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Commercial Manager – Social Housing & Framework Contracts \n Salary: £50,000–£60,000 depending on experience \n Benefits: Car allowance, 30 days' holiday, pension and private healthcare \n Location: Office-based with occasional site visits \n Contract: Permanent, full-time \n The Role \n We are recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial performance of a growing portfolio of social housing, property maintenance and framework contracts. \n This is a senior position responsible for managing the commercial relationship between the business and its clients, protecting contract margins and ensuring all works are correctly priced, evidenced, valued and invoiced. \n The successful candidate will ideally have experience working within social housing, housing associations, local authorities or a contractor delivering works under framework agreements and Schedule of Rates contracts. \n You will work closely with operational teams, clients and the senior leadership team, while also overseeing the commercial administration function. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Manage the commercial performance of social housing and framework contracts\n, • Review contract terms, framework requirements and Schedule of Rates pricing\n, • Oversee the pricing and submission of quotations, variations and additional works\n, • Ensure completed works are correctly coded, evidenced, valued and invoiced\n, • Produce commercial forecasts, reports and contract performance updates\n, • Manage disputes, rejected works, payment issues and commercial queries\n, • Work closely with operational teams to ensure works are delivered in line with contract\n\n Requirements \n\n • Identify commercial risks and opportunities across each contract\n, • Review subcontractor costs and support supplier negotiations where requireds\n, • Oversee and support the Commercial Administrator and wider commercial function\n, • Assist with pricing, tenders and new framework opportunities where required\n, • Carry out occasional site visits to understand works and support valuations\n\n The Ideal Candidate \n\n • Previous experience in a Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role\n, • Strong experience within social housing, repairs and maintenance, property services or construction\n, • Good understanding of framework agreements and Schedule of Rates contracts\n, • Experience managing commercial contracts for housing associations, local authorities or public-sector clients\n, • Confident managing quotations, variations, valuations, applications and invoicing\n, • Strong understanding of contract profitability, forecasting, WIP and margin control\n, • Comfortable managing senior client relationships and attending commercial meetings\n, • Experience managing or overseeing commercial administration staff\n, • Commercially astute, organised and confident working independently\n\n Desirable Experience \n\n • Knowledge of the NHF Schedule of Rates or similar pricing systems\n, • Experience across reactive repairs, planned maintenance or refurbishment contracts\n, • Experience working for a housing association, local authority or social housing contractor\n, • Experience improving commercial systems, controls and reporting processes\n, • Relevant commercial, quantity surveying or construction qualification\n\n Package \n\n • £50,000–£60,000 salary depending on experience\n, • Car allowance\n, • 30 days' annual leave\n, • Senior role with direct influence over commercial strategy and contract performance\n\n If you would like to discuss this role further, please apply now for immediate consideration.

Job Title: Commercial Manager Location: Kent and surrounding areas (travel required) Salary: Neg About the Role My well established client is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial management of their long-term TAC 1 delivering responsive repairs, voids, compliance works, and planned investment programmes for their client This role will be responsible for driving cost control, value optimisation, and quality assurance across a diverse social housing portfolio. The successful candidate will ensure commercial governance, subcontractor compliance, and alignment with the companys financial and strategic objectives. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Commercial Manager will play a key role in protecting commercial performance and supporting long-term partnership delivery. Key Responsibilities · Maintain a detailed understanding of contract terms, order procedures, and KPI frameworks. · Manage commercial risk through maintaining the contract risk register and issuing early warning notices where appropriate. · Monitor actual costs against target and cumulative budgets on a monthly basis. · Analyse repair cost trends and basket pricing performance to identify potential cost drift. · Manage commercial performance across responsive repairs, voids, and planned works programmes. · Price and agree variations, maintain the change register, and assess entitlement for extensions of time. · Protect the companys position when works are instructed prior to formal agreement. · Monitor subcontractor performance, ensuring contractual alignment with the main contract and compliance with regulatory and quality standards. · Prepare commercial reports and dashboards for Alliance Team meetings and strategic Core Group reviews. · Support annual rate review processes through benchmarking and cost trend analysis. · Prepare and agree final accounts, reconcile incentive retention, and ensure variations are captured to protect cash flow. · Assess defect liability exposure and maintain a risk-adjusted margin forecast. My Compliance and Governance Ensure subcontractors and operations meet required standards including: · ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 · NICEIC and Gas Safe requirements · Safeguarding and GDPR obligations · Asbestos management procedures · Health & Safety legislation and company policies Health & Safety Responsibilities · Work closely with the Contracts Manager and HSEQ Manager to ensure appropriate Risk Assessments and Method Statements are in place prior to works commencing. · Ensure compliance with my clients Health & Safety policies and procedures. · Promote leadership and commitment to Health & Safety across all projects. · Ensure appropriate PPE usage and escalate serious H&S concerns where necessary. Skills and Experience · Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related field. · Membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS (desirable). · Proven commercial management experience within repairs, maintenance, or planned works. · Strong experience with target cost or open-book contracts. · Knowledge of social housing repair and maintenance models. · Experience managing long-term alliance or framework contracts. · Strong commercial governance and risk management capability. · Advanced Microsoft Excel and cost management skills. · Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Personal Attributes · Strong analytical and data-driven decision making. · Excellent attention to detail and high professional standards. · Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. · Leadership capability and strong commercial judgement. · Flexible approach and willingness to support wider business needs. Additional Requirements · Full UK driving licence. · Willingness to travel and work outside of Kent when required. Our Values We are looking for someone who demonstrates: · A commitment to delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service · A positive and professional attitude · Determination, focus, and perseverance · Commitment to continuous learning and professional development To apply: Please submit your CV and a brief covering statement outlining your relevant experience.

Audit Manager - Charities & Not-for-Profit\n Location: LondonSalary: £67,000-£73,000 DOEJob Type: Permanent, Full-timeWorking Pattern: Hybrid - up to 3 days working from home If you're an experienced audit professional looking for a role where your work has genuine purpose, this could be an excellent next step. A well-established professional services organisation is looking for an Audit Manager - Charities & Not-for-Profit to join a growing specialist team, working with organisations that deliver meaningful social, environmental and community impact. This is a role for someone who enjoys combining technical audit expertise with relationship management, team leadership and commercial awareness. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders while developing your own profile within a specialist area of accountancy. The Role\n As an Audit Manager - Charities & Not-for-Profit, you'll take responsibility for a varied portfolio of clients, overseeing engagements from initial planning through to completion. You'll work alongside senior colleagues to provide high-quality audit and advisory support, while acting as a trusted point of contact for clients. The client base is diverse and may include charities, educational organisations, grant-making bodies and other purpose-led entities. You'll gain exposure to organisations of varying sizes and structures, making this a technically interesting role with plenty of scope for development. What you'll be doing\n\n • Manage a portfolio of charity and not-for-profit audit clients, taking ownership of delivery, deadlines and client service.\n, • Lead audits from planning and risk assessment through to completion and final reporting.\n, • Review audit files and ensure work is completed to a consistently high technical standard.\n, • Advise clients on accounting, controls, governance and sector-specific matters.\n, • Apply your understanding of charity reporting requirements, including the Charities SORP.\n, • Build strong working relationships with clients and act as a confident point of contact throughout engagements.\n, • Support proposals, tenders and other business development activity where appropriate.\n, • Identify opportunities to broaden client relationships and introduce additional services.\n, • Coach, supervise and develop junior members of the audit team.\n, • Keep up to date with changes in accounting standards, regulation and developments affecting the sector.\n, • Contribute to internal training, recruitment and wider team initiatives.\nWhat we're looking for\n You'll ideally be ACA or ACCA qualified and have a strong background gained within an audit and accountancy practice. We're particularly interested in professionals who can demonstrate: \n\n • Proven experience managing audit assignments with limited supervision.\n, • Strong technical knowledge and confidence dealing with accounting and audit issues.\n, • Previous experience auditing charities or not-for-profit organisations.\n, • Familiarity with the Charities SORP and the wider regulatory environment.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility with clients at different levels.\n, • Experience supervising or mentoring more junior team members.\n, • A commercially aware approach and the ability to identify client needs and opportunities.\n, • Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.\n, • A proactive, resilient and positive approach to problem solving.\n\n Knowledge of VAT and tax considerations affecting charities would be advantageous, although it is not essential. What's on offer\n\n • £70,000-£75,000 salary, depending on experience and relevant sector expertise.\n, • Hybrid working, with the flexibility to work remotely for up to three days per week.\n, • A 35-hour working week with sensible core hours.\n, • 25 days' annual leave plus additional benefits.\n, • Contributory pension scheme.\n, • Life assurance.\n, • Flexible and family-friendly benefits.\n, • Eligibility for a profit-sharing scheme.\n, • Potential discretionary bonus.\n, • Structured professional development and ongoing technical training.\n, • Genuine opportunities to progress within a growing specialist team.\n, • The chance to develop further expertise across audit, advisory and accountancy.\n\n The combination of specialist client exposure, flexible working and progression makes this a strong opportunity for an experienced audit professional who wants more than simply managing a portfolio. If you're an ACA or ACCA qualified auditor considering your next move, I'd be happy to have a confidential conversation about the opportunity and how it could fit with your career plans. Applications are also welcomed for the Audit Manager - Charities & Not-for-Profit position in London, with the successful candidate joining a specialist accountancy environment.

Job Title: Commercial Manager Location: Kent and surrounding areas (travel required) Salary:NEG About the Role My well established client is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial management of their long-term TAC 1 delivering responsive repairs, voids, compliance works, and planned investment programmes for their client This role will be responsible for driving cost control, value optimisation, and quality assurance across a diverse social housing portfolio. Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks. The successful candidate will ensure commercial governance, subcontractor compliance, and alignment with the companys financial and strategic objectives. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Commercial Manager will play a key role in protecting commercial performance and supporting long-term partnership delivery. Key Responsibilities Maintain a detailed understanding of contract terms, order procedures, and KPI frameworks. Manage commercial risk through maintaining the contract risk register and issuing early warning notices where appropriate. Monitor actual costs against target and cumulative budgets on a monthly basis. Analyse repair cost trends and basket pricing performance to identify potential cost drift. Manage commercial performance across responsive repairs, voids, and planned works programmes. Price and agree variations, maintain the change register, and assess entitlement for extensions of time. Protect the companys position when works are instructed prior to formal agreement. Monitor subcontractor performance, ensuring contractual alignment with the main contract and compliance with regulatory and quality standards. Prepare commercial reports and dashboards for Alliance Team meetings and strategic Core Group reviews. Support annual rate review processes through benchmarking and cost trend analysis. Prepare and agree final accounts, reconcile incentive retention, and ensure variations are captured to protect cash flow. Assess defect liability exposure and maintain a risk-adjusted margin forecast. My Compliance and Governance Ensure subcontractors and operations meet required standards including: ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 NICEIC and Gas Safe requirements Safeguarding and GDPR obligations Asbestos management procedures Health & Safety legislation and company policies Health & Safety Responsibilities Work closely with the Contracts Manager and HSEQ Manager to ensure appropriate Risk Assessments and Method Statements are in place prior to works commencing. Ensure compliance with my clients Health & Safety policies and procedures. Promote leadership and commitment to Health & Safety across all projects. Ensure appropriate PPE usage and escalate serious H&S concerns where necessary. Skills and Experience Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related field. Membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS (desirable). Proven commercial management experience within repairs, maintenance, or planned works. Strong experience with target cost or open-book contracts. Knowledge of social housing repair and maintenance models. Experience managing long-term alliance or framework contracts. Strong commercial governance and risk management capability. Advanced Microsoft Excel and cost management skills. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Personal Attributes Strong analytical and data-driven decision making. Excellent attention to detail and high professional standards. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Leadership capability and strong commercial judgement. Flexible approach and willingness to support wider business needs. Additional Requirements Full UK driving licence. Willingness to travel and work outside of Kent when required. xrnqpay Our Values We are looking for someone who demonstrates: A commitment to delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service A positive and professional attitude Determination, focus, and perseverance Commitment to continuous learning and professional development To apply: Please submit your CV and a brief covering statement outlining your relevant experience.

Great food in the workplace isn't simply about fuel.It's about increasing productivity and improving performance; it's about happy motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do - we live to bring food and people together. We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional. Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday.Come and join our award-winning teams - we are currently recruiting for a Regional Operations Manager to work across our Gather & Gather, covering sites across North London / Middlesex / Slough / M25 Corridor. Salary: £60,000 - £63,000 per annum Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (with occasional weekend support as required) Location: Hybrid role - covering sites across North London / Middlesex / Slough / M25 Corridor (flexible) (Fully expensed company car) Key Responsibilities • Manage a portfolio of approximately 12-15 workplace catering contracts across a multi-site region., • Contract Retention & Growth - Build strong client relationships to support contract retention, identifying opportunities for growth and added value through innovative and proactive thinking., • Oversee day-to-day catering operations, ensuring high standards of service delivery., • Lead, support, and develop on-site managers and teams to achieve operational excellence., • Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction., • Manage financial performance, including budgets, forecasting, labour control, and cost efficiency., • Ensure compliance with company policies, health & safety regulations, food hygiene standards, and brand requirements., • Support new site mobilisations and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives., • Drive commercial performance while maintaining exceptional food and service standards. Candidate Requirements • Only candidates with Business & Industry (B&I) operations experience will be considered., • Minimum 3-5 years' experience in an Operations Manager role within contract catering or a similar multi-site environment., • Proven experience managing 10+ client contracts or sites., • Strong commercial acumen with a solid understanding of P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and labour control., • Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate remote and site-based teams., • Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills., • Strong understanding of compliance, health & safety, and food hygiene standards., • Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities., • Able to work independently and effectively across a large geographical region., • Passion for delivering outstanding food, service, and customer experiences., • Looking for an experienced Operations Manager who can hit the ground running, rather than someone stepping into their first OM role. What's in it for you? Working with Gather and Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy. • Personal Development and Training opportunities, • Life assurance scheme, • Pension scheme, • Holiday allowance, • Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion, • Eye care, • A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance, • Family friendly support, • Regular social events and communication with our leaders, • A holiday purchase scheme, • Volunteering days, • Professional subscriptions, • Recognition schemes and people awards, • Long service awards JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Title: Commercial Manager Location: Kent and surrounding areas (travel required) Salary: Neg About the Role My well established client is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial management of their long-term TAC 1 delivering responsive repairs, voids, compliance works, and planned investment programmes for their client This role will be responsible for driving cost control, value optimisation, and quality assurance across a diverse social housing portfolio. The successful candidate will ensure commercial governance, subcontractor compliance, and alignment with the companys financial and strategic objectives. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Commercial Manager will play a key role in protecting commercial performance and supporting long-term partnership delivery. Key Responsibilities · Maintain a detailed understanding of contract terms, order procedures, and KPI frameworks. · Manage commercial risk through maintaining the contract risk register and issuing early warning notices where appropriate. · Monitor actual costs against target and cumulative budgets on a monthly basis. · Analyse repair cost trends and basket pricing performance to identify potential cost drift. · Manage commercial performance across responsive repairs, voids, and planned works programmes. · Price and agree variations, maintain the change register, and assess entitlement for extensions of time. · Protect the companys position when works are instructed prior to formal agreement. · Monitor subcontractor performance, ensuring contractual alignment with the main contract and compliance with regulatory and quality standards. · Prepare commercial reports and dashboards for Alliance Team meetings and strategic Core Group reviews. · Support annual rate review processes through benchmarking and cost trend analysis. · Prepare and agree final accounts, reconcile incentive retention, and ensure variations are captured to protect cash flow. · Assess defect liability exposure and maintain a risk-adjusted margin forecast. My Compliance and Governance Ensure subcontractors and operations meet required standards including: · ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 · NICEIC and Gas Safe requirements · Safeguarding and GDPR obligations · Asbestos management procedures · Health & Safety legislation and company policies Health & Safety Responsibilities · Work closely with the Contracts Manager and HSEQ Manager to ensure appropriate Risk Assessments and Method Statements are in place prior to works commencing. · Ensure compliance with my clients Health & Safety policies and procedures. · Promote leadership and commitment to Health & Safety across all projects. · Ensure appropriate PPE usage and escalate serious H&S concerns where necessary. Skills and Experience · Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related field. · Membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS (desirable). · Proven commercial management experience within repairs, maintenance, or planned works. · Strong experience with target cost or open-book contracts. · Knowledge of social housing repair and maintenance models. · Experience managing long-term alliance or framework contracts. · Strong commercial governance and risk management capability. · Advanced Microsoft Excel and cost management skills. · Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Personal Attributes · Strong analytical and data-driven decision making. · Excellent attention to detail and high professional standards. · Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. · Leadership capability and strong commercial judgement. · Flexible approach and willingness to support wider business needs. Additional Requirements · Full UK driving licence. · Willingness to travel and work outside of Kent when required. Our Values We are looking for someone who demonstrates: · A commitment to delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service · A positive and professional attitude · Determination, focus, and perseverance · Commitment to continuous learning and professional development To apply: Please submit your CV and a brief covering statement outlining your relevant experience

Commercial Manager – Social Housing & Framework Contracts Salary: £50,000–£60,000 depending on experience Benefits: Car allowance, 30 days’ holiday, pension and private healthcare Location: Office-based with occasional site visits Contract: Permanent, full-time The Role We are recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial performance of a growing portfolio of social housing, property maintenance and framework contracts. This is a senior position responsible for managing the commercial relationship between the business and its clients, protecting contract margins and ensuring all works are correctly priced, evidenced, valued and invoiced. The successful candidate will ideally have experience working within social housing, housing associations, local authorities or a contractor delivering works under framework agreements and Schedule of Rates contracts. You will work closely with operational teams, clients and the senior leadership team, while also overseeing the commercial administration function. Key Responsibilities • Manage the commercial performance of social housing and framework contracts, • Review contract terms, framework requirements and Schedule of Rates pricing, • Oversee the pricing and submission of quotations, variations and additional works, • Ensure completed works are correctly coded, evidenced, valued and invoiced, • Produce commercial forecasts, reports and contract performance updates, • Manage disputes, rejected works, payment issues and commercial queries, • Work closely with operational teams to ensure works are delivered in line with contract Requirements • Identify commercial risks and opportunities across each contract, • Review subcontractor costs and support supplier negotiations where requireds, • Oversee and support the Commercial Administrator and wider commercial function, • Assist with pricing, tenders and new framework opportunities where required, • Carry out occasional site visits to understand works and support valuations The Ideal Candidate • Previous experience in a Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role, • Strong experience within social housing, repairs and maintenance, property services or construction, • Good understanding of framework agreements and Schedule of Rates contracts, • Experience managing commercial contracts for housing associations, local authorities or public-sector clients, • Confident managing quotations, variations, valuations, applications and invoicing, • Strong understanding of contract profitability, forecasting, WIP and margin control, • Comfortable managing senior client relationships and attending commercial meetings, • Experience managing or overseeing commercial administration staff, • Commercially astute, organised and confident working independently Desirable Experience • Knowledge of the NHF Schedule of Rates or similar pricing systems, • Experience across reactive repairs, planned maintenance or refurbishment contracts, • Experience working for a housing association, local authority or social housing contractor, • Experience improving commercial systems, controls and reporting processes, • Relevant commercial, quantity surveying or construction qualification Package • £50,000–£60,000 salary depending on experience, • Car allowance, • 30 days’ annual leave, • Senior role with direct influence over commercial strategy and contract performance If you would like to discuss this role further, please apply now for immediate consideration

Contracts Manager – Responsive Maintenance (Damp & Mould + FRA) We’re recruiting an experienced Contracts Manager to join a well-established main contractor delivering responsive maintenance services across South East London and North Kent. This is a key leadership role overseeing two long-term frameworks, each with a 4-year duration, offering stability, autonomy, and genuine career progression. The Role Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will take full operational responsibility for two contracts: • A Damp & Mould remediation programme, • A Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) works contract Each contract services approximately 1,200 properties per year, requiring strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively. You’ll lead a team of 5 direct staff, while coordinating a trusted and established supply chain of operatives to deliver high-quality, compliant works. This role demands a balance of commercial awareness, operational oversight, and people leadership. What You’ll Be Doing • Managing day-to-day delivery across both contracts, ensuring KPIs and SLAs are consistently met, • Reporting performance, risks, and progress to the Operations Director, • Leading, mentoring, and developing your direct team, • Overseeing subcontractor performance and maintaining strong supply chain relationships, • Driving quality, compliance, and health & safety standards, • Working closely with clients and senior leadership to ensure smooth contract delivery and continuous improvement Why This Role Stands Out This isn’t just another Contracts Manager position. You’ll be joining a business that: • Is financially strong and cash-rich, providing stability and security, • Has a supportive, experienced leadership team that empowers its managers, • Boasts a great company culture with genuinely low staff turnover, • Is growing at an impressive 30% year-on-year, creating real opportunities for progression, • Offers excellent salary and benefits, reflecting the importance of the role About You • Proven experience as a Contracts Manager (ideally within social housing or responsive maintenance), • Strong understanding of damp & mould remediation and/or FRA works (highly desirable), • Confident managing subcontractors and supply chain delivery models, • A natural leader who can motivate teams and build strong client relationships, • Commercially aware, organised, and solutions-focused If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, work with a forward-thinking contractor, and develop your career as the business continues to expand, this is an opportunity worth exploring

Are you looking for a Registered Manager position where you can obtain fantastic career progression while making a difference to the lives of others? We have an exciting opportunity with a leading care specialist who are looking for a Registered Manager to oversee their service in Thurrock, Essex. This is an exciting opportunity to set up a brand-new children’s service which prides itself on providing the highest level of care to children with EBD, so experience within this client group would be highly desirable. In return, there is an opportunity to work for an ever-growing organisation who offer excellent career progression and benefits. The successful Registered Manager will be responsible for: • Motivating and inspiring your teams to provide outstanding support through effective training, coaching and leadership by example., • Acting as a role model and leader in the delivery of active support, you will empower the people you support to have active and fulfilling lives aligned with their needs and aspirations., • Working collaboratively with the other members of the Service Leadership Team you will help to oversee and manage the smooth running of this service including rostering, support plans, staff deployment and managing budgets. Key Skills: • To be the Ofsted Registered Manager to deliver services which are fully compliant with legislative and regulatory requirements in relation to the current Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards., • Knowledge of The Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards 2015., • Knowledge of Children Act 2004, Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation., • Working Together to Safeguard Children., • To be responsible for the effective development and delivery of high-quality residential services to the young people and their families which improve outcomes. Leadership and management of a team, ensuring that team members work effectively with the young people, families and all internal and partner agencies. To carry out their statutory duties as determined, principally in relevant childcare legislation, children’s homes regulations and standards., • To ensure that all services are planned and delivered in a way that maximises participation and reflects children’s rights in relation to services being provided., • The policies relevant to the specific Children’s Home, and monitoring responsibility of these for legislative change & risk assessment. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all child protection policies are adhered to, and concerns are raised in accordance with these policies. Requirements: • Having a strong understanding of best practice in delivering support to people with different needs and a passion for doing so., • Having experience of management of registered or supported living services including appraisals, coaching, performance management, managing budgets and financial information, as well as ensuring an inclusive working environment., • You will have excellent communication and people management skills and have knowledge and a good understanding of current Ofsted regulations and compliance within the new framework with a proven track record of quality assurance and service improvement., • NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care or a desire to work towards one., • To ensure the highest standards of emotional, social and physical care, promoting the best outcomes for young people through the children’s views, research, development and partnership to formulate and monitor placement & care planning., • Ensuring that the educational needs of children in residence are assessed and provided for, liaising with the educational professionals and contributing to producing Personal Education Plans/EHCP’s., • Managing staff to reflect and adjust approaches to ensure each young person can contribute positively to daily household routines and activity plans, using dynamic risk assessments to help each young person feel safe and to engage meaningfully in their home and life., • Managing a budget for the home in line with financial guidelines., • Work as a member of the Senior Management team to consider and manage staffing costs, staffing structures and rotas, ensuring they meet requirements of the young people., • To develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with partner agencies, clinical teams, parents and significant others to ensure individual plans and support packages are achievable and adhered to., • To ensure leadership and management of staff including Performance Management, regular individual supervision, induction, professional development, welfare and support mechanisms, in accordance with the Supervision Policy, and ensuring that staff are motivated to achieve the vision and mission of the organisation., • Establish and ensure maintenance of administrative systems for children’s records, referrals and assessments, including risk assessments, to ensure that staff apply them and that confidentiality, standards and boundaries are adhered to., • To be responsible for establishing and monitoring quality assurance compliance with Ofsted requirements, and internal and external monitoring arrangements, including Reg 44 & 45 monitoring., • Experience operating a home to ensure financial viability for the purpose of achieving the aims and objectives set out in the statement of purpose (Regulation 47). What they offer you: • £40,000 – £60,000 per annum, depending on experience, • Excellent Career Progression, • Further Qualifications and Training, • Attractive Benefits Package, • Contributory pension scheme

Commercial Manager - Social Infrastructure (Pre-Construction) Location: Dartford (Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to £85,000 I'm currently working with a well-established and growing main contractor that is looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager to join its expanding Pre-Construction team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in the early stages of major social infrastructure projects, helping to shape commercial strategy and influence the successful delivery of complex schemes across the South of England. Working within a collaborative pre-construction environment, you'll partner closely with bid, design, operational and client teams to develop commercially sound, competitive and deliverable proposals for a diverse portfolio of projects across healthcare, education, residential and wider public sector infrastructure. The Role As Commercial Manager, you'll take ownership of the commercial aspects of pre-construction activities, ensuring robust cost planning, effective risk management and strategic commercial input from project inception through to contract award. Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial function across pre-construction activities, including competitive tenders, bids and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) opportunities. Prepare and manage project budgets, detailed cost plans and financial models for complex construction schemes. Identify commercial risks and opportunities, developing mitigation strategies to protect project viability. Provide commercial guidance and strategic advice to internal stakeholders throughout the bid process. Support procurement strategy development and engage with the supply chain to secure best value. Prepare and review pricing strategies, tender submissions and contract documentation. Ensure compliance with internal governance procedures and commercial best practice. Contribute to value engineering and optioneering exercises to maximise project outcomes. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and key delivery partners. About You We're keen to speak with candidates who have: Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor, ideally within a pre-construction, estimating or bid environment. A successful track record of working on major construction or infrastructure projects valued at £20m+. Experience within social infrastructure sectors such as healthcare, education, residential or public sector developments. Strong knowledge of procurement routes and standard forms of contract, including NEC and JCT. Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to influence key business decisions. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. A degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline. Professional membership with RICS or an equivalent body would be advantageous. What's on Offer Salary of up to £85,000 depending on experience. Competitive benefits package. Hybrid working with a Dartford office base. The opportunity to work on high-profile projects that make a real impact within local communities. A supportive and collaborative working environment. Excellent opportunities for long-term career development within a growing business.If you're looking for your next challenge within a forward-thinking pre-construction team and want to be involved in delivering complex, meaningful infrastructure projects, I'd be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you in confidence

Commercial Manager – Social Infrastructure (Pre-Construction) The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join our growing Social Infrastructure Pre-Construction team, supporting the development of complex, high-value projects across the South of England. This is a key strategic role at the front end of project delivery, where you will shape commercial strategy, manage risk, and influence project viability across a diverse portfolio including healthcare, education, housing, and public sector infrastructure schemes. You will work collaboratively with bid, design, operational and client teams to ensure commercially robust, competitive, and deliverable proposals. Key Responsibilities • Lead the commercial input into pre-construction activities, including bids, tenders, and early contractor involvement (ECI) engagements, • Develop and manage project budgets, cost plans, and financial modelling for complex schemes, • Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities at early stages, • Provide strategic commercial advice to internal stakeholders and clients, • Support procurement strategy development and supply chain engagement, • Prepare and review pricing strategies, tender submissions, and contract terms, • Ensure alignment with governance, compliance, and internal commercial procedures, • Contribute to value engineering and optioneering to maximise project outcomes, • Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and key partners About You • Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior QS role, ideally within pre-construction or bid environments, • Strong track record delivering complex infrastructure or major project tenders (£20m+), • Experience in social infrastructure sectors (e.g. healthcare, education, residential, or public sector schemes), • Excellent understanding of procurement routes, contracts (NEC/JCT), and risk management, • Commercially astute with the ability to influence strategic decision-making, • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, • Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management, • Professional membership (RICS or equivalent) desirable What We Offer • Opportunity to work on high-profile, meaningful projects that improve communities, • A collaborative and forward-thinking pre-construction environment, • Competitive salary and package, • Flexible / hybrid working arrangements, • Clear career progression within a growing business

Assistant Store Manager - Lifestyle Brand - Flagship Store Salary: circa £30k + Commission + Benefits Location: Dartford, Kent We're looking for an experienced Assistant Store Manager to lead a high-profile lifestyle brand store. If you're commercially focused, passionate about retail, and thrive on leading people and driving sales, this could be your next step. What You'll Do Lead, coach, and inspire your team to deliver exceptional customer service. Take full responsibility for store performance, sales, and operations. Drive sales growth and exceed KPIs and targets. Deliver training and development so your team are confident brand ambassadors. Oversee stock control, compliance, health & safety, and store standards. Implement promotions and marketing activities to increase footfall and conversion. What We're Looking For 3-5 years' experience as an Assistant Store Manager / Retail Manager / Outlet Manager. Proven track record of sales success and team leadership. Strong communication and organisational skills. Customer-focused with a hands-on, proactive approach. * Flexibility to work retail hours, including weekends. What's on Offer Competitive salary + commission scheme. 25 days holiday. Private medical insurance, life insurance & pension. Staff lunches, social events & team initiatives. * Clear training & career development opportunities. Apply Today If you're ready to take the next step in your retail management career with a leading lifestyle brand, apply now. Mandeville is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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