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Job Title : Senior/Principal Naval Architect

Location : Barrow-in-Furness, Bristol, Portsmouth or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

• Conducting analysis and evaluations of submarine platforms manoeuvring performances from concept design to in-service support

• Undertaking the development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring models using physical model test data

• Managing the generation of safe manoeuvring envelopes and supporting associated operator guidance

• You will be working with enterprise partners to develop the modelling capability, processes and toolsets for use to support our major programmes

• Working collaboratively with other naval architecture teams, systems teams, Active Vehicle Control system teams and propulsion engineers as well as customers and suppliers to deliver innovative and safe submarine solutions

• Supporting and conducting hydrodynamic sea trials such as depth and heading control, including test form development and post-trial data analysis

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Experience in the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling

• A strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods

• Degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent experience

Desirable:

• Hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design and evaluation experience

• Physical testing experience

• Chartered Engineer or working towards/ability to achieve

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Vehicle Control team:

As a Principal/Senior Naval Architect within the Vehicle Control team, you will be working alongside a team of experts within Naval Architecture and the Whole Boat Design Team in one of the largest and fastest growing Naval Architecture Departments in the UK. You will be working on some of the most complex ship design and build programmes ever undertaken to deliver cutting edge submarines to the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 27th November 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Job Description

Anaesthetics & Recovery Nurse/ODP

Fulwood Hall Hospital

Full time - 37.5 hours

The role

At Ramsay Health Care UK, we know our people are our most important asset. Join our Theatre department as an Anaesthetics & Recovery Nurse/ODP and support on our journey of ‘people caring for people’. You’ll have the best facilities – many of our theatres have laminar airflow systems and state of the art integrated theatre technology.

You’ll also have access to the Ramsay Academy, with potential to gain your ALS, and the chance to develop your career across our 30+ network of independent hospitals across the UK. Like us, you have a can do attitude, and you’re committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment, where you will be valued for your skills and expertise. 

What you’ll bring with you

• HCPC/NMC registration

• Anaesthetics & recovery experience

• ALS would be desirable, but not essential

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently

• Flexible and positive attitude

• A warm, considerate and empathetic character

Benefits  
•    25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
•    Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
•    Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
•    Flexible shift patterns available where possible
•    Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
•    Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
•    Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
•    Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
•    Free Parking on site (where possible)
•    Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
•    Concerts for Carers
•    Employee Assistance Programme
•    Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
•    The Blue Light Card Scheme
 

About Us

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years’ experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England.

We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

For further information or an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mathew Marskell via email-
 

We care.
 

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
 

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

Job Title: Principal Product Safety Engineer

Location: Frimley, Weymouth, Bristol, Portsmouth, Barrow-in-Furness, Devonport, Plymouth or Brough, dependant on role and your personal circumstances. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing advice on product safety matters to project and engineering managers delivering the programmes and ensuring the safety considerations (DEF STAN 0055/0056) are correctly considered and implemented
• Engaging with third parties, to review and gather supporting safety case evidence
• Developing safety arguments, both physical and functional, using appropriate safety analysis methods e.g. (FHA/STPA/FMEA/FTA) producing and updating safety case and safety management documentation using appropriate regulations and standards
• Line managing other safety practitioners
• Applying ALARP principles

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Safety engineering processes, practices and tools
• Clear understanding of safety engineering & assurance principals
• Experience and qualified engineers from other disciplines who display the correct behaviours and have an understanding of safety engineering, will actively be considered for this role

Desirable:

• Good communication skills and ability to interact and manage stakeholders

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Combat Systems Safety Team

Working closely with several engineers and technical specialists on both In-Service and In-Build Combat Systems, you will have the opportunity to work on developing safety arguments. This will include developing an understanding of new technologies and sensor systems used to support the safety arguments. We welcome people with experience of the military, defence and maritime industries, who can use their knowledge and learning to help us ensure that we provide the best products into submarines. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date 10th November 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Job Title: Safety, Internal Flow and Hazards Engineer (CFD)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £45,628+ dependent on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing

• Undertaking technical work on all aspects of CFD (computational fluid dynamics) simulations, including pre-processing (CAD modelling and meshing), applying and developing CFD models, solving analysis , post processing and authoring technical reports/presentations
• Supporting with team meetings and providing technical guidance and support
• Reviewing technical pieces of work
• Supporting with capability developments and establishing both processes and methods
• Having involvement within various CFD toolset research and development activities

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• Hold a degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or have equivalent experience
• Have good experience of working within a highly regulated/high hazard industry
• Be proficient with using at least one CFD software package such as Ansys Fluent or StarCCM+

Desirable:

• An awareness of Safety case development
• Experience in using at least one, OpenFOAM or FDS (fire dynamics simulator)
• Be a chartered engineer or working towards/ability to achieve
• Have experience of programming in a high-level language (e.g. VBA)
• Experience in Ansys Fluent UDF’s (user defined function) and/or Java for Siemens Star CCM+

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Internal Flow and Hazards team

As a Principal Engineer within the Internal Flow and Hazards team, you will be supporting a wide number of customers throughout all submarine programmes. Typically, within the whole boat design team, the CFD models are based on consequence analysis and include fire, steam release, water-based fire suppression systems, thermal analysis , flammable and toxic gas dispersion

You will have opportunities to gain and grow a professional career progression towards Consultancy or Management roles. The team supports multiple submarine programs including site and facilities and as such there is opportunities to work on different programmes and projects. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 6th November 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

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Job Title: Senior Mission Systems Engineer (Onboard Computing)

Location: Warton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary : Competitive

What you’ll be doing

• Working with a focus on the Onboard Computing Systems Domain, this role is expected to include:
• Supporting overall system designs for FCAS products and leading various activities as part of the overall team responsible for developing computing architectures and computing hardware and software design solutions that feed directly into the FCAS programme
• Interfacing into other parts of the FCAS national and international organisation as a recognised holder of a wide range of knowledge in specialised areas of interest, which could include experience in some or all of systems architecting / concepting, IMA based computing approaches, MBSE, security/cryptography, system safety, HW / SW modelling & simulation, HW / SW Tooling, Complex Electronic Hardware and / or secure networking.
• Supporting establishing relationships that strengthen and forge partnerships with internal and external customers, industry partners and suppliers in the UK and international locations such as Japan and Italy
• Managing /coaching and developing less experienced members of the team
• Operating in a manner that drives effective teamwork, collaboration and engagement across customers, partners, external suppliers/teams and internal suppliers/teams
• Demonstrating ability to represent BAE Systems in Customer, Partner and Supplier meetings, , seeking to work collaboratively through engineering, schedule and cost challenges
• Managing and solving complex problems, balancing business and Customer requirements and resolving issues quickly and effectively; Positively influencing Delivery Stream activities, schedule adherence and optimise engineering and business outputs

Your skills and experiences

• You will ideally be qualified to degree level qualification in a STEM discipline, HND/HNC, or have equivalent experience
• You will have proven knowledge of Systems Engineering and the Engineering Lifecycle, typically experienced in applying subject knowledge in an integrated platform which involves safety and/or security related activities
• Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders nationally and internationally at high levels of classification
• Ideally you will have direct experience of working on complex computing solutions in areas such as systems management , avionics/Integrated Modular Avionic based solutions, systems integration, safety/security and / or equivalent complex programmes with an Aircraft background advantageous.
• Experience of VHDL, Verilog or Simulink or other similar languages
• A keenness to learn and apply experience in developing pioneering solutions to meet challenging requirements whilst achieving performance and regulatory (safety, airworthiness and security) needs
• Experience of Engineering and business processes, implications of decisions on time / cost / quality and be able to support timely and accurate performance reporting
• You will have proven interpersonal and influencing skills and be able to build strong and trusting relationships, with stakeholders at all levels

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Integrated Onboard Computing team:

The role is part of the Mission Systems Delivery Team (MSDT), responsible for the design and delivery of the Mission System for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). The team follows an agile work planning process to develop mission system concepts, architectures, and designs, ensuring that solutions are innovative, robust, and aligned with programme objectives .

As a key member of the team, you will work closely with the Edgewing teams, contributing to secure and resilient system designs while collaborating across multiple disciplines. You will engage with engineers, architects, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure that mission system designs meet technical, operational, and security requirements.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date 14th November 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer

Location: Warton – Onsite

Salary £47,683+ dependent of skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing and assisting in the build of prototypes, products and systems suitable for testing, including the development of new products using novel technologies.
• Carrying out system and sub-system validation and verification, including supporting system design reviews.
• Doing component/interface specification and selection
• Application of Control Systems Engineering practices to ensure design safety, reliability, integration and performance requirements are met
• Tailoring and developing Systems Engineering practices to suit the needs of a particular project / programme of work
• Carrying out problem solving and providing timely corrective actions on all assigned defects and issues

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Degree, HND/HNC or equivalent experience in a STEM discipline
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering and the Engineering Lifecycle, typically experienced in applying subject knowledge in an integrated platform which may involve safety and/or cyber security related activities
• Exposure to working with stakeholders outside of the local team, nationally and / or internationally

Desirable

• Experience of working on complex computing solutions in areas such as systems management , avionics/IMA based solutions, systems integration, safety/cyber security and / or equivalent complex programmes
• Knowledge and experience in Object Oriented design and Model Based engineering tools and techniques would also be advantageous
• Awareness of Engineering and business processes, familiarity with implications of decisions on time / cost / quality and be able to support timely and accurate performance reporting

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Integrated Onboard Computing team:

The role is part of the Mission Systems Delivery Team (MSDT), responsible for the design and delivery of the Mission System for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). The team follows an agile work planning process to develop mission system concepts, architectures, and designs, ensuring that solutions are innovative, robust, and aligned with programme objectives .

As a key member of the team, you will work closely with the Edgewing teams, contributing to secure and resilient system designs while collaborating across multiple disciplines. You will engage with engineers, architects, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure that mission system designs meet technical, operational, and security requirements.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date 13th November 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

About Us
Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy Bees?
We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Our Charitable Commitment
Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery 
Busy Bees Preston Hospital, rated "Good" by Ofsted, offers a capacity of 60 children and is conveniently situated within the grounds of Preston Hospital. Our dedicated staff team, with years of childcare experience, has created a nursery environment that is clean, modern, and welcoming, ensuring a homely atmosphere for your little ones. The nursery is easily accessible, located just off the A6 and close to the M6 and M55 motorways. For those using public transport, Preston train station is just under four miles away.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
• 25% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

What to Expect as a SEN Nursery Practitioner:

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning.
• Key Person Role: Oversee children’s development, care needs, and build strong family connections.

To apply for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification and have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse.

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities.

About Us
Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy Bees?
We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Our Charitable Commitment
Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery 
Busy Bees Preston Hospital, rated "Good" by Ofsted, offers a capacity of 60 children and is conveniently situated within the grounds of Preston Hospital. Our dedicated staff team, with years of childcare experience, has created a nursery environment that is clean, modern, and welcoming, ensuring a homely atmosphere for your little ones. The nursery is easily accessible, located just off the A6 and close to the M6 and M55 motorways. For those using public transport, Preston train station is just under four miles away.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
• 50% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
• Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner:

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning.
• Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Key Person Role: Oversee children’s development, care needs, and build strong family connections.

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education
• Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.

At Busy Bees, we’re committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply!

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities.

About Us
Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy Bees?
We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Our Charitable Commitment
Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery 
Busy Bees Ashton House, rated "Good" by Ofsted, is nestled in the beautiful grounds of Ashton Park and is housed in a charming converted manor. This unique setting is tailored for early years play and exploration, featuring eight light and airy classrooms designed to provide quality learning experiences for all children. Each classroom boasts its own garden space, allowing children to explore, play, and extend their learning outdoors.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
• 50% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
• Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner:

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning.
• Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Key Person Role: Oversee children’s development, care needs, and build strong family connections.

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education
• Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.

At Busy Bees, we’re committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply!