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Job Specification: Senior Credit Control Officer Reports to: [Head of Finance] Team: Financial Solutions / Arrears Management Location: Brentford or Harlow People responsibility: Initially none, but expected to take on leadership responsibilities as the function scales. Role Purpose The Senior Credit Control Officer is responsible for the end-to-end management of arrears, repayment solutions, and debt recovery activities across the Credit Union. The role ensures that members in financial difficulty are treated fairly and ethically while protecting the organisation’s financial position, minimising loan losses, and ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations. This is a senior, analytical, and member-focused role requiring strong judgement, excellent communication skills, and the ability to balance commercial, regulatory, and ethical considerations. Key Responsibilities 1. Arrears Management & Member Engagement • Monitor the loan book daily/weekly to identify emerging arrears and potential high-risk accounts., • Contact members in arrears via phone, email, SMS and written communication to understand circumstances, provide support, and agree appropriate repayment solutions., • Conduct affordability assessments (aligned with FCA and industry standards) to determine realistic repayment plans, forbearance, or restructuring options., • Manage sensitive conversations with members in financial difficulty in a compassionate, ethical, and solutions-oriented manner., • Oversee the process for rescheduled or re-written loans, ensuring consistent application of internal policies. 2. Credit Control Strategy, Policy & Process • Develop, update and embed Credit Control policies, procedures, and workflows in line with regulatory expectations, internal risk appetite, and best practice., • Identify control gaps, improve processes, and introduce new tools and technologies to enhance arrears collection efficiency and member experience., • Ensure all member-facing teams understand basic credit control processes and can provide accurate information to members. 3. External Debt Collection Oversight • Determine when accounts should transition from internal arrears management to external debt collection, based on risk appetite, cost/benefit analysis, and member circumstances., • Act as the primary liaison with third-party Debt Collection Agencies (DCAs), monitoring:, • performance KPIs,, • recovery rates,, • compliance with ethical and regulatory standards,, • value for money., • Review DCA performance data and recommend continuation, escalation, or termination of mandates. 4. Financial Analysis & Loan Loss Provisions • Analyse arrears trends, delinquency migrations, roll rates, and recovery patterns to identify emerging risks., • Provide monthly reporting for management and the Board on arrears, collections performance, and expected credit losses (ECL)., • Work closely with Finance to:, • calculate and validate loan loss provisions,, • understand the impact of write-offs on P&L,, • forecast impairment and recovery levels., • Contribute to stress testing, scenario analysis, and forward-looking risk assessments. 5. Data & Reporting • Maintain accurate and detailed member account notes, arrears records, and repayment agreements., • Produce high-quality management information, including:, • arrears by ageing category,, • new delinquencies vs cures,, • repayment plan performance,, • DCA outcomes,, • provisions and write-offs,, • Consumer Duty-aligned outcomes analysis., • Support quarterly and annual reporting requirements, including materials for the Board, auditors, and potential investors. 6. Risk, Compliance & Conduct • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory expectations relating to credit control, Consumer Duty, forbearance, fair treatment of customers, and debt collection., • Ensure all arrears and collections activity remains compliant with FCA Handbook, CONC, and internal policies., • Handle member complaints relating to arrears or collections promptly, fairly, and in line with internal complaints procedures., • Demonstrate high standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical judgement in all member interactions. 7. Team & Leadership (as the function grows) • Support the training, coaching, and development of junior team members., • Help design team structure, performance metrics, and workflow standards for a growing arrears management function., • Provide cover for the Head of Finance or Risk & Compliance Manager as needed on credit-related matters. Person Specification Essential Skills & Experience • Significant experience in credit control, arrears management, or collections within a financial services organisation (bank, credit union, building society, or FCA-regulated lender)., • Strong understanding of ethical and responsible lending practices., • Experience conducting affordability assessments and agreeing repayment solutions., • Strong analytical capability, with the ability to interpret financial and member data to drive decisions., • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to manage sensitive conversations., • High proficiency in Excel and core Microsoft applications., • Experience managing relationships with external service providers or debt collectors., • Proven ability to balance commercial objectives with fair customer outcomes. Desirable • Experience working within a credit union or similar mutual financial institution., • Understanding of IFRS 9 impairment principles (or willingness to learn)., • Experience building or improving credit control processes or systems., • Experience in team leadership or mentoring. Qualifications Essential • A finance-related qualification or equivalent relevant industry experience. Desirable • Additional credit management, financial analysis, or regulatory qualifications (e.g., CICM, CeMAP, or similar). Conduct Rules (FCA) You must: • Act with integrity., • Act with due skill, care and diligence., • Be open and cooperative with the FCA, PRA, and other regulators. Values & Behaviours • Ethical, member-focused and compassionate., • Highly organised and reliable., • Analytical and commercially aware., • Calm under pressure, able to manage complex or sensitive cases., • Collaborative team player who contributes to a strong risk culture.

Job Summary We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Store Manager to support our wholesale operations across mobile accessories and consumer electronics. This role is integral to our daily sales activity, customer relationship management, stock coordination, and optimisation of online marketplace performance. The successful candidate will have strong product knowledge of mobile accessories (such as chargers, cables, cases, screen protectors, audio devices, and smart gadgets) and a keen understanding of wholesale or B2B environments. Duties • Respond to B2B customer enquiries and provide accurate product information on mobile accessories and related electronic goods, • Maintain strong relationships with existing wholesale clients and assist in onboarding new accounts, • Process sales orders efficiently and coordinate with logistics/warehouse teams to ensure on-time delivery, • Assist in managing and updating stock levels, product listings, and catalogues for wholesale and online channels, • Support e-commerce operations across platforms such as eBay, Amazon, and Shopify, • Monitor fast-moving mobile accessories and contribute to purchasing decisions based on market trends, • Prepare weekly and monthly sales performance reports, • Resolve customer issues professionally to maintain high service standards, • Experience in a wholesale, distribution, or electronics environment, • Familiarity with Amazon Seller Central, eBay Seller Hub, and other marketplace tools, • Ability to analyse sales trends and assist in stock planning, • Candidates currently on Skilled Worker visas seeking a compliant employer transfer (under transitional Home Office rules) are welcome to apply, • Strong knowledge of mobile accessories and consumer electronics, • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, • Ability to work in a fast-paced wholesale environment, • Strong organisational and multitasking abilities, • Good IT proficiency (Microsoft Office, CRM systems, online marketplace tools)

Job description Company Description RBK London is an independent label dedicated to bridging the gap between able and disabled artists through events, publications, and artist development. Founded in 2012 by N Alexander, a disabled businessman and creative visionary, the company aims to create equal opportunities for artists in the music industry. RBK London is committed to empowerment, offering a platform where disabled individuals can develop their unique brands and thrive. With initiatives spanning music, fashion, live events, and an online magazine, RBK London positions itself as the "Paralympics of the music industry." The organisation ensures diverse artists are empowered to reach their full potential and gain recognition. Role Description The PA & Fundraiser will be responsible for providing executive and administrative support, managing diaries, coordinating schedules, and assisting with clerical tasks. As part of the role, the individual will also contribute to the development and execution of fundraising plans, build relationships with potential donors, and support event organisation. The role will involve close collaboration with the CEO and other team members to align activities with RBK London’s mission. Duties will include but not limited to; • Researching & applying for funding applications, • Writing official letters & communications, • Filling out Funding applications, • Admin Duties & diary management, • Assisting with crowd funding.writing to arts charities/ organisation, • Answering telephone calls in a timely and professional manner, • Participate in office-based fundraising activities and meetings., • Contribute to the planning and implementation of fundraising events or initiatives., • Maintain accurate records of contacts and fundraising efforts., • Pursuing funding connections with guaranteeing source of funding the label can access long term, • Running the booking line studio sessions, • Ability to perform Diary Management and strong Clerical Skills, • Interest in or experience with fundraising and event coordination, • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment, • Prior experience in a nonprofit or arts-related organisation is a plus Please only apply for this if you live within a short or commutable distance of Richmond for required present Candidates must be able to commit to South West London Richmond for office periods Job Type: Part-time Pay (Weekly) : £146.72 a Week Benefits: Company events Schedule: Part time Remote Hybrid In office hours • with 2 fixes in office days in South West London Richmond Two fixed present office days Wednesdays - 12pm to 8pm Thursdays - 12pm to 8pm This is a Self employed position Please ensure your registered self employed before applying for this position. Richmond, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work

£3,000/month Base + Reorder Commission + Performance Bonuses London Territory | Full-Time | Immediate Start We’re expanding the retail footprint of our premium nicotine pouch brand across London. We’re looking for confident, energetic field sellers who know how to walk into a shop, build instant rapport, and secure product placement — and then keep the relationship active so stock continues to move. If you’re motivated by outcomes rather than office time, and you want to earn based on your commercial impact, this is a serious and well-structured field sales role with clear targets and uncapped upside. The Role You’ll be visiting convenience stores, vape shops, shisha lounges, off-licenses, and independent retailers across your assigned London area. Your responsibility is to introduce the product, secure placement, ensure visibility, and maintain reorders. This is relationship-led FMCG field sales, not charity or street canvassing. You are building a territory, not one-off sales. Key Responsibilities • Secure 100 new retail store placements per month (net new), • Present the product, pricing, benefits, and target customer profile, • Negotiate and confirm product placement position (counter / shelf / visibility point), • Build ongoing relationships to ensure consistent reorders, • Track store performance & reorder cycles with simple weekly reporting, • Represent the brand with professionalism, energy, and commercial discipline Who This Suits This role suits someone who: • Thrives in face-to-face commercial sales, • Can build trust quickly and handle objections confidently, • Understands territory ownership and account growth, • Is disciplined, reliable, and driven by targets and earnings, • Wants autonomy with real performance-linked earnings potential Experience in field sales, vape distribution, FMCG, beverages, or independent retail sales is helpful - but not essential. The mindset matters more than the CV. If you have confidence, presence, and follow-through, we’ll train you. Compensation This is not commission-only - this is structured commercial field sales: Base Salary £3,000 per month (Paid monthly) New Store Bonus Paid per placement, accelerates after target is hit Reorder Commission Earn on every repeat order from your accounts Quarterly Performance Bonus For exceeding placement & reorder KPIs Expected OTE after initial ramp: £55,000 – £85,000/year, with higher earnings for territory leaders. This role rewards those who build and maintain a strong reorder pipeline. Support & Training • Product & pitch playbook, • Price positioning & objection handling, • POS & in-store display materials, • Territory planning and field execution framework, • Weekly coaching to sharpen commercial performance Requirements • Confident communicator with presence, • Reliable, consistent, self-driven, • Comfortable being on the move daily, • Right to work in the UK No driving licence required — London territory works well via public transport. How to Apply Send a short message explaining why this role suits your personality and mindset. No long CV necessary - we hire on energy, competence, and commitment.

We are looking for a Front office agent to serve as our guest first point of contact and manage all aspects of their accommodation. Hotel Front desk responsibility include( not limited to) register guests, managing reservations and providing information about rooms, rates and amenities as well as covering nights shifts also. if you have a passion for hotel industry, deliver exceptional customer service, we'd like to meet you. Ultimately, you will help create a pleasant and memorable stay for our guests. Responsibilities: Perform all check-in and check-out tasks Manage online and phone reservations Inform customers about payment methods and verify their credit card data Register guests collecting necessary information (like contact details and exact dates of their stay) Welcome guests upon their arrival and assign rooms Provide information about our hotel, available rooms, rates and amenities Respond to clients’ complaints in a timely and professional manner Liaise with our housekeeping staff to ensure all rooms are clean, tidy and fully-furnished to accommodate guests’ needs Confirm group reservations and arrange personalized services for VIP customers and event attendees, like wedding guests Upsell additional facilities and services, when appropriate Maintain updated records of bookings and payments Requirements: Work experience as a Hotel Front Desk Agent, Receptionist or similar role Experience with hotel reservations software Understanding of how travel planning websites operate, like Booking and TripAdvisor Customer service attitude Excellent communication and organizational skills You must have the right to work and live in the UK (work visa, pre-settled or settled status) Benefits: Competitive salary 28 days holiday /annum Free parking Food and Beverage discounts Meals on duty Uniform care