Access Appointments Consultancy Limited
City, London
Overview Exciing opportunity for those who have experienced in consulting/business strategy planning. We're currently recruiting a Project Management and Business Strategy role within a global premium lifestyle brand, the job holder is to working closely along with senior managements in setting and delivering of the strategy for the company, responsible for managing projects and organisational expansion and develop short-term and medium-to-long-term business strategies based on market research and competitive analysis. Responsibilities Corporate planning: help to define brands long-term objectives and develop actionable plans to achieve them, ensuring alignment across all levels of the business. Stakeholder and Communications Management: Identify and manage stakeholder interests, ensure effective communication, and secure senior-level support to maintain alignment with project goals. Project Leadership and Vision: Define and communicate the project vision, translating it into actionable delivery objectives. Lead the project alongside the Project Business Lead to achieve business case benefits, desired capabilities, and outcomes Project Team Management: Design, develop, and manage the project team, including the appointment of project managers and key resources. Resolve conflicts, clearly define roles and responsibilities, foster innovation, and inspire the team to achieve successful project outcomes. Project Business Case and Benefits Realisation: Collaborate with the Business Leaders to develop, gain approval for, and manage the project business case, benefits plan, and budget. Ensure the realization of benefits through meticulous planning and design, working closely with change makers and managers. Project Budget and Cost Management: Develop and agree on project budgets, meticulously tracking forecast and actual costs to ensure financial control. Project Governance, Reporting, and Assurance: Implement robust project governance, monitor progress, maintain project integrity, and engage in assurance activities to ensure compliance and performance. Project Plans, Performance, and Controls: Document all fundamental project components, establish protocols for scope changes, set performance controls, and monitor progress. Engage fully with requisite assurance processes and respond to recommendations. Dependency Management: Map project dependencies, identify owners, and integrate dependency management into the project governance cycle. Act as an arbiter to resolve issues between various project elements. Project Resource Management: Identify and secure necessary resources, manage contracts, and update resource allocation plans to ensure project needs are met. Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic and transformation projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, timelines, and budgets. Translate strategic priorities into actionable programs with clear milestones and measurable outcomes. Build strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the business to ensure alignment and manage expectations. Establish and maintain governance structures, track progress, and report to the Strategy & Transformation function. Proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues to ensure smooth project delivery. Use data and performance metrics to inform decision-making and track impact. Drive continuous improvement by embedding best practices and capturing lessons learned. Conduct market research and analyze intelligence to support strategic planning. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Economics, or related field; MBA or Master's in Strategy/Project Management highly preferred. 8-10 years of experience in project management or strategy implementation roles, ideally with a background in consulting or in-house corporate strategy. Strong foundation in project management methodologies (PMP, Agile, Scrum, etc. certifications are a plus). Experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programs in Corporate, Retail, Mixed-use sector. Commercial and financial acumen. Experience of leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams. Experience of developing and forming relationships with senior stakeholders. Able to keep an end-to-end view on projects as well as detail oriented, analytic and inquisitive attitude Ability to work independently and with others Extremely organized with strong time-management skills Proven experience in managing cross-functional initiatives with executive visibility. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to synthesize complexity, navigate ambiguity, and influence senior stakeholders. Fluency in Business English; international exposure is an advantage. Japanese language ability is strongly advantage, but not mandatory Conditions Salary - up to £80,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience Location - London (Hybrid work) Other benefits - Discretionary bonus, company pension, 25 days annual leave, gift/payment for long service
Overview Exciing opportunity for those who have experienced in consulting/business strategy planning. We're currently recruiting a Project Management and Business Strategy role within a global premium lifestyle brand, the job holder is to working closely along with senior managements in setting and delivering of the strategy for the company, responsible for managing projects and organisational expansion and develop short-term and medium-to-long-term business strategies based on market research and competitive analysis. Responsibilities Corporate planning: help to define brands long-term objectives and develop actionable plans to achieve them, ensuring alignment across all levels of the business. Stakeholder and Communications Management: Identify and manage stakeholder interests, ensure effective communication, and secure senior-level support to maintain alignment with project goals. Project Leadership and Vision: Define and communicate the project vision, translating it into actionable delivery objectives. Lead the project alongside the Project Business Lead to achieve business case benefits, desired capabilities, and outcomes Project Team Management: Design, develop, and manage the project team, including the appointment of project managers and key resources. Resolve conflicts, clearly define roles and responsibilities, foster innovation, and inspire the team to achieve successful project outcomes. Project Business Case and Benefits Realisation: Collaborate with the Business Leaders to develop, gain approval for, and manage the project business case, benefits plan, and budget. Ensure the realization of benefits through meticulous planning and design, working closely with change makers and managers. Project Budget and Cost Management: Develop and agree on project budgets, meticulously tracking forecast and actual costs to ensure financial control. Project Governance, Reporting, and Assurance: Implement robust project governance, monitor progress, maintain project integrity, and engage in assurance activities to ensure compliance and performance. Project Plans, Performance, and Controls: Document all fundamental project components, establish protocols for scope changes, set performance controls, and monitor progress. Engage fully with requisite assurance processes and respond to recommendations. Dependency Management: Map project dependencies, identify owners, and integrate dependency management into the project governance cycle. Act as an arbiter to resolve issues between various project elements. Project Resource Management: Identify and secure necessary resources, manage contracts, and update resource allocation plans to ensure project needs are met. Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic and transformation projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, timelines, and budgets. Translate strategic priorities into actionable programs with clear milestones and measurable outcomes. Build strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the business to ensure alignment and manage expectations. Establish and maintain governance structures, track progress, and report to the Strategy & Transformation function. Proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues to ensure smooth project delivery. Use data and performance metrics to inform decision-making and track impact. Drive continuous improvement by embedding best practices and capturing lessons learned. Conduct market research and analyze intelligence to support strategic planning. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Economics, or related field; MBA or Master's in Strategy/Project Management highly preferred. 8-10 years of experience in project management or strategy implementation roles, ideally with a background in consulting or in-house corporate strategy. Strong foundation in project management methodologies (PMP, Agile, Scrum, etc. certifications are a plus). Experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programs in Corporate, Retail, Mixed-use sector. Commercial and financial acumen. Experience of leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams. Experience of developing and forming relationships with senior stakeholders. Able to keep an end-to-end view on projects as well as detail oriented, analytic and inquisitive attitude Ability to work independently and with others Extremely organized with strong time-management skills Proven experience in managing cross-functional initiatives with executive visibility. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to synthesize complexity, navigate ambiguity, and influence senior stakeholders. Fluency in Business English; international exposure is an advantage. Japanese language ability is strongly advantage, but not mandatory Conditions Salary - up to £80,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience Location - London (Hybrid work) Other benefits - Discretionary bonus, company pension, 25 days annual leave, gift/payment for long service
Access Appointments Consultancy Limited
City, London
Excellent opportunity as a Deputy Manager at a flagship shore of a well-established premium brand. The job holder is to be willing to develop the team and support the expansion of the brand and to manager a team in order to achieve their goal. Job description Provide exceptional customer service experience by greeting, listening and assisting customers in exceeding their needs, demonstrating an excellent knowledge of the products as well as of the brand history and heritage. Build and strengthen relationships with customers, deal with different nationalities and personalities and put always the customers at ease addressing complains and inquiries. Assisting customers in finding the products they are looking for and providing shopping advice and recommendations to customers offering alternatives and adds on. Develops a thorough product knowledge and knows how to display it in store. Delivery planning: plans and organises the delivery of new and replenishment items. Proactively identifies areas of opportunity to guarantee that all store operations run efficiently. Allocate resources to every task according to the actual needs through strong scheduling management. Anticipate the needs and the organization of shopfloor and stockroom based on forecast and trend (Sale, School holidays, bank holidays, etc). Development of team by ensuring that all associates are properly trained on store operations and standard procedures (Front and back, including Cash Desk). Monitor store KPI's in all aspects related to People, Process and Product and sales. Manage and maintain the capacity, of the stockroom. Ensuring the quality and care of the garments are protected. Ensuring Back of House organization, cleanness, and tidiness up of the working areas and devices. Coordinate the replenishment of the store. Responding to store requests for sizes and/or product and having direct communication with the Merchandising and logistics team. Purchase materials, plan inventory and oversee stockroom efficiency. Ensures correct procedures are applied: Seeding, Transfers etc. Ensures the achievement of individual and Store goals, enhancing and developing the business and leads by example. Develops knowledge of the performance of the store and shares it with the team. Processes basic till operations and ensures compliance with procedures and policies. Knows and applies all internal procedures to control shrinkage and supervises inventories. Fosters open and constructive communication with team members, being always collaborative, proposing effective solutions in a respectful and constructive manner. Respects the opinion of others and promotes the company's principles of diversity and inclusion. Supports other managers with the daily planning, making sure all store tasks are completed. Guarantees the successful welcoming of new starters and follows up on their training. Supports the managers in team meetings and employee development and promotes the motivation and engagement of all team members. Ensures company grooming and uniform standards and policies are followed. Guarantees staff wellbeing, the implementation of best safe work practices and the compliance of all Health and Safety regulations. Requirements Solid experience as a Store manager/assistant Manager at high street brand Strong team spirit Goal oriented Leadership skills and able to influence others Deep passion for Fashion Excellent verbal and oral communication skills Ability to work in a high pressure environment and multitask Working knowledge of relevant POS software and retail equipment Good mathematical skills Sales and persuasive skills Customer service and good interpersonal skills High flexibility and ability to adapt to different customers Problem solving skills Conditions Salary - Negotiable depending on experience, range of £60 80,000 per annum Location - London Other benefits are available For more information, please apply today!
Excellent opportunity as a Deputy Manager at a flagship shore of a well-established premium brand. The job holder is to be willing to develop the team and support the expansion of the brand and to manager a team in order to achieve their goal. Job description Provide exceptional customer service experience by greeting, listening and assisting customers in exceeding their needs, demonstrating an excellent knowledge of the products as well as of the brand history and heritage. Build and strengthen relationships with customers, deal with different nationalities and personalities and put always the customers at ease addressing complains and inquiries. Assisting customers in finding the products they are looking for and providing shopping advice and recommendations to customers offering alternatives and adds on. Develops a thorough product knowledge and knows how to display it in store. Delivery planning: plans and organises the delivery of new and replenishment items. Proactively identifies areas of opportunity to guarantee that all store operations run efficiently. Allocate resources to every task according to the actual needs through strong scheduling management. Anticipate the needs and the organization of shopfloor and stockroom based on forecast and trend (Sale, School holidays, bank holidays, etc). Development of team by ensuring that all associates are properly trained on store operations and standard procedures (Front and back, including Cash Desk). Monitor store KPI's in all aspects related to People, Process and Product and sales. Manage and maintain the capacity, of the stockroom. Ensuring the quality and care of the garments are protected. Ensuring Back of House organization, cleanness, and tidiness up of the working areas and devices. Coordinate the replenishment of the store. Responding to store requests for sizes and/or product and having direct communication with the Merchandising and logistics team. Purchase materials, plan inventory and oversee stockroom efficiency. Ensures correct procedures are applied: Seeding, Transfers etc. Ensures the achievement of individual and Store goals, enhancing and developing the business and leads by example. Develops knowledge of the performance of the store and shares it with the team. Processes basic till operations and ensures compliance with procedures and policies. Knows and applies all internal procedures to control shrinkage and supervises inventories. Fosters open and constructive communication with team members, being always collaborative, proposing effective solutions in a respectful and constructive manner. Respects the opinion of others and promotes the company's principles of diversity and inclusion. Supports other managers with the daily planning, making sure all store tasks are completed. Guarantees the successful welcoming of new starters and follows up on their training. Supports the managers in team meetings and employee development and promotes the motivation and engagement of all team members. Ensures company grooming and uniform standards and policies are followed. Guarantees staff wellbeing, the implementation of best safe work practices and the compliance of all Health and Safety regulations. Requirements Solid experience as a Store manager/assistant Manager at high street brand Strong team spirit Goal oriented Leadership skills and able to influence others Deep passion for Fashion Excellent verbal and oral communication skills Ability to work in a high pressure environment and multitask Working knowledge of relevant POS software and retail equipment Good mathematical skills Sales and persuasive skills Customer service and good interpersonal skills High flexibility and ability to adapt to different customers Problem solving skills Conditions Salary - Negotiable depending on experience, range of £60 80,000 per annum Location - London Other benefits are available For more information, please apply today!
