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Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

At Childbase Partnership we have been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Our mission is to give children the best possible start in life and instil a lifelong passion for learning.  Across all 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and our Training Academy of Excellence, our dedicated colleagues work together to create a lasting, positive impact in our local communities.

We are determined to be excellent and constantly strive for the best outcomes, not only for the children in our care but for every colleague too . 

What makes us special?

• We are 100% employee-owned  – which means we are all partners, we all have a meaningful voice, and we own our future (this includes sharing profits too, tax-free).
• Sector leading initiative: “Partnership Reward Days”  – going the extra mile to promote a healthy work/life balance for you with up to an extra 20 days paid leave a year, meaning up to a phenomenal 50 days leave, with the option to sell a proportion if you would prefer; the choice is yours!
• ‘Number 1’  - we have earned the top spot in the prestigious Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes, all thanks to our extraordinary colleagues. 
• Record-breaking Green Flag achievements, and climate-positive status  - we save more CO2 than we create (take that, climate change!).
• Planting in excess of 2,000 trees in the Eden Restoration project  - because the planet needs a hug too.
• Over £3.5 million raised for charity  – we’re basically fundraising superheroes (without the capes).

At Childbase Partnership, our ethos is simple; we all belong , we all matter, and we all contribute so we all benefit. Our core values foster happiness, confidence, and growth, with a ‘careers not jobs’ approach, shaping the future of our extraordinary company together. 

Own your future and join us as the Domestic Assistant at our Woodlands Day Nursery in Milton Keynes.

This role is part-time (20 hours a week) and working hours are between , Monday-Thursday, and to work 8 hours on Friday, 52 weeks of the year.

Join us and benefit from:

• A competitive salary: £4,102 per annum (pro-rata) / 2.36 per hour.
• From day 1:  75% discount for parents and 40% discount for grandparents at any Childbase nursery.
• Generous leave entitlement:   Starting with 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days (pro-rata), plus paid bank holidays and up to 20 additional paid days off through our Partnership Reward Days initiative.
• Exclusive rewards: Tax-free Partnership dividends, qualification reward payments, long-service bonuses, retail discounts, family fun days with free tickets to UK attractions and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Well-being support: Mental Health First Aiders, two free meals a day in the nursery, subsidised medical care, flu jabs, eye care vouchers, occupational health support, and a free will-writing service.
• Growth opportunities: Team inset training days, professional development support, online courses, and apprenticeships through our Training Academy of Excellence.

Your knowledge, skills and character qualities make you the perfect Domestic Assistant.  You are:

• Passionate about maintaining exceptional standards; your experience of working in a professional housekeeping role enables you to maintain high standards of cleanliness within the nursery between visits from the out-of-hours cleaning team.
• Naturally diligent with excellent attention to detail; your knowledge of COSHH and the use of your initiative ensures you uphold a safe environment as you re-stock bathrooms and kitchen areas, empty bins, sweep and mop floors, engage in high-level dusting and take care of the laundry.
• An advocate for partnership working; you thrive as part of a team environment and you enjoy building meaningful and respectful relationships with others.

Are you ready to contribute to something quite extraordinary?

To apply, you must currently reside in the UK and hold suitable Right To Work in the UK.  We are sorry, VISA sponsorship is not available at present.  Before commencing in your new role, you will be required to provide Right To Work documentation and any relevant qualifications.   An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references must also be obtained for you.  Rest assured our Recruitment Team are on hand to support and guide you through every step of the process.

About MIB

At MIB our people are passionate about making roads safer by getting uninsured and hit-and-run drivers off our roads. Working in partnership with the Police, Insurers and Government our collective aim is to make it a thing of the past but, until that’s accomplished, we’re here to compensate victims quickly, fairly and compassionately.

Last year we helped more than 34,000 people struck by uninsured and hit-and-run drivers and paid over £400 million in compensation to support victims rebuild their lives.

About our role

Are you passionate about precision and purpose? At the Motor Insurers’ Bureau, we’re on a mission to accelerate towards a future of zero uninsured driving and zero road harm. As a Data Quality Analyst, you’ll be at the heart of this transformation—ensuring the data that drives our decisions is accurate, consistent, and impactful.
Join a team where your insights fuel change, your values matter, and your work makes a real difference to millions across the UK.

Key Responsibilities 

1. Data Quality Rule Management

• Maintain and enhance a suite of DQ rules
• Collaborate with internal & external stakeholders and developers to ensure rules align with business requirements and data governance standards.
• Monitor and report on rule performance.

1. Data Analysis & Reporting

• Conduct root cause analysis on data quality issues and recommend remediation actions.
• Produce and manage regular DQ reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders and MIB members.
• Support the development of DQ KPIs and metrics to track data quality improvements over time.

1. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Liaise with the Data Development team to ensure DQ rules are integrated into data pipelines and workflows.
• Engage with business users to understand data quality concerns and translate them into actionable insights.

1. Data Governance Support

• Work closely with the Data Governance Officer to align DQ initiatives with broader governance frameworks.

Skills and Experience 

1. Essential:

• Proven experience in a Data Quality Analyst role.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and best practices
• Proficiency in SQL and data profiling tools.
• Experience in developing data quality metrics and dashboards using BI tools
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

1. Preferred:

• Ability to represent the organisation in external forums
• Experience in using Python
• Experience working with Databricks or similar data engineering platforms
• Experience in the General Insurance market or a regulated data environment.

Job Title: Data Quality Analyst 
Salary: £6,500
Grade: 11
Working Hours: 35 per week 
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 
Office Location: Milton Keynes 
Job Type: Permanent 

IT kit supplied to you
£320 before tax) start up allowance
Hybrid working (2 days in the office per week) from our Milton Keynes office, MK14

Other Benefits include: 
Contributory Group Stakeholder Personal pension scheme 
Life Assurance 
Employee Incentive Scheme 
25 days holiday (plus public holidays) 
Holiday purchase scheme 
Sports and Social Club
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 
Free access to online tools to support mental and physical health  
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave 
1 volunteer day each year and charity matched funding scheme

We believe in a workplace where everyone can be themselves. Through our different ideas, personalities and experiences, we redefine what is possible every day. And regardless of your colour, age, race, gender, sexual orientation or anything else you consider yourself to be, there is a place for you at MIB. A place where you can bring your best self to work every day.

So, if you think big, love a challenge and want to make a difference to people’s lives, we want to hear from you.

About MIB

At MIB our people are passionate about making roads safer by getting uninsured and hit-and-run drivers off our roads. Working in partnership with the Police, Insurers and Government our collective aim is to make it a thing of the past but, until that’s accomplished, we’re here to compensate victims quickly, fairly and compassionately.

Last year we helped more than 34,000 people struck by uninsured and hit-and-run drivers and paid over £400 million in compensation to support victims rebuild their lives.

About the role

At the Motor Insurers’ Bureau, our Service Support Assistants are the frontline heroes, helping customers resolve issues and fulfil service requests with confidence and care. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love turning problems into solutions, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities 

• Administer registration accounts for Client Company Services. This is to include:
• Enabling new requests and renewals for accounts after a full review
• Disabling accounts where they are no longer appropriate
• Unlocking accounts and user access when appropriately requested via email
• Deal with general account enquires
• Suspending accounts when requested or appropriate
• Escalating customer Incident tickets to technical support where necessary
• To ensure that access to systems are carried out in line with current security policies
• To ensure that any potential breaches identified are reported
• Progress 1st line calls, keeping customers updated, according to the commitments in the customers' SLA
• Logging customer calls as tickets in a clear, concise and professional manner, ensuring all the necessary details are accurately captured
• Monitoring customer support requests submitted via email
• Complete Third Party Access requests and provide responses as password protected documents
• Complete 4th Directive requests and manage enquiries

Skills and Experience

• Logical problem-solving approach is essential
• Concise and accurate written and verbal communication skills
• Professional and confident telephone manner
• Customer Service experience essential
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

Job Title: Service Support Assistant 
Salary: £4,300
Grade: 7
Working Hours: 35 per week 9am to 5pm Monday - Friday
Job Type: permanent
Office Location: Milton Keynes 

IT kit supplied to you
£ 0 (before tax) start up allowance
 

Other Benefits include: 
Contributory Group Stakeholder Personal pension scheme 
Life Assurance 
Employee Incentive Scheme 
23 days holiday (plus public holidays) 
Holiday purchase scheme 
Sports and Social Club
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 
Free access to online tools to support mental and physical health  
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave 
1 volunteer day each year and charity matched funding scheme

We believe in a workplace where everyone can be themselves. Through our different ideas, personalities and experiences, we redefine what is possible every day. And regardless of your colour, age, race, gender, sexual orientation or anything else you consider yourself to be, there is a place for you at MIB. A place where you can bring your best self to work every day.

So, if you think big, love a challenge and want to make a difference to people’s lives, we want to hear from you.

About MIB

At MIB our people are passionate about making roads safer by getting uninsured and hit-and-run drivers off our roads. Working in partnership with the Police, Insurers and Government our collective aim is to make it a thing of the past but, until that’s accomplished, we’re here to compensate victims quickly, fairly and compassionately.

Last year we helped more than 34,000 people struck by uninsured and hit-and-run drivers and paid over £400 million in compensation to support victims rebuild their lives.

About the role

As a product expert you'll own the product, shape the vision and drive customer value by leading priorities, collaborating across MIB and keeping the team focused on what matters most.

Key Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritise product features and enhancements based on business value and customer feedback.
• Create and maintain a well-groomed product backlog, including user stories, acceptance criteria, and prioritisation.
• Work closely with the development team to ensure a clear understanding of product requirements and to facilitate effective sprint planning and execution.
• Conduct regular sprint reviews and retrospectives to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on the product, providing guidance and support to both internal teams and external stakeholders, including customer query resolution, DP, risk and compliance activity
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in Agile development and product management.
• Work collaboratively with off shore teams to release user stories and value to customers
• Engage with key internal stakeholders and teams to release new product features customers
• Work cross functionally across the MIB to ensure the success of the service

Skills and Experience 

• Previous experience in successfully developing user stories, epics and feature definition
• Previous experience working in a product role in an agile environment
• Previous experience working with service providers
• UK Insurance industry experience (preferably motor) would be beneficial
• Data curious mindset
• Ability to derive insights from complex data – communicating results to stakeholders at varying levels
• Exceptional stakeholder relationship management and communication skills
• Significant planning, prioritisation and time management capability
• Concise and accurate written and verbal communication skills
• Self-reliant, ability to work without supervision
• Innovative thinker – able to use all available resources to get to the right result
• Technical literacy would be beneficial

Job Title: Product Owner
Salary: £1,500
Grade: 11
Working Hours: 35
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 
Office Location: Milton Keynes 
Job Type: Permanent  

IT kit supplied to you
£32 (before tax) start up allowance
Hybrid working (2 days in the office per week) from our Milton Keynes office, MK14

Other Benefits include: 
Contributory Group Stakeholder Personal pension scheme 
Life Assurance 
Employee Incentive Scheme 
25 days holiday (plus public holidays) 
Holiday purchase scheme 
Sports and Social Club
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 
Free access to online tools to support mental and physical health  
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave 
1 volunteer day each year and charity matched funding scheme

We believe in a workplace where everyone can be themselves. Through our different ideas, personalities and experiences, we redefine what is possible every day. And regardless of your colour, age, race, gender, sexual orientation or anything else you consider yourself to be, there is a place for you at MIB. A place where you can bring your best self to work every day.

So, if you think big, love a challenge and want to make a difference to people’s lives, we want to hear from you.

About MIB
At MIB our people are passionate about making roads safer by getting uninsured and hit-and-run drivers off our roads. Working in partnership with the Police, Insurers and Government our collective aim is to make it a thing of the past but, until that’s accomplished, we’re here to compensate victims quickly, fairly and compassionately.

Last year we helped more than 34,000 people struck by uninsured and hit-and-run drivers and paid over £400 million in compensation to support victims rebuild their lives.

About the role 

Drive service excellence at the heart of MIB - lead the delivery of our products and services, ensure they run smoothly and meet customer needs, and champion continuous improvement to help us end uninsured driving for good.

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage the daily delivery of MIB products and services, ensuring seamless deployment of changes into the live environment with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Lead a skilled operational team, guiding them in the delivery of change, in the resolution of complex issues, queries and complaints across a range of specialised areas
• Track KPIs and SLAs, proactively identifying issues and implementing corrective actions to maintain high service standards.
• Ensure services are delivered within agreed budgets and resource allocations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, and partners
• Work closely with finance, audit, and other internal teams to align service delivery with customer needs and strategic goals
• Own service-specific operational risks, identifying, reporting and managing/mitigation
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory, legal, data protection (including GDPR), and governance frameworks, including the development and management of first-line assurance activities
• Manage supplier, partner, and third-party agreements in collaboration with Legal and Procurement teams
• Support the delivery of MIB strategic goals where relevant

Skills and Experience 

• Experience in product management or service delivery roles, with exposure to multiple products with complex and diverse stakeholders
• Proven experience across the full service lifecycle
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, including audit and first-line assurance
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
• Strong stakeholder relationship management and communication skills
• Significant planning, prioritisation and time management capability
• Experience delivering SLAs for critical services
• Creative problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Innovative thinker – able to use all available resources to get to the right result 

Job Title: Service Delivery Manager - Product 
Salary: £0,000 - 5,000
Grade: 12
Working Hours: 35
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 
Office Location: Milton Keynes 
Job Type: Permanent 

IT kit supplied to you
£32 (before tax) start up allowance
Hybrid working (2 days in the office per week) from our Milton Keynes office, MK14

Other Benefits include: 
Contributory Group Stakeholder Personal pension scheme 
Life Assurance 
Employee Incentive Scheme 
25 days holiday (plus public holidays) 
Holiday purchase scheme 
Sports and Social Club
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 
Free access to online tools to support mental and physical health  
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave 
1 volunteer day each year and charity matched funding scheme

We believe in a workplace where everyone can be themselves. Through our different ideas, personalities and experiences, we redefine what is possible every day. And regardless of your colour, age, race, gender, sexual orientation or anything else you consider yourself to be, there is a place for you at MIB. A place where you can bring your best self to work every day.

So, if you think big, love a challenge and want to make a difference to people’s lives, we want to hear from you.

• Maintain and enhance reconciliation processes across SAP FI and CMS, working closely with other departments to build end-to-end process knowledge, strengthen controls, and ensure accurate financial reporting and accounting treatment.
• Review current manual processes and implement new ones where needed to ensure accounting postings are correct and robust controls are in place. Develop models or ad hoc solutions for outputs not supported by current systems.
• Understand the impact of operational changes to procedures and core business systems to ensure correct accounting treatment.
• Provide insightful analysis and solid presentation of monthly results to both financial and non-financial colleagues
• The incumbent will become the Subject Matter Expert on core applications and processes in order to provide accurate analysis and solutions to current defects ensuring ledger integrity and operational efficiency.
• Deputise for the Accounting Controls Manager, including team management and support.

• Detailed understanding of operational system design and financial integrity
• Up to date awareness of regulatory and compliance legislation as it impacts on the role
• Experience of managing relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Proven ability to work with large volumes of data, leveraging automation tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Strong understanding of controls and process improvement methodologies.
• Skilled in navigating complex data sets and systems to deliver actionable insights and support strategic initiatives.
• Experience in supporting projects, small changes and business changes desirable

• Manage the commercial relationship across all key stakeholders, ensuring high levels of collaboration and engagement whilst acting as a conduit to multiple areas of the business and VWG. Key stakeholder groups include all steps in the customer journey from Finance and Controlling through to Brand and Sales
• Deliver competitive motor finance campaigns meeting internal margin and return on equity requirements as well as business volume targets across the campaign offering in any given quarter
• Identify, define, develop and progress Business Cases where appropriate to illustrate impact of incremental business gained as a result of specific targeted campaign
• Manage campaign compliance in delivery to market, ensuring adherence to regulations and internal guidelines, to deliver Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) compliant, customer centric suite of campaigns in line with New Consumer Duty principles
• Support execution of key strategic projects, surfacing Campaigns in all appropriate channels including network, third-party and digital.

• Previous experience of working in the Motor and/or Finance industries is desirable
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship skills
• Experience in systems such as Microsoft Office (predominantly Excel), previous experience in Connect OnLine (CoL), SAP and Business Objects (BI) is highly desirable
• Knowledge and/or experience of working with FCA regulations; coupled with the ability to apply knowledge to check compliance of campaigns
• Strong numerical skills and the ability to utilise these skills to support commercial thinking
• Proven ability to produce accurate work within a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Focussed and committed with a keen eye for detail, and the ability to influence decision making across stakeholders.

• Complete all relevant Balance Sheet reconciliations in a timely manner, providing summarized information for management. These include Contract Management system and SAP FI accounts across our product range
• Complete Balance Sheet Reconciliations to ensure a robust control environment is maintained with issues being resolved in a timely manner while nurturing a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Carry out  month end tasks. Perform month end analysis and reporting in accordance with set timetable.
• Be a Subject Matter Expert on various products and recognised as a product/department specialist for key systems i.e Contract Management System/SAP FI
• Understand the interaction and impact of subsidiary systems on the main accounting systems to ensure system integrity, particularly in relation to specific Balance Sheet and profit & loss accounts, highlighting issues as necessary
• To assist with any operational or accounting projects as required collaborating with colleagues in IT to ensure clarity of issues/requirements for all change relating to accounting transactions is assessed
• Carry out analysis to deliver key operational/management information to differing audiences
• Be a primary contact for Internal/External Auditors with the ability to provide background information and explain variances where necessary.

• Preferably a minimum of 1 -3 years experience in an accounting environment – preferably in Financial Services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with both Finance and non-Finance staff at all levels
• Experience of managing relationships with multiple stakeholders

• Responsible for supporting the delivery of VWFS products, services and digital assets and integrating them into the core VWFS systems and processes through the liaison with core functional areas of the business.
• Responsible for diagnosis and triage of any issues when the product, service or digital asset is live in the market.
• Work closely with the Product Owners to support the day to day management of activities.
• Working collaboratively with VWG Brands; internal stakeholders and the Retailer Network to create and manage integration roadmaps that prioritises all activities.
• Proactively work with colleagues from across the business in identifying integration impacts and efficiencies across multiple areas of the business and implement solutions to deliver great customer outcomes.
• Being the liaison between key retailer partners, brands and VWFS in relation to all product team activities
• Support the effective and efficient delivery of new products and services by providing technical knowledge and expertise from VWFS’ existing product portfolio, processes and systems.
  
   

• Demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of the automotive & financial sectors. Knowledge and experience of financial services business processes desirable.
• Thorough experience and proven ability to manage external suppliers and budgets.
• Relationship management skills with the ability to influence at all levels internally within the organisation and Brands.
• Supplier management experience including tangible evidence of supplier performance improvements
• Business experience and commercial acumen essential.
• Ability to question and challenge business requirements whilst delivering effective and efficient solutions.
• Ability to motivate and engage audiences through compelling communications
• Experience working in or with agile delivery methodologies (i.e Scrum,Kanban)