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The Wonderfield Group has recently been purchased by Zensho Holdings, the leading food service company in Japan with a market cap of $5.5b and whose aim is to become the worlds largest food company, a position from which we can eradicate hunger and poverty from around the globe. We operate restaurants, factories, and thousands of sushi kiosks and have recently built a successful cut fruit business, Snowfruit. Combining this with the three businesses previously owned by Zensho, AFC, Sushi Circle and Sushi Take, results in annual sales of $2.5b and Ebitda in excess of $140m a year with an ambitious growth trajectory. Are you passionate about food quality, safety, and helping others succeed? We’re looking for a Franchisee Coach who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and make a real impact across our franchised kiosks. In this hands-on role, you’ll be the go-to expert for all things fresh food — especially sushi! You’ll work closely with our Franchisees, offering both proactive guidance and on-the-ground support to ensure every counter consistently delivers top-tier products. Whether you're coaching on sushi skills, boosting food safety practices, or jumping in to troubleshoot quality concerns, you’ll play a key part in building confidence and capability across our network. Partnering with our Operations Team, you’ll deploy to where you're needed most, helping Franchisees sharpen their skills and elevate their standards. Here’s what you’ll be responsible for — and where you’ll make the biggest difference: • Conducting regular kiosk assessments to identify areas for improvement in food quality and safety, ensuring every counter meets our high standards., • Delivering on-site coaching and training to Franchisees and their teams — covering everything from sushi-making and knife skills to operational excellence., • Supporting new Franchisees with tailored induction and orientation, setting them up for long-term success from day one., • Monitoring training outcomes and evaluating how effectively interventions translate into improved performance., • Providing actionable feedback to the Head of Openings and Franchisee Support to guide the development of our Franchisee network., • Capturing insights and feedback from the field, helping evolve and enhance training materials so they reflect real-world needs and best practices., • Collaborating with other Franchisee Coaches and Operations Team members to share learnings, spot trends, and drive continuous improvement., • Keeping up with trends and innovations in sushi and Asian-inspired food, ensuring our offer remains fresh, relevant, and exciting. We're proud to offer: • Fantastic hybrid working environment working Mon- Thurs on site and generally Fridays from home., • Opportunity to grow your career alongside with us with available apprentice program, • Brilliant support servic

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: • Monday to Friday, overtime available, • Free onsite parking, • Christmas and New Years off, • Contributory pension scheme, • Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes, • Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits, • Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more, • Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more, • Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster, • Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands, • Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes, • You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families You will be contracted to work 52 weeks per year More about the role: • To plan, prepare, cook and present food to the standards required by the company and the client, • To ensure that the company's reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with the client and customers, • To ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards are maintained in line with company policy, • To be customer focused at all times, approachable and quick to exceed expectations in fulfilling customer needs., • To ensure all food is cooked, presented and served in line with company standards, • To act as a positive ambassador for the business, • To show commitment to company values in all aspects of your role.Who you are:, • Passionate and aims to cook to the highest quality freshest food possible, • Strong and consistent Chef De Partie background, • Good motivator and able to work well within a team, • Have excellent culinary skills with great attention to detail, • A creative thinker with sound knowledge of the latest food trends and fashions, • Have sound knowledge of hygiene, health and safety requirements, • Self-motivated with the ability to work in a pressurised environment, • Excellent people skills with the ability to develop and work well within a team, • Immaculate personal presentation, outgoing, passionate, excellent customer service and communication skills are required for this highly visible position About Us As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/0110/94369001/52765653/SU #Universities & Colleges Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a bank Second Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards. We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work. NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent Experience in helping lead and inspire a team A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Good understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Assist the Head Chef in menu development Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control To assist in leading and motivating a team REWARDS PACKAGE Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be

Waiter / Waitress - Oxfordshire Location - Slug And Lettuce Waiting Team About Us Stonegate Group is the UK’s largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues, including Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, and Popworld, to name a few. We’re proud of our diverse portfolio and deeply committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces individuality in all its forms—including neurodiversity. By fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported, we reflect the vibrant communities we serve and empower our people to thrive.. The Opportunity No experience is needed to join our waiting team – we’ll teach you everything you need to know. What’s important is your ability to welcome and engage every guest, ensuring the highest quality of service. Can you… * Welcome and engage every guest at Slug And Lettuce * Prepare and serve our high-quality food and drink * Make recommendations that elevate the guest experience * Contribute to maintaining a clean and safe environment for guests and team members A little bit about us… Be Together. Get Together. Out Together. That’s our mantra! We’re S&L, where the lushest of eats meet all-time cocktail sensations. But we aren’t just about the here and now. We’re here for a good time and a long time, because we know all the best moments are the ones to remember. We serve energy and togetherness, and our squad is what makes it all possible. We’re after the inclusive, confident, fabulous fun lovers of the world who can slay the game and make S&L THE place to be. Slug & Lettuce, Oxford is located on the New Road in the heart of the city. Our stylish venue is perfect for celebrating any occasion. We offer a wide variety of offers, such as Bottomless Brunch, Afternoon Tea and Cocktail Masterclasses. What's in it for you? * Reward Card via the MiXR App – 25% off food and drink for you and ALL your friends across our Managed Pubs * Stonegate Xtra Rewards – Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailers * VIP entry to our Pubs and Bars * Stonegate Hotel Discounts * Flexible working * David Lloyd Corporate Discount Rates * Discounted Dental Insurance * Stream – Early access to your earned wages * Award winning development programmes If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. Please contact Slug And Lettuce directly.

Bioinformatician Location: Oxfordshire (hybrid) Type: Full-time, permanent Salary: Up to £60,000 + benefits About the Company This early-stage biotech is developing a next-generation genetics platform to engineer crops for global food security and sustainability. By drawing inspiration from the vast diversity of wild plants, they’re designing new solutions to boost yield stability and resilience in a changing climate. Backed by strong scientific foundations and entering a new phase of growth, the company is now expanding its computational biology capabilities. They are looking for a driven and collaborative Bioinformatician to help build the data and analysis pipelines that will underpin their crop engineering platform. The Role You will join a multidisciplinary team of scientists and computational biologists, working closely with experimental colleagues to mine and analyse large-scale omics datasets. Your work will inform trait design and directly contribute to building crops with higher performance and resilience. This is a hands-on role where you will take ownership of developing, curating, and maintaining bioinformatics pipelines, while shaping best practice in data management as the company scales. It’s an opportunity to contribute as an early foundational hire, working at the intersection of computational biology, plant science, and applied genetics. What You’ll Do • Lead the development and optimisation of NGS analysis pipelines (RNA/DNA-seq, transcriptomics, genomics), • Curate, integrate, and analyse diverse large-scale omics datasets (public and in-house), • Support trait discovery through transcriptomic, comparative genomic, and evolutionary analyses, • Collaborate with wet-lab scientists to co-design experiments and translate data into actionable insights, • Establish and promote best practices in data management and collaborative workflows, • Contribute to an open, innovative culture, bringing new methods and ideas into the team What We’re Looking For Required • Advanced degree (PhD/MSc) in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, or related field, • Strong coding skills in Python; comfortable with Linux/Unix and Git/GitHub, • Experience with pipeline development (Snakemake or Nextflow), • Proven track record analysing large omics datasets, especially transcriptomics and gene expression, • Experience with non-model organisms and diverse genomic data, • Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and communicate insights clearly Nice to Have • Background in crop science or plant genomics, • Experience with de novo transcriptome assembly, • Exposure to ML/AI methods applied to genomics or bioinformatics, • Prior experience in a start-up or small-team environment Why Join? • Play a foundational role in shaping the computational biology function of a fast-growing biotech, • Access to personal development budget for training, conferences, and networking, • Competitive benefits including life insurance, pension, private medical cover, and share options, • Collaborative and community-focused culture with regular team socials and shared meals, • Opportunity to work closely with leading scientists in an environment that values creativity, agility, and teamwork

At Cosy Club, you can expect casual days, vibrant evenings, and weekends where we're the life and soul of the party. From brunch and coffee to dinner and drinks, our guests join us for an experience like no other. As one of our Assistant Managers, you could earn in the region £43,000 per year: • Base Salary: Up to £36k per year depending on experience, • Tronc: Estimated between £6.5k - £10k per annum, • Bonus: Up to £3k annual bonus potential, • Overtime Pay: Get paid for any hours worked beyond your contracted hours at your normal hourly rate - no pre-approval required, • A commitment to prioritise your work life balance and respect of your time off, • Two days off a week and one weekend off every six weeks, • Optional 40 hours contract (pro rota salary), • Christmas Day off!, • Power over your pay with Wagestream, • Meals on duty, • 50% off food and drinks (including alcohol) from day one at all three of our brands - Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside, • Enhanced maternity/paternity benefit (according to length of service)., • Focus on your development and progression and a clear understanding on how you are able to do this As an Assistant Manager you need to be passionate, professional and personable. You won't find an office here - instead, our site becomes your home from home, the place to leave your mark on our service, our teams and the guests as you learn and grow on your Cosy Club journey. Interested? Apply today and be part of our growing business! If you want to find out more about us, follow us on LinkedIn or @life.at.loungers on TikTok and Instagram

Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a bank Second Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards. We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work. NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent Experience in helping lead and inspire a team A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Good understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Assist the Head Chef in menu development Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control To assist in leading and motivating a team REWARDS PACKAGE Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: • Monday to Friday, overtime available, • Free onsite parking, • Christmas and New Years off, • Contributory pension scheme, • Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes, • Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits, • Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more, • Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more, • Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster, • Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands, • Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes, • You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families You will be contracted to work 52 weeks per year More about the role: • To plan, prepare, cook and present food to the standards required by the company and the client, • To ensure that the company's reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with the client and customers, • To ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards are maintained in line with company policy, • To be customer focused at all times, approachable and quick to exceed expectations in fulfilling customer needs., • To ensure all food is cooked, presented and served in line with company standards, • To act as a positive ambassador for the business, • To show commitment to company values in all aspects of your role.Who you are:, • Passionate and aims to cook to the highest quality freshest food possible, • Strong and consistent Chef De Partie background, • Good motivator and able to work well within a team, • Have excellent culinary skills with great attention to detail, • A creative thinker with sound knowledge of the latest food trends and fashions, • Have sound knowledge of hygiene, health and safety requirements, • Self-motivated with the ability to work in a pressurised environment, • Excellent people skills with the ability to develop and work well within a team, • Immaculate personal presentation, outgoing, passionate, excellent customer service and communication skills are required for this highly visible position About Us As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/0110/94369001/52765653/SU #Universities & Colleges Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

At Whittard, we’re passionate about bringing luxury tea and coffee to our communities. We’ve been achieving this goal since 1886, and have ambitious objectives to grow our business with each role being key in delivering these. The Senior Food Technologist is an exciting opportunity to be part of this journey join the Product and Buying team at our Milton Park offices. Reporting to the Product Manager you will provide technical support and ensure the compliance of all products supplied by Whittard in the UK and overseas. In return you’ll benefit from hybrid working, generous holiday allowance, fantastic product discounts and investments in your professional training and development. Responsibilities • Manage the supplier approval and risk assessment process, including the onboarding of new suppliers., • Regularly visit suppliers, warehouses, and partners to ensure a ‘gold’ standard is consistently achieved in line with Whittard sourcing practices., • Work closely with suppliers and food technologists to ensure all certification and technical documentation is accurate and up to date., • Act as the point of contact for technical collaboration with third-party partners and organisations, e.g., UKTIA, ETP, CWR., • Collaborate with the Retail Operations team to ensure full compliance e.g. act as HACCP team leader, conduct annual mock recalls, and serve as the main point of contact for any quality or food safety issues., • Deputise for the Product Manager to represent the company on technical matters., • Line manage and support the development of the Food technologist About You • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role., • Degree in Food Science or a related subject., • Advanced HACCP certification is desirable., • Lead Auditor qualification is desirable., • Experience in a retail food environment is a plus., • Willing and flexible to travel, including overnight stays for supplier visits., • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills., • A team player, able to work independently and manage your own workload remotely. Benefits • Generous holiday allowance + enjoy your birthday off, • Up to 50% store discount on Whittard products., • Monthly product allowance., • Auto-enrolment Pension scheme., • Access to our wellbeing portal and Employee Assistant Programme, • Flexible working opportunities. Whittard of Chelsea is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We thrive to be a diverse and an inclusive organisation. We want to be a place where differences are recognised and celebrated, with a workforce that builds teams from all individualities, backgrounds, and experiences. Together as a Whittard family, we continue to create a culture that encourages, supports, and inspires all our employees to have a voice, to make a positive difference in helping to develop our ambitious brand.

Job Title: Sales Director – National Accounts & Regional Accounts Teams Reporting To: Group General Manager Location: London / UK (national coverage) Salary & Benefits: £120,000–£140,000 (depending on experience), with multiple bonus opportunities of up to 20%, plus car allowance, private medical insurance, life cover, and a comprehensive benefits package. Type: Full-time, permanent Overview We are working with a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of food and drink products, renowned for its innovation and quality. With a portfolio of iconic brands and a commitment to excellence, our client is driving ambitious growth plans across the UK and beyond. We are looking for an experienced Sales Director to lead and grow our National Accounts and Regional Sales Teams. This is a senior, high-profile role with responsibility for driving sales, margin, and profitability, while shaping long-term strategic partnerships with key customers and influencing commercial strategy at the highest level. You will lead two core teams: one managing existing national accounts and contracts, and the other focused on generating new business through regional and field-based sales. This is an exceptional opportunity to have a direct impact on business growth, strengthen market share, and position the company as the partner of choice across its key categories. Key Responsibilities • Lead and inspire a team of 40+ sales professionals through Head of Sales Managers, fostering accountability, performance, and a commercially driven culture to achieve ambitious growth targets., • Develop and execute strategic sales plans to grow revenue, margin, and market share across national accounts and regional territories., • Retain and expand key customer contracts, building long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships., • Oversee budgets, sales frameworks, and operational plans to ensure efficient and profitable team performance., • Collaborate closely with operations, finance, supply chain, and other internal stakeholders to deliver a seamless customer experience., • Personally manage high-value client relationships where required, representing the business at the most senior levels., • Monitor sales performance, identify risks or opportunities, and ensure teams are delivering against strategic and operational objectives., • Ensure full compliance with company policies, frameworks, and delegated authority. Experience and Background • Proven senior sales leadership experience, ideally within food, drinks, food manufacturing, or FMCG sectors., • Track record of managing multiple teams and delivering measurable sales and margin growth., • Experience managing corporate and regional accounts, with a focus on long-term customer retention and strategic partnership development., • Strong commercial and strategic thinking, able to set direction and translate it into actionable plans., • Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills, comfortable at executive level., • Financially literate, with experience in managing budgets, forecasts, and profitability., • Entrepreneurial, results-driven, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, competitive environment. Apply today or reach out directly:

At Oxford Global, our passion is driving innovation, expertise, and partnership within the life sciences industry. We are on a mission to empower professionals to accelerate research and achieve impactful results through cutting-edge, curated events, industry insights, and educational resources. Join us in shaping the future of the life sciences industry. Oxford Global specialises in supporting solution providers within the life sciences industry with product launches, brand awareness and business development activities. Our diverse portfolio of products & services and areas of expertise within Oxford Global enable us to support companies in content creation & syndication, product marketing and digital & in-person event presence. We are looking for an ambitious, talented and hardworking individual to work closely with key decision makers and senior level management in leading global life science companies to understand their current focuses and identify how we can help in accelerating their marketing & business development efforts. As a Business Development Executive, you will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth by identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities. Your focus will be on selling sponsorship packages for our industry-leading conferences, as well as offering digital marketing services and awards dinners in target markets. Your focus will be on getting in front of and fostering relationships with commercial stakeholders and decision-makers from leading solution and service provider companies operating in international markets. You will be also working closely with brand account managers on seamless handoffs of clients as they become our customers. New Business is: • Any company that has not participated in any OG event in the last full three years or more, • Any company that has never sponsored any OG event (could be past attendee of an event) Role Responsibilities: Prospecting & Lead Generation: • Research and identify potential sponsors and exhibitors in target industries., • Maintain an up-to-date database of new business prospects using HubSpot., • Track interactions/tasks, manage pipelines, and work follow-ups., • Ensure inbound New Business leads (MQLs) are promptly contacted and serviced., • Conduct market outreach through calls, emails, and meetings to build a strong pipeline of leads. Deliver compelling presentations and proposals tailored to client needs during both phone and Teams meetings., • Use a multi-touch approach with strategically spaced follow-ups to engage leads over time., • Provide proposals that match client’s requirements and apply agreed pricing models, including early-bird incentives to encourage sign-ups, • Share insights on new business client preferences, content demands to attract more new business., • Report on sales performance, pipeline progress, and revenue expectations in weekly one to ones to the brand director/senior portfolio manager, • Report on KPIs on weekly and monthly basis with the aim to improve new business conversion rates, • Plus: on-site event management at in person events, assisting clients in the exhibition area, collecting feedback, supporting the event manager in all aspects of the event (international travel is required). We are looking for someone with: • Previous 2-4 years’ experience in a B2B sales role, • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, • Confidence and an autonomous approach to their work, • A willingness to learn and contribute to the success of a team More about the role: • Salary: £25,000- £45,000 PA (depending upon experience) + commission., • Location: All our roles are hybrid (a mix of remote and in office). Our offices are located on the Botley Road in Oxford, with shops/restaurants within walking distance and easy access into Oxford City Centre., • Job Type: Full time (37.5 hours a week). Top perks: As part of the team at OG, you’ll enjoy: • Flexible/home/remote working – Flexible working and 2 days remote working a week (after induction/on-boarding), • Holidays – Increment of holiday from 24 days up to 28 days per annum plus bank holidays, • One day of paid Birthday leave (on successful completion of probation), • Gym membership – Monthly membership to Brookes Sports Facilities, • Travel Schemes - Save on the purchase of a new bike or electric car, Public Transport Loan Scheme, • Healthcare – 10 days full pay sick leave (additional 5 discretionary), reimbursement of eye tests, free flu jabs, • Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay (eligibility based on length of service), • Wellness Programme – Company Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Time to Talk sessions, wellness projects and other initiatives, • Plus: Frequent social activities, free parking, free office food & drink, external training

Join Ivy Farm Technologies as Senior Group Lead/Associate Director, Bioprocessing – Help Shape the Future of Sustainable Food! At Ivy Farm our mission is to create the world’s best guilt free and sustainable meat, it’s cultivated meat, just like real meat, only made differently - and we’re super excited by it. We're a fun and humble community of 40+ technical and scientific crew; a team where you can make a true difference to animal well-being and global sustainability, and we’re looking for a driven Bioprocessing guru to help us achieve our goals. Our focus as a leading cultivated meat company is to develop scalable, high-performance bioprocesses for sustainable meat production. So, if you're a seasoned engineer or scientist who can lead process development and scale-up activities read on.... Broadly speaking: This role is ideal for a biochemical engineer with 7+ years of industrial experience in mammalian cell culture process development, with a strong emphasis on upstream process development and scaling these processes into manufacturing. The successful candidate will drive the development of robust, scalable perfusion processes and lead cross-functional efforts to transition these processes from bench-scale development through pilot validation and into commercial readiness. Your work will directly influence the scalability and commercial readiness of Ivy Farm’s cultivated meat platform. What you'll get stuck into: • Lead the development and scale-up of mammalian cell culture processes; focusing on perfusion-based systems and optimization strategies; ensuring performance and cost targets are maintained, • Ensure appropriate design and execution of experiments in bench scale bioreactors to evaluate process robustness, cell growth kinetics, and metabolite control, • Lead the interpretation and generation of experimental data to support scale-up, leveraging experience with industrial manufacturing systems, • Drive the development of control strategies for perfusion culture, including hollowfibre systems, PID tuning, and real-time monitoring of critical parameters, • Provide technical leadership in bioreactor control strategies, including configuration, calibration of control loops, sensors, and automation systems across multiple reactor platforms, • Integrate and apply new technologies such Raman Spectroscopy for real-time monitoring of cell culture parameters and process control, • Own the process development lifecycle, from early-stage characterisation through to pilot validation and tech transfer, • Collaborate with automation and digital biology teams to implement advanced process analytics, including real-time reactor control, feed/metabolite profiling, and culture performance-based control loops, • Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for process deviations, contamination events, and performance variability, • Interface with the wider business to ensure all processes are aligned with overall product and operational goals, • Mentor & lead junior engineers and contribute to technical training programs across the scale-up team, • Maintain documentation & data capture requirements for tech transfer, validation and regulatory submissions Essential Experience: • Minimum 7 years in bioprocess development, with significant hands-on experience in perfusion culture and industrial bioreactor operations, • Proven track record of leading teams, • Deep understanding of CSPR-based process control, including its impact on cell productivity, metabolite accumulation, and scalability, • Hands-on experience with Applikon/Getinge, Eppendorf DasBox or equivalent bioreactor systems, including perfusion systems; experience with stainless steel pilot systems is advantageous, • Strong knowledge of bioreactor control systems, including DO/pH cascades, feed control, and sensor integration, • Experience with Raman spectroscopy for bioprocess monitoring and control., • Experience with process data analysis tools (e.g., JMP, Python, MATLAB) and Electronic Lab Notebooks, • Proven ability to lead teams and deliver cross-functional projects according to strategic milestones, • Familiarity with GMP principles and documentation standards Ideal Candidate: You are a technically rigorous engineer with a passion for solving complex bioprocess challenges. You bring deep expertise in perfusion systems, automated bioprocess control, and advanced bioreactor technologies. You are comfortable working with automation and process analytical technologies (PAT) to drive data-rich, real-time control strategies. You thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where an innovation and scalability are key. Company Culture and Benefits: At Ivy Farm, we value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. Our benefits include flexible working hours, health benefits, and opportunities for continuous learning. Career Growth Opportunities: We are committed to supporting the career growth of our employees. This role offers potential for advancement within the company, with opportunities to take on more responsibility. Impact and Vision: By joining Ivy Farm, you will be part of a team that is revolutionising the food industry. Your work will directly contribute to creating sustainable and ethical food sources, making a positive impact on the environment and society. Total Package: At Ivy Farm, we believe that every employee should be compensated fairly and with that any offer will be based on the skill and level of experience the successful candidate brings to the role. Plus: • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, • Company pension contribution 5%, • Private health care from day one, • Company Shares, • Company Bonus, eligible from day one, • Oodles of amazing fresh ground coffee, tea and snacks, • Company events, • Based at our fabulous super cool offices in Oxford, we’re biased, but let’s face it – it’s cool We also realise this may well be your first venture into cultivated meat – and that’s absolutely fine – we have a great team that will be excited to help you get to grips with that. And just to confirm, here at Ivy Farm, we're an employer that believes in creating a workplace where everyone feels included and valued, no matter who they are. Are you ready to get stuck into our pilot plant at the forefront of the cultivated meat revolution? (no agencies thank you, any CV's shared will be deemed as a gift)

Full-time Team Leader vacancy at GAIL's - Jericho. If leading a team to success makes you smile and puts a spring in your step, then please read on! We are looking for Team Leaders who have a passion to join the GAIL’s family and for supporting and developing others. You should be motivated by taking charge and want to be a positive role model. With no day being the same, you must be organised and clear talking to maximise your teams’ potential and to deliver our products to a high standard. As appreciation for being a Team Leader with great execution and effective leadership, we will treat you to amazing benefits including: • Free food and drink when working, • 50% off food and drink when not working, • Pension Scheme, • Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants, • 24 hour GP service, • Cycle to work scheme, • Twice yearly pay review

This Commis Chef role provides the perfect foundation to develop your culinary skills in the prestigious environment of an Oxford college, where you'll master fundamental cooking techniques whilst contributing to menu development and gaining valuable experience in high-quality food preparation and p

Calling all super star Sous Chefs. Are you ready to fast track your career? Our Sous chefs are our Head Chefs of the future so this is a great time to join us and grow your career at The Greyhound! There’s plenty in it for you: Your Bread and Butter • Basic up to £34,000, plus tronc (that’s your card tips that are paid into your bank)., • Paid overtime., • We know you work hard so we feed you well - free meals on shift, choose from the menu!, • 30% discount for you, your friends and family across B&P and our group including wagamama., • It’s never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension., • Protection for your family with life assurance., • Great discounts via Perks on Tap saving you money on everyday purchases and more., • Cycle to work scheme., • £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefs to the company., • Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family., • Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew., • Access to health checks and virtual GP appointments., • Discounted gym membership., • Plenty of social get togethers – it’s not all work and no play., • Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress., • Earn while you learn - we partner with national training provider HIT to support our work-based Level 4 Senior Culinary Chef apprenticeships., • Advanced Leadership Skills course enhancing self-awareness and soft skills. Previous experience in catering and hospitality in a restaurant, gastro pub or hotel at junior sous, sous or kitchen manager level is essential, as well as a positive attitude. Working alongside the Head Chef you’ll be responsible for running the kitchen, driving the food culture and keeping your team and our customers engaged with exciting new dishes. About Brunning and Price... • A family of 79 pubs and still growing!, • A company with heart, where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged.

Are you passionate about sales and customer service? Want to be part of a mission-driven company to help the war on plastic, with our eco friendly approach to milk deliveries? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Development/Sales Manager to join our Sales team on a permanent basis. You should have proven experience in sales in the food or dairy industry in an already successful area, all candidates must have a proven track record of sales development within your work history. You will use your expertise in customer relationships and sales techniques to identify opportunities for growth and be proactive in these opportunities to continue our success and profitability. Your responsibilities will include: • Your core focus will be to grow our deliveries to businesses in the Oxfordshire area, knowledge of this area may be beneficial. You will be responsible for managing your time, ensuring you’re organised, and prioritising the growth of our customer base., • Developing and implementing strategic sales plans, • Achieving growth and hitting/exceeding sales targets, • Building and promoting brand awareness., • Providing daily reports, • Engaging with directors daily, • You will have a strong knowledge of our products and our delivery service, • Ensure the sign-up process is adhered to and implemented effectively Requirements: · Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. · A genuine interest in our eco-friendly approach. · Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and outgoing personality. · Ability to work independently and as part of a team. · Extensive experience of face-to-face sales · This role will require flexibility, commitment, strong communication skills and resilience · Excellent verbal and written communication skills · The ability to maintain calm under pressure · Reliable and punctual. What you’ll get in return: Basic salary £40,092 per annum, this is negotiable depending on experience – A sales position with security of a salary OTE Bonus – Earn up to (£25k per annum) with commission-based incentives Benefits including: • Holiday of 20 days basic + 8 Bank Holidays in a complete year, • Company Mobile, • Company Laptop

BaxterStorey is seeking a Business Development Director to generate new business bids and drive sales across the growing food service sector. Business Development Director – South West. Day‑to‑day management of Business Development Managers within the team to achieve sales targets.

To support a maternity cover, they are now looking for a Product Development Manager to lead their UK-based food R&D team through an exciting pipeline of projects. Reporting to the Product & Pack Director, you will lead the UK R&D Food team (Product Development and Sensory) in the delive

Are you a food science or nutrition graduate ready to take the next step in your career? Our client is looking for a Graduate Food Development Technologist who has NPD experience from placement or since graduating. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your degree knowledge in a practical, hands

Highly ambitious and passionate about good food, they are looking for their next NPD star to help drive new projects. In this vibrant innovations-led role you’ll be responsible for the introduction of new product concepts as well as rejuvenating previous products, driving ideas through the creativ

Are you passionate about the food and drink industry? Do you thrive in a client-facing, business development role where you engage with senior commercial leaders? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!. We're partnering with a leading food and drink organisation who's clients are some

Reporting into the Head of Food, you'll take the lead on key NPD projects, acting as the primary contact for all new product development work within your retailer accounts. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded chilled food business business that has long been a leader in the foo

Duration 12 Months Commencing July 2026Location You will be based at one of our hubs in eitherLondon Park Royal, Spalding Lincolnshire or Boness (near Edinburgh)Assessment Centre Information -Assessment Centrewill be held onTuesday 3rd February 2026Assessment Centerswill be held at our BakkavorNewa

Reporting to the Product & Pack Director, you will lead the UK R&D Food team (Product Development and Sensory) in the delivery of a dynamic and commercially focused product pipeline. To support a maternity cover, they are now looking for a Product Development Manager to lead their UK-based food R&D

Join Us in Transforming School Food across Cumberland! Cumberland Council is excited to recruit a passionate and ambitious School Food Development Officer to join our Public Health team. Job Title: School Food Development Officer. Our mission is to create healthier, more inclusive and sustainable fo

Food Impact Partners have exclusively partners with an ambitious food-tech start-up, that is on a mission to unlock the full potential of an ancient grain. Lead development of a portfolio of functional ingredients, using your expertise in processing, extraction, and application development. Are you

The UK market operates with a number of business divisions with combined sales of over €100m and are now looking to appoint an experienced Head of Marketing & Product Development for their non-food bakeware and kitchen division. Fast growing and dynamic €600m FMCG European group with broad range

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related field. In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations, quality assurance practices, and product development processes. The NPD Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing all technical aspects of the food production process

Are you a food science or nutrition graduate ready to take the next step in your career? Our client is looking for a Graduate Food Development Technologist who has NPD experience from placement or since graduating. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your degree knowledge in a practical, hands

Consultative sales of Ingredients to Food Manufacturing customers within: Chilled Foods, Meats, Seafood. Extensive understanding of how Food is Manufactured, such as Chilled Foods, Seafood, Meats, Poultry. May not have sales experience but possess technical understanding of Food Production/Developme

Are you passionate about the food and drink industry? Do you thrive in a client-facing, business development role where you engage with senior commercial leaders? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!. We're partnering with a leading food and drink organisation whose clients are some

Business Development Manager - Food Manufacturing. Win new business for the company and contribute to the growth of the business in the food manufacturing sector. Proven track record of winning new business with food manufacturers; ability to close deals and win contracts.

We’re on a mission to create a positive food culture and help more students enjoy healthier, better‑quality food. At Impact Food Group, we’re more than just a school caterer. We’re looking for an energetic Business Development Manager to join our national sales team.

New Product Development Manager (FOOD), east midlands. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded chilled food business business that has long been a leader in the food industry. Reporting into the Head of Food, you'll take the lead on key NPD projects, acting as the primary contact f

Business Development Manager – Food & Nutrition (UK). Expanding our footprint across independent retail, wholefood & speciality stores, gyms and nutrition networks.

Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, and Wholesale Food and Beverage. Premium food manufacturer seeks a new Business Development Manager to open new doors and grow existing accounts. Sales and business development experience in food and FMCG sectors is preferred.