61 Best planning officer Jobs in Ilford (October 2026)

The Ascott Limited UK Corporate Office is seeking a qualified, experienced and capable Procurement Manager to become part of our Procurement team, supporting our properties. Reporting to the Procurement Director, being responsible for the purchase of goods and services to ensure that the Group's European lodging sites operational needs are met. As the Procurement Manager , you will be responsible for: Purchasing goods, materials, components and/or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, developing strategies, and negotiating contracts to secure the best possible prices and terms Creating long-term plans for specific categories of goods and services Preparing reports on procurement activities, analysing data to identify trend Collaborating with various departments within our properties to understand their procurement needs and ensure those needs are met Sourcing environmentally friendly products and services Ensuring contracts are properly managed and adhered to, including renewals and performance monitoring Managing inventory levels to optimize stock turnover and minimize holding costs Staying informed about market trends, new products, and potential suppliers to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation Conducting cost analysis, setting benchmarks, and identifying opportunities to reduce costs without compromising on quality Building and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services, and resolving any issues that may arise Assess tenders and quotations from potential suppliers Prepare required documents in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organizational targets and requirements. To be successful in the role of Procurement Management , we require: Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., supply chain management, business administration and/or finance) Proven experience in Procurement and Strategic sourcing, preferably within the hospitality industry Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills Proficiency in relevant software and tools, such as procurement systems and Microsoft Office Suite Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong communication (written/spoken) English & French at business level Ability to work independently and as part of a team Minimum 8 years of experience of relevant working experience in purchasing Background and or experience within technical services purchasing (vendor management, contractor’s, hard services) Certification from Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) a plus Experience in integration activities and change management. This is your opportunity to be part of our team as a Procurement Manager . We focus on your professional and personal development, and we offer: Genuine career opportunities within our business Valuable on the job training, along with access to our digital online learning platform and numerous other learning and development opportunities A travel allowance for every day you work to contribute to your commuting cost A PERKBOX subscription with benefits, retail discounts and savings available from your first day Employee Assistance Programme Recruitment Referral Incentive Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony and company team parties Once you pass your probation, a special staff rate when staying in our European properties (If relocating) 30 days of relocation accommodation within one of our properties, whilst you find permanent lodging About Us At The Ascott Limited, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds to create a supportive and thriving workplace where everyone can contribute their unique perspectives. A trusted hospitality company, Ascott’s presence extends across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Its diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments. Ascott's award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties. Required skills: Multilingual, Negotiating skills, Organisation Skills, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving

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Cake Craft Company

Digital Marketing Manager

Digital Marketing Manager (E-commerce) Location: London or Birmingham, UK Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Work Arrangement: Office-Based Experience Required: 6–8 Years About Cake Craft Cake Craft is one of the UK's leading online retailers specialising in cake decorating, baking supplies, baking tools, partyware, and celebration products. Serving hobbyists, home bakers, and professional cake decorators alike, CakeCraft offers an extensive range of products through its e-commerce platform and is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences, industry-leading product selection, and continuous innovation within the baking and celebration market. As we continue to grow, we are investing in building a best-in-class digital marketing function to accelerate customer acquisition, customer retention, brand growth, and online revenue across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing e-commerce business and play a pivotal role in shaping its future digital marketing strategy and performance. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Digital Marketing Manager with a proven track record in e-commerce marketing. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing the company's digital marketing strategy while building and managing a dedicated in-house marketing team. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic vision and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have experience growing e-commerce brands, managing cross-functional marketing teams, and delivering measurable commercial results. Role Overview The Digital Marketing Manager will be responsible for developing and executing the overall digital marketing strategy for CakeCraft UK. The successful candidate will build processes, establish performance metrics, manage internal specialists, and drive sustainable growth across all digital channels. The role requires a hands-on leader who can combine strategic thinking with operational execution and create a high-performing digital marketing department from the ground up. While specialist resources will manage day-to-day SEO, content creation, email marketing, influencer marketing, and creative execution, the Digital Marketing Manager will provide strategic direction, operational leadership, and performance oversight across all functions. The role will focus on ensuring all marketing functions operate in a coordinated manner through structured planning, content governance, campaign management, and performance oversight. Key Responsibilities Digital Strategy & Growth · Develop and execute Cake Craft's digital marketing strategy aligned with business objectives and revenue targets. · Own digital marketing performance against revenue, customer acquisition, retention, and profitability goals. · Identify opportunities to increase online visibility, customer engagement, and sales performance. · Develop annual, quarterly, and monthly marketing plans aligned with commercial priorities. · Drive sustainable growth through data-driven decision-making and continuous optimisation. Content & Campaign Management · Own the end-to-end content planning and campaign execution process across all digital channels. · Develop and maintain an integrated marketing calendar to ensure consistent content publishing and campaign delivery. · Coordinate seasonal campaigns, product launches, promotional events, and brand initiatives. · Ensure alignment between SEO, content, email marketing, influencer activity, and commercial objectives. · Establish content workflows, approval processes, and campaign management frameworks. · Drive consistency in brand messaging, content quality, and customer communications across all customer touchpoints. Team Leadership & Department Development · Build and lead Cake Craft's digital marketing department from the ground up. · Establish workflows, reporting structures, and performance standards. · Build systems, processes, and governance required to scale the marketing function effectively. · Foster a collaborative, performance-driven culture focused on continuous improvement. · Support future recruitment and team expansion as the business grows. Essential Requirements · 6–8 years of digital marketing experience, preferably within an e-commerce or direct-to-consumer (D2C) environment. · Minimum 3 years of experience in a leadership or managerial role. · Proven experience managing and developing marketing teams. · Demonstrated success in driving online revenue growth and customer acquisition. · Strong understanding of digital marketing strategy, content management, campaign planning and execution, SEO, email marketing, influencer marketing, and conversion rate optimisation, with the ability to lead specialist teams across these functions. · Experience creating marketing processes, workflows, reporting structures, and scalable operating models. · Experience working with marketing analytics and performance reporting tools. · Experience leveraging AI-powered marketing tools, automation platforms, and analytics solutions to improve efficiency, content production, customer engagement, and marketing performance. · Commercially minded with a strong focus on ROI and business growth. · Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and project management skills. Preferred Experience · Experience working within direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands, e-commerce businesses, consumer products, FMCG, lifestyle, home décor, or home furnishings sectors. · Experience managing multiple digital marketing channels and cross-functional marketing teams. · Experience with Shopify or similar e-commerce platforms is advantageous. · Hands-on experience with Klaviyo, Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, and other digital marketing platforms. · Experience building teams, processes, reporting frameworks, and scalable marketing functions from the ground up. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) The successful candidate will be measured on: · E-commerce Revenue Growth · Organic Traffic Growth · Return on Marketing Investment (ROMI) · Campaign Delivery & Execution Effectiveness · Content Publishing Consistency · Team Performance & Department Development What Success Looks Like Within the first 12 months, you will: · Build a structured and scalable digital marketing function. · Establish clear team structures, responsibilities, and reporting systems. · Implement a consistent content and campaign planning process. · Create a reliable publishing cadence across all key marketing channels. · Improve alignment between SEO, content, email, influencer, and creative functions. · Increase organic traffic, customer retention, and online revenue. · Deliver measurable growth in e-commerce sales and profitability. · Create a marketing operating model that supports the long-term growth of Cake Craft. Why Join Cake Craft? · Opportunity to build and lead a digital marketing department from the ground up. · High level of ownership and autonomy. · Direct impact on business growth and strategy. · Work with one of the UK's leading e-commerce brands in the baking and cake decorating industry. · Career progression opportunities as the business scales. Location Requirement: This is a full-time office-based role. Candidates must be willing to work from either our London or Birmingham office.

QSR Area Manager within Essex Area. The area Manager is responsible for the overall operational, commercial and people performance of the stores within their assigned area. The role is accountable for ensuring stores operate to company standards, achieve financial and KPI targets, maintain full compliance, and deliver a consistently strong customer experience. The area Manager will lead, coach and develop Store Managers and their teams, drive local sales opportunities, support Head Office initiatives, and ensure each store operates efficiently, safely and in line with business objectives. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership • Oversee the day-to-day performance of all assigned corporate stores., • Ensure stores open and close on time and operate in line with company standards and procedures., • Maintain consistently high standards across food quality, cleanliness, customer service, health and safety, and overall store presentation., • Support stores operationally where required, including during peak periods, manager absence, staffing shortages or other business-critical situations., • Conduct regular store visits and operational reviews, recording findings and actions as required., • Ensure store managers complete all required administration, checks and reporting accurately and on time. Commercial Performance • Take full ownership of store P&L performance, ensuring financial targets are achieved and stores operate in line with business objectives., • Drive store sales, labour efficiency, food cost control and overall profitability across the area., • Review KPI performance regularly and implement clear action plans where standards or targets are not being met., • Analyse store performance data, including sales, labour, food variance, wastage, coupon use, remakes, edited orders and voids, and act on trends promptly., • Review aggregator performance and ensure appropriate analysis and follow-up action is taken to support sales and operational standards., • Work closely with Head Office to support and execute marketing plans, promotions and local sales initiatives across stores., • Contact and engage with local businesses to build sales opportunities, local partnerships and wider brand presence within each store’s trading area. People Management and Development • Lead, coach and support Store Managers to deliver strong operational and commercial results., • Build capable, accountable and engaged store management teams., • Support recruitment activity where required, including advertising, interviewing, onboarding and induction., • Ensure effective training is delivered across stores and that managers and team members are developed in line with business needs., • Promote internal progression and support succession planning across the area., • Act as a mentor and escalation point for Store Managers and provide practical support in resolving day-to-day people challenges., • Work closely with HR where required on investigations, formal meetings, employee relations matters and performance concerns. Compliance and Standards • Ensure all assigned stores remain compliant with legal, regulatory and company requirements., • Manage and complete regulatory compliance applications where required, including business rates, extended hours and pavement licences., • Ensure stores maintain required records, checks and procedures relating to food safety, health and safety, security and operational compliance., • Drive compliance with audit requirements, including OER standards, HACCP, PRP, vehicle checks, accident reporting and any other internal or external compliance obligations., • Ensure working standards are maintained for CCTV, alarms, fire safety systems, uniform, administration and all required operational controls., • Lead and drive the resolution of maintenance issues across stores, ensuring timely action and minimal disruption to operations. Planning and Control • Monitor labour scheduling to ensure stores are appropriately resourced in line with forecasted sales and business needs., • Review rotas, staffing levels and labour usage to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities., • Support Store Managers with forecasting, planning and operational organisation to improve consistency and performance., • Monitor food ordering, stock accuracy, food transfers and inventory discipline to support cost control and minimise waste., • Ensure key business priorities, promotional activity and operational requirements are clearly communicated and executed across stores. Store Visits and Oversight The Area Manager is expected to maintain a regular presence across their stores and complete visits which may include: • Operational standards reviews, • Opening and closing checks, • Paperwork and admin reviews, • HACCP and compliance reviews, • Training observations and coaching, • Stock and inventory checks, • Rush period support, • Manager meetings and action planning, • Wellbeing and engagement check-ins All visits, findings and follow-up actions must be recorded in the appropriate company systems. Skills, Knowledge and Experience • Proven experience in a multi-site quick service restaurant and delivery management role., • Extensive knowledge and experience of third party delivery platforms., • Strong understanding of store operations, people management and performance improvement., • Experience managing KPIs, labour, costs and operational compliance., • Ability to lead, coach and influence managers and teams effectively., • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple stores and issues at pace., • Commercially aware, with the ability to identify risks, inefficiencies and growth opportunities., • Confident using systems, reports and data to support decision-making., • Resilient, hands-on and solution-focused, with a willingness to support stores directly when required., • Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with Head Office departments. Key Behaviours • Leads by example, • Holds high standards and drives accountability, • Acts with urgency and ownership, • Builds strong relationships with teams and stakeholders, • Supports change positively and drives continuous improvement, • Maintains professionalism, fairness and consistency General This job description sets out the main duties of the role and is not an exhaustive list. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties reasonably consistent with the level and nature of the position.

Reception Coordinator – Administration

1 month ago

£23500–£26000 yearly

Full-time

Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets

Reception Coordinator – Administration Location: Stepney Green, E1 4DT (This is a fully office based role) Salary: £23,500 - £26,000 Vacancy Type: Permanent, Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm, Saturday 11am to 5pm (You will get 1 day off during the week to compensate working on Saturday) Are you looking for a fresh challenge? Can you start at short notice? You will play a central role in ensuring the smooth operation of their office administration tasks, from general admin, general reception duties and H&S duties. You need to have reception or administration experienced, or both and be reliable and with good written and verbal customer service skills. Want more details about what you will be doing? Great - read on! Meet and greeting visitors, ensure the visitor log is completed and advising departments on their visitor’s arrival, as well as sending customer feedback emails. Receiving, signing and informing or distributing to relevant departments via Teams. Answer and direct calls via various platforms and assist tenants with queries, booking appointments or directing them in as to speak to the relevant persons. Assisting clients by explaining various lettings processes, collecting and informing them of what documentation is needed, taking any pending payments, distributing keys and feeding information back to the rest of the admin department. Assisting tenants with final account balance checks and end of tenancy payments outstanding. Send out various documents to landlords and tenants information requirements. • Ensure that all end of tenancy calls and emails have been actioned to current tenants informing them of the relevant instructions & key return processes in line with GDPR before responding. Complete relevant checks and documentation ensuring relevant teams are made aware, update all required systems to ensure other departments have updated information. Notifying current tenants of new tenants due to move in and when, sending welcome email to new tenants. Assisting in helping with key sorting of tags, labels and any other admin jobs assigned. Health & Safety: testing fire alarm on a weekly basis, monitor entrance, deliveries, visitors, door card issuance, genera office H&S signs, any other general H&S duties needed. Office and kitchen stock check and orders, buying the daily fruit and milk whilst maintaining the reception, kitchen as well as front office area. Managing the coffee machine cleans, and stock order on a daily and weekly basis. Supporting with ideas and improvements for the front of house area. Be able to stay longer hours during the busy seasons if required. Is your skill set? Excellent telephone manor and face to face customer service aptitude is a must. Great computer skill and knowledge of systems such as Word, Excel, Teams, Microsoft. Excellent communicator in both verbal and written English. 2 years established previous experience in reception and administration duties. Have a strong and confident nature, able to multitask and prioritise in a busy fast paced environment. Have great time management and organisational skills What we offer you! A open plan vibrant office with music, and fresh fruit available every day. Staff Benefits such as discounts in shops, restaurants, entertainment establishments, GP, Counselling and Wellness access, and regular paid for eye sight test. Additional annual leave, and SSP top up pay accrued with length of service* A day off for your birthday, and a wellness day off per year* Company closure between Christmas to New Year* Summer party as well as the annual winter party (*terms & conditions apply) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for City Rooms, please don’t hesitate to apply.

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The Bull Group

Sky Bar Manager - 53rd Floor Piano Lounge

1 month ago

£16–£20 hourly

Full-time

Millwall, Tower Hamlets

London's highest piano lounge | 53rd floor, Wardian, Canary Wharf E14 Full-time | Tips and service charge | Immediate start Some bars have a view. This one has all of them 🌇🍸💫 Fifty-three floors up, the windows wrap the whole way round. Canary Wharf on one side, Greenwich on the other, and the full London skyline laid out in between. On the right evening the cloud sits below the glass and the room feels genuinely untethered from the city underneath it. That is where you'd be making drinks. The Observatory is London's highest piano & cocktail lounge. Live piano, a proper cocktail list, and a food menu built to be eaten slowly with friends. We opened just over a year ago and have spent that time turning it into something people are quietly protective of. We're now looking for a Bar Manager to take charge of the bar and carry that on. 🎹 THE VENUE The Observatory sits at the top of Wardian, exclusively for the residents of the two towers below it. Around 2,000 people have access, and a good number of them are in every week. That changes the job completely. You're not turning over strangers. You're building a room of regulars who know your name and expect you to know theirs, and who will tell you honestly what they think of the new menu. It has the warmth of a members' club without any of the stiffness. The bar itself is the centerpiece of the venue and deliberately so. That means the Bar Manager here spends most of their time exactly where they should be: behind the bar, making drinks, talking to guests, with an eye across the whole venue. This is not a role that disappears into an office. Live piano is weekly and our signature 'Piano Plates' are a tapas-style sharing menu designed to be picked at across a long evening with a cocktail in the other hand. Food runs seven days. 🥃 YOUR CRAFT, VALUED If you care about what goes in the glass, you'll be somewhere it counts. We want someone with genuine opinions about dilution, about garnish, about the difference between a drink that's technically correct and one that's actually good. You'll have real input into the list, work directly with suppliers, and build seasonal serves that sit properly alongside the food and the piano. The room gives you permission to be ambitious. Guests come here for an occasion, they're not in a rush, and they'll try what you recommend. That's a rare thing and it's wasted on someone who just wants to pour. 🚀 THE ROLE You'll run the bar. Standards, stock, ordering, prep, consistency. The cocktail quality is yours to own and yours to push. You'll lead a small team. A handful of people, hands-on, side by side. You'll set the standard by working to it rather than talking about it, and train the team properly as they come through. You'll host. Learning names, remembering orders, reading the room. The best nights here are the ones where the manager is visibly enjoying themselves. You'll support events. The Observatory hosts a steady calendar of private hires, birthdays, engagements, weddings and seasonal parties. To be clear: our events team handles the planning and the logistics. Your part is the drinks, the bar and the delivery on the night, plus being the familiar face residents come to first. Events experience is a bonus, not a barrier - if you've got the bartending and the hosting, we'll bring you up to speed on the rest. You'll help shape what's next. Menus, promotions, ideas for the room. We're a year in and still building. You'd be joining early enough for your fingerprints to be on it. --- 💥 WHAT WE OFFER • Sociable hours. We open at 4pm on weekdays, midday at weekends. No breakfast shifts, no split shifts, no 3am finishes., • Tips and service charge, • Real ownership of a venue with a genuine identity, not a site on a spreadsheet, • Input that goes somewhere. Menu development, supplier tastings, seasonal launches, • Room to progress. We're a growing London group - Beringers, Lockdown, Supershakes, The Eleventh Hour - and we promote from within wherever we can, • Staff food and drinks on shift, plus discounts across every venue, • The backing of an experienced events and senior management team, • Immediate start available 🔥 WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Strong bartending behind you, ideally with time in a senior or management role, • Real cocktail knowledge and the consistency to deliver it on a full Saturday, • Comfortable leading a small team by example, • A natural host. Warm, present, genuinely interested in people, • Organised enough to run the operational side without being asked twice, • Calm through a busy service and a full events diary, • Someone who notices the detail, because our regulars absolutely do You don't need years of events management. You don't need a group background. If you're an excellent bartender who wants to run a room and look after people properly, that's the person we're looking for. ⚡ ONE MORE THING We'd like this to be a long stay. Everything good about this job compounds. The regulars, the reputation of the room, the events diary, the list you build. A year in, it's a genuinely different job to the one you start. That only pays off for someone who wants to stay and build it, and we'd rather be honest about that now than six months in. If you're looking for the next step rather than the next stopgap, this is one of the best rooms in London to take it in. 👋 HOW TO APPLY Hit apply, and tell us one drink you'd put on our list. That's the whole application. One drink, one line on why. We read every one and reply to everyone. If it looks like a fit, we'll set up a quick video chat, then get you in to see the place, meet the team and take in the view - followed by a paid trial shift so you can decide for yourself. 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