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ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all rolesAccess to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savingsUnlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus schemeEmployee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Bank Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Title: Research Technician Location: South Wales Salary: Up to £34,000 depending on experience Term: Permanent Benefits: enhanced training and development opportunities, flexible start and finish times, half day finish on a Friday, . SRG is exclusively partnered with a leading manufacturer of personal care and beauty products in South Wales. As the company continues to grow, they are looking to add a Research Technician to their Innovation team. They are known for their supportive, collaborative culture and are recognised as industry leaders, with consumer health and wellbeing at the heart of what they do. This role would suit candidates who have 2+ years of experience in a fast paced laboratory, formulation, analytical testing or research environments. Graduates will also be considered but they must have already graduated from university. Working Hours: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours a week, 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays • Supporting day-to-day laboratory activities, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient working practices working alongside, • Contribute to hands on R&D projects, supporting the development and optimisation of innovative skin and hair care formulations, • Conduct wet chemistry testing and analytical testing on innovation projects using pH, Density, Viscosity, titrations, Stability testing, UV-Vis, microscopy, spectroscopy, chromatography (LC) and so on, • Assist with the coordination and execution of experimental projects, preparing laboratory equipment and materials while maintaining accurate data records, • Carrying out formulation compatibility and characterisation testing, • Working closely with senior researchers and cross‑functional teams on skincare and haircare innovation projects Requirements • A degree (BSc, MSc OR PhD) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Cosmetic Science or Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science – must have already graduated / finished uni., • Must have 2+ years’ recent experience in a laboratory environment, • Full right to work in the UK there is no sponsorship available for this role SRG is the UK’s number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors. As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It’s this combination that makes us different. We’re committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients. If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to . For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Rhi on 0161 667 1812. If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit to view our other vacancies. Keywords: Research Technician, R&D Technician, Laboratory Technician, Innovation Technician, Formulation Technician, Cosmetic Science, Personal Care, Skincare, Haircare, Wet Chemistry, Analytical Testing, Stability Testing, pH Testing, Viscosity Testing, UV‑Vis, Microscopy, Chromatography LC, Spectroscopy, Product Development, Laboratory Research, formulation, NPD, new product development, FMCG, R&D, Cosmetic Science, cosmeceutical, hair care, lab technician, cosmetic chemist, new product innovation, NPI, innovation.

Our Lounge Operations Managers play a pivotal role in the success of our business. Working alongside an Operations Chef you will manage an area of c.8-10 sites maximum (a nod to our unique determination to drive amazing attention to detail) remaining close to our teams and our customers every day. What makes a Lounge is the people that work there and therefore your team will be your absolute number 1 priority, spotting amazing talent; having aces in the right places, celebrating success; creating a real buzz and a sense of belonging for our team, plus developing great managers and leaders through training, coaching and mentoring. We're about unrelenting standards, we absolutely love people who never settle and our ultimate goal is that every customer leaves happy. What you will be responsible for: • Relentlessly on the hunt to find great talent to join your Lounges at all levels, with a specific focus on building a high performing and loyal team of Lounge HODs across your sites and have succession in place, • Ensuring the culture of our loungers are welcoming; fun; vibrant above all a home from home for our customers and team, every hour of every single day. Finding the small things (and the really big ones) that help to make our Lounges real pulls for team and customers alike, • Getting the best out of your team by understanding what makes them tick as individuals, ensuring there are clear priorities in place and that that there is a strong culture of honest two-way feedback aimed to building confidence and capability, • Developing your management/leadership team through having clear development plans in place and providing opportunities to develop their skills to progress. Challenging and supporting your GMs to develop their own teams by prioritising training, coaching and developing their people to progress with the Company, • Help to plan and execute 14 great shifts across every site every day. This means having the right people on the right shifts, back up plans in place, as well as quality forecasting, ordering and rota management., • Ensuring that sites and management teams are delivering on our unique Loungers' Commitments, including fair rotas; 121 conversations every 6 months plus the things that make Lounges a unique place to work for teams, • Making the most of your time in a week by frequently visiting your sites to get stuck into service, poke your head in every nook and cranny, help to train and coach your kitchen teams. We expect most sites to be visited at least once a week by their Ops Managers and we know this is where you have the biggest impact, • Developing, planning and executing all operational aspects for your Lounge café/bars through being exceptionally close to the detail of your Lounges, your people, your customers, your standards and processes, and of course your community, • Finding ways to add your own unique footprint and personality to your role and your Lounges whilst sticking to our cause., • Through your own passion as well as the right processes, make sure that there is strong community engagement through engagement and outreach activities, and we're truly providing a place where our local communities feel a sense of belonging. This means social media engagement, events as well as 'The Good Stuff' and supporting those in the community who really need our help., • Being prepared throw yourself in the deep end working shoulder to shoulder with your kitchen teams, on anything from clearing tables during a busy lunchtime rush, prepping food to cover a sickness, or reaching out to customers where we've fallen short of our high standards to recover them. We love nothing more than honest old school hospitality., • Deliver daily and weekly the Ops Manager expectations - making sure rota's are submitted on time, orders are accepted, stock takes completed and everything in between, • Collaborating with your Ops peer group to help input into key decisions or based on your detailed understanding of your businesses and your area, • Feeding new ideas to your Regional Operations Manager in how we can be better everyday, and ensuring we challenge processes and practices that get in the way of great experiences for our team and customers, • Working in partnership with your Ops Chef ensure there is clear alignment against priorities for your sites, that front of house and back of house leaders are working in tandem, cross-training and that you're both on the same page, • Daily reporting on all aspects of site performance, including the detail behind every shift, your P&Ls and your people. Remember we take complete pride in our slightly obsessive attention to detail on the small things as we know this is where we can win or lose, • Delivering on our key performance indicators, from customer wait times, to Net Promoter Scores and EBITDA, plus everything in between. In our roles at Loungers, there is a lot to wrap your head around. So we care more about who you are and what you're capable of, than what you've done. We've described who we're looking for through our Coat Hangers. The behaviours and values we think will make you successful. Being totally frank, if these don't sound like you, then Lounges probably isn't for you either! Who Do We Look For? • You Believe. In yourself and your leadership, in your team, in bringing people together and in our cause. You believe that delivering a great experience, making sure our customers leave happy and our teams loving what they do 14 shifts a week is achievable day in-day out., • You're honest: And have the strength of character to own up to what's not going right and tell it like it really is., • Care for your team: You genuinely care and are interested about the people that work for you and make it show. You know how to keep your team motivated and engaged and how to get the best out of them flexing your leadership style accordingly. For those wanting to progress you can help and support them grow and reach their aspirations., • Command the detail: You're all over the stocks, rotas, labour, H&S, lightbulbs, the nooks and crannies of the sites - delivering uncompromising standards both front and back of house, and knowing what part everyone plays. Ultimately you get it done., • Never settle: For second best that is. You obsess about learning from yesterday and getting better, in each site, every single day from every opportunity and helping your team to do the same. We're not a 24/7 business, but we do expect hard work and commitment., • Do it your way: You lead your team and your businesses through your own unique style and personality, making it your own. You don't look for robots but recruit and develop people that bring their true selves to work. Where are you now? • You are probably a GM or HC, Operations Manager or Area/Regional Manager in bars or restaurants or cafes/Coffee shops already with fresh food and wet-led experience;, • You will have had multi-site hospitality experience across bars; restaurants; café's, or something in between;, • Even though you're in a management role, you balance your time between managing and getting stuck in. We want people who still want to be part of the buzz of delivering awesome old school hospitality. Not management through emails., • You will have been in senior leadership positions in a large turnover single site or multi-site capacity and have demonstrated inspiring and motivating large teams, • You will be familiar with managing through clear KPIs and making commercial decisions to deliver the overall EBITDA and revenue requirements, • Your ambition will keep you driven and focused on getting better, every single day, and wanting to make a big impact, • You may have come from either a front of house (General Management) or back of house (Food Development/Head Chef) role in the past. Either works for us, • You will know what it's like to be all over the detail and manage across a number of competing priorities The Good Stuff • Salary from £45k to £50k + annual achievable bonus paid 2x a year., • Company car allowance, • Full expenses and mileage provided, • Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast growing business, • Annual Ops trip to somewhere sunny. Honest!, • 50% discount on food from day 1, • The best staff party - Loungefest (see our video).

Restaurant Supervisor - Swansea Role: Restaurant Supervisor / Manager on Duty / Duty Manager / Team Leader Pay: Up to £14.40 per hour, after successful training, including benefits. Hourly Rate breakdown: Starting at up to £12.71 per hour, plus £1.50 per hour tronc average. At ASK Italian, our people are the heart of our restaurants. ASK Factor is our philosophy, who we are, and showcases our inclusive and full-hearted personality. We're a diverse group of individuals, brought together by our shared passion for delivering excellent food and service. We support everyone in their own journey, and value each person's unique background and experience to create our incredible ASK Italian teams! We live and breathe the ASK Factor and use its core values to guide everything we do: • Heartfelt: We love what we do and believe in what we say., • Respectful: We care about how we make people feel and our impact on the world around us., • Generous: We'll go that extra mile to make a difference., • Comprehensive Training: Starting as a team member you'll receive full training and career development opportunities available through our award-winning Journey programme., • Generous Discounts: 50% off at ASK Italian and Zizzi restaurants, including drinks., • Free Meals: Enjoy complimentary meals on shift, with access to a discounted menu., • Inclusive Dress Code Policy: Part dress code provided, including shoes., • Paid Holidays: 28 days paid holiday, pro-rata., • Pension Contributions, • Christmas Day Off: Our restaurants are closed, giving you the freedom to celebrate as you choose., • Employee Hub: Access to our online platform where you can manage your schedule, request holidays, and access various benefits, including:, • Early wage access through Stream, • Well-being and GP support for you and your family, • Discounts on lifestyle brands, including gyms, cinemas, and travel, • Community Volunteering: 1 paid day per year to volunteer in your local food bank., • A Welcoming Team Environment: Be part of a team that values collaboration, inclusivity, and mutual respect. Create memorable experiences and make friends for life. What We Ask of You: As an ASK Restaurant Supervisor, we value: • Passion: A love for people, diverse cultures, food, and all things Italian., • Hospitality: A welcoming attitude, making every customer feel at home., • Teamwork: The ability to lead a team and work well in a fast-paced environment, with attention to detail and a commitment to excellent service and standards.

Chef - Swansea Role: Chef / Commis Chef / Chef de Partie / Pizza Chef / Immediate Start Pay: Up to £14.65 per hour, after successful training, including benefits. Hourly Rate breakdown: Starting at £12.71 per hour, plus £1.50 per hour tronc average. At ASK Italian, our people are the heart of our restaurants. ASK Factor is our philosophy, who we are, and showcases our inclusive and full-hearted personality. We're a diverse group of individuals, brought together by our shared passion for delivering excellent food and service. We support everyone in their own journey, and value each person's unique background and experience to create our incredible ASK Italian teams! We live and breathe the ASK Factor and use its core values to guide everything we do: • Heartfelt: We love what we do and believe in what we say., • Respectful: We care about how we make people feel and our impact on the world around us., • Generous: We'll go that extra mile to make a difference., • Comprehensive Training: Full training and career development opportunities available through our award-winning Journey programme., • Generous Discounts: 50% off at ASK Italian and Zizzi restaurants, including drinks., • Free Meals: Enjoy complimentary meals on shift, with access to a discounted menu., • Inclusive Dress Code Policy: Part dress code provided, including shoes., • Paid Holidays: 28 days paid holiday, pro-rata., • Pension Contributions, • Christmas Day Off: Our restaurants are closed, giving you the freedom to celebrate as you choose., • Employee Hub: Access to our online platform where you can manage your schedule, request holidays, and access various benefits, including:, • Early wage access through Stream, • Well-being and GP support for you and your family, • Discounts on lifestyle brands, including gyms, cinemas, and travel, • Community Volunteering: 1 paid day per year to volunteer in your local food bank., • Passion: A love for people, diverse cultures, food, and all things Italian., • Hospitality: A welcoming attitude, making every customer feel at home., • Teamwork: The ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, with attention to detail and a commitment to excellent service and standards.

Job Title: Trainee Paraplanner Hours: 10:00am 6:30pm Monday Thursday, 9:30am 4:30pm Friday Location: Swansea Salary: £25,000 with generous commission structure. Benefits: • Staff Away Days - Our legendary team days are a highlight of the year! We split into two teams and take on fun challenges like paintballing, zorb football, and hiking up Pen Y Fan., • Dog-Friendly Offices - A variety of office pups brighten our days and keep morale high., • Regular Home-Cooked Meals - From summer BBQs to homemade curries and baking sessions, we love great food and good company. At Waddle, we dont just offer jobs, we offer careers. Our success is built on putting clients in demonstrably better positions through comprehensive, fully-advised solutions. Youll be supported eve...

Academic Quality Officer - Cirencester, Gloucestershire Academic Quality Officer Grade 6: £30,378 - £35,608 Permanent, full-time Cirencester, GL7 6JS We are seeking an Academic Quality Officer to join our Academic Quality Team. The Royal Agricultural University “RAU” has been at the forefront of agricultural education for 180 years and is globally renowned for its links with industry and courses that are designed to meet the demands of the changing land-based sector. The RAU Strategy includes a focus on working internationally and collaboratively to address global challenges such as climate change, food security and water resource management. The University is pursuing an ambitious strategy to improve quality, standards, and the student experience both at our Cirencester campus and with our collaborative partners. To help achieve our strategic priorities, we are seeking to recruit an Academic Quality Officer. In this role, you will support the assurance of academic standards across our programmes, working closely with academic staff, senior leaders, external examiners, and collaborative partners in the UK and internationally. You will coordinate key quality assurance processes—including programme validation and review, committee servicing, managing external examiners, supporting student feedback mechanisms, and maintaining accurate programme documentation. You will also provide clear, definitive advice on academic regulations and codes of practice. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, strong analytical ability, and experience in higher education administration. You will be highly organised, comfortable managing a busy workload, and confident working both independently and as part of a supportive team. The RAU is set in beautiful surroundings and offers a range of Staff Benefits including a 35-hour working week, a generous 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, free and guaranteed parking on campus, onsite catering facilities, discounted onsite gym, free library services, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services, cycle to work scheme and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website . For a full job description and details on how to apply please visit: Closing date: Sunday 19 April 2026with interviews currentlyplanned for w/c 27 April 2026 The RAU is an equal opportunities employer and we particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the RAU at this level To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for (Company Name), please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application. If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for (Company Name), please do not hesitate to apply.

Role: Head Chef Location: Jersey, Channel Islands Salary / Rate of pay: £51000 Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a popular hotel chain who are looking for an experienced Head Chef to join their team at the flagship property in Jersey, Channel Islands What's in it for you? Live-in accommodation Recognition Schemes On site laundry facilities Bonus opportunities Free Uniform Meals on duty Employee well-being scheme Discount gym rates Training & development opportunities Great career progression Why choose our Client? This client is based in the Channel Islands and has reputation as one of the go to places for all sections of the holiday market. The hotel group is very big on ensuring that you have everything you need to make working with them as rewarding as possible as they know that excellent staff and management mean happy guests! As a family owned business they really care about who they have in the team, many of whom have been with the company for several years so you will be joining a stable management team. What's involved? As Head Chef you will have a wide range of autonomy on all things kitchen related and be passionate about excellent culinary standards and practices. You will, as Head Chef, have flair and imagination to develop exciting, innovative and creative menus to captivate the hotel guests from breakfast through to dinner. Naturally you will be coming with your own ideas on how to develop and improve the way the food operation functions and have the background to show you are able to do this to completion. A big part of the hotel groups ethos is their green credentials and a Head Chef with this in mind will be at a distinct advantage. Please do not apply if you are an office dwelling chef (although the paperwork side is an essential part of the role) as this is a very hands on role and you will motivate and guide the kitchen brigade by setting the example and standards they can follow. Be a passionate cook and be able to show a background in delivering delicious dishes and dining experiences that are memorable for all the right reasons. You will have experience as Head Chef in a multi outlet 4 star hotel and hold level 3 food hygiene or equivalent as a prerequisite. Sound like the role for you? Then we would love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and one of the team will be in touch to discuss this Head Chef role in Jersey Don't forget to speak to your consultant about our "Recommend a Friend" referral scheme and find out how you could earn up to £250 per recommendation. Consultant: Rob Cotton Job Number: (phone number removed) / INDCHEFS Job Role: Head Chef Location: Jersey Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Junior Sous Chef Michelin star We are currently recruiting for passionate and dedicated Junior Sous for a stunning Michelin starred beachside restaurant. As Junior Sous you will a true creative talent with genuine passion to create memorable food experiences for all guests. The Perks As Junior Sous Chef you can look forward to the following: Package of up to £48,000 including gratuities and pension Gratuities are shared evenly through a Tronc system and currently amounts to 10k to 12k per annum per employee. 4 day working week. Extra days worked paid. Company pension. Eligible to be part of the hotels Employee Profit Share Scheme. Assistance finding accommodation. Tailored training and development plan. Financial support for attaining professional qualifications. Meals provided whilst on duty. Long service holiday benefit. Milestone rewards programme. Generous Employee Referral Scheme. Discounts and stays across the group and affiliated partners The Place This fabulous restaurant is situated on the golden sandy beach of Oxwich Bay on the famous and stunning Gower Peninsula. Its established as one of the leading restaurants in Wales, having been awarded AA Restaurant of the Year for Wales, a prestigious Michelin Star and 3 AA rosettes. The hotel is part of a luxury hotel collection founded in 2016. A proudly Welsh hospitality business with stunning destination locations all with their own unique charm The Person The Successful Junior Sous Chef will have the following: Outstanding experience at 3 AA Rosette or 1 Michelin star environment and above. Excellent leadership skills with a calm mature approach. Clear passion for the industry and food. Natural ability as a chef with outstanding attention for detail. Real ambition to succeed at the highest level. Dedicated and excellent team player with strong coaching mentality. If you are an experienced Junior Sous looking for a new opportunity apply today! TPBN1_UKCT

Receptionist - £28,800 & excellent staff perks & accommodation Join a luxury hotel in Jersey, Channel Islands with career development and fantastic team benefits. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Receptionist to join a prestigious hotel in Jersey, Channel Islands. This beautiful property is known for delivering exceptional service and providing guests with a truly memorable experience. As a Receptionist in Jersey, Channel Islands, you'll be the welcoming face of the hotel, ensuring every guest receives a warm, professional and efficient service from arrival through to departure. This role offers the chance to develop your hospitality career in a supportive environment where progression and personal development are genuinely encouraged. What's in it for you? You'll enjoy a range of excellent benefits including: Salary at £28,800 Staff accommodation available (subsidised) 40 hours per week over a 5-day working week Your birthday as an additional paid day off Free meals while on duty Uniform provided and laundered Investment in your professional development Staff discounted staycations, spa treatments and restaurant experiences across the group Christmas 2026 guaranteed as holidays Opportunities to progress and develop your hospitality careerKey Responsibilities As Receptionist, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional front of house service, including: Welcoming guests and ensuring they receive friendly and efficient service Handling calls, emails and enquiries promptly and professionally Passing messages clearly and efficiently to the relevant departments Maintaining accurate guest profiles within Protel in line with GDPR Supporting sales of hotel facilities including food, beverages and experiences Managing reservations and entering bookings accurately into Protel Preparing confirmation letters, menus and other guest correspondence Ensuring all departments receive relevant reports and updates throughout the day Handling guest queries or complaints, escalating when required Maintaining high standards in the reception area and ensuring equipment is well maintained Processing guest departures, balancing floats and completing banking at the end of shiftWhat we're looking for Our client is seeking a friendly and organised Receptionist who enjoys delivering outstanding guest experiences: Previous reception or front of house experience within a luxury hotel environment Excellent communication and customer service skills Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to manage guest enquiries calmly and professionally Confident using reservation systems (experience with Protel is beneficial) A team-focused approach with a passion for hospitalityIf you're looking for your next step as a Receptionist in Jersey, Channel Islands, this could be the perfect opportunity to grow your career in a truly special setting. Apply now to be considered. Job Number │ (phone number removed) / INDFOH Location │ Jersey, Channel Islands Role │ Receptionist Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy