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Part-Time Driver and Inflatable Operator Active Day Camps’ partner Active Events are actively recruiting, a reliable, energetic, and customer-focused individual to join our team as a Part-Time Driver and as an Inflatable Operator. This dual role involves delivering, setting up, and packing up inflatable units and event equipment like Bouncy Castles, Silent Disco, Soft Play etc, while ensuring customer satisfaction. If you enjoy hands-on work, being outdoors, and interacting with people, this role is perfect for you! Responsibilities: · Safely drive Company Vehicle to deliver Inflatables and Event Equipment to various locations in London only. · To be reliable and show up for all shifts on time. · Load and unload equipment in a safe and organised matter – ensuring no damage can be done to the item(s). · Assemble and install inflatables and other event equipment at customer sites · Ensure all equipment is clean, secure, and properly set up according to safety laws/standards. · Dismantle and pack equipment after events, ensuring it’s ready for the next use. · Interact professionally with clients, providing excellent customer service. · Demonstrate how to safely operate inflatables and event items when necessary. · Inspect and clean equipment before and after events. · Report any damages, repairs or maintenance needs to management. · Availability to work weekends, holidays, and flexible hours based on event schedules. · Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety protocols. · Excellent communication, time keeping and customer service skills. · Keeping accurate records of deliveries, mileage, and fuel, and submitting documentation to management. · Communicate any issues with vehicles, products or deliveries immediately to line manager. · Communicate any incidents or accidents no matter how minor to line manager, including any parking offences or tickets. · As a representative of the company to our clients the driver must wear the correct uniform to the correct standard at all times. · To ensure all our customers receive an amazing delivery service every time. · To know and be familiar with the Delivery Schedules, Customer Lists and Customer Requirements Qualifications · Valid Manual Driver’s Licence – with a clean driving record. · Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment (up to 75 kg). · Prior experience in event set-up, delivery driving or similar roles is desirable but not essential. · Be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check processed by us, no upfront cost. Please Note: Events will be both indoor and outdoor, you will not be able to use the company van for other work. Pay · £14 per hour / full day rate can be agreed in busier periods. · Reimbursed for petrol etc. How to Apply · CV with contact details to – Closing Date is 5th February 2025

Job Title: WK Events Manager Days/Hours This is a 18-22 hour/ 4 day a week role. You will work up to 45 hours in 'peak season' per week (roughly May-September) but off peak will be considerably less. 4-5 day working week as standard. Mondays off when weekend work is required. Event work can happen at irregular times! Location: SW18 based and other locations (on events) London locations + outside of London events travel Salary Offered £15ph (admin and small events) Up to £20ph (larger events) Reporting to: Ops Manager/ MD Requirements: Full UK Manual Driving License, Confident driver with various vehicles. OVERVIEW OF WELL KNEADED Company Overview Well Kneaded Ltd is a unique farm-table pizzeria, events company and Charity based in South West London. We serve an exciting and innovative seasonal menu of sourdough pizza, amazing pasta, locally-sourced salads, small plates and top quality drinks. We’ve won awards recognising our sustainable sourcing and supply chain, and are a charity because of our employment practices offering opportunities to young people who have faced barriers to employment. Well Kneaded has a great team culture and we’re committed to a supportive and enjoyable working environment for all our team. OVERVIEW OF EVENTS ROLE The events manager role combines client and on-event management with business development and event ops. It is a hands on role for someone who wants a great combination of management & office based work with practical on-event management. We have a busy calendar of weddings and events, especially from May- September but you will help us fill that all year round. You will be able to hit the ground running, making sure our events setups outfits look the part, are well organised, and are health and safety compliant. The events we cater span weddings, birthdays, street parties, festivals, in-house pizzeria events and corporate workshops (more recently) and more. You will be responsible for creating the amazing Well Kneaded experience ‘off-site’. A key part of your role will be clear communication with the head chef at the pizzeria and the event teams, in order that events operations are well planned and smoothly executed. The role requires your high capacity for planning and organisation.! You will be strategic and able to quickly understand the bigger operational picture of Well Kneaded for diary management and coordination, and will be an excellent team player and motivator. You will be a natural problem solver, managing both client and team expectations with an energetic flair, in the lead up to an event, and also the wind down. Responsibilities PRIMARY - Being the first point of contact for all event enquiries, responding promptly and clearly communicating how Well Kneaded can provide great food to employ great people for a greater planet and converting those enquiries into bookings. - Clarify with the client and put in place specific requirements for event logistics and staffing. - -Maintain clear records of past and upcoming events and pro-actively communicate these with accountants & internal team when needed. - Responsible for execution of our events work in line with WK Vision & values to give our clients the best events experience (internally and externally) in London including developing relationships with new venues/ clients and working with online platforms to market our events offerings. - -Maintain WK Events storage areas, including the WK lockup and any areas used in the pizzeria. - Responsibility for health and hygiene and food safety procedure on events, ensuring 100% operationally safe events, and that all events team are trained and prepared in this. This includes responsibility for regular maintenance of all events set up - -Weekly meetings with Events/Ops team to discuss anything events based. - -Manual handling of events equipment and food - SECONDARY - Grow our KERB opportunities as well as our regular client database and communications/ marketing strategy. - Take responsibility for events P&L (after 6 months in role) - Develop marketing materials (alongside ops & marketing manager) including promotions for events offerings in order to retain and grow events stakeholders (clients, venues, tasting participants, potential partnerships with local schools/ mums groups/venues, etc) - Weekly meetings with Head of Food to develop events offerings where you see gaps, within budget - If capacity, develop and market downstairs basement kitchen and/or garden for pizzeria private events together with Ops Manager and head of front of house. - Add posts directly to Instagram/ Facebook that are pertinent to events/ the team and also the pizzeria if required. - Position Type - Event role has possibility to be a job share between a senior event manager and events coordinator where the events manager has overall oversight & a focus on driving growth and coordinator has on-event/ day to day ops focus. This means role could be 2-2.5 days/ week. - EXPECTATIONS & LIMITING FACTORS - Be able to handle emergencies and last-minute changes of plan under pressure. - There is an event-staff holiday freeze in July (No holiday can be taken in July due to the full nature of the WK calendar) - The nature of the job involves a lot of weekend and evening work, so days off are generally Sundays and Mondays, with one full weekend off per month (except June/July). In quieter seasons there will be more flexibility on this. - Being able to confidently drive a manual vehicle - PERSON SPECIFICATION - The Events Manager will be committed to the Well Kneaded vision and values, with a keen interest in sustainable food and amazing event creation and will have the following: - Previous experience in events or managing/ leading a team. Including examples of responsibility for running events from start to finish. - Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Powerpoint - Confident to take initiative and is pro-active in project and event management. Is as good at starting a project as well as is at finishing it, and feeding back in. - Highly organised and excellent at planning. - At least an active interest in sustainability - English; strong in both written & verbal communication, if not your first language - UK Drivers License - confident to drive multiple vehicles including a vintage van. - Strong relational skills PERKS/ BENEFITS/ HOLIDAY - 29 days holiday (statutory plus an extra for your birthday) + sick pay + pension (holiday increases 1 days/ year worked with WK after year 2, up to 4 extra days) pro rata if not full time. - 6-8 weekly reviews with line manager. - Friends and family discount (20% off bill when you eat in with f&f) - Christmas day & Easter Sunday off - If full time- Management/ Leadership training plus up to 2 team days per year Free delicious food - Being part of a team who champions each other. - 2 Complimentary tickets per year for friends and family to in-house events - Seeing transformation in the lives of young people - Pension contribution and sick pay Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Freelance Pay: £15.00-£20.00 per hour Additional pay: Yearly bonus Benefits: Additional leave Canteen Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Flexitime Paid volunteer time Sick pay Store discount Work from home Schedule: 10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday Overtime Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: South West London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: Event Management or Leadership: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: UK FULL MANUAL DRIVING LICENSE (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in South West London Expected start date: 06/01/2025

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We are seeking a passionate and creative florist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong appreciation for floral design and a keen eye for detail. As a florist, you will be responsible for creating stunning floral arrangements for various occasions, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining the overall aesthetic of the shop. This role requires both artistic flair and organisational skills to manage inventory and sales effectively. Responsibilities - Design and create floral arrangements for events, weddings, and everyday occasions. - Provide exceptional customer service by assisting clients in selecting flowers and arrangements that meet their needs. - Maintain the cleanliness and organisation of the shop, ensuring all displays are visually appealing. - Manage inventory levels, including ordering flowers and supplies as needed. - Communicate effectively with customers in English; knowledge of Spanish or other languages is a plus. - Sell floral products while providing knowledgeable advice on the care and maintenance of flowers. - Stay updated on current trends in floral design to offer innovative ideas to customers. Requirements Floristry skills essential Previous experience as a florist or in a similar role is preferred but not essential. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; multilingual abilities are advantageous. A genuine passion for gardening and floral design. Ability to work well under pressure during busy periods. Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends or holidays when necessary. This role is ideal for someone who is self-motivated, dependable, and passionate about flowers and customer service. If you have a love for flowers and enjoy creating beautiful arrangements while providing top-notch customer service, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a florist.