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Stripe & Stare launched 9 years ago. We are a fast-growing, sustainable fashion business, known for making the most comfortable knickers in the world, from trees! Barking mad, right? Alongside our ‘flagship’ knickers, we also sell supremely comfortable PJs, bras, and other clothing layers. Our business is primarily e-commerce based, selling D2C in the UK and abroad, with a growing US market. Our customers also buy direct from our wholesale network partners including Selfridges and multiple independent boutiques in the UK and Nordstrom and Shopbop in the US. Our people are the reason for our continued success. We are committed to recruiting people from all walks of life to reflect our customers and our community, and we believe in helping everyone achieve their full potential. Our team strengthens our business. As our PR and press activity continues to grow, we’re looking for a PR Assistant to own the day-to-day upkeep of our press database and support the PR Manager in running press outreach, gifting and events. This role keeps the press database current and the PR engine running day-to-day — from press releases and lookbooks to gifting, sample requests and press coverage tracking — while supporting the PR Manager across press appointments, events and brand partnerships. This role is located out of our Plymouth based premises but will require monthly visits to London (expenses paid). • Own day-to-day upkeep of the press database — journalists (UK/USA/IE/AUS)., • Own day-to-day upkeep of databases — VIPs, charity and brand-partner contacts., • Use Diary Directory daily to keep the press database up-to-date with editor moves and new contacts., • Ensure every editor who has written about us or has been gifted is in the PR database., • Design and send BAU press releases (2/3 weekly) and lookbooks to the PR database, offer samples, arrange gifting and follow up the following week., • Work to get product placements in gift guides and underwear/knickers/pyjamas round-ups and testing., • Keep affiliate agency Scale up-to-date with upcoming launches/collabs/S&S news — providing them with press releases/lookbooks and images weekly., • Brief Fin on PR lookbooks and inserts etc., • Outreach to ensure all major publications have plenty of up-to-date stock in their fashion cupboards., • Offer gifting to fashion offices every 6 months., • Outreach to new editors, introducing the brand and offering samples to try and follow up for feedback., • Scour publications for coverage and input into the PR tracker monthly., • Keep the PR tracker current with new leads/missed press/live coverage., • Keep the press quotes bank archive current., • Share press coverage with the wider team. Share top coverage with the socials team., • Create an image folder of cut-outs for every new drop with product names and prices., • Send images to journalists., • Ensure the press mailbox is replied to daily., • Support the PR Manager at press appointments and events in London (must be happy to travel)., • Support the PR Manager with organising events, sending invitations, organising gifting etc., • Support the PR Manager with brand outreach for event goodie bags and staff gifting., • Press database., • BAU press releases and lookbooks., • Press mailbox., • Minimum 1 year of previous PR experience, ideally within fashion, lifestyle or a consumer-facing brand., • Strong written communication skills, with the ability to draft press releases and pitch copy that reflects brand tone of voice., • Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail, particularly for database management and tracking., • Confident using (or quick to learn) press database/CRM tools such as Diary Directory., • Ability to juggle multiple deadlines across BAU press releases, gifting cycles and events., • Comfortable building and maintaining relationships with journalists, editors and brand partners., • A proactive, self-starting approach — happy to own tasks end-to-end with minimal oversight., • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; experience with image editing or asset organisation (e.g. Photoshop, Canva) is a plus., • Willingness and flexibility to travel to London monthly (and occasionally for events).Genuine interest in sustainable fashion and the S&S brand., • 25 days holiday plus public holidays, • Extra day off for your birthday, • Monthly allowance for S&S clothing, • Pension, • Private Medical Insurance, • Life Assurance #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are seeking an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Rosehill Vets. The role will include nurse consultations as well as varied duties such as laboratory sampling, anaesthesia, and assisting the veterinary surgeon, depending on your interests. This is a part time role, working 20 hours per week with varied duties including nurse consultations and ops support. RVNs work a 4-week rotating schedule (3 early shifts and 1 afternoon/evening shift) and 1:4 Saturday from 9am–2pm. No out-of-hours work required. We take pride in delivering and maintaining the high standard of care our practice is known for. As an RCVS Tier 2 accredited nurse training practice, we are committed to supporting the progression of our team members. Our team includes five RVNs, two student nurses, one animal care assistant, two clinical directors, four vets with an additional part-time vet joining in February 2026, five receptionists/support staff, and one practice manager. We're proud to have long-standing team members, including a receptionist with 40 years of service, a vet with 16 years, and an RVN with 26 years. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, join our friendly, supportive, and rapidly growing team today! We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from - • 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata, • Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service, • Your birthday as a paid day off, • Private Medical Insurance, • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline, • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay, • Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, • £750 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata, • Certificate support, • Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy, • Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider, • All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding, • Infection Prevention and Control Programme, • Quality Improvement Programme, • VDS cover, • Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well, • Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria, • Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you, • Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers, • Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice 61 Molesworth Road, Stoke, Plymouth, PL1 5PF, 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. Speak to Lovell Varcoe from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for fitness? Join the UK’s number one fitness brand and favourite gym as a Gym Manager. Annual Salary - £33,192.00 Employee Benefits: • Contracted salary, (40 hours per week), • 33 days of annual leave allowance (Including bank holidays). With an additional Personal day., • Free gym membership for a friend or family member., • Bonus Scheme, • Enhanced Maternity & paternity leave, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Private Healthcare, • Life assurance, • Pension Scheme, • Discounted legal services, • Funded first aid qualification., • Group exercise training., • Industry leading management development training courses. The Role: A varied role, with responsibility for everything from financials to people development, you will focus on the following: • Drive the performance of your gym by investing time in the detail, setting action plans for improvement and always ensuring a safe & legal environment., • Foster a positive and motivating work environment., • Establish a highly engaged team of Personal Trainer/Fitness Coaches and an Assistant Gym Manager; understand what motivates each of them, coach and develop your team to enhance their skills and career growth., • Recruit Personal Trainer/ Fitness coaches and proactively find new ways to bring in new talent., • Deliver an excellent member experience in your club through a constant focus on service and standards., • Group Exercise: manage and improve GEX offering within the gym. Reporting into a Cluster Manager, you will be part of a talented team of Gym Managers and fitness professionals focused on creating an exceptional member experience and first-class standards. You will play a key part in creating a great place to work – and workout – for both your team and gym members. You will manage a team within your own club but will be expected to build close working relationships with other Gym Managers within your cluster, working together to strengthen performance across the area. If this sounds like your perfect next role, here’s what we’re looking for: • Previous management experience and a passion for fitness and wellbeing., • Someone who embodies our mantra of ‘Feel PureGym good’ in all that they do., • A passion for supporting people reach their full potential., • You’ll be comfortable with managing budgets, financial reporting and inventory., • A desire to do the right thing. Driving results is important – and how you do this - with resilience, confidence, and integrity is equally vital to success in this role., • A L2 qualification in gym instructing, and experience teaching group exercise. Here is a little about us: The PureGym Group is a global gym business with a community of more than 700 gyms and over 2 million members. At PureGym, everything we do comes back to one simple idea: helping you feel good. We're proud of our people and have a strong focus on internal progression. Championing diversity, we are committed to providing an excellent employee experience and workplace culture. As such, we are a Disability Confident Committed employer, and offer interviews to candidates who meet the essential criteria for a role, and opt-in to the scheme on their application form. Our gyms are friendly, supportive, and judgement‑free spaces where everybody can come in, work out and leave Feeling PureGym Good. We are proud to be certified byTop Employers Institute. If this sounds like you next career choice, #J-18808-Ljbffr

Join to apply for the Unqualified Nursery Practitioner role at Busy Bees Nurseries. As an Early Years Assistant at Busy Bees, you’ll play a vital role in creating a positive and engaging environment for children. This is an exciting opportunity to begin your journey in the early years sector, where you will receive on‑the‑job training and support from experienced team members, helping you to grow and develop your skills in a nurturing and dynamic environment. Busy Bees is the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the country and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children’s lives. Plymouth, rated Good by Ofsted, operates in a purpose‑built facility with a capacity of 83 children and features large outdoor spaces and an onsite chef. Conveniently located near Derriford Hospital, we benefit from excellent bus links to the city and surrounding areas. Our nursery offers funded places from 9 months and implements a bespoke curriculum called "Bee Curious," fostering a creative and engaging learning environment. • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!, • 25 % childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) But wait, there’s more! You’ll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive – offering huge arrays of retail discounts to help you stretch your money further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcases the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area shares the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. • Support the delivery of educational activities and engage with children to foster development., • Assist in maintaining a safe and stimulating learning environment., • Promote inclusivity and diversity in your care for all children., • Work with a dedicated team to provide the best learning experiences., • No formal qualifications required, though experience in early years settings is beneficial., • A passion for working with children and a willingness to learn., • Empathy and understanding – every child is unique., • Good communication and team‑working skills. Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today—apply now! #J-18808-Ljbffr

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