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  • Business Analyst – Finance and Process
    Business Analyst – Finance and Process
    8 hours ago
    £38000–£42000 yearly
    Full-time
    Erith

    Job description Company: Liya Technologies Ltd Location: London – Hybrid Salary: £38,000–£42,000 per year, depending on experience Contract: Permanent, full time – 37.5 hours per week Reports to: Managing Director Liya Technologies is looking for an analytical and commercially minded Business Analyst to improve business processes, support IT services and testing projects, and strengthen financial reporting and controls. Working with clients, delivery teams and senior management, you will turn requirements and data into practical improvements in quality, efficiency and profitability. Approximately 70% of the role will focus on business and process analysis, with 30% dedicated to finance processes. Key responsibilities • Gather and document business requirements, specifications and acceptance criteria., • Map existing and proposed processes, identifying gaps, risks and opportunities for improvement., • Develop dashboards and KPIs to monitor delivery, quality and business performance., • Analyse testing results, defect trends and root causes, recommending corrective actions., • Support project planning, risk management and implementation readiness., • Research client sectors, competitors and technology options to support proposals and service development., • Analyse project costs, margins and client profitability., • Review billing, procurement and reconciliation processes, recommending stronger controls., • Support budgeting, forecasting and the preparation of management reports and business cases. What we’re looking for • A degree in business, finance or a quantitative subject, or equivalent relevant experience., • Demonstrable experience in business analysis, process improvement or performance reporting., • Strong KPI, variance and root-cause analysis skills., • Experience in financial analysis and reconciliation., • Advanced Excel skills and the ability to turn complex data into clear recommendations., • Strong written communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable skills • A postgraduate qualification in finance or a related subject., • Python for data analysis., • Familiarity with Agile delivery, Jira and Confluence., • Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP., • Experience in IT services, quality assurance, testing or implementation projects. How to apply Apply with your CV and a brief statement explaining how your experience matches the role

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  • Assistant Manager
    Assistant Manager
    2 days ago
    £13.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Coffee Island is currently looking for a full-time assistant store manager for its store in central London. We are looking for a fun and friendly assistant to join our team, someone who enjoys working with others in a fast-paced environment and wants to contribute in creating a unique coffee experience for our guests. We are looking for someone who: · Has a High School Diploma · At least 1 year of previous coffee experience · Latte skills are preferred · Has a passion for coffee, food and cafe culture · Understands and values the importance of customer care & hospitality · Has a commitment to consistency in quality, speed and intelligent customer service · Has the ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment · Is a mature & motivated team player · Has a strong work ethic and a proactive attitude · Must be fluent in written and spoken English We are offering: · Competitive wage depending on experience & qualifications · Extra team incentives & product perks · Specialised training & brewing skills development · Open-door communication · Ability to advance your career · Opportunity to earn certification by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Job Type: Full-time Schedule: 8 hour shift Ability to commute/relocate: London WC2H 9NY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Experience: Barista experience: 1 year (preferred) Hospitality: 1 year (preferred) Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

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  • Young Person Supported Accommodation Support Worker (16–17 year olds)
    Young Person Supported Accommodation Support Worker (16–17 year olds)
    4 days ago
    £14.1 hourly
    Full-time
    Barking

    About us S2O Care Services is a London-based care provider that is supporting people in the community. We are now opening a supported accommodation service for young people aged 16–17 who are leaving care, [subject to Ofsted registration under the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023]. Our aim is simple: to give young people a safe, stable home and the skills and confidence to move on to independent adult life. About the role You'll be a consistent, trusted adult in the lives of the young people we support. Day to day, that means helping them build practical independence skills, settle into education, training or work, look after their health and wellbeing, and stay safe. You'll work closely with social workers, personal advisers, schools and colleges, and other professionals, and you'll keep clear, accurate records. Key responsibilities • Provide practical and emotional support tailored to each young person's support plan, • Teach independent living skills such as budgeting, cooking, shopping, tenancy and household management, • Encourage engagement with education, employment or training, • Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns, including exploitation, going missing and risk-taking behaviour, • Support young people with health appointments and emotional wellbeing, • Contribute to support plans, risk assessments and reviews, • Complete daily logs, incident reports and handovers to a high standard, • Work in line with the Supported Accommodation Quality Standards and S2O's policies Essential requirements • Minimum 2 years' experience working with young people aged 16–17 (for example in supported accommodation, children's homes, leaving care or youth work), • A sound understanding of safeguarding children and young people, • Good written English and confidence with record-keeping, • Calm, patient and resilient, with clear and consistent boundaries, • Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends, • Right to work in the UK Desirable • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Children and Young People's Workforce (or willingness to work towards it), • Experience supporting care leavers, unaccompanied asylum-seeking children or young people with trauma histories. What we offer • Competitive pay rate, • Paid induction and ongoing training, • Regular supervision and support from an experienced management team, • Pension, holiday entitlement, refer-a-friend bonus, other benefits, • The chance to help shape a new service from the start Safer recruitment S2O Care Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check with the children's barred list, satisfactory references (including from your most recent employer in work with children or young people) and a full employment history with any gaps explained. Benefits: • Company pension, • Health & wellbeing programme, • On-site parking, • Paid training, • Referral programme

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  • Chef de Partie
    Chef de Partie
    2 months ago
    £12.71–£14 hourly
    Full-time
    South Kensington, London

    Summary of Position The Kitchen Cook owns the readiness and execution of the sides/sauce section and leads assigned Kitchen Helpers. The role converts prep requirements into a ready section, executes fries, sauce and sides exactly to current standards, protects equipment and food-safety controls, and maintains accurate waste/IMS records through close. Key Performance Areas (KPAs) · Section Readiness & Prep · Sides, Fries & Sauce Execution · Equipment & Food Safety · Par, Waste & Inventory Control · Kitchen Helper Leadership & Close Duties & Responsibilities Section Readiness & Prep · Own section readiness and achieve the approved T-60 prep/par standard; surface shortages early. · Execute sides, fries, sauce and section products exactly to the current Recipe Bible/PPM with no unauthorized substitution. Sides, Fries & Sauce Execution · Maintain sauce at the approved 82-85°C operating target and never plate below 80°C. · Maintain rolling fries/sides par through service to prevent avoidable stock-out without overproduction. Equipment & Food Safety · Start and check section equipment safely, record actual readings and escalate faults; never self-repair. · Operate the fryer within the approved 170-180°C range and follow the current oil- quality/TPM trigger. · Maintain FIFO, labels, allergen controls and approved hot/cold holding. Par, Waste & Inventory Control · Record exact waste and IMS truth and complete approved VITO/oil/section-close responsibilities. Kitchen Helper Leadership & Close · Direct and check Kitchen Helper work, coach to the approved standard and escalate repeated or serious gaps. · Coordinate with Kitchen Manager and Grill Master and respect the Kitchen Manager's final technical/pass authority. Additional Responsibilities & Reporting · Undertake responsibilities assigned by the Direct Supervisor. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) · Section meets the T-60 prep/par readiness standard. · Sauce operates at 82-85°C and is never plated below 80°C. · Fryer operates at 170-180°C and oil-quality/TPM controls are followed. · Fries/sides par is maintained without avoidable stock-out or unnecessary overproduction. · Waste/IMS records are exact and Kitchen Helpers are coached and checked to standard. · Equipment faults are stopped/escalated; no unauthorized self-repair occurs. Qualifications · For internal progression, complete the Kitchen Helper pathway and approved Kitchen Cook Development Plan; external candidates require equivalent section experience. · Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, basic inventory/waste controls and section organization. · Be able to perform basic calculations and work with the approved kitchen systems. · Complete current Kitchen Cook practical certification before independent section ownership. Core Competencies · Leadership & Coaching - Sets clear expectations, develops people and corrects execution in real time. · Decision Making & Judgment - Makes timely decisions using facts, standards and published authority. · Operational Discipline - Protects the operating rhythm, evidence and controls under pressure. · Communication & Collaboration - Creates clear handovers and strong cross-role coordination. · Problem Solving - Finds root causes, assigns corrective action and distinguishes local from systemic issues. · Accountability & Integrity - Owns outcomes and maintains truthful records, escalation and follow-through. Technical Skills Strong practical knowledge of sides, fries, sauce, fryer/hot-holding controls, FIFO, IMS/waste and section leadership. Current Kitchen Cook certification is required before independent section ownership. Where It Leads Kitchen Cook (you are here) > Grill Master (next) > Kitchen Manager > Assistant Restaurant Manager > Restaurant Manager To earn Grill Master: · Assignment Policy: Complete at least one year as a Kitchen Cook before permanent progression unless an approved People OS exception applies; complete the 3-month Grill Master Development Plan. · Swiss Butter Academy: Maintain current Kitchen Cook certification and complete Grill Master learning, practical assessment and certification before independent grill duty. · Performance: Meet the published People OS promotion performance gate for the relevant cycle. · Dual 80 Principle: Demonstrate at least 80% readiness against the destination-role Responsibility Register, with a named successor at least 80% ready against your current role where a permanent promotion is involved. · Culture: Hold current culture-gate evidence and demonstrate the 5 H's consistently: hunger, hustle, humility, hardiness, heart. · Role Availability & Approval: The destination role must be approved/open and the verified promotion or transfer pack must receive the required approval.

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  • Operations Assistant
    Operations Assistant
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    London

    About Bayuti & Crowdtolive We’re building the future of Islamic finance. Bayuti and Crowdtolive are making homeownership and investing more accessible, transparent and aligned with Islamic principles. We’re a fast-moving fintech, and we’re looking for people who want to be part of building something meaningful: not just maintaining the status quo. The Role We’re looking for an unpaid Operations Assistant Intern to join our growing Operations team and help keep the business moving. This is a hands-on role for someone who is organised, curious, commercially minded and naturally gets things done. You’ll work across operations, customers, sales, compliance, marketing and product, making sure processes run smoothly, information is accurate and nothing falls through the cracks. You’ll be someone who sees a problem and thinks “I’ll sort it”. What you'll be doing • Support the day-to-day running of our operational processes and workflows, • Help manage customer and investor journeys from application through to completion, • Keep systems, records and operational data accurate and up to date, • Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, Product, Compliance and Finance to move cases forward, • Monitor outstanding actions and follow up with the right people to keep things moving, • Support customer and investor queries and ensure they receive timely, high-quality responses, • Identify process gaps, inefficiencies and recurring issues — and help fix them, • Prepare reports, trackers and operational updates for the wider team, • Support onboarding, documentation and administrative processes, • Help implement new tools, processes and ways of working as we scale, • Take ownership of ad-hoc operational projects and get them over the line What we're looking for You don't need years of experience. You need the right mindset. We're looking for someone who is: • Highly organised and detail-oriented, • A strong communicator who is comfortable working across teams, • Proactive, you don't wait to be told what to do, • Naturally curious and keen to understand how things work, • Comfortable working in a fast-moving startup environment, • Confident using systems, spreadsheets and technology, • Commercially aware and customer-focused, • Comfortable managing multiple priorities at once, • A problem solver who looks for solutions rather than excuses, • Reliable, accountable and willing to roll up their sleeves Experience in fintech, financial services, property, operations or customer-facing environments is a plus, but not essential. Why you'll love it here This isn't a role where you'll be stuck doing the same thing every day. We're growing quickly, which means you'll have the opportunity to learn, take ownership and make a real impact. You'll work closely with different teams, get exposure to how a fintech operates end-to-end and have a real voice in improving the way we work. If you like moving fast, solving problems and getting things done, you'll fit right in. We are open to both part time and full time candidates. Ready to build something different? If you're organised, curious, energetic and want to be part of a company that's changing the way people think about homeownership and investing, we'd love to hear from you.

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