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  • Bar Manager
    Bar Manager
    1 day ago
    Full-time
    London

    Bar Manager – Cocktail Bar Tuesday to Saturday Night Kings Cross The Megaro Collection is now recruiting a Bar Manager for Hokus Pokus, our extraordinary cocktail bar located under the iconic roof of The Megaro Hotel in Kings Cross St Pancras. The Bar Manager will have bags of charisma and will be a real “people person”, a cocktail guru ready to enchant our guests with the magic of mixology. The role needs a natural team leader, experienced with a similar role for at least 3 years in trendy concepts in London. The Manager will be commercially knowledgeable & astute and will have an open business mind with a problem-solving attitude. The ideal candidate must be able to deal with pressure and always maintaining a calm demeanour, driving business to profitability and maintaining high customer service and satisfaction. The ideal candidate will be bubbly, happy to work late evenings (Tuesday to Saturday) and able to manage a small team independently with natural leadership. As much as being commercially aware, the role requires plenty of creativity and passion for cocktail making. The Bar Manager will: • Report to the Director of Operations and work alongside all departments in running successfully the operation., • Develop new cocktails list in line with the Bar’s concept., • Train and develop the team., • Maintain a flexible attitude towards working hours and tasks, prioritising business needs always., • Participate actively in the run of the Bar., • Maintain a good level of profitability and drive the business to meet budget., • Guarantying a safe working environment, following the Health and Safety regulation. The Bar Manager will have a hands-on approach to the business and always maintain a pro-active attitude. The candidate needs to be able to work with budgeting, forecasting, reporting, together with monitoring the day-to-day running of the operation, guarantying the business is profitable and competitive. This role will give you the opportunity to be part of an exceptional team, totally focused on providing a new, innovative type of service.

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  • Director of Human Resources
    Director of Human Resources
    6 days ago
    £48000–£53000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    JOB SUMMARY Pivot Point Advisory Limited is seeking an experienced and proactive Director of Human Resources to lead the HR function and support the company’s growth objectives. This role requires a strong HR generalist with proven experience in strategic and operational HR management. Responsibilities • Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives., • Lead HR operations including recruitment, performance management, L&D, employee relations, and succession planning., • Advise senior leadership on workforce planning, HR best practices, and organisational design., • Maintain HR policies and ensure compliance with UK employment legislation., • Drive employee engagement initiatives and contribute to a positive workplace culture., • Oversee compensation and benefits administration., • Lead HR audits, compliance processes, and prepare documentation for regulatory requirements., • Manage restructures, transitions, and other organisational change initiatives., • Provide support and coaching to managers on performance, conduct, and HR policy matters., • Design and deliver training sessions in leadership, ethics, HR compliance, and workplace culture., • sharpens and continuously improves the profile and publicity of the Company on the personnel market., • maintains and expands an external recruiting network Qualifications Master’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field. Bachelor’s degree in HR, Management, Business, or related discipline. HR professional certification (CIPD, CIPM, PHR) desirable. Experience • Strong HR experience across sectors such as consulting, oil & gas, IT, real estate, retail, or similar fields., • Experience providing HR advisory support to senior leadership., • Previous experience managing a medium sized consulting outfit would be an advantage., • Background in recruitment, performance management, HR policy design, compliance, and employee engagement., • Experience managing organisational transitions or restructures is advantageous., • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills., • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Proficiency with HR systems and digital tools.

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  • Junior Sous Chef - Marylebone
    Junior Sous Chef - Marylebone
    27 days ago
    £40000–£44000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    THE ROLE This is a full-time position with a mix of daytime, evening and weekend shifts. The heart of the role is cooking delicious food and leading a happy, skilled kitchen. You will run the daily operation with pace and attention to detail, inspire the team through seasonal menu changes and teach with generosity, helping to build skills and confidence. Every dish should reflect respect for ingredients and a commitment to quality. The role offers the chance to learn from colleagues, including our Global Culinary Director, who develops across Australia, Japan, South Korea and the U.K., our Head of Food and Sourcing in London who works closely with farmers, growers and producers as well as our experienced Group Head Chef. We understand that balance looks different for everyone and the role can be designed with flexibility in mind. WHAT WE OFFER We believe in real work–life balance and a culture of care. You’ll be part of a people-focused team who share a passion for fresh, everyday food. Our benefits include: • A real work-life balance in a people-first business with teams who love what they do., • An additional day of holiday for every year of service after two years., • Access to wellbeing support and private GP services through Hospitality Rewards., • Freshly made staff meals every shift., • 50% off when you dine in our restaurants (for up to four people)., • Cycle to work scheme., • Enhanced maternity pay, • Ongoing learning opportunities and visits to the farms and producers we work with ABOUT YOU You are a warm and approachable leader who inspires through example and enjoys helping the team learn and grow. You understand flavour balance, work confidently with beautiful produce, and care about seasonality, sustainable sourcing and cooking with whole ingredients. Our restaurants are busy environments and a sense of confidence in that setting is ideal. Above all though, you care about flavour, learning and generosity. ABOUT US Since we opened our doors in London in 2011, Granger & Co. has brought the relaxed, sunny Australian way of dining to the city. Our restaurants reflect the spirit that Bill Granger made known around the world: easy-going, generous excellence. Our food makes people feel good. It is full of flavour, goodness and vitality. We thoughtfully source the best possible ingredients with a sunny, colourful lightness, and the emotional comfort of food is as important to us as how it looks and tastes. We celebrate seasonality, champion local growers and suppliers and prioritise ingredients grown with care for the world. As a family-owned restaurant group that is constantly evolving, we value all employees as respected individuals and foster diversity and inclusion, with everyone given a chance to share their voice and ideas. People stay with us and grow with us, many for over a decade. We believe great food and hospitality bring people together. Our kitchens and restaurants are places where every team member is heard, supported, respected and encouraged to grow. We are proud of our inclusive culture and the positive energy it brings to our restaurants. If you are excited by the idea of cooking seasonal, ingredient-led food with a team who cares about flavour and hospitality, we would love to hear from you.

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  • Office Manager
    Office Manager
    28 days ago
    £41000–£44000 yearly
    Full-time
    Wembley

    Duties & Responsibilities: • Oversee day-to-day running of the office, ensuring a safe, organised, and efficient working environment., • Manage office supplies, equipments and maintenance contracts., • Identify areas for improving workflow efficiency and administrative processes., • Develop and implement systems to support operational productivity., • Coordinate office schedules, staff calendars, meeting rooms, and travel arrangements., • Maintain training logs for site operatives., • Ensure meeting rooms, communal areas, and workstation setups are organised and compliant., • Supervise administrative staff, assigning tasks and monitoring performance., • Raise and process purchase orders, supplier invoices, and delivery notes., • Assist with cost tracking, petty cash, expenses, and month-end reporting., • Serve as a key point of contact for clients, suppliers, and subcontractors., • Draft emails, letters, and formal documentation on behalf of management., • Provide administrative support to directors, • Support on boarding processes for new staff, • Ensure adherence to GDPR, data security, health & safety, and company compliance standards. Qualifications, Skills & Experience: • Proven experience as an Office Manager, • Strong organisational, multitasking, and time-management abilities., • Experience managing budgets, procurement, and supplier relationships., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Understanding of health & safety, GDPR, and workplace compliance requirements., • Relevant master or bachelor degree.

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  • Estimating Manager
    Estimating Manager
    2 months ago
    £100000–£120000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Estimating Manager – Construction £100,000+ per annum + package allowance + 3% pension Full-time | Office-based | South Woodford Projects: £100k–£10m | New Build & Refurbishment | Public Sector We are recruiting on behalf of a well established main contractor for an experienced Estimating Manager to lead a team of six estimators. This senior role sits within the pre-construction function and is responsible for producing accurate, competitive tenders, cost plans and value engineering proposals across a varied portfolio of public sector new build and refurbishment projects. The Role As the Estimating Manager you will manage the full tender process, ensuring quality, compliance and consistency across all submissions. The position requires strong team leadership, client engagement, and the ability to secure profitable work in line with business objectives. You will be reporting in to the Business Manager or, where required, a company director. Estimating Manager Key Responsibilities: Tender Management • Review tender documents and identify commercial, technical and contractual risks., • Prepare detailed take offs and Bills of Quantities for traditional and Design & Build projects., • Develop, check and refine pricing, rate build ups and preliminaries., • Coordinate subcontractor and supplier enquiries., • Analyse quotations and select preferred partners., • Carry out site visits and incorporate findings into tender pricing., • Collaborate with Operations on construction methods and programme durations., • Ensure all tenders are accurate, competitive and properly peer checked. Budgets & Cost Planning • Produce early stage budget estimates and cost plans as required. Tender Reviews • Present tender build ups at internal adjudication meetings., • Explain pricing approach, risks and competitive landscape., • Finalise tender submissions following review outcomes. Handover to Delivery Teams • Prepare full tender handover packs and brief operational teams following award. Client Interaction • Attend pre- and post-tender meetings, supporting presentations, value engineering and negotiation. General Duties • Support and guide the estimating team., • Assist with material and subcontractor selection., • Prepare monthly tender activity reports., • Mentor junior or trainee estimators., • Undertake duties aligned to business growth and operational needs. Experience & Skills Required • Proven experience as an Estimating Manager or Senior Estimator within a main contractor., • Strong background in new-build and refurbishment schemes, ideally within the public sector., • Ability to lead a small team and manage multiple tenders simultaneously., • Excellent analytical ability and attention to detail., • Confident communicator with strong client facing skills., • Competent with estimating software and digital take off tools. Estimating Manager Package • £100k+ basic salary, • Package allowance, • 3% pension contribution, • Full-time office-based role in South Woodford What to Do Next If you are an Estimating Manager seeking a new challenge and this opportunity sounds of interest, please apply today to discuss the role in more detail. If you know an Estimating Manager who may be suitable, we would welcome your referral please get in touch with us.

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  • Finance Manager
    Finance Manager
    2 months ago
    £50000–£60000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Job Title: Finance Manager Salary: £55,000 per annum Contract Type: Full-time, permanent Reporting to: Finance Director Location: Knightsbridge, London (office-based, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm) Role Overview We’re looking for a Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our finance team. Reporting to the Finance Director and managing two finance staff, this is a hands-on role covering all core accounting processes, month-end reporting, and financial oversight. You'll ensure the accuracy of financial records, support planning and budgeting, and help maintain the smooth running of the finance function. This role suits someone confident in both the technical side of accounting and team management, with the ability to work independently in a small, fast-paced team. Key Responsibilities • Manage daily finance operations including purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations, payroll journals, and staff expenses, • Oversee and support two finance team members, ensuring timely and accurate work across all transactional areas, • Prepare and post month-end journals; complete balance sheet reconciliations, • Monitor cash flow and working capital, and produce regular cash forecasts, • Produce monthly management accounts with supporting analysis for senior leadership, • Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes, • Assist with year-end accounts preparation and work with external auditors as needed, • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies, including VAT and other statutory obligations, • Maintain and improve finance systems and processes, including training the team as needed, • Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting for the Finance Director and other senior stakeholders Skills and Experience • Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), or qualified by experience, • Minimum 5 years’ experience in finance or accounting, including some team management, • Strong understanding of UK GAAP and VAT, • Proficient in Excel and familiar with common finance systems, • Comfortable working in a small, hands-on team with a varied workload, • Clear communicator with a focus on accuracy and meeting deadlines WHO WE ARE Lux Group is responsible for revolutionising the world of kitchen design and transforming this humble room into the prestigious focal point of the home, the pioneering spirit of our founders remains at the heart of every Lux Group creation today. Home to our workshop for more than four decades, it is here that every piece of Lux Group furniture is crafted by hand by a team of expert artisans and bespoke designers. Within the workshop, traditional joinery goes hand in hand with state-of-the-art machinery, and generations of skill and passion infuse every creation, with each finished piece bearing the name of the craftsman responsible for making it. If you are tenacious and hungry for success then we want to hear from you!

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  • Business and Financial Manager
    Business and Financial Manager
    2 months ago
    £42000–£50000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Business and Financial Manager Job Role for Nanny & Housekeeper The Business and Financial Manager will oversee the financial health and commercial strategy of the business. This individual will manage daily financial operations, optimise budgets, streamline internal processes, and identify new growth opportunities. The ideal candidate will not only ensure that the company runs efficiently and profitably but will also play a central role in expanding our portfolio of family-oriented services and developing strategic partnerships to increase market reach. Key Responsibilities: Financial Management & Operations • Oversee day-to-day financial operations including budgeting, cash flow management, payroll, and supplier payments., • Prepare regular financial reports, forecasts, and performance analyses for senior management., • Implement and monitor financial controls, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements., • Manage contracts, invoices, and pricing structures to ensure profitability across service lines., • Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements in operational processes. Strategic Growth & Business Development • Develop and execute financial strategies to drive business growth and profitability., • Conduct market analysis to identify new business opportunities and emerging service demands among family households., • Evaluate and recommend new service areas that align with the company’s expertise (e.g., home maintenance, wellness coaching, concierge services, eldercare support, or family event planning)., • Create financial models and projections for proposed business expansions., • Support the development of strategic partnerships with schools, community groups, and high-net-worth family networks. Client & Service Performance • Analyse client data to identify trends, service usage patterns, and opportunities for upselling or cross-selling., • Collaborate with operations and marketing teams to develop pricing packages and promotional strategies., • Ensure that all services are delivered efficiently, maintaining high customer satisfaction and retention. Leadership & Collaboration • Work closely with the Director to align financial objectives with operational goals., • Support the Director in decision-making through accurate financial insights and risk assessments. Qualifications • Degree in Business Management, • Degree in Business Development, • Degree in Financial Management, • Or any other qualifications that could be clever to the role English/Spanish/Tagalog Speaking

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  • Volunteer Supporting Director
    Volunteer Supporting Director
    2 months ago
    Part-time
    London

    The Social Supermarket Initiative The Social Supermarket Initiative (SSI) is a community-led social enterprise tackling food insecurity and promoting sustainable community growth through our affordable supermarket model, outreach programmes, and ethical partnerships. We are seeking Supporting Directors to join our Board, contributing strategic insight, expertise, and oversight to strengthen SSI’s governance, operations, and long-term impact. Key Responsibilities • Provide strategic guidance and oversight to ensure SSI delivers on its community mission and legal obligations., • Support the Board in policy-setting, financial accountability, and risk management., • Contribute specialist expertise (e.g. governance, finance, partnerships, community development, food systems)., • Champion SSI’s values and act as an ambassador, building relationships with partners, funders, and local organisations., • Monitor progress against strategic goals and ensure decisions align with SSI’s community purpose. Core Duties • Ensure SSI acts within its powers and upholds its community interest objectives., • Exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in all Board matters., • Safeguard SSI’s financial integrity, sustainability, and compliance with relevant regulations., • Provide advice and constructive challenge without engaging in daily operations., • Join working groups or committees (e.g. finance, growth, governance) where relevant to your expertise. Expectations of the Role • Attend and prepare for quarterly Board meetings and one annual review., • Stay informed about emerging issues in food justice, sustainability, and community wellbeing., • Participate in subcommittees or project groups as appropriate., • Maintain confidentiality, uphold SSI’s ethical standards, and champion diversity and inclusion. About You Essential • Commitment to SSI’s mission and social purpose., • Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills., • Experience in governance, management, or community initiatives (professional or voluntary)., • Sound judgement, integrity, and a solutions-driven mindset. Desirable • Knowledge of social enterprise, food systems, sustainability, or community engagement., • Understanding of governance, finance, or charity operations., • Lived experience of food insecurity, social inequality, or community leadership. What We Offer • Opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven social enterprise with measurable community impact., • Experience in board-level leadership, governance, and strategy., • Networking opportunities through community events and partnerships., • Reimbursement of reasonable travel and meeting expenses., • Training and development opportunities in governance and management. How to Apply Please send your CV (max 2 pages) and a short statement (max 300 words) outlining your interest and relevant experience.

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