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  • Head Baker
    Head Baker
    1 day ago
    £38000–£40000 yearly
    Full-time
    Teddington

    Job Ref: COL1276 Branch: Bushy Park Location: Bushy Park, Teddington Salary/Benefits: up to £40,000 per annum plus Bonus Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 48 Posted date: 01/10/2026 Closing date: 01/11/2026 Colicci is a family-run hospitality brand, proudly serving London's iconic green spaces. Our Bushy Park café is a beloved destination for locals and visitors, serving expertly baked goods, handmade pastries, specialty coffee, and quality food made with care. We're looking for a talented and creative Head Baker to take charge of our on-site bakery, producing exceptional breads, pastries, and sweet treats, while also developing exciting seasonal products to be featured across the wider Colicci business. If you have a passion for artisan baking, an eye for detail, and love experimenting with seasonal flavours, we want you on our team! What You'll Be Doing: • Leading the bakery team – ensuring consistency, training junior bakers, and inspiring creativity., • Baking with passion – crafting a variety of breads, pastries, cakes, and sweet treats using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients., • Developing new seasonal products – creating limited-edition bakes to showcase fresh, seasonal ingredients across Colicci's locations., • Managing production & stock – overseeing ordering, stock take, entering stock, and stock reconciliation to maintain efficiency and reduce waste., • Ensuring excellence in hygiene & safety – upholding the highest kitchen and food safety standards., • Collaborating with the Head Chefs & General Managers – ensuring our bakery offerings stay exciting, innovative, and commercially successful. What We're Looking For: • A passionate & skilled Baker – with expertise in artisan bread and patisserie., • A creative innovator – excited to experiment with flavours and develop seasonal products that set us apart., • A natural leader – experienced in team management, training, and mentoring junior bakers., • An organised & efficient operator – experienced in ordering, stock take, stock entry, and stock reconciliation., • A problem-solver – able to think on your feet and handle the unexpected, • A detail-oriented professional – ensuring precision in every bake., • A fast-paced operator – able to deliver high volumes while maintaining quality. Why Join Colicci? • Competitive salary + performance bonus – your success is rewarded., • No late nights - many of our locations close by 5pm during winter hours and 7pm during summer, • Free food & hot beverages on shift - choose a menu item of your choice., • Paid breaks - for all team members, • Exciting career growth – be part of a thriving, growing business., • Team discounts – enjoy 40% off across all our sites., • A supportive team culture – where passion thrives., • Proud to be a London Living Wage Employer Please note that unfortunately this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK that does not require sponsorship.* Ready to Lead Something Special? We'd love to hear from you. Nestled in the historic Bushy Park, The Pheasantry cafe resides amongst stunning woodland. We have looked to reflect the nature and atmosphere of the surrounding parkland within the cafe interior.

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  • Business Manager
    Business Manager
    16 days ago
    £18667.78–£20627.41 yearly
    Part-time
    Addlestone

    School Business Manager, The Grange Community Infant school Closing Date: 6.11.2026 Interviews: TBC Start date: January 2027 or April 2027 Hours of duty: 18 hours per week for 39.4 weeks. Scale: PS9 – (£42 958 - £46,624 FTE) Pro rata £18,667.78 - £20,627.41 Are you ready for a new career challenge? Join a school that works collaboratively and going through transformation where your expertise will be valued, your development invested in, and your impact felt every day. About The Grange Community Infant School We are a supportive and friendly two-form entry Infant school, which sits in the heart of its local community. We are in close proximity to the Byfleet train station and benefit from being part of three other small schools where staff can reach out and share expertise. We are committed to providing a high-quality education to meet the needs of all our children, ensuring progress for all. We are looking to recruit an experienced enthusiastic, hardworking, and highly motivated School Business Manager who has a passion for working in a small busy school and is keen to look at ways of building on our long-term financial sustainability plan. What we offer • The opportunity to develop your knowledge of being part of a senior leadership team and high-quality CPD., • Working with a collaborative leadership, making a real difference to the lives of young children., • Work alongside a proactive team of peers (Business Managers) across the three STAR schools., • Free access to Employee Assistance programme., • Family-centred policies and flexibility in the specified days of work., • Free onsite parking. Key responsibilities The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher and Governors as a key part of the school’s Senior Leadership Team to support the smooth running of the school. They will support the office and premises needs. We are looking for someone who: • Can lead, manage and add value to each aspect of the role including finance, procurement, HR, safer recruitment, data protection, premises, health & safety and compliance., • Has a dedicated and professional outlook, enthusiasm for working in a small busy team and the ability to apply knowledge flexibly., • Brings a strong financial and HR background., • Has proven experience of managing revenue and capital budgets, can confidently lead on budget planning, payroll processing and financial control., • Has the ability to lead and quality-assure facilities management and premises., • Combines solid business skills with an understanding of management and finance in a school or similar organisation (qualification such as CSBM or equivalent is desirable), • Builds effective, supportive relationships across the staff team., • Is organised, able to multi-task, communicates efficiently and meets deadlines consistently, • Wants to make a difference to our children and families, and go above and beyond, • Will have a visible presence within our school community School tours: We strongly advise you to visit the school to see our community in action and meet the Headteacher. To arrange a visit or further information, please contact the school. Safeguarding Statement Safeguarding Statement: The grange Community Infant school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment, and the successful applicant will be required to undertake a Disclosure Barring Service check (DBS). We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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  • Reception manager/ administrative assistant
    Reception manager/ administrative assistant
    18 days ago
    £25000–£30000 yearly
    Full-time
    Staines-upon-Thames

    Hiring: Secretary / Lead Administrative Officer Location: Staines/ Egham/ Windsor. Being able to commute within these areas will be desirable. Job Type: Full-time Salary: negotiable based on experience Industry: Real Estate & Property Services Are you an organized, personable, and proactive professional with a background in office administration or real estate? We are seeking a reliable Secretary / Lead Administrator to manage our front-of-house operations, support executive management, and keep our fast-paced property office running seamlessly. Key Responsibilities Front-of-House Management: Welcoming visitors, handling incoming deliveries, and maintaining a polished, professional front desk environment. Communication & Correspondence: Managing all incoming telephone calls, emails, and routine correspondence, screening documents, and accurately taking and distributing messages. Executive & Calendar Support: Managing manager calendars, scheduling property viewings, booking meeting rooms, and setting up conference calls. Document & Record Control: Drafting, proofreading, printing, and distributing documents; establishing and maintaining efficient, well-organized digital and physical filing systems. Meeting & Minute Taking: Coordinating staff and client meetings, preparing materials, and taking and distributing accurate meeting minutes. General Clerical Operations: Ordering office supplies, maintaining internal record systems, and keeping office inventories updated. What We Are Looking For Experience: Previous experience in an administrative or secretarial role (Estate Agency/Real Estate experience is highly preferred). Communication Skills: Fluent English speaker with excellent written and verbal communication skills for liaising with clients and leadership. Administrative Excellence: Organizational skills and sound working knowledge of computer systems and standard office software. Workplace Agility: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively, remain calm under pressure, and work both independently and collaboratively within a team. How to Apply If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have the administrative skills to keep our property team on track, we would love to hear from you.

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