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About the Role As Head Chef, you will lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food and outstanding service during every shift. You will be responsible for creating a positive, high-performing kitchen environment, ensuring operational excellence, maintaining food quality standards, and developing your team to achieve their full potential. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to an experienced chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about producing consistently excellent dishes while inspiring and supporting their team. Key Responsibilities • Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen team to achieve high performance and exceptional standards., • Create a positive and collaborative working environment where team members can grow and succeed., • Manage kitchen operations effectively during busy service periods., • Recruit, train, coach, and support team members to maximise their potential., • Ensure every dish is prepared and presented to the highest standards., • Maintain consistency in food quality, portion control, and presentation., • Drive efficient service while ensuring customer satisfaction remains a priority., • Monitor and improve kitchen performance through effective planning and organisation., • Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and health and safety., • Ensure all food safety procedures and company policies are followed., • Manage stock control, ordering, and waste reduction effectively., • Conduct regular checks to ensure kitchen equipment is safe and operational., • Manage labour and food costs to achieve business targets., • Adapt quickly to challenges and make effective decisions under pressure., • Identify opportunities to improve processes, productivity, and team performance., • Support the wider management team in achieving overall business objectives.What We're Looking ForEssential Skills & Experience, • Proven experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume environment., • Strong leadership skills with experience managing, training, and developing teams., • Excellent organisational and time management abilities., • Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure., • Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene regulations, and kitchen compliance., • Passion for delivering high-quality food and exceptional customer experiences.Personal Attributes, • Positive and motivational leadership style., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Resilient, adaptable, and solution-focused., • Strong attention to detail and commitment to standards., • Commercial awareness and understanding of kitchen financial performance.What We Offer, • Competitive salary., • Company pension scheme., • Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities., • Employee Assistance Programme providing mental health, wellbeing, financial, and legal support., • Enhanced family-friendly policies., • Flexible wage access options., • Employee referral bonus scheme., • Retail, leisure, and hospitality discounts., • Recognition and reward programmes., • A supportive and inclusive working environment.

Our mission is to improve the performance of athletes and teams, which we do by engineering the premier technology platform for sport. We've been at the forefront of sports technology and science since 2006 - we don't just work in the sporting industry, we are actively changing its future. Our solutions are designed to help athletes and coaches “play smart” in a world where 1% can literally mean the difference between winning and losing. We work with over 4,600 teams around the world, empowering coaches, managers and trainers in premier teams in the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, EPL, AFL, NRL, NCAA and more. We provide the information they need to optimise athletes’ health, game-day readiness, and performance, as well as in-game tactics. Our solutions include wearable technology, video analytics, scouting, strength and conditioning, education and athlete monitoring solutions, and we are passionate about helping sports organisations at all levels to better scout, recruit, teach, and win. The Senior Business Development Manager role is split between developing new relationships/accounts, and ensuring successful account management of current solutions while upselling and cross selling our full suite of products. The successful candidate will report to the Director, Sales in the UK and work closely with other internal teams such as customer success, support, logistics, sales operations to help coaches, sport scientists and performance analysts turn objective data into valuable athlete insights. • Essential Experience & Skills (Non-Negotiable):, • A minimum of 5+ years of B2B sales experience with a demonstrable track record of exceeding quota in a technology subscription/SaaS model, preferably within the sports technology industry. The successful candidate will need to be able to drive growth in all of Catapult’s products, so varied experience is valued, however applicants with experience in the performance analysis sector are of high interest., • Direct experience selling video analysis, performance data, or adjacent sports technology solutions to elite sports organisations. Must be able to articulate the value of objective data in shaping athlete development and team strategy., • Documented success in developing and executing a territory plan from the ground up, including prospecting, pipeline creation, and closing new logos within the UK elite sports landscape (teams, leagues, federations)., • Exceptional ability to identify, engage, and build consensus with multiple personas within a sports organisation (e.g., Sporting/Technical Directors, Head Coach, Performance Director, Performance Analyst, Head of Sports Science, Head of Technology)., • Expert-level skills in forecasting, contract negotiation, and crafting compelling business proposals that align client objectives with product value., • A genuine passion for sports, combined with a working knowledge of the competitive sports tech landscape and current trends in athlete performance and data utilisation., • Experience and the ability to evidence a high level of discipline in your use of Salesforce or another CRM. What You’ll Need: • A self-motivated, results-driven professional who thrives on identifying new opportunities and building new business., • Personable, energetic and trustworthy persona that creates strong relationships, making customers look forward to working with you., • Strong, existing relationships with decision makers within the UK Football market., • Ability to identify revenue blockers and strategically communicate solutions to leadership., • Experience managing and leveraging relationships with internal teams such as but not limited to; Customer Success, Product & Marketing, to drive predictable revenue and growth., • Experience with design and implementation of a business development strategy, • High level objection handing skills, • The ability to self-motivate and be a leading performer, both commercially and culturally, to influence the performance of others within the team and organization as a whole., • Experience working to and exceeding targets., • A growth mindset and ability to learn fast as our product suite evolves., • Willingness / desire to travel, scheduling regular visits to UK clients in an efficient manner., • Proficient in English written and spoken., • Full UK driving licence. Why Catapult? • We have amazing people. We can promise you will work with some of the most ambitious and intelligent people in an exciting industry, and you will do some of the best work of your life., • We encourage our people to have constructive, open and honest communication; to make Catapult extraordinary; innovate and create smart solutions; establish a collaborative, yet challenging, environment to develop our performance and the performance of our customers., • Our workforce spans more than 20 countries, you'll have the opportunity to work across multiple nationalities and cultures, and build your global awareness and capability even beyond what it is today., • We value improvement and development. We are challenging ourselves to continuously grow and become a high-performance company. That means we maintain a growth mindset in everything we do, and our people are always looking for ways to do things better. There is unlimited opportunity to grow, do more, and do better. Whether you’re interested in sports or not, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing your work is supporting some of the most successful teams and athletes on the planet! While we have access to many exciting opportunities, we also realise that we are here to do a very important job for our customers. As a result, we aim to work with purpose and intention. We look for people that fit our team culture, those who actively contribute and individuals who are excited about what they do. In order to build the future of sports performance, we need the brightest talent in order to do so. If you think you can contribute to the empowering, enjoyable and exciting Catapult environment, then we invite you to apply.

Function: Performance Creative | Account Leadership | Pod Management Reports to: Account Director Location: Remote-first (1 day per month in-office - Hambi Media HQ, Oval, London) Compensation: £45,000 – £55,000 + Bonus + Benefits + 27 Days Holiday Overview: Hambi Media is the UK’s leading performance creative agency for D2C and e-commerce brands. With in-house strategy, production, UGC and design teams, we produce creative that doesn’t just look good - it drives growth. We’ve delivered over £100M worth of performance creative across Meta and TikTok for brands like Heights, Surreal, 47 Skin, Mindful Chef and Nutrition Geeks. Our Account Managers sit at the heart of delivery - owning communication, keeping momentum high, and ensuring launches land cleanly and on time. About the role: We’re hiring a Senior Account Manager to strengthen our middle management layer and lead pods at a higher standard. This role blends client leadership, team management, and delivery ownership. You’ll oversee a small group of high-value accounts while coaching Account Managers to perform consistently and confidently. You are not just “good with clients” - you know how to run accounts, lead people, and raise standards. What you'll be responsible for: Client & Commercial Leadership: • Own senior relationships across larger, higher-impact accounts, • Lead strategic client conversations, performance reviews and planning, • Guide clients through launches, pivots and scale moments, • Spot upsell, retention and growth opportunities Pod & People Management: • Line-manage Account Managers within your pod, • Coach AMs on communication, organisation and client ownership, • Raise delivery standards across accounts and workflows, • Support hiring, onboarding and development of AMs Delivery & Quality Control: • Oversee UGC and creative workflows across the pod, • Ensure launches are planned, resourced and executed cleanly, • Act as escalation point for delivery or client risk, • Maintain consistency across processes and client experience What you bring: • 4+ years’ experience in agency account management, • Proven experience managing or mentoring Account Managers, • Strong understanding of performance creative, UGC and launch cycles, • Confidence running senior client conversations independently, • Commercial awareness — retention, margin, and growth matter to you, • Calm authority — clients and teams trust your judgment Who you are: • A true manager - you enjoy leading people, not just accounts, • Standards-driven - you care about quality and consistency, • Accountable - you own outcomes across your pod, • Structured and decisive - you bring order and clarity, • A role model - AMs learn by watching how you operate, • Client Portfolio: Work with a diverse range of D2C and e-commerce brands, spanning multiple niches and continents., • Exceptional Team: Collaborate with a world-class team of motivated and high-performing individuals., • Career Growth: Enjoy opportunities for rapid career progression in a fast-growing agency., • Work-Life Balance: 27 days paid holiday (plus your birthday off), hybrid working, and flexibility to work abroad for up to 30 days., • Comprehensive Benefits: Private health and dental insurance, company pension scheme, and structured training programs., • Remote working with 1 day a month in London Head Office.

Job Title: Senior Cloud Engineer Location: Remote, UK Reports to: Head of Cloud & DevOps Work schedule: Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours per week Who are VitalHub? VitalHub aspire to accelerate the delivery of digital transformation at scale, supporting healthcare organisations internationally to improve how they capture and analyse data. This helps enhance patient flow and enables better coordination of care across planned and unplanned services, mental health, workforce, and compliance. From patient-facing apps and in-hospital flow management to national system control centres supporting the provision of healthcare services across US, UK, Canada, Middle East & Australia, our solutions exist to deliver an eco-system of joined-up technical infrastructure and centralised data integration. The Opportunity: The Senior Cloud Engineer will work in the Cloud department that is responsible for for the design, evolution, and operation of VitalHub’s UK cloud platforms and DevOps capabilities. The role will work on infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and operational tooling including designing, implementing, and improving them over time. The role will help ensuring systems are stable, secure, recoverable, and cost-effective across the full product lifecycle. The Cloud department works across all VitalHub’s UK products including working with colleagues around the world. Operating as a Cloud Centre of Excellence to ensure we achieve reliability, scalability, operability and affordability in hosting our products. As a senior the role will also involve mentoring and coaching to impart skills and best practices. Your Responsibilities: • Contribute to the design, evolution, and operation of cloud platforms and DevOps capabilities across the UK product portfolio, covering infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and operational tooling, • Contribute to the technical direction for cloud architecture, including environment structure, network topology, identity and access models, and shared platform services, in alignment with global cloud teams., • Support the development and promotion of standards and reference approaches for infrastructure as code, configuration management, and environment provisioning, ensuring repeatability and auditability., • Design, implement, and improve DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, release and deployment strategies, environment promotion, and change management., • Ensure cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines are secure and resilient, working with DevSecOps and InfoSec on access controls, secrets management, network security, and pipeline hardening., • Maintain robust foundations for stability and recovery, including disaster recovery strategy, RTO/RPO definitions, runbooks, and regular recovery testing., • Manage cloud cost through informed architectural decisions, capacity planning, scaling strategies, and service selection, using cost data to guide trade-offs rather than enforcing blanket controls. Promote transparency and visibility of cloud costs back into teams working on the products., • Mentor and coach other members of the team to improve their skills and promote best practices., • Work closely with engineering teams to ensure deployment, monitoring, and operational approaches align with application architecture and how systems are built and maintained., • Work collaboratively, explaining technical decisions clearly and bringing teams along through support, guidance, and shared ownership rather than enforcement. Essential Experience: • Experience with developing and maintaining Infrastructure-as-Code (terraform etc.) to a high standard, • Experience with deploying and maintaining workloads in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), • Comfortable working directly with engineering teams in a collaborative approach, • Experience with DevOps tooling and processes (ci/cd pipelines, observability and reliability), • Networking knowledge Nice to Haves: • Comfortable in working in an environment with variety and sometimes being air dropped into new areas to help with projects/issues, • Experience with containerisation, • Experience with working in the hosting of SaaS applications, • Experience with running cloud at scale, • Able to coach and mentor others to impart skills and best practices, • Working on previous transformation projects (cloud migrations, workload modernisations, DevOps transformations) Our Interview Process: • Initial screening call with the Talent Team, • Virtual interview with the Line Manager – technical and verbal assessment, • Virtual interview with the VP of Engineering & Head of HR What do we offer? • Remote & flexible working, • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, • Support to grow through professional learning & development courses!, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, • Events – networking and social, • PDP – progression & internal career opportunities, • Death in Service, • Regular training workshops As an equal opportunities’ employer, VitalHub is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join VitalHub. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let the Talent Team know.

Manages: 4 Remote Digital Marketing Executives. Working closely with the Head of Digital Marketing and wider teams based in the UK, you’ll play a key role in building a strong, data-led digital operation across their European markets. Lead, coach, and support a remote team of four Digital Marketi

Franchise Business Development Manager South East/Greater London £58k - £65k depending on experience We are looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to act as the key link between Franchise Business Owners and Head Office, supporting sustainable growth, profitability, and operational excellence across an established franchise network. You will work closely with Franchisees from onboarding and launch through to ongoing development, helping them maximise performance, achieve financial targets, and operate in line with company standards and brand values. Key Responsibilities Drive Franchisee growth through performance analysis, business planning, and KPI management Support profitability through financial insight, P&L review, and operational efficiency improvements Coach and mentor Franchise Business Owners to maximise business performance Identify and manage underperformance with proactive turnaround planning Support new Franchisee onboarding, training, and launch activities Ensure compliance with company standards, systems, and governance Collaborate with Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Brand Leadership on strategic initiatives Champion continuous improvement and best practice across the network About You You will be a strategic and commercially minded professional with strong analytical and relationship-building skills. You’ll be confident influencing stakehold...

As our National Sales Manager, you will be leading a team of three Account Managers delivering c£15m of revenue. You'll be a coach, a mentor and client facing. Splitting your time between head office and client meetings, you'll be a commercially driven individual with a proven track record in the aerospace and defence sector. BASIC SALARY: £65,000 - £70,000 BENEFITS: · Up to 10,000 - £15,000 Annual Bonus · Car Allowance £6,500pa · 25 Days Holiday · Company quarterly incentive plan c£2,600 per annum · 3 x Life Assurance, · 5% Pension Contribution LOCATION: Office based 60% of the time (plus client meetings / WFH) - Milton Keynes COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Northampton, Bedford, Cambridge, Luton, Huntingdon, Leighton Buzzard, Stevenage, St Neots JOB DESCRIPTION: National Sales Manager - contract electronics This National Sales Manager role is a strategic leadership role where you will be the driving force behind key relationships with some of the most respected names in UK aerospace and defence sector - organisations where precision, process, and performance matter. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: National Sales Manager - contract electronics As our National Sales Manager, you will: · Lead, coach and inspire a team of 3 direct Account Managers, working closely with support te...

Location: Flexible / Hybrid UK Salary: £90,000 - £120,000 + Bonus + Benefits We are seeking an ambitious, commercially driven Sales Director to lead and scale our B2B sales function during an exciting period of growth. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for developing and executing the sales strategy, driving revenue growth, expanding market share, and building a high-performing sales culture. This is a pivotal leadership role for an individual who combines strategic vision with a hands-on approach to winning business and developing teams. • Develop and deliver the company's sales strategy aligned to business objectives., • Lead, coach and inspire a high-performing B2B sales team., • Drive sustainable revenue growth across existing and new markets., • Identify and secure major strategic opportunities and key accounts., • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior decision-makers and stakeholders., • Monitor sales performance, forecasting, pipeline management and KPI delivery., • Collaborate closely with Marketing, Operations and Executive Leadership teams., • Analyse market trends, competitor activity and customer insights to inform strategy., • Create a culture of accountability, performance and continuous improvement., • Support recruitment, succession planning and talent development within the sales function., • Proven track record as a Sales Director, Head of Sales or Senior Sales Leader within a B2B environment., • Demonstrable success in delivering significant revenue growth and exceeding commercial targets., • Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing sales teams., • Strategic thinker with excellent commercial acumen., • Experienced in complex sales cycles and enterprise-level client engagement., • Strong negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills., • Data-driven approach with experience using CRM systems and sales analytics., • Degree qualified or equivalent experience preferred., • Basic salary of £90,000 - £120,000 depending on experience., • Performance-related bonus scheme., • Executive benefits package., • Flexible and hybrid working options., • Opportunity to shape and influence the future direction of a growing business., • Supportive leadership team and genuine career progression opportunities. Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, or any other protected characteristic. Zest 4 Talent is an independent recruitment consultancy committed to delivering an inclusive recruitment process and presenting opportunities based on skills, experience and potential. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting equal opportunities throughout the hiring journey. If you are a commercially focused sales leader with the vision, energy and capability to drive significant business growth, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Zest 4 Talent for a confidential discussion #J-18808-Ljbffr

As a Senior Organisation Designer, you will be reporting to a Lead Organisation Designer and support the Head of Practice to lead a stable and knowledgeable practice. Line manage other designers in your practice and coach client teams.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a growing and ambitious organisation based in Hemel Hempstead, during a period of continued expansion. This is a newly created role due to ongoing business growth, offering the opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering people initiatives across the organisation. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will provide strategic and operational HR support, helping to drive employee engagement, performance and organisational success. Joining a collaborative HR team, you'll have the opportunity to influence key business decisions and support the organisation through an exciting phase of growth and transformation. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to leaders across multiple business areas, providing expert HR guidance, managing complex employee relations matters and supporting organisational change projects. Key Responsibilities: Partner with senior leaders to understand business objectives and deliver effective people solutions Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence and restructuring cases Support the delivery of the people strategy and contribute to wider business objectives Analyse people data to identify trends, risks and opportunities Lead and support organisational change initiatives, including restructures and transformation projects Coach and influence managers to develop leadership capability and drive best practice Ensure HR policies and practices remain compliant and aligned with employment legislation Promote employee engagement, retention and performance improvement initiativesAbout You: Proven experience in an HR Business Partner, People Partner or similar HR role Strong employee relations expertise with experience managing complex casework Sound knowledge of UK employment law Experience supporting organisational change and transformation programmes Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills Commercially minded with the ability to balance people and business priorities CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above desirable)This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional looking to join a successful and expanding organisation where they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the continued growth of the business. Think Human Resources is the HR division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independently owned recruitment business. The HR division is responsible for recruiting permanent, temporary and contract roles within the field of Human Resources including; HR Administrator, HR Assistant, HR Advisor, HR Business Partner, HR Manager, Head of HR, Employee Relations, talent, internal recruitment, Learning and Development, Compensation and Benefits/Reward and Recognition

Be all you can be with Hamberley At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something 'Extra Special, Every Day', and we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior HR Business Partner to play a key role in delivering our people strategy and supporting our growing network of care homes. The Senior HR Business Partner will report to the Head of HR and play a key role in supporting our Operations teams and Homes to bring the People strategy and experience to life. The Senior HR Business Partner will be a trusted advisor, able to influence functional initiatives so that there is a positive employee experience at the same time as improving the anticipated commercial outcomes. As our Senior HR Business Partner, you'll provide coaching and development for the HR Advisors to support our home managers on leadership and employee development issues with creative and strategic HR value-added recommendations in support of the business goals. You'll be a key member of the team, where you'll enjoy both autonomy to make key decisions as well as support and team collaboration on wider HR projects. This role requires you to be based at our offices in Luton, and required travel to our homes as and when required. We offer our colleagues: Competitive salary and benefits package 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) Workplace pension A supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunities for professional development and training Access to high street discounts via our mobile friendly HapiApp benefits platform Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing servicesWhat you'll be doing: This is a hands-on and strategic role where you'll: Partner with operational leaders to support and influence people initiatives Lead, coach, and develop a team of two HR Advisors Oversee complex Employee Relations cases and provide expert guidance Support managers in building capability and confidence in people management Drive a positive, high-performance culture aligned to our values Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives Build strong relationships across the organisation to elevate the impact of HRYou'll be based in our Luton office, with regular travel to our care homes and occasional overnight stays. Could you be part of our team? We are recruiting for a Senior HR Business Partner to join our dynamic team. Applicants will be/have: Must have demonstrable experience operating in an HR business partner role. A care sector background (desirable, not essential). Excellent verbal and written communication and team management skills. A proactive, pragmatic approach to problem-solving & strong decision-making skills. Strong stakeholder relationship building and leadership skills. The ability to influence and build credibility at all levels. A care sector background (desirable, not essential). Full UK Driving Licence and have access to a car.If this sounds like you and you're looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you. Due to the high level of interest we anticipate for this role, we may close this advert earlier than the stated closing date to manage applications effectively. If you're interested in joining us at Hamberley, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Hamberley People: We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of something special. Be part of Hamberley