Deal Food Bank – Take A Tag! Charity Collection

Everyone deserves somthing specials at Christmas, so please Take A Tag and make someon’es holiday!

Located in the Trading Station  (Innovation House Ground Floor)

Tags will also be available at our Games & Social on 2nd December, 2:30 PM @ Barclays Eagle Labs!

Please return donations by 12th December 9AM

Thank you for your help fighting food poverty <3

Part-Time Customer Service Advisor

Position: Part-Time Customer Service Advisor

Location: Main base: Discovery Park. Weekend shifts: Margate location to avoid lone working

Salary: Up to £12.38 per hour

Contract: 24 hours per week (4 days), flexible shift pattern

 

We’re looking for a proactive and customer focused Customer Service Advisor to join a busy leisure and wellness operation. This part time role will give you the chance to be part of a supportive team, working with a variety of facilities and supporting members across multiple locations. The role is ideal for someone who is confident on the phone, enjoys building rapport with customers, and is comfortable learning and improving internal systems.
Candidates must be able to drive and travel between sites as required.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • You’ll be the first point of contact for customers, managing queries, bookings, and membership administration
  • Answering calls and emails promptly
  • Logging, resolving, or escalating customer enquiries (“tickets”)
  • Updating and maintaining the internal customer booking system
  • Supporting membership retention and cancellations
  • Assisting with promotions, sales, and member renewals
  • You will also act as a systems champion, supporting colleagues with CRM usage, suggesting process improvements, and helping to make day-to-day operations more efficient.

 

Requirements:

  • Previous customer service or sales experience
  • Confidence using CRM systems (Gladstone experience preferred, but not essential)
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and proactively identify process improvements
  • Flexible and able to work a shift pattern that includes evenings and weekends
  • Shift pattern: three-week rotation including early shifts, late shifts, and a weekend every third week
  • Candidates must be able to drive and travel between sites as required

 

Benefits:

  • Free leisure membership
  • Generous friends and family discounts
  • Discounted spa treatments
  • Childcare discounts
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Holiday purchase scheme & volunteering leave
  • Employer pension contribution and company sick pay
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Cashback rewards

 

Please note: Your application will only be considered if you are within a commutable distance to Sandwich.

 

To apply, email: m.potton@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.

Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check and we can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we’d also appreciate a simplified version in Word format.

If this role isn’t for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you!   You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X @nagrecruitment

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.  New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.

Recruitment Partner

Location: Discovery Park, Sandwich, Kent (Hybrid Working Available)
Role: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable + Excellent Commission Scheme (including shares)
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9:00am–5:30pm; Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm

 

Join Our Growing Team at RGH-Global!

RGH-Global is a trusted recruitment partner the world over, connecting exceptional talent with opportunities across diverse sectors. Our thriving Discovery Park office in Sandwich focuses on key sectors such as Health & Social Care, Public Sector, Wealth Management, Finance, Accountancy, HR, Business Support, Sales, Wholesale & Logistics and Engineering.

Due to continued growth, we’re looking for an experienced Recruitment Partner to join our dynamic team.

 

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a motivated recruiter who can hit the ground running. You’ll need:

  • Minimum 6 months recruitment experience (sector experience is flexible).
  • A generalist mindset—comfortable working across multiple industries.
  • Strong relationship-building skills and a passion for delivering exceptional service.
  • Excellent communication, resilience, and a proactive approach.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

 

What You’ll Do

This is a full 360 recruitment role where you will:

  • Manage and grow your own client portfolio of clients with freedom on location and sector.
  • Source, engage, and place high-calibre candidates into rewarding roles.
  • Use advanced recruitment tools and technology to streamline your workflow.
  • Work closely with a supportive team to achieve shared success.

 

Why Join RGH-Global?

  • Competitive Salary & Rewards: Negotiable salary + industry-leading commission scheme (including shares).
  • Hybrid Working: Flexibility to balance office and home working.
  • Work-Life Balance: Early finish Fridays and free onsite gym membership after probation.
  • Career Development: Ongoing training and clear progression opportunities.
  • Inclusive Culture: Be part of a collaborative team where your contributions matter.

 

About Us

  • RGH-Global delivers bespoke recruitment solutions worldwide and is an approved Crown Commercial Service Supplier.
  • Our Discovery Park office is one of our key locations for growth, and we’re excited to welcome a new team member to help drive our continued success.

 

Ready to take the next step in your recruitment career?

Contact Stuart Kingsnorth (Senior Recruitment Partner) at stuart.kingsnorth@rgh-global.com or call 020 3433 1518.

RGH-Global – Where Passion Meets Opportunity.

 

Why Kent Needs Carbon 6: A Vision for World-Class STEM Education

By Russell Sauntry, School Lead at Carbon 6 Academy of Science 

Here’s what drives me: I don’t see why young people in other parts of the world should have opportunities that ours don’t. Why shouldn’t Kent have world-class science and maths education, accessible to everybody?

I grew up in Partington, a large estate outside Manchester. Opportunities were limited. Talent wasn’t. Education was my way forward. Thirty eight years ago, I arrived in Kent as a student. Now I’m building Carbon 6 to ensure the next generation can find world-class STEM education, right here at home. 

Why Carbon 6? Why now?

Carbon 6 isn’t just another sixth form. Yes, we’re specialists. Yes, we’re focused on STEM. But this isn’t an elitist project – it’s an egalitarian one. This is about providing the young people of East Kent with world-class facilities. If you have exceptional ability in STEM and the passion to pursue it, this is your opportunity, no matter where you’re from or what your background is. 

Being located at Discovery Park – Sandwich’s science and technology business hub – gives our students access to advanced equipment such as robotics kits and 3D printers. Discovery Park’s onsite companies will also deliver guest lectures and workplacements for students, providing access and connections to billion-dollar multinational companies and innovative start-ups. 

I want young people across Kent to come to the site to be inspired by science and technology. This is about putting Kent back on the map for the people of Kent. I want local people to know that we have exciting industries at the forefront of innovation, and inspire young talent to grow, stay and thrive here. 

What’s in a name?

Carbon is the sixth element in the periodic table and the chemical backbone of life. All known life on Earth uses carbon as a fundamental building block thanks to its stability and versatility in making bonds with other elements and atoms. Carbon itself has thousands of uses – the pencils in your desk, the diamonds in your jewellery and even high performance carbon nanotubes unlocking innovation across all sectors, from energy storage and medicine. 

The name Carbon 6 reflects our vision for young people. Stability and versatility. A solid foundation. Thousands of possible futures unlocked by one inspirational sixth form. 

The impact of education 

Over my 25 year career in education leadership, I have always pushed to change the status quo and ask for better. I head up Amelix Entrepreneurship Academy, a Canterbury-based college that teaches real entrepreneurial skills, creating genuine businesses and setting pupils up for life through Amelix Education Resources. 

I’ve seen firsthand how the right education can be transformational. I had one student who’d been through four secondary schools, including a private one. After one week of attending the Entreprepreneurship Academy, the student’s dad came home from work to find his son excited about school for the first time in five years. His dad went upstairs and cried, then phoned me in tears. 

That young man is now a successful sales executive. He’s one of my strongest supporters, sharing everything we do. That’s what makes it worthwhile. When a student thanks you in their dissertation or when a parent tells you you’ve changed their family’s life. Those relationships matter and the impact of teaching matters, and that is the passion I am bringing to Carbon 6. 

By uniting education and industry, this is the UK’s first specialist science and maths sixth form to be embedded within an existing scientific park. Carbon 6 is designed for young people with exceptional abilities in STEM who need something more than the standard offering. They need world-class facilities. They want industry connections. They need to be challenged. They need to be stretched.

But we’re not just producing brilliant scientists who can’t function in the real world, we will also bring entrepreneurial skills and wrap-around pastoral care. You might be brilliant at science, but in the modern world, you need to be a rounded person who understands business, can build relationships, and who is looking to make a difference in the world.

The vision

I’m not interested in being a millionaire. That’s not my driver. What I want is to sit on a bench with my dog when I’m retired and say, “I built that.”

Carbon 6 is a school for tomorrow’s leaders. In 20 years’ time, I hope to reflect back on the incredible academy we’ve built and follow former pupils who have developed new cancer treatments, pioneered sustainable energy solutions, or led breakthrough research in their fields.

Thirty years ago, Kent gave me my opportunity. Now it’s time to make sure every talented young person in this county has theirs – right here, at Carbon 6. 

 

Register now for the Carbon 6 open evening on Thursday 27th November: https://discovery-park.co.uk/carbon-6-open-evening/ 

Join Our Dynamic Recruitment Agency as a Compliance and Payroll Administrator!

Are you a meticulous professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for ensuring compliance?

Our leading global recruitment agency, specialising in connecting top talent with opportunities across diverse industries, is seeking a Compliance and Payroll Administrator to join our fast-paced team in Sandwich, UK.

This role is crucial in ensuring our contractor payroll processes are compliant and accurate, focusing on documentation and candidate checks rather than processing payroll itself. If you excel at managing compliance, verifying accuracy, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want you to help keep our operations seamless and compliant!

 

Job Title: Compliance and Payroll Administrator
Location: Sandwich, UK
Employment Type: Full-Time
Seniority Level: Entry level ideally 1 years + administrative experience
Industry: Recruitment

 

What You’ll Do

As a Compliance and Payroll Administrator, you’ll be the cornerstone of our contractor payroll compliance process, ensuring all documentation, contracts, and candidate checks meet legal and company standards before payroll submission. You’ll work closely with our recruitment and finance teams to address critical gaps in compliance, documentation, and invoicing accuracy.

Your key responsibilities include:

  • Conducting compliance checks to verify candidate eligibility, right-to-work documentation, certifications, and adherence to UK employment regulations.
  • Reviewing and verifying contracts, onboarding forms, and payroll-related documentation for accuracy and completeness.
  • Ensuring correct invoicing terms and details for contractors, resolving discrepancies with clients and recruiters.
  • Chasing outstanding timesheets from candidates and clients, ensuring all hours worked are accurately recorded and meet submission deadlines.
  • Maintaining organised records and updating internal systems with accurate compliance and contractor payroll data.
  • Supporting audits by providing clear, up-to-date documentation and reports.
  • Collaborating with the payroll team to ensure a smooth handoff of verified contractor data for processing.
  • Assisting with ad-hoc administrative tasks to support the recruitment process.

 

Who You Are

You’re a proactive, detail-oriented professional who excels at ensuring compliance and accuracy. You bring:

  • Ideally 1 year plus experience in administration, compliance, or HR, with an interest in recruitment or contractor payroll support.
  • Strong understanding of, or willingness to learn about, UK employment regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., right-to-work checks, contractor documentation).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent communication skills to liaise with candidates, clients, and internal teams.
  • A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to chase and resolve compliance and documentation issues efficiently.
  • A collaborative attitude, ready to contribute to our team-oriented culture.

 

Physical Demands

This role is primarily office-based with a hybrid working option, requiring standard physical capabilities for desk-based work and occasional handling of physical documents.

 

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive Salary: £25,000, plus free on-site gym membership along with free and secure parking.
  • Growth Opportunities: Be part of a thriving global recruitment agency with a supportive, innovative culture that values your contributions.
  • Work-Life Balance: Benefit from our hybrid working policy and a collaborative, inclusive team environment.

 

Additional Notes

  • Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
  • If you’re ready to make a difference in recruitment compliance, apply now!

 

Sustainability Breakfast November 2025

⏰ 08:00 – 10:00 AM

Join us for our final sustainability breakfast of the year at the Barclays Eagle Lab in Discovery Park

This free event will be an opportunity to network with likeminded businesses in the area and discuss the sustainability related issues facing the world. We’ll also hear from a range of speakers about what they’re doing in their particular industries, and what sustainable practices you can take away to address your own goals.

A light breakfast will be provided from 8:30am, featuring locally sourced food and drink.

Speaker Profiles:

Martin White: Four years ago under lockdown, and as part of his personal journey towards greater self-awareness of the environment and climate change, Martin founded his own sustainability consultancy Green Business Hub. Martin now advises a diverse range of private and public sector clients on their ESG strategy, encouraging them to think more holistically about sustainability rather than solely focusing on climate action and ‘Net Zero’ – because they have to – to include alignment with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and increasingly ‘Social Value Add’ frameworks.

Andrew Pledger: Andrew is the Ecosystem Manager at Barclays Eagle Labs in Discovery Park. The Eagle Labs mission is to connect the UK’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through a network of business incubators, expertise and support. With access to over 325 years of business expertise and connections, Eagle Labs are a community resource available for everybody. Whether you’re an inventor, an innovator or a mentor, Eagle Labs spaces are conducive to nurturing and growing your idea with support from Barclays and the Eagle Labs network.

More speakers to be announced shortly.

Register online