As a Marketing and Commercial Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the organization’s growth through strategic marketing initiatives and effective commercial management. You will be responsible for overseeing brand development, market positioning, revenue generation, and customer engagement across all channels. Job Responsibilities: - Develop and execute integrated marketing strategies aligned with business objectives and market trends. - Lead brand management initiatives to ensure consistent messaging and positioning across all platforms. - Plan and manage multi-channel marketing campaigns, including digital, print, events, and social media. - Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities and optimize performance. - Collaborate with the sales and product development teams to align marketing strategies with commercial goals. - Monitor and report on key marketing metrics (ROI, lead generation, customer acquisition cost) to drive continuous improvement. - Oversee the commercial planning process, including pricing, forecasting, budgeting, and sales performance analysis. - Identify and pursue new business development opportunities, partnerships, and strategic alliances. - Manage key customer and vendor relationships to maximize revenue and customer satisfaction. - Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and maintain risk awareness in commercial operations. - Lead and mentor a team of marketing and commercial professionals to deliver results and foster innovation.
Welcome to Clays, the ultimate indoor clay shooting experience and cocktail bar! We bring the thrill of a British clay target shooting weekend to the heart of the city, making this exhilarating sport safe, fun, and accessible for everyone. Whether you're seeking an adrenaline-packed day with friends or a lively evening with colleagues, Clays is the perfect spot for unforgettable, fun-filled experiences. JOIN US IN AS WE GROW As we expand both locally and internationally, we’re thrilled to be opening new venues beyond London! This is your chance to help shape the future of Clays as we bring our signature excitement, energy, and unforgettable experiences to new cities across the UK. We're looking for passionate individuals to join us on this exciting journey as we grow our brand and create unique, memorable events for our guests. Careers at clays are loaded with possibilities. As we grow our brand, we are equally dedicated to the growth of our team. We offer ample opportunities for personal development and top-notch training. Our team is a vibrant mix of independent thinkers who are passionate about crafting unforgettable experiences for our guests. If you're seeking a workplace that values integrity, fun, and teamwork, Clays might just be the place for you! We’ve been named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for 2025 by Great Place To Work UK! That’s right, we’re all about creating an awesome place to work, with plenty of fun, growth, and top-notch vibes. But don’t just take our word for it, here's what our colleagues have to say about us: “You can be yourself here. The company values character and willingness to learn over prior knowledge. They provide all the training you need, and your progress is entirely up to you.” “Mistakes are stepping stones here, and no one is frowned upon for making them. We learn from each other, which is unique in a workplace.” If you’re looking for a role where you can grow and be part of a dynamic, fun-loving team, join us as we make history—one shot at a time! CLAYS VALUES At Clays, our venues are for everyone, and so is our workplace. We believe that to serve our diverse audience, we must first celebrate and nurture diversity within our team. That’s why we’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture. Different perspectives spark creativity and drive innovation. So, if you're passionate about making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you! And of course, we’re looking for someone who embodies our Clays values. That’s why we’ve framed them as key questions that guide everything we do: SAFE - Safety first. It’s our responsibility to protect our people, our guests, and our business. We make decisions that create an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. AMAZING EXPERIENCE - We deliver an amazing experience by going above and beyond what's expected, obsessing over the detail, making thoughtfulness a priority, and ensuring every guest and colleague feels seen, valued, and truly celebrated. LASTING - Lasting means creating impact that goes beyond the moment. At Clays, the choices we make must meaningfully contribute to a lasting impression, for our guests, our people, our planet, and our brand. SUMMARY OF POSITION What's the Gig, you ask? Clays floor teams are collaborative, consisting of a group of highly skilled individuals who are heavily cross trained. Here at Clays, we offer a unique experience and therefore, have a unique role and requirements, this is where our Shoot Captains come in. Our Shoot Captains are the soul of our competitive socialising experience. You will bring the Clays experience to life for our guests. We are looking for exuberant individuals with big personalities who always bring fun and positive energy to our atmosphere. You will run a section of our gaming pegs and control the guests entire journey for multiple groups throughout the operation. Previous hosting and serving experience will really help you in this role. You will be expected to introduce the game, set guests up on the system and get them started. Show them how to use our Food & Beverage kiosks and support them with placing food and drinks orders. Moreover, you will ensure that they are looked after with our 12 steps of service, covering every stage of their experience. You will understand our bookings system and learn how to manage the entire bookings journey and you will actively engage in serving duties, coordinating with the bar and kitchen to ensure timely delivery of food and beverages to all tables in your designated section. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring that service is efficiently provided to all gaming pegs in your section. You will be a critical piece of the front of house team, always looking for opportunities to enhance the guest experience, giving hints, tips and recommendations, driving peoples competitive spirit and helping them engage with the game. As a Shoot Captain, you should be able to develop a rapport with the guest throughout their entire experience. You will ensure guests leave with a smile, remembering your name, and eagerly anticipating their next visit. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Your role will include but may not be limited to the following responsibilities; - You will be highly competent with our booking system - On occasion you may run the reception and bookings for the service - You will support the events team with group reservations - You will be crucial to the smooth success of our corporate events - Handle face to face customer enquiries as well as telephone and email queries in a polite, professional manner. - When running a section of gaming pegs you will be required to deliver the full 12 steps of the game and Food & Beverage service. - You will serve food and beverage in a professional manner, ensuring a high level of customer service - Able to flex your skills across our multiple front of house roles SKILLS, DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES - Host or hospitality reception / bookings management preferred but not essential - Previous food and beverage service experience, restaurant or bar - Always looking for opportunities to improve your knowledge and abilities - Passionate about hospitality and creating amazing experiences - A keen eye for detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to build lasting relationships with colleagues and clients - Honest with strong moral principles - Take initiative, can solve problems calmly and work well under pressure - Someone who really enjoys interacting with people - Love and engage with incredible food and beverage WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN We value our colleagues greatly and want everyone to feel rewarded. This role is offered with a competitive base salary £12.35 per hour as well as weekly Tronc service charge distribution. Other great benefits include: - Holiday: 32 working days’ holiday pro rata each year, including bank holidays, with an increasing allocation up to a maximum of 36 days with length of service. - Colleague Discounts: Enjoy a generous 50% discount during off-peak periods and 25% during peak periods for you, your friends, and family. - Paid Breaks: We value your time and ensure you’re compensated for your breaks. - Health Care Cash Plan: Up to £995 for reclaimable appointments & treatments, and access to a Virtual GP. - Career Growth: Advance your career with Clayers Academy, our online learning platform, and seize opportunities for growth within our expanding business. Plus, earn globally recognized qualifications funded by Clays. - Celebration Day: An additional paid day off each year to celebrate something meaningful to you. - Parental Leave: Market-leading policies with 13 weeks at 100% pay for maternity, adoption, paternity, and partner leave after 12 months of service. - Employee Assistance: Access a 24/7 support service and up to 8 counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme. - Volunteer Day: A paid day off annually to give back to your local community. - Birthday Gift: Choose a special gift to celebrate your birthday. - Pension Scheme: Join our non-contributory pension scheme with a minimum 3% contribution from us and 5% from you. - Recognition and Incentives: Enjoy team recognition and rewards through our Shooting Stars programme. - Hospitality Discounts: Access exclusive discounts via Hospitality Rewards. - Meals Provided: Free meals for colleagues working operational shifts. Plus, we’re certified as a Great Place to Work, reflecting our commitment to creating an outstanding work environment! You will be part of a growing brand, business and an exciting adventure with excellent training opportunities and investment in your personal development.
Experienced Paraplanner Required, Brilliant opportunity to join a growing business that has strong values and a clear vision for its future. About the Company: We think about financial planning in a way that goes beyond financial advice. We're a group of like-minded, values-driven people with a passion for independent financial planning. We all work together with one, single-minded purpose: To enrich the lives of the people we meet. Through conversations and knowledge sharing, financial planning and advice, whatever life stage our clients are at, our team is here to help them plan for a life well-lived. The Role: Experienced Paraplanner required. Brilliant opportunity to join a growing business that has strong values and a clear vision for its future. We are a company with a clear identity, strong values, an amazing culture, and a defined purpose. We are looking for an experienced paraplanner with a sound understanding of the financial planning process and the desire to be the best in their role. This is a great opportunity to join a company that has imagined what a next generation financial planning business should look like. Our purpose is to enrich the lives not just of the clients we work for, but also the people that work for us, and we have created an environment where our team members feel they belong and can thrive and grow. If this is what you are looking for in a company and our values resonate with you, please apply, we would love to hear from you! Location and Working Arrangements: Ideally we are looking for candidates for our main office in a 100% office based role. However, we will consider applicants looking to work from our satellite offices where we can offer hybrid working (3 days in the office). Key Responsibilities: The role of the Paraplanner is to work with the Financial Planners and provide a high level of client service in a professional and timely manner. Duties will include: - Identifying areas for financial planning and sourcing solutions to meet their objectives - Preparing suitability reports and recommendations for approval by the financial planner - Conducting fund research and analysis using industry standard analytics tools - Collating and maintaining due diligence research on funds, platforms, and providers - Preparing cumulative return tables and sharing these with the team - Ensuring documentation is compliant, present, and correct - Ensuring your own personal development and the development of the administration team Essential Skills and Experience: We are looking for someone who has gained experience in a similar role and company and has a good understanding of the whole financial process. - 2 years' Paraplanning experience within an IFA firm - Experienced working with a breadth of products - Ideally DipPFS qualified or equivalent Level 4 qualification - Able to demonstrate excellent customer communication skills - Experience working together as part of a team - A background in using IFA systems and processes - Excellent quality service delivery skills - Strong personal skills in the areas of adaptability, enthusiasm, dependability, honesty, and integrity ** Benefits and Salary:** - Salary of up to £35,000 depending on experience - 31 days holiday including bank holidays - Income protection - 4x salary life assurance* - Company sick pay* - Pension scheme with salary sacrifice - Recruitment referral scheme - EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) - Wellness support - Financial wellbeing *Benefits marked with an asterisk apply after successful completion of the probationary period. ** Position Details:** Full-time - 35 hours per week Primary location: Main office (100% office based) Alternative locations: Satellite offices (hybrid working available - 3 days in office) ** Further Information:** Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. In order to give your application the best chance of success, please: - Check that you meet the criteria for the role - Apply with a CV that is clear, concise, and correct - Tailor your CV to highlight your experience and relevant achievements to the position
About the job Data Engineer (Azure) Location: Birmingham 2 days in the office 3 days work from home Salary: Negotiable to £60,000 Dependent on Experience A market leading global logistics organization seeks an experienced Data Engineer with Azure experience to support the development and optimization of data pipelines. The role will focus on ensuring the reliable flow of information across the business, maintaining the highest standards of quality data and integrity. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and collaborative team working in a fast paced, team orientated environment. Job Role and Responsibilities Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines and ETL processes Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate data collection and delivery Monitor and troubleshoot data systems, addressing issues promptly to minimize downtime Support the implementation of data quality and data governance best practices Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of our data infrastructure Document processes, configurations, and data flows to facilitate knowledge sharing across the team Responsibility for planning activities and projects Ensures the highest quality of information, reports and communications are being delivered to our customers and internally Build business partnerships with key customers and other external partners by understanding the business and political environment in which they operate and by adding personal value Strategically challenges the status quo for identification of ongoing enhancements to operational effectiveness and enhancement of the customer experience Role Qualification Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline Proven experience of SQL and relational databases Experience of cloud technologies such as Azure, Snowflake Experience of knowledge of containers such as Docker and Kubernetes is advantageous but not mandatory Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g. Python, Java, or Scala) Proven experience of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes Strong analytical skills and attention to detail If you are interested in this exciting new opportunity, please make an application today!