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  • Assistant Shop Manager
    Assistant Shop Manager
    2 days ago
    £14.5–£16.5 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Job Title Floor Manager, Senior Receptionist and Owner Support Location SliderCuts Studios 176 Hackney road, E2 7QL Hours 2 to 3 days per week Some remote availability required Pay £14.50 to £16.50 per hour Pay dependent on experience, capability, and level of responsibility taken on Role Overview SliderCuts Studios is looking for a reliable, organised, and confident Floor Manager to oversee the day to day running of the shop. This role combines senior receptionist duties, shop floor management, systems and processes development, and direct support to the owner, Mark MacIver. The Floor Manager will be the main operational point of contact for the shop, both on site and remotely. Their role is to take the majority of day to day operational responsibilities off the owner, allowing the business to run smoothly without constant involvement. This person will be trusted to handle issues independently, create structure, and only escalate matters to the owner when necessary. Key Responsibilities Shop Standards and Environment Maintain high standards across the shop at all times Ensure the shop is clean, organised, and presentable Oversee toilet cleanliness and restocking Ensure supplies such as toilet rolls, tissues, kitchen towels, and cleaning products are always stocked Carry out regular stock checks Order stock and uniforms when required Report and arrange repairs for anything broken or damaged Source and liaise with cleaners, handymen, and external contractors Hire new cleaners or maintenance support when required Customer Service and Reception Carry out full receptionist duties on shift, including Answering phone calls Responding to customer enquiries Managing bookings and rescheduling appointments Handling customer complaints calmly and professionally Being the front of house presence and setting the tone for customer experience Sweeping and maintaining shared spaces during the day Staff Management and Behaviour Oversee the receptionist team Ensure receptionists are completing their duties properly Address issues where standards are not being met Provide guidance and direction to reception staff Maintain professional behaviour and standards within the shop Deal with initial barber complaints or concerns Support basic HR related matters and escalate when required Operations and Point of Contact Act as the main point of contact for the shop Be available for messages or calls if issues arise Handle situations such as staff sickness or lateness Find cover or solutions where possible Ensure problems are resolved quickly and efficiently Relay key information and updates to the owner Systems, SOPs, and Processes Create, improve, and maintain systems and processes within the shop Help develop and document SOPs to ensure consistency and efficiency Learn how the shop operates and find better ways to run it Improve organisation, structure, and workflows Ensure systems are followed by the team Support the owner in building a shop that can operate smoothly without constant oversight Owner Support and Mini Assistant Duties Support the owner, Mark MacIver, with operational and administrative tasks Act as a mini assistant to the owner alongside shop floor responsibilities Carry out tasks that free up the owner’s time Assist with organisation, follow ups, and day to day business matters Handle tasks both on site and remotely when required Communication, Writing, and Research Confidently write and respond to emails Communicate clearly with suppliers, contractors, and service providers Carry out research when required Find suppliers, services, products, or solutions independently Contact companies, compare options, and organise purchases Be resourceful and able to work things out without constant instruction Systems and Technology Learn and confidently use the booking system used by the shop Manage bookings, changes, and customer flow effectively Be comfortable using computers, email, and online tools Keep information organised and documented Ideal Candidate The ideal person for this role Is highly organised and dependable Is confident managing people and addressing issues Is strong with systems, processes, and organisation Is comfortable creating and following SOPs Has excellent written and verbal communication skills Is confident with research and problem solving Can work independently without constant instruction Is proactive and solutions focused Is calm under pressure and professional at all times Experience in a barbershop, salon, hospitality, or customer facing environment is a strong advantage. What This Role Replaces This role is designed to take over many of the tasks currently handled by the owner, including: Stock and ordering Uniform management Handling complaints Day to day shop issues Reception oversight Staff and behaviour management Systems and process creation General operational responsibility Progression As trust, experience, and responsibility grow, the role may expand further. Pay reflects capability and the level of responsibility taken on. How to Apply To apply for this role, please submit: • Your CV, • A cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for this role, • Answers to the four questions below Applications without a cover letter and completed questions may not be considered. Application Questions Please answer the following four questions as part of your application. This role is designed to take day to day responsibilities off the owner and run the shop smoothly. Tell us about a time you were trusted to take ownership of a role or responsibility without constant supervision. What was the outcome? Systems, processes, and SOPs are a key part of this role. Describe any experience you have creating, improving, or following systems and processes in a workplace. How did this improve the business or team? This role involves managing people and addressing issues when standards are not being met. How do you approach difficult conversations with staff while maintaining professionalism and respect? This role also involves research, organisation, and written communication. Give an example of a time you had to research a solution, contact suppliers or service providers, and communicate clearly by email to get something done.

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  • Executive Assistant
    Executive Assistant
    5 days ago
    £20–£24 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (EA) ABOUT ME My name is Mark Maciver. I run several connected businesses, starting from my barbershop SliderCuts Studios, through to the SliderCuts brand and other related ventures. I have been cutting hair professionally for 22 years, and I have owned and operated my barbershop since October 2018, meaning the shop has been running for just over seven years. Over the years, I have cut hair for a wide range of well known individuals, including Anthony Joshua, Janet Jackson, LeBron James, Stormzy, Tinie Tempah, Reggie Yates, Nelly, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Letitia Wright, Damson Idris, Ludacris, Big Sean, and many others. I have appeared in advertising campaigns and TV adverts with global companies such as Facebook and Nike, and have featured on billboard campaigns across the UK with iZettle and Facebook. I have also worked on campaigns with Reebok, Adidas, Instagram, and other brands. My work and business journey have been featured in publications including GQ, Esquire, ES Magazine, BuzzFeed, and Time Out, to name a few. I am the author of a book titled Shaping Up Culture, and I am currently writing another book. Alongside all of this, I am a family man, committed to my wife and three children, while running a business that has approximately 15 to 20 people working for and with me. This is a brief overview of who I am. If you would like to know more, please feel free to research me online. ROLE OVERVIEW I am looking to hire a highly organised, mature, and forward thinking Executive Assistant to work closely with me across both business and personal responsibilities. This role goes far beyond traditional admin. You will act as my trusted right hand, helping to manage day to day operations, anticipate problems before they arise, and bring structure, clarity, and calm to a fast moving environment. This is a senior executive support role, working closely with me to help manage both my personal and business life as things grow and evolve. The examples listed in this job specification give a clear idea of the type of work involved, but they are not exhaustive. Ultimately, this role is about helping to support, organise, and manage my personal and business life. This is not a task based role. It requires judgement, ownership, and maturity. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES EXECUTIVE AND BUSINESS SUPPORT • Manage diaries, schedules, priorities, and follow ups, • Act as a gatekeeper, filtering information and requests, • Prepare emails, applications, documents, and written communications to a high standard, • Research topics, opportunities, and options, then present clear summaries, • Support decision making and long term planning, • Help manage people, processes, and accountability across the business ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANISATION • Handle high level admin with accuracy and attention to detail, • Create systems to improve organisation, efficiency, and workflow, • Track deadlines, applications, actions, and commitments, • Ensure nothing slips through the cracks EVENTS, COMMUNITY, AND PROJECTS • Manage and support the membership community group, • Set up and manage masterclasses, workshops, and business events, • Handle event planning, logistics, schedules, platforms, suppliers, and follow ups, • Apply for business opportunities such as awards, courses, funding, and finance, • Support multiple projects at different stages PERSONAL SUPPORT • Handle personal responsibilities alongside business tasks, • Apply on my behalf for personal matters such as loans, children’s school applications, travel, hotels, and accommodation, • Support time sensitive and confidential personal admin, • Occasionally assist with matters involving my wife and children, • Maintain complete discretion and professionalism at all times IN PERSON WORKING REQUIREMENT • You will be required to work in person from my barbershop for half a day each week, • This time is used for planning, alignment, prioritising, and collaboration, • Seeing each other regularly is important, this role is built on trust and communication, • The remainder of the role will be remote, but this is not a fully remote position PAY AND WORKING STRUCTURE • Pay rate is £20-£24 per hour, • This role is salary based, not clock watching, • Typical working pattern averages 24 hours per week, but hours will vary If additional hours are worked on one day, these are expected to be balanced across other days. There will be periods where workload is higher and periods where it is lighter. Flexibility is required, and flexibility works both ways. GROWTH OF THE ROLE AND HOURS • This role is structured at approximately 24 hours per week to begin with, • If the working relationship goes well and the business continues to grow, workload is expected to increase over time, • If work regularly goes beyond the current hours due to genuine growth and increased responsibility, working hours will be reviewed and discussed, • Any increase in hours will be agreed together, not assumed This role is best suited to someone who wants to grow alongside a business rather than remain static. SUNDAYS AND OUT OF HOURS • Sundays are non working days, • On rare occasions, support may be required for:, • Event days, • Travel related tasks such as flight check in, • Genuine emergencies These situations are few and far between. PROBATION AND ONBOARDING • The role will start on a self employed freelance basis, • Initial probation period is 3 months, • During the first 3 months, hours will be lighter as both sides ease into the role, • By month 4, you are expected to be fully enrolled and operating at full capacity, • If performance meets expectations, the role will move to employed status, • Where more time is needed to assess suitability, probation may be extended up to 6 months SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • Extremely well organised with strong attention to detail, • Calm and effective under pressure, • Forward thinking and proactive, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Strong literary skills and confidence writing on behalf of others, • Confident managing people and coordinating across teams, • Strong event setup and event management skills, • Able to switch between personal and business work seamlessly COMPUTER, DIGITAL, AND RESEARCH SKILLS • Highly proficient using a computer and the internet as a core part of daily work, • Confident using spreadsheets, Microsoft Word, and document creation tools, • Able to create clear documents, bullet point breakdowns, summaries, and structured notes, • Strong internet research skills, knowing how to properly search, assess, and find information, • Able to source suppliers, providers, and companies independently, including from overseas if required, • Comfortable liaising with external companies, suppliers, and contacts, including those based in other countries, • Able to learn new systems, tools, and platforms quickly without needing hand holding This role requires someone who is digitally capable and confident, not someone who struggles with technology or basic computer based tasks. ATTITUDE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES • Polite, professional, and emotionally intelligent, • Positive energy and a good attitude is essential, • Zero tolerance for negativity, poor attitude, or unnecessary friction, • Mature, reliable, and grounded, • Confident enough to give opinions and challenge respectfully, • Trustworthy and discreet, • Sees the role as a long term position, not just a job WHO THIS ROLE IS NOT FOR This role is not for someone who: • Wants rigid hours and fixed routines, • Is only interested because the role sounds good, • Dislikes flexibility or change, • Counts minutes rather than taking ownership, • Wants a purely admin focused role, • Avoids responsibility or decision making, • Brings negative energy or a poor attitude into work WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR This role is for someone who: • Enjoys responsibility and variety, • Likes being close to decision making, • Wants to grow alongside a business, • Takes pride in helping someone operate at a high level, • Understands that trust, discretion, and communication are key TO APPLY Please include: • A short cover letter explaining why this role appeals to you, • Your CV, • Answers to the questions below Applications without answers to the questions will not be considered. APPLICATION QUESTIONS 1. Why does this role appeal to you, and why do you believe you would be a good fit? 2. This role involves flexibility, responsibility, and work that can change week to week. How do you typically handle fluctuating workloads and changing priorities? 3. Give an example of a time you managed multiple responsibilities under pressure. How did you stay organised and calm? 4. This role includes both business and personal support. Are you comfortable handling sensitive and confidential matters, and why? 5. This role is designed to grow over time. How do you feel about a role that may increase in responsibility and working hours as the business grows? 6. What type of working environment brings out your best work, and what type of environment does not suit you? 7. Is there anything in this job description that gives you hesitation or concern? If so, explain openly. 8. Have you previously worked in a role similar to this, or supported someone in a way that required managing their workload, priorities, or day to day responsibilities? Please explain your experience and how it relates to this role. FINAL NOTE This role is intentionally transparent. It will not suit everyone, and that is by design. I look forward to hearing from you. Team SliderCuts

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  • Junior Recording Studio & Operations Manager
    Junior Recording Studio & Operations Manager
    1 month ago
    £1000–£1850 monthly
    Full-time
    London

    Recording Studio & Operations Manager Location: London (Zone 1) & Remote (Hybrid) Contract Type: Contractor (Trial period leading to Full-Time) Compensation: Negotiable based on experience + Performance-based increases & Sales Bonuses £1000.00 + Sales and performance Bonuses The Role We are looking for a strong communicator who is tech-forward and a multilateral thinker to join our team in a dynamic hybrid role. Sitting at the intersection of high-end music production, property management, and creative construction, this is not a standard 9-to-5 desk job. You will be responsible for the operational management of a recording studio and 30+ independent units. You will handle everything from short-notice hourly sessions to prolonged, high-demand complex bookings, while simultaneously assisting in the end-to-end delivery of creative construction projects locally and soon to be, internationally. This role requires a candidate who can manage high-volume data entry with precision while acting as the primary point of contact for high-profile clients and executives—all without hand-holding. Multi tasking is paramount. Key Responsibilities Studio & Property Management (30+ Units) • Complex Booking Management: Manage a high-volume diary involving a complex mix of bookings, ranging from short hourly slots to prolonged, demanding multi-week lockouts., • Tenant & Occupant Relations: Serve as the primary liaison for occupants across 30+ independent units, efficiently managing requests, maintenance issues, and property requirements., • Client Liaison: manage relationships with high-profile clientele, music executives, and artists, ensuring a discreet and premium service regardless of the request complexity., • Supplier Coordination: Manage third-party suppliers and contractors to ensure all units and studio spaces remain fully operational. Operations, Data & Systems • Precision Data Entry: Maintain accurate, up-to-the-minute records of bookings, tenant data, and inventory. High attention to detail is mandatory., • System Creation: Proactively identify operational bottlenecks across the property portfolio and build new systems or delegate tasks to resolve them., • Financial Admin: Issue invoicing, handle account management, negotiate with third parties, and produce reporting for management. Construction Project Support • Project Delivery: Assist the team across the full lifecycle of building creative spaces—from conception to delivery—locally, nationally, and internationally., • Research: Conduct market and logistical research to support project feasibility. Requirements: Essential Skills • Communication: Flawless verbal and written English is mandatory. You must be able to write compelling emails, create professional presentations, and negotiate confidently., • Tech-Forward: Proficiency with modern AI tools and LLMs is required—specifically Manus, Claude, and GenSpark—to optimize workflows, automate data handling, and conduct research., • Documentation: Proficiency in creating high-level spreadsheets, slide decks, and professional correspondence. Attributes • Independent: You are a self-starter who sets your own targets, who is well presented both offline and in person. You must be able to think multilaterally and switch between "high-level" negotiation and approachable “ground-level" entry level humble team member instantly., • Resilient: Willingness to work unsociable hours is required to accommodate complex client schedules and international project time zones. The Perks • Performance Pay: Immediate pay increases available based strictly on performance, hitting targets, and the ability to execute independently., • Incentives: Lucrative sales bonuses and incentive structures offered., • Location: Access to a central Zone 1 office combined with work-from-home flexibility., • Exposure: Direct access to high-level industry networks in music, property, and construction.

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  • PA & Fundraiser
    PA & Fundraiser
    2 months ago
    Part-time
    Richmond

    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

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