Why Greencore? We are a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make everyday taste better. We supply all of the major supermarkets in the UK. We also supply convenience and travel retail outlets, discounters, coffee shops, foodservice and other retailers. We have strong market positions in a range of categories including sandwiches, salads, sushi, chilled snacking, chilled ready meals, chilled soups and sauces, chilled quiche, ambient sauces and pickles, and frozen Yorkshire Puddings. In FY22 we manufactured 795m sandwiches and other food to go products, 127m chilled prepared meals, and 249m bottles of cooking sauces, pickles and condiments. We carry out more than 10,600 direct to store deliveries each day. We have 21 world-class manufacturing units across 16 locations in the UK, with industry-leading technology and supply chain capabilities. We generated revenues of £1.7bn in FY22 and employ approximately 14,000 people. We work hard to ensure that Greencore is a great place to work and our people truly are at the core. We're committed to ensuring all our colleagues have development plans and strive to provide inspiring leadership - in fact, in the past year we've seen an 11% increase in the number of colleagues who would recommend Greencore as a place to work. Why not come join us? What you'll be doing Like the company we're part of, Greencore's IT function is a vibrant and fast-paced place to work. We're embarking on an ambitious and exciting technology transformation programme, which will deliver a wide range of new technologies, and we are growing our team as a result. With this comes an increasing focus on controls and risk management and that's where you come in. Reporting directly to the IT Security Director you'll be responsible for managing IT risk, controls, compliance, and audits, working with teams across the company to manage, mitigate and reduce IT risk across the Group. Specific activities include: Maintaining and managing a thorough and detailed risk register, proactively engaging with colleagues across IT to identify, assess and review risk Collaborating with data protection and cyber security colleagues, as well as IT Architects, Delivery and Operations colleagues to build a full picture of IT risk, supporting those colleagues with the management of risk, to plan and execute steps to reduce and mitigate risk Ensuring alignment with Greencore's Enterprise Risk Management framework, working closely with colleagues within out Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance function Managing the ongoing definition and assessment of IT controls, working with industry-standard frameworks including NIST and ISO27001 Producing clear and concise risk, control and compliance reporting for management teams Managing and co-ordinating internal and external audits of our IT policies, processes and practices, ensuring full collaboration with the auditors Managing risk remediation and audit actions and monitoring the progress of projects that mitigate and reduce IT risk Getting stuck in to improve processes, practices, and documentation standards where deficiencies are identified Advising colleagues across IT on how to build risk reduction and compliance into our day-to-day operations What we're looking for Hands-on experience identifying, evaluating, and managing IT risk and a proven ability to assess the effectiveness and suitability of controls on critical systems in a dynamic and complex environment A super personable, highly motivated, and highly capable individual looking for a role in which they can work with autonomy, expand their experience, and exert real influence in a big company. We need someone who can collaborate, challenge, quickly understand complex problems and rationalise them into workable solutions, and who likes to roll up their sleeves and get stuck-in to making improvements Someone who is detail-oriented but also has the skills and confidence necessary to interact with and influence key stakeholders at all levels What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Why Greencore? We are a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make everyday taste better. We supply all of the major supermarkets in the UK. We also supply convenience and travel retail outlets, discounters, coffee shops, foodservice and other retailers. We have strong market positions in a range of categories including sandwiches, salads, sushi, chilled snacking, chilled ready meals, chilled soups and sauces, chilled quiche, ambient sauces and pickles, and frozen Yorkshire Puddings. In FY22 we manufactured 795m sandwiches and other food to go products, 127m chilled prepared meals, and 249m bottles of cooking sauces, pickles and condiments. We carry out more than 10,600 direct to store deliveries each day. We have 21 world-class manufacturing units across 16 locations in the UK, with industry-leading technology and supply chain capabilities. We generated revenues of £1.7bn in FY22 and employ approximately 14,000 people. We work hard to ensure that Greencore is a great place to work and our people truly are at the core. We're committed to ensuring all our colleagues have development plans and strive to provide inspiring leadership - in fact, in the past year we've seen an 11% increase in the number of colleagues who would recommend Greencore as a place to work. Why not come join us? What you'll be doing Like the company we're part of, Greencore's IT function is a vibrant and fast-paced place to work. We're embarking on an ambitious and exciting technology transformation programme, which will deliver a wide range of new technologies, and we are growing our team as a result. With this comes an increasing focus on controls and risk management and that's where you come in. Reporting directly to the IT Security Director you'll be responsible for managing IT risk, controls, compliance, and audits, working with teams across the company to manage, mitigate and reduce IT risk across the Group. Specific activities include: Maintaining and managing a thorough and detailed risk register, proactively engaging with colleagues across IT to identify, assess and review risk Collaborating with data protection and cyber security colleagues, as well as IT Architects, Delivery and Operations colleagues to build a full picture of IT risk, supporting those colleagues with the management of risk, to plan and execute steps to reduce and mitigate risk Ensuring alignment with Greencore's Enterprise Risk Management framework, working closely with colleagues within out Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance function Managing the ongoing definition and assessment of IT controls, working with industry-standard frameworks including NIST and ISO27001 Producing clear and concise risk, control and compliance reporting for management teams Managing and co-ordinating internal and external audits of our IT policies, processes and practices, ensuring full collaboration with the auditors Managing risk remediation and audit actions and monitoring the progress of projects that mitigate and reduce IT risk Getting stuck in to improve processes, practices, and documentation standards where deficiencies are identified Advising colleagues across IT on how to build risk reduction and compliance into our day-to-day operations What we're looking for Hands-on experience identifying, evaluating, and managing IT risk and a proven ability to assess the effectiveness and suitability of controls on critical systems in a dynamic and complex environment A super personable, highly motivated, and highly capable individual looking for a role in which they can work with autonomy, expand their experience, and exert real influence in a big company. We need someone who can collaborate, challenge, quickly understand complex problems and rationalise them into workable solutions, and who likes to roll up their sleeves and get stuck-in to making improvements Someone who is detail-oriented but also has the skills and confidence necessary to interact with and influence key stakeholders at all levels What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
General Manager, upmarket Coffee shop in Hitchin General Manager vacancies like this don't come along very often. For any General Manager looking for a busy, fast pace environment but with a work/life balance including evenings off then this could be the role for you Starting salary from £40,000 Share of the tronc evenings off Greatness comes from the top. When the founders are great he or she will surround themselves by great people. People work for people and if you are in a job where you are not working for and with great people you may want to consider your options? The founders in this independent company are great, as are their people. They offer autonomy like no other, security, stability, growth as well as stunning businesses including Pubs, Cafe's and restaurants serving great food/drink, amazing locations and great financial and personal rewards. I am tasked with finding the best General Manager for this much loved Coffee shop in the Hertfordshire area. A General Manager who is looking to better themselves and be happier in their job. Apply now for this General Manager position and get a guaranteed response. Apply for This Job Upload your CV (Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, rtf.) I accept the terms of the Privacy Policy and agree for this data be sent to , be used to respond to my message and stored there until prior notice is given for it to be removed.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
General Manager, upmarket Coffee shop in Hitchin General Manager vacancies like this don't come along very often. For any General Manager looking for a busy, fast pace environment but with a work/life balance including evenings off then this could be the role for you Starting salary from £40,000 Share of the tronc evenings off Greatness comes from the top. When the founders are great he or she will surround themselves by great people. People work for people and if you are in a job where you are not working for and with great people you may want to consider your options? The founders in this independent company are great, as are their people. They offer autonomy like no other, security, stability, growth as well as stunning businesses including Pubs, Cafe's and restaurants serving great food/drink, amazing locations and great financial and personal rewards. I am tasked with finding the best General Manager for this much loved Coffee shop in the Hertfordshire area. A General Manager who is looking to better themselves and be happier in their job. Apply now for this General Manager position and get a guaranteed response. Apply for This Job Upload your CV (Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, rtf.) I accept the terms of the Privacy Policy and agree for this data be sent to , be used to respond to my message and stored there until prior notice is given for it to be removed.
We have an exciting opportunity for a New Product Development Manager to join our Charity Development Team based at our office in Leeds. This role will be responsible for developing and launching new funded pilots of products and services, meeting the needs of our clients and key strategic partners in line with the Charity's growth strategy. An immediate focus for this role will be to support the expansion of our Business Owner Service pilot. Who Are We? Hundreds of thousands of people come to StepChange for help every year. Some are at crisis point and many don't see a way out. We help them to find a way out of their debt problems. We help people to make sense of their finances. We don't judge people, we just provide the support, guidance, flexibility and solutions that are needed to deal with debt. Whatever the situation we'll look for practical solutions that make our clients' lives better. With this role you will enjoy a hybrid working model, combining working from home with some days in our Leeds office. Regular travel will be required to StepChange offices and external partner sites. Regular overnight stays will also be required. What you will be doing Support our Relationship Managers in holding strategic conversations with key partners that focus on piloting new products and services, meeting their needs and those of their customers. Develop an understanding of the needs and challenges of strategic partners and their customers from a wide range of external sources and internal insights and data. This includes determining client research that may be required to design and test the proposition and service being developed. Lead the end to end pilot process from onboarding of strategic partners' customers, continuous improvement and MI provision, and lead the transition of pilot products and services into BAU. Design and oversee the delivery of comprehensive 'go to market strategies' for all new pilots of products, and services, aligned to the charity's objectives. Collaborate with internal partners to support the definition of technical requirements of the new product or service. Create a cost benefit analysis for the implementation and ongoing technical and operational running costs of the pilot. Provide comprehensive insights from pilot activity to inform charity strategy and decision making and influence partnership strategies for long-term service growth and funding. What we want from you Demonstrable experience of working in a product development role, including development and launch of new products and services, strategies, business plans and business cases. Experience of working with the financial services sector, selling, and pitching services to and working closely with partners. Familiarity with procurement processes and working with third party organisations. Working in a client-centric organisation supporting successful cross-functional change to benefit the client. The rewards 24 days annual leave (this increases by one day per year up to a maximum of 29), plus bank holidays The opportunity to buy and sell annual leave Hybrid working- with IT equipment provided when you're working from home A personal career plan and ongoing training and development and support with role-related professional subscriptions and qualifications Travel season ticket loans Cycle-to-work scheme Group pension scheme Group Company Life Assurance Westfield Health cash plan with employee discounts in high street shops Vitality at Work health and wellbeing Employee assistance programme Access to financial planning and advice 2 days paid volunteering leave per year Long service awards Free hot drinks (tea, coffee, hot chocolate) in the office Equality, diversity, and inclusion: Equality, diversity, and inclusion are incredibly important to us; we have a culture of belonging. We're always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce to ensure we can provide the best service possible for everyone. It's not just about the professional experience you bring - we're interested in who you are and your potential. If there's an adjustment to our recruitment process that would help you to be your best, speak to our team and they'll be happy to help.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a New Product Development Manager to join our Charity Development Team based at our office in Leeds. This role will be responsible for developing and launching new funded pilots of products and services, meeting the needs of our clients and key strategic partners in line with the Charity's growth strategy. An immediate focus for this role will be to support the expansion of our Business Owner Service pilot. Who Are We? Hundreds of thousands of people come to StepChange for help every year. Some are at crisis point and many don't see a way out. We help them to find a way out of their debt problems. We help people to make sense of their finances. We don't judge people, we just provide the support, guidance, flexibility and solutions that are needed to deal with debt. Whatever the situation we'll look for practical solutions that make our clients' lives better. With this role you will enjoy a hybrid working model, combining working from home with some days in our Leeds office. Regular travel will be required to StepChange offices and external partner sites. Regular overnight stays will also be required. What you will be doing Support our Relationship Managers in holding strategic conversations with key partners that focus on piloting new products and services, meeting their needs and those of their customers. Develop an understanding of the needs and challenges of strategic partners and their customers from a wide range of external sources and internal insights and data. This includes determining client research that may be required to design and test the proposition and service being developed. Lead the end to end pilot process from onboarding of strategic partners' customers, continuous improvement and MI provision, and lead the transition of pilot products and services into BAU. Design and oversee the delivery of comprehensive 'go to market strategies' for all new pilots of products, and services, aligned to the charity's objectives. Collaborate with internal partners to support the definition of technical requirements of the new product or service. Create a cost benefit analysis for the implementation and ongoing technical and operational running costs of the pilot. Provide comprehensive insights from pilot activity to inform charity strategy and decision making and influence partnership strategies for long-term service growth and funding. What we want from you Demonstrable experience of working in a product development role, including development and launch of new products and services, strategies, business plans and business cases. Experience of working with the financial services sector, selling, and pitching services to and working closely with partners. Familiarity with procurement processes and working with third party organisations. Working in a client-centric organisation supporting successful cross-functional change to benefit the client. The rewards 24 days annual leave (this increases by one day per year up to a maximum of 29), plus bank holidays The opportunity to buy and sell annual leave Hybrid working- with IT equipment provided when you're working from home A personal career plan and ongoing training and development and support with role-related professional subscriptions and qualifications Travel season ticket loans Cycle-to-work scheme Group pension scheme Group Company Life Assurance Westfield Health cash plan with employee discounts in high street shops Vitality at Work health and wellbeing Employee assistance programme Access to financial planning and advice 2 days paid volunteering leave per year Long service awards Free hot drinks (tea, coffee, hot chocolate) in the office Equality, diversity, and inclusion: Equality, diversity, and inclusion are incredibly important to us; we have a culture of belonging. We're always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce to ensure we can provide the best service possible for everyone. It's not just about the professional experience you bring - we're interested in who you are and your potential. If there's an adjustment to our recruitment process that would help you to be your best, speak to our team and they'll be happy to help.
Scheme Manager (Residential) Up to £19,838 per annum Leicestershire (Markfield) Permanent, Full Time Do you like creating communities and enjoy looking after the welfare of others? Do you have a passion to make a real difference for our residents and the community they live in? If so, our Scheme Manager position for our Leasehold Retirement Scheme at Willow Court in Markfield, Leicestershire could be perfect for you. Here at Longhurst Group we want to deliver an excellent housing service by listening to our customers, caring about the communities they live in and supporting people to live the life they choose to live and provide a localised and dedicated service with an added personal touch. If you are able to help us, were looking for 35 hours per week, worked across 5 days, of your expertise where youll really add value. Our Willow Court scheme is attractively landscaped and is conveniently situated for the local shops and facilities within Leicestershire. Its extremely conveniently located within easy reach of both the M1 and A50, with various amenities, including 3 local shopping areas with Post Offices, newsagents, general shops, situated close by. The scheme is also well served by local public transport, with the nearest bus-stop 300 yards away. We offer our residents support to arrange a number of activities throughout the week including musical evenings, bingo, coffee mornings, lunch club, trips & outings, church service, etc. This a wonderful opportunity for someone with a passion for working with our residents and will appreciate the importance of providing great customer service, helping to support and help our residents to live independently building a community within our scheme. Please note that this role is a residential position which is supplied with a property that the successful candidate will be required to reside in for the duration of their employment in this role. The property is a 2-bedroom, self-contained bungalow (some property related bills will still be applicable). This property is within close proximity to shops and other local amenities, alongside local bus routes. Communal parking is also available with this property. As a Scheme Manager you will: Manage the scheme in an efficient and effective manner, ensuring that a safe, secure, well-kept and pleasant environment is maintained. Oversee the welfare of our residents that will enable our residents to live independently; ultimately making a positive difference and improving lives and provide a calm and attentive response in the event of an emergency. Take on the management of service delivery, with particular attention to housing management and maintenance issues. To foster the development of a tight knit community spirit through the facilitation of regular social events and activities To promote good communication between residents and their families, Longhurst Group and our approved service providers. We are looking for a Scheme Manager with a strong customer focus who will go that extra mile. In order to deliver service excellence, you must demonstrate empathy, patience, humour and a can do attitude. What you receive from us 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Pension Scheme Life Cover (as part of pension scheme membership) Health Care Cash Plan Free Eye Tests Investment in your personal development through our extensive learning and development opportunities. Family friendly, carers leave plus other paid leave Employee Assistance programme Wellbeing Support Free flu vaccinations Carers Networking Group a platform to support Unpaid Carers How to apply Please click apply now to submit your CV today. In the event of high applicant volumes we reserve the right to close this advert and CV submission window early. We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CVs will be treated as a direct application. Vetting Requirements The important things - We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify eligibility to work in the UK at interview. If you are the successful candidate, original proof must then be provided before your first day. Naturally working with our customers, we need to complete pre-employment checks before you join us. This role is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (one from your current employer). We also need you to tell us what you have been up to over the past 5 years as a minimum in terms of employment history. This could include carer duties, travel, seeking work, education, employment, training, or volunteering. Equal Opportunities As an equal opportunities employer, Longhurst Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues and as part of our commitment we are an Employer for Carers and would welcome your application if you have additional unpaid caring responsibilities. We aspire to have a greater diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Longhurst Group. JBRP1_UKTJ
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Scheme Manager (Residential) Up to £19,838 per annum Leicestershire (Markfield) Permanent, Full Time Do you like creating communities and enjoy looking after the welfare of others? Do you have a passion to make a real difference for our residents and the community they live in? If so, our Scheme Manager position for our Leasehold Retirement Scheme at Willow Court in Markfield, Leicestershire could be perfect for you. Here at Longhurst Group we want to deliver an excellent housing service by listening to our customers, caring about the communities they live in and supporting people to live the life they choose to live and provide a localised and dedicated service with an added personal touch. If you are able to help us, were looking for 35 hours per week, worked across 5 days, of your expertise where youll really add value. Our Willow Court scheme is attractively landscaped and is conveniently situated for the local shops and facilities within Leicestershire. Its extremely conveniently located within easy reach of both the M1 and A50, with various amenities, including 3 local shopping areas with Post Offices, newsagents, general shops, situated close by. The scheme is also well served by local public transport, with the nearest bus-stop 300 yards away. We offer our residents support to arrange a number of activities throughout the week including musical evenings, bingo, coffee mornings, lunch club, trips & outings, church service, etc. This a wonderful opportunity for someone with a passion for working with our residents and will appreciate the importance of providing great customer service, helping to support and help our residents to live independently building a community within our scheme. Please note that this role is a residential position which is supplied with a property that the successful candidate will be required to reside in for the duration of their employment in this role. The property is a 2-bedroom, self-contained bungalow (some property related bills will still be applicable). This property is within close proximity to shops and other local amenities, alongside local bus routes. Communal parking is also available with this property. As a Scheme Manager you will: Manage the scheme in an efficient and effective manner, ensuring that a safe, secure, well-kept and pleasant environment is maintained. Oversee the welfare of our residents that will enable our residents to live independently; ultimately making a positive difference and improving lives and provide a calm and attentive response in the event of an emergency. Take on the management of service delivery, with particular attention to housing management and maintenance issues. To foster the development of a tight knit community spirit through the facilitation of regular social events and activities To promote good communication between residents and their families, Longhurst Group and our approved service providers. We are looking for a Scheme Manager with a strong customer focus who will go that extra mile. In order to deliver service excellence, you must demonstrate empathy, patience, humour and a can do attitude. What you receive from us 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Pension Scheme Life Cover (as part of pension scheme membership) Health Care Cash Plan Free Eye Tests Investment in your personal development through our extensive learning and development opportunities. Family friendly, carers leave plus other paid leave Employee Assistance programme Wellbeing Support Free flu vaccinations Carers Networking Group a platform to support Unpaid Carers How to apply Please click apply now to submit your CV today. In the event of high applicant volumes we reserve the right to close this advert and CV submission window early. We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CVs will be treated as a direct application. Vetting Requirements The important things - We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify eligibility to work in the UK at interview. If you are the successful candidate, original proof must then be provided before your first day. Naturally working with our customers, we need to complete pre-employment checks before you join us. This role is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (one from your current employer). We also need you to tell us what you have been up to over the past 5 years as a minimum in terms of employment history. This could include carer duties, travel, seeking work, education, employment, training, or volunteering. Equal Opportunities As an equal opportunities employer, Longhurst Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues and as part of our commitment we are an Employer for Carers and would welcome your application if you have additional unpaid caring responsibilities. We aspire to have a greater diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Longhurst Group. JBRP1_UKTJ
We are delighted to have been asked to recruit for this position, for an established and successful company that continues to trade well, is ambitious, and has a "people first" culture. They are continuing to open new high street stores in the current climate. Benefits: Daytime shifts only - great work/life balance Generous quarterly paid bonus Progression opportunities Discounted food & drink Birthday off! Do you have passion for high quality food and drink ? because this is who we need. Someone with a quality food led background with exceptional customer service skills, a real eye for detail, and the ability to supervise and train great people and build sales. They are coffee aficionados with trained baristas, and company trainers and serve an all day fresh range of bakery items alongside patisserie, pastries, breakfast pots and cakes etc. You will either be an experienced assistant manager or a strong supervisor and your background will be working in busy coffee shops, restaurants, cafes, customer facing catering operations or cafe bakeries - in a hands-on capacity. A massive bonus is that it is a day time only operation, so you will have a great work life balance. Role - Assistant Cafe bakery Manager As the Assistant Cafe Bakery Manager you will: Help to manage all day to day operations Deputise for the manager in their absence Supervise, train and develop your team Work in a hands-on capacity leading from the front Maintain high standards, compliance and company systems & procedures Manage stock and control wastage Deliver exceptional customer service Work to company targets and KPIs' Attributes - Assistant Cafe Bakery Manager Experience as assistant restaurant/cafe/coffee shop/cafe bakery,catering manager or a supervisor in busy fast paced commercial customer facing operations Some financial knowledge Excellent people, communication and supervisory skills A hands-on lead from the front approach and a very keen eye for detail An understanding of legislation & compliance The ability to motivate and enthuse people and teams to deliver results A positive and outgoing personality and outlook IT literate - working with systems & process This is an amazing opportunity in the current climate to join a company that has ambitious expansion plans. Apply today Please note: You must be resident in the UK and eligible to work. We will respond to your application as soon as possible, and please bear with us because we are experiencing very high numbers of applications at the moment. Penny Cook Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, a recruitment agency dedicated to recruitment in the Hospitality Industry.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
We are delighted to have been asked to recruit for this position, for an established and successful company that continues to trade well, is ambitious, and has a "people first" culture. They are continuing to open new high street stores in the current climate. Benefits: Daytime shifts only - great work/life balance Generous quarterly paid bonus Progression opportunities Discounted food & drink Birthday off! Do you have passion for high quality food and drink ? because this is who we need. Someone with a quality food led background with exceptional customer service skills, a real eye for detail, and the ability to supervise and train great people and build sales. They are coffee aficionados with trained baristas, and company trainers and serve an all day fresh range of bakery items alongside patisserie, pastries, breakfast pots and cakes etc. You will either be an experienced assistant manager or a strong supervisor and your background will be working in busy coffee shops, restaurants, cafes, customer facing catering operations or cafe bakeries - in a hands-on capacity. A massive bonus is that it is a day time only operation, so you will have a great work life balance. Role - Assistant Cafe bakery Manager As the Assistant Cafe Bakery Manager you will: Help to manage all day to day operations Deputise for the manager in their absence Supervise, train and develop your team Work in a hands-on capacity leading from the front Maintain high standards, compliance and company systems & procedures Manage stock and control wastage Deliver exceptional customer service Work to company targets and KPIs' Attributes - Assistant Cafe Bakery Manager Experience as assistant restaurant/cafe/coffee shop/cafe bakery,catering manager or a supervisor in busy fast paced commercial customer facing operations Some financial knowledge Excellent people, communication and supervisory skills A hands-on lead from the front approach and a very keen eye for detail An understanding of legislation & compliance The ability to motivate and enthuse people and teams to deliver results A positive and outgoing personality and outlook IT literate - working with systems & process This is an amazing opportunity in the current climate to join a company that has ambitious expansion plans. Apply today Please note: You must be resident in the UK and eligible to work. We will respond to your application as soon as possible, and please bear with us because we are experiencing very high numbers of applications at the moment. Penny Cook Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, a recruitment agency dedicated to recruitment in the Hospitality Industry.
We're looking for an experienced General Manager to join us in the All Bar One brand - We're opening up a brand new site in a transport hub in Glasgow City Centre. We're keen to hear from people who have experience in working in a new site, recruiting a new team and working at pace. Have you got what it takes to help lead this new team to success? We recognise a good General Manager is key to our success. You'll build a business to be proud of, help to grow your team and smash targets. We'll always reward you when a job's done well, with bonus opportunities and celebration events. Join us at All Bar One, a place to share and socialise. Think morning coffees to Saturday night espresso martinis. Our menus are built for sharing the occasion. We pride ourselves on our trending global flavours, always freshly prepared. If you fancy mixing things up, we want to hear from you. WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME? Bonus Scheme - We're all about rewarding the hard work you put in A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery or socialising with friends in the city at All Bar One, we've got you covered. 20% discount across all off our brands for up to 5 friends and family. Up to 50% discount off PureGym memberships. Celebrating success- award nights, away days and team socials. Private medical and Dental Plans - to keep you safe, secure and always smiling On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 25 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS GENERAL MANAGER YOU'LL Train and inspire your team. Ensure our guests are cared for, being the host to life's memorable moments. Support your business to deliver food and drink to be proud of. Strive towards and achievebusiness targets.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
We're looking for an experienced General Manager to join us in the All Bar One brand - We're opening up a brand new site in a transport hub in Glasgow City Centre. We're keen to hear from people who have experience in working in a new site, recruiting a new team and working at pace. Have you got what it takes to help lead this new team to success? We recognise a good General Manager is key to our success. You'll build a business to be proud of, help to grow your team and smash targets. We'll always reward you when a job's done well, with bonus opportunities and celebration events. Join us at All Bar One, a place to share and socialise. Think morning coffees to Saturday night espresso martinis. Our menus are built for sharing the occasion. We pride ourselves on our trending global flavours, always freshly prepared. If you fancy mixing things up, we want to hear from you. WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME? Bonus Scheme - We're all about rewarding the hard work you put in A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery or socialising with friends in the city at All Bar One, we've got you covered. 20% discount across all off our brands for up to 5 friends and family. Up to 50% discount off PureGym memberships. Celebrating success- award nights, away days and team socials. Private medical and Dental Plans - to keep you safe, secure and always smiling On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 25 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS GENERAL MANAGER YOU'LL Train and inspire your team. Ensure our guests are cared for, being the host to life's memorable moments. Support your business to deliver food and drink to be proud of. Strive towards and achievebusiness targets.
Searching for your next adventure? Looking to join a growing company with great prospects? Then come and join one of the UK s largest outdoor retailers as our Milton Keynes Assistant Store Manager. As part of the Outdoor and Cycle Concepts group, Snow + Rock is joined by Runners Need and Cotswold Outdoor to support outdoor enthusiasts by providing excellent customer service and a range of products from world leading brands, all whilst promoting and encouraging sustainability! How will you make an impact? Assistant Store Managers partner with the Store Manager to drive the performance of the store by: Assisting with core operational processes relating to inventory and stock, audits, and banking Working as a role model to inspire your team to deliver a premium level of customer service Creating a premium and inclusive shopping experience by connecting with our customers to understand their specific needs and wants Leading and motivating the store team in the Store Manager s absence Maintaining high standards of presentation within the store and implementing seasonal campaigns and promotions as directed by the Store Manager Please note this role is 40 hours per week. You ll fit right in if you have: Experience managing and coaching a team of people to achieve group objectives A customer first approach and are happy to advise and help customers find the perfect product for their adventure An understanding of how a store operates including compliance, processes, and visual merchandising A one team mentality to constantly contribute to the development and improvement of your store and team What s in it for you? Colleagues make a company, so we believe in offering a total reward package that s more than just base salary. As part of the O&CC team you ll receive: Base salary of £26,500 per annum +Bonus 40-60% discount across our range of products 33 days holiday with the option to purchase additional holiday Company pension scheme Access to Perkbox, allowing you to save money all year round. Whether it s supermarket savings or days out, the daily coffee or a summer holiday - there s something to suit everyone s lifestyle. But there s more, for a full list of what we offer at O&CC check out our brochure here. Applications from all genders and backgrounds are encouraged. O&CC aims to be an inclusive employer, where difference is celebrated, respected, and encouraged. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background leads to a better organisation for our employees and customers, creating a learning environment and organisational culture that leverage diversity, allowing us all to flourish and keep our business growing. This advert may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Searching for your next adventure? Looking to join a growing company with great prospects? Then come and join one of the UK s largest outdoor retailers as our Milton Keynes Assistant Store Manager. As part of the Outdoor and Cycle Concepts group, Snow + Rock is joined by Runners Need and Cotswold Outdoor to support outdoor enthusiasts by providing excellent customer service and a range of products from world leading brands, all whilst promoting and encouraging sustainability! How will you make an impact? Assistant Store Managers partner with the Store Manager to drive the performance of the store by: Assisting with core operational processes relating to inventory and stock, audits, and banking Working as a role model to inspire your team to deliver a premium level of customer service Creating a premium and inclusive shopping experience by connecting with our customers to understand their specific needs and wants Leading and motivating the store team in the Store Manager s absence Maintaining high standards of presentation within the store and implementing seasonal campaigns and promotions as directed by the Store Manager Please note this role is 40 hours per week. You ll fit right in if you have: Experience managing and coaching a team of people to achieve group objectives A customer first approach and are happy to advise and help customers find the perfect product for their adventure An understanding of how a store operates including compliance, processes, and visual merchandising A one team mentality to constantly contribute to the development and improvement of your store and team What s in it for you? Colleagues make a company, so we believe in offering a total reward package that s more than just base salary. As part of the O&CC team you ll receive: Base salary of £26,500 per annum +Bonus 40-60% discount across our range of products 33 days holiday with the option to purchase additional holiday Company pension scheme Access to Perkbox, allowing you to save money all year round. Whether it s supermarket savings or days out, the daily coffee or a summer holiday - there s something to suit everyone s lifestyle. But there s more, for a full list of what we offer at O&CC check out our brochure here. Applications from all genders and backgrounds are encouraged. O&CC aims to be an inclusive employer, where difference is celebrated, respected, and encouraged. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background leads to a better organisation for our employees and customers, creating a learning environment and organisational culture that leverage diversity, allowing us all to flourish and keep our business growing. This advert may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Summary Working within a bustling atmosphere as part of passionate team this role as a Welcome & Service Assistant, plays a core part in providing fantastic customer service. This role will be perfect for someone looking to gain a whole seasons worth of experience within the heritage and visitor services industry at a fast paced property, as well as insight into the National Trust as a charity and our Growing Support priorities. Contract : This is a one year fixed-term role from your start date, in order to support Polesden Lacey's membership and visitor objectives. Hours/working pattern: This is a part time role, based on 18.75 hours per week and can be a mix of full days or half days depending on operational requirements. Please note that this role requires working weekends, bank holidays and school holidays. Indoor and outdoor work involved. Interviews will be held on the 15th May. What it's like to work here Reporting to the Welcome Manager, you'll be part of a mixed team of staff and volunteers working within the Visitor Experience department. This is a public facing role which can be both challenging and rewarding. Training on our customer policies and expectations will be provided, much of the training is on the go. Polesden Lacey welcomes over 380,000 visitors a year, a normal busy day could be between 2,500-3,000 visitors, so if you are looking for non-stop action and multi-tasking then visitor welcome is the place for you. Some of our large events throughout the year include Easter, Summer theatre and Lazy Jazz, Outdoor Cinema, and Christmas. However we are also a popular local property and welcome many regular visitors who come for coffee and a walk whatever the weather. What you'll be doing As a Welcome & Service Assistant, it's your role to ensure that the welcome our visitors receive is perfect, setting them up for an amazing experience for the day. You'll answer queries and make sure visitors can find everything they need for their visit. Understanding how and why we engage our supporters is important. Working with our spirit of place you'll work with the visitor welcome team to link everything we do back to our cause and the ongoing work we do. You'll achieve high standards of presentation at the property, and ensure all our communications with our visitors are clear and consistent, from the first click on the website, to the posters and signs around the property. Who we're looking for We'd love to hear from you if you are: customer focused with an understanding of the importance of great service a team player, but also can work on your own initiative well organised and adaptable willing to learn new skills have a positive attitude The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Tax-free childcare scheme Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places Independent financial advice Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Summary Working within a bustling atmosphere as part of passionate team this role as a Welcome & Service Assistant, plays a core part in providing fantastic customer service. This role will be perfect for someone looking to gain a whole seasons worth of experience within the heritage and visitor services industry at a fast paced property, as well as insight into the National Trust as a charity and our Growing Support priorities. Contract : This is a one year fixed-term role from your start date, in order to support Polesden Lacey's membership and visitor objectives. Hours/working pattern: This is a part time role, based on 18.75 hours per week and can be a mix of full days or half days depending on operational requirements. Please note that this role requires working weekends, bank holidays and school holidays. Indoor and outdoor work involved. Interviews will be held on the 15th May. What it's like to work here Reporting to the Welcome Manager, you'll be part of a mixed team of staff and volunteers working within the Visitor Experience department. This is a public facing role which can be both challenging and rewarding. Training on our customer policies and expectations will be provided, much of the training is on the go. Polesden Lacey welcomes over 380,000 visitors a year, a normal busy day could be between 2,500-3,000 visitors, so if you are looking for non-stop action and multi-tasking then visitor welcome is the place for you. Some of our large events throughout the year include Easter, Summer theatre and Lazy Jazz, Outdoor Cinema, and Christmas. However we are also a popular local property and welcome many regular visitors who come for coffee and a walk whatever the weather. What you'll be doing As a Welcome & Service Assistant, it's your role to ensure that the welcome our visitors receive is perfect, setting them up for an amazing experience for the day. You'll answer queries and make sure visitors can find everything they need for their visit. Understanding how and why we engage our supporters is important. Working with our spirit of place you'll work with the visitor welcome team to link everything we do back to our cause and the ongoing work we do. You'll achieve high standards of presentation at the property, and ensure all our communications with our visitors are clear and consistent, from the first click on the website, to the posters and signs around the property. Who we're looking for We'd love to hear from you if you are: customer focused with an understanding of the importance of great service a team player, but also can work on your own initiative well organised and adaptable willing to learn new skills have a positive attitude The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Tax-free childcare scheme Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places Independent financial advice Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
Doves Farm Foods Ltd is a successful, award-winning, family-owned food business, specialising in artisan, organic and free from flours and foods. It operates a portfolio of loved brands including Doves Farm, FREEE and Wessex Mill. We are looking for a new member of our fast-developing Logistics & Supply Chain Team to join on a permanent full-time basis. This role will work directly for the Procurement Manager. Supporting procurement activities, developing relationships with suppliers and bringing online new suppliers. This is an ideal role to start a career in procurement. Career development will be actively encouraged with possible category buyer responsibilities being undertaken within 12 months. The candidate will gain experience in several key areas of procurement including packaging, grain buying, commodities buying and purchasing of ingredients. Working in gluten free and grain you will gain experience in the technical requirements of FMCG businesses. Main Responsibilities Provide day to day support to the Procurement Manager across all administrative tasks. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and stakeholders. Day to day management of supplier relationships, attendance at supplier review meetings. Organising grain deliveries and international shipments. Produce quarterly pricing reports and ensure all data is captured allowing accurate reporting metrics. Tracking procurement performance against quarterly/annual targets. Monitor and manage purchasing inbox with analysis of enquiries. Undertake specific research and investigation as directed. Field telephone calls as required. Develop a portfolio of supplier accounts to manage in packaging/ingredients categories with support from the Procurement Manager Any other tasks related to supporting procurement at Doves Farm Foods. Education Desirable - Degree qualified Experience Desirable - Buying/ supply chain planning experience. Skills Highly organised person with exceptional communication and numerical skills. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Personal Attributes Ability to work as part of a team Punctual Quick and keen to learn. Proactive approach with ability to problem solve using own initiative. Desirable - Interest in food. Knowledge of grains WHAT WE OFFER • A pioneering family-owned business with loved brands that make a difference to people and the planet. • Beautiful work location in the Wiltshire countryside • 50% staff discount in our web shop • Cycle to Work, Eyecare, • Free tea and coffee, fresh fruit and usually fair amounts of delicious cakes and breads to try!
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Doves Farm Foods Ltd is a successful, award-winning, family-owned food business, specialising in artisan, organic and free from flours and foods. It operates a portfolio of loved brands including Doves Farm, FREEE and Wessex Mill. We are looking for a new member of our fast-developing Logistics & Supply Chain Team to join on a permanent full-time basis. This role will work directly for the Procurement Manager. Supporting procurement activities, developing relationships with suppliers and bringing online new suppliers. This is an ideal role to start a career in procurement. Career development will be actively encouraged with possible category buyer responsibilities being undertaken within 12 months. The candidate will gain experience in several key areas of procurement including packaging, grain buying, commodities buying and purchasing of ingredients. Working in gluten free and grain you will gain experience in the technical requirements of FMCG businesses. Main Responsibilities Provide day to day support to the Procurement Manager across all administrative tasks. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and stakeholders. Day to day management of supplier relationships, attendance at supplier review meetings. Organising grain deliveries and international shipments. Produce quarterly pricing reports and ensure all data is captured allowing accurate reporting metrics. Tracking procurement performance against quarterly/annual targets. Monitor and manage purchasing inbox with analysis of enquiries. Undertake specific research and investigation as directed. Field telephone calls as required. Develop a portfolio of supplier accounts to manage in packaging/ingredients categories with support from the Procurement Manager Any other tasks related to supporting procurement at Doves Farm Foods. Education Desirable - Degree qualified Experience Desirable - Buying/ supply chain planning experience. Skills Highly organised person with exceptional communication and numerical skills. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Personal Attributes Ability to work as part of a team Punctual Quick and keen to learn. Proactive approach with ability to problem solve using own initiative. Desirable - Interest in food. Knowledge of grains WHAT WE OFFER • A pioneering family-owned business with loved brands that make a difference to people and the planet. • Beautiful work location in the Wiltshire countryside • 50% staff discount in our web shop • Cycle to Work, Eyecare, • Free tea and coffee, fresh fruit and usually fair amounts of delicious cakes and breads to try!
Why Greencore? We are a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make everyday taste better. We supply all of the major supermarkets in the UK. We also supply convenience and travel retail outlets, discounters, coffee shops, foodservice and other retailers. We have strong market positions in a range of categories including sandwiches, salads, sushi, chilled snacking, chilled ready meals, chilled soups and sauces, chilled quiche, ambient sauces and pickles, and frozen Yorkshire Puddings. In FY22 we manufactured 795m sandwiches and other food to go products, 127m chilled prepared meals, and 249m bottles of cooking sauces, pickles and condiments. We carry out more than 10,600 direct to store deliveries each day. We have 21 world-class manufacturing units across 16 locations in the UK, with industry-leading technology and supply chain capabilities. We generated revenues of 1.7bn in FY22 and employ approximately 14,000 people. We work hard to ensure that Greencore is a great place to work and our people truly are at the core. We're committed to ensuring all our colleagues have development plans and strive to provide inspiring leadership - in fact, in the past year we've seen an 11% increase in the number of colleagues who would recommend Greencore as a place to work. Why not come join us? What you'll be doing Like the company we're part of, Greencore's IT function is a vibrant and fast-paced place to work. We're embarking on an ambitious and exciting technology transformation programme, which will deliver a wide range of new technologies, and we are growing our team as a result. With this comes an increasing focus on controls and risk management and that's where you come in. Reporting directly to the IT Security Director you'll be responsible for managing IT risk, controls, compliance, and audits, working with teams across the company to manage, mitigate and reduce IT risk across the Group. Specific activities include: Maintaining and managing a thorough and detailed risk register, proactively engaging with colleagues across IT to identify, assess and review risk Collaborating with data protection and cyber security colleagues, as well as IT Architects, Delivery and Operations colleagues to build a full picture of IT risk, supporting those colleagues with the management of risk, to plan and execute steps to reduce and mitigate risk Ensuring alignment with Greencore's Enterprise Risk Management framework, working closely with colleagues within out Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance function Managing the ongoing definition and assessment of IT controls, working with industry-standard frameworks including NIST and ISO27001 Producing clear and concise risk, control and compliance reporting for management teams Managing and co-ordinating internal and external audits of our IT policies, processes and practices, ensuring full collaboration with the auditors Managing risk remediation and audit actions and monitoring the progress of projects that mitigate and reduce IT risk Getting stuck in to improve processes, practices, and documentation standards where deficiencies are identified Advising colleagues across IT on how to build risk reduction and compliance into our day-to-day operations What we're looking for Hands-on experience identifying, evaluating, and managing IT risk and a proven ability to assess the effectiveness and suitability of controls on critical systems in a dynamic and complex environment A super personable, highly motivated, and highly capable individual looking for a role in which they can work with autonomy, expand their experience, and exert real influence in a big company. We need someone who can collaborate, challenge, quickly understand complex problems and rationalise them into workable solutions, and who likes to roll up their sleeves and get stuck-in to making improvements Someone who is detail-oriented but also has the skills and confidence necessary to interact with and influence key stakeholders at all levels What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Why Greencore? We are a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make everyday taste better. We supply all of the major supermarkets in the UK. We also supply convenience and travel retail outlets, discounters, coffee shops, foodservice and other retailers. We have strong market positions in a range of categories including sandwiches, salads, sushi, chilled snacking, chilled ready meals, chilled soups and sauces, chilled quiche, ambient sauces and pickles, and frozen Yorkshire Puddings. In FY22 we manufactured 795m sandwiches and other food to go products, 127m chilled prepared meals, and 249m bottles of cooking sauces, pickles and condiments. We carry out more than 10,600 direct to store deliveries each day. We have 21 world-class manufacturing units across 16 locations in the UK, with industry-leading technology and supply chain capabilities. We generated revenues of 1.7bn in FY22 and employ approximately 14,000 people. We work hard to ensure that Greencore is a great place to work and our people truly are at the core. We're committed to ensuring all our colleagues have development plans and strive to provide inspiring leadership - in fact, in the past year we've seen an 11% increase in the number of colleagues who would recommend Greencore as a place to work. Why not come join us? What you'll be doing Like the company we're part of, Greencore's IT function is a vibrant and fast-paced place to work. We're embarking on an ambitious and exciting technology transformation programme, which will deliver a wide range of new technologies, and we are growing our team as a result. With this comes an increasing focus on controls and risk management and that's where you come in. Reporting directly to the IT Security Director you'll be responsible for managing IT risk, controls, compliance, and audits, working with teams across the company to manage, mitigate and reduce IT risk across the Group. Specific activities include: Maintaining and managing a thorough and detailed risk register, proactively engaging with colleagues across IT to identify, assess and review risk Collaborating with data protection and cyber security colleagues, as well as IT Architects, Delivery and Operations colleagues to build a full picture of IT risk, supporting those colleagues with the management of risk, to plan and execute steps to reduce and mitigate risk Ensuring alignment with Greencore's Enterprise Risk Management framework, working closely with colleagues within out Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance function Managing the ongoing definition and assessment of IT controls, working with industry-standard frameworks including NIST and ISO27001 Producing clear and concise risk, control and compliance reporting for management teams Managing and co-ordinating internal and external audits of our IT policies, processes and practices, ensuring full collaboration with the auditors Managing risk remediation and audit actions and monitoring the progress of projects that mitigate and reduce IT risk Getting stuck in to improve processes, practices, and documentation standards where deficiencies are identified Advising colleagues across IT on how to build risk reduction and compliance into our day-to-day operations What we're looking for Hands-on experience identifying, evaluating, and managing IT risk and a proven ability to assess the effectiveness and suitability of controls on critical systems in a dynamic and complex environment A super personable, highly motivated, and highly capable individual looking for a role in which they can work with autonomy, expand their experience, and exert real influence in a big company. We need someone who can collaborate, challenge, quickly understand complex problems and rationalise them into workable solutions, and who likes to roll up their sleeves and get stuck-in to making improvements Someone who is detail-oriented but also has the skills and confidence necessary to interact with and influence key stakeholders at all levels What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Why Greencore? We are a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make everyday taste better. We supply all of the major supermarkets in the UK. We also supply convenience and travel retail outlets, discounters, coffee shops, foodservice and other retailers. We have strong market positions in a range of categories including sandwiches, salads, sushi, chilled snacking, chilled ready meals, chilled soups and sauces, chilled quiche, ambient sauces and pickles, and frozen Yorkshire Puddings. In FY22 we manufactured 795m sandwiches and other food to go products, 127m chilled prepared meals, and 249m bottles of cooking sauces, pickles and condiments. We carry out more than 10,600 direct to store deliveries each day. We have 21 world-class manufacturing units across 16 locations in the UK, with industry-leading technology and supply chain capabilities. We generated revenues of 1.7bn in FY22 and employ approximately 14,000 people. We work hard to ensure that Greencore is a great place to work and our people truly are at the core. We're committed to ensuring all our colleagues have development plans and strive to provide inspiring leadership - in fact, in the past year we've seen an 11% increase in the number of colleagues who would recommend Greencore as a place to work. Why not come join us? What you'll be doing Leading, managing and building a team of diverse developers delivering cutting edge solutions to support our heavily technology enabled transformation programme Interfacing and building strategic relationships with delivery partners to support and grow our development function Providing technical guidance and oversight to the development team Facilitate the delivery of the software testing strategy, incorporating testing best practices and automation within the development process Build supportable applications and services, implementing DevOps practices, monitoring, and reporting capabilities Defining, implementing, and maturing our development strategy, creating an effective process for how projects and workload is managed throughout all stages of the software development lifecycle. This role is perfect for someone who wants to make their own stamp on an organisation What we're looking for Experience leading a technical team to deliver complex software projects Substantial knowledge and hands-on software engineering experience at least two or more of the following - (Java / RPG / C / C++) , (SQL), (.Net / Azure / JavaScript), (React) and (IBM I or Z Series) Solid understanding of development & engineering methodologies and Agile delivery techniques (CI/CD, TDD, BDD) The ability to build and lead an effective and engaged team, that operates with high performance. Focus on aligned goals and development plans to drive skills, progression & succession plans, and retention levels Strong analytical, prioritising, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills Effective communication skills, capable of engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Demonstrable experience in Data & Analytics is also desirable What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Why Greencore? We are a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make everyday taste better. We supply all of the major supermarkets in the UK. We also supply convenience and travel retail outlets, discounters, coffee shops, foodservice and other retailers. We have strong market positions in a range of categories including sandwiches, salads, sushi, chilled snacking, chilled ready meals, chilled soups and sauces, chilled quiche, ambient sauces and pickles, and frozen Yorkshire Puddings. In FY22 we manufactured 795m sandwiches and other food to go products, 127m chilled prepared meals, and 249m bottles of cooking sauces, pickles and condiments. We carry out more than 10,600 direct to store deliveries each day. We have 21 world-class manufacturing units across 16 locations in the UK, with industry-leading technology and supply chain capabilities. We generated revenues of 1.7bn in FY22 and employ approximately 14,000 people. We work hard to ensure that Greencore is a great place to work and our people truly are at the core. We're committed to ensuring all our colleagues have development plans and strive to provide inspiring leadership - in fact, in the past year we've seen an 11% increase in the number of colleagues who would recommend Greencore as a place to work. Why not come join us? What you'll be doing Leading, managing and building a team of diverse developers delivering cutting edge solutions to support our heavily technology enabled transformation programme Interfacing and building strategic relationships with delivery partners to support and grow our development function Providing technical guidance and oversight to the development team Facilitate the delivery of the software testing strategy, incorporating testing best practices and automation within the development process Build supportable applications and services, implementing DevOps practices, monitoring, and reporting capabilities Defining, implementing, and maturing our development strategy, creating an effective process for how projects and workload is managed throughout all stages of the software development lifecycle. This role is perfect for someone who wants to make their own stamp on an organisation What we're looking for Experience leading a technical team to deliver complex software projects Substantial knowledge and hands-on software engineering experience at least two or more of the following - (Java / RPG / C / C++) , (SQL), (.Net / Azure / JavaScript), (React) and (IBM I or Z Series) Solid understanding of development & engineering methodologies and Agile delivery techniques (CI/CD, TDD, BDD) The ability to build and lead an effective and engaged team, that operates with high performance. Focus on aligned goals and development plans to drive skills, progression & succession plans, and retention levels Strong analytical, prioritising, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills Effective communication skills, capable of engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Demonstrable experience in Data & Analytics is also desirable What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Brownhills Motorhomes are currently seeking a Casual worker for Reception duties and as a Cafe Assistant. We are the UK's largest Motorhome dealer and one stop destination for all Motorhome requirements. We sell new and used motorhomes, parts and accessories, undertake motorhome services/repairs and have an onsite café and leisure facilities. We employ around 200 staff at our 12.5 acre site. Main Responsibilities Cafe Assistance with food preparation, cooking breakfasts and lunches; which includes both hot and cold options. General cleaning duties, helping to maintain a clean and tidy Café both front of house and in the kitchen area. Any other duties required by the catering manager. Reception Answering the telephones, ensuring all calls put through to correct department/personnel in a polite and efficient manner. Reporting any problems with automated system as soon as any problems arise. Follow up any calls not returned to customer. Meeting and greeting customers as they arrive on site, making sure they sign in and out for Health and Safety purposes. Keeping lounge area for customers clean and tidy. Outward bound postal duties ensuring ready for collection at 4.30pm daily. Issuing card keys to customers to use the customer lounge. Issuing card key and ensuring customers wishing to use the swimming pool area are aware of the swimming pool rules. Keep Tea and coffee area topped up with supplies and make sure the area is kept clean and tidy. Skills Required The successful candidate must be confident, possess a cheerful disposition, have excellent customer service skills and be polite with a warm, friendly and enthusiastic personality. You must be punctual with the ability to prioritise your work. You must be able to follow specific instructions and be accurate when documenting and passing information. You must have the ability to be flexible and be IT literate. Hours of Work To cover reception staff who are on holiday, sick etc, you will not have any normal hours of work and are not guaranteed any hours of work. You will be given as much notice as is practicably possible. Additional benefits to you Uniform provided Life Insurance Free use of on-site swimming pool, sauna, hot tub Staff discount in our on-site Café and Accessory Shop
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
Brownhills Motorhomes are currently seeking a Casual worker for Reception duties and as a Cafe Assistant. We are the UK's largest Motorhome dealer and one stop destination for all Motorhome requirements. We sell new and used motorhomes, parts and accessories, undertake motorhome services/repairs and have an onsite café and leisure facilities. We employ around 200 staff at our 12.5 acre site. Main Responsibilities Cafe Assistance with food preparation, cooking breakfasts and lunches; which includes both hot and cold options. General cleaning duties, helping to maintain a clean and tidy Café both front of house and in the kitchen area. Any other duties required by the catering manager. Reception Answering the telephones, ensuring all calls put through to correct department/personnel in a polite and efficient manner. Reporting any problems with automated system as soon as any problems arise. Follow up any calls not returned to customer. Meeting and greeting customers as they arrive on site, making sure they sign in and out for Health and Safety purposes. Keeping lounge area for customers clean and tidy. Outward bound postal duties ensuring ready for collection at 4.30pm daily. Issuing card keys to customers to use the customer lounge. Issuing card key and ensuring customers wishing to use the swimming pool area are aware of the swimming pool rules. Keep Tea and coffee area topped up with supplies and make sure the area is kept clean and tidy. Skills Required The successful candidate must be confident, possess a cheerful disposition, have excellent customer service skills and be polite with a warm, friendly and enthusiastic personality. You must be punctual with the ability to prioritise your work. You must be able to follow specific instructions and be accurate when documenting and passing information. You must have the ability to be flexible and be IT literate. Hours of Work To cover reception staff who are on holiday, sick etc, you will not have any normal hours of work and are not guaranteed any hours of work. You will be given as much notice as is practicably possible. Additional benefits to you Uniform provided Life Insurance Free use of on-site swimming pool, sauna, hot tub Staff discount in our on-site Café and Accessory Shop
Scheme Manager (Residential) Up to £19,838 per annum Leicestershire (Markfield) Permanent, Full Time Do you like creating communities and enjoy looking after the welfare of others? Do you have a passion to make a real difference for our residents and the community they live in? If so, our Scheme Manager position for our Leasehold Retirement Scheme at Willow Court in Markfield, Leicestershire could be perfect for you. Here at Longhurst Group we want to deliver an excellent housing service by listening to our customers, caring about the communities they live in and supporting people to live the life they choose to live and provide a localised and dedicated service with an added personal touch. If you are able to help us, we re looking for 35 hours per week, worked across 5 days, of your expertise where you ll really add value. Our Willow Court scheme is attractively landscaped and is conveniently situated for the local shops and facilities within Leicestershire. It s extremely conveniently located within easy reach of both the M1 and A50, with various amenities, including 3 local shopping areas with Post Offices, newsagents, general shops, situated close by. The scheme is also well served by local public transport, with the nearest bus-stop 300 yards away. We offer our residents support to arrange a number of activities throughout the week including musical evenings, bingo, coffee mornings, lunch club, trips & outings, church service, etc. This a wonderful opportunity for someone with a passion for working with our residents and will appreciate the importance of providing great customer service, helping to support and help our residents to live independently building a community within our scheme. Please note that this role is a residential position which is supplied with a property that the successful candidate will be required to reside in for the duration of their employment in this role. The property is a 2-bedroom, self-contained bungalow (some property related bills will still be applicable). This property is within close proximity to shops and other local amenities, alongside local bus routes. Communal parking is also available with this property. As a Scheme Manager you will: Manage the scheme in an efficient and effective manner, ensuring that a safe, secure, well-kept and pleasant environment is maintained. Oversee the welfare of our residents that will enable our residents to live independently; ultimately making a positive difference and improving lives and provide a calm and attentive response in the event of an emergency. Take on the management of service delivery, with particular attention to housing management and maintenance issues. To foster the development of a tight knit community spirit through the facilitation of regular social events and activities To promote good communication between residents and their families, Longhurst Group and our approved service providers. We are looking for a Scheme Manager with a strong customer focus who will go that extra mile. In order to deliver service excellence, you must demonstrate empathy, patience, humour and a can do attitude. What you receive from us 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Pension Scheme Life Cover (as part of pension scheme membership) Health Care Cash Plan Free Eye Tests Investment in your personal development through our extensive learning and development opportunities. Family friendly, carers leave plus other paid leave Employee Assistance programme Wellbeing Support Free flu vaccinations Carers Networking Group a platform to support Unpaid Carers How to apply Please click apply now to submit your CV today. In the event of high applicant volumes we reserve the right to close this advert and CV submission window early. We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV s will be treated as a direct application. Vetting Requirements The important things - We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify eligibility to work in the UK at interview. If you are the successful candidate, original proof must then be provided before your first day. Naturally working with our customers, we need to complete pre-employment checks before you join us. This role is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (one from your current employer). We also need you to tell us what you have been up to over the past 5 years as a minimum in terms of employment history. This could include carer duties, travel, seeking work, education, employment, training, or volunteering. Equal Opportunities As an equal opportunities employer, Longhurst Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues and as part of our commitment we are an Employer for Carers and would welcome your application if you have additional unpaid caring responsibilities. We aspire to have a greater diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Longhurst Group.
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
Scheme Manager (Residential) Up to £19,838 per annum Leicestershire (Markfield) Permanent, Full Time Do you like creating communities and enjoy looking after the welfare of others? Do you have a passion to make a real difference for our residents and the community they live in? If so, our Scheme Manager position for our Leasehold Retirement Scheme at Willow Court in Markfield, Leicestershire could be perfect for you. Here at Longhurst Group we want to deliver an excellent housing service by listening to our customers, caring about the communities they live in and supporting people to live the life they choose to live and provide a localised and dedicated service with an added personal touch. If you are able to help us, we re looking for 35 hours per week, worked across 5 days, of your expertise where you ll really add value. Our Willow Court scheme is attractively landscaped and is conveniently situated for the local shops and facilities within Leicestershire. It s extremely conveniently located within easy reach of both the M1 and A50, with various amenities, including 3 local shopping areas with Post Offices, newsagents, general shops, situated close by. The scheme is also well served by local public transport, with the nearest bus-stop 300 yards away. We offer our residents support to arrange a number of activities throughout the week including musical evenings, bingo, coffee mornings, lunch club, trips & outings, church service, etc. This a wonderful opportunity for someone with a passion for working with our residents and will appreciate the importance of providing great customer service, helping to support and help our residents to live independently building a community within our scheme. Please note that this role is a residential position which is supplied with a property that the successful candidate will be required to reside in for the duration of their employment in this role. The property is a 2-bedroom, self-contained bungalow (some property related bills will still be applicable). This property is within close proximity to shops and other local amenities, alongside local bus routes. Communal parking is also available with this property. As a Scheme Manager you will: Manage the scheme in an efficient and effective manner, ensuring that a safe, secure, well-kept and pleasant environment is maintained. Oversee the welfare of our residents that will enable our residents to live independently; ultimately making a positive difference and improving lives and provide a calm and attentive response in the event of an emergency. Take on the management of service delivery, with particular attention to housing management and maintenance issues. To foster the development of a tight knit community spirit through the facilitation of regular social events and activities To promote good communication between residents and their families, Longhurst Group and our approved service providers. We are looking for a Scheme Manager with a strong customer focus who will go that extra mile. In order to deliver service excellence, you must demonstrate empathy, patience, humour and a can do attitude. What you receive from us 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Pension Scheme Life Cover (as part of pension scheme membership) Health Care Cash Plan Free Eye Tests Investment in your personal development through our extensive learning and development opportunities. Family friendly, carers leave plus other paid leave Employee Assistance programme Wellbeing Support Free flu vaccinations Carers Networking Group a platform to support Unpaid Carers How to apply Please click apply now to submit your CV today. In the event of high applicant volumes we reserve the right to close this advert and CV submission window early. We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV s will be treated as a direct application. Vetting Requirements The important things - We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify eligibility to work in the UK at interview. If you are the successful candidate, original proof must then be provided before your first day. Naturally working with our customers, we need to complete pre-employment checks before you join us. This role is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (one from your current employer). We also need you to tell us what you have been up to over the past 5 years as a minimum in terms of employment history. This could include carer duties, travel, seeking work, education, employment, training, or volunteering. Equal Opportunities As an equal opportunities employer, Longhurst Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues and as part of our commitment we are an Employer for Carers and would welcome your application if you have additional unpaid caring responsibilities. We aspire to have a greater diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Longhurst Group.
Overview Mustard Tree aims to create opportunities for people who face multiple barriers including homelessness, addiction recovery, overcoming offending history, long term unemployment, health, or emotional wellbeing issues, seeking asylum and those granted refugee status. Role Purpose Working to the Food Services Manager, this role is responsible for supervising the preparation of meals within the Mustard Tree, including our lunchtime canteen, Food Club and Coffee Shop areas. Helping to maintain food safety and hygiene standards meeting all required health and safety requirements. Training and supporting freedom and friend of volunteers and helping them learn whilst preparing the meals. Flexibility with a positive attitude required, experience of working in a face paced, varied environment as the role will involve working across the kitchen, coffee shop and food club areas. What you will be doing: Job Description To maintain consistent high food standards and quality across all food areas, also during all stages of cooking and food provision. Follow Safer Food, Better Business procedures, including day dotting, cleaning, and closing procedures in all food areas. Have a working knowledge of all current Health and Safety legislation including allergens, and Food Hygiene legislation with minimum level 2 certification. To support and develop the team and day-to-day running of food services, ensuring that all relevant paperwork is stored correctly and accessibly food compliance. To work within food budget cost controls, ensuring minimum wastage, whilst maintaining and stabilising food costs, without an impact to clients or service. To manage and develop menus and food services on an ongoing basis, maximizing diverse food offers to our clients, promoting healthy eating and meal ideas. To ensure stock takes, stock rotations and use by dates are carried out, and that food is produced so as not to contribute to wastage across all sites. To maintain all equipment within the food areas and notify the Head Chef of issues. To ensure appropriate clothing, footwear (anti slip) and headwear are provided for all volunteers. Provide training for Volunteers in core skills within a professional kitchen and front of house, customer facing environments including and not limited to knife skills, food safety procedures and customer service ensuring all food services volunteers undertake Food and hygiene level 2 accreditation across all sites. Support volunteers in achieving external accreditation through work placements, audits, completing practical assessments and providing references. Support the Food services manager in Food management and ongoing projects such as Food club and the coffee shop including training other staff members and volunteers. Support the completion of Freedom Training packs with Freedom Trainees. Attend and contribute to monthly freedom volunteer graduations, completing end of placement evaluations and giving feedback. Support the implementation and delivery of existing and new projects and initiatives within the Food Services department across all sites. Management of food storage areas including rotating of stock, ordering stock, receiving, and putting away delivery s Cash handling working with the finance team and volunteers surrounding cashing up procedures within the coffee shop work stream. Working with piers across sites to provide consistency in all food areas. General Work duties: Support volunteers to develop work ready skills and behaviours i.e., confidence, punctuality, time management, communication, teamwork, and initiative. Work within health & safety guidelines and Mustard Tree policies and procedures Supporting other staff and departments and providing practical relief cover for work-streams Take responsibility for professional development, attending training courses as required. Leading by example, embodying Mustard Tree values and represent the charity as required. Contribute towards being an environmentally responsible organisation as part of day-to-day activities including recycling and supporting paper-lite practices. Other tasks and duties relevant to the role as required by the organisation. Promoting food safety, always working within government food regulations. Core working daytime hours between 7am 6pm some flexibility will be required. What we are looking for: Person Specification Specification NVQ Professional Cookery Qualification levels 1-3 - Essential CIEH Intermediate Certificate in Food Safety or equivalent, and a working knowledge of health and safety regulations - Essential HACCP experience - Essential Experience of managing stock and organising safe food storage - Essential Good communication and customer skills - Essential Flexible and can-do attitude, self-motivated and enthusiastic approach - Essential Basic IT skills and good administration including Microsoft Word and Outlook - Desirable Ability to train people, delegate and lead a team od volunteers - Essential Experience in managing difficult situations and in professional boundaries - Desirable Full UK clean driving licence - Desirable Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are only able to shortlist those who meet the above criteria thank you for your understanding. Job Type: Full-time Pay: £23,400.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Discounted or free food Sick pay Schedule: Monday to Friday Experience: Food service: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred) Ability to Commute: Manchester, M4 6AG (required) Work Location: In person Reference ID: Food Services Mentor
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
Overview Mustard Tree aims to create opportunities for people who face multiple barriers including homelessness, addiction recovery, overcoming offending history, long term unemployment, health, or emotional wellbeing issues, seeking asylum and those granted refugee status. Role Purpose Working to the Food Services Manager, this role is responsible for supervising the preparation of meals within the Mustard Tree, including our lunchtime canteen, Food Club and Coffee Shop areas. Helping to maintain food safety and hygiene standards meeting all required health and safety requirements. Training and supporting freedom and friend of volunteers and helping them learn whilst preparing the meals. Flexibility with a positive attitude required, experience of working in a face paced, varied environment as the role will involve working across the kitchen, coffee shop and food club areas. What you will be doing: Job Description To maintain consistent high food standards and quality across all food areas, also during all stages of cooking and food provision. Follow Safer Food, Better Business procedures, including day dotting, cleaning, and closing procedures in all food areas. Have a working knowledge of all current Health and Safety legislation including allergens, and Food Hygiene legislation with minimum level 2 certification. To support and develop the team and day-to-day running of food services, ensuring that all relevant paperwork is stored correctly and accessibly food compliance. To work within food budget cost controls, ensuring minimum wastage, whilst maintaining and stabilising food costs, without an impact to clients or service. To manage and develop menus and food services on an ongoing basis, maximizing diverse food offers to our clients, promoting healthy eating and meal ideas. To ensure stock takes, stock rotations and use by dates are carried out, and that food is produced so as not to contribute to wastage across all sites. To maintain all equipment within the food areas and notify the Head Chef of issues. To ensure appropriate clothing, footwear (anti slip) and headwear are provided for all volunteers. Provide training for Volunteers in core skills within a professional kitchen and front of house, customer facing environments including and not limited to knife skills, food safety procedures and customer service ensuring all food services volunteers undertake Food and hygiene level 2 accreditation across all sites. Support volunteers in achieving external accreditation through work placements, audits, completing practical assessments and providing references. Support the Food services manager in Food management and ongoing projects such as Food club and the coffee shop including training other staff members and volunteers. Support the completion of Freedom Training packs with Freedom Trainees. Attend and contribute to monthly freedom volunteer graduations, completing end of placement evaluations and giving feedback. Support the implementation and delivery of existing and new projects and initiatives within the Food Services department across all sites. Management of food storage areas including rotating of stock, ordering stock, receiving, and putting away delivery s Cash handling working with the finance team and volunteers surrounding cashing up procedures within the coffee shop work stream. Working with piers across sites to provide consistency in all food areas. General Work duties: Support volunteers to develop work ready skills and behaviours i.e., confidence, punctuality, time management, communication, teamwork, and initiative. Work within health & safety guidelines and Mustard Tree policies and procedures Supporting other staff and departments and providing practical relief cover for work-streams Take responsibility for professional development, attending training courses as required. Leading by example, embodying Mustard Tree values and represent the charity as required. Contribute towards being an environmentally responsible organisation as part of day-to-day activities including recycling and supporting paper-lite practices. Other tasks and duties relevant to the role as required by the organisation. Promoting food safety, always working within government food regulations. Core working daytime hours between 7am 6pm some flexibility will be required. What we are looking for: Person Specification Specification NVQ Professional Cookery Qualification levels 1-3 - Essential CIEH Intermediate Certificate in Food Safety or equivalent, and a working knowledge of health and safety regulations - Essential HACCP experience - Essential Experience of managing stock and organising safe food storage - Essential Good communication and customer skills - Essential Flexible and can-do attitude, self-motivated and enthusiastic approach - Essential Basic IT skills and good administration including Microsoft Word and Outlook - Desirable Ability to train people, delegate and lead a team od volunteers - Essential Experience in managing difficult situations and in professional boundaries - Desirable Full UK clean driving licence - Desirable Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are only able to shortlist those who meet the above criteria thank you for your understanding. Job Type: Full-time Pay: £23,400.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Discounted or free food Sick pay Schedule: Monday to Friday Experience: Food service: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred) Ability to Commute: Manchester, M4 6AG (required) Work Location: In person Reference ID: Food Services Mentor
A thriving SME business based in Aldershot is looking for a Management Accountant to report into their Finance Manager, initially on 12 month fixed term contract but with a view to becoming permanent. This client offers a full comprehensive benefits package (too many to list!) and they are flexible on whether you work 4 days per week or on a full-time basis. Management Accountant - Benefits 28 days holiday plus bank holidays Day off for your birthday Discount card for many retailers including coffee shops and restaurants Private pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme Hybrid working (once you are independently working) Free Costco membership Management Accountant - About The Role This position will be working for an SME client and therefore the role of Management Accountant will bleed across both the financial and month end monthly reporting. This position has the capacity to be made permanent and will have the scope to become a Finance Manager in the future. Complete a month-end bank reconciliation for each bank account for review on a timely basis Maintain the Fixed Asset Register Prepare month-end journals for review/approval and posting in the accounting system Assist the Finance Manager in the production of the monthly management accounts, year-end financial statements, the annual budget and periodic in-year forecasts. Preparing financial summaries/analyses for the Finance Manager and the Salus Board. Prepare supporting schedules for prepayments and accruals each month on a timely basis for review ensuring the quality of the balances Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for payroll and control accounts to maintain the accuracy of balances. The successful Management Accountant will have: A formal qualification in finance - ACCA / ICAEW / CIMA / CA. Candidates that are qualified by experience will also be considered for this opportunity You will be available with minimal notice - start date pending a successful interview process Experience of working within an SME Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £150 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
A thriving SME business based in Aldershot is looking for a Management Accountant to report into their Finance Manager, initially on 12 month fixed term contract but with a view to becoming permanent. This client offers a full comprehensive benefits package (too many to list!) and they are flexible on whether you work 4 days per week or on a full-time basis. Management Accountant - Benefits 28 days holiday plus bank holidays Day off for your birthday Discount card for many retailers including coffee shops and restaurants Private pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme Hybrid working (once you are independently working) Free Costco membership Management Accountant - About The Role This position will be working for an SME client and therefore the role of Management Accountant will bleed across both the financial and month end monthly reporting. This position has the capacity to be made permanent and will have the scope to become a Finance Manager in the future. Complete a month-end bank reconciliation for each bank account for review on a timely basis Maintain the Fixed Asset Register Prepare month-end journals for review/approval and posting in the accounting system Assist the Finance Manager in the production of the monthly management accounts, year-end financial statements, the annual budget and periodic in-year forecasts. Preparing financial summaries/analyses for the Finance Manager and the Salus Board. Prepare supporting schedules for prepayments and accruals each month on a timely basis for review ensuring the quality of the balances Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for payroll and control accounts to maintain the accuracy of balances. The successful Management Accountant will have: A formal qualification in finance - ACCA / ICAEW / CIMA / CA. Candidates that are qualified by experience will also be considered for this opportunity You will be available with minimal notice - start date pending a successful interview process Experience of working within an SME Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £150 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)
About The Role What you'll be doing: Working with the Store Manager, you'll share joint responsibility for the day to day running of the store You'll be leading by example, co-managing a small team of between 4 - 6 members of staff You'll be committed to motivating your team to deliver a great customer experience as well as achieving challenging sales targets With a commitment to offering honest advice, you will build rapport with customers, exceeding their expectations and reassuring them when they're bewildered by choice What you'll need - skills and experience: Proven experience in a retail customer service orientated or sales environment Supervisory or junior management experience within a retail or field sales position, ideally in a hard goods environment You'll have practical experience / knowledge of some or all of our product range Proven ability to sell some or all of our product range Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service to all of our customers Proven experience in achieving sales targets You'll be a confident, enthusiastic team player Your personal skills should include accuracy and numeracy as well as basic computer literacy You'll possess a high degree of self motivation and a can-do attitude You'll demonstrate a desire to succeed both individually and as co-leader of the team Benefits What you'll get in return for your commitment: Staff Discounts Healthcare Cash plans A company pension scheme Life Cover Access to the Retail Trust, our well-being platform - offering a 24-hour helpline for a variety of support services Discounts on 100 s of high street & online brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping Role specific training and development Proactive promotion of internal candidates Paid Breaks Free Tea & Coffee About The Company Where you'll be working: Machine Mart are the UK's leading specialist retailer of workshop power tools and equipment to the general public and trade customers. With 65 stores nationally and over 40 years in business we are at the forefront of our sector and are supporting our recent success with continued growth and new store openings through this year and next. For further information on our company and our product range, visit our website:
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
About The Role What you'll be doing: Working with the Store Manager, you'll share joint responsibility for the day to day running of the store You'll be leading by example, co-managing a small team of between 4 - 6 members of staff You'll be committed to motivating your team to deliver a great customer experience as well as achieving challenging sales targets With a commitment to offering honest advice, you will build rapport with customers, exceeding their expectations and reassuring them when they're bewildered by choice What you'll need - skills and experience: Proven experience in a retail customer service orientated or sales environment Supervisory or junior management experience within a retail or field sales position, ideally in a hard goods environment You'll have practical experience / knowledge of some or all of our product range Proven ability to sell some or all of our product range Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service to all of our customers Proven experience in achieving sales targets You'll be a confident, enthusiastic team player Your personal skills should include accuracy and numeracy as well as basic computer literacy You'll possess a high degree of self motivation and a can-do attitude You'll demonstrate a desire to succeed both individually and as co-leader of the team Benefits What you'll get in return for your commitment: Staff Discounts Healthcare Cash plans A company pension scheme Life Cover Access to the Retail Trust, our well-being platform - offering a 24-hour helpline for a variety of support services Discounts on 100 s of high street & online brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping Role specific training and development Proactive promotion of internal candidates Paid Breaks Free Tea & Coffee About The Company Where you'll be working: Machine Mart are the UK's leading specialist retailer of workshop power tools and equipment to the general public and trade customers. With 65 stores nationally and over 40 years in business we are at the forefront of our sector and are supporting our recent success with continued growth and new store openings through this year and next. For further information on our company and our product range, visit our website:
Our client, a partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, are looking for an experienced Electronics Design Engineer to join a team of engineers with expertise in various technologies and products. This individual will work collaboratively with the team to identify opportunities for improvement and implement best practices. As an Electronics Design Engineer, you will be essential in ensuring the team's success and working alongside welcoming and helpful team members. Your knowledge and expertise will contribute to the team's goals. This opportunity may lead to a contract extension or permanent employment. What we're looking for: Possess a degree and significant experience in Electronic Design, development, and delivery after completion qualification. Demonstrate your ability to lead major electronic design projects and show your experience working with a diverse team. Be aware of the challenges that may arise and show your understanding of handling them. Problem-solving skills and in-depth knowledge of various electronic technologies and products. Excellent communication skills, both in writing and speaking, enable me to negotiate and influence stakeholders across the organization effectively. What you'll get to do as an Electronic Design Engineer: The job involves developing advanced electronic solutions for weapon systems, including onboard missile sub-systems and Land, Sea, and Air-based Firing Units. As the electronic solution developer, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and performance of the product, while also providing cost and schedule updates to the project manager. You should have a proven track record in electronic design throughout the product life cycle, from early concept to production, and should be proficient in Power and Analog Electronics at both the sub-system and board level. Collaboration with other departments, such as Software, Firmware, Mechanical, Environmental, and EMC, will be an integral part of your work to ensure that your designs meet all requirements. Your contributions will play a crucial role in delivering top-of-the-line missile solutions to our clients. "Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role" More about the role: Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air. This role is based at their headquarters in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees. Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
Our client, a partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, are looking for an experienced Electronics Design Engineer to join a team of engineers with expertise in various technologies and products. This individual will work collaboratively with the team to identify opportunities for improvement and implement best practices. As an Electronics Design Engineer, you will be essential in ensuring the team's success and working alongside welcoming and helpful team members. Your knowledge and expertise will contribute to the team's goals. This opportunity may lead to a contract extension or permanent employment. What we're looking for: Possess a degree and significant experience in Electronic Design, development, and delivery after completion qualification. Demonstrate your ability to lead major electronic design projects and show your experience working with a diverse team. Be aware of the challenges that may arise and show your understanding of handling them. Problem-solving skills and in-depth knowledge of various electronic technologies and products. Excellent communication skills, both in writing and speaking, enable me to negotiate and influence stakeholders across the organization effectively. What you'll get to do as an Electronic Design Engineer: The job involves developing advanced electronic solutions for weapon systems, including onboard missile sub-systems and Land, Sea, and Air-based Firing Units. As the electronic solution developer, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and performance of the product, while also providing cost and schedule updates to the project manager. You should have a proven track record in electronic design throughout the product life cycle, from early concept to production, and should be proficient in Power and Analog Electronics at both the sub-system and board level. Collaboration with other departments, such as Software, Firmware, Mechanical, Environmental, and EMC, will be an integral part of your work to ensure that your designs meet all requirements. Your contributions will play a crucial role in delivering top-of-the-line missile solutions to our clients. "Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role" More about the role: Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air. This role is based at their headquarters in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees. Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Job Title: TFGB Coffee Cart Supervisor Location: Putney Salary: £25,642.50 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent About Us: Regenerate is a youth charity based in Roehampton, SW London that aims to create opportunities for young people to thrive. Regenerate's mission is to inspire and support young people by building strong, lasting relationships and creating life changing opportunities; helping them grow in confidence, make the best of their lives and impact the world for good. As part of this mission, in 2014 Regenerate set up The Feel-Good Bakery , a social enterprise which provides a paid job, training, and mentoring to young people aged 16-25 who are facing barriers to employment. The Role: Regenerate/ The Feel-Good Bakery (TFGB) have entered an exciting period of growth in size and impact as a charity, and are looking for supervisors to oversee shifts on their mobile coffee carts, and soon to be completed coffee shop. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious person passionate about using their skills in catering/business and working with young people and young adults. The role will be responsible for maintaining the mobile coffee shop sales, and supervising and coaching the young people through their employment. Day to Day Responsibilities: Run the daily operations of the coffee shop Maintain and develop systems and procedures to ensure the TFGB coffee shop runs efficiently and to the highest standards Supervise procedures including food hygiene (HACCP) and chemical safety (COSH) Ensure the outlet's cleanliness and hygiene standards are met, recorded and kept in accordance with food safety standards Handling customer enquiries and complaints Supervise food/drink preparation and sales on shift Carry out stock checks and keep accurate records Oversee product quality and carry out quality control checks to make sure standards are maintained Supervise a small team of young adults (TFGB team members) in the coffee cart Ensure good team morale and effective production Liaise with TFGB Progression Manager to feedback team updates and development Support team member's work on key learning objectives Ensure that the safeguarding policy is followed and all concerns reported to the managing director Calmly deal with any challenging team members, customers or situations that may arise Benefits: A budget equalling 5% of your salary towards Learning, Development and Wellbeing Generous annual leave policy - 25 days plus bank holidays and 3 extra leave days between Christmas and new year Recharge Hours - A few extra hours off per quarter are given for you to re-charge your battery Health Cash Plan Package which includes 24-hour health advice and counselling, contribution to health costs, grocery/high street/gym discounts Wellbeing Wallet - £100 a year towards treats of your choice such as books, pampering kit or days out Regular team days and socials Working for a recognised and respected name in the local borough and charitable youth work sector, which acts as a springboard to future roles and connections Person Specification: Experience : Customer service, or experience in the hospitality industry Abilities & Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Problem solving Strong attention to detail Organisational skills Flexible/Adaptable Ability to keep calm under pressure Supportive of the aims of Regenerate/TFGB Knowledge of the young people we work with/areas we work within (Desirable) Regenerate aims to be representative of the community we are working with. We recognise that having the strongest workforce possible means hiring and developing the best people across all races, ethnicities, religions, age groups, sexual orientations, gender identities and abilities. We're not just committed to being an equal opportunity employer, we actively celebrate diversity in all its forms. Please note all offers of employment will be conditional upon the satisfactory outcome of references, right to work, and DBS checks. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Coffee Cart Manager, Coffee Shop Manager, Beverage Cart Supervisor, Coffee Service Coordinator, Espresso Cart Leader, Beverage Cart Operations Manager, Coffee Shop Supervisor, Mobile Coffee Service Manager, Team Leader, Brew Cart Supervisor, Coffee Cart Operations Supervisor may also be considered for this role.
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
Job Title: TFGB Coffee Cart Supervisor Location: Putney Salary: £25,642.50 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent About Us: Regenerate is a youth charity based in Roehampton, SW London that aims to create opportunities for young people to thrive. Regenerate's mission is to inspire and support young people by building strong, lasting relationships and creating life changing opportunities; helping them grow in confidence, make the best of their lives and impact the world for good. As part of this mission, in 2014 Regenerate set up The Feel-Good Bakery , a social enterprise which provides a paid job, training, and mentoring to young people aged 16-25 who are facing barriers to employment. The Role: Regenerate/ The Feel-Good Bakery (TFGB) have entered an exciting period of growth in size and impact as a charity, and are looking for supervisors to oversee shifts on their mobile coffee carts, and soon to be completed coffee shop. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious person passionate about using their skills in catering/business and working with young people and young adults. The role will be responsible for maintaining the mobile coffee shop sales, and supervising and coaching the young people through their employment. Day to Day Responsibilities: Run the daily operations of the coffee shop Maintain and develop systems and procedures to ensure the TFGB coffee shop runs efficiently and to the highest standards Supervise procedures including food hygiene (HACCP) and chemical safety (COSH) Ensure the outlet's cleanliness and hygiene standards are met, recorded and kept in accordance with food safety standards Handling customer enquiries and complaints Supervise food/drink preparation and sales on shift Carry out stock checks and keep accurate records Oversee product quality and carry out quality control checks to make sure standards are maintained Supervise a small team of young adults (TFGB team members) in the coffee cart Ensure good team morale and effective production Liaise with TFGB Progression Manager to feedback team updates and development Support team member's work on key learning objectives Ensure that the safeguarding policy is followed and all concerns reported to the managing director Calmly deal with any challenging team members, customers or situations that may arise Benefits: A budget equalling 5% of your salary towards Learning, Development and Wellbeing Generous annual leave policy - 25 days plus bank holidays and 3 extra leave days between Christmas and new year Recharge Hours - A few extra hours off per quarter are given for you to re-charge your battery Health Cash Plan Package which includes 24-hour health advice and counselling, contribution to health costs, grocery/high street/gym discounts Wellbeing Wallet - £100 a year towards treats of your choice such as books, pampering kit or days out Regular team days and socials Working for a recognised and respected name in the local borough and charitable youth work sector, which acts as a springboard to future roles and connections Person Specification: Experience : Customer service, or experience in the hospitality industry Abilities & Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Problem solving Strong attention to detail Organisational skills Flexible/Adaptable Ability to keep calm under pressure Supportive of the aims of Regenerate/TFGB Knowledge of the young people we work with/areas we work within (Desirable) Regenerate aims to be representative of the community we are working with. We recognise that having the strongest workforce possible means hiring and developing the best people across all races, ethnicities, religions, age groups, sexual orientations, gender identities and abilities. We're not just committed to being an equal opportunity employer, we actively celebrate diversity in all its forms. Please note all offers of employment will be conditional upon the satisfactory outcome of references, right to work, and DBS checks. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Coffee Cart Manager, Coffee Shop Manager, Beverage Cart Supervisor, Coffee Service Coordinator, Espresso Cart Leader, Beverage Cart Operations Manager, Coffee Shop Supervisor, Mobile Coffee Service Manager, Team Leader, Brew Cart Supervisor, Coffee Cart Operations Supervisor may also be considered for this role.
Blakemore Retail
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
Location: Garden City, Flintshire, North Wales Contract Type: Permanent Hours : Minimum Min 20 Hours P/W - possibly more hours when the store needs, Various shifts available Salary: Up to £11.50 p/hr (depending on age)Closing date for applications: 8th May 2024We have an exciting opportunity for a SPAR Sales Assistant, who is motivated, friendly, hands-on and passionate about their store offering excellent service and standards to our customers. Reporting directly to the Store Management Team you will deliver maximum sales and profit through continuous personal improvement and the provision of friendly, excellent service to customers, colleagues, and visitors.A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK. Our forward-thinking family-owned business began life in 1917 as a counter-service grocery store and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now owns 260 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 7,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion. As one of the largest convenience retailers in the UK, we are always looking for innovative ways to create a point of difference. Food and drink have always been our lifeblood, and today our business has multiple divisions specialising in retail, food service and wholesale distribution. Key Tasks/Responsibilities: To deliver customer service in line with SPARkling Service standards To contribute ideas for driving the business and it's team forward To use relevant processes and policies to ensure the security of people, stock and cash Report all customer complaints to manager on duty To comply with relevant legislation and health and food safety responsibilities as defined in the induction period and training What's in it for you? Excellent benefits package including: Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture Outstanding Training & Development Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced convenience store Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes) Proactive promotion of internal candidates Paid Breaks Free Tea & Coffee Early access to your pay through 'EarlyPay' 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal Wellbeing support - access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice Company Pension Scheme NEST pension scheme Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme Long Service Awards Please download the job description for more information.Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.You may have experience of the following: Sales Advisor, Sales Assistant, Retail Advisor, Customer Service Assistant, Customer Service Advisor, Customer Service, Retail Sales Advisor, Shop Assistant, etc.REF-
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
Location: Garden City, Flintshire, North Wales Contract Type: Permanent Hours : Minimum Min 20 Hours P/W - possibly more hours when the store needs, Various shifts available Salary: Up to £11.50 p/hr (depending on age)Closing date for applications: 8th May 2024We have an exciting opportunity for a SPAR Sales Assistant, who is motivated, friendly, hands-on and passionate about their store offering excellent service and standards to our customers. Reporting directly to the Store Management Team you will deliver maximum sales and profit through continuous personal improvement and the provision of friendly, excellent service to customers, colleagues, and visitors.A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK. Our forward-thinking family-owned business began life in 1917 as a counter-service grocery store and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now owns 260 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 7,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion. As one of the largest convenience retailers in the UK, we are always looking for innovative ways to create a point of difference. Food and drink have always been our lifeblood, and today our business has multiple divisions specialising in retail, food service and wholesale distribution. Key Tasks/Responsibilities: To deliver customer service in line with SPARkling Service standards To contribute ideas for driving the business and it's team forward To use relevant processes and policies to ensure the security of people, stock and cash Report all customer complaints to manager on duty To comply with relevant legislation and health and food safety responsibilities as defined in the induction period and training What's in it for you? Excellent benefits package including: Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture Outstanding Training & Development Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced convenience store Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes) Proactive promotion of internal candidates Paid Breaks Free Tea & Coffee Early access to your pay through 'EarlyPay' 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal Wellbeing support - access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice Company Pension Scheme NEST pension scheme Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme Long Service Awards Please download the job description for more information.Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.You may have experience of the following: Sales Advisor, Sales Assistant, Retail Advisor, Customer Service Assistant, Customer Service Advisor, Customer Service, Retail Sales Advisor, Shop Assistant, etc.REF-
Design Manager Slough, Berkshire (with hybrid working) The Company The Blacksmith Shop is a family-run business in Berkshire.Boasting over 35 years in business and with a reputation for high-quality products, honesty, and personal service, we manufacture bespoke interior metalwork and handmade furniture by hand in our own workshops. With years of heritage dating back to 1911 and backgrounds in engineering draughtsmanship and blacksmithing, many of the earliest manufacturing processes are still used today. We feel this creates an unrivalled product experience and allows our collection to flow seamlessly into traditional or contemporary settings. We love to work with interior designers and private clients aiming to create that wow factor within their home whilst achieving a continuous finish throughout.We are now looking for a Design Manager to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. The Benefits - Salary of up to £40,000 per annum- Pension scheme- 21 days' annual leave- Free onsite parking- Hybrid and flexible working- Relaxing breakout areas- Free tea and coffee- Fun quarterly team meetings!This is the perfect opportunity for an individual with an eye for technical drawings to join our close-knit team and help us create unique and exciting products.Whether you are just starting out on your career journey or an experienced professional ready for your next challenge, this is a great chance to take on a creative, design-focused role with plenty of scope for development. What's more, we'll provide all the training you need to make a success of your role from basic onboarding to in-depth support, you'll have everything you need to thrive.On top of this, we offer flexibility with hybrid working options and no fixed days in the office meaning that you can maximise your work/life balance. The Role As the Design Manager, you will lead the design process for our projects.This is a creative role that focuses on drawing and design processes from both an imaginative and technically accurate standpoint. You'll be involved in a wide variety of projects, all with differing requirements and perspectives, ensuring every project is an exciting adventure in design.Managing multiple projects at once, you will put your creative stamp on each and every one to produce individually unique designs that delight our clients and ensure we remain at the forefront of our industry. Utilising your creative skill set across a variety of exciting projects, you will provide support to colleagues at client meetings, ensuring you gain an understanding of their requirements. About You To be considered as our Design Manager, you will need:- An eye for design and drawing, ideally in the construction industry- An aptitude for technical design- A full, valid driving licenceWe will be interested in hearing from all suitable candidates from experienced design professionals to enthusiasts at the start of their design career.Other organisations may call this role Product Design Manager, Creative Design Manager, Drawing and Design Manager, or Lead Product Design Manager.Webrecruit and The Blacksmith Shop are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you're seeking an engaging, rewarding role as our Design Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Apr 22, 2024
Full time
Design Manager Slough, Berkshire (with hybrid working) The Company The Blacksmith Shop is a family-run business in Berkshire.Boasting over 35 years in business and with a reputation for high-quality products, honesty, and personal service, we manufacture bespoke interior metalwork and handmade furniture by hand in our own workshops. With years of heritage dating back to 1911 and backgrounds in engineering draughtsmanship and blacksmithing, many of the earliest manufacturing processes are still used today. We feel this creates an unrivalled product experience and allows our collection to flow seamlessly into traditional or contemporary settings. We love to work with interior designers and private clients aiming to create that wow factor within their home whilst achieving a continuous finish throughout.We are now looking for a Design Manager to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. The Benefits - Salary of up to £40,000 per annum- Pension scheme- 21 days' annual leave- Free onsite parking- Hybrid and flexible working- Relaxing breakout areas- Free tea and coffee- Fun quarterly team meetings!This is the perfect opportunity for an individual with an eye for technical drawings to join our close-knit team and help us create unique and exciting products.Whether you are just starting out on your career journey or an experienced professional ready for your next challenge, this is a great chance to take on a creative, design-focused role with plenty of scope for development. What's more, we'll provide all the training you need to make a success of your role from basic onboarding to in-depth support, you'll have everything you need to thrive.On top of this, we offer flexibility with hybrid working options and no fixed days in the office meaning that you can maximise your work/life balance. The Role As the Design Manager, you will lead the design process for our projects.This is a creative role that focuses on drawing and design processes from both an imaginative and technically accurate standpoint. You'll be involved in a wide variety of projects, all with differing requirements and perspectives, ensuring every project is an exciting adventure in design.Managing multiple projects at once, you will put your creative stamp on each and every one to produce individually unique designs that delight our clients and ensure we remain at the forefront of our industry. Utilising your creative skill set across a variety of exciting projects, you will provide support to colleagues at client meetings, ensuring you gain an understanding of their requirements. About You To be considered as our Design Manager, you will need:- An eye for design and drawing, ideally in the construction industry- An aptitude for technical design- A full, valid driving licenceWe will be interested in hearing from all suitable candidates from experienced design professionals to enthusiasts at the start of their design career.Other organisations may call this role Product Design Manager, Creative Design Manager, Drawing and Design Manager, or Lead Product Design Manager.Webrecruit and The Blacksmith Shop are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you're seeking an engaging, rewarding role as our Design Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.