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Trading Director - Retail | St Albans (2-3 days/week) The Business Motor Fuel Group is the UK’s leading independent forecourt operator, with a nationwide network of 1,200+ sites and a growing reputation as one of the most progressive convenience retail businesses in the market. Operating across fuel, convenience retail, food-to-go, EV charging and roadside services, MFG continues to invest heavily in its retail proposition, customer experience and non-fuel growth strategy. As part of its continued growth journey, MFG is now looking to appoint a commercially driven Trading Director to lead and shape the future of its retail trading function. The Opportunity Reporting to the Managing Director - Business Development, the Trading Director will lead the Trading, Pricing, Promotions, Category and Format teams, with full accountability for retail trading performance across the UK estate. This is a high-impact executive role focused on driving sales, margin and customer proposition across a fast-paced multi-site retail environment. The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with strong trading execution, helping evolve MFG’s retail offer within an increasingly competitive convenience and forecourt market. Key Responsibilities • Take full ownership of the retail trading function across the estate with complete autonomy to shape commercial direction, • Conduct a full forensic review of the existing trading operation, identifying opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency and commercial performance, • Lead supplier, wholesaler and partner negotiations, challenging existing agreements and identifying stronger commercial opportunities, • Drive improvements across pricing, ranging, promotions and overall retail proposition, • Make decisive commercial recommendations around supplier strategy, trading structure and retail performance initiatives, • Build and execute a clear trading roadmap aligned to EBITDA and long-term retail growth objectives, • Work closely with the MD and board to influence wider business strategy and commercial decision-making, • Lead and develop high-performing trading and commercial teams across the retail business, • Utilise market insight, competitor analysis and customer behaviour data to drive trading decisions and commercial opportunities, • Identify new revenue and growth opportunities across convenience retail, food-to-go, EV and evolving customer missions Candidate Profile We are looking to speak with commercially driven retail leaders who bring: • Significant senior trading leadership experience within convenience retail, forecourt, Wholesale or wider multi-site retail environments, • A proven track record of improving commercial performance, margin and profitability within fast-paced consumer businesses, • Deep experience leading supplier negotiations, wholesaler relationships and complex commercial agreements, • Strong knowledge of pricing, ranging, category strategy and promotional mechanics within convenience retail, • The ability to challenge existing trading models and confidently make difficult commercial decisions, • A highly analytical, commercially aggressive and performance-driven mindset, • Strong leadership capability with experience building credibility across board-level and operational stakeholders, • The gravitas, resilience and commercial judgement to operate with high levels of autonomy and accountability What's on offer • Significant six-figure base salary, • Competitive Bonus, • Company car or car allowance, • Pension is matching 6% base salary, • Life insurance 2 x base salary, • 25 days holiday, • Private medical insurance for employee + partner/family Important note for agencies and candidates We are exclusively partnered with The Anthony Gregg Partnership for this search. Chris Gregg, a Partner at AGP, will be reviewing the applications for this role daily and will contact you on our behalf

Based - St Albans, AL1 2RE (Hybrid) Permanent, Full Time Join Premier Foods - where people, brands and purpose come together. At Premier Foods, we're proud of our portfolio of much-loved brands and our ambitious plans for growth. Our Breakfast & New Categories team was established following the acquisition of FUEL10K and has a clear mission: to become the momentum makers and fastest-growing category within Premier Foods. We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Brand Manager to lead the next stage of growth for FUEL10K and Ambrosia within the Breakfast category. This is a unique opportunity to combine entrepreneurial thinking with the scale and support of one of the UK's leading food businesses. You'll take ownership of category growth strategy and execution across cereals, porridge, breakfast drinks, breakfast-to-go and future category innovations, playing a key role in shaping the future of our breakfast portfolio. What you'll be doing? As Senior Brand Manager, you'll sit at the heart of our growth agenda and be responsible for driving commercial performance, brand growth and innovation. You'll: Own P&L, market share and brand health performance across the Breakfast business. Develop and deliver winning growth strategies that drive consumer trial and retailer support. Be the FUEL10K brand champion, ensuring the brand is brilliantly represented across every touchpoint. Lead communication and activation plans across FUEL10K and Ambrosia Porridge. Drive innovation, renovation and line extension projects from concept through to launch. Analyse category, consumer and performance data to identify opportunities and recommend actions. Partner closely with Sales, Insights, Finance, Category Management, Customer Marketing, Commercial Planning, R&D and Operations to deliver business objectives. Coach and develop an Assistant Brand Manager, helping them thrive and grow in their role. What we need from you? We're looking for a passionate marketer who combines strategic thinking with commercial acumen and a love of brands and consumers. You'll bring: Experience in a brand marketing role, ideally within FMCG. A strategic mindset with the ability to balance short and long-term priorities. Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how brands drive growth. Confidence influencing and engaging a wide range of stakeholders. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. A proactive, results-driven approach. Curiosity, creativity and a growth mindset. A collaborative style that helps bring people with you. What we offer you in return? Competitive salary and bonus Up to 7.5% pension Private medical insurance and life assurance Hybrid working (50% home / 50% office or site) Sharesave scheme and the option to purchase additional holiday Extensive learning and development opportunities Access to a wide employee discount scheme Ready to apply? Click Apply and submit your CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you. At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome. We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need. TPBN1_UKTJ

Cafe Manager St Albans, Hertfordshire, £40,000 + Tips We are recruiting on behalf of a prestigious café operation located in a unique and historic visitor setting in St Albans. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cafe Manager to take ownership of a high profile daytime business with strong footfall and an established reputation for quality and service. As Cafe Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the café, ensuring exceptional customer experience while delivering commercial results. About the role: Leading, training, and motivating the front-of-house team Managing all day-to-day café operations, including rotas, stock, and cash controls Driving sales and profitability while maintaining tight cost control Ensuring consistently high standards of service, food, and coffee quality Overseeing health & safety and compliance procedures Acting as a professional ambassador for the business in a visitor-focused environment About you: Previous experience as a Cafe Manager, Coffee Shop Manager, or similar hospitality management role Strong leadership and people management skills Commercially aware with experience in budgeting and cost control Passionate about customer service, food, and coffee Well organised and confident managing a busy, high-volume café Whats on Offer: £40,000 basic salary Attractive tips on top Predominantly daytime hours, supporting a strong work-life balance A distinctive working environment with excellent long-term stability Opportunity to lead a flagship café operation Change Hospitality are acting as an Employment Agency in this instance & due to the volume of applications we regret that only successful candidates will be contacted. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Change Hospitality is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we strive to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation and enhances our ability to deliver excellence. TPBN1_UKCT

Job Title: Marketing Manager Reports To: Head of Marketing Job Type: Full-Time Location: St Albans About Us: Franke Coffee Systems UK Ltd. is a leading company in coffee machine industry committed to excellence and innovation. Together with our trade partners, we are committed to delivering premium best-in-class in-cup-quality, consistency and beverage variety, as well as ensuring an outstanding customer experience through constant innovation. Job Summary: We are seeking a commercially minded Marketing Manager UK&I to take ownership of the UK & Ireland marketing agenda within a developed marketing function. This is a broad 360° role offering the opportunity to shape structure, processes and ways of working while driving effective, hands‑on delivery. Working closely with the Head of Marketing, you will help take the department to the next level, thriving in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with real autonomy and visibility. Key Responsibilities: Own and deliver the UK & Ireland marketing plan, aligned to business and brand strategy Lead a full‑mix marketing remit, including: Brand, communications and PR Trade and customer marketing Product marketing and launches Campaigns and content Events (trade shows, customer and internal events) Digital marketing and paid advertising Manage and develop 2 direct reports, fostering a high‑performing, collaborative team Build and improve marketing processes, structure and reporting Own and manage the marketing budget, including operational spend and occasional capital investment Lead agency management, from briefing to performance and cost control Use Salesforce to support campaign delivery, lead tracking and sales alignment Measure performance through clear KPIs and continuously optimise activity Requirements: Proven experience in a 360° marketing role Background in food & beverage, FMCG or a high‑growth startup Comfortable operating in fast‑moving, change‑led environments Experience managing marketing budgets and agencies Strong exposure to digital marketing and paid media Experience managing (or beginning to manage) people, with a desire to develop leadership capability Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM systems Why Join Us: Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment. Professional growth and development opportunities. Be part of a company committed to excellence and innovation. 25 days of holidays Private Healthcare for you, with the option to add partner and children Life Insurance Income Protection REF-(Apply online only)