Scientific Product SpecialistScientific / Laboratory ProductsSalary: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum + 10% Performance Bonus + BenefitsLocation: Southwest Birmingham (Office-based with Hybrid Working)Hours: Full Time, PermanentStaff kitchen/breakfast, on-site gym and free parking availableBenefits
Salary £40,000 to £45,000 per annum (DOE)Performance related bonus scheme (10%)Hybrid working opportunities25 days holiday + bank holidaysPension contributionSupportive and friendly working environmentCareer progression within a growing SME
About the RoleWe are an established independent laboratory products distributor seeking an experienced Product Manager to manage a portfolio of scientific consumables, reagents and laboratory equipment.This is a pivotal SME role suited to someone with 2–3 years’ Product Management experience within a scientific, life sciences, medical or technical B2B environment.You will act as the key link between laboratory technology and commercial success, working closely with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain teams to ensure our product range continues to meet the evolving needs of the UK life-science laboratory market.Key Responsibilities
Manage the full product lifecycle from introduction through to end-of-lifeDevelop and implement a multi-year product roadmap aligned to business growth plansManage supplier relationships with global manufacturing partnersNegotiate commercial agreements and manage purchasing and inventory levelsConduct competitor analysis and market research to identify new product opportunitiesSupport new product launches and implement pricing strategiesCreate technical sales tools including brochures, samples and product data sheetsDeliver product training and technical support to internal teams and customersEnsure accurate and effective product presentation across company platformsRepresent the business at customer meetings and industry events where required
Skills & Experience Required
2–3 years’ experience in a Product Manager rolePrevious experience within Scientific, Laboratory, Medical or Technical B2B sectorsBachelor’s Degree in Life Science (essential)Postgraduate qualification (advantageous)Understanding of B2B sales cycles and product margin managementExperience managing product performance, pricing and ROIStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market and performance dataAbility to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders
Apply NowIf you have the scientific background and commercial Product Management experience to drive our laboratory product portfolio forward, please apply with your CV today. INDHS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...
Care Home Chef (Bank) – Braintree, EssexLocation: Riverdale Care Home, 65 Duggars Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1BAHourly rate: £14.00 per hourHours: Zero hour contractShifts: to be discussed at interviewCome and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgateWe are looking for a compassionate and caring Chef (bank) to join our family at Riverdale Care Home. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.About the role:
Prepare hot and cold meals for residents according to their needs and preferencesAssist with planning seasonal menusEnsure compliance with the Health & Safety Policy and regulationsCarry out checks in the kitchen as required to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, for example recording fridge temperaturesMaintain a clean and hygienic environment, including washing and clearing up equipmentReport all accidents and incidents to the Person-in-Charge of the home
About you:
The right to live and work in the UK Previous experience in a similar role and setting (i.e. a care home or a school)Certificate Level II in Food Safety and HygieneKnowledge of nutritional needs of older peopleHealth and Safety and regulatory requirementsA positive and flexible attitude towards work and the ability to work well in a team
Why work at Westgate?
Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on bank holidaysImprove your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shopsAccess to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work SchemeRefer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social eventsSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsAccess to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.WGHROB....Read more...
These include but aren’t limited to:
Participate in the planning of activities and care for children, ensuring that the children's learning and developmental needs are met, and that the Nursery provides a warm, welcoming and supportive environment to the children and their families
Assist in the preparation and provision of snacks to meet the dietary requirements of the children
Contribute to the Monitoring and Evaluation processes and requirements as requested by the Nursery Manager, Nursery Lead Practitioner or Deputy Lead Practitioner
Participate in maintaining the resources and equipment as required to ensure smooth and safe running of the Nursery facilities
Maintain appropriate records and prepare reports as required
Work alongside the Little Learners Nursery staff, EYFS Team, students, work experience and volunteer placements and provide support as required
Participate in appropriate Continued Professional Development (CPD)
Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post
Training:
You will be pursuing a Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard as an Early Years Practitioner, through Weston College
As part of this program, you will attend Weston College once a week for workshops
An assessor will conduct on-site observations to evaluate your progress, as well as supporting you in college throughout your apprenticeship
At the conclusion of your program, your qualification will be assessed through an End Point Assessment
Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
Training Outcome:
There is potential to progress within the company after completing the apprenticeship, as well as opportunities to continue studying through higher level qualifications or further apprenticeships
Employer Description:Little Learners Nursery is located in the heart of West Wick within St Anne’s Church Academy. We welcome children aged 2 years and above to learn, explore and have fun through play. The Nursery offers a warm welcome, with a well-qualified, experienced Nursery Crew who care for the children and provide the highest standard of care and education.
St Anne’s Church Academy offers Little Learners access to wonderful facilities such as the trim trail, large dining and sports hall and the playing fields, as well as the learning street, where the children are able to access a fully equipped kitchen to partake in cooking activities.
At Little Learners Nursery we understand and celebrate the unique qualities in every child and we ensure our Nursery is an enjoyable and positive experience for all of the children in our care. Our three classrooms, Adventurers, Explorers and Discoverers have access to outstanding resources and learning opportunities, with the outside area being an extension of the classroom. Our outdoor areas are equipped with natural, loose parts resources, we pride ourselves in encouraging children to be inquisitive and use their imagination to develop their play and learning.Working Hours :37 hours per week, including college day. This is a shift based role, with working hours scheduled between 7:30am and 6:00pm. A 30 minute lunch break is provided.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Non judgemental....Read more...
To assist for the planning, development and delivery of themes within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), ensuring all learning interests and individual needs of the children are met, extending them where necessary
To assist for organising the environment inside and outside to ensure resources and equipment are available and appropriate to meet the needs of the individual children within the group, whilst making sure the resources and equipment are set out in a purposeful, stimulating and safe way, rich in learning opportunities
To clear away activities, toys and equipment once finished with, encouraging children to help, making sure all is put away correctly.To be a positive role model to other staff and children in respecting the Nursery’s environment and resources
To meet the physical needs of the children, encouraging good standards of personal hygiene, whilst helping children develop independence and self-help skills in toileting, dressing and feeding
To assist and evaluate children’s learning through a range of assessment, observation and monitoring strategies, ensuring progress records are maintained
To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
To assist with meal and snack times and to ensure children's dietary requirements are catered for
To assist in the promotion of parental involvement ensuring you develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication channels with parents/ carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs and to provide constructive feedback on children’s progress/ achievement
To work alongside the Nursery Managers and Room Leaders to ensure the Nursery’s philosophies are fulfilled
To advise the Nursery Managers and Room Leaders of any concerns in relation to the children, parents, and the safety of the environment
To develop your role with the team
Training:
The training will take place at The Kings Road Nursery, 102 Kings Road, Richmond, TW10 6EE
The schedule will be agreed once you start your role
Training Outcome:
You will have the opportunity to study for your level 3
Employer Description:The Nursery in Richmond is a purpose-built nursery which opened in June 2002 for children between the ages of 3 months to 5 years. We have three groups for children each with their own dedicated space, the yellow room (3mths to 2yrs), caterpillars (2yrs to 3yrs) and Busy bee's ( preschool). Within the nursery we also have a sensory room for the children to use and explore. We have a separate dining area for the children to have lunch and tea, and we also do our cooking activities here too. There is a covered play area and garden with play equipment to encourage outside play in all weathers, and provides continuous provision with sand, water and a mud kitchen too. We have a large artificial grass area for cars, bikes, trikes and gardening area to grown our own plants and vegetables.Working Hours :Either 7.30am to 4.30pm, 8.00am to 5.30pm or 9.00am to 6.00pm, with one hour for lunch, Monday to Friday.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Adaptable/ Manage Change,Self motivated,Knowledge of early years....Read more...
Care Home Chef – Aylesbury, BuckinghamshireLocation: 3 days a week at Hampden Hall Care Centre, Tamarisk Way, Weston Turville, Aylesbury, HP22 5ZB. 2 days a week at Byron House Care Home, 141-143 Wendover Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 9LPHourly rate: £13.50 per hourHours: 40 hours / 5 days per week (must be able to work weekends)Shifts: 7.00am to 3.30pmJob type: Permanent Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgateWe are looking for a compassionate and caring Chef to join our family at Hampden Hall Care Centre and Byron House Care Home. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect.If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.About the role:
Prepare hot and cold meals for residents according to their needs and preferencesAssist with planning seasonal menusEnsure compliance with the Health & Safety Policy and regulationsCarry out checks in the kitchen as required to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, for example recording fridge temperaturesMaintain a clean and hygienic environment, including washing and clearing up equipmentReport all accidents and incidents to the Person-in-Charge of the home
About you:
The right to live and work in the UK Previous experience in a similar role and setting (i.e. a care home or a school)Certificate Level II in Food Safety and HygieneKnowledge of nutritional needs of older peopleHealth and Safety and regulatory requirementsA positive and flexible attitude towards work and the ability to work well in a team
Why work at Westgate?
Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on bank holidaysImprove your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shopsAccess to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work SchemeRefer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social eventsSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsAccess to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.WGHROB....Read more...
Safeguarding children is at the heart of everything we do. A full DBS check will need to be completed and all required references will be taken up
Safeguarding training will be part of the role
Your main duty at all times is to ensure the safety and well-being of all children by ensuring that you are aware of, and follow, Acorns safeguarding policy
The ethos of Acorns is one of intentional pedagogy in that we follow the children’s interest, allowing them to choose their play independently within the rules and boundaries which support their safety and well-being
General duties include supporting children in their play and learning by following the ethos of the setting, ensuring that children are kept safe at all times
Welcoming children individually and settling in children who are upset on arrival
Spending time with your key children whilst supporting the needs of other children
Encourage children in their learning supporting their play appropriately, following their interests
Listen to all children effectively and take a genuine interest in them Reading to children, encourage conversations and language development
To be able to support maths development
Putting away coats and bags, helping children changing into their indoor shoes and settling them by finding an activity to do
Certain areas are managed on a rota basis which you will be a part of
Included are:
Once through a period of supervision, carrying out nappy changing and keeping the toilet area clean and tidy, supporting children with their personal hygiene, changing children who need clean clothing, helping with handwashing, completing toileting records
Preparing snack, supervising the children and cleaning up afterwards
Setting up packed lunches, wiping down the tables and cleaning the floor afterwards
Carry out some food preparation activities
Being aware of allergies and also potential choking hazards. Ensuring that the kitchen area is clean at all times and equipment is safely stored away
Supervising toothbrushing
Setting up the outside area and ensuring it is secure and safe, making sure it is clear of leaves and general debris first, organising activities if required
Making sure all children are suitably dressed
Joining in outdoor play activities
Setting out and putting away any equipment needed
Ensuring the sandpit is clean, opening it up and tidying it away at the end of the session
Checking children are safely inside before closing up
All staff have a selected number of key children and work closely with families ensuring the best outcome for the child
You will be expected to go on home visits, update families on positive achievements and how their child is doing, and also be able to communicate effectively and empathetically with regards to any issues that may have developed
Having a strong and positive relationship with the family is vital in order to do this effectively
You must be polite and courteous to parents and children at all times
All children and parents must be treated with the same unconditional, positive regard, no matter what their needs, background or abilities are
Be able to contribute to weekly planning meetings and also be able to discuss the development of each of your key children on a regular basis as well as being able to liaise with colleagues with regards to how you have supported their key children and complete records
Be involved in writing learning stories and contribute towards the daily Tapestry update
Training:
This apprenticeship is fully work based, the assessor will visit the apprentice in the workplace, set tasks, observe practice, provide feedback and complete reviews
Training Outcome:
The possibility of permanent employment if the candidate fits in with the rest of the team and has gained enough skill and knowledge
Employer Description:
We are an independent outstanding preschool open school hours and term time only based in Bilton Grange School, Harrogate. We care for children from the age of 2 to 4 years and can have up to 24 children in any one session. We have been rated outstanding by Ofsted 4 times. We have 35 children on our roll. There are two joint managers and 2 employees.
We currently have around 60% of children where English is an additional language and also we support several children with special educational needs.Acorns has been established for over 20 years. We are a small friendly team, current staff have worked together for 8 years.
Working Hours :Monday - Friday, term time only, 8.30am until 3.30pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Reliable,Enthusiastic,self motivated,Trustworthy,Flexible,Cheerful personality,Friendly,Confident,Reflective....Read more...
