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Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you a passionate leader with a background in early childhood education and management? As an Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees, you will support the Centre Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and wants to make a difference in the lives of children while leading a team towards educational excellence. 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. 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. 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 Cheam Nonsuch, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 83 children and features a long-serving, friendly, and welcoming staff team that is passionate about their work. Our nursery is conveniently located within walking distance of Nonsuch Park and Cheam Park, providing excellent opportunities for outings. We are situated onsite with Nonsuch High School and David Lloyd Gym, and we are also within walking distance to Cheam station, with bus services available nearby. Additionally, we offer free parking for staff, ensuring easy access to our nurturing environment. Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!, • 50% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Join our supportive and collaborative work environment, learn from experienced colleagues, and make meaningful connections. If you are ready to make a positive impact in the field of early childhood education and childcare, we encourage you to apply for the Nursery Manager position at Busy Bees. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and take the next step in your career. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities • Support the Centre Director in overseeing the daily operations and maintaining educational standards., • Assist in developing and delivering an engaging, high-quality curriculum tailored to the needs of children., • Ensure the centre complies with all relevant regulatory requirements and maintains high safety and health standards., • Provide leadership and mentorship to staff, ensuring a cohesive and motivated team., • Lead efforts to enhance customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and promoting a positive centre experience for families., • Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling, payroll, and recruitment., • Manage operational records and support financial planning to ensure sustainability. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate:, • An approved Level 3 qualification or above in early years education., • Experience within an early years setting, with leadership or supervisory experience ideally as either a Assistant Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager., • Proven track record of ensuring educational excellence and curriculum development., • Strong communication and organisational skills, with a focus on teamwork., • Experience in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and health and safety protocols.Lead with passion and help create a nurturing learning environment—apply now!

Do you want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 7 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. Underpinning the entire customer experience, Sky has extensive Mechanical and Electrical systems spread across many geographical locations. This role is to focus on the key aspects of M&E systems and ensure their correct operation and maintenance by providing a firm platform for business success. We're looking for a proactive and technically skilled individual who thrives in a business-critical environment. Ensuring the backbone of digital infrastructure remains secure, efficient, and resilient. What you'll do: • Maintain uptime by proactively servicing and monitoring mechanical and electrical systems to prevent disruption to Sky's operations., • Collaborate effectively with a skilled team of engineers in a data centre , high-performance environment., • U se Computer-Aided Facilities Management ( CAFM ) tools to manage and execute scheduled maintenance routines with precision and efficiency., • Operate in a business-critical setting, working on essential infrastructure including power generation systems, package chillers, and u ninterruptible p ower s upplies (UPS)., • Champion Sky's values by supporting safe working practices, ethical standards, and environmental sustainability initiatives., • Work Monday to Friday, with occasional requirements to backfill the shift team to maintain coverage and operational continuity. I ncluding occasional travel to other Sky sites . What you'll bring:, • Proactive mindset with a strong focus on keeping Sky 'on air' and delivering top-tier service., • Relevant technical qualifications ( e.g. BTEC, ONC, City & Guilds, F-Gas) and ideally an electrical or mechanical apprenticeship., • Hands-on experience with large LV electrical or chilled water-cooling systems in critical environments., • Working knowledge of AC split systems - a plus, but not essential., • Strong safety and environmental awareness , maintaining high operational standards., • Digital fluency , including CAFM systems and email for task and workflow management., • Clear communicator and team player , able to report issues and collaborate effectively., • Problem-solver with adaptability , attention to detail, and a drive for continuous improvement - including flexibility to travel and support out-of- hours work. Team overview UK Tech At the heart of Sky's digital transformation, UK Tech leads the strategy, design, and delivery of cutting-edge technology solutions. From AI and 5G to Cloud infrastructure, we harness the latest innovations to power Sky's fixed and mobile networks, elevate our web platforms, and evolve our CRM systems. We're a collaborative and forward-thinking team-welcoming, creative, and committed to simplifying complexity while always doing the right thing. Our work shapes the experiences of millions of customers, and we take pride in building products and services that truly make a difference. The core team consists of four engineers working a continental shift pattern, covering 12-hour day and night shifts. Their rotation follows a structured cycle: 6 days on, 4 off → 4 on, 6 off → 4 on, 4 off, repeating every 28 days to ensure continuous coverage. This role is designed to support the shift team during peak business hours, working Monday to Friday to align with Sky's busiest operational period. You'll collaborate closely with the shift engineers, providing technical support, continuity, and coverage when needed - including occasional backfill for shift duties. The Rewards There is a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: · Sky, for the TV you love all in one place · A generous pension package · Private healthcare · Discounted mobile and broadband Where you'll work Brick Lane Brick Lane is in the heart of the East End of London. It's part of a vibrant and diverse community; close to street food, cafes, and shops. The closest tube station is Aldgate East, and Liverpool Street is about a 10-minute walk. Inclusion & how you'l l work Recognised by The Times and Stonewall, we take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion. Investing in society, fighting racial injustice and setting ambitious targets for representation at Sky. This is a site-based role located at one of Sky's critical operations centres . Due to the hands-on nature of the work and the importance of maintaining real-time infrastructure, remote or hybrid working is not available for this position. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

• Engineering Technical Manager – Critical Environments – High Profile, • Croydon and Heathrow, • £77,000 to £79,000, • Potential Travel Allowance Between Locations, • Overtime paid at an enhanced hourly rate, • Pension, • Health Care, • PPE, • 25 Days Annual Leave – Plus Bank Holidays We are recruiting an Engineering Manager to lead technical operations across two high Profile sites — 4 days per week in South London and 1 day in Southwest / West London and Ideal candidates should be in commutable distant to both sites. This role is suited ONLY to candidates coming from critical environments, such as data centres, banking, trading floors, or high-security mission critical 24/7 infrastructure. You will be responsible for both the strategic oversight and hands-on supervision of HV/LV systems, UPS, BMS, and business-critical plant, overseeing some projects via specialist sub-contractors etc Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage engineering teams, although this will be with other management on the contract, Contract manager, Technical Manager, Engineering Supervisor also including both day staff and shift engineers., • Oversee PPM, reactive works, and fault escalation across all critical electrical and mechanical services., • Take full operational control of HV/LV infrastructure, UPS and BMS systems., • Coordinate contractors and subcontractors, ensuring safety, compliance, and performance standards are maintained., • Produce engineering reports, load assessments, site audits, and ensure accurate logbooks/documentation., • Maintain O&M manuals, risk assessments, CEWA permits, and contingency procedures., • Support project works, shutdowns, and upgrades as required., • Management Customer relationship, • Overtime & Flexibility This role offers significant paid overtime, with the expectation to attend High Voltage shutdowns, weekend interventions, and project activity across both sites. Flexibility at short notice is essential. Candidate Profile • Must have proven experience in critical environments—Data Centre or Financial Services infrastructure is essential., • Strong people manager, capable of leading and developing engineering teams., • Recognised Mechanical or Electrical qualification (Apprenticeship / ONC / BTEC or equivalent)., • HV Authorised Person (or able to step into the role quickly)., • Highly organised, calm under pressure, and confident in decision-making and escalation., • Computer literate with excellent communication and reporting ability.

Services Manager – Dermatology & ENT £48,000 + Performance Bonus Hybrid – Croydon Head Office Full-Time, Permanent Are you a strategic operations leader with a passion for improving NHS community services? Do you thrive in fast-paced, evolving healthcare environments where you can take full ownership of service performance and transformation? We’re working with a highly innovative, rapidly growing healthcare provider delivering NHS community services across London and surrounding counties. With an expanding footprint and a focus on ENT and Dermatology services, they are seeking a talented Services Manager to oversee the end-to-end operational delivery. This is a brand-new position giving you the chance to shape the role, establish best practice, and influence real change in a business that values performance, collaboration, and compassion in equal measure. You'll report directly to the COO and play a key part in leading multidisciplinary teams, delivering outstanding patient care, and driving financial and operational success. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee day-to-day service delivery for ENT and Dermatology clinics across multiple locations, • Take full ownership of the “referral to discharge” pathway, ensuring seamless, compliant patient journeys, • Lead service optimisation across clinical capacity, workforce planning, appointment management, and clinic resourcing, • Manage operational performance to meet KPIs, NHS service levels, and contractual obligations, • Lead a team of clinical and non-clinical professionals, • Track and analyse key performance data to identify trends, risks, and service improvement opportunities, • Maximise referrals and ensure clinical capacity meets demand, working with clinicians and commissioners, • Manage the full P&L of assigned services and monitor financial performance closely, • Build and maintain strong working relationships with commissioners, local authorities, and clinic partners, • Actively contribute to organisational change initiatives and quality improvement projects, • Ensure full compliance with CQC, NHS, and internal regulatory frameworks Ideal Candidate Profile: • Degree; ideally in Business Administration, Healthcare Management or a relevant field, • Proven experience managing healthcare services, • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage both direct and matrix teams, • Background in owning P&L and operational budgets, • Stakeholder engagement experience, • Familiar with pathway design, waitlist management, and performance monitoring, • Adaptable, friendly, and capable of thriving in a high-growth, change-led environment, • Practice Managers or Operations Leads ready for a step up are also encouraged to apply What’s On Offer: • Hybrid working – typically 3 days in-office, • Up to £48,000 basic salary, • Quarterly bonus of £1,000 for hitting operational profit targets, • Annual bonus of £1,000 if yearly service targets are achieved, • Overachievement bonus – £250 for every £20,000 above annual budget, • 37.5-hour week, Monday–Friday; 9am–5pm, • Paid travel expenses to regional clinic sites, • A genuinely autonomous leadership role with strong internal support and cross-functional collaboration Interested? To apply or find out more, contact Tom Fitch on 02393 874295 or 07919 008757, or email your CV to

Project Controller - SC New Malden - Hybrid (Some travel will be involved) up to £50,000 per annum + benefits A global leader in advanced technology and defense innovation is looking for a Security Cleared - Project Controller in New Malden. This organisation designs and delivers cutting-edge solutions across aerospace, cyber, and security domains. It plays a vital role in supporting global missions through next-generation systems in air, space, land, and sea. As a Security Cleared (SC) Project Controller, you'll oversee the financial and schedule control of complex, multi-million-pound defence projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget. You'll develop and manage project performance baselines within a robust project controls framework. Working as part of the PMO, you'll help embed and promote best practices in project management across the portfolio. *P.S: This role requires Active Security Clearance (SC). Key skills: • Must have an Active Security Clearance (SC)., • Experience withing the Defence industries., • Project Controls, Planning and/or Cost Management experience., • Understanding of commercial operations and contract management, ideally within an SSRO QSC or CAAS reporting environment., • Proficient in project controls tools with relevant professional qualifications., • User of Oracle Primavera P6. If you want to work with a company that fosters a culture of innovation, integrity, and continuous learning, offering world-class opportunities for professionals in engineering and project delivery, then reply with an UpToDate CV for more info. *P. S: The Company cannot provide visa sponsorship, so only candidates residing in the UK and with the existing right to work will be considered for the role.

• Business: emap, • ___: Industry sectors include Retail, Motor, Duty Free, Finance, UK Packaging, Audio Visual, Electronics and Real Estate and more, • Base Location: Croydon, London, • Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent/Hybrid, • Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 DOE + 25% Bonus About the Company and the Brands: A business-to-business (B2B) media company with a focused portfolio of market-leading events and brands. Across the company, we create products our customers value to help drive their success, which in turn drives our own growth. Our product focus is around paid for conferences, awards, subscriptions, digital insight and bespoke marketing solutions. emap’s Emerald division in Croydon consists of exciting B2B brands with over 24 events annually highlighting several business sectors including: Retail Industry Awards – are widely regarded as ‘The Oscars’ of the grocery retail sector Duty Free Frontier – the Frontier Awards shine a spotlight on the outstanding accomplishments of the travel retails industry. Quality Food Awards – are the longest-running, most prestigious food awards in the UK Motor Trader Industry Awards – are recognised as the Oscars of the motor industry in celebrating excellence across motor retailing. Money Marketing Interactive – a unique annual event that focus on providing our IFA audience, with the ideas and tools needed to make planning business even more successful. UK Packaging Awards – where innovation meets excellence in the heart of the packaging industry. Audio Visual Awards – for integrators and consultants working on both global and local projects, through to AV and IT end-users from all markets. Elektra Awards – provide a prime platform to recognise achievements of those in the electronics industry. Real Estate – the portfolio includes Property Week the leading media title with events which are highlighting the residential, commercial and student housing sectors. Overall Purpose of the Role: The Delegate Sales Manager will play a critical role in driving delegate sales and securing award nominations, table bookings, and conference ticket sales across our portfolio of commercial events. The Delegate Manager will be responsible for managing sales efforts across multiple events simultaneously, ensuring each achieves its revenue and attendance targets. This position will involve managing relationships with external sales teams, monitoring their sales efforts, and driving performance through data from Evessio. Working closely with the event managers, marketing and conference content teams. The role requires a consultative approach to build strong client relationships, hit revenue targets, and contribute to the success of our events. Key Responsibilities: • Drive delegate sales for conferences and events through proactive outreach, relationship management, and targeted campaigns., • Ensure sales targets are consistently met or exceeded across multiple events and brands., • Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to drive award submissions and table bookings., • Engage past attendees and new prospects to secure their participation., • Prepare detailed weekly, monthly, and periodic reports to showcase YoY event sales performance and pipeline status., • Log communication, track opportunities, and maintain an up-to-date database., • Identify and develop new business leads to expand the client base and secure new accounts., • Research the market and understand trends to inform sales strategy., • Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and industry stakeholders., • Provide exceptional customer service to ensure repeat business and long-term client loyalty., • Work with brand sponsorship teams to align on sales strategy and leverage shared client networks., • Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure campaigns are optimised for delegate and award sales, as well as the event operations and conference content teams., • Attend events as needed to meet clients, network, and represent the brand professionally. Skills and Experience: Essential: • Able to demonstrate B2B sales experience, ideally in events, conferences, or media., • Proven ability to meet and exceed revenue targets., • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills., • Strong understanding of sales pipelines and reporting metrics., • Experience managing or coordinating external sales teams., • Familiarity with platforms like Evessio or similar event management tools., • Background in awards, event sponsorship, or conference sales. Core Competencies: • Fluency in English is essential for this role, other languages are beneficial., • Quick to gain understanding of new market sectors and brand position., • Ability to build, nurture and maintain client relationships, providing exceptional customer service., • Excellent organisation, time management skills., • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with competing deadlines., • Ability to report on performance, event sales outreach and pipeline., • Strong commercial acumen and a consultative sales approach. Personal Attributes: • Target-driven, money-motivated individual with a positive can-do attitude., • Confident, enthusiastic, and charismatic, with the natural ability to build rapport both on the phone and face to face., • An active team player with a competitive edge., • Articulate and polite telephone manner., • Self-motivated and professional demeanor., • Innovative and creative, confident in communicating ideas., • Adaptable and flexible to change., • Results driven. What we offer Learning & Development: At emap, we believe that employee learning and development are the key drivers of our success. To ensure continuous growth and meet the ever-changing demands of the workplace, we provide an environment that fosters continuous development for our employees. Our employees are encouraged to identify their areas of personal and professional development aligned with our strategic areas, including management development, health, safety & wellbeing, sales, event management, marketing strategy, editorial, and information technology. We have a structured framework designed to help equip our employees with the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours to excel in their job roles, contributing to achieving our organisational objectives. To support our employees’ career development, we have designed specialised programs, as well as other stand-alone role-specific and generic courses, under the emap academy. Benefits: emap is part of Metropolis Group. Together we are committed to providing a happy and healthy place to work, so we offer fantastic benefits and perks to our employees. • 25 days of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell additional days., • One additional day of annual leave per year- Celebration Day., • Health plan, • Life assurance, • Private virtual GP access, • Seasonal flu jabs available at the office., • Continuous learning & development opportunities., • In-house Excellence Awards and other innovation projects., • Cycle-to-work scheme, • Discounted gym memberships, • Retail discount vouchers, • Rail season ticket loans, • Pension scheme, • One paid volunteer day per year, • Annual Summer & Winter Celebrations, • Work from home during August, • Income protection and more Privacy: Metropolis Group respects the privacy of every person for whom we have personal data. We comply with data protection legislation such as the Data Protection Act 1998 and the General Data Protection Regulation which regulates the processing of data and ensures that your data is processed fairly and lawfully, is kept secure and only that data necessary for any processing is kept. You can see our privacy policy at . Diversity and Inclusion: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. How to apply: Please submit your CV and covering letter. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to give individual feedback at the application stage, however if you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted within 10 working days of your application.

Community Services Manager – Dermatology & ENT £48,000 + Performance Bonus Hybrid – Croydon Head Office Full-Time, Permanent Are you a strategic operations leader with a passion for improving NHS community services? Do you thrive in fast-paced, evolving healthcare environments where you can take full ownership of service performance and transformation? We’re working with a highly innovative, rapidly growing healthcare provider delivering NHS community services across London and surrounding counties. With an expanding footprint and a focus on ENT and Dermatology services, they are seeking a talented Services Manager to oversee the end-to-end operational delivery. This is a brand-new position giving you the chance to shape the role, establish best practice, and influence real change in a business that values performance, collaboration, and compassion in equal measure. You'll report directly to the COO and play a key part in leading multidisciplinary teams, delivering outstanding patient care, and driving financial and operational success. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee day-to-day service delivery for ENT and Dermatology clinics across multiple locations, • Take full ownership of the “referral to discharge” pathway, ensuring seamless, compliant patient journeys, • Lead service optimisation across clinical capacity, workforce planning, appointment management, and clinic resourcing, • Manage operational performance to meet KPIs, NHS service levels, and contractual obligations, • Lead a team of clinical and non-clinical professionals, • Track and analyse key performance data to identify trends, risks, and service improvement opportunities, • Maximise referrals and ensure clinical capacity meets demand, working with clinicians and commissioners, • Manage the full P&L of assigned services and monitor financial performance closely, • Build and maintain strong working relationships with commissioners, local authorities, and clinic partners, • Actively contribute to organisational change initiatives and quality improvement projects, • Ensure full compliance with CQC, NHS, and internal regulatory frameworks Ideal Candidate Profile: • Degree; ideally in Business Administration, Healthcare Management or a relevant field, • Proven experience managing healthcare services, • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage both direct and matrix teams, • Background in owning P&L and operational budgets, • Stakeholder engagement experience, • Familiar with pathway design, waitlist management, and performance monitoring, • Adaptable, friendly, and capable of thriving in a high-growth, change-led environment, • Practice Managers or Operations Leads ready for a step up are also encouraged to apply What’s On Offer: • Hybrid working – typically 3 days in-office, • Up to £48,000 basic salary, • Quarterly bonus of £1,000 for hitting operational profit targets, • Annual bonus of £1,000 if yearly service targets are achieved, • Overachievement bonus – £250 for every £20,000 above annual budget, • 37.5-hour week, Monday–Friday; 9am–5pm, • Paid travel expenses to regional clinic sites, • A genuinely autonomous leadership role with strong internal support and cross-functional collaboration Interested? To apply or find out more, contact Tom Fitch on 02393 874295 or 07919 008757, or email your CV to

Your new company Our client is a leading provider of specialist care services, committed to delivering quality, innovation, and value for money for their service users and their families. They pride themselves on maintaining safe, regulated services and continually driving improvement through transparency and measurable outcomes. Their aspiration is to be a beacon of consistently good practice in health and social care. Your new role They have an exciting opportunity for a Dual Site Registered Manager to join their dynamic team, overseeing 2 of their care homes. This pivotal role ensures the safety, compliance, and well-being of both staff and service users. You will: Manage day-to-day operations across both sites. Lead, train, and supervise support staff. Uphold CQC requirements and company policies. Conduct audits and health and safety checks. Coordinate service user reviews and ensure care plans are up-to-date. Oversee medication administration and audits. Participate in out-of-hours on-call duties (rotational basis). What you'll need to succeed At least 2 years' experience as a CQC Registered Manager. Proven track record managing mental health care home settings. Strong knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Health & Safety, and COSHH regulations. Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills. Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care using evidence-based approaches. Competence in risk assessment and management. What you'll get in return Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum + Quarterly Bonus. Access to training and development opportunities. Career progression within a growing organisation. Retail and travel discounts, wellness support, and more. The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our service users. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk TPBN1_UKTJ