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About us Maison Gigi is a family-run French bakery and caterer renowned for its exquisite patisserie, specialty coffee, and delicious grab-and-go breakfast and lunch options. Inspired by regional French cuisine, we are passionate about sharing authentic flavours with our loyal customers. To lead our talented team and ensure the smooth operation of our bakery and cafe, we're seeking a passionate and experienced Assistant General Manager. You'll be responsible for overseeing daily production, managing customer cake and catering orders, and inspiring your team to deliver the highest standards of quality and service across all aspects of our business. You will also play a key role in maintaining a safe environment for both our team and our customers. This role requires a self-starter who can take initiative and thrive independently. What You'll Do - Lead and inspire: Manage and motivate a team of bakers, pastry chefs, and baristas, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. - Oversee bakery production: Plan and manage daily production schedules to meet customer demand and ensure efficient use of resources. This includes: - Managing ingredient inventory and ordering supplies. - Monitoring production quality and consistency. - Implementing and maintaining strict hygiene and food safety standards. - Delight customers: Manage customer cake and catering orders, ensuring personalized service and timely delivery. This includes: Consulting with customers to discuss design, flavours, and special requests. - Processing orders and managing order fulfilment. - Addressing customer inquiries and ensuring complete satisfaction. - Manage the cafe experience: Oversee the daily operations of the cafe, ensuring efficient workflow, excellent customer service, and a welcoming atmosphere. This includes: - Managing cafe staff schedules and training. - Maintaining optimal stock levels of raw ingredients, pastries, and other cafe supplies. - Upholding the specialty coffee standards of preparation. - Champion health and safety: Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for both staff and customers. This includes: - Conducting regular risk assessments and implementing necessary safety measures. - Ensuring all staff are trained in food safety and hygiene practices. - Maintaining accurate records and documentation. - Deputize for the General Manager: Assume responsibility for the overall operation of the bakery, café and catering in the General Manager's absence. - Optimize operations: Analyse sales data and customer feedback to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance efficiency and profitability across the bakery and cafe. - Maintain visual appeal: Ensure the bakery and cafe maintain a visually appealing and inviting atmosphere, with attractive displays and impeccable cleanliness. What you'll bring - Proven experience as a Bakery Manager, Cafe Manager, or in a similar leadership role within a bakery or cafe environment. - A passion for French pastry and a good understanding of baking techniques and ingredients. - Knowledge and appreciation of specialty coffee, with experience in managing a cafe environment. - Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. - Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively manage and motivate a team. - A customer-centric approach and a commitment to providing outstanding service. - A thorough understanding of health and safety regulations and best practices in a food service environment. A self-starter mentality with the ability to take initiative, work independently, and solve problems effectively. In return - Join a dedicated team: Become part of a passionate and supportive team that takes pride in delivering exceptional quality and service. - Competitive salary and holidays: Receive a competitive salary plus bonus and 28 days of holiday to enjoy your time off. - Amazing staff meals: Enjoy delicious staff meals prepared with the same care and attention as our customer offerings. - Central location: Work in a vibrant and easily accessible central London location. - Company pension: Benefit from a company pension scheme to support your future financial security. - Cycle to work scheme: Take advantage of our cycle to work scheme to save money and stay healthy.

The Business Support Manager will play a pivotal role in organising, coordinating, and executing a variety of domestic and international events, including conferences, exhibitions, and award shows. You will oversee the entire event lifecycle, from conception to delivery, managing logistics and ensuring high standards. A proven track record in successful event management in awards or exhibitions, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work autonomously are essential. You will be responsible for meticulous planning and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships to deliver impactful events. In this role, you will navigate multiple projects, ensuring stakeholders are well-informed through excellent communication skills. You will manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables efficiently, fostering key client relationships and identifying opportunities for project enhancement. Your responsibilities will include mitigating risks and keeping projects on course to meet business objectives promptly and within budget. Event Support Manager executes events while ensuring that all logistics requirements are carried out according to the event plans. He/She manages the event plans and works closely with other departments to ensure that all operational requirements of the events are fulfilled. He/She is detailed and resourceful, and possesses excellent problem-solving skills. He/She is able to react quickly to deviations in the event plans. He/She works in a flexible workweek, including weekends, evenings, and public holidays, and is comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor environments, depending on the nature of the events.

Job Description: The Operational Manager will oversee and coordinate security operations, ensuring the effective management of resources, staff, and client relationships. This role requires strategic leadership, operational expertise, and the ability to deliver exceptional service standards. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage daily security operations, including personnel deployment, logistics, and compliance. Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency and client satisfaction. Monitor and ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements in the security sector. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing their security needs effectively. Manage budgets, optimize resource allocation, and ensure financial efficiency. Oversee recruitment, training, and development of security personnel. Conduct risk assessments and ensure the implementation of appropriate security measures. Requirements: Proven experience as an Operational Manager or similar role in the security industry. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities. Knowledge of UK security regulations and industry standards. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, security management, or a related field is preferred. Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience. Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates. Comprehensive training and development opportunities. Health insurance and other employee benefits. Opportunity to work with a leading security provider in a vibrant, multicultural city.

SNHA is an industry-leading mission-critical design firm. We specialised in designing data centres, and we deliver elegant solutions for technically complex programs for many of the world’s most well-known technology companies. We are a Woolpert company with global reach and have been working on projects throughout Europe and the USA. SNHA is looking for an Office Manager who enjoys organising events, administration and a variety of tasks. This is a part-time role Mondays to Fridays from 9 am to 3.30 pm. Office Manager's main responsibilities: - Coordinate daily administrative support services. - Maintain documentation to ensure corporate compliance. - Induct new staff regarding office facilities and the emergency plan. - Liaise with the landlord completing annual building risk assessments. - Maintain annual office fire and health & Safety risk assessments. - Coordinate with the IT Technician during disruption to business such as transport strikes. - Review current processes and recommend procedural or policy changes to improve operations. - Assess office supply requirements and monitor compliance with the budget provided. - Support the Frankfurt office: supplies/pantry - meeting room booking and meals. - Support the Woolpert Facilities team with the office renewal process or new facilities research in the UK and Europe. - Organise office events (training, corporate, social, etc.) and travel and accommodation for visitors and staff. - Ensure the office environment is welcoming, comfortable, and conducive to productivity. This includes managing office supplies, decor, and amenities. - Support wellness programs and initiatives, such as fitness challenges, mental health workshops, and healthy snack options. - Prepare monthly office expense records for the Finance team. - Quarterly internal auditing of the general office documentation for BMS with coordination of the Senior Architect – Technical Lead. Qualifications - GCSEs – C level or above in English and Maths, or equivalent (Essential). Experience - Two years' experience in office management, including organisation of events, and arrangements for staff travelling and accommodation (Essential). - Experience in working with a matrix organisation (Desirable). Software Skills - Office 365: Outlook, Word, Teams, SharePoint, Adobe (Essential). Main benefits - 31 days of annual leave including eight bank holidays - Vitality membership including private medical insurance and 50 per cent discount for Virgin Active, Nuffield or Pure Gym - Pension scheme - reimbursement of professional bodies’ fees - Cycle To Work scheme - fitness reimbursement scheme - awards for recruitment referrals - hybrid work We offer a friendly and supportive office atmosphere with events and trips throughout the year allowing employees to get to know each other and relax. If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, please click the apply for job button below. We reserve the right to close a vacancy when we find a suitable applicant(s); you are therefore advised to apply as soon as possible.

Yard Sale Pizza are on the search for an experienced Head Pizza Chef who is a collaborative team leader with excellent pizza making skills to join our amazing team! OTE approx £35,000-£43,000 Who are we? Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 12 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we’ve teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs & local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We’ve won London’s most-loved restaurant in Time Out’s 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London’s favourite pizza in Time Out’s inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We’re a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. We’re buzzing to be opening our tenth Yard Sale Pizza in Tottenham this March, bringing our award-winning handmade, hand-delivered pizzas to the neighbourhood! We’ll be serving up London’s ultimate delivery pizza, all delivered by our amazing team of drivers through our in-house delivery service, with around 20 seats for dine-in customers. What will I be doing? - Leading and mentoring a hard working team of chefs in a busy environment. - You'll report to our Kitchen Operations Manager and General Manager and you will be responsible to run all areas of the kitchen on site. - Ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen whilst keeping a positive working environment for the team! - You’ll be responsible for overseeing and providing excellent pizza quality, kitchen speed and service. - Training and maintaining a competent chef team - providing regular appraisals and keeping the team engaged. - Ensuring that you hit successful GP and portioning figures. - Maintaining 5* Food Hygiene standards. - You’ll be responsible for your team's rota in alignment with budgeted staff costs. - Stock ordering and rotation. What are we looking for? - Someone with masterclass Pizza-making skills with a real passion for pizza! - Someone who is highly skilled in making Neapolitan-style pizza, making and stretching dough and baking in a stone-based marana oven. - A Head Chef who has previous experience leading and developing a team who enjoys collaboration and has excellent communication skills. - Someone who has first-class organisation skills and attention to detail. - Someone with good knowledge of risk assessments, food safety and hygiene within a commercial kitchen. What’s on offer: - Competitive Hourly Rates. - Full time hours - around 40 per week. - Paid overtime. - Holiday paid in days off or in cash. - Career progression with Yard Sale Pizza - our Shop Head Chefs earn a monthly bonuses based on KPI’s. - Working with a brilliant team in a fast-growing company. - Free pizza on shift and brilliant discounts to enjoy with family and friends. - Staff parties throughout the year. - Uniform and other merchandise to celebrate your milestones working with us. If this sounds good, then we can’t wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, YSP

Job description We are seeking a passionate, dedicated, and experienced professional to take a lead role in establishing and managing a Children’s Home. The property is a spacious five-bedroom house designed to accommodate up to three children, aged 11 to 15 with emotional difficulties, who are in need of a nurturing, safe, and structured environment. This role is ideal for someone who has previous experience in residential childcare management and is deeply committed to positively impacting young lives. Key Responsibilities - Lead the process of setting up the Children’s Home in accordance with local and national regulations and standards for children’s residential services. Ensure all aspects meet safety and regulatory standards. - Oversee all daily operations, ensuring a structured, therapeutic, and supportive environment that caters to the physical, emotional, and social needs of each child. - Recruit, train, and supervise a team of care staff. Conduct regular appraisals and support staff development to maintain a high standard of care. - Develop and oversee individualized care plans tailored to each child’s needs, monitoring progress, and adjusting as necessary. Facilitate positive activities and programs to promote growth, resilience, and independence. - Ensure safeguarding practices are followed rigorously and risk assessments are conducted regularly. Address and document any safeguarding concerns in line with best practices and legal requirements. - Build and maintain strong relationships with external agencies, families, and community resources to support each child’s holistic development and social reintegration. - Manage budgets, ensure effective resource allocation, and track expenses in line with organisational guidelines. Qualifications and Experience Essential: Proven experience in managing or supervising a children’s home or similar residential care facility. In-depth knowledge of child protection, safeguarding regulations, and care standards. Qualifications in social work, child care, or a related field (e.g., NVQ Level 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care or equivalent). Strong understanding of the challenges facing children aged 11–15, particularly those in care. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Desirable: Experience working with children with behavioral or emotional challenges. Familiarity with local authority procedures and regulatory bodies. Benefits: - continuous growth: access ongoing training and development - ⁠Ofsted Outstanding Bonus - ⁠we cover the cost of your DBS check Attributes Empathy and resilience Exceptional leadership and organisational skills Strong decision-making ability and problem-solving mindset Passionate about child welfare and personal development Application Process To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an initial interview, followed by an assessment of management and child care skills. This job description should attract individuals who are experienced, qualified, and genuinely interested in improving the lives of children in a residential setting. Job Type: Full-time Pay: £40,000.00-£58,000.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Application deadline: 30/01/2025 Expected start date: 06/03/2025

HEAD CHEFS.. Are you looking for a rewarding culinary role with exceptional working hours? We offer a fantastic opportunity for a Head Chef to join our team, where you’ll enjoy no late nights and no weekends. Our focus is on creating a seasonal, healthy counter focussed menu that delights our customers while fostering a balanced work-life experience for our staff. The role demands full accountability for the commercial and creative food and beverage success for the co working community and guests, whose taste will be as varied and demanding as the creative sectors they represent. MAIN RESPONSIBILITES THE CONCEPT · Define and curate a fantastic offer of simple, delicious food that meets the everyday requirements of the Design Districts tastes. Working with the restaurant manager, plan an efficient set up of the kitchen and front of house operation. Deliver a delicious and affordable breakfast, lunch and dinner offering, in the restaurant and coffee bar in Bureau. Constantly recognising areas where we can increase our commercial viability. Work closely with the Restaurant Manager and Events Manager to deliver a range of events that caters for all Design District, Bureau and Co working events as well as an offer for booked meeting rooms. Continue to embed the food and beverage offer as the beating heart of the Design District, it should always be authentic, have soul, be thoughtful and deliver an enjoyable and value driven experience. Own and manage all purchasing, deliveries and stock taking. Review and update suppliers regularly to keep GP margins up to date. EVENTS / INNOVATION Devise, develop and deliver creative, commercially viable additional revenue streams for Bureau restaurant, including catering menu options for private hires. Curate a range of menus in line with Greenwich Peninsulas diverse events schedule, e.g. Diwali, Urban Village Fete, Turning Tides. Evolve a Supper Club events program for Bureau and DD tenants, responding to the eclectic mix of tenants and the co-working community. ADMINISTRATION / SYSTEMS Budget management - take responsibility for daily, weekly ordering of goods and ensure that budgeted gross profit is achieved. Perform and complete stock takes and be able to present figures. Take ownership of maintenance of equipment and ensure it is in good repair and serviced in line with a PPM structure. Preventative maintenance including walking the facility daily to inspect and improve the environment, including minor or major refurbishments. Implementation of schedules to ensure kitchen is cleaned to a high standard. Ensure all food safety management systems are kept up to date and ready for inspection. RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT Build internal collaborative relationships with various functions e.g. – Marketing, Club Sales, Events etc. Build external collaborative relationships with other operators on and off the Peninsula to keep abreast of trends and competition. Work closely with the Restaurant manager to develop menu deals and organise the team for events and daily service. TEAM Recruit, manage, train and lead a small reliable trustworthy team for the kitchen. Assist the Restaurant manager in managing, training and leading the front of house team to deliver and execute the offering. Work with the Group General Manager to ensure standards are met, and where they are not, mange staff accordingly. Ownership of the daily cleaning and maintenance, in line with the schedule, to ensure high standards are met. Health and Safety · All employees of the Company have a statutory duty to co-operate together to promote health and safety best practice. Oversee accurate food safety and health and safety records in line with FSA standards (daily checklist, time and temperature records). Ensuring training and compliance within food safety and health and safety guidelines. Managing, maintaining and updating all risk assessments, COSHH documents, HACCP, allergens and training manuals regularly. Foster a positive food safety environment by effectively reviewing tasks carried out by your team. Person Specification A unique destination demands a unique chef to define and deliver a simple creative and commercial food and beverage offer that meets the needs of our customers. You are innovative, forward thinking and excited by food. You understand what it takes to deliver simple food well, and change the menu seasonally using local, quality produce where possible. Your natural curiosity leads you to explore different cuisines, keeping abreast of trends, exploring cultures and adapting those to deliver great food for your customers. You have a wealth of innovative and exciting ideas that allures the residents, visitors, other leaseholders and the general public in hiring the space for events. You must have an active interest and understating in sustainability and waste. Our ambition is to deliver the food offer in the most sustainable way and will look to you to lead that during set up and every day after that. Key skills and attributes Skills - Essential A strong communicator, and team leader and player Enthusiastic and curious, particularly in relation to arts, culture, creative industries Experience of budgets and stock management Demonstrates a good eye for detail – standards don’t slip under your watch Maintains bright and positive behaviours alongside strong work ethic Written, numerical and computing skills appropriate to the role Understanding of different cooking methods Previous experience in producing baked products Strong commercially and financially astute Have a strong knowledge of food hygiene sand safe working practises Previous experience as a Head chef in a busy high volume, quality business Understands the importance of working well with multiple departments Full understanding of COSHH, HACCP, Allergens & Food safety management systems Have experienced EHO visits 5+ year in large events delivery Job Type: Full-time Pay: £40,000.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends Overtime Experience: Chef: 5 years (required) Work Location: In person

Yard Sale Pizza are on the search for an experienced Senior Head Pizza Chef who is a collaborative team leader with excellent pizza making skills to join our amazing team! Who are we? Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 12 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we’ve teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs & local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We’ve won London’s most-loved restaurant in Time Out’s 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London’s favourite pizza in Time Out’s inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We’re a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. Our 5th store – within touching distance of Shoreditch. As well as our usual casual dine-in and takeaway vibes, we will be serving the local area with our dedicated delivery service, and another exclusive for this site sees us opening a basement bar for a more secluded dining experience, perfect for a date or to rent our the whole area for parties! What will I be doing? - Leading and mentoring a hard working team of chefs in a busy environment. - You'll report to our Kitchen Operations Manager and General Manager and you will be responsible to run all areas of the kitchen on site. - Ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen whilst keeping a positive working environment for the team! - You’ll be responsible for overseeing and providing excellent pizza quality, kitchen speed and service. - Training and maintaining a competent chef team - providing regular appraisals and keeping the team engaged. - Ensuring that you hit successful GP and portioning figures. - Maintaining 5* Food Hygiene standards. - You’ll be responsible for your team's rota in alignment with budgeted staff costs. - Stock ordering and rotation. What are we looking for? - Someone with masterclass Pizza-making skills with a real passion for pizza! - Someone who is highly skilled in making Neapolitan-style pizza, making and stretching dough and baking in a stone-based marana oven. - A Head Chef who has previous experience leading and developing a team who enjoys collaboration and has excellent communication skills. - Someone who has first-class organisation skills and attention to detail. - Someone with good knowledge of risk assessments, food safety and hygiene within a commercial kitchen. What’s on offer: - Competitive Hourly Rates. - Full time hours - around 40 per week. - Paid overtime. - Holiday paid in days off or in cash. - Career progression with Yard Sale Pizza - our Shop Head Chefs earn a monthly bonuses based on KPI’s. - Working with a brilliant team in a fast-growing company. - Free pizza on shift and brilliant discounts to enjoy with family and friends. - Staff parties throughout the year. - Uniform and other merchandise to celebrate your milestones working with us. If this sounds good, then we can’t wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, YSP

The Creative Event team is comprised of dedicated professionals and skilled project support managers who will be working across geographies and businesses to create, plan and execute meetings/events that achieve business goals. The project support manager will be responsible for developing relationships with internal and external business partners, supporting event project requirements and collaborating with the team to support and take ownership for client, internal and training related events as assigned from time to time. The role requires experience working with cross cultural teams and stakeholders across geographies and time-zones to support the delivery of high-quality events. Some of the key responsibilities in the role: - Support delivery of best-in-class events covering an assigned portfolio across Citi businesses. Responsibilities include coordination and support for the complete events lifecycle – from planning, logistics and execution, onsite event support and delivery, and subsequent event closing as per guidelines. - In liaison with Event Project Managers, independently execute all assigned projects including venue logistics, accommodation, F&B, transport, audio visual equipment, printing, design, entertainment, etc. - Coordinate with external partners and vendors to source the most appropriate venues or services, negotiate best possible rates, communicate requirements, review contracts and manage/ support events including onsite execution and delivery. - Take an active and collaborative role in the wider project team including with business partners, supporting regular meetings, ensuring clear communication and identifying methods to improve results. - Manage the administrative process including ensuring payment of invoices, and finalising required audit-ready documentation. - Support client communication with the development of registration websites working with the web team, review content to ensure accuracy and regular reporting on progress. - Support all Citi Operating Expense Governance Policy initiatives, event risk evaluation’s; reconcile program invoices and event final cost reporting. - Adhere to policies for safeguarding the firm's reputation, its clients and assets, by managing compliance, rules and regulations and adhering to Policy. Escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency and helping to create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Lead the day-to-day delivery of facility management services and operations. To promote the highest standards of business ethos and strategically ensuring the most effective use of resources in support of business objectives. To establish, oversee and ensure that any planned preventative maintenance programmes (PPM) are carried out effectively. Arrange works with suppliers and contractors, organising planned and reactive support as required. Responsible for the statutory compliance of required regulations and ensuring all records are kept up to date and ready for inspection by clients or any other professional body. Measure all service activities against recognised standards and propose appropriate and proportionate improvements to meet existing and future requirements .To actively seek out and make efficiency savings and or reductions to the relevant running costs of managed properties. Manage relevant soft-services relating to the aesthetics of the environment reporting faults/issues as appropriate (Cleaning / Maintenance / Redecorations etc) v Oversee the successful delivery and management of all outsourced contracts. Contribute to the development of the annual budget for the proper maintenance of portfolio of managed properties. Help to establish ‘value for money’ strategies for delivering the management services. v Promote innovative ways to add value and reduce costs within the team and associated contracts. v Originates, approves and submits purchase orders and processes invoices from vendors, contractors and service providers for payment. Develop effective relationships with clients and stakeholders ensuring their satisfaction with service delivery and meet regularly with senior client management to further develop these relationships. v Ensure effective line management of direct reports and demonstrate effective people management skills to support both performance and development of colleagues. Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills & Experience v Good level of general education educated to ‘A’/HND Level as a minimum or equivalent with demonstrable written and numerical skills. v A professional qualification in real estate and/or facilities management (IWFM Level 4+) or relevant experience. An understanding of UK Health & Safety laws and statutory regulations relating to buildings management including interactions with Local Authority Representatives. General knowledge/understanding of Health and Safety risks including manual handling, worksite safety, trip and fall hazards. Proficient in the use of Microsoft office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook. v Continually strives to improve knowledge, skills and abilities to produce the best results. Skills and experience .Quantifiable track record of contractor management (property maintenance, facilities management, catering services) in a multi-site commercial property environment. The ability to communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, contractors and key stakeholders. Leadership skills with proven experience of leading, supporting and mentoring teams Must be Customer Focused, with a strong drive to deliver 5-star

Position: Commercial Manager Company: Pearson Edexcel Limited Location: 124 City Road, London, England, EC1V 2NX Salary: £46,500 per annum About Us Pearson Edexcel Limited is a leading global provider of educational services, committed to empowering learners and educators with innovative tools and solutions. With a rich heritage and an unwavering focus on quality and excellence, we deliver cutting-edge qualifications and resources that shape the future of education. Headquartered in the vibrant heart of London, we invite passionate individuals to join our team and make a real difference. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to spearhead our business growth initiatives and oversee the development of commercial strategies that align with our organizational goals. This is a pivotal role that requires a strong balance of strategic planning, analytical thinking, and excellent relationship-building skills. You will be responsible for identifying and cultivating opportunities for growth while ensuring sustainable revenue streams through effective partnerships and market engagement. As part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team, you’ll play a critical role in driving our success and helping us achieve our ambitious objectives. Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning and Execution Develop and implement effective commercial strategies to drive growth and profitability. Align business development activities with the company’s long-term goals. Market Analysis and Business Development Conduct in-depth market research to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Build and maintain a robust pipeline of potential business opportunities. Leverage insights to recommend new markets, products, and services. Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement Establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and industry bodies. Negotiate and manage contracts to maximize value and minimize risk. Financial and Performance Management Monitor commercial performance against key metrics, identifying areas for improvement. Prepare accurate budgets, forecasts, and performance reports. Collaboration and Leadership Work closely with cross-functional teams (marketing, product, operations) to deliver business results. Mentor and guide team members to develop their commercial acumen. What We’re Looking For To excel in this role, you should possess: Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years in a commercial or business development role, ideally within the education or related sector. Strategic Vision: Proven ability to craft and execute effective commercial strategies. Analytical Skills: Strong financial and analytical capabilities to evaluate opportunities and risks. Communication: Outstanding negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Resilience: A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, able to thrive under pressure. Teamwork: Experience working collaboratively across departments and managing stakeholders at all levels. A background in education, training, or qualifications industries is a plus but not essential. What We Offer Compensation: Competitive salary of £46,500 per annum, with a comprehensive benefits package. Growth Opportunities: A commitment to professional development through training and upskilling. Work Environment: A collaborative, inclusive, and innovative workplace culture. Impact: The chance to make a difference in the lives of learners worldwide. We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure an inclusive hiring process. Join Pearson Edexcel Limited and help us transform education for the better!

Job Overview: We are looking for an experienced Senior Treasury Associate to join our growing fintech payments company - Prune Payments. In this role, you will take a leadership position in managing liquidity, optimizing cash flow, overseeing trading operations, and implementing risk management strategies. The Senior Treasury Associate will work closely with senior leadership to drive strategic decision-making and ensure the company’s financial health in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities: Treasury Management: - Liquidity Management: Oversee daily cash positioning and ensure sufficient liquidity for operational and strategic needs across all regions. - Cash Flow Optimization: Lead efforts in optimizing cash flow and working capital, ensuring efficient use of the company’s resources. - Banking Relationships: Manage and deepen relationships with banks and financial institutions to secure favorable terms and services. - Foreign Exchange (FX) and Hedging: Lead FX transactions and implement hedging strategies to mitigate currency risks. - Investment Strategy: Assist in the development and execution of short-term investment strategies to maximize returns on excess liquidity. Trading & Risk Management: - Trading Execution: Execute complex trades, including FX, derivatives, and money markets, ensuring adherence to internal guidelines and market conditions. - Risk Management: Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate financial risks, including FX, interest rate, and liquidity risks. - Compliance: Ensure full compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and external audits related to treasury and trading activities. - Market Monitoring: Stay updated on market conditions, economic trends, and geopolitical events to advise on trading and treasury strategies. Reporting & Analytics: - Financial Reporting: Prepare detailed reports on cash flow, liquidity, trading performance, and risk exposure for senior management and stakeholders. - KPI Monitoring: Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to treasury activities and provide insights to optimize processes. - Treasury Systems Management: Lead the development and enhancement of treasury systems, automation tools, and processes to improve operational efficiency. Strategic Initiatives: - Policy Development: Contribute to the development and implementation of treasury policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. - Cross-functional Leadership: Work closely with teams across Finance, Risk, Legal, Compliance, and Technology to support treasury-related projects and company-wide initiatives. Mentoring & Leadership: - Team Development: Mentor and train junior treasury staff, providing guidance on complex treasury functions and professional growth. - Process Improvement: Lead efforts to identify and implement process improvements within treasury operations, focusing on automation, cost savings, and risk mitigation. Requirements: - Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. CFA, CTP, or equivalent certifications are highly desirable. - Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience in treasury, financial trading, or cash management, preferably in a fintech or financial services company. - Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in treasury management systems, trading platforms, and financial modeling in Excel. Experience with risk management tools is a plus. - Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong ability to analyze market data, assess financial risks, and make data-driven decisions. - Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in the execution of trades and preparation of financial reports. - Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to senior management and stakeholders. - Leadership: Proven ability to manage multiple projects, mentor junior team members, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. - Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of regulatory requirements impacting treasury and trading operations. What We Offer: - Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance - Retirement savings plan with company match - Opportunities for growth and leadership development - Work in a cutting-edge fintech environment with exposure to global financial markets