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  • Senior Marketing Manager
    Senior Marketing Manager
    6 days ago
    £45000–£525000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Job Ref: HON1076 Branch: Head Office Location: Head Office, London (Central) Salary/Benefits: Up to £50,000 per annum Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 17/07/2026 Closing date: 28/08/2026 Senior Marketing Manager Location: London (hybrid) Reports to: Head of Marketing Direct report: Marketing Executive Brands: Honi Poke, Island Poke, Honi Sushi & virtual brands About the role We're one of the UK's fastest-growing poke and Japanese-inspired food groups, and we're looking for a Senior Marketing Manager to take our campaigns from idea to impact. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role with a strong digital centre of gravity: shipping campaigns, growing our delivery platform performance, launching new stores and menus, and keeping every digital touchpoint sharp and on-brand. If you like owning the numbers as much as the creative, and you're as comfortable in a Deliveroo back-office or a CMS as you are in a campaign brief, this one's for you. What you'll do Digital ownership • Own day-to-day website updates, online menu accuracy, and every digital brand touchpoint across all brands., • Manage web/dev contractors on production, site updates, and platform integrations., • Brief and manage design agencies, contractors and freelancers - quality-controlling creative output against concepts set by the Head of Marketing. Aggregators & performance marketing • Own day-to-day aggregator strategy and optimisation across Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat for all brands., • Manage offers logic, ad spend, listings, imagery and menu performance - track ROI and drive growth through structured testing., • Run paid social and CRM/email programmes, reporting performance against KPIs. Loyalty & CRM • Own delivery of the Honi Club loyalty programme - value proposition, rewards mechanic, data capture and launch., • Drive day-to-day CRM, lifecycle and email execution. Campaign delivery & activation • Own end-to-end execution of integrated campaigns across all brands and the marketing calendar., • Ensure consistent, high-quality execution across every customer touchpoint - in-store, digital, OOH and delivery. New launches • Lead delivery of new store openings, seasonal menu launches and grab-and-go relaunches., • Build campaign playbooks and store/menu activation toolkits to systemise future launches., • Deliver the catering proposition activation across customer-facing channels. Reporting & optimisation • Track campaign performance, sales uplift and footfall against agreed KPIs., • Provide regular performance snapshots to the Head of Marketing and CEO., • Spot and action quick wins across stores, channels and aggregators. Who you are Essential • 5+ years in marketing with a clear digital and performance bias - ideally in hospitality, food & beverage, retail or a fast-moving consumer brand., • Proven hands-on ownership of delivery aggregator platforms (Deliveroo, Uber Eats, Just Eat) - offers, listings, menu optimisation and paid placement., • Strong paid social experience (Meta, TikTok) - you've built, run and optimised campaigns yourself, not just signed off on agency decks., • Confident with CMS and website management (Webflow, WordPress, Shopify or similar) and comfortable directing developers without being one., • CRM and email marketing execution experience (Klaviyo, Braze, Mailchimp or similar) - segmentation, lifecycle flows, automation., • Fluent in the numbers: GA4, aggregator dashboards, campaign reporting. You can build a performance snapshot and explain what to do next., • Excellent project manager - multiple brands, multiple deadlines, no dropped balls., • A high standard for creative quality, and the ability to brief and push back on agencies to get there. Nice to have • Experience launching or running a loyalty programme or app., • Multi-site or franchise brand experience., • Working knowledge of design tools (Figma, Adobe CC) for reviewing and lightly amending assets. How you work • Bias to action - you'd rather ship, measure and iterate than polish forever., • Commercially minded - every campaign ties back to sales., • Comfortable with ambiguity and pace in a growing business., • A generous manager - you'll have a Marketing Executive reporting to you and you'll want them to grow. What we offer • Competitive salary of up to £50,000 a year reviewed annually., • Hybrid working - London office base, 4 days in the office and one day out., • 30 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with length of service., • Free lunch every day and generous discount across all our brands for you and your friends and family., • Private health insurance and access to our Employee Assistance Programme., • Real ownership - this is a role with a broad remit and visible impact. You'll report into the Head of Marketing, and see your work land in stores within weeks., • Growth - a genuine path as the group scales., • A team that ships - small, senior, low-ego, and moving fast.

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  • Junior Makeup Artist - Freelance (Shoreditch)
    Junior Makeup Artist - Freelance (Shoreditch)
    17 days ago
    Part-time
    London

    Location: Shoreditch, London Type: Freelance / Casual Roster (weekend availability preferred) Vanity Studios is a premier, high-volume portrait house right in the pulsing heart of Shoreditch. We create stunning, high-end photographic art. We are expanding our elite freelance roster with fresh, talented Junior Makeup Artists. If you are newly qualified and want to bypass the corporate grind, escape inconsistent editorial test shoots, and rapidly build an outstanding photographic portfolio, your canvas is waiting. The Daily Canvas (What You'll Do) Our studio floor is electric and fast. You will be working at the front line of our creative experience: • High-Exposure Client Care: You aren't just applying pigment; you are managing the energy in the room. You will guide a high volume of diverse clients through an intensive, high-exposure studio day, keeping them relaxed, confident, and hyped for the lens., • Camera-Ready Artistry: Deliver flawless, high-definition beauty applications mapped out specifically for our high-end studio lighting and camera parameters. No filters or Facetune—just clean, sharp execution., • The Studio Blitz (Pace & Precision): Can you create magic under pressure? You'll navigate back-to-back, tight studio time slots with absolute precision, keeping your cool and maintaining a premium level of client care when the countdown is on. Who Are We Looking For Because our environment runs at maximum velocity, we keep our baseline standards exceptionally high: • The Credentials: You hold a recognized professional makeup qualification (NVQ Level 2/3, VTCT, ITEC, or equivalent). Note: While we love our self-taught community, our high-volume studio parameters mean self-taught applicants cannot be considered for this specific role., • The Palette: Absolute confidence executing color-matching and camera-ready looks across all skin types, tones, and ages., • The Mindset: Punctual, reliable, and possessing a vibrant personal style that reflects our Shoreditch home., • Logistics: Ready to rock weekend & weekday shifts with a straightforward commute to our Shoreditch space. Trade Test We don't just hire based on a piece of paper. If your profile catches our eye, we’ll invite you in for a quick chat followed by a live, practical technical and client-care trial right on our studio floor. This is your chance to show us your speed, your artistry, and your client rapport in action. 🚀 To Apply Hit the 'Apply Now' button and ensure your submission contains: 1. Your current CV., 2. Your general weekly and weekend availability., 3. A link to your portfolio website or an active, professional Instagram account showcasing your best makeup work. We look forward to seeing your artistry!

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  • Wood Machinist
    Wood Machinist
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    London

    Woodworker / Joiner (Freelance) RISÄLAH ATELIER 📍 East London & Surrounding Areas💷 Competitive Project-Based Rates🕒 Flexible Hours | Freelance Basis About Us RISĀLAH Design Atelier is a luxury wedding and events design company specialising in bespoke installations, statement signage, immersive backdrops, and high-end event experiences.We are looking for a skilled and reliable Woodworker / Joiner to support the creation of custom-built structures for weddings, corporate events, and luxury celebrations. The Role You will work closely with our creative team to transform design concepts into beautifully crafted physical structures.Projects may include: • Bespoke backdrop structures, • Freestanding signage and display frames, • Luxury plinths and podiums, • Seating plan installations, • Floral structure frameworks, • Event props and custom fabrication, • Installation and dismantling support on event days Key Responsibilities • Construct bespoke wooden structures from design drawings, • Cut, assemble and finish materials to a high standard, • Prepare pieces for painting and decorative finishes, • Assist with installation and breakdown when required, • Problem-solve construction challenges on-site and in the workshop, • Maintain exceptional attention to detail and craftsmanship What We’re Looking For Essential: • Previous woodworking, joinery or carpentry experience, • Ability to work independently, • Strong attention to detail, • Practical problem-solving skills, • Pride in producing high-quality work, • Reliable and professional attitude Desirable: • Experience working on exhibitions, events or set builds, • Access to your own tools and workspace, • Ability to read technical drawings, • Experience with painting and finishing techniques What We Offer • Flexible freelance work, • Exciting and varied luxury projects, • Opportunity to work on high-profile weddings and events, • Competitive project-based rates, • Long-term opportunities for the right candidate Job Type Freelance / Self-Employed Location East London, with travel to venues across London and surrounding areas as required. To apply, please send examples of previous work along with a brief introduction outlining your experience.

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  • Nail Technician
    Nail Technician
    1 month ago
    £13–£15 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    We are looking for a qualified nail artist to join us for pop-ups, market events, and future retail opportunities. This role is focused on providing professional press-on nail application services and giving customers a smooth, friendly, and high-quality experience. Role Responsibilities As our Nail Artist / Press-On Nail Application Specialist, you will be responsible for: • Applying press-on nails professionally and safely for customers, • Preparing the natural nails before application, including gentle buffing, cleaning, and cuticle care when needed, • Explaining aftercare advice clearly to customers, • Maintaining a clean, hygienic, and organised work area, • Following proper sanitation and hygiene standards at all times, • Supporting customers with questions about nail wear, removal, and reapplication, • Representing Enes.Studio in a friendly, professional, and approachable way, • Supporting the team during busy pop-ups, events, or retail periods Requirements We are looking for someone who: • Holds a recognised nail technician qualification or nail-related certificate, • Has experience with gel nails, manicures, or press-on nail application, • Understands basic nail health, hygiene, and safe application practices, • Is confident working with customers face-to-face, • Has a friendly, patient, and professional attitude, • Can work independently in a fast-paced pop-up or retail environment, • Is reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented, • Is available for weekend work, especially Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays Nice to Have • Experience working at beauty events, salons, pop-ups, or retail spaces, • Knowledge of press-on nails, nail glue, sticky tabs, and UV gel stickers, • Ability to help with simple nail sizing consultations, • Interest in fashion, beauty, lifestyle, or independent brands What We Offer • Flexible freelance or part-time work, • Opportunity to work with a growing London-based nail brand, • Experience in pop-ups, markets, and retail events, • Friendly and creative working environment, • Potential for regular shifts as the brand grows How to Apply Please send us: • Your CV or a short introduction about yourself, • Photos of your nail work, if available, • Details of your nail qualification or certificate, • Your availability, especially for weekends, • Your expected hourly or day rate

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