Our front of house team is currently looking for an experienced overnight host/hostess to join the family. Service is always at the forefront so you need to be exceptionally welcoming, dynamic and very friendly. Our guests choose us for a memorable experience, and you will be part of making each experience extra special. Benefits include: highly competitive salary 50% discount on food and drink for up to 6 people to use in duck & waffle or sushisamba® restaurants 28-day holiday allowance complimentary breakfast and dinner during shifts 'refer-a-friend’ cash incentive scheme employee of the month rewards internal training and career development pension scheme – including employer contributions yearly staff party your requirements: as an overnight host / hostess you will be required to work night shifts the host/hostess is responsible for ensuring a friendly welcome, a departure greeting and the seating of all guests. The host/hostess also answers phones in a polite and prompt manner with appropriate scripting and records all reservations into the reservation system. The host/hostess plays an integral part in the flow and pace of our dining service. As a host/hostess, we would love you to have: experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment availability to work evenings, weekends and most holidays excellent written and verbal english language communication skills greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas exceptional attention to detail must have a professional and well-groomed appearance, as he/she is the first impression of the restaurant ability to multi-task and follow directions flexibility in scheduling is strongly preferred salary: up to £16 /hour schedule: full time experience: minimum 1 year of experience location: heron tower, 110 bishopsgate, london ec2n 4ay, uk
Duties and responsibilities: · Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues. · Install and configure network hardware and software. · Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other network equipment. · Configure and manage network devices such as Cisco routers and switches, Juniper firewalls, and other network equipment. · Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal network availability and performance. · Implement and maintain network security measures to protect against unauthorized access and data breaches. · Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement network solutions that meet business requirements. · Perform network installations, upgrades, and migrations as needed. · Provide technical support and troubleshooting for network-related issues. · Document network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps. Skills: · Strong knowledge of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) · Experience with network administration tools such as Active Directory, Azure AD, vSphere · Familiarity with network security practices and technologies (firewalls, VPNs) · Proficiency in configuring and managing Cisco routers and switches · Knowledge of Juniper firewall configuration and management · Experience with DevOps practices for network automation (e.g., using Python scripting) · Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment · Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail · Strong communication skills to effectively interact with team members and stakeholders.
Job description Provide planning, design, engineering, implementation, configuration, next-day support and troubleshooting for our customer network & security infrastructure. Be a key contributor to discussions with our partner's network and IT teams to understand the requirements and how we can better work with their infrastructure. Be responsible for the requirement gathering, defining objectives for the project, clear scoping and responding to RFP's. Produce and maintain all architecture artefacts including vision, principles, constraints, standards, high and low-level design etc. Be a key contributor to the design of standard network blueprint taking into account product and operational requirements. Interface with architecture, network, operations, and business stakeholders to ensure that proposed designs address organisational needs. Work with the technical engineers during the full implementation life cycle and help validate and install the solution. Attend project review and technical meetings and represent the Design & Implementation part of the organisation. Act as a point of contact for any technical issues within the project or program. Peer review designs, implementation plans and change scripts produced by peers. Attend CAB meetings to represent the change. Writing change scripts before actual implementation. Share and pass on the knowledge and experience of relevant networking products, services and technologies. Plan and coordinate activities, engaging with other stakeholders to manage and implement a program. Make recommendations concerning the software or system quality. Be able to diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, and connectivity issues either remotely or physically on site. Deals with and reports on breaches in security. Validation of firewall configuration, rule creation, and assessment of firewall traffic flow (dynamic routing, log analysis). Examines IT system for potential threats to its security and integrity and draws up plans for disaster recovery if security is compromised. Report progress to supervisor and project managers, including the preparation of weekly status reports. The appropriate SOC code for this role is Code 2139: Information technology and telecommunications professionals not elsewhere classified. The skills, experience and qualifications required for this role include: Bachelor’s degree. Certification in AWS, Azure, GCP, CCIE, CISSP, GICSP, RHEL. Experience using DevOps Tools. Experience with WAFs, NextGen Firewalls and DDoS Security. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £35,500.00 to £47,000 per year Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Overtime Weekends Experience: Information Security: 5 years (required) Reference ID: VRD-SEC-0100
Hospitality Supervisor & Admin Support ** **Permanent Are you a hospitality Jedi? Are you passionate about customer service? Do you love admin? This could be the perfect role for you! ** The Company** We are an award-winning (Cinema Audio Society, Music & Sound, Promax UK, Vox) world class leader in audio services, providing clients with a full offering to deliver any requirement needed in audio advertising, content or production across the globe. We’re based in the UK and USA and our 12 studios in Central London are a centre of excellence. We have creative, media, studios and digital under one roof and work on; radio, Spotify and digital audio advertising; audio post for TV and films; audiobooks; podcasts; music; foreign dubbing; gaming and digital campaigns to support audio experiences. Our clients include Spotify (we are their creative partner in the UK & North America), Acast, Netflix, Amazon, Cartoon Network, Disney, Guinness, Paddy Power Betfair, Audible and Penguin Random House. As more and more people consume and interact with audio technology, we help our clients navigate the complex world of audio and the opportunities it brings. We help brands to build their audio identity and create a distinctive sound and connection to the audiences they need to reach. We’re a mix of arty, geeky, techy, creative types who deliver exceptional products for our clients every single day. Diversity and inclusion matter to us and we are committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, physical ability, neurodiversity and experience. We welcome your uniqueness. In the last few years we’ve also donated time and money to Macmillan Cancer Support, The Malaria Foundation and Crisis, and we intend to do a lot more. We are committed to developing the audio industry and its future talent and we’re an active supporter of initiatives to inspire, train and develop young talent and open our doors to bring a diverse group of people into our industry. ** OUR VALUES** We know it’s all about getting the mix just right… 1 - We’re on the same wavelength We're one team We support each other We work together to achieve collective success 2 - We hear every pin drop We care about the details We deliver on what we promise We take responsibility 3 - We’re all ears We care passionately about our clients We provide exceptional customer service We build long term partnerships ** Our Culture - Defined By Our Team** We're creative (standard). We're honest and open. A swear jar would bankrupt us all. We're all equal and we laugh at ourselves… and each other. We're unconventional, productive and we do whatever it takes to get the job done. We like burgers (meat, veggie and vegan). We always make time for each other and our clients. We live and breathe audio. We're people pleasers. We're all very different and we love that about our team. We praise each other and recognise achievements. We like going to the pub for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. We don't quit, we fix. We're kind and caring. We make a difference. We stick together and pick each other up when it's needed. We like to dance. We love karaoke. We say please and thank you. We're passionate and motivated. We always leave our clients feeling good. ** The person we are looking for** You love customer service and you get a kick out of admin. As the face of the studios and the first point of contact for most visitors, you will effortlessly welcome and assist clients, ensuring their comfort and needs are met through impeccable service, a warm demeanour, and clear communication. Your adept multitasking abilities will shine as you navigate busy reception periods with poise, and prepare studios for upcoming sessions, all while upholding an impeccable attention to detail and a positive attitude. Beyond client care, you will play an integral role in our operations by providing administrative support across all teams; managing documents and receipts, overseeing stock-taking, running reports, updating our CRM system, organising events and helping with data entry. If you are ready to leave an indelible mark on our studio's hospitality experience and collaborate with our diverse team, we invite you to join us in redefining excellence in audio post production. ** Key responsibilities** -Meeting and greeting clients, actors and guests into the building -Providing food and refreshments to all visitors -Adhering to strict check in / check out procedures -Providing guests with access passes where applicable -Ensuring the studios, communal areas and kitchenettes are sufficiently stocked and organising regular stock takes -General cleaning duties, including tidy down of studios, communal areas and kitchenettes (emptying dishwashers, hoovering, wiping down of surfaces etc.) -Maintaining any equipment specifically used for hospitality (coffee machines etc) -Manage receipts and additional administrative support -Supporting teams across all aspects of admin -Help removing and disposing of any confidential material securely (such a scripts) -Answering the phone and taking incoming messages. -Postal or courier administration. -Support dealing with any additional cleaning issues via an external supplier -Closing down, locking doors and setting alarms across the facility -Assisting with the planning and organisation of team social events. ** Essential requirements** -Hospitality experience is a must. -Confidence making and serving drinks, tidying tables and taking orders. -An interest in a fast paced working environment - no two days are the same! -A high level of organisational skills and experience. -Excellent attention to detail. -Proactive and able to work on your own initiative. -Ability to problem solve and work under pressure. -Confident, friendly, approachable and a team player. -Good level of experience of using Apple Macs, Google docs and sheets or similar programs -An understanding of receipt management and basic cost-tracking. -Confidence and calm under pressure dealing with celebrity clientele Must be eligible to work in the UK ** Bonus Points** -An additional language -First Aid or Fire Warden training ** Working hours /requirements** ** ** **-**This role is based onsite at our studios on Tottenham Court Road, London. -9 hour day, including 1 hour lunch break. -Daily start/end times will vary based on session start/ends. Requirements for most days range between 8am - 6pm with occasional evening work required. Salary and benefits -£27,500 per annum -25 days flexible holiday plus standard bank holidays for England and 3 fixed days between Christmas and New Year, when the business is closed. -Medical insurance scheme -Life insurance policy -Eye Care scheme with Specsavers -Cycle to work scheme -Season ticket loan -Various training schemes to help us all be better The hiring process It’s really important that we are a right fit for each other. Therefore we usually have three chats; phone, online and in person. This is so we can get to know each other properly which is really important for you and us, as we want you to be with us for a long time so you need to know it’s right for you too. If there is another way you’d like to do this, that will really give you the chance to shine, please tell us if we get in touch to chat. Apply Please apply with your CV and a covering letter and tell us why you’d like to join us and how you’d add brilliance to our team. Candidates need to have the right to work in the UK. Previous applicants are welcome. Please note, this is not a sound engineering or runner role. No agencies please. Thank you.
Job Specification: Software Testing Engineer (Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs) Job Title: Software Testing Engineer Location: Remote/Hybrid London (Occasional) Department: Quality Assurance / Software Testing Reports To: QA Lead / Engineering Manager Preferable for candiates to hold SC and NPPV3 Clearances at the time of application. Job Overview: We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly motivated Software Testing Engineer with experience in testing Java-based applications, particularly those built using Spring Boot and RESTful APIs. The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing manual and automated tests to ensure product quality. A strong understanding of RESTful services and backend testing will be crucial for this role, alongside experience in using relevant testing frameworks and tools. Key Responsibilities: Test Planning & Strategy: Analyze business and technical requirements to identify and define testing needs. Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for new and existing features. Collaborate with product owners, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of project scope and deliverables. Test Execution: Perform functional, regression, and performance testing of Java-based applications, including backend services built with Spring Boot. Test RESTful APIs, validating both request/response payloads, headers, and ensuring correct status codes. Validate integration points between services and external APIs. Automation Testing: Develop and execute automated test scripts using appropriate tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG). Build automated tests for RESTful APIs using tools like Postman, Rest-Assured, or equivalent. Maintain and extend existing automation frameworks to increase test coverage. Defect Management: Identify, report, and track software defects in defect management systems (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla). Work closely with the development team to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Ensure that defects are fixed and verified before releases. Performance & Load Testing: Conduct performance and load testing for critical API services using tools like JMeter, Gatling, or similar. Monitor system behavior under high load conditions to ensure stability and scalability. CI/CD & Deployment: Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) to ensure continuous testing. Ensure tests are triggered and executed on each code commit or build. Documentation & Reporting: Document test results, log defects, and provide detailed status reports to stakeholders. Create detailed and clear documentation for all automated test suites. Skills & Qualifications: Required: Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Experience: Hands-on experience testing Java applications and Spring Boot services. Proven experience testing RESTful APIs (manual and automated). Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of Java and experience working with Spring Boot applications. Proficiency in testing RESTful services, understanding of HTTP methods, and JSON/XML. Experience with automation frameworks like Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, or similar. Familiarity with REST API testing tools (e.g., Postman, Rest-Assured). Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling). Knowledge of version control systems like Git. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI). Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred: Compuer Science/Software Engineering University Degree with Minimum of 2.1 or preferably 1st Class Experience in Agile/Scrum environments. Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure). Knowledge of microservices architecture and testing within distributed systems. Familiarity with performance monitoring and APM tools like New Relic or Datadog. Key Competencies: Automation Mindset: Ability to continuously improve testing coverage through automation. Collaboration: Work closely with development, product, and operations teams. Adaptability: Able to adjust to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Detail-Oriented: Precision in reporting defects and ensuring product quality.
Location: Remote Salary: £100 per week (upon successful completion of assigned tasks) About AutoVideo Factory: At AutoVideo Factory, we specialize in producing engaging automated video content for YouTube. Our mission is to create high-quality videos that captivate audiences while leveraging the power of automation to streamline the production process. Job Description: We are seeking a skilled YouTube Automation Video Creator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating, editing, and optimizing automated videos that align with our brand and audience interests. This role requires a strong understanding of video production, YouTube best practices, and creative storytelling. Key Responsibilities: • Video Production: Create engaging automated videos based on provided scripts and content guidelines. • Editing: Edit videos using software tools to ensure high-quality visuals and sound. • Content Optimization: Optimize video titles, descriptions, and tags to improve searchability and audience engagement. • Analytics: Monitor video performance metrics and provide insights for improvement. • Collaboration: Work closely with me to align video content with our channel goals and target audience. Qualifications: • Proven experience in video creation and editing, preferably for YouTube. • Familiarity with YouTube automation tools and software (e.g., TubeBuddy, VidIQ). • Strong understanding of YouTube algorithms and best practices for video SEO. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. • Creative mindset with attention to detail. What We Offer: • Competitive weekly pay of £100 for successful completion of tasks. • Flexible work hours and remote working environment. How to Apply: If you’re passionate about creating automated video content for YouTube and meet the qualifications above, please submit your resume and a portfolio showcasing your previous work related to video production.
Our Front of House team is looking for an experienced Host/Hostess to join the family. Service is always at the forefront so you must be exceptionally welcoming, dynamic and friendly. Our guests choose us for a memorable experience, and you will make each experience extra special. Benefits include: Highly competitive salary 50% Discount on food and drink for up to 6 people to use in Duck & Waffle or SUSHISAMBA® restaurants 28-day holiday allowance Complimentary breakfast and dinner during shifts 'Refer-a-friend’ cash incentive scheme Employee of the Month rewards Internal Training and career development Pension Scheme – including employer contributions Yearly Staff party Your Requirements: The Host/Hostess is responsible for ensuring a friendly welcome, a departure greeting and the seating of all guests. The Host/Hostess also answers phones politely and promptly with appropriate scripting and records all reservations into the reservation system. The Host/Hostess plays an integral part in the flow and pace of our dining service. As a Host/Hostess, we would love you to have: Experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment Availability to work evenings, weekends and most holidays Excellent written and verbal English language communication skills Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas Exceptional attention to detail Must have a professional and well-groomed appearance, as he/she is the first impression of the restaurant Ability to multi-task and follow directions Flexibility in scheduling is strongly preferred Salary: up to £15 per hour Schedule: Full Time Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience Location: Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AY, UK
I am looking for a part time cameraman (between 16-12 hours per week) for a pranking channel. Camera gear is provided. This job is risky, nothing is staged or scripted here, everything is 100% raw and dangerous Experience in camera is REQUIRED Job has its own risk since we'll be out on the streets where you are going to record me performing crazy stunts. PAY: 4 hours= £25 You can make £75 NET a week for the 12 hours, or £100 NET weekly for 16 hours. TIME: This are the times we are going to record videos, just pick four and three days weekly on the timelines show below. Availability from 12 pm to 5 pm monday to friday Weekends all day
Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to join our team. The successful candidates will play a pivotal role in streamlining development, deployment, and monitoring processes. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, ensuring the stability and scalability of our infrastructure, and implementing best practices in automation. As a DevOps Engineer, you will work closely with software development and IT operations teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations across various cloud environments. Key Responsibilities: CI/CD Pipeline Management: Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline development and deployment processes. Automate build, test, and deployment workflows to ensure rapid and reliable software delivery. Troubleshoot and optimize existing pipelines for performance and scalability. Cloud Infrastructure Management: Manage cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP to ensure availability, scalability, and security. Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates. Monitor cloud resources and optimize for cost, performance, and reliability. Containerization and Orchestration: Develop, deploy, and manage containerized applications using Docker. Implement and manage Kubernetes clusters for orchestration of containers. Optimize container environments for scalability and performance. Automation and Scripting: Develop automation scripts for server provisioning, application deployment, and configuration management using tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet. Implement automated monitoring, alerting, and reporting systems to track the performance and health of applications and infrastructure. Site Reliability Engineering (SRE): Ensure the reliability and availability of services through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident response. Establish SLAs, SLIs, and SLOs for critical services and drive initiatives to improve system reliability. Conduct root cause analysis on incidents and outages, implementing fixes and preventive measures. Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to align on software releases and infrastructure needs. Ensure knowledge sharing and best practices within the team to foster a collaborative DevOps culture. Required/Preferred Skills: CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Travis CI, or similar. Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP with expertise in managing multi-cloud environments. Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm. Automation Tools: Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or similar. Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates. Monitoring & Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Datadog. Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab. Scripting Languages: Python, Bash, PowerShell, or equivalent. Operating Systems: Proficiency in Linux and Windows server environments. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). 3+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and automation. Strong understanding of networking, security best practices, and system architecture. Certification in AWS, Azure, or GCP (preferred but not mandatory). Key Attributes: Problem-solving mindset with strong analytical skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Passion for continuous learning and staying updated with the latest technologies.
Focus Micro Systems are an in house software development company who develop software for the property sector and have been dedicated in doing so for over 40 years. We have developed property management software packages to support Letting Agents, Estate Agents and Business Transfer Agents. Whatever the property agencies require, we have the software package waiting for them. We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Software Support Technician working onsite at our office in Oxford. You will be responsible for providing support to our clients who use our property management software where you will be answering queries, resolving technical issues, and ensuring that our clients receive the highest level of service. Across our cloud platform we have over 7000 active users who you will be supporting. To be successful in this role, you should have excellent communication skills, strong customer-service orientation, and an interest in problem solving. This role is based entirely in our Oxford office. Required Key Skills: · Excellent communication skills and a professional polite phone manner · Good time keeper · Passion for problem solving · Ability to work as part of a team · Willingness to learn our software packages with the goal of running training sessions · Confident in a training environment – i.e. receiving training from colleagues and delivering instruction to groups of customers either remotely or on-site · Excellent understanding of all Microsoft products including: o All Windows operating systems o Word o Excel o Outlook · Strong numeracy skills including the ability to compile and analyse statistical data in different formats. · Ability to write SQL queries · Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server · Knowledge of Microsoft Azure services · Ability to ensure all relevant data is captured in our ticketing system / internal CRM Additional Skills Desired: · Knowledge of Windows Server Networking including Active Directory, Group Policy and DNS · Experience across firewalls, network troubleshooting, hypervisors and backup’s · Advanced SQL knowledge including creation of complex stored procedures, queries, scripting and indexing · Ability to deliver high quality testing services across an array of different projects, creating logs and screenshots to document testing phases and defects · Report bugs and errors to development team Within your role you will have the opportunity to develop further into: · Client Training – In House & On-Site · Carrying out Demos and running Webinars · Software Testing · Product Design · Manual Writing · Social media campaigns Lots of potential for future career progression and personal development.