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Job Title: General Manager Position Overview The General Manager (GM) is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and long-term strategic direction of the organization (or business unit), ensuring profitability, operational efficiency, and high levels of customer and employee satisfaction. The GM reports to the CEO or Executive Board and leads cross-functional teams to achieve company objectives, drive revenue growth, manage budgets, and uphold brand standards. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Leadership • Develop and execute the company’s strategic plans and annual goals. • Identify new market opportunities and recommend business development initiatives. • Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to maintain market positioning. 2. Financial Management • Prepare, manage, and oversee annual budgets, forecasts, and financial reports. • Analyze P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow to ensure financial health. • Implement cost-control measures and optimize resource allocation. 3. Operations & Performance • Oversee day-to-day operations across departments (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Operations, HR, Finance). • Establish performance metrics (KPIs) and monitor progress toward operational targets. • Streamline processes and implement best practices to increase efficiency. 4. Team Leadership & Development • Recruit, mentor, and retain high-performing managers and staff. • Conduct performance reviews, set development plans, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. • Promote teamwork, collaboration, and open communication throughout the organization. 5. Sales & Marketing Oversight • Collaborate with marketing to develop promotional strategies, brand positioning, and pricing models. • Set sales targets, track sales performance, and coach the sales team to achieve revenue goals. • Cultivate relationships with key clients, vendors, and partners. 6. Customer Experience & Quality Assurance • Ensure customer satisfaction through high service standards and swift issue resolution. • Implement quality assurance and compliance programs. • Solicit and act on customer feedback to drive service improvements. 7. Compliance & Risk Management • Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. • Identify operational risks and develop mitigation strategies. • Maintain health, safety, and environmental protocols. Qualifications & Skills • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred. • Experience: 7+ years of progressive leadership experience, including 3+ years in a senior management or GM role. • Financial Acumen: Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management. • Leadership: Strong people-management skills with the ability to build, coach, and motivate teams. • Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate vision into actionable plans and measurable outcomes. • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. • Analytical Skills: Proficient in data analysis and performance/operation metrics. • Adaptability: Comfortable working in fast-paced, changing environments. • Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with ERP, CRM, and business-intelligence tools. Working Conditions • Location: [Insert location or “Multiple locations”] • Travel: Up to X% domestic/international travel may be required. • Working Hours: Full-time; may require evenings or weekends during peak periods. Why Join Us? • Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure. • Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement). • Professional development and continuing-education opportunities. • Collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to innovation. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Purchasing Consultant This role is to strategically manage inventory levels across the US and UK marketplaces, sourcing new suppliers and maintaining relationships with current suppliers. You will be experienced in procurement across various international markets and platforms and speak multiple languages, including, but not limited to, English, Mandarin, Hindi and Gujarati. Duties and Responsibilities: • Identifying stock levels and shortages, making plans for purchasing options. • Researching and identifying prospective suppliers and maintaining strong supplier relations. • Negotiating purchase terms and conditions. • Preparing and issuing purchase orders and agreements. • Monitoring supplier performance and resolving issues and concerns. • Inspecting and evaluating the quality of purchased items and resolving shortcomings. • Preparing reports and maintaining accurate inventory and procurement records. • Working hours per week – 37.5 Job Type: Full-time Pay: £38,700.00 per year Benefits: • Work from home Schedule: • Flexitime • Monday to Friday Work Location: Remote

Lead and supervise the staffs. Manage shift schedules, delegate responsibilities, and ensure team performance aligns with service standards. Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by managing service flow, handling complaints, and ensuring prompt and friendly service. Act as the point of escalation for complex customer concerns. Oversee day-to-day floor activities including opening/closing procedures, cleanliness, stock display, and compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. Support onboarding of new staff and conduct on-the-job training. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, food hygiene legislation, and internal policies. Work with the kitchen and barista teams to monitor stock usage, place restocking orders when needed, and ensure availability of essential items. Report to the Management regarding staff performance, customer feedback, and operational issues.

Legal Assistant/caseworker Part-time: Monday to Thursday – 10 am to 4 pm Salary: £22,500 to £24,999 Term: Maternity cover/potential to stay on after. Job Description We are a boutique law firm specialising in debt recovery, landlord and tenant and dispute resolution. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced legal assistant/caseworker for maternity cover with potential to stay on after. You will be a friendly, hard-working, trustworthy, punctual, reliable, self-motivated, well-organised, tech-savvy, and ambitious legal assistant/caseworker to assist our firm's Principal Solicitor/Managing Director and run some undisputed cases independently. The candidate should be able to type and offer general secretarial administrative and paralegal support as and when required. The caseload will include debt recovery, landlord & tenant, and general dispute resolution. Role · Handling simple undisputed debt recovery and landlord & tenant cases under supervision. · Assisting with disputed cases as directed. · Diary & post management (including scanning incoming post, uploading to our case management system & taking post to the Post Office, handling petty cash). · Preparing pdf & hardcopy bundles and assisting to prepare for hearings/trials. · Legal research, gathering evidence, checking accuracy, checking enclosures and assisting to progress cases. · Drafting legal documents, e.g., s21/s8 notices, directions/PTR questionnaires, and cost schedules, and assisting in creating precedent workflows. · Typing dictations and collating relevant enclosures. · Assisting counsel at court hearings and trials by taking notes. · File opening, client verification & AML/POCA checks/searches. · Readying materials for trial proceedings including documents, evidence and verifying factual information. · Communicating with clients and fee earners with simple requests. Communicating with the court and opponents as instructed. · Drafting basic correspondence. · Reporting to manager/weekly meetings. · Time recording. · Working to strict deadlines. · Assisting with accounting and billing. · Monitoring and ordering stationery. · Article & blog writing. Other skills Excellent communication, administration and organisation skills. Good punctuation and grammar. Able to touch-type and good IT skills. Works well under pressure. Works well as part of a team and independently. Qualifications Maths & English GCSE or Equivalent. 2-3 A’Levels or Equivalent. Desirable Some experience in debt recovery, landlord & tenant, and dispute resolution gained within the legal industry in England and Wales and/or can demonstrate relevant qualifications achieved. Degree, minimum 2.2 or equivalent. NB: A fixed term contract for international students looking for work experience in the UK with valid work visas may also be considered.

This is a full-time remote role for a Sales Administrator. The Sales Administrator will be responsible for supporting the sales team by processing orders, managing customer inquiries, and providing excellent customer service. Day-to-day tasks include maintaining sales records, coordinating with other departments, and handling administrative duties. The role involves continuous communication with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth sales operations.

Company Overview: Paws Fantasy Ltd is a UK-based creative e-commerce company specializing in transforming pet photos into royal-style custom portraits. Through its online platform, customers can upload their pet photos, choose artistic templates, and receive premium-quality printed artworks. Why We Need a Software Engineer: As the business grows and platform complexity increases, Paws Fantasy is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to build and maintain their custom e-commerce system. This includes both frontend (Vue.js/JavaScript) and backend (Java, PHP, Spring Boot) development for core features such as image uploads, order automation, payment integration, and customer database management. The engineer will also help develop internal tools, explore AI-powered image processing, ensure system reliability and security, and contribute to long-term technical planning. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain the company's custom pet portrait e-commerce platform, covering frontend (Vue.js/JavaScript) and backend (Java/PHP/Spring Boot) functionalities. - Implement core modules such as image upload, product customization interface, automated order processing, payment gateway integration, and customer database management. - Build and optimize internal admin tools for order tracking, customer support, product template management, and workflow automation. - Collaborate with designers and artists to create and integrate custom portrait templates, and explore AI-based image enhancement or generation tools. - Ensure platform scalability, system reliability, and data security; responsible for ongoing bug fixing, performance optimization, and infrastructure maintenance (e.g., cloud hosting, backups). - Participate in technical decision-making, suggest best practices, and contribute to long-term platform roadmap. Requirements - A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field - At least 5 years of professional experience in full-stack web development - Proficient in JavaScript (with Vue.js or similar), Java (Spring Boot), and/or PHP - Strong understanding of databases, API design, and system architecture - Experience deploying and maintaining web applications, including cloud infrastructure - Comfortable working independently and collaborating with non-technical teams (e.g. design, customer support) - Experience working on product websites, content management systems, or internal admin tools - Interest in building or improving image upload systems, customization workflows, or automated tools - Familiarity with e-commerce, digital platforms, or creative tech projects

Whether you are new to sales or have experience, our client based in Dartford is open to applicants with all different ranges of sales experience. This entry-level sales role will allow you to work with some of the biggest and most recognisable brands in the UK while raising brand awareness and revenue on their behalf. As mentioned before, no experience is needed for this career as they pride themselves on their career support and coaching. What will you be doing? - You will be representing some of the UK's biggest brands through residential campaigns - You will be on boarding new supporters to a number of campaigns - Working within a growing friendly team - Always learning and up skilling - Most importantly - Having Fun : ) What they offer : Full customer service training & sales coaching Continuous opportunities for career progression Weekly earnings Free international travel Lively & enjoyable environment Regular social nights with the team Earnings: £400-£550 per week OTE This role offers you the chance to earn much more than the minimum wage by being sub-contracted on their uncapped earnings structure meaning there truly is no limit to what you can earn in this role due to being paid per acquisition only. If this sounds like it could be the perfect role for you then our client would love to hear from you. This is an entry level position with no experience required. Looking to fill this role immediately! Apply Now! Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Benefits: Casual dress Company events On-site parking Schedule: Flexitime Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: Commission pay Performance bonus