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Senior Fullstack Developer
Little Emperors are looking for a fully remote, Senior PHP Developer with a strong proficiency in Laravel to join our development team.
About the role
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The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of backend development principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for creating robust and scalable applications.
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As a Backend Developer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our server-side logic, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.
What you bring
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Strong knowledge of ReactJS, NextJS or React Native
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Strong knowledge of Laravel
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Knowledge of database management systems such as MySQL and PostgreSQL
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Deep understanding of REST API concepts
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Familiar with design patterns
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Passion for writing clean code, making use of coding standards and SOLID principles
MyLER (Independent Travel Consultant)
Little Emperors are currently recruiting MyLERs (Independent Travel Consultants) and offering entrepreneurial individuals the opportunity to grow their own travel business and maximise their earnings whilst being affiliated to the leading technology focused luxury travel company.
MyLERs can expect to benefit from
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A competitive and rewarding commission structure
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Flexible working – work from home on your own schedule
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Unparalleled access to luxury hotels through Little Emperors direct contracts, elite hotel status and Virtuoso
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Integration with the Little Emperors leading technology platform for ease of booking and client management
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Curated onboarding and training delivered by Little Emperors, hotel partners and Virtuoso
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A welcoming culture and dedicated support team
Why MyLER?
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Technology: Our cutting-edge technology equips you with tools designed to increase efficiency and scalability, whilst streamlining your business processes, freeing up your time to focus on creativity, learning, and delivering outstanding service.
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Knowledge: Through our comprehensive tutorials, virtual and in-person training sessions, detailed onboarding, ongoing support, and extensive product insights, you'll be equipped with the expertise and confidence needed to excel with your clients.
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Relationships: With over a decade of experience, we’ve built exceptional partnerships with over 5,000 luxury hotels and travel suppliers, whilst cultivating a supportive community among MyLERs, ensuring you thrive within our network.
Senior Back End Developer
Little Emperors are looking for a fully remote, Senior Back-End Developer with a strong proficiency in PHP to join our development team.
About the role
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The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of backend development principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for creating robust and scalable app
What you bring
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Strong knowledge of PHP
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Experience with implementing connections to hotel booking engines, like GDS, Property Management Systems and Channel Managers
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Knowledge of database management systems such as MySQL and PostgreSQL
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Deep understanding of REST API concepts
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Familiar with design patterns
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Passion for writing clean code, making use of coding standards like PHP PSRs
Senior Laravel Developer
Little Emperors are looking for a fully remote, Senior PHP Developer with a strong proficiency in Laravel to join our development team.
About the role
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The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of backend development principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for creating robust and scalable applications.
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As a Backend Developer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our server-side logic, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.
What you bring
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At least 5 years of experience with PHP
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Strong knowledge of Laravel framework
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Knowledge of database management systems such as MySQL and PostgreSQL
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Deep understanding of REST API concepts
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Familiar with design patterns and SOLID principles
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Passion for writing clean code, making use of coding standards like PHP PSRs
Travel Advisor
About the role
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At Little Emperors, we believe travel should be extraordinary, and so should the people who bring it to life. We are a fast-growing, forward-thinking private members hotel club, redefining luxury travel through innovation, integrity, and personalised service. From curated hotel experiences to our groundbreaking tech platform and the MyLER programme for independents, we don’t just follow travel trends, we create them.
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We’re seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and proactive Travel Advisor to join our expanding team. If you thrive on delivering excellence and are driven by innovation, we would love to hear from you.
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Role Overview
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As a Travel Advisor for Little Emperors, you will be at the heart of the operation, providing end-to-end member support from enquiry to booking and beyond.
Requirements
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Main Duties & Responsibilities
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• Effective management of bookings from LE Members from enquiry, via our app or manually, through to booking and beyond.
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• Management of a various inboxes, ensuring enquiries are dealt with efficiently and promptly.
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• In-depth knowledge and understanding of GDS/CRM systems.
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• Strong interpersonal skills, discretion, and relationship-building.
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• Exceptional time management.
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• Address and resolve rate parity issues promptly.
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• Engage with Hotel Partners through both in office events and out of office events to continually improve product knowledge and strengthen relationships, your attendance at some evening events is expected.
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• Member engagement, including proactive outreach to generate new leads and maintain member loyalty.
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What You Bring
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• Minimum 2 years' experience in a travel advisory, luxury concierge, or high-end hospitality role.
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• Deep understanding of luxury hotels, destinations, and discerning clientele.
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• Exceptional communication skills — both written and verbal.
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• Highly organised, solutions-driven, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
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• Experience with booking tools and CRM platforms.
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• ATOL / ABTA knowledge desirable but not essential.
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What We Offer
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• Central London Office
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• 21 days annual leave per year, plus UK Bank Holidays (you will be required to work 2 bank holidays per year which you get back in lieu days).
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• Digital Nomad Days - 10 additional work-from-home days granted annually (pro rota).
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• 1 extra day annual leave on your birthday every year (if it falls within a working day). 1 extra day annual leave for charity work every.
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• 1 extra day annual leave after every year of employment.
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• Collaborative, ambitious, and supportive team culture.
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• Opportunities to attend various FAM trips and industry events.
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Working Pattern: 5-day week
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(rotational shift patterns applicable, including weekends and 1 late shift per week 11am to 8pm)
Senior Frontend Developer
We are looking for a Senior Frontend Developer to join our growing product and engineering team. You will play a key role in shaping and maintaining high-quality, luxury-feel web and mobile applications using modern frontend frameworks. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in React.js and Next.js, experienced in building performant, scalable solutions, and confident contributing to architectural decisions. Experience with React Native is a plus, as we continue to evolve our mobile offering. As a senior, you will mentor junior developers, uphold coding standards, and collaborate closely with designers, backend engineers, and QA to deliver exceptional digital experiences for our members.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
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Lead the development and maintenance of web applications using React.js and Next.js.
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Contribute to our React Native mobile app when required.
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Build responsive, accessible, and performant user interfaces across devices.
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Integrate with REST APIs and collaborate closely with backend engineers.
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Drive and uphold clean code practices, ensuring adherence to team coding standards.
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Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to less experienced developers.
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Collaborate with product owners and designers to refine and implement UI/UX requirements.
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Contribute to technical decisions on architecture, scalability, and performance optimisation.
What You Bring
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Proven experience as a Senior Frontend Developer.
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Strong knowledge of React.js and Next.js.
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Solid understanding of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and modern frontend tooling.
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Experience working with REST APIs.
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Familiarity with state management (e.g., Redux, Context API, or similar).
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Experience with TypeScript.
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Strong understanding of performance optimisation and SEO best practices.
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Track record of writing clean, maintainable, and testable code.
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Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
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Experience with React Native for mobile development.
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Exposure to PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or Zend (ideally Laravel).
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Comfortable writing unit and integration tests.
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Familiarity with Docker and containerised environments.
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Experience in e-commerce platforms or the travel industry.
Office Assistant
We are seeking a proactive and organised Office Assistant to support the smooth day-to-day running of our London office. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys creating a welcoming environment, keeping things running efficiently and supporting colleagues with general administrative tasks. The Office Assistant will be the first point of contact for guests and visitors and will play a key role in maintaining a well-stocked, well-presented, and well-organised office.
Key Responsibilities
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Monitor and replenish kitchen supplies, refreshments, and consumables.
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Manage office supplies, stationery, and equipment; place orders as required.
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Liaise with suppliers, cleaners, building management, and maintenance providers when needed.
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Managing incoming deliveries and post.
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Support general office upkeep and ensure communal areas are presentable.
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Welcome guests and visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
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Offer and prepare refreshments for guests and meetings.
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Ensure meeting rooms are set up appropriately and kept tidy.
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Provide general administrative support to the team as required.
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Log and track employee work-from-home (WFH) days.
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Maintain accurate records of staff leave and absences.
Requirements
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Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
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Friendly, professional, and confident communication style.
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Basic IT skills and understanding of Microsoft Office products, comfortable using basic office systems (email, calendars, spreadsheets)
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Willingness to take initiative and be hands-on.
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Reliable and punctual.
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Well-organised with a practical mindset.
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Comfortable working in a team environment.
Videographer / Content Creator
We are seeking a talented and driven Videographer & Content Creator to produce captivating visual content that brings our brand to life. This hands-on role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, stays on top of current social media trends, and enjoys crafting high-quality video content that engages and inspires audiences.
About the role
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Conceptualise, film, and edit high-quality video content for social media, website, and promotional campaigns.
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Create visually compelling short-form content optimised for platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
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Incorporate animations, motion graphics, and visual effects into content to enhance storytelling.
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Collaborate with the marketing team to produce campaigns.
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Stay up-to-date with current video trends, editing techniques, and social media strategies to ensure content is relevant and engaging.
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Manage and organise digital media assets, maintaining an up-to-date content library.
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Assist in photography and other visual content creation as needed.
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Adapt content for multiple formats, ensuring brand consistency across all channels.
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Support promotional campaigns by producing video ads, teasers, and tech highlights.
What you bring
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Proven experience in video content creation, preferably within tech and the luxury sectors.
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Strong video editing skills, including proficiency in tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, or similar.
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Creative eye for storytelling, composition, and visual aesthetics.
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Understanding of social media platforms and what content performs best on each.
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Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
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Friendly, professional, and confident communication style.
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Basic photography skills is a plus.
Reservation Specialist
Little Emperors is seeking a highly organised and proactive Reservation Specialist to join our growing team. This role is responsible for managing reservations and quotations while delivering personalised, timely, and discreet service to our members. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring smooth accommodation arrangements, contributing directly to the efficiency and reputation of our business.
About the role
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Manage hotel reservation requests, bookings, amendments, and cancellations
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Prepare quotations tailored to member needs
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Maintain accurate reservation records and documentation
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Deliver high-quality customer service via phone and written communication
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Prioritise multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment
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Work independently while maintaining discretion and confidentiality
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Standard Terms:
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Flexible shift patterns apply
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Candidates must be willing to work evening shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required
What you bring
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Proven work experience as a Reservation Agent or in a similar role
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Strong hotel and travel industry knowledge
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Excellent proficiency in MS Office applications
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Outstanding organisational and time management skills
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
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High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
System Architect
We are seeking a Systems Architect to work closely with Product and Engineering leadership to ensure the correct design and evolution of our technical systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backend and system design, a pragmatic approach to architecture, and the ability to translate product requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions. As a Systems Architect, you will play a key role in defining how our systems are designed before development starts, reducing rework and ensuring long-term maintainability.
Key Responsibilities
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Act as the technical bridge between Product and Engineering
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Work upstream of development to analyse requirements and define technical approaches
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Ensure a clear separation of concerns across frontend, backend, and infrastructure
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Collaborate closely with the CTO, CPO, and Product Owners to analyse and clarify product requirements
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Review and refine tickets before they are assigned to developers
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Define and document system architecture, technical approach, data models, data flows, and API contracts
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Ensure clear frontend vs backend responsibilities
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Prevent over-engineering, under-engineering, and business logic leaking into the frontend
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Support engineering teams during implementation to ensure alignment with agreed designs
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Escalate complex or high-risk technical decisions to the CTO when needed
Requirements
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Strong experience in backend development and system design
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Proven experience designing and evolving complex systems in production
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Deep understanding of web application architectures, REST APIs, and data-driven systems
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Strong knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
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Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
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Pragmatic mindset with strong judgement around technical trade-offs
VP of Engineering
We are seeking a fully remote VP of Engineering to lead engineering execution, delivery efficiency, and team performance, working closely with the CTO to scale the engineering organisation in a sustainable way. The ideal candidate is an experienced engineering leader with a strong execution mindset, excellent people management skills, and a pragmatic approach to building and scaling high-performing engineering teams.
About the role
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Own the day-to-day effectiveness of the engineering organisation
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Ensure work is assigned to the right people and teams are unblocked
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Partner closely with the CTO on strategy, quality, and long-term scaling
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Lead and manage engineering teams across Backend, Frontend, QA, and DevOps
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Ensure efficient workload distribution and healthy team capacity
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Improve delivery predictability and execution quality
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Own hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development for engineers
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Create and continuously improve engineering processes and ways of working
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Act as an escalation point for delivery and team-related issues
What you bring
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Strong background in software engineering with previous hands-on experience
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Proven experience leading and scaling engineering teams
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Strong execution mindset with a focus on delivery and efficiency
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Excellent people management and communication skills
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Comfortable working closely with a hands-on CTO
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Experience working in fast-paced, product-led environments
Accounts Assistant
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant with proven experience in the travel industry. The ideal candidate will have hands-on knowledge of travel accounting processes, including supplier reconciliation, client payments, and multi-currency transactions. This role supports accurate financial record-keeping, compliance, and smooth operational coordination within our finance team.
About the role
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Maintain accurate financial records, including accounts payable and receivable.
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Manage multi-currency transactions and reconciliations.
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Be responsible for quarterly VAT returns.
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Process invoices and payments in a timely manner.
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Assist in the preparation of financial reports and budgets.
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Reconcile bank statements and manage cash flow.
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Collaborate with internal departments to resolve financial discrepancies.
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Support and advise consultants on commission queries and VAT questions.
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Be responsible for monthly payroll.
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Support ATOL reporting processes, ensuring transactions and records meet regulatory requirements.
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Utilise financial software and databases to record transactions.
What you bring
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Previous experience in an accounting or finance role.
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Minimum of 2-3 years of experience maintaining books within the travel industry (tour operator, travel agency, airline, DMC, or hospitality travel services).
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Experience in the travel industry or a background managing travel-related expenses.
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Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.
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Excellent organisational and time management skills.
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Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
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Good communication skills, both written and verbal.