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  • Cluster Maintenance Manager
    Cluster Maintenance Manager
    13 hours ago
    £71750 yearly
    Full-time
    Temple, London

    Job Ref: 13423 Branch: Apex Temple Court Hotel - London Location: Apex Temple Court Hotel, London Salary/Benefits: Competitive Pay plus excellent company benefits and perks. Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Shift pattern: 5 out of 7 Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 05/08/2026 Closing date: 16/09/2026 Why join Apex Hotels? You'll be welcomed into Apex Hotels with genuine warmth as you join us as a Cluster Maintenance Manager for Apex Temple Court and Apex City of London Hotel. From your very first day, you'll be part of a team that truly cares, where people feel valued, included, and connected. We love individuality – it's what brings the spark, the curiosity, and the human touch to every interaction. Role Overview Our Cluster Maintenance Manager will always be motivated and highly engaged to provide personalised 'world class' customer care and service to all guests, team members, clients and directors, in line with our brand standards and procedures – ensuring every guest request is completed promptly and decisively, and aspiring to make the impossible, possible. As part of the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for leading a multi-disciplined maintenance team in the delivery of the short and long-term planning and management of the engineering operations for the cluster properties, across both the front and back of house. You will ensure an efficient and economic running of the engineering disciplines, supplying services as required to the entire operation and maintaining equipment, building and utility services in optimum condition. This role will include operational cluster shift coverage across a seven-day senior duty management rota and working between properties on a rotational basis. Main Responsibilities • Lead the planning, scheduling and delivery of all preventative and reactive maintenance programmes across accommodation, public areas, and mechanical and electrical plant systems, • Develop and deliver annual OPEX, CAPEX, repair and refurbishment plans, on time and within budget, • Proactively control maintenance consumable costs against departmental budgets and revenue performance, • Drive product quality standards and property upkeep through regular strategy meetings, performance reviews and continuous improvement, • Oversee the implementation and ongoing use of the Engineering Management System (LOGIT / CAFM Explorer) to support efficiency and compliance, • Achieve monthly Net Promoter and Guest Review Index targets, maintaining exceptional standards of presentation and attention to detail, • Lead health, safety, compliance and building security activity, ensuring all statutory requirements, audits and inspections are met, • Produce clear cost-benefit analyses and business cases to support capital investment decisions, • Coach, train and develop the engineering team to maximise productivity and service quality, • Collaborate with hotel leadership and external stakeholders to deliver strategic objectives, support community initiatives, and promote apprenticeship and talent development About You As Cluster Maintenance Manager, you will show initiative, be able to prioritise your workload, and have an organised and methodical approach to your work. You will have an excellent understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace, plus a good understanding of legal compliance and record keeping. This role is based across our London Cluster, and you will support other Lead Engineers within the wider cluster. We love to welcome people with different experiences and from different places into our Apex family. We want to ensure you get the best experience from the role as you begin your journey with us. To excel within this role, you will have: • Clear and influencing communicator with the ability to interact across all levels, • Ability to adapt and drive a continuous growth and transformational mindset, • Strong organisation skills with the ability to multitask, • Thorough knowledge of all types of mechanical equipment such as chillers, boilers, water softeners, refrigeration and HVAC equipment, • A cost-efficient and profit-driven approach, • The ability to identify and manage the best resources to achieve targets, • The ability to translate strategies into practical plans, • Confidence deploying time-in-motion exercises to ensure optimum cost engineering, • A track record of building and developing a guest-centric team culture, • A strong understanding of related H&S building and engineering requirements, • A coaching, supporting and challenging approach to deliver operational targets, • The ability to create an open environment Benefits You will work with great people, enjoy your time at work, develop new friendships, networks, and skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits, which includes: • 35 days holiday, • Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme, • In-house company interactive employee communication app, • Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools, • Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working, • Training and development from day one, • £200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team And once you smash your probation, you'll also receive: • Contributions to a pension scheme, • Involvement in our employee recognition schemes, • 50% discount in our restaurants, • Annual anniversary complimentary guest experience – overnight stay and dinner for two, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Discounted room rates, • Spa discount, • Life Assurance Cover Come and join our team, guided by our values of trust, friendliness, teamwork, and passion – the good stuff that makes hospitality feel effortless. Here, you'll shine in your own way, creating joyful moments that lift the everyday. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. However, candidates who were granted Skilled Worker status prior to 22 July 2025 who have had continuous permission may still qualify for sponsorship. About Apex Temple Court Hotel Apex Temple Court Hotel is just seconds from Fleet Street. This hotel is perfect for visiting Theatreland, Covent Garden or London's business districts in the square mile. Tucked away in an intimate, contemporary space just beyond the reception of Apex Temple Court Hotel, Chambers Restaurant is perfect for any occasion. Chambers' menu is focused yet diverse: Canape options set the table for traditional mains with a modern twist, as the culinary team covers the spectrum of European cuisine. Chambers' unique settings include an artful main dining room with innovative lighting schemes and a charming outdoor dining space in the hotel's courtyard, surrounded by historic Temple Court buildings.

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  • Interior Designer
    Interior Designer
    2 days ago
    Full-time
    South Kensington, London

    The Kit Kemp Design Studio is known for creating colourful and tailored interiors that combine craftsmanship and contemporary sophistication. Our projects are based worldwide, ranging from design for Firmdale Hotels' award-winning interiors to elegant homes on the French Riviera and large real estate in Palm Desert. Explore KitKemp.com, our newly launched website, to get a feel for our products, ethos, and approach. What We're Looking For: • Someone who demonstrates a passionate love of design, art, and beauty., • Someone who will work alongside the Directors and Associates at the highest level to lead multiple and varied IA and FF&E projects, with the assistance of more junior team members., • A confident, loyal, trustworthy, dynamic, and charming person who can engage with clients, project consultant teams, suppliers, contractors, and fabricators., • Someone unafraid to take responsibility, ensuring the Kit Kemp Design Studio delivers a seamless service to clients., • Strong project leadership skills, including the ability to mentor more junior team members., • A proactive nature, great instincts, and openness to feedback. Key Skills and Experience: • A degree or equivalent in Interior Design/Interior Architecture., • At least 7+ years post-graduate experience with a minimum of 4 years in the luxury residential sector., • Full proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Suite., • A strong background in Interior Architecture, a high standard of technical ability, and broad knowledge of materiality., • A passion for FF&E with vast knowledge of suppliers, products, and specialist finishes. Experience in procurement would be a plus but is not essential., • Experience working on all aspects of projects through all stages, from concept to completion., • An understanding of project programs and deadlines., • Financial understanding of project costs and budget awareness., • An exceptional eye for scale, balance, detail, and colour., • Impeccable and concise communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written. Fluency in spoken and written English is essential. Why join Us? Kit Kemp (MBE), a celebrated British interior designer and co-founder of Firmdale Hotels, has garnered numerous awards and accolades for her innovative design work. Here are some of the most notable recognitions: • Andrew Martin International Interior Designer of the Year Award – Often referred to as the "Oscars of the design world," Kit Kemp has received this prestigious award for her distinctive style and impact on interior design., • House & Garden Top 100 Interior Designers 2024 – Kit Kemp has regularly featured on this list, recognising her as one of the most influential designers in the industry., • The Cateys – Best Hotel Group (Firmdale Hotels) – Under Kit Kemp's co-leadership, Firmdale Hotels has won several awards at The Cateys, including the coveted Best Hotel Group Award, highlighting the group's design-led approach and high standards., • Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design – Kit Kemp has won multiple Gold Key Awards for her outstanding hospitality design projects, including hotels within the Firmdale portfolio., • Homes & Gardens Designer Awards – Kit Kemp has been honoured for her contribution to British design, specifically for her ability to combine vibrant colours, patterns, and textures into inviting and imaginative interiors., • Elle Decoration British Design Awards – Recognising her influence on British interior design, Kit Kemp has been celebrated for her unique approach to blending modern and traditional elements., • Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards – Several Firmdale Hotels, designed by Kit Kemp, have been featured in this prestigious list, which reflects her excellence in creating stunning, guest-focused hotel environments., • Hospitality Design Awards – Many of Kit Kemp's hotel designs have received recognition at the global Hospitality Design Awards for their originality, aesthetics, and comfort., • Best British Brand (Firmdale Hotels) – Kit Kemp and her Firmdale Hotels have been awarded for their contribution to luxury hospitality and British heritage. These accolades reflect Kit Kemp's visionary approach to design and her exceptional contributions to the fields of interiors and hospitality. Joining the Kit Kemp Design Studio means becoming part of a team that values creativity, innovation, excellence and you will have the chance to work in a vibrant environment. If you are passionate about design, have a keen eye for detail, and thrive in a dynamic setting, we would love to hear from you. Firmdale Hotels welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Please let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitment process. In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage.

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