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  • Nursery Practitioner
    Nursery Practitioner
    2 hours ago
    Full-time
    Cambridge

    Our dedicated team is looking for an enthusiastic practitioner who has a passion to nurture happy children and a strong drive to promote excellent childcare. Joint Colleges Nursery is a small independent nursery situated in a quiet, tree-lined residential area in the heart of Cambridge. We are within close walking distance from Cambridge City Centre and the train station. Our staff describe JCN as a wonderful and rewarding place of work. Working hours are between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm, 7.5 hours a day on a rota basis, Mondays to Fridays. JCN is registered for 57 children aged 0 - 5, most of whom attend full time. Our children and staff enjoy a stable environment throughout the day, and develop quality relationships with one another. Our parents describe JCN as a home from their home. We work with the key-person system, using online learning journals. As a key-person, you will be assigned a maximum of 6 children. Paperwork time for children's development is allocated within the normal working hours of 37.5 a week. Every one of our team members is important to us. Taking care of our staff well is what we believe in; we provide a generous benefits package in addition to promoting personal and professional development. Benefits include, but are not limited to: • Annual holiday entitlement of 25 days per calendar year increasing by 1 day annually to a maximum of 30 days + bank holidays (total 38 days)., • An extra day off for your birthday, • Free on-site car and bicycle parking, • Free home-cooked hot meals and refreshments, • Interest free season ticket loan, • Childcare discount amounting to a free place (age dependent), • Retail discount scheme, • Wear your own clothes, • Friendly colleagues You should hold a full and relevant NVQ Level 3 in childcare or equivalent, have a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and have experience working with children in a childcare setting. If you currently are working towards your qualification, please don't let this hold you back. We are happy to provide training and support. Joint Colleges Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will need to provide ‘right to work in the UK’ documentation, undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide two satisfactory references prior to commencing employment. If you enjoy working together with a strong, supportive team contributing to making a difference in children's early years experiences, then come, join our team. Highly competitive salary from £15.39 per hour (£30,015 per annum based on 37.5 hours a week) depending on qualifications and experience.

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  • Front of House Manager
    Front of House Manager
    4 days ago
    Full-time
    Cambridge

    FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER – LOCKE CAMBRIDGE & HYATT CENTRIC CAMBRIDGE We are seeking an experienced and guest-focused Front of House Manager to lead our on-property front of house and guest services team. This role is responsible for ensuring smooth daily operations, exceptional guest experiences, and high service standards across reception, concierge, and guest relations. The successful candidate will be a confident leader with strong operational knowledge and a passion for hospitality excellence. THE STAGE IS SET The stage is set for something different. We don’t run conventional hotels; we build places with character and intent. What began as a small UK aparthotel portfolio has grown into a European collection recognised for design and atmosphere - and we’re now entering a new chapter. As we redefine the brand and evolve our identity, we’re focused on creating spaces that feel compelling, contemporary, and truly distinctive. Locke leads with bold expression; Cove by Locke refines that same spirit into a quieter, more streamlined approach. Guests come to rest, work, or escape. Comfort is a given - great beds, hot showers, genuine service. But we aim to create moments that feel memorable and a little unexpected, bringing back the sense of mood hospitality often lost. This is our backdrop. We’re on an exciting journey step on stage and play your part. THE WORK IN YOUR HANDS Guest Experience & Service Leadership Champion a guest‑first culture, ensuring every guest interaction aligns with our brand personality and service expectations Lead by example on the floor - being visible, hands‑on, and approachable during peak times Resolve guest concerns with empathy, urgency, and creativity Maintain high standards of cleanliness, ambience, and arrival experience in the lobby and front of house spaces Operational Management Oversee daily front of house operations including reception, housekeeping, maintenance and Food & Beverage (where applicable) Manage room inventory, availability, and rate controls in collaboration with Revenue Management Ensure efficient check‑in/check‑out processes and a smooth flow of operations Maintain strong relationships with Housekeeping and Maintenance to ensure room readiness and quality Implement and monitor SOPs, ensuring compliance with brand and legal standards Team Leadership & Development Recruit, train, coach, and inspire the front of house team to deliver standout service Create a positive, inclusive team culture that reflects lifestyle hospitality Conduct regular performance reviews and support career development Schedule, plan, and manage workforce budgets and payroll Financial & Rooms Performance Drive upselling, room category optimisation, and non-room revenue opportunities Monitor departmental budgets and control operational costs without compromising guest experience Review daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports and identify improvement opportunities Systems, Technology & Compliance Oversee the functionality and use of key systems (PMS, POS, payment solutions, mobile guest platforms) Ensure compliance with health & safety standards, data protection, and cash handling procedures Identify opportunities to use technology to enhance the guest experience and team efficiency General Operations & Team Support Work flexibly across multiple areas depending on business needs Support events, activations, and lifestyle programming Ensure public areas remain clean, inviting, and on-brand Maintain a positive, supportive, and inclusive team environment Follow all hotel policies, safety procedures, and brand standards Naturally this is not intended as an exhaustive list of duties. Other duties as may be reasonably required will form part of this job description. THE FIRE YOU CARRY Passionate about rooms operations and delivering exceptional guest experiences A natural people leader with strong communication, coaching, and problem‑solving skills Energetic, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, guest‑focused environment Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence rooms performance YOUR PROVEN TRACK Minimum 5 years of experience in hotel operations, with at least 2 years in a managerial role Proven experience in a front of house leadership role within lifestyle, boutique, or design‑led hotels Knowledge of PMS, POS and operational software WHAT WE LOOK FOR We’re here to rethink what a modern lifestyle hotel can be. That takes pace, creativity, and people who enjoy working with purpose. If you’re comfortable with change, motivated by ideas, and focused on crafting meaningful guest experiences, you’ll do well here. We value individuals who can hold a vision, appreciate atmosphere, and want their work to have impact. Skills can be taught. Mindset can’t. There’s no single template for success here - just the right approach and willingness to grow.

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