Major Talent

Our client is a long-established, family-run business and a recognised leader within the UK furniture and homewares sector. For over four decades, they have built a strong reputation for importing and curating design-led collections spanning traditional, contemporary, and eclectic styles. Their diverse product ranges include furniture, lighting, decorative accessories, artificial floral, antiques, and seasonal lines. They are now seeking a talented Visual Interior Merchandiser to join their creative team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape high-impact showrooms and trade show environments that consistently evolve with cutting-edge trends. Working closely with the Senior Visual Merchandiser and wider commercial teams, you will ensure every display delivers impact, creativity, and a compelling buyer experience. This position requires a strong design sensibility, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to bring visual concepts to life without reliance on interior designers. You will craft cohesive and inspiring spaces using colour, lighting, product placement, and trend-led styling to elevate the brand and "make the magic happen." Key Responsibilities Plan, style, and merchandise showrooms and trade show stands, ensuring each space showcases current trends and engages customers. Create visually cohesive environments using colour backdrops, strategic lighting, product grouping, and effective placement of lamps, accessories, and statement pieces. Develop displays that feel inspiring, innovative, and commercially effective, creating showroom experiences that stand apart. Collaborate with Buyers as new products arrive, understanding customer demand and incorporating new lines into impactful room sets. Maintain brand consistency across all showroom locations, including Lancashire and London, as well as across all trade show exhibition stands. Stay up to date with design movements, market trends, and industry direction to inform display decisions and visual strategy. Partner closely with Buying, Marketing, and Purchasing teams to ensure creative concepts support broader business goals. Benefits Great working hours, Monday - Friday 8am-4pm 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years of service. Professional development opportunities within a creative, design-driven environment. Hands-on exposure to a constantly evolving, trend-led product range. A collaborative and supportive team culture with strong cross-department interaction. Opportunities to participate in trade shows and showroom events, providing insight into emerging market and design trends. Long-term career stability within a well-established family-run organisation that values innovation and original thinking. Free on-site parking This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual with a strong portfolio in interior design and a demonstrated talent for creative vision. How to Apply If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV highlighting your relevant experience. If shortlisted, we'll be in touch within 2 working days. INDMG

Major Recruitment have an exciting opportunity available for a People Team Coordinator/ Receptionist to join our client on a permanent basis. Our client is a leading international food manufacturer with production sites across the UK and globally. They responsibly produce a wide range of food and drink products enjoyed by consumers every day. Central to their success is a commitment to being an employer of choice, fostering a professional, inclusive, and engaging workplace where colleagues are proud to represent the business. The role is full-time: 37.5 hours per week (8 am to 4 pm) and fully site based. The Role Reporting to the Operations People Business Partner and sitting within the People Team, the People Team Coordinator / Receptionist plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth delivery of people-related administration and providing a professional front-of-house service. This is an entry-level opportunity, ideal for someone looking to take their first step into HR or People administration, while also gaining exposure to reception and site-based operations. Key Responsibilities People Administration Maintain HR systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity, and produce People Team reports as required. Work closely with the People Team and Payroll to ensure all payroll-related changes (new starters, leavers, contractual changes, adjustments) are processed accurately and in line with deadlines. Draft employee contracts and letters, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and timeliness. Keep all standard HR documentation up to date and compliant with company policies and employment legislation. Track and manage key documentation including new starter paperwork, probation reviews, and return-to-work forms. Conduct right-to-work checks and support pre-employment checks, including references. Coordinate and schedule meetings, interviews, and People-related events. Support People Business Partners and the Head of People with ad-hoc requests and People projects. Assist with colleague engagement activities and internal communications. Support the rollout of new people initiatives through site communications and management of key calendar events. Manage People Team communications via on-site TV screens. Support wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion initiatives and act as a point of contact for engagement feedback. Ensure brand integrity is upheld in line with business policies and procedures. Reception Duties Act as the first point of contact for all site visitors, providing a professional and welcoming service. Sign visitors in and out of the site and announce arrivals to relevant personnel. Issue PPE to visitors where required. Complete all relevant visitor documentation. Accept and sign for deliveries when applicable. Sort and distribute incoming mail. Person Specification Experience Previous experience in an administrative role. Proven ability to manage workload effectively and prioritise tasks. Skills Strong IT literacy. Excellent communication and listening skills. Highly organised with strong attention to detail. Professional and approachable manner. Attributes Friendly, helpful, and customer-focused. Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Honest, trustworthy, and reliable. Additional Information Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and not require visa sponsorship. This is an entry-level role, well suited to someone aspiring to develop a career in HR or People administration. How to Apply If you're seeking a rewarding career with excellent development opportunities and long-term stability, please apply with an updated CV highlighting your relevant experience. Successful candidates will be contacted within 2 working days. INDMG