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  • Social Media Manager
    Social Media Manager
    1 day ago
    Full-time
    Pinner

    Outreach UK is looking for a motivated Social Media Account Manager to join our growing team. We’re looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career with the company, with genuine progression opportunities to develop into a General Manager role as the business grows. This is a remote position, but you’ll be involved in client shoots, particularly within the hospitality industry, so you must be confident and comfortable appearing on camera in client content. Key Responsibilities • Plan and coordinate content for all client accounts., • Organise and attend client content shoots when required., • Liaise with clients, videographers, photographers, editors, and other creatives., • Manage the content pipeline from planning through to publishing., • Ensure all client content is delivered and posted on schedule., • Write captions and schedule content across social media platforms., • Maintain content calendars and keep projects on track., • Respond to client enquiries and maintain strong client relationships., • Conduct sales calls with prospective clients., • Carry out cold outreach to generate new business., • Follow up with warm leads and convert opportunities into clients., • Assist with general business administration and day-to-day operations., • Proactively identify ways to improve client results and internal processes., • Complete any other reasonable tasks required to support the growth of the business. What We’re Looking For • Strong organisational and communication skills., • A good understanding of Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn., • Confident speaking with clients and building relationships., • Self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects at once., • Comfortable working independently while taking ownership of tasks., • A positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow with the business.

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  • Dog Groomer
    Dog Groomer
    6 days ago
    £15–£20 hourly
    Part-time
    Harefield

    Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Pet Groomer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing exceptional grooming services to a variety of pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being throughout the grooming process. You will also engage with pet owners to provide excellent customer service and educate them on proper pet care practices. Responsibilities Perform grooming services including bathing, brushing, clipping, and styling pets according to breed standards and owner preferences. Ensure the safety and comfort of all animals during grooming sessions. Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the grooming area, including tools and equipment. Communicate effectively with pet owners regarding their pets' needs, behaviour, and any observed health issues. Provide excellent customer service by addressing client inquiries and concerns in a friendly manner. Handle pets safely and confidently, including those that may be anxious or difficult to manage. Assist in the care of animals in the facility, including feeding, walking, and general animal care as needed. Skills Strong knowledge of animal care practices and grooming techniques. Excellent customer service skills with the ability to build rapport with clients. Physical capability for heavy lifting and handling of various breeds of pets. Familiarity with veterinary practices is a plus, as it enhances understanding of pet health needs. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. Patience and compassion towards animals, ensuring a positive experience for both pets and their owners. Join us in providing top-notch grooming services that enhance the well-being of our furry friends! Job Type: Part-time Benefits: Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Work Location: In person

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  • Chef
    Chef
    7 days ago
    £13–£14 hourly
    Full-time
    Ruislip

    Chef Job Description Position Chef Reports To General Manager / Head Chef Location A.K. Whelan Pubs Co. Ltd. Role Overview We are looking for a passionate, reliable and hardworking Chef to deliver high-quality food while maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness, food safety and kitchen organisation. You will play a key role in ensuring every guest receives a consistently excellent dining experience. Key Responsibilities • Prepare, cook and present dishes to company specifications., • Maintain consistently high standards of food quality and presentation., • Ensure all food is prepared safely and in accordance with food hygiene regulations., • Manage stock effectively, including ordering, rotation and minimising waste., • Monitor portion control to maximise GP while maintaining quality., • Keep the kitchen clean, organised and fully compliant at all times., • Complete all daily, weekly and monthly food safety documentation., • Work efficiently during busy service periods while maintaining quality., • Support the development of seasonal menus and specials where required., • Ensure all equipment is cleaned, maintained and reported if faulty., • Work closely with front-of-house teams to deliver outstanding customer service., • Train and support junior kitchen team members where appropriate., • Follow all company policies, health & safety procedures and allergen legislation. Skills & Experience • Previous experience working as a chef in a busy pub, restaurant or hospitality environment., • Excellent organisational and time management skills., • Ability to work calmly under pressure., • Strong understanding of food hygiene and HACCP procedures., • Knowledge of allergen legislation., • Team player with a positive attitude., • Flexible to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Essential Requirements • Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene (preferred)., • Right to work in the UK., • Passion for producing quality food., • Excellent communication skills., • High standards of cleanliness and attention to detail. What We Offer • Competitive pay., • Career development opportunities., • Company training and support., • Staff discounts., • Company pension (where eligible)., • A friendly, supportive working environment., • Opportunities for progression within a growing pub group. Our Expectations Every Chef is expected to uphold the company’s core values by delivering: • Outstanding food quality., • Exceptional cleanliness., • Strong teamwork., • Excellent customer service., • Consistent compliance with health & safety and food safety legislation., • Pride in every dish served.

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  • Financial Advisor
    Financial Advisor
    9 days ago
    £36000–£100000 yearly
    Full-time
    Watford

    No previous financial services experience is required to apply for the Protection Adviser position at Kalon Financial Ltd. The company provides full, comprehensive training and covers all necessary licensing for the role. Job Overview • Position: Protection Adviser (Entry-Level / Trainee), • Company: Kalon Financial Ltd (An Appointed Representative of The Openwork Partnership), • Employment Type: Full-Time, Self-Employed (Commission Only), • Location: Remote / Hybrid (Requires travel for face-to-face client meetings), • Expected OTE Earnings: £36,000 – £60,000+ per year Core Responsibilities • Client Consultation: Assess client financial situations to identify insurance gaps and protection needs., • Bespoke Advising: Recommend tailored packages spanning Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Income Protection, and General Insurance., • Client Engagement: Conduct meetings through face-to-face appointments, video chats, • Business Generation: Cultivate prospective clients via marketing, network referrals, and relationship building., • Sales Administration: Process applications accurately, maintain secure client database files Requirements & Qualifications • Experience: None needed. Full training, industry mentorship, and resources are provided., • Driving Licence: A valid driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle are required for face-to-face client travel., • Communication: Good spoken and written English skills for a highly client-centric role., • Mindset: Ambitious, self-motivated, and disciplined enough to manage your own calendar and work independently. What is Offered • Full Licensing: The firm sponsors and provides the necessary professional pathways to get qualified., • Infrastructure: Backing from one of the largest financial advice networks in the UK (The Openwork Partnership)., • Flexibility: Complete freedom to arrange your own daily diary and manage your time., • Growth: Career paths to build and manage your own sub-adviser team . Do you think you are our next protection adviser?

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  • Project Executive
    Project Executive
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Pinner

    About the Company: PromoVeritas are the independent promotional verification specialists - we use our care, knowledge, expertise and passion for detail to ensure that all types of prize promotions via whatever medium are shaped and delivered fairly, securely and in compliance with the law and general best practice. In this way we protect both the interests of the brand, their creative agencies and also the consumer, who with increased confidence about the fair operation of the promotion, would be more likely to participate. So, on a day to day basis we are busy advising and influencing the development of on pack offers, judging competitions, running prize draws, implementing ‘Willy Wonka’ style instant wins and overseeing voting for major TV shows. Our client base includes Pepsi, Walkers, ASOS, Barclays, HTC, Pringles, Kellogg’s and over 200 more with a large part of work coming from projects run overseas – 60+ countries in 2019 alone. Established in 2002, the company is based a 1-minute walk from the Tube station in leafy Pinner, North London, about 25 minutes from Baker Street on the Metropolitan line. Due to continued expansion we are seeking to fill an important role in our Project Team. Key Responsibilities: • Provide administrative and project support to the wider Project Management team, assisting on larger campaigns and ensuring smooth day-to-day delivery, • Manage incoming communications from winners (phone and email), ensuring timely, professional responses in line with agreed processes, • Draft and manage winner communications (emails and call scripts), tailoring templates as required for approval, • Coordinate prize fulfilment, including packing and dispatch, and maintain accurate tracking and reporting of all winner activity, • Support research and logistics tasks such as sourcing prizes, booking travel and accommodation, and gathering supplier information, • Maintain accurate records, reporting and trackers to support project delivery and internal visibility, • Undertake small, low-risk campaigns independently, building experience and confidence, • Provide general administrative support to assist the team in the delivery of projects, • Support supplier sourcing by researching options, identifying best value, and assisting with cost negotiations where appropriate, • Support client management through day-to-day communications, responding to queries and maintaining a high standard of service, • Support the day-to-day running of the office through general administrative tasks (approx. 25% of the role), including stationery ordering, office upkeep and organisation Role Requirements: · Clear, understandable speaking voice. Native English standard language. · Accurate spelling and grammar. Clear understandable written communication skills. · Can use MS Word, Excel and Outlook with good keyboard skills · Good organisation and time management skills · Able to remain focused on completing responsibilities despite distractions, pressures or changes · A general can-do attitude, keen to make a difference to the Company · Customer / client focused · Good attention to detail - provides and accurate and consistent information · Commercial – awareness of costs and good negotiation skills Employee Benefits: · 23 days a year plus Bank holidays (increasing to 27 days with length of service) · Bonus day off for your birthday (after completion of probationary service) · Generous quarterly Bonus scheme- typical payouts of 10% of salary · Annual training grant · Private Health Scheme (contributory) · Regular company social events e.g. Crystal Maze experience and Henley Regatta If you meet the requirements for the role and are looking to join an innovative and rapidly growing business, then please apply now!

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  • Care / Support Worker
    Care / Support Worker
    1 month ago
    £13–£16 hourly
    Part-time
    Watford

    Please note this is a non-sponsorship Job. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. A full UK driving license is essential. The role is subject to DBS checks. General This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. You may be required to perform any other duties as the organisation may require. You undertake to work to the best of your ability and use your best endeavours to promote, develop and extend the employer's organisation and interests. Conditions All offers of employment are conditional on you demonstrating your eligibility to work in the UK. Offers are also conditional on receipt of a minimum of two satisfactory references, covering at least the last three years on employment, with any gaps in employment history being explained satisfactorily. Whether references are deemed satisfactory is at the discretion of the organisation. Convictions During the recruitment process, we will ask job applicants to disclose any unspent convictions but will not ask job applicants questions about spent convictions, nor expect them to disclose any spent convictions, unless the job is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. If the position is identified as being exempt, the applicant will be required to undergo a DBS check, and this will also form a condition of employment. The main duties and responsibilities of the role are: • To assist clients with all personal care needs including, undressing, washing, bathing and toileting needs., • To follow the care plan., • To assist clients with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence and help in use and care of aids and personal equipment., • To support and care for clients who require End of Life Support, • To engage in the promotion of mental and physical well-being of clients through talking to them, taking them out, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies, and recreations., • To make and change beds and all domestic tasks within the household., • Where required, to assist with client’s laundry., • Update, maintain current, accurate, confidential records for each client., • To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required., • To always comply with the organisation’s policies and procedures, which includes the client’s care plan and medication needs., • To report to the registered manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client., • To encourage clients to remain as independent as possible., • All staff are required to attend mandatory training where appropriate; this includes induction and National Vocational Qualifications or their equivalent., • To enable and assist clients to maintain on a day-to-day basis as much autonomy and independence as possible., • To support and assist clients in identifying risks and recording the support plan which minimizes and manages the identified risk, • Identify and escalate any concerns, changes or Client needs to the Registered Manager., • Record & escalate appropriately all decisions which relate to clients who lack capacity., • Involve and consult with Registered Manager to ensure that the client’s views are expressed and acted upon., • Attend reviews of care as appropriate., • Update and continually improve practice by a mutually agreed method which may include attendance at staff meetings, learning support briefings and one-to-one supervision., • Take responsibility in conjunction with line manager for identifying further learning., • Be aware of requirements regarding codes of practice and relevant codes of conduct where appropriate issued by professional bodies., • Understand the requirement of the New Fundamental Standard Regulations 9 – 20, in relation to the Care Quality Commission Inspect regime and its importance to your workplace practice., • Promote good practice and be vigilant in recognising and reporting practice which does not meet the defined standard., • To assist and contribute to any regulatory body inspection or monitoring visit., • To always act, to safeguard clients from any form of abuse and to report such concerns immediately. Personal attributes • Caring and compassionate towards people in need of care and support and those providing these services, • Respect for people suffering from a range of medical conditions with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own. Strong commitment to anti-discriminatory care practice, • Commitment to respecting the rights of clients at all times and to promoting their privacy, dignity and independence throughout their lives, • Self-motivated and keen to learn. Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions, • Excellent time keeper and reliable, • Professional, smart appearance Knowledge & understanding • Good understanding of the needs of people who require care and support at home and the provision of homecare services in line with best practice, • Good understanding of the principles of high quality person centred care and support and anti-discriminatory care practice, • A relevant social care qualification or be willing to work towards one. Experience & skills • Excellent communication skills. Experience of building positive working relationships with people who use services and their families, staff and other health and social care professionals, • Ability to support clients with all aspects of their daily living in a manner that respects their dignity, is non-judgemental and promotes their independence, choices and privacy, • Experience of care services, risk assessment and individual care and support Additional requirements • Willingness to work flexibly and to keep knowledge and skills up to date, • A satisfactory criminal records check and evidence that your name is not listed as barred from working with vulnerable people, • Full drivers licence with no points, Class 1 business insurance and a current MOT.

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  • Builder
    Builder
    2 months ago
    £30000–£35000 yearly
    Full-time
    Northwood

    Duties and responsibilities: · Assisting with new builds, renovations, and demolitions. · Operating basic machinery and tools. · Preparing and cleaning up construction sites. · Structural inspections and minor repairs. · Roof, wall, or floor repairs. · Sealing, waterproofing, or weatherproofing buildings. · Installing insulation, flooring, or acoustic treatments not covered by other trades. · Assisting with scaffolding, temporary structures, or barriers. · Installing plumbing fixtures, woodwork structures and fittings, and setting glass in frames. · Erecting and repairing fencing. · Pouring and levelling concrete, preparing surfaces for painting and plastering, and mixing and applying plaster and paint. · Constructing, altering, and repairing buildings and structures. · Operating hand tools and power tools to cut, shape, and assemble building materials. · Mixing and applying plaster, cement, or paint to surfaces. · Demolishing old structures or parts of buildings before renovation. Skills/Qualifications/Education: · Competence in brickwork, plastering, concrete work, basic carpentry and general building maintenance. · Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and a good understanding of UK Building Regulations and health & safety requirements. · Experience in residential refurbishments, property extensions and multi-trade building projects. · CSCS Card preferred. · Reliable, punctual, physically fit and able to work independently and as part of a team with strong attention to detail. · Relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree. · Proven relevant experience.

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  • Mechanic
    Mechanic
    2 months ago
    £14–£23 hourly
    Part-time
    Edgware

    Fully Qualified Motorcycle Mechanic / Garage Manager Location: Edgware, North London Job Type: Full-time, Permanent We are looking for a fully qualified motorcycle mechanic to run a busy motorcycle service and repair garage in Edgware. The ideal candidate will be confident working independently, capable of managing day-to-day workshop operations, and committed to delivering high-quality service and repairs. Duties • Carry out servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on motorcycles., • Manage the smooth running of the garage on a day-to-day basis., • Deal with customer enquiries in a professional manner., • Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard., • Maintain workshop cleanliness, organisation, and stock control where needed. Requirements • Fully qualified motorcycle mechanic., • Strong experience in motorcycle servicing and repair., • Able to work unsupervised and take responsibility for workshop operations., • Good customer service and communication skills., • Reliable, professional, and organised. Desirable • Experience managing or running a workshop., • MOT testing qualification or general diagnostics experience., • Own tools and a full UK driving licence. We Offer • Competitive salary, based on experience., • Permanent full-time position., • Opportunity to run and develop a growing motorcycle garage., • Supportive working environment.

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