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Location: On-site at our bakeries, and our team office in Shoreditch Salary: £38,000 Reports To: CEO & Operations Job Type: Full-Time Summary of role As our Product Quality & Training Manager, you will be the single source of truth for how Humble Crumble products are made and served. You’ll own all training materials, ensure managers are equipped to train their teams, and deliver specialist workshops where needed. You’ll also safeguard food quality and allergen compliance across all sites, ensuring consistency as we grow. This is a brand-new position created to invest in our people and their careers - an exciting opportunity for the right person to mould the role and make a lasting impact. It’s a super important role with direct influence on how our people learn, grow, and deliver excellence across all our bakeries. Our mission is to be the best dessert company in the world by providing the highest-quality product, exceptional customer service, and creating a positive work environment for our teams. Who we are Humble Crumble is a female-founded crumble bakery - the first of its kind. We currently have five bakeries and are looking to expand across the UK. We are a high-growth company that changes quickly and is always striving to be the best in our industry. We pride ourselves on focusing on one thing so that we can perfect it. We also believe deeply in investing in our people and the skills they develop in their careers with us. That’s why we’ve created this new role - to give our teams the best training, support, and opportunities to grow with the business. Who you are You’re a technically skilled baker with a strong understanding of food quality management and training. You are an excellent communicator - in person and virtually - able to inspire confidence in managers and team members alike. You’re highly organised but also creative, finding fun and engaging ways to deliver training. You’re proactive, confident leading teams, and able to translate technical expertise into accessible, effective guidance. You’re also comfortable creating professional, visually engaging training resources using tools like Canva or Adobe Express. Most importantly, you’re motivated by the chance to develop people and shape their skills and careers, knowing the impact this role will have across the business. Essential skills • Minimum 2 years in a commercial bakery or kitchen setting, • Strong technical baking skills and attention to detail, • Proven experience in food quality management or a product technical team, • Strong understanding of food safety systems, allergens, and traceability, • Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification, • Experience creating, maintaining, and delivering training materials, • Comfortable leading training sessions and presenting on camera, • Excellent communication (verbal, written, and virtual), • Highly organised with strong time management skills, • Creative approach to training design and delivery, • Confident using tools such as Canva or Adobe Express to create training content Desirable skills • Familiarity with costing, stock systems, shelf life testing, food labelling, and supplier management, • Confident using Google Sheets, • Experience working in a multi-site food business, • Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification Key responsibilities Training • Own and update all training materials for Humble Crumble, ensuring clarity and consistency., • Create professional, engaging training resources using software such as Canva or Adobe Express., • Train bakery managers on how to train their teams, supporting them in rolling out effective training on-site., • Deliver monthly in-person training sessions at each bakery, focused on the monthly special (created by the CEO) and any bakery specific training that is needed., • Run ad-hoc workshops — e.g. piping masterclasses, customer service training, or product presentation., • Ensure bakery managers are consistently using training materials and following best practices., • Support video-based training (YouTube/online guides) by presenting, demonstrating, or overseeing content creation. Quality Management • Be the single source of truth for how Humble Crumble products should be prepared and presented., • Conduct regular visits to bakeries to monitor product quality, taste and team execution., • Lead quarterly quality control seminars and train quality champions at each site., • Monitor and address recurring customer complaints linked to product quality., • Manage and update allergen information for all menu items, ensuring accuracy and compliance., • Maintain supplier specification sheets and allergen matrices, communicating updates to managers., • Test and evaluate products from new and current suppliers to ensure top product quality., • Arrange shelf life testing and maintain supporting documentation for audits., • Oversee compliant food labelling and packaging information for all retail products. Weekly work schedule • Monday to Friday role, with weekend work during key launches, events, or site specific needs., • Based primarily at Old Spitalfields Market and our team office, with monthly visits to each bakery., • Flexibility required during new bakery openings — this may involve staying near the new site for several weeks to train the full team on-site. New locations may be anywhere in the UK and could also include Europe or the US., • Balanced schedule of in-person training, quality checks, and administrative work. Benefits • A consistent work schedule (Monday–Friday, occasional weekends), • Access to unlimited CBT and therapy through our wellbeing provider, • Private healthcare (opt-in) after probation, • Free crumble, • 28 days holiday per year, including bank holidays, • Ongoing training and professional development To Apply Please email your CV, cover letter and bakery portfolio to: 📩

About JD.com JD.com (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, has evolved from a pioneering e-commerce platform into a leading technology and service provider with supply chain at its core. Renowned for its supply chain innovation and operational excellence, JD.com has expanded into sectors including retail, technology, logistics, healthcare, and more, leveraging digital solutions to transform traditional business models. Learn more: ___ Learn more: The Opportunity JD.com is seeking a highly motivated Trade Compliance Specialist to support the movement of goods into and out of the UK and EU markets. Based in London, this role will ensure compliance with customs regulations, accurate product classification under the Harmonized System (HS), and smooth coordination with customs brokers and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of UK and EU trade compliance requirements to ensure regulatory adherence and efficient customs operations. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and issue timely, accurate customs clearance instructions for import and export shipments., • Verify shipment documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin) for compliance with UK and EU customs regulations., • Serve as the primary contact for customs brokers, reviewing entries for accuracy of HS codes, valuation, origin, and use of special programs (e.g., duty reliefs, free trade agreements)., • Lead HS classification of all products and maintain a classification database for customs filings and internal reference., • Monitor customs compliance, support internal audits, and maintain records required by UK and EU authorities., • Track and report duty spend, clearance performance, and broker KPIs., • Respond to regulatory inspections and daily compliance inquiries., • Manage customs permits, Excise/Consumption duties, and refund/claims processes., • Oversee packaging, plastic, and environmental obligations (e.g., CBAM, EPR, PPT, EUDR)., • Collaborate with internal teams (Merchandise, Commercial Operations, Logistics, Tax, Finance) to ensure smooth customs operations., • Evaluate and implement third-party tools to improve customs process efficiency. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Finance, Logistics Management, or a related field., • Minimum 3 years of experience in customs/trade compliance, preferably in an international e-commerce environment., • Strong knowledge of UK and EU customs regulations and HS classification., • Experience liaising with government regulatory bodies (HMRC, EU customs authorities)., • Excellent MS Office skills, especially Excel., • Detail-oriented, proactive, flexible, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Fluent in English; proficiency in Chinese is a strong plus. What We Offer • A key role in JD.com’s trade compliance operations across the UK and Europe., • Competitive compensation package, including performance bonus and benefits., • Career development opportunities within a high-growth, international organisation., • Dynamic, multicultural work environment that values compliance, accuracy, and operational excellence. JD.com is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Programmatic Sales Director, 6 months, FTC Location: Central London Start: ASAP, you must be able to start within two weeks Salary: £80 to £85k Introduction We are a specialist recruitment firm representing a confidential client in the premium media and experiences sector. The business operates a high impact digital environment with large format inventory, welcoming blue chip advertisers and leading agencies. The focus is on programmatic growth, brand partnerships, and data driven innovation. The Role Lead programmatic revenue growth, shape the go to market strategy, build executive relationships with DSPs and platforms, and establish the proposition as a category leader. Work cross functionally with commercial, product, and ad ops to refine inventory, packaging, and delivery, consistently exceeding ambitious targets. Responsibilities include: * Own and scale strategic DSP partnerships, identify and onboard new partners, deliver against revenue objectives, report on sell through and conversion * Develop programmatic ready media kits, proposals, and executive presentations, respond to platform requirements with pace and clarity * Map and engage senior stakeholders across DSPs, ad exchanges, and buying platforms, negotiate and finalise high value agreements * Enable internal teams on programmatic workflows and best practices, uplift client experience end to end * Track market trends and the competitive landscape, provide insight led recommendations to leadership You, Skills and Experience: * 5 to 7 years in programmatic sales selling to DSPs across DOOH, CTV, or omnichannel, with a proven record of exceeding targets * We are very open to senior profiles with deeper track records in building and scaling programmatic revenue streams * Strong network of programmatic planners and buyers at agencies and OOH specialists, confident commercial strategist, highly collaborative with ad ops * Deep knowledge of RTB and OpenRTB, open exchange and PMP in DOOH or CTV, guaranteed and non guaranteed buys, and direct deal brokering * Exceptional communication, persuasion, and negotiation, consultative and adaptable in fast paced, target driven environments, data driven approach * Able to start within two weeks of offer Package and Benefits Base salary £80 to £85k, performance incentives, 24 days annual leave, private medical after a qualifying period, life assurance, pension salary sacrifice, retail discount scheme, employee assistance programme, professional learning access, central London office presence. Sphere Digital Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Business Development Manager within Complex Care to be London Head Office and field based covering Hampshire, Wiltshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire. Package: £55,000 basic with up to £20,000 bonus OTE plus £5,000 car allowance Gilbert Meher are partnered with an independent healthcare organisation who are looking to recruit a Business Development Manager. They have a fantastic growth strategy in place and are looking for the right person to carry out business development in Hampshire, Wiltshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire. The organisation deliver exceptional quality of care to highly dependent adults. and children in the comfort and security of their own home and support them to remain a part of their local community. They work in partnership with service commissioners, our enhanced level of specialist clinical support enables individual clients to live safely at home even when the level of health care required is complex. Reporting into the Commercial Director, the successful candidate will conduct, manage, and oversee the generation of new and existing relationships to bring on relevant complex care packages for the organisation. The role will typically look like 75% sales responsibilities, with 25% project management for the mobilisation of awarded packages. The post holder will be responsible to the Commercial Director who leads on business development and will work closely with all the stakeholders in relation to the organisation's business development strategy and growth. Main Duties & Responsibilities • Full control and expectation to manage the full sales process; Generation of new contacts, manage existing contracts, regularly follow up and after care once package is in place., • Working independently, visiting existing and potential commissioners as well as being present to team in the office., • Marketing of the organisation and service in the smartest platforms/ways., • Project management and liaison with operational and clinical teams. As well as the stakeholder management of all involved in the referral process., • Conduct structured business development to generate new packaging recommendations., • Finalise submissions and bid documents to enable new business., • Review and resolve new business pricing., • Contribute to marketing campaigns., • Keep your business pipeline reported and up to date., • Working closely with the quality and operations team., • Attend meetings with required stakeholders, families and members of the multidisciplinary teams., • To research and have sound knowledge of competitors within the market., • To create effective and lasting relationships with all stakeholders. Requirements • Proven track record of Business Development/Account Management/Sales (healthcare desirable, particularly complex care, brain injury or learning disabilities), • Clinically qualified with a background in complex or critical care, • Sales and Target driven., • Able to demonstrate strong administrative skills, • Multitasking and prioritisation with the ability to work with minimum supervision., • Ability to work to tight deadlines, • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with the commissioners, clients, managers, professional bodies, and colleagues., • Self motivated to work independently., • A positive approach to working under pressure in a busy environment., • High degree of initiative and "can do" attitude., • Ability to work flexibly and work unsocial hours when required, • Full driving licence. If you would like to find out more, please get in touch with Jason at Gilbert Meher or make an application and provide an up to date CV.

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