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  • Freelance Writer
    Freelance Writer
    10 days ago
    £26 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Company Description Write.It is a UK-based strategic writing agency established to help organisations improve the clarity, quality and impact of high-stakes submissions and content. Its proprietary Conscious Writing™ methodology combines behavioural science, structured strategy and clear narrative frameworks to increase evaluator engagement and improve outcomes. The company provides bid and RFx writing and management, grant and funding application support, award submission strategy and delivery, and book editing and development. Services are delivered through copywriting, copyediting and coaching, supported by structured governance and lifecycle management. Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Bid Manager to lead the organisation’s bid and proposal processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end bid lifecycle, ensuring the delivery of compelling and competitive proposals that align with organisational goals. This role offers an excellent opportunity to utilise your leadership skills and industry knowledge to secure key contracts and drive business growth. Candidates should possess strong organisational abilities, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with CRM software such as Salesforce. Responsibilities • Lead the development and submission of high-quality bids, proposals, and tenders in response to client requirements., • Coordinate cross-functional teams including sales, technical, legal, and finance departments to gather necessary information and ensure bid compliance., • Analyse client needs, industry trends, and competitor activity to develop tailored bid strategies that maximise success rates., • Manage the bid process from initial qualification through to final submission, ensuring deadlines are met consistently., • Maintain comprehensive records of bid activities within CRM systems such as Salesforce or other CRM software., • Review and improve bid processes, templates, and documentation for efficiency and effectiveness., • Present bid strategies and proposals to senior management and stakeholders for approval., • Monitor post-bid activities including feedback collection to inform future bids. Experience • Proven experience in managing large-scale bids or proposals within a relevant industry sector., • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines., • Demonstrable leadership qualities with experience in coordinating cross-departmental teams., • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in British English., • Ability to analyse complex information and present clear, compelling proposals., • Prior experience working with sales or business development teams is advantageous but not essential. This role is ideal for a proactive professional seeking to contribute significantly to organisational growth through strategic bid management while working within a dynamic team environment. Qualifications • 5-7 years' plus Experience in Bid Preparation, Bid Writing, and Proposal Management with a proven track record of success, • Strong understanding of Bid Management and Bid Processes, including coordination and adherence to deadlines, • Detail-oriented with excellent organisational and multitasking skills, • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead effectively in remote settings, • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a focus on persuasive writing, • A proactive, strategic mindset and problem-solving approach, • Relevant professional certifications or coursework in bid/proposal management (e.g., APMP) are a plus

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  • General Manager
    General Manager
    20 days ago
    £44000–£48000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    We’re Hiring – General Manager at Parlour Parlour has built a reputation as one of London’s most exciting restaurant–bar–pub venues. Proudly listed in the Top 100 Gastropubs in Great Britain, we have been setting the standard for quality, creativity, and hospitality for over a decade. Open seven days a week for brunch, lunch, dinner, and drinks, Parlour specialises in seasonal, proudly British food and drinks, delivered with warmth, personality, and consistently high standards. Established in 2012 by owner and chef-patron Jesse Dunford Wood, Parlour has, over the past 13 years, become a much-loved institution within the local communities of Queen’s Park and Kensal Rise. Under the same Dunford Wood umbrella, we proudly opened our sister restaurant Six Portland Road in 2020, followed by our catering company Events by Harvest in 2024. We are now seeking an experienced, confident, and hands-on General Manager to lead the venue, inspire the team, and drive the business forward. The Role As General Manager, you will have full responsibility for the day-to-day operations of Parlour, ensuring an exceptional guest experience, strong commercial performance, and a motivated, high-performing team. You will lead from the floor while maintaining a clear strategic overview of the business. The General Manager will report directly to the Owners / Senior Management. Key Responsibilities • Full oversight of daily operations and service, • Delivery of a consistently high-quality guest experience, • Management of budgets, labour, stock control, and supplier relationships, • Driving sales, profitability, and operational efficiency, • Development and execution of menus, promotions, events, and seasonal initiatives, • Recruitment, training, and leadership of the management and front-of-house teams, • Maintaining standards in line with Parlour’s values and reputation, • Ensuring compliance with all health & safety, licensing, and legal requirements Candidate Profile • Proven experience as a General Manager, or a strong Deputy / Assistant General Manager ready to progress, • Demonstrated leadership and people-management capability, • Strong commercial awareness with a solid understanding of financials and KPIs, • Hands-on, proactive approach within a fast-paced hospitality environment, • Excellent communication and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail, • A leadership style that is visible, supportive, and leads by example Working Pattern This is a full-time role requiring flexibility, including evenings and weekends. Remuneration & Benefits • Competitive salary dependent on experience starting from 50k+, • Guaranteed time off during the Christmas period, • Ongoing training, professional development, and career progression, • A supportive, dynamic, and engaging working environment Additional Information • Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, • Start date flexible for the right candidate If you are ready to take full ownership of a respected and well-established venue and lead a committed team, we would be pleased to hear from you. Applications are now open.

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  • Support Worker
    Support Worker
    1 month ago
    £12.21 hourly
    Full-time
    Uxbridge

    Job Purpose To provide high-quality learning, personal and wellbeing support to adults with learning disabilities and additional needs. The post holder will support service users to access education, community activities and life-skills programmes, promoting independence, dignity, inclusion, and positive outcomes in line with the Centre’s ethos, vision, and values. Ethos, Vision, and Values The post holder will: • Demonstrate and promote the Centre’s ethos, vision, and values, • Maintain a strong belief that students can and do achieve, • Respect service users as individual adults with rights, dignity, and autonomy, • Promote equality, diversity, and inclusive practice, • Act as a positive role model at all times Main Duties and Responsibilities Teaching and Learning Support • Engage with service users during lessons and break times, promoting independence and communication, • Follow guidance from the Class Lecturer and Senior Teaching Aide to reinforce learning and support individual targets and destinations, • Prepare learning environments for internal and external activities, ensuring resources are available and cleared appropriately, • Create learning resources under guidance using Microsoft Office 365 and specialist software following training, • Encourage progression towards employment, community participation and independent living, • Promote self-reliance, self-regulation, and increased self-esteem, • Support a wide range of curriculum activities, including community-based learning, swimming, sports, and trampolining., • Promote the use of ICT in learning, including tablets (iPads) and internal systems, • Following training, support the consistent use of hi-tech communication aids and assistive technology, • Record service users progress using written observations, photographs, and videos, contributing to ongoing and end-of-term evaluations, • Support basic skills programmes for individuals and small groups, including in community settings, • Provide physical support where required, including mobility, wheelchair use, personal and intimate care and responding to emergencies Positive Behaviour Support • Support service users with a range of needs, including behaviours of concern, • Understand, implement, and contribute to Personal Support Plans (PSPs), • Collect, record, and share relevant data as requested, • Support participation in meaningful activities by:, • Ensuring at least one activity is always available, • Encouraging participation in essential but less preferred tasks using motivation and rewards, • Introducing new activities to broaden choice, • Supporting skill development for increased independence, • Maintaining a balanced and varied programme of activities Safe, Consistent and Predictable Environments • Use strategies such as visual timetables and social stories, • Support structured routines and informed choices, • Identify and reduce environmental factors that may contribute to challenging behaviour, • Support service users to cope with unfamiliar or challenging environments Nursing, Medical and Personal Care • Support service users’ health and wellbeing by following individual care and medical plans, • Undertake basic first aid and administer PRN medication (e.g., EpiPen) following training, • Provide personal and intimate care with dignity, respect, and sensitivity Therapy and Physical Support • Support manual handling needs in line with individual guidelines, including walking support, wheelchair use and hoists, • Implement individual programmes under guidance from the Integrated Services Team, including:, • Communication guidelines, • Eating and drinking plans (following training and sign-off), • Physiotherapy programmes, • Contribute to multi-disciplinary discussions regarding service users progress and provision Safeguarding, Compliance and Professional Responsibilities • Safeguard and promote the welfare of all service users and report concerns in line with safeguarding procedures, • Follow key documentation including Risk Assessments, Care Plans, PSPs, and Behaviour Support Plans, • Adhere to Health and Safety policies at all times, • Participate in training and professional development, • Promote and follow all Centre policies, including Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity and Health & Safety, • Work flexibly, • Undertake other duties of a similar nature as required by the principal

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