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About SOTA SOTA is the operating system for visual intelligence, providing a self-improving platform to ideate, produce, and optimize content across enterprises. By combining cutting-edge technology with innovative solutions, SOTA enables businesses to elevate their content strategies. Our team comes from Revolut, Meta, Google, and Amazon, and we are backed by top-tier VCs. The role We are looking for a technically-minded junior to join our workflows team. You will build, optimise, and debug visual AI pipelines that power content generation for some of the world's largest e-commerce brands. You will not just run workflows, you will make them faster, smarter, and more reliable. What you will do • Design and maintain node-based AI workflows for visual content generation, • Debug and optimise pipelines to improve quality, speed, and cost-efficiency, • Onboard enterprise customers onto the platform and tailor workflows to their brand requirements, • Identify opportunities to automate and scale outputs across customer accounts, • Work closely with the product and engineering team to improve the platform based on real workflow experience What we are looking for • Some programming experience in any language. What matters is that you have written code to solve a problem or build something, whether as a hobby, at university, or on the job, • A problem-solver's mindset. You spot inefficiencies, you want to fix them, and you follow through, • Hands-on experience with node-based AI tools such as ComfyUI, n8n, or similar automation and orchestration platforms, • Genuine curiosity about how AI works, including large language models, image generation, and video, even if self-taught Bonus points • Experience with prompt engineering or fine-tuning AI models, • Background in e-commerce, creative production, or enterprise software, • Scripting with Python or JavaScript to extend and automate workflows We care far more about what you have built than where you studied. If you have scripted Minecraft mods, built Unreal blueprints, or shipped a side project, that counts. A CS degree is not required and in-depth software engineering experience is not expected.

Business Development Executive - Fast-Track Sales Training - Executive Search - Entry Level Role Metric is a New York-founded, private equity-backed executive search firm that has experienced exceptional growth, expanding to 7 global offices in just 7 years. With offices across the UK and US, we continue to scale rapidly, offering ambitious individuals the opportunity to grow alongside the business. We're looking for high-potential individuals to join the Business Development team in London. We are seeking candidates with: • A degree or higher education qualification., • A sports background or a hobby that you have excelled in (preferred but not essential) – we love competitive, high-achieving mindsets!, • Experience working whilst studying, showcasing your strong work ethic and time management skills., • B2B Sales experience is a plus but not essential - we provide full training! We offer a world-leading 2-week intensive training programme designed to equip you with all the skills you need to thrive in a high-performance sales environment. You’ll gain hands-on experience, learn from top leaders who are still revenue generating. What You’ll Do as a Business Development Executive: • Develop new business opportunities and build strong client relationships., • Engage with decision-makers across various industries., • Placing high-level candidates into niche markets., • Influence and control the hiring process., • Utilise sales techniques and strategies learned in our training programme., • Work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment with excellent earning potential. What’s in it for you as a Business Development Executive? • Unparalleled earning potential - Biggest commission check is £95K in one month., • Exceptional career progression opportunities - Management roles in less than 2 years., • World-class training programme - Led by experts and top performers in recruitment., • Travel and relocation opportunities to the UK and other parts of the US.🌍, • A dynamic, supportive, and high-energy team culture., • Regular incentives, social events, and rewards If you’re ready to kick-start a successful sales career with a company that invests in your growth, apply now and join! 📍Nottingham | London | Leeds | San Diego | New York | Fort Lauderdale | Austin

• Age 21+ £14.21 per hour, • Under 21 £12.35 per hour Got a passion for all things motoring? You’ll already have some experience of working with cars, either as a job or as a hobby, but more about that later. Your endless enthusiasm for all things car combined with your knack with customers is what will lead you to success in this role – you’ll be delivering market-leading standards of service, after all. Working on customers’ vehicles in our car park, you’ll help us wow every customer. A practical problem solver who works quickly and efficiently you already have a confidence with all things motoring. You’ll have some experience of fitting, and we’ll train you to deliver a wide range of expert vehicle fitting services across car parts and technology. Carrying out most of the service and repair work yourself, you'll also help develop other members of the team. We only work to the highest quality standards, just like you. Ideally, you already have experience in a retail or automotive/mechanic environment, but if you have practical skills and experience of delivering fantastic customer service, we can help you with the rest. We invest heavily in training to give our colleagues skills to develop their careers, so whatever career path you want to follow and whatever pace you want to progress, we have the support here to help you make your ambitions a reality, whether it’s in Retail or elsewhere in the Group. To be successful in this role you'll need: • Experience of car parts fitting, including completing basic car maintenance such as bulbs, blades, batteries,, • Experience of sharing expertise with others, • Experience of delivering great customer service ideally in a retail sales or automotive based environment, • A proactive approach to helping customers, • Problem solving skills, • Availability to work on a rota basis, including weekends We know that everyone has different priorities at different stages of their lives, so we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits. As well as holiday and contributory company pension, you can expect to enjoy: • Store discount, with 25% off most products across Halfords and Tredz, • Employee discount, with up to 50% off your garage bills at Halfords Autocentre, • Discount on Halfords Breakdown Cover, with bike cover as standard for all annual policies, • Discounts on everything from groceries and shopping through to holidays, insurance, days out, restaurants and more, • Employee wellness programme offering free, independent, confidential support and counselling 24 hours a day, seven days a week, • Fantastic Trade Price Bike Scheme - buy one bike per year from a range of bikes which have been significantly reduced, • Life Assurance, • Uniform, • Option to join our Sharesave scheme: save to purchase shares at a 20% discount, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Wagestream – a financial planning app that gives you more control over your pay. Access up to 30% of your pay as you earn it and save automatically from your salary to build a rainy-day fund for the future, • Health Cash Plan - claim cash back towards your healthcare costs and get access to health and well-being services We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest vehicle service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move. Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family. amily.

AI Forward Deployed Engineer Leading Buy Side Client | London | Hybrid | Competitive Daily Rate The Opportunity Join a leading Buy Side Client building production AI systems that transform how investment professionals work. This isn't an R&D role—you'll ship LLM-powered applications that investment and finance teams depend on daily, while simultaneously building the governed AI platform that underpins the entire organisation. 50% embedding with business teams | 50% platform engineering What You'll Build Embedded AI Applications: • Ship high-value LLM applications directly with Investment and Finance teams, • Turn ambiguous business problems into production-grade AI solutions, • Deploy agentic workflows using Claude and ChatGPT APIs, • Work alongside investment professionals to identify and solve real problems AI Platform Engineering: • Build and extend governed AI platform: LLM gateway, model control layer, privacy proxy, • Develop MCP connectors for Salesforce, M365, deal flow systems, analytics platforms, and third-party data providers, • Implement logging, audit trails, observability, and evals tooling, • Design agentic workflows spanning multiple systems with proper tracing, scoring, and regression checks, • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (FCA, DORA) Essential Skills: Production AI Engineering: • Deep practical fluency with Claude and ChatGPT APIs, tool use, structured outputs, and prompting techniques, • Track record shipping LLM-powered applications that users depend on, • Experience with LLM gateways, privacy proxies, agent observability, or evals frameworks (even at hobby/prototype level) Software Engineering: • Strong Python and TypeScript for production systems, • Modern Azure infrastructure and services, • Integration patterns: REST APIs, MCP, webhooks, SSO/Entra ID, • Production code experience in regulated or enterprise environments Business & Communication: • Excellent communicator who can sit with investment professionals and turn conversations into code, • Ability to work with ambiguous business problems and ship concrete solutions, • Experience pairing with non-technical stakeholders

About SOTA SOTA is the operating system for visual intelligence, providing a self-improving platform to ideate, produce, and optimize content across enterprises. By combining cutting-edge technology with innovative solutions, SOTA enables businesses to elevate their content strategies. Our team comes from Revolut, Meta, Google, and Amazon, and we are backed by top-tier VCs. The role We are looking for a technically-minded junior to join our workflows team. You will build, optimise, and debug visual AI pipelines that power content generation for some of the world's largest e-commerce brands. You will not just run workflows, you will make them faster, smarter, and more reliable. What you will do • Design and maintain node-based AI workflows for visual content generation, • Debug and optimise pipelines to improve quality, speed, and cost-efficiency, • Onboard enterprise customers onto the platform and tailor workflows to their brand requirements, • Identify opportunities to automate and scale outputs across customer accounts, • Work closely with the product and engineering team to improve the platform based on real workflow experience What we are looking for • Some programming experience in any language. What matters is that you have written code to solve a problem or build something, whether as a hobby, at university, or on the job, • A problem-solver's mindset. You spot inefficiencies, you want to fix them, and you follow through, • Hands-on experience with node-based AI tools such as ComfyUI, n8n, or similar automation and orchestration platforms, • Genuine curiosity about how AI works, including large language models, image generation, and video, even if self-taught Bonus points • Experience with prompt engineering or fine-tuning AI models, • Background in e-commerce, creative production, or enterprise software, • Scripting with Python or JavaScript to extend and automate workflows We care far more about what you have built than where you studied. If you have scripted Minecraft mods, built Unreal blueprints, or shipped a side project, that counts. A CS degree is not required and in-depth software engineering experience is not expected.

Role: Senior C++ Developer Location: Lincoln.Working arrangements: 2-3 days per week remote working option Salary: Up to £70k Do you find that you work best when your hobby and work are aligned? Do you code about and play with drones in your free time? Would you like to get paid to do so? :D If tha

At Home Instead , being a Weekend Home Care Professional is more than helping with daily tasks—it’s about making someone’s weekend brighter, warmer, and more meaningful. Whether it’s sharing a chat over a cup of tea, enjoying a favourite hobby together, or simply offering a reassuring presen

Production Technician - Coating / Precision Painting £30,000 - £35,000 + Progression + Christmas Shut Down Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm Wimbledon Based Do you have experience in precision coating, spraying, or painting and want to build a career with a prestigious specialist manufacturer? My client designs and manufactures bespoke fixtures and fittings for some of the world's most luxurious homes, renowned hotels, and exclusive private residences. Their reputation is built on exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver high-quality products to a discerning clientele. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join their production team. The role involves bench-based precision coating and painting work as part of the assembly process, ensuring each product is finished to the highest possible standard. You will work with specialist materials and techniques while following detailed specifications and quality procedures. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected business where craftsmanship and quality are at the heart of everything they do. It would suit someone with either professional experience or a hobby-based background in precision painting, spraying, model making, or a similar hands-on discipline who is eager to develop their skills further. The company offers full training and the opportunity to become a specialist within a supportive and growing team, making this an ideal role for someone who takes pride in their work, has excellent attention to detail, and is looking for a long-term career with genuine development opportunities. The Role: Ability to work well in a team Provide guidance, training and support to new staff *Carry out showroom duties independently The Candidate: Strong attention to detail Health and Safety knowledge *A positive can-do attitude with a problem solving mindset Consultant: Alice Holwell - REF: 5165 Elix Sourcing Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job, you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment. Production Technician | Manufacturing | Wet Spray Painting | Faux Finishes | Paint Technician INDLP

Junior Bodywork Prepper – Motorsport & Classic Vehicles Location: Daventry Hours: Monday–Thursday: 08:00–12:30 & 13:30–17:00 Friday: 08:00–12:30 & 13:30–16:00 Salary: £23,364 per annum (after the first 12 weeks) About the Role We are seeking a motivated Junior Bodywork Prepper to join a specialist team with over 50 years of expertise in precision paintwork and restoration. Our clients include elite motorsport and heritage automotive sectors, working with vehicles from Formula 1, Formula 3, GT racing teams, and high-end restoration projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about cars—ideally a young enthusiast (17–18+ or early career)—who wants to turn a genuine hobby into a long-term career. Key Responsibilities Preparing body panels in fibreglass, carbon fibre, aluminium, steel, and plastics Surface preparation for primer and topcoat application Working on prestigious vehicles including: Porsche Ferrari Lotus Cars Jaguar (including replica and restoration projects) Supporting detailed race car and historic vehicle restorations, including complex accident repairs (e.g., reconstructing vintage race components) You may also work on specialist heritage and miniature automotive projects with teams such as The Little Car Company. What We're Looking For Basic or developing experience in bodywork or vehicle preparation Interest in motorsport, automotive restoration, or engineering Familiarity with composite materials Strong attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship Reliable, hardworking, and eager to learn What We Offer Competitive salary with overtime opportunities Hands-on experience with world-class and historic vehicles Structured working hours (no night shifts required) Long-term career development in a highly specialised industry A workshop environment trusted by top-tier motorsport and restoration teams How to Apply If you're passionate about cars and want to build a career in high-end vehicle preparation and restoration, we'd love to hear from you. ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation TPBN1_UKTJ

Production Technician - Bench Assembly £28,000 - £30,000 + Progression + Christmas Shut Down Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm Wimbledon Based Do you have experience in precision, intricate bench assembly work and are you looking to join a prestigious specialist manufacturer where quality craftsmanship and attention to detail are at the heart of everything they do? My client designs and manufactures bespoke fixtures and fittings for some of the world's most luxurious homes, renowned hotels, and exclusive private residences. Their reputation is built on exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver high-quality products to a discerning clientele. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join their production team. The role involves bench-based precision coating and painting work as part of the assembly process, ensuring each product is finished to the highest possible standard. You will work with specialist materials and techniques while following detailed specifications and quality procedures. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected business where craftsmanship and quality are at the heart of everything they do. It would suit someone with either professional experience or a hobby-based background in precision mechanical assembly, jewellery making, fine electronics or a similar hands-on discipline who is eager to develop their skills further. The company offers full training and the opportunity to become a specialist within a supportive and growing team, making this an ideal role for someone who takes pride in their work, has excellent attention to detail, and is looking for a long-term career with genuine development opportunities. The Role: Ability to work well in a team Use of hand tools, screwdrivers, spanners etc *Following production notes, diagrams and drawings The Candidate: Strong attention to detail Health and Safety knowledge *A positive can-do attitude with a problem solving mindset Consultant: Alice Holwell - REF 5166 Elix Sourcing Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job, you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment. Production Technician| Bench Assembly| Precision Assembly| Hand Tools| Manufacturing INDLP