Keep it Clean!

Job Details

Location: Sainsbury's Warrington

Job Title: In Store Cleaning Manager

Pay Rate: £12.44 per hour

Hours: 30 hours over 5 days

Sunday - 06:00 to 12:30

Monday - 05:00 to 11:30

Tuesday - 05:00 to 11:30

Wednesday - 05:00 to 11:30

Thursday - 05:00 to 11:30

Friday - Day off

Saturday - Day off

About the role

Managing to keep it Clean!

Do you enjoy supervising teams?

Do you get a buzz out of delivering a great cleaning service in a retail environment?

If so, read on….

We're looking to recruit an In-Store Cleaning Manager.

You'll be supervising the team responsible for delivering a high-quality cleaning service to Sainsbury's store, but you'll also be carrying out some cleaning tasks yourself.

You'll support with recruiting and training your Cleaning team, planning their rotas and work patterns, and completing their timesheets so that they get paid correctly.

You will need to have a degree of flexibility with working times required to meet business needs.

Health & Safety is our No.1 priority, so you'll be on top of monitoring and managing this - not just for yourself, but for all others on site. That might sound a bit daunting, but don't worry - we'll provide you with all the equipment and support you need.

To be successful in this role you'll be an experienced team manager who enjoys working in a fast-paced retail environment, with experience of cleaning. In previous roles you'll have been responsible for stock management and time recording, as well as dealing with employee relations matters such as investigations, disciplinaries and performance management.

Don't miss out on this great opportunity, apply today by clicking on the 'apply' button.

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Your new company

A reputable consultancy business based in Birchwood is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.They are leading business in their field and have won multiple awards.


Your new role
The Strategic Procurement Manager will look at managing the strategy and direction of the procurement team and you will manage the team of category managers. Your role is to enhance the current operations and provide high quality procurement services both internally and externally. This role demands a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of procurement and the ability to drive continuous improvement across the business. You will collaborate with stakeholders, including procurement, finance, marketing, sales and supply chain to develop a strong procurement function.

The position will also be responsible for responding to the market and new changes in regulations and policies, ensuring they are adhered to during the organisation's procurement process.

This is a brand new position at the company and it is a very exciting time to join the organisation with this new strategic plan being implemented.


What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience as a Procurement Manager or Category Manager or similar position
• Previous leadership experience / team management experience - essential
• Be proficient with handling data and data analysis
• Excellent communication skills
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Proven experience operating at a strategic level
• Self-starter who is driven and determined to develop their procurement career

What you'll get in return

• £62,000-£65,000 annual salary.
• Hybrid working policy with 2 days from home
• Flexible working
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus option to buy/sell hols
• Company pension scheme
• PLUS so many more.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Job Title: Procurement and Supply Chain Manager
Location: Warrington, Cheshire or Preston, Lancashire + Hybrid Working Arrangement
Compensation: Up to £75,000 (Dependent as Experience) + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF59544

At Cavendish Nuclear we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Procurement and Supply Chain Manager, at our Warrington or Preston sites.

The Role
As a Procurement and Supply Chain Manager, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. Reporting to the Head of Procurement & Supply Chain, you'll be responsible for delivering strategic and operational value in support of the Business and Cavendish Nuclear strategic goals and objectives.

Day-to-day, you'll be expected to create new value streams through strategic relationship management with internal and external Business partners, impacting the top and bottom line; you'll also, be ensuring the Operational delivery of functional support to all major projects within the Business through a highly professional procurement solution throughout the project life cycle:

• Leading Procurement and Supply Chain support to a Portfolio of BUs.
• Line Manager responsibilities to all P&SC staff across the Portfolio of BUs.
• Building strategic relationships and partnerships with the BU S Director and Management teams to support business growth opportunities.
• Member of the P&SC functional management team accountable for delivering the strategic goals and objectives of the business and Cavendish Nuclear.
• Work with senior stakeholders and partners to develop and challenge the business strategy, portfolio of projects and priorities such that realistic and ambitious expectations are realised.

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and requires regular travel to Warrington or Preston on a weekly basis alongside home working arrangements.

Agile working may be available to employees in some instances, applying the principles of fairness and consistency whilst ensuring that the overriding business needs can be appropriately met. We are happy to consider flexible, blended working, including part-time, condensed hours, and job sharing. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Essential Experience of the Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist:

• Fully conversant with and able to apply senior stakeholder management and advanced influencing techniques.
• Can effectively manage a complex stakeholder environment across multiple individuals and organisations over long time periods.
• Can plan, organise and manage resources to bring about the successful delivery of specific project goals and objectives (including pre and post contract award).
• Ability to manage teams spanning multiple projects at once and articulate to senior teams the key stages of each project.
• Confidently leads a team that manages procurement projects to meet or exceed expectations for quality, time and cost.

Qualifications for the Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist:

• Ideally, you will hold a recognised professional procurement qualification (CIPS / MCIPS) or equivalent / similar.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels.

What we Offer:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Cavendish Nuclear
As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Together, we're innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost-effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group - from Canada, the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

#CAVDESTNUC

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Summary

Job Description for Head of Procurement:

There's never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you'll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.

We're an organisation that's here to experiment and push the limits of what's possible. So, if you're keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.

The Head of Procurement will operate at a strategic level, engaging senior business representatives to set strategy and lead a team of circa 20 procurement professionals to provide effective commercial advice, procurement delivery and contract management oversight. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a strong understanding of all commercial and procurement activity taking place within the business areas and be able to advise and provide guidance on matters including customer and CAPEX projects and service arrangements across a diverse supplier base. As part of the Professional Services Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the Head of Procurement will also be heavily involved in setting the strategy of the department and will take an active role in delivering continuous improvement and functional new ways of working.

The location for this role is flexible and can be based at Risley, Preston or Workington.

Main Responsibilities for Head of Procurement:

• The successful candidate will be expected to:
  
  
  
  • Develop and implement appropriate plans and strategies in support of business objectives.
  
  
  • Develop highly effective relationships with senior business unit stakeholders and negotiate and influence stakeholders to achieve best commercial outcomes.
  
  
  • Lead a Procurement function to be pro-active, outward-facing and viewed by stakeholders as an essential partner in decision-making. Increase the procurement / commercial capability and business acumen across the business, ensuring a relentless focus on achieving value for money.
  
  
  • Ensure procurement and contract management activities are undertaken in line with prevailing policies and all necessary regulatory requirements
  
  
  • Enable the effective and efficient delivery of procurement activities. Play a key leadership and change management role in developing a strong Procurement function.
  
  
  • Provide hands-on targeted procurement or contract management support where required and oversee contractual dispute handling.
  
  
  • Work as a contributing member of the Professional Services SLT, helping to drive the direction and agenda of the function as a whole.
  
  
  • Provide outstanding leadership to Procurement staff, enabling effective delivery and supporting professional and personal development. Contribute to creating a great place to work, championing diversity and inclusive ways of working.
  
  
  
  

Essential Criteria for Head of Procurement:

• Decisive: Able to evaluate complex commercial challenges and reach appropriate decisions in short timeframes based on evidence and prevailing procurement policy.


• Builds Relationships: Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to build relationships with senior stakeholders, engage, and challenge them to achieve best commercial outcomes.


• Coaching Manager: Significant experience of successfully leading others to deliver objectives in an ambiguous and changing environment.


• Strategy and Policy Development: Demonstrable experience in shaping and implementing commercial / procurement strategy and policy Contract and Supply Management: Proven ability to effectively ensure suppliers deliver the best quality services and support in complicated and regulated environments.


• Qualification: If not already MCIPS qualified, a willingness to work towards securing it, with additional commitment to securing Chartered status.


• Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years' worth of UK residency).

Desirable Criteria for Head of Procurement:

• Educated to degree level.


• CIPS qualified (or working towards).

Why join us?

NNL isn't just a place where you can do career-defining work that makes a real-world impact. It's also a place where you'll feel appreciated and valued. We're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is free to be themselves and feel like they belong. We put your wellbeing first, we push you to reach your potential, and we do everything possible to help you feel safe, supported and inspired.

We also offer a range of employee benefits:

• Sector leading Family-Focused Policies: celebrate life events, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and a week off for your marriage.


• NNL offers attractive pension plans. If you contribute 5%, NNL contributes 15%. Alternatively, if you choose not to contribute (0%), NNL will still contribute 10%.


• Annual Leave: Benefit from 25.5 days of leave, plus 4 extra days to be taken during Christmas shutdown, plus Bank Holidays.


• Reduced gym membership with discounts of up to 25% from 3,700 gym and leisure providers across the UK


• Company Bonus: Be rewarded for your contributions.


• Learning Opportunities: Enhance your skills through excellent development programmes.


• Employee Assistance: Access support for personal and professional challenges.


• Cycle to Work: Stay active and eco-friendly.


• Life Assurance: Ensure peace of mind for you and your loved ones.


• Enhanced Sick Pay Benefits: Receive support during illness or injury.


• Access to 'Mydiscounts' which has a range of special offers and discounts from more than 200 suppliers, including medical insurance and dental insurance.


• Health Care: Health savings plan which allows you to claim money back on visits to the dentist, optician and/or physiotherapist (limits apply).

About The Company

NNL is an incredible place to work. A place where people do things that have never been done before. A place where people push boundaries to further themselves, the business and society as a whole.

This is a place where personal and professional opportunities are limitless. If you want to change the world, if you want to tackle climate change, if you want to help advance medical science, if you want to help put things in space, if you want to answer the big questions, if you want to work with extraordinary materials, if you want to meet great people, learn new skills, challenge yourself, work flexibly, and build a long successful career with the power to make a real impact… you can do it all here.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.

Recruitment Agency Notice

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.

Your new company

A reputable consultancy business based in Birchwood is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.They are leading business in their field and have won multiple awards.


Your new role
The Strategic Procurement Manager will look at managing the strategy and direction of the procurement team and you will manage the team of category managers. Your role is to enhance the current operations and provide high quality procurement services both internally and externally. This role demands a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of procurement and the ability to drive continuous improvement across the business. You will collaborate with stakeholders, including procurement, finance, marketing, sales and supply chain to develop a strong procurement function.

The position will also be responsible for responding to the market and new changes in regulations and policies, ensuring they are adhered to during the organisation's procurement process.

This is a brand new position at the company and it is a very exciting time to join the organisation with this new strategic plan being implemented.


What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience as a Procurement Manager or Category Manager or similar position
• Previous leadership experience / team management experience - essential
• Be proficient with handling data and data analysis
• Excellent communication skills
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Proven experience operating at a strategic level
• Self-starter who is driven and determined to develop their procurement career

What you'll get in return

• £62,000-£65,000 annual salary.
• Hybrid working policy with 2 days from home
• Flexible working
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus option to buy/sell hols
• Company pension scheme
• PLUS so many more.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Salary: £26,600 per annum, plus quarterly bonus
Location: Macclesfield
Contract Details: Permanent
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The Role

This is a Full time 40 hr per week role, and you need to be available to work shifts between 7am and 5pm Mon-Fri. You will also work some Saturday shifts (8am to noon) on a rotational basis, to which you will have time off in lieu​
We are looking for a reliable person with some form of manager or supervisory experience to work closely with the Store Manager.
You must be comfortable with managing colleagues in the absence of the Store Manager.
This role includes serving customers, developing a rapport, CRM, opening/closing the store, analysing financial reports, fulfilling telephone/email orders & mixing paint as required. This is not an exhaustive list.
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If you're ready to elevate your career with a wealth of retail experience and a passion for driving sales, our Assistant Store Manager role awaits you at Dulux Decorating Centres. This position is all about partnering with the Store Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, foster the growth of our exceptional store team, and ignite a culture of first-class customer service-all while benefiting from our recent salary increase. Join us and take advantage of a new competitive compensation package that reflects your commitment and achievements.


Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with the Store Manager for seamless store operations
* Foster the growth and development of store colleagues
* Efficiently manage stock and customer accounts
* Work with colleagues to meet and exceed sales targets
* Inspire and deliver first-class customer service
* Cultivate and maintain strong customer relationships

About You:
* Proven experience in supervising a store and reviewing performance
* Understanding the importance of nurturing and developing a high-performing team
* Ability to motivate and inspire colleagues
* Proficient computer skills and numerical acumen
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to remain calm under pressure
* Thrives in a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is paramount

Our Offer:
* Lucrative sales-based bonus
* No evening or Sunday shifts
* 25 days of holiday
* Pension Scheme with a generous contribution match
* Up to 50% store discount (extended to family and friends)
* Comprehensive training and continuous career development
* A fantastic flexible benefits scheme, including cycle to work and discounted gym membership

About Dulux Decorating Centres: As the UK's largest paint and decorating merchant, Dulux Decorating Centres has over 230 nationwide stores, forming part of the AkzoNobel group-a world expert in coatings and home to some of the UK's favourite brands. At Dulux Decorating Centres, we pride ourselves on doing things differently, fostering your success with a remarkable benefits package and the training needed for career progression. Recognized as a Top 100 Employer with 'Investors in People-Gold' accreditation, we prioritize a healthy work-life balance and mental well-being, offering flexible working options for all roles. Join us in redefining success!

For more information and to apply, please click on the apply button.

Assistant Manager, Macclesfield

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

This is a Full time 40 hr per week role, and you need to be available to work shifts between 7am and 5pm Mon-Fri. You will also work some Saturday shifts (8am to noon) on a rotational basis, to which you will have time off in lieu

A driving license is required
We are looking for a reliable person with some form of manager or supervisory experience to work closely with the Store Manager.
You must be comfortable with managing colleagues in the absence of the Store Manager.
This role includes serving customers, developing a rapport, CRM, opening/closing the store, analysing financial reports, fulfilling telephone/email orders & mixing paint as required. This is not an exhaustive list.

Their decorator centre in Macclesfield is looking for a new Assistant Manager. Working closely with the Store Manager, you'll support them with day-to-day operations, as well as the development, engagement and motivation of store colleagues, helping them deliver a great customer experience. You'll also take on an account manager role, forming close partnerships with key customers and ensuring they receive expert advice, exceptional service and a perfect cuppa every time they shop with them.

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 finds fulfilment in seeing others thrive. An inspiring leader who isn't afraid of responsibility 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.

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.

Manpower UK is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

The Recruitment Co are recruiting for a Warehouse Team Leader in Macclesfield, SK10.

Candidates must have experience as a Warehouse Team Leader or Supervisor.

You will be Supervising a team of 7 Operatives picking and packing Items.

Shifts: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm for a training - then you will move to the rotating shift pattern of Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 7am-7pm week 1, and Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7am-7pm week 2.

The average weekly hours work out as 38.5 hours a week.

Salary: £26K per annum - this works out at £12.99 per hour

There will be a brief interview before you start

This is a temporary to permanent position

The Recruitment Co are an equal opportunities employer.

CPManchesterGS

The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we're committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

This role is posted on behalf of The Recruitment Co., a sister company of Blue Arrow.

Assistant Manager, Macclesfield

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

This is a Full time 40 hr per week role, and you need to be available to work shifts between 7am and 5pm Mon-Fri.

A driving license is required
We are looking for a reliable person with some form of manager or supervisory experience to work closely with the Store Manager.
You must be comfortable with managing colleagues in the absence of the Store Manager.
This role includes serving customers, developing a rapport, CRM, opening/closing the store, analysing financial reports, fulfilling telephone/email orders & mixing paint as required. This is not an exhaustive list.

Their decorator centre in Macclesfield is looking for a new Assistant Manager. Working closely with the Store Manager, you'll support them with day-to-day operations, as well as the development, engagement and motivation of store colleagues, helping them deliver a great customer experience. You'll also take on an account manager role, forming close partnerships with key customers and ensuring they receive expert advice, exceptional service and a perfect cuppa every time they shop with them.

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 finds fulfilment in seeing others thrive. An inspiring leader who isn't afraid of responsibility 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.

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.

Manpower UK is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Warehouse Team Leader

Location: Crewe

Duration: Temporary-Permanent

Hours: Monday – Friday (Shifts 3:00pm – 11:00pm -1 rostered Sunday).

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Key Duties:

• Plan the training of warehouse operatives
• Monitoring performance and progress through regular reviews, and feedback
• Carry out daily briefs within the team
• Ensuring objectives are reached throughout the shift
• Able to lead and motivate the team
• Managing daily pick/pack rates within company expectations
• Daily updates to shift managers of team progressions

Key Skills Required:

• Previous people management experience
• Planning and organisational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

For more information apply directly, email your CV over to JessicaG@kpir.co.uk or call Jess on 01782712230

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Job Introduction

Store Location: Widnes

Store Hours: 42.5

With a real focus on customer experience and colleague development, our Store Managers are key to driving the success of our stores. As a store manager, you will be responsible for delivering commercial growth and developing a team culture of putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.

Role Responsibility

• You will have overall responsibility for the running of the store, focusing on customer experience, colleague development, and delivering commercial growth in line with our 5-year strategy.
• Putting the customer at the heart of everything we do you will develop a team of colleagues who live and breathe our customer promise and actively seek ways to delight our customers.
• You will coach, train and develop colleagues within your store harnessing their strengths and building on development areas.
• Be proactive in recruiting a team of Assistant Managers, Team Leaders, and Sales Assistants that reflect our values, behaviours with the required skill set to meet our business needs.
• Make commercial decisions around stock availability and merchandising.
• Actively seek contact with key stakeholders to gain a wider understanding of the business
• Providing constructive and beneficial feedback to the store team, District and Regional Managers around store performance and business opportunities to encourage continual growth.

The Ideal Candidate

• You will be as passionate about celebrating our customers’ life moments as we are
• Have previous experience as a store manager within a retail environment working collaboratively with wider stakeholders across the business
• Have experience in leading and developing a team of colleagues
• Be prepared to work towards KPIs in a fast-paced environment

Package Description

About the Company

Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greetings cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland.  In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer.  This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey. 

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Benefits

• Pension
• 15% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online
• Save As You Earn scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
  • Financial Education Tools
  • Salary Advance
• Seasonal incentive schemes
• Retail Management Apprenticeship Programmes with local providers with access to a virtual internal network for learning together
• Discounted gym membership, mobile phone contracts, and car leasing
• Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave

This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.

For any questions email: vacancies@cardfactory.co.uk (we do not accept CVs/Applications via email)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.

No agencies, please.

Sportswift Ltd T/A Card Factory

Job title: Supply Chain/Procurement Manager
Job Type: Permanent
Start date: ASAP - Subject to clearance
Duration: Permanent
Salary/ Pay rate/ Benefits: £55,000 - £65,000
Location: Whitehaven or Warrington or Abingdon
Hours of work: 37 hours per week - Hybrid Available
Applicants must have experience of the following:
- Strong communication and analytical skills
- Knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts and invoices
- Proficient in Microsoft Office packages
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field
- 5+ years experience in supply and procurement
Ideally applicants should also have:

- Chartership status

Role information:

- Responsible for the procurement and supply chain strategy and processes
- Act as point of contact for all supply chain related matters
- Liaise with stakeholders to support supply chain requirements
- Develop procurement strategies to meet business needs
- Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to secure supply terms
- Review contracts with suppliers and vendors
- Develop business relations with suppliers and vendors

Interested in this position? please click "apply now"
We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
This permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.
We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Job Title: Store Manager

Location: Crewe 2

Salary: £23,985

Weekly Hours: 37.5

Reference: YMC1003355

Are you an experienced retailer?

Why not try a new type of retailing where you get to run your own store, inspiring a team of paid staff and volunteers to be proud of everything you achieve together at the heart of your local community and raise money for an amazing charity? If so we have a fantastic opportunity at our Crewe 2 store.

Operating within a fast paced environment, you will work effectively and efficiently to maximise income from sales, gift aid, and other promotional activities plus drive donations from the local area. Delivering a great store offer and standards, inspiring your team to give amazing customer service, you will raise funds for and promote the work of YMCA within the local community.

You will have exceptional organisational skills, creative flair and drive which, along with your commercial awareness, will enable you to motivate, develop and inspire your team of paid staff and volunteers. You will be looking for an opportunity to work in an environment that has challenge, excitement and meaning. This role is varied and no two days are the same.

Why join YMCA England & Wales?

We’ll give you real autonomy in a role that is varied and stimulating and the opportunity for you to use your entrepreneurial skills to raise money and represent YMCA in your area.

You’ll also get a package that includes:

• Pension
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
• Regular salary reviews
• Sick pay (after a qualifying period)
• Services to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Health shield cash plan

This is an exciting time to join us as we embark on a journey of expansion. We are opening many new stores across England and Wales, Our Charity Shops are unique and offer a wide range of donated products. We are passionate about recycling and pride ourselves in selling over 95% of our donated stock and we don’t sell new goods! If successful, You will be joining an amazing team and receive support and guidance from your Area Manager, Regional Manager, other Store Managers and the wider Retail team at Head Office.

At YMCA England & Wales, we strive to create a workplace that fully reflects and serves its local community. We want all staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work each day. We have diverse teams, we encourage everyone to do their best and support them to reach their full potential.

If you are passionate about improving young lives, this will be the role for you.

Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.

For further information on YMCA, visit www.ymca.org.uk/about.