Sacha Smith Email & Phone Number

Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Recruitment and Selection* Developing and implementing robust recruitment strategies.* Managing the entire recruitment process from job posting to onboarding.* Conducting rigorous interviews aligned with strict recruitment criteria.* Ensuring compliance with child protection regulations in the selection process.HR Administration* Managing employee records, contracts, and documentation.* Ensuring compliance with employment law and early years regulations.* Processing payroll and benefits.* Managing absence and sickness records.Employee Relations* Building strong relationships with employees at all levels.* Addressing employee concerns and grievances promptly.* Conducting performance reviews and appraisals.* Managing disciplinary procedures when necessary.Training and Development* Identifying training needs for staff.* Organizing and delivering training programs.* Ensuring staff qualifications and certifications are up-to-date.Health and Safety* Overseeing health and safety compliance.* Managing risk assessments and accident reporting.Compliance* Staying updated on early years legislation and regulations.* Conducting regular audits to ensure compliance.* Managing inspections and regulatory requirements.Key CompetenciesChild Protection: A deep understanding of child protection regulations and safeguarding procedures.Recruitment: Proven ability to attract and hire high-quality candidates.HR Administration: Strong organizational and administrative skills.Employee Relations: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Compliance: Knowledge of employment law and early years regulations.Data Protection: Given the sensitive nature of employee and child information, strong data protection practices are essential.Work-Life Balance: Supporting staff well-being is critical in a demanding role.Staff Retention: Implementing strategies to retain valuable staff is crucial.

Charlbury, England, United Kingdom

Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

Northleach, England, United Kingdom

Gained significant experience managing a large and busy pub. With 2 bars, a private dining room, 90 covers inside, ~40 outside and 14 rooms the pub was always a hive of activity. Meeting and building warm relationships with regulars was one of the many highlights working at The Wheatsheaf Inn Northleach.If you’re ever in the area do yourself a favour and go try out chef Pete’s gorgeous steaks!

Charlbury, England, United Kingdom

Worked with some of the loviest and nicest owners one could ever hope for. Charlie and Willow welcomed me to there boutique pubs where I enjoyed every moment as we grew the business, bonded with locals and regulars and shared many laughs.

Chipping Norton

Experienced in managing multiple events at full theatre capacity and close turn around times. Health & safety and risk assessment.In charge of organising various corporate, schools, individual and workshop events.Negotiation and managing suppliers and contractors.Complete management off all front of house matters on a daily (including weekends) basis.Manage staffing, bar functions, event execution, pre-preparations, setup and post event cleanup and break down.Arranging and managing theatre room hire, corresponding, planning, marketing, executingand billing of our hires.Manage outdoor off-site events which includes setup up of bar facilities and ensure smoothrunning of all functions such as staff rota, arranging secure parking, branding and signage,deliveries, public relations and customer satisfaction.Managing the theatre art gallery, sales, exhibition events and briefing my teamregarding the artist and art.In charge of a team made up of (5) duty managers, twelve (12) bar persons and sixty five(65) volunteers.Manage and maintain staffing and related contracts.Write, maintain, and present all training to my team to ensure health and safety,evacuation and extinguisher training.Hosted, the then, prime minister David Cameron and his family on their annual visits amongst many other high profile celebrities and personalities.Implemented easier cashing up methods and easier till systems with responsibilities including banking and financial analysis, reporting and joint communication with various departments including reporting to the board of trustees.Oversee all stock control and rota planning.Maintain bar advertising material and social media content.

Pretoria Area, South Africa

Handled all administrative duties and day-to-day management of bambooh DayNurseries South Africa.Very much involved in starting up, recruiting and developing customer base for additional nursery.General Management of both schools with 120 families.Customer relations, communication and ensuring smooth running of staff, classes, suppliersand building maintenance.Managing the monthly newsletter, weekly events reminders, communication and trainingschool managers.Transport management and scheduling.Purchasing and ordering of stock, food and stationary.Organising, promoting, selling tickets and choreographing of our yearly concert involving140 pupils aged 1-12 years of age.Staff disciplinary processes and activities.Internal HR management.Updating and complying to Fire safety and health and safety regulations and updates, liaisingwith government departments for implementation and certification.Sold the business for a profit to obtain the capital to move to the UK.Managed the company remotely from the UK for two years. Produced the music content for the day nurseries and schools.

Pretoria Area, South Africa

Front of house welcoming guests.Handling theatre bookings.Promotions via phone and in person.Overseeing of staff and responsibilities.Assisting within theatre in general.Preparation for special events and VIP guests.

South Africa

Singer / Performer.Number 2 hit on the SA Top 40Supporting act for Micheal Bublé tour to South Africa.Socialising with VIP guest and local celebrities.Performing at corporate functions such as Sun City hotel group.