One Avenue Group
Dawson House, Jewry Street, London, UK
Client Experience Assistant One Avenue Group is a boutique 5* & 6* serviced office company that is based in numerous iconic locations in London. We pride ourselves on being the very best in offering a high level of service & hospitality. Our aim is to introduce a team of career-focused graduates to support the succession needs of our business whilst we provide experience, knowledge, and training throughout all aspects of the operation in order that you can take on a management role at the end of the programme and ultimately enable you to carve out your own personal career aspirations.
Programme Structure • 18 months duration • 3 rotations to enable high levels of experience in different roles • A tailored experience for you in each operational department • Additional key-learning sessions run by our development team which are jam-packed with key learnings, enhancing your skills as well as having loads of fun along the way! • A personal programme mentor who will be an experienced Manager that has worked for multiple Centres across our portfolio.
As well as a competitive annual salary, you’ll get loads of benefits worth £1000’s more on top! • Refer a friend scheme from £500 to £1000 per referral. • Free meals and drinks at our events and monthly nights out to some of the most enviable & hippest places in London. • Free Personal Training Gym Sessions run twice a week. • Cycle to Work – Our Cycle2Work schemes from Halfords help all our employees save money and keep fit. • Discounts – ranging from bars, restaurants, and other local establishments. • A free fun and activity-filled weekend away in the summer • An invitation to our famous Christmas event every year • Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 access for our employees to call and get support and advice on any issues they may be experiencing. • Enrolled on our People’s Pension Scheme. • 31 days paid holiday, including bank holidays. • Hours of work are only Monday to Friday – so that you can enjoy the weekends! Woohoo!!! • Starting salary between £20-23k but can potentially increase to much bigger bucks within a year!
What you will gain:
A personalised in-depth training programme as well as hands-on experience in all operational departments Perfect preparation for a managerial role or specialist position within our business on completion of the programme At One Avenue, it starts and ends with people, it’s at the heart of what we do. You’ll be partnering with our friendly and committed team, who not only understand the industry but have strong operational and commercial experience. We are here to deliver solutions, with fully flexible and tailored services to support our teams who in turn will provide exceptional experiences for our clients.
Our Story: Our values are at the heart of everything we do, all our employees embody our values throughout their day-to-day duties and their career at One Avenue. Attitude, Problem Solving and going Above & Beyond are what we are founded upon. We ensure our employees are always content, inspired and respected, creating the perfect working environment to succeed.
With numerous awards and accolades, we understand that our success is down to our people. We take pride in the service we provide and the people who make it happen. Which is why we continually invest and reward our employees and as a result of our recent growth, we are now on the search for new talent to join our growing team.
Company Awards • Commercial Real Estate Company of the Year – 2021 • Serviced Office of the Year – 2021 • International Design Award – 2021 • Entrepreneur of the Year – 2021 • Commercial Real Estate Company of the Year – 2020 • Serviced Office of the Year – 2020 • Best Covid Response – 2020
Why don’t you check us out on social media: @OneAvenueGroup
Thank you for your interest in this role. Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard after 10 working days, then unfortunately we were unable to consider your application on this occasion.
May 10, 2022
Full time
Client Experience Assistant One Avenue Group is a boutique 5* & 6* serviced office company that is based in numerous iconic locations in London. We pride ourselves on being the very best in offering a high level of service & hospitality. Our aim is to introduce a team of career-focused graduates to support the succession needs of our business whilst we provide experience, knowledge, and training throughout all aspects of the operation in order that you can take on a management role at the end of the programme and ultimately enable you to carve out your own personal career aspirations.
Programme Structure • 18 months duration • 3 rotations to enable high levels of experience in different roles • A tailored experience for you in each operational department • Additional key-learning sessions run by our development team which are jam-packed with key learnings, enhancing your skills as well as having loads of fun along the way! • A personal programme mentor who will be an experienced Manager that has worked for multiple Centres across our portfolio.
As well as a competitive annual salary, you’ll get loads of benefits worth £1000’s more on top! • Refer a friend scheme from £500 to £1000 per referral. • Free meals and drinks at our events and monthly nights out to some of the most enviable & hippest places in London. • Free Personal Training Gym Sessions run twice a week. • Cycle to Work – Our Cycle2Work schemes from Halfords help all our employees save money and keep fit. • Discounts – ranging from bars, restaurants, and other local establishments. • A free fun and activity-filled weekend away in the summer • An invitation to our famous Christmas event every year • Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 access for our employees to call and get support and advice on any issues they may be experiencing. • Enrolled on our People’s Pension Scheme. • 31 days paid holiday, including bank holidays. • Hours of work are only Monday to Friday – so that you can enjoy the weekends! Woohoo!!! • Starting salary between £20-23k but can potentially increase to much bigger bucks within a year!
What you will gain:
A personalised in-depth training programme as well as hands-on experience in all operational departments Perfect preparation for a managerial role or specialist position within our business on completion of the programme At One Avenue, it starts and ends with people, it’s at the heart of what we do. You’ll be partnering with our friendly and committed team, who not only understand the industry but have strong operational and commercial experience. We are here to deliver solutions, with fully flexible and tailored services to support our teams who in turn will provide exceptional experiences for our clients.
Our Story: Our values are at the heart of everything we do, all our employees embody our values throughout their day-to-day duties and their career at One Avenue. Attitude, Problem Solving and going Above & Beyond are what we are founded upon. We ensure our employees are always content, inspired and respected, creating the perfect working environment to succeed.
With numerous awards and accolades, we understand that our success is down to our people. We take pride in the service we provide and the people who make it happen. Which is why we continually invest and reward our employees and as a result of our recent growth, we are now on the search for new talent to join our growing team.
Company Awards • Commercial Real Estate Company of the Year – 2021 • Serviced Office of the Year – 2021 • International Design Award – 2021 • Entrepreneur of the Year – 2021 • Commercial Real Estate Company of the Year – 2020 • Serviced Office of the Year – 2020 • Best Covid Response – 2020
Why don’t you check us out on social media: @OneAvenueGroup
Thank you for your interest in this role. Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard after 10 working days, then unfortunately we were unable to consider your application on this occasion.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry Services. As our Quantity Surveyor working within our wider Commercial, Estimating and Buying team you will deliver a range of cost control and financial reporting duties covering all aspects of construction work undertaken by the Company. You will seek to improve upon individual performance in all aspects of procedures to achieve higher efficiency and profitability. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare and Dental Insurance Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Experience in quantity surveying and be knowledgeable in all areas of construction techniques and mixed-tenure schemes You will possess a high level of mathematical ability and problem-solving skills, with a methodical and logical approach to your work; a proficient use of Microsoft Excel is essential for the role Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, coupled with strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to learn new computer systems such as Xpedeon (Payments & Cost reporting), Viewpoint/4Projects (document storage and tender preparation) Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a wider team You will be able to effectively manage your own workload to meet set deadlines You will have the ability to influence others within the business to ensure that best practices are shared to aid the Group in achieving its overall objectives You will have a thorough understanding of Surveying and Estimating, with a specific and in-depth knowledge of preparing realistic construction budgets You will have a good understanding of strategic objectives and targeting financial return, with the ability to understand and manipulate complex financial models You will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, with the use of Microsoft Excel at a proficient level an essential requirement Working with procure to pay/cost reporting and document storage systems, such as COINS or Agresso, ideally Xpedeon. More about the Quantity Surveyor role Working closely with other departments, including Land, Development and Construction, you will attend design meetings to advise on all areas that may have a cost implication Attend development meetings when appropriate, contract pre-start and subcontract package review meetings Upon receipt of Contract Documentation, you will be responsible for checking all contract drawings to identify errors, omissions, anomalies and areas where unnecessary cost may arise Receive initial tender information and assist in the preparation of the proposed tender lists and updating of subsequent procurement programmes Distribute design information packages and tender drawings, whilst preparing all tender Documentation and letters including carrying out preliminary checks on subcontractors Preparing construction cost analysis, which includes analysis of quotations resulting from the tender enquiry, requesting additional and outstanding information as required Assess site staffing levels and build programmes with the Construction Director to ascertain preliminary costs, including collating all cost information and preparing the start on site budget Arrange and adjudicate budget settlement meetings, with the support of the wider Commercial team Prepare stage payment schedules to assist in the financing of the works Carry out pre-order meetings including all necessary Health & Safety requirements, finalising a tender sum and agreeing a stage payment schedule for payment purposes before preparing all contract documentation and placing the order Place subcontractor orders, including interviews and checking references on selected subcontractors. You will then negotiate the contract sum within the budget, including finalising costs to cover all late variations Issue variation orders and development changes alongside providing cost advice on major variations prior to issue. You will issue revised contract drawings to subcontractors; negotiating the cost of variations including liaising between Buyers and Build Managers. You will provide a full range of pricing information for purchaser's extras Check all costs posted to each contract, collate and reconcile all costs resulting from subcontract works, variation orders, site instructions, material order and preliminary / running costs. This will include providing monthly analysis of costs and identify possible areas of over expenditure at future dates Check and arrange subcontractor payments, obtaining necessary authorisation for passing payments for all elements of subcontractor works. You will agree final accounts with subcontractors, ensuring all works have been carried out within budget and analysing costs to assist on future estimates Take responsibility for the preparation of documents for the basis of external valuation with the client's agent (CSA, Stage payment schedule, Tick offs) Keep the RAMS schedule updated and issued to all relevant parties Liaise with the Customer Service department on post-completion defects, providing cost advice where necessary Attend site meetings, project team meetings, subcontractor meetings and surveying meetings as required Any other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager to support the wider teams Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most. You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
May 12, 2024
Full time
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry Services. As our Quantity Surveyor working within our wider Commercial, Estimating and Buying team you will deliver a range of cost control and financial reporting duties covering all aspects of construction work undertaken by the Company. You will seek to improve upon individual performance in all aspects of procedures to achieve higher efficiency and profitability. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare and Dental Insurance Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Experience in quantity surveying and be knowledgeable in all areas of construction techniques and mixed-tenure schemes You will possess a high level of mathematical ability and problem-solving skills, with a methodical and logical approach to your work; a proficient use of Microsoft Excel is essential for the role Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, coupled with strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to learn new computer systems such as Xpedeon (Payments & Cost reporting), Viewpoint/4Projects (document storage and tender preparation) Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a wider team You will be able to effectively manage your own workload to meet set deadlines You will have the ability to influence others within the business to ensure that best practices are shared to aid the Group in achieving its overall objectives You will have a thorough understanding of Surveying and Estimating, with a specific and in-depth knowledge of preparing realistic construction budgets You will have a good understanding of strategic objectives and targeting financial return, with the ability to understand and manipulate complex financial models You will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, with the use of Microsoft Excel at a proficient level an essential requirement Working with procure to pay/cost reporting and document storage systems, such as COINS or Agresso, ideally Xpedeon. More about the Quantity Surveyor role Working closely with other departments, including Land, Development and Construction, you will attend design meetings to advise on all areas that may have a cost implication Attend development meetings when appropriate, contract pre-start and subcontract package review meetings Upon receipt of Contract Documentation, you will be responsible for checking all contract drawings to identify errors, omissions, anomalies and areas where unnecessary cost may arise Receive initial tender information and assist in the preparation of the proposed tender lists and updating of subsequent procurement programmes Distribute design information packages and tender drawings, whilst preparing all tender Documentation and letters including carrying out preliminary checks on subcontractors Preparing construction cost analysis, which includes analysis of quotations resulting from the tender enquiry, requesting additional and outstanding information as required Assess site staffing levels and build programmes with the Construction Director to ascertain preliminary costs, including collating all cost information and preparing the start on site budget Arrange and adjudicate budget settlement meetings, with the support of the wider Commercial team Prepare stage payment schedules to assist in the financing of the works Carry out pre-order meetings including all necessary Health & Safety requirements, finalising a tender sum and agreeing a stage payment schedule for payment purposes before preparing all contract documentation and placing the order Place subcontractor orders, including interviews and checking references on selected subcontractors. You will then negotiate the contract sum within the budget, including finalising costs to cover all late variations Issue variation orders and development changes alongside providing cost advice on major variations prior to issue. You will issue revised contract drawings to subcontractors; negotiating the cost of variations including liaising between Buyers and Build Managers. You will provide a full range of pricing information for purchaser's extras Check all costs posted to each contract, collate and reconcile all costs resulting from subcontract works, variation orders, site instructions, material order and preliminary / running costs. This will include providing monthly analysis of costs and identify possible areas of over expenditure at future dates Check and arrange subcontractor payments, obtaining necessary authorisation for passing payments for all elements of subcontractor works. You will agree final accounts with subcontractors, ensuring all works have been carried out within budget and analysing costs to assist on future estimates Take responsibility for the preparation of documents for the basis of external valuation with the client's agent (CSA, Stage payment schedule, Tick offs) Keep the RAMS schedule updated and issued to all relevant parties Liaise with the Customer Service department on post-completion defects, providing cost advice where necessary Attend site meetings, project team meetings, subcontractor meetings and surveying meetings as required Any other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager to support the wider teams Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most. You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
About the Role As an Assistant Store Manager at Claire's, you will support your Store Manager with the following; Sales and profit: Driving and achieving retail store targets Customer service: delivering the finest level of customer service Store operations: keeping the store running smoothly Commerciality: Ensuring your store is well merchandised and commercially correct Team leadership: Assisting Store Manager in training and coaching the store team to enhance their skills and career development Ear piercing (you will receive full training) About Claire's A leading high street fashion retailer with stores globally We specialize in fashionable jewelry, accessories and cosmetics products Our core customer ranges from children to young women. We accommodate all our customers' moods, attitudes and styles, including: feminine and pretty, unique/individual and the latest catwalk trends We are a fun place to work! We encourage all store members to wear our product We encourage and support your development! If you're committed, ambitious and willing to learn we will provide you with the skills you need to grow in our company! About You High school diploma or equivalent required Minimum one year retail management experience Excellent verbal/written communication and organizational skills Basic computer skills Sound understanding of mathematics and strong reading comprehension skills Understands the importance of Customer Service Ability to analyze sales reports and strategically problem solve Ability to stand during scheduled shifts Ability to maneuver up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally Bending, stooping, extended reaching, climbing ladders and step stools while placing merchandise throughout the store and assisting customer Ability to operate POS system Claire's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require.
May 12, 2024
Full time
About the Role As an Assistant Store Manager at Claire's, you will support your Store Manager with the following; Sales and profit: Driving and achieving retail store targets Customer service: delivering the finest level of customer service Store operations: keeping the store running smoothly Commerciality: Ensuring your store is well merchandised and commercially correct Team leadership: Assisting Store Manager in training and coaching the store team to enhance their skills and career development Ear piercing (you will receive full training) About Claire's A leading high street fashion retailer with stores globally We specialize in fashionable jewelry, accessories and cosmetics products Our core customer ranges from children to young women. We accommodate all our customers' moods, attitudes and styles, including: feminine and pretty, unique/individual and the latest catwalk trends We are a fun place to work! We encourage all store members to wear our product We encourage and support your development! If you're committed, ambitious and willing to learn we will provide you with the skills you need to grow in our company! About You High school diploma or equivalent required Minimum one year retail management experience Excellent verbal/written communication and organizational skills Basic computer skills Sound understanding of mathematics and strong reading comprehension skills Understands the importance of Customer Service Ability to analyze sales reports and strategically problem solve Ability to stand during scheduled shifts Ability to maneuver up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally Bending, stooping, extended reaching, climbing ladders and step stools while placing merchandise throughout the store and assisting customer Ability to operate POS system Claire's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require.
Project / Contract Manager - Retail Refurb £45,000 - £60,000 + Car / Allowance Doncaster - Nationwide Travel Required A highly sought-after opportunity to work one of the UK's leading provider of fit-out services and equipment to all retail and commercial sectors. Due to a massive increase in jobs won and current workload, they are looking for an experienced Project / Contract Manager to join their team. As Project Manager, your responsibilities are to lead and develop project teams, maintain, and grow customer relationships, ensuring an excellent project delivery, Health and Safety excellence in line with company procedures and the projects are profitable in line with budget and always looking for ways to exceed. The Duties As a Design Project Manager, you will take responsibility for project delivery during preconstruction after contract award through to commencement on site. Your key responsibilities will include: Develop client briefs into workable project profiles. Forming scoping documents and specifications. Assisting QS to produce cost plans. Design management. Contract administration. Programming and phasing of projects. Managing project meetings. Commercial - ensure profit plans, CVR's and resourcing are all accurate. Ensuring all projects are delivered to exacting standards, on time and in budget. The Requirements A relevant degree in design, project management, construction, or a related field. Background in Retail / Commercial Fit-Out. Project Management experience. Accountability - demonstrable experience of managing teams, commercial process and H&S. Good communication skills. Time and workload management. Develop and maintain customer relationships. Work under pressure to deadline. What's in it for you? £45,000 - £60,000 (Depending on Experience) Car / Allowance Mobile Phone Laptop
May 12, 2024
Full time
Project / Contract Manager - Retail Refurb £45,000 - £60,000 + Car / Allowance Doncaster - Nationwide Travel Required A highly sought-after opportunity to work one of the UK's leading provider of fit-out services and equipment to all retail and commercial sectors. Due to a massive increase in jobs won and current workload, they are looking for an experienced Project / Contract Manager to join their team. As Project Manager, your responsibilities are to lead and develop project teams, maintain, and grow customer relationships, ensuring an excellent project delivery, Health and Safety excellence in line with company procedures and the projects are profitable in line with budget and always looking for ways to exceed. The Duties As a Design Project Manager, you will take responsibility for project delivery during preconstruction after contract award through to commencement on site. Your key responsibilities will include: Develop client briefs into workable project profiles. Forming scoping documents and specifications. Assisting QS to produce cost plans. Design management. Contract administration. Programming and phasing of projects. Managing project meetings. Commercial - ensure profit plans, CVR's and resourcing are all accurate. Ensuring all projects are delivered to exacting standards, on time and in budget. The Requirements A relevant degree in design, project management, construction, or a related field. Background in Retail / Commercial Fit-Out. Project Management experience. Accountability - demonstrable experience of managing teams, commercial process and H&S. Good communication skills. Time and workload management. Develop and maintain customer relationships. Work under pressure to deadline. What's in it for you? £45,000 - £60,000 (Depending on Experience) Car / Allowance Mobile Phone Laptop
Reporting to: Commercial & Industrial Sales Director Location: Remote -South West England & Wales Package: Salary dependent on experience up to £55k, Quarterly bonuses, Company Car and fuel card, IT equipment, Company Pension, 25 days annual leave, Health Assured EAP, Boost Works discount platform for supermarkets, high street retailers and more. Breathing Buildings, part of the Volution Ventilation Group, is a low energy Natural Ventilation company. The business is continually developing and investing in existing and new technologies and markets. We help engineers and designers to offer a full turnkey solution to develop low energy sustainable buildings. We work with the UK's leading retailers, architects, consultants, contractors and shopping mall developers as well as providing sustainable design solutions using our e-Stack equipment in the education, leisure, commercial and healthcare sectors. Job Profile: We are seeking a high calibre Area Sales Manager to promote, develop and increase sales of the company's range of Low Energy Natural Ventilation products and consultancy services through specification by Consulting Engineers, Architects, Developers and Contractors. Products and services include our award winning and patented e-Stack equipment, roof terminals, control systems, thermal wall systems and other technologies as well consultancy, service and maintenance agreements for new and existing projects. As an Area Sales Manager, your responsibilities will include: Identifying and exploiting new business opportunities, generating new leads whilst building and maintaining relationships with customers at various levels. Ensure that the relevant information is passed onto and received from clients, quotations are produced and submitted and followed up in a timely and professional manner. Maintain customer contact with personal visits, telephone or written communications to ensure maximum customer satisfaction and relationship building. Ensure that customer requirements are correctly interpreted and identify and utilise the company's internal specialists to help meet customer needs. Maintain regular market intelligence on competitive pricing policies, product ranges and/or special promotions which is to be reported at regular sales meetings and help provide any appropriate recommendations for action. To be successful the following experience and skills will be required: Technical sales experience - high end specifications Experience of selling into the construction sector A proven track record of specification sales through contractors, consulting engineers or architects Experience of working directly with Consultants, Contractors or Architects Project management. Commercial sales - Education sector predominantly. Logical thinker and problem solver Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and influencing skills CRM database. Established relevant customer base in the South West and Wales i.e. Arup, Hoare Lea, WSP, Aecom. Equal opportunities: All current employees and potential employees are provided equal employment opportunities by Volution Group Plc.
May 12, 2024
Full time
Reporting to: Commercial & Industrial Sales Director Location: Remote -South West England & Wales Package: Salary dependent on experience up to £55k, Quarterly bonuses, Company Car and fuel card, IT equipment, Company Pension, 25 days annual leave, Health Assured EAP, Boost Works discount platform for supermarkets, high street retailers and more. Breathing Buildings, part of the Volution Ventilation Group, is a low energy Natural Ventilation company. The business is continually developing and investing in existing and new technologies and markets. We help engineers and designers to offer a full turnkey solution to develop low energy sustainable buildings. We work with the UK's leading retailers, architects, consultants, contractors and shopping mall developers as well as providing sustainable design solutions using our e-Stack equipment in the education, leisure, commercial and healthcare sectors. Job Profile: We are seeking a high calibre Area Sales Manager to promote, develop and increase sales of the company's range of Low Energy Natural Ventilation products and consultancy services through specification by Consulting Engineers, Architects, Developers and Contractors. Products and services include our award winning and patented e-Stack equipment, roof terminals, control systems, thermal wall systems and other technologies as well consultancy, service and maintenance agreements for new and existing projects. As an Area Sales Manager, your responsibilities will include: Identifying and exploiting new business opportunities, generating new leads whilst building and maintaining relationships with customers at various levels. Ensure that the relevant information is passed onto and received from clients, quotations are produced and submitted and followed up in a timely and professional manner. Maintain customer contact with personal visits, telephone or written communications to ensure maximum customer satisfaction and relationship building. Ensure that customer requirements are correctly interpreted and identify and utilise the company's internal specialists to help meet customer needs. Maintain regular market intelligence on competitive pricing policies, product ranges and/or special promotions which is to be reported at regular sales meetings and help provide any appropriate recommendations for action. To be successful the following experience and skills will be required: Technical sales experience - high end specifications Experience of selling into the construction sector A proven track record of specification sales through contractors, consulting engineers or architects Experience of working directly with Consultants, Contractors or Architects Project management. Commercial sales - Education sector predominantly. Logical thinker and problem solver Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and influencing skills CRM database. Established relevant customer base in the South West and Wales i.e. Arup, Hoare Lea, WSP, Aecom. Equal opportunities: All current employees and potential employees are provided equal employment opportunities by Volution Group Plc.
Role Overview The Cardiff Energy Team provides a Procurement and Bureau service to Savills Property Management Division clients. The role is based in the Cardiff office and although will report into the Operations Department will be a fundamental role across the whole of Savills Energy.The role is to manage the triaging and general non-specialist/Non AM query management of our "Zendesk" help desk tickets, working alongside and collaboratively with all teams within Savills Energy. The role is to support as and when required the query manager with Zendesk triaging the initial inbound queries, ensuring that the ticket is allocated to the relevant support team with the relevant information highlighted to make it as easy as possible for the assignee to deal with. There is a further task to work with the business improvement team and our customer service teams to identify patterns and help implement process changes to reduce the number of queries that are received, either by effective communication, automation or proactive actions. This has the potential to be a varied role with involvement in most aspects of the utilities and energy management service. Key Responsibilities • Work closely with Heads of Department to ensure that we are effectively managing the Zendesk help desk tickets.• Assist with the triaging of Zendesk Tickets, following rules for prioritising tickets and including managing the awaiting information and other triaging queues.• Review (left hand side) ticket field data omissions within Zendesk and ensure these are completed.• Reduce the volume of tickets sent to the teams by solving less complex tickets and quick wins at point of triage. This covers all aspects of our service to clients.• Where a general non-specialist non Account Managed query is received, manage and resolve the query to conclusion.• Where a query involves a number of issues that would need to be resolved by a number of different teams, keeping track of these and escalating to the relevant manager where appropriate.• Help identify, manage and put together processes for queries that may currently sit outside the usual remits of the teams.• Assist with reporting from our Zendesk software, and cross reference against other sources of information to identify trends and areas of potential improvement.• Use the query system reporting tool to look for patterns and insights into incoming tickets.• Assist with ongoing maintenance and development of Zendesk setup and the reporting tool, Explore.• Assist with other projects from time to time such as work sprints and data cleanses. However the ultimate priority is covering triage.• Ability to utilise all systems available to Savills Energy (internal: Zendesk/Explore, Optima, Compass, DCS, PMDATA, Asana, Proactis, SSRS) (external: ECOES, DC/DA, DNO, supplier portals etc)• Assist with record keeping, including filing of emails.• Be a go-to person if someone needs assistance with using Zendesk or answering general Non Account Managed or non-specialist queries.• Look for continuous improvements within Zendesk and processes within the department.• Plan and organise workload to ensure deadlines are met.• Maintain a high level of professionalism when dealing with clients and colleagues.• There will be a need to be curious and have detectiCardive skills Key Skills • Strong team player: builds relationships and collaborates with others• A logical thinker• Good attention to detail and being able to work under pressure• Organises workload effectively and efficiently.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Able to retain lots of information• Flexible approach to workload• Takes initiative Team Overview The Energy team sits within the Savills Property Management Division and provides an energy bureau and procurement service to the Property Management client portfolio.The successful candidate will work alongside Savills Property Management's Sustainability and Commercial functions to help manage and develop a client focussed Energy and Utility service. Find out more about Savills offer Recruitment agencies Savills only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been previously contacted and directed by a member of our recruitment team. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Savills or any of our employees other than via our careers website and through our recruitment process. If this is not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid.Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Savills will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.
May 12, 2024
Full time
Role Overview The Cardiff Energy Team provides a Procurement and Bureau service to Savills Property Management Division clients. The role is based in the Cardiff office and although will report into the Operations Department will be a fundamental role across the whole of Savills Energy.The role is to manage the triaging and general non-specialist/Non AM query management of our "Zendesk" help desk tickets, working alongside and collaboratively with all teams within Savills Energy. The role is to support as and when required the query manager with Zendesk triaging the initial inbound queries, ensuring that the ticket is allocated to the relevant support team with the relevant information highlighted to make it as easy as possible for the assignee to deal with. There is a further task to work with the business improvement team and our customer service teams to identify patterns and help implement process changes to reduce the number of queries that are received, either by effective communication, automation or proactive actions. This has the potential to be a varied role with involvement in most aspects of the utilities and energy management service. Key Responsibilities • Work closely with Heads of Department to ensure that we are effectively managing the Zendesk help desk tickets.• Assist with the triaging of Zendesk Tickets, following rules for prioritising tickets and including managing the awaiting information and other triaging queues.• Review (left hand side) ticket field data omissions within Zendesk and ensure these are completed.• Reduce the volume of tickets sent to the teams by solving less complex tickets and quick wins at point of triage. This covers all aspects of our service to clients.• Where a general non-specialist non Account Managed query is received, manage and resolve the query to conclusion.• Where a query involves a number of issues that would need to be resolved by a number of different teams, keeping track of these and escalating to the relevant manager where appropriate.• Help identify, manage and put together processes for queries that may currently sit outside the usual remits of the teams.• Assist with reporting from our Zendesk software, and cross reference against other sources of information to identify trends and areas of potential improvement.• Use the query system reporting tool to look for patterns and insights into incoming tickets.• Assist with ongoing maintenance and development of Zendesk setup and the reporting tool, Explore.• Assist with other projects from time to time such as work sprints and data cleanses. However the ultimate priority is covering triage.• Ability to utilise all systems available to Savills Energy (internal: Zendesk/Explore, Optima, Compass, DCS, PMDATA, Asana, Proactis, SSRS) (external: ECOES, DC/DA, DNO, supplier portals etc)• Assist with record keeping, including filing of emails.• Be a go-to person if someone needs assistance with using Zendesk or answering general Non Account Managed or non-specialist queries.• Look for continuous improvements within Zendesk and processes within the department.• Plan and organise workload to ensure deadlines are met.• Maintain a high level of professionalism when dealing with clients and colleagues.• There will be a need to be curious and have detectiCardive skills Key Skills • Strong team player: builds relationships and collaborates with others• A logical thinker• Good attention to detail and being able to work under pressure• Organises workload effectively and efficiently.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Able to retain lots of information• Flexible approach to workload• Takes initiative Team Overview The Energy team sits within the Savills Property Management Division and provides an energy bureau and procurement service to the Property Management client portfolio.The successful candidate will work alongside Savills Property Management's Sustainability and Commercial functions to help manage and develop a client focussed Energy and Utility service. Find out more about Savills offer Recruitment agencies Savills only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been previously contacted and directed by a member of our recruitment team. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Savills or any of our employees other than via our careers website and through our recruitment process. If this is not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid.Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Savills will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.
Retail Manager Central London Up to £35,000 + Benefits High Street Retail Zachary Daniels Retail Recruitment are currently recruiting for a popular business within Central London that achieves its targets through delivering operational excellence and value for money. Every retailer talks about how important their company culture is. Our client, the leading volume fashion retailer, really means it. The Role: To drive sales, whilst delivering a great customer experience and store environment. Collaborate with the store management team to support the daily running of the store and develop a high performing and engaged retail team. Motivate and organise your team to provide exceptional store environment and customer experience while optimising sales. Retail Manager Key Responsibilities: Sales & Customer Experience Operations / Cost Control People / Leadership & Development Stock Replenishment and ordering Visual Merchandising Product Knowledge Retail Manager Skills & Experience Excellent people skills to serve customers, lead the team and build credible working relationships with all store colleagues Strong service focus with experience of delivering excellent customer experience while maintaining high store standards Good commercial awareness and understanding of local trading patterns Ability to guide and support a team to achieve results Retail Manager Benefits include: 40hr contract Great work life balance Great holiday allowance Pension - matched + more Discounts in other retailers Enhanced maternity cover The brand are super open on retail or hospitality background! They believe that their way working can be taught, it's about your attitude, the effort you put in and leadership skills that make you a potential employee. With this in mind I would like to speak with Hospitality, Supermarket Retailers and High Street retailers! Retail Manager Central London Up to £35,000 + Benefits High Street Retail BBBH30523
May 12, 2024
Full time
Retail Manager Central London Up to £35,000 + Benefits High Street Retail Zachary Daniels Retail Recruitment are currently recruiting for a popular business within Central London that achieves its targets through delivering operational excellence and value for money. Every retailer talks about how important their company culture is. Our client, the leading volume fashion retailer, really means it. The Role: To drive sales, whilst delivering a great customer experience and store environment. Collaborate with the store management team to support the daily running of the store and develop a high performing and engaged retail team. Motivate and organise your team to provide exceptional store environment and customer experience while optimising sales. Retail Manager Key Responsibilities: Sales & Customer Experience Operations / Cost Control People / Leadership & Development Stock Replenishment and ordering Visual Merchandising Product Knowledge Retail Manager Skills & Experience Excellent people skills to serve customers, lead the team and build credible working relationships with all store colleagues Strong service focus with experience of delivering excellent customer experience while maintaining high store standards Good commercial awareness and understanding of local trading patterns Ability to guide and support a team to achieve results Retail Manager Benefits include: 40hr contract Great work life balance Great holiday allowance Pension - matched + more Discounts in other retailers Enhanced maternity cover The brand are super open on retail or hospitality background! They believe that their way working can be taught, it's about your attitude, the effort you put in and leadership skills that make you a potential employee. With this in mind I would like to speak with Hospitality, Supermarket Retailers and High Street retailers! Retail Manager Central London Up to £35,000 + Benefits High Street Retail BBBH30523
We make the energy transition a reality. Be a part of the movement and help shape a sustainable future for us all. Job Title:Domestic Gas Service & Breakdown Engineer Postcode Coverage: Based inLL11, LL12, LL13 Reporting Line:Field Team Manager Why work for Baxi? Baxi is a heritage heating and hot water solutions provider with big ambitions to change the way we think about and use energy. Were focussed on driving the conversations and spearheading the change that will enable us to make this happen. We have some of the best-known and trusted heating and hot water brands for residential and commercial customers including Baxi, Main, Megaflo, Remeha, Andrews Water Heaters, Potterton Commercial, Heatrae Sadia and Packaged Plant Solutions. Our UK & Ireland business has led engineering breakthroughs and successfully adapted to be a leader in our industry for over 150 years. Our established foothold in the heating manufacturing market with a well-respected product portfolio, an amazing army of people puts us in a position to lead the way for change and make a lasting mark on the industry. Do you have a passion and appetite for evolution? Come and join us! Who will you be working with? Our Engineers are the lifeforce of our business. As the interface between our products and our customer this team plays an integral role in ensuring that our customers are kept safe, warm and happy at all times. Supported by other experienced teams within the wider Baxi Customer Services function such as Planning, Technical Support and Resources who help to manage workloads and priorities effectively, they deliver a best in class service and provide invaluable human touch points to those in need of a fast, reliable, credible and practical solutions to a mechanical or electrical system design faults and/ or problems. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and provide critical support to our customers all from the comfort of your own postcode. Working primarily with domestic customers, youll be responsible for diagnosing and fixing issues with gas boilers, ensuring that they are working efficiently and safely. What will you be doing? Working from home, you will receive daily appointments via a tablet device. Alongside this, your van will be stocked overnight by our couriers. You will visit customers with prearranged appointments via our scheduling team, where you will carry out a variety of work including servicing, repairs, diagnostics and commissioning to warranty and contract customers. You will be capable of delivering excellent customer service and top-quality solutions. Whilst full product training will be given, you will be confident in your diagnostics skills. On a daily basis youll be responsible for: Visitingcustomers properties to carry out a variety of work mainly diagnostics and breakdowns but also emergency repairs to annual servicing. Providing excellent customer service through effective communication Manage your workload of daily appointments via a tablet device Manage your van stock by ensuring all old faulty parts and good stock for credit are returned as well as receive new stock which are delivered over night are placed in their locations in the rear load space of your van. About you: We want to make sure youre set up for success in our mission. To be successful in your application youll need to; Hold domestic gas ACS Certification or equivalent Full Driving License A background in servicing, repair and maintenance of gas boilers What we offer: Our package is made up of basic salary plus a variable incentive. We also offer 25 days holiday in addition to standard UK Bank holidays, income protection, a contributory pension, maternity, paternity sick pay schemes, staff discounts and more. Diversity and inclusion: Were a heritage manufacturer that provides heating solutions to customers all over the UK. We know having a diverse workforce that reflects our mission and our expansive customer base is not only good for you, its great for us! We welcome each and everyone of the differences that make our people intrinsically unique and able to contribute to the growth and success of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Recruitment Agency notice: Thank you for your interest in supporting our mission! We already have a preferred partner list weve carefully selected to work with us for the fulfilment of our vacancies. Because of this, we dont accept any speculative or unsolicited applications that may impact the experience of our candidates and/ or impact your ability to work with us in the future. If youd like to collaborate with us, you can send your details over to our procurement team. PLEASE NOTE Due to the nature of our work this role may require background checks, offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of checks. We make the energy transition a reality. Be a part of the movement and help shape a sustainable future for all. Come and join us! JBRP1_UKTJ
May 12, 2024
Full time
We make the energy transition a reality. Be a part of the movement and help shape a sustainable future for us all. Job Title:Domestic Gas Service & Breakdown Engineer Postcode Coverage: Based inLL11, LL12, LL13 Reporting Line:Field Team Manager Why work for Baxi? Baxi is a heritage heating and hot water solutions provider with big ambitions to change the way we think about and use energy. Were focussed on driving the conversations and spearheading the change that will enable us to make this happen. We have some of the best-known and trusted heating and hot water brands for residential and commercial customers including Baxi, Main, Megaflo, Remeha, Andrews Water Heaters, Potterton Commercial, Heatrae Sadia and Packaged Plant Solutions. Our UK & Ireland business has led engineering breakthroughs and successfully adapted to be a leader in our industry for over 150 years. Our established foothold in the heating manufacturing market with a well-respected product portfolio, an amazing army of people puts us in a position to lead the way for change and make a lasting mark on the industry. Do you have a passion and appetite for evolution? Come and join us! Who will you be working with? Our Engineers are the lifeforce of our business. As the interface between our products and our customer this team plays an integral role in ensuring that our customers are kept safe, warm and happy at all times. Supported by other experienced teams within the wider Baxi Customer Services function such as Planning, Technical Support and Resources who help to manage workloads and priorities effectively, they deliver a best in class service and provide invaluable human touch points to those in need of a fast, reliable, credible and practical solutions to a mechanical or electrical system design faults and/ or problems. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and provide critical support to our customers all from the comfort of your own postcode. Working primarily with domestic customers, youll be responsible for diagnosing and fixing issues with gas boilers, ensuring that they are working efficiently and safely. What will you be doing? Working from home, you will receive daily appointments via a tablet device. Alongside this, your van will be stocked overnight by our couriers. You will visit customers with prearranged appointments via our scheduling team, where you will carry out a variety of work including servicing, repairs, diagnostics and commissioning to warranty and contract customers. You will be capable of delivering excellent customer service and top-quality solutions. Whilst full product training will be given, you will be confident in your diagnostics skills. On a daily basis youll be responsible for: Visitingcustomers properties to carry out a variety of work mainly diagnostics and breakdowns but also emergency repairs to annual servicing. Providing excellent customer service through effective communication Manage your workload of daily appointments via a tablet device Manage your van stock by ensuring all old faulty parts and good stock for credit are returned as well as receive new stock which are delivered over night are placed in their locations in the rear load space of your van. About you: We want to make sure youre set up for success in our mission. To be successful in your application youll need to; Hold domestic gas ACS Certification or equivalent Full Driving License A background in servicing, repair and maintenance of gas boilers What we offer: Our package is made up of basic salary plus a variable incentive. We also offer 25 days holiday in addition to standard UK Bank holidays, income protection, a contributory pension, maternity, paternity sick pay schemes, staff discounts and more. Diversity and inclusion: Were a heritage manufacturer that provides heating solutions to customers all over the UK. We know having a diverse workforce that reflects our mission and our expansive customer base is not only good for you, its great for us! We welcome each and everyone of the differences that make our people intrinsically unique and able to contribute to the growth and success of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Recruitment Agency notice: Thank you for your interest in supporting our mission! We already have a preferred partner list weve carefully selected to work with us for the fulfilment of our vacancies. Because of this, we dont accept any speculative or unsolicited applications that may impact the experience of our candidates and/ or impact your ability to work with us in the future. If youd like to collaborate with us, you can send your details over to our procurement team. PLEASE NOTE Due to the nature of our work this role may require background checks, offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of checks. We make the energy transition a reality. Be a part of the movement and help shape a sustainable future for all. Come and join us! JBRP1_UKTJ
Our Assistant Managers continuously strive for customer-first excellence in our stores! CELEBRATE LIFE & EXPRESS LOVE Assistant Manager - Ernest Jones - Bluewater As Assistant Store Manager here at Ernest Jones in Bluewater, you'll join the team in a store within the local area. You'll support our Store Manager in 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 run the store when the Store Manager is not present and will be required to plan, adjust priorities and organise activities regularly. 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! Are you the perfect gem? We're looking for suitable candidates to demonstrate the following: Inspirational leadership credentials with an impressive track record in retail Assistant / Store Management A commercially savvy approach with a drive to continuously improve and deliver outstanding results Great experience of coaching and motivating others with a passion for developing your team members to achieve their full potential. An interest in the Jewellery industry and a real appreciation for our products with a passion to help our customers Celebrate Life and Express Love. 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? Upon joining us as Assistant 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 12, 2024
Full time
Our Assistant Managers continuously strive for customer-first excellence in our stores! CELEBRATE LIFE & EXPRESS LOVE Assistant Manager - Ernest Jones - Bluewater As Assistant Store Manager here at Ernest Jones in Bluewater, you'll join the team in a store within the local area. You'll support our Store Manager in 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 run the store when the Store Manager is not present and will be required to plan, adjust priorities and organise activities regularly. 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! Are you the perfect gem? We're looking for suitable candidates to demonstrate the following: Inspirational leadership credentials with an impressive track record in retail Assistant / Store Management A commercially savvy approach with a drive to continuously improve and deliver outstanding results Great experience of coaching and motivating others with a passion for developing your team members to achieve their full potential. An interest in the Jewellery industry and a real appreciation for our products with a passion to help our customers Celebrate Life and Express Love. 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? Upon joining us as Assistant 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.
We're on a mission to give our colleagues an amazing work/life balance! Role: Senior Public Relations Manager Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum dependent on experience Contract: Permanent Location: Bolton We are seeking a talented Senior Public Relations Manager to join our team here at Outcomes First Group! Outcomes First Group is dedicated to giving neurodivergent children and young people access to a great education that caters to their specific needs, abilities and aspirations. As the largest and most reputable organisation in our sector, we offer education and care from early years through to further education. Job Purpose: As our Senior Public Relations Manager you will be responsible for collaborating with our PR partners (agency and investors) to ensure Outcomes First Group, trading brands and services are held in the highest regard with a specific focus on crisis management and adverse media interest. More broadly the role will include developing and implementing proactive PR strategies and campaigns, preparing press releases, organising PR events, analysing opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising. The Public Relations Manager reports into the Executive team through Group Commercial Director and accountable to the CEO and lead investment partner. This role will also have close collaborative working relationships with the Marketing and Communications Team. Core Role Responsibilities: Lead the implementation of the company's communication strategy with a strong emphasis on PR, crisis management and adverse media response. Manages and provides input into a comprehensive PR / crisis communications strategy/playbook to reinforce image and reputation across all internal and external stakeholders. Act as the primary contact with our retained PR agency and manage all these communications effectively. First point of contact for media engagement (including out of hours). Timely drafting/production of communications materials including press releases, talking points, fact sheets, and internal memos. Coordinate with colleagues to facilitate executive and investment partner review and signoff of communications materials. Early identification and escalation of emerging issues to senior management. Provide communications and issues management support to services when there is an adverse media event. Monitor and maintain the adverse media reputation tracker. Prepare and issue press releases to support, key policy themes and activities. Qualifications and Experience: 7 Years plus experience working at an agency or in-house PR role, preferably in the special education services sector. Ability to remain calm under pressure, handle stressful situations, think clearly and act fast. A critical thinker, with the ability to manage risk whilst maintaining strong governance for an organisation. Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders and effectively collaborate with teams across a broad network or schools. The desire to work in service-oriented business - highly organised with the ability to multitask on various projects. Passionate about people and service, with an uncompromised focus on discretion, privacy, and respect. Self-starter with an interest in various PR projects including crisis management, corporate communications, thought leadership and content production/marketing. Technological proficiency and well versed in Microsoft Office and PowerPoint Why Join us? About the Group There are three brands in our Outcomes First family: Acorn Education, Options Autism and Momenta Connect. Together, we educate, care for and support children, young people, and adults across the UK, empowering them to be happy and make their way in the world. Our Vision We believe that with a great education, every neurodivergent pupil can thrive and make their way in the world. Our Mission Every day we improve the lives of our pupils, their families, and local communities through a relentless focus on wellbeing and learning. Our Promise We are kind to ourselves and each other We work together and we make things happen. Our Promisesits alongside our Vision and Mission. It describes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together, and behave. It represents what's truly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day. It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual. How do we achieve and deliver the 'Incredible'? We are dedicated to providing exceptional educational opportunities and care for neurodivergent young people. Our focus is on ensuring that each of our pupils has access to learning that is tailored to their needs, enabling them to overcome specific barriers, achieve personal goals, and celebrate their successes. At the heart of everything we do is the individual pupil. We are committed to staying up to date with the latest developments in SEN education, and we continuously strive to innovate our approach and empower our teams to achieve the best possible outcomes for our pupils. Our multi-disciplinary teams bring together an array of specialisms and expertise, collaborating to find a route to success for every pupil, whatever that may mean for them. Our efforts are paying off - in the last academic year alone, we educated over 3,000 neurodivergent pupils, and 98% of our schools were given an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding. Even more importantly, 100% of our leavers go on to employment, education, or training - a significantly higher rate than the national average. We firmly believe that our young people possess great potential, and we are committed to helping them fulfil it. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or would like to apply for this rewarding position. Why work for us? Your wellbeing is very important to us, and we know that being able to choose the benefits that suit you and your family will support your wellbeing. Whatever your role and wherever you're located, you'll love VISTA, our flexible benefits platform which lets you tailor your benefits package. And when your circumstances change no problem. You can flex, trade a
May 12, 2024
Full time
We're on a mission to give our colleagues an amazing work/life balance! Role: Senior Public Relations Manager Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum dependent on experience Contract: Permanent Location: Bolton We are seeking a talented Senior Public Relations Manager to join our team here at Outcomes First Group! Outcomes First Group is dedicated to giving neurodivergent children and young people access to a great education that caters to their specific needs, abilities and aspirations. As the largest and most reputable organisation in our sector, we offer education and care from early years through to further education. Job Purpose: As our Senior Public Relations Manager you will be responsible for collaborating with our PR partners (agency and investors) to ensure Outcomes First Group, trading brands and services are held in the highest regard with a specific focus on crisis management and adverse media interest. More broadly the role will include developing and implementing proactive PR strategies and campaigns, preparing press releases, organising PR events, analysing opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising. The Public Relations Manager reports into the Executive team through Group Commercial Director and accountable to the CEO and lead investment partner. This role will also have close collaborative working relationships with the Marketing and Communications Team. Core Role Responsibilities: Lead the implementation of the company's communication strategy with a strong emphasis on PR, crisis management and adverse media response. Manages and provides input into a comprehensive PR / crisis communications strategy/playbook to reinforce image and reputation across all internal and external stakeholders. Act as the primary contact with our retained PR agency and manage all these communications effectively. First point of contact for media engagement (including out of hours). Timely drafting/production of communications materials including press releases, talking points, fact sheets, and internal memos. Coordinate with colleagues to facilitate executive and investment partner review and signoff of communications materials. Early identification and escalation of emerging issues to senior management. Provide communications and issues management support to services when there is an adverse media event. Monitor and maintain the adverse media reputation tracker. Prepare and issue press releases to support, key policy themes and activities. Qualifications and Experience: 7 Years plus experience working at an agency or in-house PR role, preferably in the special education services sector. Ability to remain calm under pressure, handle stressful situations, think clearly and act fast. A critical thinker, with the ability to manage risk whilst maintaining strong governance for an organisation. Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders and effectively collaborate with teams across a broad network or schools. The desire to work in service-oriented business - highly organised with the ability to multitask on various projects. Passionate about people and service, with an uncompromised focus on discretion, privacy, and respect. Self-starter with an interest in various PR projects including crisis management, corporate communications, thought leadership and content production/marketing. Technological proficiency and well versed in Microsoft Office and PowerPoint Why Join us? About the Group There are three brands in our Outcomes First family: Acorn Education, Options Autism and Momenta Connect. Together, we educate, care for and support children, young people, and adults across the UK, empowering them to be happy and make their way in the world. Our Vision We believe that with a great education, every neurodivergent pupil can thrive and make their way in the world. Our Mission Every day we improve the lives of our pupils, their families, and local communities through a relentless focus on wellbeing and learning. Our Promise We are kind to ourselves and each other We work together and we make things happen. Our Promisesits alongside our Vision and Mission. It describes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together, and behave. It represents what's truly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day. It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual. How do we achieve and deliver the 'Incredible'? We are dedicated to providing exceptional educational opportunities and care for neurodivergent young people. Our focus is on ensuring that each of our pupils has access to learning that is tailored to their needs, enabling them to overcome specific barriers, achieve personal goals, and celebrate their successes. At the heart of everything we do is the individual pupil. We are committed to staying up to date with the latest developments in SEN education, and we continuously strive to innovate our approach and empower our teams to achieve the best possible outcomes for our pupils. Our multi-disciplinary teams bring together an array of specialisms and expertise, collaborating to find a route to success for every pupil, whatever that may mean for them. Our efforts are paying off - in the last academic year alone, we educated over 3,000 neurodivergent pupils, and 98% of our schools were given an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding. Even more importantly, 100% of our leavers go on to employment, education, or training - a significantly higher rate than the national average. We firmly believe that our young people possess great potential, and we are committed to helping them fulfil it. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or would like to apply for this rewarding position. Why work for us? Your wellbeing is very important to us, and we know that being able to choose the benefits that suit you and your family will support your wellbeing. Whatever your role and wherever you're located, you'll love VISTA, our flexible benefits platform which lets you tailor your benefits package. And when your circumstances change no problem. You can flex, trade a
The charity retail division within Octavia is going through a very exciting period of growth. Following the appointment of a new Head of Retail and Area Manager, we have a Assistant Shop Manager opportunity at out Askew Road shop. Our shops are instrumental in providing a sustainable source of income to support Octavia's vital work in the community, we are a local charity supporting local people and we're looking for motivated, passionate individuals to be part of our ambitious plans. If you have experience working in charity retail as an employee or volunteer, or you have experience in high street retail looking to move into charity, this could be a great move for you. Responsibilities We like to give full autonomy to Shop Managers and Assistant Managers on our shop layouts and window displays so an Assistant Shop Manager with a creative eye, experienced in visual merchandising and the customer journey would be ideal. Other duties include: Supporting the Shop Manager in day to day running of the shop Displaying donated stock in a visually appealing manner to create a high end shop feel and help maximise sales Achieving agreed sales targets Selecting and pricing items appropriately Working with the manager to recruit, train and motivate a team of volunteers Stepping up as Shop Manager when required, attending meetings and taking on necessary management duties Ensuring agreed sales targets and expenditure for the shop is achieved Delivering excellent customer service at all times Keeping up to date with Health & Safety guidelines to ensure staff and customers are kept safe Managing the Gift Aid processes Ensuing accurate cashing up is completed daily, completing weekly returns and dispatch documents Being a key holder Reporting any maintenance matters promptly to the shop manager or Retail department Supporting all fundraising activity across Octavia Requirements We are looking for experienced assistant shop managers or retail assistants with strong commercial acumen, who understands what is needed to make a charity shop profitable. You will have excellent customer service and the ability to oversee and manage a team of volunteers. We are also looking for: Experience working within a charity retail shop either as an employee or volunteer or a background in high street retail Excellent customer service, team working and communication skills Knowledge of displaying, selling and promoting high-end luxury items Commercial awareness and ability to create a customer journey to the highest level Ability to stay calm under pressure, be a problem solver and decision maker Good level of numeracy Ability to create high end visual displays and shop layout At least two year's previous experience in a retail environment Benefits This is a 35 hour per week role paying an annual salary of £22,842 plus fantastic benefits including up to 10% pension contributions and the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative team. Our shops are open Monday to Sunday and you will share the responsibility of opening your shop with your Shop Manager. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Everyone is welcome. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
May 12, 2024
Full time
The charity retail division within Octavia is going through a very exciting period of growth. Following the appointment of a new Head of Retail and Area Manager, we have a Assistant Shop Manager opportunity at out Askew Road shop. Our shops are instrumental in providing a sustainable source of income to support Octavia's vital work in the community, we are a local charity supporting local people and we're looking for motivated, passionate individuals to be part of our ambitious plans. If you have experience working in charity retail as an employee or volunteer, or you have experience in high street retail looking to move into charity, this could be a great move for you. Responsibilities We like to give full autonomy to Shop Managers and Assistant Managers on our shop layouts and window displays so an Assistant Shop Manager with a creative eye, experienced in visual merchandising and the customer journey would be ideal. Other duties include: Supporting the Shop Manager in day to day running of the shop Displaying donated stock in a visually appealing manner to create a high end shop feel and help maximise sales Achieving agreed sales targets Selecting and pricing items appropriately Working with the manager to recruit, train and motivate a team of volunteers Stepping up as Shop Manager when required, attending meetings and taking on necessary management duties Ensuring agreed sales targets and expenditure for the shop is achieved Delivering excellent customer service at all times Keeping up to date with Health & Safety guidelines to ensure staff and customers are kept safe Managing the Gift Aid processes Ensuing accurate cashing up is completed daily, completing weekly returns and dispatch documents Being a key holder Reporting any maintenance matters promptly to the shop manager or Retail department Supporting all fundraising activity across Octavia Requirements We are looking for experienced assistant shop managers or retail assistants with strong commercial acumen, who understands what is needed to make a charity shop profitable. You will have excellent customer service and the ability to oversee and manage a team of volunteers. We are also looking for: Experience working within a charity retail shop either as an employee or volunteer or a background in high street retail Excellent customer service, team working and communication skills Knowledge of displaying, selling and promoting high-end luxury items Commercial awareness and ability to create a customer journey to the highest level Ability to stay calm under pressure, be a problem solver and decision maker Good level of numeracy Ability to create high end visual displays and shop layout At least two year's previous experience in a retail environment Benefits This is a 35 hour per week role paying an annual salary of £22,842 plus fantastic benefits including up to 10% pension contributions and the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative team. Our shops are open Monday to Sunday and you will share the responsibility of opening your shop with your Shop Manager. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Everyone is welcome. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Assistant Store Manager Opportunity: Lead, inspire, and excel - creating amazing value everyday! As an Assistant Store Manager, you are the vital link between the Store Manager and the store team. You're assuming a pivotal role in shaping the experiences of both your team and the customers' journey within the community you serve. Your day-to-day actions drive sales and allow you to use your creative flair when merchandising on and off plan to showcase our amazing value on GM and FMCG products within the store, creating an environment where our core values of love our customers, care for our colleagues, and protect the pounds (and euros) come to life. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Why Choose Us? A member of our annual Retail Management Bonus Scheme acknowledging your contributions to our success. Professional development, including the opportunity to pursue up to a Retail Manager Level 3 qualification through an apprenticeship. Comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes, setting you up for success. Rota's are scheduled four-weeks in advance, creating a culture that cares for your life outside of work. Holiday allowance increasing by one day per year (up to 33 days), plus an extra day for your Birthday. Enhanced Family friendly benefits and life assurance. In-store discount of 10% along with exclusive discounts through our colleague online benefits portal. All year-round initiatives to recognise and reward our colleagues. Access to Employee Assistance to support your well-being. Your Impact: Love our customers: Customers are at the forefront of everything we do. You are a role model in delivering excellent customer service consistently to the highest of standards. Always going above and beyond for our customers, whether greeting them, assisting them, or jumping on the checkouts - Keeping our 'two is a queue' initiative in mind. Care for our colleagues: Create a safe environment for your team and ensure all policies and procedures are followed. Work alongside the Store Manager to help support the team around you. Managing new colleagues' inductions and collaborating with supervisors to drive ongoing training and development through on-the-job coaching. Protect the pounds (and euros): Leading daily huddles to ensure commercial objectives, including sales, service, and shrink, are communicated, and achieved. Ensure all our products are priced, merchandised and maintained to ensure the store runs smoothly. Ready to Join Us? This opportunity is for those ready to make an impact in a vibrant retail environment. We'd love to hear from you if you're driven to lead, inspire, and excel. Apply now and take your first step in a fulfilling career with us. About us Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores and nearly 18,500 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings. At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers. Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. It is our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues that make it all possible. We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do, and they keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues and Protect the Pounds & Euros By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land which is fun, friendly and full of surprises - a place where our people can truly be the best version of themselves!
May 12, 2024
Full time
Assistant Store Manager Opportunity: Lead, inspire, and excel - creating amazing value everyday! As an Assistant Store Manager, you are the vital link between the Store Manager and the store team. You're assuming a pivotal role in shaping the experiences of both your team and the customers' journey within the community you serve. Your day-to-day actions drive sales and allow you to use your creative flair when merchandising on and off plan to showcase our amazing value on GM and FMCG products within the store, creating an environment where our core values of love our customers, care for our colleagues, and protect the pounds (and euros) come to life. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Why Choose Us? A member of our annual Retail Management Bonus Scheme acknowledging your contributions to our success. Professional development, including the opportunity to pursue up to a Retail Manager Level 3 qualification through an apprenticeship. Comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes, setting you up for success. Rota's are scheduled four-weeks in advance, creating a culture that cares for your life outside of work. Holiday allowance increasing by one day per year (up to 33 days), plus an extra day for your Birthday. Enhanced Family friendly benefits and life assurance. In-store discount of 10% along with exclusive discounts through our colleague online benefits portal. All year-round initiatives to recognise and reward our colleagues. Access to Employee Assistance to support your well-being. Your Impact: Love our customers: Customers are at the forefront of everything we do. You are a role model in delivering excellent customer service consistently to the highest of standards. Always going above and beyond for our customers, whether greeting them, assisting them, or jumping on the checkouts - Keeping our 'two is a queue' initiative in mind. Care for our colleagues: Create a safe environment for your team and ensure all policies and procedures are followed. Work alongside the Store Manager to help support the team around you. Managing new colleagues' inductions and collaborating with supervisors to drive ongoing training and development through on-the-job coaching. Protect the pounds (and euros): Leading daily huddles to ensure commercial objectives, including sales, service, and shrink, are communicated, and achieved. Ensure all our products are priced, merchandised and maintained to ensure the store runs smoothly. Ready to Join Us? This opportunity is for those ready to make an impact in a vibrant retail environment. We'd love to hear from you if you're driven to lead, inspire, and excel. Apply now and take your first step in a fulfilling career with us. About us Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores and nearly 18,500 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings. At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers. Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. It is our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues that make it all possible. We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do, and they keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues and Protect the Pounds & Euros By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land which is fun, friendly and full of surprises - a place where our people can truly be the best version of themselves!
About us DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging worldwide, which is supported by recycling and papermaking operations. We play a central role in the value chain across sectors including e-commerce, fast-moving consumer goods ("FMCG") and industrials. Through our purpose of 'Redefining Packaging for a Changing World' and our Now and Next sustainability strategy, we are committed to leading the transition to the circular economy, while delivering more circular solutions for our customers and wider society - replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions. Our bespoke box-to-box in 14 days model, design capabilities and innovation strategy sits at the heart of this response. Headquartered in London and a member of the FTSE 100, DS Smith operates in 34 countries employing around 30,000 people and we are a Strategic Partner of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Our history can be traced back to the box-making businesses started in the 1940s by the Smith family. About the role We are recruiting for a Finance Manager in our Packaging division that will be responsible for working with Finance, S&OP and Planning teams to accurately analyse, forecast, and provide insights for our E-Commerce function. This is a key role within the team, where you will make valuable contributions to the ongoing commercial development of the business. You will work closely with a variety of stakeholders, looking at pricing, performance and demand planning, so that you can support and challenge our commercial business decisions. This will help to continuously develop our market knowledge and plans within the organisation so that we can continue to be a major player in a section of the market that is undergoing huge growth. You will need to understand and communicate where and how the business creates value, looking at key drivers of volume, revenue and margin performance. To do so, you will need to be comfortable analysing and manipulating data, and then be able to present your findings back to the team and to senior management. Assisting our Central Head of Finance, you will expand the team's scope and assess the performance of all customers that we work with. The challenge and support that you provide will help us to better understand customer profitability, credit risk and helping us to develop the overall sales and margin strategy. You will also be able to demonstrate a solid understanding of governance and controls, and play a vital part of the organisation's adoption of UK SOX. About you Experience providing financial insight to business teams within a multi-site, multi-national organisation A knowledge of financial management, with commercial awareness An excellent influencer and communicator, comfortable working with business stakeholders Strong Microsoft Office skills, specifically with Excel Methodical approach to your work, and comfortable working independently Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) Knowledge of SAP and HFM (desirable) Benefits Salary up to £55,000-£60,000, dependent on experience Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays Employee Assistance Programme Sharesave scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee discounts
May 12, 2024
Full time
About us DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging worldwide, which is supported by recycling and papermaking operations. We play a central role in the value chain across sectors including e-commerce, fast-moving consumer goods ("FMCG") and industrials. Through our purpose of 'Redefining Packaging for a Changing World' and our Now and Next sustainability strategy, we are committed to leading the transition to the circular economy, while delivering more circular solutions for our customers and wider society - replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions. Our bespoke box-to-box in 14 days model, design capabilities and innovation strategy sits at the heart of this response. Headquartered in London and a member of the FTSE 100, DS Smith operates in 34 countries employing around 30,000 people and we are a Strategic Partner of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Our history can be traced back to the box-making businesses started in the 1940s by the Smith family. About the role We are recruiting for a Finance Manager in our Packaging division that will be responsible for working with Finance, S&OP and Planning teams to accurately analyse, forecast, and provide insights for our E-Commerce function. This is a key role within the team, where you will make valuable contributions to the ongoing commercial development of the business. You will work closely with a variety of stakeholders, looking at pricing, performance and demand planning, so that you can support and challenge our commercial business decisions. This will help to continuously develop our market knowledge and plans within the organisation so that we can continue to be a major player in a section of the market that is undergoing huge growth. You will need to understand and communicate where and how the business creates value, looking at key drivers of volume, revenue and margin performance. To do so, you will need to be comfortable analysing and manipulating data, and then be able to present your findings back to the team and to senior management. Assisting our Central Head of Finance, you will expand the team's scope and assess the performance of all customers that we work with. The challenge and support that you provide will help us to better understand customer profitability, credit risk and helping us to develop the overall sales and margin strategy. You will also be able to demonstrate a solid understanding of governance and controls, and play a vital part of the organisation's adoption of UK SOX. About you Experience providing financial insight to business teams within a multi-site, multi-national organisation A knowledge of financial management, with commercial awareness An excellent influencer and communicator, comfortable working with business stakeholders Strong Microsoft Office skills, specifically with Excel Methodical approach to your work, and comfortable working independently Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) Knowledge of SAP and HFM (desirable) Benefits Salary up to £55,000-£60,000, dependent on experience Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays Employee Assistance Programme Sharesave scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee discounts
Marketing Project Coordinator - Office based in stunning Manchester City Centre Offices - close to public transport! We are looking for a super organised deadline smasher who can facilitate success across marketing and sales functions. You will need to coordinate projects, this is a role for an organised professional with energy, insanely good communication skills and a strong understanding of marketing functions and campaigns. A wonderful agile, fast paced role for a motivated, strong communicator! £30,000 - £35,000 plus benefits package and buzzing team - Brilliant opportunity in the most ambitious growth organisation in Manchester. the glue on various projects between Sales & marketing in this very modern agile fluid support role! We always look for personality, attitude and intelligence first, 7/10 skills/exp match 2nd Brilliant Manchester based role for a dynamic up and coming professional with 4-6 years exp. Are you super organised? A project coordination ninja who can multi-task and meet deadlines? This is a mega opportunity to work for a growing SaaS / Tech business based in Manchester. Multiple projects, fantastic team, loads to get stuck in to! Speak to for the details. Sales & marketing Project Coordinator - Organisation - Administration - Communication - Time Management - deadline smasher - elite communicator! The Benefits you ll get: Competitive Salary - Career - training - personal development 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Day off on your birthday. Perkbox discounts. Holidays increase after 2- and 5-years service. Pension Plan and Life Insurance. Access to Employee Assistance Programme. Company incentives, access to discount schemes. The Role & You: We need you to have some synergy with the skill sets needed to do this role. Personality and attitude is key! Common sense and strong work ethic. We ideally need a strong education or Degree and 4-6 years work experience (bonus would be marketing dept or sales dept experience and working to deadlines!) Support the Sales and Marketing functions with scheduling, agenda creation, and distribution of materials. Manage sales enablement documentation, preparing new content and reviewing existing collaterals to ensure they are suitable for current and future requirements such as "campaign toolkits" including crib sheet messages, email and social media assets and other sales training ads. Assist in the development and implementation of prospect engagement initiatives with sales to achieve company objectives. Help create marketing materials such as brochures, service agreement templates to presentations. Manage sales and service function inbound requests and coordinate completion based on prioritisation and available resources. Coordinate the cross-functional marketing team in terms of roadmap planning, campaign briefing and team/people ticketing to execute promotional campaigns across various channels, including social media, email, paid media and more Manage the end-to-end briefing process, from collecting data, and collating research and input from senior stakeholders to create a robust brief to support commercial targets, to ensuring there is a clear start, middle and end to the campaign itself - ensure the department is clear on the programme objectives & deliverables. Coordinate the execution of all multi-channel campaigns via a ticketing system, communicating to senior managers on status of deliverables completion against deadlines. Collect performance insights from teams during campaigns running period to share with management to support the optimisation of campaigns. Coordinate campaign debriefing sessions to share learns & insights with wider team to help improve the outputs in follow up activities. Manage the "always on" brand channels including email footers, website timeline, product login page to office signage ensuring on a monthly basis (at minimum) that the channels update with the latest information and campaigns against the commercial goals set out by the manager. Assist in organising and attending marketing events, trade shows, and exhibitions. Research industry activity and highlight areas of importance to inform roadmap and planning. Assist awards submissions for BHR UK in terms of schedule, submission contribution, attendance at awards events to identifying new awards. Assist in the preparation of presentations, proposals, and contracts. Buzzing Manchester based Administration and Project Coordination role, speak to !
May 12, 2024
Full time
Marketing Project Coordinator - Office based in stunning Manchester City Centre Offices - close to public transport! We are looking for a super organised deadline smasher who can facilitate success across marketing and sales functions. You will need to coordinate projects, this is a role for an organised professional with energy, insanely good communication skills and a strong understanding of marketing functions and campaigns. A wonderful agile, fast paced role for a motivated, strong communicator! £30,000 - £35,000 plus benefits package and buzzing team - Brilliant opportunity in the most ambitious growth organisation in Manchester. the glue on various projects between Sales & marketing in this very modern agile fluid support role! We always look for personality, attitude and intelligence first, 7/10 skills/exp match 2nd Brilliant Manchester based role for a dynamic up and coming professional with 4-6 years exp. Are you super organised? A project coordination ninja who can multi-task and meet deadlines? This is a mega opportunity to work for a growing SaaS / Tech business based in Manchester. Multiple projects, fantastic team, loads to get stuck in to! Speak to for the details. Sales & marketing Project Coordinator - Organisation - Administration - Communication - Time Management - deadline smasher - elite communicator! The Benefits you ll get: Competitive Salary - Career - training - personal development 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Day off on your birthday. Perkbox discounts. Holidays increase after 2- and 5-years service. Pension Plan and Life Insurance. Access to Employee Assistance Programme. Company incentives, access to discount schemes. The Role & You: We need you to have some synergy with the skill sets needed to do this role. Personality and attitude is key! Common sense and strong work ethic. We ideally need a strong education or Degree and 4-6 years work experience (bonus would be marketing dept or sales dept experience and working to deadlines!) Support the Sales and Marketing functions with scheduling, agenda creation, and distribution of materials. Manage sales enablement documentation, preparing new content and reviewing existing collaterals to ensure they are suitable for current and future requirements such as "campaign toolkits" including crib sheet messages, email and social media assets and other sales training ads. Assist in the development and implementation of prospect engagement initiatives with sales to achieve company objectives. Help create marketing materials such as brochures, service agreement templates to presentations. Manage sales and service function inbound requests and coordinate completion based on prioritisation and available resources. Coordinate the cross-functional marketing team in terms of roadmap planning, campaign briefing and team/people ticketing to execute promotional campaigns across various channels, including social media, email, paid media and more Manage the end-to-end briefing process, from collecting data, and collating research and input from senior stakeholders to create a robust brief to support commercial targets, to ensuring there is a clear start, middle and end to the campaign itself - ensure the department is clear on the programme objectives & deliverables. Coordinate the execution of all multi-channel campaigns via a ticketing system, communicating to senior managers on status of deliverables completion against deadlines. Collect performance insights from teams during campaigns running period to share with management to support the optimisation of campaigns. Coordinate campaign debriefing sessions to share learns & insights with wider team to help improve the outputs in follow up activities. Manage the "always on" brand channels including email footers, website timeline, product login page to office signage ensuring on a monthly basis (at minimum) that the channels update with the latest information and campaigns against the commercial goals set out by the manager. Assist in organising and attending marketing events, trade shows, and exhibitions. Research industry activity and highlight areas of importance to inform roadmap and planning. Assist awards submissions for BHR UK in terms of schedule, submission contribution, attendance at awards events to identifying new awards. Assist in the preparation of presentations, proposals, and contracts. Buzzing Manchester based Administration and Project Coordination role, speak to !
Are you a results driven individual? Do you thrive in a Supply Chain environment? Are you a natural people person? Then this could be the role for you!Our client in the Solihull area is looking for a Production Administrator to join their fast-paced team due to continued business growth. Benefits: Salary - £23,000 - £26,000 per annum 28 Days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) Hours of work: Monday to Friday - 08:00am - 17:00pm Auto-enrolment pension Generous employee discounts Bonus schemes Company events Duties & Responsibilities will include: Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders including customers, suppliers, and colleagues. Efficiently handle telephone and email inquiries. Process sales orders using company-specific software. Prepare documentation for commercial surveys and installations. Manage data input and analysis using MS Excel. Facilitate data manipulation for importing and exporting across various systems. Calculate material and part requirements from work schedules. Coordinate order processing and monitor supply chains to ensure timely deliveries. Manage printing, organization, and distribution of manufacturing files and labels. Assist Production Manager with stock control and reorder levels. Track costs and negotiate with suppliers to meet budget goals. Handle Goods In and Goods Out administration, including managing delivery issues and coordinating goods collection. Support daily operations of the Operations and Manufacturing departments as needed. Skills / Experience Required: Confident communication skills both written and verbal Previous experience in the manufacturing or construction industry Intermediate / advanced user of MS Excel, use of formulas Proficient in MS Office packages Fast learner with the ability to multitask and prioritise workload Excellent attention to detail Pro-active with the ability to work within tight deadlines Self-motivated and able to take initiative If this is of interest, please apply within!KSBirmingham Kelly Services are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.? Should you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with Kelly's?Privacy Statement. For information regarding data protection at Kelly, please visit the Kelly website and have a look into the Privacy Statement.? As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
May 12, 2024
Full time
Are you a results driven individual? Do you thrive in a Supply Chain environment? Are you a natural people person? Then this could be the role for you!Our client in the Solihull area is looking for a Production Administrator to join their fast-paced team due to continued business growth. Benefits: Salary - £23,000 - £26,000 per annum 28 Days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) Hours of work: Monday to Friday - 08:00am - 17:00pm Auto-enrolment pension Generous employee discounts Bonus schemes Company events Duties & Responsibilities will include: Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders including customers, suppliers, and colleagues. Efficiently handle telephone and email inquiries. Process sales orders using company-specific software. Prepare documentation for commercial surveys and installations. Manage data input and analysis using MS Excel. Facilitate data manipulation for importing and exporting across various systems. Calculate material and part requirements from work schedules. Coordinate order processing and monitor supply chains to ensure timely deliveries. Manage printing, organization, and distribution of manufacturing files and labels. Assist Production Manager with stock control and reorder levels. Track costs and negotiate with suppliers to meet budget goals. Handle Goods In and Goods Out administration, including managing delivery issues and coordinating goods collection. Support daily operations of the Operations and Manufacturing departments as needed. Skills / Experience Required: Confident communication skills both written and verbal Previous experience in the manufacturing or construction industry Intermediate / advanced user of MS Excel, use of formulas Proficient in MS Office packages Fast learner with the ability to multitask and prioritise workload Excellent attention to detail Pro-active with the ability to work within tight deadlines Self-motivated and able to take initiative If this is of interest, please apply within!KSBirmingham Kelly Services are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.? Should you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with Kelly's?Privacy Statement. For information regarding data protection at Kelly, please visit the Kelly website and have a look into the Privacy Statement.? As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Sales Officer Salary: Competitive, company car and Veolia benefits and pension Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week. 08:00am - 5:00pm (60 minutes unpaid break) Location: Croydon Commercial Depot When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you; 25 days of annual leave Access to our company pension scheme Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential What you'll be doing; Meet monthly sales targets set by the line manager through consultation with the business manager Achieve a set of standard working KPIs set by the line manager for New Business & Portfolio Accounts Communicate with the operations and customer support teams to ensure effective customer service for example - bin deliveries Responsible for undertaking risk assessments/site surveys before sale, the operations and customer support teams would be reliant on this information to provide excellent customer service The role holder is targeted to increasing business as per business requirements and providing all the information needed to carry out the work effectively Build and maintain relationships with current and potential customers, primarily SMEs that are not already Veolia customers The role will include contact through door-to-door and telesales, forming relationships quickly Communicate effectively with internal departments to ensure that the customer can be set up quickly and receive the service they expect Adherence to company policies and procedures for example the site survey process Adherence to sales procedures for example Salesforce and completing electronic contracts - inputting daily activity and contracts; contractual documents such as service agreements and direct debits mandates Following customer support process to ensure effective customer service and record keeping. What we're looking for; Someone who is articulate and friendly, can build relationships with customers quickly and a solution finder who can add value to their customer. Willing to follow a sales process and confidence to ask for the business. Is confident using technology (Ipad/Laptop.) Full Driving licence. Previous waste industry knowledge may be of benefit but not essential. Want's to be part of a team, learn and looking for a career. What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+. This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia. We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know. Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.
May 12, 2024
Full time
Sales Officer Salary: Competitive, company car and Veolia benefits and pension Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week. 08:00am - 5:00pm (60 minutes unpaid break) Location: Croydon Commercial Depot When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you; 25 days of annual leave Access to our company pension scheme Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential What you'll be doing; Meet monthly sales targets set by the line manager through consultation with the business manager Achieve a set of standard working KPIs set by the line manager for New Business & Portfolio Accounts Communicate with the operations and customer support teams to ensure effective customer service for example - bin deliveries Responsible for undertaking risk assessments/site surveys before sale, the operations and customer support teams would be reliant on this information to provide excellent customer service The role holder is targeted to increasing business as per business requirements and providing all the information needed to carry out the work effectively Build and maintain relationships with current and potential customers, primarily SMEs that are not already Veolia customers The role will include contact through door-to-door and telesales, forming relationships quickly Communicate effectively with internal departments to ensure that the customer can be set up quickly and receive the service they expect Adherence to company policies and procedures for example the site survey process Adherence to sales procedures for example Salesforce and completing electronic contracts - inputting daily activity and contracts; contractual documents such as service agreements and direct debits mandates Following customer support process to ensure effective customer service and record keeping. What we're looking for; Someone who is articulate and friendly, can build relationships with customers quickly and a solution finder who can add value to their customer. Willing to follow a sales process and confidence to ask for the business. Is confident using technology (Ipad/Laptop.) Full Driving licence. Previous waste industry knowledge may be of benefit but not essential. Want's to be part of a team, learn and looking for a career. What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+. This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia. We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know. Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.
Administrator Altrincham Salary: £22,000 - £25,000 per annum About The Company: Our Client is a leading property finance brokerage specialising in residential and commercial finance. With a focus on providing exceptional service and personalised solutions, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding results for our clients. Job Description: We are currently seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team as an Administrator. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to kick-start their career in the finance industry. As an Administrator, you will be responsible for assisting our experienced case management team in completing cases. Key Responsibilities: • Answering telephone calls and relaying messages correctly • Assisting case managers in processing cases from start to finish. • Liaising with brokers, clients, solicitors, and lenders to ensure smooth and timely progress of cases. • Managing and organising documentation related to property transactions. • Creating cases, performing back ground checks and updating the CRM / spreadsheets • Providing administrative support as needed, including data entry and file management. • Undertaking other ad hoc duties as necessitated by the needs of the business, including general administrative support for the team. Requirements: • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Strong organisational and time management abilities. • Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative. Ability to retain information and understand processes • Attention to detail and accuracy in work. • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced challenging environment. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). • Must always maintain confidentiality Benefits: • Competitive salary with potential for growth. • Comprehensive training and mentorship program. • Opportunities for career advancement within the company. • Dynamic and collaborative work environment. • Company pension
May 12, 2024
Full time
Administrator Altrincham Salary: £22,000 - £25,000 per annum About The Company: Our Client is a leading property finance brokerage specialising in residential and commercial finance. With a focus on providing exceptional service and personalised solutions, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding results for our clients. Job Description: We are currently seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team as an Administrator. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to kick-start their career in the finance industry. As an Administrator, you will be responsible for assisting our experienced case management team in completing cases. Key Responsibilities: • Answering telephone calls and relaying messages correctly • Assisting case managers in processing cases from start to finish. • Liaising with brokers, clients, solicitors, and lenders to ensure smooth and timely progress of cases. • Managing and organising documentation related to property transactions. • Creating cases, performing back ground checks and updating the CRM / spreadsheets • Providing administrative support as needed, including data entry and file management. • Undertaking other ad hoc duties as necessitated by the needs of the business, including general administrative support for the team. Requirements: • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Strong organisational and time management abilities. • Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative. Ability to retain information and understand processes • Attention to detail and accuracy in work. • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced challenging environment. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). • Must always maintain confidentiality Benefits: • Competitive salary with potential for growth. • Comprehensive training and mentorship program. • Opportunities for career advancement within the company. • Dynamic and collaborative work environment. • Company pension
Chase and Holland Recruitment Ltd
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Personal Assistant - Chesterfield - £30,000 - £32,000 Chase & Holland are excited to be working with a long standing and trusted manufacturing organisation who are currently looking to recruit a Personal Assistant to join their friendly team. This is a service led organisation who strives to put the customer at the centre of everything they do. You will be responsible for providing secretarial and administrative support to the Sales Director and Managing Director. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to work for a growing organisation with in a fast-paced environment. In Return You'll Receive: 23 days' annual leave plus BH Free onsite parking Annual bonus (company profit related) Healthcare plan Pension scheme Responsibilities of the Personal Assistant: Assisting the Sales Director and Sales Team to achieve company objectives Secretarial and PA duties in support of the Sales Director, Managing Director, and the Sales/Commercial teams Coordinating the day-to-day Marketing activities with the Marketing department Managing all point of sale and promotional literature and liaising with the Group Marketing department Liaising with Senior Managers across the group to facilitate company objectives Liaising with Business Development Managers and the Technical Department ensuring any issues raised are resolved Providing Catering for Board and Sales meetings Organising sales conferences seminars exhibitions and all commercial activities Ensuring there is always adequate stationary for the department Diary management Coordinating hotel and travel bookings for the Directors and Sales teams including flights Managing price increase communications to all customers ensuring all expectations are met Recording and monitoring all departmental holidays and sickness in conjunction with the HR department Required Skills & Experience: High standards of verbal and written Mathematics and English Experience providing excellent administrative duties Secretarial or PA experience Excellent attention to detail Must be highly organised and able to prioritise If you are interested in finding out or discussing this Personal Assistant opportunity, click 'Apply' now. Chase and Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Finance, Supply Chain, HR and IT recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire marketplaces.
May 12, 2024
Full time
Personal Assistant - Chesterfield - £30,000 - £32,000 Chase & Holland are excited to be working with a long standing and trusted manufacturing organisation who are currently looking to recruit a Personal Assistant to join their friendly team. This is a service led organisation who strives to put the customer at the centre of everything they do. You will be responsible for providing secretarial and administrative support to the Sales Director and Managing Director. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to work for a growing organisation with in a fast-paced environment. In Return You'll Receive: 23 days' annual leave plus BH Free onsite parking Annual bonus (company profit related) Healthcare plan Pension scheme Responsibilities of the Personal Assistant: Assisting the Sales Director and Sales Team to achieve company objectives Secretarial and PA duties in support of the Sales Director, Managing Director, and the Sales/Commercial teams Coordinating the day-to-day Marketing activities with the Marketing department Managing all point of sale and promotional literature and liaising with the Group Marketing department Liaising with Senior Managers across the group to facilitate company objectives Liaising with Business Development Managers and the Technical Department ensuring any issues raised are resolved Providing Catering for Board and Sales meetings Organising sales conferences seminars exhibitions and all commercial activities Ensuring there is always adequate stationary for the department Diary management Coordinating hotel and travel bookings for the Directors and Sales teams including flights Managing price increase communications to all customers ensuring all expectations are met Recording and monitoring all departmental holidays and sickness in conjunction with the HR department Required Skills & Experience: High standards of verbal and written Mathematics and English Experience providing excellent administrative duties Secretarial or PA experience Excellent attention to detail Must be highly organised and able to prioritise If you are interested in finding out or discussing this Personal Assistant opportunity, click 'Apply' now. Chase and Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Finance, Supply Chain, HR and IT recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire marketplaces.
Job Family Group: Legal Group Job Description: The Senior Counsel, Pensions will report into the Managing Counsel (MC) for the BP Pension Fund and will cover support to the Legal team. Where required, you will deputise for the MC, including providing effective pragmatic and practical legal advice to BP Pension Trustees Limited board (Trustee), and other subsidiaries . You will provide, manage and deliver day to day legal support to the Trustee Executive (TE) and assist in managing the Pensions Legal team, including supporting team meetings and day-to-day interaction with the team. You will have access to the panel of law firms and assist with managing the legal spend of the Trustee. You will have a high degree of autonomous and independent work and, where required, work closely with the leadership team of the TE, and the Trustee. You will advise the TE with relevant up to date legislation changes, including TPR, FCA, DWP updates and other associations / initiatives, e.g. Stewardship Code, Climate Change regulations etc. You will review and consider the impact of Government consultations, providing summaries, where requested and draft responses to such consultations. You will also work with the wider Fund team to ensure proper processes, governance and controls are drafted, reviewed and communicated to the relevant teams. What you will do: Provide legal and commercial support on the following: confidential projects involving the Fund, identifying when to advise on a legally privileged basis and provide prompt and detailed or summarised (as requested) legal advice; support the Managing Counsel on leading the team and opportunities to support the wider Compliance and Company Secretariat pension fund team including driving change and leading by example; appropriately escalate concerns from a legal and compliance perspective to the Managing Counsel, for discussion and resolution; drive collaboration with, and support to, the clients and other Legal teams within the wider bp Legal group, as required; present to the Fund, by way of legal, compliance or regulatory training, townhalls or other forms of group communications, both written and oral; keep abreast of emerging legislation and build external networks with pensions and investment lawyers and other large pension funds with a view to best practice; provide legal advice on corporate governance matters and other governance issues, including climate; provide support for opportunities for continuous improvement for both individual and the team; work with Compliance to implement, and continuous review of, Senior Manager Certification Regime requirements, including regular training and supporting Compliance with ongoing regulatory support; provide general corporate law advice and general commercial, e.g. corporate governance issues, non-disclosure agreements, KYC/AML queries; work with other teams in bp including group Legal, Treasury, Procurement, Tax, Ethics and Compliance, People & Culture. What you will bring: an in-depth knowledge of BP's pension scheme and strategies across the Fund, which can be learnt in role, although pensions / corporate and/or investment law experience would be beneficial. extensive knowledge and experience in handling the drafting, negotiating and execution of different documents. the ability to be a senior trusted legal adviser for the Trustee Board and the TE; a strong ability and enthusiasm to work with clients, to identify, assess, strategise, prioritise and manage legal issues; developing proposals defining and mitigating risk, to ensure legal compliance and to provide excellent, robust strategic and commercially practical advice; management of conflicting priorities with strong engagement with the client; strong budgeting skills and working with external counsel efficiently, including challenging on areas of concern; an ability to assess appropriately the need for external counsel and to choose the appropriate law firm with the relevant skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as good judgment in interpersonal interactions; strong negotiation skills; ability to work together with the regulators, e.g. TPR, FCA or other similar regulator. a track record of taking a proactive, energetic and collaborative approach to provision of legal support; a great teammate, showing both diplomacy and flexibility; effective leadership skills, including bp's leadership expectations; bp's values, particularly the courage to speak up. A degree with appropriate legal qualification. Valid and up-to-date UK practising certificate or equivalent. either in-house experience (corporate and/or pension scheme) and/or experience in a Magic Circle/Silver Circle firm Why join us? At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others. We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process. There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are significant, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and others benefits. Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future! Apply now! Travel Requirement: Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working Skills: Coaching, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Influencing, Legal Matters, Pensions, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic, Strategic Thinking, Supplier Relationship Management, Technical Knowledge Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status , neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
May 12, 2024
Full time
Job Family Group: Legal Group Job Description: The Senior Counsel, Pensions will report into the Managing Counsel (MC) for the BP Pension Fund and will cover support to the Legal team. Where required, you will deputise for the MC, including providing effective pragmatic and practical legal advice to BP Pension Trustees Limited board (Trustee), and other subsidiaries . You will provide, manage and deliver day to day legal support to the Trustee Executive (TE) and assist in managing the Pensions Legal team, including supporting team meetings and day-to-day interaction with the team. You will have access to the panel of law firms and assist with managing the legal spend of the Trustee. You will have a high degree of autonomous and independent work and, where required, work closely with the leadership team of the TE, and the Trustee. You will advise the TE with relevant up to date legislation changes, including TPR, FCA, DWP updates and other associations / initiatives, e.g. Stewardship Code, Climate Change regulations etc. You will review and consider the impact of Government consultations, providing summaries, where requested and draft responses to such consultations. You will also work with the wider Fund team to ensure proper processes, governance and controls are drafted, reviewed and communicated to the relevant teams. What you will do: Provide legal and commercial support on the following: confidential projects involving the Fund, identifying when to advise on a legally privileged basis and provide prompt and detailed or summarised (as requested) legal advice; support the Managing Counsel on leading the team and opportunities to support the wider Compliance and Company Secretariat pension fund team including driving change and leading by example; appropriately escalate concerns from a legal and compliance perspective to the Managing Counsel, for discussion and resolution; drive collaboration with, and support to, the clients and other Legal teams within the wider bp Legal group, as required; present to the Fund, by way of legal, compliance or regulatory training, townhalls or other forms of group communications, both written and oral; keep abreast of emerging legislation and build external networks with pensions and investment lawyers and other large pension funds with a view to best practice; provide legal advice on corporate governance matters and other governance issues, including climate; provide support for opportunities for continuous improvement for both individual and the team; work with Compliance to implement, and continuous review of, Senior Manager Certification Regime requirements, including regular training and supporting Compliance with ongoing regulatory support; provide general corporate law advice and general commercial, e.g. corporate governance issues, non-disclosure agreements, KYC/AML queries; work with other teams in bp including group Legal, Treasury, Procurement, Tax, Ethics and Compliance, People & Culture. What you will bring: an in-depth knowledge of BP's pension scheme and strategies across the Fund, which can be learnt in role, although pensions / corporate and/or investment law experience would be beneficial. extensive knowledge and experience in handling the drafting, negotiating and execution of different documents. the ability to be a senior trusted legal adviser for the Trustee Board and the TE; a strong ability and enthusiasm to work with clients, to identify, assess, strategise, prioritise and manage legal issues; developing proposals defining and mitigating risk, to ensure legal compliance and to provide excellent, robust strategic and commercially practical advice; management of conflicting priorities with strong engagement with the client; strong budgeting skills and working with external counsel efficiently, including challenging on areas of concern; an ability to assess appropriately the need for external counsel and to choose the appropriate law firm with the relevant skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as good judgment in interpersonal interactions; strong negotiation skills; ability to work together with the regulators, e.g. TPR, FCA or other similar regulator. a track record of taking a proactive, energetic and collaborative approach to provision of legal support; a great teammate, showing both diplomacy and flexibility; effective leadership skills, including bp's leadership expectations; bp's values, particularly the courage to speak up. A degree with appropriate legal qualification. Valid and up-to-date UK practising certificate or equivalent. either in-house experience (corporate and/or pension scheme) and/or experience in a Magic Circle/Silver Circle firm Why join us? At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others. We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process. There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are significant, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and others benefits. Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future! Apply now! Travel Requirement: Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working Skills: Coaching, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Influencing, Legal Matters, Pensions, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic, Strategic Thinking, Supplier Relationship Management, Technical Knowledge Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status , neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
GMCA (Greater Manchester Combined Authority)
Manchester, Lancashire
Title: Project Manager Level 2 (Low Carbon) Salary: £41,418 - £45,441 Hours: Full time 5 days per week Contract: 2 yr fixed term Location: 1-2 days per week in Manchester office Advert closing date: 22/05/2024 Your role: Local Authorities and the public sector have a critical role to play in the journey to Net Zero and the energy transition and Greater Manchester Combined Authority is one of the leading organisations in this endeavour. GMCA is driving forward decarbonisation by developing and investing in renewable energy and sustainability interventions in generation, smart energy, flexibility & storage, decarbonisation of heat & retrofit and heat networks. You will be key in supporting this by taking responsibility for infrastructure project development and delivery across the public estate and beyond. You will help research the interventions and innovations required, and develop the strategies we need to make regional Net Zero possible. Help GMCA lead the way in regional decarbonisation and the energy transition! About you: First and foremost, we are looking for candidates with experience in developing and managing energy or infrastructure projects and that have the drive and desire to drive forward GMCA s decarbonisation agenda. Ideal but not essential is experience in the energy sector either within power generation, energy storage, decarbonisation of heating and heat networks etc. We are seeking candidates that can demonstrate either a technical/engineering bias or commercial /financial bias, experience of both would be highly beneficial. You must have experience of managing projects and be able to demonstrate the key skills associated with the project management process. This includes engaging effectively with stakeholders and managing 3rd parties, managing project budgets and programmes and tracking risk and issues effectively. Effective and efficient writing, workflowing and reviewing of documents and is also important. Someone who has a familiarity with financial modelling and the financial and energy markets is also beneficial. Finally, we are looking for someone that can innovate and problem solve and see beyond how things are done today to develop creative solutions that break down barriers to progress. The solutions to the decarbonisation challenge are still to be found and you can support GMCA to be the first city region to About us: As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub. We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. To find out more about working for us please click here: Our offer: In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about here: GMCA offer - Green book.docx Mandatory Information: Privacy Notice Employees on the redeployment register will be given priority for any vacancies in the first instance. If employees are identified as a match from the register then the vacancy may be withdrawn or put on hold pending an outcome. For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (). Please note we are not a licenced sponsor. Hybrid working This role is part of GMCA s hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to Build Back Fairer in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our Manchester city centre with remote working, typically from home; the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business: Do what is right for you and the business on that day . If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
May 12, 2024
Contractor
Title: Project Manager Level 2 (Low Carbon) Salary: £41,418 - £45,441 Hours: Full time 5 days per week Contract: 2 yr fixed term Location: 1-2 days per week in Manchester office Advert closing date: 22/05/2024 Your role: Local Authorities and the public sector have a critical role to play in the journey to Net Zero and the energy transition and Greater Manchester Combined Authority is one of the leading organisations in this endeavour. GMCA is driving forward decarbonisation by developing and investing in renewable energy and sustainability interventions in generation, smart energy, flexibility & storage, decarbonisation of heat & retrofit and heat networks. You will be key in supporting this by taking responsibility for infrastructure project development and delivery across the public estate and beyond. You will help research the interventions and innovations required, and develop the strategies we need to make regional Net Zero possible. Help GMCA lead the way in regional decarbonisation and the energy transition! About you: First and foremost, we are looking for candidates with experience in developing and managing energy or infrastructure projects and that have the drive and desire to drive forward GMCA s decarbonisation agenda. Ideal but not essential is experience in the energy sector either within power generation, energy storage, decarbonisation of heating and heat networks etc. We are seeking candidates that can demonstrate either a technical/engineering bias or commercial /financial bias, experience of both would be highly beneficial. You must have experience of managing projects and be able to demonstrate the key skills associated with the project management process. This includes engaging effectively with stakeholders and managing 3rd parties, managing project budgets and programmes and tracking risk and issues effectively. Effective and efficient writing, workflowing and reviewing of documents and is also important. Someone who has a familiarity with financial modelling and the financial and energy markets is also beneficial. Finally, we are looking for someone that can innovate and problem solve and see beyond how things are done today to develop creative solutions that break down barriers to progress. The solutions to the decarbonisation challenge are still to be found and you can support GMCA to be the first city region to About us: As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub. We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. To find out more about working for us please click here: Our offer: In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about here: GMCA offer - Green book.docx Mandatory Information: Privacy Notice Employees on the redeployment register will be given priority for any vacancies in the first instance. If employees are identified as a match from the register then the vacancy may be withdrawn or put on hold pending an outcome. For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (). Please note we are not a licenced sponsor. Hybrid working This role is part of GMCA s hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to Build Back Fairer in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our Manchester city centre with remote working, typically from home; the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business: Do what is right for you and the business on that day . If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES