Leisure Sales Manager - Luxury Estate, CotswoldsLocation: CotswoldsSalary: NegotiableAre you a proactive, results-driven sales professional with a passion for the luxury leisure market? Do you have a flair for building relationships and creating tailored experiences for high-net-worth individuals and groups? We are seeking an enthusiastic Leisure Sales Manager to join a prestigious luxury estate in the heart of the Cotswolds. This role offers the perfect blend of working from the stunning estate and traveling to London and other key UK leisure markets to drive business and cultivate relationships.As the Leisure Sales Manager, you will be instrumental in promoting world-class facilities, securing new business, and growing the business presence in the luxury leisure market. Your ability to develop relationships with travel agents, concierge services, tour operators, and private networks will be key to driving direct and B2B bookings. This is your opportunity to bring your sales expertise to a renowned luxury destination!Key Responsibilities:
Promote and Sell: Represent this stunning hotel and venue to luxury leisure markets, offering unforgettable experiences for families, couples, groups, and exclusive brand collaborations.
Drive Business Growth: Increase direct bookings and build B2B relationships by connecting with travel agents, concierge services, tour operators, and high-net-worth networks.
Proactively Seek Opportunities: Identify new sales prospects, cultivate relationships with both warm and cold leads, and build a strong pipeline of potential clients.
Brand Ambassador: Attend luxury travel trade shows, networking events, and industry partnerships to showcase the estate and expand reach in the leisure market.
Tailored Packages: Collaborate with internal teams to create bespoke packages, seasonal offers, and unique guest experiences that appeal to luxury clientele.
Market Insight: Keep an eye on competitor activity and market trends, ensuring our estate is positioned as a top choice in the luxury leisure market.
Relationship Management: Use CRM tools to manage leads, track sales progress, and nurture long-term relationships with clients.
VIP Experiences: Organize familiarization trips, VIP visits, and special events to showcase the estate’s unique offerings to key trade partners and media.
What We’re Looking For:
A proactive and driven sales professional with experience in the luxury leisure market.
Exceptional relationship-building skills, both with clients and internal teams.
Ability to work independently while managing travel requirements and hybrid working.
Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a focus on achieving sales targets and business growth.
Experience with CRM systems and managing sales pipelines effectively.....Read more...
You will rotate across core People and Culture functions, including:
Human Resources Team
Support the recruitment process
Support the employee onboarding and offboarding process
Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems
Assist with preparing contracts, letters, and documentation
Help coordinate performance and probation processes
Support employee engagement and internal communications
Learning and Development Team
Help schedule and track employee training
Assist with creating training materials and resources
Support learning needs assessments and feedback surveys
Maintain L and D records and reports
Remuneration and Benefits
Assist with data entry and reporting for payroll and benefits
Support benefit renewals, wellbeing initiatives, and reward schemes
Respond to employee queries with the help of senior team members
Training:You will work towards a Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship, delivered by VQ Solutions. You will have a dedicated VQ Mentor and will also be supported internally by your manager. During this apprenticeship, you will develop a portfolio, attend workshop sessions and have regular reviews. The best part? All apprenticeship work will be completed during working hours.Training Outcome:At the end of the apprenticeship, you will be eligible for Associate CIPD membership.Employer Description:We’re here to enrich lives and well-being through travel. This is our purpose and our guiding principle. We’re so privileged to be able to create amazing wish-list holidays for our loyal customers, and we don’t take that responsibility for granted.
We aim to be widely regarded as the leader in those wish-list holidays, providing incredible shared experiences for groups of like-minded travellers.
Newmarket Holidays was founded (as Newmarket Promotions Limited and with just two staff) back in March 1983, in the South London flat of one of our founding directors.
Four decades later, we've become one of the UK's largest independent specialist tour operators, with headquarters in Wallington, Surrey.
We create and operate holidays for tens of thousands of customers travelling to destinations within the British Isles, across Europe, around the world. So, whether you’re interested in product design and operation, working to create inspirational content and marketing materials or in our HR, finance, technology, or digital teams, we would love to hear from you.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00. This is a hybrid position with a minimum of two days a week (one to be a Wednesday) in the Wallington (Surrey) office.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative,Good time management,Ability to prioritise,Enthusiasm....Read more...
Basic Duties:
Under the direction of NT Staff, learn all disciplines related to Running Wardrobe – Costume Maintenance (High levels of ironing and steaming for example), Laundry skills, Repair, Alteration and Dressing (including pre-setting. Quick Changes and area maintenance)
Attend dress rehearsals where possible of shows you are not taking an active role in.
Work to agreed deadlines, consulting always with the Wardrobe Supervisor or the Head of Running Wardrobe.
Work in all locations related to the wardrobe running of the show – Wardrobe, Backstage Areas including Substage, Dressing Rooms, Laundry, other Costume areas and be prepared to have to travel outside the theatre for things such as going to the cobblers.
Maintain exacting standards of operations and good housekeeping of all Wardrobe areas.
Participate in the provision of a safe working environment, always acting within the company’s Health & Safety policy.
Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Wardrobe Manager.
At the NT you will be supported by a dedicated Mentor, At all times you will be expected to:
Take responsibility for being on time and always working safely and considerately.
Behave professionally, including keeping workspaces neat and tidy.
To work at height and sometimes in small spaces, training will be given to you before you do this.
You will need to be flexible towards working evenings and weekends as this is where working on the performances will occur.
Training:The apprentice will spend 6 hours a week completing off-the-job training with Creative Alliance.
The majority of this will be completed through in-person workplace observations at the apprentices' place of work.Training Outcome:The Costume Technician – Running Wardrobe apprenticeship is designed to be the first step in working in theatre or going on to further study. Although we cannot guarantee that this apprenticeship will lead to a permanent post, this is an area of specialisation where the correct level of skill is often overlooked. Somebody trained to manage the Running Wardrobe elements of a production should be welcomed into any Wardrobe department across all kinds of disciplines, (Opera, Ballet, Plays, Musicals, Events).Employer Description:The National Theatre (NT) makes theatre that entertains and
inspires using its creativity, expertise and unique reach.
We share unforgettable stories with millions of audience members
across the UK and around the world – on our own stages, on tour,
in schools, on cinema screens and streaming at home.
World-leading artists make their best work at the NT with the
widest possible audience and impact.Working Hours :Working week: Hour per week: 40 (including late evenings and weekends with some possible overtime required). Days and times to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative....Read more...
Co-ordinating International Tours
Liaising with international representatives to organise cost-effective tours.
Booking examiner travel, accommodation, visas, and inoculations.Administering PO payments, commissions, and other international examination event-related expenses.
Meeting with examiners before and after tours to gather feedback and improve the LCME international offer.
Supporting the team in allocating examiners to international events.
Providing support to international representatives.
Ensuring international customer requirements are met in collaboration with the Markets Manager.
Attending meetings to organise international examination events, courses, and workshops.
Processing representatives' commission payments and venue hire costs.
Assisting with onboarding new international customers, regions, and markets.
Providing day-to-day support for international customer queries and troubleshooting in CRM and via email.
Responding to international customer complaints.
Assisting with operational activities, including booking examination dates, timetabling, tour coordination, and payments.
Processing import files and related invoices and payments.
Liaising with customers to resolve issues related to importing data files.
Working with the results team to process international customer results and certification queries.
Theory Examinations
Coordinating LCME’s in-person and live online theory examinations.
Processing customer order data to ensure error-free theory papers.
Resolving customer queries regarding theory papers.
Liaising with theory paper writers, typesetters, printers, and markers to ensure timely production of theory papers in accordance with LCME policies.
Working with LCME’s digital partner (GCA) to prepare and deliver live online theory examinations.
Organising print, fulfilment, and delivery of LCME theory papers.
Ensuring theory papers are scanned accurately and returned to LCME for marking.
Management Trainee Responsibilities
Assisting with daily tasks and projects as instructed by supervisors or managers.
Contributing to the development and implementation of operational strategy to align with business objectives and drive continuous improvement.
Supporting POS projects, observing team coordination, and learning task planning, tracking, and delivery.
Working closely with the New Business Director to proactively seek new business opportunities through calls, meetings, and networking events.
Understanding client needs, providing excellent service, and contributing to client satisfaction.
Observing and supporting managers by participating in team activities and learning to contribute positively within a collaborative working environment.
Communicating effectively with colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.
Identifying areas for improvement and considering emerging technologies to develop more efficient processes.
Assisting the Finance team with administration tasks while gaining an understanding of budgeting, financial planning, and cost management to support growth and operational efficiency.
Adhering to work health and safety requirements and other FERO policies and procedures to ensure compliance and safety at work.
Complying with the responsibilities outlined in the Apprenticeship Agreement and Training Plan, including attending regular progress review meetings with the Apprenticeship Coach and Reporting Line Manager.
Ensuring personal compliance with all of UWL’s procedures, policies, and regulations, especially those relating to data protection, legal and statutory compliance, information security, IT change control, and health and safety.
Working in accordance with UWL’s equality and diversity policies.
Training:5 Days per week, Monday-Friday, 35 hours. With 6 hours allocated to off-the-job study.Training Outcome:Operations Management.Employer Description:The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2025.
We are ranked 30th university in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2025, Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024 and Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.
*University status awarded in or after 1992
The College
The London College of Music Exams is one of the longest leading-established exam boards for the creative arts in the UK and strives for inclusivity and equality in line with the UWL mission.
LCME offer Music examinations in Music, and in Drama and Communication which are held at centres worldwide as well our Digital platform that offers both recorded and live online exams (coming shortly). Our qualifications are unique in the graded exam sector in being awarded by a university.
The exams portfolio covers a wide range of syllabuses with new developments being considered to broaden the offer in the future. UWL is committed to LCME and will continue to invest in opportunities to improve the quality of the experience for staff and candidates of LCME.Working Hours :35 hours per week.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,International Applications....Read more...
The apprentice on this Degree Apprenticeship programme will be training to become a manufacturing engineer, gaining both academic knowledge and practical experience across a wide range of manufacturing specialisms. Their average day or week will be varied and hands-on, involving technical work, project coordination, and interaction with customers and colleagues.
Typical tasks the apprentice could be involved in include:
Supporting system changes and upgrades, while ensuring customer expectations are managed and any necessary disruption to production is clearly communicated and minimised
Working professionally on-site, representing the company’s interests when dealing with customers and contractors
Accurately recording time spent on-site and on production-related tasks using company-specified tools
Completing project documentation on time and to company standards, including checklists, method statements, risk assessments, and electrical drawings
Following health and safety regulations specific to the company and site, and reporting any issues or deviations
Opportunities to travel to sites across the UK and overseas to commission system modifications and new installations
Proactively working to meet deadlines and escalating any issues that might impact project timelines
On the technical side, the apprentice will:
Create and update electrical schematics using AutoCAD LT
Diagnose and resolve faults with a strong electromechanical understanding
Apply their electrical knowledge to at least City & Guilds 18th Edition level to install, maintain, and support Promtek systems
Read and interpret digital process trends and electrical schematics accurately
Be competent in the design of control panels, using information such as schematic diagrams, I/O lists, or data gathered during project scoping
They will also be involved in project planning and execution, including:
Planning project stages, from initial concept through to quality assurance
Liaising with and outsourcing to subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers to ensure successful delivery
Providing accurate hardware and labour costings to support precise quotations
Monitoring budgets and updating order board progress, ensuring spending remains within agreed limits
Troubleshooting issues to maintain smooth project progression
Supporting the Head of Projects in maintaining high standards across all tasks
Assisting in reporting project progress to senior staff or other stakeholders
Ensuring the project remains compliant with all relevant internal and legislative regulations
Helping to delegate tasks to team members, where necessary, to keep projects on schedule
Overall, this apprenticeship offers a comprehensive foundation in manufacturing engineering, combining hands-on technical training with project management, problem-solving, and customer service skills – all essential for a successful career in the field.Training:
Apprentices will undertake the level 6 Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprenticeship programme delivered by University of Staffordshire
Teaching will be a mix of on the job and off the job training delivered face to face in university and online weekly sessions. The programme is delivered using a blended learning model
The programme is delivered at University of Staffordshire. Apprentices will attend an induction at the beginning of the apprenticeship before the launch of the first modules. There is a four-day module launch for each learning block in October, February and May. The module launch is designed to provide apprentices with an overview of the module and its assessment. There will be a number of presentations, activities and the opportunity to get to know your tutors and other apprentices as well as a tour of the library and other university facilities
To accommodate wide-ranging learning styles, approaches to teaching will be diverse, including but not limited to technical demonstrations, lectures, seminars, independent research, laboratory assignments and simulation exercises, design work, practical problem-solving tasks, presentations and group critiques
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices will achieve their BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering
Training Outcome:Upon successful completion of the Degree Apprenticeship in Manufacturing Engineering, the apprentice can expect a clear and rewarding career progression within the Projecting Department
The typical pathway is designed to support ongoing professional development and a gradual increase in responsibility.
Graduate Manufacturing/Project Engineer
Project Engineer
Senior Project Engineer
Project Manager / Technical Lead
Further Opportunities:
Opportunities also exist to specialise further (e.g., in automation or systems integration), pursue chartered status, or move into senior management roles depending on ambition and performance
Employer Description:Promtek is a vibrant, family-run business established in Brindley Ford, Staffordshire in 1972. Promtek was established by Peter Williams with engineering at its heart and based upon the desire to provide expertise in
designing and integrating process control and automation systems for a variety of bulk material handling industries.
Fast forward to the present and although Peter is now semi-retired he still remains active in the business with his sons Charles and Simon and Daniel taking over the daily reins.
Promtek has grown to specialise in Process Control and Automation, Recipe and Formulation Management Tools, Weighing and Calibration and Turn-Key System Integration.
At Promtek we apply our in-depth skills, experience and expertise to developing unique and effective solutions for our clients, using off-the-shelf hardware and utilising the software engineering know-how of our in-house engineering team.
Our service and support team offer 24 hours of cover, 7 days a week to assist with breakdowns and critical spares and carry out routine service visits to inspect and maintain process weighing equipment and platform scales and certify them using Trading Standards approved weights.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm
May vary dependent on needs of the employerSkills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Effective Time Management,Adaptability and willingness,Enthusiastic and Reliable,Self-Driven....Read more...
