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Learning & Development Manager – Ascot Department: People & Culture | Reports to: Director, People & Culture Salary: £40,000 + up to 20% annual bonus + £3000 - £4000 service charge Hours: Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:30, occasional weekend may be required Join a luxury hospitality brand where people create exceptional guest experiences and a culture that nurtures talent. We are seeking a Learning & Development Manager to drive the growth, training, and development of our clients team, ensuring their people have the skills and capabilities to deliver their signature luxury service. Learning and Develoment key responsibilities: Lead all L&D initiatives, including induction, departmental training, and leadership programs. Design, deliver, and evaluate internal training courses aligned with business goals and values. Coach and mentor departmental trainers, ensuring continuous upskilling. Manage graduate, trainee, and apprenticeship programs, building a talent pipeline. Maintain training records, HR systems, and oversee learning platforms like LEX and Diligence. Support People & Culture operations, including onboarding, HR admin, and employee engagement.What We’re Looking For: Degree or equivalent L&D experience; hospitality background preferred. Proven experience delivering training across all employee levels. CIPD qualified (L&D specialism preferred) with strong HR system literacy. ...

A leading creative brand experience agency is seeking a passionate Creative Director to shape the future of beauty campaigns.You will lead creative direction, inspire teams, and present innovative ideas to clients.This role requires at least 2 years in a senior creative leadership position and a dee

As Associate Director, Brand Marketing (Haematology) you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the brand and disease area strategy for the International (INT) region. Act as the primary marketing partner for affiliates, fostering a strong, collaborative international marketing community.

Trade Marketing & Commercial Excellence (International) Director Location: Berkshire (Hybrid / 3 days onsite) Company: Leading International Distributor of Global Iconic Brands Reporting to: CEO & Owner The Opportunity: We are a premier distribution partner for some of the world's most recognised British and American brands. Our portfolio spans the high-growth sectors of Beauty (Makeup & Skincare), Personal Care (Men's Grooming & Lip Care), plus Baby Care. As we continue to expand our reach across international countries, we are seeking a strategic, commercially minded leader to join our senior executive team. This role bridges the gap between Head of Trade Marketing and Director, offering the strategic autonomy of a Director with the "hands-on" execution typical of a high-growth SME. The Mandate (Your Mission): Global Distribution Strategy: Lead the trade marketing roadmap for an elite portfolio of US and UK brands, ensuring consistent global standards while localising for international diverse markets. Category Domination: Develop bespoke retail strategies across Makeup, Skincare, Baby, and Men's Care, tailored to the specific shopper profiles of each category. Joint Business Planning: Act as the strategic link between our global brand partners and our retail networks, translating JBPs into revenue-driving activation roadmaps. ROI-Driven Investment: Total ownership of the international trade budget, focusing on high-impact retail activations, POS development, and digital retail optimisation. Innovative Leadership: Lead the integration of AI-driven insights to monitor sell-out performance and retail compliance across all territories. The Profile: The Beauty & FMCG Veteran: At least 10+ years of experience in Trade or Commercial Marketing, with a proven track record in Beauty, Skincare, or Personal Care. Distribution Specialist: Experience managing global brands within a distribution or wholesale model is highly desirable. Commercial Architect: You possess a deep understanding of retail margins, P&L management, and ROI tracking. Brave & Agile: You thrive in an SME environment where speed of decision-making is a competitive advantage. The Package: To attract a top-tier leader to, we offer: Base Salary: £100k+ Performance Bonus: Up to 30% linked to international sell-out and EBITDA growth. Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): Eligibility for a discretionary equity-based scheme to align your long-term success with the company's valuation. Flexible Working: (Hybrid / 3 days onsite) Hybrid approach, office based 3 day with a Berkshire-based HQ and offices in other EU countries. Executive Benefits: Private family healthcare, and a car allowance. Confidential Inquiries: We are currently operating in a confidential search phase. To learn more about our portfolio and vision, please submit your CV and a brief scale up vision. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence

Regional Leadership. Operational Performance. Customer Excellence. Are you a senior operational - change & transformation leader with experience in engineering services, lift, construction or a related technical industry? Liftec Express – a leading independent provider of lift maintenance, repair and modernisation services – is looking for a Head of Service Operations (London & Southeast) to lead one of its most critical regions. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for safety, operational performance, customer satisfaction and full P&L ownership, driving service & repair excellence across a large and complex service portfolio. You’ll play a key role in shaping operational standards, improving performance and supporting the continued growth of the business. The Role at a Glance Head of Service Operations (Service & Repairs) Dartford, Kent - covering London & Southeast Competitive Base Salary Plus Extensive Benefits Package inc Car Allowance, Bonus, Generous Pension Full Time Company: Pioneer of the British lift industry. Formerly part of global brand Otis – now Private Equity-backed by R Capital. An independent engineering services provider specialising in lift maintenance, repair, modernisation and installation. Pedigree: Supporting major infrastructure across commercial buildings, hospitals, retail estates, transport hubs and government facilities. Culture: Safety, Ethics & Quality Focused The Opportunity This is a pivotal role leading Liftec Express’ service and repairs operations across London and the Southeast. You will take full ownership of operational delivery, ensuring safe, reliable and high-quality service while driving efficiency, productivity, customer satisfaction and profitability. Working closely with the Managing Director and leadership team, you will lead a large operational team and play a key role in developing a high-performance, customer-focused culture. Responsibilities Operational Leadership & Delivery • Lead the safe delivery of lift maintenance and repair services across the region • Ensure service delivery meets contractual commitments and customer expectations • Drive operational efficiency through planning, scheduling and resource allocation • Implement and monitor service processes and KPIs including productivity and response times Commercial & P&L Ownership • Take full responsibility for regional P&L performance • Deliver revenue, margin, profitability and cash targets • Identify opportunities to grow the service portfolio and expand customer relationships Customer & Stakeholder Management • Build strong relationships with key customers, consultants and stakeholders • Act as escalation point for operational and service-related issues • Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and long-term retention Leadership & Team Development • Lead, coach and develop Service Delivery Managers, Repair Managers and engineers • Build and maintain a high-performing, accountable culture • Drive engagement, performance and continuous improvement across teams Compliance, Safety & Governance • Maintain the highest EH&S standards across all operations • Ensure compliance with regulations, industry standards and company policies • Support cross-functional and regional initiatives across the business About You You are an experienced operational leader with a strong track record in engineering services, lift, construction or a related technical industry. You will likely have • Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role • Strong track record of improving operational performance and profitability • Experience managing P&L and delivering commercial targets • Ability to build relationships with major clients and senior stakeholders • Experience leading and developing high-performing teams • Strong organisational skills with high levels of ownership and accountability • Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences • Confidence handling escalations and complex operational challenges • Commercial awareness with the ability to identify growth opportunities • Experience within a transforming, scaling or turnaround business environment would be highly beneficial. Behaviours & Values • Open-minded and inquisitive – embraces continuous improvement • Extreme ownership – takes accountability for results and solutions • Customer centric – prioritises long-term relationships and service excellence • Honesty and integrity – acts with transparency and professionalism • Doing the basics brilliantly – focuses on safety, discipline and consistent execution Benefits • Pension – Aviva • Car allowance • Holiday – 25 days plus bank holidays • Employee Assistance Programme • Death in Service – 3 x Salary • Employee Referral Scheme • Discounts Platform • Enhanced family policies Why Join Liftec Express? • Senior leadership role with full operational and commercial ownership • Opportunity to lead a key region within a growing PE-backed business • Strong focus on operational excellence, safety and customer satisfaction • Influence business transformation and performance improvement • Work with a respected brand in the lift and engineering services sector If you are a driven operational leader ready to take ownership of a major region and deliver service excellence at scale, we would love to hear from you. 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Role: Business Development Chef Salary: Excellent Salary / Package plus Great Benefits Location: Reading / M4 Corridor At Impact Food Group, we’re more than a school caterer. The people are the heart of what we do. We’re driven by creating a positive food culture and helping more students eat better food. Making a positive social impact is at the centre of our identity. We tirelessly learn, develop and make improvements in every way, every day. We one of England’s fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment. Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector. As an organisation we are 900+ sites, with continued growth year on year. Due to continued business growth an exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Business Development Chef to join the Chapter One team. Reporting to our Food Director you will joining a growing Food team that is making a real impact on the success of Impact Food Group. What you will be doing Sales Presentations & Business Retention Preparing and presenting in their region (and supporting neighbouring presentations.) Retention – supporting with added value and business retention presentations – Including auditing and development plans for the sites. Deliver a centre of excellence For each brand support and develop the food offer (in line with the Brand Standards) Implement a PVR Highest standards of Health and Safety, and food safety. Hosting schools that are struggling to maintain standards to develop teams. Mobilisation support – doing site visits and driving brand standard audits. Identifying Talent Building a team to support with presentations. Pipelining future talent in the business and supporting growth from the Regional Support Chefs. Food Development Pressure testing recipes. Localising the offer to fit the needs of the business to ensure local sales are not being missed due to regional demands. Hospitality cover/support – driving more sales in this area. What we are looking for Formal culinary qualification NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent with 3 years’ experience in a similar role. Computer literate, Microsoft office programmes (Word, Excel, & Powerpoint), alongside our Catering management systems. A strong understanding of menu/concept development, cost controls and operations. Excellent leadership, communication (both in person and on email and teams), and interpersonal skills. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve high performance. What We’d Love to Give You Competitive salary Bonus payable upon team hitting target 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays Access to our extensive online Learning platform and development opportunities An employee wellbeing platform. Access to a salary sacrifice electric car scheme. IFG rewards for highstreets discounts. Annual Summer Party with company awards. Additional Details IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which we supply the cost for. We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements