Eight wonderful jobs near Kingston: Kingston Council, teaching, and more

By Tilly O'Brien 20th Dec 2024

There's a variety of jobs available in and around Kingston right now (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)
There's a variety of jobs available in and around Kingston right now (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)

Job hunting? Well, you're in the right place. This piece is where we round up the just-posted, freshly-made available job vacancies in the Kingston area. 

Don't forget, you can browse hundreds of local jobs on our Kingston jobs page. (Where companies can promote their vacancies for a small fee) 

This article is just a small selection of what's on offer! Now, without further ado... 

Sales Associate - John Lewis Opticians (Kingston)

There's a job going for a sales associate at John Lewis Opticians (Kingston) (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)There's a job going for a sales associate with John Lewis Opticians in Kingston and it's paying on a commission basis.

Responsibilities include:

  • Deliver excellent customer service and demonstrate a high degree of professionalism
  • Achieve high levels of sales performance and results
  • Know the products inside and out and stay fresh with new merchandise and trends
  • Ensure store is displayed and products are secured according to Company guidelines
  • Accurately operate the POS system and accounts for all transactions (cash, credit, returns)
  • Attentive to details; reviews prescriptions and identifies special needs, consulting with an Optician when necessary
  • Perform work accurately and thoroughly despite time pressure and customer volume
  • Identify situations involving unsatisfied customers and acts quickly for resolution
  • Assist the customer in selecting frames and lenses that are best suited for their lifestyle and prescription needs
  • Deal with all aspects of basic visual requirements
  • Assist with contact lenses and dispensing glasses

APPLY HERE.

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Deputy Manager - Aldi

Aldi on Adams Walk is hiring a Deputy Manager (Image via Google Maps)

There's a job going for a deputy manager to work in the Aldi on Adams Walk in Kingston and it's paying £14.90 - £15.20 per hour.

The job description says:" In this incredibly varied role, you'll help manage a store that's better and more successful than ever before.

"You'll take real pride in maximising sales, ensuring great customer service, minimising costs and optimising operational efficiency.

"There's real responsibility too.

"In the absence of the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager, you'll be fully in charge of the store, gaining valuable experience to help you take your next step in management.

"It means you'll tackle everything from ordering stock to training employees, and from checking product displays to delivering sales targets. It feels great to be part of a business that does things its own way and achieves fantastic results while doing so."

APPLY HERE.

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Audit Manager - Mundipharma

Mundipharma is haring an audit manager to work a hybrid role in Pall Mall in London.

Job responsibilities include:

  • Delivery of a range of Risk, Operational and Finance audits / projects.
  • Reviews findings with management and collaborates on action plans.
  • Provides regular and timely reporting to management that is meaningful, concise and accurate.
  • Assess risk and communicate the potential impact to strategic goals of the Company.
  • Ability to facilitate cross functional interaction to ensure adequate risk mitigation action plans.
  • Establishes self as a risk resource to senior executives.
  • Drives Internal Audit function's internal improvement activities.
  • Partners with cross-functional groups to drive collaboration.
  • Identifies best practice opportunities in the business.
  • Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure efficient and effective use of resource.
  • Serves as a key project team member on cross-functional projects.
  • Supports the VP Internal Audit with Audit & Compliance Committee and other Board reporting.

APPLY HERE.

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Sports Coach - Uniform Education

There's a job going for a sports coach to work in Kingston and it's paying £110 per day.

The job description says: "We are looking for an enthusiastic Sports Coach and Learning Support Assistant to join our team. This role combines sports coaching with classroom responsibilities, using physical activity to promote teamwork, positive behaviours, and student engagement."

A successful candidate would have:

  • Experience in sports coaching, ideally in an educational setting.
  • Ability to use sports to teach life skills and support student well-being.
  • Experience with SEMH students is a plus.
  • Relevant coaching qualifications preferred.
  • Passionate about sports and education.
  • Supportive, empathetic, and organised.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.

This role is ideal for a motivated professional who believes in the transformative power of sports.

APLLY HERE.

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Dual Fuel Engineer - Rubix M&E

Rubix M&E is hiring a dual fuel engineer to work in Kingston and is paying an annual salary of £60k.

Job requirements include:

  • CCN1/CMA1
  • MOCOPA
  • MET1
  • Driving licence - Full UK is required

APPLY HERE.

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Kingston Council - Quality Assurance Consultant - Remedy Social Work

Kingston Council is seeking a candidate to support with the development of a Quality Assurance Board and Quality Assurance Framework for Adult Social Care operations and is paying £540 per day.

This candidate will develop and establish a board that will seek to:

  • Provide intelligence and performance relating to the effectiveness of ASC Operational practice in meeting statutory duties
  • Provide assurance of the quality of practice
  • Ensure the views of people drawing on care and support and their carers shapes improvement priorities
  • Develop thematic reporting into the board relating to various areas, including complaints, ombudsman etc working in partnership with relevant colleagues
  • Ensure service level reporting on waiting lists
  • Report on the effectiveness of customer journeys in ASC Operations such as D2A, Transitions, Sensory etc.
  • Better understand the needs of the user cohort and intelligence that supports understanding of hard to reach groups or those

APPLY HERE.

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Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD

There's a job going for an assistant quantity surveyor to work in Kingston and it's paying an annual salary of £55k.

The job description says: "Our client, an established consultancy based near Kingston upon Thames, are currently seeking an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join them due to continued growth. Our client specialises in residential refurbishments across South England and have a strong pipeline of projects. This opportunity offers flexible working and full APC support to become MRICS.

"It is envisaged that the ideal candidate has at least 1 years' experience working for a consultancy on residential projects and must be based within commuting distance of the office near Kingston upon Thames. This is a great opportunity for someone who is lacking progression and flexible in their current opportunity."

APPLY HERE.

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ADHD Teaching Assistant - Academic Ltd

Academics Ltd is looking for an ADHD teaching assistant to work in Kingston and is paying £70 per day.

The job description says: "Here at Academics LTD, I am working with a fantastic three form entry Primary school in Kingston to recruit an ASD teaching assistant to work alongside a child in Year 5 with ADHD. The child need support 5 mornings a week to help him in class to stay on track and access the curriculum.

"This role would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant or a graduate / Level 3 qualified person who is keen to learn and develop their skills working with children with ADHD.

"The school offers full in house training and there is a very experienced and supportive SENCo who is will help the successful teaching assistant settle in to their new role.

"This role would suit a teaching assistant who has a proactive and caring approach to work with children with ADHD. The child displays good behaviour however can become dysregulated and need to be taken out of class from time to time. You will need to be able to be patient and be comfortable learning and delivering de-escalation strategies to support the child when needed.

"This would be a perfect role for a Teaching Assistant who would like to develop their skill set ahead of further training to become an SEN Teacher or Educational Psychologist."

APPLY HERE.

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