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Regional Development Chef Chartwells – Education Catering Role Overview This role plays a pivotal part in supporting the Chartwells Operations Team to ensure our school catering teams fully understand their responsibilities and deliver against clear standards and expectations. You will drive a consistent, elevated and innovative food offer across all schools – from counter service to hospitality and event catering. The role ensures modular menus are implemented using The Source recipes, hospitality brochures are relevant and user-friendly, and the “Beyond the Kitchen” programme is embedded successfully across every site. You will lead the development of kitchen teams, champion new food concepts, and ensure our food offer remains fresh, inspiring, compliant, and commercially successful. Key Responsibilities • Lead the delivery and presentation of food across schools, encouraging teams to showcase their offer and host tastings with clients., • Engage clients in meaningful conversations around food quality, innovation, and school strategy., • Create and implement new culinary ideas such as pop-ups, BBQ events, tasting events, and themed food activations., • Develop innovative, School Food Standards-compliant regional dishes for inclusion on menus., • Ensure modular menus are implemented correctly using approved recipes from The Source., • Train culinary teams across all craft levels, reviewing kitchen operations and developing capability at every level., • Deliver bi-annual unit manager training to support new menu launches and updates., • Support and coach teams through chef challenges and provide short-term relief support where required., • Support and guide schools in embedding the Beyond the Kitchen programme., • Ensure activities are planned, diarised, and delivered consistently., • Liaise with the Nutrition Team where required., • Support mobilisation of new contracts., • Oversee planning of large-scale hospitality events within schools., • Review and update school strategies during each visit., • Chartwells Culinary Director, • Managing Director, • Senior Leadership Team, • Head of Operations, • Regional Managers, • Compass Group UK Food Service Team, • School Clients, • Kitchen Teams, • Catering Managers / General Managers, • Genuine passion for food and education catering, • Strong knowledge of food trends and culinary development, • Creative foodservice background, • Experience with purchasing, sourcing, modular menus and recipe systems, • Proven track record of developing and implementing food concepts, • Experience working in fast-paced, forward-thinking environments, • Excellent communication and influencing skills, • Strong coaching and leadership ability, • Ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups, • Strong project management skills, • Knowledge of varied food production methods, • Contributory pension scheme, • Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes, • Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits, • Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more, • Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more, • Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster, • Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands, • Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com/2402/L97401/52792544/SU #State Schools Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Have you successfully managed large-scale paid search and shopping campaigns in a high-growth eCommerce environment? Do you thrive on using data, testing, and optimisation to drive profitable customer acquisition? Are you looking for a hands-on performance role where you can make an immediate commercial impact? MacGregor Black is currently partnering with a fast-growing consumer goods business to recruit an E-Commerce Paid Search & Google Shopping Executive. This is a full-time, permanent, office-based role located in County Durham. The E-Commerce Paid Search & Google Shopping Executive will take ownership of paid media activity across search, shopping, paid social, and marketplaces, reporting into the Head of Sales & Marketing. Operating within a performance-led FMCG environment, this role will play a key part in driving brand visibility, customer acquisition, and ROI across multiple digital channels. Key Responsibilities: • Performance Marketing Ownership: Plan, execute, and optimise paid media campaigns across Google Ads, Google Shopping, Microsoft Ads, YouTube, Meta, TikTok, and selected marketplaces., • Budget & ROI Management: Manage media budgets to maximise ROAS, CAC efficiency, and overall return on investment, adjusting spend in line with performance and market conditions., • Testing & Experimentation: Lead keyword research, audience targeting, and structured A/B testing across creatives, formats, and messaging., • Creative Optimisation: Partner closely with creative teams to develop and refine performance-led assets while maintaining brand consistency., • Data-Driven Optimisation: Track and analyse core performance metrics including CTR, CPA, ROAS, CAC, and conversion rates to inform continuous optimisation., • Insight & Reporting: Work with data and analytics teams to build dashboards, interpret performance trends, and share actionable insights with stakeholders., • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with wider marketing, digital, and data teams to support acquisition, retention, and lifetime value initiatives., • Platform & Trend Leadership: Stay ahead of platform updates, algorithm changes, and industry trends, translating developments into clear paid media strategies. What We Are Looking For: • Strong hands-on experience managing Google Ads and Google Shopping campaigns., • Proven experience across Microsoft Ads, Meta, TikTok, and paid social platforms., • Experience running paid media for third-party marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay, or B&Q., • 5+ years’ experience in performance marketing, ideally within FMCG, retail, or eCommerce., • Highly analytical, with the ability to turn data into clear commercial actions., • Demonstrated success scaling campaigns and delivering measurable ROI., • Strong understanding of conversion funnels, attribution models, and customer segmentation., • Experience building and executing structured testing and optimisation frameworks. For more information, please contact Dan Hookway at MacGregor Black.

Regional Development Chef Chartwells - Education Catering Role Overview This role plays a pivotal part in supporting the Chartwells Operations Team to ensure our school catering teams fully understand their responsibilities and deliver against clear standards and expectations. You will drive a consistent, elevated and innovative food offer across all schools - from counter service to hospitality and event catering. The role ensures modular menus are implemented using The Source recipes, hospitality brochures are relevant and user-friendly, and the "Beyond the Kitchen" programme is embedded successfully across every site. You will lead the development of kitchen teams, champion new food concepts, and ensure our food offer remains fresh, inspiring, compliant, and commercially successful. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery and presentation of food across schools, encouraging teams to showcase their offer and host tastings with clients. Engage clients in meaningful conversations around food quality, innovation, and school strategy. Create and implement new culinary ideas such as pop-ups, BBQ events, tasting events, and themed food activations. Develop innovative, School Food Standards-compliant regional dishes for inclusion on menus. Ensure modular menus are implemented correctly using approved recipes from The Source. Ensure every school has a relevant and accessible hospitality brochure. Team Development & Training Train culinary teams across all craft levels, reviewing kitchen operations and developing capability at every level. Deliver bi-annual unit manager training to support new menu launches and updates. Support and coach teams through chef challenges and provide short-term relief support where required. Ensure "Tasting Kitchen" and "Recipe Clinics" are embedded across the estate. Beyond the Kitchen Programme Support and guide schools in embedding the Beyond the Kitchen programme. Ensure activities are planned, diarised, and delivered consistently. Liaise with the Nutrition Team where required. Personally deliver selected Beyond the Kitchen activities throughout the year. Operational & Strategic Support Support mobilisation of new contracts. Oversee planning of large-scale hospitality events within schools. Review and update school strategies during each visit. Maintain a strong understanding of purchasing compliance, sourcing, and commercial performance. Key Relationships Chartwells Culinary Director Managing Director Senior Leadership Team Head of Operations Regional Managers Compass Group UK Food Service Team School Clients Kitchen Teams Catering Managers / General Managers Unit Managers About You Genuine passion for food and education catering Strong knowledge of food trends and culinary development Creative foodservice background Experience with purchasing, sourcing, modular menus and recipe systems Proven track record of developing and implementing food concepts Experience working in fast-paced, forward-thinking environments Excellent communication and influencing skills Strong coaching and leadership ability Ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups Strong project management skills Knowledge of varied food production methods Passion-led approach to school visits, always showcasing the very best food We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families About Us Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com/2402/L97401/52792544/SU #State Schools Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! TPBN1_UKCT

Head Chef Events, Weddings Venue We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to work under an Exec and help lead the kitchen at our highly regarded wedding and corporate events destination venue . This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, organised chef who values fresh, seasonal food , enjoys the pace of events, and wants a role that genuinely supports worklife balance and staff wellbeing . The Role As Head Chef, you will will closely with the Exec on the the kitchen operation, delivering high-quality, seasonal menus across weddings, corporate events and private functions. Youll lead, inspire and develop your team while maintaining flexibility and consistency in a fast-moving events environment. What Were Looking For Proven experience as a Head Chef (or strong Senior Sous ready to step up), ideally in events, banqueting or high-volume hospitality A strong passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and food quality Ability to design flexible menus tailored to weddings and corporate clients Excellent leadership, organisation and communication skills A calm, adaptable approach to events service Own transport is essential due to venue location What We Offer A well-structured role with excellent shift patterns and a real focus on healthy working hours A venue that values staff wellness, balance and retention Creative freedom with menus and seasonal sourcing Supportive management and a positive, professional working culture A stable, respected venue with a strong reputation and busy events calendar If youre a Head Chef who loves events, cares deeply about food quality, and wants a role where your time and wellbeing are respected, wed love to hear from you. Basic salary up to 45k + Gratuities. Apply now to be part of a venue where great food and great people come first. TPBN1_UKCT

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As Head of Growth, you’ll take full ownership of the UK growth engine, leading strategy and execution across acquisition, retention, and revenue. With millions of meals delivered globally and ambitious growth plans ahead this is your chance to build and lead a world-class growth engine from the gr

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Based at the Windsor College campus, the primary purpose of this role is to provide strategic and creative leadership for the Creative and Performing Arts department, ensuring excellence in teaching, learning, and the overall student experience in line with the College's vision and growth strategy.

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