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  • Business Development Manager
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    Business Development Manager
    6 hours ago
    £36000–£39000 yearly
    Full-time
    Watford

    Duties and Responsibilities: • Identify and evaluate new commercial opportunities to increase store revenue and profitability., • Develop and implement business development strategies aligned with company objectives., • Develop strategies to increase sales across core retail categories including groceries, beverages, frozen food, tobacco, alcohol products, and daily essentials., • Plan and execute promotional campaigns and sales initiatives to increase customer traffic and average transaction value., • Monitor sales performance and adjust strategies to maximise profitability., • Establish and maintain relationships with wholesalers, distributors, and suppliers., • Identify opportunities to expand supplier networks and introduce new product lines., • Promote and expand service offerings including PayPoint transactions, parcel services, lottery services, and utility top-ups., • Identify additional value-added services that can attract customers and improve revenue streams., • Develop local marketing campaigns and promotional strategies targeting customers in Watford and surrounding areas., • Monitor business performance, sales data, and market trends., • Track key performance indicators related to sales growth, service usage, and customer acquisition., • Work with store management to ensure effective stock planning and service delivery. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: • Relevant Experience, • Strong analytical and market research skills., • Ability to identify and develop new revenue opportunities., • Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills., • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills., • Relevant Bachelor’s or master’s degree

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  • IT Quality Assurance (QA) & Testing Professional
    IT Quality Assurance (QA) & Testing Professional
    8 days ago
    £40000–£55000 yearly
    Full-time
    Harrow

    Job Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented IT Quality Assurance & Testing Professional to join our growing technology team in London. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality, performance, security, and reliability of software applications through structured testing processes and continuous quality improvements. This is a 100% office-based role, and only candidates currently residing inside London and able to work from the office will be considered. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scenarios based on business and technical requirements, • Perform manual and automated testing for web, mobile, and backend applications, • Conduct functional, regression, integration, system, smoke, UAT, and performance testing, • Identify, document, and track defects using defect management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps), • Work closely with developers, product managers, and business stakeholders to ensure quality deliverables, • Validate data accuracy, API responses, and backend logic, • Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives, • Ensure compliance with QA standards, best practices, and security guidelines, • Support release activities and post-production validation, • Proven experience as a QA Engineer / Software Tester / IT Quality Analyst, • Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies, • Hands-on experience with manual testing techniques, • Experience with test automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar), • Knowledge of API testing tools such as Postman or SoapUI, • Familiarity with SQL and database validation, • Experience using test management and bug tracking tools (Jira, TestRail, Azure DevOps), • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills, • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, • Performance testing experience (JMeter, LoadRunner), • Knowledge of security testing basics, • ISTQB or equivalent QA certification, • Experience testing cloud-based applications (AWS / Azure) Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory) • Must be currently based inside London, • Must be able to work from office (no remote or hybrid option), • Must have the right to work in the UK

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  • Breakfast chef/cook
    Breakfast chef/cook
    14 days ago
    £17–£20 hourly
    Full-time
    Brookmans Park

    Bradmores Coffee – Brookmans Park Bradmores Coffee is a brand-new, independent village coffee shop focused on serving high-quality food with care. We pride ourselves on ethical sourcing, thoughtful presentation, and creating a warm, welcoming space for our community. With a brand-new kitchen and exciting plans ahead, we’re looking for a talented Griddle Chef to join us from the start. About the Role We’re looking for a competent, confident cook who cares deeply about presentation and quality. You’ll take ownership of our griddle section, delivering beautifully plated breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes in a fast-paced but supportive environment. This is a hands-on role where your creativity and ideas are welcome. We want someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of building something special. Key Responsibilities Prepare and cook high-quality breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes on the griddle Ensure consistency, flavour, and presentation are always to a high standard Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient workstation Work closely with the team to ensure smooth service and timely “in and out” of dishes Monitor stock levels and minimise waste Uphold food hygiene and safety standards Contribute ideas for specials, menu improvements, and seasonal dishes What We’re Looking For Proven experience as a cook or chef (griddle experience preferred) Strong understanding of food presentation and attention to detail Passion for quality ingredients and ethically sourced produce Ability to work efficiently under pressure Positive attitude and team-player mindset Creative flair and willingness to put ideas forward Pride in keeping a tidy, well-run kitchen What We Offer A fun, supportive work environment Brand-new kitchen and equipment Opportunity to help shape a growing independent business Competitive pay (based on experience) Staff perks and development opportunities If you’re passionate about good food, great presentation, and being part of an exciting new chapter in a village coffee shop, we’d love to hear from you.

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  • Bar Manager / Supervisor
    Bar Manager / Supervisor
    21 days ago
    £13.5–£15.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Bar Manager to oversee the daily operations of our bar and hospitality venue. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a passion for hospitality, capable of motivating teams, maintaining exceptional cleanliness standards, and delivering outstanding guest experiences. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a vibrant team, introduce creative drinks and presentations, and uphold the highest standards of food safety and service quality. Duties Lead, supervise, and motivate the bar team to ensure efficient service delivery and high standards of hospitality. Coordinate closely with the front-of-house team, supporting service flow and stepping in to assist during busy periods or when required. Maintain strict cleanliness and hygiene standards across the bar, equipment, and service areas in compliance with food safety regulations. Oversee daily bar operations, including stock management, ordering, and inventory control. Create, develop, and introduce new drinks, cocktails, and beverage concepts aligned with the venue’s brand. Innovate drink presentations, including garnishing, glassware, and visual presentation to enhance the guest experience. Train staff on service techniques, food safety procedures, responsible alcohol service, and product knowledge. Monitor customer satisfaction and resolve issues promptly and professionally. Organise staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak periods while maintaining cost efficiency. Manage financial transactions accurately and oversee cash handling procedures. Remain calm, organised, and effective during high-pressure service periods. Foster a welcoming atmosphere that encourages repeat business and positive customer feedback. Skills & Experience Proven experience supervising and leading teams in a restaurant, bar, or hotel environment. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor, and develop staff. Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to cleanliness, organisation, and food safety compliance. Creative mixology skills with experience in developing new drinks and improving beverage presentation. Solid understanding of wines, all major spirit categories, and coffee preparation (barista experience highly regarded). Sound knowledge of hospitality operations and food preparation standards. Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities. Strong communication skills and a collaborative, hands-on approach to teamwork.

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  • Head of Online and Content
    Head of Online and Content
    1 month ago
    £50000–£60000 yearly
    Full-time
    Watford

    About Wenta Wenta is the largest enterprise agency in England and a not-for-profit social enterprise that exists to help everyone start and run their own successful business. In our 43rd year, we’re entering a new chapter – growing Wenta’s social impact nationally and digitally to make it easier and greener to start and run a successful business. Expanding our digital publishing activities, launching a new website and building a new flagship business hub, Wenta’s goal is to create and deliver accessible business support and flexible, affordable workspace for new and established business owners. Overview We’re looking for a data-driven, website-obsessed, performance-led Head of Online & Content to take full ownership of Wenta’s new website and turn it into the number one ranked digital destination for business support nationally and the top search result for workspace locally. This is a senior leadership role with high autonomy, high impact and high visibility across the organisation. The Head of Online & Content will set the editorial and publishing vision for Wenta’s digital ecosystem - our new website, learning and training resources, content from articles and podcasts to on-demand video and live streaming (Wenta TV), email, newsletters and social channels. This senior leadership role will be the lead person responsible for our website and content, working with external specialists in SEO, content strategy, copywriting, brand and website development, alongside our internal Business Advice, Centres and service teams. You’ll turn audience insight, market trends and real client needs into content that is on-time, relevant, responsive to current market, lifestyle and societal trends and unmistakably Wenta: down to earth, straight-talking and useful. As an integral member of Wenta’s Senior Management Team, you will report directly to the Director of Client Services and Engagement and play a key role in growing and shaping Wenta’s national reach and impact. You’ll provide monthly reporting on: • Website performance and reach, • Client acquisition and conversion, • Client journey insights and impact, • Ongoing improvements to grow Wenta’s reach nationally and help more people start and run their own business, • You will: Run, manage and optimise the website like a machine – analysing performance daily, spotting patterns fast and making decisions rooted in data.·, • Do more of what works and eliminate what doesn’t, continually refining content, journeys, structure and UX for maximum reach, conversion and impact., • Lead and drive an in-house and external content team to deliver the articles, videos, SEO landing pages, tools, resources and training content our users need to thriveto be the number one visited site for business support in the UK. The Opportunity to Build and Lead Wenta’s Content Publishing Future Wenta is at a pivotal chapter of digital transformation with a brand new website currently in development. This role sits at the centre of our new content model and the Head of Online and Content will lead its delivery, ensuring it is embedded across teams and channels, continually looking at ways to build and grow Wenta’s reach and impact nationally. You will act as the leading and coordinating force for Wenta’s cross-functional content activity, guiding colleagues, supporting contributors and working with external specialists to deliver a unified, high quality publishing approach. Your role is to maintain standards, drive collaboration and ensure the model works in practice.‑functional content activity‑quality publishing approach. This position also opens the door to new creative, commercial and digital opportunities, a fresh opportunity for someone looking to take their digital skills and experience to the next level in leadership. You will help the team experiment with video, interactive learning, AI-enabled content and new digital products that expand Wenta’s reach and impact. The role would suit someone that enjoys leadership as well as being part of an energetic team where content publishing and creative output drive daily activity and digital traffic‑enabled content and new digital products that expand Wenta’s reach and impact. It’s a high ownership role for someone who thrives on teamwork, innovation and shaping a fresh, content function within a purpose-driven, not for profit organisation. What the opportunity looks like: This is an ideal, digital leadership role for someone who thrives on teamwork, innovation and shaping a Mission driven organisation. Set Editorial & Publishing Strategy: Lead on Wenta’s tone of voice and content operating model across all digital channels, working with Wenta’s forthcoming, new Wenta website as the main enabler. • Website Leadership: Own the website roadmap, content architecture and performance optimisation., • Audience Insight & Performance: Use data analytics to inform editorial priorities and improve client journeys., • SEO & Content Discovery: Champion SEO and ensure content is discoverable and conversion-friendly., • Responsive, Trend-led Publishing: Deliver timely, relevant content aligned with market and societal trends., • Cross-team Collaboration: Work with Business Advice, Training, and Partnerships to ensure accuracy and alignment., • Editorial Governance & Quality: Implement style guides, accessibility standards and QA processes., • Team Leadership: Mentor and lead the Digital Publishing team and manage external specialists., • Channel Expansion (incl. Wenta TV): Commission and produce video formats and explore new content channels., • Impact Reporting: Provide SMT and Board with insights on reach, engagement, conversion, and impact. Skills & Experience we’d like you to have Essential:· It is expected that you will have a degree in e-commerce, digital marketing (or related field), or related experience. • Senior editorial/publishing leadership in digital-first organisations, • Proven success in website/content strategy and performance improvement, • Strong SEO/website analytics capabilities (e.g. GA4, Google Console, Semrush, Ahrefs, Moz Pro, Screaming Frog); fluent in data-driven decision-making, • Strong data analysis skills, advanced knowledge of Excel and knowledge of data visualisation tools, • Outstanding command of the English language with excellent writing, editing and copywriting skills, • Proven people management together with external agency leadership, • Track record of delivering content that is on brand, timely, relevant, useful and impactful, • Comfortable presenting impact reports and strategic recommendations at SMT level and organisation-wide. Desirable: • Strong strategic thinker with advanced SEO expertise (technical SEO, content optimisation, keyword strategy, schema, site structure, LLM optimisation), • Understanding and experience of working within digital publishing models, • Good understanding of UX/UI principles, • Highly skilled in content governance, • Experience managing CMS platforms, • Experience in website development and digital media, • Experience in project management, • Experience in SME/enterprise support or education, • Knowledge of sustainability/Net Zero content for business, • Purpose-led work, helping people to fulfil their dreams of starting, building and growing their own business., • Community orientated environment, helping small business owners to build confidence, skills and know-how on launching and building their own businesses., • Opportunity to work for one of the largest enterprise agencies in England, a not for profit social enterprise with its Mission at the heart., • Opportunity and autonomy to lead and build a new, digital content publishing function in an established and respected business support organisation. Benefits: Generous Annual Leave Allowance of 25 as standard (+ UK Bank Holidays) and up to 5 additional days (confirmed each year and based on Company Performance), Flexi-time working, Contributory Pension, Reward Hub Discount Scheme, Electric Car Incentive Scheme, Cycle to work scheme How to apply: To apply for this role, please send your CV, portfolio and a covering letter to Wenta. Include within your cover letter a short note on how you would shape Wenta’s new website to grow Wenta’s website and digital traffic reach, offer more self-serviced content to new and existing small businesses, gain new clients for Wenta’s workspaces locally and help more businesses to start and run a successful business. In addition, please include a high level content strategy and plan. Closing date: 17th February 2026

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  • Barista
    Barista
    1 month ago
    £13–£14 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    We’re Hiring at 93 Degrees Coffee – Join Our Team and Help Shape the Future of a Local Favourite 📍 213 Regents Park Road, London ☕ Serving Illy Coffee | Est. 2019 | Family-Owned | Premium, Homemade Food About Us: 93 Degrees Coffee is a well-loved, premium coffee shop rooted in Italian and French café culture. Since 2019, we’ve been serving Illy coffee, homemade lasagna, fresh Italian paninis, soups, and whole food meals – all crafted with care and served with warmth. As we head into an exciting new chapter, we’re refreshing our brand and operations – and we’re looking for exceptional talent to join us. Who We’re Looking For: We’re hiring for two levels of roles, both essential to delivering our 5-star service: (Please do email us if you are unsure) Open to Full & Part time 1. Cooks & Baristas You’ll: • Prepare high-quality breakfasts, pastas, paninis, and light homemade meals., • Brew exceptional Illy coffee with consistency and precision., • Provide warm, efficient, and reliable customer service., • Maintain a clean, fast-paced kitchen and front-of-house environment., • Use our POS system and follow opening/closing procedures. 2. Senior Staff – Baristas with Leadership Drive (manager) You’ll do all of the above plus: • Take ownership of inventory, ordering, and “just-in-time” stock management., • Help refine our food and drink offering as part of our brand refresh., • Adapt to new food trends and improve our menu quality and efficiency., • Drive business growth by supporting our management with day-to-day operations., • Motivate and guide junior staff with a customer-first approach. Why Join Us? ✅ Competitive Pay (Based on Experience) 🎯 Bonus Potential & Wage Increases Linked to Business Growth 💼 Autonomy & Responsibility in a Family-Run Business 🕰️ Flexible Scheduling (Ideal for Long-Term Team Members) 🌱 Be Part of Our Refresh and Growth Strategy in 2025 What We Expect: • Strong barista skills (non-negotiable), • Efficient under pressure and fast-paced environments, • Excellent customer service and communication skills, • Reliable, organised, and a team player, • Passionate about food, coffee, and continuous improvement Sound like you?

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  • Technician
    Technician
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    London

    Job Description: We are looking to hire a experienced Motor Vehicle Technician who can be great asset to our team. our team is a great place for smart thinking, attention to detail & hard working team players to play a vital role in our new business expansion. About Automaster Established in 2004, Automaster has earned a trusted reputation across Colindale and beyond for delivering high-quality car repairs and outstanding customer service. We specialise in a wide range of services—from MOTs and diagnostics to tyre fitting and full servicing for all makes and models. Our technicians are fully trained to work on electric and hybrid vehicles, and we take pride in our honest, customer-first approach. Job Description: • Lead the workshop, help others during the day and set the example for the other technicians., • -Team player is essential we want someone that work with service managers and feedback any issues that can be improved going forward., • Run full diagnostic and Vehicle Health Check on the vehicle before proceeding with any servicing or repairs, • Work along side the Service Managers to keep on track completed jobs and have the garage moving smoothly. Checking all Job sheets and when they need to be completed by., • Attention to detail, Making sure your following the job sheet of a vehicle and going through the procedure., • Play a vital role and help with the current business expansion., • Dealership experience is a plus but, not essential., • This opportunity will allow you to feel involved and take charge of the workshop throughout the day. The service managers will work with you and help with any admin or parts issues you may face. Team player is essential for this role. Why join us? • Join a workshop where teamwork, mutual support and respect are part of everyday life — not just words., • Be valued as a key contributor, not just another employee., • Work with experienced Service Managers who support your development and help you grow.

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  • Sous Chef
    Sous Chef
    2 months ago
    £16–£16.9 hourly
    Full-time
    Bushey

    Location - NW11 Employment Type - Full Time Salary - £16.90 ph Hours per week - 35 Contract Type - Permanent This isn’t just catering … this is Jewish Care catering … We’re seeking a skilled and passionate Sous Chef to join our team. You’ll be working in a high-spec kitchen with top-quality equipment, including Rational iCombi ovens, as well as working in an established and high-performing team. Our sociable working hours offer the perfect work-life balance and you’ll be able to make a real difference to our service users and residents through providing great quality meals and catering. Our campus locations offer a great working environment, with the opportunity to work with a diverse and brilliant team. You’ll also support in the catering for our numerous events. We strive to be an employer of choice, fostering a positive kitchen culture where staff feel valued and supported. As a result, our team members stay with us long-term, allowing us to build strong, well-established teams that work collaboratively and support one another. If you are not familiar with Kosher kitchen practices … don’t worry – full training is provided. We offer great benefits, including Free soup and sandwich during shifts Cycle to Work scheme Discounted gym membership, and shopping discounts Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support, and access to a 24/7 GP Company sick pay and 4% employer pension contributions We are seeking a culinary professional who is committed to delivering high-quality, nutritious, and delicious meals to our residents, service users and their families & friends. This post is working 35 hours per week working 5 days out of 7 and will include some weekends. Shifts are either 7am to 2.30pm or 11.30am to 7pm. As the Sous Chef you will be responsible for: Ensuring we deliver an excellent service to our customers, creating an inviting and pleasant environment. Your core duties will involve: Ensuring all food produced is to the agreed standard, developing innovative approaches ensuring market trends, cultural requirements and Kashrut laws are met Ensuring all food hygiene and Health & Safety practices are monitored, met, and recorded in line with organisational policies and current legislations Working within the agreed budget, administer unit controls in line with budget and consistently seek and implement ways of improving the quality and cost effectiveness of the service Leading, motivating and encouraging team building to ensure agreed qualitative outcomes are achieved and customer service expectations are exceeded and maintained Deputising for the Head Chef in their absence and comply with their responsibilities Who are we looking for? You will ideally have previous experience working within a busy kitchen environment, working both independently and within a team. You will need: Appropriate supervisory experience and relevant qualifications pertaining to the safe delivery of Food & Hygiene or Catering Services. NVQ Level 2 or 3 Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude Experience of working to deadlines and adhering to budgetary requirements. Understands the challenge of and sensitivity needed to care and support vulnerable people

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