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Ever imagined being a Head Chef and still having a social life? Experience the blend of being a Head Chef while maintaining a vibrant life outside of work.This role offers a refreshing change from the typical culinary demands- no evenings, a five-day work week and keeping the stress levels low. You will be leading an established kitchen team at Barnet Lane Clinic in Borehamwood overseeing the preparation oflarge-scale meals for the staff and service users. Your role extends beyond the kitchen, as you provide guidance and training to support your team.There are regular activities, events and special occasions throughout the year which you'll also cater for – world food day, Christmas, Easter, family day etc. In other words, plenty of chance to be creative and do something different.It's a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you'll be able to manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. There's a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly.You and your catering team will run the kitchen to hotel/restaurant standards, ensuring a smooth operation with a clean kitchen, tasty menu and happy ‘customers'.You'll be working in a specialist Complex Care and Recovery Service (CCRS), supporting adults with complex needs who benefit from a more tailored, long-term recovery approach beyond standard care settings. Just imagine… great job satisfaction, home in time for dinner every night and two days off a week. Now that's a recipe for a balanced work-life combo.This is a Full Time position of 37.5 hours a week. Monday to Friday ( flexible times around meal times to be negotiated with applicant) As a Head Chef you will be:Coordinating the day-to-day management of the catering team to run an efficient food production service.Ensuring that the catering service meets the nutritional and dietary needs of the service users.Ensuring the catering service provides meals to staff and company visitors in accordance with the Company policies and procedures.Taking the lead in the production of a menu plan, providing a varied diet within budgetary restraints.Ensuring that any maintenance and servicing of catering equipment or the environment is reported to Facilities Manager/maintenance.Seek feedback, develop and standardise seasonal menu items to ensure nutritious and high-quality food is produced.Responding to any reported complaints or incidents, assisting with investigation and referring any unresolved complaintsResponsible for stock management and equipment in the production areas, reporting issues or concerns.Managing efficient staff rotas, plan agency and overtime cover and ensure absences are covered within agreed budgets.Assisting in the completion of monthly audits of the catering provision to ensure standards are maintained.To be successful in this role, you will have: GCSE or equivalent EnglishCatering Diploma (City & Guilds/BTEC) and Health & Safety and Food Hygiene CertificatesCity & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation CookingBasic Food Hygiene (essential)Intermediate Food hygiene (desirable)Previous experience in a similar environmentManagement/Supervisory QualificationPrevious experience in delivering a service on massMenu Planning, costing, ordering, stock control and budget experienceWhere you will be workingLocation: Barnet Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3QUBarnet Lane's Complex Care and Recovery Service (CCRS) is a highly specialised, bespoke inpatient adult service designed to support individuals whose needs exceed the scope of traditional inpatient service models. The service specialises in treating patients who have experienced multiple or prolonged admissions, stalled discharge pathways, or who have been unable to progress within conventional care environments.What You'll GetAt Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:Annual base salary of £33,000The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goalsAccess to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balanceAccess to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discountsLife Assurance, for added peace of mindStream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can beEnhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special timePension contribution, to help secure your futureFree meals and free parkingAbout your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosureTPBN1_UKTJ

Head of Additional Learning Support – Foundation Learning \n Harrow / Uxbridge \n Full time / Permanent \n £50,718 - £56,781 \n We are committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive education for learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and High Needs. Our Foundation Learning provision provides high-quality education and support for learners with a wide range of learning difficulties, disabilities and additional needs. \n Reporting to the Director of Foundation Learning - Curriculum and Support, in this newly created post you will be responsible for the management and quality of all additional learning support for High Needs learners. \n Main responsibilities of the role will include: \n\n • Managing Additional Learning Support provision for High Needs learners within our Colleges and co-ordinating the delivery of support, with responsibility for all associated funding, claims and documentation.\n, • Ensuring that learners receive the full range of support to which they are entitled and identified within EHCPs in a timely manner and to the highest of standards\n, • Leading and managing a team of staff, providing them with the inspiration, direction and support they need to deliver outstanding learning support.\n, • Delivering against all agreed performance targets for the area - e.g. those relating to Additional Learning Support funding, Adult Skills Budget funding and recruitment, retention, attendance and achievement for learners with support needs\n\n We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate the following: \n\n • Degree and/or professional experience at an appropriate level\n, • Proven experience of managing additional learning support, ideally in Further Education, leading to demonstrable improvements in learner experience and success\n, • Experience of effectively assessing learners’ additional learning needs, accurately identifying support requirements and maintaining all associated records to the highest standard\n, • Experience in working with Local Authorities and other agencies with regards to agreeing and negotiating High Needs placements and appropriate funding\n, • Sound knowledge of Additional Learning Support funding and Adult Educational Budget funding relating to ALS\n, • Strong knowledge of the SEND code of practice and experience of its implementation\n, • Experience of leading teams and/or managing staff\n\n You will be joining a supportive and inclusive organisation, with opportunities for professional development and growth. We offer a range of benefits for staff including pension scheme, wellness platform, staff discounts, employee assistance programme and free car parking on all sites. \n The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. \n This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. \n To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application. \n Please see our website page headed ‘About’ and scroll to the bottom to see our ‘Privacy Notice’ for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you. \n #INDTALND22 \n

Head of Additional Learning Support – Foundation Learning Harrow / Uxbridge Full time / Permanent £50,718 - £56,781 We are committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive education for learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and High Needs. Our Foundation Learning provision provides high-quality education and support for learners with a wide range of learning difficulties, disabilities and additional needs. Reporting to the Director of Foundation Learning - Curriculum and Support, in this newly created post you will be responsible for the management and quality of all additional learning support for High Needs learners. Main responsibilities of the role will include: • Managing Additional Learning Support provision for High Needs learners within our Colleges and co-ordinating the delivery of support, with responsibility for all associated funding, claims and documentation., • Ensuring that learners receive the full range of support to which they are entitled and identified within EHCPs in a timely manner and to the highest of standards, • Leading and managing a team of staff, providing them with the inspiration, direction and support they need to deliver outstanding learning support., • Delivering against all agreed performance targets for the area - e.g. those relating to Additional Learning Support funding, Adult Skills Budget funding and recruitment, retention, attendance and achievement for learners with support needs We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate the following: • Degree and/or professional experience at an appropriate level, • Proven experience of managing additional learning support, ideally in Further Education, leading to demonstrable improvements in learner experience and success, • Experience of effectively assessing learners’ additional learning needs, accurately identifying support requirements and maintaining all associated records to the highest standard, • Experience in working with Local Authorities and other agencies with regards to agreeing and negotiating High Needs placements and appropriate funding, • Sound knowledge of Additional Learning Support funding and Adult Educational Budget funding relating to ALS, • Strong knowledge of the SEND code of practice and experience of its implementation, • Experience of leading teams and/or managing staff You will be joining a supportive and inclusive organisation, with opportunities for professional development and growth. We offer a range of benefits for staff including pension scheme, wellness platform, staff discounts, employee assistance programme and free car parking on all sites. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application. Please see our website page headed ‘About’ and scroll to the bottom to see our ‘Privacy Notice’ for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you. #INDTALND22

General Manager The ideal candidate for this General Manager role is a hands-on leader with a proven track record in selling technical products and solutions, ideally within manufacturing or distribution environments, with a strong product-oriented mindset. We have been supplying complete systems and component parts to dealers and installers across the UK for over three decades. Based in the Home Counties, you will thrive on developing relationships with customers and be familiar with a distribution model / environment but also improving and mentoring your staff. BASIC SALARY: up to £100,000 BENEFITS: ·Bonus ·Car or Car Allowance ·Pension ·Insurances ·25 days holiday LOCATION: An office-based leadership role. With occasional international travel, you could be based anywhere within 75 minutes of our office. Location will be discussed once an NDA is signed. As General Manager, you will be the head of the UK business, and will report directly to the Group. You will be taking on a stable, profitable business with established team members and plenty of industry experience. You'll be heavily involved in the next phase of growth in a mature UK market and will have the benefit of a strong handover from the current General Manager. JOB DESCRIPTION: General Manager As our General Manager, you will lead and develop the UK team to achieve realistic revenue and profit targets set by the wider group. This will also be a business generation and customer facing role, so you will want to keep that customer engagement and enjoy the sales cycle. You will have the autonomy to set sales objectives and strategies and help motivate the sales team how you see fit. In addition to this you will: ·Oversee all leadership elements for the business (Full P&L circa £10m t/o) including, coaching and motivating. ·Be working with and developing the team of direct reports as well as overseeing the development of all indirect reports. There is a good mix of experience levels and longevity in our business, however, they do need challenging, mentoring, and supporting. ·Carry out regular market analysis to ensure we are aware of our competition and economic indicators that may impact our business. ·Help us drive into new market focus areas and ensure we maximise growth opportunities. Demonstrate operational excellence and manage our inventory, logistics and assembly teams ·Drive operational excellence through effective inventory management and leadership of logistics and assembly teams. PERSON SPECIFICATION: General Manager Ultimately, as our General Manager, you'll be a commercially minded business leader (lead-by-example), someone who can clearly demonstrate how you have developed and grown sales in an SME environment, but also how you have influenced and progressed individuals. You will be an expert in client management and in using your position to network senior industry professionals to generate new business. You will ideally have: ·Varied industry exposure with a keen focus on a technical product/solution. The person is more important than the experience so the aptitude and interest to learn will trump the industry specificity. ·Degree level education, we will consider Sales & Operational management experience at the right level. ·The gravitas and presence to drive a sales strategy where you are the face of the business. ·Experience managing a multi-million-pound P&L ·Genuine enthusiasm for the SME environment, this is a role that requires a hands-on candidate who enjoys the "many hats" elements of SME business. THE GROUP: As part of an international group, we are active in a variety of industries and have more than 50 entities across 15 countries. We operate globally but are locally anchored. Each company has its own identity but is part of that bigger picture. We owe our success to a heightened level of cooperation with our customers, our search for sustainable solutions and continuous improvement and the recruitment of talented employees. We value talent, clear communication, an open culture and above all authenticity: that is what makes us an attractive employer and partner. All applicants will be required to sign an NDA prior to progressing. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: MT18539, Wallace Hind Selection TPBN1_UKTJ

HEAD OF SCHOOL, TREWHELA'S SCHOOL. At Nord Anglia, the Head of School is central to each school's success. Trewhela's School became part of the Nord Anglia Education family in 2025, allowing it to benefit from opportunities through our global programmes, collaborations, expeditions, events, and prof

Support the Head of Transaction Delivery and Integration and the Corporate Development Director on managing internal and external strategic studies on growth strategy, market prioritization, and capital deployment prioritization for Nord Anglia Education. Design, plan and execute NAE's Corporate. Yo

Cover Supervisor £21,500 – £23,500 per annum (Actual Salary, Term Time Only) 32.5 hours a week / 39 weeks a year Watford, Hertfordshire Permanent (Employed Directly by the School) September 2026 Start A “Good” Secondary School in Watford, Hertfordshire are on the hunt for a Cover Supervisor for a September 2026 start. This is a full-time, and permanent position employed by the school. Does this sound like the Cover Supervisor -opportunity for you? If so, please read on below to find out further information! JOB DESCRIPTION - Cover Supervisor • Supervising classes during teacher absences., • Delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects., • Encouraging positive behaviour and maintaining an engaging learning environment., • Supporting students to stay focused and complete classwork., • Building confidence in managing groups of young people., • Gaining invaluable school-based experience before progressing into teacher training PERSON SPECIFICATION – Cover Supervisor • Must have a 1st class or 2:1 degree from a reputable University, • Strong communication and organisational skills., • Confidence working with young people., • A positive, proactive and professional attitude., • Previous experience working with children or young people is beneficial but not essential. SCHOOL DETAILS - Cover Supervisor • Graded 'Good' in latest Ofsted report, • Large Secondary School - Mixed gender and multi-cultural, • Strong SLT in place - Fantastic Head Teacher who is longstanding, • Fantastic CPD opportunities on offer, • Located in Watford, Hertfordshire If you are interested in this Cover Supervisor position interviews can be arranged ASAP. Apply for this Cover Supervisor position by sending your CV to Katie at Forever Education. You will be contacted if you are shortlisted. Forever Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all candidates to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check

Senior Project ConsultantRemote / London | £50,000 - £60,000 OTE + Company Car + Bonus Ideally you will be based in or around the locations mentioned. Monday to Friday 8:00a, - 4:30 - Flexible A unique opportunity to help create inspiring spaces that make a real difference.We're partnering with a well-established specialist business that designs and delivers bespoke sensory environments for the education, healthcare and care sectors. Their projects positively impact schools, hospitals, care homes and specialist support facilities, creating spaces that enhance learning, wellbeing and independence. As the business continues to grow, they're looking for an experienced Senior Project Consultant to manage client projects from initial consultation through to design handover. This isn't a hard-selling sales role. It's about building trusted relationships, understanding client needs and turning ideas into innovative spaces that genuinely improve lives. The RoleWorking across London and the South East, you'll meet clients on-site to understand their vision, survey spaces and gather all project requirements before handing over to the in-house design team. You'll become a trusted advisor, helping clients explore possibilities while ensuring every project is accurately scoped from the outset. You'll be responsible for: Meeting clients across schools, healthcare environments, care homes and specialist facilities. Conducting detailed site surveys, taking accurate measurements and recording project requirements. Listening carefully to clients and translating their vision into clear project briefs. Providing creative ideas and recommendations to maximise each space. Managing projects through the sales pipeline using the CRM. Following up enquiries promptly and maintaining excellent customer communication throughout the process. Building long-term relationships with schools, academies, local authorities and healthcare organisations. Conducting video meetings where required during the consultation process. Supporting successful project delivery by liaising with the design and project teams. Attending trade shows and industry events. Completing project handovers and providing product training following installation. Attending the head office on a weekly basis.Requirements About YouYou'll enjoy meeting people, understanding their challenges and helping bring their ideas to life. You'll be naturally organised, commercially aware and confident managing multiple projects at different stages while maintaining an exceptional customer experience. We're particularly interested in people who have experience in areas such as: Project consultancy Construction Facilities Management Interior projects Building services Fit-out Technical sales Project coordination You'll also have: Strong face-to-face customer experience. The ability to understand technical requirements and accurately survey spaces. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. A proactive and energetic approach. A creative mindset with the confidence to contribute ideas. Professional presentation and the ability to build credibility with a wide range of stakeholders. Good commercial awareness and experience managing a sales or project pipeline. The ability to work independently while collaborating with internal teams. A full UK driving licence.Benefits £50,000 - £60,000 OTE Company Car Performance based Bonus Healthcare Scheme Pension 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Flexible working during school holidays Remote-based role covering London and the South EastWhy Apply?This is an opportunity to join a growing business where every project has a genuine purpose. You'll work with organisations that support children, young people and adults, helping create environments that have a lasting positive impact. If you're someone who enjoys combining customer relationships, project management and creative thinking, this role offers a rewarding career with excellent autonomy, variety and earning potential. Interested? Apply today for a confidential conversation. All applications will be handled with complete discretion. IND25

Our well-established client based in Hertford is recruiting a maintenance technician to join their team. This is a full-time, permanent position working 40 hours per week and will be required to work weekends on a rota basis. The core working hours for this role is 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (A Day off in Lieu of the following week would be given for weekend working). This role is paying a competitive salary of £27,916 per annum. Reporting to the Head of Maintenance and Compliance, you will carry out planned and preventative maintenance and minor repairs to ensure the building remains safe, compliant and fit for purpose Key Responsibilities: • Carry out minor repairs to building fabric, joinery, furniture, decoration, plumbing and basic electrics., • Repair doors, windows, locks, fixtures, fittings and furniture., • Inspect and report issues with fire doors, alarms, signage and firefighting equipment., • Carry out basic plumbing repairs, including taps, toilets and blocked sinks/drains., • Complete minor plastering and structural repairs., • Maintain accurate records of work and materials used., • Identify and report Health & Safety issues., • Ensure work complies with relevant regulations and procedures., • Undertake training to maintain relevant skills., • Drive company vehicles when required., • Support the wider Maintenance Department as needed. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: • Full clean driving licence (essential), • Good general level of education (GCSE or equivalent), • Demonstrable experience in a similar role, • Excellent organisational and time management skills, • A broad knowledge of building maintenance, plumbing/ drainage and basic electrical safety, • Experience of undertaking minor repairs to buildings, fittings and equipment, • Excellent customer service skills Personal Attributes: • Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure, • Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative, • Willingness to work flexibly when required, and the ability to adapt to the needs of the role, • Conscientious, trustworthy and reliable Benefits: • Lunch is provided, • 25 days annual leave with enhanced entitlement for long service, pension and group life assurance., • Professional development, • The successful post-holder will be joining a vibrant intellectual community. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. We wish you the best of luck in your job search

General Manager The ideal candidate for this General Manager role is a hands-on leader with a proven track record in selling technical products and solutions, ideally within manufacturing or distribution environments, with a strong product-oriented mindset. We have been supplying complete systems and component parts to dealers and installers across the UK for over three decades. Based in the Home Counties, you will thrive on developing relationships with customers and be familiar with a distribution model / environment but also improving and mentoring your staff. BASIC SALARY: up to £100,000 BENEFITS: ·Bonus ·Car or Car Allowance ·Pension ·Insurances ·25 days holiday LOCATION: An office-based leadership role. With occasional international travel, you could be based anywhere within 75 minutes of our office. Location will be discussed once an NDA is signed. As General Manager, you will be the head of the UK business, and will report directly to the Group. You will be taking on a stable, profitable business with established team members and plenty of industry experience. You'll be heavily involved in the next phase of growth in a mature UK market and will have the benefit of a strong handover from the current General Manager. JOB DESCRIPTION: General Manager As our General Manager, you will lead and develop the UK team to achieve realistic revenue and profit targets set by the wider group. This will also be a business generation and customer facing role, so you will want to keep that customer engagement and enjoy the sales cycle. You will have the autonomy to set sales objectives and strategies and help motivate the sales team how you see fit. In addition to this you will: ·Oversee all leadership elements for the business (Full P&L circa £10m t/o) including, coaching and motivating. ·Be working with and developing the team of direct reports as well as overseeing the development of all indirect reports. There is a good mix of experience levels and longevity in our business, however, they do need challenging, mentoring, and supporting. ·Carry out regular market analysis to ensure we are aware of our competition and economic indicators that may impact our business. ·Help us drive into new market focus areas and ensure we maximise growth opportunities. Demonstrate operational excellence and manage our inventory, logistics and assembly teams ·Drive operational excellence through effective inventory management and leadership of logistics and assembly teams. PERSON SPECIFICATION: General Manager Ultimately, as our General Manager, you'll be a commercially minded business leader (lead-by-example), someone who can clearly demonstrate how you have developed and grown sales in an SME environment, but also how you have influenced and progressed individuals. You will be an expert in client management and in using your position to network senior industry professionals to generate new business. You will ideally have: ·Varied industry exposure with a keen focus on a technical product/solution. The person is more important than the experience so the aptitude and interest to learn will trump the industry specificity. ·Degree level education, we will consider Sales & Operational management experience at the right level. ·The gravitas and presence to drive a sales strategy where you are the face of the business. ·Experience managing a multi-million-pound P&L ·Genuine enthusiasm for the SME environment, this is a role that requires a hands-on candidate who enjoys the "many hats" elements of SME business. THE GROUP: As part of an international group, we are active in a variety of industries and have more than 50 entities across 15 countries. We operate globally but are locally anchored. Each company has its own identity but is part of that bigger picture. We owe our success to a heightened level of cooperation with our customers, our search for sustainable solutions and continuous improvement and the recruitment of talented employees. We value talent, clear communication, an open culture and above all authenticity: that is what makes us an attractive employer and partner. All applicants will be required to sign an NDA prior to progressing. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: MT18539, Wallace Hind Selection