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Location: South-East London — Forest Hill, Sydenham, Honor Oak, Crystal Palace, Dulwich (postcodes SE21, SE22, SE23, SE26, SE6 and surrounding) Pay: £14/hour base + £ per qualified lead + £ per conversion. Top performers earn £25-30/hour effective. Hours: Flexible part-time. Weekends and weekday early-evening shifts. 12-30 hours/week typical. About Snoots We're an independent vet practice changing how vet care works. Six clinics across London, including our newest on Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill. Members pay £33/month for unlimited primary care — no per-visit fees, no surprise bills, WhatsApp access to a real vet seven days a week. We're growing fast and we're looking for people who can help us reach pet owners in our local community. About the Role You'll be talking to dog owners in parks, on dog walks, and at local events around Forest Hill. Your job is to introduce them to Snoots, capture their interest, and sign them up to hear more. This is a sales role — not just leafleting — and the people who do well in it are the ones who can hold a friendly five-minute conversation with a stranger and leave them genuinely curious. A typical shift looks like: • 4-6 hours in a local park (Mayow Park, Horniman Gardens, Crystal Palace Park, Dulwich Park, Hilly Fields), • Approaching dog owners with a short, friendly opener, • Explaining what Snoots is and why their pet might benefit, • Capturing their email and pet details on your phone (we'll provide the form), • Handing out a welcome bag with a flyer, treats, and branded poo bags What You'll Do • Approach dog owners in a friendly, respectful way and start a short conversation, • Explain Snoots clearly and confidently — we'll train you on the pitch, • Handle common objections (price, "I have a vet," lock-in) honestly, • Capture contact details from interested prospects via our mobile lead form, • Distribute branded welcome bags to every interested prospect, • Track your shifts and leads accurately, • Represent Snoots professionally — we care a lot about this What We're Looking For • Confident and warm — you're comfortable approaching strangers, but you don't push when someone says no, • Genuinely interested in pets — you don't have to own one, but you should like them, • Reliable and self-motivated — you'll often be working solo, and we trust you to manage your own time, • Comfortable outdoors — UK weather, six hours at a stretch, you're fine with it, • Tech-confident — you'll be using a phone-based lead capture form, • 18 or over (this role involves direct customer contact and data capture) Bonus points if you have: • Previous field sales, canvassing, or face-to-face fundraising experience (Greenpeace, Cancer Research, charity street fundraisers, brand promo work, Freddies Flowers / Nonna Tonda style canvassing all great), • A pet of your own, • Local knowledge of South-East London parks What We Offer • £14/hour base, paid weekly, • £ per qualified lead (someone who confirms their email — paid weekly), • £ per conversion (someone who becomes a paying member — paid monthly once they're verified), • Branded uniform, welcome bags, and phone-based tools provided, • Flexible scheduling — tell us when you can work, we'll fit shifts around you, • Top performers earn £1,000+ per week, • Real opportunity to grow with a fast-moving, founder-led business, • A team that backs you, training you actually need, and a product you'll be proud to talk about

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Il Sovrano

Chef/Baker Italian Deli

Your average day starts at 6am - an easy commute to West Dulwich is therefore imperative. You start the day baking focaccia, prepping sandwiches for both sites. Prep for lunch service (we make every thing fresh every day, small batches) and run service with a KP or go without on particularly quiet days. You're out the door at 4pm! Occasional evenings for special events. You must have experience with dough, Italian food and a meat slicer. You must enjoy making simple recipes and following instructions. Our team is friendly and easy going but our standards are high. You will be trained to work alone in the kitchen the quieter breakfast service and in time will take on some busy lunch shifts as well. This is a simple operation but it requires great organisational skills, an ability to see the big picture and a real love for cooking.

Yard Sale Pizza are on the search for an experienced Head Pizza Chef who is a collaborative team leader with excellent pizza making skills to join our amazing team! Offering new loyalty incentive - extra 50p per hour paid after 1 years continuous service Who are we? Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 15 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we've teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We've won London's most-loved restaurant in Time Out's 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London's favourite pizza in Time Out's inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We're a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. Our third shop south of the river and we are so excited to be joining the Crystal Palace neighbourhood. We'll be open seven days a week for delivery collection, plus there's a few seats to dine in too! What will I be doing? • Leading and mentoring a hard working team of chefs in a busy environment., • You'll report to our Kitchen Operations Manager and General Manager and you will be responsible to run all areas of the kitchen on site., • Ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen whilst keeping a positive working environment for the team!, • You'll be responsible for overseeing and providing excellent pizza quality, kitchen speed and service., • Training and maintaining a competent chef team - providing regular appraisals and keeping the team engaged., • Ensuring that you hit successful GP and portioning figures., • You'll be responsible for your team's rota in alignment with budgeted staff costs., • Stock ordering and rotation. What are we looking for? • Someone with masterclass Pizza-making skills with a real passion for pizza!, • Someone who is highly skilled in making Neapolitan-style pizza, making and stretching dough and baking in a stone-based marana oven., • A Head Chef who has previous experience leading and developing a team who enjoys collaboration and has excellent communication skills., • Someone who has first-class organisation skills and attention to detail., • Someone with good knowledge of risk assessments, food safety and hygiene within a commercial kitchen. What's on offer: • Competitive Hourly Rates., • Full time hours - around 40 per week. • Loyalty incentive - extra 50p per hour paid after 1 years continuous service • Paid overtime., • Holiday paid in days off or in cash., • Career progression with Yard Sale Pizza - our Shop Head Chefs earn a monthly bonuses based on KPI's., • Working with a brilliant team in a fast-growing company., • Free pizza on shift and brilliant discounts to enjoy with family and friends., • Staff parties throughout the year., • Uniform and other merchandise to celebrate your milestones working with us. If this sounds good, then we can't wait to hear from you! Pizza \& Love, YSP

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Conways Opticians

Job Title: Patient Promoter – Conways Opticians, Sutton

Are you a people person with a passion for promoting health and well-being? Do you have the confidence and charisma to strike up a conversation with anyone you meet? If you enjoy engaging with people, making connections, and helping others, we want YOU to join our team at Conways Opticians in Sutton! About Conways Opticians: Conways Opticians is not your average optician. We believe in providing top-tier eye care with a personal touch. Our mission is simple: to help our community see better and live better. As a Patient Promoter, you’ll be at the heart of that mission—helping our local community understand the importance of eye health while promoting our services with enthusiasm and professionalism. The Role: As a Patient Promoter at Conways Opticians, you will be an essential part of our customer journey, engaging with passing foot traffic to raise awareness about the importance of eye exams and encouraging people to book their appointments with us. Your primary goal is to spark conversations, educate, and generate bookings—all while standing outside our store on the vibrant high street of Sutton. Key Responsibilities: Engage with passers-by: Warmly approach and engage people walking by, sparking conversations about the importance of eye health and the benefits of regular eye exams. Promote our services: Enthusiastically communicate our eye care services and book appointments for eye exams on the spot. Generate appointments: Create a buzz by effectively encouraging potential patients to schedule their eye exams, helping us grow our customer base. Customer service excellence: Provide outstanding customer service by being informative, friendly, and approachable at all times. Represent Conways: Be a positive ambassador of our brand by embodying our values and commitment to eye care. What We’re Looking For: Great Communication Skills: You must be confident and able to engage with a wide variety of people in a friendly and professional manner. Outgoing Personality: We need someone who’s comfortable talking to strangers, approachable, and full of energy. Customer Service Excellence: You should have a knack for creating positive experiences and making people feel comfortable and informed. Passion for Eye Health: A genuine interest in educating others about the importance of eye exams and helping them understand how we can improve their lives through better vision. Self-Motivated & Target-Driven: While you’ll have the flexibility to work your own hours, we need someone who’s goal-oriented and driven to generate appointments. Flexibility: Part-time, full-time, or weekend hours available! We’re open to accommodating your schedule. What We Offer: Competitive Pay: £15 per hour, with bonuses based on performance. Flexible Hours: Work hours that fit around your schedule—whether that’s part-time, full-time, or just weekends, we’re happy to accommodate. Supportive Environment: Join a dynamic, friendly, and passionate team that’s committed to supporting you in your success. Opportunity to Grow: As we expand, there are plenty of opportunities for career progression within the company. Why Join Us? Be part of a forward-thinking optician that puts the customer at the heart of everything we do. Work in a Vibrant Area: Sutton’s high street is the perfect place to interact with a variety of people, ensuring no two days are the same! Make a Real Difference: You’ll help people understand the value of their vision and encourage them to take action towards better eye health. If you’re ready to take the first step in an exciting new role, where you’ll be on the frontlines of real, impactful change, apply now to join the Conways Opticians family!

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MZuri Kitchen and lounge

JOB TITLE: Bar /Restaurant Manager – Mzuri Lounge (Afro-Caribbean Venue) LOCATION: London (On-site) SALARY: £30,000 – £38,000 + Performance Bonus JOB TYPE: Full-time, Permanent About Mzuri Mzuri Lounge is a premium Afro-Caribbean hospitality venue focused on delivering high-quality food, exceptional drinks, and a vibrant customer experience. We are building a strong team and are looking for a hands-on Bar Manager to lead and take ownership of our bar operations. The Role As Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the bar, ensuring excellent service, strong team leadership, and tight control of stock and costs. This is a key role with real responsibility and the opportunity to grow with the business. Key Responsibilities Oversee daily bar operations from opening to closing Lead, train, and manage bar staff Create staff rotas aligned to business demand Maintain high standards of drink quality and service Manage stock, ordering, and supplier relationships Control wastage and maintain strong gross profit margins Deliver an excellent customer experience Support events, DJs, and busy service periods Ensure compliance with licensing and health & safety regulations Requirements Proven experience as a Bar Manager or Assistant Manager ready to step up Experience in a busy bar, lounge, or nightlife environment Strong leadership and team management skills Good understanding of stock control and cost management Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced setting Professional, reliable, and well-presented Personal Licence (Preferred) Holding a valid Personal Licence is preferred Candidates without one must be willing to obtain it Salary & Benefits £30,000 – £38,000 depending on experience Performance-based monthly bonus (linked to revenue and cost control) Opportunity to grow with the business Working Hours Day, evening, and weekend shifts required Monday off (fixed day off) Friday and Saturday availability is essential Flexibility based on business needs Trial Shift Requirement Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a paid trial shift prior to any offer being made. This will allow both the candidate and Mzuri to assess suitability for the role in a real working environment. How to Apply Please apply with your CV and a short note including: Your relevant experience Your availability Whether you hold a Personal Licence Screening Questions Do you hold a valid Personal Licence? (Yes / No / Willing to obtain) How many years of bar management experience do you have? Have you worked in a high-volume bar or nightlife venue?

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Kids-Joy Nursery

Early Years Practitioner

Kids-Joy Nursery is a warm, inclusive, and nurturing early years setting in Croydon, dedicated to providing high-quality childcare for children aged 1–5 years. We are committed to creating a safe, stimulating environment where every child can thrive, regardless of their background or ability. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate individual looking to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking nursery, with career progression opportunities available for the right candidate, based on performance and commitment. Key Responsibilities • Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework, • Plan and support engaging, child-led activities that promote learning and development, • Carry out observations and assessments to track children’s progress, • Maintain accurate records and contribute to learning journeys, • Support children’s social, emotional, and behavioural development, • Build strong, professional relationships with parents, carers, and colleagues, • Ensure children are safe, secure, and well-supervised at all times, • Prepare and maintain a stimulating learning environment, • Work effectively as part of a team to uphold nursery standards, • Follow all nursery policies, procedures, and safeguarding requirements, • Contribute to the overall smooth running of the setting, including occasional general duties Requirements • Experience working with early years or preschool-aged children, • Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework, • Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development, • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, • A proactive, reliable, and positive attitude What We’re Looking For We are looking for an inspiring practitioner who: • Builds positive relationships with children and families, • Creates a nurturing and engaging environment, • Demonstrates initiative and professionalism, • Is committed to continuous improvement and development Why Join Kids-Joy Nursery? • Supportive and welcoming team environment, • Opportunities for career progression and development, • A chance to make a real impact on children’s early learning experiences If you are passionate about early years education and want to be part of a nursery that truly values quality care and development, we would love to hear from you.

Sweet Jerk is all about good food, good vibes, and real Caribbean flavour. We serve tasty, feel-good food fast — not fancy, just proper flavour done right. We’ve been open in Beckenham for just over a year and we’re growing fast — with big plans to open more sites. This is your chance to join a team that’s building something special and help shape how our kitchens run. The Role We’re looking for a Kitchen Crew Lead — someone who’s worked in a busy kitchen and knows how to run a smooth shift. If you’ve led or trained others in places like Nando’s, Wingstop, Five Guys, or McDonald’s, this will feel familiar. You’ll be the one keeping the kitchen organised, supporting your crew, and making sure every meal hits Sweet Jerk standards. You’ll also help new starters learn the ropes, keep on top of prep, and make sure the kitchen always runs clean, safe, and smooth. Key Responsibilities • Lead and motivate the back-of-house team to deliver high-quality, consistent food at speed., • Manage prep levels, ticket times, and service flow for smooth, efficient operation., • Train and develop team members to follow Sweet Jerk standards in quality, safety, and presentation., • Oversee daily stock checks, par levels, and deliveries, keeping waste low and efficiency high., • Ensure food-safety, SFBB logs, and hygiene standards are met at all times., • Support rota planning, shift cover, and clear communication with the front-of-house team., • Jump on the line when needed — lead by example and bring positive energy to every shift. What We’re Looking For ✅ 2 + years’ experience in a fast-paced kitchen. ✅ 1 + year in a supervisory or management role (e.g. Kitchen Crew Lead, BOH Supervisor, Shift Leader, Assistant Manager). ✅ Strong organisational skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure. ✅ A natural motivator who builds positive team culture. ✅ Flexibility to work evenings and weekends. ✅ A passion for Caribbean food, culture, and customer experience. Why You’ll Love Working at Sweet Jerk ⭐ We’re building a brand from the ground up — you’ll help shape it. ⭐ Big opportunities for growth as we open more restaurants. ⭐ Supportive, family-style team culture (we call our team Jerk Stars). ⭐ Great food, great people, and plenty of good vibes. ⭐ Free staff meals and training provided. How to Apply If you’re a natural leader who loves a fast-paced kitchen and wants to help grow something fresh, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a short message telling us why you’d be a great fit for Sweet Jerk Job Type: Full-time Application question(s): • What experience do you have with Caribbean cuisine, and if none, what interests you in working with it?, • Are you available to work evenings and weekends? Experience: Kitchen management: 1 year (preferred)

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Meaningful Partnership

Speech & Language Therapist

🌟 We’re Hiring: Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Band 5–7) 🌟 📍 Location: Croydon (CR2) 🕒 Hours: Full-time or Part-time options available 💼 Sector: Education – SEMH School 👩‍🏫 Accountable to: Head Teacher / Assistant Head Teacher 💰 Salary: £34,000 – £50,000 (depending on experience) Are you a passionate Speech & Language Therapist (with HCPC) looking to make a real impact? Join our dedicated team supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across Key Stages 1, 2, and 3.

West Dulwich, Lambeth

Lenam.Studios is seeking a creative Video Editor to produce engaging social media content for various restaurants and lifestyle brands. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to work from home and contribute to live brand projects. Role Details: • Edit short-form content for platforms like Instagram Reels, TikTok, and other social media channels., • Incorporate music, precise cuts, and trending editing styles to transform raw footage into dynamic, fast-paced content., • Stay current with the latest social media trends and editing techniques., • Deliver all edits within agreed-upon timelines. This role is ideal for emerging editors eager to expand their portfolio, gain valuable real-world experience, and showcase their creativity while working with diverse brand content.

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