Total 21 Manager level Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Colchester, Essex, CO4 9QN

Job Introduction

Store Location: Billericay

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

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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.

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Sportswift Ltd T/A Card Factory

Job Introduction

Store Location: Braintree - George Yard Shopping Centre

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

Store Location: Braintree - George Yard Shopping Centre

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.

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.

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Sportswift Ltd T/A Card Factory

About the opportunity...

Store Manager Designate Opportunity: lead, inspire, and excel – creating amazing value everyday!

As a Store Manager in a dynamic team, you're stepping into more than just a leadership position – you're in a pivotal role in shaping the experiences of your team and the customers you serve. Your day-to-day actions don't just drive sales; they create an environment where our core values of love our customers, care for our colleagues, and protect the pounds (and euros) come to life.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Why Choose Us?

A member of our annual Retail Management Bonus Scheme acknowledging your contributions to our success.
Professional development, including the opportunity to pursue up to a Retail Manager Level 4 qualification through our apprenticeship programme.
Comprehensive induction plan along with the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes, setting you up for success.
Rota’s are scheduled four-weeks in advance, creating a culture that cares for your life outside of work.
Holiday allowance increasing by one day per year (up to 33 days) with the option to purchase additional days after two years’ service, plus an extra day off for your Birthday.
In-store discount of 10% along with exclusive discounts through our colleague benefits online portal
All year-round initiatives to recognise and reward our colleagues.
Enhanced Family friendly benefits and life assurance.
Access to Employee Assistance to support your well-being.

Your Impact:

Love our customers:
Providing the highest levels of customer service goes without saying: coach and guide your store teams to ensure everyone provides an excellent customer experience during every interaction.
Your leadership will be the cornerstone of the store's success, Having the Right People in the right place at the right time.

Care for our colleagues:
Create a safe environment for your team and ensure all policies and procedures are followed. Working shoulder to shoulder to lead the team around you, knowing that is what gets you up in the morning.
You're not just managing a team; you're developing people, whether it's through upward growth, internal opportunities, or developing their current role.

Protect the pounds (and euros):
Guiding a team that's as passionate about our goals as you are. Make sure your team understands how they contribute to the commercial objectives of the store and the business.
Having a strategic approach to sales, shrink, and service, ensuring the store operates smoothly and efficiently.

Ready to Join Us?

This opportunity is for those ready to make an impact in a vibrant retail environment. We'd love to hear from you if you're driven to lead, inspire, and excel. Apply now and take your first step in a fulfilling career with us.

About us...

From one store in Burton-upon-Trent in 1990 to more than 850 across the UK and the Republic of Ireland today, Poundland & Dealz has developed a reputation for offering top brands and quality own-brand products at an amazing value. We sell everything from food and drink to DIY, pet products to stationery, not forgetting our very own fashion brand, PEP&CO. We have recently invested £45 million in the business, opened new stores and revamped existing ones. We’re on an exciting journey, and you can be a part of it.
We’re part of a much larger group in Europe called Pepco which has 3,000 stores in 17 territories serving 50 million shoppers, and the size of our business means there are so many opportunities for you to come and join us. From our retail stores to our support and distribution centres, everywhere you see Poundland and Dealz, you’ll find passionate and knowledgeable colleagues delivering amazing service to our customers. Once you’re part of our family, we’ll give you everything you need to be the best you can be, from training to coaching and mentoring. Our seven core values and seven leadership principles steer how we do business. They give us the building blocks to create a culture where everybody thrives, and sustainability is at the top of our agenda.

We are looking for a new Store Manager to lead our store at Braintree Village on a temporary basis to cover long term sickness. This is a temporary full-time position, working on a 40 hours per week contract.

Are you an experienced Retail Store Manager or Assistant Manager with a friendly customer centric style, looking for your next challenge?

Do you pride yourself in hitting your sales targets while motivating and developing a team that’s more like family?

Do you want to work for a growing profitable business with family values & green credentials, where you can make a difference?

We are looking for a driven individual with a passion for excellent customer service, who creates a fun and welcoming store to work in and shop in!

We are third generation family owned and even though we continue to grow, the values and culture ring true, even stronger than ever. In our busy stores, no two days will be the same and the days will fly by quickly with no opportunities to get bored with plenty of opportunity to have fun at work!

Pay, Hours & Benefits for our Store Manager

Up to £32,000 per annum


Generous Staff Discount scheme, some of which can be shared with your family and friends!
Holiday Entitlement which increases with service.
Company Contribution Pension, Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme & Death in service benefit.
Access to the Pavers Foundation: an employee-led grant application and charitable giving scheme
Access to the Pavers Academy: providing career pathways to support our colleagues through online learning, face to face courses, apprenticeship, professional qualifications, and mentoring programmes
Access to wellbeing and financial support through RetailTRUST


Day to Day responsibilities as our Store Manager


Drive the performance of your store, making good commercial decisions, liaising with your area manager and head office teams to get the right product at the right time to maximise the sales.
Lead your team in creating a customer first culture, giving genuine, honest, and knowledgeable advice on our products, giving the best customer service and experience possible.
Motivate and develop yourself and your team to achieve and exceed KPI’s and reach your full potential.
Be self-aware, being able to question, learn, and take responsibility for yourself and the performance of your store.
Live and breathe Pavers DNA, always leading by example.


About Us

Pavers has proudly been established for over 50 years, flourishing as a successful and highly profitable family-run footwear retail business, with a robust presence across the UK and Ireland. We operate over 190 stores, including the renowned Jones Bootmaker and Herring Shoes brands and are continually expanding our store network. In 2021, we were honoured to be recognised as one of the Top Retailers to work for in the UK by Best Companies, holding a top 5 place since 2023 and have maintained a prestigious 3* world class employee engagement in 2023 and 2024. We remain committed to doing the right thing by our people and the planet.

As the first major retailer to achieve Carbon Neutral status in 2021, we continue to uphold this status annually, showcasing our unwavering dedication to sustainability. Through the Pavers Foundation, we have contributed over £2.2 million since 2018, supporting vital causes in health, education, and community sectors.

Our supportive family environment fosters exceptional job satisfaction, ensuring our colleagues are well-cared for. We firmly believe that by investing in our people, we provide the best service to our customers.

If this sounds like the kind of business you’d like to join, we’d love to hear from you - please apply today for the role of Store Manager!

shoezone has an opportunity for a Store Manager to join our team based in Maldon. You will join us on a Full Time, Permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary.

Are you a role model who can inspire confidence in those around you, build strong relationships across the business and drive a culture that empowers colleagues to do the right thing for our customers?

About us:

We are a town centre, retail park and digital footwear retailer, offering low price and high quality footwear for the whole family. We operate from 310 stores and have approximately 2,400 employees across the UK.

Our store portfolio consists of 152 town centre stores, which stock the core shoezone product range and 114 hybrid town centre stores and 44 larger retail park stores which also stock additional brands such as Skechers, Hush Puppies and Kickers.

shoezone.com, which stocks online exclusive footwear, combined with our store network and marketplaces, ensures a full multi-channel offering for great customer service.

During an average year we sell 14.5 million pairs of shoes per annum at an average retail price of £13.

The Store Manager role:

As a Store Manager you will have the responsibility for the running of your store - you will be a hands on individual who leads from the front in a role which can at times be challenging and demanding, focussing ultimately on maximising sales through your local knowledge, exceeding budget targets, efficient cost controlling, promoting the best customer service and looking for opportunities to lead, motivate, develop and inspire your team.

Key duties and responsibilities of our Store Manager:

- Directly responsible for achieving optimum sales through commerciality, ensuring excellent customer service is provided by your team in a fast paced environment.
- Actively support, develop and mentor your team of colleagues to ensure store standards are high and that the best customer experience is offered to ensure repeat custom.
- Take ownership of the store by consistently maintaining store standards and commerciality by ensuring the store is merchandised to Marketing guidelines, and general housekeeping is at a high standard.
- Providing a safe environment for your team and customers by implementing current health and safety policies.

What we’re looking for in our Store Manager:

- A background in retail store management
- Able to demonstrate your passion for retail and customer service
- Be ready to take the next step in you retail Management career
- Someone who likes to be busy, able to multitask and can embrace change
- Able to listen to your team
- Be open and willing to learn and use your insight to develop the business

Benefits you’ll receive as our Store Manager:

- Holidays starting at 28 days which will increase to 33 days after 5 years service
- Profit Share Scheme
- 25% Discount on all our product range
- Birthday Holiday
- Opportunities for Progression and Development
- Workplace pension including life cover
- Access to services of the Retail Trust for emotional support, grants, legal and financial advise

Are we the right for you?

We are hands on at shoezone, and we have a ‘Just do it’ attitude when it comes to our stores, The pace is fast, our standards are high and we’re proud to be the best! We work very hard to meet the needs of our loyal customers. We are ever evolving and developing to ensure we stay current with market trends and customer expectation by embracing change.

Are you right for us?

If you feel that you have the skills and experience required to become our Store Manager, please click ‘apply’ today. We would love to hear from you!

shoezone has an opportunity for a Store Manager to join our team based in Maldon. You will join us on a Full Time, Permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary.

Are you a role model who can inspire confidence in those around you, build strong relationships across the business and drive a culture that empowers colleagues to do the right thing for our customers?

About us:

We are a town centre, retail park and digital footwear retailer, offering low price and high quality footwear for the whole family. We operate from 310 stores and have approximately 2,400 employees across the UK.

Our store portfolio consists of 152 town centre stores, which stock the core shoezone product range and 114 hybrid town centre stores and 44 larger retail park stores which also stock additional brands such as Skechers, Hush Puppies and Kickers.

shoezone.com, which stocks online exclusive footwear, combined with our store network and marketplaces, ensures a full multi-channel offering for great customer service.

During an average year we sell 14.5 million pairs of shoes per annum at an average retail price of £13.

The Store Manager role:

As a Store Manager you will have the responsibility for the running of your store - you will be a hands on individual who leads from the front in a role which can at times be challenging and demanding, focussing ultimately on maximising sales through your local knowledge, exceeding budget targets, efficient cost controlling, promoting the best customer service and looking for opportunities to lead, motivate, develop and inspire your team.

Key duties and responsibilities of our Store Manager:

- Directly responsible for achieving optimum sales through commerciality, ensuring excellent customer service is provided by your team in a fast paced environment.
- Actively support, develop and mentor your team of colleagues to ensure store standards are high and that the best customer experience is offered to ensure repeat custom.
- Take ownership of the store by consistently maintaining store standards and commerciality by ensuring the store is merchandised to Marketing guidelines, and general housekeeping is at a high standard.
- Providing a safe environment for your team and customers by implementing current health and safety policies.

What we’re looking for in our Store Manager:

- A background in retail store management
- Able to demonstrate your passion for retail and customer service
- Be ready to take the next step in you retail Management career
- Someone who likes to be busy, able to multitask and can embrace change
- Able to listen to your team
- Be open and willing to learn and use your insight to develop the business

Benefits you’ll receive as our Store Manager:

- Holidays starting at 28 days which will increase to 33 days after 5 years service
- Profit Share Scheme
- 25% Discount on all our product range
- Birthday Holiday
- Opportunities for Progression and Development
- Workplace pension including life cover
- Access to services of the Retail Trust for emotional support, grants, legal and financial advise

Are we the right for you?

We are hands on at shoezone, and we have a ‘Just do it’ attitude when it comes to our stores, The pace is fast, our standards are high and we’re proud to be the best! We work very hard to meet the needs of our loyal customers. We are ever evolving and developing to ensure we stay current with market trends and customer expectation by embracing change.

Are you right for us?

If you feel that you have the skills and experience required to become our Store Manager, please click ‘apply’ today. We would love to hear from you!

Would you like to make an impact by leading one of our fashion store teams that are community based, offer amazing choice and genuine sustainability?

What does this role involve?

As a Store Manager you will be accountable for your stores performance, maximising sales through physical and digital channels, and achieving store targets by leading an inclusive and diverse team that consistently demonstrate the BHF values .

Each day is different in this varied, fast paced and hands on role, Due to the volume of deliveries and donations, it can be physically demanding at times, yet most rewarding as you play a part in helping to fund life saving research.

What are we looking for?

Experience working in a customer facing role in retail, hospitality or service industry
Experience of leading, motivating and developing teams
Commercial awareness
Ability to achieve sales targets
Committed to achieving the highest retail standards at all times
Able to work under own initiative and take a proactive approach to changing business needs and objectives
Thrives working in a hands on, fast-paced environment
An understanding of budgets and P&L
Our stores are fast-paced and trade 7 days a week which means we require flexibility from our store teams to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

What’s important to us?

At the British Heart Foundation (BHF) we offer a huge range of new and used quality furniture, clothing, jewellery and more, available in store and online.

In addition to raising funds for the BHF, we connect with our local communities and help reduce clothing and furniture waste across the UK. With over 700 stores we make a huge environmental impact by preventing around 70,000 tonnes of unwanted items going to landfill every year. We receive 1.6 million items donated to our home stores and 9.8 million bags of donated items and we will continue to build upon our reuse agenda in the years to come.

Everything we do comes back to funding lifesaving research for all heart and circulatory conditions. We are more ambitious and determined than ever – because the cures and treatments we need are in sight. You could be part of getting us there sooner!

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

Why join the BHF?

We have a strong culture of internal progression and will actively support you to develop your career.

Our generous staff benefits include:

38 days annual leave (plus the option to buy and sell leave)
Holistic support leave of up to 10 additional days off each year
Enhanced family policies (maternity, paternity and adoption leave)
Wagestream - early access to your wages
25% staff discount
Health cash plan (Dental, Optical, Therapies, etc)
Access to a 24/7 Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Pension with employer contribution of up to 10%
Cycle to work scheme
Discounts on gym memberships
Discounts with a wide range of retailers

shoezone has an opportunity for a Store Manager to join our team based in Harlow. You will join us on a Full Time, Permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary.

Are you a role model who can inspire confidence in those around you, build strong relationships across the business and drive a culture that empowers colleagues to do the right thing for our customers?

About us:

We are a town centre, retail park and digital footwear retailer, offering low price and high quality footwear for the whole family. We operate from 310 stores and have approximately 2,400 employees across the UK.

Our store portfolio consists of 152 town centre stores, which stock the core shoezone product range and 114 hybrid town centre stores and 44 larger retail park stores which also stock additional brands such as Skechers, Hush Puppies and Kickers.

shoezone.com, which stocks online exclusive footwear, combined with our store network and marketplaces, ensures a full multi-channel offering for great customer service.

During an average year we sell 14.5 million pairs of shoes per annum at an average retail price of £13.

The Store Manager role:

As a Store Manager you will have the responsibility for the running of your store - you will be a hands on individual who leads from the front in a role which can at times be challenging and demanding, focussing ultimately on maximising sales through your local knowledge, exceeding budget targets, efficient cost controlling, promoting the best customer service and looking for opportunities to lead, motivate, develop and inspire your team.

Key duties and responsibilities of our Store Manager:

- Directly responsible for achieving optimum sales through commerciality, ensuring excellent customer service is provided by your team in a fast paced environment.
- Actively support, develop and mentor your team of colleagues to ensure store standards are high and that the best customer experience is offered to ensure repeat custom.
- Take ownership of the store by consistently maintaining store standards and commerciality by ensuring the store is merchandised to Marketing guidelines, and general housekeeping is at a high standard.
- Providing a safe environment for your team and customers by implementing current health and safety policies.

What we’re looking for in our Store Manager:

- A background in retail store management
- Able to demonstrate your passion for retail and customer service
- Be ready to take the next step in you retail Management career
- Someone who likes to be busy, able to multitask and can embrace change
- Able to listen to your team
- Be open and willing to learn and use your insight to develop the business

Benefits you’ll receive as our Store Manager:

- Holidays starting at 28 days which will increase to 33 days after 5 years service
- Profit Share Scheme
- 25% Discount on all our product range
- Birthday Holiday
- Opportunities for Progression and Development
- Workplace pension including life cover
- Access to services of the Retail Trust for emotional support, grants, legal and financial advise

Are we the right for you?

We are hands on at shoezone, and we have a ‘Just do it’ attitude when it comes to our stores, The pace is fast, our standards are high and we’re proud to be the best! We work very hard to meet the needs of our loyal customers. We are ever evolving and developing to ensure we stay current with market trends and customer expectation by embracing change.

Are you right for us?

If you feel that you have the skills and experience required to become our Store Manager, please click ‘apply’ today. We would love to hear from you!

Store Manager

Salary: £31,000 to £33,000 per annum, plus quarterly bonus

Location: Essex Region

Contract Details: Permanent

If you understand the importance of inspiring and nurturing a retail team whilst overseeing day-to-day store operations, then our Store Manager position with Dulux Decorator Centre is for you. This role is all about running of the store, inspiring first-class customer service with a commitment to going above and beyond to make a customer's day and collaborating with colleagues to achieve sales targets whilst monitoring targets, profits, and losses.

The role

This is a Full time 40 hour per week role, and you need to be available to work shifts between 7am and 5pm Mon-Fri. You will occasionally also work some Saturday shifts (8am to 5pm) on a rotational basis, to which you will have time off in lieu.
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• Oversee day-to-day store operations
• Nurture & develop store colleagues
• Monitor targets, profits & losses
• Form close partnerships with key customers
• Manage stock & customer accounts
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve sales targets
• Inspire first class customer service
• Committed to going above and beyond to make a customer's day

About you

• Store management and performance experience
• A strong track record of reducing wastage and building profits
• Excels at nurturing & developing a team
• Ability to motivate & inspire colleagues
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Collaborative working style

What we offer

We take pride in our work-place culture and our reward package includes:

• fantastic sales-based bonus
• no evening or Sunday shifts
• 25 days holiday
• A Pension Scheme that doubles what you pay in
• up to 50% store discount (including family & friends)
• full training provided and ongoing career development
• a fantastic flexible benefit scheme
• including cycle to work and discounted gym membership

About Dulux Decorator Centres

Dulux Decorator Centre is the UK's largest paint & decorating merchant. With over 230 stores nationwide, we supply the public and trade with all the decorating supplies and advice they need. We are part of the AkzoNobel group, a world expert in making coatings and home to some of the UK's favourite brands.

However, we aren't just any employer. At Dulux Decorator Centre, we do things differently. We want to see you succeed, offering a fantastic benefits package and all the training you need to progress in your career. We have been recognised as a Top 100 Employer and have achieved 'Investors in People-Gold' for our commitment to nurturing the many talents of our people.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles. ​​

Store Manager

Salary: £31,000 to £33,000 per annum, plus quarterly bonus

Location: Essex Region

Contract Details: Permanent

If you understand the importance of inspiring and nurturing a retail team whilst overseeing day-to-day store operations, then our Store Manager position with Dulux Decorator Centre is for you. This role is all about running of the store, inspiring first-class customer service with a commitment to going above and beyond to make a customer's day and collaborating with colleagues to achieve sales targets whilst monitoring targets, profits, and losses.

The role

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

• Oversee day-to-day store operations
• Nurture & develop store colleagues
• Monitor targets, profits & losses
• Form close partnerships with key customers
• Manage stock & customer accounts
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve sales targets
• Inspire first class customer service
• Committed to going above and beyond to make a customer's day

About you

• Store management and performance experience
• A strong track record of reducing wastage and building profits
• Excels at nurturing & developing a team
• Ability to motivate & inspire colleagues
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Collaborative working style

What we offer

We take pride in our work-place culture and our reward package includes:

• fantastic sales-based bonus
• no evening or Sunday shifts
• 25 days holiday
• A Pension Scheme that doubles what you pay in
• up to 50% store discount (including family & friends)
• full training provided and ongoing career development
• a fantastic flexible benefit scheme
• including cycle to work and discounted gym membership

About Dulux Decorator Centres

Dulux Decorator Centre is the UK's largest paint & decorating merchant. With over 230 stores nationwide, we supply the public and trade with all the decorating supplies and advice they need. We are part of the AkzoNobel group, a world expert in making coatings and home to some of the UK's favourite brands.

However, we aren't just any employer. At Dulux Decorator Centre, we do things differently. We want to see you succeed, offering a fantastic benefits package and all the training you need to progress in your career. We have been recognised as a Top 100 Employer and have achieved 'Investors in People-Gold' for our commitment to nurturing the many talents of our people.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.

Assistant Manager, Westcliff-on-sea

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 hour 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 5pm) on a rotational basis, to which you will have time off in lieu.

Their decorator centre in Westcliff-on-sea 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.

Assistant Store Manager
Salary: £26,600 to £27,600 per annum, plus quarterly bonus
Location: Westcliff-on-Sea
Contract Details: Permanent

​​This is a Full time 40 hour 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 5pm) on a rotational basis, to which you will have time off in lieu.
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.

Store Manager, Essex Region

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

Their decorator centre in Essex Region is looking for a new Store Manager. With a helping hand from the Assistant Manager, you'll be in charge of day-to-day store operations, monitoring targets, profits and losses, as well as looking after the development, engagement and motivation of store colleagues. 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 us.

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 with a track record of delivering excellent results, who's effective at forecasting, skilled at reducing wastage, 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)

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.

Store Manager

Salary: £31,000 to £33,000 per annum, plus quarterly bonus

Location: Essex Region

Contract Details: Permanent

If you understand the importance of inspiring and nurturing a retail team whilst overseeing day-to-day store operations, then our Store Manager position with Dulux Decorator Centre is for you. This role is all about running of the store, inspiring first-class customer service with a commitment to going above and beyond to make a customer's day and collaborating with colleagues to achieve sales targets whilst monitoring targets, profits, and losses.

The role

This is a Full time 40 hour per week role, and you need to be available to work shifts between 7am and 5pm Mon-Fri. You will occasionally also work some Saturday shifts (8am to 5pm) on a rotational basis, to which you will have time off in lieu.
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• Oversee day-to-day store operations
• Nurture & develop store colleagues
• Monitor targets, profits & losses
• Form close partnerships with key customers
• Manage stock & customer accounts
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve sales targets
• Inspire first class customer service
• Committed to going above and beyond to make a customer's day

About you

• Store management and performance experience
• A strong track record of reducing wastage and building profits
• Excels at nurturing & developing a team
• Ability to motivate & inspire colleagues
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Collaborative working style

What we offer

We take pride in our work-place culture and our reward package includes:

• fantastic sales-based bonus
• no evening or Sunday shifts
• 25 days holiday
• A Pension Scheme that doubles what you pay in
• up to 50% store discount (including family & friends)
• full training provided and ongoing career development
• a fantastic flexible benefit scheme
• including cycle to work and discounted gym membership

About Dulux Decorator Centres

Dulux Decorator Centre is the UK's largest paint & decorating merchant. With over 230 stores nationwide, we supply the public and trade with all the decorating supplies and advice they need. We are part of the AkzoNobel group, a world expert in making coatings and home to some of the UK's favourite brands.

However, we aren't just any employer. At Dulux Decorator Centre, we do things differently. We want to see you succeed, offering a fantastic benefits package and all the training you need to progress in your career. We have been recognised as a Top 100 Employer and have achieved 'Investors in People-Gold' for our commitment to nurturing the many talents of our people.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.

Procurement Assistant Manager

Fixed Term, 12 months

Full Time, 37 hours per week

Up to £40,313 per annum

Location: Chelmsford / Hybrid

Working Style: Anywhere worker - expectation to attend the office (County Hall, Chelmsford) is once a week on average

Closing Date: 3rd July 2024

The Role

We are looking for an experienced procurement professional to fulfil this truly wide-ranging role spanning both category and contract work you will deal with the full procurement lifecycle, touching all elements of the process from cradle to grave.

This is an exciting role in the Procurement Team that manages the Economy, Capital and Indirect Services spend where your focus will be indirect spend buying and supplier management. You will be joining a team of approx. 25 procurement professionals.

You will gain extensive knowledge and have the opportunity to progress your career using best practice methodology. Great stakeholder skills are key as well as a 'can do' attitude and this is an opportunity to be part of a professional team.

This is a great role in a vibrant and growing team. You'll find an inclusive culture and a place where your opinion is valued.

For more information on Procurement careers within the Council and the broader Procurement Service, visit https://workingforessex.com/careers-in-procurement .

Why work with us?

- Make a difference to the local community, be that infrastructure, climate change or adult social care and help us transform Essex to a circular economy as we redefine growth and focus on positive society-wide benefits.

- We are a very large procurement team with circa 120 staff and have seen the department grow by 25% over the last 18 months. Annual Spend of £1.2 billion.

- We are the only CIPS accredited County Council in the UK.

- We are the largest Local Authority Procurement Team in the UK and have a national reputation for excellence.

- Work for a high performing team with great team morale and friendly, helpful, and supportive colleagues.

- Happy to consider Public and Private sector backgrounds

- Great training pathways. Encouragement to all staff for their continual professional development with full support and guidance towards CIPS / MCIPS

- Flexible working - with no official start or finish time you can make your work arrangement work around the other elements of your life offering a fantastic work / life balance.

- Local Authority Pension Scheme. For more details please visit: https://www.essexpensionfund.co.uk/

- 27 days annual leave plus bank holiday.

- 37 hour working week.

- Continuous Service - Joining us from another local authority? Then you could benefit from bringing your time served and benefits with you.

Accountabilities

· Lead the development, maintenance and implementation of category strategies, ensuring alignment to commissioning objectives.

· Develop and implement innovative approaches and solutions in the delivery of complex projects to enhance levels of service and minimise costs. This requires working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation and externally, to ensure best practice can be achieved when implementing new ways of working.

· Collaborate with Senior Managers and Members as to the commercial and financial viability of differing commercial options for specific projects within complex and at times, contentious environments.

· Manage suppliers to ensure they consistently achieve the performance standards set out in contracts and that adequate controls are in place to protect the Authority's interests. Take a proactive approach to identifying and investigating contractual, commercial and market risks to ensure continuity of supply and protect the Authority's interests.

· Operate a continuous improvement approach to identify and deliver on-going changes whilst also leading the negotiation of commercial and contractual changes to ensure they consistently meet business requirements.

· Lead projects and tenders, ensuring all sourcing activity fully complies with appropriate legislation and regulation whilst also complying with ECC policies.

· Work collaboratively with incumbent suppliers and potential new entrants to identify gaps in market provision and explore opportunities to close those gaps.

· Provide support and advice to stakeholders regarding any contractual or procurement matters.

· Support the adoption of best practice approaches with the aim of ensuring that the Procurement function is seen as 'best in class'. Ensure policies, procedures, documents and workflows are kept up-to-date and remain best in class.

· Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

· Educated to A level with a relevant professional qualification such as MCIPS or working towards such a qualification or equivalent demonstrable work experience with evidence of continuing professional development.

· Knowledge of category management and experience of using this methodology in complex commercial environments to deliver significant cost or service improvements.

· A demonstrable track record of managing strategic contracts in business critical environments. This should include evidence of defining, measuring and improving key elements of supplier performance.

· Evidence of some experience of delivering continuous improvements in strategic arrangements with evidence of generating significant cost and service benefits.

· Evidence of some knowledge of contract law and legislation relevant to the specific category / categories within their control and its impact on market management, finance and contractual arrangements.

· Extensive knowledge of public sector procurement law with an ability to explain the law to non-procurement staff and find pragmatic solutions to potential legal difficulties.

· Comprehensive negotiating skills appropriate to multi million pound contracts and experience of planning and delivering successful negotiations.

· An awareness of working in a political environment.

For more information on the procurement service and the wider Corporate Function please visit https://workingforessex.com/role/corporate-services

Why Essex? Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England's oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest - Basildon and Harlow - are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. To read more please visit: https://www.workingforessex.com/about-us/

Apply and next steps

Ambitious people really fit in here so if you are a talented Procurement Assistant Manager then we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website, ensuring you upload an up-to-date CV and provide a supporting statement when prompted.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you have any queries regarding this role, or require anything further, please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk