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Logistics Lifecycle Manager

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SL7 1LW Marlow, South East Softcat

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Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate, and collaborative team?  

Join our Logistics Department

The Logistics Department is one of Softcat's fastest-growing and most in-demand areas, playing a crucial role in enabling Account Managers and specialists to deliver maximum value to our customers. The team works collaboratively across a broad and dynamic supply chain network to ensure rapid, cost-effective delivery, while maintaining the high standards of customer service Softcat is known for. Our agility and strong partner relationships allow us to meet evolving customer needs efficiently and consistently, making us a vital component of our end-to-end service offering both in the UK and globally.

Success. The Softcat Way.  

At Softcat we want to support you at every stage of your career. Whether that means stepping up into a more senior role, taking on more responsibilities in your current role or broadening your skills and experiences in a different department, we encourage all our employees to develop and grow with us.    

This is an exciting opportunity to join Softcat's Logistics team as a Lifecycle Manager, leading the development and improvement of our Supply Chain Services. You'll manage services from start to finish, working with sales teams and partners to align with customer needs and business goals. We're after someone strategic, proactive, and commercially minded, with strong communication skills and attention to detail

As Logistics Lifecycle Manager, you'll be responsible for:  

  • Deliver End-to-End Logistics Solutions: Lead the delivery and optimisation of Softcat IT logistics and supply chain services across the full lifecycle— through from fulfilment to deployment.
  • Drive Service Innovation: Collaborate with Softcat sales and workspace teams to continuously enhance our logistics lifecycle partner network to deliver efficiencies and customer experience.
  • Advocate and Educate Across the Business: Act as the go-to expert for logistics lifecycle services, championing awareness and understanding across Softcat's sales, technical, and service teams.
  • Enable Sales Teams: Equip Account Managers with the knowledge and tools to position logistics lifecycle services effectively—through targeted training, collateral, and pre-sales support.
  • Lead a High-Impact Team: Manage and develop a specialist logistics team, promoting a high-performance culture focused on operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
  • Shape the Future of Supply Chain Services: Contribute to strategic working groups to design, refine, and future-proof Softcat's logistics and lifecycle capabilities both in the UK and Globally.
  • Own the Commercial Performance: Take full accountability for the logistics services P&L, driving toward sales targets, margin goals, and long-term profitability.

We'd love you to have

  • Strong understanding of service or product lifecycle management.
  • Experience working cross-functionally across sales, marketing, operations, and vendor teams.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Commercial mindset with a passion for delivering customer value.
  • A self-starter attitude with a collaborative and adaptable approach.

We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply – we would love to hear from you!

Work in a way that works for you    

We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:   

  • Hybrid working –  3 days in the office and 2 days working from home   
  • Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day   
  • Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs  

Working with us   

Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background.   

Join us    

To become part of the success story, please apply now.

If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence.  You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/ 

Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.

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Logistics Lifecycle Manager

SL7 1LW Marlow, South East Softcat

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Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate, and collaborative team?  

Join our Logistics Department

The Logistics Department is one of Softcat's fastest-growing and most in-demand areas, playing a crucial role in enabling Account Managers and specialists to deliver maximum value to our customers. The team works collaboratively across a broad and dynamic supply chain network to ensure rapid, cost-effective delivery, while maintaining the high standards of customer service Softcat is known for. Our agility and strong partner relationships allow us to meet evolving customer needs efficiently and consistently, making us a vital component of our end-to-end service offering both in the UK and globally.

Success. The Softcat Way.  

At Softcat we want to support you at every stage of your career. Whether that means stepping up into a more senior role, taking on more responsibilities in your current role or broadening your skills and experiences in a different department, we encourage all our employees to develop and grow with us.    

This is an exciting opportunity to join Softcat's Logistics team as a Lifecycle Manager, leading the development and improvement of our Supply Chain Services. You'll manage services from start to finish, working with sales teams and partners to align with customer needs and business goals. We're after someone strategic, proactive, and commercially minded, with strong communication skills and attention to detail

As Logistics Lifecycle Manager, you'll be responsible for:  

  • Deliver End-to-End Logistics Solutions: Lead the delivery and optimisation of Softcat IT logistics and supply chain services across the full lifecycle— through from fulfilment to deployment.
  • Drive Service Innovation: Collaborate with Softcat sales and workspace teams to continuously enhance our logistics lifecycle partner network to deliver efficiencies and customer experience.
  • Advocate and Educate Across the Business: Act as the go-to expert for logistics lifecycle services, championing awareness and understanding across Softcat's sales, technical, and service teams.
  • Enable Sales Teams: Equip Account Managers with the knowledge and tools to position logistics lifecycle services effectively—through targeted training, collateral, and pre-sales support.
  • Lead a High-Impact Team: Manage and develop a specialist logistics team, promoting a high-performance culture focused on operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
  • Shape the Future of Supply Chain Services: Contribute to strategic working groups to design, refine, and future-proof Softcat's logistics and lifecycle capabilities both in the UK and Globally.
  • Own the Commercial Performance: Take full accountability for the logistics services P&L, driving toward sales targets, margin goals, and long-term profitability.

We'd love you to have

  • Strong understanding of service or product lifecycle management.
  • Experience working cross-functionally across sales, marketing, operations, and vendor teams.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Commercial mindset with a passion for delivering customer value.
  • A self-starter attitude with a collaborative and adaptable approach.

We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply – we would love to hear from you!

Work in a way that works for you    

We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:   

  • Hybrid working –  3 days in the office and 2 days working from home   
  • Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day   
  • Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs  

Working with us   

Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background.   

Join us    

To become part of the success story, please apply now.

If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence.  You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/ 

Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.

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Nursery Manager

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OX26 1EG Bicester, South East Busy Bees

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

Are you a superstar in early years education, ready to sprinkle joy and ignite little imaginations?   Busy Bees Bicester Kingsmere   is on the lookout for a  Nursery Manager   who’s bursting with energy, creativity, and a love for helping young minds grow!

If you’ve got your  Level 3 childcare qualification , plus  2+ years of leading a team   in an early years setting, we want your sparkle, your passion, and your EYFS know-how on our team!

Why You’ll Love It Here

At  Busy Bees , we don’t just care for children—we inspire them! With  nearly 400 nurseries across the UK   (and more around the globe), we’re proud to be the UK’s leading nursery group. And we don’t just win awards for childcare—we’ve got a pretty great workplace too, where everyone is  heard, supported, and celebrated .

What's in it for You?

  • A buzzing, supportive environment where your ideas matter
  • Exclusive access to our playful, purpose-driven  Bee Curious curriculum
  • Opportunities to get involved in fun  charity events   with  BBC Children in Need
  • Loads of room to  grow your career   with us

About Our Nursery – Bicester Kingsmere!

Rated  ‘Good’ by Ofsted , our lovely 110-place nursery is all about  fun, learning, and laughter with a great community spirit.

Whether it’s dressing up in role play, discovering a new favorite book, or digging for treasure in the garden, every day is a new adventure at Busy Bees Bicester Kingsmere!

About our Benefits

  • Up to 25% annual salary bonus
  • Salary up to £50,000 per annum DOE
  • Ongoing professional development and career progression
  • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
  • Up to 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
  • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
  • Significant 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 via our Talent Exchange program.
Role Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead & Inspire: Drive excellence and motivate your team.
  • Quality Improvement: Enhance educational programs and operational processes.
  • Compliance: Ensure a safe and secure environment, meeting all regulations.
  • Financial Oversight: Manage budgets and resources effectively.
  • Engagement: Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community.
  • Professional Development: Foster team growth to provide exceptional care.
Required Qualifications:

About you:

  • We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Nursery Manager whose primary goal is to deliver the highest standards of childcare and early years education.
  • You will be resourceful, commercially minded, have strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills.
  • You will have strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3.
  • Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager.
  • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
  • A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.

Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!

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Nursery Manager

OX26 1EG Rousham, South East Busy Bees

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Role Overview:

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

Are you a superstar in early years education, ready to sprinkle joy and ignite little imaginations?   Busy Bees Bicester Kingsmere   is on the lookout for a  Nursery Manager   who’s bursting with energy, creativity, and a love for helping young minds grow!

If you’ve got your  Level 3 childcare qualification , plus  2+ years of leading a team   in an early years setting, we want your sparkle, your passion, and your EYFS know-how on our team!

Why You’ll Love It Here

At  Busy Bees , we don’t just care for children—we inspire them! With  nearly 400 nurseries across the UK   (and more around the globe), we’re proud to be the UK’s leading nursery group. And we don’t just win awards for childcare—we’ve got a pretty great workplace too, where everyone is  heard, supported, and celebrated .

What's in it for You?

  • A buzzing, supportive environment where your ideas matter
  • Exclusive access to our playful, purpose-driven  Bee Curious curriculum
  • Opportunities to get involved in fun  charity events   with  BBC Children in Need
  • Loads of room to  grow your career   with us

About Our Nursery – Bicester Kingsmere!

Rated  ‘Good’ by Ofsted , our lovely 110-place nursery is all about  fun, learning, and laughter with a great community spirit.

Whether it’s dressing up in role play, discovering a new favorite book, or digging for treasure in the garden, every day is a new adventure at Busy Bees Bicester Kingsmere!

About our Benefits

  • Up to 25% annual salary bonus
  • Salary up to £50,000 per annum DOE
  • Ongoing professional development and career progression
  • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
  • Up to 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
  • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
  • Significant 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 via our Talent Exchange program.
Role Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead & Inspire: Drive excellence and motivate your team.
  • Quality Improvement: Enhance educational programs and operational processes.
  • Compliance: Ensure a safe and secure environment, meeting all regulations.
  • Financial Oversight: Manage budgets and resources effectively.
  • Engagement: Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community.
  • Professional Development: Foster team growth to provide exceptional care.
Required Qualifications:

About you:

  • We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Nursery Manager whose primary goal is to deliver the highest standards of childcare and early years education.
  • You will be resourceful, commercially minded, have strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills.
  • You will have strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3.
  • Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager.
  • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
  • A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.

Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!

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Assistant Nursery Manager

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OX4 4XT Oxford, South East Busy Bees

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

Are you a passionate leader with a background in early childhood education and management? As an Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees, you will support the Centre Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and wants to make a difference in the lives of children while leading a team towards educational excellence.


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.

About our Nursery 
Busy Bees Oxford, rated Good by Ofsted, is a purpose-built nursery with a capacity of 110 children, supported by a longstanding staff team dedicated to meeting individual needs and providing all children with the best start in life. We enhance our community connections through visits from the local police station and fire service, and we actively contribute to our local food bank by collecting food every winter. Our nursery features a large, secure onsite car park, and we benefit from great bus links just a two-minute walk away. Additionally, we offer free parking for staff, ensuring convenient access to our welcoming environment.


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.

Join our supportive and collaborative work environment, learn from experienced colleagues, and make meaningful connections.
If you are ready to make a positive impact in the field of early childhood education and childcare, we encourage you to apply for the Nursery Manager position at Busy Bees.
Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and take the next step in your career.

Role Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Centre Director in overseeing the daily operations and maintaining educational standards.
  • Assist in developing and delivering an engaging, high-quality curriculum tailored to the needs of children.
  • Ensure the centre complies with all relevant regulatory requirements and maintains high safety and health standards.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to staff, ensuring a cohesive and motivated team.
  • Lead efforts to enhance customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and promoting a positive centre experience for families.
  • Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling, payroll, and recruitment.
  • Manage operational records and support financial planning to ensure sustainability.
Required Qualifications:

Ideal Candidate:

  • An approved Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
  • Experience within an early years setting, with leadership or supervisory experience ideally as either a Assistant Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager.
  • Proven track record of ensuring educational excellence and curriculum development.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills, with a focus on teamwork.
  • Experience in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and health and safety protocols.

Lead with passion and help create a nurturing learning environment—apply now!

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Assistant Nursery Manager

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OX12 8AZ Wantage, South East Busy Bees

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Role Overview:

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

Are you a passionate leader with a background in early childhood education and management? As an Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees, you will support the Centre Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and wants to make a difference in the lives of children while leading a team towards educational excellence.


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 Oxford Rockwell, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 93 children and features a friendly and passionate team dedicated to giving children the best start in life through playful teaching, responsive interactions, and engaging environments. Our nursery includes art lessons from a local art teacher, enhancing our creative offerings for the children. Located in a lovely market town, we benefit from good transport links to Abingdon, Oxford, Didcot, and Faringdon, ensuring easy accessibility for families.


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.

Join our supportive and collaborative work environment, learn from experienced colleagues, and make meaningful connections.
If you are ready to make a positive impact in the field of early childhood education and childcare, we encourage you to apply for the Nursery Manager position at Busy Bees.
Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and take the next step in your career.

Role Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Centre Director in overseeing the daily operations and maintaining educational standards.
  • Assist in developing and delivering an engaging, high-quality curriculum tailored to the needs of children.
  • Ensure the centre complies with all relevant regulatory requirements and maintains high safety and health standards.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to staff, ensuring a cohesive and motivated team.
  • Lead efforts to enhance customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and promoting a positive centre experience for families.
  • Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling, payroll, and recruitment.
  • Manage operational records and support financial planning to ensure sustainability.
Required Qualifications:

Ideal Candidate:

  • An approved Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
  • Experience within an early years setting, with leadership or supervisory experience ideally as either a Assistant Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager.
  • Proven track record of ensuring educational excellence and curriculum development.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills, with a focus on teamwork.
  • Experience in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and health and safety protocols.

Lead with passion and help create a nurturing learning environment—apply now!

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Assistant Nursery Manager

OX12 8AZ Wantage, South East Busy Bees

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Job Description

Role Overview:

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

Are you a passionate leader with a background in early childhood education and management? As an Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees, you will support the Centre Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and wants to make a difference in the lives of children while leading a team towards educational excellence.


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 Oxford Rockwell, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 93 children and features a friendly and passionate team dedicated to giving children the best start in life through playful teaching, responsive interactions, and engaging environments. Our nursery includes art lessons from a local art teacher, enhancing our creative offerings for the children. Located in a lovely market town, we benefit from good transport links to Abingdon, Oxford, Didcot, and Faringdon, ensuring easy accessibility for families.


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.

Join our supportive and collaborative work environment, learn from experienced colleagues, and make meaningful connections.
If you are ready to make a positive impact in the field of early childhood education and childcare, we encourage you to apply for the Nursery Manager position at Busy Bees.
Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and take the next step in your career.

Role Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Centre Director in overseeing the daily operations and maintaining educational standards.
  • Assist in developing and delivering an engaging, high-quality curriculum tailored to the needs of children.
  • Ensure the centre complies with all relevant regulatory requirements and maintains high safety and health standards.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to staff, ensuring a cohesive and motivated team.
  • Lead efforts to enhance customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and promoting a positive centre experience for families.
  • Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling, payroll, and recruitment.
  • Manage operational records and support financial planning to ensure sustainability.
Required Qualifications:

Ideal Candidate:

  • An approved Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
  • Experience within an early years setting, with leadership or supervisory experience ideally as either a Assistant Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager.
  • Proven track record of ensuring educational excellence and curriculum development.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills, with a focus on teamwork.
  • Experience in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and health and safety protocols.

Lead with passion and help create a nurturing learning environment—apply now!

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Assistant Nursery Manager

OX4 4XT Oxford, South East Busy Bees

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Role Overview:

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

Are you a passionate leader with a background in early childhood education and management? As an Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees, you will support the Centre Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and wants to make a difference in the lives of children while leading a team towards educational excellence.


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.

About our Nursery 
Busy Bees Oxford, rated Good by Ofsted, is a purpose-built nursery with a capacity of 110 children, supported by a longstanding staff team dedicated to meeting individual needs and providing all children with the best start in life. We enhance our community connections through visits from the local police station and fire service, and we actively contribute to our local food bank by collecting food every winter. Our nursery features a large, secure onsite car park, and we benefit from great bus links just a two-minute walk away. Additionally, we offer free parking for staff, ensuring convenient access to our welcoming environment.


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.

Join our supportive and collaborative work environment, learn from experienced colleagues, and make meaningful connections.
If you are ready to make a positive impact in the field of early childhood education and childcare, we encourage you to apply for the Nursery Manager position at Busy Bees.
Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and take the next step in your career.

Role Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Centre Director in overseeing the daily operations and maintaining educational standards.
  • Assist in developing and delivering an engaging, high-quality curriculum tailored to the needs of children.
  • Ensure the centre complies with all relevant regulatory requirements and maintains high safety and health standards.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to staff, ensuring a cohesive and motivated team.
  • Lead efforts to enhance customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and promoting a positive centre experience for families.
  • Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling, payroll, and recruitment.
  • Manage operational records and support financial planning to ensure sustainability.
Required Qualifications:

Ideal Candidate:

  • An approved Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
  • Experience within an early years setting, with leadership or supervisory experience ideally as either a Assistant Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager.
  • Proven track record of ensuring educational excellence and curriculum development.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills, with a focus on teamwork.
  • Experience in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and health and safety protocols.

Lead with passion and help create a nurturing learning environment—apply now!

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Logistics Lifecycle Manager

SL7 1LW Marlow, South East Softcat

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Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate, and collaborative team?  

Join our Logistics Department

The Logistics Department is one of Softcat's fastest-growing and most in-demand areas, playing a crucial role in enabling Account Managers and specialists to deliver maximum value to our customers. The team works collaboratively across a broad and dynamic supply chain network to ensure rapid, cost-effective delivery, while maintaining the high standards of customer service Softcat is known for. Our agility and strong partner relationships allow us to meet evolving customer needs efficiently and consistently, making us a vital component of our end-to-end service offering both in the UK and globally.

Success. The Softcat Way.  

At Softcat we want to support you at every stage of your career. Whether that means stepping up into a more senior role, taking on more responsibilities in your current role or broadening your skills and experiences in a different department, we encourage all our employees to develop and grow with us.   

This is an exciting opportunity to join Softcat's Logistics team as a Lifecycle Manager, leading the development and improvement of our Supply Chain Services. You'll manage services from start to finish, working with sales teams and partners to align with customer needs and business goals. We're after someone strategic, proactive, and commercially minded, with strong communication skills and attention to detail

As Logistics Lifecycle Manager, you'll be responsible for: 

  • Deliver End-to-End Logistics Solutions: Lead the delivery and optimisation of Softcat IT logistics and supply chain services across the full lifecycle— through from fulfilment to deployment.
  • Drive Service Innovation: Collaborate with Softcat sales and workspace teams to continuously enhance our logistics lifecycle partner network to deliver efficiencies and customer experience.
  • Advocate and Educate Across the Business: Act as the go-to expert for logistics lifecycle services, championing awareness and understanding across Softcat's sales, technical, and service teams.
  • Enable Sales Teams: Equip Account Managers with the knowledge and tools to position logistics lifecycle services effectively—through targeted training, collateral, and pre-sales support.
  • Lead a High-Impact Team: Manage and develop a specialist logistics team, promoting a high-performance culture focused on operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
  • Shape the Future of Supply Chain Services: Contribute to strategic working groups to design, refine, and future-proof Softcat's logistics and lifecycle capabilities both in the UK and Globally.
  • Own the Commercial Performance: Take full accountability for the logistics services P&L, driving toward sales targets, margin goals, and long-term profitability.

We'd love you to have

  • Strong understanding of service or product lifecycle management.
  • Experience working cross-functionally across sales, marketing, operations, and vendor teams.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Commercial mindset with a passion for delivering customer value.
  • A self-starter attitude with a collaborative and adaptable approach.

We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply – we would love to hear from you!

Work in a way that works for you   

We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:  

  • Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home  
  • Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day  
  • Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs 

Working with us   

Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background.  

Join us   

To become part of the success story, please apply now.

If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence.  You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/ 

Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.

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Retail Shift Manager

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OX4 3JP Oxford, South East Lidl GB

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£14.95 - £5.45 per hour | 35 hour contract |  30-35 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Enhanced family leave

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re reliable, organised and ready to go far.

Just like you.

As a Retail Shift Manager at Lidl, you’ll help us maintain our high standards day after day. From motivating your team to taking responsibility for the shop floor, you’ll keep our store running like clockwork, thriving in a fast-paced and challenging environment. You’ll also reap the rewards of your hard work, enjoying the responsibility to prove yourself as a leader and find your footing for future success.

In return, we’ll give you a competitive hourly pay rate based on equal opportunity and pay structures, plus an extra £2.00 per h r for work during bank holidays and .50 per hour for night shifts, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl.

We’re proud to be supportive teams with big ambitions too, so there’ll be plenty of ways for you to progress. With the right training, we’ll help you thrive in your role and champion you to succeed in your career here.

What you'll do

  • Motivate and support your team, learning from our Leadership and Company Principles
  • Swiftly solve problems and delegate tasks 
  • Create an environment where your colleagues can succeed alongside you
  • Manage operations within your Store and colleagues in the absence of the Store Manager and Deputy Store Manager
  • Handle freshness, cash processes, inventory and stock management to make sure shifts run smoothly
  • Give our customers the very best experience every time they visit your store

What you'll need

  • Experience leading a team to achieve targets in a bustling, fast-paced environment
  • The ability to effectively delegate tasks and motivate your team
  • Patience and a friendly manner with the ability to keep calm in any situation
  • Passion to thrive as a key part of the Store Team
  • A proactive and encouraging approach to help your colleagues develop themselves and store operations

What you'll receive

  • 30-35 days holiday (pro rata)
  • 10% in-store discount
  • Enhanced family leave
  • Pension scheme
  • Long service awards 
  • Plus, more of the perks you deserve

You’re Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment. 
If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now. 

Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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