Play an active part in running our Café in Harrogate, supporting the Café Manager in implementing processes and ways of working. * Adhere to and administer all processes and practices of the Café through active stock management, replenishment, and rotation. * Take customer orders and prepare and serve food and drinks to the agreed standards as demonstrated by the Café Management team. * Support the Café management team to ensure the Café is presented to the highest standards and kept clean and tidy, including washing up and clearing tables. * Provide the highest levels of customer service to our customers and visitors to the centre and support our volunteers to do the same. * Work alongside a team of well-trained volunteers in a positive and collaborative manner. * Ensure that all charity policies, cafe standards, and operating procedures are adhered to by all volunteers and are maintained and followed in a consistent manner. This includes Food Safety, Allergens, Health and Safety and Trading Standards. * Operate the EPOS system in accordance with charity policy to ensure accounting and stock control are correct. * Train and work alongside a team of volunteers to deliver an outstanding customer experience. * Handle complaints effectively and efficiently, escalating to Café management where they cannot be resolved at a local level. * Be trained as a First Aider and Fire Marshal. About You To be considered for this role, you will need: * To ideally to have a proven track record in hospitality or catering. * To have previous experience in charity sector or commercial sector is desirable. * To have a basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word and Excel. * To have experience of managing people/volunteers including recruitment and development is desirable. * To be organised with good time management skills. * To have the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. * To have good communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach. * To have the ability to motivate self and others. * To have the ability to use own initiative. * To be resilient and adaptable to change. Application Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research. To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People before 28 April 2026. Please read our privacy notice before applying. Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us.

SC Johnson Professional have an exciting opportunity for an Quality Manager to join the team! You will join us on a full time, permanent , and in return, you will receive a competitive salary . Location : Denby, Derbyshire Function: Global Supply Chain – Quality About us: Joining the team at SC Johnson Professional® makes you part of a family company with a deep history in the professional market as a leading manufacturer of skincare, cleaning and hygiene products, and smart technologies. We provide solutions to Healthcare, Clean Industrial, Industrial, Office & Institutional, Hospitality & Travel, and Retail & Entertainment markets. SC Johnson Professional® is a business unit within SC Johnson, a family-owned and led company and leading manufacturer of quality, trusted products since 1886. What's in it for you? Competitive salary plus bonus Health Insurance Company pension scheme (up to 6% employer contributions) Life assurance (4× your salary) Free access to a healthcare platform offering nutritional advice, wellbeing support, and more Enhanced parental leave policy Free optical & hearing test vouchers 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays Employee benefits platform with discounts & wellbeing perks Access to employee assistance programmes Complimentary fresh fruit & hot drinks Subsidised on-site canteen Discounted products at our staff shop Free parking EV charging points at our Denby site (powered by our own renewable electricity!) Cycle-to-work scheme plus bicycle storage area “Save a Space” £200 monthly prize draw (earn a ticket every day you car share or don't use a parking space!) And so much more! About the Quality Manager role: As a Quality Manager for Europe, you'll take centre stage in shaping and championing Quality excellence across SC Johnson Professional's European operations. Leading both Quality Assurance and Quality Control, you'll have end-to-end ownership of quality performance across our Denby and Little Eaton sites, as well as regional suppliers and external manufacturing partners. Reporting directly to the Quality Director, you'll ensure world-class compliance with international standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 22716, while continuously raising the bar on quality and compliance. This is a high-profile, influential leadership role offering real scope to make a difference. You'll shape quality strategy, develop and inspire high-performing teams, and lead meaningful continuous improvement in a dynamic, regulated manufacturing environment. If you're driven by excellence, passionate about people development, and motivated by delivering quality that customers can trust, this role offers the visibility, autonomy and challenge to truly leave your mark. Responsibilities as our Quality Manager: Lead and maintain robust Quality Management Systems, ensuring compliance with GMP, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 22716 standards. Manage and develop Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams, including performance management, coaching and workload planning. Oversee CAPA systems, driving timely corrective and preventive actions informed by complaint data, NCIs and root-cause analysis. Ensure effective operation of QC laboratories, maintaining GLP standards, validated procedures and approved test results. Authorise release of raw materials, WIP and finished goods in line with specifications and regulatory requirements. Act as the primary Quality contact for customer, supplier and regulatory audits, ensuring audit readiness at all times. Manage supplier quality performance, including audits, technical documentation and ongoing compliance monitoring. Partner cross-functionally with Production, Sales and Technical teams to provide expert quality and regulatory guidance. Experience you'll bring as our Quality Manager: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Microbiology or a related scientific discipline. Experience in Quality Assurance and Quality leadership within a regulated manufacturing environment (cosmetics, chemical, pharmaceutical or similar). Proven experience leading and developing teams, with a strong track record of delivering continuous improvement. In-depth knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, microbiology and production hygiene. Strong commercial awareness and understanding of applicable European regulatory requirements. Behaviours you'll need: Strong leadership presence with the ability to engage and influence at all levels. A methodical, detail-focused mindset balanced with pragmatic decision-making. A collaborative, solutions-focused approach to problem solving. Commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement. Please Note: This role is based in the UK, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We do not provide domestic or international relocation for this role. You will be required to work in the office 5 days a week If you feel like you are the right fit for our Quality Manager, please click 'Apply' now - we'd love to hear from you! Inclusion & Diversity We believe Inclusion and Diversity is more than a program. We embed inclusive practices in our day-to-day work, the way we relate to our colleagues, collaborate and make decisions. We value the collective richness of the differences people bring to the organization, including style, personality, thoughts, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and disability – that enables all to bring their full contributions to the organization. #LI-SS1 #LI-Hybrid TPBN1_UKTJ

A fast-growing, specialist, multi-sector group of companies based in Harrogate is seeking an ambitious and commercially mindedCIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified Financial Controllerto join the business at a pivotal stage of expansion. This is more than a traditional finance role. Working directly with the Managing Director, youll be at the heart of strategic decision-making, playing a key role in driving growth across a multi-site operation. The Opportunity As Financial Controller , you will: Partner closely with the Managing Director to support strategic growth plans. Lead, develop and manage the Accounts team, aligning responsibilities to individual strengths. Take full ownership of financial processes and reporting across the group. Identify opportunities to enhance systems, controls and commercial performance. Provide clear, insightful financial analysis to senior stakeholders. Present current and forecast financial performance to both internal and external parties. Influence key commercial decisions with data-driven insight. This is a high-visibility role offering full commercial exposure across the organisation ideal for someone who wants to move beyond reporting and truly shape business performance. Ideally were looking for: CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualified (or finalist with strong experience). Previous experience as a Finance Manager or Financial Controller. Strong commercial acumen and the confidence to challenge and influence. Experience within a multi-site or SME environment (advantageous but not essential). A proactive leader who enjoys improving processes and developing teams. Why Apply? Join a successful and expanding retail group. Play a central role in strategic and commercial decision-making. Work directly with senior leadership. Genuine opportunity to make a measurable impact. Ideal opportunity for any CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified finance professional looking for a role that puts you at the forefront of commercial decision-making in a growing business. Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful. TPBN1_UKTJ

Caterplus - More Than a Meal, It's a Community At Hill View Manor - Anchor , part of Caterplus , we don't just serve food - we create warm, welcoming spaces where the over-55 community can connect, share, and enjoy great company over delicious meals. Every dish is made with care, fresh ingredients, and a big helping of heart. What you'll be doing... As a Chef Manager you will proactively manage teams on site as well as be accountable for recruiting, inducting, training, and supporting colleagues to deliver an efficient, high-quality service to Elior UK, our customer and clients. Motivating and managing a team Controlling and managing a budget Accountable for ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting and client liaison to enable operational excellence Working Pattern: Week 1: Monday - Friday | Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday Job ID: 6231 What can you bring? Genuine interest in customer service excellence Focused on the front line Proven team leader experience Self-motivated and able to work well unsupervised Previous experience within catering desirable Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks! At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That's why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here's what's waiting for you: Free, tasty meals • Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work! Flexible working, • including part time roles, because life doesn't run on a 9-5 schedule. Plenty of Time to Unwind, • 28 days of holiday, and after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days. Leave for life's important moments, • whether family, personal or unexpected. Give back time, • paid volunteering days for the causes you care about. Room to grow, • career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career. Wellbeing first, • mental health support and wellbeing perks. Financial security, • pension schemes and life assurance. Exclusive discounts, • save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel! One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with! No need for legal names at this stage. Why You'll Love Working Here We're a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK , serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? To enrich lives everywhere, every day. And here's the best part - 87% of our team say they're proud to work here! Why? Because we create a place where you're listened to, trusted, supported, and valued. Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you're passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you! We Celebrate You! At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren't just policies, they're who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we're dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed. Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we're happy to help! Ready to join us? Hit 'Apply Now' and let's chat! TPBN1_UKCT