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  • Business Development Manager
    Business Development Manager
    3 days ago
    £55750 yearly
    Full-time
    Leicester

    Location: Multi-site (Franchise Food Retail Outlets – UK) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £55,750 Annually Reporting to: Director / Franchise Owner Role Purpose We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to lead the commercial growth and strategic development of our multi-site franchise food retail business. The role focuses on revenue generation, commercial performance, partnership development, and market expansion across all outlets, while ensuring full compliance with franchise agreements and brand standards. This is a strategic and commercial role with no involvement in daily kiosk staffing, rota management, or shift supervision. Key Responsibilities • Identify, develop, and implement new business and revenue opportunities, including partnerships, location optimisation, promotional initiatives, and commercial expansion opportunities., • Lead commercial performance analysis across all outlets by reviewing sales data, margins, and growth trends to inform business strategy and decision-making., • Develop and manage key business relationships with franchise partners, suppliers, landlords, and other commercial stakeholders., • Negotiate and oversee commercial agreements, supplier arrangements, and service contracts to improve operational efficiency and profitability., • Design and implement business development strategies to increase market share, customer footfall, and brand visibility., • Produce commercial forecasts, budgets, and performance reports for internal management and external stakeholders where required., • Monitor competitor activity and wider market trends to identify risks and opportunities within the food retail sector., • Support outlet managers by providing commercial guidance, performance targets, and strategic oversight, without direct involvement in daily operational delivery., • Lead initiatives to improve customer acquisition, retention, and average customer spend through pricing, marketing, and promotional strategies., • Ensure all commercial activities align with franchise agreements, brand requirements, and relevant regulatory obligations., • Represent the business in external meetings, negotiations, and commercial discussions with partners and stakeholders. Required Skills & Experience Essential • Proven experience in business development, sales strategy, or commercial management, ideally within retail, food service, or hospitality sectors., • Strong ability to develop, manage, and grow commercial relationships and revenue streams., • Demonstrable experience in financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis., • Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills., • Ability to operate at a strategic and commercial level with minimal involvement in day-to-day operational delivery., • Strong understanding of market analysis, competitor benchmarking, and growth planning. Desirable • Experience working within a franchise or multi-site retail environment., • Understanding of branded food retail or hospitality business models. Qualifications • Degree in Business Management, Marketing, Finance, Hospitality Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience). What We Offer • Competitive salary package, • Opportunity to shape and lead commercial growth across a developing franchise business, • Exposure to multi-site strategy and future expansion opportunities, • Professional and supportive working environment

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  • Data Science Placement Programme
    Data Science Placement Programme
    23 days ago
    £25000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    Leicester

    Are you looking to kick-start a new career as a Data Scientist? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Data Science Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee (£25K-£45K) within 20 miles of your location upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part-time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps, you can be placed into your first role in as little as 6-12 months: Step 1 - Full Data Science Career Training You will begin your data science journey by studying a selection of industry-recognized courses that will take you from beginner level all the way through to being qualified to work in a junior Data Scientist role. Through the interactive courses, you will gain knowledge in Python, R, Machine Learning, AI, and much more. You will also complete mini projects to gain practical experience and test your skills while you study. Step 2 - CompTIA Data+ CompTIA Data+ is an early-career data analytics certification for professionals tasked with developing and promoting data-driven business decision-making. It teaches Data Mining, Visualization, Data Governance & Data Analytics. In any industry, gaining official certifications is very important in the recruitment process. Therefore, this globally recognized certification will enhance your CV and make you stand out from the crowd. Step 3 - Official Exam The CompTIA Data+ exam will certify that you have knowledge and skills required to transform business requirements in support of data-driven decisions through mining and manipulating data, applying basic statistical methods, and analysing complex datasets while adhering to governance and quality standards. The exam is 90 minutes long and can be sat either in your local testing centre or online. Step 4 - Practical Projects Now that you have completed your theory training and official exams, you will be assigned 2 practical projects by your tutor. The projects are the most important part of the traineeship as it will showcase to employers that you have skills required to work in a data science role. The projects will use real world scenarios where you be utilising all of the skill that you have learned. Whilst you are progressing through the projects, you will have the ongoing support from your personal tutor. Once both projects have been completed and given the final sign off, you will have completed the traineeship and will be ready to move onto the recruitment stage. Your Data Science Role Once you have completed all of the mandatory training, which includes the online courses, practical projects and building your own portfolio, we will place you into a Data Scientist role, where you will be guaranteed a starting salary of £25K-£45K. We have partnered with a number of large organisations strategically located throughout the UK, providing a nationwide reach of jobs for our candidates. We guarantee you will be offered a job upon completion, or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. We have a proven track record of placing 1000+ candidates into new roles each year. Check out our website for our latest success stories. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a career in data science? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.

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  • Public Relations Officer
    Public Relations Officer
    1 month ago
    £48000–£52000 yearly
    Full-time
    Oadby

    Company Overview: GUIDEMAP UK LTD is an active and growing UK business specialised in advertising and promotional services, commercial agency operations, and real estate management on behalf of clients across sectors. With experience in connecting brands with customers and supporting property-related projects, GUIDEMAP UK LTD blends strategic outreach with practical business development to strengthen market presence both domestically and internationally. Our mission is to deliver effective promotional solutions, build strong partner relationships, and support business growth through high-impact communication and professional services. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement comprehensive public relations strategies to strengthen the company’s visibility, reputation, and engagement across Leicester and the wider UK market, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and growth plans. Manage media relations and communications, including press releases, interviews, and social media campaigns; create high-quality digital and editorial content that effectively conveys the company’s mission and achievements. Plan, coordinate, and deliver promotional campaigns, corporate events, and community engagement activities that highlight the company’s services, values, and partnerships while driving public awareness and brand loyalty. Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, business partners, suppliers, and community organizations, fostering collaboration and long-term trust to support business development and market positioning. Research and monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and media coverage; prepare analytical reports and strategic recommendations to management for ongoing brand enhancement and communication effectiveness. We Offer: Competitive annual salary (£48,000–£52,000). Dynamic and growing business environment with diverse projects. Supportive team culture in Leicester. Opportunities for professional growth in PR and brand communications.

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