Events assistants (Kent, Sussex) Salary £13.80 per hour + benefits Reports to: Events Manager Department: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement Contract: 10 Casual contracts. 1 May to October 2026 Hours: Shift times will vary depending on the size and type of event you are covering. Events take place between May and October and our events assistants work 6-8 events across that period with shifts between 7-12 hours. Location: London and South East Closing date: 2 February :55 Interview date : Interviews will be held in person week commencing 23rd February 2026 (invites will be sent out 16th February) Training date: Compulsory paid training taking place on Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th April 2025, in Yarnfield, Staffordshire with travel, accommodation and food included. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We re looking for passionate events assistants to work in Cancer Research UK s Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement team. You ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the delivery of our events season including well-known events such as Race for Life, Pretty Muddy, Big Hike and Shine Night Walk. There will also be opportunities to work at third-party sports events such as the London Marathon, Manchester Marathon, Royal Parks Half Marathon, and many others. In a lively, vibrant working environment, you ll discover something new every day, whether it s a new course, a new community or a talent you never knew you had. You ll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are. You can learn more about our fantastic teams on our event opportunities. Click here What will I be doing? Supporting the event manager in the delivery of large-scale and logistically complex events. Managing a large and diverse team of volunteers. Taking responsibility in a key role at events as Course, Obstacle or Merchandise Manager or covering Start/Finish and Site management Manage operational responsibilities including setting up and dismantling equipment ensuring health and safety guidelines are prioritised. Providing support and encouragement to Cancer Research UK participants at cheer points or post-event support at regional third-party sports events. What skills are you looking for? A passion for events. Adaptability to changing situations with the ability to work on your own initiative. The ability to solve problems and respond to opportunities and challenges. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with a range of people. Confidence to represent Cancer Research UK publicly. Good organisation and prioritisation skills. Resilience and reliability to remain calm under pressure and consistently deliver high-quality results. It s a physical role . You will spend all of Event Day on your feet, which can be between 7 and 12 hours, inclusive of breaks. At all events you will be required to unload a van of equipment, put up marquees and move boxes of event equipment around the event site. What else do I need to know? This role mostly takes place on weekends making it easy to fit around some jobs and/or studies. We work in all weather conditions, and our shifts cover some night-time events. We work across 5 geographical divisions in the North and South. When submitting an application you will need to apply to the division where you live (if you are away studying, have a think about where you will be based during May-October). You ll need to live within the divisional boundaries and you ll need to travel across that division to cover the events in your area. Most events will include an overnight stay away from home. All travel and accommodation will be booked and paid for you. While driving and having access to a car is not a necessity for the role, it does help and in some circumstances, you may be asked to use your car to help set up the route for some events. Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism Human : Act to have a positive impact on people Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively We re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer. What will I gain? Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that s impressive. In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well. Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more. We don t forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture. Our work from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy will change the world. It s exciting to be part of our team.
Jan 29, 2026
Full time
Events assistants (Kent, Sussex) Salary £13.80 per hour + benefits Reports to: Events Manager Department: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement Contract: 10 Casual contracts. 1 May to October 2026 Hours: Shift times will vary depending on the size and type of event you are covering. Events take place between May and October and our events assistants work 6-8 events across that period with shifts between 7-12 hours. Location: London and South East Closing date: 2 February :55 Interview date : Interviews will be held in person week commencing 23rd February 2026 (invites will be sent out 16th February) Training date: Compulsory paid training taking place on Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th April 2025, in Yarnfield, Staffordshire with travel, accommodation and food included. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We re looking for passionate events assistants to work in Cancer Research UK s Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement team. You ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the delivery of our events season including well-known events such as Race for Life, Pretty Muddy, Big Hike and Shine Night Walk. There will also be opportunities to work at third-party sports events such as the London Marathon, Manchester Marathon, Royal Parks Half Marathon, and many others. In a lively, vibrant working environment, you ll discover something new every day, whether it s a new course, a new community or a talent you never knew you had. You ll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are. You can learn more about our fantastic teams on our event opportunities. Click here What will I be doing? Supporting the event manager in the delivery of large-scale and logistically complex events. Managing a large and diverse team of volunteers. Taking responsibility in a key role at events as Course, Obstacle or Merchandise Manager or covering Start/Finish and Site management Manage operational responsibilities including setting up and dismantling equipment ensuring health and safety guidelines are prioritised. Providing support and encouragement to Cancer Research UK participants at cheer points or post-event support at regional third-party sports events. What skills are you looking for? A passion for events. Adaptability to changing situations with the ability to work on your own initiative. The ability to solve problems and respond to opportunities and challenges. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with a range of people. Confidence to represent Cancer Research UK publicly. Good organisation and prioritisation skills. Resilience and reliability to remain calm under pressure and consistently deliver high-quality results. It s a physical role . You will spend all of Event Day on your feet, which can be between 7 and 12 hours, inclusive of breaks. At all events you will be required to unload a van of equipment, put up marquees and move boxes of event equipment around the event site. What else do I need to know? This role mostly takes place on weekends making it easy to fit around some jobs and/or studies. We work in all weather conditions, and our shifts cover some night-time events. We work across 5 geographical divisions in the North and South. When submitting an application you will need to apply to the division where you live (if you are away studying, have a think about where you will be based during May-October). You ll need to live within the divisional boundaries and you ll need to travel across that division to cover the events in your area. Most events will include an overnight stay away from home. All travel and accommodation will be booked and paid for you. While driving and having access to a car is not a necessity for the role, it does help and in some circumstances, you may be asked to use your car to help set up the route for some events. Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism Human : Act to have a positive impact on people Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively We re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer. What will I gain? Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that s impressive. In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well. Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more. We don t forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture. Our work from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy will change the world. It s exciting to be part of our team.
Store Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract £35,000 - £37,000 per annum 40 hours per week Winchester Services, M3, Shroner Wood, Winchester SO21 1PP As a Store Manager, you will understand that it is all about people; it's where we look to create a memorable customer experience. We'll empower you to treat your restaurant as your own and help shape the winning culture that we are aspiring to achieve. As a Store Manager, you'll lead your team in delivering Burger King's world-famous flame grilled menu and exceptional customer service as we transform the UK's rest stop experience. What you will get in return as a Store Manager Annual bonus up to £7,800pa Up to 60% colleague discount for you, family, and friends with brands such as Costa Coffee, Pret A Manger, M&S Simply Food, Burger King, Greggs, KFC, WHSmith and more Enhanced benefits, including pension, sick pay, maternity, paternity, and life assurance Fabulous development opportunities including funded qualifications, leading to the next step in your career being a Site Operations Manager What you will be doing as a Store Manager Ensure that the Burger King unit achieves, as a minimum, the financial targets agreed budget and P&L As a Store Manager you will support and develop your team, ensuring that each colleague feels valued, supported, and able to grow both personal and professionally Adhering to and ensuring delivery of brand standards Overall responsibility for driving consistent high quality customer service and sales Lead shifts including opening and closing the unit What Skills & Knowledge you'll need A proven track record in managing and leading teams in a high volume, retail, or catering brand environment You will have previous experience work to and delivering against budgets, P&L, labour costs and ratios and cost saving initiatives An ability to build strong and positive relationships with stakeholders Previous experience motivating and increasing the performance of your team with mentoring, training, and succession planning. An ability to remain calm under pressure in a pressurised environment You may be an assistant general manager or deputy manager who is aspiring to take their career to the next level, or you may already be a manager within the retail, catering or hospitality sectors such as a restaurant manager, general manager, catering manager or store manager looking for that next challenge. We want to hear from you! We offer flexible working arrangements, including full or part time hours, as well as wherever we can compress or a fixed shift pattern to support your work life balance. Where our customer's journey pauses, yours just begins. Ready to start you journey with us, Apply today! Please note internally this role is called Department Manager Annual bonus of up to 20%, final value subject to location and performance INDDM Want to know what it's like to work for us? Find out from our colleague Navi
Jan 29, 2026
Full time
Store Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract £35,000 - £37,000 per annum 40 hours per week Winchester Services, M3, Shroner Wood, Winchester SO21 1PP As a Store Manager, you will understand that it is all about people; it's where we look to create a memorable customer experience. We'll empower you to treat your restaurant as your own and help shape the winning culture that we are aspiring to achieve. As a Store Manager, you'll lead your team in delivering Burger King's world-famous flame grilled menu and exceptional customer service as we transform the UK's rest stop experience. What you will get in return as a Store Manager Annual bonus up to £7,800pa Up to 60% colleague discount for you, family, and friends with brands such as Costa Coffee, Pret A Manger, M&S Simply Food, Burger King, Greggs, KFC, WHSmith and more Enhanced benefits, including pension, sick pay, maternity, paternity, and life assurance Fabulous development opportunities including funded qualifications, leading to the next step in your career being a Site Operations Manager What you will be doing as a Store Manager Ensure that the Burger King unit achieves, as a minimum, the financial targets agreed budget and P&L As a Store Manager you will support and develop your team, ensuring that each colleague feels valued, supported, and able to grow both personal and professionally Adhering to and ensuring delivery of brand standards Overall responsibility for driving consistent high quality customer service and sales Lead shifts including opening and closing the unit What Skills & Knowledge you'll need A proven track record in managing and leading teams in a high volume, retail, or catering brand environment You will have previous experience work to and delivering against budgets, P&L, labour costs and ratios and cost saving initiatives An ability to build strong and positive relationships with stakeholders Previous experience motivating and increasing the performance of your team with mentoring, training, and succession planning. An ability to remain calm under pressure in a pressurised environment You may be an assistant general manager or deputy manager who is aspiring to take their career to the next level, or you may already be a manager within the retail, catering or hospitality sectors such as a restaurant manager, general manager, catering manager or store manager looking for that next challenge. We want to hear from you! We offer flexible working arrangements, including full or part time hours, as well as wherever we can compress or a fixed shift pattern to support your work life balance. Where our customer's journey pauses, yours just begins. Ready to start you journey with us, Apply today! Please note internally this role is called Department Manager Annual bonus of up to 20%, final value subject to location and performance INDDM Want to know what it's like to work for us? Find out from our colleague Navi
General Manager - Heard. Soho Premium burgers. Fresh ingredients. Consistent standards. Heard is a new smash burger concept from 2 Michelin-starred chef Jordan Bailey, created to take an everyday classic and make it exceptional. After a year touring the UK's biggest events, Heard opened its first restaurant in Borough in February 2025 - pairing signature burgers and beef salt fries with natural wines, craft beer, and a high-speed, high-standard service style. We have recently opened our second branch in Soho and are looking for someone to lead the way. In Your First 12 Months, You'll Lead the Soho site to consistently deliver fast, high-energy service, maintaining team energy and execution standards across every shift Build and retain a fully staffed FOH & BOH team, with strong onboarding, clear performance expectations, and 90%+ retention by month 12 Own the rota and labour cost management, ensuring schedule coverage while hitting % targets without overstaffing Deliver consistent guest satisfaction, with 90%+ of in-service feedback marked "excellent" for speed, hospitality, and product Achieve and maintain site-level P&L targets, including food cost, labour, waste, and controllables - tracked weekly and reviewed monthly Run daily briefings and post-shift debriefs, ensuring team alignment on service goals, product knowledge, and performance feedback Maintain full compliance across EHO, licensing, health & safety, and cash handling, with no major issues flagged on internal or external audit Drive daily site standards, from music and lighting to floor setup, bathroom checks, and equipment functionality - nothing overlooked Collaborate weekly with ops, marketing, and culinary teams to implement promotions, improve processes, and drive site performance Act as the lead brand ambassador in the venue, creating a warm, sharp, and professional atmosphere that keeps guests returning What You Bring Proven experience as a General Manager or strong Assistant General Manager in a high-volume restaurant, premium fast-casual, or multi-revenue site Confident leadership - you know how to build, motivate, and hold a team to a high standard Strong operational skills - you're fluent in rota planning, stock, reporting, and P&L ownership A calm, solutions-focused mindset - you lead by example and thrive under pressure A genuine love of hospitality - guests feel it, your team feeds off it The Heard Package Up to £55,000 - 58,000 per year Monthly meal for you + 4 guests - on us Formal qualifications - including Mental Health First Aid, H&S Level 3, and Personal Licence Real development - progression into multi-site or central roles as we grow Ready to lead one of London's most exciting new restaurants? Apply now and set the standard at Heard
Jan 29, 2026
Full time
General Manager - Heard. Soho Premium burgers. Fresh ingredients. Consistent standards. Heard is a new smash burger concept from 2 Michelin-starred chef Jordan Bailey, created to take an everyday classic and make it exceptional. After a year touring the UK's biggest events, Heard opened its first restaurant in Borough in February 2025 - pairing signature burgers and beef salt fries with natural wines, craft beer, and a high-speed, high-standard service style. We have recently opened our second branch in Soho and are looking for someone to lead the way. In Your First 12 Months, You'll Lead the Soho site to consistently deliver fast, high-energy service, maintaining team energy and execution standards across every shift Build and retain a fully staffed FOH & BOH team, with strong onboarding, clear performance expectations, and 90%+ retention by month 12 Own the rota and labour cost management, ensuring schedule coverage while hitting % targets without overstaffing Deliver consistent guest satisfaction, with 90%+ of in-service feedback marked "excellent" for speed, hospitality, and product Achieve and maintain site-level P&L targets, including food cost, labour, waste, and controllables - tracked weekly and reviewed monthly Run daily briefings and post-shift debriefs, ensuring team alignment on service goals, product knowledge, and performance feedback Maintain full compliance across EHO, licensing, health & safety, and cash handling, with no major issues flagged on internal or external audit Drive daily site standards, from music and lighting to floor setup, bathroom checks, and equipment functionality - nothing overlooked Collaborate weekly with ops, marketing, and culinary teams to implement promotions, improve processes, and drive site performance Act as the lead brand ambassador in the venue, creating a warm, sharp, and professional atmosphere that keeps guests returning What You Bring Proven experience as a General Manager or strong Assistant General Manager in a high-volume restaurant, premium fast-casual, or multi-revenue site Confident leadership - you know how to build, motivate, and hold a team to a high standard Strong operational skills - you're fluent in rota planning, stock, reporting, and P&L ownership A calm, solutions-focused mindset - you lead by example and thrive under pressure A genuine love of hospitality - guests feel it, your team feeds off it The Heard Package Up to £55,000 - 58,000 per year Monthly meal for you + 4 guests - on us Formal qualifications - including Mental Health First Aid, H&S Level 3, and Personal Licence Real development - progression into multi-site or central roles as we grow Ready to lead one of London's most exciting new restaurants? Apply now and set the standard at Heard
JD Sports- Warehousing Operations, 0001 Warehouse, ROCHDALE, Rochdale, United Kingdom Job Description Posted Monday 26 January 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. Location: Kingsway Distribution Centre Company Overview: JD Fashion Plc is a leading international multi channel retailer of branded sports, fashion, and outdoor brands. Established in 1981 with a single store in the North-West of England, today JD is an industry leading retail business with over 60,000 colleagues and over 3,400 stores across a number of retail fascias in 32 markets around the world. JD is at the pinnacle of the global sports fashion industry, providing customers with a product range that remains both authentic and uniquely appealing across a highly differentiated omni channel experience Our business model is split into Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms. JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019. In FY21, JD Sports Fashion Plc generated revenues of £6,167.3m, underlying PBT of £324.0m and net cash of £795.4m and a market capitalisation of £7.275bn. JD won the International Excellence award at the Drapers Awards 2021 and was named best performing share of the 2010s with revenues increasing from £770m in 2010 to £6.1bn in 2021. Role Overview To lead and manage the Engineering shifts across a large 24/7 Engineering operation, providing clear direction and leadership to teams of multi disciplined & Service Engineers, Assistants, to support internal and external customers, across two large DC's (c1M sq. ft.) ensuring all qualitative and quantitative business objectives, standards and KPI's are achieved. To drive an environment of continuous improvement both in Engineering performance and people. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership to large team of multi disciplined Engineers, including Multi skilled Engineers, Service Engineers, Engineering Assistants, Stores to ensure delivery of key service elements such as planned preventative maintenance, fault rectification and fault eradication. Provide hands on fault finding as required to support the Engineering Teams and aid the resolution of issues encountered and the completion of Planned Maintenance tasks, installations, and project work. Undertake day to day management of third party contractors to ensure delivery of key service KPI's and project delivery. Performs all people aspects of managing a shift including, disciplinaries, manage performance, time management and RTW's. Recruits develop & manage direct reports. Develop colleagues through probationary reviews, appraisals, PDP's/one to ones. Drive engagement within the teams. Facilitate effective communication within the department. Escalate and manage 3 rd Party support personnel and stakeholders as required to obtain technical response and support. Act as Proxy for Sites Engineering Manager as required, managing all duties. Promote, demonstrate, and drive the company values throughout the Engineering Function. Drive the transition from a reactive to proactive culture. D evise, plan, and Co ordinate Engineering activities to include the completion of Planned Preventative Maintenance and reactive jobs that are captured in the CMMS system. Undertake scheduled repairs in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and industry standard practices. Work collaboratively with Operations and support areas (Op's leads, HR, Control Room, H&S, Training, building services, planning) as appropriate to advise and support on resource and technical issues that ensure optimum utilisation of equipment and resource. Develop, support, and appraise direct reports ensuring performance expectations are delivered and that both teams and individuals' engagement is demonstrated. Assess teams training needs, help to facilitate training that supports both the individual and the business alike. Lead continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities and developing and implementing solutions. Manage within the company guidelines on all policies and procedures. (Absence, performance, investigations, disciplinary & Grievance, Health & Safety, and security) Always promote Health & Safety, ensure all matrices are kept up-to-date and carry out regular H&S audits of processes and equipment making sure the Engineering Function meets all current statutory H&S obligations Drive the departments adherence of safe working practice throughout day to day engineering management activities in areas of high specialisation. Audit and make sure of team's adherence of visual and housekeeping standards. Provide personable people management, motivation, and structured development of the team through performance reviews to ensure delivery of objectives through team working. Actively promote health and safety within the team, ensuring that the standard activity has been assessed, and SOP's written for them, escalating this where any gaps are identified. Perform other reasonable duties in line with the needs of the business. Essential Skills and Experience Proven experience of managing multi disciplined Engineering teams within an automated Warehouse or FMCG environment. Time served with min HNC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering. Self motivated and results driven individual. Health and Safety qualifications (IOSH or equivalent) Proficient working knowledge of MS platforms Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to changing business conditions. Experienced in both mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis and having a working knowledge of SCADA and PLC based control systems (Siemens). Experienced of a CMMS systems (preferably Agility). Working at heights and rescue at height certified (training will be provided) Clear understanding of policies and procedures within which an operation is managed. Communication skills both written and verbal, able to adapt approach to fit audience. Strong decision making capability, able to influence and engage. Ability to prioritise workload, work to deadlines and to work under pressure. We know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits including staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.
Jan 29, 2026
Full time
JD Sports- Warehousing Operations, 0001 Warehouse, ROCHDALE, Rochdale, United Kingdom Job Description Posted Monday 26 January 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. Location: Kingsway Distribution Centre Company Overview: JD Fashion Plc is a leading international multi channel retailer of branded sports, fashion, and outdoor brands. Established in 1981 with a single store in the North-West of England, today JD is an industry leading retail business with over 60,000 colleagues and over 3,400 stores across a number of retail fascias in 32 markets around the world. JD is at the pinnacle of the global sports fashion industry, providing customers with a product range that remains both authentic and uniquely appealing across a highly differentiated omni channel experience Our business model is split into Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms. JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019. In FY21, JD Sports Fashion Plc generated revenues of £6,167.3m, underlying PBT of £324.0m and net cash of £795.4m and a market capitalisation of £7.275bn. JD won the International Excellence award at the Drapers Awards 2021 and was named best performing share of the 2010s with revenues increasing from £770m in 2010 to £6.1bn in 2021. Role Overview To lead and manage the Engineering shifts across a large 24/7 Engineering operation, providing clear direction and leadership to teams of multi disciplined & Service Engineers, Assistants, to support internal and external customers, across two large DC's (c1M sq. ft.) ensuring all qualitative and quantitative business objectives, standards and KPI's are achieved. To drive an environment of continuous improvement both in Engineering performance and people. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership to large team of multi disciplined Engineers, including Multi skilled Engineers, Service Engineers, Engineering Assistants, Stores to ensure delivery of key service elements such as planned preventative maintenance, fault rectification and fault eradication. Provide hands on fault finding as required to support the Engineering Teams and aid the resolution of issues encountered and the completion of Planned Maintenance tasks, installations, and project work. Undertake day to day management of third party contractors to ensure delivery of key service KPI's and project delivery. Performs all people aspects of managing a shift including, disciplinaries, manage performance, time management and RTW's. Recruits develop & manage direct reports. Develop colleagues through probationary reviews, appraisals, PDP's/one to ones. Drive engagement within the teams. Facilitate effective communication within the department. Escalate and manage 3 rd Party support personnel and stakeholders as required to obtain technical response and support. Act as Proxy for Sites Engineering Manager as required, managing all duties. Promote, demonstrate, and drive the company values throughout the Engineering Function. Drive the transition from a reactive to proactive culture. D evise, plan, and Co ordinate Engineering activities to include the completion of Planned Preventative Maintenance and reactive jobs that are captured in the CMMS system. Undertake scheduled repairs in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and industry standard practices. Work collaboratively with Operations and support areas (Op's leads, HR, Control Room, H&S, Training, building services, planning) as appropriate to advise and support on resource and technical issues that ensure optimum utilisation of equipment and resource. Develop, support, and appraise direct reports ensuring performance expectations are delivered and that both teams and individuals' engagement is demonstrated. Assess teams training needs, help to facilitate training that supports both the individual and the business alike. Lead continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities and developing and implementing solutions. Manage within the company guidelines on all policies and procedures. (Absence, performance, investigations, disciplinary & Grievance, Health & Safety, and security) Always promote Health & Safety, ensure all matrices are kept up-to-date and carry out regular H&S audits of processes and equipment making sure the Engineering Function meets all current statutory H&S obligations Drive the departments adherence of safe working practice throughout day to day engineering management activities in areas of high specialisation. Audit and make sure of team's adherence of visual and housekeeping standards. Provide personable people management, motivation, and structured development of the team through performance reviews to ensure delivery of objectives through team working. Actively promote health and safety within the team, ensuring that the standard activity has been assessed, and SOP's written for them, escalating this where any gaps are identified. Perform other reasonable duties in line with the needs of the business. Essential Skills and Experience Proven experience of managing multi disciplined Engineering teams within an automated Warehouse or FMCG environment. Time served with min HNC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering. Self motivated and results driven individual. Health and Safety qualifications (IOSH or equivalent) Proficient working knowledge of MS platforms Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to changing business conditions. Experienced in both mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis and having a working knowledge of SCADA and PLC based control systems (Siemens). Experienced of a CMMS systems (preferably Agility). Working at heights and rescue at height certified (training will be provided) Clear understanding of policies and procedures within which an operation is managed. Communication skills both written and verbal, able to adapt approach to fit audience. Strong decision making capability, able to influence and engage. Ability to prioritise workload, work to deadlines and to work under pressure. We know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits including staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.
The Role We're looking for a dynamic Assistant Branch Manager, known internally as an Assistant Insite Manager, to join our team on a well established customer site. This is a varied role with plenty of room to make it your own. As well as delivering an exceptional standard of service to customers, you'll be responsible for driving new business growth click apply for full job details
Jan 29, 2026
Full time
The Role We're looking for a dynamic Assistant Branch Manager, known internally as an Assistant Insite Manager, to join our team on a well established customer site. This is a varied role with plenty of room to make it your own. As well as delivering an exceptional standard of service to customers, you'll be responsible for driving new business growth click apply for full job details
Publishing / Assistant / Development Editors The Royal Society of Chemistry publishes over 55 world-leading journals that span the core chemical sciences and related fields. Known for rigorous, fair peer review and fast publication times, our journals publish the best science, from original research articles to authoritative reviews. As a not-for-profit publisher, we reinvest surplus funds back into the global scientific community, supporting our purpose to help the chemical science community make the world a better place. We are currently looking for Publishing, Assistant and Development Editors to join our Journal teams on both a permanent or on a temporary (12 months fixed-term contract) basis. Our Editors work across a portfolio of journals and support the journals in their team through ensuring the Royal Society of Chemistry is succeeding in its mission to publish high quality impactful content and deliver an excellent customer experience. These roles are an essential part of the whole publication process and work closely with external researchers (who are acting as authors, editors/board members, reviewers, etc.). They are varied roles where you will use your scientific knowledge and creativity, and team working as part of a collaborative team to provide excellent customer service to our authors and reviewers. Publishing Editors actively contribute to the development of a portfolio of journals through the day-to-day operation of the peer review and publication process for journal articles submitted for publication. Working closely within a journal team in a dynamic, fast-moving publishing environment, Publishing Editors are responsible for managing the peer review of articles submitted for publication to agreed standards as well as assisting the manuscript processing of external salaried Associate/Scientific Editors, who are leading academics in their field. In addition, Publishing Editors support the production of our journals by collecting published articles into issues, commissioning vibrant artwork from authors to feature on the covers of the journals and working with our production teams to resolve customer queries and ensure rapid publication of accepted articles. Development Editors support all aspects of journal development pre-submission and post-publication, undertaking activities to grow and develop journal authorship and readership in terms of geographic regions and research topics. This involves finding and researching leading academics and inviting them to publish their best research in the journals, as well as promoting our journals with assistance from our marketing team, and maintaining and growing the journals' online presence via social media channels. Development Editors regularly represent the Royal Society of Chemistry at conferences to promote our journals and develop and maintain relationships with our community. Development Editors also proactively input into and implement the journals' strategic plans, supporting the portfolio development through data analysis, understanding of competitor landscapes, and preparation and involvement in Editorial Board meetings. Assistant Editors have a broad and varied role, participating in all stages of the publishing process from pre-submission activities right through to final publication and promotion. The day-to-day activities of an Assistant Editor are a combination of the accountabilities for the Publishing Editor and Development Editor roles, including travel as required to represent the Royal Society of Chemistry at conferences. A key element of the Assistant Editor role is the ability to work independently and effectively across both development and peer review & journal coordination tasks. In comparison to a Publishing Editor role, peer review represents a smaller portion of the Assistant Editor role. The level of peer review is team-dependent and covers tasks such as external Associate Editor support and initial assessment of articles. A key function of all three roles is help build the Royal Society of Chemistry's reputation for excellence and quality through community engagement and implementing editorial policy. Publishing, Assistant and Development Editors regularly interact with our community in a variety of formats, developing and maintaining good relationships and excellent channels of communication with new and existing authors, reviewers, editors and customers. A degree in science, or relevant equivalent experience Excellent communication skills interacting with internal and external colleagues Strong organisational and time-management skills together with the ability to work under pressure, prioritise and to meet deadlines Ability to work well as part of a team Ability to take the initiative and solve problems independently and proactively Good attention to detail Responsibilities could include (depending on the specific role): Work in a defined journal portfolio, typically of 4-6 titles Carry out the assessment and selection (through peer review) of high-quality articles and reviews for publication Attract world class authors to publish in the journals through direct invitation Promote content published in RSC journals in collaboration with Marketing colleagues Assist in the peer review of manuscripts submitted to the journal(s) by advising and supporting external Editors Support the production of journals, including issue make up, themed collections, and associated tasks Provide exceptional customer service to authors, reviewers, and external editors National/European travel (where required) At the Royal Society of Chemistry, we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate. Although these roles are contractually based at our Cambridge office, you will be able to work from home within the UK, with the expectation that you will attend the office as needed for your role. In these roles it is expected that you will attend the office on an ad-hoc basis, typically no more frequently than once a month. If you need flexible working arrangements, please outline this in your application. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all employees including: 26 days paid annual leave per annum, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rated for part time) 35 hour working week with flexible options, to be agreed with your line manager Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Paid volunteering days Pension plan with up to 12% employer contributions (depending upon your contribution) We are happy to accept applications from candidates at all stages of their careers. Our aim is that our workforce, at all levels, will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best. Visit our Work For Us website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge. At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates. As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team at or on (0) and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place. If you have any questions, please contact us at
Jan 29, 2026
Full time
Publishing / Assistant / Development Editors The Royal Society of Chemistry publishes over 55 world-leading journals that span the core chemical sciences and related fields. Known for rigorous, fair peer review and fast publication times, our journals publish the best science, from original research articles to authoritative reviews. As a not-for-profit publisher, we reinvest surplus funds back into the global scientific community, supporting our purpose to help the chemical science community make the world a better place. We are currently looking for Publishing, Assistant and Development Editors to join our Journal teams on both a permanent or on a temporary (12 months fixed-term contract) basis. Our Editors work across a portfolio of journals and support the journals in their team through ensuring the Royal Society of Chemistry is succeeding in its mission to publish high quality impactful content and deliver an excellent customer experience. These roles are an essential part of the whole publication process and work closely with external researchers (who are acting as authors, editors/board members, reviewers, etc.). They are varied roles where you will use your scientific knowledge and creativity, and team working as part of a collaborative team to provide excellent customer service to our authors and reviewers. Publishing Editors actively contribute to the development of a portfolio of journals through the day-to-day operation of the peer review and publication process for journal articles submitted for publication. Working closely within a journal team in a dynamic, fast-moving publishing environment, Publishing Editors are responsible for managing the peer review of articles submitted for publication to agreed standards as well as assisting the manuscript processing of external salaried Associate/Scientific Editors, who are leading academics in their field. In addition, Publishing Editors support the production of our journals by collecting published articles into issues, commissioning vibrant artwork from authors to feature on the covers of the journals and working with our production teams to resolve customer queries and ensure rapid publication of accepted articles. Development Editors support all aspects of journal development pre-submission and post-publication, undertaking activities to grow and develop journal authorship and readership in terms of geographic regions and research topics. This involves finding and researching leading academics and inviting them to publish their best research in the journals, as well as promoting our journals with assistance from our marketing team, and maintaining and growing the journals' online presence via social media channels. Development Editors regularly represent the Royal Society of Chemistry at conferences to promote our journals and develop and maintain relationships with our community. Development Editors also proactively input into and implement the journals' strategic plans, supporting the portfolio development through data analysis, understanding of competitor landscapes, and preparation and involvement in Editorial Board meetings. Assistant Editors have a broad and varied role, participating in all stages of the publishing process from pre-submission activities right through to final publication and promotion. The day-to-day activities of an Assistant Editor are a combination of the accountabilities for the Publishing Editor and Development Editor roles, including travel as required to represent the Royal Society of Chemistry at conferences. A key element of the Assistant Editor role is the ability to work independently and effectively across both development and peer review & journal coordination tasks. In comparison to a Publishing Editor role, peer review represents a smaller portion of the Assistant Editor role. The level of peer review is team-dependent and covers tasks such as external Associate Editor support and initial assessment of articles. A key function of all three roles is help build the Royal Society of Chemistry's reputation for excellence and quality through community engagement and implementing editorial policy. Publishing, Assistant and Development Editors regularly interact with our community in a variety of formats, developing and maintaining good relationships and excellent channels of communication with new and existing authors, reviewers, editors and customers. A degree in science, or relevant equivalent experience Excellent communication skills interacting with internal and external colleagues Strong organisational and time-management skills together with the ability to work under pressure, prioritise and to meet deadlines Ability to work well as part of a team Ability to take the initiative and solve problems independently and proactively Good attention to detail Responsibilities could include (depending on the specific role): Work in a defined journal portfolio, typically of 4-6 titles Carry out the assessment and selection (through peer review) of high-quality articles and reviews for publication Attract world class authors to publish in the journals through direct invitation Promote content published in RSC journals in collaboration with Marketing colleagues Assist in the peer review of manuscripts submitted to the journal(s) by advising and supporting external Editors Support the production of journals, including issue make up, themed collections, and associated tasks Provide exceptional customer service to authors, reviewers, and external editors National/European travel (where required) At the Royal Society of Chemistry, we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate. Although these roles are contractually based at our Cambridge office, you will be able to work from home within the UK, with the expectation that you will attend the office as needed for your role. In these roles it is expected that you will attend the office on an ad-hoc basis, typically no more frequently than once a month. If you need flexible working arrangements, please outline this in your application. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all employees including: 26 days paid annual leave per annum, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rated for part time) 35 hour working week with flexible options, to be agreed with your line manager Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Paid volunteering days Pension plan with up to 12% employer contributions (depending upon your contribution) We are happy to accept applications from candidates at all stages of their careers. Our aim is that our workforce, at all levels, will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best. Visit our Work For Us website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge. At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates. As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team at or on (0) and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place. If you have any questions, please contact us at
Involve Recruitment are seeking an experienced Site Manager to take responsibility for a multi-phase social housing development in Somerset. This is a key role overseeing the day-to-day delivery of works, ensuring the project is completed safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards. The position would suit an established Site Manager with a proven track record of successfully running residential sites, particularly within social or affordable housing. Alternatively, we would consider a strong Assistant Site Manager or Number 2 who is ready to step up into a full Site Manager role and can demonstrate the capability, leadership, and organisational skills required to manage a live site. Key Responsibilities Full day-to-day management of the site across multiple phases Managing subcontractors, materials, and programme Ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to required quality standards Maintaining compliance with H&S, NHBC/building regulations, and client requirements Coordinating inspections and liaising with the wider project team Essential Requirements Previous experience working on residential or social housing projects A proven history of running sites independently or acting as a strong Number 2 SMSTS First Aid at Work CSCS (Black or Gold preferred) Scaffold Inspection certificate Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor What is on offer: Competitive salary, dependent on experience 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Car allowance or company vehicle Pension scheme Private medical care Long-term opportunity on a multi-phase development Supportive team environment with clear progression opportunities
Jan 29, 2026
Full time
Involve Recruitment are seeking an experienced Site Manager to take responsibility for a multi-phase social housing development in Somerset. This is a key role overseeing the day-to-day delivery of works, ensuring the project is completed safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards. The position would suit an established Site Manager with a proven track record of successfully running residential sites, particularly within social or affordable housing. Alternatively, we would consider a strong Assistant Site Manager or Number 2 who is ready to step up into a full Site Manager role and can demonstrate the capability, leadership, and organisational skills required to manage a live site. Key Responsibilities Full day-to-day management of the site across multiple phases Managing subcontractors, materials, and programme Ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to required quality standards Maintaining compliance with H&S, NHBC/building regulations, and client requirements Coordinating inspections and liaising with the wider project team Essential Requirements Previous experience working on residential or social housing projects A proven history of running sites independently or acting as a strong Number 2 SMSTS First Aid at Work CSCS (Black or Gold preferred) Scaffold Inspection certificate Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor What is on offer: Competitive salary, dependent on experience 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Car allowance or company vehicle Pension scheme Private medical care Long-term opportunity on a multi-phase development Supportive team environment with clear progression opportunities
Accounts Payable Clerk (Part-Time) Lincoln (Hybrid) Circa £27,000 pro rata Benjamin Edwards Recruitment is working with a well-established business based in the Lincoln area to recruit a detail-oriented and organised Accounts Payable Assistant on a part-time basis. This role will support the finance team with the efficient and accurate processing of supplier invoices, payments and expenses, ensuring compliance with company policies and UK accounting standards. Hours: 3 days per week, 7.30am 4.30pm (30-minute lunch) Working pattern: Mondays and Fridays in the office, one additional day working from home (subject to managerial discretion) Key Responsibilities Invoice Processing Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner Match purchase orders to invoices Resolve invoice discrepancies and queries with suppliers and internal teams Payments Support multi-currency payments to suppliers Ensure suppliers are paid in line with agreed terms Maintain accurate supplier records and bank details, including bank reconciliations Assist with staff expense processing and payments Reconciliations & Controls Reconcile supplier statements and investigate variances Assist with month-end closing activities relating to accounts payable Support audit requests and maintain appropriate documentation VAT & Compliance Ensure invoices are VAT compliant in line with UK VAT regulations Support VAT reporting and HMRC requirements where applicable Communication & Support Respond to supplier and internal finance queries professionally Liaise with operational teams to resolve issues Support continuous improvement of accounts payable processes Experience & Key Characteristics Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Finance Assistant role Strong understanding of invoice processing and payment procedures Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Proactive problem solver Able to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion Confident using Microsoft Excel and accounting systems Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines Team-focused with a positive, professional attitude Qualifications Experience working with ERP systems Knowledge of UK VAT rules AAT qualification or working towards one (desirable) What s on Offer Salary of £25,000 £27,000 per annum (pro rata) Part-time hours with hybrid working (one day from home) Company pension scheme 21 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata) On-site parking Training and development opportunities To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply.
Jan 29, 2026
Full time
Accounts Payable Clerk (Part-Time) Lincoln (Hybrid) Circa £27,000 pro rata Benjamin Edwards Recruitment is working with a well-established business based in the Lincoln area to recruit a detail-oriented and organised Accounts Payable Assistant on a part-time basis. This role will support the finance team with the efficient and accurate processing of supplier invoices, payments and expenses, ensuring compliance with company policies and UK accounting standards. Hours: 3 days per week, 7.30am 4.30pm (30-minute lunch) Working pattern: Mondays and Fridays in the office, one additional day working from home (subject to managerial discretion) Key Responsibilities Invoice Processing Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner Match purchase orders to invoices Resolve invoice discrepancies and queries with suppliers and internal teams Payments Support multi-currency payments to suppliers Ensure suppliers are paid in line with agreed terms Maintain accurate supplier records and bank details, including bank reconciliations Assist with staff expense processing and payments Reconciliations & Controls Reconcile supplier statements and investigate variances Assist with month-end closing activities relating to accounts payable Support audit requests and maintain appropriate documentation VAT & Compliance Ensure invoices are VAT compliant in line with UK VAT regulations Support VAT reporting and HMRC requirements where applicable Communication & Support Respond to supplier and internal finance queries professionally Liaise with operational teams to resolve issues Support continuous improvement of accounts payable processes Experience & Key Characteristics Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Finance Assistant role Strong understanding of invoice processing and payment procedures Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Proactive problem solver Able to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion Confident using Microsoft Excel and accounting systems Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines Team-focused with a positive, professional attitude Qualifications Experience working with ERP systems Knowledge of UK VAT rules AAT qualification or working towards one (desirable) What s on Offer Salary of £25,000 £27,000 per annum (pro rata) Part-time hours with hybrid working (one day from home) Company pension scheme 21 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata) On-site parking Training and development opportunities To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply.
Assistant Bars Manager Aston Villa Football Club - Levy UK & Ireland Role Overview As Assistant Bars Manager at Aston Villa Football Club, you will support the Bars Manager in delivering an outstanding matchday and event experience across all bar operations at Villa Park. You will help lead large, diverse teams, uphold Levy's high standards of service and compliance, and play a key role in ensuring the smooth, efficient, and profitable delivery of bar services on matchdays, corporate events, and non-matchday functions. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven hospitality professional looking to take the next step in their leadership journey within one of the UK's most iconic sporting venues. Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Delivery Support the planning and delivery of all bar operations across matchdays, conferences, events, and private functions. Assist in ensuring all bars operate efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with licensing laws, food safety, and health & safety standards. Maintain the cleanliness, presentation, and operational readiness of all bar areas and equipment. Team Leadership Support the recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of bar supervisors and frontline teams. Lead by example on event days, motivating teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Assist with the creation of rotas and staffing plans aligned with business needs and labour budgets. Commercial & Service Excellence Champion Levy's guest-first approach, ensuring consistent delivery of exceptional customer service across all bar areas. Support revenue growth initiatives including upselling, product promotions, and seasonal activations. Assist in monitoring performance metrics and customer feedback, helping to identify improvement opportunities. Stock & Compliance Support stock control processes including ordering, replenishment, deliveries, and waste management. Ensure accurate record-keeping and assist in maintaining secure, well-organised stockrooms. Follow all procedures relating to licensing, incident management, and responsible alcohol service. What We're Looking For Experience in a bar, hospitality, or events role - supervisory or team leader experience is highly desirable. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide teams in a fast-paced environment. Great organisational and communication abilities, with a proactive approach to challenges. Good working knowledge of bar operations, stock procedures, licensing regulations, and H&S standards. Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and supporting commercial success. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, major events, and all Aston Villa matchdays. What We Offer A unique opportunity to grow your career within one of the UK's most historic football clubs. Competitive pay and performance-related incentives. Uniform and meals while on duty. Free on-site parking. Access to staff discounts and wellbeing benefits. Full training and development opportunities through Levy UK & Ireland and Compass Group. A supportive, inclusive, and high-performance workplace culture. About Us Aston Villa Football Club is built on tradition, ambition, and excellence. At Levy UK & Ireland - the market leader in sports and entertainment hospitality - we are proud to deliver world-class experiences at Villa Park. From bars to banqueting, our team is driven by passion, innovation, and a commitment to elevating every guest moment. We celebrate diversity and inclusion at every level. Our teams reflect a wealth of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives - and we believe these differences fuel our success. Every colleague is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. As part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, you'll join a business that makes an impact in over 6,000 venues nationwide. Here, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills, progress your career, and be part of a team where diversity is our strength. Compass Group UK&I is committed to creating an environment where everyone can be themselves, feel valued, and reach their full potential.
Jan 29, 2026
Full time
Assistant Bars Manager Aston Villa Football Club - Levy UK & Ireland Role Overview As Assistant Bars Manager at Aston Villa Football Club, you will support the Bars Manager in delivering an outstanding matchday and event experience across all bar operations at Villa Park. You will help lead large, diverse teams, uphold Levy's high standards of service and compliance, and play a key role in ensuring the smooth, efficient, and profitable delivery of bar services on matchdays, corporate events, and non-matchday functions. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven hospitality professional looking to take the next step in their leadership journey within one of the UK's most iconic sporting venues. Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Delivery Support the planning and delivery of all bar operations across matchdays, conferences, events, and private functions. Assist in ensuring all bars operate efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with licensing laws, food safety, and health & safety standards. Maintain the cleanliness, presentation, and operational readiness of all bar areas and equipment. Team Leadership Support the recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of bar supervisors and frontline teams. Lead by example on event days, motivating teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Assist with the creation of rotas and staffing plans aligned with business needs and labour budgets. Commercial & Service Excellence Champion Levy's guest-first approach, ensuring consistent delivery of exceptional customer service across all bar areas. Support revenue growth initiatives including upselling, product promotions, and seasonal activations. Assist in monitoring performance metrics and customer feedback, helping to identify improvement opportunities. Stock & Compliance Support stock control processes including ordering, replenishment, deliveries, and waste management. Ensure accurate record-keeping and assist in maintaining secure, well-organised stockrooms. Follow all procedures relating to licensing, incident management, and responsible alcohol service. What We're Looking For Experience in a bar, hospitality, or events role - supervisory or team leader experience is highly desirable. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide teams in a fast-paced environment. Great organisational and communication abilities, with a proactive approach to challenges. Good working knowledge of bar operations, stock procedures, licensing regulations, and H&S standards. Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and supporting commercial success. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, major events, and all Aston Villa matchdays. What We Offer A unique opportunity to grow your career within one of the UK's most historic football clubs. Competitive pay and performance-related incentives. Uniform and meals while on duty. Free on-site parking. Access to staff discounts and wellbeing benefits. Full training and development opportunities through Levy UK & Ireland and Compass Group. A supportive, inclusive, and high-performance workplace culture. About Us Aston Villa Football Club is built on tradition, ambition, and excellence. At Levy UK & Ireland - the market leader in sports and entertainment hospitality - we are proud to deliver world-class experiences at Villa Park. From bars to banqueting, our team is driven by passion, innovation, and a commitment to elevating every guest moment. We celebrate diversity and inclusion at every level. Our teams reflect a wealth of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives - and we believe these differences fuel our success. Every colleague is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. As part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, you'll join a business that makes an impact in over 6,000 venues nationwide. Here, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills, progress your career, and be part of a team where diversity is our strength. Compass Group UK&I is committed to creating an environment where everyone can be themselves, feel valued, and reach their full potential.
Finance Manager (Must be Part or Fully Qualified) Location: Hoddesdon Salary: Between £35,000 to £45,000 pa Type: Full-time office based, permanent role Smart10 is proud to be partnering with a market-leading product-led business to recruit a proactive Finance Manager . This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term finance career within a fast-growing, commercially focused environment, where exciting career progression awaits for the successful applicant. You ll play a key role across purchase ledger, sales ledger, banking, VAT and month-end support , working closely with the Finance Assistant, and external accountants, to ensure accurate, timely financial processing. Our client is seeking a Qualified Finance professional who is looking for their next challenge in a forward thinking business, who has big growth plans. An individual who is looking to progress within their career to a potential FC Role in the future. Job Responsibilities: As Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include: Managing the Purchase Ledgersupplier set-up and maintenance, query resolution and supplier payment runs Maintaining the Sales Ledger , raising invoices and credits, issuing statements and supporting credit control Completing daily and weekly bank reconciliations across all accounts, including merchant services, petty cash and expenses Preparing and submitting monthly VAT returns under MTD, maintaining clear audit trails and supporting EC/Intrastat reporting where required Ensuring high data integrity within Microsoft Business Central, including accurate dimensions and document attachments Acting as a professional point of contact for supplier and customer queries We re looking for someone who is: AAT, ACA or ACCA Must be part or fully qualified Experienced in a similar Finance Manager role, ideally within manufacturing, FMCG or product-based businesses Confident using ERP systems and Excel (lookups, pivots, basic formulas) Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy A clear, professional communicator who builds strong relationships and is keen to progress long-term Previous responsibility of managing a small team would be beneficial Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Smart10 Recruitment Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others, and we will contact you within 3 working days if you have been shortlisted. Smart10 is a multi-award-winning specialist recruitment consultancy focused on the supply of temporary, contract and permanent placements across a select group of business sectors. In order to keep up to date and search for all our active jobs, please visit our website, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn. Please refer to Smart10 s Privacy Policy as to how we hold your data
Jan 29, 2026
Full time
Finance Manager (Must be Part or Fully Qualified) Location: Hoddesdon Salary: Between £35,000 to £45,000 pa Type: Full-time office based, permanent role Smart10 is proud to be partnering with a market-leading product-led business to recruit a proactive Finance Manager . This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term finance career within a fast-growing, commercially focused environment, where exciting career progression awaits for the successful applicant. You ll play a key role across purchase ledger, sales ledger, banking, VAT and month-end support , working closely with the Finance Assistant, and external accountants, to ensure accurate, timely financial processing. Our client is seeking a Qualified Finance professional who is looking for their next challenge in a forward thinking business, who has big growth plans. An individual who is looking to progress within their career to a potential FC Role in the future. Job Responsibilities: As Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include: Managing the Purchase Ledgersupplier set-up and maintenance, query resolution and supplier payment runs Maintaining the Sales Ledger , raising invoices and credits, issuing statements and supporting credit control Completing daily and weekly bank reconciliations across all accounts, including merchant services, petty cash and expenses Preparing and submitting monthly VAT returns under MTD, maintaining clear audit trails and supporting EC/Intrastat reporting where required Ensuring high data integrity within Microsoft Business Central, including accurate dimensions and document attachments Acting as a professional point of contact for supplier and customer queries We re looking for someone who is: AAT, ACA or ACCA Must be part or fully qualified Experienced in a similar Finance Manager role, ideally within manufacturing, FMCG or product-based businesses Confident using ERP systems and Excel (lookups, pivots, basic formulas) Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy A clear, professional communicator who builds strong relationships and is keen to progress long-term Previous responsibility of managing a small team would be beneficial Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Smart10 Recruitment Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others, and we will contact you within 3 working days if you have been shortlisted. Smart10 is a multi-award-winning specialist recruitment consultancy focused on the supply of temporary, contract and permanent placements across a select group of business sectors. In order to keep up to date and search for all our active jobs, please visit our website, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn. Please refer to Smart10 s Privacy Policy as to how we hold your data
A leading agricultural company in the UK is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager for Sandy Bank Farm. This hands-on role involves overseeing bird welfare, maintaining the farm site, and supervising staff. The ideal candidate will have previous livestock experience, preferably in poultry, and basic IT skills. Benefits include a competitive salary of £32,925.12, extensive holiday, and ongoing training. Apply now to join a forward-thinking team committed to high standards.
Jan 29, 2026
Full time
A leading agricultural company in the UK is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager for Sandy Bank Farm. This hands-on role involves overseeing bird welfare, maintaining the farm site, and supervising staff. The ideal candidate will have previous livestock experience, preferably in poultry, and basic IT skills. Benefits include a competitive salary of £32,925.12, extensive holiday, and ongoing training. Apply now to join a forward-thinking team committed to high standards.
About the role As an Assistant Manager at Boots Opticians you will lead and inspire your team to deliver an exemplary customer journey. You will play an important role within your store, working closely with the Store Manager, to create and deliver the commercial plan to help the business to grow and change for the better. Working across the whole store, your days will be full of variety. You will be involved in everything from customer service, store operations as well as the clinical activities which include: patient pre-screening, dispensing, accuracy checks and much more. You will manage a team with a variety of experience and clinical knowledge, providing you with the opportunity to help them develop their knowledge, skills and shape their future careers. This also includes completing management tasks such as creating and maintaining rotas, return to work reviews and performance management. We will support you in completing our industry leading 'Step into Optics' training programme along to help you to develop your clinical knowledge. With leadership training programmes also available, we are committed to helping you develop and carve out a career at Boots Opticians. What you'll need to have Experience working in a customer facing role Desire to learn Led or coached a team It would be great if you also have Experience working in a clinical environment Our benefits Discretionary Quarterly bonus Generous employee discounts for you and a second person (terms and conditions apply) Clinical and Non-Clinical Career development opportunities Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more. Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme. We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate. Why Boots Opticians At Boots Opticians, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. 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 our team and let's see what's possible when we change for the better. What's next Thank you for taking the time to visit our careers page and read about this exciting opportunity. If you choose to apply, your application will be reviewed by our team and we will contact you as soon as we can. If successful, we will contact you to arrange an interview with the hiring manager. We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
Jan 29, 2026
Full time
About the role As an Assistant Manager at Boots Opticians you will lead and inspire your team to deliver an exemplary customer journey. You will play an important role within your store, working closely with the Store Manager, to create and deliver the commercial plan to help the business to grow and change for the better. Working across the whole store, your days will be full of variety. You will be involved in everything from customer service, store operations as well as the clinical activities which include: patient pre-screening, dispensing, accuracy checks and much more. You will manage a team with a variety of experience and clinical knowledge, providing you with the opportunity to help them develop their knowledge, skills and shape their future careers. This also includes completing management tasks such as creating and maintaining rotas, return to work reviews and performance management. We will support you in completing our industry leading 'Step into Optics' training programme along to help you to develop your clinical knowledge. With leadership training programmes also available, we are committed to helping you develop and carve out a career at Boots Opticians. What you'll need to have Experience working in a customer facing role Desire to learn Led or coached a team It would be great if you also have Experience working in a clinical environment Our benefits Discretionary Quarterly bonus Generous employee discounts for you and a second person (terms and conditions apply) Clinical and Non-Clinical Career development opportunities Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more. Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme. We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate. Why Boots Opticians At Boots Opticians, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. 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 our team and let's see what's possible when we change for the better. What's next Thank you for taking the time to visit our careers page and read about this exciting opportunity. If you choose to apply, your application will be reviewed by our team and we will contact you as soon as we can. If successful, we will contact you to arrange an interview with the hiring manager. We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
Belfast, County Antrim, United Kingdom Job Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. We are seeking enthusiastic Engineering Managers to join our expanding Rail Engineering Services team in Belfast and to lead on the technical delivery of our diverse portfolio of rail engineering projects across the UK & Ireland, and overseas. A little more about your role Leading, directing, and coordinating multi-disciplinary technical teams, and supporting the resolution of complex technical problems; Managing client and stakeholder relationships to achieve desired project outcomes; Setting an example for health, safety and welfare on your projects and instilling a strong safety culture within the delivery team; Leading on the development and management of client requirements and other assurance outputs i.e. assumptions and departures; Leading design coordination activities such as integrated design reviews and promoting digitalisation to aid delivery; Working alongside Project and Design Managers to ensure the technical delivery of Rail projects; Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to aspiring engineering managers. A little more about your team You will work on exciting and inspiring projects for a variety of infrastructure owners, national and local governments, public and private sector clients including Translink, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, MetroLink, Iarnród Éireann-Irish Rail, Network Rail, HS2, regional transport bodies, operators and contractors. You will be part of the Engineering Management and Project Management Service Line - a team of professionally qualified, talented and diverse individuals that work together to: Deliver multi-disciplinary projects for a number of important clients; Undertake work across the full design lifecycle, from early concept stage to detailed design and subsequently supporting delivery contractors on site; Mentor others in the team, supporting their development by sharing technical knowledge and experience; Provide clients with technical excellence through our delivery of projects. The role will be based in our city centre office in Belfast. Our offices provide a quality, flexible and dynamic working space focused on the health and wellbeing of our staff, benefitting from innovative design, substantial amounts of natural light, open collaborative spaces and easy access to public transport. It is essential that the successful candidate is resident in Belfast. We are actively seeking Engineering Managers looking to take the next step in their development with greater independence in how they deliver their work, through to candidates with demonstrable multidisciplinary delivery experience; proven leaders that have a track record of developing and maintaining client relationships. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate: A track record of successfully delivering multi-disciplinary projects as an Engineering Manager, or as an Assistant Engineering Manager / Design Manager; An engineering specialism and experience in railway engineering design; Strong experience in at least one area of the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation; A strong understanding of CSM, CDM and other health and safety regulations e.g. Irish Construction Regs, and the application of "safe by design" techniques; An ability to manage multiple workstreams and teams, balancing priorities, making value and delivery judgements / decisions to meet or exceed our client's expectations; Technical knowledge to be able to challenge project teams on outputs / deliverables; Experience undertaking roles with specific engineering responsibilities, e.g. CEM, CRE, DPE or PE, or equivalent functions Chartered or incorporated registration with a relevant professional engineering institution, or can demonstrate you are working towards this; Understanding of client engineering assurance processes; Understanding of railway standards. It is desirable for applicants to have: Experience across the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation; Experience of engineering management of consents-led schemes; Experience of mentoring and developing staff. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can.Apply today. Job Info Job Identification 69316 Posting Date 05/13/2025, 04:02 PM About Us We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Work-life balance At WSP, we understand that work is one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Belonging We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity. We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Jan 29, 2026
Full time
Belfast, County Antrim, United Kingdom Job Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. We are seeking enthusiastic Engineering Managers to join our expanding Rail Engineering Services team in Belfast and to lead on the technical delivery of our diverse portfolio of rail engineering projects across the UK & Ireland, and overseas. A little more about your role Leading, directing, and coordinating multi-disciplinary technical teams, and supporting the resolution of complex technical problems; Managing client and stakeholder relationships to achieve desired project outcomes; Setting an example for health, safety and welfare on your projects and instilling a strong safety culture within the delivery team; Leading on the development and management of client requirements and other assurance outputs i.e. assumptions and departures; Leading design coordination activities such as integrated design reviews and promoting digitalisation to aid delivery; Working alongside Project and Design Managers to ensure the technical delivery of Rail projects; Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to aspiring engineering managers. A little more about your team You will work on exciting and inspiring projects for a variety of infrastructure owners, national and local governments, public and private sector clients including Translink, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, MetroLink, Iarnród Éireann-Irish Rail, Network Rail, HS2, regional transport bodies, operators and contractors. You will be part of the Engineering Management and Project Management Service Line - a team of professionally qualified, talented and diverse individuals that work together to: Deliver multi-disciplinary projects for a number of important clients; Undertake work across the full design lifecycle, from early concept stage to detailed design and subsequently supporting delivery contractors on site; Mentor others in the team, supporting their development by sharing technical knowledge and experience; Provide clients with technical excellence through our delivery of projects. The role will be based in our city centre office in Belfast. Our offices provide a quality, flexible and dynamic working space focused on the health and wellbeing of our staff, benefitting from innovative design, substantial amounts of natural light, open collaborative spaces and easy access to public transport. It is essential that the successful candidate is resident in Belfast. We are actively seeking Engineering Managers looking to take the next step in their development with greater independence in how they deliver their work, through to candidates with demonstrable multidisciplinary delivery experience; proven leaders that have a track record of developing and maintaining client relationships. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate: A track record of successfully delivering multi-disciplinary projects as an Engineering Manager, or as an Assistant Engineering Manager / Design Manager; An engineering specialism and experience in railway engineering design; Strong experience in at least one area of the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation; A strong understanding of CSM, CDM and other health and safety regulations e.g. Irish Construction Regs, and the application of "safe by design" techniques; An ability to manage multiple workstreams and teams, balancing priorities, making value and delivery judgements / decisions to meet or exceed our client's expectations; Technical knowledge to be able to challenge project teams on outputs / deliverables; Experience undertaking roles with specific engineering responsibilities, e.g. CEM, CRE, DPE or PE, or equivalent functions Chartered or incorporated registration with a relevant professional engineering institution, or can demonstrate you are working towards this; Understanding of client engineering assurance processes; Understanding of railway standards. It is desirable for applicants to have: Experience across the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation; Experience of engineering management of consents-led schemes; Experience of mentoring and developing staff. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can.Apply today. Job Info Job Identification 69316 Posting Date 05/13/2025, 04:02 PM About Us We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Work-life balance At WSP, we understand that work is one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Belonging We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity. We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Shift Engineering Manager Kingsway Distribution Centre Department: Engineering Responsible to: Engineering Manager Location: Kingsway Distribution Centre Company Overview: JD Fashion Plc is a leading international multi channel retailer of branded sports, fashion, and outdoor brands. Established in 1981 with a single store in the North West of England, today JD is an industry leading retail business with over 60,000 colleagues and over 3,400 stores across a number of retail fascias in 32 markets around the world. JD is at the pinnacle of the global sports fashion industry, providing customers with a product range that remains both authentic and uniquely appealing across a highly differentiated omni channel experience Our business model is split into Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms. JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019. In FY21, JD Sports Fashion Plc generated revenues of £6,167.3m, underlying PBT of £324.0m and net cash of £795.4m and a market capitalisation of £7.275bn. JD won the International Excellence award at the Drapers Awards 2021 and was named best performing share of the 2010s with revenues increasing from £770m in 2010 to £6.1bn in 2021. Role Overview: To lead and manage the Engineering shifts across a large 24/7 Engineering operation, providing clear direction and leadership to teams of multi disciplined & Service Engineers, Assistants, to support internal and external customers, across two large DC's (c1M sq. ft.) ensuring all qualitative and quantitative business objectives, standards and KPI's are achieved. To drive an environment of continuous improvement both in Engineering performance and people. Key Responsibilities: Provide leadership to large team of multi disciplined Engineers, including Multi skilled Engineers, Service Engineers, Engineering Assistants, Stores to ensure delivery of key service elements such as planned preventative maintenance, fault rectification and fault eradication. Provide hands on fault finding as required to support the Engineering Teams and aid the resolution of issues encountered and the completion of Planned Maintenance tasks, installations, and project work. Undertake day to day management of third party contractors to ensure delivery of key service KPI's and project delivery. Performs all people aspects of managing a shift including, disciplinaries, manage performance, time management and RTW's. Recruit, develop & manage direct reports. Develop colleagues through probationary reviews, appraisals, PDP's & one to ones. Drive engagement within the teams. Facilitate effective communication within the department. Escalate and manage 3rd Party support personnel and stakeholders as required to obtain technical response and support. Act as Proxy for Sites Engineering Manager as required, managing all duties. Promote, demonstrate, and drive the company values throughout the Engineering Function. Drive the transition from a reactive to proactive culture. Devise, plan, and coordinate Engineering activities to include the completion of Planned Preventative Maintenance and reactive jobs that are captured in the CMMS system. Undertake scheduled repairs in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and industry standard practices. Work collaboratively with Operations and support areas (Op's leads, HR, Control Room, H&S, Training, building services, planning) as appropriate to advise and support on resource and technical issues that ensure optimum utilisation of equipment and resource. Develop, support, and appraise direct reports ensuring performance expectations are delivered and that both teams and individuals' engagement is demonstrated. Assess teams training needs, help to facilitate training that supports both the individual and the business alike. Lead continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities and developing and implementing solutions. Manage within the company guidelines on all policies and procedures. (Absence, performance, investigations, disciplinary & Grievance, Health & Safety, and security) Always promote Health & Safety, ensure all matrices are kept up-to-date and carry out regular H&S audits of processes and equipment making sure the Engineering Function meets all current statutory H&S obligations. Drive the departments adherence of safe working practice throughout day to day engineering management activities in areas of high specialisation. Audit and make sure of team's adherence of visual and housekeeping standards. Provide personable people management, motivation, and structured development of the team through performance reviews to ensure delivery of objectives through team working. Actively promote health and safety within the team, ensuring that the standard activity has been assessed, and SOP's written for them, escalating this where any gaps are identified. Perform other reasonable duties in line with the needs of the business. Essential Skills and Experience Proven experience of managing multi disciplined Engineering teams within an automated Warehouse or FMCG environment. Time served with min HNC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering. Self motivated and results driven individual. Health and Safety qualifications (IOSH or equivalent). Proficient working knowledge of MS platforms. Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to changing business conditions. Experienced in both mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis and having a working knowledge of SCADA and PLC based control systems (Siemens). Experienced of a CMMS systems (preferably Agility). Working at heights and rescue at height certified (training will be provided). Clear understanding of policies and procedures within which an operation is managed. Communication skills both written and verbal, able to adapt approach to fit audience. Strong decision making capability, able to influence and engage. Ability to prioritise workload, work to deadlines and to work under pressure.
Jan 29, 2026
Full time
Shift Engineering Manager Kingsway Distribution Centre Department: Engineering Responsible to: Engineering Manager Location: Kingsway Distribution Centre Company Overview: JD Fashion Plc is a leading international multi channel retailer of branded sports, fashion, and outdoor brands. Established in 1981 with a single store in the North West of England, today JD is an industry leading retail business with over 60,000 colleagues and over 3,400 stores across a number of retail fascias in 32 markets around the world. JD is at the pinnacle of the global sports fashion industry, providing customers with a product range that remains both authentic and uniquely appealing across a highly differentiated omni channel experience Our business model is split into Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms. JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019. In FY21, JD Sports Fashion Plc generated revenues of £6,167.3m, underlying PBT of £324.0m and net cash of £795.4m and a market capitalisation of £7.275bn. JD won the International Excellence award at the Drapers Awards 2021 and was named best performing share of the 2010s with revenues increasing from £770m in 2010 to £6.1bn in 2021. Role Overview: To lead and manage the Engineering shifts across a large 24/7 Engineering operation, providing clear direction and leadership to teams of multi disciplined & Service Engineers, Assistants, to support internal and external customers, across two large DC's (c1M sq. ft.) ensuring all qualitative and quantitative business objectives, standards and KPI's are achieved. To drive an environment of continuous improvement both in Engineering performance and people. Key Responsibilities: Provide leadership to large team of multi disciplined Engineers, including Multi skilled Engineers, Service Engineers, Engineering Assistants, Stores to ensure delivery of key service elements such as planned preventative maintenance, fault rectification and fault eradication. Provide hands on fault finding as required to support the Engineering Teams and aid the resolution of issues encountered and the completion of Planned Maintenance tasks, installations, and project work. Undertake day to day management of third party contractors to ensure delivery of key service KPI's and project delivery. Performs all people aspects of managing a shift including, disciplinaries, manage performance, time management and RTW's. Recruit, develop & manage direct reports. Develop colleagues through probationary reviews, appraisals, PDP's & one to ones. Drive engagement within the teams. Facilitate effective communication within the department. Escalate and manage 3rd Party support personnel and stakeholders as required to obtain technical response and support. Act as Proxy for Sites Engineering Manager as required, managing all duties. Promote, demonstrate, and drive the company values throughout the Engineering Function. Drive the transition from a reactive to proactive culture. Devise, plan, and coordinate Engineering activities to include the completion of Planned Preventative Maintenance and reactive jobs that are captured in the CMMS system. Undertake scheduled repairs in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and industry standard practices. Work collaboratively with Operations and support areas (Op's leads, HR, Control Room, H&S, Training, building services, planning) as appropriate to advise and support on resource and technical issues that ensure optimum utilisation of equipment and resource. Develop, support, and appraise direct reports ensuring performance expectations are delivered and that both teams and individuals' engagement is demonstrated. Assess teams training needs, help to facilitate training that supports both the individual and the business alike. Lead continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities and developing and implementing solutions. Manage within the company guidelines on all policies and procedures. (Absence, performance, investigations, disciplinary & Grievance, Health & Safety, and security) Always promote Health & Safety, ensure all matrices are kept up-to-date and carry out regular H&S audits of processes and equipment making sure the Engineering Function meets all current statutory H&S obligations. Drive the departments adherence of safe working practice throughout day to day engineering management activities in areas of high specialisation. Audit and make sure of team's adherence of visual and housekeeping standards. Provide personable people management, motivation, and structured development of the team through performance reviews to ensure delivery of objectives through team working. Actively promote health and safety within the team, ensuring that the standard activity has been assessed, and SOP's written for them, escalating this where any gaps are identified. Perform other reasonable duties in line with the needs of the business. Essential Skills and Experience Proven experience of managing multi disciplined Engineering teams within an automated Warehouse or FMCG environment. Time served with min HNC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering. Self motivated and results driven individual. Health and Safety qualifications (IOSH or equivalent). Proficient working knowledge of MS platforms. Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to changing business conditions. Experienced in both mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis and having a working knowledge of SCADA and PLC based control systems (Siemens). Experienced of a CMMS systems (preferably Agility). Working at heights and rescue at height certified (training will be provided). Clear understanding of policies and procedures within which an operation is managed. Communication skills both written and verbal, able to adapt approach to fit audience. Strong decision making capability, able to influence and engage. Ability to prioritise workload, work to deadlines and to work under pressure.
This is a hands-on offline marketing role focused on physical campaigns, print materials, events, sample management and supplier activity. You will support the Brand & Product Marketing Manager in executing non-digital campaigns, managing in-person events, and coordinating supplier and retail marketing initiatives. This role provides essential administrative and operational support to ensure smooth and timely delivery of offline brand and product marketing activities. Key Responsibilities: Assist in planning and coordinating offline marketing campaigns across print, in-store, trade, and partner channels Support the organisation and logistics of in-person events, trade shows, workshops, and networking activities Liaise with suppliers, retail partners, and vendors to coordinate physical marketing materials and product assets Help manage the Sample Room, ensuring timely availability and distribution of samples for campaigns, customers and events Maintain marketing calendars, track deadlines, and support budget tracking Prepare, organise and distribute printed marketing collateral such as brochures, flyers, packaging, POS and direct mail Assist with post-event reporting and offline campaign performance tracking Support internal communication and collaboration between marketing, product, sales and external partners Skills & Experience: Detail-oriented and eager to learn Previous experience or internships in marketing, events or offline campaign coordination preferred Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities effectively Comfortable working with cross-functional teams and external suppliers Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); basic familiarity with CMS or marketing tools is a plus but not the focus of this role Positive attitude, willingness to learn and a proactive, problem-solving mindset Benefits Free lunches provided on site in the form of healthy food, snacks, and great coffee! 30 days of holiday per year (with 4 days required to be reserved for the Christmas shutdown). Opportunities for progression and promotion within the business. Automatic employer pension contribution helps you save for the future. 24-hour employee assistance program for staff and family members,7 days a week, 365 days a year, including legal, medical and life support. Free annual flu vaccine. Supportive, creative, collaborative environment. Further information This is a full-time position, based at Crawley. We like to collaborate, so do not offer remote positions, therefore you should be based within or near Crawley.
Jan 29, 2026
Full time
This is a hands-on offline marketing role focused on physical campaigns, print materials, events, sample management and supplier activity. You will support the Brand & Product Marketing Manager in executing non-digital campaigns, managing in-person events, and coordinating supplier and retail marketing initiatives. This role provides essential administrative and operational support to ensure smooth and timely delivery of offline brand and product marketing activities. Key Responsibilities: Assist in planning and coordinating offline marketing campaigns across print, in-store, trade, and partner channels Support the organisation and logistics of in-person events, trade shows, workshops, and networking activities Liaise with suppliers, retail partners, and vendors to coordinate physical marketing materials and product assets Help manage the Sample Room, ensuring timely availability and distribution of samples for campaigns, customers and events Maintain marketing calendars, track deadlines, and support budget tracking Prepare, organise and distribute printed marketing collateral such as brochures, flyers, packaging, POS and direct mail Assist with post-event reporting and offline campaign performance tracking Support internal communication and collaboration between marketing, product, sales and external partners Skills & Experience: Detail-oriented and eager to learn Previous experience or internships in marketing, events or offline campaign coordination preferred Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities effectively Comfortable working with cross-functional teams and external suppliers Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); basic familiarity with CMS or marketing tools is a plus but not the focus of this role Positive attitude, willingness to learn and a proactive, problem-solving mindset Benefits Free lunches provided on site in the form of healthy food, snacks, and great coffee! 30 days of holiday per year (with 4 days required to be reserved for the Christmas shutdown). Opportunities for progression and promotion within the business. Automatic employer pension contribution helps you save for the future. 24-hour employee assistance program for staff and family members,7 days a week, 365 days a year, including legal, medical and life support. Free annual flu vaccine. Supportive, creative, collaborative environment. Further information This is a full-time position, based at Crawley. We like to collaborate, so do not offer remote positions, therefore you should be based within or near Crawley.
An established and well-regarded manufacturing business based in Fareham is looking to appoint an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee and manage the procurement of materials and inventory critical to production and customer delivery. This is a key role within the business, responsible for ensuring material availability, supplier performance, cost control and stock accuracy, while leading and developing a small purchasing function. As Purchasing Manager, you will take ownership of purchasing operations, stock control and supplier management, working closely with production and sales teams to support business performance and customer service. Key Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end purchasing process to ensure materials are available to meet production and sales demand Run and maintain stock requisition and planning processes Ensure inventory accuracy, including stock takes and month-end adjustments Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and negative stock issues Expedite late deliveries and manage supplier performance Negotiate pricing, lead times, delivery schedules and payment terms with suppliers Drive supplier consolidation and re-sourcing initiatives to improve efficiency and cost Ensure vendor lead times and system data are accurate and up to date Lead, support and motivate a Purchasing Assistant Support continuous improvement across purchasing and inventory processes Work collaboratively with other departments to meet operational objectives Skills & Knowledge Required Proven experience in a purchasing or procurement role within a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of MRP systems and Bills of Materials (BOMs) Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills Strong time management and decision-making ability Confident negotiator with suppliers Intermediate IT skills, including Microsoft Office Customer-focused mindset, understanding the impact of materials availability on service levels Experience using Navision or Microsoft Dynamics (desirable) CIPS qualification or willingness to work towards CIPS (desirable) Salary and Benefits £40,000 depending on experience Permanent, full-time position Mon-Thurs 8.00am - 4.30pm, Fri 8.00am - 1.00pm - 37 hours or slight variation of Company Pension On Site Parking On-site role in Fareham with a stable and supportive employer Opportunity to play a key role in a growing manufacturing operation If you re an experienced Purchasing Manager or Senior Buyer ready to take ownership of a critical function within a manufacturing business, this is an excellent opportunity to progress your career.
Jan 29, 2026
Full time
An established and well-regarded manufacturing business based in Fareham is looking to appoint an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee and manage the procurement of materials and inventory critical to production and customer delivery. This is a key role within the business, responsible for ensuring material availability, supplier performance, cost control and stock accuracy, while leading and developing a small purchasing function. As Purchasing Manager, you will take ownership of purchasing operations, stock control and supplier management, working closely with production and sales teams to support business performance and customer service. Key Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end purchasing process to ensure materials are available to meet production and sales demand Run and maintain stock requisition and planning processes Ensure inventory accuracy, including stock takes and month-end adjustments Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and negative stock issues Expedite late deliveries and manage supplier performance Negotiate pricing, lead times, delivery schedules and payment terms with suppliers Drive supplier consolidation and re-sourcing initiatives to improve efficiency and cost Ensure vendor lead times and system data are accurate and up to date Lead, support and motivate a Purchasing Assistant Support continuous improvement across purchasing and inventory processes Work collaboratively with other departments to meet operational objectives Skills & Knowledge Required Proven experience in a purchasing or procurement role within a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of MRP systems and Bills of Materials (BOMs) Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills Strong time management and decision-making ability Confident negotiator with suppliers Intermediate IT skills, including Microsoft Office Customer-focused mindset, understanding the impact of materials availability on service levels Experience using Navision or Microsoft Dynamics (desirable) CIPS qualification or willingness to work towards CIPS (desirable) Salary and Benefits £40,000 depending on experience Permanent, full-time position Mon-Thurs 8.00am - 4.30pm, Fri 8.00am - 1.00pm - 37 hours or slight variation of Company Pension On Site Parking On-site role in Fareham with a stable and supportive employer Opportunity to play a key role in a growing manufacturing operation If you re an experienced Purchasing Manager or Senior Buyer ready to take ownership of a critical function within a manufacturing business, this is an excellent opportunity to progress your career.
Sunday Times Best Places to Work + Benefits + Bonus + 5 days working + Career pathway Dynamic professional looking to further your career? Hall & Woodhouse is the Dorset based brewer that owns over 170 high end pub restaurants and inns throughout the South of England. Founded in 1777 we are a family owned company that blends the best traditional values with a progressive and inclusive approach to business. We are recruiting a General Manager to lead our fabulous team in an amazing pub business. Wonderful Olive Branch - Wimborne Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of exceptional food pubs. The Olive Branch in the heart of the town is impressive in every respect. The pub offers guests great food options from the relaxed Pantry to more formal dining in the restaurant with its open kitchen, and rooms in the adjacent 1777. The Olive Branch caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner and has a superb outside terrace and garden - the best in Wimborne. Your rewards as a GM with Hall & Woodhouse: Up to £60K salary, depending on level of development in the role + highly achievable bonus scheme Huge benefits package covering - health, pension, discounts, wellbeing and much more Lead an awesome hospitality business, with a Sunday Times best places to work company Recognition Security and progression All of the support needed to succeed Be part of something very special: Hall & Woodhouse has over 247 years of history in private family ownership A fantastic program of new builds, openings and refurbishments together with iconic locations make our pubs exceptional in every way A supportive culture that values every individual, with sustainability at it's core Pay and benefits that recognize, encourage and reward talent and commitment Apply if you are: Experienced with a proven ability to lead and inspire a team within a demanding complex pub operation with rooms An expert with a comprehensive knowledge of quality food and drink, with an eye for detail A strategic thinker with a proven record of business development within a branded pub context Diligent about compliance and sustainability Well presented with a strong business acumen and an analytical approach to problem solving Able to commit to work closely with Op's management in growing the business and building great teams Guest obsessed and able develop and maintain outstanding hospitality through brand standards A great host who gets a buzz from making people's day Seeking an employer that recognizes and rewards ambition, commitment and talent If you have what it takes to lead this premium pub business, and ideally a good knowledge of the local hospitality landscape, apply today. pub management, bar, restaurant, assistant manager, cluster manager, multi site, area manager, run a pub
Jan 29, 2026
Full time
Sunday Times Best Places to Work + Benefits + Bonus + 5 days working + Career pathway Dynamic professional looking to further your career? Hall & Woodhouse is the Dorset based brewer that owns over 170 high end pub restaurants and inns throughout the South of England. Founded in 1777 we are a family owned company that blends the best traditional values with a progressive and inclusive approach to business. We are recruiting a General Manager to lead our fabulous team in an amazing pub business. Wonderful Olive Branch - Wimborne Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of exceptional food pubs. The Olive Branch in the heart of the town is impressive in every respect. The pub offers guests great food options from the relaxed Pantry to more formal dining in the restaurant with its open kitchen, and rooms in the adjacent 1777. The Olive Branch caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner and has a superb outside terrace and garden - the best in Wimborne. Your rewards as a GM with Hall & Woodhouse: Up to £60K salary, depending on level of development in the role + highly achievable bonus scheme Huge benefits package covering - health, pension, discounts, wellbeing and much more Lead an awesome hospitality business, with a Sunday Times best places to work company Recognition Security and progression All of the support needed to succeed Be part of something very special: Hall & Woodhouse has over 247 years of history in private family ownership A fantastic program of new builds, openings and refurbishments together with iconic locations make our pubs exceptional in every way A supportive culture that values every individual, with sustainability at it's core Pay and benefits that recognize, encourage and reward talent and commitment Apply if you are: Experienced with a proven ability to lead and inspire a team within a demanding complex pub operation with rooms An expert with a comprehensive knowledge of quality food and drink, with an eye for detail A strategic thinker with a proven record of business development within a branded pub context Diligent about compliance and sustainability Well presented with a strong business acumen and an analytical approach to problem solving Able to commit to work closely with Op's management in growing the business and building great teams Guest obsessed and able develop and maintain outstanding hospitality through brand standards A great host who gets a buzz from making people's day Seeking an employer that recognizes and rewards ambition, commitment and talent If you have what it takes to lead this premium pub business, and ideally a good knowledge of the local hospitality landscape, apply today. pub management, bar, restaurant, assistant manager, cluster manager, multi site, area manager, run a pub
Store Manager Reporting To: Retail Area Manager Location: Portobello Contract Type: Permanent Hours per week: 40 About this Role Bird & Blend Tea Co. is an eco conscious, people focused, award winning & B Corp certified Tea Mixology company on a mission to spread happiness & reimagine tea! We are looking for a Store Manager to engage with customers, guide them to the right products, and inspire a high performing team to create memorable and inclusive customer experiences, driving the store's overall success. This full time role (40 hrs per week) includes weekends and some evenings, operating on an on site working pattern. Responsibilities Customer Experience: Ensure every visitor has an exceptional Bird & Blend Tea experience and foster a customer focused culture with memorable interactions. Customer Focus: Become an expert on Bird & Blend products and values and handle escalated customer queries promptly. Sales: Drive your team to meet sales targets and KPIs and implement sales strategies with the Assistant Manager to boost not only sales but the customer experience. Motivate and Inspire: Lead, motivate and support your team to achieve individual and collective goals. Coaching: Provide feedback and coaching to enhance individual and store performance. Recruiting and Training: Recruit, induct, train, and develop a high performing team that fosters a positive store environment. Daily Operations: Oversee daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures. Staff Rotas: Organise and oversee team schedules to ensure there is enough cover on the shop floor at all times. Merchandising Standards: Maintain high visual merchandising standards, ensuring the store always looks exciting, inviting, and accessible. Sustainability: Use your passion for the environment to support B&B in reaching impact goals set out in the sustainability and impact strategy and lead your team to do the same. (We're a B Corp!) Stock Management: Manage stock efficiently to optimise stock levels, minimise discrepancies, and ensure products are readily available. Stock Takes: Arrange, plan and execute stock takes. Events: Lead and host store and local events, including evening events, to make them enjoyable and memorable for our customers. Sampling: Motivating and leading the team to get out there to spread the word about our delicious teas, whether greeting customers with a sample, outside of the store, or at external events. Build Connections: Foster relationships within the local community to increase footfall and successful store events and activities. About you People Management Experience: At least 2 years of previous experience in a management role or similar within a customer service environment. Brand Ambassador: Proudly represent our brand and culture, embodying our values and inspiring your team to do the same. Sales Skills: Proven track record of effective selling skills and the ability to drive commercial outcomes. Team Leadership: Exceptional at leading, motivating and supporting a team, fostering an inclusive and positive work environment. Communication and Problem Solving: Excellent communication, problem solving, and visual merchandising skills. Product Enthusiasm: A genuine passion for our product and the confidence to share your enthusiasm with customers and the team. Customer Service Skills: Excellent customer service skills with the ability to build rapport and connect with customers confidently. Employment Relations: Experience in managing employee relations cases effectively. Professionalism: Foster a professional, fair, and kind relationship with customers and your team. Empathy: Demonstrated ability to use empathy to manage interpersonal relationships effectively. Open Mindset: A curious and open minded approach, with the ability to understand others, listen without judgement, and embrace diverse perspectives. Flexible Availability: Flexibility in availability is essential. Shifts may vary weekly, requiring adaptability to cover different days and times. A commitment to excellence: Going above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction is second nature to you. Approaching people: Confident and comfortable to approach people with a sample inside and outside of the store. Perks Of course there are, for all the hard work you will get: We are proud to be a Sunday Times Best Places To Work 2024 employer. Friendly and supportive team culture: Enjoy working alongside a team of like minded individuals who value collaboration, camaraderie, and fun in the workplace. Membership of company pension scheme (if applicable): Secure your financial future with enrollment in a company sponsored pension scheme, ensuring peace of mind and financial stability in retirement. Holiday accrual that grows with loyalty: Enjoy 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a token of appreciation for your dedication and loyalty to the organisation, providing you with ample opportunities for rest and relaxation. This entitlement increases with service. Your birthday off! Life Insurance & Income Protection: providing financial security and peace of mind for you and your families. Health Cash Plan: after one year service we will enrol you into our Health Cash Plan which will allow you to claim back money for dental, optical, prescription charges etc. Specific information on this scheme will be shared with you all. Life Happens Leave: Sometimes life can throw unexpected challenges our way, we offer paid leave specifically dedicated to these situations to provide employees with the time and space needed. Complimentary drinks and snacks: Stay refreshed and energised throughout the day with a variety of free drinks and snacks provided in the office. Monthly tea allowance and generous staff discount: Indulge in your favourite teas while benefiting from a discount on company products, fostering a culture of enjoyment and appreciation. Employee Assistance Programme: Access confidential and professional mental health support services to prioritise your well being and address any personal or work related challenges. Bike to Work and Electric Vehicle Schemes: Take advantage of a sustainable transportation option, contribute to environmental conservation, and benefit from tax efficient savings. Paid volunteer days: Make a positive impact in our community by participating in volunteer activities during dedicated paid volunteer days, fostering a culture of corporate social responsibility and giving back. Dog friendly office: Bring your furry friend to work and enjoy a pet friendly environment that promotes work life balance and companionship. We also have enhanced family friendly policies, offer flexible working and are always open to discussing your individual circumstances! We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application or interview process please let us know.
Jan 29, 2026
Full time
Store Manager Reporting To: Retail Area Manager Location: Portobello Contract Type: Permanent Hours per week: 40 About this Role Bird & Blend Tea Co. is an eco conscious, people focused, award winning & B Corp certified Tea Mixology company on a mission to spread happiness & reimagine tea! We are looking for a Store Manager to engage with customers, guide them to the right products, and inspire a high performing team to create memorable and inclusive customer experiences, driving the store's overall success. This full time role (40 hrs per week) includes weekends and some evenings, operating on an on site working pattern. Responsibilities Customer Experience: Ensure every visitor has an exceptional Bird & Blend Tea experience and foster a customer focused culture with memorable interactions. Customer Focus: Become an expert on Bird & Blend products and values and handle escalated customer queries promptly. Sales: Drive your team to meet sales targets and KPIs and implement sales strategies with the Assistant Manager to boost not only sales but the customer experience. Motivate and Inspire: Lead, motivate and support your team to achieve individual and collective goals. Coaching: Provide feedback and coaching to enhance individual and store performance. Recruiting and Training: Recruit, induct, train, and develop a high performing team that fosters a positive store environment. Daily Operations: Oversee daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures. Staff Rotas: Organise and oversee team schedules to ensure there is enough cover on the shop floor at all times. Merchandising Standards: Maintain high visual merchandising standards, ensuring the store always looks exciting, inviting, and accessible. Sustainability: Use your passion for the environment to support B&B in reaching impact goals set out in the sustainability and impact strategy and lead your team to do the same. (We're a B Corp!) Stock Management: Manage stock efficiently to optimise stock levels, minimise discrepancies, and ensure products are readily available. Stock Takes: Arrange, plan and execute stock takes. Events: Lead and host store and local events, including evening events, to make them enjoyable and memorable for our customers. Sampling: Motivating and leading the team to get out there to spread the word about our delicious teas, whether greeting customers with a sample, outside of the store, or at external events. Build Connections: Foster relationships within the local community to increase footfall and successful store events and activities. About you People Management Experience: At least 2 years of previous experience in a management role or similar within a customer service environment. Brand Ambassador: Proudly represent our brand and culture, embodying our values and inspiring your team to do the same. Sales Skills: Proven track record of effective selling skills and the ability to drive commercial outcomes. Team Leadership: Exceptional at leading, motivating and supporting a team, fostering an inclusive and positive work environment. Communication and Problem Solving: Excellent communication, problem solving, and visual merchandising skills. Product Enthusiasm: A genuine passion for our product and the confidence to share your enthusiasm with customers and the team. Customer Service Skills: Excellent customer service skills with the ability to build rapport and connect with customers confidently. Employment Relations: Experience in managing employee relations cases effectively. Professionalism: Foster a professional, fair, and kind relationship with customers and your team. Empathy: Demonstrated ability to use empathy to manage interpersonal relationships effectively. Open Mindset: A curious and open minded approach, with the ability to understand others, listen without judgement, and embrace diverse perspectives. Flexible Availability: Flexibility in availability is essential. Shifts may vary weekly, requiring adaptability to cover different days and times. A commitment to excellence: Going above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction is second nature to you. Approaching people: Confident and comfortable to approach people with a sample inside and outside of the store. Perks Of course there are, for all the hard work you will get: We are proud to be a Sunday Times Best Places To Work 2024 employer. Friendly and supportive team culture: Enjoy working alongside a team of like minded individuals who value collaboration, camaraderie, and fun in the workplace. Membership of company pension scheme (if applicable): Secure your financial future with enrollment in a company sponsored pension scheme, ensuring peace of mind and financial stability in retirement. Holiday accrual that grows with loyalty: Enjoy 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a token of appreciation for your dedication and loyalty to the organisation, providing you with ample opportunities for rest and relaxation. This entitlement increases with service. Your birthday off! Life Insurance & Income Protection: providing financial security and peace of mind for you and your families. Health Cash Plan: after one year service we will enrol you into our Health Cash Plan which will allow you to claim back money for dental, optical, prescription charges etc. Specific information on this scheme will be shared with you all. Life Happens Leave: Sometimes life can throw unexpected challenges our way, we offer paid leave specifically dedicated to these situations to provide employees with the time and space needed. Complimentary drinks and snacks: Stay refreshed and energised throughout the day with a variety of free drinks and snacks provided in the office. Monthly tea allowance and generous staff discount: Indulge in your favourite teas while benefiting from a discount on company products, fostering a culture of enjoyment and appreciation. Employee Assistance Programme: Access confidential and professional mental health support services to prioritise your well being and address any personal or work related challenges. Bike to Work and Electric Vehicle Schemes: Take advantage of a sustainable transportation option, contribute to environmental conservation, and benefit from tax efficient savings. Paid volunteer days: Make a positive impact in our community by participating in volunteer activities during dedicated paid volunteer days, fostering a culture of corporate social responsibility and giving back. Dog friendly office: Bring your furry friend to work and enjoy a pet friendly environment that promotes work life balance and companionship. We also have enhanced family friendly policies, offer flexible working and are always open to discussing your individual circumstances! We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application or interview process please let us know.
Assistant Farm Manager - Sandy Bank Farm Salary: £32,925.12 Location: Sandy Bank Farm Hours: 6 days/week, 07:30-16:00 (Monday-Sunday) About the Role Are you passionate about agriculture and looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience in livestock or farming and a desire to grow your career with a forward-thinking company? We're looking for a motivated Assistant Farm Manager to join our team at Avara Foods. This is a hands on, farm based role where you'll work closely with the management team to ensure high standards of animal welfare and site performance. What You'll Be Doing Overseeing bird welfare and biosecurity. Feeding, vaccinating, and grading birds. Maintaining the farm site and equipment. Supervising staff and contractors on site. Keeping accurate records and reports. Supporting and covering for the Farm Manager as needed. What We're Looking For Own transport (essential - travel to other sites may be required). Previous livestock experience (poultry preferred, but not essential). NVQ Level 3 in Poultry Production or similar is desirable (training provided). Good communication and teamworking skills. Ability to work independently and manage manual tasks. Basic IT skills. What's in it for You £32,925.12 starting salary 31 days holiday (rising to 38 with service) 5% pension contribution Life assurance Lifestyle and wellbeing benefits, including retail discounts and cinema offers Free on site parking Ongoing training and development Please note: due to bird welfare regulations, you must not keep poultry, porcine, or avian pets. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Ready to take the next step in your agricultural career? Apply now and join .
Jan 29, 2026
Full time
Assistant Farm Manager - Sandy Bank Farm Salary: £32,925.12 Location: Sandy Bank Farm Hours: 6 days/week, 07:30-16:00 (Monday-Sunday) About the Role Are you passionate about agriculture and looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience in livestock or farming and a desire to grow your career with a forward-thinking company? We're looking for a motivated Assistant Farm Manager to join our team at Avara Foods. This is a hands on, farm based role where you'll work closely with the management team to ensure high standards of animal welfare and site performance. What You'll Be Doing Overseeing bird welfare and biosecurity. Feeding, vaccinating, and grading birds. Maintaining the farm site and equipment. Supervising staff and contractors on site. Keeping accurate records and reports. Supporting and covering for the Farm Manager as needed. What We're Looking For Own transport (essential - travel to other sites may be required). Previous livestock experience (poultry preferred, but not essential). NVQ Level 3 in Poultry Production or similar is desirable (training provided). Good communication and teamworking skills. Ability to work independently and manage manual tasks. Basic IT skills. What's in it for You £32,925.12 starting salary 31 days holiday (rising to 38 with service) 5% pension contribution Life assurance Lifestyle and wellbeing benefits, including retail discounts and cinema offers Free on site parking Ongoing training and development Please note: due to bird welfare regulations, you must not keep poultry, porcine, or avian pets. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Ready to take the next step in your agricultural career? Apply now and join .
Supply Chain Coordinator 32,500 to 37,500 per annum, Permanent, Full-time 37.5 hours per week, BS37 Yate, Bristol, Hybrid working, Pension, Holidays, Parking plus more Established for 30 years, with fantastic team orientated values, we are recruiting for a supply chain coordinator to join an ever expanding business in a supplier based industry within healthcare services. This opportunity will see you working within a team of 3 as part of a wider team of 12. Reporting to and supported by an office manager, this role will see you : Providing support within sales administration and purchasing administration including producing quotations, supporting 3 account managers, order processing, invoicing, handling queries plus additional tasks Maintaining Sage and reporting via Excel Providing support to customers and building / developing a long standing rapport with customers Building strong internal relationships with colleagues Liaising with UK and international suppliers on the import of goods, placing orders and managing deliveries Working with a department manager to forecast stock continuity Providing support to department management in reviewing product costs Additional administrative support as required The successful supply chain coordinator will have a need to ideally hold experience within a supplier based environment and have the following skills : Hold ERP, MRP or CRM system experience Have strong Excel experience and able to produce reporting information through Excel Be able to manage your own time and work in an organised manner Hold excellent customer services / customer rapport building skills Previous supply chain industry experience This would be the ideal role for someone who has worked as a sales administrator / supply chain coordinator / purchasing assistant or procurement assistant. This supply chain coordinator role will see you working within a rewarding, people focused business where you will play a key part within the team. A business who pride themselves in having a team of long standing employees. With further growth on the horizon, this opportunity is not to be missed. Benefits include : Paying an excellent salary of 32,500 to 37,500 per annum Working 37.50 hours per week, Mon-Fri 08:45 to 17:00 20 Days Holiday, raising with service, plus 8 Bank holidays and 3.5 gifted holidays over Christmas On-site parking Enhanced company pension Quarterly company bonus Company events Modern office environment Training and development opportunities are available Hybrid working (2 days from home, 3 days in the office) - Following the initial induction period Working within a team focused environment Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Thanks for your application. Due to the high level of responses we are currently receiving, whilst we endeavour to contact everyone, sometimes we are unable to. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of making your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Jan 28, 2026
Full time
Supply Chain Coordinator 32,500 to 37,500 per annum, Permanent, Full-time 37.5 hours per week, BS37 Yate, Bristol, Hybrid working, Pension, Holidays, Parking plus more Established for 30 years, with fantastic team orientated values, we are recruiting for a supply chain coordinator to join an ever expanding business in a supplier based industry within healthcare services. This opportunity will see you working within a team of 3 as part of a wider team of 12. Reporting to and supported by an office manager, this role will see you : Providing support within sales administration and purchasing administration including producing quotations, supporting 3 account managers, order processing, invoicing, handling queries plus additional tasks Maintaining Sage and reporting via Excel Providing support to customers and building / developing a long standing rapport with customers Building strong internal relationships with colleagues Liaising with UK and international suppliers on the import of goods, placing orders and managing deliveries Working with a department manager to forecast stock continuity Providing support to department management in reviewing product costs Additional administrative support as required The successful supply chain coordinator will have a need to ideally hold experience within a supplier based environment and have the following skills : Hold ERP, MRP or CRM system experience Have strong Excel experience and able to produce reporting information through Excel Be able to manage your own time and work in an organised manner Hold excellent customer services / customer rapport building skills Previous supply chain industry experience This would be the ideal role for someone who has worked as a sales administrator / supply chain coordinator / purchasing assistant or procurement assistant. This supply chain coordinator role will see you working within a rewarding, people focused business where you will play a key part within the team. A business who pride themselves in having a team of long standing employees. With further growth on the horizon, this opportunity is not to be missed. Benefits include : Paying an excellent salary of 32,500 to 37,500 per annum Working 37.50 hours per week, Mon-Fri 08:45 to 17:00 20 Days Holiday, raising with service, plus 8 Bank holidays and 3.5 gifted holidays over Christmas On-site parking Enhanced company pension Quarterly company bonus Company events Modern office environment Training and development opportunities are available Hybrid working (2 days from home, 3 days in the office) - Following the initial induction period Working within a team focused environment Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Thanks for your application. Due to the high level of responses we are currently receiving, whilst we endeavour to contact everyone, sometimes we are unable to. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of making your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
