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Head Chef - Weddings & Banqueting \n Buckinghamshire | £45,000 + up to £3,000 discretionary bonus \n Are you a talented, hands-on Head Chef with a passion for weddings, banqueting and delivering exceptional food? \n We are recruiting for an exciting Head Chef opportunity with an established luxury hospitality group in Buckinghamshire, overseeing the kitchen at one of their dedicated wedding and events venues. \n With 70+ weddings taking place each year, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced chef who thrives in a busy, high-volume environment and enjoys the buzz of delivering exceptional food for weddings and special occasions. \n This is a genuinely hands-on Head Chef position. You will spend the majority of your time in the kitchen, cooking and leading your team during events, while also taking full responsibility for the commercial and operational performance of the kitchen. \n The Role \n As Head Chef, you will take ownership of the day-to-day running of the kitchen, with weddings and banqueting being the main focus of the role. \n You will be responsible for creating and costing menus, managing your kitchen team, maintaining excellent food and hygiene standards, controlling GP and wage costs, and ensuring every event is delivered to an exceptional standard. \n Key responsibilities \n\n • Lead and manage the day-to-day kitchen operation\n, • Be a hands-on chef, leading from the front during weddings and events\n, • Oversee 70+ weddings and numerous banqueting functions each year\n, • Create, develop and cost menus for weddings and events\n, • Ensure consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service\n, • Recruit, train, motivate and develop the kitchen team\n, • Produce and manage kitchen rotas, including holidays\n, • Approve timesheets and support payroll processes\n, • Manage food costs, GP percentages and kitchen budgets\n, • Take ownership of ordering, stock control and monthly stocktakes\n, • Build strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate quality and value\n, • Ensure all food safety, allergen and health & safety procedures are maintained\n, • Oversee kitchen maintenance, equipment and deep cleans\n, • Develop efficient kitchen systems and procedures\n, • Work closely with the front-of-house and events teams to ensure smooth service\n, • Develop and refresh menus to enhance the guest experience\n, • Manage and support staff performance, appraisals and other people-management processes\n\n About You \n We are looking for an experienced Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up, with a proven background in weddings, banqueting, hotels or high-volume events. \n You will ideally have: \n\n • Strong experience within banqueting and events\n, • Experience delivering food for weddings and large functions\n, • Excellent menu development and costing skills\n, • A strong understanding of GP, budgets and wage control\n, • Excellent organisational and leadership skills\n, • A passion for quality food and presentation\n, • A hands-on approach to cooking and kitchen management\n, • The ability to remain calm and organised under pressure\n, • Strong knowledge of food safety, allergens and H&S\n, • The ability to inspire, develop and lead a kitchen team\n\n Banqueting experience is essential for this position. \n We are particularly interested in chefs who enjoy the challenge of delivering consistently excellent food at volume and who take pride in creating memorable experiences for wedding guests. \n Salary & Benefits \n\n • £45,000 per annum\n, • Up to £3,000 discretionary annual bonus\n, • Bonus linked to agreed GP and wage-budget targets\n, • 45 hours per week\n, • Chef whites provided\n, • Opportunity to take genuine ownership of a busy and successful wedding/banqueting kitchen\n, • Excellent opportunity to develop menus, systems and a high-performing kitchen team\n\n Working Hours \n 45 hours per week, with shifts scheduled between 7am and 11pm, Monday to Sunday, depending on the events calendar and operational requirements. \n Location \n Buckinghamshire \n Interested? \n If you're an experienced, hands-on chef with a strong background in weddings and banqueting, and you're looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely put your stamp on a kitchen, we'd love to hear from you. \n Apply now for a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity.

One of Pine's portfolio companies, Inixion, is a Sage partner with a track record that speaks for itself: a 100% project success rate across nearly 20 years of delivering Sage X3 for manufacturing and distribution, and Sage Intacct for services-led businesses. Their consulting team brings deep industry expertise and long-term customer partnerships across the UK and North America — and they're growing. They're looking for a driven, client-focused Sage X3 Customer Support Consultant to join their Support and Development team. The successful candidate will be the person clients count on when something goes wrong — taking ownership of issues, digging in to find solutions, and seeing every ticket through to resolution. This role works closely with Inixion's Development and Technical Consulting teams, and with third parties where needed, to keep clients running smoothly. This is a full-time remote role. • Receive, own, and resolve support tickets raised by Inixion clients — taking full accountability from first contact to resolution., • Use remote access tools to diagnose and troubleshoot issues directly within client environments., • Analyse, replicate, and resolve support cases within Inixion's escalation guidelines., • Liaise with internal departments — Development, Technical Consulting, and management — to drive swift resolution of outstanding issues., • Maintain thorough, clear documentation on all tickets to support team continuity and knowledge sharing., • Communicate proactively with your manager, flagging issues as they arise rather than after the fact., • Uphold a high standard of written and verbal communication with clients at all times., • Support colleagues when capacity or complexity demands it., • Travel to client sites and internal Inixion meetings as required. Required • Solid working knowledge of Sage X3 — either as a super user or in a support/consulting capacity, including technical experience., • Confident, professional, and able to work independently with minimal direction., • Strong organisational and analytical skills with a methodical approach to problem-solving., • Clear, professional communicator — both in writing and verbally. Nice to Have • Experience with Sage Intacct., • Familiarity with Microsoft SQL and/or Crystal Reports., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office. £38,000 - £40,000 a year • Location: Remote (UK), • Employment Type: Full-Time, • Bonus: 7.5% Annually, • Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm (flexibility required for on-site visits and agreed extended hours), • Holiday: 20 days per year, increasing annually to a maximum of 25 days, • Private Health: Eligible to join after 6-month probationary period, • Pension: Eligible to join after 3 months, • Bonus Scheme: Eligible after 6-month probationary period, • Life Assurance: Eligible after 6-month probationary period, • Broadband/Mobile Allowance: Included We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Are you a Geospatial Data Engineer Volunteer wanting to use your skills to help people in a humanitarian crisis and ultimately help save lives? MapAction can enable you to volunteer to do just that. Volunteers have been the heart of the MapAction for over 20 years but the range of skills needed continually evolves. Now we are looking for a enthusiastic Geospatial Data Engineer professional who has a desire to commit to a great team, and to help MapAction make a difference that has a lasting effect on vulnerable communities. MapAction works with a range of humanitarian partners, from local organisations who are closest to the ground to a range of global UN partners. Come and be part of something that is exciting and impactful! Why MapAction? MapAction is a leading humanitarian mapping charity, delivering information services and products to enhance decision making in disasters and conflicts. In collaboration with our partners, this mapped information helps responders understand vulnerabilities and target their response effectively, contributing to saving lives and minimising suffering. We work through a team of skilled volunteer professionals and a small paid staff team. We have built a strong reputation in the humanitarian sector, and are a technical partner of the United Nations, Non-Government Organisations and Civil Society Organisations, the Red Cross, Red Crescent Movement, regional entities and national authorities. The humanitarian sector is evolving, and technical expertise such as GIS, mapping, information management, data processing and visualisation are becoming increasingly utilised for improving decision making in complex humanitarian response. MapAction and our partners are uniquely positioned to provide technical expertise in support of this. As a volunteer, we will be able to work with technical staff and volunteers on different opportunities. Once your onboarding is complete, you will be able to choose the tasks and projects that best fit your skillset and interests. Here below some activities that our data engineer volunteers can support with: • MapAction external projects that require a Data Engineer skillset (e.g.: data pipeline automation, hazard exposure platforms, multi-risk models, conflict incident reporting, etc…), • Work with external partners such as UN agencies, International NGOs and Academic Institutions, • Conduct and automate data collection and processing scripts, • Create and maintain optimal, performant data pipeline architectures, both internally and externally, • Propose improvements to infrastructure, schemas, platforms, toolchains and configurations, • Assist in the automation, provision and management of development environments, source-code, build-tools, pipelines and deployments, • Support ad-hoc Data Processing during MapAction’s Emergency Responses in collaboration with MapAction’s GIS team, • Support internal systems maintenance in collaboration with MapAction’s IT Support Engineer, • Attend and / or represent MapAction on technical conferences, • Train other volunteers or external organizations on Data Engineer tools and processes What are we looking for? If you feel you are a good match but do not feel like you meet all the requirements, we are still happy to receive your application! The core skills we look for in all of our team members are the following: • A desire to use their skills, experience and dedication in the cause of humanitarian ends, • Good team player with leadership and/or project management experience or ambition wherever possible, • Exceptional communication skills, to explain your work to people who don't understand the mechanics behind data analysis, and experience in understanding partner needs and requirements, in particular working with non-technical clients, • Adaptable, resilient and solution-oriented, • Self-motivated and organised, • Time to commit to MapAction, for more details on the time commitment, please refer to the “What does it mean to be part of the MapAction team?” Essential: • Degree or equivalent experience in the field of Data Science, Data Engineering, Computer Science, Software Development, Information Technology or a related field, • Three or more years of professional experience working in a data or information management team, as a data engineer, data scientist, developer or other similar role, • Experience and proficiency working with Python and Jupyter Notebooks, • Data pipeline design skills, • Knowledge of cloud platforms like GCP, AWS or Azure, • Experience and understanding of CI/CD pipelines, • Project management experience. Experience in understanding partner needs and requirements, in particular working with non-technical clients., • Collaborative code management using Git & GitHub Desirable: • Experience of participating in a volunteer organisation or open source projects., • Experience with QGIS or ArcGIS, • Experience working with geospatial data (raster and vector), • Databases (NoSQL, SQL, Graph Dbs, Principles of RDBs), • Experience with Systems Engineering, • Understanding of the Software Development Life cycle, • Thorough grounding in containerisation e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, • Shell scripting, • An interest in software-engineering or data-science e.g. ML / DL / AI / Statistics, • Humanitarian knowledge/experience What does it mean to be part of the MapAction team? Being part of MapAction means entering a close-knit community of highly skilled and committed and experienced professionals in different sectors. It means using your unique skills to help prepare for, anticipate, or respond to humanitarian emergencies, enabling our partners to provide life-saving support. At MapAction, training and team building are at the heart of our organisational culture. We have frequent meet-ups online and in person where paid staff and volunteers get together for training opportunities and skill-sharing, to strengthen our service offer. As a volunteer, you can participate in all levels and areas of the organisation, working alongside our colleagues at various UN agencies and/or other humanitarian partners. Volunteers also steer the organisation's strategic direction and are involved with designing and implementing our operational capacity. You will have the opportunity to travel, whether that’s at training events, project work abroad, missions or representing MapAction at a conference. Availability for projects, including in-person deployments • MapAction expects a high level of commitment by volunteers to make themselves available to deliver projects, whether these projects are planned or emergency missions, remote or in-person, one-off tasks or longer term commitments., • Deployable volunteers are expected to seek a commitment from their employer (if applicable) to permit time off (paid or not) for deployments when necessary., • For emergency deployable volunteers, there must be arrangements in place for a quick decision to be taken on availability, including agreement from employers/family if required, in the event of all alerts. This should normally be within 12 hours of the issue of the alert, depending on time-zone., • For non-emergency deployments and projects logged on the tasking grid, volunteers must respond to a request for assistance (whether yes or no) by the deadline specified on the grid., • Volunteers are expected to put themselves forward for at least three substantive (i.e. at least two days work) tasks every year, and are normally expected to contribute at least 10 days of voluntary effort (excluding training) to MapAction every year., • It is the duty of all volunteers to do their best to make themselves available for any opportunity relevant to their volunteer role, and avoid perceptions of volunteers selecting only more ‘attractive’ tasks or missions. It is essential that MapAction is able to deliver on all tasks it commits to, and it relies on volunteers to be prepared to step up for a wide range of activities. As a member of the team, you will be expected to participate in at least 6 internal weekend training events. This must include our annual simulation exercise, which all volunteers are required to attend. Other weekend training events include 6 annual training weekends where we get together in person at various locations around the UK, and 4 online development days. Volunteers should live either within the UK or within reasonably easy and affordable reach of the UK in order to be able to attend face to face training events. Equal Opportunities Statement We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities, and experiences. We value diversity and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Selection for volunteer roles is based solely on an individual's skills, experience, suitability for the role, and commitment to our values. Notable Dates for volunteer process: Closing date - 19th July 2026 If successful after evaluation - test - week of the 27th July 2026 Attendance for Interviews online - week of the 12th August 2026 Attendance for final round in person - 12th September 2026 Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate anyone who can not meet these dates.

About Us We are seeking a Sr. Director of Engineering to lead our X-Ops Platform organization. The leader will be responsible for all aspects of the platform ranging from vision, strategy and roadmap to product delivery and service execution. The leader will coordinate with stakeholders to align business priorities and support engineering teams in delivering secure, high-quality software at scale using modern AI technologies. You will set strategy and standards for how we build, run, and improve our platforms and operational tooling across the engineering lifecycle - partnering closely with Product, Security, IT, and Engineering leaders. Success in this role looks like improved developer productivity, strong service reliability and resilience, clear operational governance, and efficiency in cloud and platform spend and close alignment with Sophos X-Ops goals. You bring enough technical depth to challenge and support senior engineers and architects, while spending most of your time enabling teams, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring execution against clear outcomes. You will have a strong grounding in Cyber Security, Cloud Computing and AI frameworks and development practices. You will lead and grow multiple teams and managers, fostering strong engineering practices and a culture of ownership. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders across Engineering, Product, Security, IT, and Finance to ensure platform roadmaps and operational priorities support company goals. This role is based in Abingdon UK with remote working and teams also in India and Hungary. Periodic in-person leadership and team collaboration and travel are needed. • Set the vision, strategy, and operating model for the X-Ops Platform organisation (e.g., Delivery Roadmap, AI First Developer Experience, CI/CD, Observability, SRE, Cloud & Infrastructure Enablement), • Lead, coach, and develop engineering leaders (directors, managers and senior ICs), building high-performing teams with clear ownership and strong engineering culture, • Own platform reliability, resilience, and operational excellence: incident management, on-call standards, SLIs/SLOs, post-incident learning, and continuous improvement, • Partner with product engineering and threat research leaders to improve productivity and delivery throughput across the software and service lifecycle, • Drive cloud efficiency and cost transparency (FinOps): budgeting, forecasting, unit economics, and optimisation initiatives in partnership with Finance and Engineering, • Establish platform governance and standards (architecture, security, compliance, data handling, vendor/tooling choices) while enabling appropriate team autonomy, • Build strong cross-functional alignment peer X-Ops leaders, and other operational stakeholders to ensure aligned feature delivery and service operations., • Actively drive responsible AI adoption within the organisation:, • Establish guidance, guardrails, and enablement for approved AI tools and workflows, • Measure impact and promote best practices that improve quality, speed, and operational effectiveness while protecting sensitive data, • Define and track meaningful metrics and outcomes; communicate progress, risks, and trade-offs clearly to executive stakeholders, • Cyber Security background and acumen, • Significant engineering leadership experience, including leading leaders and scaling teams in a platform, infrastructure, SRE, DevOps, or operations-focused environment, • Strong track record of building reliable, secure platforms and improving developer productivity through pragmatic, outcome-driven investment, • Experience establishing operational excellence practices (incident response, on-call, observability, SLOs, post-incident learning) and driving continuous improvement, • Ability to set strategy and translate it into execution via roadmaps, prioritisation, and clear measures of success, • Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills, with the ability to align across Engineering, Product, Security, IT, and Finance, • Commercial and financial acumen, including experience with cloud cost management, budgeting, and performance metrics, • Commitment to responsible AI adoption—setting guardrails, enabling teams, and demonstrating measurable improvements in productivity and quality Desirable skills • Experience building and operating platforms at scale in a SaaS environment, ideally with multi-region cloud deployment, • Familiarity with modern CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, containerisation, and observability tooling, • Strong security and compliance mindset; experience partnering with security teams to embed controls into platform capabilities, • Experience with organisational design, operating cadence, and change management in a complex engineering organisation, • Exposure to FinOps practices and tooling, including unit cost models and cost allocation/chargeback approaches, • Comfort working with technical teams and/or technical concepts, • Experience improving processes, introducing new ways of working, or leading small change initiatives, • Experience with AI-assisted productivity or development tools in a professional setting #li-remote #b2 #li-FC2 Ready to Join Us?At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply. What's Great About Sophos?· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge · Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing Our Commitment To YouWe’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know. Data ProtectionIf you choose to explore an opportunity, and subsequently share your CV or other personal details with Sophos, these details will be held by Sophos for 12 months in accordance with our Privacy Policy and used by our recruitment team to contact you regarding this or other relevant opportunities at Sophos. If you would like Sophos to delete or update your details at any time, please follow the steps set out in the Privacy Policy describing your individual rights. For more information on Sophos’ data protection practices, please consult our Privacy Policy _We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Paddle offers digital product companies a completely different approach to their payment infrastructure. Instead of assembling and maintaining a complex stack of payments-related apps and services, we’re a Merchant of Record for our customers. That means we take away 100% of the pain of payment fragmentation. It’s faster, safer, cheaper, and, above all, way better. We’re backed by investors including KKR, FTV Capital, Kindred, Notion, and 83North and serve over 10, 000 software sellers in 245 territories globally. Self-serve today represents a meaningful part of Paddle's revenue. This role owns the commercial mandate to grow that significantly. Not just to run self-serve, but to build the strategy for where and how it scales, and execute against it. We're hiring a Director of Self-Serve to take full commercial ownership of Paddle's self-serve motion, running and scaling it as a business line. Self-serve is a material and fast-moving part of our revenue, and it needs an owner who thinks in unit economics, not just funnel metrics. You'll set the strategic direction, and work across Finance, Product, Engineering, Demand Generation, Partnerships, and RevOps to align everyone behind it. Getting this right is a genuinely cross-functional endeavour, and your ability to bring people with you will be just as important as your commercial acumen. You'll operate with a small, focused team including engineering capacity. This is a role for someone who wants to build and run the engine hands on, not manage through layers. Own the line. Carry the commercial number for self-serve end to end, from acquisition through adoption, to revenue and net retention. Own the unit economics, and how they improve. Set the strategy. Form a clear commercial view of where self-serve creates value, ensure Finance and Product alignment, and translate it into a plan the business can execute against. Own activation and time-to-value. Evolve who and how we onboard through self-serve, how we nurture them through lifecycle stages, and the in-product experience that gets them to value fast. Increasing volume while decreasing time-to-value, not trading one for the other. You fundamentally approach the self-serve experience as a product, running structured discovery and experimentation, not defaulting to only marketing levers. Shape the demand. Define the customer profile that makes the economics work and work collaboratively with Demand Generation on the targeting you need, co-owning a single funnel against a shared ICP. Orchestrate cross-functionally. Codify the work into clear streams with clear owners, influence the Product, Engineering, and Risk roadmaps, and run a regular business cadence that keeps people aligned on priorities and impact. Deepen partner integrations. Work hand-in-glove with Partnerships to turn distribution relationships into deep well-integrated channels, owning the commercial outcome of partner-sourced volume. Build and run the engine. Design and run the experimentation, tooling, and tracking to improve funnel codification, time-to-value, activation, and conversion using AI where it raises velocity and quality, applied to the right customer. As the motion scales, you'll shape the team around it. Make the economics stack up. Working closely with finance you own self-serve pricing and packaging as a lever, to ensure profitable scale. Go get the answer yourself. When something doesn't add up, you pull the data, run the analysis, and don't wait to be handed a conclusion. Self-reliance is core to how you operate, not a fallback when support isn't available. You interrogate, not just observe. Live the ‘five whys’ principle, with the ability to take a plausible looking number, trend, signal and stress-test it until you've found the actual driver, not the first explanation that fits. You default to hypothesis and experiment before you default to opinion or output, treating the funnel as something to be iteratively shaped, not just optimised within. Given a mission, you don't let go of it. You have a real hunger to find and unlock value you believe is there, working through blockers, organisational, technical, or data. Deeply experienced in a PLG or self-serve motion in a high-growth tech business, where you've built and owned the funnel rather than a sales-assisted or enterprise motion, and have been accountable for the number, not adjacent to it. A commercial operator who has owned a revenue line, channel, or segment. Someone who operates in founder mode with the instinct to understand the economics, not just the funnel beneath them. You think like a product manager: prioritizing ruthlessly, scope experiments tightly, and see the boundary between growth and product as something to work across. Fluent at moving from data to a commercial conclusion, with the discipline to separate signal from noise and turn analysis into a clear decision rather than a list of observations. A sharp critical thinker who interrogates the brief rather than taking it at face value, challenges assumptions (including ours), and is as willing to conclude "this isn't where we should be investing" as to confirm the plan. A genuine cross-functional leader who has brought structure to messy, multi-team programmes, influenced roadmaps you don't control, and run the cadence that holds a programme together. A credible presence in front of senior stakeholders up to executive level; you communicate with clarity and authority and can take a room with competing priorities to a clear decision. Equally comfortable operating at altitude and dropping into the detail, and always coming back up with a point of view, not just findings. Able to use AI pragmatically; dynamic onboarding, predictive scoring, real-time segmentation, as a means to commercial outcomes, not an end in itself. At Paddle, we're committed to removing invisible barriers, both for our customers and within our own teams. We recognise and celebrate that every Paddler is unique and we welcome every individual perspective. As an inclusive employer, we don't care if, or where, you studied, what you look like or where you're from. We're more interested in your craft, curiosity, passion for learning and what you'll add to our culture. We encourage you to apply even if you don't match every part of the job ad, especially if you're part of an underrepresented group. Please let us know if there's anything we can do to better support you through the application process and in the workplace. We will do everything we can to support any accommodations needed. We're committed to building a diverse team where everyone feels safe to be their authentic self. Let's grow together. We're a diverse, growing group of Paddlers who pride ourselves on our transparent, collaborative and respectful culture. We live and breathe our values, which are: Paddle for others Paddle together Paddle simply We offer a full suite of benefits, including attractive salaries, stock options, unlimited holidays, enhanced parental leave, retirement plans, private healthcare and well-being initiatives. We invest in learning and will help you with your personal development via constant exposure to new challenges, an annual learning fund, and regular internal and external training. We're a 'digital-first' company, which means our Paddlers always have the freedom to choose where, when and how they work within our hub locations. We recognise that where our Paddlers do their best work is unique to them and we provide trust and autonomy for everyone to work in a way which fits them best. We also value the power of connection and have invested in global hubs which help local communities flourish and bring us together for focused collaboration. Our Paddle hubs: In Europe: UK (London headquarters), Lisbon, Amsterdam and Dublin In North America: Toronto (Canada) Our hub philosophy creates an engaging experience for all Paddlers, wherever, whenever and however we choose to work. To support this, we focus hiring within our hubs and will always openly share the available locations for each open position on our job description.

Head Chef - Weddings & Banqueting Buckinghamshire | £45,000 + up to £3,000 discretionary bonus Are you a talented, hands-on Head Chef with a passion for weddings, banqueting and delivering exceptional food? We are recruiting for an exciting Head Chef opportunity with an established luxury hospitality group in Buckinghamshire , overseeing the kitchen at one of their dedicated wedding and events venues. With 70+ weddings taking place each year , this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced chef who thrives in a busy, high-volume environment and enjoys the buzz of delivering exceptional food for weddings and special occasions. This is a genuinely hands-on Head Chef position . You will spend the majority of your time in the kitchen, cooking and leading your team during events, while also taking full responsibility for the commercial and operational performance of the kitchen. The Role As Head Chef, you will take ownership of the day-to-day running of the kitchen, with weddings and banqueting being the main focus of the role . You will be responsible for creating and costing menus, managing your kitchen team, maintaining excellent food and hygiene standards, controlling GP and wage costs, and ensuring every event is delivered to an exceptional standard. Key responsibilities Lead and manage the day-to-day kitchen operation Be a hands-on chef , leading from the front during weddings and events Oversee 70+ weddings and numerous banqueting functions each year Create, develop and cost menus for weddings and events Ensure consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service Recruit, train, motivate and develop the kitchen team Produce and manage kitchen rotas, including holidays Approve timesheets and support payroll processes Manage food costs, GP percentages and kitchen budgets Take ownership of ordering, stock control and monthly stocktakes Build strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate quality and value Ensure all food safety, allergen and health & safety procedures are maintained Oversee kitchen maintenance, equipment and deep cleans Develop efficient kitchen systems and procedures Work closely with the front-of-house and events teams to ensure smooth service Develop and refresh menus to enhance the guest experience Manage and support staff performance, appraisals and other people-management processes About You We are looking for an experienced Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up , with a proven background in weddings, banqueting, hotels or high-volume events . You will ideally have: Strong experience within banqueting and events Experience delivering food for weddings and large functions Excellent menu development and costing skills A strong understanding of GP, budgets and wage control Excellent organisational and leadership skills A passion for quality food and presentation A hands-on approach to cooking and kitchen management The ability to remain calm and organised under pressure Strong knowledge of food safety, allergens and H&S The ability to inspire, develop and lead a kitchen team Banqueting experience is essential for this position. We are particularly interested in chefs who enjoy the challenge of delivering consistently excellent food at volume and who take pride in creating memorable experiences for wedding guests. Salary & Benefits £45,000 per annum Up to £3,000 discretionary annual bonus Bonus linked to agreed GP and wage-budget targets 45 hours per week Chef whites provided Opportunity to take genuine ownership of a busy and successful wedding/banqueting kitchen Excellent opportunity to develop menus, systems and a high-performing kitchen team Working Hours 45 hours per week, with shifts scheduled between 7am and 11pm, Monday to Sunday , depending on the events calendar and operational requirements. Location Buckinghamshire Interested? If you're an experienced, hands-on chef with a strong background in weddings and banqueting , and you're looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely put your stamp on a kitchen, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now for a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity. TPBN1_UKTJ

A newly refreshed nursery brings fresh opportunities – not only for the children who learn there, but for the team helping to shape what happens every day. This recently refurbished nursery offers stimulating indoor environments designed to encourage children to explore, play and develop with confidence. Outside, the large, well-resourced garden gives children plenty of room to be active, build their physical skills and enjoy outdoor learning as a natural part of their day. We’re looking for an experienced Early Years professional ready to take on a key leadership role, supporting the Nursery Manager while remaining closely involved with the children, team and day-to-day life of the setting. • A, • full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above, • Experience as a Deputy Nursery Manager, Room Leader, Third in Charge or similar would be ideal, • Strong knowledge of the, • EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements, • Confidence leading, supporting and developing nursery practitioners, • Experience maintaining high standards across Early Years environments, • Strong organisational and communication skills, • A positive, hands-on approach to leadership, • £32,000 per year, • Discounted childcare, • Your birthday off, • Competitive annual leave, • Enhanced parental leave, • Training and development opportunities, • Support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day leadership of the setting, • Provide a visible, supportive presence for practitioners across the nursery, • Help lead, motivate and develop the Early Years team, • Support the delivery of high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, • Maintain high standards of safeguarding, compliance, health and safety, • Support staff deployment, ratios and the smooth running of the nursery, • Help ensure the refurbished indoor environments remain stimulating and purposeful, • Encourage the team to make full use of the large outdoor area for learning, exploration and physical development, • Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues, • Step up in the Nursery Manager’s absence and provide continuity of leadership All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners. Are you looking for a role that combines variety, flexibility, and the opportunity to deliver exceptional nursing care across practices in your local area? We are seeking a confident RVN to join inspiring vet care on a full-time basis as an Area Veterinary Nurse, working clinically across a bespoke network of practices centred around your home location. This is a fixed-term contract expected to last 12 months, with real potential to become a permanent opportunity for the right person. The role focuses on flexibly delivering high-quality general nursing care and ensuring our teams are fully supported during busy periods, staff absence, or increased clinical demand. Working across multiple practices brings both variety and reward, with each site offering its own team, caseload, and way of working. This makes the role well-suited to a confident and adaptable nurse who enjoys meeting new people, integrating quickly into different environments, and contributing positively wherever they are based. You will work with 6-8 local brands regularly, as well as providing occasional cover in other sites if and when needed. Reporting to the Area Director, the role covers a designated region around Buckinghamshire to include High Wycombe, Watlington, Amersham, Marlow, Wendover & Watford, with some flexibility on these locations based on operational requirements and commuting capacity. As part of the role, you'll receive a £375 monthly car allowance to support travel across your designated practice area, which will generally be a maximum commute of 75mins, but often much less, depending on your home location. As an Area Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences. You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider inspiring vet care team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care across our practices. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days per week at your preference. The role doesn’t have any regular weekend or OOHs work but may include occasional weekend or bank holiday cover if needed, which would be compensated with TOIL. • Admit and discharge patients for routine procedures and deliver outstanding nursing care at all times., • Run nurse clinics and provide accurate advice to clients on preventative healthcare, products, and practice policies., • Assist veterinary surgeons with surgical procedures, anaesthetic monitoring, diagnostics, laboratory work, imaging, and inpatient care., • Maintain accurate patient and client records, dispense repeat prescriptions, and support reception duties when required., • Ensure all SOPs, Health & Safety regulations, and infection control procedures are followed across all nursing duties., • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, equipment care, stock control, and clinical waste disposal throughout the practice., • Support and train Student Veterinary Nurses and carry out Schedule Three procedures where appropriately trained and registered., • Participate in rota commitments, stock takes, appraisals, and general practice support duties as required. We’re looking for a confident and motivated Area Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring: • Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS, • Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing, • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues, • Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively, • A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement, • An enthusiasm for working dynamically across multiple practices At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from: • A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment, • Graduate: Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice, • Experienced: Develop your specific nursing passions through out subject-specific learning pathways in our dedicated Nurse Academy, • Clear career development with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways, • Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams, • A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement, • 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off, • Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service, • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay, • Private Medical Insurance, • Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme, • £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave, • Certificate support, • RCVS and VDS fees covered, • Discounted veterinary care, • Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you - including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow. IVC Evidensia, The Chocolate Factory, Keynsham, BS31 2AU, United Kingdom At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Assistant Brasserie Manager Location: Ardencote Hotel & Spa, Warwickshire Reporting To: Restaurant Manager Estimated Start Date: 23 November 2026 Salary: £31,000 per annum We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our Food & Beverage team and help lead the day-to-day operation of our Brasserie Restaurant Working closely with the Brasserie Restaurant Manager, you’ll play a key role in creating an exceptional dining experience for our guests while leading, supporting and developing the restaurant team This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who loves hospitality, enjoys being present on the floor and knows how to bring out the best in a team What you’ll be doing As Assistant Restaurant Manager, you’ll support the Restaurant Manager with the smooth and successful running of the Brasserie, with responsibility for our Restaurant Supervisors and Food & Beverage Assistants Your role will include: • Leading the restaurant team during service and ensuring consistently high standards, • Creating a warm, welcoming and memorable experience for every guest, • Supporting, motivating and developing the team through regular feedback, coaching and training, • Running effective pre‑shift briefings, covering VIP guests, special occasions, dietary requirements, menu updates and service priorities, • Ensuring the team has excellent knowledge of our menus, beverages and wider hotel offering, • Handling guest feedback and complaints professionally and finding effective resolutions, • Supporting recruitment, onboarding and the ongoing development of new team members, • Managing staffing levels and payroll in line with business requirements, • Identifying opportunities to increase sales, encourage appropriate upselling and improve restaurant performance, • Supporting the achievement of departmental budgets and commercial targets, • Ensuring restaurant standards, SOPs and opening and closing procedures are consistently followed, • Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, health & safety and allergen awareness, • Taking Duty Management responsibilities when required, • Working collaboratively with colleagues across Food & Beverage and the wider property to deliver an excellent overall guest experience About You You’ll be a confident and approachable hospitality leader who genuinely enjoys looking after both guests and your team. • Must have previous experience in a supervisory or management role within a restaurant, hotel or high-quality hospitality environment, • Must have an excellent understanding of restaurant operations and service standards, • Must have a genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences, • Must have experience leading, motivating and developing a team, • Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Must have confidence dealing with guest feedback and resolving issues, • Must have good commercial awareness, with an understanding of sales, payroll and cost control, • Must have excellent organisational skills and the ability to remain calm during busy services, • Must have knowledge of food hygiene, allergens and health & safety requirements, • Must be a positive, hands‑on leadership style and willingness to support the wider Food & Beverage operation Most importantly, you’ll be someone who leads from the front, takes pride in the standards around you and helps create an environment where both guests and team members feel looked after Additional Information: • Full‑time - Working 40 hours per week, • Working 5 out of 7 days a week, • Shift Pattern: As required, • Full flexibility is key as you will be expected to work as and when necessary to meet the needs of the team and the business, • Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and throughout their employment. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position, either now or in the future What We Offer • Complimentary Spa Day on work anniversaries at any of our company spas, • Complimentary use of leisure and spa facilities, • Access to the Employee Assistance Program, • 30% discount on overnight stays and spa days, • Discounts on food, drink and retail across our venues, • Pension scheme, • Free Parking, • Refer‑a‑Friend scheme, • Excellent Induction and training programme, • Perkbox Online benefits and discounts, • On‑line Doctor support (appointments/prescriptions), • A fun, supportive and inclusive work environment with loads of development opportunities People say you can’t choose your family, well we choose you to be part of ours! #J-18808-Ljbffr

About the Role First Response Group is seeking a reliable, professional, and customer focused Gateman to join our team. As a trusted representative of FRG, you will play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment while supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the site. In this position, you will be responsible for controlling access to the premises, monitoring vehicle and pedestrian movements, and ensuring that only authorised personnel, visitors, and contractors enter the site. Acting as the first point of contact, you will provide a professional presence, deliver excellent customer service, and uphold the highest standards of security at all times. You will conduct routine security checks, maintain accurate site records, monitor gate operations, manage traffic flow, and respond appropriately to incidents, emergencies, or security concerns. Your vigilance, attention to detail, and proactive approach will help protect people, property, and assets while ensuring compliance with site procedures and safety regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for a dependable individual who takes pride in delivering outstanding security and customer service as part of a dynamic and growing organisation. At First Response Group, we value professionalism, integrity, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence, and we are looking for someone who shares these values and can contribute positively to our continued success. First Response Group is not just a workplace. It is a vibrant community where passion fuels our excellence, integrity guides our conduct, empowerment shapes our successes, and a sense of community binds us together. We are pioneers in our field, and we seek to inspire every person to reach their maximum potential. We distinguish ourselves through the integration of cutting edge technology, a commitment to employee development, and a culture rooted in inclusivity and positivity. At FRG, every team member’s contribution is valued, and collective success is celebrated. Monday - Friday (60 Hours per week) Job Opportunity Gatehouse Operations: Maintain a professional and vigilant presence at the gatehouse, controlling access to the site and monitoring all entry and exit points. Access Control & Traffic Management: Oversee the safe and efficient movement of vehicles entering and leaving the premises, ensuring only authorised personnel are granted access and operating barriers when required. Accurate Record Keeping: Maintain detailed and accurate records of all vehicle movements, visitors, contractors, and deliveries entering or exiting the site. Visitor & Delivery Management: Verify visitor identification, credentials, and delivery documentation to ensure all access requests comply with site security procedures. Security Monitoring: Remain alert to any unusual activity, security concerns, or breaches, escalating issues promptly and appropriately. Professional Communication: Build and maintain positive working relationships through clear, courteous, and professional communication with employees, visitors, contractors, and clients. Site Safety & Compliance: Support a safe and secure working environment by adhering to company policies, site procedures, and health and safety requirements at all times. Essential Skills Previous experience in a Security Officer, Gatehouse, Gateman, or Access Control role is desirable, although full training can be provided for the right candidate. National Grid Qualifications are advantageous Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and confidently with visitors, contractors, clients, and colleagues. Strong observational skills with the ability to remain vigilant, focused, and proactive throughout shifts. High level of attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records and complete documentation to a consistent standard. A professional, reliable, and trustworthy approach, with a strong commitment to safety, security, and procedural compliance. Customer-focused mindset with the ability to deliver a welcoming and professional first impression while maintaining site security. Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, and respond calmly and effectively to incidents or unexpected situations. Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.