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The Events and Catering Co-ordinator will facilitate the coordination of the company’s calendar of events and will assist with delivery and record keeping of catering and event services (external and internal) alongside the Events and Catering Teams. \n This role will also involve providing administrative support to internal and external dinners, working closely within the catering and events team. Reporting to, and working closely with, the Head of Catering, youwill ensure the timely and effective processing of information relating to event and catering operations, from initial point of enquiry to final invoicing. They will work as part of a team to ensure that the College provides a consistently excellent standard of catering and hospitality service. \n Working hours are 20 hours per week, ideally worked over 5 days, Monday – Friday, including very occasional evening and weekend work, for which time overtime is paid. Flexibility towards the desired hours can be discussed at interview. \n Holiday - Pro-rata of 38 days per annum (including Bank Holidays and closure days). Some holiday must be taken during closure periods in August-September and December. \n Key responsibilities may include: \n · Provide administrative support for the Kitchen and Front of House and Events teams; producing and printing menus, signage, responding to emails and carrying out administrative projects and arrangements as required \n · Assist in administration required for internal and external events \n · Carry out show rounds of the facilities and have detailed information to hand to answer questions \n · Handle enquiries and room bookings \n · Work collaboratively with the Catering team, ensuring the effective communication of all details relating to events involving hospitality \n · Liaise with relevant departments over bookings, timings, diet plans, IT, AV and all other details of events \n · Process enquiries (external and Internal). To prepare quotations for events, follow up to the point of confirmation, billing and feedback \n · Assist in producing and maintaining of sources of information on the website/intranet and in publications \n · Supporting the Head Chef and Food and Beverage Manager with the admin associated with stock taking of the college kitchen, pantry, wine cellar and bar. This will consist of inputting data and ensuring it is all up to date \n · Customer focused approach to all events and conferences, including initial response to any queries \n Other Responsibilities: \n · Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support across catering systems and databases, including maintaining records, processing updates, producing reports, supporting till and booking system operations, and assisting with general system coordination and issue resolution. \n · Comply with the college’s policies and procedures including Health and Safety policies. \n · The position may require the post holder to work outside normal office hours from time to time. \n · Assisting the Food and Beverage Manager and Head Chef with coordinating payroll documentation for all catering departments, including casual and agency workers into HR system and other admin tasks \n · Occasionally working across departments for supporting other teams within reason \n · Carry out other tasks as reasonably requested by the Head of Catering and Events Manager, which could include projects and event planning for other departments. \n Person Specification \n Essential \n · Sound administrative and organisational experience, particularly within conferences and events is preferable \n · Proven ability to accept responsibility and the self-motivation to see a project through to completion \n · Excellent written and interpersonal skills \n · Meticulously accurate worker with good attention to detail \n · Understanding and experience of catering \n · Ability to work independently and flexibly as a member of a small team \n · Ability to work under pressure \n · Effective communicator and problem solver \n · Flexible and able to work occasional evenings and weekends \n · IT literacy including Microsoft Office \n · Good experience with Excel and spreadsheets \n Desirable \n · Experience of Perfect Table Plan, Mercury, Zoom, and other event platforms \n · A background in hospitality or the events industry \n · Flexible and able to work occasional evenings and weekends \n · Knowledge of Social Media \n · Experience using AI platforms \n · Experience with minute taking \n INDL

Function: | Creative Writing | Storytelling | Brand Messaging Reports to: Head of Performance Location: Hybrid - Hambi Media HQ, Oval, Central London Compensation: £40,000 - £60,000 Overview: Hambi Media Ltd is now the leading performance creative agency for e-commerce brands in the UK, boasting a team of 40+ high-performing A-Players. With over £100M spent on creative across Meta and TikTok ads, our clients include Heights, Surreal, 47 Skin, Nutrition Geeks, Mindful Chef and many more. We’re proud to be one of the few D2C creative agencies housing in-house design, production, strategy, and UGC teams under one roof. Our small and fresh team was born in the world of advertising and film; bringing an exciting blend of creativity and ad strategy. We offer a range of bespoke top-of-funnel brand services for our clients, including performance and creative, high-production video, and design. As your growth partner, we strategise, ideate, create, and optimise exceptional creative content, including UGC, high-production, design, and motion graphic ads. We pride ourselves on being a one-stop performance creative solution, acting as an in-house creative team for our clients. The Role: As a Performance Creative Copywriter, you’ll write brand stories, scripts, ad copy, headlines, angles, and messaging frameworks across paid social, landing pages, and creative content. This role blends brand creativity with commercial intent, balancing storytelling with measurable outcomes. • 3+ years of experience in a content / creative strategy or social media marketing role, preferably in an agency setting, • Proven track record of developing successful creative campaigns, • Preferred experience working within performance creative, media buying or D2C/ E-commerce advertising, • Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis and reporting, • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate creative ideas and strategies to clients and internal teams, • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects at once, • Knowledge of digital marketing platforms, especially Meta, and understanding of performance marketing principles and theory Responsibilities: • Develop and execute social media performance creative strategies that align with our client's business objectives., • Conceptualise and execute performance creative campaigns for Meta ad campaigns (such as UGC, high-production ads, motion graphic ads and static design ads)., • Understand what makes creative convert and continually be looking to optimise creative performance within ad campaigns on Meta and Tiktok, familiarity with soft and hard ad matrices., • Scripting and briefing creative for D2C campaigns., • Utilise creative data to measure and report on campaign performance, and provide actionable insights and recommendations to optimise future campaigns., • Work closely with a Account Manager to ensure the quality and effectiveness of our creative deliverables ., • Stay up-to-date on industry trends, market research, and consumer insights to inform our creative strategies., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including account management, media buying, and production, to deliver integrated creative campaigns that drive results., • Participate in client meetings to discuss campaign performance, creative recommendations, and strategic planning., • Contribute to the development and implementation of Hambi Media's overall creative vision and strategy., • Manage multiple projects at once, prioritising and delegating tasks as needed to ensure timely and effective delivery of client work., • Have the ability to confidently Write and edit ad copy and scripts for a variety of formats, including UGC, design, and video ads., • You will be responsible for creating intricate and in-depth briefs for user generated content (UGC) creators., • Ability to understand human psychology, sociology & why people buy things. Attitude: You, • Will take complete ownership of successes and failures, with a growth-first approach that prioritises client outcomes., • Commercially minded, always looking for ways to create more value for clients and the agency., • Confident in leading communications, setting the tone for client relationships, and influencing strategy., • Are entrepreneurial with the ability to see the bigger picture., • Have a proactive solution based mindset, allowing you to positively influence change., • Have exceptional attention to detail., • Confidence in building long-term relationships with your client base are able to work pro-actively prioritising tasks efficiently., • Enjoys participating in a collaborative office with regular team building events and social activities., • Go above and beyond., • Thrive in a fast paced startup environment., • Client Portfolio: Work with a diverse range of D2C and e-commerce brands, spanning multiple niches and continents., • Exceptional Team: Collaborate with a world-class team of motivated and high-performing individuals., • Career Growth: Enjoy opportunities for rapid career progression in a fast-growing agency., • Work-Life Balance: 27 days paid holiday (plus your birthday off), hybrid working, and flexibility to work abroad for up to 30 days., • Comprehensive Benefits: Private health and dental insurance, company pension scheme, and structured training programs., • Dynamic Culture: A fun, happiness-driven environment with regular team-building activities., • Hybrid working: We have a beautiful office in Oval, Central London.

Function: | Meta & TikTok Ads | Performance Creative | Content Strategy | Drive performance creative for D2C brands Reports to: Head of Performance. Location: Hybrid - Hambi Media HQ, Oval, Central London Compensation: £40,000 - £60,000 Overview: Hambi Media Ltd is now the leading performance creative agency for e-commerce brands in the UK, boasting a team of 40+ high-performing A-Players. With over £100M spent on creative across Meta and TikTok ads, our clients include Heights, Surreal, 47 Skin, Nutrition Geeks, Mindful Chef and many more. We’re proud to be one of the few D2C creative agencies housing in-house design, production, strategy, and UGC teams under one roof. Our small and fresh team was born in the world of advertising and film; bringing an exciting blend of creativity and ad strategy. We offer a range of bespoke top-of-funnel brand services for our clients, including performance and creative, high-production video, and design. As your growth partner, we strategise, ideate, create, and optimise exceptional creative content, including UGC, high-production, design, and motion graphic ads. We pride ourselves on being a one-stop performance creative solution, acting as an in-house creative team for our clients. The Role: As a Paid Social Creative Strategist, you will own creative direction for Meta and TikTok campaigns. You’ll interpret creative performance data, identify winning patterns, and develop concepts, scripts, hooks, and frameworks that drive growth. You’ll partner with designers, editors, creators, and media buyers to build conversion-led creative. • 3+ years of experience in a content / creative strategy or social media marketing role, preferably in an agency setting, • Proven track record of developing successful creative campaigns, • Preferred experience working within performance creative, media buying or D2C/ E-commerce advertising, • Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis and reporting, • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate creative ideas and strategies to clients and internal teams, • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects at once, • Knowledge of digital marketing platforms, especially Meta, and understanding of performance marketing principles and theory Responsibilities: • Develop and execute social media performance creative strategies that align with our client's business objectives., • Conceptualise and execute performance creative campaigns for Meta ad campaigns (such as UGC, high-production ads, motion graphic ads and static design ads)., • Understand what makes creative convert and continually be looking to optimise creative performance within ad campaigns on Meta and Tiktok, familiarity with soft and hard ad matrices., • Scripting and briefing creative for D2C campaigns., • Utilise creative data to measure and report on campaign performance, and provide actionable insights and recommendations to optimise future campaigns., • Work closely with a Account Manager to ensure the quality and effectiveness of our creative deliverables ., • Stay up-to-date on industry trends, market research, and consumer insights to inform our creative strategies., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including account management, media buying, and production, to deliver integrated creative campaigns that drive results., • Participate in client meetings to discuss campaign performance, creative recommendations, and strategic planning., • Contribute to the development and implementation of Hambi Media's overall creative vision and strategy., • Manage multiple projects at once, prioritising and delegating tasks as needed to ensure timely and effective delivery of client work., • Have the ability to confidently Write and edit ad copy and scripts for a variety of formats, including UGC, design, and video ads., • You will be responsible for creating intricate and in-depth briefs for user generated content (UGC) creators., • Ability to understand human psychology, sociology & why people buy things. Attitude: You, • Will take complete ownership of successes and failures, with a growth-first approach that prioritises client outcomes., • Commercially minded, always looking for ways to create more value for clients and the agency., • Confident in leading communications, setting the tone for client relationships, and influencing strategy., • Are entrepreneurial with the ability to see the bigger picture., • Have a proactive solution based mindset, allowing you to positively influence change., • Have exceptional attention to detail., • Confidence in building long-term relationships with your client base are able to work pro-actively prioritising tasks efficiently., • Enjoys participating in a collaborative office with regular team building events and social activities., • Go above and beyond., • Thrive in a fast paced startup environment., • Client Portfolio: Work with a diverse range of D2C and e-commerce brands, spanning multiple niches and continents., • Exceptional Team: Collaborate with a world-class team of motivated and high-performing individuals., • Career Growth: Enjoy opportunities for rapid career progression in a fast-growing agency., • Work-Life Balance: 27 days paid holiday (plus your birthday off), hybrid working, and flexibility to work abroad for up to 30 days., • Comprehensive Benefits: Private health and dental insurance, company pension scheme, and structured training programs., • Dynamic Culture: A fun, happiness-driven environment with regular team-building activities., • Hybrid working: We have a beautiful office in Oval, Central London.

Function: Performance Creative | Account Leadership | Pod Management Reports to: Account Director Location: Remote-first (1 day per month in-office - Hambi Media HQ, Oval, London) Compensation: £45,000 – £55,000 + Bonus + Benefits + 27 Days Holiday Overview: Hambi Media is the UK’s leading performance creative agency for D2C and e-commerce brands. With in-house strategy, production, UGC and design teams, we produce creative that doesn’t just look good - it drives growth. We’ve delivered over £100M worth of performance creative across Meta and TikTok for brands like Heights, Surreal, 47 Skin, Mindful Chef and Nutrition Geeks. Our Account Managers sit at the heart of delivery - owning communication, keeping momentum high, and ensuring launches land cleanly and on time. About the role: We’re hiring a Senior Account Manager to strengthen our middle management layer and lead pods at a higher standard. This role blends client leadership, team management, and delivery ownership. You’ll oversee a small group of high-value accounts while coaching Account Managers to perform consistently and confidently. You are not just “good with clients” - you know how to run accounts, lead people, and raise standards. What you'll be responsible for: Client & Commercial Leadership: • Own senior relationships across larger, higher-impact accounts, • Lead strategic client conversations, performance reviews and planning, • Guide clients through launches, pivots and scale moments, • Spot upsell, retention and growth opportunities Pod & People Management: • Line-manage Account Managers within your pod, • Coach AMs on communication, organisation and client ownership, • Raise delivery standards across accounts and workflows, • Support hiring, onboarding and development of AMs Delivery & Quality Control: • Oversee UGC and creative workflows across the pod, • Ensure launches are planned, resourced and executed cleanly, • Act as escalation point for delivery or client risk, • Maintain consistency across processes and client experience What you bring: • 4+ years’ experience in agency account management, • Proven experience managing or mentoring Account Managers, • Strong understanding of performance creative, UGC and launch cycles, • Confidence running senior client conversations independently, • Commercial awareness — retention, margin, and growth matter to you, • Calm authority — clients and teams trust your judgment Who you are: • A true manager - you enjoy leading people, not just accounts, • Standards-driven - you care about quality and consistency, • Accountable - you own outcomes across your pod, • Structured and decisive - you bring order and clarity, • A role model - AMs learn by watching how you operate, • Client Portfolio: Work with a diverse range of D2C and e-commerce brands, spanning multiple niches and continents., • Exceptional Team: Collaborate with a world-class team of motivated and high-performing individuals., • Career Growth: Enjoy opportunities for rapid career progression in a fast-growing agency., • Work-Life Balance: 27 days paid holiday (plus your birthday off), hybrid working, and flexibility to work abroad for up to 30 days., • Comprehensive Benefits: Private health and dental insurance, company pension scheme, and structured training programs., • Remote working with 1 day a month in London Head Office.

A multi million pound refurbished events space in the centre of Oxford is on the lookout for a Sous Chef. You will be working with the finest ingredients and producing food ranging from modern street food to Michelin star level fine dining completely bespoke to the clients. This is a great opportunity for a Sous Chef in Oxford who wants to work with amazing food and have that all important work life balance from every other weekend off to a mixture of daytime or late shifts. Oxford Sous Chef Snapshot: Salary £45,000 - £47,000 Full brigade including an Exec Head Chef & Head Chef 40 Hours (dependent on business) Straight shifts Every other weekend off Iconic building in the centre of Oxford Menus created by the team NOT Head Office Start time around 7am with a mixture of different shifts Multi outlet operation that can hold multiple events Huge amounts for progression with this company If you are interested in this Sous Chef role in Oxford then please apply. Jubilee Personnel Services Limited is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy TPBN1_UKCT

Berkeley Scott Recruitment are actively recruiting experienced Chefs for the new school year starting in September! Working with our client, Impact Food Group, we have a variety of Education Chef roles available across schools in the Exeter area. This is an excellent opportunity for Chefs seeking weekday work, work-life balance and the potential to secure long-term or permanent placements in school kitchens! Benefits of Working as an Education Chef Term-time roles Competitive rates of pay Weekly pay Weekends off! Opportunities to pick up additional work in other sectors at weekends and during holidays Potential for permanent roles for the right candidates £50 refer a friend scheme – earn a £50 voucher after your referral works 10 shifts What You'll Be Doing as an Education Chef Preparing and cooking nutritious, balanced meals for students and staff Planning menus in line with school guidelines and dietary requirements Ensuring high standards of food hygiene, safety, and kitchen cleanliness Managing stock, ordering supplies, and minimising waste Supervising and supporting kitchen assistants during service Adhering to all food safety and health & safety regulations What We Are Looking For In Our Education Chefs Minimum 6 months experience as senior Chef – preferably in a school or similar environment Right to work in the UK – sponsorship is not available for these roles Enhanced DBS with child workforce or willing to obtain is essential Strong, reliable, and excellent communication skills are essential A passion for providing healthy meals for children and young people Minimum Level 2 Food Safety and Allergens, as well as additional compliance training, is essential and will be provided free of charge for all applicants Rates of pay are dependent on experience and/or the specific site/client. Pay rates are dependent on level of experience and role offered. Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott, RK and Quantica) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites TPBN1_UKCT