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  • Sound Engineer
    Sound Engineer
    2 hours ago
    £15–£20 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Taste of Southern Africa manages and runs live music shows and workshops through their London-based African marimba band. Our music is rooted in southern African traditions, and we would love to hear from anyone who has a genuine passion for world music, and wants to help a growing band in delivering excellent sound experiences. Job Overview We’re seeking a dynamic Live Sound Engineer and Band Assistant to bring energy, precision, and creativity to our vibrant performances. In this role, you’ll be the heartbeat of the audio setup, ensuring every note resonates perfectly while supporting band members with technical expertise and logistical coordination. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to work behind the scenes of live events, blending technical mastery with team collaboration to deliver unforgettable musical moments. Responsibilities • Set up, operate, and troubleshoot live sound equipment including mixing consoles, microphones, amplifiers, and speakers to achieve optimal audio quality during performances, • Collaborate closely with the band to understand and master their sound preferences and adjust settings accordingly for each show, • Manage stage logistics by assisting band members with equipment setup, and ensuring smooth transitions between acts, • Monitor audio levels throughout performances, making real-time adjustments to maintain clarity and balance, • Maintain all audio gear in excellent condition, performing routine inspections and troubleshooting technical issues promptly, • Provide the band with general logistical support with typical event related tasks such as help with finding parking, ensure band has waters on stage etc, • Capture video content and pictures for social media, • BIG PLUS (but not necessary) Utilize video editing and graphic design tools like Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects for promotional content or visual presentations when needed, • BIG PLUS (but not necessary) Experience with lighting shows Requirements • Excellent weekend availability during summer, • Willingness to travel as our shows are all around the country, • Proven experience as a live sound engineer with a strong understanding of live sound and PA systems, • Familiarity with professional audio equipment including mixing consoles, microphones, PA systems, and digital audio workstations, • Ability to troubleshoot technical issues swiftly during live performances to minimize disruptions, • Strong organizational skills to coordinate equipment logistics and support band members effectively, • Excellent communication skills for collaborating with performers, crew members, and event staff, • BIG PLUS (but not necessary) - Driver's license and happy to drive, • BIG PLUS (but not necessary) - Your own PA system or equipment that we could use if/when necessary Join us in creating joyous live music experiences! This role offers a chance to develop your technical skills while working in a lively environment that celebrates creativity and teamwork. We are a family and we really want someone who can have a laugh with us and genuinely enjoys what they do, and a passion for creating excellent sound experiences for the band and the audience. We look forward to hearing from you!

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  • Production Assistant
    Production Assistant
    2 days ago
    £14.8 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Hourly rate in line with London Living Wage at £14.80 p/hour. Full time up to 45 hours p/week. Based at our Islington roastery (N7 9DP) with alternating shifts 6am to 3pm and 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Potential weekend shifts may be required. We have been passionate about people enjoying great-tasting and 100% traceable speciality coffee ever since we started roasting in the basement of our first restaurant sixteen years ago. Today, we're a B Corp certified roaster, supplying coffee fresh from the Loring Peregrine S70 at our North London roastery to a range of growing customers, including our restaurants and Brew Bars. The production team are our last step in supplying great tasting, well presented coffee on-time to our online, out-of-home and retail customers. They are responsible for bagging our range of roasted coffees in line with the daily production plan and our quality standards on the newly automated vertical form fill seal machine. Plus, fulfilling and packing all orders accurately and in advance of courier collections. All whilst maintaining excellent food safety standards, accurate inventory levels and stock takes. They are the problem solvers ensuring that we can deliver exceptional and consistent customer service to tight deadlines every day. Responsibilities • Bagging and packaging coffee: executing daily production plan with high attention to detail, troubleshooting any challenges with machinery, ensuring accurate packaging, batch codes and dates are applied., • Packing and fulfilling orders: picking D2C and B2B orders accurately and efficiently to support on-time despatch with delivery providers., • Stock control: maintaining accurate daily stock levels and carrying out monthly stock takes to aide cost of sales reporting and availability planning., • Machinery maintenance & cleaning: executing daily and weekly maintenance schedule in line with SOPs, troubleshooting any challenges with machinery., • Goods-in put away: organising items received into roastery into storage location and accounting for this on Unleashed inventory platform with supervisor., • Roastery floor orderliness & cleanliness: ensuring that all production items have a place and are organised well for the workflow, keeping high standards of cleanliness and tidiness on the production floor., • Health & Safety, SALSA compliance: maintaining a safe and compliant environment by wearing provided PPE & uniforms, keeping foreign objects, food, uncovered drinks and glass off production floor. Personal requirements: • Team player: You'll be working with the wider production, roasting and customer service team to keep production and fulfilment running on track, • Technically minded with experience working on automated production lines e.g. vertical form fill seal, • Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently execute our quality standards, • Self-sufficient problem solver, • Comfortable with working to tight daily courier and production deadlines, • Health & safety and food safety trained, • High standards of cleanliness and presentation, • Stock control knowledge, • Strong IT literacy, • Production or warehouse fulfilment experience To say thank you for working with us, we also offer our teams • Roastery team lunch on a Wednesday, • 50% off all food in our Brew Bars, • Dining discount when visiting our restaurants, • All of the coffee you can drink on site, • Weekly allowance of coffee for home, • Bike to work scheme, • Mental health and well-being support, • Financial health education and support, • Leadership training and development, • Birthday & Anniversary Treat: on your birthday and work anniversary, you'll receive a Caravan voucher to spend in any of our restaurants, • Development and career progression: 80% of all our management roles are filled internally Sustainability We expect our teams to support environmental stewardship targets and efficiency goals by following departmental environmental policies and monitoring own usage of vital resources such as energy, disposable goods, and food waste, to name a few. Diversity & Inclusion All our teams must respect individual differences with regards to identity, national and cultural background, and level of experience in all interactions while at work, including with members of the public.

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  • SANTA & ELF ACTORS WANTED - Open Top Bus Tour
    SANTA & ELF ACTORS WANTED - Open Top Bus Tour
    1 month ago
    Part-time
    London

    SANTA & ELF ACTORS WANTED! Location: Central London Pay: £35 per tour Tour duration: 75–90 minutes Dates: End of November – 31st December Boxing Day & Christmas Day: DOUBLE PAY Bring Christmas Magic to London! We are looking for fun, energetic and confident actors to join our team as Santa Clauses and Christmas Elves for our festive open-top bus tours across Central London. You’ll be entertaining families and children on a moving open-top bus, helping create a fun, magical and unforgettable Christmas experience for our customers. What you'll be doing As Santa, you'll be bringing the Christmas magic to life, interacting with children and families and helping make their Christmas visit to London truly special. As an Elf, you'll be Santa's right-hand helper, entertaining children, getting families involved, creating laughs and keeping the festive atmosphere going throughout the tour. Your personality is just as important as your acting ability. We want people who can engage with children, improvise, have fun and genuinely enjoy entertaining people. We're looking for people who are: • Fun, enthusiastic and energetic, • Confident performing in front of families and children, • Comfortable improvising and interacting with the public, • Experienced actors, performers, entertainers or children's entertainers, • Naturally outgoing and engaging, • Reliable, punctual and professional, • Passionate about creating fantastic customer experiences, • Comfortable working on a moving open-top bus, • Available for multiple dates between the end of November and 31st December Previous experience playing Santa, an Elf, children's entertainment or working with families is highly desirable. Pay £35 per 75–90 minute tour Christmas Day & Boxing Day – DOUBLE PAY (£70 per tour) There will be opportunities to work multiple tours throughout the Christmas period, subject to availability and scheduling. This isn't just a job… For many of our customers, this will be a Christmas memory they'll remember for years. We want performers who will go above and beyond, making children laugh, getting families involved, spreading Christmas cheer and ensuring every passenger steps off the bus with a smile. If you're a confident performer who loves Christmas, loves entertaining and knows how to work a crowd, we'd love to hear from you! APPLY NOW Send us your CV, acting/performing experience and availability for the Christmas period Santa and Elf roles available. Come and help us make Christmas magical in London!

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  • Freelance Event Staff: Hosts, Waitstaff, Brand Ambassadors & Actors
    Freelance Event Staff: Hosts, Waitstaff, Brand Ambassadors & Actors
    2 months ago
    £17 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    We are seeking dynamic, reliable, and charismatic individuals to join our team of Freelance Event Staff, including Hosts, Waitstaff, Brand Ambassadors, and Actors. As a key part of live events, experiential marketing campaigns, corporate functions, and promotional activations, you will help create memorable experiences for guests and clients alike. Key Responsibilities: Hosts & Hostesses Welcome guests warmly, manage check-in and seating, assist with inquiries, and help ensure smooth event operations through coordination with event staff. Waitstaff Provide efficient, courteous food and drink service, keep service areas clean and organised, and work closely with kitchen and bar staff to ensure guest satisfaction. Brand Ambassadors Confidently represent brands, distribute promotional materials, deliver key messaging to target audiences, and gather feedback or data as needed. Actors & Performers Bring scripted roles to life for events or brand campaigns, attend rehearsals and fittings, and engage audiences with professional, in-character interactions Requirements: • Prior experience in one or more of the listed roles (hospitality, promotions, acting, etc.), • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, • Reliable, punctual, and adaptable to diverse event environments, • Professional appearance and demeanour

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