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Apply on JLP Jobs - the official careers website for John Lewis Partnership, John Lewis & Partners, and Waitrose & Partners. About the role As our Gift Food Buyer here at John Lewis, you're not simply filling shelves, you're a scout for the extraordinary. From artisanal chocolates to centrepiece hampers, you are a curator of the UKs most delicious traditions. Thousands of families will open a John Lewis gift this year and you'll be the reason it's unforgettable. We are looking for a food lover with a strategic, trade driven branded buyer background. This is a high-profile role which brings an opportunity to put your stamp on a beloved British brand. Your remit will be to deliver agreed KPIs including sales, profit, stock & margin. You will be an experienced negotiator, adept at independently managing multiple supplier relationships. Working alongside your Merchandiser, you will analyse commercial input and market data from all channels to develop a category assortment that appeals to the new and existing John Lewis customer base. Salary: £54,500.00 - £84,100.00 per annum dependent on skill and experience Contract type: This is a fixed term contract/secondment opportunity until May 2027 Hours and location of the role: 35 hours per week Your home location will be our London Head Office in Pimlico This is a hybrid working role. The expectation is a minimum of 3 days per week in the office as team collaboration is critical in this role. Core days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays Key responsibilities: You will be accountable for the commercial success of a product range as defined and agreed with your Buying Manager and the commercial and customer success of a product range through range planning and agile in-season trading You will ensure you have up to date expert market knowledge for the category and can predict future market dynamics You are accountable for building and maintaining strong supplier relationships ensuring that they adhere to the required standards and agreed terms Accountable for making decisions on the product assortment: development, sourcing, brand positioning, price structure and margins. These will be in line with category and customer strategy. In collaboration with merchandising, you will need to make season trading and volume decisions along with the commercial terms and product lifecycle with the suppliers You may need to deputise for your Buying Manager when appropriate Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture, providing leadership and guidance to the buying team, supporting the professional development and growth of team members, ensuring a skilled and motivated workforce capable of achieving departmental objectives Lead success-driven, cross-department working through effective stakeholder relationships People manage your team's Buying Assistant partner/s. Providing Coaching, development and feedback Responsible for all commercial negotiations inclusive of marketing funds Support the Buying Manager L5 in building a product strategy Develop and buy market leading own brand and/or branded ranges, managing product lifecycle from launch to exit of product ranges Collaborate with Merchandiser to prepare and share Standardised Range Plan, in line with critical path, to hand over to the Central Operations Team Propose Balance To Achieve across commercial KPIs for the assortment each month in collaboration with the Merchandiser. Work with Merchandisers in your team to ensure Buying office negotiated rebates targets are achieved Work with and comply with all critical path requirements as necessary Research, prepare and present product ranges to the Buying Manager considering sales history, trends, store distribution and brand adjacencies Negotiate the best possible terms with suppliers i.e. margin, minimum guarantees, marketing budgets and exclusivity Essential skills and/or experience you'll need: Extensive brand buying experience critical, with a focus on buying, category management, or product management within Retail. Direct experience in buying practices, merchandising strategies, and supplier negotiations Experience in a trade driven assortment is key Strong negotiation skills and experience in leading strategic commercial negotiations with suppliers and vendors to secure favourable terms and agreements, maximising value and profitability for the category In-depth knowledge and expertise within brands including an understanding of product trends, customer preferences, and industry dynamics. Direct experience in range planning, and product assortment development Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate ideas, negotiate agreements, and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders A passion for all things food Desirable skills and/or experience you'll need: Outside food interests Awareness of current food trends 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday The partnership We're the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We're not just employees, we're Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there's never been a more exciting time to join us. We're ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose. As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect. We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we're free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective. As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it. Important points to note: It's important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you'll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles. We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications, and therefore, we recommend you apply early. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability which means you may need longer to complete your application please contact us as soon as possible. We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.

Due to the retirement of one of our existing team, Greasby Group Practice is looking for a new member of our reception team. We offer full training, 5 weeks annual leave, NHS Pension Scheme is available and a competitive salary. The post will be for 25 hours per week and working hours are Monday to Friday 13:30 - 18:30. These are set hours, please only apply if you are available to cover these hours. This is a busy and varied role which requires a flexible approach; you will need to be able to work using your own initiative and as part of a team, admin experience essential, preferably in a medical setting, flexibility and computer literacy is also essential. Full training will be provided. Main duties of the job This role will suit a person who is used to working in a fast paced environment, who is able to provide excellent service to our patients both on the telephone, face to face and online. About us Greasby Group Practice is a 2 Partner GP surgery which has a patient list size of approx. 6500. Our reception/admin team consists of 10 people covering the hours 08:00 - 18:30, we are a friendly team who support each other especially the new members of staff. Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: RECEPTIONIST REPORTS TO: ASSISTANT PRACTICE MANAGER HOURS: 25 hours per week Job Summary: Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way. Provide general assistance to the Practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone. Job Responsibilities: Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the Practice. Deal with all general enquiries, explain procedures and make new and follow up appointments. Using your own judgment and communication skills to ensure that patients with no prior appointment but who need urgent consultation are seen in a logical and non disruptive manner. Explain Practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary cover and ensure procedures are completed. Receive and make telephone calls as required. Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery. Enter requests for home visits into the clinical system, ensuring careful recording of all relevant details and where necessary refer to Duty Doctor. Action repeat prescription requests either on the computer via workflow or manually. Advise patients of relevant charges for private (non General Medical Services) services, accept over the counter payment and issue receipts for same. Enter patient information onto the computer as required. Patient notes and correspondence: Ensure that clinical system practice notes are dealt with promptly and all actions taken are recorded appropriately. Action e consults received via the practice gatekeeper account and ensure they are workflowed to the correct team. Ensure correspondence, reports, results discharge letters etc are worked promptly using EMIS WEB or DOCMAN 10 and sent to the correct team. Make and serve refreshments as per office rota, ensure the kitchen is kept clean and tidy and air and tidy the waiting room in turn with other staff. Ensure that all new patients are registered onto the computer system promptly and accurately. Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Partners or the Practice Manager. Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. Health & Safety: The post holder will assist in promoting and maintaining the own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, the practice Health & Safety Manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines. Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks. Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills. Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards. Actively reporting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised. Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holder's role. Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually). Equality and Diversity: The post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights. Personal/Professional Development: The post holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development. Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Quality: The post holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team's performance. Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients' needs. Effectively manage own time, workload and resources. Communication: The post holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members. Communicate effectively with patients and carers. Recognise people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Contribution to the Implementation of Services: The post holder will: Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance. Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work. Participate in an audit where appropriate. Person Specification Qualifications GCSE Grade A - C in English and Maths Experience Experience of working in an administration / reception role. Experience of working in a GP or healthcare setting. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

We are looking for a compassionate and knowledgeable HR Advisor who can provide a professional, customer-focused HR service across the Hospice. You will have experience in employee relations, with the confidence to support managers through a wide range of people matters including, disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance casework. You will bring excellent interpersonal skills, a sound understanding of UK employment law, and the ability to build positive relationships at all levels. With strong organisational skills and attention to detail, you will be comfortable managing multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. We are particularly keen to hear from individuals who demonstrate empathy, resilience, and a collaborative approach, and who are passionate about promoting employee wellbeing, engagement, and a positive workplace. St. Michaels Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant background checks, including a DBS check and provide satisfactory reference before starting the role. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Main duties of the job You will provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers, employees and bank staff, ensuring a consistent and supportive approach to people management across the Hospice. You will play a key role in supporting employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, and absence management, offering practical and compassionate guidance throughout. You will support managers with performance concerns, helping to implement improvement plans. The role includes maintaining accurate HR records and employee files, ensuring compliance with data protection requirements, and managing ER case tracking and reporting. You will be responsible for preparing HR documentation, issuing letters, and supporting contractual changes. You will contribute to the development and review of HR policies, ensuring they remain compliant with current legislation and best practice, and support their consistent implementation across the organisation. In addition, you will support learning and development activities by delivering training and guidance to managers, helping to strengthen people management capability. You will also be involved in HR projects, staff engagement initiatives, and wellbeing programmes, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment. You will produce HR management information and analyse data to identify trends and support informed decision-making. Ensuring compliance with employment law and governance requirements will be a key part of the role. About us St. Michaels Hospice is a registered charity providing specialist palliative and end of life care services since 1992, for the people of North Hampshire. We are dedicated to providing care to people throughout North Hampshire who are affected by life limiting illness to attain the highest possible quality of life by providing a choice of specialist care and support. As a charity, we depend on the kindness and support of our local community to continue offering our services free of charge. This care is made possible by supporters donating, taking part in fundraising events and activities, playing our lottery, shopping in our retail outlets, leaving gifts in their Wills or giving freely of their time to volunteer. Job responsibilities Provide advice and guidance to managers and staff on effective ways of working, implementation of employment policies, and promoting compassionate, people-centred management across the Hospice. The postholder will support employee relations casework, ensuring issues are handled fairly, sensitively, and in line with policy. They will also manage contractual variations impacting terms, conditions, and pay, ensuring all changes are accurately documented, communicated to staff, and stored securely for audit purposes. Employee Relations (ER) Provide a supportive, customer-focused HR advisory service to all managers, employees and bank staff across the Hospice. Support managers with employee relations matters, including investigations, grievances, disciplinaries, absence management, and mediation where appropriate. Advise and guide managers on absence and health-related issues, including occupational health referrals, follow-ups, and facilitating the absence management process with sensitivity. Assist managers in managing performance concerns through coaching, mentoring, and facilitating performance improvement plans in a compassionate and constructive manner. Maintain the Employee Relations (ER) case tracker and provide timely reports to management as required. Ensure all confidential materials, both electronic and hardcopy, are securely stored. Maintain accurate, up-to-date employee files in line with Data Protection and data retention requirements. HR Advisory & Policy Support Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and staff on policies, procedures, and best practice. Support the implementation of HR policies across the Hospice, ensuring consistency and compliance. Regularly review and maintain HR documents, templates, and forms to ensure they reflect current legislation, best practice, and sector standards. Ensure timely processing of all contractual variations affecting pay, benefits, and working arrangements, clearly communicating changes in writing. Prepare and issue employment letters reflecting internal changes such as promotions, flexible working agreements, pay adjustments, or temporary duties. Learning, Development & Training (L&D) Deliver HR-related learning, development, and training support to managers, enhancing people management skills and supporting compassionate leadership. Projects / Employee Engagement & Wellbeing Support the HR Manager in staff engagement activities, recognition initiatives, and wellbeing programs for employees, volunteers, and bank staff. Participate in HR projects, including reward initiatives, engagement surveys, and wellbeing programs. Promote positive employee engagement and wellbeing by developing collaborative relationships across the Hospice. Data, Reporting & Analytics Prepare HR-related documentation and maintain accurate, confidential employee records in compliance with data protection regulations. Respond promptly to general HR and employee enquiries. Prepare monthly management information (MI) reporting for the HR KPI dashboard. Analyse HR data to identify trends in employee relations, absence, performance, and engagement (if applicable). Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with employment law, safeguarding, health and safety, and sector regulations. Support adherence to confidentiality, data protection principles, and mandatory HR governance requirements. Person Specification Experience Proven experience providing HR advice and support in employee relations, including managing grievances, disciplinaries, performance issues, and absence management. Experience in handling sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and empathy. Experience in producing accurate HR documentation, maintaining employee records, and ensuring compliance with legislation. Experience in producing HR KPI and MI reporting. Previous HR experience working in a charity, healthcare, or care sector. Experience supporting HR projects. Qualifications CIPD qualified, currently studying towards CIPD, or demonstrable equivalent employee relations (ER) experience. Degree qualified or equivalent professional experience. Membership of a professional HR body (e.g., CIPD). Other requirements Commitment to ongoing professional development. Ability to occasionally travel between hospice sites or attend external meetings as required. Full UK driving licence. Skills, Knowledge, Abilities Strong knowledge of UK employment law, ER casework, and HR best practice. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across all levels. Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and deliver work to deadlines. High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and strong administrative skills. Confident in delivering training and guidance to managers and staff. Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams). Strong problem analysis and solving skills. Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and professionally. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to build and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders, demonstrating sensitivity, diplomacy, and tact when required. Knowledge of HRIS systems, specifically Ciphr. Attitude, Aptitudes & Personal Characteristics Demonstrates compassion, integrity, and professionalism in all interactions. A collaborative team player with a flexible and positive approach to work. Resilient, adaptable, and able to remain calm under pressure. Reliable, responsible, and conscientious in all aspects of work. Aligns with the values of the hospice. . click apply for full job details

Dispensing Optician ManagerJobs in Chelmsford, Essex Independent Opticians £32,000 to £38,000 Zest Optical recruitment is working with a well-established independent opticians in Chelmsford, Essex, to recruit a Dispensing Optician Manager on a full or part time or part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established independent practice known for delivering a bespoke, luxury patient experience, with a strong focus on quality eyewear, advanced lens solutions and personalised care Dispensing Optician Manager - The Role 100% independently owned opticians Two testing rooms Supportive team of six Well-established practice with a loyal patient base Strong focus on customer care and personalised service Varied designer frame range including Tiffany, Cocoa Mint and Face a Face High-quality lenses including Zeiss, Hoya and Rodenstock with clinical freedom Known for myopia management and specialist eye care services Flexible working options of 3, 4 or 5 days per week Alternate Saturdays required Typical opening hours between 9am and 5.30pm Salary range £32,000 to £38,000 depending on experience Professional fees covered Dispensing Optician Manager - Requirements GOC registered Dispensing Optician Leadership or supervisory experience would be an advantage Passion for frames, dispensing and patient care Strong attention to detail Friendly and caring approach Enjoys working as part of a close-knit team This role would suit a Dispensing Optician looking for an independent opticians job in Chelmsford, offering flexibility, clinical freedom and a patient-focused environment. To avoid missing out on this Dispensing Optician Manager vacancy in Essex, please send your CV to Rebecca Wood using the Apply link as soon as possible. Send us a message on Whatsapp! Contact : Rebecca Wood Email : Telephone :