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Job description At Croucs we are a leading provider of plants & products in the UK, offering over 5,000 plant varieties, surpassing the typical garden centre’s selection of around 400. - Our Inspiration section provides monthly care tips, ready-made borders, perfect plant combinations, and guidance on garden-style selection. Our culture focuses on building connections through team bonding activities." We provide exceptional staff benefits, generous staff discounts, onsite parking and more. At our company, we strive to create a supportive, rewarding work environment where our people feel valued. Main Purpose of the job: To ensure 100% product availability across the plant portfolio. To minimise plant stock holding and coordinate with in-house propagation to maximise the sale of homegrown products and minimise waste within Propagation. Responsibilities Include: - To achieve all KPI targets - Demand planning - to review plant stock and sales forecasts, reserves and contracts and place orders with our suppliers to ensure product availability. - To ensure products are purchased at the best prices when multiple supplier options are available - To ensure homegrown products (propagation) are the first choice supplier in all circumstances. - To minimise saleable product waste within the propagation department - To performance manage our suppliers service delivery – for clarity this is an operational function, not a price/quality function - To provide plant operational analysis (sales, stock cover, margin, availability, out of stock etc) for the buyers and the business. - Performance reporting on all plant stock matters - To work with the goods in team to resolve supplier delivery issues relating to shortages or delivery note issues - To identify overstocked items to facilitate a focussed marketing activity to address the situation. - To manage our reserved and contract-grown stock ensuring that we both satisfy our obligations without overstocking. - To work with functional management to ensure storage capacity and stock holding are aligned. - To work with the functional teams to ensure stock availability is aligned with any marketing activity - Assist in the resolution of any supplier invoice query relating to stock - Monitor and mitigate any supply chain issues - Any other reasonable duties/requests as required Key results/objectives: - Delivery of performance KPIs - Stock availability - Stock cover days - Stock holding value (COGS) - Maintain excellent supplier relationships Key experience, Knowledge and skills - Preferably of Graduate calibre or equivalent, however, this should not deter candidates who can demonstrate ability and a willingness to succeed. - Highly motivated, and a self-starter. - Holistic knowledge of the procurement function and previous experience with stock & and purchase systems - Excellent Excel skills - High level of interpersonal skills - High level of detail consciousness - Good understanding of the Microsoft Office suite of programs. - Ability to work under pressure in a volatile and time-sensitive environment - Work experience in a procurement role, preferably in the horticulture industry - Strong knowledge of the procurement process and supply chain management principles, including experience in managing supplier relationships - Proven experience and expertise in plant knowledge and the horticulture industry - Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work collaboratively - Experience with ERP systems and other procurement software - Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and thrive in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment

This Job position is for street fundraisers: The role is to promote one of our clients raising awareness of their activities by fundraising at supermarkets, shopping centers and train stations - This will be done by taking cash & card donations via card reader & a sealed bucket. This is a field-based vacancy which means you will be required to travel to different supermarkets, shopping centres & retail parks in the London area (one supermarket, shopping centre or retail park per shift). We hold fundraising events daily, weekly, and monthly and currently looking to hire immediately. Key Information: • CASH IN HAND DAILY • PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE FLUENT IN ENGLISH & PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE A UK CITIZEN. 40% commission. Using card machines as well. So, Tap and go, keep earning the 40% none stop on every sale. Clients must be Well Groomed, Presentable and Very Approachable!! BIG SMILES :) We take our work seriously. You must be able to travel daily! Benefits for you include: *** Cash Paid Daily *** *** Full Training and Support given by experienced Trainers who have been selling for 20 years *** *** A Buzzing Fun Fast Paced Environment *** ** AVAILABLE - TEMP WORK. ** FULL TIME or PART TIME ** FLEXIBLE HOURS No Experience is necessary as we provide full product/service coaching, although we do welcome candidates with previous experience in Sales, Customer Service, Advertising, Promotions, Retail, Call Centre, Hospitality or Marketing. 40% commission, also weekly bonuses for the super seller!!! We provide: Full training. For Newbies and Refresher for the Experienced All Marketing Materials provided Card machines for contact-less and easy payments on spot ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE 18 OR OVER, LIVE IN THE UK - LONDON AREA AND MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUTE TO OUR LONDON OFFICE DAILY! You must provide proof of ID and Residence.

We are looking for an experienced sous chef to work diligently with our existing excellent kitchen team under the guidance of our executive chef. You will need to be passionate, professional and genuinely interested in and committed to helping us, the owners of a well established and popular daytime only vegetarian and vegan cafe/restaurant, literary and antiques space in Camden to deliver and continuously evolve our seasonal food offering to our loyal and many new customers. This is an exciting period of growth and we are looking for the right fit. You will need to be super passionate about food and ingredients, their seasonality, sourcing and provenance, the creation and presentation of dishes as well as be driven by consistency, precision and exacting standards. You will be able to help manage the kitchen operation by working closely with the owners and our current kitchen team and be happy with sharing and the responsibility of running our kitchen. We occupy a truly unique space for London, overlooking a 40 year old award wining social enterprise garden centre and we are continually looking to build on existing high levels of customer experience, quirk and professionalism. We were recently named by The Observer food magazine as the number two venue for breakfast in the UK and we want someone who is excited about building on these credentials. Please send us a message showing you have read the advert. We are meeting for initial chats now and looking for someone to start with us immediately. The job includes usually both weekend days as well as 2 weekdays with some shifts working alone. It is a salaried position. It is daytime only and around 32-40 hours maximum. Please do not reply if this does not suit your working preferences.

Are you looking to kick-start a new career in health & safety? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Health & Safety 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 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, Step 1 - IOSH - Managing Safely Here you will learn about the basics of health and safety. Step 2 - NEBOSH Now you will decide whether you would like to study the NEBOSH General, Construction or the Fire Safety course, depending on the path that you intend your career to follow. You will have an expert tutor on hand if required. Step 3 - Risk Assessments You will write a series of risk assessments that need to be up to a workplace standard. This is a requirement to gain your NEBOSH certification. Step 4 - NEBOSH Exams The exams can be sat in one of the official NEBOSH testing centres, or online. (Online only currently available for general certificate). Your Job Upon Completion Once you have completed all of the mandatory training and exams, we will place you into an entry level health & safety role as either a advisor, officer or coordinator, 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. At a one off cost of £1099, or a deposit of £162 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £113, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in health & safety and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training we will refund 100% of your course fees.

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). At a one off cost of £1499, or a deposit of £212 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £148, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in Project Management and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training we will refund 100% of your course fees. Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.

We are looking for an experienced barista to join our busy Cafe Restaurant located in Covent Garden. Chez Antoinette is a family run business operating three restaurants in the centre of Covent Garden and the Heart of Victoria. We offer authentic high quality French cuisine. However we also pride ourselves on our genuine warm service. We have many returning and regular guests that value or non compromising guest experience. Who Are You? You're eligible to work in the UK - French or French speaking is a bonus - You have minimum 2 years of experience in similar positions - You have excellent command of written and spoken English - You’re highly customer-focused and get a buzz from making every customer leave happier than when they arrived - You have a friendly yet professional communication style What do we offer? - Great working environment - Free meals on duty - Development and career progression - Various employee incentives Job Type: Full-time Salary: £12-£13 per hour Depending on experience Benefits: Company events Company pension Employee discount Referral programme Supplemental pay types: Tips Work Location: In person Covent Garden, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom Barista

We are looking for Experienced Waiter(ress) to join our busy restaurants at the Heart of Covent Garden. Chez Antoinette is a family run business operating three restaurants in the centre of Covent Garden and the Heart of Victoria. We offer authentic high quality French cuisine. However we also pride ourselves on our genuine warm service. We have many returning and regular guests that value our non compromising guest experience. Who Are You? You're eligible to work in the UK French or French speaking is a bonus You have minimum 2 years of experience in similar positions You have excellent command of written and spoken English You’re highly customer-focused and get a buzz from making every customer leave happier then when they arrived You have a friendly yet professional communication style What do we offer? Fantastic hourly rate Great working environment Free meals on duty Development and career progression Recommend a friend bonus scheme with great bonuses per individual referral Various employee incentives Job Type: Full-time Salary: £12.50-£13.50 per hour Benefits: Company events Company pension Employee discount Referral programme Supplemental pay types: Tips Work Location: In person

We are looking for a dynamic team player with horticultural knowledge to join our retail nursery sales team. The role responsibilities: - Serving retail and trade customers - Invoicing at point of sale and by quotation - Offering horticultural advice - Answering customer enquiries by phone - Maintaining some displays around the nursery - Maintain a professional and welcoming atmosphere, ensuring a positive customer experience Job requirements: - Hands on experience with plants and a good knowledge of popular landscaping plants. - A keen interest in plants and horticulture. - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage with customers in a friendly and professional manner. - Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. - Attention to detail and accuracy in order processing and data entry. Microsoft Office 365 skills are a must! - Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new software systems, including point of sale software (training will be provided). We are a grower nursery, selling a unique range of plants that would suit a person with a horticultural interest. The role is part time. Preferred: - Experience in a sales role - Experience with gardening or in a garden centre - Extensive knowledge about plants Weekly: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday and one Saturday per month. Hours are 08:30-16:30 £13.70 per hour or £16,150 per annum, with pro rata paid holiday.

We are looking for a committed and motivated Chef de Partie to join our passionate team at The River Restaurant by Gordon Ramsay at the iconic Savoy Hotel. The River Restaurant by Gordon Ramsay is a beautifully classic, yet stylish and relaxed all-day dining restaurant in the heart of The Savoy, London. The River Restaurant showcases the very best shellfish and seafood the UK has to offer. From fresh oysters, ceviche and caviar served at the centre-piece raw bar, to an incredible à la carte menu including butter baked cod, grilled lobster and whole dayboat fish. With panoramic views across the River Thames and Victoria Embankment Gardens, The River Restaurant blends The Savoy’s glorious architecture with a light and polished interior, designed by world renowned designer Russell Sage. What you do as a Chef de Partie: You pride yourself in running a section of the kitchen, preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes – taking responsibility for all dishes coming out from your section and ensuring consistent presentation and memorable guest experiences You are confident in leading, training, and developing the more junior members of the team and you naturally enjoy building relationships with others You are eager to learn and push yourself to develop your career You are keen to use your great cooking, organisational and time management skills, energy, confidence, and passion for food to ensure the highest standards are consistently achieved What’s in it for you: - Competitive Pay Rate - Wage stream employer-Employees can access up to 50% of wages before payday - Access to our world-class training & development opportunities globally - Work with and learn from extraordinary culinary and front-of house talent in a diverse, energizing and professional restaurant environment - A fantastic 50% staff discount on food and drink in UK restaurants - 50% discount on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes & courses for you and Friends & Family - 30% discount for your Friends & Family in all UK Restaurants - Preferential Room Rates at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants partner hotels - Gympass - discounted membership and access to hundreds of gyms, studios, fitness classes and wellness apps - MYNDUP - you can get up to 2 hours a month free, anonymous mental health support & wellbeing, counselling or therapy - Meals on duty If you have a passion for food and are looking to develop your career in a best-in-class global restaurant group, we would love to hear from you We do receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact those who have been successful in moving to the next stage of the recruitment process.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Bartender to join our passionate team at The River Restaurant by Gordon Ramsay at the iconic Savoy Hotel. The River Restaurant by Gordon Ramsay is a beautifully classic, yet stylish and relaxed all-day dining restaurant in the heart of The Savoy, London. The River Restaurant showcases the very best shellfish and seafood the UK has to offer. From fresh oysters, ceviche and caviar served at the centre-piece raw bar, to an incredible à la carte menu including butter baked cod, grilled lobster and whole dayboat fish. With panoramic views across the River Thames and Victoria Embankment Gardens, The River Restaurant blends The Savoy’s glorious architecture with a light and polished interior, designed by world renowned designer Russell Sage. What you do as a Bartender: - You pride yourself on having a real flair and passion for service, amazing drinks, and working with quality products - You deliver exceptional guest experiences, producing classic and innovative cocktails - You are attentive and proactive with the ability to anticipate the needs of guests, ensuring all guests receive the highest levels of service - You are keen to use your interpersonal skills and energy to ensure all guests receive a memorable experience What’s in it for you: - Competitive Pay Rate - Wage stream employer-Employees can access up to 50% of wages before payday - Access to our world-class training & development opportunities globally - Work with and learn from extraordinary culinary and front-of house talent in a diverse, energizing and professional restaurant environment - A fantastic 50% staff discount on food and drink in UK restaurants - 50% discount on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes & courses for you and Friends & Family - 30% discount for your Friends & Family in all UK Restaurants - Preferential Room Rates at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants partner hotels - Gympass - discounted membership and access to hundreds of gyms, studios, fitness classes and wellness apps - MYNDUP - you can get up to 2 hours a month free, anonymous mental health support & wellbeing, counselling or therapy - Meals on duty If you have a natural ease with guests, a love for hospitality and are looking to develop your career in a best-in-class global restaurant group, we would love to hear from you. We do receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact those who have been successful in moving to the next stage of the recruitment process.

- Contact Supervisor (Centre and Community Based), Children’s Contact Service - Based in Hertfordshire (Service and community based) Various hours available: Negotiable up to 37 hours p/w - Locations available: · Cheshunt (EN8) · Hemel Hempstead (HP1) · Welwyn Garden City (AL7) - Grade 2 (lower) point 11 – 15: £21,196 - £23,966 per Annum. - Permanent contract. - ID: 778 *Please state which area you are interested in as well as the ID number 778 when applying ** Required Skills:** · Have excellent communication skills including the ability to work with families in conflict, build their trust and respect, and recognise the importance of remaining impartial, objective and focused on the needs of the child/children/young person at all times. · be able to demonstrate an understanding of safe working practices, risk assessment and risk management. · Have excellent written skills, in particular being able to create reports of sessions which are objective, factual and reflect the needs of the Social Worker and court. · Be a team player who is flexible, and enthusiastic about being an integral part of a newly formed and aspirational team which is focused on the Family Action values of Can Do, Excellence, Mutual Respect and People Focus. Job Description: As a Contact Supervisor, you will ensure that families are welcomed and supported when in the Supervised Contact Centre, in community settings and other appropriate venues as required. You will have an open-minded, flexible and caring approach towards children, parents and other family members who are attending supervised contact. Our aim is to provide a happy and positive experience for children, young people and their families. You will therefore ensure that children and young people are kept safe and that their emotional wellbeing is prioritised at all times. You will ensure the welfare of children and young people is at the forefront of the team’s work and ensure that Family Action and Hertfordshire’s safeguarding procedures are followed. You will provide an opportunity to support parents to maintain positive relationships with their children. Where required, you will oversee practical and emotional support for parents building a trusting relationship with them; this will help to make supervised contact sessions a positive experience for the children. Where contact is between the wider family group e.g., sibling contact, you will ensure the needs, preferences and experiences of all attendees are considered and supported. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: · Support the delivery of safe and effective supervised contact sessions. · Promote and maintain contact arrangements that are agreed between all parties including respecting the wishes of children and young people. · Have an understanding of, and comply with, Family Action’s and Hertfordshire’s procedures for promoting and safeguarding the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults, undertaking risk assessments before each session ensuring that the risks identified by Social Workers are mitigated. · Assess the quality of parenting observed during the supervised contact, ensuring that the key areas for observation identified by the Social Worker are addressed, and use this evidence to complete detailed and timely reports as required by the court and/or principal social worker. · Ensure that all supervised contact sessions are managed to ensure as positive experience for the children and young people as possible. · Recognise any risks of harm and intervene appropriately to de-escalate the risks or bring in additional support as required to safeguard the children. · Keep records of your work using Family Action systems, adhere to confidentiality, information sharing protocols and risk assessment processes. · Travel to supervised contact sessions in other area’s (when required). · Contribute to the collection, recording and analysis of information required by commissioners, judiciary, principal social worker and Family Action and provide accurate reports as necessary. · Participate in personal supervision, funded training and appraisal processes to ensure your knowledge skills and practice is of a high standard. · Implement the principles of Family Action’s Equal Opportunities Policy in every aspect of your work and positively promote the principles of the policy amongst colleagues, service users and other members of the community. · Comply with Family Action’s Health and Safety Policy, Data Protection Policy and to protect the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others. · Have an understanding and comply with Family Action’s and Hertfordshire’s procedures for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. · Ensure the implementation of Family Action’s Diversity & Equality Policy and our Ethical Policy in every aspect of your work and positively promote the principles of these policies amongst colleagues, service users and other members of the community. · Comply with Family Action’s Health and Safety Policy, Data Protection Policy and to protect your own and others’ health, safety and welfare. · Work flexibly as may be required by the needs of the service and carry out any other reasonable duties as required. · Meet opening hours of the centre’s, including some Saturdays. · To demonstrate, at all times, Family Action’s values, which underpin Family Action’s mission of ‘building stronger families’ by: a) people focused b) Reflecting a ‘can do’ approach c) Striving for excellence in everything we do d) Having mutual respect for everyone we work with, work for and support through our services Person Specification · Previous work with children and families is desirable but not necessary. · Ability to work with families in conflict and the importance of remaining impartial, objective and focused on the needs of the child/children at all times. · Understanding of child development, attachment and appropriate parenting approaches. · Have the ability to demonstrate an understanding of safe working practices, risk assessment and risk management. · Good planning and excellent report writing and record keeping skills. Experience of and ability to use MS Office applications and electronic recording systems. · Understanding of the needs of families / individuals, and of the impact of disadvantage and social exclusion and a commitment to and willingness to promote inclusion and equality of opportunity for all. · A confident and professional approach to working with service users, stakeholders and colleagues. · Excellent verbal, listening and written skills, including basic IT skills. · The ability to priorities and organise workload effectively including the timely completion and submission of case records and reports. · The ability, commitment, and willingness to work flexibly including evenings and weekends. · The ability and willingness to occasionally travel within the Hertfordshire area. Please send your CV along with the area/s you are interested in applying for and the ID number