Total 34 Sales / Marketing job vacancies in Stafford, ST17 9LT

Our Family Hubs are a local support centre for families with children and young people aged 0-19 years, (aged 25 with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)).

They are a place:

• to get help, information, advice, guidance and support to overcome difficulties and build stronger relationships.
• that provides a multiagency offer that can be accessed face to face or virtually.

Please note : You'll be based in the Stafford Family Hub, however you will be required to cover any of the other sites across the south of Staffordshire in the event of holidays or sickness so you will need to be able to travel throughout the county when needed.

The hours of work are 8.30am-5pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30am - 4.30pm Friday.

Main Responsibilities

You will provide excellent customer care and a professional reception service meeting and welcoming families, children and young people ( 0-19 years) into our Family Hubs.

You'll also be:

• managing incoming telephone calls, emails and enquiries about services
• registering new service users and signposting to relevant activities and provision within the district.
• data inputting.
• provide information, advice and guidance.

The Ideal Candidate

You'll have:

• good organisational skills and experience of using a wide range of IT systems including MS Office.
• good communication skills because you’ll interact with lots of people on the phone, in person and by email
• a flexible approach to work as sometimes things can change, and so you’ll need to be able to prioritise work and sometimes change tasks quickly
• a passion to always give the best service

Please ensure that you outline how your skills and experience meet the person specification within the supporting statement of your application.

For further information please contact Kate Tomson-Rayner kate.tomson-rayner@staffordshire.gov.uk

Interviews will be held on the 5th December 2024 at Stafford Family Hub ST16 3NQ

Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully with evidence of essential qualifications, alongside the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

• You will develop detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range program administration.
• You will develop financial and logistics management plans.
• You will review funding and program requirements.
• You will provide status, progress, and forecast reports.
• You will establish and publish initial and long-range goals, objectives and plans for case management and execution.
• You will issue and maintain a program master plan with key program milestones as cases are implemented.
• You will ensure program goals and objectives are in accordance with approved foreign disclosure and technology transfer requirements.
• You will ensure appropriate integration of requirements such as supply requisitions, contracts, and training are accomplished with internal and external organizations.
• You will ensure funding is in place and financial requirements are met.
• You will ensure material and services performance is met in relation to required performance specifications.
• You will ensure that delivery and performance reports are timely and accurate.
• You will manage and reconcile FMS cases throughout their lifecycles starting with development through closure.

Starting at $99,200 Per Year (NH 3)

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the role:

A vacancy has arisen in our Business/Economics department that would suit an experienced teacher, ideally with a Business/Economics degree, to teach Key Stages 4 and 5. This post will commence in January 2025.

The successful candidate will:

• be inspirational - able to engage our students and create an atmosphere of enthusiasm in the classroom
• be determined to get the very best out of our students, seeing them reach their full potential
• have a genuine passion for A level Business/Economics

Application deadline: Wednesday 6 December 2024 at 9am

What the school offers its staff

Why Blessed William Howard?

• A Christian community with a caring, secure and

disciplined environment.

• A wide range of extra-curricular activities.
• High academic standards.
• A commitment to success for all.
• Ongoing CPD for all staff

“There is a warm atmosphere and the quality of relationships between all members of the school community are a particular strength. Pupils and staff are friendly, helpful, polite and welcoming to visitors.” Diocesan Section 48 Report

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Please see the attached job description for the full description and person specifications. A summary is outlined below: Assisting and supporting with all marketing activities across the organisation. Working closely with all Inclusion teams to update promotional materials, whilst meeting all necessary brand guidelines. Assisting and supporting in the planning and execution of campaigns. Assist with updating branded resources such as posters, leaflets, banners, workbooks and more. Assist with copywriting and collating stories for publications such as blogs, press releases, newsletters and reports. Assist with the management of our social media platforms, writing content, collating reports and using digital data to identify how to engage our audience. Work with the wider Inclusion teams as and when needed, offering advice and support on the services and activities they wish to promote.

Hours: Weekdays and Weekends - 8 hours a week with opportunity to work more hours.
Salary: £8.65 - £11.75 Per Hour

Why Superdrug?

Passionate about beauty and health? Love talking to customers? Working as a Sales Adviser in one of our stores is fun and no two days are the same. Hard work, yes, but rewarding too, with great benefits and opportunities to progress. A Sales Adviser role is just the start!

Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we aim to have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling!

Here's the exciting bit… A great day includes:

In our Sales Advisers, we look for a positive mindset, people who can support their team to get things done and enjoy getting involved. Your role at Superdrug as one of our Sales Advisers will be all about serving customers where you will deliver excellent service and make sure customers don’t miss out on any of our great Star Buys. You’ll help ensure that the store is well stocked, and a high level of store presentation is maintained and will actively be involved in achieving the store targets. To support your development, you’ll also can be trained in ear and nose piercing to support our fast-growing piercing business in store.

It is a great experience that will prepare you for even bigger challenges. Superdrug Sales Advisers are extremely important to us, we recognise that you are our future Team Leaders. We will actively develop your skills and offer real career progression supported by our excellent in-house training and Apprenticeship qualifications.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Confident and clear communication skills
• Passionate about retail and customer service
• Desire to learn and improve your knowledge/skills
• Willingness to carry out piercing services for our customers (training provided) (Optional)
• Flexible in working hours and adaptable to change

Here’s how you are rewarded

• Up to 28 days holiday
• Up to 30% discount for you and a nominated friend or family member
• Excellent training
• Great sales incentives
• Get instant access to Wagestream. A tool that lets you track your earnings in real-time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, learn easy tips for managing your money and save straight from your pay into pots for the future.
• Enhanced company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support

Come and be part of something special!

For information on how we manage and store your data please go to www.superdrug.jobs/privacy-policy/

Location: Stafford  
Hours per Week: 8 hours with the opportunity to work more hours.
Shift pattern: Part-time - flexible shift patterns across mornings; afternoons; evenings and weekends, which will be discussed further at interview  
Salary: £8.65 - £11.90 per hour

If you love retail, you’re in the right place.  

Are you looking to join a great place to work?  We are recruiting for a Sales Assistant to join the team! 

Let’s talk about the job: 

No two days are the same here at Savers and the ideal Savers Sales Assistant has a positive can-do attitude, who loves getting involved and working as part of a team. You are all about making our customers feel great and leaving them with that Savers smile. You are the hero in store that ensures our store standards are insta worthy. We recognise you are the future leaders of Savers. The challenge doesn’t stop there – our SAs are well known in their store, as they get the opportunity to connect with their local community and offer our customers the best deals on the high street. 

Let’s talk about the benefits: 

· Up to 33 days holiday entitlement 
· Company sick pay and pregnancy loss policy. 
· Wagestream - access to an app that gives you power over your pay and supports financial wellbeing 
· Aviva Digicare Workplace+ - access to free digital healthcare services such as digital GP appointments and mental health consultations 
· Discount deals with over 3,000 retailers, including a discount card with our sister company, Superdrug 
· Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust 
· Your career, your way – a clear progression plan, steered by us and driven by you! 

Let’s talk about you: 

· Are you passionate about the products we sell?  
· Are you excited to work in a fast-paced retail environment?
· Do you love getting stuck in and being a team player?

If you can say yes to all those things - whilst keeping people at the heart of everything you do - then this could be the career opportunity you have been searching for!

Next steps… 

If your application gives us that bargain buzz, you will be contacted to arrange a phone interview within 14 days of application. Good luck!  

Here at Savers, we love inclusivity. If you need any adjustments to support you through your candidate journey, please email us: savers.jobs@uk.aswatson.com  

HR Business Partner

I'm looking for a seasoned HR professional to take on the role of HR Business Partner.

• Salary - £47,487.59 per annum
• Contract - Fixed term for 12 months
• Hours - Full time, 37 hours per week
• Location - Stafford

Key Responsibilities: HR Business Partner

• Partner with stakeholders to ensure all people-related activities align with our organisational values and policies.
  
• Mentor and coach People Advisors, providing expert guidance on complex employee relations cases.
  
• Lead workforce planning initiatives, supporting managers in talent management, succession planning, and performance management.
  
• Coordinate and support HR projects, including TUPE processes, change management, and employee engagement.
  
• Provide strategic insights through People Analytics and actively participate in operational meetings.
  
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards, GDPR, and legal requirements, mitigating risks within the People function.

Skills and Experience

• CIPD Level 7 Chartered Member or equivalent experience.
  
• Proven expertise in HR advisory roles or business partnering, with at least 5 years of experience.
  
• In-depth knowledge of employment law, performance management, and organisational development.
  
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence and inspire others.
  
• Exceptional communication and report writing abilities.
  
• Experience in managing TUPE processes, handling complex employee relations issues, and supporting strategic business planning.
  
• Commercially savvy with a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
  
  

Special Requirements:

• Basic DBS check
  
• Driving license and vehicle for travel to our offices and sites

If you're a proactive HR professional looking to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic setting, I want to hear from you. Apply now!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join our Wythenshawe, Trafford, Withington, and Altrincham (WTWA) finance team.

The post holder will be based at Wythenshawe Hospital supporting the Emergency Care Village and Medical Specialties & Outpatient Divisions at this challenging but exciting time. If successful, you will be a key member of our Senior Finance Leadership Team with responsibility for using your financial and business acumen to support the divisional as well as supporting the overall financial strategy.

You will report into the Head of Financial Management.

To provide financial leadership to the Divisions, sharing alongside the Clinical Directors and Divisional Directors responsibility for the overall financial management and performance of the Divisions, ensuring the production of relevant, accurate and timely financial advice and supporting information, in order that the Divisions will achieve their agreed financial plan.

To lead on all strategic and operational finance whilst delivering high-level financial expertise to influence the Divisions. To be the finance lead in the Divisional performance management structure. To work closely with the Clinical Directors and Directorate Managers to ensure delivery of Directorate objectives.

To work as part of the Divisional teams to ensure that Trust objectives are met, including their Financial Statutory obligations. The post holder will be responsible for increasing the level of business expertise within the Divisions and will be required to support the Clinical Directors in all financial matters.

To be a key member of the WTWA Finance Department and contribute to the delivery of its overall objectives. To lead and develop the Divisional Finance Team of 4 staff. As well as financial objectives, the post holder will work as part of a team whose objectives will be to meet operational targets whilst enhancing the quality of care to patients.

To deputise for the Head of Financial Management or Deputy Director of Finance where appropriate.

MFT is England’s largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we’ve launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. If you would like an informal conversation about the role and its requirements, please contact Jack Everington, Head of Financial Management, who's details are in the contact information section.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you!


This advert closes on Sunday 27 Oct 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The post holder will work directly with service users from across the Trust on how to access, interpret and analyse data and reporting.

The post holder will focus on increasing the levels of data literacy and digital maturity. This will be through the interpretation of data and analysis, accessing reporting, accessing specific domain knowledge and expertise and also supporting services to determine requirements to make requests.

The post holder will support initiatives that improve how we capture and record information within the services and will also broker support from the Information Services team if a larger more significant piece of work is to the undertaken.

The postholder will also be able to provide and support ad hoc information requests where there is a gap in provision or support.

Ability to analyse and interpret and present complex data analytics to support service users across the Trust, which can be used to address local challenges and inform intelligence-led decision making to resolve such issues, or identify potential risks through trend analysis, which in turn will inform mitigation actions to minimise or prevent their impact.
Present highly complex information regarding the implementation of technical reporting solutions in a clear and understandable format to groups or meetings including making formal presentations to large groups and /or workshops taking into account the background of the audience;
Support service users in the interpretation of complex data analytics and reporting to support decision making.

Support service users to increase and improve the levels of data literacy and digital maturity across the Trust.

Support service users access the correct expertise, supporting the work up on any requirements and requests.



MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.



We’re looking forward to hearing from you!




This advert closes on Friday 18 Oct 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

HR Business Partner

I'm looking for a seasoned HR professional to take on the role of HR Business Partner.

• Salary - £47,487.59 per annum
• Contract - Fixed term for 12 months
• Hours - Full time, 37 hours per week
• Location - Stafford

Key Responsibilities: HR Business Partner

• Partner with stakeholders to ensure all people-related activities align with our organisational values and policies.
  
• Mentor and coach People Advisors, providing expert guidance on complex employee relations cases.
  
• Lead workforce planning initiatives, supporting managers in talent management, succession planning, and performance management.
  
• Coordinate and support HR projects, including TUPE processes, change management, and employee engagement.
  
• Provide strategic insights through People Analytics and actively participate in operational meetings.
  
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards, GDPR, and legal requirements, mitigating risks within the People function.

Skills and Experience

• CIPD Level 7 Chartered Member or equivalent experience.
  
• Proven expertise in HR advisory roles or business partnering, with at least 5 years of experience.
  
• In-depth knowledge of employment law, performance management, and organisational development.
  
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence and inspire others.
  
• Exceptional communication and report writing abilities.
  
• Experience in managing TUPE processes, handling complex employee relations issues, and supporting strategic business planning.
  
• Commercially savvy with a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
  
  

Special Requirements:

• Basic DBS check
  
• Driving license and vehicle for travel to our offices and sites

If you're a proactive HR professional looking to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic setting, I want to hear from you. Apply now!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an outstanding and inspiring Economics teacher to join our successful and experienced Business Studies and Economics Department, covering the full range of KS4 and KS5 courses. The candidate should enjoy incorporating evidence informed practice in the work of every business lesson, to ensure our students are given every opportunity to experience success.

In the first instance, the ability to teach A Level Economics is essential. The successful candidate would also be required to teach GCSE & A Level Business Studies.

We welcome applications from ECTs as well as experienced teachers, wishing to work in an excellent school. If you are an enthusiastic, dedicated and committed teacher who feels you have a contribution to make to this vibrant, forward looking school at this exciting time in its development, we would be delighted to receive an application from you.

What the school offers its staff

Walton High School is an oversubscribed, high-achieving school with an excellent mentoring programme for new staff. We are an evidence-informed school and our teaching and learning principles are rooted in the latest evidence informed best practice. We have an extensive and successful CPD programme and a vibrant array of voluntary teaching and learning groups where research papers and best practice are routinely discussed.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher wishing to develop their skills in an excellent school with a strong and passionate Business Studies department.

Commitment to safeguarding

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from school or by visiting https://disclosure.capitarvs.co.uk/stoke This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an outstanding and inspiring Economics teacher to join our successful and experienced Business Studies and Economics Department, covering the full range of KS4 and KS5 courses. The candidate should enjoy incorporating evidence informed practice in the work of every business lesson, to ensure our students are given every opportunity to experience success.

In the first instance, the ability to teach A Level Economics is essential. The successful candidate would also be required to teach GCSE & A Level Business Studies.

We welcome applications from ECTs as well as experienced teachers, wishing to work in an excellent school. If you are an enthusiastic, dedicated and committed teacher who feels you have a contribution to make to this vibrant, forward looking school at this exciting time in its development, we would be delighted to receive an application from you.

What the school offers its staff

Walton High School is an oversubscribed, high-achieving school with an excellent mentoring programme for new staff. We are an evidence-informed school and our teaching and learning principles are rooted in the latest evidence informed best practice. We have an extensive and successful CPD programme and a vibrant array of voluntary teaching and learning groups where research papers and best practice are routinely discussed.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher wishing to develop their skills in an excellent school with a strong and passionate Business Studies department.

Commitment to safeguarding

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from school or by visiting https://disclosure.capitarvs.co.uk/stoke This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Governance Support Team offer Business Support to a range of Local Authority services providing a wide range of administration tasks which will allow the development of you're skills and knowledge. This role will be specifically assigned to the Schools Admission Appeals Process which requires liaising with schools, volunteers and parents across Staffordshire and organising virtual meetings. Full training in processes and systems will be provided.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide excellent Customer Service via telephone and E-Mail to a range of stakeholders
• Process on line Applications and record sensitive information in internal electronic systems
• Coordinate events, including the production and distribution of agendas and reports
• Be responsible for the maintenance of records in line with data security, retention and protection policies

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualifications in Administration, English and Maths (equivalent to GCSE)
• Experience of using digital applications including Microsoft Office 365
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of customers
• The ability to work as part of a team and independently, with minimum Supervision
• The ability to prioritise tasks effectively and be resilient under pressure.
• Be organised and methodical to manage statutory deadlines within a process

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About our company

In 2019 Savers were awarded 4th place in the Sunday Times best big companies to work for. We were the highest placed retailer in the list. This recognises the levels of engagement within our teams and demonstrates our commitment to our people.

Savers was acquired by AS Watson in 2000 to further our value led offer in the UK. “Our aim is to be the most competitively priced health and beauty retailer on the high street …from a clean crisp contemporary store setting with friendly, efficient and trained colleagues” We provide branded products at affordable prices. We have over 400 stores throughout England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales and are still expanding.

Outline of the role

The Retail Apprenticeship will involve working in our store as a full -time team member, helping with every aspect of creating a great customer experience and learning about how a retailer operates their business. It is a great experience working in a fast-paced and fun environment that will prepare you for even bigger challenges. Savers Sales Assistants are extremely important to us, we recognise that you could be our Supervisors of tomorrow. We will actively develop your skills and offer real career progression supported by our excellent in-house training.

Duties will include:

· Demonstrating exceptional customer service

· Understanding the business and maintaining the brand reputation

· Resolving customer queries

· Using knowledge to promote products to customers

· Highlighting promotional offers to work towards achieving sales targets

· Supporting promotion changes and stock rotation

Your training will take place in store over the 1st 12 months so, no college days and no homework! At the end of your training period you will complete a discussion around your experiences, a multiple -choice test and an observation within your role. You will be supported throughout by your team and your assessor to achieve your Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship

Interested so far?

Person specification

What you’ll need to succeed

• A passion for learning
• Be hard working and looking for variety and a fast paced working environment
• Want to develop new skills
• Be a real team player
• Have a strong work ethic and flexible approach
• Have an interest in retail business
• Be ambitious and keen to progress
• Be committed to achieving your qualification

You qualify if ...

· You have a grade 4 / C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths

· You are not currently in any form of education and you are available for full time shifts

· You HAVEN’T completed a Retail Apprenticeship before

· You have not completed a degree or more than 1 year at University

· You are eligible to work in the UK

· You are brand new to retail

Success in this role will enable you to take your next step with us, as we have a strong desire to promote from within and reward the highest achievers.

If this sounds like you, apply now and join the ‘We Love Savers’ family.

Benefits

· Pension & Life assurance

· 28 days holiday

· Discount card & access to discounts with 3,500 retailers using mysaversdeals.co.uk

· Reward & recognition scheme and long service awards

· Discount card with sister company Superdrug

During your Apprenticeship you’ll also receive a Superdrug staff discount and loyalty card that gives you up to 30% off products and services in our sister store and includes a loyalty points scheme. This is as well as online access to discounts and cash back with other retailers, all subsidised by Savers. As an Apprentice, you can also apply for an Apprenticeship NUS Extra card, which gives you even more discounts at participating outlets!

Pay rate: £8.65 per hour

Hours: 39 hours a week on a 13 month contract

It’s an exciting time to join our Digital Team here at Staffordshire County Council.

Our vision is to help drive digital excellence across Staffordshire County Council to enhance our services, foster inclusivity and build a smarter, more connected future for our communities.

A vital component of the organisation, The Digital Team is at the forefront of driving digital innovation and online excellence. Crafting and optimising digital experiences the team collaborates with partners and stakeholders from across the whole organisation to design and implement cutting edge solutions.

The team are responsible for working in collaboration with service areas to deliver innovative and user-focused digital solutions that support the organisation's strategic objectives. The team operate in an agile and collaborative way, using modern tools and methods to design, develop and test digital products and services. The team embrace a culture of experimentation and learning, gathering feedback, measuring impact, and fully understanding benefits, embracing all opportunities to learn and improve.

From web development, user interface design, automation and artificial intelligence the team is committed to elevating Staffordshire County Council’s digital footprint. In five years, our goal is to be an agile adopter of digital innovation. We aim to rapidly learn and adapt, embracing failures as opportunities for growth, while ensuring that digital advancements enable our organisation and workforce to operate more efficiently.

The Digital team sits as part of the Strategy & Transformation portfolio and is led by Alex Thorogood, Head of Change and Digital and Daniel Arnold, Senior Digital Manager.

Main Responsibilities

It's a really exciting time to join the team as there's a renewed, ambitious focus on digital innovation across the organisation, supported by a new five-year strategy. The Digital Business Analyst role will play a key part part in the delivery of a high-performing digital service by

• Interpreting and analysing business problems to ensure digital solutions align with business objectives and contribute to the organisation’s strategic goals.
• Define and articulate clear, comprehensive digital requirements for Delivery/Service Leads based on thorough analysis of business needs.
• Foster effective collaboration between multiple business stakeholders and The Digital Team by proactively communicating and engaging to create shared understanding and objectives ensuring the successful delivery of objectives.
• Support the creation and development of compelling and well-articulated digital business cases for Delivery/Service Leads and Senior Digital Manager, integrating financial analysis, trends and potential benefits to guide strategic decision making and secure support for digital initiatives.
• Provide valuable insights into user behaviours and preferences, using your substantial knowledge of digital systems, technology, applications to influence digital product design to enhance user experiences.
• Manage project timelines, ensuring timely delivery of digital solutions without compromising quality.
• Drive a culture of digital continuous improvement by evaluating the success of digital initiatives, implementing lessons learned and staying abreast of industry best practices.

The Ideal Candidate

As a Digital Business Analyst your role within our dynamic Digital Team is pivotal to the seamless fusion of technology and business objectives. As a bridge between stakeholders and The Digital Team you will play a key role in translating business needs into actionable digital solutions. From conducting thorough analyses of business requirements to identifying opportunities for process improvement, your insights will shape the strategic direction of our digital initiatives. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams (such as ICT and IGU) you’ll be instrumental in ensuring that our digital products not only meet but exceed business expectations.

If you would like to find out more please contact daniel.arnold@staffordshire.gov.uk

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme