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About the job Operations & Business Manager Wanderlust Magazine Location: Central London, potential for Hybrid (open to flexible/part-time work) Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO) Salary: £35 - £48,000 (full-time pro rata) DOE Why Join Wanderlust ? Wanderlust , the UK's longest-running and leading travel magazine, is looking for a highly organised and proactive Operations & Business Manager to keep our dynamic company running smoothly as we scale in the UK and internationally. The role offers varied responsibilities and is perfect for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, thrives in being detail orientated, and has an astute, business mind. You'll work closely with the COO and senior leadership team to drive daily business operations, work closely with external suppliers, and support across logistics related activity. We welcome applicants from all professional backgrounds who bring strong organisational skills, commercial awareness, and a collaborative mindset. Key Responsibilities Business Operations & HR: Support day-to-day business operations and ensure smooth company processes. Manage staff onboarding, employment contracts, and HR-related matters. Oversee health and safety requirements. Support recruitment processes and team planning. Liaise with the IT team to ensure staff equipment is in place and technical issues are resolved promptly. Ensure the office is organised, well-stocked, and prepared for meetings, events, and staff activities. Coordinate office logistics and facilities as needed. Print Management & Distribution: Support the print production and smooth distribution of Wanderlust magazine and multiple bookazines and supplements throughout the year. Manage internal, client, and supplier deadlines and monitor delivery. Liaise with printers and distributors to ensure smooth print and distribution processes. Review costs and ensure price competitiveness. Events: Support the organisation of trade, consumer, and internal events. Managing logistics, suppliers, procurement, deliveries, and staff planning. Support at live events as required. Accounts & Financial Administration: Work closely with the accountants on cashflow management and supplier payments. Ensure costs and income are accurately recorded to support the preparation and review of management accounts. Lead procurement-related tasks and the review of legal documents. Editorial Operations & Planning: Manage invoicing, contracts and payments for freelance writers, photographers, contributors and external suppliers, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely processing Act as the primary administrative liaison between the editorial team and finance, procurement and external partners Maintain clear records of freelance agreements, rates, usage rights and deliverables Coordinate practical arrangements for editorial events, conferences and industry participation, including registrations, travel logistics, accommodation and on site requirements Ensure smooth onboarding of new freelancers and contributors, including contracts, payment setup and systems access where required Potential additional scope to role - Marketing & Retail Operations: Support subscriber management, reporting, and marketing operations. Assist with the execution of subscription marketing campaigns, working closely with the wider team on creative and design elements. Support the UK and international retail strategy. Help drive efficient sales processes and growth of Wanderlust's international retail presence. About You: 7+ years business experience. Highly organised with strong attention to detail. Critically minded with a practical, problem-solving approach An interest in publishing and media and someone who understands the values of Wanderlust . Comfortable managing multiple responsibilities across different business functions. Confident working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Strong communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships. Analytically and commercially minded. Able to participate at in-person events, involving weekend and evenings. How to Apply To apply, please send: Your CV. A 30-second video pitch explaining why you are right for the role. Your salary expectations and ideal working pattern. Email applications via the button below.

Freelance Finance Manager (Inside IR35) Rate: Up to £450 per day (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start: Immediate Duration: Initial 3 6 months (strong likelihood of extension) Location: Hybrid working The Opportunity An established UK infrastructure and civil engineering organisation delivering long-term asset management and maintenance frameworks is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to provide immediate support across a key operational portfolio. This is a hands-on contract role requiring strong contract reporting experience within construction, infrastructure or engineering environments. Immediate availability (or short notice) is essential. The Role Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will take ownership of financial control and reporting across a live infrastructure portfolio. You will work closely with operational and commercial teams to ensure accurate contract positions, strong governance and clear financial insight. Key Responsibilities Financial Control & Commercial Support Drive contract financial reporting and margin analysis Oversee WIP, accruals, reserves and provisions Maintain strong cashflow forecasting and debt oversight Support operational teams with financial performance insight Financial Reporting Prepare monthly management accounts Deliver variance analysis vs forecast and budget Support re-forecasting and budget cycles Monitor overheads and capital expenditure Governance & Accounting Ensure accurate cost allocation to projects Oversee invoicing, journals and ledger accuracy Maintain compliance with financial controls and policies About You Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Strong background within construction, infrastructure, highways or engineering environments Experienced in contract / framework-based reporting Confident operating in fast-paced project environments Strong Excel capability Immediately available or available at short notice

Temp-Perm or Permanent 28,000- 32,000 Office-based 8:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri We're recruiting for a long-established, friendly SME looking for a People & HR Advisor to become a key part of their small office team. The culture is collaborative and supportive with around 7 people in the office. This is a rare opportunity to step into a well-established role with a full handover from the current person before they leave the business. This is not a corporate HR role. It's a varied, hands-on position focused on keeping the people side of the business running smoothly and supporting a close-knit team day to day. The role can start on a temporary basis with a view to becoming permanent, or permanent from the outset. The Role You'll be the go to person for day to day HR, payroll and office support, working closely with the leadership team and an external legal provider. This is a practical role suited to someone who enjoys variety and being relied upon, and who brings a calm, common-sense approach to HR. Key Responsibilities for the People & HR Advisor People & HR Advisor Managing day to-day HR administration for a workforce of approx. 30 people Carrying out DBS checks and Right to Work checks Supporting onboarding of employees, freelancers and seasonal staff Managing maternity and employee lifecycle administration Acting as first point of contact for general HR queries Liaising with the external HR advisory partner and implementing updates to employment legislation Supporting managers with occasional employee matters when required Administrative and organisational support to the two Directors Payroll (Part of the role - training available) Processing monthly payroll for approx. 35 employees and up to 80 during peak season Maintaining payroll records and liaising with finance where required Finance & Office Support Entering invoices and making bank payments Providing general office and administrative support Helping wherever needed in a small team environment About You This role would suit someone who: Has previous HR experience Holds CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 (or equivalent experience) Is confident supporting day-to-day HR matters Is happy to take ownership of a small monthly payroll (training available) Enjoys working in a small, friendly team Takes a practical and approachable approach to HR Is organised, proactive and happy to roll their sleeves up Is confident without being overly corporate or policy-heavy Payroll experience would be helpful but is not essential Benefits 30 days holiday plus bank holidays Flexible full time or term time plus a couple of weeks for the right person Pension scheme Friendly and supportive working environment Full handover and training period Long term stability in a well-established business