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  • Sales Consultant
    Sales Consultant
    2 days ago
    £23000–£27000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Company Description Luminary Group is a leadership partner for private equity investors and life sciences companies, supporting value creation from pre-deal stages through post-close and eventual exit. Working as an extension of client leadership teams, the firm advises at critical inflection points, including IPO preparation, buy-and-build strategies, post-investment team resets, and new C-suite formation. Luminary Group focuses on understanding each business’s goals and identifying the people, capability gaps, and team dynamics that may be limiting performance. Its services span Executive Search, Build-Out & Scale for key functions, and Leadership Advisory across CRO, CDMO, biotechnology, medical devices, diagnostics, consulting, and healthcare technology. Success is measured by building teams capable of delivering growth strategies through to exit, making talent a core competitive advantage for clients. Role Description The Graduate Consultant is a full-time, office-based role in Central London, Liverpool Street, supporting client projects across executive search, team build-out, and leadership advisory within the life sciences and private equity ecosystem. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting market and sector research, mapping organisations, and identifying key talent to support client mandates. The role involves preparing candidate profiles and reports, supporting interview preparation and debriefs, and contributing to the assessment and evaluation of leadership teams. The Graduate Consultant will work closely with senior consultants and partners, participate in client meetings, and develop insights that inform hiring and organisational decisions. The role also includes maintaining accurate project documentation, using CRM and research tools, and contributing to internal initiatives that enhance Luminary Group’s methodologies and knowledge base. Full training and ongoing support will be provided, offering the opportunity to develop expertise in executive search, consulting, market research, and the life sciences sector while working alongside experienced professionals. Essential Requirements • Language Requirement: Fluency in *Mandarin Chinese is essential*. Applicants who do not speak Mandarin Chinese will not be considered. Strong English communication skills are also required., • Relevant experience: Previous experience in recruitment, executive search, research, consulting, business development, sales, or a related client-facing or analytical role is required., • Research and analytical skills: Ability to gather information, analyse markets, identify relevant talent, and translate findings into clear, evidence-based insights., • Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to prepare professional reports, candidate summaries, and client-ready documentation., • Relationship building: Confidence in developing professional relationships and communicating effectively with clients, candidates, and colleagues., • Organisation and attention to detail: Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and deliver high-quality work within deadlines., • Interest in private equity and life sciences: A genuine interest in developing sector knowledge across biotechnology, medtech, CRO/CDMO, diagnostics, and healthcare technology., • Digital proficiency: Confidence using digital tools and technology, with the ability to learn CRM systems, research databases, and productivity platforms., • Proactive mindset: Curiosity, initiative, integrity, and a willingness to take ownership of responsibilities while learning from experienced colleagues., • Education: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent is desirable but not essential. Relevant experience, language skills, motivation, and potential will be given significant consideration. Working Arrangements and Benefits • Working pattern: Full-time, five days per week in our London, Liverpool Street office., • Training and development: Structured training and ongoing support to develop your consulting and executive search skills., • Pension: Workplace pension scheme., • Healthcare: Employee healthcare benefits., • Wellbeing: Access to gym discounts and other wellbeing benefits., • Career development: Opportunities to learn from experienced consultants and gain exposure to private equity investors, senior executives, and leading life sciences businesses. Join Luminary Group to build your career in an international, fast-paced environment where research, relationships, and talent strategy make a real impact. Benefits: • Company events, • Company pension, • Employee discount, • Private medical insurance, • Sick pay Work Location: In person

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  • Technical & Production Development Manager – French Pâtisserie
    Technical & Production Development Manager – French Pâtisserie
    5 days ago
    Full-time
    Archway, London

    Technical & Production Development Manager – French Pâtisserie About Belle Époque Pâtisserie Belle Époque Pâtisserie is an artisan pâtisserie specialising in authentic French pastries, viennoiserie, cakes and desserts. We supply our own retail shops alongside a growing portfolio of wholesale customers. As our business continues to expand, we are looking for an experienced Technical & Production Development Manager to lead food safety, quality assurance, production improvement and new product development. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who combines strong technical expertise with a genuine passion for French pâtisserie. You could be an experienced Technical Manager from a premium bakery or food manufacturing background, or an Executive Pastry Chef with substantial technical, commercial and production management experience. The Opportunity Working closely with the Directors and production team, you will play a key role in shaping the next stage of our growth. Your priorities will include leading the business towards SALSA accreditation, strengthening our food safety and quality systems, developing innovative products and improving the efficiency of our production kitchen. You will also lead a practical programme of kitchen modernisation, reviewing equipment, layout and workflows to improve productivity, reduce waste and minimise downtime without compromising the craftsmanship and quality of our products. This is a hands-on leadership role offering genuine scope to influence technical standards, production operations and product innovation. Key Responsibilities Technical, Quality & Food Safety • Lead the business towards successful SALSA accreditation., • Develop, implement and maintain a robust Quality Management System., • Take ownership of HACCP, food safety, quality assurance and allergen management., • Ensure compliance with UK food legislation, customer requirements and relevant industry standards., • Manage supplier approval, product specifications, traceability and technical documentation., • Coordinate internal audits, customer audits and external inspections., • Manage customer technical enquiries, questionnaires and compliance requirements., • Monitor quality performance and drive continuous improvement across production and retail operations. Production Improvement & Kitchen Development • Assess existing kitchen equipment, identifying machinery requiring repair, replacement or upgrading., • Develop a phased equipment investment and kitchen improvement plan with the Directors, including cost comparisons, expected benefits and implementation timescales., • Review kitchen layout, storage, production flow and workspace organisation to eliminate bottlenecks and improve efficiency., • Improve production planning, batch sizes, preparation processes and shift handovers., • Reduce waste, unnecessary handling, production delays and equipment downtime., • Coordinate equipment installation, servicing and preventative maintenance with suppliers and qualified contractors., • Introduce clear standard operating procedures and ensure the team is trained in updated processes and equipment use., • Monitor production output, labour efficiency, waste and downtime while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and product quality. New Product Development • Lead new product development from initial concept through trials, costing, production testing and commercial launch., • Develop and scale recipes that are commercially viable while retaining authentic French pâtisserie standards., • Work closely with pastry chefs and production teams to improve recipes, consistency, presentation and shelf life., • Ensure product specifications, nutritional information, allergen declarations and supporting documentation are accurate., • Support the development of products for retail, wholesale and new commercial opportunities., • Provide technical guidance to wholesale customers and support the successful launch of new products. About You You will be a practical, organised and commercially minded professional who can confidently move between technical compliance, production management and product development. You will understand both the science and discipline of food manufacturing and the craftsmanship required to produce exceptional French pâtisserie. Essential experience and skills: • Proven experience as a Technical Manager, Technical & Quality Manager or Senior Technical professional within bakery, pâtisserie or food manufacturing., • Strong working knowledge of SALSA, BRCGS or equivalent food safety standards., • Excellent understanding of HACCP, food legislation, allergen controls and quality management systems., • Experience preparing for audits and managing customer technical requirements., • A genuine understanding of artisan French pâtisserie, viennoiserie and premium bakery production., • Experience developing, testing and scaling bakery or pâtisserie products for commercial production., • Demonstrable experience improving production efficiency, equipment utilisation, kitchen layout and operational workflows., • Strong project management, organisational and problem-solving skills., • A hands-on leadership style, with the ability to work effectively with pastry chefs, production teams, suppliers and senior management., • Excellent communication skills and the ability to introduce improvements while gaining the team's support. Desirable Qualifications & Experience • Previous experience successfully achieving SALSA accreditation., • A degree or relevant qualification in Food Science, Food Technology or an equivalent discipline., • Advanced HACCP training or qualification., • Experience supplying premium retail, hospitality and wholesale customers., • Professional pastry qualifications or substantial experience in high-end French pâtisserie. Why Join Belle Époque Pâtisserie? At Belle Époque Pâtisserie, we combine traditional French craftsmanship with modern production standards and ambitious plans for growth. Joining us means having the opportunity to: • Make a meaningful impact on the future of an expanding artisan pâtisserie business., • Lead the development of our technical systems and food safety culture., • Modernise production facilities and introduce practical, measurable improvements., • Influence product innovation and bring new pâtisserie creations to market., • Work directly with the Directors and collaborate with a passionate pastry and production team., • Help build the operational foundations needed to support our growing wholesale business. This is more than a technical compliance role. It is an opportunity to combine expertise in food safety, production development and French pâtisserie to help a growing business reach its full potential. How to Apply If you have the technical expertise, production experience and passion for exceptional French pâtisserie to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your relevant experience and what you could bring to Belle Époque Pâtisserie. Location: London, N5 Job Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

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  • Client Associate
    Client Associate
    13 days ago
    £27000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Client Associate (Graduate Recruitment Consultant) | Central London, UK | Full-time, Permanent HLX Life Sciences is a global life sciences recruitment company, founded in January 2024 with a mission to address the global shortage of skilled talent in the sector. With over 100 years of combined life sciences recruitment experience and an advisory board of scientific industry experts, we partner with clients across Pharma, Biotech, TechBio, CROs and CDMOs. Backed by life sciences investors, we work with some of the most innovative biotech companies and leading life sciences VCs to support company growth and portfolio expansion. Since launching, we've rapidly grown to a team of 50 globally, with offices in London, Basel and Boston, and further international expansion on the horizon. THE OPPORTUNITY We're looking for ambitious, driven graduates to join our growing Central London team as Graduate Recruitment Consultants on a full-time, permanent basis (5 days on-site). No previous recruitment experience is required. We're looking for individuals with the right mindset, ambition and willingness to learn. This is an opportunity to kick-start your career in one of the most lucrative recruitment markets, working with innovative companies across the global life sciences industry. You'll be trained to become a 360 Recruitment Consultant, learning everything from business development and building relationships with senior industry leaders to identifying and placing highly skilled professionals. From day one, you'll work alongside experienced consultants, including £1M+ annual billers, gaining hands-on mentorship, structured training and exposure to what it takes to build a successful recruitment desk. For graduates who are commercially minded, competitive and motivated by financial success, HLX offers a platform to accelerate your career, with uncapped earning potential and genuine opportunities for progression. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Minimum 2:1 degree from a recognised university, ideally with a strong academic background, • Ambitious and financially motivated, with a genuine desire to build a successful, high-earning career, • Competitive and resilient, with the determination to succeed in a fast-paced, target-driven environment, • Entrepreneurial mindset, with the confidence and drive to take ownership of your own success, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and engage confidently with professionals at all levels, • Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn, • Previous experience in sales, hospitality, customer-facing roles or competitive sports is advantageous but not essential WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING • Learning the full 360 recruitment process through structured training and hands-on mentorship, • Building relationships with clients and candidates across the global life sciences industry, • Identifying and engaging high-calibre professionals for specialist positions, • Developing business development skills, including outreach, client meetings and winning new accounts, • Working closely with senior consultants and leadership to understand international recruitment markets, • Building your own network and gradually taking ownership of your recruitment desk WHAT'S ON OFFER • Competitive base salary + uncapped commission — earn up to 25% commission, with significant earning potential as you progress, • Industry-leading training & mentorship — learn directly from experienced recruiters and £1M+ annual billers, • Fast-track career progression — clear opportunities to progress based on performance, not tenure, • International opportunities — offices in London, Boston and Basel, with further global expansion planned, • Unlimited holiday — flexibility to enjoy time away from work, • Direct exposure to senior leadership — work alongside experienced, hands-on leaders who are actively billing, • Global travel — opportunities to attend international client meetings, conferences and industry events, • Incentives & rewards — quarterly Lunch Clubs, annual incentive trips and performance-based rewards, • Fantastic working environment — a modern Central London office surrounded by ambitious, high-performing individuals WHY Hlx? At Hlx, we believe ambitious people should have the opportunity to achieve exceptional results, regardless of age or experience. With consultants in their mid-twenties already billing over £1M annually, you'll be surrounded by individuals who demonstrate what's possible with the right mindset, training and environment. We're growing quickly, entering new markets and creating opportunities for the next generation of high-performing recruitment professionals. If you're a graduate looking for more than just a typical entry-level role, and want a career where your hard work directly impacts your progression and earnings, we'd love to hear from you. Interested? Apply now and we'll be in touch!

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