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Studio Manager Role – Job Description Location: Bushey/Watford, London Hours: 5 days a week (Wednesday – Sunday) Salary: Competitive, based on experience About us Circular Threads is the UK’s first curated marketplace for preloved South Asian fashion, dedicated to promoting sustainability and community within the fashion industry. We are looking for a motivated and organised Studio Manager to oversee our studio operations and lead customer appointments. Role Overview The Studio Manager will be responsible for managing day to day operations of our studio including inventory management, customer appointments, seller management and event preparation. This role is crucial in ensuring the studio and inventory is managed smoothly while maintaining excellent customer service across the business. Key Responsibilities The Studio Manager role will lead all aspects of the studio and will have responsibilities (including but not exclusive to): Customer Management & Sales: • Managing our WhatsApp business / customer support management, • Stock Management: Responsible for using the valuations calculator, approving and rejecting items based on popularity, previous sales history and availability, • Appointment coordination: Lead appointments with potential buyers, ensuring a welcoming and informative experience, in-depth knowledge of outfits is required, • Taking appointments & facilitating sales, • Improving shopping experience through customer feedback and service enhancement Seller Management: • Manage seller forms (Standard / VIP applications and processing), • Managing issues with sellers (e.g. faulty items, disputes, quality concerns), • Manage VIP 8 week process – measurements/drop offs/returns/collections, • Manage boutique partnerships (communication, spreadsheets, pricing, 8-week cycle), • Input into tech team for automating seller form processes Inventory & Database Management: • Manage Airtable and Shopify uploads of new items, • VIP management: Manage incoming and outgoing VIP items by checking quality, authenticity, log, tag and display items in the studio, • Database Management: Maintain and update item status on the main database (Airtable), ensure automated emails are sent to customers, • Stock management (controlling levels and using waitlist functionality), • Inventory management: Oversee studio inventory, merchandise outfits and stock including jewellery and handbag displays, ensure all items are well-organised and displayed effectively Photography & Content: • Photography: Organise and oversee the photography of VIP outfits, • Photographing items with no existing photos, • Social Media: Work alongside content creator to use time in the studio to capture outfits, clips for reels, clients trying outfits in appointments, any new stock and re-promoting existing stock Shipping & Logistics: • Packaging and shipping items using DHL system, • Manage DHL account and shipping operations, • Shipping and returns: Manage the process for items held at the studio, • Managing studio stock – labels, bags, totes, hangers etc., • Studio Operations:, • Merchandising, organising studio space for optimal customer experience, • Event preparation: Prepare and merchandise outfits for events and organise outfits post-event. This also includes stock management for loans / rentals, • Manage Calendly – update schedules if studio is closed or unavailable Technical & Administrative: • Solving tech issues across WhatsApp Business/Seller Forms/Airtable/Shopify, • Reporting: Monitor studio performance and provide feedback on operations, customer experience and inventory to the team, • Tracking KPIs across Sellers/Buyers/Studio performance metrics Events Management of the calendar and scheduling for any events being hosted and provide support and guidance during the events. Key Skills • Previous experience in retail management is not necessary but preferred, • Strong organisational skills with a key attention to detail, • Friendly and approachable to be able to engage with customers and team members, • Sales-oriented with customer service focus, • Comfortable with using technology for inventory management including Airtable, Shopify, WhatsApp Business and DHL systems, • Familiarity with South Asian outfits and cultural fashion, • Interested in fashion and sustainability, • Willingness to adapt to changing needs and expectations of the business and expand the studio’s operations as demand grows, • Enjoys the dynamic and flexible nature of working in a face paced environment, • Problem-solving skills for technical and operational challenges, • Excellent communication skills for managing seller and buyer relationships

Blinds and Shutters Installer, would ideally suit someone with Joinery skills. We are looking for an experienced installer/fitter to join our installation team, based in Ruislip, Middlesex and covering local areas including home counties around the North-West side of the M25, with travel mostly within 1 hour from our office. Company vehicle provided, along with a phone/tablet for customer and colleague communication. This position would suit somebody who is experienced and comfortable working on their own as well as being part of a small and growing team. We are looking for someone with a high level of skill and a positive can-do attitude who will work efficiently and to a high standard at all times. Previous experience in the blinds and shutters industry is very useful but not essential depending on skillset and background. Previous experience of practical skills is essential, as well as the ability to deal with customers and technical know-how. SALARY: £25,000 - £40,000 Depending on Experience SKILLS: Someone with good technical and practical ability, particularly the ability to measure and survey accurately Able to install accurately and finish to a high standard overcoming challenges where necessary Good communicator - offer excellent customer service both face to face and over the phone and communicate effectively with the rest of the team Able to use ladders and steps, hand tools, power tools and carry some heavier items Competent in basic modern IT software and applications. Ability to use an iPad, basic in house systems and e-mails and keep up to date with the admin side of the role Team-worker who is comfortable working in an established and growing business environment and would fit in as part of the team Able to work alone using initiative to solve problems as they are encountered Hardworking and flexible with the willingness to meet deadlines and finish the job Highly organised individual with excellent time management and multi-tasking skills Good command of English RESPONSIBILITIES: To be punctual, presentable and courteous, communicating at all times with colleagues and customers Read the job notes and survey to ensure products are ready for fitting and check that all tools, spares and parts are carried in order to complete the installation successfully according to the survey To strictly follow the company health and safety guidelines and work in a professional and safe manner at all times Take pride in all work with attention to detail whilst working in an organised tidy and efficient manner Demonstrate the finished product, explain child safety and aftercare, and obtain the customer sign off Update customer status and notes on the iPad and hand out marketing material and feedback forms To understand and learn the technical aspects of the product range, and to have the ability to survey and measure accurately as well as make alterations as necessary on-site Ensure the client is happy with the service they receive and report back to the rest of the team SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Do you have experience in any of these areas or something similar?: Blinds, curtains or shutters installation Window or door fitting Carpentry / Carpenter / Joinery Conservatory installation Kitchen or bedroom fitting Shopfitting Plumbing or electrical installations We are a local family-run business established for over 16 years and offering a full range of window blinds, conservatory blinds, plantation shutters and awnings. We are both a manufacturer and supplier and a leader in bespoke and specialised blinds products in London and the home counties, including motorisation. We supply to mainly retail customers including some larger corporate customers as well as trade customers. We are currently accepting CVs for this position as a fitter/installer/surveyor and look forward to hearing from you.

Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical IT Quality and Testing Professional to join our IT team. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality and functionality of software applications through the design and execution of test plans, identification of bugs, and collaboration with development teams to resolve issues. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, an eye for detail, and a solid understanding of software testing methodologies. Key Responsibilities: Develop, document, and execute detailed test cases, test scripts, and test plans for various software applications. Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing. Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure quality is built into the development process. Identify, log, and track defects using bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla). Conduct root cause analysis of defects and recommend solutions or preventative steps. Participate in sprint planning and reviews within Agile or other SDLC frameworks. Design and implement automated testing solutions (if applicable). Maintain documentation of testing processes and quality metrics. Support the release process through validation of build readiness and deployment testing. Computer Games Testing: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Proven experience in software quality assurance and testing. Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Experience with both manual and automated testing techniques. Familiarity with testing tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, LoadRunner, or similar. Proficiency in test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr). Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes. Employment Type: Full-time Location: On-site / Hybrid / Remote (as per company policy)

Head Chef Job Description About olimera: olimera means all-day and captures the essence of what life is all about: sharing quality time together all day, all year. We believe that good food makes people happy and brings them closer, cocktails too! Our ethos is to create an exciting and friendly neighbourhood destination for our customers to appreciate our fantastic menu inspired by modern Mediterranean flavours. All served in a stunning environment with a smile from the heart by our lovely team with an ambitious of creating a true all-day dining experience. We’re on the lookout for a fantastic Head Chef committed to helping us deliver this! Hours: Between Monday to Sunday 8am – 11pm. Location: 1 Eastbury Road, Northwood, HA6 3BG What we offer: We are really proud of the work our teams deliver and want you to feel valued and rewarded; A competitive starting salary package of up to £42k* + tronc. Great opportunities to progress and develop. Free staff food and drink whilst on shift and a 50% discount when off-shift. Company pension scheme and matched contributions. · Full training provided Duties and Responsibilities: To lead your team with all aspects of the launch and day to day running of the kitchen, including: -Motivating and developing your team to ensure they are fully trained and have all the knowledge they need to deliver amazing guest experiences. -Ensuring that kitchen staff adhere to quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards -Working with the General Manager and food development team to continue to develop an exceptional offering and drive performance. • Dealing with suppliers and ensuring that they supply quality goods. Managing the inventory and ordering stock as needed

Job description Great Opportunity to become a Duty Manager with BetAnsells, an independent and family run firm of Bookmakers founded in 1920 and operating 5 shops and an online business in Watford . Positions of between 18 and 38 hours available . We are seeking applicants with a sporting interest with previous betting office experience , or who can show a knowledge a betting and have previous supervisory experience . Applicants should ideally also live within a 10 mile radius of Watford and must be willing and able to travel between our Watford branches. This is a permanent position therefore applicants should have a full and indefinite right to work in the UK Job Summary: We can offer job stability and a professional but far more personal working environment with pay that often exceeds that of our competitors Key responsibilities: Manage and supervise the day to day running of a busy betting shops by processing bets, accessing liabilities, and getting to know customers. Promoting and demonstrating betting products, including our in-shop gaming machines Ensure the shop is well presented, clean, organised, and visually appealing Handle customer enquiries, queries and complaints and using initiative to help resolve any issues Maintain financial records, reconcile accounts, and prepare reports for management Monitor shop performance and implement marketing initiatives to drive foot traffic and increase sales Championing safer gambling at all times and ensuring adhesion to Gambling Commission regulations Take care of cash handling, opening and closing the shop We recognize and value good staff, and can offer a sign on bonus after 6 months with us. We offer the opportunity to progress, match your pension plan to 3% and on top of normal holiday allowance you’ll get a paid day off for your birthday to after your first 12 months with us. Pay shown is a guide only and is dependent on experience and branch, but extremely competitive an open to discussion - we often exceed that currently offered by the multiples. Our trading hours are 7 days a week, between the hours of 9.00am and 9.30pm (currently 9.00pm) so flexibility may be required. We endeavour to rota at least 4 weeks in advance and for no more than 3 late shifts in any one week with every other weekend off. We offer flexibility when it comes to requesting days off and shift swaps, we offer paid overtime or time in lieu as an option, and we pay 10 minutes before and after opening hours.

Part time experienced (4 years plus) bookkeeper required in small solicitors office, hours to be discussed must know manual double entry bookkeeping and have experience of solicitors accounts, also have experience of using digital accounts packages. We will be swapping over to digital accounting in the near future. Will also be required to keep the books for property letting business and manage personal accounts for the business owner. The ideal candidate should be computer literate in various accounting packages, but also experienced in manual book keeping, be organized in their methods and flexible in their approach, conscientious and reliable in their approach to work. Experience of preparation of year end accounts preferable.

Location: Barnet and surrounding areas Salary: Circa £30,000 (dependent on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am start – finish between 3pm and 5pm (Saturday work available) Contract: Full-time, permanent About the RoleWe are a small, friendly and professional landscaping and gardening business based in Barnet, seeking a dedicated Gardener/Landscaper to join our growing team. If you're passionate about the outdoors, plants, and transforming green spaces, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Carry out a wide range of gardening and landscaping tasks to a high standard Collaborate with team members to plan and execute daily jobs Anticipate and meet the needs of regular and one-off clients Maintain outdoor spaces, including planting, pruning, mowing, weeding, and tidying Ensure proper care of plants (knowledge of growing conditions, pest management, irrigation, etc.) Use a smartphone to complete job reports and follow a daily schedule via an app Operate and maintain garden machinery and power tools safely Drive company vehicles to various job sites (manual and automatic) Work outdoors in all weather conditions, maintaining a professional and positive attitude Work at height using ladders (up to 5 metres) Requirements A genuine interest and enthusiasm for landscaping and gardening Horticultural qualification (minimum Level 2) and relevant experience Knowledge of plants, soils, pest control, and general horticulture Technically able – comfortable using smartphones and apps for scheduling/reporting Excellent timekeeping – prompt 8am starts are essential Physically fit – able to lift heavy loads and carry out physical tasks throughout the day Strong attention to detail and pride in your work Full, clean UK driving licence Reliable, self-motivated and a good team player Experience with power tools and garden machinery (desirable) What We Offer Competitive salary (approx. £30,000 depending on experience) Consistent working hours, Monday to Friday Opportunities to work on a variety of interesting gardening and landscaping projects Friendly team environment Saturday overtime available Monthly pay, paid in arrears into your bank account Interested? If you meet the above criteria and are ready to grow with us, please send your CV and a brief note about your experience and interest in the role.

Looking for a qualified mechanic of at least 3 years experience with suitable qualifications. We are a very busy garage and Mot testing station and need a competent mechanic who will be able to fit into our existing team. An MOT qualification would enhance our garage but not essential. Application deadline: ASAP Summary As a Mechanic, you will be essential in diagnosing and repairing vehicles to ensure optimal performance and safety. Reporting to the Service Manager, your core skills in mechanical systems, troubleshooting, and repair techniques will be vital in addressing various automotive issues. Your premium skills in customer service, time management, and attention to detail will enhance the service experience for clients. Additionally, your relevant skills in parts management and maintenance protocols will support the overall efficiency of our operations. Join our team and contribute to delivering high-quality automotive care in a fast-paced environment.