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My client, a corporate Conference and Events based organisation, seek a Senior Event Manager to join their expanding team in one of their busiest divisions. This role will manage people, drive process improvements and oversee event planning of conferences in a variety of professional industries. We are looking for someone who is a passionate leader, is proactive, a great communicator and will ensure deadlines and budgets are managed efficiently. Key Responsibilities: People Management Leadership & Team Development: Provide strong direction, set clear goals, and foster a high-performance, collaborative culture through coaching, feedback, and professional development. Empowerment & Decision-Making: Encourage team autonomy, delegate tasks effectively, and support independent decision-making while ensuring successful outcomes. Performance & Recognition: Conduct evaluations, offer constructive feedback, and recognize achievements to motivate and develop team members. Communication: Address team issues proactively, promoting open dialogue and collaboration to maintain a positive work environment. Event Management Event logistics: Oversee team event planning and execution, ensuring tasks, deadlines, and objectives are met while maintaining high customer satisfaction. Budget & Cost Management: Monitor event budgets to ensure cost-effectiveness, financial adherence, and maximum ROI. Vendor & Logistics Coordination: Supervise relationships with suppliers and vendors, ensuring smooth execution of logistics with venues, catering, and audio visual. Risk & Performance Management: Oversee risk mitigation, proactively addressing issues, and leveraging data-driven insights to support decision making and optimize event success. Innovation & Industry Trends: Stay updated on industry advancements and implement innovative approaches to enhance event effectiveness. Team Leadership & Collaboration: Provide leadership, foster a high-performance culture, and ensure alignment with key stakeholders across departments. Process Management Workflow & Efficiency Improvements: Continuously evaluate and optimize department processes, implementing innovations to enhance productivity. Cross-Department Collaboration: Ensure seamless coordination with marketing, sales, production, and tech for aligned efforts. Documentation & Performance Tracking: Maintain accurate records, generate reports, and analyse KPIs to drive informed decision-making. Training & Continuous Learning: Provide training opportunities and foster a culture of continuous improvement for professional growth. The ideal candidate for this role must have 4+ years of event management experience, specifically within the conference and exhibition field, 2 of these with line management experience. It is important that you have a willingness and ability to travel occasionally to Europe & United States of America. This role is hybrid and currently requires at least one day in the London based office. Salary up to 46K plus bonus & bens Apply now for immediate consideration.

Marketing Assistant Temp urgently required - 17.50 per hour. For a not-for-profit based in London Bridge. This role is entirely remote working, for 3 days per week - for 3 weeks only. Helping with the following duties: Experience with a website Content Management System (CMS). Understanding of HTML and updating it (no need to create own coding but need to know impact of deleting the wrong things). Able to focus on repetitive tasks (e.g. 200+ web pages where they're manually updating the same things - links, text, meta data). Attention to detail on those repetitive tasks. Knowledge ideally with platforms such as WordPress, Drupal, or IMIS EMS (bonus). Basic HTML knowledge, with the ability to edit and troubleshoot simple code as needed. Email builder/editing experience, using tools like Mailchimp, or in-built CRM/email platforms. Candidates must have the ability to work independently and manage time effectively across multiple digital touchpoints. The project is supporting with the name change of an organisation. Although the role is a short-term post this client will often retain temps and move them into alternative departments.

Virtual Course Producer - urgently required. (FULLY REMOTE/ HOME WORKING) The role is fully remote (home based). Paying 15.38 per hr, for a full-time 35 hour per week role. Temping until the end of April. With room for an extension. Working for a Top London Membership organisation. You will be charismatic, confident and not easily flustered. Reporting to the Client Service Manager, the Virtual Course Producer is responsible for producing virtual courses, supporting course leaders and delegates. Ensuring a seamless virtual learning experience. The role involves virtual platform management, content preparation and providing technical and administrative support, across the Client Services team. Key Responsibilities: Host and produce virtual courses for Open/In-company clients. Support course leaders and delegates with platform functionality and troubleshooting. Assist with virtual room setup and content development. Log and resolve technical issues with Adobe Connect and other platforms. Stay updated on virtual training technology and recommend enhancements. Provide administrative support and assist with Digital Academy queries. Train and upskill in-house producer teams. Essential Experience & Skills: Hands-on experience with Adobe Connect, Zoom, and MS Teams. Knowledge of virtual learning design and event execution. Strong communication, organisation and multitasking skills. Confident in public speaking and senior-level client interaction. Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics would be a bonus.

Commis Chef - Private Care Home/Village for Elderly - SW/Central London - 27 to 28.5k - No late finishes & straight shifts This is an opportunity for a newly qualified or Junior/Commis Chef to join this amazing private care home / village for the elderly. They offer both residents, visitors, and guests a menu of traditional English cuisine (home comfort dishes), cooked from fresh, as well as occasional theme menus. This is a well-known visitor attraction, with amazing history and beautiful vast grounds, offering a village setting, which include vast gardens, cafe, restaurants, bar, gym, etc. The Chef position will be working cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinners to its residents, as well as cooking for VIP functions/events as and when required. SALARY ETC: 27,000 to 28,500 + excellent benefits SW/Central London Traditional English cuisine/dishes, with occasional themed menus/events Working 5 out of 7 days on a rota basis, with shifts of 6am to 2:30pm, or 10am to 6:30pm (you will need to be able to work both shift patterns). Permanent, full-time REQUIREMENTS: Work experience as a chef NVQ2 or equivalent in catering Food Handling certificate Knowledge of allergens and dietary requirements Good and effective communication skills Knowledge of culinary and baking techniques Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks Excellent time management abilities Right to work in the UK DUTIES TO INCLUDE: To prepare, cook and serve meals for Pensioners and Guests. To work in the Kitchen, Larder and Pastry Departments as detailed by the Chef Manager, Head Chef, Sous Chef or the Head of Catering. To correctly recover left over food and re-use it on instruction from the Head Chef on duty. To practice good food hygiene procedures and practices. To check the temperature of hot foods during cooking and again during service. To ensure cold foods are kept at the right temperature when not in use. To prepare, cook and serve special lunches when required. To prepare, cook and serve food for functions/events when required. Prepare, cook and serve barbecues when required. Identify breakages and faults to equipment and report them to Management immediately. To make sure that work area is free of hazards and comply with all Health & Safety regulations.

HR Officer - SEN Schools - 12-month contract - £30k to £34.4k - Whyteleafe / Warlingham An education/school academy is looking for an experienced HR Officer to join its successful expanding team. They are looking for the HR Officer to provide a professional, confidential service and have the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Experience in the education / school sector / SEN sector. The HR Officer will accurately maintain the schools personnel data in a secure and confidential manner, be responsible for ensuring that all employees receive a contract of employment and the master contract information is accurate at all times, be responsible for updating / consulting on HR policies and procedures, be responsible for managing complex employee relations and casework, lead on TUPE and onboarding on new staff and new schools to the trust. SALARY ETC: £30k to £34.4k + benefits Holidays are 28 days plus 8 bank holidays (36-days in total) Local Government Pension Scheme Full-time, 12-month contract, with potential to extend. Monday to Friday, hours can either be 8am to 4pm, or 9am to 5pm. Full-time in the office, with possibility to consider hybrid after 6-months. Whyteleafe / Warlingham REQUIREMENTS: Must be in the UK, with full right to work in the UK (they are not able to offer sponsorship) Successful experience of HR and administrative work, in a busy school or/and SEN / education environment. CIPD qualification preferable Knowledge of employment law Working knowledge of general school policies and procedures, would be beneficial. Good understanding and support of the differences in children and adults and ability to respond appropriately in relation to the role. Must have an understanding of case management, working to extremely tight deadlines and can multitask. Resilience and organisation, with a positive, people orientated approach. Strong computer skills DUTIES TO INCLUDE: Maintain manual and computerised personnel data Responsible for ensuring that all aspects of employment law are carried out in accordance with good practice Liaise with external agencies where appropriate Ensure that the Headteachers, HR and exec team receive all the information they require regarding staff appointments and payments Manage an efficient system ensuring contract review dates are met e.g. salary increments,temporary responsibilities, and fixed term contracts. Ensure the probationary procedures for all staff are adhered to in accordance with the school s probation policy. Advise other managers on probation policies and procedures. Ensure that the HR team and Finance Office receives the information they require regarding staff appointments and payments. Advise all staff on personnel-related issues such as Conditions of Employment, school procedures relating to personnel matters, pension rights and status, maternity and sickness entitlements, early retirement, etc. Responsible for all administrative procedures required in connection with changes to employment terms and conditions and resignation of staff, ensuring the appropriate policies are followed. To ensure annual statements of salary are issued to all staff Ensure that all personnel records are securely stored and that access is restricted to authorised personnel

Investigation Case Manager - £35 000 Investigation Case Managers urgently required for permanent contracts. The post is hybrid. 4 days working remotely from home, 1 day in the office. The office is near Elephant and Castle tube. Working from home, the Case Manager is paid £35 000, for 35 hrs per week. The Case Manager will manage investigations based on complaints made against individuals. Obtaining witness statements, drafting allegations and the preparation of case work/ bundles for tribunal hearings. The Investigation Case Manager role would suit those with experience within Investigations and Case Management. Perhaps within a regulatory or legal environment. Successful applicants will have a genuine interest in public protection. Professional regulation experience would be a bonus. Start date: Immediate. Salary: £35 000. Duration: Permanent

Chef de Partie / Sous - Luxury retirement complex - £30k to £35k - NW London A wonderful opportunity for a Chef who is looking for their next step and to build their career, working with an internationally known Head Chef, who has won awards and has a 5 Hotel standard background. The Head Chef is looking for someone who is keen to grow and support him in this new luxury retirement complex, which offers a 5 Hotel type service and facilities to its residents and also to visitors and external customers. SALARY ETC: £30k to £35k + benefits NW London Permanent, full-time (40-hours per week) Working 5 days out of 7, on a rota basis, initially working from 12pm to 8pm, although some flexibility will be required as the business grows. The latest you will finish is 10pm. 40 covers + external covers, brigade of 2-chefs, with potential to increase as business grows. Traditional English + Scandinavian / Eastern European cuisine Start: ASAP, although willing to wait for the right person. REQUIREMENTS: Must have full right to work in the UK Food Hygiene Certificate Relevant qualifications, or equivalent experience. At least 2-years recent experience in a high-end restaurant, 4/5 Hotel, or similar. Must have a positive and reliable outlook, who is keen to learn and support the Head Chef. Must have a complete understanding of all basic food production skill sets with the ability to perform the tasks error free and meet the company quality standards. To work under instruction of senior chef s and any directives reasonably asked. DUTIES TO INCLUDE: Follows company standard recipe and menu specifications. Uses a knife and performs all basic knife cuts. Maintains accurate food holding temperatures at all times. Performs basic food preparation items i.e., stocks, soups, and vegetable production. Accurately measures recipe quantities. Communicates verbally and in writing to all co-workers. Demonstrates all basic cooking techniques. Follows daily production schedules and completes assignments. Prepares and properly garnishes all food orders as they are received in accordance with menu specifications, insuring proper plate presentation Prepares sauces, soups and hot entrees; controls the positioning and rotation of foods and ensures proper plate presentation Sets up for lunch and dinner by ensuring proper amounts are in place for forecasted covers, special functions and all reservations

Exhibition & Membership Telesales - 32k to 35k + Commission (Approx. 10k per annum, but uncapped) - Central West London A small professional membership company, which also provides various events and a large exhibition, is looking for an Exhibition & Membership Telesales person to join their team. This role will be an integral part of the events & exhibitions team selling exhibition space, events and promoting membership. This large successful exhibition, and the organisation as a whole, provides customer care and developing long-term relationships with exhibitors and identifying and securing new exhibitors. They have a large membership base, which is growing continuously and need the Telesales to sell to potential exhibitors/relevant Companies. The organisation also offers membership services throughout the year to Member companies, and you will be responsible for promoting this to its members as well. They are a small and friendly team, who support each other, and this post will be mainly contacting warm and hot leads but also looking at other opportunities with companies in the industry, many who are aware of the company. SALARY ETC: 32k to 35k + benefits + uncapped commission Permanent, full-time Monday to Friday (mainly office hours, but they are willing to do flexi-time if you have commitments such as dropping off children etc.) Hybrid working, again they are flexible, but would ideally like the person to spend 1 to 3 days in the office each week or every other week. This is not set in stone, and they are happy to be flexible for the right person. Office location: Central West London REQUIREMENTS: You will have experience working in a similar role, promoting exhibitions, memberships, events, or/and similar. Ideally, you will have some experience/exposure to the manufacturing industry, although they would be willing to train for the right person. You will be outgoing, enthusiastic, hungry to succeed and self-driven. You will need to be confident, although not overly, being able to illustrate excellent customer service skills and react to potential customer / customer's communication appropriately. Reliable, trustworthy and an excellent communicator (verbal and written) are essential. DUTIES TO INCLUDE: To work with the Head of Operations on the Exhibition & other membership events throughout the year. To gain a thorough understanding of all the product areas To drive exhibition new business sales within the sector with the full support of all departments. Promote Membership services to member companies. Use New Business leads to sell Membership & Services to potential members and assist in growing Members. Sell exhibition stand space to new exhibitors via a variety of media, including trade press, telesales, email and direct postal marketing. To sell sponsorship to exhibitors. To gain a thorough understanding of all the product areas exhibited and the requirements of the exhibitors to enable you to sell the exhibition and develop and gain new members. To develop and maintain a database of exhibitors and potential exhibitors, including researching and identifying new potential members/exhibitors. To maintain contact with confirmed and unconfirmed exhibitors before, during and after the exhibition, to develop the relationship, ensure customer satisfaction and secure future exhibitor loyalty. To visit appropriate competitive events to contact existing and potential exhibitors and to assess the competition and develop the organisation offerings. To keep up-to-date with developments in the industry and to make recommendations.

Maintenance & Facilities Manager - Supported Housing/Living - SE London - £50k to £58k DOE An award winning supported housing and assisted living service, is looking for a Maintenance & Facilities Manager to join the team. They offer the supported housing and services to vulnerable adults who have disadvantage experiences/situations, helping them towards their journey into independent living again and social cohesion. The Maintenance & Facilities Manager is a hands-on, client-facing role that will contribute towards and advance the overall purpose, values and success of the organisation, demonstrating autonomy and collaboration skills to inspire confidence in all stakeholders. The jobholder will meet the needs and expectations of residents and landlords by ensuring that the premises are maintained to a high standard of repair, presentation and readiness. SALARY ETC: £50k to £58k, depending on experience Benefits include; enhanced holidays, sick pay, Healthcare & Wellness support and benefits, Seasonal ticket loans, breakfast and refreshments, learning and development, etc. Location: SE London (You will work on various sites within this area, and will need to drive). Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm (there is an on-call rota for out of hour emergencies, although this is rare) Permanent, full-time Responsible for three multitraders and 5 domestic cleaners based across sites. REQUIREMENTS: To have both technical knowledge and people management skills. Happy to travel between site, with a driving license. Maintenance related qualification. 3 years managing a maintenance/facilities team. 5 years hands on maintenance and facilities experience. Experience investigating maintenance issues, Auditing, risk assessment and reporting experience & Experience managing departmental budgets. Knowledge of COSHH regulations, RIDDOR, and security measures and procedures. Commercial acumen in negotiating and dealing with suppliers. Strong command of the English language - both written and verbal, as well as computer skills. Self-motivated and able to use own initiative to find solutions. Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines, and prioritise a varied workload. Warm and friendly demeanour with a positive and open-minded attitude. JOB SUMMARY: Arranging, planning and delegating reactive and proactive maintenance and improvement works across all premises as required. Regular maintenance auditing of all premises and their grounds. Keeping sufficient records to report on downtime, audits and unplanned maintenance. Anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner. Identifying and raising business cases for areas of improvement. Leading by example to nurture relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Implementing a culture of excellent service by setting principles of best practice, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Agreeing supplier contracts and prices. Maintaining oversight of all matters related to Maintenance & Facilities. Day to day people management of the Maintenance & Facilities team to include basic HR and employee relations duties such as managing performance, hearing grievances and championing team camaraderie. Being on call on rotation to respond to emergencies.

An established B2B media company in the Finance and Technology sector is seeking a 'Networking and Marketing Coordinator to join a fast paced and growing team within the company to coordinate and deliver various events and digital campaigns both online and in person. These include roundtable dinners and webinars. You will coordinate marketing campaigns across a series of events both in person and online. You will work closely with the commercial team internally, have great communication skills, be comfortable liaising with outside organisations and enjoy networking! This is a hybrid role, with offices based in The City, where you will be required two days per week. Duties (marketing campaigns): Marketing digital and in person events Coordinating digital marketing campaigns to include data segmentation and verification Supporting the commercial team on digital and face to face projects Sending emails in line with marketing plan and coordinating on content with the commercial manager Planning and sourcing data from the data team for targeted campaigns Managing campaign deliveries Marketing the events using email, LinkedIn, marketing platform etc. Registered delegates nurturing process Liaising with sponsors for preparations of roundtables Growing relevant delegate network via emails and LinkedIn The right candidate for this role will have good Excel skills, attention to detail, enjoy networking, be a good 'people person and able to manage data. Starting salary circa 30K - 32K

My client, a well-established membership organisation, with offices based in Central London, seek and Events and Marketing Manager for a 12-month fixed term maternity cover contract. This is a hybrid role, with 2 days a week based in the office. Reporting to the Head of Events and Marketing, the main purpose of this role is to oversee events planning and administration processes and to lead on implementing and delivering marketing activities across the organisation. You will be supported by the Events and Marketing Coordinator and Events and Marketing Assistant in the delivery of programmes and the engaging with a wide range of stakeholders. Main duties will include; To lead on organisation of events and marketing, with guidance and support from the Head of Events and Marketing. To be responsible for external communications including the design and implementation of marketing material. Line manage the Events and Marketing Coordinator and Events and Marketing Assistant. Oversee the events planning, administration, and marketing processes. Lead on social media presence using the social media strategy as a guide, and with support from the Head of Events and Marketing. Attend Committee meetings, providing advice on the organisation of events and to support the planning and delivery of a range of events and conferences. Work closely with the Chairs of the organising committees and courses for key events, attending committee meetings as necessary. Review individual event budgets drafted by the Events and Marketing Coordinator and recommend them for approval to the Head of Events and Marketing. Work with the AV technician to advise organisers on suitability and best practice of remote attendance at events, including webinars and hybrid events. Develop and deliver event marketing plans, including webinars. Support the Events and Marketing Coordinator with drafting and publishing marketing materials and newsletters. Design all publicity material, mainly for events but for other teams as and when requested using canva and Adobe CC. Produce reports and statistical analysis of marketing engagement when required. The right candidate for this role will have experience of managing events in the not for profit or education sector. You will need to be an excellent communicator, confident and able to deal with stakeholders at all levels. Attendance at evening and weekend events is required (adjusted hours or TOIL is always offered). Salary up to 35K plus bens. Apply now for immediate consideration.