Age UK's shops are the face of the charity. On high streets up and down the country our retail teams deliver a great shopping experience to customers while generating much needed income for the charity, ensuring that we can provide services and support to older people who need it most. If you want to help us to help others, we have the job for you! We are recruiting for a Sales Assistant to join our wonderful Runcorn team and deliver an excellent retail service, ensuring that every customer has a great shopping experience. As a valued Sales Assistant you will contribute towards maximising shop sales and profits as well as the successful day to day running of the shop and deputise for the Shop Manager and Assistant Manager in their absence. The successful candidate will support with sales, stock rotation, organising displays and store tidying and much more, whilst representing Age UK in a professional manner and reflecting our core values. Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.) PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A 3 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT You will have: Experience in working in a customer facing role Experience of cash handling Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's The ability to work as part of an effective team. Be able to lone work when needed Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as commitment to equal opportunities A flexible approach to work with requirement to work additional days to cover holidays and sickness or participate in trading outside of normal shop hours e.g. shop events What we offer in return: A 14 hour working week 25 days holiday (pro-rata) + bank holiday allowance A generous pension - we will contribute 8% Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan Tickets for Good - Free and discounted tickets for events Additional Information To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff. All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview. Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job. Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
May 10, 2024
Full time
Age UK's shops are the face of the charity. On high streets up and down the country our retail teams deliver a great shopping experience to customers while generating much needed income for the charity, ensuring that we can provide services and support to older people who need it most. If you want to help us to help others, we have the job for you! We are recruiting for a Sales Assistant to join our wonderful Runcorn team and deliver an excellent retail service, ensuring that every customer has a great shopping experience. As a valued Sales Assistant you will contribute towards maximising shop sales and profits as well as the successful day to day running of the shop and deputise for the Shop Manager and Assistant Manager in their absence. The successful candidate will support with sales, stock rotation, organising displays and store tidying and much more, whilst representing Age UK in a professional manner and reflecting our core values. Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.) PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A 3 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT You will have: Experience in working in a customer facing role Experience of cash handling Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's The ability to work as part of an effective team. Be able to lone work when needed Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as commitment to equal opportunities A flexible approach to work with requirement to work additional days to cover holidays and sickness or participate in trading outside of normal shop hours e.g. shop events What we offer in return: A 14 hour working week 25 days holiday (pro-rata) + bank holiday allowance A generous pension - we will contribute 8% Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan Tickets for Good - Free and discounted tickets for events Additional Information To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff. All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview. Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job. Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
We are well established Flooring Retail Business, specializing in supply wooden, laminate, vinyl floors and accessories to residential and business customers, as well as providing floor installation and renovation services. We are looking for reliable, organised, task motivated Accounts Assistant, who will be keen to learn and growth with the business. This is a multitask role involved correct and accurate recording transactions in accounting software, various reconciliations, keep consistent and accurate records through all channels of sale and other admin support to smooth operation of the business. Key Performance Indicators : The areas below will form the basis of measurements of success in this role Timely input of finance documents; Accuracy of information entered; Good levels of productivity in relation to volume and workload; Learn & administer company procedures; Continuous improvement/best practice. DUTIES : - Bank reconciliation - Credit card reconciliations - Process supplier invoices - Reconcile supplier accounts and prepare payments schedule - Balance sheet reconciliation - Support in Client billings. Ensure client invoices correctly recorded in accounting system. - Contact clients as part of credit control procedures. Tactfully following up payment requests - Work closely with sales team to maintain consistency in product prices across all sales channels ( website, eBay, shop). - Maintain client's and supplier's records and ensure information stored in database are up to date. - Maintain Fixed Assets Register - Keep administrative files in good order. - Expense receipts checking & processing in Sage 50. - Other ad hoc assignments as arising. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Essential : Microsoft Excel skills. Excellent approach to numeracy, following processes and financial procedures within bookkeeping. A self starter with the ability to get the job done. Good communication skills. Ability to manage internal & external stakeholder requirements. Attention to details and high level of accuracy. Highly organised and able to prioritise effectively. Desirable : Previous accounting experience; Sage Line 50 experience. Qualifications : AAT level 2 or higher Ideally educated to graduate A-Levels Skills : Intermediate Excel skills Job Type: Full-time Monday to Friday Work Location: In person
May 09, 2024
Full time
We are well established Flooring Retail Business, specializing in supply wooden, laminate, vinyl floors and accessories to residential and business customers, as well as providing floor installation and renovation services. We are looking for reliable, organised, task motivated Accounts Assistant, who will be keen to learn and growth with the business. This is a multitask role involved correct and accurate recording transactions in accounting software, various reconciliations, keep consistent and accurate records through all channels of sale and other admin support to smooth operation of the business. Key Performance Indicators : The areas below will form the basis of measurements of success in this role Timely input of finance documents; Accuracy of information entered; Good levels of productivity in relation to volume and workload; Learn & administer company procedures; Continuous improvement/best practice. DUTIES : - Bank reconciliation - Credit card reconciliations - Process supplier invoices - Reconcile supplier accounts and prepare payments schedule - Balance sheet reconciliation - Support in Client billings. Ensure client invoices correctly recorded in accounting system. - Contact clients as part of credit control procedures. Tactfully following up payment requests - Work closely with sales team to maintain consistency in product prices across all sales channels ( website, eBay, shop). - Maintain client's and supplier's records and ensure information stored in database are up to date. - Maintain Fixed Assets Register - Keep administrative files in good order. - Expense receipts checking & processing in Sage 50. - Other ad hoc assignments as arising. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Essential : Microsoft Excel skills. Excellent approach to numeracy, following processes and financial procedures within bookkeeping. A self starter with the ability to get the job done. Good communication skills. Ability to manage internal & external stakeholder requirements. Attention to details and high level of accuracy. Highly organised and able to prioritise effectively. Desirable : Previous accounting experience; Sage Line 50 experience. Qualifications : AAT level 2 or higher Ideally educated to graduate A-Levels Skills : Intermediate Excel skills Job Type: Full-time Monday to Friday Work Location: In person
Age UK has another fantastic opportunity! We are recruiting for a Sunday Sales Assistant in our New Mills store. Our shops raise vital funds that enable the charity to support older people across the UK. We are looking for a Sunday Sales Assistant to provide a quality retail service, taking responsibility for running our busy shop on Sundays. This varied role will include, managing stock, displaying goods, maintaining the appearance of the shop, maximising sales and promoting Gift Aid to our valued customers. If you would like to utilise your skills and experience in a role that helps raise funds for some of the excellent services and support provided by Age UK, we would love to hear from you! Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.) PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A 3 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT About you: Excellent customer service skills Literate and numerate An effective team player Ability to lift and carry heavy bags of stock A basic knowledge of Health & Safety and Fire regulations Previous experience of working or managing a retail shop would be an advantage A flexible approach to your job is essential What we offer in return: A 6 hour working week 25 days holiday (pro-rata) + bank holiday allowance A generous pension - we will contribute 8% Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan Tickets for Good - Free and discounted tickets for events Additional Information To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff. All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview. Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job. Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
May 09, 2024
Full time
Age UK has another fantastic opportunity! We are recruiting for a Sunday Sales Assistant in our New Mills store. Our shops raise vital funds that enable the charity to support older people across the UK. We are looking for a Sunday Sales Assistant to provide a quality retail service, taking responsibility for running our busy shop on Sundays. This varied role will include, managing stock, displaying goods, maintaining the appearance of the shop, maximising sales and promoting Gift Aid to our valued customers. If you would like to utilise your skills and experience in a role that helps raise funds for some of the excellent services and support provided by Age UK, we would love to hear from you! Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.) PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A 3 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT About you: Excellent customer service skills Literate and numerate An effective team player Ability to lift and carry heavy bags of stock A basic knowledge of Health & Safety and Fire regulations Previous experience of working or managing a retail shop would be an advantage A flexible approach to your job is essential What we offer in return: A 6 hour working week 25 days holiday (pro-rata) + bank holiday allowance A generous pension - we will contribute 8% Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan Tickets for Good - Free and discounted tickets for events Additional Information To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff. All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview. Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job. Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
About the opportunity We are currently recruiting for a Merchandising Administration Assistant on a Fixed Term 12 month contract to join one of the fastest growing retailers in the UK in our merchandising team at our PEPCO Watford office. This is a great opportunity for a graduate in Fashion to join one of the fastest growing retailers in the UK. We are 10 minutes' walk from Watford Junction and 20 minutes train journey from London Euston and also offer a flexible working location, allowing you to work from home and the office. The purpose of this role is to support the Merchandising team to maximize sales and profit opportunities through the effective management of stock at store and option level ensuring the allocation of stock to the right place at the right time, driving sales through improved availability, and so reducing markdown and maximizing profit for the department. What you'll be doing As Merchandising Administration Assistant, you will report into one of the Senior Merchandisers and will be a key support in maximizing sales and profit through effective management of stock. Providing accurate sales reports and analysis to support the merchandising team with strategy decisions on stock, stores, grading and range planning Collating accurate sales history reports to generate size mixes and support merchandising and buying decisions by reflecting in buy ratios Ensuring all POs on department are raised accurately and sent to supplier when needed Updating and maintaining accurate delivery schedule Ensuring all department housekeeping is kept up to date on systems each week Attending a weekly allocation and trade meeting with the allocations/merchandising teams Ensuring stock is allocated and moving through the warehouse as expected What you'll need Competent Math's & Excel skills Analytical mindset Strong communication and numerical skills A Interest in Merchandising as a career or head office roles Confident in working in a team environment where you can communicate well with others inside and outside of your direct team Willingness to learn What we can offer Competitive salary Potential to earn bonus Free on-site car park Onsite coffee lounge Discount Card - 10% discount on most purchases in-store Family Friendly Benefits Loyal Service Awards My Staff Shop - exclusive discount portal Apprenticeships & Career Development Life Assurance Cover Health & Wellbeing - employee assistance programme to support you Holiday Allowance - 33 days, along with the option to purchase additional holiday (annually) Birthdays are important, so each year, you can take the day off as an extra day's holiday Pension scheme 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 09, 2024
Full time
About the opportunity We are currently recruiting for a Merchandising Administration Assistant on a Fixed Term 12 month contract to join one of the fastest growing retailers in the UK in our merchandising team at our PEPCO Watford office. This is a great opportunity for a graduate in Fashion to join one of the fastest growing retailers in the UK. We are 10 minutes' walk from Watford Junction and 20 minutes train journey from London Euston and also offer a flexible working location, allowing you to work from home and the office. The purpose of this role is to support the Merchandising team to maximize sales and profit opportunities through the effective management of stock at store and option level ensuring the allocation of stock to the right place at the right time, driving sales through improved availability, and so reducing markdown and maximizing profit for the department. What you'll be doing As Merchandising Administration Assistant, you will report into one of the Senior Merchandisers and will be a key support in maximizing sales and profit through effective management of stock. Providing accurate sales reports and analysis to support the merchandising team with strategy decisions on stock, stores, grading and range planning Collating accurate sales history reports to generate size mixes and support merchandising and buying decisions by reflecting in buy ratios Ensuring all POs on department are raised accurately and sent to supplier when needed Updating and maintaining accurate delivery schedule Ensuring all department housekeeping is kept up to date on systems each week Attending a weekly allocation and trade meeting with the allocations/merchandising teams Ensuring stock is allocated and moving through the warehouse as expected What you'll need Competent Math's & Excel skills Analytical mindset Strong communication and numerical skills A Interest in Merchandising as a career or head office roles Confident in working in a team environment where you can communicate well with others inside and outside of your direct team Willingness to learn What we can offer Competitive salary Potential to earn bonus Free on-site car park Onsite coffee lounge Discount Card - 10% discount on most purchases in-store Family Friendly Benefits Loyal Service Awards My Staff Shop - exclusive discount portal Apprenticeships & Career Development Life Assurance Cover Health & Wellbeing - employee assistance programme to support you Holiday Allowance - 33 days, along with the option to purchase additional holiday (annually) Birthdays are important, so each year, you can take the day off as an extra day's holiday Pension scheme 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 the opportunity We are recruiting for a Merchandiser to join our Merchandising team. Based at our Pep&Co Head Office in Watford, the role has a flexible working location, allowing you to work from home and the office. As a Merchandiser your role is to effectively and authoritatively lead and manage merchandising of own department and team to deliver planned sales, profit and stock targets, whilst supporting other Merchandisers and Merchandise Director. To co-ordinate activities and initiatives across the broader merchandising team, supporting career development and team motivation. Please note this is a fixed term, maternity cover position. What you'll be doing As a Merchandiser, your duties will consist of: Deliver against the top line planning principles, including phasing, category mixes and option counts, ensuring the range is appropriate, in line with strategy and fits the department space allocation Complete and present the budget WSSI and building blocks for final sign off and ensure accuracy of budgeting process right through to handover with Finance Work with Pepco Team to build balanced and profitable ranges, within planned option and phasing framework, protecting the core and offering real choice and newness, whilst maximizing sales and profit Ensures stock levels and intake flow are in line with plan Maintains the critical path to ensure launch dates are achieved Lead the weekly trading process, identify sales and stock opportunities and risks, ensuring there is an action plan, sharing with regularly with Pepco team to continue to develop the range. Work through forward promotional strategies ensuring that all events are properly planned, meeting the sales and margin targets and all results analysed Ensure terminal targets are met by effective range building and markdown control working in conjunction with line manager and business targets What you'll need A minimum of three years Merchandising experience at Assistant Merchandiser level or existing Junior Merchandiser Previous experience working with International, Franchise or Concessions within clothing Experience in presenting to senior management A fashion degree or similar would be desirable Intermediate Excel Skills - advanced is desirable Proven analytical skills with excellent communication, both written and verbal How we would like to reward you: Competitive salary Potential to earn bonus Free on-site car park Onsite coffee lounge Discount Card - 10% discount on most purchases in store including PEP&CO Family Friendly Benefits Loyal Service Awards My Staff Shop - exclusive discount portal Apprenticeships & Career Development Life Assurance Cover Health & Wellbeing - employee assistance programme to support you Holiday Allowance - 33 days, along with the option to purchase additional holiday (annually) Birthdays are important, so each year, you can take the day off as an extra day's holiday Pension scheme 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 09, 2024
Full time
About the opportunity We are recruiting for a Merchandiser to join our Merchandising team. Based at our Pep&Co Head Office in Watford, the role has a flexible working location, allowing you to work from home and the office. As a Merchandiser your role is to effectively and authoritatively lead and manage merchandising of own department and team to deliver planned sales, profit and stock targets, whilst supporting other Merchandisers and Merchandise Director. To co-ordinate activities and initiatives across the broader merchandising team, supporting career development and team motivation. Please note this is a fixed term, maternity cover position. What you'll be doing As a Merchandiser, your duties will consist of: Deliver against the top line planning principles, including phasing, category mixes and option counts, ensuring the range is appropriate, in line with strategy and fits the department space allocation Complete and present the budget WSSI and building blocks for final sign off and ensure accuracy of budgeting process right through to handover with Finance Work with Pepco Team to build balanced and profitable ranges, within planned option and phasing framework, protecting the core and offering real choice and newness, whilst maximizing sales and profit Ensures stock levels and intake flow are in line with plan Maintains the critical path to ensure launch dates are achieved Lead the weekly trading process, identify sales and stock opportunities and risks, ensuring there is an action plan, sharing with regularly with Pepco team to continue to develop the range. Work through forward promotional strategies ensuring that all events are properly planned, meeting the sales and margin targets and all results analysed Ensure terminal targets are met by effective range building and markdown control working in conjunction with line manager and business targets What you'll need A minimum of three years Merchandising experience at Assistant Merchandiser level or existing Junior Merchandiser Previous experience working with International, Franchise or Concessions within clothing Experience in presenting to senior management A fashion degree or similar would be desirable Intermediate Excel Skills - advanced is desirable Proven analytical skills with excellent communication, both written and verbal How we would like to reward you: Competitive salary Potential to earn bonus Free on-site car park Onsite coffee lounge Discount Card - 10% discount on most purchases in store including PEP&CO Family Friendly Benefits Loyal Service Awards My Staff Shop - exclusive discount portal Apprenticeships & Career Development Life Assurance Cover Health & Wellbeing - employee assistance programme to support you Holiday Allowance - 33 days, along with the option to purchase additional holiday (annually) Birthdays are important, so each year, you can take the day off as an extra day's holiday Pension scheme 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!
Are you a proactive and detail-oriented individual looking for a new opportunity as a Purchasing Assistant? Our client, a leading organisation near Canterbury, is currently seeking a motivated individual to join their team. As a Purchasing Assistant, you will play a vital role in maintaining stock levels, managing orders, and supporting the procurement process. If you are passionate about logistics and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you! Please find all the further below: Job Title: Purchasing Assistant Location: Near Canterbury, your own transport is required due to the location of the company. Salary: 27,000 - 32,000 DOE Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, with 1 hour for lunch Hybrid: This position is office based but your new Manager is flexible if you have any appointments or reasons to work from home as and when needed Annual leave: 22 days annual leave Duration: 12 month fixed term contract Your key responsibilities as a Purchasing Assistant: Run stock reports and monitor stock levels against sales to ensure reorder points are at correct levels. Confirm truck bookings for new stock orders while maintaining pallet count to a good number. Liaise with the sales team for updates on delayed goods with ETAs and justification for delays. Order fresh produce packaging from parent and subsidiary companies using sales team data. Support with tenders, including sourcing new products and suppliers. Process imports clearance forms for all loads coming into the UK. Confirm non-listed product pricing and make sure this is updated. Liaise with all stakeholders for any new projects and take ownership for procurement input and provide feedback when required. Monitor stock levels on a day-to-day basis, checking for potential errors and liaising with the relevant department where necessary. Chase outstanding or late deliveries and investigate invoicing queries. Support QC on rejections for return of faulty goods and ensuring credits are received in a timely manner. Process purchase orders for production consumables and ad hoc purchases as required by the business. Scan GRNs, POs, and stock receipts. Support and input into the development of procurement processes and procedures. Monitor delivery bookings and ensure they have been made with the warehouse or logistics. Support a SRM approach and continuous improvement. Cover the duties of the Procurement Manager (who we recruited, they're an expert in their field) as and when necessary. Liaise with the planner to order raw materials for production. Experience and attributes required: Proven experience in a similar purchasing or procurement role. Experience of working in a high-volume manufacturing or FMCG environment ideally. Knowledge of stock management systems. Next steps: If you have the above skills and experience then please apply today - this is such an incredible opportunity where you can really grow your career at this company. Please note if your skills match the requirements for the job then you will receive an e-mail from us (remember to check your junk mail). If you do please call us on (phone number removed) ASAP or within 24 hours to discuss the position in further detail with Bonnie (Candidate Manager) or Nicola (Permanent Consultant). We look forward to your application. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
May 08, 2024
Contractor
Are you a proactive and detail-oriented individual looking for a new opportunity as a Purchasing Assistant? Our client, a leading organisation near Canterbury, is currently seeking a motivated individual to join their team. As a Purchasing Assistant, you will play a vital role in maintaining stock levels, managing orders, and supporting the procurement process. If you are passionate about logistics and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you! Please find all the further below: Job Title: Purchasing Assistant Location: Near Canterbury, your own transport is required due to the location of the company. Salary: 27,000 - 32,000 DOE Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, with 1 hour for lunch Hybrid: This position is office based but your new Manager is flexible if you have any appointments or reasons to work from home as and when needed Annual leave: 22 days annual leave Duration: 12 month fixed term contract Your key responsibilities as a Purchasing Assistant: Run stock reports and monitor stock levels against sales to ensure reorder points are at correct levels. Confirm truck bookings for new stock orders while maintaining pallet count to a good number. Liaise with the sales team for updates on delayed goods with ETAs and justification for delays. Order fresh produce packaging from parent and subsidiary companies using sales team data. Support with tenders, including sourcing new products and suppliers. Process imports clearance forms for all loads coming into the UK. Confirm non-listed product pricing and make sure this is updated. Liaise with all stakeholders for any new projects and take ownership for procurement input and provide feedback when required. Monitor stock levels on a day-to-day basis, checking for potential errors and liaising with the relevant department where necessary. Chase outstanding or late deliveries and investigate invoicing queries. Support QC on rejections for return of faulty goods and ensuring credits are received in a timely manner. Process purchase orders for production consumables and ad hoc purchases as required by the business. Scan GRNs, POs, and stock receipts. Support and input into the development of procurement processes and procedures. Monitor delivery bookings and ensure they have been made with the warehouse or logistics. Support a SRM approach and continuous improvement. Cover the duties of the Procurement Manager (who we recruited, they're an expert in their field) as and when necessary. Liaise with the planner to order raw materials for production. Experience and attributes required: Proven experience in a similar purchasing or procurement role. Experience of working in a high-volume manufacturing or FMCG environment ideally. Knowledge of stock management systems. Next steps: If you have the above skills and experience then please apply today - this is such an incredible opportunity where you can really grow your career at this company. Please note if your skills match the requirements for the job then you will receive an e-mail from us (remember to check your junk mail). If you do please call us on (phone number removed) ASAP or within 24 hours to discuss the position in further detail with Bonnie (Candidate Manager) or Nicola (Permanent Consultant). We look forward to your application. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Would you like the opportunity to complete your CIPS qualification? Are you a proactive and detail-oriented individual looking for a new opportunity as a Purchasing Assistant? If so we have the perfect job for you. Our client, a leading organisation near Canterbury, is currently seeking a motivated individual to join their team. As a Purchasing Assistant, you will play a vital role in maintaining stock levels, managing orders, and supporting the procurement process. If you are passionate about procurement and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you! Please find all the further below: Job Title: Purchasing Assistant Location: Near Canterbury, your own transport is required due to the location of the company. Salary: 27,000 + 2.5k retention bonus, paid quarterly Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, with 1 hour for lunch Hybrid: This position is office based but your new Manager is flexible if you have any appointments or reasons to work from home as and when needed Annual leave: 22 days annual leave Duration: 12 month fixed term contract Your key responsibilities as a Purchasing Assistant: Run stock reports and monitor stock levels against sales to ensure reorder points are at correct levels. Confirm truck bookings for new stock orders while maintaining pallet count to a good number. Liaise with the sales team for updates on delayed goods with ETAs and justification for delays. Order products from parent and subsidiary companies using sales team data. Support with tenders, including sourcing new products and suppliers. Process imports clearance forms for all loads coming into the UK. Confirm non-listed product pricing and make sure this is updated. Liaise with all stakeholders for any new projects and take ownership for procurement input and provide feedback when required. Monitor stock levels on a day-to-day basis, checking for potential errors and liaising with the relevant department where necessary. Chase outstanding or late deliveries and investigate invoicing queries. Support QC on rejections for return of faulty goods and ensuring credits are received in a timely manner. Process purchase orders for production consumables and ad hoc purchases as required by the business. Scan GRNs, POs, and stock receipts. Support and input into the development of procurement processes and procedures. Monitor delivery bookings and ensure they have been made with the warehouse or logistics. Support a SRM approach and continuous improvement. Cover the duties of the Procurement Manager (who we recruited, they're an expert in their field) as and when necessary. Liaise with the planner to order raw materials for production. Experience and attributes required: Proven experience in a similar purchasing or procurement role. Experience of working in a high-volume manufacturing or FMCG environment ideally. Knowledge of stock management systems. Next steps: If you have the above skills and experience then please apply today - this is such an incredible opportunity where you can really grow your career at this company. Please note if your skills match the requirements for the job then you will receive an e-mail from us (remember to check your junk mail). If you do please call us on (phone number removed) ASAP or within 24 hours to discuss the position in further detail with Bonnie (Candidate Manager) or Nicola (Permanent Consultant). We look forward to your application. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
May 08, 2024
Contractor
Would you like the opportunity to complete your CIPS qualification? Are you a proactive and detail-oriented individual looking for a new opportunity as a Purchasing Assistant? If so we have the perfect job for you. Our client, a leading organisation near Canterbury, is currently seeking a motivated individual to join their team. As a Purchasing Assistant, you will play a vital role in maintaining stock levels, managing orders, and supporting the procurement process. If you are passionate about procurement and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you! Please find all the further below: Job Title: Purchasing Assistant Location: Near Canterbury, your own transport is required due to the location of the company. Salary: 27,000 + 2.5k retention bonus, paid quarterly Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, with 1 hour for lunch Hybrid: This position is office based but your new Manager is flexible if you have any appointments or reasons to work from home as and when needed Annual leave: 22 days annual leave Duration: 12 month fixed term contract Your key responsibilities as a Purchasing Assistant: Run stock reports and monitor stock levels against sales to ensure reorder points are at correct levels. Confirm truck bookings for new stock orders while maintaining pallet count to a good number. Liaise with the sales team for updates on delayed goods with ETAs and justification for delays. Order products from parent and subsidiary companies using sales team data. Support with tenders, including sourcing new products and suppliers. Process imports clearance forms for all loads coming into the UK. Confirm non-listed product pricing and make sure this is updated. Liaise with all stakeholders for any new projects and take ownership for procurement input and provide feedback when required. Monitor stock levels on a day-to-day basis, checking for potential errors and liaising with the relevant department where necessary. Chase outstanding or late deliveries and investigate invoicing queries. Support QC on rejections for return of faulty goods and ensuring credits are received in a timely manner. Process purchase orders for production consumables and ad hoc purchases as required by the business. Scan GRNs, POs, and stock receipts. Support and input into the development of procurement processes and procedures. Monitor delivery bookings and ensure they have been made with the warehouse or logistics. Support a SRM approach and continuous improvement. Cover the duties of the Procurement Manager (who we recruited, they're an expert in their field) as and when necessary. Liaise with the planner to order raw materials for production. Experience and attributes required: Proven experience in a similar purchasing or procurement role. Experience of working in a high-volume manufacturing or FMCG environment ideally. Knowledge of stock management systems. Next steps: If you have the above skills and experience then please apply today - this is such an incredible opportunity where you can really grow your career at this company. Please note if your skills match the requirements for the job then you will receive an e-mail from us (remember to check your junk mail). If you do please call us on (phone number removed) ASAP or within 24 hours to discuss the position in further detail with Bonnie (Candidate Manager) or Nicola (Permanent Consultant). We look forward to your application. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Age UK is recruiting! With over 250 locations across the UK, our stores raise funds for some of the incredible services and support provided by the charity. We have an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic Fareham team as an Assistant Manager . Our amazing Assistant Managers support our Store Managers in all aspects of the business, helping to guide and support our valued team of Sales Assistants and volunteers while ensuring customers are provided with an exemplary shop experience. If you have a passion for retail and would like to use your skills within a charity that supports thousands of older across the UK, then this may be the role for you! PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN 18 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT You will have: The ability to work collaboratively and consultatively with the Shop Manager Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's. Be able to lead a team of volunteers and staff Ability to delegate and coach staff Excellent customer services skills The ability to manage time under conflicting priorities IT literacy and numeracy skills Ideally you will also have: The ability to understand and establish successful retail processes Ability to understand basic financial reports Experience in a customer facing role What we offer in return: A 35 hour working week 25 days holiday (pro-rata) + bank holiday allowance A generous pension - we will contribute 8% Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan Tickets for Good - Free and discounted tickets for events Additional Information To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff. All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview. Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job. Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
May 08, 2024
Full time
Age UK is recruiting! With over 250 locations across the UK, our stores raise funds for some of the incredible services and support provided by the charity. We have an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic Fareham team as an Assistant Manager . Our amazing Assistant Managers support our Store Managers in all aspects of the business, helping to guide and support our valued team of Sales Assistants and volunteers while ensuring customers are provided with an exemplary shop experience. If you have a passion for retail and would like to use your skills within a charity that supports thousands of older across the UK, then this may be the role for you! PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN 18 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT You will have: The ability to work collaboratively and consultatively with the Shop Manager Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's. Be able to lead a team of volunteers and staff Ability to delegate and coach staff Excellent customer services skills The ability to manage time under conflicting priorities IT literacy and numeracy skills Ideally you will also have: The ability to understand and establish successful retail processes Ability to understand basic financial reports Experience in a customer facing role What we offer in return: A 35 hour working week 25 days holiday (pro-rata) + bank holiday allowance A generous pension - we will contribute 8% Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan Tickets for Good - Free and discounted tickets for events Additional Information To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff. All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview. Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job. Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
The Skills You'll Need: Customer Service, Japanese, Excel, data analysis Your New Salary: Maximum £25,000 + commuting expense up to Zone 6 Office based Start: June 2024 Working hours: 09:00-17:00 Japanese Speaking Sales Assistant - What You'll be Doing: Proactively assist Sales teams by creating ICT quotations, including Sales and Profit control. Ensure sales support is delivered on time by closely working with related teams and Group Companies, including SI management support. Create quotations for clients, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company standards. Provide regular reports to the line manager and Director, offering insights and recommendations based on data analysis. Follow all Company's policies and procedures, maintaining compliance at all times. Manage recharge, invoice request check, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Japanese Speaking Sales Assistant - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Proficiency in Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and Sales Tools (Sales Force, Coupa), with advanced skills in data analysis and reporting. Excellent communication skills in both Japanese and English, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information. Strong customer service experience, with a focus on building and maintaining client relationships. Exceptional time management, multitasking, and organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail. Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-japan We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
May 07, 2024
Full time
The Skills You'll Need: Customer Service, Japanese, Excel, data analysis Your New Salary: Maximum £25,000 + commuting expense up to Zone 6 Office based Start: June 2024 Working hours: 09:00-17:00 Japanese Speaking Sales Assistant - What You'll be Doing: Proactively assist Sales teams by creating ICT quotations, including Sales and Profit control. Ensure sales support is delivered on time by closely working with related teams and Group Companies, including SI management support. Create quotations for clients, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company standards. Provide regular reports to the line manager and Director, offering insights and recommendations based on data analysis. Follow all Company's policies and procedures, maintaining compliance at all times. Manage recharge, invoice request check, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Japanese Speaking Sales Assistant - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Proficiency in Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and Sales Tools (Sales Force, Coupa), with advanced skills in data analysis and reporting. Excellent communication skills in both Japanese and English, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information. Strong customer service experience, with a focus on building and maintaining client relationships. Exceptional time management, multitasking, and organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail. Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-japan We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
Sales Aftercare Assistant Location: Hybrid, Didsbury, Manchester Salary: £26,250 - £28,819 per annum 12 Month fixed term contract Full time / 35 hours per week Welcome to Gecko Homes, an integral part of the Southway Housing Trust family. Located in the heart of Didsbury in Manchester, we are committed to selling, renting, and managing homes across South Manchester and Cheshire East. We are dedicated to building communities our homeowners and tenants proudly call home. At Gecko, our team's commitment to our customers is at the heart of our success. We are friendly and approachable, and every team member is passionate about delivering exceptional service to new and existing customers. As part of our team, you will work alongside like-minded individuals who are dedicated to creating a positive experience for our customers. Whether that is a new enquiry about one of our homes or an existing customer who needs some support once they have moved in, we are always on hand to help. Joining us means being part of a local Housing Trust that is as committed to its employees' growth as it is to serving the community. At Gecko, you will grow your career in a setting that rewards dedication, supports ambition, and champions the collective effort of our team to make a difference. The Sales Aftercare Assistant will work within our Sales Team supporting the Aftercare Officer with managing all aspects of aftercare for new homeowners once they move in. Working alongside our Sales, Marketing and Development team the Aftercare Assistant will play a key role in ensuring our homeowners receive outstanding customer service once they have moved into their new homes. The role will include logging and monitoring defects and administering and coordinating appointments with our customers and main development contractors. The post will be hybrid working and travel to our other locations will be required. This post is a 12-month fixed term contract. Closing Date: 21 May 2024 Interview Date: w/c 27 May 2024 For an informal discussion please contact Christina Tattersall, Sales and Marketing Manager at or on . Strictly no agencies. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community. All applicants who have a disability or from an ethnic minority background or ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form. Please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited for an interview. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community. All applicants who have a disability or are ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form and please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an interview.
May 06, 2024
Full time
Sales Aftercare Assistant Location: Hybrid, Didsbury, Manchester Salary: £26,250 - £28,819 per annum 12 Month fixed term contract Full time / 35 hours per week Welcome to Gecko Homes, an integral part of the Southway Housing Trust family. Located in the heart of Didsbury in Manchester, we are committed to selling, renting, and managing homes across South Manchester and Cheshire East. We are dedicated to building communities our homeowners and tenants proudly call home. At Gecko, our team's commitment to our customers is at the heart of our success. We are friendly and approachable, and every team member is passionate about delivering exceptional service to new and existing customers. As part of our team, you will work alongside like-minded individuals who are dedicated to creating a positive experience for our customers. Whether that is a new enquiry about one of our homes or an existing customer who needs some support once they have moved in, we are always on hand to help. Joining us means being part of a local Housing Trust that is as committed to its employees' growth as it is to serving the community. At Gecko, you will grow your career in a setting that rewards dedication, supports ambition, and champions the collective effort of our team to make a difference. The Sales Aftercare Assistant will work within our Sales Team supporting the Aftercare Officer with managing all aspects of aftercare for new homeowners once they move in. Working alongside our Sales, Marketing and Development team the Aftercare Assistant will play a key role in ensuring our homeowners receive outstanding customer service once they have moved into their new homes. The role will include logging and monitoring defects and administering and coordinating appointments with our customers and main development contractors. The post will be hybrid working and travel to our other locations will be required. This post is a 12-month fixed term contract. Closing Date: 21 May 2024 Interview Date: w/c 27 May 2024 For an informal discussion please contact Christina Tattersall, Sales and Marketing Manager at or on . Strictly no agencies. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community. All applicants who have a disability or from an ethnic minority background or ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form. Please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited for an interview. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community. All applicants who have a disability or are ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form and please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an interview.
Home Ownership Assistant Bedford (Hybrid) £22,155 per annum Fixed term contract - 6 months to start Full time (37 hours per week) We are currently seeking a Homeownership Assistant to support the Home Ownership team acting as a first point of contact for customers, managing enquiries and ensuring a seamless customer experience. You'll deliver a timely, customer focused experience for purchasers, vendors and our current homeowners in order to maximise sales income and surplus. This role is a hybrid working role, you are required to work two days at our head office in Bedford and three days working from home. You may also be required to work additional days in the office as and when your role and the business requires you to do so, living at a commutable distance to the office is essential. There is opportunity for personal and professional growth within our Home Ownership team if desired. What you will be doing: Answering customer calls and emails, providing correct information or referring to colleagues as appropriate. Delivering a timely, customer focused experience for purchasers, vendors and our current homeowners in order to maximise sales income and surplus. Meet or exceed targets and continually show a proactive approach to create enquiries and leads, as well as suggest new ideas and improvements to our ways of working. Accurately recording and maintaining systems. We'd love to meet someone with: Strong customer service skills (email, phone and face to face). Strong administrative skills (CRM systems, MS office and telephone systems). The ability to work in a busy, fast-moving sales environment. A self-motivated, driven, proactive approach. Some knowledge of Low-Cost Home Ownership (advantageous). Amongst what we offer you is: A competitive salary of £22,155 28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays A generous contributory pension scheme Private health care Free life assurance Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym Opportunities for learning and development Discounted gym membership Retail discount scheme Please note the successful candidate will need to complete a basic DBS application. Closing date: 21st May 2024 Interview date: To be confirmed We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.
May 06, 2024
Full time
Home Ownership Assistant Bedford (Hybrid) £22,155 per annum Fixed term contract - 6 months to start Full time (37 hours per week) We are currently seeking a Homeownership Assistant to support the Home Ownership team acting as a first point of contact for customers, managing enquiries and ensuring a seamless customer experience. You'll deliver a timely, customer focused experience for purchasers, vendors and our current homeowners in order to maximise sales income and surplus. This role is a hybrid working role, you are required to work two days at our head office in Bedford and three days working from home. You may also be required to work additional days in the office as and when your role and the business requires you to do so, living at a commutable distance to the office is essential. There is opportunity for personal and professional growth within our Home Ownership team if desired. What you will be doing: Answering customer calls and emails, providing correct information or referring to colleagues as appropriate. Delivering a timely, customer focused experience for purchasers, vendors and our current homeowners in order to maximise sales income and surplus. Meet or exceed targets and continually show a proactive approach to create enquiries and leads, as well as suggest new ideas and improvements to our ways of working. Accurately recording and maintaining systems. We'd love to meet someone with: Strong customer service skills (email, phone and face to face). Strong administrative skills (CRM systems, MS office and telephone systems). The ability to work in a busy, fast-moving sales environment. A self-motivated, driven, proactive approach. Some knowledge of Low-Cost Home Ownership (advantageous). Amongst what we offer you is: A competitive salary of £22,155 28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays A generous contributory pension scheme Private health care Free life assurance Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym Opportunities for learning and development Discounted gym membership Retail discount scheme Please note the successful candidate will need to complete a basic DBS application. Closing date: 21st May 2024 Interview date: To be confirmed We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.
High Profile Resourcing Ltd
Craven Arms, Shropshire
Administrative Assistant - Leading International Company12 months Fixed Term Contract - Start ASAPLocation: Craven Arms, ShropshireSalary: £22,000 + benefits Our client is the UK's leading independent scientific group, providing laboratory analysis to the agriculture, food, and environmental sectors. We are excited to announce that due to significant business growth, we are supporting the company by recruiting a hands-on and process-driven Customer Service Administrator to join the team. The successful candidate will be fully trained, supported, and developed to reach their full potential. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to flourish in a fast-paced environment, someone with strong administration and customer service experience, and a willingness to work in a team-based customer service-focused company. The role: Interacting with customers over the phone, email, and in person regarding the samples Receiving samples via the post, logging these onto the internal system Once logged, allocating these to the correct team Using internal systems and liaising with colleagues to track payment status Communicate with colleagues regarding the urgency of deadlines Provide excellent customer service both internally and externally via phone and email The person: Happy to work fully onsite Monday-Friday, 9-5 - Flexibility required at peak times Previous experience in an operative or customer service-focused role Present yourself with high energy, proactive nature and eagerness to work Excellent attention to detail IT savvy, used to working with basic IT packages Works well as part of a team, as well as independently Process-driven and able to work confidently on health and safety protocols Other job titles that you may have held: Data Entry Clerk, Customer Service Advisor, Sales Assistant, Retail Assistant, Waiting staff, Bar Staff, Production Operative, General Operative To apply. please send an updated CV today! If you are interested in making a fantastic career move or starting your career in this leading multi-national company, please apply by submitting your cv, or if you would like to have a discussion before applying, please contact our office where we welcome all applications.
May 06, 2024
Full time
Administrative Assistant - Leading International Company12 months Fixed Term Contract - Start ASAPLocation: Craven Arms, ShropshireSalary: £22,000 + benefits Our client is the UK's leading independent scientific group, providing laboratory analysis to the agriculture, food, and environmental sectors. We are excited to announce that due to significant business growth, we are supporting the company by recruiting a hands-on and process-driven Customer Service Administrator to join the team. The successful candidate will be fully trained, supported, and developed to reach their full potential. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to flourish in a fast-paced environment, someone with strong administration and customer service experience, and a willingness to work in a team-based customer service-focused company. The role: Interacting with customers over the phone, email, and in person regarding the samples Receiving samples via the post, logging these onto the internal system Once logged, allocating these to the correct team Using internal systems and liaising with colleagues to track payment status Communicate with colleagues regarding the urgency of deadlines Provide excellent customer service both internally and externally via phone and email The person: Happy to work fully onsite Monday-Friday, 9-5 - Flexibility required at peak times Previous experience in an operative or customer service-focused role Present yourself with high energy, proactive nature and eagerness to work Excellent attention to detail IT savvy, used to working with basic IT packages Works well as part of a team, as well as independently Process-driven and able to work confidently on health and safety protocols Other job titles that you may have held: Data Entry Clerk, Customer Service Advisor, Sales Assistant, Retail Assistant, Waiting staff, Bar Staff, Production Operative, General Operative To apply. please send an updated CV today! If you are interested in making a fantastic career move or starting your career in this leading multi-national company, please apply by submitting your cv, or if you would like to have a discussion before applying, please contact our office where we welcome all applications.
Location: Aldershot Contracted Hours Available: 25 This is a Fixed Term Contract ending no later than 13/11/2022 Main Responsibilities We are passionate about celebrating our customers' life moments and are now looking for an Assistant Store Manager to join our very successful Card Factory family to help fulfil this. As an Assistant Store Manager you will assist the Store Manager with managing the store on a daily basis, coaching and developing the team to ensure high standards of customer service are maintained, ensuring that excellent store standards are kept whilst adhering to Company policies and procedures. Directly support Management in achieving budget target sales, ensuring excellent customer service is provided by all staff members Actively support, develop and train the team of colleagues to feel 'our values' to ensure we are helping each customer celebrate their life moments to the highest standard Have the ability to step up into the Store Manager role should the need arise Continually improve store standards by ensuring the store is merchandised to Company guidelines and stock management is maintained The Ideal Candidate Are we right for you? We are Grafters at Card Factory, and we really do earn the title! The pace is fast, our standards are high and we're proud of it! We work very hard to meet the needs of our loyal customers. We understand work - life balance and can offer flexible arrangements to suit both you and the business in certain areas. Are you right for us? The role requires someone who likes to be busy, can multitask and embraces change. Above all, you'll be a talented Assistant Store Manager or have strong supervisory experience who can inspire the team to be the best they can be and deliver outstanding customer service. About The Company What's in it for you? 15% staff discount Mycardfactory - discounts on everything from holidays to shopping, to mobile phone contracts Save As You Earn schemes, save directly from your salary At least 28 day's holiday, including bank holidays Employee Assistant Programme Workplace Pension Card Factory Foundation (our charity) Loyalty awards (length of service awards) Excellent development opportunities via our internal Acardemy programme Cycle to Work scheme *Please note due to insurance purposes candidates have to be over the age of 16 to work at Card Factory. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.
Feb 22, 2022
Contractor
Location: Aldershot Contracted Hours Available: 25 This is a Fixed Term Contract ending no later than 13/11/2022 Main Responsibilities We are passionate about celebrating our customers' life moments and are now looking for an Assistant Store Manager to join our very successful Card Factory family to help fulfil this. As an Assistant Store Manager you will assist the Store Manager with managing the store on a daily basis, coaching and developing the team to ensure high standards of customer service are maintained, ensuring that excellent store standards are kept whilst adhering to Company policies and procedures. Directly support Management in achieving budget target sales, ensuring excellent customer service is provided by all staff members Actively support, develop and train the team of colleagues to feel 'our values' to ensure we are helping each customer celebrate their life moments to the highest standard Have the ability to step up into the Store Manager role should the need arise Continually improve store standards by ensuring the store is merchandised to Company guidelines and stock management is maintained The Ideal Candidate Are we right for you? We are Grafters at Card Factory, and we really do earn the title! The pace is fast, our standards are high and we're proud of it! We work very hard to meet the needs of our loyal customers. We understand work - life balance and can offer flexible arrangements to suit both you and the business in certain areas. Are you right for us? The role requires someone who likes to be busy, can multitask and embraces change. Above all, you'll be a talented Assistant Store Manager or have strong supervisory experience who can inspire the team to be the best they can be and deliver outstanding customer service. About The Company What's in it for you? 15% staff discount Mycardfactory - discounts on everything from holidays to shopping, to mobile phone contracts Save As You Earn schemes, save directly from your salary At least 28 day's holiday, including bank holidays Employee Assistant Programme Workplace Pension Card Factory Foundation (our charity) Loyalty awards (length of service awards) Excellent development opportunities via our internal Acardemy programme Cycle to Work scheme *Please note due to insurance purposes candidates have to be over the age of 16 to work at Card Factory. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.
Job details Job reference REQ001538 Date posted 08/12/2021 Application closing date 05/01/2022 Location West Hampstead Salary £17,290 per year (£9.50 per hour) Package Be a disability gamechanger 35 days holiday per year Excellent training and career development Company pension Discounts at gyms, restaurants and more Contractual hours 21 Job category/type Part time Temp Assistant Shop Manager - West Hampstead (Part time, 21 hours) Job description Working alongside the Shop Manager you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that your efforts are making this country a place where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else. About working in our shops Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by a dedicated, creative and passionate bunch of superstars. Focusing on sustainable fashion, engaging with local communities and leading our volunteers to deliver a great colleague and customer experience, we raise much needed funds to deliver Everyday Equality for disabled people and their families. 3 months, Fixed term - 21 hours per week. Full job description Your Role As Assistant Shop Manager, you'll work alongside the Shop Manager, and use your creativity and flair to flourish in our retail environment. Our retail roles are full of variety, and every day is different! From generating and processing stock to designing an eye-catching window display or recruiting and training our wonderful volunteer team you'll find every day challenging but extremely rewarding. You will have some experience or skill in the following areas but a great attitude and willingness to learn is just as important: Leadership. You'll have proven management experience to run your shop autonomously. Plus have the organisational skills to manage your own time and be confident in talking about the work of Scope. You will also play a vital role in the recruitment and development of our volunteer team. Customer Service. Our customers are at the heart of all we do so you'll want to provide the very best customer service and be a focal point in your local community. Being Commercial. Working within a framework you will use your commercial skills to spot sales opportunities. Stock Management & Merchandising. We want to provide our customers with the best stock package on the high street. You will play a central role by generating stock, choosing which stock is suitable for sale, ensuring our pricing is correct and then maintaining high merchandising standards on the shop floor. Teamwork. At Scope, you'll find friendly faces, welcome cuppas and chats with everyone in the team. Your onboarding training, Springboard to Success, will set you up for success. Plus, you'll have 'on the job' training, working alongside our colleagues and learning how to drive sales by recycling our donations that will inspire you to become a Scope Disability Gamechanger. About You You'll be a dedicated team player with a strong work ethic and committed to providing excellent customer service. You do not need specific retail experience, but we do ask that you are business minded and have worked in a fast paced, service environment where you put the customer's needs first. You'll also need to showcase a great attention to detail, solid IT skills and have a creative eye for displays. We ask you demonstrate an appreciation of Scope's values and ambition of achieving Everyday Equality for disabled people. Shop Hours It's important for you to know that Scope Charity Shops are open every day, so some weekend and Bank Holiday cover is needed. We work 35 hours a week, working five days out of seven. Weekly hours for part-time vacancies are on a seven-day rota. Our Values - Pioneering, Courageous, Connected, Open, Fair By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency. Disabled candidates We are a disability equality charity and encourage applications from disabled people. We are dedicated to creating a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve. If you are disabled, have the skills, and or the experience to do the job, then we would love to meet you for an interview. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Equality and Diversity and Inclusion Equality and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We want to seize every opportunity to build a truly diverse and inclusive workplace. We work hard to ensure that we are making exciting opportunities available to all, and everyone feels valued, heard and respected so that we continue to build a high performance, high engagement culture. If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email You will find more information here about the type of adjustments we can make. Scope Benefits We encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work and embrace our values of being open and fair, courageous, connected and pioneering. We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition and offer a wide range of benefits including 35 days annual leave in Retail, 27 days plus Bank Holidays working in our Head Office, flexible working (where we can), company pension, excellent training and career development, strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+, wellbeing incentives like a discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, and much more. Who we are at Scope? Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We belong to one team, dedicated to achieving a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. Our mission is to achieve Everyday Equality for disabled people, and we campaign tirelessly to create change. If you want to make a difference and become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Today! Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. #IND
Dec 09, 2021
Full time
Job details Job reference REQ001538 Date posted 08/12/2021 Application closing date 05/01/2022 Location West Hampstead Salary £17,290 per year (£9.50 per hour) Package Be a disability gamechanger 35 days holiday per year Excellent training and career development Company pension Discounts at gyms, restaurants and more Contractual hours 21 Job category/type Part time Temp Assistant Shop Manager - West Hampstead (Part time, 21 hours) Job description Working alongside the Shop Manager you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that your efforts are making this country a place where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else. About working in our shops Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by a dedicated, creative and passionate bunch of superstars. Focusing on sustainable fashion, engaging with local communities and leading our volunteers to deliver a great colleague and customer experience, we raise much needed funds to deliver Everyday Equality for disabled people and their families. 3 months, Fixed term - 21 hours per week. Full job description Your Role As Assistant Shop Manager, you'll work alongside the Shop Manager, and use your creativity and flair to flourish in our retail environment. Our retail roles are full of variety, and every day is different! From generating and processing stock to designing an eye-catching window display or recruiting and training our wonderful volunteer team you'll find every day challenging but extremely rewarding. You will have some experience or skill in the following areas but a great attitude and willingness to learn is just as important: Leadership. You'll have proven management experience to run your shop autonomously. Plus have the organisational skills to manage your own time and be confident in talking about the work of Scope. You will also play a vital role in the recruitment and development of our volunteer team. Customer Service. Our customers are at the heart of all we do so you'll want to provide the very best customer service and be a focal point in your local community. Being Commercial. Working within a framework you will use your commercial skills to spot sales opportunities. Stock Management & Merchandising. We want to provide our customers with the best stock package on the high street. You will play a central role by generating stock, choosing which stock is suitable for sale, ensuring our pricing is correct and then maintaining high merchandising standards on the shop floor. Teamwork. At Scope, you'll find friendly faces, welcome cuppas and chats with everyone in the team. Your onboarding training, Springboard to Success, will set you up for success. Plus, you'll have 'on the job' training, working alongside our colleagues and learning how to drive sales by recycling our donations that will inspire you to become a Scope Disability Gamechanger. About You You'll be a dedicated team player with a strong work ethic and committed to providing excellent customer service. You do not need specific retail experience, but we do ask that you are business minded and have worked in a fast paced, service environment where you put the customer's needs first. You'll also need to showcase a great attention to detail, solid IT skills and have a creative eye for displays. We ask you demonstrate an appreciation of Scope's values and ambition of achieving Everyday Equality for disabled people. Shop Hours It's important for you to know that Scope Charity Shops are open every day, so some weekend and Bank Holiday cover is needed. We work 35 hours a week, working five days out of seven. Weekly hours for part-time vacancies are on a seven-day rota. Our Values - Pioneering, Courageous, Connected, Open, Fair By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency. Disabled candidates We are a disability equality charity and encourage applications from disabled people. We are dedicated to creating a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve. If you are disabled, have the skills, and or the experience to do the job, then we would love to meet you for an interview. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Equality and Diversity and Inclusion Equality and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We want to seize every opportunity to build a truly diverse and inclusive workplace. We work hard to ensure that we are making exciting opportunities available to all, and everyone feels valued, heard and respected so that we continue to build a high performance, high engagement culture. If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email You will find more information here about the type of adjustments we can make. Scope Benefits We encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work and embrace our values of being open and fair, courageous, connected and pioneering. We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition and offer a wide range of benefits including 35 days annual leave in Retail, 27 days plus Bank Holidays working in our Head Office, flexible working (where we can), company pension, excellent training and career development, strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+, wellbeing incentives like a discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, and much more. Who we are at Scope? Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We belong to one team, dedicated to achieving a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. Our mission is to achieve Everyday Equality for disabled people, and we campaign tirelessly to create change. If you want to make a difference and become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Today! Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. #IND