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  • Project Management Placement Programme
    Project Management Placement Programme
    2 days ago
    £25000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Are you looking to kick-start a new career? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Project Management Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is broken down into 3 easy steps. Online Training Complete a selection of professional, accredited and industry recognised Project Management courses by including Prince2 & Agile. The training is delivered via video tutorials, presentations and quizzes through a portal that you study from home. Practical Training Now that you have learned all the theory it’s time to start applying that into practice so that you have the required experience to start within the industry. Our expert Project Manager tutor will provide you with 2 case scenarios for you to complete that will be based on real-world situations. Official exams At this final stage, we will prepare you to take your official Prince2 & Agile Foundation exams. The exams can be taken at one of the approved test centres across the UK or online from your own home. PM Role Through our range of partnerships throughout the UK with Project Management organisations, we are able to place you into an entry level role within your local area. You will be working as either a Project Coordinator or Project Administrator (£25K-£45K starting salary). Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.

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  • Credit Analyst
    Credit Analyst
    6 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    About the job Job Title: Credit Analyst Department: Credit and Risk Location: London, Paddington Office based Hybrid or Remote: Office based (full time) Type: Permanent Job Purpose This is a core role within Winyield’s credit and risk function, responsible for the assessment, monitoring, and governance of both consumer and business lending exposures. The Credit Analyst will play a central role in designing and operating disciplined underwriting processes, maintaining robust credit policies, and supporting the responsible scaling of Winyield’s lending activities. The role requires a strong understanding of UK consumer credit standards alongside experience assessing small business and SME credit risk. The Credit Analyst will work closely with senior management, operations, product, and technology teams to ensure credit decisions are consistent, well-documented, and embedded into scalable systems and controls. Key Responsibilities Credit Analysis and Underwriting • Assess the underwriting rules for consumer and business credit applications using financial, behavioural, and affordability data, • Perform affordability assessments, income verification, cash flow analysis, and stress testing in line with UK responsible lending standards, • Apply and continuously refine credit policies, decision frameworks, and eligibility criteria, • Produce clear, consistent, and well-documented credit rationales suitable for internal review, audit, and regulatory scrutiny Automation, Data, and AI-driven Underwriting • Support the design and implementation of automated underwriting workflows for consumer and business lending, • Work with product and technology teams to translate credit policies into system-based rules, decision engines, and AI-assisted models, • Help define controls, monitoring, and explainability requirements for automated and AI-supported credit decisions, • Review model outputs, exceptions, and overrides to ensure outcomes remain consistent with policy and risk appetite Investment memo and portfolio analysis • Build investment memo on new portfolio and origination opportunities with the required loan tape analysis Policies, Governance, and Controls • Maintain and update credit policies, underwriting manuals, and procedural documentation, • Ensure strong governance around credit decisioning, overrides, and exceptions, • Support internal reviews, audits, and information requests with accurate and complete documentation, • Contribute to the ongoing development of compliant customer journeys from a credit risk perspective Cross-functional Collaboration • Work closely with operations and collections teams to ensure alignment between underwriting assumptions and real-world outcomes, • Support senior management with credit reporting, portfolio analysis, and ad-hoc risk assessments, • Contribute to strategic initiatives aimed at scaling WinYield’s lending platform in a controlled and compliant manner Requirements • Minimum 4 years of experience in credit analysis, underwriting, or credit risk, • Demonstrable experience with UK consumer and SME credit, including affordability assessments and responsible lending principles, • Strong understanding of credit governance, documentation standards, and auditability, • Exposure to automated or AI-supported underwriting systems, • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with sound credit judgement, • Comfortable working with data, codes, and internal risk dashboards What We Offer • Competitive compensation, • The opportunity to play a foundational role in a fast growing lending fintech company., • Close collaboration with senior leadership and influence over credit strategy and framework design, • A high-accountability, intellectually rigorous working environment based in London How to Apply Submit an application by 31 January 2026

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  • Room Leader
    Room Leader
    7 days ago
    £13–£13.5 hourly
    Full-time
    Ilford

    Level 3 Nursery Room Leader Job (Toddler Room) The Level 3 Nursery Room Leader is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the toddler room within a nursery setting, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children. This role involves leading a team of early years practitioners, planning and implementing age-appropriate activities, and ensuring that all practices comply with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and safeguarding requirements. Main Duties and Responsibilities • Lead and motivate a team of nursery practitioners, providing guidance, support, and supervision., • Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging learning experiences tailored to meet the developmental needs of children aged 0–5 years., • Monitor and assess children’s progress, maintaining accurate records and sharing information with parents and carers., • Ensure the room is organised, clean, and equipped with suitable resources, following health and safety policies at all times., • Promote positive relationships with children, parents, and staff, creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere., • Support the implementation of safeguarding and child protection policies, reporting any concerns promptly., • Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and continuous professional development opportunities. Person Specification • Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education is essential., • Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting, preferably in a supervisory or leadership role., • Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and statutory requirements., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships., • Organisational skills and the ability to manage a team effectively., • A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach to working with young children. Additional Information The Level 3 Nursery Room Leader may be required to work flexible hours, including early mornings or late finishes, to suit the needs of the nursery. An enhanced DBS check and suitable references will be required for this post.

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  • General Manager
    General Manager
    15 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    General Manager – Italian Restaurant (Fresh Pasta Concept) 🇮🇹🍝 We are a young and ambitious Italian restaurant group, specialised in fresh pasta fatta in casa. We launched our first restaurant two and a half years ago, and after building strong foundations, we are now looking for an experienced General Manager to help us grow the business and expand the concept. This role is for someone who truly understands Italian cuisine, culture, and hospitality — not just the food, but la mentalità. The Role As General Manager, you will be responsabile dell’intera attività — front of house, kitchen, people, standards, and financial performance. You will: • Lead the whole house (FOH & BOH), • Maintain and develop exceptional service standards, • Train, mentor, and inspire the team, • Oversee hygiene, cleaning & compliance, • Work closely with ownership on growth and expansion strategy This is a hands-on leadership role, not a desk-based position. Key Requirements We are looking for a candidate with strong senior-level experience and deep operational knowledge: • ✅ Minimum 5 years in senior management, • ✅ At least 3 years in a similar Italian restaurant environment, • ✅ Extensive knowledge of Italian cuisine & cultura italiana, • ✅ Excellent command of English (Italian strongly preferred), • ✅ Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, EPOS systems, • ✅ Confident with reservation platforms, • ✅ Very strong financial acumen, • Budgeting, • Forecasting, • P&L management, • ✅ Qualified in HACCP & Health & Safety, • ✅ Personal Liquor Licence, • ✅ Proven ability to train staff to a very high standard of service, • Who You Are, • A leader, not just a manager, • Hands-on, visible on the floor and engaged with the kitchen, • Entrepreneurial, with a growth mindset, • Passionate about autentica ospitalità italiana, • Excited by the idea of helping scale a successful concept, • What We Offer, • 🔹 Ad hoc contract package for the right candidate, • 🔹 A key role in shaping the future of the company, • 🔹 Opportunity to grow with a business aiming to expand the concept, • If you feel questa posizione è fatta per te, and you want to be part of a company moving from one strong restaurant to the next stage of growth, we’d love to hear from you.

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  • Restaurant Manager
    Restaurant Manager
    16 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    About the job Vida Plena is an innovative hospitality group founded in Lisbon in 2018, dedicated to making our guests and team feel truly at home. We pride ourselves on delivering warm, blissful experiences, fostering a diverse and inclusive atmosphere, serving top-quality fresh food, and providing exceptional service. Our foundation is built on passion, respect, kindness, ambition, and modernity, alongside a commitment to joy, positive energy, and a laid-back approach to enjoying life's best moments. At Vida Plena, we embrace the true essence of hospitality while adhering to our core values, creating a fun, respectful, and loving environment for all. We are thrilled to take our much beloved, Dallas Burger, from Lisbon to London, and excited to search for an experienced and ambitious individual to help preserve the reasons why Dallas has become so special. ⭐️ The Role As a Restaurant Manager for Dallas Shoreditch, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the restaurant, ensuring an exceptional guest experience, and maintaining high service standards. You will lead and inspire a team, manage budgets, and ensure a successful entry to market. Since we have ambitious expansion plans, the ideal candidate will have the desire to grow with us on this journey. 📋Your Key Responsibilities 1. Operational Excellence & Guest Satisfaction • Maintain high service standards to ensure guests have a positive dining experience. We feel that the little details make the biggest of differences., • Address guest feedback promptly, engaging with customers to foster strong relationships and build long lasting loyalty., • Oversee restaurant opening and closing procedures, brand standard compliance, and food & beverage quality. 2. Team Leadership & Staff Development • Recruit, train, and motivate staff to work cohesively, ensuring a positive and growth-oriented work environment. It’s important for us to support and lift each other up., • Take the lead on training the team to ensure constant evolution of soft and hard skills, provide regular feedback to the team, and lead candidate selection., • Foster a culture of respect, ambition, and teamwork within the restaurant. 3. Financial & Budget Management • Manage budgets and targets by tracking revenue and expenses., • Optimise labor costs, implement upselling strategies, and adjust spending based on operational needs to enhance profitability. 4. Problem Solving & Crisis Management • Handle unforeseen challenges such as staffing shortages, supply chain disruptions, or customer complaints with effective problem-solving strategies., • Quickly assess and address operational issues to minimize disruptions and maintain smooth restaurant operations. 5. Health, Safety & Compliance • Ensure the restaurant complies with health, safety, and sanitation standards by monitoring HACCP protocols and enforcing hygiene practices., • Conduct regular audits to uphold regulatory requirements and ensure a safe environment for both staff and customers. 6. Collaboration & Best Practices • Work closely with HQ to share and implement best practices across all Vida Plena venues. We’re only better together!, • Maintain alignment with the company’s hospitality standards, cultural philosophy, and operational goals. ⚒️ What We Expect From You • Proven experience in a senior role in a similar restaurant., • Strong leadership; empathetic, and driven., • Ability to analyse financial reports and optimise budgets., • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities., • Deep understanding of health and safety regulations in the U.K market., • Experience in staff recruitment, training, and motivation., • Strong guest service and communication skills., • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment., • Knowledge of restaurant POS systems and operational tools., • Passion for hospitality and commitment to providing outstanding service. 🚀 What You’ll Love About Working Here At Vida Plena, you’re not just taking a job - you’re joining a community that values joy, respect, and excellence. We foster a collaborative and inspiring workplace where your contributions make a real impact. If you’re ready to bring your passion and expertise to our team, we can’t wait to welcome you!

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  • AI Engineer Placement Programme
    AI Engineer Placement Programme
    22 days ago
    £25000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    Bromley

    Are you looking to kick-start a new career in Ai? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Ai Engineer Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee (£25K-£45K) within 20 miles of your location upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part-time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps, you can be placed into your first role in as little as 6-12 months: How It Works Step 1: Introduction to AI Start with beginner-friendly, bite-sized courses designed to build your foundational knowledge in AI. You’ll learn through interactive videos, quizzes, and tutorials covering key AI concepts and applications. Step 2: Full‑Stack AI Training Progress into in-depth training covering: Python programming for AI Data handling and processing Machine learning fundamentals Version control with Git & GitHub You’ll work on mini-projects throughout this stage, applying your new skills to practical tasks as you learn. Step 3: Certification Prepare for and pass the Microsoft AI-900: Azure AI Fundamentals exam — a globally recognised certification that proves your understanding of AI workloads and responsible AI principles, boosting your credentials with employers. Step 4: Real‑World Projects Complete two real-world AI projects assigned by your tutor to demonstrate your practical capabilities and build a professional portfolio. Once both projects are approved, you’ll be fully portfolio-ready and prepared to enter the industry. Your Career Path Once you have completed all of the mandatory training, which includes the online courses, practical projects and building your own portfolio, we will place you into a Ai role, where you will be guaranteed a starting salary of £25K-£45K. We have partnered with a number of large organisations strategically located throughout the UK, providing a nationwide reach of jobs for our candidates. We guarantee you will be offered a job upon completion, or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. We have a proven track record of placing 1000+ candidates into new roles each year. Check out our website for our latest success stories. Interested in a future-proof career in AI? Apply now, and one of our friendly advisors will reach out to guide you through the process.

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  • Cafe Manager
    Cafe Manager
    1 month ago
    £30000–£35000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Job title: Cafe Manager, House of Bandits Cafe (by Sarabande) Location: Tottenham, London Salary: £30-35k, dependent on experience Contract type: Full-time Start date: February 2026 About Sarabande Foundation Established by Lee Alexander McQueen, Sarabande is a charitable foundation supporting creative talent across fashion, art, design, and craft. As part of our ongoing commitment to innovation and social impact, we are launching a new cafe space beside our Tottenham studios and looking for a dynamic and driven Cafe Manager to lead it. The Role This is an exciting opportunity to shape a brand-new business in the heart of Tottenham, a rapidly evolving part of London. As Cafe Manager, you’ll have the freedom to bring your ideas to life, build a vibrant, welcoming space, and create meaningful connections with the local community. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the culture and success of the cafe while supporting Sarabande’s broader mission. Key Responsibilities • Operations management: oversee the day-to-day running of the café, ensuring high standards of service, hygiene, and food safety, • Team leadership: recruit, train, and manage a small team of staff, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment, • Marketing: lead on café marketing and promotion, developing a strategy that focuses on community connections, increasing footfall and revenue, and establishing the cafe within the local area, • Customer experience: Deliver outstanding customer service, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all visitors, • Menu development: work with local suppliers (where possible) and partners to develop a fresh, seasonal, and sustainable menu that reflects Sarabande’s values, • Financial oversight: work with Sarabande’s finance team to manage budgets, stock, and ordering; monitor sales and costs to ensure profitability, • Community engagement: Collaborate with the wider Sarabande team to integrate the café into the Foundation’s public programme of events and exhibition, whilst upholding Sarabande’s commitment to creativity, community, and sustainability Person Specification Essential • Previous experience managing or supervising in a cafe, hospitality, or similar retail environment, • Experience in stock and budget management, • Strong leadership and organisational skills, • Passion for delivering excellent customer service, • A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to take initiative, • Barista experience and/or food hygiene certification, • Experience launching or developing a new food & beverage offering, • Connection to or knowledge of Tottenham and its community, • Interest in or experience working with charities, arts organisations, or creative enterprises To Apply We are currently accepting applications so please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining why you're interested in this role and what you would bring.

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  • Marketing Manager
    Marketing Manager
    1 month ago
    £51000–£56000 yearly
    Full-time
    Barbican, London

    Company Introduction London School of Beauty and Make-up (LSB) is a private beauty education provider in the UK. Our courses range from foundational beauty therapy and skincare training to advanced non-medical aesthetic treatments. We are committed to providing students with industry-recognised qualifications alongside strong practical skills. Job Responsibilities As a Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for LSB’s overall marketing development. • Collaborate with internal teams to develop and deliver marketing and student recruitment strategies for medical aesthetics training;, • Plan and deliver integrated online and offline campaigns to increase brand awareness and student enrolment;, • Conduct market research and competitor analysis to optimise marketing activity;, • Manage core medical aesthetics marketing channels to ensure consistent brand messaging;, • Organise recruitment activities such as open classes, trial sessions, and promotional campaigns for medical aesthetics courses;, • Monitor enrolment and sales data, prepare reports, and provide management insights;, • Coordinate and manage the marketing team to ensure effective delivery of activities;, • Apply medical aesthetics expertise to ensure marketing content meets industry and regulatory standards;, • Build and maintain relationships with medical aesthetics KOLs, partners, and clients. Education, Skills & Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in Marketing, Business Management, Media Studies, Brand Management, or a related field;, • At least 3–5 years of experience in marketing, branding, or digital marketing;, • Familiarity with digital marketing channels and tools, including social media management, content creation, and publishing;, • A deep understanding of the medical aesthetics sector, including awareness of industry standards, trends, and regulatory considerations, would be highly advantageous., • Excellent English copywriting skills, with the ability to produce high-quality marketing copy, social media content, and press releases;, • Strong project management and execution capabilities, with the ability to independently plan, organise, and deliver marketing campaigns and partnership projects;, • Experience in KOL, influencer, or blogger marketing would be an advantage;, • Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Chinese would be highly desirable.

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