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Biscuiteers is an award-winning luxury gifting brand, sometimes described as the ‘NET-A-PORTER of biscuits’. Since 2007, we’ve been on a mission to craft meaningful moments through edible works of art – thoughtfully designed and made to spark joy and deepen connections- ‘why send flowers when you can send Biscuiteers?’ Every single biscuit is lovingly made from start to finish and each one is totally individual. In 2024, we hand-iced approx. 3.0 million biscuits and delivered them to customers all over the world and we’re committed to high standards of social and environmental impact. We’re expanding our Seasonal Icing Team to help bring our 2025 collections to life—and we’d love for you to be part of it! Our Icing team is based at our Ministry at Colliers Wood, SW19 2JD. Come and learn how to Ice like a Biscuiteer, we are offering contracts starting from July 2025 until 23rd December 2025. What you will be doing … · Learn how to Ice like a pro with our 4-week training programme on industry-leading conveyor system. · Work in small supportive teams to meet production goals in our Icing Hall. · Gain hands-on experience in artisan food production. · Follow our food safety and Health & Safety standards. · Support our Dispatch Team during peak periods (based on production needs) You will need to … · A positive, reliable and punctual team player. · Willingness to learn a new skill and work in a fast paced environment. · A positive, flexible approach and be a team player. · Good communication and presentation skills. · Availability for the full contract from July until December 2025. · The flexibility to work 39 hours per week across 5 x shifts per week between Monday to Friday: Shifts of 8 hours: 7am-4pm & 9am-5,40pm. · Basic knowledge of kitchen hygiene (training provided). · A love of biscuits is essential! The Recruitment Process... · Will require a screening video, followed by an assessment interview stage and a kitchen trial. These interviews will take place in July and August 2025. What we offer... We are a bunch of creative, fun-loving people who work hard, celebrate big, wanting to make Biscuiteers a really happy place to work. We genuinely care about each other and the planet. Here’s why you’ll love being part of our team and what we offer to sweeten your working day, including: · Shopping- A special staff discount of 35% on all our beautiful products for you to treat your friends and family. · Food- Breakfast each day for all staff to start the day well fuelled. · Bring your friends- Our staff referral scheme offering you up to £150 per recommendation. · Social life- Our regular social activities bring us all together, including our legendary staff party, staff Christmas lunch and Biscuiteer Awards! · The Future- Automatic pension contributions after 3 months of service, with ethical investment options. · Your Health- Reduced Gym Membership offer with a local partner. The rate of pay for this role is £12.25 per hour plus a holiday pay (£13.73 per hour) What Our Team Says: “A fun, energetic environment with lots of opportunity to learn.” “The atmosphere is inclusive and welcoming.” “I’ve learned to ice biscuits really well—and made great friends along the way!”

Job Title: Handyman (Full-Time) Location: London (Mobile Across Managed Properties) About the Role: We are a property management company looking for a reliable, skilled Handyman to join our team. This is a hands-on, full-time position focused on supporting our day-to-day maintenance operations across our managed properties. Your work will be central to reducing our reliance on external contractors, helping us streamline costs while ensuring high-quality maintenance for our tenants and landlords. There is strong potential for career progression, including promotion and expansion into a full in-house maintenance team leadership role based on performance and cost savings delivered. Key Responsibilities: Carry out general repairs and maintenance (e.g., plumbing, minor electrical, carpentry, painting, etc.) Respond to reactive maintenance issues across multiple properties Perform regular inspections and preventative maintenance checks Liaise with the property management team to prioritise jobs and update on task completion Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean working environment Provide excellent customer service to tenants when on-site Accurately document work completed and materials used Help identify recurring issues or areas for efficiency improvements Key Requirements: Proven experience in general property maintenance Broad skill set across trades: plumbing, electrical, painting, joinery, basic tiling, etc. Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail UK driving licence preferred Must have own basic tools (van or tool storage an advantage) Good communication and a proactive, “can-do” attitude What We Offer: Competitive salary based on experience Regular, reliable work across a growing portfolio Opportunity for promotion and long-term career development Supportive management team and a positive working environment

An Outreach Volunteer at StudentDeck plays a key role in expanding our reach, engaging with students, staff, institutions and media outlets as well as building meaningful connections within academic communities. Your responsibilities will include: 1. Promoting StudentDeck through social media, events, and direct outreach. 2. Encouraging student participation, helping grow the platform’s user base. 3. Gathering feedback from users to enhance features and engagement. 4. Collaborating with influencers, institutions, or study groups to increase visibility. Benefits for StudentDeck 1. Expands the community reach and strengthens engagement. 2. Provides valuable user insights to refine the platform. 3. Increases brand awareness through grassroots marketing. 4. Builds an active, supportive student network that drives retention. Benefits for Outreach Volunteers 1. Gain hands-on marketing and communication experience. 2. Develop networking and leadership skills. 3. Enhance your resume with real-world outreach experience. 4. Become part of an innovative student-focused movement. 5. Open doors to potential career opportunities within StudentDeck and beyond.