Our Store Managers are inspirational role models who aspire to continuously improve! CELEBRATE LIFE & EXPRESS LOVE Store Manager - Ernest Jones - Braintree Outlet As Store Manager here at Ernest Jones in Braintree Outlet, you'll be responsible for achieving the store's targets through promoting the sales culture instore, building and inspiring a strong customer-first team and by ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. You'll be passionate about role modelling your selling skills, coaching and inspiring your team through great leadership and adopting a proactive approach to sales management. You'll also be responsible for consistent compliance with company instructions, policies and processes and will be responsible for control of costs, payroll, shrinkage and expenses for the store. You'll also oversee the planning and organisation of operational activities within the store. We encourage our Store Managers to lead their teams boldly, by showing them the way and inspiring them, thereby creating a sense of pride and willingness to exceed expectations. Become a special part of creating incredible memorable events for our clients! At Ernest Jones you'll devote your time to establishing excellent relationships with our clients, to ensure that when making a special purchase from our breath-taking collection of exquisite diamonds, our selection of some of the world's most prestigious watch brands or our extensive range of exclusive luxury jewellery and gift items that they are guided by your experience and knowledge to select the perfect piece to mark their occasion. The experience of working in Jewellery and Watch retail is truly unique - join us and be part of something special! Could you be the finishing touch that makes our team complete? Are you the perfect gem? We're looking for suitable candidates to demonstrate the following: An excellent track record of successfully achieving KPI's. Experience of holding accountability for managing the commercial performance of a store. Experience of leading store teams. Experience of target-setting and interpreting business data. An ability to inspire, coach and develop your team to maximise potential and performance. Proven track record of role modelling and consistently delivering amazing customer experiences. Clear passion for our products and ability to put yourself in our customers shoes. A competitive spirit. Basic knowledge of legislative responsibilities e.g. recruitment, employment law, health and safety, trading standards. What's next? When you submit your application, you will be invited to complete a short online assessment. If successful, you will be asked to complete a short video which gives you the opportunity to tell us a little more about you and why you would like to join us. Successful applicants will be contacted by a member of our recruitment team inviting you to the final stage interviews. We recommend to regularly check your emails to ensure you don't miss any updates with your application. What will you receive in return? Your Rewards Upon joining us as a Store Manager you'll be supported from day-one through our bespoke Management Induction programme, which equips you with the core detail you require in order to succeed in-store. Brand training and internationally recognised Gemmological qualifications and other product-based training modules will all also be available at your fingertips through our internal 'Signet Jewellery Academy'. In addition to being able to access dedicated Learning & Development resources, you'll also achieve the following benefits: Competitive salary including sales incentives. Generous discount of up to 30% off our fabulous products from day one. An annual enhanced discount to celebrate the day you joined our team. Retirement Savings plans which offer flexibility in the way you save for the future. Immediate Life Assurance from day one. A minimum of 33 days holiday per year. Recognised qualifications, study support and structured career progression. Health and Wellbeing Scheme. Financial Wellbeing scheme. Give As You Earn scheme - An easy way to support causes close to your heart. Real Rewards - exclusive discounts on groceries, travel and leisure. Apply now to see how your career could Shine with Signet! Be part of something special! Signet is the name behind H. Samuel and Ernest Jones. Together, we have more than 270 stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland. But that's not all, we are part of the world's largest retailer of diamond jewellery with approximately 2,800 stores. Just imagine where your career could take you Signet Jewelers (H. Samuel & Ernest Jones) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are proud to have achieved Disability Confident Committed status (Level 1). All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Our Store Managers are inspirational role models who aspire to continuously improve! CELEBRATE LIFE & EXPRESS LOVE Store Manager - Ernest Jones - Braintree Outlet As Store Manager here at Ernest Jones in Braintree Outlet, you'll be responsible for achieving the store's targets through promoting the sales culture instore, building and inspiring a strong customer-first team and by ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. You'll be passionate about role modelling your selling skills, coaching and inspiring your team through great leadership and adopting a proactive approach to sales management. You'll also be responsible for consistent compliance with company instructions, policies and processes and will be responsible for control of costs, payroll, shrinkage and expenses for the store. You'll also oversee the planning and organisation of operational activities within the store. We encourage our Store Managers to lead their teams boldly, by showing them the way and inspiring them, thereby creating a sense of pride and willingness to exceed expectations. Become a special part of creating incredible memorable events for our clients! At Ernest Jones you'll devote your time to establishing excellent relationships with our clients, to ensure that when making a special purchase from our breath-taking collection of exquisite diamonds, our selection of some of the world's most prestigious watch brands or our extensive range of exclusive luxury jewellery and gift items that they are guided by your experience and knowledge to select the perfect piece to mark their occasion. The experience of working in Jewellery and Watch retail is truly unique - join us and be part of something special! Could you be the finishing touch that makes our team complete? Are you the perfect gem? We're looking for suitable candidates to demonstrate the following: An excellent track record of successfully achieving KPI's. Experience of holding accountability for managing the commercial performance of a store. Experience of leading store teams. Experience of target-setting and interpreting business data. An ability to inspire, coach and develop your team to maximise potential and performance. Proven track record of role modelling and consistently delivering amazing customer experiences. Clear passion for our products and ability to put yourself in our customers shoes. A competitive spirit. Basic knowledge of legislative responsibilities e.g. recruitment, employment law, health and safety, trading standards. What's next? When you submit your application, you will be invited to complete a short online assessment. If successful, you will be asked to complete a short video which gives you the opportunity to tell us a little more about you and why you would like to join us. Successful applicants will be contacted by a member of our recruitment team inviting you to the final stage interviews. We recommend to regularly check your emails to ensure you don't miss any updates with your application. What will you receive in return? Your Rewards Upon joining us as a Store Manager you'll be supported from day-one through our bespoke Management Induction programme, which equips you with the core detail you require in order to succeed in-store. Brand training and internationally recognised Gemmological qualifications and other product-based training modules will all also be available at your fingertips through our internal 'Signet Jewellery Academy'. In addition to being able to access dedicated Learning & Development resources, you'll also achieve the following benefits: Competitive salary including sales incentives. Generous discount of up to 30% off our fabulous products from day one. An annual enhanced discount to celebrate the day you joined our team. Retirement Savings plans which offer flexibility in the way you save for the future. Immediate Life Assurance from day one. A minimum of 33 days holiday per year. Recognised qualifications, study support and structured career progression. Health and Wellbeing Scheme. Financial Wellbeing scheme. Give As You Earn scheme - An easy way to support causes close to your heart. Real Rewards - exclusive discounts on groceries, travel and leisure. Apply now to see how your career could Shine with Signet! Be part of something special! Signet is the name behind H. Samuel and Ernest Jones. Together, we have more than 270 stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland. But that's not all, we are part of the world's largest retailer of diamond jewellery with approximately 2,800 stores. Just imagine where your career could take you Signet Jewelers (H. Samuel & Ernest Jones) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are proud to have achieved Disability Confident Committed status (Level 1). All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Our Store Managers are inspirational role models who aspire to continuously improve! CELEBRATE LIFE & EXPRESS LOVE Store Manager - Ernest Jones - Braintree Outlet As Store Manager here at Ernest Jones in Braintree Outlet, you'll be responsible for achieving the store's targets through promoting the sales culture instore, building and inspiring a strong customer-first team and by ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. You'll be passionate about role modelling your selling skills, coaching and inspiring your team through great leadership and adopting a proactive approach to sales management. You'll also be responsible for consistent compliance with company instructions, policies and processes and will be responsible for control of costs, payroll, shrinkage and expenses for the store. You'll also oversee the planning and organisation of operational activities within the store. We encourage our Store Managers to lead their teams boldly, by showing them the way and inspiring them, thereby creating a sense of pride and willingness to exceed expectations. Become a special part of creating incredible memorable events for our clients! At Ernest Jones you'll devote your time to establishing excellent relationships with our clients, to ensure that when making a special purchase from our breath-taking collection of exquisite diamonds, our selection of some of the world's most prestigious watch brands or our extensive range of exclusive luxury jewellery and gift items that they are guided by your experience and knowledge to select the perfect piece to mark their occasion. The experience of working in Jewellery and Watch retail is truly unique - join us and be part of something special! Could you be the finishing touch that makes our team complete? Are you the perfect gem? We're looking for suitable candidates to demonstrate the following: An excellent track record of successfully achieving KPI's. Experience of holding accountability for managing the commercial performance of a store. Experience of leading store teams. Experience of target-setting and interpreting business data. An ability to inspire, coach and develop your team to maximise potential and performance. Proven track record of role modelling and consistently delivering amazing customer experiences. Clear passion for our products and ability to put yourself in our customers shoes. A competitive spirit. Basic knowledge of legislative responsibilities e.g. recruitment, employment law, health and safety, trading standards. What's next? When you submit your application, you will be invited to complete a short online assessment. If successful, you will be asked to complete a short video which gives you the opportunity to tell us a little more about you and why you would like to join us. Successful applicants will be contacted by a member of our recruitment team inviting you to the final stage interviews. We recommend to regularly check your emails to ensure you don't miss any updates with your application. What will you receive in return? Your Rewards Upon joining us as a Store Manager you'll be supported from day-one through our bespoke Management Induction programme, which equips you with the core detail you require in order to succeed in-store. Brand training and internationally recognised Gemmological qualifications and other product-based training modules will all also be available at your fingertips through our internal 'Signet Jewellery Academy'. In addition to being able to access dedicated Learning & Development resources, you'll also achieve the following benefits: Competitive salary including sales incentives. Generous discount of up to 30% off our fabulous products from day one. An annual enhanced discount to celebrate the day you joined our team. Retirement Savings plans which offer flexibility in the way you save for the future. Immediate Life Assurance from day one. A minimum of 33 days holiday per year. Recognised qualifications, study support and structured career progression. Health and Wellbeing Scheme. Financial Wellbeing scheme. Give As You Earn scheme - An easy way to support causes close to your heart. Real Rewards - exclusive discounts on groceries, travel and leisure. Apply now to see how your career could Shine with Signet! Be part of something special! Signet is the name behind H. Samuel and Ernest Jones. Together, we have more than 270 stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland. But that's not all, we are part of the world's largest retailer of diamond jewellery with approximately 2,800 stores. Just imagine where your career could take you Signet Jewelers (H. Samuel & Ernest Jones) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are proud to have achieved Disability Confident Committed status (Level 1). All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Our Store Managers are inspirational role models who aspire to continuously improve! CELEBRATE LIFE & EXPRESS LOVE Store Manager - Ernest Jones - Braintree Outlet As Store Manager here at Ernest Jones in Braintree Outlet, you'll be responsible for achieving the store's targets through promoting the sales culture instore, building and inspiring a strong customer-first team and by ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. You'll be passionate about role modelling your selling skills, coaching and inspiring your team through great leadership and adopting a proactive approach to sales management. You'll also be responsible for consistent compliance with company instructions, policies and processes and will be responsible for control of costs, payroll, shrinkage and expenses for the store. You'll also oversee the planning and organisation of operational activities within the store. We encourage our Store Managers to lead their teams boldly, by showing them the way and inspiring them, thereby creating a sense of pride and willingness to exceed expectations. Become a special part of creating incredible memorable events for our clients! At Ernest Jones you'll devote your time to establishing excellent relationships with our clients, to ensure that when making a special purchase from our breath-taking collection of exquisite diamonds, our selection of some of the world's most prestigious watch brands or our extensive range of exclusive luxury jewellery and gift items that they are guided by your experience and knowledge to select the perfect piece to mark their occasion. The experience of working in Jewellery and Watch retail is truly unique - join us and be part of something special! Could you be the finishing touch that makes our team complete? Are you the perfect gem? We're looking for suitable candidates to demonstrate the following: An excellent track record of successfully achieving KPI's. Experience of holding accountability for managing the commercial performance of a store. Experience of leading store teams. Experience of target-setting and interpreting business data. An ability to inspire, coach and develop your team to maximise potential and performance. Proven track record of role modelling and consistently delivering amazing customer experiences. Clear passion for our products and ability to put yourself in our customers shoes. A competitive spirit. Basic knowledge of legislative responsibilities e.g. recruitment, employment law, health and safety, trading standards. What's next? When you submit your application, you will be invited to complete a short online assessment. If successful, you will be asked to complete a short video which gives you the opportunity to tell us a little more about you and why you would like to join us. Successful applicants will be contacted by a member of our recruitment team inviting you to the final stage interviews. We recommend to regularly check your emails to ensure you don't miss any updates with your application. What will you receive in return? Your Rewards Upon joining us as a Store Manager you'll be supported from day-one through our bespoke Management Induction programme, which equips you with the core detail you require in order to succeed in-store. Brand training and internationally recognised Gemmological qualifications and other product-based training modules will all also be available at your fingertips through our internal 'Signet Jewellery Academy'. In addition to being able to access dedicated Learning & Development resources, you'll also achieve the following benefits: Competitive salary including sales incentives. Generous discount of up to 30% off our fabulous products from day one. An annual enhanced discount to celebrate the day you joined our team. Retirement Savings plans which offer flexibility in the way you save for the future. Immediate Life Assurance from day one. A minimum of 33 days holiday per year. Recognised qualifications, study support and structured career progression. Health and Wellbeing Scheme. Financial Wellbeing scheme. Give As You Earn scheme - An easy way to support causes close to your heart. Real Rewards - exclusive discounts on groceries, travel and leisure. Apply now to see how your career could Shine with Signet! Be part of something special! Signet is the name behind H. Samuel and Ernest Jones. Together, we have more than 270 stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland. But that's not all, we are part of the world's largest retailer of diamond jewellery with approximately 2,800 stores. Just imagine where your career could take you Signet Jewelers (H. Samuel & Ernest Jones) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are proud to have achieved Disability Confident Committed status (Level 1). All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Zachary Daniels are partnering with a exquisite Luxury RTW and Couture Brand looking for a Assistant Boutique Manager for their Flagship Store in the heart of Mayfair. This luxury designer has been going from strength to strength and is the go too for Movie Stars and Musicians to Presidents across the globe. Known for their elegance and sometimes outlandish fashion design this is a Fashion House that likes to fall under the radar. This is initially a Maternity Cover for the Boutique Manager (12months) but with the hope that it will become a perm role as ASM once the Boutique Manager returns. As a Flagship Assistant Boutique Manager, you will take pride in providing superior customer service to clients. You will foster meaningful relationships, providing tailored attention to understand their unique preferences and requirements for special occasions like weddings and other memorable events. You will have a deep understanding of networking and clienteling as well as business management. This role requires a real leader, someone who will have a presence on the floor and inspire and coach the team around them. This role will require the occasional Intentional trip. The Profile: Luxury Retail Management Experience Need to be passionate about customer service Used to delivering a bespoke service Great CRM management skills Someone who can work independently Understands the luxury service Language skills welcome Our client is looking to pay a generous salary of between £45,000-£50,000 (experience and background dependant) BBBH30155 NOTE - All emails from will be sent from the following & we will never contact you via WhatsApp without calling you prior nor would we ever ask for any financial information
May 15, 2024
Full time
Zachary Daniels are partnering with a exquisite Luxury RTW and Couture Brand looking for a Assistant Boutique Manager for their Flagship Store in the heart of Mayfair. This luxury designer has been going from strength to strength and is the go too for Movie Stars and Musicians to Presidents across the globe. Known for their elegance and sometimes outlandish fashion design this is a Fashion House that likes to fall under the radar. This is initially a Maternity Cover for the Boutique Manager (12months) but with the hope that it will become a perm role as ASM once the Boutique Manager returns. As a Flagship Assistant Boutique Manager, you will take pride in providing superior customer service to clients. You will foster meaningful relationships, providing tailored attention to understand their unique preferences and requirements for special occasions like weddings and other memorable events. You will have a deep understanding of networking and clienteling as well as business management. This role requires a real leader, someone who will have a presence on the floor and inspire and coach the team around them. This role will require the occasional Intentional trip. The Profile: Luxury Retail Management Experience Need to be passionate about customer service Used to delivering a bespoke service Great CRM management skills Someone who can work independently Understands the luxury service Language skills welcome Our client is looking to pay a generous salary of between £45,000-£50,000 (experience and background dependant) BBBH30155 NOTE - All emails from will be sent from the following & we will never contact you via WhatsApp without calling you prior nor would we ever ask for any financial information
About the role Looking for a career in Wholesale Store Management? We are currently looking for self starters who have a sound operational understanding of managing a store, are comfortable to make decisions whilst maintaining a compliant and safe operation. Role Responsibility Reporting to the Area Manager, your role will be responsible for leading a team to ensure that your branch is trading efficiently, safely, within legal constraints and offers the highest customer service standards. You will be dedicated to keeping customers happy, take pride in your work, have a proven record of managing a team to success, have an enthusiastic attitude and a driving ambition to be the best at whatever you do. From day one you can expect to be trusted with real responsibility, working within a team of people that will give you the support to give our customers what they need, when they need it. You will need To be successful in this position you will need retail/wholesale experience, not necessarily from a food background. You will be familiar with operational procedures, able to demonstrate success and not be afraid to get stuck in. We offer a real opportunity to develop and grow your career across our Booker Group. Whats in it for you At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits: A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year. After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases. 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year. Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply. Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses. 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy. Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme. After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount. Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution. Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family. A great holiday package About The Company Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker. Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers. Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require. Wherever you join us, you'll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward. Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco
May 15, 2024
Full time
About the role Looking for a career in Wholesale Store Management? We are currently looking for self starters who have a sound operational understanding of managing a store, are comfortable to make decisions whilst maintaining a compliant and safe operation. Role Responsibility Reporting to the Area Manager, your role will be responsible for leading a team to ensure that your branch is trading efficiently, safely, within legal constraints and offers the highest customer service standards. You will be dedicated to keeping customers happy, take pride in your work, have a proven record of managing a team to success, have an enthusiastic attitude and a driving ambition to be the best at whatever you do. From day one you can expect to be trusted with real responsibility, working within a team of people that will give you the support to give our customers what they need, when they need it. You will need To be successful in this position you will need retail/wholesale experience, not necessarily from a food background. You will be familiar with operational procedures, able to demonstrate success and not be afraid to get stuck in. We offer a real opportunity to develop and grow your career across our Booker Group. Whats in it for you At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits: A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year. After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases. 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year. Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply. Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses. 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy. Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme. After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount. Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution. Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family. A great holiday package About The Company Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker. Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers. Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require. Wherever you join us, you'll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward. Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco
About the role As a Store Manager at Booker, you'll be free to use your skills to help our business grow. It's an exciting opportunity to really let your talent shine. And best of all, it's not just Booker that benefits. A big part of your role will be making sure we're meeting customers' needs, by building a rapport with local business owners, seeking them out and listening to what they want. From cafes, pubs, restaurants and caterers to retailers like corner shops and newsagents, you'll help all kinds of businesses to thrive. And that's a fantastic feeling. Booker is no ordinary retailer. Our stores, or Business Centres as we refer to them, work mostly with local B2C customers, which means they have a positive impact in the towns and communities where they're based. We offer much more than just the right products at the right price. We also take our customer relationships to the next level, for example recycling fat for a local fish and chip shop or providing support to a fledgling business. Role Responsibility As Store Manager, you're passion for the business will help you inspire your team to perform at their very best, while supporting managers, driving sales and taking total responsibility for when things go right and wrong. You may have worked in Retail before; maybe a wholesale business. Or perhaps you've run your own establishment such as a restaurant or pub. Whatever your background, you'll be commercially-minded and as determined as we are to offer the best choice, price and service. Your first priority will be 'health-safe-legal', as we like to say here at Booker. In other words, running a secure, legal store that meets health and safety regulations. With these essentials in place, you'll be encouraged to use your expertise to raise customer satisfaction. We believe the secret to growing profits is total customer focus. That means being proactive and using your initiative to improve the customer experience. Get it right, and it won't just be their business that goes from strength to strength but your store too. You will need To excel, you need some experience in the food sector plus the ability to build a rapport with customers. You must also be a great manager who can shape and develop teams. Driven and disciplined with a keen eye for detail, you'll be a natural multi-tasker who's at home on the shop floor and in a broader fast-paced business that includes online and delivery services. Above all, you'll feel passionately about your store and responsible for its success. Whats in it for you At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits: A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year. After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases. 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year. Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply. Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses. 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy. Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme. After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount. Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution. Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family. A great holiday package About The Company Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker. Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers. Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require. Wherever you join us, you'll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward. Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco
May 15, 2024
Full time
About the role As a Store Manager at Booker, you'll be free to use your skills to help our business grow. It's an exciting opportunity to really let your talent shine. And best of all, it's not just Booker that benefits. A big part of your role will be making sure we're meeting customers' needs, by building a rapport with local business owners, seeking them out and listening to what they want. From cafes, pubs, restaurants and caterers to retailers like corner shops and newsagents, you'll help all kinds of businesses to thrive. And that's a fantastic feeling. Booker is no ordinary retailer. Our stores, or Business Centres as we refer to them, work mostly with local B2C customers, which means they have a positive impact in the towns and communities where they're based. We offer much more than just the right products at the right price. We also take our customer relationships to the next level, for example recycling fat for a local fish and chip shop or providing support to a fledgling business. Role Responsibility As Store Manager, you're passion for the business will help you inspire your team to perform at their very best, while supporting managers, driving sales and taking total responsibility for when things go right and wrong. You may have worked in Retail before; maybe a wholesale business. Or perhaps you've run your own establishment such as a restaurant or pub. Whatever your background, you'll be commercially-minded and as determined as we are to offer the best choice, price and service. Your first priority will be 'health-safe-legal', as we like to say here at Booker. In other words, running a secure, legal store that meets health and safety regulations. With these essentials in place, you'll be encouraged to use your expertise to raise customer satisfaction. We believe the secret to growing profits is total customer focus. That means being proactive and using your initiative to improve the customer experience. Get it right, and it won't just be their business that goes from strength to strength but your store too. You will need To excel, you need some experience in the food sector plus the ability to build a rapport with customers. You must also be a great manager who can shape and develop teams. Driven and disciplined with a keen eye for detail, you'll be a natural multi-tasker who's at home on the shop floor and in a broader fast-paced business that includes online and delivery services. Above all, you'll feel passionately about your store and responsible for its success. Whats in it for you At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits: A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year. After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases. 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year. Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply. Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses. 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy. Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme. After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount. Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution. Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family. A great holiday package About The Company Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker. Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers. Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require. Wherever you join us, you'll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward. Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco
As the Apprenticeship and Work Placement Lead, you will play a pivotal role in nurturing talent, fostering career development, and facilitating the seamless transition from learning to practice within the Trust. You will be the primary point of contact for work placements and apprentice recruitment, forging strong partnerships with educational institutions and internal stakeholders to ensure the success of our programmes. Key Responsibilities: Programme Development: Collaborate with managers to design and implement apprenticeship and work experience initiatives across all St Monica Trust sites, tailoring programmes to meet the diverse needs of learners. Financial Management: Assist the Training and Development Manager in allocating Apprenticeship Levy funds and managing associated administrative tasks with precision and compliance. Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain partnerships with local schools, care providers, and internal stakeholders, actively participating in events such as careers fairs to promote our programmes and opportunities. Administration and Support: Serve as the initial point of contact and meticulous record-keeper for apprentice development programmes across various sectors, offering guidance and support to participants throughout their journey. Requirements: Experience: Proven experience in working with individuals facing barriers to employment, or with young people not in education, employment, or training. Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of the Apprenticeship Levy and Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) system (or willingness to learn) along with an understanding of apprenticeships and potential career pathways for people. Skills: Evaluation: Ability to assess the effectiveness of training programs and make data-driven recommendations for improvement. Technology: Proficiency in IT systems, including Learning Management Systems (LMS), to streamline administrative processes and enhance programme delivery. Compliance : Working knowledge of GDPR to ensure the ethical and legal handling of sensitive information. Safeguarding: Good working knowledge of Safeguarding Adults and Children Sector Knowledge: Familiarity with learning principles, the Qualifications and Credit Framework, and specific requirements within the health and social care sector. Project Management: Basic project management skills or the capacity to effectively manage a dynamic caseload of apprentices and organising work placements, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met. Health and Safety: Awareness of health and safety protocols, including manual handling Hours: 35 hours per week, working Monday-Friday (8:30am-4:30pm) Salary: £31,613.44 per annum
May 15, 2024
Full time
As the Apprenticeship and Work Placement Lead, you will play a pivotal role in nurturing talent, fostering career development, and facilitating the seamless transition from learning to practice within the Trust. You will be the primary point of contact for work placements and apprentice recruitment, forging strong partnerships with educational institutions and internal stakeholders to ensure the success of our programmes. Key Responsibilities: Programme Development: Collaborate with managers to design and implement apprenticeship and work experience initiatives across all St Monica Trust sites, tailoring programmes to meet the diverse needs of learners. Financial Management: Assist the Training and Development Manager in allocating Apprenticeship Levy funds and managing associated administrative tasks with precision and compliance. Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain partnerships with local schools, care providers, and internal stakeholders, actively participating in events such as careers fairs to promote our programmes and opportunities. Administration and Support: Serve as the initial point of contact and meticulous record-keeper for apprentice development programmes across various sectors, offering guidance and support to participants throughout their journey. Requirements: Experience: Proven experience in working with individuals facing barriers to employment, or with young people not in education, employment, or training. Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of the Apprenticeship Levy and Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) system (or willingness to learn) along with an understanding of apprenticeships and potential career pathways for people. Skills: Evaluation: Ability to assess the effectiveness of training programs and make data-driven recommendations for improvement. Technology: Proficiency in IT systems, including Learning Management Systems (LMS), to streamline administrative processes and enhance programme delivery. Compliance : Working knowledge of GDPR to ensure the ethical and legal handling of sensitive information. Safeguarding: Good working knowledge of Safeguarding Adults and Children Sector Knowledge: Familiarity with learning principles, the Qualifications and Credit Framework, and specific requirements within the health and social care sector. Project Management: Basic project management skills or the capacity to effectively manage a dynamic caseload of apprentices and organising work placements, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met. Health and Safety: Awareness of health and safety protocols, including manual handling Hours: 35 hours per week, working Monday-Friday (8:30am-4:30pm) Salary: £31,613.44 per annum
About the role Looking for a career in Wholesale Store Management? We are currently looking for self starters who have a sound operational understanding of managing a store, are comfortable to make decisions whilst maintaining a compliant and safe operation. Role Responsibility Reporting to the Store Manager, your role will be responsible for leading a team to ensure that your branch is trading efficiently, safely, within legal constraints and offers the highest customer service standards. You will be dedicated to keeping customers happy, take pride in your work, have a proven record of managing a team to success, have an enthusiastic attitude and a driving ambition to be the best at whatever you do. After a 12 week induction, you can expect to be trusted with real responsibility, working within a team of people that will give you the support to give our customers what they need, when they need it. You will need To be successful in this position you will need retail/wholesale experience, not necessarily from a food background. You will be familiar with operational procedures, able to demonstrate success and not be afraid to get stuck in. We offer a real opportunity to develop and grow your career across our Booker Group. Whats in it for you At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits: A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year. After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases. 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year. Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply. Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses. 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy. Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme. After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount. Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution. Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family. A great holiday package About The Company Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker. Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers. Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require. Wherever you join us, you'll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward. Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco
May 15, 2024
Full time
About the role Looking for a career in Wholesale Store Management? We are currently looking for self starters who have a sound operational understanding of managing a store, are comfortable to make decisions whilst maintaining a compliant and safe operation. Role Responsibility Reporting to the Store Manager, your role will be responsible for leading a team to ensure that your branch is trading efficiently, safely, within legal constraints and offers the highest customer service standards. You will be dedicated to keeping customers happy, take pride in your work, have a proven record of managing a team to success, have an enthusiastic attitude and a driving ambition to be the best at whatever you do. After a 12 week induction, you can expect to be trusted with real responsibility, working within a team of people that will give you the support to give our customers what they need, when they need it. You will need To be successful in this position you will need retail/wholesale experience, not necessarily from a food background. You will be familiar with operational procedures, able to demonstrate success and not be afraid to get stuck in. We offer a real opportunity to develop and grow your career across our Booker Group. Whats in it for you At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits: A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year. After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases. 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year. Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply. Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses. 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy. Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme. After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount. Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution. Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family. A great holiday package About The Company Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker. Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers. Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require. Wherever you join us, you'll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward. Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco
Munchkins Day Nursery is a family run nursery that understands the importance of individuality. They are looking for a Level 2 Apprentice to join their team to develop and learn on the job in this supportive environment. Key Responsibilities:•To ensure that the Pre-School and Nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others.•To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child's development.•To be responsible for any tasks set by room leader and/or Manager.•To complete all academic aspects of the apprenticeship.•To be responsible for keeping a record of own 'Off the Job training' hours.•To provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times.•To deliver an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress.•To help ensure the Pre-School and Nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times.•To understand and work to Pre-School and Nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies.•To help room leaders plan activities which ensure each child is working towards the early learning outcomes.•To be flexible within practices of the Nursery and be prepared to help where necessary, including undertaking certain domestic jobs such as preparation of snack meals, cleaning equipment and tidying the room•To ensure that each child is only collected by someone known to the Nursery•To ensure that meal times are conducted in a pleasant, social sharing environment•To perform hygiene tasks for the children as required, such as washing and changing•Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the Pre-School and Nursery's aims and objectives.General:•To ensure Health and Safety guidelines and fire regulations are strictly adhered to•To adhere to high standards of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the Nursery setting•To respect the confidentiality of all information received•To ensure the Nursery is a high quality environment which meets the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds and stages of development•To attend all out of hours activities such as training, meetings, parents evenings and annual events•To attend all yearly statutory ad mandatory training and undergo any further training required of the post•To cooperate with all departments and rooms within the Nursery to promote a good working relationship within the staff team•To be an ambassador for Munchkins Day Nursery, maintaining good public relations, relationships with children and their families and promoting the Nursery in a positive mannerCompany website : Skills Required Excellent communication, written and oral Confident and effective communicator Excellent time management and organisational skills Able to work under own initiative and also demonstrate excellent team working skillsWilling to work with parents and carersAware of child protection and safeguardingA motivated and positive mannerCommitment & enthusiasmAbility to work and flourish under pressureConfident and effective communicator Qualification Required A genuine interest in working with young childrenSome knowledge of the EYFS curriculum - desirable Training Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Munchkins Day Nursery will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:Knowledge, Skills and BehavioursLevel 2 Early Years Practitioner QualificationFunctional skills in Maths and English if requiredThis will be delivered through Munchkins Day Nurseries dedicated training provider, Realise.Realise is an established training provider that's enjoying an exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late 2020. Personal Qualities A willingness to learn Commitment, enthusiasm and high energy levels Ability to work and flourish under pressure Caring person Positive Able to communicate well with others Team worker Kind Approachable Prospects Future Prospects (career progression) We are open, and supportive, to all progression directions Other Information DBS required (we will organise this) Onsite parking, close to bus station and bus routes Disability & Inclusivity Policy
May 15, 2024
Full time
Munchkins Day Nursery is a family run nursery that understands the importance of individuality. They are looking for a Level 2 Apprentice to join their team to develop and learn on the job in this supportive environment. Key Responsibilities:•To ensure that the Pre-School and Nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others.•To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child's development.•To be responsible for any tasks set by room leader and/or Manager.•To complete all academic aspects of the apprenticeship.•To be responsible for keeping a record of own 'Off the Job training' hours.•To provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times.•To deliver an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress.•To help ensure the Pre-School and Nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times.•To understand and work to Pre-School and Nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies.•To help room leaders plan activities which ensure each child is working towards the early learning outcomes.•To be flexible within practices of the Nursery and be prepared to help where necessary, including undertaking certain domestic jobs such as preparation of snack meals, cleaning equipment and tidying the room•To ensure that each child is only collected by someone known to the Nursery•To ensure that meal times are conducted in a pleasant, social sharing environment•To perform hygiene tasks for the children as required, such as washing and changing•Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the Pre-School and Nursery's aims and objectives.General:•To ensure Health and Safety guidelines and fire regulations are strictly adhered to•To adhere to high standards of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the Nursery setting•To respect the confidentiality of all information received•To ensure the Nursery is a high quality environment which meets the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds and stages of development•To attend all out of hours activities such as training, meetings, parents evenings and annual events•To attend all yearly statutory ad mandatory training and undergo any further training required of the post•To cooperate with all departments and rooms within the Nursery to promote a good working relationship within the staff team•To be an ambassador for Munchkins Day Nursery, maintaining good public relations, relationships with children and their families and promoting the Nursery in a positive mannerCompany website : Skills Required Excellent communication, written and oral Confident and effective communicator Excellent time management and organisational skills Able to work under own initiative and also demonstrate excellent team working skillsWilling to work with parents and carersAware of child protection and safeguardingA motivated and positive mannerCommitment & enthusiasmAbility to work and flourish under pressureConfident and effective communicator Qualification Required A genuine interest in working with young childrenSome knowledge of the EYFS curriculum - desirable Training Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Munchkins Day Nursery will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:Knowledge, Skills and BehavioursLevel 2 Early Years Practitioner QualificationFunctional skills in Maths and English if requiredThis will be delivered through Munchkins Day Nurseries dedicated training provider, Realise.Realise is an established training provider that's enjoying an exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late 2020. Personal Qualities A willingness to learn Commitment, enthusiasm and high energy levels Ability to work and flourish under pressure Caring person Positive Able to communicate well with others Team worker Kind Approachable Prospects Future Prospects (career progression) We are open, and supportive, to all progression directions Other Information DBS required (we will organise this) Onsite parking, close to bus station and bus routes Disability & Inclusivity Policy
We are currently looking to hire a Group Head of Financial Compliance & Tax to join Torus! This role is based in Liverpool with travel to other sites in the North West required. Reporting to the Group Finance Director, the Group Head of Financial Compliance & Tax will deliver a range of corporate group wide financial accounting services including production of group and subsidiary statutory accounts, asset accounting, taxation and regulatory returns. Managing a team of 3 Direct Reports (25 staff in total), you will lead on development of financial systems ensuring they deliver efficient services and provide appropriate information and intelligence to support financial management and control. You will deliver a range of efficient and productive transactional services for the Group, Landlord and all subsidiaries including accounts payable, receivable, rent accounting and banking. Responsibilities: Financial Accounting: Lead on the preparation of statutory accounts for the group (Turnover £200m), undertaking consolidation of all group entities and liaison with external auditors. Lead on the preparation of statutory accounts for commercial and charitable subsidiaries: Housing Maintenance Solutions (£75m turnover), Torus Developments (£150m turnover) and Torus Foundation (£7m turnover), and any other subsidiaries that may join the group. Implement effective finance controls including core account and balance sheet reconciliations that provide Boards, Audit and Risk Committee members and senior managers with assurance on accuracy and integrity of accounts and financial statements. Ensure assets and components are accounted for accurately and in accordance with accounting standards Lead on completion of the Financial Viability Assessment (FVA) and Quarterly Financial Return (QFR) to the Regulator of Social Housing and responding to any questions or issues that arise. Lead on the development of Financial ICT systems to ensure they meet the requirements of the group Taxation, Rent and Service Charges Lead on the development of a group tax strategy and ensure that the group complies with its taxation obligations and processes are in place for the accounting, calculation and submission of tax returns in respect of VAT, CIS and Corporation Tax. Ensure rent income is accounted for accurately and to lead on the annual rent setting process, ensuring rents are set in accordance with legislation, regulatory requirements and group policy. Ensure service charges are accounted for accurately in line with legislation, regulatory requirements and tenancy/lease agreements, implementing processes for the accurate and timely assessment of service charges Transactional Services Lead on the development of efficient group wide accounts payable and receivable processes ensuring effective controls are in place minimising any financial risk Lead on recovery of outstanding non tenant debt Ensure appropriate insurance cover is in place across the group and claims processes are managed in an efficient and effective manner. Lead on the development of efficient and accurate rent accounting processes Skills & Requirements: CCAB Professional Qualification Evidence of and commitment to continual professional, leadership and personal development Strong track record of success in a senior financial management role. Demonstrable governance and financial compliance management experience to ensure robust and compliant operations. Evidence of a balanced approach to risk management within reward activity, taking account of business need and risk and providing balanced advice and direction based on sound judgement. Extensive experience and understanding of requirements for the production of statutory accounts including financial reporting standards and relevant SORPs Experience in the delivery of core financial accounting and control functions to ensure integrity and accuracy of accounts and financial records Highly developed understanding of Taxation requirements in terms of VAT, CIS and Corporation Tax and the development of a tax strategy for a complex group delivering commercial and charitable services Experience in the delivery of and improvement of finance transactional services ensuring that they are efficient, provide VFM and support the integrity and accuracy of accounts and financial records Highly developed understanding of finance system requirements and experience in the implementation and development of Finance ICT systems What we offer: Generous Annual Leave: Start with 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after five years of dedicated service. Family Support: Enjoy enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay, ensuring you can focus on what matters most during significant life events. Financial Flexibility: Take advantage of our holiday purchase scheme, Aviva pension plan, and Salary Finance for affordable loans. With Wagestream, access a portion of your pay instantly. Travel and Transport: Explore our lease car scheme and employee discounts on various products, including bikes and holidays. Continuous Learning: Access a range of learning opportunities, including e-learning workshops and support for professional qualifications. Recognition and Well-being: Participate in our reward and recognition schemes, volunteer in your community, and benefit from enhanced sick pay and discounted gym memberships. Flexible Working: We champion flexible and agile working, supporting your individual needs and preferences. Comfortable Workspaces: Enjoy well-designed offices with excellent public transport links, alongside access to employee assistance programs and occupational health support. Health and Wellness: For eligible employees, we offer BUPA health expenses coverage, ensuring your health needs are taken care of.
May 15, 2024
Full time
We are currently looking to hire a Group Head of Financial Compliance & Tax to join Torus! This role is based in Liverpool with travel to other sites in the North West required. Reporting to the Group Finance Director, the Group Head of Financial Compliance & Tax will deliver a range of corporate group wide financial accounting services including production of group and subsidiary statutory accounts, asset accounting, taxation and regulatory returns. Managing a team of 3 Direct Reports (25 staff in total), you will lead on development of financial systems ensuring they deliver efficient services and provide appropriate information and intelligence to support financial management and control. You will deliver a range of efficient and productive transactional services for the Group, Landlord and all subsidiaries including accounts payable, receivable, rent accounting and banking. Responsibilities: Financial Accounting: Lead on the preparation of statutory accounts for the group (Turnover £200m), undertaking consolidation of all group entities and liaison with external auditors. Lead on the preparation of statutory accounts for commercial and charitable subsidiaries: Housing Maintenance Solutions (£75m turnover), Torus Developments (£150m turnover) and Torus Foundation (£7m turnover), and any other subsidiaries that may join the group. Implement effective finance controls including core account and balance sheet reconciliations that provide Boards, Audit and Risk Committee members and senior managers with assurance on accuracy and integrity of accounts and financial statements. Ensure assets and components are accounted for accurately and in accordance with accounting standards Lead on completion of the Financial Viability Assessment (FVA) and Quarterly Financial Return (QFR) to the Regulator of Social Housing and responding to any questions or issues that arise. Lead on the development of Financial ICT systems to ensure they meet the requirements of the group Taxation, Rent and Service Charges Lead on the development of a group tax strategy and ensure that the group complies with its taxation obligations and processes are in place for the accounting, calculation and submission of tax returns in respect of VAT, CIS and Corporation Tax. Ensure rent income is accounted for accurately and to lead on the annual rent setting process, ensuring rents are set in accordance with legislation, regulatory requirements and group policy. Ensure service charges are accounted for accurately in line with legislation, regulatory requirements and tenancy/lease agreements, implementing processes for the accurate and timely assessment of service charges Transactional Services Lead on the development of efficient group wide accounts payable and receivable processes ensuring effective controls are in place minimising any financial risk Lead on recovery of outstanding non tenant debt Ensure appropriate insurance cover is in place across the group and claims processes are managed in an efficient and effective manner. Lead on the development of efficient and accurate rent accounting processes Skills & Requirements: CCAB Professional Qualification Evidence of and commitment to continual professional, leadership and personal development Strong track record of success in a senior financial management role. Demonstrable governance and financial compliance management experience to ensure robust and compliant operations. Evidence of a balanced approach to risk management within reward activity, taking account of business need and risk and providing balanced advice and direction based on sound judgement. Extensive experience and understanding of requirements for the production of statutory accounts including financial reporting standards and relevant SORPs Experience in the delivery of core financial accounting and control functions to ensure integrity and accuracy of accounts and financial records Highly developed understanding of Taxation requirements in terms of VAT, CIS and Corporation Tax and the development of a tax strategy for a complex group delivering commercial and charitable services Experience in the delivery of and improvement of finance transactional services ensuring that they are efficient, provide VFM and support the integrity and accuracy of accounts and financial records Highly developed understanding of finance system requirements and experience in the implementation and development of Finance ICT systems What we offer: Generous Annual Leave: Start with 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after five years of dedicated service. Family Support: Enjoy enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay, ensuring you can focus on what matters most during significant life events. Financial Flexibility: Take advantage of our holiday purchase scheme, Aviva pension plan, and Salary Finance for affordable loans. With Wagestream, access a portion of your pay instantly. Travel and Transport: Explore our lease car scheme and employee discounts on various products, including bikes and holidays. Continuous Learning: Access a range of learning opportunities, including e-learning workshops and support for professional qualifications. Recognition and Well-being: Participate in our reward and recognition schemes, volunteer in your community, and benefit from enhanced sick pay and discounted gym memberships. Flexible Working: We champion flexible and agile working, supporting your individual needs and preferences. Comfortable Workspaces: Enjoy well-designed offices with excellent public transport links, alongside access to employee assistance programs and occupational health support. Health and Wellness: For eligible employees, we offer BUPA health expenses coverage, ensuring your health needs are taken care of.
Permanent Job - Contracts Manager, not for profit, public sector projects, NEC contracts Join this award-winning team, recognised by, and members of, some of the industry's most respected professional bodies for creating environments with meaningful impact for local communities. This not-for profit organisation supports their public sector clients to create safe, sustainable and significant land and property portfolios that deliver social value for the local community.Their key services are pre-construction, design and consultancy, construction, regeneration and major projects, risk management, and responsive repairs. To provide the on-site lead for the safe and profitable delivery of Construction Services projects. The Contracts Manager will manage and coordinate projects from the start through to completion, ensuring that work is completed to time, quality, within budget and within scope. Strategic and Management Responsibilities To ensure effective safe and profitable project delivery, while satisfying client and customer service demands at all times. To ensure high standards of team performance and collaboration. Ensure that relevant KPIs are achieved. To work with the Operations Manager on resourcing and developments to keep the team fit for purpose. To work with the Head of Construction Services and the Operations Manager to develop a supply chain which is fit for purpose. To maximise the potential of their Services in meeting the needs of the clients and customers it serves. Where appropriate act as company representative at events and any senior client engagements. To ensure that delivery teams work to and comply with all Commercial Procedures and other Standing Orders Build robust working relationships with Site Managers and the Design and Commercial teams to ensure a seamless working interface. Job Outline 1. Managing and overseeing the direction of the project, ensuring that the design requirements are met, reviewing progress, and liaising with quantity surveyors to monitor costs. 2. Day to day management of operations on-site, ensuring that the project is brought to a successful completion and meets the programme, budget, brief and quality constraints. 3. Plan and efficiently organise the site set up and logistics. 4. Effectively communicate with the Design Team to ensure the timely release of design information. 5. Coordinate the management of subcontractor activities. 6. Ensure workmanship and material standards are achieved in accordance with specifications, building regulations, health and safety legislation as well as quality standards. 7. Manage and monitor change control for all projects. 8. Issue project progress reports to the Operations Manager, identifying programme status, progress, change and information requirements. 9. Place orders and oversee deliveries and ensure its in line with the construction programme and procurement schedule. 10. Create and maintain good relations with clients, design teams and neighbours as well as any other stakeholders. 11. Ensure that Health and Safety requirements and standards are carried out and in place. 12. To develop, manage and deliver the project's delivery plan for your site managers and teams. 13. Ensure that robust cost and delivery plans are provided for all projects and that they are actively monitored and managed. 14. Advise Site Managers on all aspects of operational delivery. 15. Ensure Site Managers are advised, and competent, on all commercial and contractual matters. 16. Actively contribute to a 'One Team' ethos, and full participation in Design and Delivery / Construction Services Teams decision-making. 17. Ensure that project delivery management information is in line with business reporting requirements for the team. 18. Ensure that project risk registers are established and managed at team and project level with timely mitigation actions being undertaken. 19. Establish and maintain robust procedures for achieving KPIs. 20. Ensure effective resourcing of workload, taking into account the capacity of both team and individuals. 21. Ensure that each project has a robust programme that is actively monitored and managed. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience of managing a project from start through to completion, ensuring that work is completed on time, quality and within budget. A broad understanding of the design process and the challenges bringing a project to the Construction StageDemonstrable experience of associated commercial processes for a project, including forecasting, change control, influencing to achieve value for money, and safe profitable delivery outcomes. Project Programming Skills Minimum qualification to NVQ level 4 in a construction related subjectChartered / Membership of a Construction Institution or extensive years of appropriate functional discipline experience. A formal management qualification. Broad demonstrable knowledge of NEC forms of contract, a thorough understanding of construction principles and buildability. A thorough understanding of tenders and financial control of projects, Good understanding of project construction programming, strong construction, commercial, financial and supply-chain management skills ICT Literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and relevant financial systems Well-developed interpersonal skills to work effectively and collaborate with internal and external teams Meticulous attention to detail What you'll get in return A competitive salary of £51000- £53000. Local Authority Pension Scheme. 25 days annual leave + BH. 0.45pence mileage. Flexible/hybrid working. Private Medical cover What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
May 15, 2024
Full time
Permanent Job - Contracts Manager, not for profit, public sector projects, NEC contracts Join this award-winning team, recognised by, and members of, some of the industry's most respected professional bodies for creating environments with meaningful impact for local communities. This not-for profit organisation supports their public sector clients to create safe, sustainable and significant land and property portfolios that deliver social value for the local community.Their key services are pre-construction, design and consultancy, construction, regeneration and major projects, risk management, and responsive repairs. To provide the on-site lead for the safe and profitable delivery of Construction Services projects. The Contracts Manager will manage and coordinate projects from the start through to completion, ensuring that work is completed to time, quality, within budget and within scope. Strategic and Management Responsibilities To ensure effective safe and profitable project delivery, while satisfying client and customer service demands at all times. To ensure high standards of team performance and collaboration. Ensure that relevant KPIs are achieved. To work with the Operations Manager on resourcing and developments to keep the team fit for purpose. To work with the Head of Construction Services and the Operations Manager to develop a supply chain which is fit for purpose. To maximise the potential of their Services in meeting the needs of the clients and customers it serves. Where appropriate act as company representative at events and any senior client engagements. To ensure that delivery teams work to and comply with all Commercial Procedures and other Standing Orders Build robust working relationships with Site Managers and the Design and Commercial teams to ensure a seamless working interface. Job Outline 1. Managing and overseeing the direction of the project, ensuring that the design requirements are met, reviewing progress, and liaising with quantity surveyors to monitor costs. 2. Day to day management of operations on-site, ensuring that the project is brought to a successful completion and meets the programme, budget, brief and quality constraints. 3. Plan and efficiently organise the site set up and logistics. 4. Effectively communicate with the Design Team to ensure the timely release of design information. 5. Coordinate the management of subcontractor activities. 6. Ensure workmanship and material standards are achieved in accordance with specifications, building regulations, health and safety legislation as well as quality standards. 7. Manage and monitor change control for all projects. 8. Issue project progress reports to the Operations Manager, identifying programme status, progress, change and information requirements. 9. Place orders and oversee deliveries and ensure its in line with the construction programme and procurement schedule. 10. Create and maintain good relations with clients, design teams and neighbours as well as any other stakeholders. 11. Ensure that Health and Safety requirements and standards are carried out and in place. 12. To develop, manage and deliver the project's delivery plan for your site managers and teams. 13. Ensure that robust cost and delivery plans are provided for all projects and that they are actively monitored and managed. 14. Advise Site Managers on all aspects of operational delivery. 15. Ensure Site Managers are advised, and competent, on all commercial and contractual matters. 16. Actively contribute to a 'One Team' ethos, and full participation in Design and Delivery / Construction Services Teams decision-making. 17. Ensure that project delivery management information is in line with business reporting requirements for the team. 18. Ensure that project risk registers are established and managed at team and project level with timely mitigation actions being undertaken. 19. Establish and maintain robust procedures for achieving KPIs. 20. Ensure effective resourcing of workload, taking into account the capacity of both team and individuals. 21. Ensure that each project has a robust programme that is actively monitored and managed. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience of managing a project from start through to completion, ensuring that work is completed on time, quality and within budget. A broad understanding of the design process and the challenges bringing a project to the Construction StageDemonstrable experience of associated commercial processes for a project, including forecasting, change control, influencing to achieve value for money, and safe profitable delivery outcomes. Project Programming Skills Minimum qualification to NVQ level 4 in a construction related subjectChartered / Membership of a Construction Institution or extensive years of appropriate functional discipline experience. A formal management qualification. Broad demonstrable knowledge of NEC forms of contract, a thorough understanding of construction principles and buildability. A thorough understanding of tenders and financial control of projects, Good understanding of project construction programming, strong construction, commercial, financial and supply-chain management skills ICT Literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and relevant financial systems Well-developed interpersonal skills to work effectively and collaborate with internal and external teams Meticulous attention to detail What you'll get in return A competitive salary of £51000- £53000. Local Authority Pension Scheme. 25 days annual leave + BH. 0.45pence mileage. Flexible/hybrid working. 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ARE YOU THE ONE? We're seeking a proactive and engaging promoter manager to join our team for the next 8 weeks. In this role, you'll be the essential link between our cutting-edge products, field teams, and customers. You'll lead the way in delivering an exceptional shopper journey. If you're experienced in managing high-profile events. Are passionate about technology, and thrive in driving team success Apply now to build lasting connections and drive brand advocacy. Your next career adventure starts here! Campaign details: 8 weeks Working pattern: Various rotas available WHAT YOU'LL BE UP TO MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP Oversee promotional stand operations and team development during our campaign. Guide your team through Product Demonstrators, ensure smooth collaboration with central teams Manage performance, and coordinate logistics with local venues and shopping centres CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE Support your team to generate excitement and buzz, boosting footfall and driving product interest. Foster brand advocacy through positive team relationships Build meaningful and memorable experiences for every customer BRAND AWARENESS Addressing team and customer queries while showcasing your in-depth brand knowledge Stay at the forefront by maintaining expert knowledge of our products, staying updated on competitor offerings Share your product and retail knowledge with your teams to enhance brand awareness and the ability to upsell REPORTING AND FEEDBACK Capture key moments and product highlights through photography or video content Provide daily event reporting, highlighting achievements, and offering valuable feedback to the team. Capture and report relevant data daily for performance evaluation, ensuring continuous improvement ARE YOU OUR PERFECT PARTNER? You're experienced in retail management You're customer focused with excellent customer service skills You're experienced in logistics, reporting, and site management experience You're Self-motivated and proactive with a positive can-do attitude You're able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment You're adaptable and Flexible You're motivated by sales and service You're personable with high energy You're a strong communicator You're eager to tackle challenges and embrace change You must have a valid UK drivers licence WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US Competitive Salary: £150 per day Performance Bonus: 15% WHO ARE WE? We're Blue Square. An award-winning, retail marketing agency connecting and engaging audiences with some of the world's most loved brands. We believe in the power of human touch across the buyer to customer journey to grow sales, increase loyalty and build brand love for our clients. People are at the centre of our success. We go above and beyond to support, develop, and nurture our talented employees to driver personal growth and love what they do. At the heart of our agency are our ETHIC values - and we're on a mission to work with individuals who share and believe in them.
May 15, 2024
Full time
ARE YOU THE ONE? We're seeking a proactive and engaging promoter manager to join our team for the next 8 weeks. In this role, you'll be the essential link between our cutting-edge products, field teams, and customers. You'll lead the way in delivering an exceptional shopper journey. If you're experienced in managing high-profile events. Are passionate about technology, and thrive in driving team success Apply now to build lasting connections and drive brand advocacy. Your next career adventure starts here! Campaign details: 8 weeks Working pattern: Various rotas available WHAT YOU'LL BE UP TO MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP Oversee promotional stand operations and team development during our campaign. Guide your team through Product Demonstrators, ensure smooth collaboration with central teams Manage performance, and coordinate logistics with local venues and shopping centres CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE Support your team to generate excitement and buzz, boosting footfall and driving product interest. Foster brand advocacy through positive team relationships Build meaningful and memorable experiences for every customer BRAND AWARENESS Addressing team and customer queries while showcasing your in-depth brand knowledge Stay at the forefront by maintaining expert knowledge of our products, staying updated on competitor offerings Share your product and retail knowledge with your teams to enhance brand awareness and the ability to upsell REPORTING AND FEEDBACK Capture key moments and product highlights through photography or video content Provide daily event reporting, highlighting achievements, and offering valuable feedback to the team. Capture and report relevant data daily for performance evaluation, ensuring continuous improvement ARE YOU OUR PERFECT PARTNER? You're experienced in retail management You're customer focused with excellent customer service skills You're experienced in logistics, reporting, and site management experience You're Self-motivated and proactive with a positive can-do attitude You're able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment You're adaptable and Flexible You're motivated by sales and service You're personable with high energy You're a strong communicator You're eager to tackle challenges and embrace change You must have a valid UK drivers licence WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US Competitive Salary: £150 per day Performance Bonus: 15% WHO ARE WE? We're Blue Square. An award-winning, retail marketing agency connecting and engaging audiences with some of the world's most loved brands. We believe in the power of human touch across the buyer to customer journey to grow sales, increase loyalty and build brand love for our clients. People are at the centre of our success. We go above and beyond to support, develop, and nurture our talented employees to driver personal growth and love what they do. At the heart of our agency are our ETHIC values - and we're on a mission to work with individuals who share and believe in them.
Randalls Way, Leatherhead KT22 7TW, UK Req 28 March 2024 Established in 1982, Bytes has grown rapidly and now employs over 600+ people across 5 locations in the UK and Ireland. Our turnover in Financial Year 2019 was in excess of £520M. We work with SME's, corporates and public sector organisations to modernise and digitally transform their IT infrastructures. We invest in our employees through on-going support, training and advice to help them achieve their career aspirations, rewarding success both financially and personally. There is opportunity to grow and move internally which can be seen through our long-standing employees who have developed existing and new skills to move into senior positions in the organisation leaving space for new team members to begin their journey. Over 600 staff (plans to double in size over the next 5 years) Operating from modern, hybrid working environments with offices in Leatherhead, Reading, London or Manchester Winners of an array of industry awards Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work Excellent training and career prospects offered Fantastic office with gym, canteen, open plan, smart casual dress code, regular incentives and company events Supporters of 85+ charities with strong commitment to diversity and sustainability POSITION DETAILS: Position Title: Position Title: AWS Business Manager Reports to (POSITION): Reports to (POSITION): Head of Department Team: Team: Services & Solutions Department: Department: Services & Solutions PURPOSE OF JOB: We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Amazon Business Manager to join our team. This role is pivotal in strengthening our partnership with Amazon, driving business growth through AWS, and enhancing our market position. The successful candidate will be instrumental in developing and executing strategic plans, fostering relationships, and maximising opportunities with AWS. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborate closely with the Vendor Alliances Director and the Head of Proposition to develop and execute the AWS sales plan. Manage & maintain strategic relationships within AWS, continuously identifying and mapping key stakeholders. Keep relevant Bytes stakeholders informed about key program and technology changes for AWS Alignment, facilitating the creation of solution-led business plans alongside delivery partner. Coordinate and execute AWS sales enablement activities, focus days, sales-based events, and networking opportunities. Manage AWS incentives effectively. Organise, prepare, and participate AWS Partner Account Business Reviews (ABRs) & Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with proposition leads & service delivery partner. Manage customer acquisition via leads from AWS Sales teams and track success of activities to generate these leads so they can be refined and improved upon. Regular onsite presence to network within AWS offices and Bytes offices to account map with AWS sales & Bytes sales teams, working leads through the team. Ensure all AWS incentives and benefits are being secured with good process and automation where possible. Working with Service Delivery Partners and Finance teams to ensure claims are being made to maximise profitability (POD/CEI/PGR/WAR/SPP). Work with tenders' teams to ensure all services are updated and available to tender team through liaison with Service Delivery Partner. Analyse customer retention losses and margin protection, performing loss analysis. Maintain & Enhance AWS vendor status and accreditation competencies, monitoring program efficiencies working with Service Delivery Partner. Ensure ACE hygiene is well maintained and updated for accurate pipeline insights back into AWS. Proactively create and adopt vendor aim statements and maintain internal SharePoint (Compass) vendor pages. Keeping abreast of AWS Marketplace offerings and supporting lead generation from AWS and supporting the Bytes Marketplace lead. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS: Educational Qualifications: Educated to A-level standard ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE Professional Attributes Experience of Selling software solutions Experience in commercially compiling complex (vendor) quotes (Technical (Vendor/s) Accreditations ESSENTIAL ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ADVANTAGEOUS Years of Experience 2-3 years' experience in a similar role ESSENTIAL ESSENTIAL ESSENTIAL Other Requirements Excellent organisational and customer service skills
May 15, 2024
Full time
Randalls Way, Leatherhead KT22 7TW, UK Req 28 March 2024 Established in 1982, Bytes has grown rapidly and now employs over 600+ people across 5 locations in the UK and Ireland. Our turnover in Financial Year 2019 was in excess of £520M. We work with SME's, corporates and public sector organisations to modernise and digitally transform their IT infrastructures. We invest in our employees through on-going support, training and advice to help them achieve their career aspirations, rewarding success both financially and personally. There is opportunity to grow and move internally which can be seen through our long-standing employees who have developed existing and new skills to move into senior positions in the organisation leaving space for new team members to begin their journey. Over 600 staff (plans to double in size over the next 5 years) Operating from modern, hybrid working environments with offices in Leatherhead, Reading, London or Manchester Winners of an array of industry awards Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work Excellent training and career prospects offered Fantastic office with gym, canteen, open plan, smart casual dress code, regular incentives and company events Supporters of 85+ charities with strong commitment to diversity and sustainability POSITION DETAILS: Position Title: Position Title: AWS Business Manager Reports to (POSITION): Reports to (POSITION): Head of Department Team: Team: Services & Solutions Department: Department: Services & Solutions PURPOSE OF JOB: We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Amazon Business Manager to join our team. This role is pivotal in strengthening our partnership with Amazon, driving business growth through AWS, and enhancing our market position. The successful candidate will be instrumental in developing and executing strategic plans, fostering relationships, and maximising opportunities with AWS. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborate closely with the Vendor Alliances Director and the Head of Proposition to develop and execute the AWS sales plan. Manage & maintain strategic relationships within AWS, continuously identifying and mapping key stakeholders. Keep relevant Bytes stakeholders informed about key program and technology changes for AWS Alignment, facilitating the creation of solution-led business plans alongside delivery partner. Coordinate and execute AWS sales enablement activities, focus days, sales-based events, and networking opportunities. Manage AWS incentives effectively. Organise, prepare, and participate AWS Partner Account Business Reviews (ABRs) & Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with proposition leads & service delivery partner. Manage customer acquisition via leads from AWS Sales teams and track success of activities to generate these leads so they can be refined and improved upon. Regular onsite presence to network within AWS offices and Bytes offices to account map with AWS sales & Bytes sales teams, working leads through the team. Ensure all AWS incentives and benefits are being secured with good process and automation where possible. Working with Service Delivery Partners and Finance teams to ensure claims are being made to maximise profitability (POD/CEI/PGR/WAR/SPP). Work with tenders' teams to ensure all services are updated and available to tender team through liaison with Service Delivery Partner. Analyse customer retention losses and margin protection, performing loss analysis. Maintain & Enhance AWS vendor status and accreditation competencies, monitoring program efficiencies working with Service Delivery Partner. Ensure ACE hygiene is well maintained and updated for accurate pipeline insights back into AWS. Proactively create and adopt vendor aim statements and maintain internal SharePoint (Compass) vendor pages. Keeping abreast of AWS Marketplace offerings and supporting lead generation from AWS and supporting the Bytes Marketplace lead. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS: Educational Qualifications: Educated to A-level standard ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE Professional Attributes Experience of Selling software solutions Experience in commercially compiling complex (vendor) quotes (Technical (Vendor/s) Accreditations ESSENTIAL ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ADVANTAGEOUS Years of Experience 2-3 years' experience in a similar role ESSENTIAL ESSENTIAL ESSENTIAL Other Requirements Excellent organisational and customer service skills
Role: Area Support Location: Letchworth/Field based Hours: Monday to Friday Salary: £25,000 An opportunity has now arisen for an Area Support person to join our client s successful team in Letchworth. About the client: An independent, family owned business that specialises in providing school & sportswear to over 500 schools across the UK. About the role: You will work closely with the Regional Retail Operations Manager, supporting events & acting as lead when needed. You will participate in retail meetings & complete adhoc admin tasks supporting the department. Benefits 4 salary Life Insurance Wellness programme Staff discount Company pension scheme 24 days holiday plus Bank Holiday (increasing to 2 days after 1 year service & then increasing to 29 days after 3 years service ) Primary Responsibilities: Provide coverage at branches and school shops Support branches on the shop floor, warehouse and customer service departments. Support the central customer service department when needed. Support events and act as event lead when needed. Support with stocktakes and audits. Carry out planned training as requested by Head of Retail and Area Manager Follow up on training delivered Ensure training logs are filled in and signed off highlight additional training required Support the implementation of planned changes to shop floors and stockrooms. What we need from you: A Good knowledge of all MS Programmes with emphasis on excel and word. Self-motivated and able to work to tight deadlines. Ability to work well under pressure. Driving licence essential. If interested in this role, please apply below. OASPERM Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Osborne Appointments, 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. Osborne Appointments is an award-winning recruitment agency specialising in the supply of temporary, contract and permanent placements. In order to keep up to date with all our recruitment activity, please like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram and sign up for free email job alerts on our website.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Role: Area Support Location: Letchworth/Field based Hours: Monday to Friday Salary: £25,000 An opportunity has now arisen for an Area Support person to join our client s successful team in Letchworth. About the client: An independent, family owned business that specialises in providing school & sportswear to over 500 schools across the UK. About the role: You will work closely with the Regional Retail Operations Manager, supporting events & acting as lead when needed. You will participate in retail meetings & complete adhoc admin tasks supporting the department. Benefits 4 salary Life Insurance Wellness programme Staff discount Company pension scheme 24 days holiday plus Bank Holiday (increasing to 2 days after 1 year service & then increasing to 29 days after 3 years service ) Primary Responsibilities: Provide coverage at branches and school shops Support branches on the shop floor, warehouse and customer service departments. Support the central customer service department when needed. Support events and act as event lead when needed. Support with stocktakes and audits. Carry out planned training as requested by Head of Retail and Area Manager Follow up on training delivered Ensure training logs are filled in and signed off highlight additional training required Support the implementation of planned changes to shop floors and stockrooms. What we need from you: A Good knowledge of all MS Programmes with emphasis on excel and word. Self-motivated and able to work to tight deadlines. Ability to work well under pressure. Driving licence essential. If interested in this role, please apply below. OASPERM Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Osborne Appointments, 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. Osborne Appointments is an award-winning recruitment agency specialising in the supply of temporary, contract and permanent placements. In order to keep up to date with all our recruitment activity, please like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram and sign up for free email job alerts on our website.
Brilliant opportunity for a Senior Director - Strategic Accounts to join this dynamic, innovative Global Retail Pharmaceutical organisation who are at the forefront of their industry Reporting directly into the Chief Commercial Officer/VP Sourcing, you will be leading the Strategic Engagement function. Leading a high performing team of key account managers, you will be fully integrated into the business, understanding priorities of the associated internal businesses. This newly created role of Senior Director, Strategic Accounts will work closely alongside the Leadership Team and key leaders across our members and customers to build business plans which are aligned across the supply chain, develop workstreams to deliver the plans and ensure that the rigour and discipline is in place for their delivery. The role will also be expected to inform the business on the strategic direction and approach, based on a strong understanding of the market and wider changes that are occurring; these could come from non-sourcing related changes, for example from regulatory bodies, payer systems or federal government orders. Understanding and gaining these insights will involve collaborating with other leaders across the business to analyse and assess the market, to translate them into workable change initiatives, risk mitigate and plan accordingly. Ultimately, the aim of the role is to support the Leadership Team by providing a greater level of focus on how the company is aligned to and supports the growing number of business change initiatives that their members are seeking to implement, whilst ensuring that discipline and rigour in the approach delivers the required result. The role will focus on multiple channels including retail pharmacy, health systems, provider and physician. The position requires strong inter-personal skills, commercial acumen, strategic thinking and relationship management skills, as well as problem-solving and the ability to identify opportunities with a focus on sourcing, value add services, supply chain, and sales. Senior Director Responsibilities: Lead, coach and develop a team of key account managers ensuring that their objectives are aligned to the customer and patient's needs. Responsibility for developing and delivering customer facing strategy, in conjunction with senior leaders, ensuring that this is monitored and tracked cross-functionally. Acting as the voice of the customer, keeping up to speed with market trends and events, Member and customer strategies and aligning with the Senior Directors across Sourcing and Bid Management to ensure sourcing activities deliver against these needs. Leading relevant sourcing workstreams to deliver the strategic growth programs and ensure their successful delivery. Working in collaboration, as required, with the President and Chief Commercial Officer to explore opportunities for growth. Experience: Extensive experience at a senior leadership level in a strategy or commercial role ideally within a sales, procurement, or sourcing background with experience in operations, analytics, strategy and business development. Proven experience in leading teams. Proven experience in managing significant budget and P&L responsibilities. Demonstrated consistent ability to develop strategic and tactical plans as well as strategic problem-solving capabilities. Ability to communicate to Executive leadership and develop relationships at all levels. Please use the site buttons to Apply. If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please call Jane Wallbank on (0) - Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue-chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business -
May 15, 2024
Full time
Brilliant opportunity for a Senior Director - Strategic Accounts to join this dynamic, innovative Global Retail Pharmaceutical organisation who are at the forefront of their industry Reporting directly into the Chief Commercial Officer/VP Sourcing, you will be leading the Strategic Engagement function. Leading a high performing team of key account managers, you will be fully integrated into the business, understanding priorities of the associated internal businesses. This newly created role of Senior Director, Strategic Accounts will work closely alongside the Leadership Team and key leaders across our members and customers to build business plans which are aligned across the supply chain, develop workstreams to deliver the plans and ensure that the rigour and discipline is in place for their delivery. The role will also be expected to inform the business on the strategic direction and approach, based on a strong understanding of the market and wider changes that are occurring; these could come from non-sourcing related changes, for example from regulatory bodies, payer systems or federal government orders. Understanding and gaining these insights will involve collaborating with other leaders across the business to analyse and assess the market, to translate them into workable change initiatives, risk mitigate and plan accordingly. Ultimately, the aim of the role is to support the Leadership Team by providing a greater level of focus on how the company is aligned to and supports the growing number of business change initiatives that their members are seeking to implement, whilst ensuring that discipline and rigour in the approach delivers the required result. The role will focus on multiple channels including retail pharmacy, health systems, provider and physician. The position requires strong inter-personal skills, commercial acumen, strategic thinking and relationship management skills, as well as problem-solving and the ability to identify opportunities with a focus on sourcing, value add services, supply chain, and sales. Senior Director Responsibilities: Lead, coach and develop a team of key account managers ensuring that their objectives are aligned to the customer and patient's needs. Responsibility for developing and delivering customer facing strategy, in conjunction with senior leaders, ensuring that this is monitored and tracked cross-functionally. Acting as the voice of the customer, keeping up to speed with market trends and events, Member and customer strategies and aligning with the Senior Directors across Sourcing and Bid Management to ensure sourcing activities deliver against these needs. Leading relevant sourcing workstreams to deliver the strategic growth programs and ensure their successful delivery. Working in collaboration, as required, with the President and Chief Commercial Officer to explore opportunities for growth. Experience: Extensive experience at a senior leadership level in a strategy or commercial role ideally within a sales, procurement, or sourcing background with experience in operations, analytics, strategy and business development. Proven experience in leading teams. Proven experience in managing significant budget and P&L responsibilities. Demonstrated consistent ability to develop strategic and tactical plans as well as strategic problem-solving capabilities. Ability to communicate to Executive leadership and develop relationships at all levels. Please use the site buttons to Apply. If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please call Jane Wallbank on (0) - Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue-chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business -
We're looking for an experienced Proposals Manager to lead and develop the Quality Statement for complex Infrastructure bids mainly for public sector or highly regulated clients. This is a critical role within our Work Winning team and a unique opportunity for you also to be involved in the strategic pursuit of opportunities and account development of our target Infrastructure clients. Your early involvement in really getting to know and understand our target clients will give you the best chance of personal success by developing best in class qualitative bid responses to support the continued growth of our Infrastructure business. The location of this role is flexible, but there is a requirement for travel to various bid office locations at appropriate times during the bid lifecycle. Why join us? Sir Robert McAlpine is celebrating 155 years of history, as a family-owned business that has stayed true to its values. Through the years we've developed a culture very much our own - creating an environment that brings out the best in people who share our commitment to excellence. Right now, we're excited about continuing the company's legacy through the projects and opportunities ahead. Join our collaborative team to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us. The Proposals Manager Role The role will require you to be responsible for undertaking a balance of activities during a bid as well as out of bid to enable you to be successful and help Sir Robert McAlpine deliver long-term profitable growth. In Bid: Lead the development of the Quality Statement for bid submissions (PQQ and Tender), by working with subject matter experts across the business and supply chain partners Ensure our value proposition and win themes are embedded within the final bid submission Manage - facilitating as required - answer planning and storyboarding sessions Manage and provide guidance to Bid Writers and response content owners Develop and co-ordinate graphics or visualisation with specialists Produce and edit final written copy for inclusion in bids where appropriate Prepare post-tender client presentations including content, in conjunction with Bid Manager Out of Bid: Engage in the client account development process by working with account leads to understand client key drivers and needs, participate in client account meetings, workshops and industry events Undertake regular site visits, interviews with key people including evidence capture and writing case studies Maintain evidence / case study library for Infrastructure bids, ensuring information contained within is up to date and relevant Lead the development of bid win themes by facilitating workshops and undertaking interviews with key people Develop and maintain our value proposition for target clients Support in bringing our value proposition to life by helping to create a Comms and Engagement Plan Support Infrastructure projects, as required, by producing newsletters, comms outputs or similar Engage and support work winning teams across the company to share best practice, learning from experience and improvement opportunities Your Profile A proven collaborator with the ability to quickly build effective relationships internally and externally A highly effective communicator, both written and verbally A creative thinker, with the ability to develop innovative solutions Demonstrable experience in being part of a bid winning team for projects/frameworks in the public sector Proven ability in creating and producing outstanding contemporary tender/PQQ submission content Proven experience of managing and guiding bid writers/response owners through a tender process Competent in use of MS Office applications Rewards We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now. Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.
May 15, 2024
Full time
We're looking for an experienced Proposals Manager to lead and develop the Quality Statement for complex Infrastructure bids mainly for public sector or highly regulated clients. This is a critical role within our Work Winning team and a unique opportunity for you also to be involved in the strategic pursuit of opportunities and account development of our target Infrastructure clients. Your early involvement in really getting to know and understand our target clients will give you the best chance of personal success by developing best in class qualitative bid responses to support the continued growth of our Infrastructure business. The location of this role is flexible, but there is a requirement for travel to various bid office locations at appropriate times during the bid lifecycle. Why join us? Sir Robert McAlpine is celebrating 155 years of history, as a family-owned business that has stayed true to its values. Through the years we've developed a culture very much our own - creating an environment that brings out the best in people who share our commitment to excellence. Right now, we're excited about continuing the company's legacy through the projects and opportunities ahead. Join our collaborative team to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us. The Proposals Manager Role The role will require you to be responsible for undertaking a balance of activities during a bid as well as out of bid to enable you to be successful and help Sir Robert McAlpine deliver long-term profitable growth. In Bid: Lead the development of the Quality Statement for bid submissions (PQQ and Tender), by working with subject matter experts across the business and supply chain partners Ensure our value proposition and win themes are embedded within the final bid submission Manage - facilitating as required - answer planning and storyboarding sessions Manage and provide guidance to Bid Writers and response content owners Develop and co-ordinate graphics or visualisation with specialists Produce and edit final written copy for inclusion in bids where appropriate Prepare post-tender client presentations including content, in conjunction with Bid Manager Out of Bid: Engage in the client account development process by working with account leads to understand client key drivers and needs, participate in client account meetings, workshops and industry events Undertake regular site visits, interviews with key people including evidence capture and writing case studies Maintain evidence / case study library for Infrastructure bids, ensuring information contained within is up to date and relevant Lead the development of bid win themes by facilitating workshops and undertaking interviews with key people Develop and maintain our value proposition for target clients Support in bringing our value proposition to life by helping to create a Comms and Engagement Plan Support Infrastructure projects, as required, by producing newsletters, comms outputs or similar Engage and support work winning teams across the company to share best practice, learning from experience and improvement opportunities Your Profile A proven collaborator with the ability to quickly build effective relationships internally and externally A highly effective communicator, both written and verbally A creative thinker, with the ability to develop innovative solutions Demonstrable experience in being part of a bid winning team for projects/frameworks in the public sector Proven ability in creating and producing outstanding contemporary tender/PQQ submission content Proven experience of managing and guiding bid writers/response owners through a tender process Competent in use of MS Office applications Rewards We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now. Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.
Job Description Finance and Grants Assistant, Global's Make Some Noise - (Entry Level) We are Global's Make Some Noise Global's official charity, Global's Make Some Noise, funds crucial grassroots projects across the UK with funding and development support, with the aim to make sure that nobody is left facing life's toughest challenges alone. We raise funds and awareness of the biggest issues affecting society, harnessing the power and reach of over 26.6 million weekly listeners across Global's radio brands including Capital, Heart, Classic FM, Smooth, LBC, Radio X, Capital XTRA and Gold. To date, we've raised over £35m for over 440 UK charities and supported over 200,000 lives in communities right across the UK. Join us during this crucial phase of the charity's expansion as we enter a thrilling new chapter. Take a central role in managing and streamlining the finance and grants function as an integral team member. This period marks a pivotal moment with a fresh strategy, increased ownership, and broader impact throughout the organisation. The role is dynamic, with shifting priorities and focuses throughout the year, which are outlined below. Reporting of the role This role reports to Head of Finance and Governance with a dotted line to the Grant and Programme Manager (this is a job share). Overview of job We are hiring a Finance and Grants Assistant to support financial and grants operations processes. Responsibilities include participating in the operational and administrative activities of the finance function, leading to the accurate recording of financial information for accounting purposes, as well as managing financial records, and supporting our grant-making processes. Guide Salary: The salary for this role is circa £25,000. 3 best things about the job Opportunity to work across the Finance and Grants functions of a unique organisation that funds and empowers small charities. Unique position, embedded within a cutting edge, fast-paced media and entertainment business which has a voice across the UK. You'll get to make a real and positive difference, working with amazing causes and great people from a wide variety of charities all over the UK. Measures of success In the first few months, you would have: Successfully complete daily and weekly finance and grants tasks, successfully managing the finance and grants email inboxes and be confident answering questions and resolving queries. Built relationships with the Global's Make Some Noise team and other stakeholders. Developed your knowledge of our supported charities and funding portfolio, getting to know plenty of our projects and working with them to produce case studies, stories and fulfilling other storytelling opportunities. Responsibilities of the role Finance - approx. 40% Day-to-day financial management of the charity and its Trading subsidiary including, but not limited to: Process all day-to-day transactions on the finance system, Xero, including income received from fundraising platforms, ensuring a full audit trail of data processing. Complete daily bank reconciliations for all entities, including recording and banking cheques and processing petty cash. Raise sales invoices as requested, following procedures to set up in customer systems, and follow up with customers to ensure timely payment. Process purchase invoices and expense claims, ensuring appropriate authorisation, in line with delegated authorisations. Set up weekly payment runs for approval by the Head of Finance. Monitor all financial processes, ensuring finance policies are complied with and deadlines are met, including electronic and physical filing of finance and legal documents. Complete month end tasks, enabling to the Head of Finance to close the month, including selected balance sheet reconciliations. Keep Gift Aid records up-to-date and assist the Head of Finance with the preparation of Gift Aid claims. Assist with the year-end audit, ensuring all relevant paperwork is tidily filed. Collaborating with the fundraising team, exploring fundraising and donation collection mechanics, identify new developments in the sector and helping to embed any system changes. Train and support the charity team on the charity's finance processes. Provide cover for the Governance & Team Co-ordinator in periods of absence. Grants - approx. 60% Support the Grants Team to process charity applications for funding, including communicating with interested parties, summarising applications, compiling relevant information, conducting research as required and helping to organise related meetings and Grants Panels. Preparing and processing funding agreements, reporting forms and other associated paperwork for grants. Working with charities to collect and develop storytelling information such as quotes, pictures and case studies, and support sourcing participants and contributors for radio interviews and other editorial pieces as needed. Supporting the team in the organisation, planning and delivery of our skills training programme for charities. Writing copy for our website and newsletters, and ownership of our communication planner for our charities. Managing the Grants Team inbox and being the first point of call for queries. Leading on the management of data and uploading of information on our database (Salesforce), complying with GDPR requirements. General administrative tasks across the both the Grants and wider charities team, undertaking adhoc projects and supporting initiatives and events as requested. Assisting the Grants Managers in all administrative aspects of support. Provide cover for the Governance & Team Co-ordinator in periods of absence. What you will need The ideal candidate will be proactive, efficient and capable of the following: Essential Experience Strong A-Level results (or equivalent) and/ or relevant degree / or relevant experience Would suit someone working towards finance qualification such as AAT A passion for working with charities Great interpersonal and relationship-building skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy in your work Good time management and ability to work with tight deadlines Ability to deal with personal and sensitive information in a confidential manner Excellent organisation skills with adaptability and ability to use your initiative Experience in administration or other relevant work Desired Previous charity finance experience Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, in particular pivot tables in Excel Grant-making experience Curiosity about and understanding of the commercial radio sector A passion to work in charity and transform lives On top of that, you'll be someone who Thrives in a fast-paced role - has a keen eye for detail - and is able to adapt their communications across a number of partners. You'll need to be passionate about supporting charities, and solutions driven to support our desire to increase our income, reach and impact for UK Communities. What you can expect from us Respect for the individuality, uniqueness, and value of each person with whom we work. Personalised onboarding plan and support, IT, and other necessary work equipment, ensuring seamless integration into the MSN team. Enjoy the camaraderie of a team that is both enjoyable and goal-orientated, fostering a workplace with driven colleagues who are committed to a supportive work environment. The perks of a generous benefits package and commitment to your overall wellbeing and job satisfaction. A team committed to your personal and professional development, ensuring your growth and success in the MSN team. Everyone is welcome at Global Just like our media and entertainment platforms are for everyone, so are our workplaces. We know that we can't possibly serve our diverse audiences without first nurturing and celebrating it in our people and that's why we work hard to create an inclusive culture for everyone. We believe that diversity will set us apart, so no matter what you look like, where you come from or what your favourite radio station is, we want to hear from you. We will always seek to make appropriate adjustments to the recruitment process and workplace to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles. If you require us to make any reasonable adjustments for you or to disclose a condition, please email
May 15, 2024
Full time
Job Description Finance and Grants Assistant, Global's Make Some Noise - (Entry Level) We are Global's Make Some Noise Global's official charity, Global's Make Some Noise, funds crucial grassroots projects across the UK with funding and development support, with the aim to make sure that nobody is left facing life's toughest challenges alone. We raise funds and awareness of the biggest issues affecting society, harnessing the power and reach of over 26.6 million weekly listeners across Global's radio brands including Capital, Heart, Classic FM, Smooth, LBC, Radio X, Capital XTRA and Gold. To date, we've raised over £35m for over 440 UK charities and supported over 200,000 lives in communities right across the UK. Join us during this crucial phase of the charity's expansion as we enter a thrilling new chapter. Take a central role in managing and streamlining the finance and grants function as an integral team member. This period marks a pivotal moment with a fresh strategy, increased ownership, and broader impact throughout the organisation. The role is dynamic, with shifting priorities and focuses throughout the year, which are outlined below. Reporting of the role This role reports to Head of Finance and Governance with a dotted line to the Grant and Programme Manager (this is a job share). Overview of job We are hiring a Finance and Grants Assistant to support financial and grants operations processes. Responsibilities include participating in the operational and administrative activities of the finance function, leading to the accurate recording of financial information for accounting purposes, as well as managing financial records, and supporting our grant-making processes. Guide Salary: The salary for this role is circa £25,000. 3 best things about the job Opportunity to work across the Finance and Grants functions of a unique organisation that funds and empowers small charities. Unique position, embedded within a cutting edge, fast-paced media and entertainment business which has a voice across the UK. You'll get to make a real and positive difference, working with amazing causes and great people from a wide variety of charities all over the UK. Measures of success In the first few months, you would have: Successfully complete daily and weekly finance and grants tasks, successfully managing the finance and grants email inboxes and be confident answering questions and resolving queries. Built relationships with the Global's Make Some Noise team and other stakeholders. Developed your knowledge of our supported charities and funding portfolio, getting to know plenty of our projects and working with them to produce case studies, stories and fulfilling other storytelling opportunities. Responsibilities of the role Finance - approx. 40% Day-to-day financial management of the charity and its Trading subsidiary including, but not limited to: Process all day-to-day transactions on the finance system, Xero, including income received from fundraising platforms, ensuring a full audit trail of data processing. Complete daily bank reconciliations for all entities, including recording and banking cheques and processing petty cash. Raise sales invoices as requested, following procedures to set up in customer systems, and follow up with customers to ensure timely payment. Process purchase invoices and expense claims, ensuring appropriate authorisation, in line with delegated authorisations. Set up weekly payment runs for approval by the Head of Finance. Monitor all financial processes, ensuring finance policies are complied with and deadlines are met, including electronic and physical filing of finance and legal documents. Complete month end tasks, enabling to the Head of Finance to close the month, including selected balance sheet reconciliations. Keep Gift Aid records up-to-date and assist the Head of Finance with the preparation of Gift Aid claims. Assist with the year-end audit, ensuring all relevant paperwork is tidily filed. Collaborating with the fundraising team, exploring fundraising and donation collection mechanics, identify new developments in the sector and helping to embed any system changes. Train and support the charity team on the charity's finance processes. Provide cover for the Governance & Team Co-ordinator in periods of absence. Grants - approx. 60% Support the Grants Team to process charity applications for funding, including communicating with interested parties, summarising applications, compiling relevant information, conducting research as required and helping to organise related meetings and Grants Panels. Preparing and processing funding agreements, reporting forms and other associated paperwork for grants. Working with charities to collect and develop storytelling information such as quotes, pictures and case studies, and support sourcing participants and contributors for radio interviews and other editorial pieces as needed. Supporting the team in the organisation, planning and delivery of our skills training programme for charities. Writing copy for our website and newsletters, and ownership of our communication planner for our charities. Managing the Grants Team inbox and being the first point of call for queries. Leading on the management of data and uploading of information on our database (Salesforce), complying with GDPR requirements. General administrative tasks across the both the Grants and wider charities team, undertaking adhoc projects and supporting initiatives and events as requested. Assisting the Grants Managers in all administrative aspects of support. Provide cover for the Governance & Team Co-ordinator in periods of absence. What you will need The ideal candidate will be proactive, efficient and capable of the following: Essential Experience Strong A-Level results (or equivalent) and/ or relevant degree / or relevant experience Would suit someone working towards finance qualification such as AAT A passion for working with charities Great interpersonal and relationship-building skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy in your work Good time management and ability to work with tight deadlines Ability to deal with personal and sensitive information in a confidential manner Excellent organisation skills with adaptability and ability to use your initiative Experience in administration or other relevant work Desired Previous charity finance experience Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, in particular pivot tables in Excel Grant-making experience Curiosity about and understanding of the commercial radio sector A passion to work in charity and transform lives On top of that, you'll be someone who Thrives in a fast-paced role - has a keen eye for detail - and is able to adapt their communications across a number of partners. You'll need to be passionate about supporting charities, and solutions driven to support our desire to increase our income, reach and impact for UK Communities. What you can expect from us Respect for the individuality, uniqueness, and value of each person with whom we work. Personalised onboarding plan and support, IT, and other necessary work equipment, ensuring seamless integration into the MSN team. Enjoy the camaraderie of a team that is both enjoyable and goal-orientated, fostering a workplace with driven colleagues who are committed to a supportive work environment. The perks of a generous benefits package and commitment to your overall wellbeing and job satisfaction. A team committed to your personal and professional development, ensuring your growth and success in the MSN team. Everyone is welcome at Global Just like our media and entertainment platforms are for everyone, so are our workplaces. We know that we can't possibly serve our diverse audiences without first nurturing and celebrating it in our people and that's why we work hard to create an inclusive culture for everyone. We believe that diversity will set us apart, so no matter what you look like, where you come from or what your favourite radio station is, we want to hear from you. We will always seek to make appropriate adjustments to the recruitment process and workplace to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles. If you require us to make any reasonable adjustments for you or to disclose a condition, please email
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Made up of over 250 specialists in financial services, our FS Audit team are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. By providing quality assurance to the businesses we work with, across the financial services industry, we help to ensure the continuing stability and authenticity of the financial markets. From small start-ups to large international organisations and FTSE 250 companies, it's our expertise that enables the companies we work with to succeed, no matter what their business goals may be. Driven and ambitious by nature, when you join this team, you'll make a real and tangible difference - and play a critical part in accelerating our growth journey. If you're searching for a unique challenge, in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, this is it. Discover a role that delivers all the training, coaching and development you need to succeed. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You will; Identify risk matters and raises with a manager and/or partner, while exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Produce work for the Manager and/or Partner review clearly highlighting issues and providing potential solutions to issues identified. Identify and understand the needs of the audited entity, suggesting potential solutions on technical matters and communicate and agree potential solutions with managers. Active engagement with senior staff in order to gain a good understanding of their business and ensure the efficient execution of the audit Take primary responsibility for monitoring progress against budget, and when the actual differs from the budget then gain a full understanding for the Manager. Supervise, coach and develop junior members of staff within teams. Ensure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements. Participate in group, stream and firm wide activities. Technical Knowledge, Professional Qualifications and Experience Newly Qualified ACA/ICAS Qualified or overseas equivalent. Educated up to degree level or CTS. Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff on site. Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends Sector experience. Experience with listed audited entities. Experience auditing international groups. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Made up of over 250 specialists in financial services, our FS Audit team are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. By providing quality assurance to the businesses we work with, across the financial services industry, we help to ensure the continuing stability and authenticity of the financial markets. From small start-ups to large international organisations and FTSE 250 companies, it's our expertise that enables the companies we work with to succeed, no matter what their business goals may be. Driven and ambitious by nature, when you join this team, you'll make a real and tangible difference - and play a critical part in accelerating our growth journey. If you're searching for a unique challenge, in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, this is it. Discover a role that delivers all the training, coaching and development you need to succeed. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You will; Identify risk matters and raises with a manager and/or partner, while exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Produce work for the Manager and/or Partner review clearly highlighting issues and providing potential solutions to issues identified. Identify and understand the needs of the audited entity, suggesting potential solutions on technical matters and communicate and agree potential solutions with managers. Active engagement with senior staff in order to gain a good understanding of their business and ensure the efficient execution of the audit Take primary responsibility for monitoring progress against budget, and when the actual differs from the budget then gain a full understanding for the Manager. Supervise, coach and develop junior members of staff within teams. Ensure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements. Participate in group, stream and firm wide activities. Technical Knowledge, Professional Qualifications and Experience Newly Qualified ACA/ICAS Qualified or overseas equivalent. Educated up to degree level or CTS. Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff on site. Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends Sector experience. Experience with listed audited entities. Experience auditing international groups. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Electrical Engineer Focusing on reactive maintenance and supporting the Production site and Distribution Depot, you will also work alongside our existing maintenance team as required by the Engineering Department. This role requires detailed, effective problem solving and confident fault finding skills, with the ability to take initiative and a proactive approach. Working on a range of machinery, a strong electrical bias is required. Electrical Engineer Duties Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this role is hands-on. Key duties include: Attend to reactive maintenance and breakdowns on equipment across the Tewkesbury site in order to keep production running smoothly Assist with planned preventative maintenance, liaising with the Engineering Manager as appropriate Ensure compliance with current regulations, inspection protocols Conduct periodic lubrication and inspection of all machinery and equipment Assist with annual electrical testing in line with planned schedules To assist with the repair and testing of all electrical and mechanical plant equipment To effectively fault find and resolve issues You will hold an electrical engineering qualification and be strongly electrically biased in your experience You will have experience of high-speed automated machinery within an FMCG industry. You will be required to demonstrate the ability to electrical fault find to a high standard, working with minimum supervision and completing tasks in a timely manner. You will be self-motivated and able to adapt to changing priorities. Electrical Engineer Shift Pattern 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday fixed shifts Call outs as scheduled (additional remuneration on call out, approximately one in six weeks) Company Benefits We also offer benefits including: Competitive salary with scope to train and advance within the business 22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Additional day of holiday after 3 years service Refer a friend - potentially receive £500 per referral Cycle to work scheme Discounted products, including doorstep delivery where available Group personal pension scheme with Aviva Health and wellbeing benefit via Simply Health Regular social calendar of events To be considered for this fantastic opportunity please click apply now.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Electrical Engineer Focusing on reactive maintenance and supporting the Production site and Distribution Depot, you will also work alongside our existing maintenance team as required by the Engineering Department. This role requires detailed, effective problem solving and confident fault finding skills, with the ability to take initiative and a proactive approach. Working on a range of machinery, a strong electrical bias is required. Electrical Engineer Duties Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this role is hands-on. Key duties include: Attend to reactive maintenance and breakdowns on equipment across the Tewkesbury site in order to keep production running smoothly Assist with planned preventative maintenance, liaising with the Engineering Manager as appropriate Ensure compliance with current regulations, inspection protocols Conduct periodic lubrication and inspection of all machinery and equipment Assist with annual electrical testing in line with planned schedules To assist with the repair and testing of all electrical and mechanical plant equipment To effectively fault find and resolve issues You will hold an electrical engineering qualification and be strongly electrically biased in your experience You will have experience of high-speed automated machinery within an FMCG industry. You will be required to demonstrate the ability to electrical fault find to a high standard, working with minimum supervision and completing tasks in a timely manner. You will be self-motivated and able to adapt to changing priorities. Electrical Engineer Shift Pattern 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday fixed shifts Call outs as scheduled (additional remuneration on call out, approximately one in six weeks) Company Benefits We also offer benefits including: Competitive salary with scope to train and advance within the business 22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Additional day of holiday after 3 years service Refer a friend - potentially receive £500 per referral Cycle to work scheme Discounted products, including doorstep delivery where available Group personal pension scheme with Aviva Health and wellbeing benefit via Simply Health Regular social calendar of events To be considered for this fantastic opportunity please click apply now.
Are you a senior Marketeer with experience of creating strategy and leading teams? Then we have the role for you Altro are looking to appoint?a?Head of Marketing & Product to lead our Marketing team based at our head office in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire. This is a full time, senior leadership role?offering a competitive salary and benefits including company car/car allowance and company funded private medical cover. As a senior member of the company, reporting to the Commercial and Marketing Director, this role is responsible for optimising Altro s marketing intelligence. Working closely with the Commercial and Marketing Director, CEO, Divisional Board and Commercial Management Team to agree on and deliver the most profitable global growth opportunities based on market attractiveness and Altro s business strengths. As well as an exciting opportunity and a competitive salary, what does Altro offer Holiday entitlement starts at 25 days; if you need a little extra you can buy some more? Private medical cover with our provider Bupa Wellness Car/Car Allowance A defined contribution pension scheme available for all staff Hopefully never needed, but from day one you will be covered by our life assurance scheme Occupational Sick Pay and an onsite Occupational Health Service Confidential 24-hour life management and personal support service for you and your family Free eye tests are available for all employees A paid day off each year to take part in our volunteering scheme Don t worry about getting parked we have free car parking at all our sites We offer long service awards to all our employees Whether you are a graduate or looking to progress, we will help you to develop your career A variety of social events across the group, including the company Christmas party. It might be a long way off but we know it s not always easy to stop working so we provide advice and support to ease the transition to retirement. Who are we looking for A?senior Marketing manager with proven experience at a strategic level. You will have the ability to create and develop the marketing vision for the company, be able to analyse situations, identify patterns and anticipate potential outcomes with a long-term perspective. You will have proven leadership and people management experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a particular aptitude for building and managing relationships. You will be confident and persuasive and be able to bring together a large team to deliver top quality work to tight deadlines. So, who are Altro? A leading European manufacturer and supplier of premium flooring and wall cladding systems for construction and transport. We have been going strong since 1919. Family owned and run, we share family values; we care about you, each other and what we do. Head to our Life_at_altro Instagram page to find out more about and Great opportunity, right? Click apply today we can't wait to hear from you!
May 15, 2024
Full time
Are you a senior Marketeer with experience of creating strategy and leading teams? Then we have the role for you Altro are looking to appoint?a?Head of Marketing & Product to lead our Marketing team based at our head office in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire. This is a full time, senior leadership role?offering a competitive salary and benefits including company car/car allowance and company funded private medical cover. As a senior member of the company, reporting to the Commercial and Marketing Director, this role is responsible for optimising Altro s marketing intelligence. Working closely with the Commercial and Marketing Director, CEO, Divisional Board and Commercial Management Team to agree on and deliver the most profitable global growth opportunities based on market attractiveness and Altro s business strengths. As well as an exciting opportunity and a competitive salary, what does Altro offer Holiday entitlement starts at 25 days; if you need a little extra you can buy some more? Private medical cover with our provider Bupa Wellness Car/Car Allowance A defined contribution pension scheme available for all staff Hopefully never needed, but from day one you will be covered by our life assurance scheme Occupational Sick Pay and an onsite Occupational Health Service Confidential 24-hour life management and personal support service for you and your family Free eye tests are available for all employees A paid day off each year to take part in our volunteering scheme Don t worry about getting parked we have free car parking at all our sites We offer long service awards to all our employees Whether you are a graduate or looking to progress, we will help you to develop your career A variety of social events across the group, including the company Christmas party. It might be a long way off but we know it s not always easy to stop working so we provide advice and support to ease the transition to retirement. Who are we looking for A?senior Marketing manager with proven experience at a strategic level. You will have the ability to create and develop the marketing vision for the company, be able to analyse situations, identify patterns and anticipate potential outcomes with a long-term perspective. You will have proven leadership and people management experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a particular aptitude for building and managing relationships. You will be confident and persuasive and be able to bring together a large team to deliver top quality work to tight deadlines. So, who are Altro? A leading European manufacturer and supplier of premium flooring and wall cladding systems for construction and transport. We have been going strong since 1919. Family owned and run, we share family values; we care about you, each other and what we do. Head to our Life_at_altro Instagram page to find out more about and Great opportunity, right? Click apply today we can't wait to hear from you!
Legal Administrator Location: Liverpool Salary: Competitive Our client is a leading full service intellectual property firm with an international client base with offices located in Birmingham, Liverpool, London and Munich. Since being established in 1884, they have grown from a regional firm into an international practice, despite their long history, they are a young firm with a fresh approach to their clients' requirements and employee career progression. The company are rated as one of the leading intellectual property firms in the UK. The Role They are currently looking to recruit a Legal Administrator to join their team in the Liverpool office. This is a full-time, permanent role, but part-time candidates (minimum 4 days a week) with the right skill set will be considered too. The successful candidate will provide a support service to the patent fee earners in a role which shall involve all aspects of patent legal administration and will be reporting to Partners/Fee Earners/Operations Manager. Duties and Responsibilities: Processing correspondence to and from the client Preparation of online forms for registration of patents and designs Drafting and finalising invoices, uploading invoices to e-billing systems Organising completion of fee earner's workload when they are not available Dealing with fee earner's incoming emails Preparation of cost estimates and reports for clients Diary management Telephone cover for offices when required Minute taking when required Drafting letters, emails and occasionally travel schedules Basic record entering and record keeping Proof reading Sorting, prioritising, and dispatching of documents Transcribe audio dictated correspondence Other general duties commensurate with position The job description is not an exhaustive list of all the tasks and the role might include additional duties associated with running of the department. Skills & Experience Demonstrable experience of working in an administrative role Confident in using latest communication technologies e.g. Microsoft teams Demonstrable experience of using of databases and other systems Able to use audio transcription tools e.g. big hand etc. (not mandatory but desirable) Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Proven organisational skills and excellent oral and written communication skills Possess a commitment to quality and attention to detail. A high level of accuracy is essential Benefits From starting: An attractive and competitive salary based on experience A pleasant and friendly working environment Flexible working - core hours and hybrid working 35 hour week 26 days annual leave, increasing by one day with each complete year's service, to a maximum of 31 days, in addition to bank holidays Life Assurance cover Employee Assistance Programme Mutual pension contribution of up to 5%, salary sacrifice scheme available Smart casual dress code 'Giving Something Back' - a paid day off once a year to volunteer at a charity of your choice Discounted gym membership Access to the 'Benefits Hub' which provides discount codes or money back on different websites Social events After successful completion of probationary period: Health Cash plan Cyclescheme Season Ticket Loan Enhanced family friendly benefits The company's culture is very supportive and friendly; they have monthly lunches that serve as an opportunity to get together and strengthen their 'one team' value. Their employee led and established Equality and Diversity Group have been instrumental in bringing about some wonderful initiatives and they are proud of the work they have been doing. By joining them you will be encouraged to develop as an individual and be valued for the skills you bring. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Legal Administrator Location: Liverpool Salary: Competitive Our client is a leading full service intellectual property firm with an international client base with offices located in Birmingham, Liverpool, London and Munich. Since being established in 1884, they have grown from a regional firm into an international practice, despite their long history, they are a young firm with a fresh approach to their clients' requirements and employee career progression. The company are rated as one of the leading intellectual property firms in the UK. The Role They are currently looking to recruit a Legal Administrator to join their team in the Liverpool office. This is a full-time, permanent role, but part-time candidates (minimum 4 days a week) with the right skill set will be considered too. The successful candidate will provide a support service to the patent fee earners in a role which shall involve all aspects of patent legal administration and will be reporting to Partners/Fee Earners/Operations Manager. Duties and Responsibilities: Processing correspondence to and from the client Preparation of online forms for registration of patents and designs Drafting and finalising invoices, uploading invoices to e-billing systems Organising completion of fee earner's workload when they are not available Dealing with fee earner's incoming emails Preparation of cost estimates and reports for clients Diary management Telephone cover for offices when required Minute taking when required Drafting letters, emails and occasionally travel schedules Basic record entering and record keeping Proof reading Sorting, prioritising, and dispatching of documents Transcribe audio dictated correspondence Other general duties commensurate with position The job description is not an exhaustive list of all the tasks and the role might include additional duties associated with running of the department. Skills & Experience Demonstrable experience of working in an administrative role Confident in using latest communication technologies e.g. Microsoft teams Demonstrable experience of using of databases and other systems Able to use audio transcription tools e.g. big hand etc. (not mandatory but desirable) Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Proven organisational skills and excellent oral and written communication skills Possess a commitment to quality and attention to detail. A high level of accuracy is essential Benefits From starting: An attractive and competitive salary based on experience A pleasant and friendly working environment Flexible working - core hours and hybrid working 35 hour week 26 days annual leave, increasing by one day with each complete year's service, to a maximum of 31 days, in addition to bank holidays Life Assurance cover Employee Assistance Programme Mutual pension contribution of up to 5%, salary sacrifice scheme available Smart casual dress code 'Giving Something Back' - a paid day off once a year to volunteer at a charity of your choice Discounted gym membership Access to the 'Benefits Hub' which provides discount codes or money back on different websites Social events After successful completion of probationary period: Health Cash plan Cyclescheme Season Ticket Loan Enhanced family friendly benefits The company's culture is very supportive and friendly; they have monthly lunches that serve as an opportunity to get together and strengthen their 'one team' value. Their employee led and established Equality and Diversity Group have been instrumental in bringing about some wonderful initiatives and they are proud of the work they have been doing. By joining them you will be encouraged to develop as an individual and be valued for the skills you bring. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.