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  • Seasonal Games Host
    Seasonal Games Host
    4 days ago
    £15.33–£17.83 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Calling All High-Energy Sharpshooters! Are you ready to aim for the stars and hit your mark as an entertainer extraordinaire? Do you thrive on working in fun, inclusive and action-packed environments? Do you have a flair for bringing out competitiveness and being an emotional support person for those winning or losing? SUMMARY OF POSITION What's the Gig, you ask? Step into the spotlight this holiday season as a Clays Games Host. The festive period is our busiest, brightest time of year, and you will be the host for the ultimate celebration. You aren't just running a game; you are the maestro of fun, elevating standard holiday parties into thrilling, high-energy experiences. Whether commanding a room of corporate revellers or hosting tight-knit groups, your energy sets the tone. From the moment guests step into the peg to the final trophy presentation, you bring the magic, the hype, and the seamless service that makes Clays the go-to festive destination. This is a seasonal, part-time position on a fixed-term contract, ending on 31st January 2026. How will you do this? • Elevating the Festive Vibe: Transform every Christmas party and corporate booking into an unforgettable event through high-energy hosting, effortless charisma, and endless enthusiasm., • Running Tournament Structures: Confidently brief groups on gameplay, lead structured tournament brackets, track live leaderboards, and keep the competitive spirit burning bright., • Thinking Fast & Settling Scores: When the leaderboard ends in a high-stakes tie, you’ll think on your feet—inventing sudden-death shoot-outs, rapid-fire mini-games, and dramatic tie-breakers on the fly., • Seamless Client Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for party organizers and VIP clients. You'll communicate clearly, manage event timelines smoothly, and ensure every guest feels uniquely looked after., • Roving Across London: Bring the party to life across our stunning, state-of-the-art London venues and pop-up events, adapting seamlessly to different crowds and room dynamics., • Commanding the Room: Own the space with expert microphone work, calling the action live, building suspense, and making winning moments feel larger than life., • Other duties and responsibilities set by your line manager in line with your role and training. LIFE AT CLAYS Clays is the premier indoor interactive clay shooting experience and cocktail bar, bringing all the fun of a British clay target shooting weekend to the city. We are the perfect place to spend time with friends or colleagues for an adrenaline-fuelled, fun-filled experience day or night. With a completely unique proposition in the competitive socialising arena, our gamified version of Olympic clay target shooting makes clay shooting safe, fun and accessible for all. Our customers range from millennials and urban socialites to corporates and gaming enthusiasts. We offer an amazing experience combining interactive clay target shooting with the highest quality food, drink and customer service. Careers at Clays are loaded with possibilities and as we grow our brand and business, we are also invested in developing our people, providing many opportunities for personal development and access to excellent training. We are building an amazing team of autonomous free thinkers who are passionate about creating amazing experiences for our guests. If you’re looking to join a company with a culture and working environment where integrity, fun and teamwork are prioritised, we might just be the place for you! We’ve been named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces 2025 & 2026 by Great Place To Work UK! That’s right – we’re all about creating an awesome place to work, with plenty of fun, growth, and top-notch vibes. But don’t just take our word for it, here's what our colleagues have to say about us: *“You can be yourself here. The company values character and willingness to learn over prior knowledge. They provide all the training you need, and your progress is entirely up to you.”* *“From day one, the collaborative and supportive culture at Clays has been clear. The onboarding process and continuous training show a real commitment to employee development.”* *“Mistakes are stepping stones here, and no one is frowned upon for making them. We learn from each other, which is unique in a workplace.”* CLAYS VALUES At Clays, our venues are for everyone, and so is our workplace. We believe that to serve our diverse audience, we must first celebrate and nurture diversity within our team. That’s why we’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture. Different perspectives spark creativity and drive innovation. So, if you're passionate about making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you! And of course, we’re looking for someone who embodies our Clays values. That’s why we’ve framed them as key questions that guide everything we do: SAFE - Is it safe? For our team, our guests, the business, and our partners. AMAZING EXPERIENCE - Are we delivering an amazing experience? We bring fun, thrill, wonder, and joy, aiming to surprise, delight, and exceed expectations. LASTING - Is it lasting? We strive to make a positive, sustainable impact on our world, our team, our guests, and our industry. We aim to create strong impressions and lasting memories, constantly evolving to offer something new. SKILLS, DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES • A Bubbly, Electric Personality: You naturally radiate warmth, positivity, and high energy. High-fives, big smiles, and infectious enthusiasm come standard with you., • Impeccable time-keeping skills both with clients and personally, • Quick-Witted & Adaptable: You stay cool under pressure, thrive in fast-paced environments, and can handle unexpected scorelines or rowdy groups with charm and humor., • London-Ready: Flexibility to work across our key London locations during our peak festive season, including evenings and weekends., • Microphone Adept & Confident Public Speaker: You love the spotlight. You can command a noisy room of 50+ partygoers, hold their attention effortlessly, and host like a seasoned presenter., • A knack for rallying the troops, inspiring teamwork, and bringing out the competitive spirit in everyone, • A commitment to delivering best-in-class customer service to ensure Clays is an unforgettable venue, • The ability to work alongside dedicated colleagues and liaise with ease regarding games or any other hospitality requirements, • Passionate about hospitality and creating amazing experiences, • Ability to work evenings, weekends and short notice shifts. The Nitty Gritty • Must be well-presented and well-groomed, • Uniform must be pressed and clean, • We will provide:, • Shirt, • Waistcoat, • You will need to provide:, • Black shoes/trainers, • Black Trousers WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN We value our colleagues greatly and want everyone to feel rewarded. Our great benefits include: • Competitive Salary: A base salary of £13.33 per hour, • Service Charge: weekly service charge paid as Tronc., • Holiday: 32 working days’ holiday pro rata each year, including bank holidays, with an increasing allocation up to a maximum of 36 days with length of service., • Colleague Discounts: Enjoy a generous 50% discount during off-peak periods and 25% during peak periods for you, your friends, and family., • Health Care Cash Plan: Up to £995 for reclaimable appointments & treatments, and access to a Virtual GP., • Career Growth: Advance your career with Clayers Academy, our online learning platform, and seize opportunities for growth within our expanding business. Plus, earn globally recognized qualifications funded by Clays., • Celebration Day: An additional paid day off each year to celebrate something meaningful to you., • Parental Leave: Market-leading policies with 13 weeks at 100% pay for maternity, adoption, paternity, and partner leave after 12 months of service., • Employee Assistance: Access a 24/7 support service and up to 8 counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme., • Volunteer Day: A paid day off annually to give back to your local community., • Birthday Gift: Choose a special gift to celebrate your birthday., • Pension Scheme: Join our non-contributory pension scheme with a minimum 3% contribution from us and 5% from you., • Recognition and Incentives: Enjoy team recognition and rewards through our Shooting Stars programme., • Hospitality Discounts: Access exclusive discounts via Hospitality Rewards., • Meals Provided: Free meals for colleagues working operational shifts. Plus, we’re certified as a Great Place to Work, reflecting our commitment to creating an outstanding work environment! You will be part of a growing brand, business and an exciting adventure with excellent training opportunities and investment in your personal development.

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  • Social Media Intern
    Social Media Intern
    15 days ago
    £13.5 hourly
    Part-time
    Chessington

    WE'RE HIRING! Social Media & Content Creation Intern 📍 Location:South West London / Hybrid ⏰ Hours: Part-time, approximately 6–8 hours per week 💷 Pay: £13–£14 per hour (subject to experience and applicable minimum wage) 📅 Contract: Initial 3 months, with potential to extend Are you creative, social media savvy and looking to gain hands-on experience in digital marketing? At SereneCare Group, we're a growing, independent homecare company passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives. Our motto is simple: Compassionate care at home. We're looking for an enthusiastic Social Media & Content Creation Intern to help us grow our online presence across Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. ✨ What you'll be doing: • Creating engaging social media posts, Reels and TikTok videos, • Helping plan and manage our social media content calendar, • Filming and editing short-form video content, • Designing eye-catching graphics using tools such as Canva, • Supporting campaigns focused on dementia awareness, homecare and community engagement, • Helping grow our followers, engagement and brand awareness, • Bringing fresh ideas and creativity to our social media strategy 💡 Who we're looking for: • A creative individual with a passion for social media, • Someone comfortable using Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, • Basic knowledge of Canva, CapCut or similar editing tools, • Good communication and organisational skills, • Someone who can work independently and bring new ideas, • An interest in healthcare, community engagement or social impact would be a bonus You don't need years of experience! We're particularly interested in students, recent graduates or aspiring content creators looking to build their portfolios. 🌟 What we offer: • Flexible hours that can fit around your studies or other commitments, • A hybrid working arrangement, • Real-world experience helping grow a new business, • Creative freedom to contribute ideas, • Opportunities to develop your digital marketing skills, • The potential for a longer-term role as SereneCare grows Come and help us build something meaningful. 💚 SereneCare Group — Compassionate care at home.

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  • Property Acquisition Partner - Commission Only
    Property Acquisition Partner - Commission Only
    2 months ago
    £30000–£100000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Property Acquisition Partner - Commission Only (£500-£2,000 per Opportunity) Location: London Zones 1-3, with a focus on Prime Central London Contract: Self-employed independent contractor Compensation: Commission only Hours: Flexible Experience: At least one year of sales experience required Help Grow a Luxury Short-Stay Property Network MadeStays is a property-technology company and luxury short-stay platform trusted by more than 3,000 guests. We help owners and operators position their homes for the global luxury short-stay market. Our proposition combines distribution across more than 10 rental channels with interior-design and presentation consultancy, access to professional photography, editorial listing creation, connected booking technology and the coordination of five-star short-stay experiences. Suitable homes can be distributed through MadeStays.com and channels including Marriott, Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Google Vacation Rentals, Plum Guide, Blueground Secret Escapes & more. We are looking for commercially driven Acquisition Partners to identify and introduce suitable London property owners and operators. This is a flexible, self-employed and commission-only opportunity. There is no salary, guaranteed income, fixed schedule or guaranteed workload. Why Join MadeStays? • Earn £500-£2,000 for each successful qualifying opportunity., • Work flexibly around your existing career, business or commitments., • Source opportunities independently while accessing MadeStays’ technology-led property acquisition engine., • Use a dedicated platform to claim opportunities, record activity and manage your pipeline., • Receive structured onboarding, approved sales materials and support from MadeStays., • Increase your opportunity access through consistent activity, quality and results. What You Will Do As an Acquisition Partner, you will: • Identify suitable homes, owners and professional operators across London Zones 1-3., • Research and approach potential property partners., • Introduce the MadeStays proposition clearly and professionally., • Understand each prospect’s property, objectives and preferred level of involvement., • Explain how MadeStays could improve the property’s presentation, reach, booking management and guest experience., • Submit qualifying opportunities through the MadeStays platform., • Progress conversations towards an owner consultation and potential agreement., • Maintain accurate updates and dated next actions., • Work with MadeStays as properties progress through assessment, contracting and onboarding. Acquisition Partners cannot approve properties, select the final service model, change commercial terms, guarantee financial performance or enter into agreements on behalf of MadeStays. Build With Your Network - and Ours Develop opportunities through your own relationships and prospecting while gaining performance-based access to MadeStays’ property acquisition engine. The lead engine identifies and organises prospective opportunities by territory, providing eligible partners with a structured pipeline of owners and operators to claim, contact and progress. This is more than a static lead list. Opportunity ownership, communication history, activity and next actions are managed through one connected system. Access depends on opportunity availability, territory, performance, lead quality and compliance with the Acquisition Partner Agreement. A specific number of leads or successful outcomes is not guaranteed. What You Will Be Introducing MadeStays helps owners and operators improve how qualifying homes are positioned, presented, distributed, booked and operated. Our platform brings availability, bookings, guest communication, operational coordination and reported earnings into one place, giving property partners a more connected way to manage and grow their short-stay business. Owners can retain responsibility for delivering the physical stay while MadeStays manages the commercial marketing and booking layer. For suitable London homes, Fully Managed provides more comprehensive commercial and operational support. Every property assessed. Only qualifying homes published. Commission Commission is determined by the service model, exclusivity and property category: • £500 for an approved Marketing & Booking operator., • £1,000 for an exceptional Marketing & Booking operator, subject to written approval., • £1,000 for an approved Fully Managed property., • £2,000 for an exceptional Fully Managed property, subject to written approval., • Bespoke written commission for Fully Managed multi-property portfolios. MadeStays determines the final service model, property classification and applicable commission. Commission is earned and paid according to the current Acquisition Partner Agreement. Who We Are Looking For You must have: • At least one year of sales experience., • Confidence approaching property owners and business decision-makers., • Strong written and verbal communication., • The ability to work independently and manage a sales pipeline., • Good organisation and consistent follow-up habits., • Familiarity with London and and property marketing and its property market. Experience in estate agency, lettings, property sourcing, hospitality, recruitment, business development or another commission-led environment is particularly relevant. Existing property relationships are helpful but not required. How to Apply Apply through our partner page at https://madestays.com/partners/apply?src=indeed We will verify that you have at least one year of sales experience. Eligible applicants will then receive the Acquisition Partner Agreement, onboarding information and instructions for getting started.

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  • Unity 3D Game Developer – Work Experience
    Unity 3D Game Developer – Work Experience
    2 months ago
    Part-time
    Southall

    Organisation: Kovicas Ltd Position: Unity 3D Game Developer – Volunteer Work Experience Type: Voluntary / Unpaid Work Experience Training: Free training and one-to-one support provided Location: Remote About Kovicas Kovicas Ltd is an education technology company working with schools across the UK, including leading schools, to support the use of technology and digital learning in education. We are offering an exciting Unity 3D Game Developer Volunteer Work Experience Programme for aspiring developers who want to develop their technical skills, gain practical experience and build a stronger portfolio. This opportunity is particularly suited to students, graduates, self-taught developers and people at the beginning of their careers who may have learned Unity or C# but need practical experience to take the next step. The Opportunity You will receive guidance and training while gaining practical experience with Unity 3D and C#. As part of the programme, you will have the opportunity to work on prototype educational games and interactive experiences designed with children and young people in mind. The programme combines technical development with employability support, giving you the opportunity to strengthen your Unity skills, portfolio, CV and understanding of working within the UK education technology sector. Depending on the project, you may gain experience in: • Unity 3D game development, • C# scripting, • Gameplay mechanics and systems, • UI and user experience, • Creating engaging, child-friendly digital experiences, • Educational game concepts, • Debugging and testing, • Game development workflows, • Turning ideas and concepts into working prototypes, • Building and presenting projects for your portfolio Free Training & Development We want this experience to contribute to your longer-term career development. Participants will receive support including: • Free Unity 3D training and guidance, • One-to-one CV building and tailoring, • Personalised CV feedback for technology and game-development roles, • One-to-one career and employability support, • Portfolio development guidance, • Advice on how to present Unity projects professionally, • Practical Unity and C# development experience, • Regular mentoring and feedback, • Guidance on professional development workflows, • Experience within an organisation working with UK schools, • A reference upon successful completion, where appropriate Our aim is for you to finish the programme with more than something to add to your CV. We want you to leave with stronger technical skills, practical experience, an improved portfolio and a professionally tailored CV that can support your next career move. Who We’re Looking For You do not need to be an experienced professional game developer. We would particularly like to hear from: • University students, • Recent graduates, • Junior developers, • Self-taught programmers, • Aspiring game developers, • Career changers with an interest in game development, • Developers looking to build practical Unity experience Basic knowledge of Unity 3D and/or C# would be beneficial. More importantly, we’re looking for someone who is: • Willing to learn, • Creative and enthusiastic, • Interested in game development, • Interested in technology and education, • Comfortable receiving feedback, • Keen to develop their portfolio and professional skills Experience developing games for children or schools is not required. Why Educational Game Development? Working with technology in education provides a different challenge from conventional game development. You will have the opportunity to think about how games and interactive technology can make learning more engaging, accessible and enjoyable for children. As Kovicas works with schools in the UK, this programme can also give you valuable exposure to how technology is developed and considered within an educational environment. Potential Future Opportunities This programme is not a guarantee of employment. However, as Kovicas continues to grow, paid employment or contract opportunities may become available from time to time. Participants are welcome to apply for suitable paid opportunities if they become available, and experience gained during the programme may help demonstrate their skills. Any future paid role would be subject to a separate application, selection process and employment or contractor agreement. Important Information This is a voluntary, unpaid work-experience and training opportunity focused on learning, skills development, employability and portfolio experience. It is not advertised as a paid employee position. The programme includes free training, mentoring, practical development experience and individual career support. Duration: Varies Hours: 15-20 hours per week Location: Remote Start date: ASAP How to Apply Please apply with: • Your CV, • A short introduction about yourself, • Your current experience with Unity and/or C#, • Your portfolio, GitHub profile or examples of previous projects, if available Don’t have a portfolio yet? That’s okay. We are interested in potential as well as experience. Tell us what you’re currently learning, why you’re interested in Unity development and what you hope to gain from the programme. If you’re looking for an opportunity to develop your Unity skills, gain practical experience, strengthen your portfolio and receive personalised CV and career support, we’d be happy to hear from you.

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