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OVERVIEW We’re COW. We’re 26 years young, we’re smart, we’re nice, and we’re one of the most decorated integrated creative agencies in London. One of the herd is leaving us (moving out of London!), so we’re on the hunt for an awesome Account Director. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone to step into a senior role in an agency that’s seriously going places – figuratively and literally. In June we’re moving to a beautiful new office in Covent Garden. You’ll be working across an enviable client portfolio – including two of the world’s most famous tequila brands, and some of our flagship entertainment, destination and travel accounts. In addition, there’s scope to run projects for some of the biggest FMCG brands on the planet, and get involved in new business pitches too. ABOUT THE ROLE Account Director Salary; up to £52,000 pa + benefits Location: Central London (Covent Garden), hybrid, 4 days p/w in the office You’ll be leading high impact press office and blended social accounts (tequilas!), and wider brand campaigns too. It really is a mix of PR, social and influencer work, and there’ll be plenty of opportunities for strategic planning and deck writing too – for high-impact standalone campaigns, annual brand plans and new business pitches. You’ll need to be a self-starter and a strong team leader, but you won’t be on your own – you’ll be supported by smart, hungry juniors and a solicitous and collaborative management team. Across your accounts you’ll work closely with COW’s revered creative and studio teams, and day-to-day you’ll be driving campaigns and evergreen work forward, giving razor sharp client counsel, steering talented teams and managing budgets. YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE • Solid agency background, at least 5 years, ideally some of that in a small or mid-sized agency, • Big brand experience with FMCG / alcoholic drinks / entertainment clients, • Exceptional organisation skills with great attention to detail, • Solid experience creating and executing creative brand plans, • Super strong writing and presenting skills, • A deep understanding of social and experience delivering social-first campaigns, • Proven ability to manage multi-layered campaigns with significant budgets, • Strong earned media instincts – you need to know what is a story and what isn’t, • A natural cultural curiosity, and an acute awareness of the latest cultural trends, • Strong business acumen, budget management and resourcing experience You’ll be joining a super smart, and supportive team working on a brilliant client portfolio. There are great opportunities for growth, to learn from a talented team, and you'll be able to help shape the agency moving forward. You’ll have responsibilities, you’ll be empowered, and you’ll be working with a forward thinking, progressive group of people who aren’t afraid to do things differently.

Nursery Manager - Brand New Opening for Autumn 2026! Sutton (SM1 1SH) £50,000 to £55,000 salary (dependent on experience and qualifications) plus up to £5,000 performance related bonus Full-Time / 40 hours (overtime hours are paid if needing to go above weekly scheduled hours) We are supporting a fast-growing nursery group who are looking for an experienced Nursery Manager to join their brand-new Nursery in Sutton, which is due to open in the Autumn of 2026. Building has already started on this beautiful 100-place nursery in the heart of Sutton Town Centre, just a short walk from the train station and with great transport links, and they are looking for a Nursery Manager to join to help build and shape this new nursery with them. It's a genuinely exciting opportunity for a passionate and enthusiastic leader who is looking for a new challenge, a change of scenery, and a chance to join a company with a leading benefits package! With multiple new openings already this year, you'll be supported by a senior team who know exactly how to launch a new venue. Your expertise and experience will be needed to build and shape a high-performing nursery team, to grow the nursery reputation and integrate into the community, and to put the children at the heart of everything you and your team do on a daily basis. You will have autonomy to run the nursery and the company is led by empathetic owners and leadership who genuinely value their staff and pride themselves on staff retention and happiness, meaning success is always rewarded! Their amazing staff benefits packages includes: • Competitive salary, • Performance related bonus, • Access your pay as you earn it, • Company Pension, • Learning & Development Opportunities supporting both personal and professional growth, • Generous childcare discount, • Retail discounts, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Free access to 24/7 Online GP You will need: • A full and relevant level 3 (or above) childcare qualification, • To hold a Maths GCSE or Functional Skills qualification, • Comprehensive knowledge and experience leading and managing Early Years settings with proven experience and evidence of improving performance, • The ability to build strong, nurturing relationships with all stakeholders, • The ability to operate autonomously, be comfortable with responsibility, and take ownership, • A passion for childcare and child development and making a difference to the community, • Detailed knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures, • It would also be great if you've already had experience in opening a new nursery, although this is not essential Your recruiter for this role is Steve Brennan, Recruitment Director at Love Childcare Recruitment. You can get in touch with him simply by applying directly to the role.

• Permanent – Full Time, • £32,000 – £35,000 DOE + Bonus, • Business: emap, • ___: ___, • Base Location: Croydon, London, • Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid, • Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 DOE + Bonus About our company and the brand: emap is a progressive B2B media, content, events, subscription and networking business. We connect influential people and organisations with a high-value network of decision-makers, data and ideas through our industry-leading B2B portfolio of brands. Quality Food Awards (QFA) has been running for over 45 years in the UK and over 10 years in Ireland. QFA is a large-scale product awards programme for the grocery retail and foodservice sectors. Overall Purpose of the Role: The Event Manager will be responsible for overseeing the logistics for QFA’s awards, judging and bespoke events. Working within a team of 3, alongside QFA’s Marketing Manager and Sales Manager the Event Manager will report into the QFA Brand Director and be responsible for all operational elements of the QFA event portfolio. The Event Manager will work in a hybrid setting, based in our Croydon office, 3 days per week and working from home 2 days a week. During judging periods, the Event Manager will be expected to work onsite, up to 5 days a week, sometimes for periods of up to 3-4 weeks. The Event Manager will be expected to travel regularly, particularly to Dublin, where we run the Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards and Judging. The successful candidate will assume logistical responsibility of the QFA event portfolio and will oversee the events from inception through to execution. Key Responsibilities: • Manage a network of contract and freelance support in the lead up and during judging events taking ownership of recruitment and onsite processes., • Collaborate with central operations team and utilise junior support where required throughout the year, identifying key points for additional support., • Become an ambassador for the brand, attend networking events and build a network of senior contacts in the industry. Build exceptional working relationships with judges., • Manage a portfolio of pre-defined leading industry awards and judging days (physical & virtual) on time, below budget, and to the required standard – ensuring that brand values are met, • Management of P&L/Budgets for individual events with a focus on value for money and maximising contribution to the wider business. Tracking and monitoring P&L of individual events – including revenue, costs and profit, • Thorough knowledge and tight control of the cost base for each event, ensuring profit targets are beaten, • Building cross functional relationships with internal stakeholders to support the success and strategic aims of the event and/or brand., • Building strong relationships with suppliers including AV teams, venues, entertainers, etc. negotiating to ensure the best value is achieved., • Manage customer relationships with critical and strategically important sponsors, judges and delegates, acting as a point of contact. Problem solving, decision making and escalating issues as they arise. Ensuring that the overall experience is positive, exceeds expectations and collates customer feedback identifying areas for improvement., • Fulfill sponsorship deliverables with attention to detail to maximise return on investment., • Analysing year on year performance and leading or participating in event debrief discussions, identifying future trends or improvements., • Identifying areas for event growth and future opportunities for the brands, particularly new launches in the grocery retail sector, • Proof-reading content throughout the event process., • Responsible for ownership, accountability, and reporting for all logistical elements of the allocated events, • Implementing and scheduling event timelines and planning cycle according to planning framework, ensuring all deadlines are adhered to., • Managing and assisting with full awards entry process., • Managing awards judging days – both in person and virtually. Inviting and maintaining regular communication with judges and VIPs., • Accurate and regular reporting upwards of revenues, profits and KPI’s vs target, recording weekly entries and shortlist conversion rates., • Communicate regularly and coherently all relevant information and key developments with your line manager and full project team., • Working with AV providers to create full-scale first class event production, collating shortlist, winners, and sponsors content to create awards presentations etc., • Liaise with event venues on menus, final numbers, specific event requirements and function sheet., • Produce Risk Assessments and collate Health & Safety documentation from all third-party suppliers., • Able to demonstrate experience working in a B2B role in awards., • Experience in delivering complex projects/bespoke events, ability to apply own initiative and ideas to process implementation., • Exceptional attention to detail and organisation skills., • Demonstrable knowledge of managing costs within a budget., • Experience of risk assessments/health and safety/contingency planning, • Ability to network, connect and foster relationships of a senior level, • A personal passion or work experience in food and drink preferred, • Exceptional verbal and written communication, with strong negotiation skills., • A strategic thinker with excellent planning, and organisational skills., • The ability to work well under pressure, maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment while meeting multiple deadlines., • Commercially focused with a strong understanding of finance, profit and loss statements and budgets., • Able to read and interpret data effectively., • Takes a creative approach to every-day challenges, • Capability to multitask effectively, and prioritise a high-volume workload across multiple projects., • Can demonstrate sound judgement with the ability to interpret and analyze complex and sensitive information., • A team player, but secure working independently and on own initiative., • Proactive and confident – Not afraid to constructively challenge ideas, where appropriate., • Confident at building strong working relationships both internally and externally., • Confident and enthusiastic events professional, • Organised and resourceful, • Self-motivated, self-sufficient and accountable, • Deadline driven and results orientated, • Team player, • Sharp attention to detail Learning & Development: At emap, we believe that employee learning and development are the key drivers of our success. To ensure continuous growth and meet the ever-changing demands of the workplace, we provide an environment that fosters continuous development for our employees. Our employees are encouraged to identify their areas of personal and professional development aligned with our strategic areas, including management development, health, safety & wellbeing, sales, events management, marketing strategy, editorial, and information technology. We have a structured framework designed to help equip our employees with the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours to excel in their job roles, contributing to achieving our organisational objectives. To support our employees’ career development, we have designed specialized programs, as well as other stand-alone role-specific and generic courses, under the emap academy. Benefits: emap is part of Metropolis Group. Together we are committed to providing a happy and healthy place to work, so we offer fantastic benefits and perks to our employees. • 25 days of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell additional days, • One additional day of leave per year- Celebration Day, • Health plan, • Life assurance, • Private virtual GP access, • Seasonal flu jabs available at the office, • Continuous learning & development opportunities, • In-house Excellence Awards and other innovation projects, • Cycle-to-work scheme, • Discounted gym memberships, • Retail discount vouchers, • Rail season ticket loans, • Pension scheme, • One paid volunteer day per year, • Annual Summer & Winter Celebrations, • Work from home during August Diversity and Inclusion: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. How to apply: Please submit your CV and covering letter. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to give individual feedback at the application stage, however if you are successfully shortlisted you will be contacted within 10 working days of your application.

Can you bring your negotiation skills to our Sales team based in London & South- UK, where you can enjoy a collaborative culture that empowers you to build a career you can be proud of. What you would do as our Trade Sales Manager London & South As our Trade Sales Manager, you will sit within the DBS UK & I team, reporting directly to the Sales and Marketing Director, and be one of two regional roles across GB focused on driving profitable growth. Working closely with Contract Area Sales Managers and Estimators, you will take ownership of developing sales through specialist subcontractors and new and repeat trade customers in a proactive, customer-facing and commercially driven role. This newly created position offers a unique opportunity to shape a brand-new function within DBS UK & I, expand market presence, strengthen customer engagement, and make a visible impact on commercial performance, with strong potential for career development. You would also: Achieve or exceed order intake and revenue targets by delivering excellent customer service and competitive technical and commercial...

Corriculo is looking for a Creative Director to shape the creative direction of a well-established design agency in Croydon. You will balance creative vision with operational efficiency, present ideas to clients, and help modernize processes with digital tools.

Centre Manager/Nominated Supervisor – Sage Court, Baranduda (Brand New Centre). We are looking for an experienced and passionate Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor to join our unique leadership team in April 2026. Experience: A minimum of 3 years in a Nominated Supervisor position or 5 years i

Are you a senior creative leader with a passion for standout packaging and brand craft? This is a rare opportunity to shape creative direction at a well‑established agency known for design that truly performs in retail. As Creative Director, you’ll take ownership of the agency’s creative visio

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975. Operations Manager Plastics Manufacturing Based in Corsham, Wiltshire Job ref: CST/64790 Salary: Commensurate with experience The Company: Listgrove is proud to be retained by Leafield Environmental who are currently looking to recruit an Operations Manager with experience of working in manufacturing. Reporting to the Managing Director, this is a permanent, full-time position, based on-site in Corsham, Wiltshire. It will be responsible for two sites employing around forty people in manufacturing. The company is a well-established and profitable SME manufacturer specialising in the innovative design, production and supply of rotationally moulded street furniture, bollards, recycling solutions, agricultural products and cases. The Role: • Manage and control the key production processes ensuring efficient usage of resources, whilst maintaining quality and productivity in line with the production and delivery plan., • Ensure compliance to health and safety legislation and the in-house HSHE and Quality systems., • Action pre-determined production plan through effective usage of the production, engineering, and finishing/assembly teams., • Oversee all the maintenance activities., • Continually improve the production processes, procedures, and team member competence., • Analyse and report KPI’s for the department on a weekly / monthly basis., • Motivate and develop the team members through regular feedback, training plans, and coaching., • Set clear plans and objectives ensuring good levels of communication for the team members of daily / weekly requirements and performance attainment., • Co-ordinate the annual stock take for the department., • Work as a part of the wider team towards the total operational and company objectives. Person Profile: • Educated to degree/HND level with extensive manufacturing experience., • Experience of working within the plastics industry and ideally rotational moulding is preferred., • Consideration will also be given to candidates with a strong engineering background who can demonstrate quick learning, curiosity and a capacity to develop good systems., • As the company is an SME, it is imperative that the person is hands-on and enjoys the ‘cut and thrust’ of a busy factory whilst also taking account of the big picture for future development of the site., • Excellent planning and man management skills., • Experience of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement but with the added flexibility to develop these tools so that they fit with the company’s way of working., • An aptitude for mechanical engineering., • Good general IT skills (ERP Systems & Microsoft office etc), • Analytical and reporting skills., • Flexible approach and able to work to tight deadlines., • Must have a hands-on approach and a ‘can do’ attitude. For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders. For UK roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the United Kingdom. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application. Why select Listgrove? • Five Decades of Market Intelligence, • Unrivalled Industry Networks, • Recognised International brand, • HR Qualified Professionals To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page. Throughout 2026 & 2027 you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions: Interpack, France Innovation Plasturgie, Interplas UK, Plast Milan, Fakuma, ArabPlast, NPE 2027. Performance through People. Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: (phone number removed)