
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key clients, contractors, and stakeholders. Act as the primary point of contact for client queries and escalations. Identify opportunities to provide additional services to clients to enhance revenue streams. Ensure compliance with company financial policies and industry regulations. Develop and implement strategies to grow the company’s client base and increase profitability. Support tender submissions, bids, and contract negotiations with clients. Advise senior management on opportunities for operational improvement and cost efficiencies. Collaborate with project managers, site managers, and finance teams to align operations with client expectations. Mentor and supervise junior staff where appropriate. Ensure high standards of customer service and professional conduct across the team. Ensure adherence to company policies, industry standards, and statutory regulations. Report on business performance and client satisfaction metrics to senior management.

The Marketing Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies to promote the company’s dessert products, improve brand recognition, and increase customer footfall across physical and online platforms. The role involves overseeing advertising campaigns, customer engagement, and business development initiatives to support the company’s growth within the food and beverage sector. Key Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Marketing Strategy and Planning, 2. Liaise with senior management to plan seasonal product promotions and new dessert launches in line with customer trends and business objectives., 3. Contribute to setting realistic sales targets and marketing budgets for each branch., 4. Develop marketing plans to enhance brand visibility both locally and online., 5. Market Research and Product Development, 6. Conduct customer satisfaction surveys and gather feedback on product quality, presentation, and pricing., 7. Analyse competitors in the dessert and café sector to identify market opportunities and customer preferences., 8. Provide input on new flavours, packaging, and presentation ideas to attract target audiences., 9. Advertising and Promotion, 10. Design and manage promotional campaigns (digital, print, and in-store) to increase footfall and online orders., 11. Oversee social media marketing (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Google) and manage collaborations with influencers and local events., 12. Coordinate promotional offers and seasonal campaigns (e.g., Valentine’s specials, Eid promotions, summer desserts)., 13. Performance Analysis and Reporting, 14. Monitor and analyse sales figures, advertising performance, and customer engagement metrics., 15. Prepare marketing performance reports and recommendations for management., 16. Team Management and Implementation, 17. Supervise marketing and design staff responsible for digital content, social media posts, and branding., 18. Ensure consistent brand messaging and quality across all advertising platforms and materials., 19. Client and Business Relations, 20. Build relationships with local suppliers, delivery platforms (UberEats, Deliveroo, JustEat), and community partners. • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Management, or equivalent experience., • At least 2 years’ experience in marketing, preferably in the hospitality or food & beverage sector., • Strong knowledge of social media marketing and consumer engagement in the dessert or café industry., • Excellent communication, creativity, and data-driven decision-making skills.

Position Summary We are looking for a results-driven and strategic Director of Business Development with a strong background in the payments industry and deep understanding of ISO operations. This role will be responsible for driving new business growth, leading partner relationships, and supporting internal teams in achieving key sales goals. Key Responsibilities Sales & Business Development: • Achieve a minimum of 25 live sales to qualify for bonuses (paid according to the bonus matrix)., • Meet the Q1 requirement of at least 50 live sales., • Introduce 10 new sellers per month using personal networks and tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator., • Actively work on inactive sellers, including face-to-face meetings and compliance checks. Marketing & Lead Generation: • Increase engagement through social media platforms by developing campaigns, improving content strategies, and driving innovation., • Post a minimum of three campaigns weekly on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn., • Conduct market research, competitor and pricing analysis to identify opportunities., • Follow up on leads from social campaigns and help convert them into live sales. Internal Team Collaboration: • Provide strategic input and work methods to improve internal team efficiency., • Explore and introduce software tools or innovations to enhance application and finance processes., • Assist in training team members in areas like SEO, content marketing, and platform reviews (e.g., blogs, Google reviews, Trustpilot)., • Lead weekly meetings with senior management (e.g., Ben) to review progress and action plans., • Regularly engage with the internal sales team to boost their performance and align with targets. Compliance & Operations: • Ensure seller compliance using internal seller information files., • Provide guidance on debt collection processes and manage recovery efforts where needed., • Advise on data utilization strategies – helping the team make better use of existing data. Requirements • 5+ years in business development or strategic sales within the payments industry., • Strong understanding of ISO models, merchant acquiring, and card payment systems., • Proven experience managing teams, creating sales strategies, and delivering results., • Familiarity with tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator and CRM systems., • Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills., • Solid grasp of digital marketing, social media, and content marketing best practices., • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field (MBA preferred).

Now Hiring: Senior Sous Chef (2 Positions Available) Location: ODA UPMINSTER Type: Full-Time Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 (DOE) | Paid Fortnightly Hours: 50 hours per week Are you a seasoned culinary professional ready to step into a senior leadership role? We are currently seeking two experienced Senior Sous Chefs to join our dynamic kitchen team at ODA upminster, a modern and ambitious restaurant known for high standards, seasonal menus, and a passion for quality. What We're Looking For: • Proven track record in high-end or high-volume dining, • Strong leadership, organisation, and training skills, • In-depth understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and cost control, • Passion for food innovation and maintaining consistency in service What We Offer: • Competitive salary (£40,000 – £50,000 depending on experience), • Paid fortnightly, • Full-time permanent contract, • Supportive and forward-thinking kitchen culture, • Opportunity to influence menu development and team growth Responsibilities: • Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, • Lead and train junior chefs, • Maintain high standards of hygiene and quality control, • Help manage stock levels, orders, and kitchen efficiency, • Assist in menu planning and new dish creating

Job description If you would like to build a career that gives you genuine sense of achievement and fulfilment knowing that you can have a positive impact on children and young people we support, then come work with us. Golden Care Living Children’s home in Ilford are recruiting for Residential Support Workers and Senior Residential Support Workers. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, caring, and passionate people to become an integral part of our support team. In this role, you will support our young people and be responsible for providing compassionate care during your time with them making a difference in their lives. The applicant must be at least 21 years old. Our benefits include: In return for your hard work and commitment to the role we offer: • Enhanced disclosure cost coverage, • Competitive salary, • Enrolment onto the Updating Service at the cost of the employer, • Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training expense met by the employer., • Pension Scheme, • 28 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays) We are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. If you can demonstrate the values needed for a role within residential childcare, we will give you all the training and support you need. About you: • Ability to work some nights., • You must have a DBS issued in the last 3 months or be willing to have one with the online update service. (Essential), • Have an NVQ Level 3 or be working towards it. (Or willingness and ability to work towards one) A Residential Children’s Support Worker role will involve: Supporting children aged 8-17 in full-time residential care during the nights and day shift. To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. Setting boundaries for children and young people that may display challenging or emotional behaviour, whilst developing a relationship built on mutual trust. Residential Support Workers play a key role in contributing to the physical, social, and emotional well-being, to provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere. To use behaviour management strategies effectively and in line with the home's policy and procedures, which contribute to a purposeful environment. Person Specification (Essential) Evidence of successfully working with young people Awareness of safeguarding young people Risk assessments/Care Plans/Daily Logging/Use of IT Working as part of a team Empower and encourage young people to develop their life skills and independence skills, adhering to any independence programmes in place. (Preparing meals, travel training, domestic duties) Ability to deal with challenging or aggressive behaviour. High degree of resilience Empathy, patience and understanding for those who are vulnerable. Good communication skills Ensure the young people's paperwork is completed fully and includes all relevant information for that young person including their engagement, mood, conversations, thoughts, and feelings. Ensure that all records completed are accurate and reflective. Good listening skills

To provide advice, assistance and support to young people. To attend to their practical, physical and emotional needs. To act as an appropriate role model and to work closely with them to enable them to address their difficulties and achieve their optimum potential. Key Responsibilities 1. To work in a small team to support and implement the development of the children’s home., 2. To enhance and effect change to the good of all children with whom they work by acquiring the necessary skills through their own training and development., 4. To ensure that the young people’s needs are recognised and met. This includes ensuring that they are free from discrimination with the home and to challenge discrimination from outside the home., 5. To protect the young people from harm in and outside the home, 6. To assist the management in the home in compliance with Ofsted, legislation and the ethos and policies of the company., 7. To exercise responsible control over the children to ensure their safety and wellbeing and assist them in developing acceptable standards of personal hygiene and behaviour. This also applies to encouraging children to abide by house rules and principles., 8. To participate in the development implementation and monitoring of the individual young people’s care plans., 9. In accordance with plans for the day, to organise and supervise recreational and leisure activities both in and out of the home to provide the children with an interesting and stimulating life. This includes being prepared to spend time away from the home, on holiday and at camps etc., 10. To ensure positive participation in the company’s internal training scheme., 11. To be familiar with and follow the Local Authority Child Protection Procedures and Bull Care Services team’s Safer Caring and Child Protection Procedures’. All Information coming to the knowledge of staff must in the first instance be reported immediately to the Registered Manager, Deputy Manager or Senior Residential Worker., 12. To develop and maintain good working relationships with parents, social workers, schools and other professionals concerned with the welfare of the young people., 13. To use the home as a model to support and develop the social skills of the young people being looked after., 14. To ensure that the home meets the needs of the individual young people and the needs of the group., 15. To maintain a good understanding of child protection and safeguarding procedures, 16. To care for children when they are ill and, where necessary, administer medicines, drugs and treatment under the guidance of the child’s medical practitioner., 17. To perform household duties as required. This includes cooking and general cleaning, sorting laundry, checking children’s bedrooms and encouraging them to keep their rooms tidy. Pay: £33,000.00-£35,000.00 per year Full Time and Part Time 12hr, 24hr shifts and 5pm-11pm plus sleep available Experience with social care and children is required

The appointment of a Business Development Manager is central to Clove Mart Global Ltd’s strategy to consolidate its current retail success and expand into wholesale and online markets. Operating from Ilford Lane, one of East London’s busiest commercial corridors, the company handles a diverse product range including household consumables, storage solutions, electronic accessories, and lifestyle products. With consistent trading activity confirmed by our bank records and ledgers, the business requires a dedicated professional to manage sales strategies, drive customer acquisition, oversee marketing campaigns, and ensure compliance with trading standards. The Business Development Manager will enable the company to respond to increasing consumer demand, improve customer engagement, and optimise both retail and wholesale operations. This role is therefore integral to sustaining growth, maintaining competitiveness in a fast-paced retail environment, and ensuring the long-term stability and profitability of the business. 3) Duties and responsibilities: The Business Development Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing the company’s growth strategy. Working closely with senior management, the post-holder will: 4. Skills, Experience, and Qualifications Required 1. Minimum Graduate level education or equivalent (RQF Level 6)., 2. Good command of spoken and written English., 3. At least 2 years of experience in a similar role., 4. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.