Are you a lover of all things outdoors, passionate about product, how it looks in store and appreciate good customer service? Does working for a Brand like ours excite you? If so, becoming part of the Saltrock family could be part of your next adventure! We are looking for a fun, energetic and enthusiastic person to come aboard as a Store Manager on a 40 hour contract. You will have already worked in Retail, have very high visual merchandising standards and maybe as a Store Manager or are an experienced Supervisor looking for your next step. You will give our Customers an excellent experience in store, making them feel warm and welcome whilst managing and motivating team members, monitoring and hitting sales targets whilst making sure our product is merchandised to its full potential. For over 30 years, Saltrock; a British, coastal, lifestyle brand, has had holiday, family, spirt and fun at its heart. Our inspiration flows from land and sea, waves and coastline. Designed in the South West since 1988 we have grown into a loved Devon brand known for its iconic print designs. Main duties/Responsibilities Relationships Proactively build and maintain a professional commercial relationship throughout the business, whilst ensuring the company's requirements are met. Proactively build and maintain a professional commercial relationship with Head Office, DC and retail team to ensure the best commercial decisions for the store are made. Customer Ensure all customers are approached, engaged and proactively sold to. Providing the highest standards of customer service at all times. Ensuring customers have a positive experience within the assigned store through the actions taken by all team members. Ensure full adherence to all company policies and procedures including where relevant, centre procedures, with particular emphasis on health and safety of staff and customers. Maintain high security awareness by ensuring that all company security procedures are complied with. Sales/Financial Accurately completes/understands commercial file - Monitor sales and enter commercial data in Commercial File. Uses commercial file information to influence decisions and maximise commercial opportunities. Ensure that all company and where applicable centre procedures are strictly adhered to. Implements any markdown and price alterations within agreed timescales. Ensure individual store is appropriately covered with staffing, ensuring peak trade periods are maximised. Ensure personal expenses are kept to a minimum. Stock Maintenance & Visual Standards Maintain a high standard of housekeeping to ensure the store is attractive to customers and provides a healthy and safe environment. Monitor and maintain all aspects of stock management including stock losses, markdowns and stock levels. Merchandises product commercially ensuring visual merchandising principles and guidelines are adhered to ensure maximum sales Ensures stock is tidy, presentable, replenished and attractively merchandised. Processes deliveries in a timely manner. Ensures high standards of housekeeping including maintenance of stockroom standards. People Recruit and train new employees which meet Saltrock standards ensuring that all probationary requirements and individual reviews are carried out within the correct time scales. Carry out induction of new staff ensuring that required competencies are demonstrated and all documentation is correctly completed then forwarded to Head Office and Line Manager as required. Monitor and evaluate the development needs of staff ensuring appropriate coaching and training is provided to ensure needs are met. Monitor performances of staff identifying any disciplinary issues or training needs and ensuring appropriate action as required. Motivate team members to deliver exceptional service to all our customers both internal and external as an ambassador for Saltrock. Ensure all team members deliver agreed service levels to customers. Maximising every sales opportunity. Proactively seek feedback from competitors on performance to ensure we are aware of any factors that could affect trade. Communication Complete all administration tasks required correctly and on time. Implement and maintain communication systems to staff, line manager and brands as required. Ensure all communication tools provided by the business are utilised to benefit the store. Ensure all communication with Head office, DC, retail team is polite, clear, concise and fit for purpose. Ensures feedback on commercial performance is effectively communicated to all relevant parties. Role Competencies To be responsible for the sales performance and standards of assigned store. To maximise profitability by efficient management of resources. To maximise sales in store by ensuring that all staff are fully trained and motivated. Ensuring that the store is appropriately merchandised to provide a positive shopping experience and the achievement of company budgeted profit. Support the Retail Controller as required with retail responsibilities. What we offer you Rest and relaxation are important, we offer above statutory holiday, 33 days per year (inc. bank holidays) and after 5 years with Saltrock you will be rewarded with an extra 2 days, all holiday is pro-rata for part time family members Your Birthday is a BIG deal, you will have an extra full paid day off on or near your birthday Uniform allowance 50% discount (off RRP) on all Saltrock and Crew Clothing products Giving back to our local communities and charities is important to us so we encourgae you to take 3 fully paid charity days per year Life Assurance (4 x salary) Compensation: To be discussed
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Are you a lover of all things outdoors, passionate about product, how it looks in store and appreciate good customer service? Does working for a Brand like ours excite you? If so, becoming part of the Saltrock family could be part of your next adventure! We are looking for a fun, energetic and enthusiastic person to come aboard as a Store Manager on a 40 hour contract. You will have already worked in Retail, have very high visual merchandising standards and maybe as a Store Manager or are an experienced Supervisor looking for your next step. You will give our Customers an excellent experience in store, making them feel warm and welcome whilst managing and motivating team members, monitoring and hitting sales targets whilst making sure our product is merchandised to its full potential. For over 30 years, Saltrock; a British, coastal, lifestyle brand, has had holiday, family, spirt and fun at its heart. Our inspiration flows from land and sea, waves and coastline. Designed in the South West since 1988 we have grown into a loved Devon brand known for its iconic print designs. Main duties/Responsibilities Relationships Proactively build and maintain a professional commercial relationship throughout the business, whilst ensuring the company's requirements are met. Proactively build and maintain a professional commercial relationship with Head Office, DC and retail team to ensure the best commercial decisions for the store are made. Customer Ensure all customers are approached, engaged and proactively sold to. Providing the highest standards of customer service at all times. Ensuring customers have a positive experience within the assigned store through the actions taken by all team members. Ensure full adherence to all company policies and procedures including where relevant, centre procedures, with particular emphasis on health and safety of staff and customers. Maintain high security awareness by ensuring that all company security procedures are complied with. Sales/Financial Accurately completes/understands commercial file - Monitor sales and enter commercial data in Commercial File. Uses commercial file information to influence decisions and maximise commercial opportunities. Ensure that all company and where applicable centre procedures are strictly adhered to. Implements any markdown and price alterations within agreed timescales. Ensure individual store is appropriately covered with staffing, ensuring peak trade periods are maximised. Ensure personal expenses are kept to a minimum. Stock Maintenance & Visual Standards Maintain a high standard of housekeeping to ensure the store is attractive to customers and provides a healthy and safe environment. Monitor and maintain all aspects of stock management including stock losses, markdowns and stock levels. Merchandises product commercially ensuring visual merchandising principles and guidelines are adhered to ensure maximum sales Ensures stock is tidy, presentable, replenished and attractively merchandised. Processes deliveries in a timely manner. Ensures high standards of housekeeping including maintenance of stockroom standards. People Recruit and train new employees which meet Saltrock standards ensuring that all probationary requirements and individual reviews are carried out within the correct time scales. Carry out induction of new staff ensuring that required competencies are demonstrated and all documentation is correctly completed then forwarded to Head Office and Line Manager as required. Monitor and evaluate the development needs of staff ensuring appropriate coaching and training is provided to ensure needs are met. Monitor performances of staff identifying any disciplinary issues or training needs and ensuring appropriate action as required. Motivate team members to deliver exceptional service to all our customers both internal and external as an ambassador for Saltrock. Ensure all team members deliver agreed service levels to customers. Maximising every sales opportunity. Proactively seek feedback from competitors on performance to ensure we are aware of any factors that could affect trade. Communication Complete all administration tasks required correctly and on time. Implement and maintain communication systems to staff, line manager and brands as required. Ensure all communication tools provided by the business are utilised to benefit the store. Ensure all communication with Head office, DC, retail team is polite, clear, concise and fit for purpose. Ensures feedback on commercial performance is effectively communicated to all relevant parties. Role Competencies To be responsible for the sales performance and standards of assigned store. To maximise profitability by efficient management of resources. To maximise sales in store by ensuring that all staff are fully trained and motivated. Ensuring that the store is appropriately merchandised to provide a positive shopping experience and the achievement of company budgeted profit. Support the Retail Controller as required with retail responsibilities. What we offer you Rest and relaxation are important, we offer above statutory holiday, 33 days per year (inc. bank holidays) and after 5 years with Saltrock you will be rewarded with an extra 2 days, all holiday is pro-rata for part time family members Your Birthday is a BIG deal, you will have an extra full paid day off on or near your birthday Uniform allowance 50% discount (off RRP) on all Saltrock and Crew Clothing products Giving back to our local communities and charities is important to us so we encourgae you to take 3 fully paid charity days per year Life Assurance (4 x salary) Compensation: To be discussed
Lululemon Athletica
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Ville: Newcastle Who We Are lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people. Job Summary The Key Leader (Lead) role is an essential part of the store leadership team, impacting salesfloor team members and guest (i.e., customer) experience every day. Key Leaders are responsible for leading by example and providing support to Educators, facilitating an outstanding guest experience in the store, and overseeing all operations of the retail floor. Key Leaders leverage key performance indicators and metrics to prioritize responsibilities while adapting to day-to-day business adjustments and challenges. Core Responsibilities of the Job Leadership and People Management Support ongoing learning and development of team members by providing direct feedback, coaching, mentoring, and career path guidance, and addressing performance concerns. Provide team members recognition, gap assessment, and overall performance documentation to support and reinforce career and personal growth. Develop, maintain, and disseminate product and general company knowledge through appropriate communication channels. Guest (i.e., Customer) Experience Support team members (e.g., leading by example or coaching) with ensuring a great guest experience that values guests' time, including assessing guest needs, providing technical product educations, and supporting in-store transactions and omnichannel programs. Interact with and assess guests' unique needs to provide customized, effective purchase and return solutions and support. Provide technical product education by articulating the value and benefit of the product. Resolve guest feedback and address guest concerns or escalations to make it "right" for guests. Move dynamically on the floor to assess and fulfill the needs of the business, team, and guests. Inform guests of local community programs. Plan and execute local, regional, and area driven Community projects and initiatives (e.g., local run club, international day of yoga). Working with Others Contribute to a respectful and inclusive team environment by welcoming and celebrating differences to ensure a supportive and engaging experience for all team members and guests. Establish supportive and productive relationships with all team members. Collaborate with team members to ensure optimal guest experience and support store operations. Operations Provide salesfloor leadership to team members, including planning salesfloor coverage and making decisions to maintain efficiency and effectiveness of salesfloor operations. Review business data and metrics to evaluate progress toward goals and determine if adjustments are warranted. Open and close the store in accordance with the opening and closing checklists. Manage product presentation tasks (e.g., put items back in place, restock or add depleted items to the floor from inventory, destock or relocate items) according to company standards. Assign Educators cleaning tasks as needed throughout the shift to maintain the luxury environment of the store. Ensure team uses in-store technology to support store operations and provide positive guest experiences. Understand and adhere to people safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment. Perform work in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and laws or regulations. What We Look For Inclusion & Diversity: Creates/supports an inclusive environment that values/celebrates differences Integrity/Honesty: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner Guest Experience: Enjoys working and connecting with, understanding, and helping guests Collaboration and Teamwork: Works productively with and supports others to achieve goals; seeks partnerships and diverse perspectives Leadership: Is able and desires to lead, influence, and inspire others; motivates, empowers, develops, and directs people as they work Candid Communication: Is willing to openly/constructively share concerns (i.e., straight talk) Decision Making:Uses logic and reasoning to evaluate alternatives and make effective, timely decisions People Management Team lead role indirectly responsible for subset of store employees on the floor or as delegated by Store Manager Job Requirements Legally eligible to work in the jurisdiction of the store which you are assigned to. Availability Willing to work a flexible schedule. Other Willingness Requirements Willing to work as part of a team and also complete work independently Willing to move through a store for most of a shift to help guests and accomplish work Experience Job Assets (i.e., nice to have; not required) Education: High School or Secondary School diploma, equivalent or above Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent Experience: 1 year of retail/sales leadership experience (supervisor or people management not necessary) Applicants successful in progressing to interview will be contacted by a Manager or a member of the People & Culture team. Please note any applicant or employee who believes they need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job is welcome to discuss this with the Manager or People and Culture team member when arranging the interview. Beyond The Paycheck (Benefits & Perks) At lululemon, we care for and invest in the whole person - body, mind, spirit. Our total rewards program is designed to support you in achieving your goals and focus on the things you love. In addition to competitive base pay and a team-based bonus program, we also offer paid time off, generous employee discounts, fitness/yoga classes, parenthood top up program and personal and professional development programs. Note: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. Lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that Lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Ville: Newcastle Who We Are lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people. Job Summary The Key Leader (Lead) role is an essential part of the store leadership team, impacting salesfloor team members and guest (i.e., customer) experience every day. Key Leaders are responsible for leading by example and providing support to Educators, facilitating an outstanding guest experience in the store, and overseeing all operations of the retail floor. Key Leaders leverage key performance indicators and metrics to prioritize responsibilities while adapting to day-to-day business adjustments and challenges. Core Responsibilities of the Job Leadership and People Management Support ongoing learning and development of team members by providing direct feedback, coaching, mentoring, and career path guidance, and addressing performance concerns. Provide team members recognition, gap assessment, and overall performance documentation to support and reinforce career and personal growth. Develop, maintain, and disseminate product and general company knowledge through appropriate communication channels. Guest (i.e., Customer) Experience Support team members (e.g., leading by example or coaching) with ensuring a great guest experience that values guests' time, including assessing guest needs, providing technical product educations, and supporting in-store transactions and omnichannel programs. Interact with and assess guests' unique needs to provide customized, effective purchase and return solutions and support. Provide technical product education by articulating the value and benefit of the product. Resolve guest feedback and address guest concerns or escalations to make it "right" for guests. Move dynamically on the floor to assess and fulfill the needs of the business, team, and guests. Inform guests of local community programs. Plan and execute local, regional, and area driven Community projects and initiatives (e.g., local run club, international day of yoga). Working with Others Contribute to a respectful and inclusive team environment by welcoming and celebrating differences to ensure a supportive and engaging experience for all team members and guests. Establish supportive and productive relationships with all team members. Collaborate with team members to ensure optimal guest experience and support store operations. Operations Provide salesfloor leadership to team members, including planning salesfloor coverage and making decisions to maintain efficiency and effectiveness of salesfloor operations. Review business data and metrics to evaluate progress toward goals and determine if adjustments are warranted. Open and close the store in accordance with the opening and closing checklists. Manage product presentation tasks (e.g., put items back in place, restock or add depleted items to the floor from inventory, destock or relocate items) according to company standards. Assign Educators cleaning tasks as needed throughout the shift to maintain the luxury environment of the store. Ensure team uses in-store technology to support store operations and provide positive guest experiences. Understand and adhere to people safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment. Perform work in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and laws or regulations. What We Look For Inclusion & Diversity: Creates/supports an inclusive environment that values/celebrates differences Integrity/Honesty: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner Guest Experience: Enjoys working and connecting with, understanding, and helping guests Collaboration and Teamwork: Works productively with and supports others to achieve goals; seeks partnerships and diverse perspectives Leadership: Is able and desires to lead, influence, and inspire others; motivates, empowers, develops, and directs people as they work Candid Communication: Is willing to openly/constructively share concerns (i.e., straight talk) Decision Making:Uses logic and reasoning to evaluate alternatives and make effective, timely decisions People Management Team lead role indirectly responsible for subset of store employees on the floor or as delegated by Store Manager Job Requirements Legally eligible to work in the jurisdiction of the store which you are assigned to. Availability Willing to work a flexible schedule. Other Willingness Requirements Willing to work as part of a team and also complete work independently Willing to move through a store for most of a shift to help guests and accomplish work Experience Job Assets (i.e., nice to have; not required) Education: High School or Secondary School diploma, equivalent or above Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent Experience: 1 year of retail/sales leadership experience (supervisor or people management not necessary) Applicants successful in progressing to interview will be contacted by a Manager or a member of the People & Culture team. Please note any applicant or employee who believes they need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job is welcome to discuss this with the Manager or People and Culture team member when arranging the interview. Beyond The Paycheck (Benefits & Perks) At lululemon, we care for and invest in the whole person - body, mind, spirit. Our total rewards program is designed to support you in achieving your goals and focus on the things you love. In addition to competitive base pay and a team-based bonus program, we also offer paid time off, generous employee discounts, fitness/yoga classes, parenthood top up program and personal and professional development programs. Note: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. Lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that Lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.
Project Manager - Clean Water Mains Renewal (AMP8) Location: Yorkshire & Anglian Regions (travel required) Salary: £350 to £400 per day Ltd The Opportunity Carrington West is working with a key client delivering long-term, high-value water infrastructure schemes, who is recruiting a Project Manager to support the delivery of clean water mains renewal works as part of a UK water company s AMP8 capital investment programme . This is a key delivery role, managing projects from mobilisation through to completion within live water networks and operational environments. You will act as the main point of contact between contractor , supply chain partners and the client, ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly, on time and within budget. This role offers long-term, stable work on regulated water frameworks, with accommodation and subsistence covered when working away. Key Responsibilities Manage clean water mains renewal projects from start to finish across live water networks Plan, programme and coordinate works, including pricing, resource planning and scheduling Oversee day-to-day site activities, ensuring works are delivered to specification and approved methodologies Manage contractors and subcontractors, resolving issues to maintain progress and performance Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance, including CDM requirements Carry out site inspections and promote a strong safety culture across all works Review and interpret designs and work packs, liaising with engineers, surveyors and designers to resolve technical or buildability issues Provide accurate reporting on progress, cost, risk and programme performance Support commercial control, including variations and change management Maintain project documentation in line with contractual and client requirements, including NEC contracts Attend client, progress and coordination meetings as required About You Proven experience delivering projects within the water or utilities sector, ideally clean water mains renewals Experience working within regulated water company capital programmes Strong understanding of site operations, contractor management and safe systems of work Working knowledge of NEC forms of contract Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills Willing and able to travel across the Yorkshire & Anglian regions Full UK driving licence Qualifications SSSTS NRSWA Supervisor (Blue Card) Water Hygiene Card CSCS Card First Aid What's On Offer Long-term AMP8 framework work Accommodation and subsistence paid when staying away Opportunity to work on critical UK water infrastructure investment If Interested please apply with your updated CV and we will be in touch with suitable candidates. Mario By applying, you consent to Carrington West processing your personal data as per our Data Protection Policy. Your details may be shared with relevant third-party clients.
Feb 06, 2026
Contractor
Project Manager - Clean Water Mains Renewal (AMP8) Location: Yorkshire & Anglian Regions (travel required) Salary: £350 to £400 per day Ltd The Opportunity Carrington West is working with a key client delivering long-term, high-value water infrastructure schemes, who is recruiting a Project Manager to support the delivery of clean water mains renewal works as part of a UK water company s AMP8 capital investment programme . This is a key delivery role, managing projects from mobilisation through to completion within live water networks and operational environments. You will act as the main point of contact between contractor , supply chain partners and the client, ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly, on time and within budget. This role offers long-term, stable work on regulated water frameworks, with accommodation and subsistence covered when working away. Key Responsibilities Manage clean water mains renewal projects from start to finish across live water networks Plan, programme and coordinate works, including pricing, resource planning and scheduling Oversee day-to-day site activities, ensuring works are delivered to specification and approved methodologies Manage contractors and subcontractors, resolving issues to maintain progress and performance Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance, including CDM requirements Carry out site inspections and promote a strong safety culture across all works Review and interpret designs and work packs, liaising with engineers, surveyors and designers to resolve technical or buildability issues Provide accurate reporting on progress, cost, risk and programme performance Support commercial control, including variations and change management Maintain project documentation in line with contractual and client requirements, including NEC contracts Attend client, progress and coordination meetings as required About You Proven experience delivering projects within the water or utilities sector, ideally clean water mains renewals Experience working within regulated water company capital programmes Strong understanding of site operations, contractor management and safe systems of work Working knowledge of NEC forms of contract Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills Willing and able to travel across the Yorkshire & Anglian regions Full UK driving licence Qualifications SSSTS NRSWA Supervisor (Blue Card) Water Hygiene Card CSCS Card First Aid What's On Offer Long-term AMP8 framework work Accommodation and subsistence paid when staying away Opportunity to work on critical UK water infrastructure investment If Interested please apply with your updated CV and we will be in touch with suitable candidates. Mario By applying, you consent to Carrington West processing your personal data as per our Data Protection Policy. Your details may be shared with relevant third-party clients.
Role overview: We are seeking a skilled Assistant Manager with strong leadership & communication abilities to guide their team towards achieving sales & KPI targets whilst providing unparalleled service. Responsibilities: Supporting the Store Manager in effectively running all store operations to ensure meeting or exceeding sales & KPI targets. Setting clear sales goals, tracking performances whilst evolving processes to ensure continuous store growth. Creating a positive team culture through recruiting, training & continuously developing your staff. Building a motivated and high performing team, increasing chances of store success. Analysing sales data and financial reports to make quick and well-informed decisions alongside the Store Manager, identifying and responding to areas of opportunity operationally & commercially. Act as the point of contact for colleagues in the manager's absence. Provide excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving complaints professionally. Help manage day-to-day operations, including opening and closing procedures. Support cash management tasks, such as processing transactions and reconciling tills. Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training new employees. Provide feedback and coaching to colleagues to improve performance. Support the Store Manager in maintaining colleague schedules to ensure proper coverage and productivity. Role objectives and KPI's: Contribute to achieving or exceeding the stores monthly sales target. Drive all additional KPIs including but not limited to Units, Conversion, ATV, UPT. Achieve upselling or cross-selling targets. Maintain a high Net Promotor Score. Ensure stock accuracy during store Audits. Ensure all new colleagues complete mandatory training required. Ensure employee satisfaction store(s) or engagement survey results meet or exceed company benchmarks. Assist in keeping operational costs within the allocated budget. Skills and Experience: Previous supervisory or management experience in a fast-paced Retail/Customer Facing environment. Passionate about retail & hold a good understanding of the latest trends and our competitors. Previous experience of coaching and developing individuals. Strong communication skills. Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets and KPI's. Experience in analysing KPI data to make commercial decisions. Keen eye for detail & commerciality. Previous experience within visual merchandising would be advantageous. Promote JD Group values to internal and external stakeholders. Benefits: Quarterly discretionary bonus schemes. Company discount of 30% off a large number of products in-store and online (JD Sports, Size?, Foot Patrol, Blacks, Millets, GO Outdoors). Exclusive deals and discounts and offers from retail and hospitality businesses through our online benefits platform (TELUS Health). Access to digital health and well-being services through our benefits platform (TELUS Health). Health cash plans. Wide range of internal development courses to support personal and professional development throughout your career journey with the Group. Access to apprenticeships & accredited qualifications - Earn while you learn and gain nationally recognised qualifications (England Only). Company Sick Pay scheme. Discounted Gym memberships at JD Gyms. Life Assurance. Access to colleague networks, to share lived experiences and support initiatives that drive positive change. Opportunities to volunteer and contribute to JD Foundation. Employer engagement forums to help influence positive change. Incremental Holiday Allowance.
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Role overview: We are seeking a skilled Assistant Manager with strong leadership & communication abilities to guide their team towards achieving sales & KPI targets whilst providing unparalleled service. Responsibilities: Supporting the Store Manager in effectively running all store operations to ensure meeting or exceeding sales & KPI targets. Setting clear sales goals, tracking performances whilst evolving processes to ensure continuous store growth. Creating a positive team culture through recruiting, training & continuously developing your staff. Building a motivated and high performing team, increasing chances of store success. Analysing sales data and financial reports to make quick and well-informed decisions alongside the Store Manager, identifying and responding to areas of opportunity operationally & commercially. Act as the point of contact for colleagues in the manager's absence. Provide excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving complaints professionally. Help manage day-to-day operations, including opening and closing procedures. Support cash management tasks, such as processing transactions and reconciling tills. Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training new employees. Provide feedback and coaching to colleagues to improve performance. Support the Store Manager in maintaining colleague schedules to ensure proper coverage and productivity. Role objectives and KPI's: Contribute to achieving or exceeding the stores monthly sales target. Drive all additional KPIs including but not limited to Units, Conversion, ATV, UPT. Achieve upselling or cross-selling targets. Maintain a high Net Promotor Score. Ensure stock accuracy during store Audits. Ensure all new colleagues complete mandatory training required. Ensure employee satisfaction store(s) or engagement survey results meet or exceed company benchmarks. Assist in keeping operational costs within the allocated budget. Skills and Experience: Previous supervisory or management experience in a fast-paced Retail/Customer Facing environment. Passionate about retail & hold a good understanding of the latest trends and our competitors. Previous experience of coaching and developing individuals. Strong communication skills. Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets and KPI's. Experience in analysing KPI data to make commercial decisions. Keen eye for detail & commerciality. Previous experience within visual merchandising would be advantageous. Promote JD Group values to internal and external stakeholders. Benefits: Quarterly discretionary bonus schemes. Company discount of 30% off a large number of products in-store and online (JD Sports, Size?, Foot Patrol, Blacks, Millets, GO Outdoors). Exclusive deals and discounts and offers from retail and hospitality businesses through our online benefits platform (TELUS Health). Access to digital health and well-being services through our benefits platform (TELUS Health). Health cash plans. Wide range of internal development courses to support personal and professional development throughout your career journey with the Group. Access to apprenticeships & accredited qualifications - Earn while you learn and gain nationally recognised qualifications (England Only). Company Sick Pay scheme. Discounted Gym memberships at JD Gyms. Life Assurance. Access to colleague networks, to share lived experiences and support initiatives that drive positive change. Opportunities to volunteer and contribute to JD Foundation. Employer engagement forums to help influence positive change. Incremental Holiday Allowance.
Job Title: Customer Service Lead Location: UK (Office-Based) Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive (DOE) About the Role We're recruiting for a Customer Service Lead to join a market leading provider of reusable packaging solutions within the European fresh supply chain. With an extensive network across 25 countries, the business is expanding its UK operations and requires an experienced leader to support the ongoing delivery of high quality service to customers across logistics, retail, transport, and production sectors. This role is perfect for a proactive, organised, and people focused professional who enjoys coordinating team activity, improving processes, and ensuring seamless customer experiences. You'll oversee day to day team operations, act as the first point of escalation for complex queries, and support key reporting and data analysis activities, while remaining hands on with core customer service tasks. Working in a fast paced environment, you'll play a vital part in maintaining high standards, developing team capability, and ensuring operational excellence across all back end processes. Key Responsibilities Lead and support the Customer Service Team on a day to day basis. Plan team resources to ensure completion of tasks and small projects. Coordinate holiday and absence cover to maintain service continuity. Act as the first escalation point for complex queries and complaints. Monitor and report on departmental KPIs and SLAs. Lead department based projects and process improvement initiatives. Train, coach, and support team members, keeping accurate training records. Assist with maintaining documentation of policies, processes, and instructions. Customer Service Operations Serve as a main point of contact for customers via phone and email. Handle, resolve, log, and follow up on customer complaints. Manage customer onboarding and account creation in SAP, including credit checks and documentation. Ensure accurate account permissions and pricing configurations. Oversee blocked orders and follow up with customers on payments or credit requirements. Accurately manage supplier to retailer transactions and resolve discrepancies. Investigate order, invoice, and account issues in collaboration with operations teams. Complete all administrative tasks required to support customer activity. Carry out general office management responsibilities. Reporting & Data Management Summarise and report on customer complaints and activity trends. Create and maintain reports and documentation using Excel. Update and manage internal Excel based tools. Analyse data to support complex customer queries and business reporting. Candidate Profile Strong verbal and written communication skills. Advanced Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Office. Minimum 2 years' leadership or supervisory experience. Minimum 2 years' customer service or administrative experience. Logistics or supply chain experience (desirable). Highly organised, analytical, and able to perform under pressure. Customer focused with a proactive, problem solving mindset. What Our Client Offers Monday-Friday working pattern. 25 days holiday + birthday off. Private medical insurance. Employee discounts programme. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering free mental health, legal, and financial support. How to Apply If you're an experienced customer service professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Apply for role Interest in this role. Please complete your details below and upload CV: I consent to the collection and processing of my personal data, including my CV, and agree to the privacy policy . Interested? If you're ready for change, eager for growth, or inspired by this role, then tap 'Apply Now'.
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Customer Service Lead Location: UK (Office-Based) Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive (DOE) About the Role We're recruiting for a Customer Service Lead to join a market leading provider of reusable packaging solutions within the European fresh supply chain. With an extensive network across 25 countries, the business is expanding its UK operations and requires an experienced leader to support the ongoing delivery of high quality service to customers across logistics, retail, transport, and production sectors. This role is perfect for a proactive, organised, and people focused professional who enjoys coordinating team activity, improving processes, and ensuring seamless customer experiences. You'll oversee day to day team operations, act as the first point of escalation for complex queries, and support key reporting and data analysis activities, while remaining hands on with core customer service tasks. Working in a fast paced environment, you'll play a vital part in maintaining high standards, developing team capability, and ensuring operational excellence across all back end processes. Key Responsibilities Lead and support the Customer Service Team on a day to day basis. Plan team resources to ensure completion of tasks and small projects. Coordinate holiday and absence cover to maintain service continuity. Act as the first escalation point for complex queries and complaints. Monitor and report on departmental KPIs and SLAs. Lead department based projects and process improvement initiatives. Train, coach, and support team members, keeping accurate training records. Assist with maintaining documentation of policies, processes, and instructions. Customer Service Operations Serve as a main point of contact for customers via phone and email. Handle, resolve, log, and follow up on customer complaints. Manage customer onboarding and account creation in SAP, including credit checks and documentation. Ensure accurate account permissions and pricing configurations. Oversee blocked orders and follow up with customers on payments or credit requirements. Accurately manage supplier to retailer transactions and resolve discrepancies. Investigate order, invoice, and account issues in collaboration with operations teams. Complete all administrative tasks required to support customer activity. Carry out general office management responsibilities. Reporting & Data Management Summarise and report on customer complaints and activity trends. Create and maintain reports and documentation using Excel. Update and manage internal Excel based tools. Analyse data to support complex customer queries and business reporting. Candidate Profile Strong verbal and written communication skills. Advanced Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Office. Minimum 2 years' leadership or supervisory experience. Minimum 2 years' customer service or administrative experience. Logistics or supply chain experience (desirable). Highly organised, analytical, and able to perform under pressure. Customer focused with a proactive, problem solving mindset. What Our Client Offers Monday-Friday working pattern. 25 days holiday + birthday off. Private medical insurance. Employee discounts programme. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering free mental health, legal, and financial support. How to Apply If you're an experienced customer service professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Apply for role Interest in this role. Please complete your details below and upload CV: I consent to the collection and processing of my personal data, including my CV, and agree to the privacy policy . Interested? If you're ready for change, eager for growth, or inspired by this role, then tap 'Apply Now'.
The Company Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 340,000 employees as of January 2025. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world. Cognizant Consulting At Cognizant, our consultants orchestrate the capabilities to truly change the game across strategy, design, technology and industry/functional knowledge to deliver insight at speed and solutions at scale. Our consulting services elevate the unique abilities and business aspirations of customers and employees and build relationships based on trust and value. Energy & Utilities Consulting Energy & utilities in the UK are going through a transformation journey with the focus on making data-centric Asset Investment decisions, enhanced customer experience (through digital and data enablement), sustainable and reliable infrastructure(green energy driven water treatment, fewer leakages etc.), digitalisation of the aging infrastructure, visualisation of their disparate decision support systems in a single pane of glass and most importantly disruption from innovative technologies entering the marketplace. Cognizant has engagements with multiple energy & utilities clients in the UK where we are helping them being customer obsessed and lead the transformation initiatives to build new offerings, solutions and innovative business models aligned to the market trends and regulatory commitments. Role Overview The OT Architect will lead the design integration and governance of Operational Technology (OT) systems across a modern utilities environment. This role focuses on secure SCADA telemetry and industrial automation platforms ensuring seamless interoperability with enterprise IT ERP and cloud ecosystems. Roles & Responsibilities OT Architecture & Systems Integration Design and maintain end to end OT architectures covering SCADA RTUs/PLCs telemetry historian platforms and field communications. Develop integration patterns between OT systems and enterprise IT/ERP platforms (e.g. SAP Oracle Maximo GIS asset management). Define secure data flows between plant control rooms corporate networks and cloud services. Lead the adoption of IIoT technologies edge computing and modern data architectures for real time operational insight. Cybersecurity & Compliance Embed ISA/IEC 62443 NIS2 and UK CNI security principles into OT designs. Conduct risk assessments threat modelling and architecture reviews across OT environments. Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement segmentation zero trust principles and secure remote access for OT assets. SCADA & Utilities Operations Provide architectural leadership for SCADA upgrades control system migrations and telemetry modernization programs. Work closely with control room operations and engineering teams to ensure system reliability availability and regulatory compliance. Support lifecycle planning for OT assets including vendor selection obsolescence management and technology road mapping. Stakeholder Engagement & Technical Leadership Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership engineering managers and IT/OT program teams. Translate operational requirements into scalable secure and compliant architectures. Lead workshops produce high quality technical documentation and guide delivery partners and system integrators. Support procurement contract reviews and vendor governance for OT and IIoT solutions. Essential skills Utilities Operational Domain Knowledge Understanding of end-to-end business process model in Water and Wastewater treatment operations Understanding of supervisory and control processes Expertise in defining solutions for data acquisitions from operational systems and OT-IT Integration Understanding of operational technology elements (PLCs, RTUs, Data Loggers, SCADA systems, Timeseries historian etc.) and how they help utility operational processes Appreciation of protocols used in process automation - Modbus, OPC UA, OPC DA, MQTT, AMQP etc. Enterprise Asset Management Domain Expertise for Utilities Solution Design and Prototyping Business & technology process mapping, capability maps and value streams Excellent communication skills Desired Skills Expertise in Cloud Technologies preferably Azure Appreciation of IoT Technologies An appreciation of Enterprise Architecture
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
The Company Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 340,000 employees as of January 2025. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world. Cognizant Consulting At Cognizant, our consultants orchestrate the capabilities to truly change the game across strategy, design, technology and industry/functional knowledge to deliver insight at speed and solutions at scale. Our consulting services elevate the unique abilities and business aspirations of customers and employees and build relationships based on trust and value. Energy & Utilities Consulting Energy & utilities in the UK are going through a transformation journey with the focus on making data-centric Asset Investment decisions, enhanced customer experience (through digital and data enablement), sustainable and reliable infrastructure(green energy driven water treatment, fewer leakages etc.), digitalisation of the aging infrastructure, visualisation of their disparate decision support systems in a single pane of glass and most importantly disruption from innovative technologies entering the marketplace. Cognizant has engagements with multiple energy & utilities clients in the UK where we are helping them being customer obsessed and lead the transformation initiatives to build new offerings, solutions and innovative business models aligned to the market trends and regulatory commitments. Role Overview The OT Architect will lead the design integration and governance of Operational Technology (OT) systems across a modern utilities environment. This role focuses on secure SCADA telemetry and industrial automation platforms ensuring seamless interoperability with enterprise IT ERP and cloud ecosystems. Roles & Responsibilities OT Architecture & Systems Integration Design and maintain end to end OT architectures covering SCADA RTUs/PLCs telemetry historian platforms and field communications. Develop integration patterns between OT systems and enterprise IT/ERP platforms (e.g. SAP Oracle Maximo GIS asset management). Define secure data flows between plant control rooms corporate networks and cloud services. Lead the adoption of IIoT technologies edge computing and modern data architectures for real time operational insight. Cybersecurity & Compliance Embed ISA/IEC 62443 NIS2 and UK CNI security principles into OT designs. Conduct risk assessments threat modelling and architecture reviews across OT environments. Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement segmentation zero trust principles and secure remote access for OT assets. SCADA & Utilities Operations Provide architectural leadership for SCADA upgrades control system migrations and telemetry modernization programs. Work closely with control room operations and engineering teams to ensure system reliability availability and regulatory compliance. Support lifecycle planning for OT assets including vendor selection obsolescence management and technology road mapping. Stakeholder Engagement & Technical Leadership Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership engineering managers and IT/OT program teams. Translate operational requirements into scalable secure and compliant architectures. Lead workshops produce high quality technical documentation and guide delivery partners and system integrators. Support procurement contract reviews and vendor governance for OT and IIoT solutions. Essential skills Utilities Operational Domain Knowledge Understanding of end-to-end business process model in Water and Wastewater treatment operations Understanding of supervisory and control processes Expertise in defining solutions for data acquisitions from operational systems and OT-IT Integration Understanding of operational technology elements (PLCs, RTUs, Data Loggers, SCADA systems, Timeseries historian etc.) and how they help utility operational processes Appreciation of protocols used in process automation - Modbus, OPC UA, OPC DA, MQTT, AMQP etc. Enterprise Asset Management Domain Expertise for Utilities Solution Design and Prototyping Business & technology process mapping, capability maps and value streams Excellent communication skills Desired Skills Expertise in Cloud Technologies preferably Azure Appreciation of IoT Technologies An appreciation of Enterprise Architecture
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Assurance Manager to join our team in Sheffield . This role will be based on site from our Olive Grove depot (S2 3GE). This role is on a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. The standard hours of work are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday. In this role, you will support the Sheffield account, by providing effective solutions to maintain ongoing assurance for operating policies, processes and standards that the business follows. This will be done by actively taking part in audits and other surveillance visits both internally and externally when needed, tracking, and reporting on performance to ensure consistent assurance across the business. Ultimately this role will help the business in enhancing excellence to assure client satisfaction, reduce risk, increase efficiency, and build a reputation for delivering high quality services. What you'll do: Ensure that the operational business is properly implementing the Amey model, and the standards to which the business subscribes providing support to Health, Safety, Environmental management and quality assurance personnel as required. Stay abreast of developments in legislation, regulation, and industry best practice through an ongoing process of formal continuing professional development. Develop briefing on relevant topics and procedures to enable information to be cascaded throughout the business by key stakeholders. Under direction from the Business Partner, develop audit schedules and undertake surveillance visits of areas under the scope of employment. Support incident investigations identify and, using specialist technical knowledge, to advise on the implementation of effective preventive actions through a process of root cause analysis. Take ownership of the Amey online reporting tool, EcoOnine, overseeing action closures to the required quality and standard, and formally challenging overdue items. Under direction of the Business Partner, take ownership of Amey policy, procedure and guidance documents, ensuring document owners maintain life cycle document reviews as necessary to reflect current obligations and best working practices, legal and regulatory requirements. Support the Business Partner to review Amey management systems, processes and procedures; and support the business in the implementation of risk control arrangements using specialist technical knowledge where necessary. Under direction from the Business Partner, support Work Winning activities by ensuring that Business Unit bidding teams incorporate Amey's strategy and approach to managing environmental compliance into bid submissions. Provide guidance, advice and support to management teams to ensure that mobilisations and demobilisation take place in compliance with Amey's stated requirements. Continually uphold Amey's core value of 'safety first, always', by complying with and promoting our robust safety measures to minimise the risk of injury or ill health by consistently applying and working within our Zero Code framework whilst undertaking activities for or on behalf of Amey. Undertake site visits and engage with all employees as necessary on a regular basis, supporting them to work effectively. Why Join Us? At Amey, we don't just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here's what you can expect when you join our team: Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions. Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like a Highways Team Leader and Supervisor Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded HGV licence training, tailored to your growth. Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, and Multicultural Leadership programs. Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind. Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge. Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships. Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter. Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects. What you'll bring: Entry level qualification to the CQI or IOSH and can demonstrate they are working towards an advanced level of membership. Ability to define Assurance standards which are pertinent to the business. Able to plan for assurance, inclusive of processes and resources required to achieve best in class assurance needs. The ability to monitor and assess assurance controls in place inclusive of any deviation from defined standards or regulatory requirements. Competence in implementing continual improvement opportunities through, review, engagement and collaboration with key stakeholders within the business to prevent future defects or issues. The ability to train and educate employees to ensure they have the necessary skills and competence to ensure assurance within the business. An engaging communication and influencing style able to work with all levels of the business. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change. Application Guidance At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine. As a Disability Confident leader, we're proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don't hesitate to reach out to our recruiter for this role, at (url removed)
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Assurance Manager to join our team in Sheffield . This role will be based on site from our Olive Grove depot (S2 3GE). This role is on a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. The standard hours of work are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday. In this role, you will support the Sheffield account, by providing effective solutions to maintain ongoing assurance for operating policies, processes and standards that the business follows. This will be done by actively taking part in audits and other surveillance visits both internally and externally when needed, tracking, and reporting on performance to ensure consistent assurance across the business. Ultimately this role will help the business in enhancing excellence to assure client satisfaction, reduce risk, increase efficiency, and build a reputation for delivering high quality services. What you'll do: Ensure that the operational business is properly implementing the Amey model, and the standards to which the business subscribes providing support to Health, Safety, Environmental management and quality assurance personnel as required. Stay abreast of developments in legislation, regulation, and industry best practice through an ongoing process of formal continuing professional development. Develop briefing on relevant topics and procedures to enable information to be cascaded throughout the business by key stakeholders. Under direction from the Business Partner, develop audit schedules and undertake surveillance visits of areas under the scope of employment. Support incident investigations identify and, using specialist technical knowledge, to advise on the implementation of effective preventive actions through a process of root cause analysis. Take ownership of the Amey online reporting tool, EcoOnine, overseeing action closures to the required quality and standard, and formally challenging overdue items. Under direction of the Business Partner, take ownership of Amey policy, procedure and guidance documents, ensuring document owners maintain life cycle document reviews as necessary to reflect current obligations and best working practices, legal and regulatory requirements. Support the Business Partner to review Amey management systems, processes and procedures; and support the business in the implementation of risk control arrangements using specialist technical knowledge where necessary. Under direction from the Business Partner, support Work Winning activities by ensuring that Business Unit bidding teams incorporate Amey's strategy and approach to managing environmental compliance into bid submissions. Provide guidance, advice and support to management teams to ensure that mobilisations and demobilisation take place in compliance with Amey's stated requirements. Continually uphold Amey's core value of 'safety first, always', by complying with and promoting our robust safety measures to minimise the risk of injury or ill health by consistently applying and working within our Zero Code framework whilst undertaking activities for or on behalf of Amey. Undertake site visits and engage with all employees as necessary on a regular basis, supporting them to work effectively. Why Join Us? At Amey, we don't just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here's what you can expect when you join our team: Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions. Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like a Highways Team Leader and Supervisor Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded HGV licence training, tailored to your growth. Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, and Multicultural Leadership programs. Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind. Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge. Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships. Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter. Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects. What you'll bring: Entry level qualification to the CQI or IOSH and can demonstrate they are working towards an advanced level of membership. Ability to define Assurance standards which are pertinent to the business. Able to plan for assurance, inclusive of processes and resources required to achieve best in class assurance needs. The ability to monitor and assess assurance controls in place inclusive of any deviation from defined standards or regulatory requirements. Competence in implementing continual improvement opportunities through, review, engagement and collaboration with key stakeholders within the business to prevent future defects or issues. The ability to train and educate employees to ensure they have the necessary skills and competence to ensure assurance within the business. An engaging communication and influencing style able to work with all levels of the business. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change. Application Guidance At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine. As a Disability Confident leader, we're proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don't hesitate to reach out to our recruiter for this role, at (url removed)
Technical Manager - Abattoirs Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 Location: Crumlin, County Antrim Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Are you a Technical or QA professional from a Food Manufacturing background and looking for a role in a small but growing business that will give you complete responsibility and autonomy in your work? This expanding abattoir is raising the bar for animal welfare and food safety standards in the industry, having invested in modern facilities and achieving a BRC AA+ rating They have implemented thorough Quality Management Systems and HACCP plans, and they are now looking for a Technical Manager to take ownership of this while supporting the Managing Director with General Management duties. In this role you will be responsible for internal audits and external audit preparation, both for customers and organisations such as Red Tractor. You will also be responsible for HACCP planning, maintaining Food Safety & Hygiene standards, and ensuring SOPs and Risk Assessments are in place and adhered to. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a Technical or Quality Assurance role in the Food Manufacturing sector, preferably in a meat processing environment, and will be comfortable engaging with Production staff when covering for the Abattoir Manager. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to inherit and maintain already strong systems, policies and procedures within a business that is committed to raising industry-wide standards. Day-to-day of the role: Providing training and guidance to staff for things such as Food Safety, Hygiene and Animal Welfare Standards Ensuring SOPs are reviewed, maintained and followed Regularly carrying out internal audits and overseeing audit readiness, addressing issues and non-conformances Acting as a point of contact for customers, handling any issues or queries Supporting with the day-to-day management of the abattoir, including management of Production staff Required Skills & Qualifications: Previous experience in a Technical or Quality Assurance role at the Coordinator, Supervisor or Manager level Recent experience in the Food Manufacturing industry, preferably in Meat Processing Additional experience in Production Management or Team Leadership is advantageous If you are interested in this position, click apply or contact Stuart Goble at Reed. Technical Manager, QA Manager, Quality Assurance, Production Manager, Abattoir, Meat Processing, FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Food Production, Agriculture, Farming, Food Processing, Belfast, Antrim, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, Crumlin
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Technical Manager - Abattoirs Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 Location: Crumlin, County Antrim Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Are you a Technical or QA professional from a Food Manufacturing background and looking for a role in a small but growing business that will give you complete responsibility and autonomy in your work? This expanding abattoir is raising the bar for animal welfare and food safety standards in the industry, having invested in modern facilities and achieving a BRC AA+ rating They have implemented thorough Quality Management Systems and HACCP plans, and they are now looking for a Technical Manager to take ownership of this while supporting the Managing Director with General Management duties. In this role you will be responsible for internal audits and external audit preparation, both for customers and organisations such as Red Tractor. You will also be responsible for HACCP planning, maintaining Food Safety & Hygiene standards, and ensuring SOPs and Risk Assessments are in place and adhered to. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a Technical or Quality Assurance role in the Food Manufacturing sector, preferably in a meat processing environment, and will be comfortable engaging with Production staff when covering for the Abattoir Manager. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to inherit and maintain already strong systems, policies and procedures within a business that is committed to raising industry-wide standards. Day-to-day of the role: Providing training and guidance to staff for things such as Food Safety, Hygiene and Animal Welfare Standards Ensuring SOPs are reviewed, maintained and followed Regularly carrying out internal audits and overseeing audit readiness, addressing issues and non-conformances Acting as a point of contact for customers, handling any issues or queries Supporting with the day-to-day management of the abattoir, including management of Production staff Required Skills & Qualifications: Previous experience in a Technical or Quality Assurance role at the Coordinator, Supervisor or Manager level Recent experience in the Food Manufacturing industry, preferably in Meat Processing Additional experience in Production Management or Team Leadership is advantageous If you are interested in this position, click apply or contact Stuart Goble at Reed. Technical Manager, QA Manager, Quality Assurance, Production Manager, Abattoir, Meat Processing, FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Food Production, Agriculture, Farming, Food Processing, Belfast, Antrim, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, Crumlin
Self-Employed Water Service Connection Crew (2-Man Crew) Oxfordshire to Guildford Self-Employed 600- 700 per day Ongoing Introduction My client is looking for fully experienced and accredited self-employed Water Service Connection Crews (2-man crew) to carry out water mains and service connection (meters) work on residential properties. This role covers Oxfordshire to Guildford and requires crews to provide their own van and tools. Plant is supplied by the client. Accommodation is not covered. Key Duties Carry out water service connection and meter installation work in residential areas, including service and main connections. Support the safe and efficient delivery of water services, working to agreed standards and procedures. Use appropriate tools and equipment to complete pipe laying, repairs, and basic excavation works. Follow job instructions and site plans to ensure accurate and timely completion of works. Communicate effectively with residents, supervisors, and other team members. Maintain health and safety standards on site and minimise disruption to customers. Requirements Water Hygiene certification. SHEA Water qualification. NCO Water - Mains and/or Services. Full UK driving licence. Fully self-employed 2-man crew with own van and tools (essential). What We Offer 600- 700 per day (dependent on own van and equipment). Ongoing self-employed work. Plant supplied by the client. Work across Oxfordshire and Guildford. Interested? Apply now for further details or to discuss availability.
Feb 06, 2026
Contractor
Self-Employed Water Service Connection Crew (2-Man Crew) Oxfordshire to Guildford Self-Employed 600- 700 per day Ongoing Introduction My client is looking for fully experienced and accredited self-employed Water Service Connection Crews (2-man crew) to carry out water mains and service connection (meters) work on residential properties. This role covers Oxfordshire to Guildford and requires crews to provide their own van and tools. Plant is supplied by the client. Accommodation is not covered. Key Duties Carry out water service connection and meter installation work in residential areas, including service and main connections. Support the safe and efficient delivery of water services, working to agreed standards and procedures. Use appropriate tools and equipment to complete pipe laying, repairs, and basic excavation works. Follow job instructions and site plans to ensure accurate and timely completion of works. Communicate effectively with residents, supervisors, and other team members. Maintain health and safety standards on site and minimise disruption to customers. Requirements Water Hygiene certification. SHEA Water qualification. NCO Water - Mains and/or Services. Full UK driving licence. Fully self-employed 2-man crew with own van and tools (essential). What We Offer 600- 700 per day (dependent on own van and equipment). Ongoing self-employed work. Plant supplied by the client. Work across Oxfordshire and Guildford. Interested? Apply now for further details or to discuss availability.
Veterinary Practice Manager We have an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated, flexible and professional individual with outstanding leadership, organisational and relationship-building skills to join the dedicated Veterinary Team as Practice Manager. Position: Practice Manager Location: Based at the fully equipped veterinary hospital at Brookfield Farm, near Honiton Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 08.00-16.30, Monday-Friday Salary: £44,046 per annum Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Sunday 8th March. However, we reserve the right to close this role early if a suitable candidate is found. About the Role As Practice Manager, you will be responsible for the effective day-to-day management of the Veterinary Department, ensuring that people, processes, and resources work seamlessly to support the delivery of high-quality clinical services to donkeys, mules and horses within our care. Key responsibilities include: Acting as the point of contact with regards to staff, estates and facilities, fleet, security and budget Triaging veterinary service calls and laboratory results Managing the duty and out of hours rota Directing and managing the veterinary administration team Effectively managing the department budget alongside Head of Clinical Services (Clinical Director) Handling and approving purchase orders (including capital and overseas payments), processing invoices through procurement/EBIS, and managing stock levels and ordering for farriery supplies. Acting as the main point of contact for professional and security contractors About You We are looking for someone with demonstrable working knowledge of veterinary clinical service provision. You will have experience of Using legislation, governance and professional standards relevant to the provision of veterinary services to equines in the UK. Effective budget management (including preparing, monitoring and reporting) and ability to work within financial constraints. Effectively leading a team. Working calmly under pressure and managing competing priorities. You will also have excellent communication, report writing and interpersonal skills and excellent computer literacy skill ncluding database utilisation, email, PowerPoint and Excel. As part of the process, you will be asked to upload your CV and Cover Letter once you click to apply. Benefits include Competitive pension. Life assurance 2 x annual salary. Healthshield. 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service. Wellbeing team. Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes. Long service awards. Healthshield plan Free parking. Subsidised restaurant and shop. About the Organisation The sanctuary is one of the UK s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued. The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post. You may also have experience in areas such as Practice Manager, Practice Supervisor, Clinic Manager, Clinic Supervisor, Vet, Veterinary Practice Manager, Veterinary Practice Supervisor, Veterinary Clinic Manager, Veterinary Clinic Supervisor, Clinical Practice Manager. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Veterinary Practice Manager We have an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated, flexible and professional individual with outstanding leadership, organisational and relationship-building skills to join the dedicated Veterinary Team as Practice Manager. Position: Practice Manager Location: Based at the fully equipped veterinary hospital at Brookfield Farm, near Honiton Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 08.00-16.30, Monday-Friday Salary: £44,046 per annum Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Sunday 8th March. However, we reserve the right to close this role early if a suitable candidate is found. About the Role As Practice Manager, you will be responsible for the effective day-to-day management of the Veterinary Department, ensuring that people, processes, and resources work seamlessly to support the delivery of high-quality clinical services to donkeys, mules and horses within our care. Key responsibilities include: Acting as the point of contact with regards to staff, estates and facilities, fleet, security and budget Triaging veterinary service calls and laboratory results Managing the duty and out of hours rota Directing and managing the veterinary administration team Effectively managing the department budget alongside Head of Clinical Services (Clinical Director) Handling and approving purchase orders (including capital and overseas payments), processing invoices through procurement/EBIS, and managing stock levels and ordering for farriery supplies. Acting as the main point of contact for professional and security contractors About You We are looking for someone with demonstrable working knowledge of veterinary clinical service provision. You will have experience of Using legislation, governance and professional standards relevant to the provision of veterinary services to equines in the UK. Effective budget management (including preparing, monitoring and reporting) and ability to work within financial constraints. Effectively leading a team. Working calmly under pressure and managing competing priorities. You will also have excellent communication, report writing and interpersonal skills and excellent computer literacy skill ncluding database utilisation, email, PowerPoint and Excel. As part of the process, you will be asked to upload your CV and Cover Letter once you click to apply. Benefits include Competitive pension. Life assurance 2 x annual salary. Healthshield. 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service. Wellbeing team. Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes. Long service awards. Healthshield plan Free parking. Subsidised restaurant and shop. About the Organisation The sanctuary is one of the UK s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued. The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post. You may also have experience in areas such as Practice Manager, Practice Supervisor, Clinic Manager, Clinic Supervisor, Vet, Veterinary Practice Manager, Veterinary Practice Supervisor, Veterinary Clinic Manager, Veterinary Clinic Supervisor, Clinical Practice Manager. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation
Switchgear Commissioning Manager - Data Centre Projects Location: East Midlands (with UK & international travel as required) As a Commissioning Manager: We re seeking an experienced and driven Lead Commissioning Engineer to take charge of data centre and critical power projects across the UK and internationally. You ll be responsible for leading the commissioning and testing of LV switchgear and electrical systems, managing on-site operations, and ensuring all work meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance. This is a senior, hands-on role for an engineer who thrives in fast-paced technical environments and enjoys leading teams on complex, high-value projects. Key Responsibilities for Switchgear Commissioning Manager: Lead and manage commissioning activities for electrical and data centre projects. Oversee all on-site commissioning and maintenance operations, ensuring full compliance with QHSE standards. Supervise sub-contractors, ensuring all works are delivered safely and to company standards. Manage project delivery to optimise performance and profitability. Prepare and oversee Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS). Implement and manage Permit to Work systems on site. Verify and sign off all testing, commissioning, and handover documentation. Conduct toolbox talks, task briefings, and safety meetings. Attend and report at commissioning meetings with clients and internal teams. Produce regular progress and performance reports for management. Mentor and support team members to improve technical knowledge and compliance. Liaise directly with clients and represent the company in a professional manner. Support head office operations in Sutton-in-Ashfield when required. What We re Looking For: NVQ Level 3 in an Electrical Discipline (essential). SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) certification. Strong experience in LV Switchgear commissioning. Demonstrable leadership experience within data centre or critical power environments. Solid understanding of QHSE compliance and risk management. Excellent communication and client relationship skills. Full UK Driving Licence and valid passport (travel required). Desirable Skills & Experience: Experience with data centre electrical infrastructure or critical power systems. Knowledge of HV/LV electrical distribution. Ability to manage multiple commissioning teams across projects. Previous experience compiling client handover documentation and testing certificates. What s in It for You: £60,000 £70,000 basic salary (DOE) Overtime opportunities for additional earnings Company vehicle and travel allowance Travel and accommodation covered for project work 25 Days + Bank Holidays Work on cutting-edge data centre and electrical infrastructure projects
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Switchgear Commissioning Manager - Data Centre Projects Location: East Midlands (with UK & international travel as required) As a Commissioning Manager: We re seeking an experienced and driven Lead Commissioning Engineer to take charge of data centre and critical power projects across the UK and internationally. You ll be responsible for leading the commissioning and testing of LV switchgear and electrical systems, managing on-site operations, and ensuring all work meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance. This is a senior, hands-on role for an engineer who thrives in fast-paced technical environments and enjoys leading teams on complex, high-value projects. Key Responsibilities for Switchgear Commissioning Manager: Lead and manage commissioning activities for electrical and data centre projects. Oversee all on-site commissioning and maintenance operations, ensuring full compliance with QHSE standards. Supervise sub-contractors, ensuring all works are delivered safely and to company standards. Manage project delivery to optimise performance and profitability. Prepare and oversee Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS). Implement and manage Permit to Work systems on site. Verify and sign off all testing, commissioning, and handover documentation. Conduct toolbox talks, task briefings, and safety meetings. Attend and report at commissioning meetings with clients and internal teams. Produce regular progress and performance reports for management. Mentor and support team members to improve technical knowledge and compliance. Liaise directly with clients and represent the company in a professional manner. Support head office operations in Sutton-in-Ashfield when required. What We re Looking For: NVQ Level 3 in an Electrical Discipline (essential). SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) certification. Strong experience in LV Switchgear commissioning. Demonstrable leadership experience within data centre or critical power environments. Solid understanding of QHSE compliance and risk management. Excellent communication and client relationship skills. Full UK Driving Licence and valid passport (travel required). Desirable Skills & Experience: Experience with data centre electrical infrastructure or critical power systems. Knowledge of HV/LV electrical distribution. Ability to manage multiple commissioning teams across projects. Previous experience compiling client handover documentation and testing certificates. What s in It for You: £60,000 £70,000 basic salary (DOE) Overtime opportunities for additional earnings Company vehicle and travel allowance Travel and accommodation covered for project work 25 Days + Bank Holidays Work on cutting-edge data centre and electrical infrastructure projects
Job Title: Head of Nursery & Pre-School Reporting to: Head Key Responsibilities: Safeguarding, Safety & Compliance To always provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors. To ensure that all Nursery and Pre-School staff understand their responsibilities for safeguarding and what to do in the event of a concern. To ensure the highest standards of safety and security within the Nursery and Pre-School. To undertake and maintain records of regular risk assessments. To ensure care, maintenance and security of equipment and toys within the Nursery and Pre-School. To provide simple first aid, when necessary. To take responsibility for ensuring the Nursery and Pre-School meets all Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection requirements and is always inspection ready. To adhere to the school and Early Years Foundation StageEYFS) policies with special reference to the learning support, safeguarding and child protection, and equal opportunities policies, and to help promote inclusion in the Nursery and Pre-School. Curriculum, Teaching & Learning To promote high standards, progression, continuity and quality of learning. To have a solid understanding of the EYFS curriculum and plan and deliver stimulating, varied, play based activities across all areas of learning. To observe children as individuals and in groups and monitor behaviour, progress and possible developmental needs, utilising specialist knowledge and experience. To act as a key person for a group of children, monitoring, assessing, recording and reporting on their development, ensuring their needs are met, and overseeing all key persons. To set targets and next steps for key children and to write termly reports for key children and to oversee those completed by other key persons. To ensure children's online learning journals are up to date. Report and discuss with the Nursery and Pre School Team any observations or personal insight appropriate to children's welfare and development. Leadership & Staff Management To ensure all Nursery and Pre School staff are managed, trained, motivated and developed in a positive and effective manner, ensuring they fulfil the provisions of their job description. To monitor staffing levels to ensure the Nursery and Pre School always maintain the required ratios with appropriately qualified staff. To attend weekly staff meetings, whole school meetings and INSET training days as necessary for professional development. To attend fortnightly Senior Leadership Team meetings (or as and when reasonably requested by the Head). To assist in leading meetings where necessary, contributing to constructive, solution focused discussions and positive team communication. To attend local network meetings, where appropriate. Parent Engagement, Communication & Admissions To ensure that first impressions are professional and lasting for parents and prospective parents and that these are maintained throughout the day. To conduct tours for prospective parents, providing key information about the Nursery and Pre School and ensuring timely and professional follow up. To work closely with the Registrar to support the effective recruitment of new Nursery and Pre School families, ensuring strong communication and a positive admissions experience. To liaise with the Finance department regarding fees and communication with parents. To manage any parental complaints to ensure that any required action is taken immediately and respond to parent/s promptly, following the complaints policy and procedures. To lead termly parent meetings with parents of children in key group. To support strong Pre School-to-Reception progression by creating and delivering a range of transition activities and events across the academic year, working closely with the Reception Teacher and EYFS Coordinator to ensure continuity of learning and positive family engagement. To work proactively with the Marketing and Communications Executive to share suitable video and photographic content from the Nursery and Pre School for use on all communication platforms, including social media. Trips, Events & Promotion To take responsibility for planning, coordinating and leading children's trips, including risk assessments, logistics and communication with families. To plan, coordinate and deliver recruitment and retention events, ensuring they are well organised, engaging and effectively showcase the Nursery and Pre School's provision. To promote the work and image of the school by always maintaining high standards of personal appearance and adopting a friendly, professional approach to parents, members of the public and the wider community. To keep up to date with current good practice. Wraparound Care & Holiday Club To be responsible for the organisation and running of Wraparound and Holiday Club. To work flexibly, providing cover for both term time Wraparound and Holiday Club. To work with the Marketing and Commercial team to promote Wraparound and Holiday Club to existing and new families. To organise staffing for Wraparound and Holiday Club and to support with its staffing. To ensure that in Holiday Club the arrival and departure of children is properly recorded and monitored. Administration & Other Duties To assist in the day to day administration and record keeping, following school policies and guidelines. To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Head. Skills and Qualifications Hold a Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years Education/Childcare (or equivalent). Level 6 desirable. Experience working with children aged 2-4 years, demonstrating an understanding of child development milestones, delivering engaging play based learning opportunities, supporting toileting and self care routines, promoting early communication and social skills, and creating a nurturing, safe and stimulating environment. Possess current and extensive knowledge of the EYFS, including recent changes and requirements. Completed, or willing to undertake, Early Years Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training or Experience of Early Years DSL training. To model a positive outlook and lead with a solution focused mindset, supporting staff to approach challenges constructively and collaboratively. Committed to the safeguarding and protection of children. Values and respects the views and needs of children. Previous supervisory or management experience within an early years setting. Ability to manage competing priorities effectively in a busy environment. Working knowledge of the Children Act and ISI regulatory requirements, Health & Safety legislation relevant to early years setting. Strong IT skills and excellent communication skills. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous personal and professional development. Holds, or is willing to obtain, a current Paediatric First Aid certificate and Food Hygiene certificate. This job description sets out the main duties at the time it was drawn up. Such duties may vary occasionally but without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed, and the candidate will be required to carry out any reasonable requests required by their Line Manager. Application Procedure: Applications should be made using the application form. A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of three referees, one of whom should be the candidate's current or most recent employer should be included with the application. Informal conversations about the post may be arranged with the Head, Francesca Milling, at .
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Head of Nursery & Pre-School Reporting to: Head Key Responsibilities: Safeguarding, Safety & Compliance To always provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors. To ensure that all Nursery and Pre-School staff understand their responsibilities for safeguarding and what to do in the event of a concern. To ensure the highest standards of safety and security within the Nursery and Pre-School. To undertake and maintain records of regular risk assessments. To ensure care, maintenance and security of equipment and toys within the Nursery and Pre-School. To provide simple first aid, when necessary. To take responsibility for ensuring the Nursery and Pre-School meets all Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection requirements and is always inspection ready. To adhere to the school and Early Years Foundation StageEYFS) policies with special reference to the learning support, safeguarding and child protection, and equal opportunities policies, and to help promote inclusion in the Nursery and Pre-School. Curriculum, Teaching & Learning To promote high standards, progression, continuity and quality of learning. To have a solid understanding of the EYFS curriculum and plan and deliver stimulating, varied, play based activities across all areas of learning. To observe children as individuals and in groups and monitor behaviour, progress and possible developmental needs, utilising specialist knowledge and experience. To act as a key person for a group of children, monitoring, assessing, recording and reporting on their development, ensuring their needs are met, and overseeing all key persons. To set targets and next steps for key children and to write termly reports for key children and to oversee those completed by other key persons. To ensure children's online learning journals are up to date. Report and discuss with the Nursery and Pre School Team any observations or personal insight appropriate to children's welfare and development. Leadership & Staff Management To ensure all Nursery and Pre School staff are managed, trained, motivated and developed in a positive and effective manner, ensuring they fulfil the provisions of their job description. To monitor staffing levels to ensure the Nursery and Pre School always maintain the required ratios with appropriately qualified staff. To attend weekly staff meetings, whole school meetings and INSET training days as necessary for professional development. To attend fortnightly Senior Leadership Team meetings (or as and when reasonably requested by the Head). To assist in leading meetings where necessary, contributing to constructive, solution focused discussions and positive team communication. To attend local network meetings, where appropriate. Parent Engagement, Communication & Admissions To ensure that first impressions are professional and lasting for parents and prospective parents and that these are maintained throughout the day. To conduct tours for prospective parents, providing key information about the Nursery and Pre School and ensuring timely and professional follow up. To work closely with the Registrar to support the effective recruitment of new Nursery and Pre School families, ensuring strong communication and a positive admissions experience. To liaise with the Finance department regarding fees and communication with parents. To manage any parental complaints to ensure that any required action is taken immediately and respond to parent/s promptly, following the complaints policy and procedures. To lead termly parent meetings with parents of children in key group. To support strong Pre School-to-Reception progression by creating and delivering a range of transition activities and events across the academic year, working closely with the Reception Teacher and EYFS Coordinator to ensure continuity of learning and positive family engagement. To work proactively with the Marketing and Communications Executive to share suitable video and photographic content from the Nursery and Pre School for use on all communication platforms, including social media. Trips, Events & Promotion To take responsibility for planning, coordinating and leading children's trips, including risk assessments, logistics and communication with families. To plan, coordinate and deliver recruitment and retention events, ensuring they are well organised, engaging and effectively showcase the Nursery and Pre School's provision. To promote the work and image of the school by always maintaining high standards of personal appearance and adopting a friendly, professional approach to parents, members of the public and the wider community. To keep up to date with current good practice. Wraparound Care & Holiday Club To be responsible for the organisation and running of Wraparound and Holiday Club. To work flexibly, providing cover for both term time Wraparound and Holiday Club. To work with the Marketing and Commercial team to promote Wraparound and Holiday Club to existing and new families. To organise staffing for Wraparound and Holiday Club and to support with its staffing. To ensure that in Holiday Club the arrival and departure of children is properly recorded and monitored. Administration & Other Duties To assist in the day to day administration and record keeping, following school policies and guidelines. To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Head. Skills and Qualifications Hold a Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years Education/Childcare (or equivalent). Level 6 desirable. Experience working with children aged 2-4 years, demonstrating an understanding of child development milestones, delivering engaging play based learning opportunities, supporting toileting and self care routines, promoting early communication and social skills, and creating a nurturing, safe and stimulating environment. Possess current and extensive knowledge of the EYFS, including recent changes and requirements. Completed, or willing to undertake, Early Years Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training or Experience of Early Years DSL training. To model a positive outlook and lead with a solution focused mindset, supporting staff to approach challenges constructively and collaboratively. Committed to the safeguarding and protection of children. Values and respects the views and needs of children. Previous supervisory or management experience within an early years setting. Ability to manage competing priorities effectively in a busy environment. Working knowledge of the Children Act and ISI regulatory requirements, Health & Safety legislation relevant to early years setting. Strong IT skills and excellent communication skills. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous personal and professional development. Holds, or is willing to obtain, a current Paediatric First Aid certificate and Food Hygiene certificate. This job description sets out the main duties at the time it was drawn up. Such duties may vary occasionally but without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed, and the candidate will be required to carry out any reasonable requests required by their Line Manager. Application Procedure: Applications should be made using the application form. A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of three referees, one of whom should be the candidate's current or most recent employer should be included with the application. Informal conversations about the post may be arranged with the Head, Francesca Milling, at .
We are currently looking to recruit a full time Assistant Manager to support our Retail Team, based at our store in Knutsford, Cheshire. In the historic town of Knutsford, found in Cheshire's golden triangle, what was once the Conservative Club is now home to our beautiful OKA store. The iconic building provides a stunning backdrop for our two floors of furniture and accessories. We know the best work is done by people who enjoy their jobs, so we create a fun and nurturing environment where everyone feels valued and is able to thrive. We are looking for an agile and proactive Assistant Manager with a positive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit who can help us nurture this company culture. Reporting directly to the Store Manager, the Assistant Manager is responsible for the organisation and execution of all daily activities of the store, ensuring the Flagship teams deliver the highest possible standards of customer service - both face to face and via phone - in the most efficient and effective manner. You will be responsible for managing a team of store staff and be proactive in motivating them to achieve brand KPIs and objectives, and work with other business leads to provide a vibrant and unique shopping experience for our customers. Key Responsibilities Provision of exceptional customer service to OKA customers Providing advice and guidance on products to customers in person and via phone Generating and maximising revenue to meet sales targets Efficient and accurate execution of EPOS transactions, processing of payments and associated transactional paperwork and processes Identifying sales opportunities Promoting the OKA Home Stylist and Interior Design Service (IDS) services Being a proactive member of the sales floor team: greeting all customers and offering assistance, managing customer returns, communicating care and maintenance instructions for customer purchases, upholding presentation standards for the Store and back office areas Role modeling our Company Values and Behaviours Our Values Put the Customer First - provides exceptional internal and external customer service at all touchpoints Be In It Together - approachable, personable, committed to shared success Think Big - creative, innovative, solutions oriented Own It - curious, persistent, drives results Stay Playful - energises others, focuses on positives and opportunities, finds room for spontaneity About You Professional retail in a management or supervisory position Extensive selling skills and the ability to motivate others Thorough knowledge of the furniture/home furnishings market Flexible approach to working hours as the sector demands Strong leadership, management, and organisational skills Problem solver, excellent team player A creative, problem solving spirit Passion for the OKA brand Benefits Package Length of Service increases Day off for your birthday Health Cash Plan Enhanced Maternity Pay Employee Assistance Programme Eligibility for a discretionary company bonus scheme Plus a suite of additional employee benefits including: Company pension scheme, life assurance cover, free eye tests, cycle to work scheme, interest free travel loans, social events, online wellbeing centre and more. If successful you will become part of the OKA family, a fast paced and dynamic business. If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV and details of your salary expectations, notice period and right to work information via the link provided. About OKA Founded over 20 years ago by three entrepreneurial women with a passion for beautiful, practical and comfortable homes, OKA is more than a furniture and homeware retailer: it is a love affair with living well. We inspire people to confidently create a home that reflects their personality, a space where nothing should be too precious or perfect to be enjoyed with family and friends. British born, today we have 14 stores across the UK - an established Interior Design and Trade business, a mail order service and a thriving website.
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
We are currently looking to recruit a full time Assistant Manager to support our Retail Team, based at our store in Knutsford, Cheshire. In the historic town of Knutsford, found in Cheshire's golden triangle, what was once the Conservative Club is now home to our beautiful OKA store. The iconic building provides a stunning backdrop for our two floors of furniture and accessories. We know the best work is done by people who enjoy their jobs, so we create a fun and nurturing environment where everyone feels valued and is able to thrive. We are looking for an agile and proactive Assistant Manager with a positive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit who can help us nurture this company culture. Reporting directly to the Store Manager, the Assistant Manager is responsible for the organisation and execution of all daily activities of the store, ensuring the Flagship teams deliver the highest possible standards of customer service - both face to face and via phone - in the most efficient and effective manner. You will be responsible for managing a team of store staff and be proactive in motivating them to achieve brand KPIs and objectives, and work with other business leads to provide a vibrant and unique shopping experience for our customers. Key Responsibilities Provision of exceptional customer service to OKA customers Providing advice and guidance on products to customers in person and via phone Generating and maximising revenue to meet sales targets Efficient and accurate execution of EPOS transactions, processing of payments and associated transactional paperwork and processes Identifying sales opportunities Promoting the OKA Home Stylist and Interior Design Service (IDS) services Being a proactive member of the sales floor team: greeting all customers and offering assistance, managing customer returns, communicating care and maintenance instructions for customer purchases, upholding presentation standards for the Store and back office areas Role modeling our Company Values and Behaviours Our Values Put the Customer First - provides exceptional internal and external customer service at all touchpoints Be In It Together - approachable, personable, committed to shared success Think Big - creative, innovative, solutions oriented Own It - curious, persistent, drives results Stay Playful - energises others, focuses on positives and opportunities, finds room for spontaneity About You Professional retail in a management or supervisory position Extensive selling skills and the ability to motivate others Thorough knowledge of the furniture/home furnishings market Flexible approach to working hours as the sector demands Strong leadership, management, and organisational skills Problem solver, excellent team player A creative, problem solving spirit Passion for the OKA brand Benefits Package Length of Service increases Day off for your birthday Health Cash Plan Enhanced Maternity Pay Employee Assistance Programme Eligibility for a discretionary company bonus scheme Plus a suite of additional employee benefits including: Company pension scheme, life assurance cover, free eye tests, cycle to work scheme, interest free travel loans, social events, online wellbeing centre and more. If successful you will become part of the OKA family, a fast paced and dynamic business. If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV and details of your salary expectations, notice period and right to work information via the link provided. About OKA Founded over 20 years ago by three entrepreneurial women with a passion for beautiful, practical and comfortable homes, OKA is more than a furniture and homeware retailer: it is a love affair with living well. We inspire people to confidently create a home that reflects their personality, a space where nothing should be too precious or perfect to be enjoyed with family and friends. British born, today we have 14 stores across the UK - an established Interior Design and Trade business, a mail order service and a thriving website.
Overview JD Sports- 1361 Edinburgh Gyle, Unit 17, EDINBURGH, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom Posted Monday 2 February 2026 at 01:00 Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascias in many markets around the world. JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019 and continues to grow in the UK and internationally. We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative and customer-focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of our day to day objectives. Role overview We are seeking a skilled Assistant Manager with strong leadership & communication abilities to guide their team towards achieving sales & KPI targets whilst providing unparalleled service. Responsibilities Supporting the Store Manager in effectively running all store operations to ensure meeting or exceeding sales & KPI targets. Setting clear sales goals, tracking performances whilst evolving processes to ensure continuous store growth. Creating a positive team culture through recruiting, training & continuously developing your staff. Building a motivated and high performing team, increasing chances of store success. Analysing sales data and financial reports to make quick and well-informed decisions alongside the Store Manager, identifying and responding to areas of opportunity Operationally & Commercially. Act as the point of contact for colleagues in the manager's absence. Provide excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving complaints professionally. Help manage day-to-day operations, including opening and closing procedures. Support cash management tasks, such as processing transactions and reconciling tills. Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training new employees. Provide feedback and coaching to colleagues to improve performance. Support the Store Manager in maintaining colleague schedules to ensure proper coverage and productivity. Role objectives and KPI's Contribute to achieving or exceeding the stores monthly sales target. Drive all additional KPI s including but not limited to Units, Conversion, ATV, UPT. Achieve upselling or cross-selling targets. Maintain a high Net Promoter Score. Ensure stock accuracy during store Audits. Ensure all new colleagues complete mandatory training required. Ensure employee satisfaction stores or engagement survey results meet or exceed company benchmarks. Assist in keeping operational costs within the allocated budget. Skills and Experience Previous supervisory or management experience in a fast-paced Retail/ Customer Facing environment Passionate about retail & hold a good understanding of the latest trends and our competitors Previous experience of coaching and developing individuals Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets and KPI's Experience in analysing KPI's data to making commercial decisions Keen eye for detail & commerciality. Previous experience within visual merchandising would be advantageous Promote JD Group values to internal and external stakeholders Benefits Quarterly discretionary bonus schemes Company discount of 30% off a large number of products in-store and online (JD Sports, Size?, Foot Patrol, Blacks, Millets, GO Outdoors) Exclusive deals and discounts and offers from retail and hospitality businesses through our online benefits platform (TELUS Health) Access to digital health and well-being services through our benefits platform (TELUS Health) Health cash plans Wide range of internal development courses to support personal and professional development throughout your career journey with the Group Access to apprenticeships & accredited qualifications - Earn while you learn and gain nationally recognised qualifications (England Only) Discounted Gym memberships at JD Gyms Life Assurance Access to colleague networks, to share lived experiences and support initiatives that drive positive change. Opportunities to volunteer and contribute to JD Foundation Employer engagement forums to help influence positive change JD Sports- 1361 Edinburgh Gyle, Unit 17, EDINBURGH, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Overview JD Sports- 1361 Edinburgh Gyle, Unit 17, EDINBURGH, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom Posted Monday 2 February 2026 at 01:00 Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascias in many markets around the world. JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019 and continues to grow in the UK and internationally. We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative and customer-focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of our day to day objectives. Role overview We are seeking a skilled Assistant Manager with strong leadership & communication abilities to guide their team towards achieving sales & KPI targets whilst providing unparalleled service. Responsibilities Supporting the Store Manager in effectively running all store operations to ensure meeting or exceeding sales & KPI targets. Setting clear sales goals, tracking performances whilst evolving processes to ensure continuous store growth. Creating a positive team culture through recruiting, training & continuously developing your staff. Building a motivated and high performing team, increasing chances of store success. Analysing sales data and financial reports to make quick and well-informed decisions alongside the Store Manager, identifying and responding to areas of opportunity Operationally & Commercially. Act as the point of contact for colleagues in the manager's absence. Provide excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving complaints professionally. Help manage day-to-day operations, including opening and closing procedures. Support cash management tasks, such as processing transactions and reconciling tills. Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training new employees. Provide feedback and coaching to colleagues to improve performance. Support the Store Manager in maintaining colleague schedules to ensure proper coverage and productivity. Role objectives and KPI's Contribute to achieving or exceeding the stores monthly sales target. Drive all additional KPI s including but not limited to Units, Conversion, ATV, UPT. Achieve upselling or cross-selling targets. Maintain a high Net Promoter Score. Ensure stock accuracy during store Audits. Ensure all new colleagues complete mandatory training required. Ensure employee satisfaction stores or engagement survey results meet or exceed company benchmarks. Assist in keeping operational costs within the allocated budget. Skills and Experience Previous supervisory or management experience in a fast-paced Retail/ Customer Facing environment Passionate about retail & hold a good understanding of the latest trends and our competitors Previous experience of coaching and developing individuals Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets and KPI's Experience in analysing KPI's data to making commercial decisions Keen eye for detail & commerciality. Previous experience within visual merchandising would be advantageous Promote JD Group values to internal and external stakeholders Benefits Quarterly discretionary bonus schemes Company discount of 30% off a large number of products in-store and online (JD Sports, Size?, Foot Patrol, Blacks, Millets, GO Outdoors) Exclusive deals and discounts and offers from retail and hospitality businesses through our online benefits platform (TELUS Health) Access to digital health and well-being services through our benefits platform (TELUS Health) Health cash plans Wide range of internal development courses to support personal and professional development throughout your career journey with the Group Access to apprenticeships & accredited qualifications - Earn while you learn and gain nationally recognised qualifications (England Only) Discounted Gym memberships at JD Gyms Life Assurance Access to colleague networks, to share lived experiences and support initiatives that drive positive change. Opportunities to volunteer and contribute to JD Foundation Employer engagement forums to help influence positive change JD Sports- 1361 Edinburgh Gyle, Unit 17, EDINBURGH, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Rainbow Care Solutions Ltd
Redditch, Worcestershire
Reddtich, Worcestershire (Surrounding Areas) Rainbow Care Solutions, a long-established, CQC-registered home care provider with over 20 years' experience, is looking for a Field Care Supervisor - to support our Redditch branch, covering Redditchk and the surrounding areas click apply for full job details
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Reddtich, Worcestershire (Surrounding Areas) Rainbow Care Solutions, a long-established, CQC-registered home care provider with over 20 years' experience, is looking for a Field Care Supervisor - to support our Redditch branch, covering Redditchk and the surrounding areas click apply for full job details
Apply now Job no: 493666 Work type: Full Time Location: Devonport Categories: Management Head of Maintenance & Engineering - Processing Parramatta Creek, TAS (with oversight of Ingleburn, NSW) At Huon, our processing operations rely on strong, disciplined maintenance to operate safely and efficiently every day. As our Head of Maintenance - Processing, you'll play a critical leadership role in ensuring our facilities are reliable, compliant and supported by robust preventative and planned maintenance programs. This is a senior operational leadership role with genuine scope - leading maintenance across two processing sites, building maintenance capability, and embedding systems, structures and rhythms that support safe, predictable performance. The opportunity Reporting to the General Manager - Processing, you'll lead the Maintenance function across our Parramatta Creek (TAS) and Ingleburn (NSW) processing facilities. Your focus will be on planned and preventative maintenance, asset reliability and effective resourcing - ensuring maintenance activity is proactive, well scheduled and aligned to production requirements, safety standards and long-term sustainability objectives. What you'll be doing Lead and structure the Maintenance function to deliver safe, reliable 24/7 maintenance coverage across two processingրանս sitesBuild and embed strong preventative and planned maintenance programs, reducing reactive work and unplanned downtime Ensure maintenance activities are effectively planned, scheduled and resourced in line with operational priorities Manage the Repairs & Maintenance budget (approx. $2.0M) across both facilities Provide maintenance input into processing upgrades and capital works, working closely with the Projects and Engineering teams Lead, coach and develop Maintenance Managers, Planners and Supervisors, building accountability and capability across teams Ensure all maintenance work complies with GMP, hygiene, food safety, quality and safety standards Drive maintenance-related continuous improvement initiatives, supporting broader Operational Excellence programs Engage and manage third-party contractors, including contract development, performance and cost control Prepare maintenance reports, forecasts and operational input into Capex and business planning as required What you'll bring Trade-qualified professional or degree-qualified engineer with 10+ years' experience leading maintenance teams Strong background in FMCG, manufacturing or similarly regulated environments, with solid GMP knowledge Demonstrated success leading planned and preventative maintenance strategies across complex operations Experience managing multi-site maintenance teams and 24/7 environments Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, outcomes-focused mindset Proven ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing maintenance teamsExperience with maintenance systems (experience with MEX Maintenance Systems highly regarded) Strong commercial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting and cost control Confident stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence operational leaders A strong commitment to safety, wellbeing, sustainability and values-led leadership As part of JBS, the world's largest protein producer, Huon offers the scale, stability and opportunity of a global organisation - while still feeling connected locally to Tasmania and the local Salmon Industry. When you join Huon, you'll enjoy: Discounts on our premium, sustainably farmed salmon - enjoy the best salmon in the world at home Ongoing training and development, with opportunities to grow your leadership capability and career Discounted health insurance and access to wellbeing benefits Retail and lifestyle discounts across-pal wide range of everyday shopping The chance to make a real impact in a future-focused, values-driven business If you're a senior maintenance leader who thrives on building structure, reliability and strong teams - and wants a role with scale, influence and real operational impact - we'd love to hear from you. Advertised: 13 Jan 2026 Tasmania Daylight Time Applications close: 13 Feb 2026 Tasmania Daylight Time
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Apply now Job no: 493666 Work type: Full Time Location: Devonport Categories: Management Head of Maintenance & Engineering - Processing Parramatta Creek, TAS (with oversight of Ingleburn, NSW) At Huon, our processing operations rely on strong, disciplined maintenance to operate safely and efficiently every day. As our Head of Maintenance - Processing, you'll play a critical leadership role in ensuring our facilities are reliable, compliant and supported by robust preventative and planned maintenance programs. This is a senior operational leadership role with genuine scope - leading maintenance across two processing sites, building maintenance capability, and embedding systems, structures and rhythms that support safe, predictable performance. The opportunity Reporting to the General Manager - Processing, you'll lead the Maintenance function across our Parramatta Creek (TAS) and Ingleburn (NSW) processing facilities. Your focus will be on planned and preventative maintenance, asset reliability and effective resourcing - ensuring maintenance activity is proactive, well scheduled and aligned to production requirements, safety standards and long-term sustainability objectives. What you'll be doing Lead and structure the Maintenance function to deliver safe, reliable 24/7 maintenance coverage across two processingրանս sitesBuild and embed strong preventative and planned maintenance programs, reducing reactive work and unplanned downtime Ensure maintenance activities are effectively planned, scheduled and resourced in line with operational priorities Manage the Repairs & Maintenance budget (approx. $2.0M) across both facilities Provide maintenance input into processing upgrades and capital works, working closely with the Projects and Engineering teams Lead, coach and develop Maintenance Managers, Planners and Supervisors, building accountability and capability across teams Ensure all maintenance work complies with GMP, hygiene, food safety, quality and safety standards Drive maintenance-related continuous improvement initiatives, supporting broader Operational Excellence programs Engage and manage third-party contractors, including contract development, performance and cost control Prepare maintenance reports, forecasts and operational input into Capex and business planning as required What you'll bring Trade-qualified professional or degree-qualified engineer with 10+ years' experience leading maintenance teams Strong background in FMCG, manufacturing or similarly regulated environments, with solid GMP knowledge Demonstrated success leading planned and preventative maintenance strategies across complex operations Experience managing multi-site maintenance teams and 24/7 environments Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, outcomes-focused mindset Proven ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing maintenance teamsExperience with maintenance systems (experience with MEX Maintenance Systems highly regarded) Strong commercial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting and cost control Confident stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence operational leaders A strong commitment to safety, wellbeing, sustainability and values-led leadership As part of JBS, the world's largest protein producer, Huon offers the scale, stability and opportunity of a global organisation - while still feeling connected locally to Tasmania and the local Salmon Industry. When you join Huon, you'll enjoy: Discounts on our premium, sustainably farmed salmon - enjoy the best salmon in the world at home Ongoing training and development, with opportunities to grow your leadership capability and career Discounted health insurance and access to wellbeing benefits Retail and lifestyle discounts across-pal wide range of everyday shopping The chance to make a real impact in a future-focused, values-driven business If you're a senior maintenance leader who thrives on building structure, reliability and strong teams - and wants a role with scale, influence and real operational impact - we'd love to hear from you. Advertised: 13 Jan 2026 Tasmania Daylight Time Applications close: 13 Feb 2026 Tasmania Daylight Time
Teaching Assistant Required Exclusive Education is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work at a Primary School. The role if for a general Teaching Assistant across EYFS through to KS2 but may be needed for occasional one to one. This role is to start ASAP working up to 5 days per week and must be first aid trained. The ideal candidate will have previous Teaching Assistant experience, first aid training and will be confident undertaking work to the curriculum. In order to be considered for this role we require you meet the following criteria; Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (e.g. NCFE, CACHE or NVQ Level 1, 2 or 3) (desirable) Have eligibility to work in the UK or be a UK resident Have previous experience of working with children in the last 2 years Excellent knowledge of the EYFS, KS1 and KS2 curriculum and assessment frameworks First Aid Trained Two references working with children Hold a current DBS that is registered with the update service or be willing to apply for a new one In return Exclusive Education can offer; Excellent rates of pay Direct links to local schools Dedicated Consultants who will cater for your employment needs with 24/7 availability Commitment to quality and safeguarding A fast clearance process If this role does not match what you are looking for then please contact us to find out about other opportunities, we have available. You will be working with an experienced team of education specialist whose sole focus is on the Primary sector. If you know of any other Teachers, Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisors seeking work within the North West then please send on their details to Exclusive Education to earn £50 worth of vouchers
Feb 06, 2026
Seasonal
Teaching Assistant Required Exclusive Education is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work at a Primary School. The role if for a general Teaching Assistant across EYFS through to KS2 but may be needed for occasional one to one. This role is to start ASAP working up to 5 days per week and must be first aid trained. The ideal candidate will have previous Teaching Assistant experience, first aid training and will be confident undertaking work to the curriculum. In order to be considered for this role we require you meet the following criteria; Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (e.g. NCFE, CACHE or NVQ Level 1, 2 or 3) (desirable) Have eligibility to work in the UK or be a UK resident Have previous experience of working with children in the last 2 years Excellent knowledge of the EYFS, KS1 and KS2 curriculum and assessment frameworks First Aid Trained Two references working with children Hold a current DBS that is registered with the update service or be willing to apply for a new one In return Exclusive Education can offer; Excellent rates of pay Direct links to local schools Dedicated Consultants who will cater for your employment needs with 24/7 availability Commitment to quality and safeguarding A fast clearance process If this role does not match what you are looking for then please contact us to find out about other opportunities, we have available. You will be working with an experienced team of education specialist whose sole focus is on the Primary sector. If you know of any other Teachers, Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisors seeking work within the North West then please send on their details to Exclusive Education to earn £50 worth of vouchers
The future is uncertain - unless you're with a company that's always investing in it. That's because at Vision Express, when it comes to sight, we take it seriously. We're confident in our capabilities, thanks to our unmatched technology, countless opportunities for growth and the backing of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the eyecare industry. Become one of our pre-registration optometrists and your career can only benefit. We are proud to offer Pre-registration Optometrist Placement in partnership with the College of Optometrists. Our structured placement program provides students with invaluable, practical real-world experience, in a supportive retail environment. Why Choose Vision Express? We're part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in cutting-edge eye care and premium eyewear, with an extensive portfolio of brands such as Oakley and Ray-Ban. You'll be backed by a business passionate about quality, innovation, and excellence, giving you confidence in offering your customers the widest range of products. You'll work with world-class technology that keeps you at the forefront of optometry. This includes OCT, visual field analysers, automated refraction, fundus cameras, non-contact tonometry, automated keratometry, and automated phoropters among much else. Being part of both Vision Express and EssilorLuxottica means diverse career paths, excellent training programmes and impressive development opportunities. We're proud of the clinical training we offer. Right now, we have colleagues across the business studying everything from IP and Medical Retina to glaucoma and myopia. You might want to become an Optometrist Store Manager, a Dispensing Optician or support the next generation of Pre-Registration students by becoming a Pre-Reg Supervisor or Pre-Reg Development Tutor. Every step you take comes with fascinating challenges and great rewards. Life outside the test room is very important to us. You can get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation, helping our mission to eliminate uncorrected poor vision in countries across the world, in one generation. What to expect from your Pre-registration Optomtrist Placement? Practical experience in a busy optical practice, collaborating with experienced optometrists and dispensing opticians. Hands-on patient care, refining your clinical skills in real consultations. Mentoring from knowledgeable optometrists to guide you through your placement journey. Exposure to a wide range of eye conditions and treatment pathways to enhance your clinical knowledge. Access to modern technology and techniques that gives you an experience of innovative optical equipment and industry best practices. Opportunity to progress on to our newly qualified support programme once you have completed your degree. Our people always have and always will be our greatest asset. Our values reflect this - we care about our people and like to show it. We offer an extensive range of benefits that shows our appreciation for your contribution to the team and the business. Our Benefits 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays - this increases with length of service. Free annual eyewear & discounts for your family & friends Sales and performance-based bonus & incentives Private medical cover Life Assurance Competitive pension Coverage of your professional fees Additional benefits We offer an impressive range of additional benefits: Lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, dining cards, discounted travel, experience days and discounted bicycles through our cycle to work scheme. Access to a company-wide eye care professional community, where you can share knowledge and collaborate via internal channels. Access to world-leading technology and flexible working environments. Access to Leonardo - EssilorLuxottica's learning platform. Ongoing CPD and personal development opportunities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join us and we'll help you unlock your full potential, every step of the way.
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
The future is uncertain - unless you're with a company that's always investing in it. That's because at Vision Express, when it comes to sight, we take it seriously. We're confident in our capabilities, thanks to our unmatched technology, countless opportunities for growth and the backing of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the eyecare industry. Become one of our pre-registration optometrists and your career can only benefit. We are proud to offer Pre-registration Optometrist Placement in partnership with the College of Optometrists. Our structured placement program provides students with invaluable, practical real-world experience, in a supportive retail environment. Why Choose Vision Express? We're part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in cutting-edge eye care and premium eyewear, with an extensive portfolio of brands such as Oakley and Ray-Ban. You'll be backed by a business passionate about quality, innovation, and excellence, giving you confidence in offering your customers the widest range of products. You'll work with world-class technology that keeps you at the forefront of optometry. This includes OCT, visual field analysers, automated refraction, fundus cameras, non-contact tonometry, automated keratometry, and automated phoropters among much else. Being part of both Vision Express and EssilorLuxottica means diverse career paths, excellent training programmes and impressive development opportunities. We're proud of the clinical training we offer. Right now, we have colleagues across the business studying everything from IP and Medical Retina to glaucoma and myopia. You might want to become an Optometrist Store Manager, a Dispensing Optician or support the next generation of Pre-Registration students by becoming a Pre-Reg Supervisor or Pre-Reg Development Tutor. Every step you take comes with fascinating challenges and great rewards. Life outside the test room is very important to us. You can get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation, helping our mission to eliminate uncorrected poor vision in countries across the world, in one generation. What to expect from your Pre-registration Optomtrist Placement? Practical experience in a busy optical practice, collaborating with experienced optometrists and dispensing opticians. Hands-on patient care, refining your clinical skills in real consultations. Mentoring from knowledgeable optometrists to guide you through your placement journey. Exposure to a wide range of eye conditions and treatment pathways to enhance your clinical knowledge. Access to modern technology and techniques that gives you an experience of innovative optical equipment and industry best practices. Opportunity to progress on to our newly qualified support programme once you have completed your degree. Our people always have and always will be our greatest asset. Our values reflect this - we care about our people and like to show it. We offer an extensive range of benefits that shows our appreciation for your contribution to the team and the business. Our Benefits 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays - this increases with length of service. Free annual eyewear & discounts for your family & friends Sales and performance-based bonus & incentives Private medical cover Life Assurance Competitive pension Coverage of your professional fees Additional benefits We offer an impressive range of additional benefits: Lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, dining cards, discounted travel, experience days and discounted bicycles through our cycle to work scheme. Access to a company-wide eye care professional community, where you can share knowledge and collaborate via internal channels. Access to world-leading technology and flexible working environments. Access to Leonardo - EssilorLuxottica's learning platform. Ongoing CPD and personal development opportunities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join us and we'll help you unlock your full potential, every step of the way.
Why work for us? A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it's about investing in a brighter future together. Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right. Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do: Clients Come First - Always Execution Supersedes Intention Together We Win Diversity Improves Results Truth Builds Trust If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you! Your opportunity As Senior Associate Director, Marketing Italy, you are responsible for leading the strategy, development, and execution of Janus Henderson's marketing activity for the Italian market. This is a 12 month maternity cover role, partnering closely with Sales, Product, Compliance, and the wider EMEA & LatAm marketing organisation to deliver integrated, high quality, market relevant campaigns that drive brand visibility, product awareness, and commercial outcomes. The position requires deep knowledge of the Italian wholesale and institutional landscape, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to translate business goals into clear, measurable marketing plans. Own and lead the Italian marketing strategy, ensuring alignment with regional commercial objectives and global brand priorities. Develop hooks and conversion journeys that support sales outreach, such as value added email and gated content initiatives. Work closely with the Italy sales team to understand client needs and create tools that deepen engagement. Strong understanding of product and strategic priorities for the business and link these to marketing campaigns. Initiate/contribute to and lead complex marketing campaigns, initiatives and projects, based on an appropriate client segmentation for defined distribution channels. Partner with regional colleagues to ensure consistency across markets while tailoring appropriately for Italy. Manage external suppliers and agencies as required. Analyse campaign performance, client engagement data, and sales feedback to inform continuous improvement. Present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders to drive better outcomes. Work with compliance internally to ensure all relevant marketing materials and collateral comply with all relevant regulatory requirements. Carry out additional duties as assigned. What to expect when you join our firm Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations Generous Holiday policies Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services Complimentary subscription to Headspace - the mindfulness app All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities Lunch allowance for use within our subsidised onsite canteen Must have skills Extensive experience in asset management marketing with deep understanding of the Italian market. Proven ability to lead complex, multi channel marketing campaigns end to end. Strong stakeholder management and cross functional collaboration. Strategic thinker with strong attention to executional detail. Ability to work under time pressure while maintaining high quality standards. Highly creative, with the ability to translate insights and business needs into compelling marketing concepts and differentiated ideas. Deadline driven, able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining high quality standards. Problem solving skills and comfortable escalating. Good planning and project management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Fluent in Italian. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Client centric approach through all marketing work. Question practices and requirements to ensure best practice and value add. Nice to have skills Excellent writing/editing skills Able to adapt content to relevant media and audience Understanding of relevant channel audiences Knowledge of risk and compliance factors Budget management Presentation skills Able to work independently and on complex and important projects Project management Supervisory responsibilities Yes Potential for growth Mentoring Leadership development programs Regular training Career development services Continuing education courses Annual Bonus Opportunity Position may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool. The profit pool is funded based on company profits. Individual bonuses are determined based on Company, department, team and individual performance. Benefits Janus Henderson is committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards package to eligible employees that includes competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, and various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits. To learn more about our offerings please visit the "Why Join Us" section on the career page. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks. Regulatory Obligations You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role. Code of Ethics You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants' past political contributions or activity may impact applicants' eligibility for this position.
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Why work for us? A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it's about investing in a brighter future together. Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right. Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do: Clients Come First - Always Execution Supersedes Intention Together We Win Diversity Improves Results Truth Builds Trust If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you! Your opportunity As Senior Associate Director, Marketing Italy, you are responsible for leading the strategy, development, and execution of Janus Henderson's marketing activity for the Italian market. This is a 12 month maternity cover role, partnering closely with Sales, Product, Compliance, and the wider EMEA & LatAm marketing organisation to deliver integrated, high quality, market relevant campaigns that drive brand visibility, product awareness, and commercial outcomes. The position requires deep knowledge of the Italian wholesale and institutional landscape, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to translate business goals into clear, measurable marketing plans. Own and lead the Italian marketing strategy, ensuring alignment with regional commercial objectives and global brand priorities. Develop hooks and conversion journeys that support sales outreach, such as value added email and gated content initiatives. Work closely with the Italy sales team to understand client needs and create tools that deepen engagement. Strong understanding of product and strategic priorities for the business and link these to marketing campaigns. Initiate/contribute to and lead complex marketing campaigns, initiatives and projects, based on an appropriate client segmentation for defined distribution channels. Partner with regional colleagues to ensure consistency across markets while tailoring appropriately for Italy. Manage external suppliers and agencies as required. Analyse campaign performance, client engagement data, and sales feedback to inform continuous improvement. Present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders to drive better outcomes. Work with compliance internally to ensure all relevant marketing materials and collateral comply with all relevant regulatory requirements. Carry out additional duties as assigned. What to expect when you join our firm Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations Generous Holiday policies Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services Complimentary subscription to Headspace - the mindfulness app All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities Lunch allowance for use within our subsidised onsite canteen Must have skills Extensive experience in asset management marketing with deep understanding of the Italian market. Proven ability to lead complex, multi channel marketing campaigns end to end. Strong stakeholder management and cross functional collaboration. Strategic thinker with strong attention to executional detail. Ability to work under time pressure while maintaining high quality standards. Highly creative, with the ability to translate insights and business needs into compelling marketing concepts and differentiated ideas. Deadline driven, able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining high quality standards. Problem solving skills and comfortable escalating. Good planning and project management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Fluent in Italian. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Client centric approach through all marketing work. Question practices and requirements to ensure best practice and value add. Nice to have skills Excellent writing/editing skills Able to adapt content to relevant media and audience Understanding of relevant channel audiences Knowledge of risk and compliance factors Budget management Presentation skills Able to work independently and on complex and important projects Project management Supervisory responsibilities Yes Potential for growth Mentoring Leadership development programs Regular training Career development services Continuing education courses Annual Bonus Opportunity Position may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool. The profit pool is funded based on company profits. Individual bonuses are determined based on Company, department, team and individual performance. Benefits Janus Henderson is committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards package to eligible employees that includes competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, and various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits. To learn more about our offerings please visit the "Why Join Us" section on the career page. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks. Regulatory Obligations You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role. Code of Ethics You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants' past political contributions or activity may impact applicants' eligibility for this position.
The future is uncertain - unless you're with a company that's always investing in it. That's because at Vision Express, when it comes to sight, we take it seriously. We're confident in our capabilities, thanks to our unmatched technology, countless opportunities for growth and the backing of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the eyecare industry. Become one of our pre-registration optometrists and your career can only benefit. We are proud to offer Pre-registration Optometrist Placement in partnership with the College of Optometrists. Our structured placement program provides students with invaluable, practical real-world experience, in a supportive retail environment. Why Choose Vision Express? We're part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in cutting-edge eye care and premium eyewear, with an extensive portfolio of brands such as Oakley and Ray-Ban. You'll be backed by a business passionate about quality, innovation, and excellence, giving you confidence in offering your customers the widest range of products. You'll work with world-class technology that keeps you at the forefront of optometry. This includes OCT, visual field analysers, automated refraction, fundus cameras, non-contact tonometry, automated keratometry, and automated phoropters among much else. Being part of both Vision Express and EssilorLuxottica means diverse career paths, excellent training programmes and impressive development opportunities. We're proud of the clinical training we offer. Right now, we have colleagues across the business studying everything from IP and Medical Retina to glaucoma and myopia. You might want to become an Optometrist Store Manager, a Dispensing Optician or support the next generation of Pre-Registration students by becoming a Pre-Reg Supervisor or Pre-Reg Development Tutor. Every step you take comes with fascinating challenges and great rewards. Life outside the test room is very important to us. You can get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation, helping our mission to eliminate uncorrected poor vision in countries across the world, in one generation. What to expect from your Pre-registration Optomtrist Placement? Practical experience in a busy optical practice, collaborating with experienced optometrists and dispensing opticians. Hands-on patient care, refining your clinical skills in real consultations. Mentoring from knowledgeable optometrists to guide you through your placement journey. Exposure to a wide range of eye conditions and treatment pathways to enhance your clinical knowledge. Access to modern technology and techniques that gives you an experience of innovative optical equipment and industry best practices. Opportunity to progress on to our newly qualified support programme once you have completed your degree. Our people always have and always will be our greatest asset. Our values reflect this - we care about our people and like to show it. We offer an extensive range of benefits that shows our appreciation for your contribution to the team and the business. Our Benefits 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays - this increases with length of service. Free annual eyewear & discounts for your family & friends Sales and performance-based bonus & incentives Private medical cover Life Assurance Competitive pension Coverage of your professional fees Additional benefits We offer an impressive range of additional benefits: Lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, dining cards, discounted travel, experience days and discounted bicycles through our cycle to work scheme. Access to a company-wide eye care professional community, where you can share knowledge and collaborate via internal channels. Access to world-leading technology and flexible working environments. Access to Leonardo - EssilorLuxottica's learning platform. Ongoing CPD and personal development opportunities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join us and we'll help you unlock your full potential, every step of the way.
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
The future is uncertain - unless you're with a company that's always investing in it. That's because at Vision Express, when it comes to sight, we take it seriously. We're confident in our capabilities, thanks to our unmatched technology, countless opportunities for growth and the backing of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the eyecare industry. Become one of our pre-registration optometrists and your career can only benefit. We are proud to offer Pre-registration Optometrist Placement in partnership with the College of Optometrists. Our structured placement program provides students with invaluable, practical real-world experience, in a supportive retail environment. Why Choose Vision Express? We're part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in cutting-edge eye care and premium eyewear, with an extensive portfolio of brands such as Oakley and Ray-Ban. You'll be backed by a business passionate about quality, innovation, and excellence, giving you confidence in offering your customers the widest range of products. You'll work with world-class technology that keeps you at the forefront of optometry. This includes OCT, visual field analysers, automated refraction, fundus cameras, non-contact tonometry, automated keratometry, and automated phoropters among much else. Being part of both Vision Express and EssilorLuxottica means diverse career paths, excellent training programmes and impressive development opportunities. We're proud of the clinical training we offer. Right now, we have colleagues across the business studying everything from IP and Medical Retina to glaucoma and myopia. You might want to become an Optometrist Store Manager, a Dispensing Optician or support the next generation of Pre-Registration students by becoming a Pre-Reg Supervisor or Pre-Reg Development Tutor. Every step you take comes with fascinating challenges and great rewards. Life outside the test room is very important to us. You can get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation, helping our mission to eliminate uncorrected poor vision in countries across the world, in one generation. What to expect from your Pre-registration Optomtrist Placement? Practical experience in a busy optical practice, collaborating with experienced optometrists and dispensing opticians. Hands-on patient care, refining your clinical skills in real consultations. Mentoring from knowledgeable optometrists to guide you through your placement journey. Exposure to a wide range of eye conditions and treatment pathways to enhance your clinical knowledge. Access to modern technology and techniques that gives you an experience of innovative optical equipment and industry best practices. Opportunity to progress on to our newly qualified support programme once you have completed your degree. Our people always have and always will be our greatest asset. Our values reflect this - we care about our people and like to show it. We offer an extensive range of benefits that shows our appreciation for your contribution to the team and the business. Our Benefits 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays - this increases with length of service. Free annual eyewear & discounts for your family & friends Sales and performance-based bonus & incentives Private medical cover Life Assurance Competitive pension Coverage of your professional fees Additional benefits We offer an impressive range of additional benefits: Lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, dining cards, discounted travel, experience days and discounted bicycles through our cycle to work scheme. Access to a company-wide eye care professional community, where you can share knowledge and collaborate via internal channels. Access to world-leading technology and flexible working environments. Access to Leonardo - EssilorLuxottica's learning platform. Ongoing CPD and personal development opportunities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join us and we'll help you unlock your full potential, every step of the way.
