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Job Summary We are looking for a creative, skilled, and detail-oriented Cake Decorator to join our bakery team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for baking and cake design, with the ability to create beautiful, high-quality cakes for birthdays, weddings, celebrations, and other special occasions. Key Responsibilities • Decorate cakes according to customer requests and design specifications., • Create attractive cake designs using buttercream, fondant, icing, and other decorating techniques., • Prepare and apply fillings, frostings, and decorative finishes., • Produce customised cakes for birthdays, weddings, and special events., • Ensure cakes meet high standards of quality, presentation, and taste., • Work efficiently to complete orders within required deadlines., • Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic workspace., • Follow food safety and hygiene regulations., • Monitor decorating supplies and assist with stock management., • Communicate with customers to understand their cake design preferences., • Work closely with bakers and other team members to ensure smooth daily operations. Skills and Qualifications • Previous experience in cake decorating or a similar bakery role., • Strong creativity and artistic skills., • Experience working with buttercream, fondant, piping, and cake decorating tools., • Excellent attention to detail., • Good time management and organisational skills., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards., • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines., • Good communication and customer service skills.

Location: Ilford, Barkingside Position: Part-time (20-25hrs) initially, with potential for additional hours as the business grows Pay: £13-15 ph, depending on experience and responsibilities About the role We are a growing dessert business specialising in cakes, brownies, tiramisu, cheesecakes, and other sweet treats. We are looking for a reliable, skilled and organised Dessert Production Chef/Baker to take responsibility for the preparation and production of our desserts. The ideal candidate will have hands on baking and dessert making experience, take pride in the quality of their work, and be comfortable working independently in a small kitchen. Key responsibilities Prepare and produce cakes, brownies, tiramisu, creams, sauces and other menu items, following established recipes and maintaining consistent taste, texture, portion sizes and presentation. Decorate cakes with care and creativity. Monitor stock levels, ingredient freshness, expiry dates and wastage. Maintain excellent kitchen hygiene and follow food safety and allergen procedures. Keep the kitchen clean and organised, cleaning dishes and utensils as required. Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency and product quality. Work independently and communicate any issues promptly. We are looking for someone who has: Previous experience in baking, pastry, dessert production or a similar role. Knowledge of pastry techniques and strong willingness to learn and improve Practical ability to produce a variety of cakes and desserts to a consistent standard. Strong attention to detail and good time-management skills. Reliable, punctual and well organised. Able to work independently and as a team meeting deadlines. Understanding of food hygiene, safe storage and allergen management. Willingness to learn our recipes and follow our production standards. Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate their practical skills during a paid trial. Please note we are a registered business and operate from a residential address To apply: Please send your CV, a brief summary of your baking and dessert making experience, and photographs of relevant work where available.

Digital Marketing Manager (E-commerce) Location: London or Birmingham, UK Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Work Arrangement: Office-Based Experience Required: 6–8 Years About Cake Craft Cake Craft is one of the UK's leading online retailers specialising in cake decorating, baking supplies, baking tools, partyware, and celebration products. Serving hobbyists, home bakers, and professional cake decorators alike, CakeCraft offers an extensive range of products through its e-commerce platform and is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences, industry-leading product selection, and continuous innovation within the baking and celebration market. As we continue to grow, we are investing in building a best-in-class digital marketing function to accelerate customer acquisition, customer retention, brand growth, and online revenue across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing e-commerce business and play a pivotal role in shaping its future digital marketing strategy and performance. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Digital Marketing Manager with a proven track record in e-commerce marketing. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing the company's digital marketing strategy while building and managing a dedicated in-house marketing team. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic vision and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have experience growing e-commerce brands, managing cross-functional marketing teams, and delivering measurable commercial results. Role Overview The Digital Marketing Manager will be responsible for developing and executing the overall digital marketing strategy for CakeCraft UK. The successful candidate will build processes, establish performance metrics, manage internal specialists, and drive sustainable growth across all digital channels. The role requires a hands-on leader who can combine strategic thinking with operational execution and create a high-performing digital marketing department from the ground up. While specialist resources will manage day-to-day SEO, content creation, email marketing, influencer marketing, and creative execution, the Digital Marketing Manager will provide strategic direction, operational leadership, and performance oversight across all functions. The role will focus on ensuring all marketing functions operate in a coordinated manner through structured planning, content governance, campaign management, and performance oversight. Key Responsibilities Digital Strategy & Growth · Develop and execute Cake Craft's digital marketing strategy aligned with business objectives and revenue targets. · Own digital marketing performance against revenue, customer acquisition, retention, and profitability goals. · Identify opportunities to increase online visibility, customer engagement, and sales performance. · Develop annual, quarterly, and monthly marketing plans aligned with commercial priorities. · Drive sustainable growth through data-driven decision-making and continuous optimisation. Content & Campaign Management · Own the end-to-end content planning and campaign execution process across all digital channels. · Develop and maintain an integrated marketing calendar to ensure consistent content publishing and campaign delivery. · Coordinate seasonal campaigns, product launches, promotional events, and brand initiatives. · Ensure alignment between SEO, content, email marketing, influencer activity, and commercial objectives. · Establish content workflows, approval processes, and campaign management frameworks. · Drive consistency in brand messaging, content quality, and customer communications across all customer touchpoints. Team Leadership & Department Development · Build and lead Cake Craft's digital marketing department from the ground up. · Establish workflows, reporting structures, and performance standards. · Build systems, processes, and governance required to scale the marketing function effectively. · Foster a collaborative, performance-driven culture focused on continuous improvement. · Support future recruitment and team expansion as the business grows. Essential Requirements · 6–8 years of digital marketing experience, preferably within an e-commerce or direct-to-consumer (D2C) environment. · Minimum 3 years of experience in a leadership or managerial role. · Proven experience managing and developing marketing teams. · Demonstrated success in driving online revenue growth and customer acquisition. · Strong understanding of digital marketing strategy, content management, campaign planning and execution, SEO, email marketing, influencer marketing, and conversion rate optimisation, with the ability to lead specialist teams across these functions. · Experience creating marketing processes, workflows, reporting structures, and scalable operating models. · Experience working with marketing analytics and performance reporting tools. · Experience leveraging AI-powered marketing tools, automation platforms, and analytics solutions to improve efficiency, content production, customer engagement, and marketing performance. · Commercially minded with a strong focus on ROI and business growth. · Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and project management skills. Preferred Experience · Experience working within direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands, e-commerce businesses, consumer products, FMCG, lifestyle, home décor, or home furnishings sectors. · Experience managing multiple digital marketing channels and cross-functional marketing teams. · Experience with Shopify or similar e-commerce platforms is advantageous. · Hands-on experience with Klaviyo, Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, and other digital marketing platforms. · Experience building teams, processes, reporting frameworks, and scalable marketing functions from the ground up. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) The successful candidate will be measured on: · E-commerce Revenue Growth · Organic Traffic Growth · Return on Marketing Investment (ROMI) · Campaign Delivery & Execution Effectiveness · Content Publishing Consistency · Team Performance & Department Development What Success Looks Like Within the first 12 months, you will: · Build a structured and scalable digital marketing function. · Establish clear team structures, responsibilities, and reporting systems. · Implement a consistent content and campaign planning process. · Create a reliable publishing cadence across all key marketing channels. · Improve alignment between SEO, content, email, influencer, and creative functions. · Increase organic traffic, customer retention, and online revenue. · Deliver measurable growth in e-commerce sales and profitability. · Create a marketing operating model that supports the long-term growth of Cake Craft. Why Join Cake Craft? · Opportunity to build and lead a digital marketing department from the ground up. · High level of ownership and autonomy. · Direct impact on business growth and strategy. · Work with one of the UK's leading e-commerce brands in the baking and cake decorating industry. · Career progression opportunities as the business scales. Location Requirement: This is a full-time office-based role. Candidates must be willing to work from either our London or Birmingham office.