About the Company Our clients office is based in Stockton on Tees. They have been recognised for its commitment to client service by being awarded the prestigious Chartered Status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)- this is the industry's gold standard for firms of Insurance Brokers. As a business, they ensure that their clients receive the very best advice and customer service on a wide range of insurance products- acting for over 8,000 corporate, commercial, and personal clients throughout the UK. As an employer, they provide their staff with a fun and lively working environment whilst also encouraging and developing them through their insurance careers. About the role As a Receptionist/Operations Assistant you will be the first point of contact for the company and will provide administrative support across the organisation. You will handle the flow of people through the business and ensure that all receptionist responsibilities are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and in a timely manner. At times you will be asked to support some Administration aspects for their Brokers and wider Insurance team to ensure their duties and tasks are completed to a high standard. Main Duties & Responsibilities Serve visitors by greeting, welcoming, directing and announcing them appropriately. Preparing meeting rooms for visitors and tidying after meetings Answer, screen and forward any incoming phone calls while providing basic information when needed. Insurance Broker Support duties which include, but are not limited to, booking in new business proposal forms, policy sending, policy chasing, policy saving, allocating policy chasing list, completing client questionnaires/online validations. Processing and sending all business correspondence, including work with franking machine. Maintain security by following procedures and controlling access (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges) Update appointment calendars and schedule meetings/appointments. Keeping the reception area and Stock cupboards tidy Monitoring stock levels and ordering new stock. Stock checks and be responsible for daily maintenance on the coffee machine. Keeping the kitchen, break-out areas, meeting rooms and Boardroom tidy Requirements to be considered for the role Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Professional appearance. Solid communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise. Ability to organise, multitask, prioritise, and work under pressure. A friendly and confident personality. The ability to stay calm under pressure. Willing to learn about Insurance. Benefits: Flexible Working Hours once your probation has been passed. 25 days paid annual leave + Bank Holidays Death in Service (3 x Salary) Regular Company parties (previous ones include boat parties, masquerade balls) Free eye test and contribution towards glasses Employee Assistance Programme, with access to an Online GP for you and your family to use Pension Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Salary on offer is £22-23,000 If you wish to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Kieran at CKB Recruitment - General Insurance & Financial Services Recruitment Specialists.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
About the Company Our clients office is based in Stockton on Tees. They have been recognised for its commitment to client service by being awarded the prestigious Chartered Status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)- this is the industry's gold standard for firms of Insurance Brokers. As a business, they ensure that their clients receive the very best advice and customer service on a wide range of insurance products- acting for over 8,000 corporate, commercial, and personal clients throughout the UK. As an employer, they provide their staff with a fun and lively working environment whilst also encouraging and developing them through their insurance careers. About the role As a Receptionist/Operations Assistant you will be the first point of contact for the company and will provide administrative support across the organisation. You will handle the flow of people through the business and ensure that all receptionist responsibilities are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and in a timely manner. At times you will be asked to support some Administration aspects for their Brokers and wider Insurance team to ensure their duties and tasks are completed to a high standard. Main Duties & Responsibilities Serve visitors by greeting, welcoming, directing and announcing them appropriately. Preparing meeting rooms for visitors and tidying after meetings Answer, screen and forward any incoming phone calls while providing basic information when needed. Insurance Broker Support duties which include, but are not limited to, booking in new business proposal forms, policy sending, policy chasing, policy saving, allocating policy chasing list, completing client questionnaires/online validations. Processing and sending all business correspondence, including work with franking machine. Maintain security by following procedures and controlling access (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges) Update appointment calendars and schedule meetings/appointments. Keeping the reception area and Stock cupboards tidy Monitoring stock levels and ordering new stock. Stock checks and be responsible for daily maintenance on the coffee machine. Keeping the kitchen, break-out areas, meeting rooms and Boardroom tidy Requirements to be considered for the role Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Professional appearance. Solid communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise. Ability to organise, multitask, prioritise, and work under pressure. A friendly and confident personality. The ability to stay calm under pressure. Willing to learn about Insurance. Benefits: Flexible Working Hours once your probation has been passed. 25 days paid annual leave + Bank Holidays Death in Service (3 x Salary) Regular Company parties (previous ones include boat parties, masquerade balls) Free eye test and contribution towards glasses Employee Assistance Programme, with access to an Online GP for you and your family to use Pension Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Salary on offer is £22-23,000 If you wish to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Kieran at CKB Recruitment - General Insurance & Financial Services Recruitment Specialists.
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? This is an opportunity for anybody looking to enter the Insurance industry. We will support your development by providing you with an Insurance qualification through an apprenticeship and good exposure to our products. You could be a school leaver or somebody looking to change careers or return to work after time out. As long as you have good analytical skills, are numerate and can communicate well, we don't mind what your background is. We are recruiting for an Underwriting Assistant to join our team based in London on a 2 year fixed term contract. You will work with a collaborative team of underwriters that will provide you with the opportunity to build a unique and successful career within a highly competitive area of the insurance industry. As part of the Underwriting team, you will build Insurance skillsets through a blend of mentorship, professional qualifications through an apprenticeship, and on-the-job training. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. This role is eligible for a £2000 new joiner bonus. If you are successfully referred by an employee at Travelers Europe, both you and the person who referred you could be eligible for this bonus. What Will You Do? Gather and analyse pertinent information in order to evaluate the acceptability of business risk. Build relationships with brokers to help achieve business goals. Undergo extensive training in order to underwrite, sell to, negotiate with, and influence brokers to help manage a profitable book of business. Begin to build and understand relationships with Travelers employees within the business unit and across the enterprise in order to begin to create sales plans. Actively participates and supports Development and Renewal Underwriters in new business, renewal and mid-term alteration underwriting activities that support underwriting decisions, consistent with business growth and profit. Actively participate in regularly scheduled sales and underwriting meetings. Work effectively as a productive and supportive team member in conjunction with more senior team members, supporting business unit and company objectives. Help deliver superior customer service standards Be Committed, Be Connected, Be Creative and Be Energised - these are the values we are passionate about. Understanding and embracing our values will shape your success and contribute to making Travelers Europe a great place to work. To be successful, you will need to consistently deliver a great experience in every customer contact; connect with the right partners internally to find creative solutions to problems; be a role model; and consistently deliver on your commitments. What is a Must Have? A-Levels or similar qualification. PREFERRED Knowledge: Takes initiative on tasks with the ability to learn the industry, product line, and internal programs and platforms. Communication: Demonstrates effective verbal, written and listening communication skills. Analytical/Critical thinking: Ability to leverage analytical skills. Inclusion: Ability to work with people from different backgrounds, experiences, cultures, races, etc. and views those differences as assets to be leveraged to accomplish business goals and objectives. Presentations: Synthesize and present exhibits, results, and observations to direct manager and team members. Technology: Ability to adapt and learn new technology to use it as efficiently as possible. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit 0
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? This is an opportunity for anybody looking to enter the Insurance industry. We will support your development by providing you with an Insurance qualification through an apprenticeship and good exposure to our products. You could be a school leaver or somebody looking to change careers or return to work after time out. As long as you have good analytical skills, are numerate and can communicate well, we don't mind what your background is. We are recruiting for an Underwriting Assistant to join our team based in London on a 2 year fixed term contract. You will work with a collaborative team of underwriters that will provide you with the opportunity to build a unique and successful career within a highly competitive area of the insurance industry. As part of the Underwriting team, you will build Insurance skillsets through a blend of mentorship, professional qualifications through an apprenticeship, and on-the-job training. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. This role is eligible for a £2000 new joiner bonus. If you are successfully referred by an employee at Travelers Europe, both you and the person who referred you could be eligible for this bonus. What Will You Do? Gather and analyse pertinent information in order to evaluate the acceptability of business risk. Build relationships with brokers to help achieve business goals. Undergo extensive training in order to underwrite, sell to, negotiate with, and influence brokers to help manage a profitable book of business. Begin to build and understand relationships with Travelers employees within the business unit and across the enterprise in order to begin to create sales plans. Actively participates and supports Development and Renewal Underwriters in new business, renewal and mid-term alteration underwriting activities that support underwriting decisions, consistent with business growth and profit. Actively participate in regularly scheduled sales and underwriting meetings. Work effectively as a productive and supportive team member in conjunction with more senior team members, supporting business unit and company objectives. Help deliver superior customer service standards Be Committed, Be Connected, Be Creative and Be Energised - these are the values we are passionate about. Understanding and embracing our values will shape your success and contribute to making Travelers Europe a great place to work. To be successful, you will need to consistently deliver a great experience in every customer contact; connect with the right partners internally to find creative solutions to problems; be a role model; and consistently deliver on your commitments. What is a Must Have? A-Levels or similar qualification. PREFERRED Knowledge: Takes initiative on tasks with the ability to learn the industry, product line, and internal programs and platforms. Communication: Demonstrates effective verbal, written and listening communication skills. Analytical/Critical thinking: Ability to leverage analytical skills. Inclusion: Ability to work with people from different backgrounds, experiences, cultures, races, etc. and views those differences as assets to be leveraged to accomplish business goals and objectives. Presentations: Synthesize and present exhibits, results, and observations to direct manager and team members. Technology: Ability to adapt and learn new technology to use it as efficiently as possible. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit 0
Assistant Vice President, EMEA AML Advisory (12 month mat cover) page is loaded Assistant Vice President, EMEA AML Advisory (12 month mat cover) Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id -WD Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 7th largest financial group in the world. Across the globe, we're 160,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded. OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION Within MUFG, Compliance is responsible for ensuring that the firm complies with laws, regulations, rules of exchanges and markets in all countries in which the firm conducts its business. Compliance assists senior management in establishing compliance policies and procedures and in monitoring their efficiency and effectiveness. The Financial Crimes Office for EMEA ("FCOE") is part of the Compliance function and works to mitigate the risks of money laundering, bribery, corruption and other financial crime. As a member of the FCOE, you will contribute to: Delivering high-quality and pro-active support to business activities, assisting the firm to do business in the right way and to grow its business-footprint. Ensuring key processes are run efficiently to deliver quality and reliable information, to support the firm's business growth and control procedures. Deliver risk-based assurance to the firm's senior management and the Group through independent challenge and quality reporting. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Working as part of the EMEA AML Advisory team to: provide accurate and timely advice to enable business units to remain compliant with Anti-Money Laundering laws, rules, and regulations; support the Head of EMEA AML Advisory in the implementation of core global standards and procedures; support KYC and Transaction Monitoring teams with escalation in relation to money-laundering risks including assessment of material adverse news, PEP risks and complex transaction structures implement and maintain appropriate systems and controls framework to manage the risks arising from new products; assist with the resolution of issues identified via MUFG's testing functions, audits, regulatory exams, programmatic reviews, and quality assurance efforts KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AML Advisory & Escalations: Provide advice and escalation to teams in First Line of Defence (FLoD) and Second Line of Defence (SLoD) in relation to all matters pertaining to money laundering and terrorist financing risk; Level 3 transaction monitoring investigations: investigate escalations from the Centre of Excellence - AML Investigations team; Suspicious Activity Reporting("SAR") in London: responsible for assessing when regulatory reporting of suspicious activity arising out of investigations is merited; Review and approve new products from a financial crime risk perspective; Provide subject matter expertise in managing financial crime risk arising from complex products (e.g., trade finance) and implement the correct control framework to manage the risk arising from such complex products; Provide an oversight of regulatory reporting post-SAR investigative actions across EMEA; Support key projects, such as Global Trade Finance Framework Rollout in London and EMEA. General Support the EMEA Head of AML Advisory and Escalations in execution of responsibilities; Provide advisory support to MUFG London, MUFG Securities (EMEA) and EMEA offices in relation to money laundering and terrorist financing risk posed by high-risk products, customer and transactions; In conjunction with the EMEA AML Programmes and Technology team, drive improvements and change management process in relation to strategic AML systems (Siron, Actimize); Assist with training of EMEA teams in relation to AML risk; Build relationship with teams within CoE and first-line of defence teams responsible for the execution of AML related tasks (including investigations); Co-ordinate the implementation of AML-specific documentation across the EMEA; Represent the EMEA Advisory team in regional and global forums. WORK EXPERIENCE Essential: Solid experience within financial crimes area of a global bank, consulting firm or regulatory agency - in AML Investigations, Advisory or Financial Crime Intelligence Unit function (or similar); SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Functional / Technical Competencies: Essential Strong subject matter expertise in Anti-Money Laundering Detailed regulatory knowledge relating to AML PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS Excellent communication skills Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability A proactive, motivated approach. The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement Excellent interpersonal skills The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines A confident approach, with the ability to provide clear direction to your team Excellent managerial/leadership experience The ability to lead a high performing team A strategic approach, with the ability to lead and motivate your team The ability to articulate and implement the vision/strategy for the FCOE team We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements. MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership. We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law. Similar Jobs (1) Assistant Vice President, Sanctions Programs locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Assistant Vice President, EMEA AML Advisory (12 month mat cover) page is loaded Assistant Vice President, EMEA AML Advisory (12 month mat cover) Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id -WD Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 7th largest financial group in the world. Across the globe, we're 160,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded. OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION Within MUFG, Compliance is responsible for ensuring that the firm complies with laws, regulations, rules of exchanges and markets in all countries in which the firm conducts its business. Compliance assists senior management in establishing compliance policies and procedures and in monitoring their efficiency and effectiveness. The Financial Crimes Office for EMEA ("FCOE") is part of the Compliance function and works to mitigate the risks of money laundering, bribery, corruption and other financial crime. As a member of the FCOE, you will contribute to: Delivering high-quality and pro-active support to business activities, assisting the firm to do business in the right way and to grow its business-footprint. Ensuring key processes are run efficiently to deliver quality and reliable information, to support the firm's business growth and control procedures. Deliver risk-based assurance to the firm's senior management and the Group through independent challenge and quality reporting. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Working as part of the EMEA AML Advisory team to: provide accurate and timely advice to enable business units to remain compliant with Anti-Money Laundering laws, rules, and regulations; support the Head of EMEA AML Advisory in the implementation of core global standards and procedures; support KYC and Transaction Monitoring teams with escalation in relation to money-laundering risks including assessment of material adverse news, PEP risks and complex transaction structures implement and maintain appropriate systems and controls framework to manage the risks arising from new products; assist with the resolution of issues identified via MUFG's testing functions, audits, regulatory exams, programmatic reviews, and quality assurance efforts KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AML Advisory & Escalations: Provide advice and escalation to teams in First Line of Defence (FLoD) and Second Line of Defence (SLoD) in relation to all matters pertaining to money laundering and terrorist financing risk; Level 3 transaction monitoring investigations: investigate escalations from the Centre of Excellence - AML Investigations team; Suspicious Activity Reporting("SAR") in London: responsible for assessing when regulatory reporting of suspicious activity arising out of investigations is merited; Review and approve new products from a financial crime risk perspective; Provide subject matter expertise in managing financial crime risk arising from complex products (e.g., trade finance) and implement the correct control framework to manage the risk arising from such complex products; Provide an oversight of regulatory reporting post-SAR investigative actions across EMEA; Support key projects, such as Global Trade Finance Framework Rollout in London and EMEA. General Support the EMEA Head of AML Advisory and Escalations in execution of responsibilities; Provide advisory support to MUFG London, MUFG Securities (EMEA) and EMEA offices in relation to money laundering and terrorist financing risk posed by high-risk products, customer and transactions; In conjunction with the EMEA AML Programmes and Technology team, drive improvements and change management process in relation to strategic AML systems (Siron, Actimize); Assist with training of EMEA teams in relation to AML risk; Build relationship with teams within CoE and first-line of defence teams responsible for the execution of AML related tasks (including investigations); Co-ordinate the implementation of AML-specific documentation across the EMEA; Represent the EMEA Advisory team in regional and global forums. WORK EXPERIENCE Essential: Solid experience within financial crimes area of a global bank, consulting firm or regulatory agency - in AML Investigations, Advisory or Financial Crime Intelligence Unit function (or similar); SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Functional / Technical Competencies: Essential Strong subject matter expertise in Anti-Money Laundering Detailed regulatory knowledge relating to AML PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS Excellent communication skills Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability A proactive, motivated approach. The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement Excellent interpersonal skills The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines A confident approach, with the ability to provide clear direction to your team Excellent managerial/leadership experience The ability to lead a high performing team A strategic approach, with the ability to lead and motivate your team The ability to articulate and implement the vision/strategy for the FCOE team We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements. MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership. We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law. Similar Jobs (1) Assistant Vice President, Sanctions Programs locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
Driver & Sales Assistant, Banbury You're probably already familiar with this household name paint brand and its adorable mascot, but have you considered working for them? If you're a people person with the drive to deliver excellent customer service, they've got just the job for you. The Role Their decorator centre in Banbury is looking for a new Driver/Sales Assistant. Providing excellent, friendly service to professional decorators, contractors and DIY enthusiasts, you'll use your knowledge of the local area to carry out deliveries to homes and businesses. You'll build relationships with customers and from time to time you'll also be asked to help support the team in store, serving customers, merchandising displays and giving expert advice on products. They're looking for someone with a positive attitude and the energy to get things done. Someone hungry to learn new things, who's keen to make something of their career, and enjoys going above and beyond to make a customer's day. Sound like you but don't know anything about decorating? Don't worry. You bring the passion, and they'll give you the skills. They even provide a complete driver training programme - all you need is a full driver's license. Why work for this well-known brand? They aren't just any employer. This reputable business does things differently. They want you to enjoy your role and see you succeed, so offer a fantastic benefits package and all the training needed to progress in your career. Testament to how happy their staff are, they've been recognised as a Top 100 Employer, achieving Investors In People Gold for their commitment to the development of their people. Benefits include: No evening or Sunday shifts 25 days holiday Up to 50% off all products sold in store (including family and friends discount) A defined contribution pension scheme (they'll pay in double the amount you do!) Sales-based bonus schemes Flexible yearly benefits suite, allowing you to pick and choose additional benefits (e.g. 'cycle to work' schemes, discounted gym memberships and childcare vouchers) More about the company. You will be working for a well-known brand that is part of a market-leading global business. They have the largest decorating store network in the UK and see huge successes year-on-year. They currently have over 200 stores, with more opening all the time.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Driver & Sales Assistant, Banbury You're probably already familiar with this household name paint brand and its adorable mascot, but have you considered working for them? If you're a people person with the drive to deliver excellent customer service, they've got just the job for you. The Role Their decorator centre in Banbury is looking for a new Driver/Sales Assistant. Providing excellent, friendly service to professional decorators, contractors and DIY enthusiasts, you'll use your knowledge of the local area to carry out deliveries to homes and businesses. You'll build relationships with customers and from time to time you'll also be asked to help support the team in store, serving customers, merchandising displays and giving expert advice on products. They're looking for someone with a positive attitude and the energy to get things done. Someone hungry to learn new things, who's keen to make something of their career, and enjoys going above and beyond to make a customer's day. Sound like you but don't know anything about decorating? Don't worry. You bring the passion, and they'll give you the skills. They even provide a complete driver training programme - all you need is a full driver's license. Why work for this well-known brand? They aren't just any employer. This reputable business does things differently. They want you to enjoy your role and see you succeed, so offer a fantastic benefits package and all the training needed to progress in your career. Testament to how happy their staff are, they've been recognised as a Top 100 Employer, achieving Investors In People Gold for their commitment to the development of their people. Benefits include: No evening or Sunday shifts 25 days holiday Up to 50% off all products sold in store (including family and friends discount) A defined contribution pension scheme (they'll pay in double the amount you do!) Sales-based bonus schemes Flexible yearly benefits suite, allowing you to pick and choose additional benefits (e.g. 'cycle to work' schemes, discounted gym memberships and childcare vouchers) More about the company. You will be working for a well-known brand that is part of a market-leading global business. They have the largest decorating store network in the UK and see huge successes year-on-year. They currently have over 200 stores, with more opening all the time.
One thing's for sure as a Career Starter Apprentice in Retail you'll never be bored. Balancing theory with practical store work, you'll be expected to work hard on this one-year programme. There's a real family feel here and we all pitch in as part of a close-knit team. And since there's always loads of support from those around you, ranging from Store Managers to Store Assistants, you'll never feel like you're struggling. In this fast paced environment you'll get to learn something new every day in a company that thrives on being different. As someone who wants to make things happen, you'll find all this adds up to an exciting challenge. The time will fly by and before you know it you will have your Level 2 Retail qualification and be working as a fully-fledged Store Assistant with real opportunities for progression in the future.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
One thing's for sure as a Career Starter Apprentice in Retail you'll never be bored. Balancing theory with practical store work, you'll be expected to work hard on this one-year programme. There's a real family feel here and we all pitch in as part of a close-knit team. And since there's always loads of support from those around you, ranging from Store Managers to Store Assistants, you'll never feel like you're struggling. In this fast paced environment you'll get to learn something new every day in a company that thrives on being different. As someone who wants to make things happen, you'll find all this adds up to an exciting challenge. The time will fly by and before you know it you will have your Level 2 Retail qualification and be working as a fully-fledged Store Assistant with real opportunities for progression in the future.
Posted on 11/03/2024 Registered Veterinary Nurse Wards Veterinary Centre, Elgin Salary up to £30,160 depending on experience plus a relocation allowance up to £1,000 Wards Vets are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our lovely team. You will have a mixed day of nursing in-patients, assisting with surgical and diagnostic procedures, nurse consults and the opportunity to assist with schedule 3 procedures. Rota patterns that work for you Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that's why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career. The role is 40 hours Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays and out of hours shared with other practices. About Wards Veterinary Centre Wards Vets are a RCVS accredited small animal practice based in Elgin, Moray close to beaches, mountains and fantastic dog walking areas. We have been a Veterinary Nurse Training Practice for many years, and we provide services for companion pets, such as cats, dogs, rabbits and other small furries. Our practice hosts a wide range of equipment such as X-ray, Ultrasound, Dental X-ray machine and in-house lab equipment. We also pride ourselves in being a gold standard ISFM cat friendly practice. Come and meet the team! We believe all of our team are important and key to the success of Wards Vets. We will listen to your ideas and support development in your areas of interest wherever possible. We are a real family feel clinic with a strong team bond. Our Clinical Director and Head Nurse leads our clinical team. Our friendly team is made up of 7 Veterinary Surgeons, 6 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 Veterinary Care Assistant, 3 Receptionists and a Practice Manager. Because our employees matter We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from - Work-life balance 6.8 weeks annual leave Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service Your birthday as a paid day off Wellbeing Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Private Medical Insurance Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership Non-accidental injury support Development £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata Certificate support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme Professional Memberships VDS cover RCVS fees Additional Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer Discounted staff pet care For a confidential chat or to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Amelia Bateman, Talent Partner, on / . IVC150 Any questions before applying? Speak to Amelia Bateman from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role. Amelia Bateman Talent Partner
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Posted on 11/03/2024 Registered Veterinary Nurse Wards Veterinary Centre, Elgin Salary up to £30,160 depending on experience plus a relocation allowance up to £1,000 Wards Vets are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our lovely team. You will have a mixed day of nursing in-patients, assisting with surgical and diagnostic procedures, nurse consults and the opportunity to assist with schedule 3 procedures. Rota patterns that work for you Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that's why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career. The role is 40 hours Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays and out of hours shared with other practices. About Wards Veterinary Centre Wards Vets are a RCVS accredited small animal practice based in Elgin, Moray close to beaches, mountains and fantastic dog walking areas. We have been a Veterinary Nurse Training Practice for many years, and we provide services for companion pets, such as cats, dogs, rabbits and other small furries. Our practice hosts a wide range of equipment such as X-ray, Ultrasound, Dental X-ray machine and in-house lab equipment. We also pride ourselves in being a gold standard ISFM cat friendly practice. Come and meet the team! We believe all of our team are important and key to the success of Wards Vets. We will listen to your ideas and support development in your areas of interest wherever possible. We are a real family feel clinic with a strong team bond. Our Clinical Director and Head Nurse leads our clinical team. Our friendly team is made up of 7 Veterinary Surgeons, 6 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 Veterinary Care Assistant, 3 Receptionists and a Practice Manager. Because our employees matter We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from - Work-life balance 6.8 weeks annual leave Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service Your birthday as a paid day off Wellbeing Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Private Medical Insurance Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership Non-accidental injury support Development £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata Certificate support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme Professional Memberships VDS cover RCVS fees Additional Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer Discounted staff pet care For a confidential chat or to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Amelia Bateman, Talent Partner, on / . IVC150 Any questions before applying? Speak to Amelia Bateman from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role. Amelia Bateman Talent Partner
Are you based in the SEDGEFIELD area? Do you have a passion for working with people? Do you have supervisory or leadership experience managing team of up to 5 in a Builders Merchant, Construction Supply or retail business?Or are you an experienced Sales Consultant in Merchanting looking for your first management role?Jewson in Louth is now recruiting for an Assistant Branch Manager to support a team of 5 in branch.Competitive Salary + Pension + Life Assurance + 33 days holiday per year + Opportunities to Progress and build a career across Stark. Location: Jewson Sedgefield, Salter Lane Industrial Estate, Sedgefield, Stockton on Tees, TS21 3EE Our Colleagues are critical to our Customers' success and you will be working with a team that proactively supports them in every way possible. If you love working with people, you're a good listener and you think you could help our customers feel welcome, then this could be a great opportunity for you to join our team.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to progress and develop their career within the Building Merchants industryIs this role right for me?First and foremost, we always want to recruit great people that really understand our values and ways of working. Experience within our industry is not essential, we are committed to providing you with the full tools and support required to carry out your role within Jewson.So if you have a passion for leading and developing a team, supporting your customers, taking the time to understand others and embracing differences, can build trust and are able to proactively seek out solutions that are right for our customers, then you are likely to be a great fit!HOURS OF WORKMonday to Friday 730am to 5pmSaturday 8am to 12noon (every two weeks)What will I be doing?Our Assistant Branch Managers are an important contributor to the teams shared success and an essential part of our Customers positive experience with us. In order to support our customers and deliver a great service you will; Act as first line support to the Branch Manager to lead and support the team to deliver success and suggest opportunities for continuous improvement Get to know our product lines and services in order to make the most of all customer interactions Develop great relationships with new and existing Customers (both face to face and over the phone), understanding their needs and providing proactive advice and solutions so that you can deliver the best experience possible Get to know the local market to support plans for sales growth Use our in-house systems to process customer orders, organise delivery times, and keep customers updated throughout their journey Lead your team to make Health & Safety a priority and demonstrate how you can keep yourself and others safe at workThis role is working with Jewson part of the STARK Building Materials. We are a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe. We connect suppliers of heavy building materials with the professional craftsmen who build, renovate, and maintain the cities of tomorrow.At STARK Building Materials, we have a strong culture that is built on passionate and dedicated people who thrive in taking responsibility and challenging status quo. We are convinced that our continued success relies on the diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds that our employees bring to their everyday work.The value of equal opportunity is embedded in the way we do business and retain talent groupwide. In our commitment to diversity, we welcome everyone with respect and an open mind.We'd love to hear from you, hit apply! And a member of our Internal Recruitment team will be in contact with you.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Are you based in the SEDGEFIELD area? Do you have a passion for working with people? Do you have supervisory or leadership experience managing team of up to 5 in a Builders Merchant, Construction Supply or retail business?Or are you an experienced Sales Consultant in Merchanting looking for your first management role?Jewson in Louth is now recruiting for an Assistant Branch Manager to support a team of 5 in branch.Competitive Salary + Pension + Life Assurance + 33 days holiday per year + Opportunities to Progress and build a career across Stark. Location: Jewson Sedgefield, Salter Lane Industrial Estate, Sedgefield, Stockton on Tees, TS21 3EE Our Colleagues are critical to our Customers' success and you will be working with a team that proactively supports them in every way possible. If you love working with people, you're a good listener and you think you could help our customers feel welcome, then this could be a great opportunity for you to join our team.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to progress and develop their career within the Building Merchants industryIs this role right for me?First and foremost, we always want to recruit great people that really understand our values and ways of working. Experience within our industry is not essential, we are committed to providing you with the full tools and support required to carry out your role within Jewson.So if you have a passion for leading and developing a team, supporting your customers, taking the time to understand others and embracing differences, can build trust and are able to proactively seek out solutions that are right for our customers, then you are likely to be a great fit!HOURS OF WORKMonday to Friday 730am to 5pmSaturday 8am to 12noon (every two weeks)What will I be doing?Our Assistant Branch Managers are an important contributor to the teams shared success and an essential part of our Customers positive experience with us. In order to support our customers and deliver a great service you will; Act as first line support to the Branch Manager to lead and support the team to deliver success and suggest opportunities for continuous improvement Get to know our product lines and services in order to make the most of all customer interactions Develop great relationships with new and existing Customers (both face to face and over the phone), understanding their needs and providing proactive advice and solutions so that you can deliver the best experience possible Get to know the local market to support plans for sales growth Use our in-house systems to process customer orders, organise delivery times, and keep customers updated throughout their journey Lead your team to make Health & Safety a priority and demonstrate how you can keep yourself and others safe at workThis role is working with Jewson part of the STARK Building Materials. We are a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe. We connect suppliers of heavy building materials with the professional craftsmen who build, renovate, and maintain the cities of tomorrow.At STARK Building Materials, we have a strong culture that is built on passionate and dedicated people who thrive in taking responsibility and challenging status quo. We are convinced that our continued success relies on the diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds that our employees bring to their everyday work.The value of equal opportunity is embedded in the way we do business and retain talent groupwide. In our commitment to diversity, we welcome everyone with respect and an open mind.We'd love to hear from you, hit apply! And a member of our Internal Recruitment team will be in contact with you.
Personal Assistant to Director Please note that candidates without minute taking on a senior level will not be contacted Job Type: Temporary Sector : Healthcare Duration : 3 months with potential of extension Location : Chertsey, Surrey Remote Working: Role is on site Band : 4 Pay Rates: £13.18 to £14.54 paye inclusive of holiday depending on skill and experience Please note candidates will be paid by direct engagement, this is the only process allowed Working Days and Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm Job Summary The aim of this position is to provide a comprehensive, confidential and professionals support to the Head of the Department. Duties Diary management and arranging of meetings Management of incoming and outgoing written and e-mail correspondence Management of incoming telephone calls and prompt message handling Drafting replies to correspondence and taking follow up action Copying, formatting and circulation of documents, collating information from multiple sources and combining into one document Writing minutes and producing action trackers, and progressing updates with action owners Efficient and courteous handling of all personal and telephone calls to the office Responsible for collating agendas Maintain accurate data and dates spreadsheets of specific information Liaising with other professionals across the Trust and externally with responsiveness and efficiency Essential Experience Minute taking Diary management Experience liaising with stakeholders Significant administrative experience at a senior level Desirable Experience NHS experience Medical terminology knowledge Knowledge of NHS patient management systems Producing and formatting documents Personal Traits Ability to act with discretion and sensitivity Always put patients first Willing and able to take personal responsibility Demonstrating passion for excellence. Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered. Takes pride in their work and their team.
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
Personal Assistant to Director Please note that candidates without minute taking on a senior level will not be contacted Job Type: Temporary Sector : Healthcare Duration : 3 months with potential of extension Location : Chertsey, Surrey Remote Working: Role is on site Band : 4 Pay Rates: £13.18 to £14.54 paye inclusive of holiday depending on skill and experience Please note candidates will be paid by direct engagement, this is the only process allowed Working Days and Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm Job Summary The aim of this position is to provide a comprehensive, confidential and professionals support to the Head of the Department. Duties Diary management and arranging of meetings Management of incoming and outgoing written and e-mail correspondence Management of incoming telephone calls and prompt message handling Drafting replies to correspondence and taking follow up action Copying, formatting and circulation of documents, collating information from multiple sources and combining into one document Writing minutes and producing action trackers, and progressing updates with action owners Efficient and courteous handling of all personal and telephone calls to the office Responsible for collating agendas Maintain accurate data and dates spreadsheets of specific information Liaising with other professionals across the Trust and externally with responsiveness and efficiency Essential Experience Minute taking Diary management Experience liaising with stakeholders Significant administrative experience at a senior level Desirable Experience NHS experience Medical terminology knowledge Knowledge of NHS patient management systems Producing and formatting documents Personal Traits Ability to act with discretion and sensitivity Always put patients first Willing and able to take personal responsibility Demonstrating passion for excellence. Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered. Takes pride in their work and their team.
The firm Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 500 lawyers and legal professionals based in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: property, corporate services, litigation and private client advisory. We are defined by our next level law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 40% of our partnership. The department Our Residential Property team is dynamic and fast growing with an entrepreneurial flare. We have 65+ team members across six offices, with Sevenoaks being the most recent addition. Despite being such a large team, spread across five counties and the capital, we have a unified vision and shared culture which allows our team members to thrive and achieve their goals. We have a vacancy for a forward-thinking residential property assistant to join the practice. Purpose of job To work as part of a very busy and rapidly growing Residential Property team to provide professional support to fee earners. Accountabilities Positive and professional approach Attention to the small details Show initiative when responding to queries and actively try to seek solutions to problems Support and build working relationships with the other assistants. Effectively liaise with staff from other departments and external contacts as required Accurately maintain and update client and other relevant contact details on the firm's database Process all standard residential property forms including client questionnaires, money laundering forms etc Assist in maintaining compliant and accurate file management and office systems Develop and maintain a good level of understanding of firm policy and process To carry out photocopying and scanning in accordance with the firm's paper-lite and clear desk policies. To proof read all work, checking for spelling and grammar Diary management, processing of expense claims and attending to travel and other business development arrangements Prepare report bundles both electronically and manually Prepare completion statements and accounts forms Schedule and manage deeds to ensure records are kept up to date Immediately clarify instructions from fee earners should they be unclear or if deadlines are not made explicit Proactively support other assistants within the team and provide cover as and when necessary Ensure that work is completed to a high standard and meets the required deadlines Expert in a variety of software packages such as Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, to produce correspondence, documents and ensure relevant documentation is produced to a high standard to meet clients' and fee earners' expectations and deadlines; To format, paginate, number and present documents in BirkettsLLP house style Use the HMRC and HMLR portals for submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax returns and HM Land Registry applications Self-motivated with an ability to use own initiative Reliable and well organised You will be able to efficiently and effectively under pressure and to deadlines The candidate Proven IT/typing skills The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic team worker with previous residential property experience used to dealing with volume, looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic market leading firm Equal opportunities We are committed to recruiting individuals on merits of suitability for each role, on the basis of qualifications and experience. All applications are treated fairly and equally regardless of sexual orientation, race, disability, religious beliefs and any other protected characteristic, ensuring that there are equal opportunities at all stages of the recruitment process. Core Benefits 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays Long Service holiday award - 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed) Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee) Staff Profit Share / Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share) Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance Paid ESG day (Environmental, Social and Governance) Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave Subsidised gym membership Electric car scheme Eye Care Voucher Dress for your Day Policy
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
The firm Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 500 lawyers and legal professionals based in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: property, corporate services, litigation and private client advisory. We are defined by our next level law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 40% of our partnership. The department Our Residential Property team is dynamic and fast growing with an entrepreneurial flare. We have 65+ team members across six offices, with Sevenoaks being the most recent addition. Despite being such a large team, spread across five counties and the capital, we have a unified vision and shared culture which allows our team members to thrive and achieve their goals. We have a vacancy for a forward-thinking residential property assistant to join the practice. Purpose of job To work as part of a very busy and rapidly growing Residential Property team to provide professional support to fee earners. Accountabilities Positive and professional approach Attention to the small details Show initiative when responding to queries and actively try to seek solutions to problems Support and build working relationships with the other assistants. Effectively liaise with staff from other departments and external contacts as required Accurately maintain and update client and other relevant contact details on the firm's database Process all standard residential property forms including client questionnaires, money laundering forms etc Assist in maintaining compliant and accurate file management and office systems Develop and maintain a good level of understanding of firm policy and process To carry out photocopying and scanning in accordance with the firm's paper-lite and clear desk policies. To proof read all work, checking for spelling and grammar Diary management, processing of expense claims and attending to travel and other business development arrangements Prepare report bundles both electronically and manually Prepare completion statements and accounts forms Schedule and manage deeds to ensure records are kept up to date Immediately clarify instructions from fee earners should they be unclear or if deadlines are not made explicit Proactively support other assistants within the team and provide cover as and when necessary Ensure that work is completed to a high standard and meets the required deadlines Expert in a variety of software packages such as Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, to produce correspondence, documents and ensure relevant documentation is produced to a high standard to meet clients' and fee earners' expectations and deadlines; To format, paginate, number and present documents in BirkettsLLP house style Use the HMRC and HMLR portals for submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax returns and HM Land Registry applications Self-motivated with an ability to use own initiative Reliable and well organised You will be able to efficiently and effectively under pressure and to deadlines The candidate Proven IT/typing skills The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic team worker with previous residential property experience used to dealing with volume, looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic market leading firm Equal opportunities We are committed to recruiting individuals on merits of suitability for each role, on the basis of qualifications and experience. All applications are treated fairly and equally regardless of sexual orientation, race, disability, religious beliefs and any other protected characteristic, ensuring that there are equal opportunities at all stages of the recruitment process. Core Benefits 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays Long Service holiday award - 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed) Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee) Staff Profit Share / Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share) Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance Paid ESG day (Environmental, Social and Governance) Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave Subsidised gym membership Electric car scheme Eye Care Voucher Dress for your Day Policy
One thing's for sure as a Career Starter Apprentice in Retail you'll never be bored. Balancing theory with practical store work, you'll be expected to work hard on this one-year programme. There's a real family feel here and we all pitch in as part of a close-knit team. And since there's always loads of support from those around you, ranging from Store Managers to Store Assistants, you'll never feel like you're struggling. In this fast paced environment you'll get to learn something new every day in a company that thrives on being different. As someone who wants to make things happen, you'll find all this adds up to an exciting challenge. The time will fly by and before you know it you will have your Level 2 Retail qualification and be working as a fully-fledged Store Assistant with real opportunities for progression in the future.
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
One thing's for sure as a Career Starter Apprentice in Retail you'll never be bored. Balancing theory with practical store work, you'll be expected to work hard on this one-year programme. There's a real family feel here and we all pitch in as part of a close-knit team. And since there's always loads of support from those around you, ranging from Store Managers to Store Assistants, you'll never feel like you're struggling. In this fast paced environment you'll get to learn something new every day in a company that thrives on being different. As someone who wants to make things happen, you'll find all this adds up to an exciting challenge. The time will fly by and before you know it you will have your Level 2 Retail qualification and be working as a fully-fledged Store Assistant with real opportunities for progression in the future.
Looking to develop a career in buying in a fast paced and exciting environment with a company that values people and their development? We have an exciting opportunity to join Foodbuy as a Buying Administration Assistant Up to £30,000 per annum dependent on experience On-going training & development Aviva DigiCare+ - Employee Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work) Free meals when on site Employee Assistance Programme Holiday Purchase scheme The Buying Administration Assistant you will provide varied administrative support to the Category Development Team. You will support with internal and external communication, supplier and client reporting, marketing, managing Helpdesk tickets, scheduling meetings, keeping minutes and action follow up. As Buying Administration Assistant you will also be responsible for Day-to-Day liaising with the wider category team to support clients and suppliers Pulling data from various data points and collating into a readable format. Contract and price change administration to include loading documents onto our e-platform. Coordination of client communication and product sampling session. Preparation of meeting agendas, content creation and capturing team actions. Manage ad-hoc projects and follow-up with team members as required. Maintain a strong working relationship with other relevant teams, including CET, Business Pricing, CID and IT. First line response for category to chase invoices from suppliers. The successful Buying Administration Assistant will have Business administration support experience Strong IT skills and an ability to learn systems quickly Strong organisational and time management skills Team a orientated and flexible approach Confidence and demonstrate a "Can Do" attitude Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written & verbal) High standard of literacy skills, attention to detail and accuracy Self-motivated & willing to use initiative Comfortable working in a fast paced and deadline driven environment Able to multi-task Advanced Microsoft Office, Excel and Powerpoint
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
Looking to develop a career in buying in a fast paced and exciting environment with a company that values people and their development? We have an exciting opportunity to join Foodbuy as a Buying Administration Assistant Up to £30,000 per annum dependent on experience On-going training & development Aviva DigiCare+ - Employee Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work) Free meals when on site Employee Assistance Programme Holiday Purchase scheme The Buying Administration Assistant you will provide varied administrative support to the Category Development Team. You will support with internal and external communication, supplier and client reporting, marketing, managing Helpdesk tickets, scheduling meetings, keeping minutes and action follow up. As Buying Administration Assistant you will also be responsible for Day-to-Day liaising with the wider category team to support clients and suppliers Pulling data from various data points and collating into a readable format. Contract and price change administration to include loading documents onto our e-platform. Coordination of client communication and product sampling session. Preparation of meeting agendas, content creation and capturing team actions. Manage ad-hoc projects and follow-up with team members as required. Maintain a strong working relationship with other relevant teams, including CET, Business Pricing, CID and IT. First line response for category to chase invoices from suppliers. The successful Buying Administration Assistant will have Business administration support experience Strong IT skills and an ability to learn systems quickly Strong organisational and time management skills Team a orientated and flexible approach Confidence and demonstrate a "Can Do" attitude Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written & verbal) High standard of literacy skills, attention to detail and accuracy Self-motivated & willing to use initiative Comfortable working in a fast paced and deadline driven environment Able to multi-task Advanced Microsoft Office, Excel and Powerpoint
Vistry South East are delighted to announce a fantastic opportunity for Assistant Site Managers to join our growing division on a flagship site in Ottershaw, Surrey. The site comprises of 184 units, traditional build (houses and low rise flats). If you are an experienced Assistant Site Manager who has the ability to adapt, overcome and would like to deliver a high quality product and grow within a fast developing business, then we would love to hear from you. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality CSCS Card Valid SMSTS Certificate Experience working on new build projects Experience in the management of Health and Safety Desirable - NVQ Level 3-4 BTEC diploma in Building Construction or similar Valid Scaffold Inspection certificate Valid LOLER certificate Qualified to the required CIOB Grade applicable at the time in accordance with group policy Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Project and Asta Team plan Valid First Aid at Work Certificate Managing all aspects of the build process Up to date knowledge of Health and Safety obligations and building legislation More about the Assistant Site Manager role In conjunction with the Area Build Director and Site Manager, assist with the preparation of the master build programme and review and revise in line with budget requirements. Conduct regular checks to ensure construction methods and timescales are correct and take corrective action if the site is not compliant. Liaise with the utility companies to ensure the build programme requirements are met. Ensure just in time material flow to trades. Manage all staff on site to ensure adherence to the waste policy. Arrange/attend meetings on site with the sub-contractors on a weekly basis. Agree and manage the equipment, plant, staffing and sub-contract requirements for the site. Conduct/attend fortnightly meetings with trades on site to promote communication, standards and objectives. Respond to all queries from trades and action accordingly. Discuss site presentation at sub-contractor adjudication and site meetings. Maintain the highest standard of site presentation at all times. Meet with the Sales Team Leader weekly to discuss site presentation and progress and ensure that all actions are completed within agreed timescales. Ensure compliance with the Company's health and safety and environmental policies and procedures. Maintain all statutory records on a daily/weekly basis as required. Ensure that all staff, sub-contractors and visitors to the site are appropriately inducted. Assist the Site Manager in ensuring traffic management and site strategy plans are in place and reviewed as required. Follow Company guidelines in relation to accident and incident reporting procedures. In the absence of the Site Manager assess the site prior to the start of the working day responding to any emergencies and addressing any areas of risk. Regularly walk all areas of the site to observe general standards of health and safety and take remedial action as appropriate. Ensure all trades are using the appropriate personal protective equipment. Attend health and safety and other training courses are required by the Company. In the absence of the Site Manager, ensure the site is secure at the end of each day. Ensure the forklift checklist is completed on a weekly basis and that all sub-contractor plant is roadworthy. Include health and safety and environment on the agenda for all site team meetings. Keep the health and safety compendium up to date at all times. In the absence of the Site Manager accompany health and safety advisors during site visits and undertake remedial action as appropriate. Assist the Site Manager in reviewing and actioning risk assessments and method statements for all operations. Deliver quality inductions to all sub-contractors on site to ensure the required quality standards are me Action items raised by the Area Build Director, Site Manager, Sales or Customer Care. Participate in daily talks with the team to prioritise workloads. Ensure that all materials are checked for damage and that they meet the required quality standards. Ensure sub-contractors adhere to the protection guidelines as stated in the trade specification. In conjunction with the Site Manager, complete PPQA checklists accurately and return to the regional office on a weekly basis. Thoroughly inspect and snag each plot prior to each key stage inspection carried out by the NHBC. Ensure all site staff are trained in and comply with the Customer Journey and the Company's customer service commitments. Ensure all plots have a customer care pass before obtaining CML prior to legal completion. Carry out service visits in accordance with the Customer Journey. Carry out pre-occupation checks on all properties prior to handover. Deliver home demonstrations to customers in their own home, ensuring that all instructions and warranties in relation to appliances and heating systems are available. Communicate customer satisfaction surveys to all site based staff and ensure points raised are acted on. Arrange and attend effective site based meetings with the Sales Team Leader and that the required information is available to enable the Sales Team Leader to update the customers. Action remedial items raised at home demonstrations. Ensure that all plots to be handed over have adequate and appropriate access, parking, street lighting and signage. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.
Mar 25, 2024
Full time
Vistry South East are delighted to announce a fantastic opportunity for Assistant Site Managers to join our growing division on a flagship site in Ottershaw, Surrey. The site comprises of 184 units, traditional build (houses and low rise flats). If you are an experienced Assistant Site Manager who has the ability to adapt, overcome and would like to deliver a high quality product and grow within a fast developing business, then we would love to hear from you. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality CSCS Card Valid SMSTS Certificate Experience working on new build projects Experience in the management of Health and Safety Desirable - NVQ Level 3-4 BTEC diploma in Building Construction or similar Valid Scaffold Inspection certificate Valid LOLER certificate Qualified to the required CIOB Grade applicable at the time in accordance with group policy Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Project and Asta Team plan Valid First Aid at Work Certificate Managing all aspects of the build process Up to date knowledge of Health and Safety obligations and building legislation More about the Assistant Site Manager role In conjunction with the Area Build Director and Site Manager, assist with the preparation of the master build programme and review and revise in line with budget requirements. Conduct regular checks to ensure construction methods and timescales are correct and take corrective action if the site is not compliant. Liaise with the utility companies to ensure the build programme requirements are met. Ensure just in time material flow to trades. Manage all staff on site to ensure adherence to the waste policy. Arrange/attend meetings on site with the sub-contractors on a weekly basis. Agree and manage the equipment, plant, staffing and sub-contract requirements for the site. Conduct/attend fortnightly meetings with trades on site to promote communication, standards and objectives. Respond to all queries from trades and action accordingly. Discuss site presentation at sub-contractor adjudication and site meetings. Maintain the highest standard of site presentation at all times. Meet with the Sales Team Leader weekly to discuss site presentation and progress and ensure that all actions are completed within agreed timescales. Ensure compliance with the Company's health and safety and environmental policies and procedures. Maintain all statutory records on a daily/weekly basis as required. Ensure that all staff, sub-contractors and visitors to the site are appropriately inducted. Assist the Site Manager in ensuring traffic management and site strategy plans are in place and reviewed as required. Follow Company guidelines in relation to accident and incident reporting procedures. In the absence of the Site Manager assess the site prior to the start of the working day responding to any emergencies and addressing any areas of risk. Regularly walk all areas of the site to observe general standards of health and safety and take remedial action as appropriate. Ensure all trades are using the appropriate personal protective equipment. Attend health and safety and other training courses are required by the Company. In the absence of the Site Manager, ensure the site is secure at the end of each day. Ensure the forklift checklist is completed on a weekly basis and that all sub-contractor plant is roadworthy. Include health and safety and environment on the agenda for all site team meetings. Keep the health and safety compendium up to date at all times. In the absence of the Site Manager accompany health and safety advisors during site visits and undertake remedial action as appropriate. Assist the Site Manager in reviewing and actioning risk assessments and method statements for all operations. Deliver quality inductions to all sub-contractors on site to ensure the required quality standards are me Action items raised by the Area Build Director, Site Manager, Sales or Customer Care. Participate in daily talks with the team to prioritise workloads. Ensure that all materials are checked for damage and that they meet the required quality standards. Ensure sub-contractors adhere to the protection guidelines as stated in the trade specification. In conjunction with the Site Manager, complete PPQA checklists accurately and return to the regional office on a weekly basis. Thoroughly inspect and snag each plot prior to each key stage inspection carried out by the NHBC. Ensure all site staff are trained in and comply with the Customer Journey and the Company's customer service commitments. Ensure all plots have a customer care pass before obtaining CML prior to legal completion. Carry out service visits in accordance with the Customer Journey. Carry out pre-occupation checks on all properties prior to handover. Deliver home demonstrations to customers in their own home, ensuring that all instructions and warranties in relation to appliances and heating systems are available. Communicate customer satisfaction surveys to all site based staff and ensure points raised are acted on. Arrange and attend effective site based meetings with the Sales Team Leader and that the required information is available to enable the Sales Team Leader to update the customers. Action remedial items raised at home demonstrations. Ensure that all plots to be handed over have adequate and appropriate access, parking, street lighting and signage. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.
Summary £34,000 up to £42,000 per annum (pro rata) - This role is offered as a 45 hour contract and a 40 hour contract. This isn't only being hands-on. This is being switched on. Our Deputy Store Managers keep our stores running like clockwork, working on the shop floor with a driven team of Customer Assistants, Specialists and Shift Managers. We rely on our Deputy Store Managers to ensure the team is working efficiently to complete tasks accurately and on time. You'll be given great responsibility, ensuring the team alongside you stay motivated. You'll be responsible for the store when the Store Manager's away and be the first point of contact for customers and employees. In return, you'll have the chance to lead a great team, representing an internationally-recognised growing brand. If you can stay calm in any situation, you're an effective decision maker and want to build on your impressive people management experience, find out more below and apply for a career a Lidl less ordinary. The process will include a telephone interview and a face-to-face selection event. We look forward to receiving your application. What you'll do Lead and motivate the team to work to their full potential every day and provide an environment where colleagues can produce their best work Lead and motivate your team, in accordance with our Leadership & Company Principles Create an environment where your colleagues can do their best work Ensure and provide excellent customer service throughout the store and be the lead point of contact for all customer queries Check and work deliveries, manage the till area and monitor store figures Monitor and comply with legal and company health and safety laws, standards and guidelines to meet store KPIs Independent management for the store in the absence of the Store Manager What you'll need • To have completed your A Levels or equivalent• Minimum of 2 years management experience in a fast-paced environment• Full driving licence• A passion for working in a fast-paced, varied environment, hitting targets and meeting deadlines• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills• The flexibility to work varying shift patterns What you'll receive This isn't getting by. This is getting what you deserve. We're proud to have a culture and salary structure that promotes both the equality of opportunity, and pay. Working at Lidl is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We're delighted to offer a competitive hourly rate, with 30-35 days' holiday per year (pro rata). Save for your future with our pension scheme or save today with a 10% in-store discount, plus extra discounts on days out, cinema tickets and much more. Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Mar 25, 2024
Full time
Summary £34,000 up to £42,000 per annum (pro rata) - This role is offered as a 45 hour contract and a 40 hour contract. This isn't only being hands-on. This is being switched on. Our Deputy Store Managers keep our stores running like clockwork, working on the shop floor with a driven team of Customer Assistants, Specialists and Shift Managers. We rely on our Deputy Store Managers to ensure the team is working efficiently to complete tasks accurately and on time. You'll be given great responsibility, ensuring the team alongside you stay motivated. You'll be responsible for the store when the Store Manager's away and be the first point of contact for customers and employees. In return, you'll have the chance to lead a great team, representing an internationally-recognised growing brand. If you can stay calm in any situation, you're an effective decision maker and want to build on your impressive people management experience, find out more below and apply for a career a Lidl less ordinary. The process will include a telephone interview and a face-to-face selection event. We look forward to receiving your application. What you'll do Lead and motivate the team to work to their full potential every day and provide an environment where colleagues can produce their best work Lead and motivate your team, in accordance with our Leadership & Company Principles Create an environment where your colleagues can do their best work Ensure and provide excellent customer service throughout the store and be the lead point of contact for all customer queries Check and work deliveries, manage the till area and monitor store figures Monitor and comply with legal and company health and safety laws, standards and guidelines to meet store KPIs Independent management for the store in the absence of the Store Manager What you'll need • To have completed your A Levels or equivalent• Minimum of 2 years management experience in a fast-paced environment• Full driving licence• A passion for working in a fast-paced, varied environment, hitting targets and meeting deadlines• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills• The flexibility to work varying shift patterns What you'll receive This isn't getting by. This is getting what you deserve. We're proud to have a culture and salary structure that promotes both the equality of opportunity, and pay. Working at Lidl is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We're delighted to offer a competitive hourly rate, with 30-35 days' holiday per year (pro rata). Save for your future with our pension scheme or save today with a 10% in-store discount, plus extra discounts on days out, cinema tickets and much more. Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Retail Sales Assistant Join the colourful world of Crown Paints as a Sales Assistant - It's not just paint, it's personal. At Crown Paints, we're not just selling paint; we're crafting dreams and colouring lives. We're seeking a Sales Advisor who can blend creativity with customer service, making every interaction a masterpiece. If you have a palette for success and a flair for vibrant customer interactions, we want you on our team. Our Crown Decorating Centre's are a busy place to work, we don't sugar soap it! You will have the opportunity each day to craft what you do, and how you work, so that you can help customers and your colleagues with their painting and decorating goals. Our Sales Assistants will also be out delivering products to customers, so a drivers licence is essential in this role. For over two centuries, Crown Paints has been a beacon of quality and trust in the painting and decorating industry. Our vibrant culture is steeped in tradition yet embraces innovation, refusing to settle for anything less than excellence. Join a team that values brilliance, diversity, and the power of a well-painted room. What we offer Colour your world: Free paint to turn your home into a masterpiece A brush with benefits: Generous pension, 28 days leave (plus bank holidays, taking it to 36 days leave)(pro-rata), and health & well-being perks Financial rewards: £10.42 per hour (£11.44 with effect from 1st April 2024) and bonus potential When will you create your masterpiece: You will be working part time 20 hours a week, typically 4 hours each day Monday-Friday and some Saturdays on a rota basis Here's some of the other things you can look forward to As the frontline of our Crown Decorating Centres, your role is to brush up on customer happiness and ensure our service is nothing less than a masterpiece Drive financial performance through varied sales activities, including telesales and direct sales Your day at our vibrant centres will be as varied as our colour swatches. From mixing custom shades to redefining store layouts, your impact is as visible as a fresh coat of paint Venture beyond the store to deliver products directly to our customers, adding a personal touch to every tint and texture. What should you bring to be successful in this role A Splash of Retail Sales Experience: Retail background with the skills for sales Customer Service with a Shine: Make every customer interaction glow Adaptability: Like mixing colours, adjust to various roles with ease Teammate: Blend well with others to build a harmonious workplace Drive Success: Literally! - A driver's licence is your ticket to delivering happiness. Sounds like a match? If you're ready to dip your brush into a career that's as colourful as our paint, Crown Paints is waiting for you. Let's create something beautiful together, apply now! More about Crown Paints Crown Paints have been manufacturing paint for longer than most, over 200 years in fact, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. It's fair to say that we know our craft; however, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world. Alongside our owners, The Hempel Foundation, we place a special focus on education for children in need, and are proud to support the education of over 55,000 children across 22 projects worldwide. You can therefore guarantee here at Crown - It's not just paint. It's personal!
Mar 24, 2024
Full time
Retail Sales Assistant Join the colourful world of Crown Paints as a Sales Assistant - It's not just paint, it's personal. At Crown Paints, we're not just selling paint; we're crafting dreams and colouring lives. We're seeking a Sales Advisor who can blend creativity with customer service, making every interaction a masterpiece. If you have a palette for success and a flair for vibrant customer interactions, we want you on our team. Our Crown Decorating Centre's are a busy place to work, we don't sugar soap it! You will have the opportunity each day to craft what you do, and how you work, so that you can help customers and your colleagues with their painting and decorating goals. Our Sales Assistants will also be out delivering products to customers, so a drivers licence is essential in this role. For over two centuries, Crown Paints has been a beacon of quality and trust in the painting and decorating industry. Our vibrant culture is steeped in tradition yet embraces innovation, refusing to settle for anything less than excellence. Join a team that values brilliance, diversity, and the power of a well-painted room. What we offer Colour your world: Free paint to turn your home into a masterpiece A brush with benefits: Generous pension, 28 days leave (plus bank holidays, taking it to 36 days leave)(pro-rata), and health & well-being perks Financial rewards: £10.42 per hour (£11.44 with effect from 1st April 2024) and bonus potential When will you create your masterpiece: You will be working part time 20 hours a week, typically 4 hours each day Monday-Friday and some Saturdays on a rota basis Here's some of the other things you can look forward to As the frontline of our Crown Decorating Centres, your role is to brush up on customer happiness and ensure our service is nothing less than a masterpiece Drive financial performance through varied sales activities, including telesales and direct sales Your day at our vibrant centres will be as varied as our colour swatches. From mixing custom shades to redefining store layouts, your impact is as visible as a fresh coat of paint Venture beyond the store to deliver products directly to our customers, adding a personal touch to every tint and texture. What should you bring to be successful in this role A Splash of Retail Sales Experience: Retail background with the skills for sales Customer Service with a Shine: Make every customer interaction glow Adaptability: Like mixing colours, adjust to various roles with ease Teammate: Blend well with others to build a harmonious workplace Drive Success: Literally! - A driver's licence is your ticket to delivering happiness. Sounds like a match? If you're ready to dip your brush into a career that's as colourful as our paint, Crown Paints is waiting for you. Let's create something beautiful together, apply now! More about Crown Paints Crown Paints have been manufacturing paint for longer than most, over 200 years in fact, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. It's fair to say that we know our craft; however, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world. Alongside our owners, The Hempel Foundation, we place a special focus on education for children in need, and are proud to support the education of over 55,000 children across 22 projects worldwide. You can therefore guarantee here at Crown - It's not just paint. It's personal!
Retail Sales Assistant Join the colourful world of Crown Paints as a Sales Assistant It s not just paint, it s personal. At Crown Paints, we're not just selling paint; we're crafting dreams and colouring lives. We're seeking a Sales Advisor who can blend creativity with customer service, making every interaction a masterpiece. If you have a palette for success and a flair for vibrant customer interactions, we want you on our team. Our Crown Decorating Centre s are a busy place to work, we don t sugar soap it! You will have the opportunity each day to craft what you do, and how you work, so that you can help customers and your colleagues with their painting and decorating goals. Our Sales Assistants will also be out delivering products to customers, so a drivers licence is essential in this role. For over two centuries, Crown Paints has been a beacon of quality and trust in the painting and decorating industry. Our vibrant culture is steeped in tradition yet embraces innovation, refusing to settle for anything less than excellence. Join a team that values brilliance, diversity, and the power of a well-painted room. What we offer Colour your world: Free paint to turn your home into a masterpiece A brush with benefits: Generous pension, 28 days leave (plus bank holidays, taking it to 36 days leave)(pro-rata), and health & well-being perks Financial rewards: £10.42 per hour (£11.44 with effect from 1st April 2024) and bonus potential When will you create your masterpiece: You will be working part time 20 hours a week, typically 4 hours each day Monday Friday and some Saturdays on a rota basis Here s some of the other things you can look forward to As the frontline of our Crown Decorating Centres, your role is to brush up on customer happiness and ensure our service is nothing less than a masterpiece Drive financial performance through varied sales activities, including telesales and direct sales Your day at our vibrant centres will be as varied as our colour swatches. From mixing custom shades to redefining store layouts, your impact is as visible as a fresh coat of paint Venture beyond the store to deliver products directly to our customers, adding a personal touch to every tint and texture. What should you bring to be successful in this role A Splash of Retail Sales Experience: Retail background with the skills for sales Customer Service with a Shine: Make every customer interaction glow Adaptability: Like mixing colours, adjust to various roles with ease Teammate: Blend well with others to build a harmonious workplace Drive Success: Literally! - A driver's licence is your ticket to delivering happiness. Sounds like a match? If you're ready to dip your brush into a career that's as colourful as our paint, Crown Paints is waiting for you. Let's create something beautiful together, apply now! More about Crown Paints Crown Paints have been manufacturing paint for longer than most, over 200 years in fact, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. It s fair to say that we know our craft; however, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world. Alongside our owners, The Hempel Foundation, we place a special focus on education for children in need, and are proud to support the education of over 55,000 children across 22 projects worldwide. You can therefore guarantee here at Crown It s not just paint. It s personal!
Mar 23, 2024
Full time
Retail Sales Assistant Join the colourful world of Crown Paints as a Sales Assistant It s not just paint, it s personal. At Crown Paints, we're not just selling paint; we're crafting dreams and colouring lives. We're seeking a Sales Advisor who can blend creativity with customer service, making every interaction a masterpiece. If you have a palette for success and a flair for vibrant customer interactions, we want you on our team. Our Crown Decorating Centre s are a busy place to work, we don t sugar soap it! You will have the opportunity each day to craft what you do, and how you work, so that you can help customers and your colleagues with their painting and decorating goals. Our Sales Assistants will also be out delivering products to customers, so a drivers licence is essential in this role. For over two centuries, Crown Paints has been a beacon of quality and trust in the painting and decorating industry. Our vibrant culture is steeped in tradition yet embraces innovation, refusing to settle for anything less than excellence. Join a team that values brilliance, diversity, and the power of a well-painted room. What we offer Colour your world: Free paint to turn your home into a masterpiece A brush with benefits: Generous pension, 28 days leave (plus bank holidays, taking it to 36 days leave)(pro-rata), and health & well-being perks Financial rewards: £10.42 per hour (£11.44 with effect from 1st April 2024) and bonus potential When will you create your masterpiece: You will be working part time 20 hours a week, typically 4 hours each day Monday Friday and some Saturdays on a rota basis Here s some of the other things you can look forward to As the frontline of our Crown Decorating Centres, your role is to brush up on customer happiness and ensure our service is nothing less than a masterpiece Drive financial performance through varied sales activities, including telesales and direct sales Your day at our vibrant centres will be as varied as our colour swatches. From mixing custom shades to redefining store layouts, your impact is as visible as a fresh coat of paint Venture beyond the store to deliver products directly to our customers, adding a personal touch to every tint and texture. What should you bring to be successful in this role A Splash of Retail Sales Experience: Retail background with the skills for sales Customer Service with a Shine: Make every customer interaction glow Adaptability: Like mixing colours, adjust to various roles with ease Teammate: Blend well with others to build a harmonious workplace Drive Success: Literally! - A driver's licence is your ticket to delivering happiness. Sounds like a match? If you're ready to dip your brush into a career that's as colourful as our paint, Crown Paints is waiting for you. Let's create something beautiful together, apply now! More about Crown Paints Crown Paints have been manufacturing paint for longer than most, over 200 years in fact, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. It s fair to say that we know our craft; however, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world. Alongside our owners, The Hempel Foundation, we place a special focus on education for children in need, and are proud to support the education of over 55,000 children across 22 projects worldwide. You can therefore guarantee here at Crown It s not just paint. It s personal!
Engineering Technician - Mechanical Job Title: Engineering Technician - Mechanical Job Type: full time role for 37.5 hours a week and Permanent Salary: up to £38,000 FTE (depending on level of experience, training and qualification) Location: Great Missenden Your New Company Our client is the largest independent provider of hospital services in the UK, with more than 50 hospitals and treatment centres across England, Scotland, and Wales. They offer the UK's largest national network of private hospitals and are the country's biggest private hospital provider. Our client has more than 6,500 specialists practicing across their hospitals, which handle more than 2 million patient visits per year. They are known for performing more complex surgeries than any other private healthcare provider in the country. They are proud to be recognized as one of the UK's top 5 best big companies to work for, as well as top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector. Their areas of expertise include orthopaedics, cardiology, gynaecology, general surgery, ophthalmology, urology, dermatology, and ENT. Your New Role To ensure the prompt completion of all work orders for Planned maintenance, Reactive response, Specialist sub-contract work orders and remedial work orders. To provide Routine and Specialised Engineering Maintenance and breakdown support to a specific hospital site. Provide competent Technical, Health, Safety and Environmental support & assistance as required and act as an exemplar of company policies and procedures. Provide training, mentoring and hands-on assistance to any additional Site based Technicians or Engineering Assistants. Provide Engineering support and advice to the Local Hospital managers as required. Demonstrate a can-do culture based on exemplary engineering standards in an environment of open and honest integrity. To help build and develop a strong team ethos. What You'll Need to Succeed Current Construction Safety Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card at appropriate level of qualification. If electrically qualified, current Electro-technical Certification Scheme (ECS) Card required (Persons without the appropriate card will not be considered). City& Guilds Part 3, ONC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent preferably in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering essential Willingness to act as AP and RP Medgas as required is essential. Time served apprenticeship in a Mechanical or Electrical biased discipline essential Comprehensive understanding of Health and Safety guidelines, statutes and ACOPs. Understanding of L8 Legionella ACOP within Hospital buildings Demonstrated high level of organisation & time management skills, particularly in an environment with multiple, and sometimes conflicting priorities Sound fault finding techniques and ability to read drawings. Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems What you'll get in Return 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service. Private Pension Scheme Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions. Friends & Family Hospital Discounts Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay Non-contributory life insurance Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits Access to resources, tools, and services to support your wellbeing. Employee recognition programmes Industry leading training and development opportunities What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Mar 22, 2024
Full time
Engineering Technician - Mechanical Job Title: Engineering Technician - Mechanical Job Type: full time role for 37.5 hours a week and Permanent Salary: up to £38,000 FTE (depending on level of experience, training and qualification) Location: Great Missenden Your New Company Our client is the largest independent provider of hospital services in the UK, with more than 50 hospitals and treatment centres across England, Scotland, and Wales. They offer the UK's largest national network of private hospitals and are the country's biggest private hospital provider. Our client has more than 6,500 specialists practicing across their hospitals, which handle more than 2 million patient visits per year. They are known for performing more complex surgeries than any other private healthcare provider in the country. They are proud to be recognized as one of the UK's top 5 best big companies to work for, as well as top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector. Their areas of expertise include orthopaedics, cardiology, gynaecology, general surgery, ophthalmology, urology, dermatology, and ENT. Your New Role To ensure the prompt completion of all work orders for Planned maintenance, Reactive response, Specialist sub-contract work orders and remedial work orders. To provide Routine and Specialised Engineering Maintenance and breakdown support to a specific hospital site. Provide competent Technical, Health, Safety and Environmental support & assistance as required and act as an exemplar of company policies and procedures. Provide training, mentoring and hands-on assistance to any additional Site based Technicians or Engineering Assistants. Provide Engineering support and advice to the Local Hospital managers as required. Demonstrate a can-do culture based on exemplary engineering standards in an environment of open and honest integrity. To help build and develop a strong team ethos. What You'll Need to Succeed Current Construction Safety Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card at appropriate level of qualification. If electrically qualified, current Electro-technical Certification Scheme (ECS) Card required (Persons without the appropriate card will not be considered). City& Guilds Part 3, ONC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent preferably in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering essential Willingness to act as AP and RP Medgas as required is essential. Time served apprenticeship in a Mechanical or Electrical biased discipline essential Comprehensive understanding of Health and Safety guidelines, statutes and ACOPs. Understanding of L8 Legionella ACOP within Hospital buildings Demonstrated high level of organisation & time management skills, particularly in an environment with multiple, and sometimes conflicting priorities Sound fault finding techniques and ability to read drawings. Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems What you'll get in Return 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service. Private Pension Scheme Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions. Friends & Family Hospital Discounts Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay Non-contributory life insurance Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits Access to resources, tools, and services to support your wellbeing. Employee recognition programmes Industry leading training and development opportunities What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry South East Department: Build Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Ottershaw, Surrey. Date Posted: 01.03.2024 Vistry South East are delighted to announce a fantastic opportunity for Assistant Site Managers to join our growing division on a flagship site in Ottershaw, Surrey. The site comprises of 184 units, traditional build (houses and low rise flats). If you are an experienced Assistant Site Manager who has the ability to adapt, overcome and would like to deliver a high quality product and grow within a fast developing business, then we would love to hear from you. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality CSCS Card Valid SMSTS Certificate Experience working on new build projects Experience in the management of Health and Safety Desirable - NVQ Level 3-4 BTEC diploma in Building Construction or similar Valid Scaffold Inspection certificate Valid LOLER certificate Qualified to the required CIOB Grade applicable at the time in accordance with group policy Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Project and Asta Team plan Valid First Aid at Work Certificate Managing all aspects of the build process Up to date knowledge of Health and Safety obligations and building legislation More about the Assistant Site Manager role In conjunction with the Area Build Director and Site Manager, assist with the preparation of the master build programme and review and revise in line with budget requirements. Conduct regular checks to ensure construction methods and timescales are correct and take corrective action if the site is not compliant. Liaise with the utility companies to ensure the build programme requirements are met. Ensure just in time material flow to trades. Manage all staff on site to ensure adherence to the waste policy. Arrange/attend meetings on site with the sub-contractors on a weekly basis. Agree and manage the equipment, plant, staffing and sub-contract requirements for the site. Conduct/attend fortnightly meetings with trades on site to promote communication, standards and objectives. Respond to all queries from trades and action accordingly. Discuss site presentation at sub-contractor adjudication and site meetings. Maintain the highest standard of site presentation at all times. Meet with the Sales Team Leader weekly to discuss site presentation and progress and ensure that all actions are completed within agreed timescales. Ensure compliance with the Company's health and safety and environmental policies and procedures. Maintain all statutory records on a daily/weekly basis as required. Ensure that all staff, sub-contractors and visitors to the site are appropriately inducted. Assist the Site Manager in ensuring traffic management and site strategy plans are in place and reviewed as required. Follow Company guidelines in relation to accident and incident reporting procedures. In the absence of the Site Manager assess the site prior to the start of the working day responding to any emergencies and addressing any areas of risk. Regularly walk all areas of the site to observe general standards of health and safety and take remedial action as appropriate. Ensure all trades are using the appropriate personal protective equipment. Attend health and safety and other training courses are required by the Company. In the absence of the Site Manager, ensure the site is secure at the end of each day. Ensure the forklift checklist is completed on a weekly basis and that all sub-contractor plant is roadworthy. Include health and safety and environment on the agenda for all site team meetings. Keep the health and safety compendium up to date at all times. In the absence of the Site Manager accompany health and safety advisors during site visits and undertake remedial action as appropriate. Assist the Site Manager in reviewing and actioning risk assessments and method statements for all operations. Deliver quality inductions to all sub-contractors on site to ensure the required quality standards are me Action items raised by the Area Build Director, Site Manager, Sales or Customer Care. Participate in daily talks with the team to prioritise workloads. Ensure that all materials are checked for damage and that they meet the required quality standards. Ensure sub-contractors adhere to the protection guidelines as stated in the trade specification. In conjunction with the Site Manager, complete PPQA checklists accurately and return to the regional office on a weekly basis. Thoroughly inspect and snag each plot prior to each key stage inspection carried out by the NHBC. Ensure all site staff are trained in and comply with the Customer Journey and the Company's customer service commitments. Ensure all plots have a customer care pass before obtaining CML prior to legal completion. Carry out service visits in accordance with the Customer Journey. Carry out pre-occupation checks on all properties prior to handover. Deliver home demonstrations to customers in their own home, ensuring that all instructions and warranties in relation to appliances and heating systems are available. Communicate customer satisfaction surveys to all site based staff and ensure points raised are acted on. Arrange and attend effective site based meetings with the Sales Team Leader and that the required information is available to enable the Sales Team Leader to update the customers. Action remedial items raised at home demonstrations. Ensure that all plots to be handed over have adequate and appropriate access, parking, street lighting and signage. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Gr
Mar 22, 2024
Full time
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry South East Department: Build Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Ottershaw, Surrey. Date Posted: 01.03.2024 Vistry South East are delighted to announce a fantastic opportunity for Assistant Site Managers to join our growing division on a flagship site in Ottershaw, Surrey. The site comprises of 184 units, traditional build (houses and low rise flats). If you are an experienced Assistant Site Manager who has the ability to adapt, overcome and would like to deliver a high quality product and grow within a fast developing business, then we would love to hear from you. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality CSCS Card Valid SMSTS Certificate Experience working on new build projects Experience in the management of Health and Safety Desirable - NVQ Level 3-4 BTEC diploma in Building Construction or similar Valid Scaffold Inspection certificate Valid LOLER certificate Qualified to the required CIOB Grade applicable at the time in accordance with group policy Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Project and Asta Team plan Valid First Aid at Work Certificate Managing all aspects of the build process Up to date knowledge of Health and Safety obligations and building legislation More about the Assistant Site Manager role In conjunction with the Area Build Director and Site Manager, assist with the preparation of the master build programme and review and revise in line with budget requirements. Conduct regular checks to ensure construction methods and timescales are correct and take corrective action if the site is not compliant. Liaise with the utility companies to ensure the build programme requirements are met. Ensure just in time material flow to trades. Manage all staff on site to ensure adherence to the waste policy. Arrange/attend meetings on site with the sub-contractors on a weekly basis. Agree and manage the equipment, plant, staffing and sub-contract requirements for the site. Conduct/attend fortnightly meetings with trades on site to promote communication, standards and objectives. Respond to all queries from trades and action accordingly. Discuss site presentation at sub-contractor adjudication and site meetings. Maintain the highest standard of site presentation at all times. Meet with the Sales Team Leader weekly to discuss site presentation and progress and ensure that all actions are completed within agreed timescales. Ensure compliance with the Company's health and safety and environmental policies and procedures. Maintain all statutory records on a daily/weekly basis as required. Ensure that all staff, sub-contractors and visitors to the site are appropriately inducted. Assist the Site Manager in ensuring traffic management and site strategy plans are in place and reviewed as required. Follow Company guidelines in relation to accident and incident reporting procedures. In the absence of the Site Manager assess the site prior to the start of the working day responding to any emergencies and addressing any areas of risk. Regularly walk all areas of the site to observe general standards of health and safety and take remedial action as appropriate. Ensure all trades are using the appropriate personal protective equipment. Attend health and safety and other training courses are required by the Company. In the absence of the Site Manager, ensure the site is secure at the end of each day. Ensure the forklift checklist is completed on a weekly basis and that all sub-contractor plant is roadworthy. Include health and safety and environment on the agenda for all site team meetings. Keep the health and safety compendium up to date at all times. In the absence of the Site Manager accompany health and safety advisors during site visits and undertake remedial action as appropriate. Assist the Site Manager in reviewing and actioning risk assessments and method statements for all operations. Deliver quality inductions to all sub-contractors on site to ensure the required quality standards are me Action items raised by the Area Build Director, Site Manager, Sales or Customer Care. Participate in daily talks with the team to prioritise workloads. Ensure that all materials are checked for damage and that they meet the required quality standards. Ensure sub-contractors adhere to the protection guidelines as stated in the trade specification. In conjunction with the Site Manager, complete PPQA checklists accurately and return to the regional office on a weekly basis. Thoroughly inspect and snag each plot prior to each key stage inspection carried out by the NHBC. Ensure all site staff are trained in and comply with the Customer Journey and the Company's customer service commitments. Ensure all plots have a customer care pass before obtaining CML prior to legal completion. Carry out service visits in accordance with the Customer Journey. Carry out pre-occupation checks on all properties prior to handover. Deliver home demonstrations to customers in their own home, ensuring that all instructions and warranties in relation to appliances and heating systems are available. Communicate customer satisfaction surveys to all site based staff and ensure points raised are acted on. Arrange and attend effective site based meetings with the Sales Team Leader and that the required information is available to enable the Sales Team Leader to update the customers. Action remedial items raised at home demonstrations. Ensure that all plots to be handed over have adequate and appropriate access, parking, street lighting and signage. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Gr
Community Care Assistant Banbury An opportunity to join a well organised and dedicated team has opened up with flexible working hour and great rates of pay. Location: Banbury Salary: £11ph-£13ph Working hours: Guaranteed full time and part time, days Career progression opportunities Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Our team in Banbury would love to hear from you. IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE: Full UK driving licence No experience necessary Be able to work as part of a team or on your own Be willing to participate in basic training such as first aid and DBS
Mar 21, 2024
Full time
Community Care Assistant Banbury An opportunity to join a well organised and dedicated team has opened up with flexible working hour and great rates of pay. Location: Banbury Salary: £11ph-£13ph Working hours: Guaranteed full time and part time, days Career progression opportunities Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Our team in Banbury would love to hear from you. IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE: Full UK driving licence No experience necessary Be able to work as part of a team or on your own Be willing to participate in basic training such as first aid and DBS
Summary As the public face of our property, you'll be based in our visitor reception providing a warm, friendly welcome, give information about the property, answer questions and make sure everyone has an enjoyable and memorable visit. Salary: £11.64 per hour. This salary will be applicable from 1st April 2024. Contract/duration: until 31st December 2024 Hours/working pattern: This role is based on 582 annualised hours, where the amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in 12 equal instalments over the year. You'll work more hours during our busier periods and less in our quieter months. Rotas are issued in advance and we'll always try to accommodate other commitments where possible, weekend working will be required. Interviews: Thursday 4th April 2024 What it's like to work here The role is annualised, which means during our open season (March - October) and for 3 weeks in December you will work 3 days per week, but not at all or 1-2 days during our quiet and closed periods, however your annual salary is divided by 12, so you get your salary in equal instalments each month. Chastleton is a rare gem of a Jacobean country house, built between 1607 and 1612 by the prosperous wool merchant, Walter Jones, as an impressive statement of his wealth and power. Owned by the same increasingly impoverished family until 1991, the house remained essentially unchanged for nearly 400 years as the interiors and contents gradually succumbed to the ravages of time. With virtually no intrusion from the 21st century, this fascinating place exudes an informal and timeless atmosphere in a gloriously unspoilt setting. We don't have a shop or tea-room, so you can truly imagine you have stepped back in time. What you'll be doing Based in Visitor Reception, day to day, you'll be welcoming each and every visitor to Chastleton and delivering a great all-round customer service experience. You'll be on hand answering queries and listening to what our visitors need so you can share the right information. Your role is to make sure our visitors have the best day they can. You'll have the chance to be involved in different aspects of the visitor experience. Day to day tasks include rota'd hours at Welcome greeting visitors, selling memberships and processing entry (including cash handling and PDQs). Great visitor experiences are in our nature, and we believe everyone should feel welcomed, appreciated and more engaged because of the excellent service you provide. This role would suit anyone with a passion for delivering great customer service. Who we're looking for We'd love to hear from you if you are: customer focused with an understanding of the importance of great service a team player, but also can work on your own initiative well organised and adaptable willing to learn new skills have a positive attitude The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Tax-free childcare scheme Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places Independent financial advice Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
Mar 21, 2024
Full time
Summary As the public face of our property, you'll be based in our visitor reception providing a warm, friendly welcome, give information about the property, answer questions and make sure everyone has an enjoyable and memorable visit. Salary: £11.64 per hour. This salary will be applicable from 1st April 2024. Contract/duration: until 31st December 2024 Hours/working pattern: This role is based on 582 annualised hours, where the amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in 12 equal instalments over the year. You'll work more hours during our busier periods and less in our quieter months. Rotas are issued in advance and we'll always try to accommodate other commitments where possible, weekend working will be required. Interviews: Thursday 4th April 2024 What it's like to work here The role is annualised, which means during our open season (March - October) and for 3 weeks in December you will work 3 days per week, but not at all or 1-2 days during our quiet and closed periods, however your annual salary is divided by 12, so you get your salary in equal instalments each month. Chastleton is a rare gem of a Jacobean country house, built between 1607 and 1612 by the prosperous wool merchant, Walter Jones, as an impressive statement of his wealth and power. Owned by the same increasingly impoverished family until 1991, the house remained essentially unchanged for nearly 400 years as the interiors and contents gradually succumbed to the ravages of time. With virtually no intrusion from the 21st century, this fascinating place exudes an informal and timeless atmosphere in a gloriously unspoilt setting. We don't have a shop or tea-room, so you can truly imagine you have stepped back in time. What you'll be doing Based in Visitor Reception, day to day, you'll be welcoming each and every visitor to Chastleton and delivering a great all-round customer service experience. You'll be on hand answering queries and listening to what our visitors need so you can share the right information. Your role is to make sure our visitors have the best day they can. You'll have the chance to be involved in different aspects of the visitor experience. Day to day tasks include rota'd hours at Welcome greeting visitors, selling memberships and processing entry (including cash handling and PDQs). Great visitor experiences are in our nature, and we believe everyone should feel welcomed, appreciated and more engaged because of the excellent service you provide. This role would suit anyone with a passion for delivering great customer service. Who we're looking for We'd love to hear from you if you are: customer focused with an understanding of the importance of great service a team player, but also can work on your own initiative well organised and adaptable willing to learn new skills have a positive attitude The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Tax-free childcare scheme Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places Independent financial advice Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
About the role: Our food stores are at the heart of many local communities. You'll be joining a team at the forefront of the business, working together to keep the store fully stocked and ready for our customers, always delivering friendly service with a smile! Every day will offer a new experience, and you'll be involved in a wide range of activities together as part of a passionate and hardworking team. As a Customer Services Assistant you will be working on our checkouts, replenishing stock, sharing your knowledge of our range with our customer alongside promoting the benefits of membership. We're part of the communities that we support, and our stores are open when our customers need us. So, we need candidates to be flexible with their working hours where possible. If applicable, we will discuss in more detail with you at the interview stage. About You We're not looking for any specific experience or qualifications - we'll provide you with all the training necessary! It's your personality, skills, motivation, and values that matter the most to us. You'll need to demonstrate: A passion for customer service and a desire to deliver a great shopping experience for our customers Excellent communication and listening skills to help adapt to a fast-paced retail environment The ability to work well as part of a team to drive sales and achieve goals, ensuring the success of your store An enthusiastic approach and willingness to support your colleagues Reliability and being able to take responsibility for being at work on time, well presented and ready to be a brand ambassador That you can help us achieve our purpose by being inspiring, helpful, and trustworthy! Benefits: In addition to working for a successful co-operative business, we offer our colleagues fantastic benefits, including: 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) (pro-rata) Pension scheme (with up to 12% employer contributions) Generous colleague discount rates across our family of businesses Twice yearly discretionary colleague bonuses to reward you for your hard work Working schedules that are available four weeks in advance, giving you time to plan around your shifts Free tea and coffee provisions for all colleagues during rest breaks at work We are an "Investors in People - Platinum" employer, meaning that we have been recognised as one of the country's top employers, offering progression opportunities to all our colleagues. As your confidence grows, you'll have the opportunity to build the skills necessary to further progress your career and help to open up future opportunities. Whether you're thinking of a future with us or looking to develop your skills with a community-focused business, we'll work together with you to shape your career for the better. About Us From a single store in 1861 we have grown to be one of the most successful co-operatives in the UK. We're proud to be able to offer a wide range of services from across our family of businesses. From Food Stores and Pharmacies to Post Offices and Support Services, we're a growing society made up of over 220 outlets and nearly 3,000 colleagues. We're owned by our members, the people of Lincolnshire and surrounding counties, and have been for more than 160 years! Communities are at the heart of everything we do and motivates us to deliver more than great customer service. We support them by sharing dividend with our members, investing in new and improved services, raising money for charity through our Community Champion scheme, supporting local schools and so much more! Find out more about us, our purpose and wonderful colleagues here. We work together as a Society and are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is barrier free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. If you need any adjustments, would like us to do anything differently during the interview or would like to get in touch with us about anything else, please contact our Recruitment team on 533316, or alternatively you can email . We may choose to close our vacancies in the event that we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible. INDMP
Sep 20, 2022
Full time
About the role: Our food stores are at the heart of many local communities. You'll be joining a team at the forefront of the business, working together to keep the store fully stocked and ready for our customers, always delivering friendly service with a smile! Every day will offer a new experience, and you'll be involved in a wide range of activities together as part of a passionate and hardworking team. As a Customer Services Assistant you will be working on our checkouts, replenishing stock, sharing your knowledge of our range with our customer alongside promoting the benefits of membership. We're part of the communities that we support, and our stores are open when our customers need us. So, we need candidates to be flexible with their working hours where possible. If applicable, we will discuss in more detail with you at the interview stage. About You We're not looking for any specific experience or qualifications - we'll provide you with all the training necessary! It's your personality, skills, motivation, and values that matter the most to us. You'll need to demonstrate: A passion for customer service and a desire to deliver a great shopping experience for our customers Excellent communication and listening skills to help adapt to a fast-paced retail environment The ability to work well as part of a team to drive sales and achieve goals, ensuring the success of your store An enthusiastic approach and willingness to support your colleagues Reliability and being able to take responsibility for being at work on time, well presented and ready to be a brand ambassador That you can help us achieve our purpose by being inspiring, helpful, and trustworthy! Benefits: In addition to working for a successful co-operative business, we offer our colleagues fantastic benefits, including: 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) (pro-rata) Pension scheme (with up to 12% employer contributions) Generous colleague discount rates across our family of businesses Twice yearly discretionary colleague bonuses to reward you for your hard work Working schedules that are available four weeks in advance, giving you time to plan around your shifts Free tea and coffee provisions for all colleagues during rest breaks at work We are an "Investors in People - Platinum" employer, meaning that we have been recognised as one of the country's top employers, offering progression opportunities to all our colleagues. As your confidence grows, you'll have the opportunity to build the skills necessary to further progress your career and help to open up future opportunities. Whether you're thinking of a future with us or looking to develop your skills with a community-focused business, we'll work together with you to shape your career for the better. About Us From a single store in 1861 we have grown to be one of the most successful co-operatives in the UK. We're proud to be able to offer a wide range of services from across our family of businesses. From Food Stores and Pharmacies to Post Offices and Support Services, we're a growing society made up of over 220 outlets and nearly 3,000 colleagues. We're owned by our members, the people of Lincolnshire and surrounding counties, and have been for more than 160 years! Communities are at the heart of everything we do and motivates us to deliver more than great customer service. We support them by sharing dividend with our members, investing in new and improved services, raising money for charity through our Community Champion scheme, supporting local schools and so much more! Find out more about us, our purpose and wonderful colleagues here. We work together as a Society and are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is barrier free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. If you need any adjustments, would like us to do anything differently during the interview or would like to get in touch with us about anything else, please contact our Recruitment team on 533316, or alternatively you can email . We may choose to close our vacancies in the event that we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible. INDMP