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  • Book Publisher / Publishing Manager
    Book Publisher / Publishing Manager
    hace 2 horas
    £10000–£14000 mensual
    Jornada completa
    Luton

    We're looking for an experienced Key Responsibilities • Review manuscript submissions and decide which projects to acquire and develop, • Negotiate author contracts, including royalties and rights, • Oversee editors, designers, and production staff across multiple titles at once, • Approve final cover design, interior layout, and formatting before print, • Set pricing, format, and market positioning for each title, • Resolve conflicts or delays between editorial, design, and production teams, • Build relationships with literary agents, printers, and distribution partners, • Monitor sales performance and adjust strategy across the publishing list Requirements • Proven experience in publishing, editorial management, or a related role as a book publisher, • Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Publishing, or a related field (preferred, not required), • Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects at varying stages, • Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills, • A sharp eye for marketable manuscripts and commercial viability, • Familiarity with the UK book trade (retail, libraries, distribution) is a plus What We Offer • Competitive salary, dependent on experience, • Hybrid working arrangement, • Full ownership over a growing publishing list, • Collaborative, author-first working culture

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  • Housekeeper
    Housekeeper
    hace 4 días
    £18–£20 por hora
    Jornada parcial
    St Albans

    We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Luxury Bespoke Home Assistant to provide essential support in a home environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong personal and communication skills as well as being extremely hard working. This role is essentially a cleaning role in our clients home, however roles and responsibilities vary from client to client depending on their individual needs. Responsibilities • Complete clients daily activities, including to but not limited to household cleaning (including deep cleaning of bathrooms, kitchens and floors), bed stripping, general tidying and more., • Implement and adhere to individual client's needs., • Maintain clear and open communication with clients and all staff members., • Be responsible for own tax self assessment and invoicing of clients., • Maintain a clean and organised and well stocked cleaning caddy suitable for your clients needs. Requirements • Proven experience of a high level of cleaning is essential., • Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written, are necessary for effective interaction with clients and families., • Ability to follow and adhere to clients requests and instructions., • A valid driving licence and car is required for commuting to and from clients. If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of others and possess the skills outlined above, we encourage you to apply for this fulfilling role as a bespoke Home Assistant.

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  • General Manager
    General Manager
    hace 5 días
    £49500 anual
    Jornada completa
    St Albans

    We invite you to join Pho. And come be part of this stylish and lively restaurant brand. We're looking for a cool energetic General Manager to lead our team in Pho St Albans This is for a General Manager who knows their stuff, gives a sh**t about this crazy hospitality world, and just simply gets it! ++Salary offer of up to £49,500 includes earnings received through tronc.++ ++And on top of that, a bonus reward of up to £8,000! ++ Who's Pho? Sure, our food is pretty amazing! But we're also all about the atmosphere... We're talking funky music in the background...dimmed lights...Staff cracking jokes by the kitchen pass as they quickly step in and out.... Guests are bantering with the waiters.... You hear wine glasses clinking and most importantly, in between all that buzz, you hear the slurping of some fresh Phở. What Pho can offer you! • Free fresh meals at work, • 50% off all food and drink when dining in our restaurants, for you and up to 5 friends!, • Get paid every 2 weeks! Or..., • ... Get paid quicker with our Wagestream, • We love to work hard and play even harder at our awesome annual parties!, • Earn more money if your friends join us (£100-£1000 extra for each friend), • Confidential Employer Assistance Program, to support you with any troubles you may be facing., • Company pension, • Amazing training during your first few weeks and beyond, • A nice Bonus! Of up to £8,000 a year! What Pho is looking for: • Minimum x2 years' General Management experience. Bar or restaurant, or both!, • Big passion for food! As a General Manager in Pho, you'll learn everything about our fresh food., • Confident in delivering and understanding financial P&L reports., • Experience communicating with suppliers., • Comfortable using different systems as part of your day-to-day. Such as; Pronet for maintenance, Open Table for bookings, Zonal in our tills, Harri for recruitment, etc., • Remember, we just need a manager who GETS IT! If this is the job for you, come apply! Have a look at our instagram too and have a good stalk! #INDHGH

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  • Assistant Manager
    Assistant Manager
    hace 6 días
    Jornada completa
    Luton

    At JD Sports, we don’t just lead the game — we set the pace. As Assistant Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting one of the most recognisable names in global sports fashion. You’ll work alongside the Store Manager to drive results, develop talent, and elevate the customer experience, ensuring the store delivers the premium JD standard every single day. If you’re ready to step up, lead with confidence, and help shape a high-performing team in a fast-paced, world-class retail environment, this is your opportunity to make your impact. Role Overview As an Assistant Manager at JD Sports, you are a key force behind your store’s success. You support from the front — motivating your team, driving performance alongside the Store Manager, and ensuring every shift delivers strong results. You help inspire your people to excel, uphold high standards, and move the store toward ambitious sales targets and operational excellence. This role is all about confident leadership, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to elevate your team so the store achieves outstanding success together. Key Responsibilities • Support the Store Manager with daily store operations to help achieve sales targets and core KPIs., • Lead and guide colleagues on the shop floor, allocating tasks, supporting service delivery, and maintaining JD standards throughout the day., • Assist with coaching and development, offering real-time feedback and reinforcing expectations set by the Store Manager., • Maintain JD’s high presentation and operational standards, including availability, pricing accuracy, tidy displays, and a safe environment., • Carry out core operational duties such as cash handling support, till checks, delivery processing, stock audits, and opening/closing routines — escalating issues appropriately. Skills & Experience Required • Previous experience in a retail management or supervisory role, such as Assistant Store Manager or Supervisor, demonstrating readiness to support leadership., • Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide, develop, and motivate staff while reinforcing store priorities., • Confident interpreting KPI and sales data to support commercial decision-making and shift focus., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, supporting colleagues and ensuring professional customer interactions., • Proven success driving sales performance and contributing to KPI achievement in a retail environment. Desirable Attributes • Passion for retail, sport, fashion, and representing the JD brand., • Professional, proactive leader with a solutions-driven mindset., • Resilient, adaptable, and able to remain composed under pressure., • Customer-centric with a strong focus on delivering the premium JD experience. What We Offer We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a workplace where every colleague is valued, respected, and empowered. We celebrate the diversity of our teams and strive to ensure that all colleagues regardless of background, identity, or lived experience can thrive and contribute meaningfully. As a part of our successful and continually evolving company, you’ll be encouraged to embrace and uphold our strategic priorities: putting people first, at the forefront of digital innovation, staying deeply attuned to our customers, and pursuing operational excellence. We are always exploring new avenues for growth, and we welcome individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact every day. We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits: · Incremental Holiday Allowance · Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online · Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme · Discounted Gym membership · Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work · Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications About JD Group Founded in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, JD Group has grown into a leading global omni-channel retailer in Sports Fashion, Outdoors, and Gyms. Our diverse and dedicated teams operate across a portfolio of renowned retail brands in multiple international markets. Listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1996 and a proud member of the FTSE100 since 2019, JD Group continues to expand both in the UK and globally, driven by a commitment to innovation, excellence, and possibility. Our vision is to become the world’s most trusted and dynamic omni-channel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us in shaping this future. If you're passionate about contributing to an inclusive, people-first, and customer-centric organisation and are motivated by continuous growth and operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

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  • Kitchen Porter
    Kitchen Porter
    hace 6 días
    £12.71–£15.11 por hora
    Jornada completa
    St Albans

    We are looking for a Kitchen Porter to join our busy Pho restaurant. You will work closely with our kitchen team performing tasks such as: • Washing dishes and cookware, • Cleaning and sanitizing kitchen surfaces and floors, • Assisting with basic food preparation, • Receiving and storing deliveries Who and what is Pho? We are named after Vietnams famous noodle soup- PHỞ. A rich bowl of broth, rice noodle and plenty of meat (or veggies)! But we also have more amazing things to offer in our menu... Here are some examples of some of the many fresh dishes we cook and serve everyday: • Freshly handmade Spring & Summer rolls, • Homemade pork & lemongrass meatballs, • Lotus stems, stir fried greens & many different traditional fresh salads, • Delicious currys, • Wok-fried noodles topped with meat, tofu or more healthy vegetables And many more...! We have branches all over the country and we want to make everyone obsessed with freshly cooked Vietnamese street food. What Pho can offer you! • Full-time and part-time hours available, • Free fresh meals at work, • 50% discount. Bring friends and family, 50% off for them too!, • Fun summer Parties, all hosted by Pho, • Get paid every 2 weeks! Or..., • ... Get paid quicker with our 'Wagestream App', • Earn more money if your friend joins us. From £100-£1000 extra for each friend, • Confidential Employer Assistance Program, for any troubles you may be facing., • Company pension, • Private GP Helpline and access to private prescription for you and your family Amazing training support as you get started with us

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  • HGV Class 1 Driver
    HGV Class 1 Driver
    hace 25 días
    £50000 anual
    Jornada completa
    Flamstead

    Heverin Haulage Ltd is a family run business established for over 30 years. We have an impressive ever growing fleet of 85+ top of the range articulated vehicles and 85+ trailers walking floor and tippers (recycling and landfill specifications). We specialise in the waste and recycling industry, providing professional haulage, logistics and distribution services to leading resource management companies. With high calibre personnel and experienced transport planners and managers, our Head Office has its prime location based at Junction 9 of the M1, being in close proximity to London and the South of England. We are proud to be FORS Gold, Safecontractor, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, OHSAS 18001 2007 accredited. Drivers Job Spec MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR VISAS OR PERMITS • Valid Drivers CPC qualification & Digi Card, • Walking Floor experience ideal – training can be provided if required., • Must be able to communicate in English., • Confidence to drive within City of London and long distances within UK, • Reliable, • Hardworking, • 5 day weeks – expected to be available for every other Saturday., • Night Out (Tramping) & Day driving positions available. Daily work is provided on a job to job basis (Live planning) Job Types: Full-time, Permanent We are looking for drivers in St Albans Birmingham Norwich and Preston Salary: £50,000.00 per year. Holidays : 28 days pro rota

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  • Welder
    Welder
    hace 26 días
    £46000 anual
    Jornada completa
    Luton

    As a Welder, you will support production by welding piece parts and sub-assemblies using a range of welding techniques in accordance with specifications, engineering drawings, work instructions and quality standards. What you will do: • Carry out welding of components in line with specifications, drawings and procedures, • Obtain authorisation from the Welding Engineer or Welding Specialist before undertaking coded welding, • Set up and prepare weld surfaces and equipment, • Ensure all welding equipment is inspected and calibrated prior to use, • Monitor consumables and support stock control activities, • Maintain rod stores and record temperature/humidity levels in line with procedures, • Log work using ERP systems (e.g. Epicor) to maintain booking compliance, • Meet production routing times and customer requirements, • Maintain high standards of quality, health & safety and housekeeping (5S), • Adhere to all Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental procedures, • Support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives Rotating Shift Pattern • Week 1: 06:00 - 14:15, • Week 2: 14:15 - 22:30 What you will need: • Time served welding apprenticeship, • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a coded welder in an engineering environment, • Ability to weld to coded standards and maintain coded welder certification, • Ability to weld open-root pipe or plate using TIG (GTAW), MMA/SMAW and MAG (GMAW) processes, • Ability to work with carbon and stainless steels across a range of thicknesses, • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding procedures, • Coded welding qualifications against approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) and applicable standards, such as ISO, ASME or AWS, • Experience of welding work subject to inspection using UT, RT or other non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, • Experience in a manufacturing environment involving pressure vessels or piping systems, including critical components welded to recognised standards, • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, • Experience in brazing is essential; hands-on experience in torch or induction brazing would be desirable As part of the interview process, applicants will be asked to weld test pieces to demonstrate their practical skills. All candidates must be able to prove that they have the right to work in the UK. Why work for us? • Competitive compensation and benefits packages, • Flexible working scheme, • Excellent training and development opportunities, • Generous annual leave and option to purchase additional holidays, • Contributory pension plan with associated life assurance, • Recognition reward schemes, • Healthcare scheme offering cash back on medical services, • Virtual GP access and employee assistance programme, • Cycle-to-work scheme, • Employee discount schemes Who You'll Be Working With Backed by a heritage of over 200 years, Hayward Tyler is a global leader in industrial pumps and motors. We employ around 130 people at our UK headquarters in Bedfordshire and have sites in Scotland, India, China and the USA. Our UK location offers manufacturing, upgrade and replacement solutions, as well as spare parts supply across Oil & Gas, Power, Defence and Nuclear industries.

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  • Document Controller
    Document Controller
    hace 1 mes
    £33000–£37000 anual
    Jornada completa
    St Albans

    Experienced Document Controller We Are BAU Group St Albans, Hertfordshire £33,000–£37,000 per year, depending on experience Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid working available Join a Growing M&E Contractor We Are BAU Group is an established and growing Mechanical & Electrical contractor delivering projects across London and the South East. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced and proactive Document Controller to join our team and support multiple live projects. This is a key role within the business, working closely with our Project Managers, Design Team, clients, consultants and subcontractors to ensure project information is accurate, controlled, distributed correctly and followed through. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their role, uses their own initiative and keeps the wider project team informed. This is not a position where you will simply wait to be given tasks. Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years' relevant Document Controller experience within the construction, engineering or M&E industry. The Role As our Document Controller, you will be responsible for managing project documentation from receipt through to project completion across several live projects. A key part of this role is being proactive. When drawings, technical information, approvals, comments, correspondence or other project documents are received, you will be expected to identify whether action is required, notify the appropriate member of the project team and follow the matter through. Key Responsibilities • Manage project documentation from receipt through to completion., • Monitor incoming drawings, technical documents, correspondence and project information., • Identify actions arising from incoming information and promptly notify the relevant Project Manager or team member., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date document and drawing registers., • Issue drawings, specifications, technical submissions and other project documentation., • Manage document revisions and version control., • Ensure superseded information is clearly identified and removed from circulation., • Manage document workflows, reviews, approvals and returns., • Proactively chase outstanding drawings, approvals, comments and information., • Highlight missing information, potential issues and approaching deadlines., • Keep Project Managers and the wider team informed of important project updates., • Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams., • Manage and prioritise document control requirements across multiple live projects., • Produce and coordinate project handover documentation and O&M Manuals., • Attend site and project meetings as required, typically at least once per week., • Ensure actions and document requirements arising from meetings are followed through promptly., • Help improve and develop BAU's document-control procedures as the business continues to grow. What We Are Looking For • Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Document Controller., • Previous experience within construction, engineering or M&E., • Experience using document-management systems such as Viewpoint, Procore, Asite, Aconex, SharePoint or similar., • Strong understanding of document-control procedures, drawing registers, revisions and version control., • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel., • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail., • Ability to manage several projects and competing priorities., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Confidence to contact and chase Project Managers and other team members when action is required., • Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise effectively., • A proactive approach and confidence to use your own initiative., • Ability to recognise when something needs action without waiting to be instructed., • Someone who takes ownership of tasks and follows them through to completion. We are not looking for someone who simply waits to be given tasks. We need someone who actively manages their responsibilities, recognises when something needs attention and keeps the wider project team informed. Desirable Experience • Experience producing O&M Manuals., • Previous experience working for an M&E contractor or main contractor., • Knowledge of construction handover procedures and project close-out documentation., • Experience supporting several live construction projects simultaneously. What We Offer • £33,000–£37,000 per year, depending on experience., • Up to 2 days per week working from home for the right person, once established in the role and subject to project and business requirements., • Company pension., • Free on-site parking., • Career development opportunities., • Company social events., • The opportunity to become an important part of a growing M&E contractor., • A role where you can take ownership, contribute ideas and help improve the way the business operates. Location, Hybrid Working and Site Attendance The role is based from our St Albans, Hertfordshire office. For the right candidate, we are happy to offer up to 2 days per week working from home once established in the role. As this is a project-based position, you will also be expected to attend site and project meetings, generally at least once per week, depending on the projects you are supporting. The remaining working time will be based from our St Albans office. Hybrid working is intended to provide flexibility, but the role requires someone who is visible, engaged with the project teams and available to attend office and site meetings when required. Applicants should therefore make sure that regular travel to St Albans and project sites across London and the South East is practical for them before applying. Interested? If you are an experienced Document Controller who is organised, proactive, confident using your own initiative and enjoys taking ownership of your work, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and details of your relevant construction or M&E document-control experience.

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  • Head of Business Transformation – FMCG
    Head of Business Transformation – FMCG
    hace 1 mes
    £80000–£100000 anual
    Jornada completa
    Luton

    The Company This is a great opportunity to join an ambitious FMCG business who are currently number one in their market. They have a growing mindset, focus on continuous improvement, and quality, They believe in being stronger together and are an equal opportunities employer and value equity, inclusion and diversity. They like quick thinkers who enjoy working in a fast-paced PE environment. The Role As Head of Business Transformation, you will be responsible for owning, leading and delivering the Business Transformation roadmap that drives the business forward on its journey to becoming a global business. You will be accountable for designing prioritizing and driving transformation initiatives, operating disciplines, systems improvements and capability-building programmes that enable the Operations and Commercial functions to deliver the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and long-term Value Creation Plan (VCP). This role is a hybrid role with a minimum of two days on site. You will have two direct reports who will focus on systems management and someone to coordinate meetings and own the roadmap. Deliverables · Own and Deliver the 3-Year COGS Savings Programme across ingredients, packaging, 3PM, warehousing, logistics and commercial · Build and Run the Improvement Engine Across Operating Processes · Strengthen the Business Cogs that connect Operations, Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Innovation, Science & external parties as one team around one plan - and connects activity to the Annual Operating Plan · Develop Data, Tools & Systems that Improve Visibility & Decision · Build CI (Continuous Improvement) Capability Across the Organisation Candidate Requirements · Several years experience in Business Improvement, Operations Excellence, Commercial Operations, Transformation or Continuous Improvement leadership roles · High growth / PE backed background, and CPG / FMCG / Retail experience essential · Proven track record of delivering multi year cost out programmes of 3%+ YoY · Strong experience with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System), OKR's (Objectives & Key Results) or similar Operating & Objectives systems · Strong experience with Lean, AGILE, SixSigma or similar delivery methodologies · Deep root cause, process improvement and structured problem solving capability · Strong dashboard, KPI and data discipline; comfortable building Scorecards that change behaviour · Highly commercial - able to translate operational change into validated financial outcomes · Confident facilitator across senior commercial and operational leaders; influences without authority · Practical, pacy, comfortable building structure in ambiguity without creating bureaucracy · Resilient, low office ego, hands on; builds capability into organisation rather than building a project · Passion to simplify processes, and improve capability among peers So if you would like to join a friendly and supportive team that values autonomy and always has each other's backs get in touch. Bedfordshire – Hybrid working £80,000 - £100,000 + Bonus / Package The Company This is a great opportunity to join an ambitious FMCG business who are currently number one in their market. They have a growing mindset, focus on continuous improvement, and quality, They believe in being stronger together and are an equal opportunities employer and value equity, inclusion and diversity. They like quick thinkers who enjoy working in a fast-paced PE environment. The Role As Head of Business Transformation, you will be responsible for owning, leading and delivering the Business Transformation roadmap that drives the business forward on its journey to becoming a global business. You will be accountable for designing prioritizing and driving transformation initiatives, operating disciplines, systems improvements and capability-building programmes that enable the Operations and Commercial functions to deliver the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and long-term Value Creation Plan (VCP). This role is a hybrid role with a minimum of two days on site. You will have two direct reports who will focus on systems management and someone to coordinate meetings and own the roadmap. Deliverables · Own and Deliver the 3-Year COGS Savings Programme across ingredients, packaging, 3PM, warehousing, logistics and commercial · Build and Run the Improvement Engine Across Operating Processes · Strengthen the Business Cogs that connect Operations, Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Innovation, Science & external parties as one team around one plan - and connects activity to the Annual Operating Plan · Develop Data, Tools & Systems that Improve Visibility & Decision · Build CI (Continuous Improvement) Capability Across the Organisation Candidate Requirements · Several years experience in Business Improvement, Operations Excellence, Commercial Operations, Transformation or Continuous Improvement leadership roles · High growth / PE backed background, and CPG / FMCG / Retail experience essential · Proven track record of delivering multi year cost out programmes of 3%+ YoY · Strong experience with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System), OKR's (Objectives & Key Results) or similar Operating & Objectives systems · Strong experience with Lean, AGILE, SixSigma or similar delivery methodologies · Deep root cause, process improvement and structured problem solving capability · Strong dashboard, KPI and data discipline; comfortable building Scorecards that change behaviour · Highly commercial - able to translate operational change into validated financial outcomes · Confident facilitator across senior commercial and operational leaders; influences without authority · Practical, pacy, comfortable building structure in ambiguity without creating bureaucracy · Resilient, low office ego, hands on; builds capability into organisation rather than building a project · Passion to simplify processes, and improve capability among peers So if you would like to join a friendly and supportive team that values autonomy and always has each other's backs get in touch.

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