Total 11 Junior Executive level Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in lancashire pr2 5db

A leading Optical manufacturer based in the Lancaster area are looking for a full time Customer Service Advisor.

They supply high quality optical lab services into Opticians all across the UK, specialising in glazing, surfacing and tinting

Optical Customer Service Advisor- Role

• Head office based role
• Provide customers with a variety of solutions, support and information at the time of interaction. Topics include order chase, order place, order queries, stock issues, technical, resolve EDI queries, deliveries, pricing and promotion.
• Deliver Customer call backs to agreed timeline
• Log all calls received or made
• Accurately and precisely enter/process orders, POS and credits same day, applying knowledge of products
• Expedite urgent orders
• Resolve technical issues using help desk function if necessary
• Contract account managers with any account related issues
• To build long term relationships with our customer & to build rapport on every customer touch point
• Any other departmental function as directed by the Manager
• Liaise with other departments

Optical Customer Advisor - Requirements

• 1+ years experience of working as an Optical Assistant
• Excellent understanding of customer service
• Ability to develop relationships

Optical Customer Service Advisor - Benefits

• Base salary £23,490
• Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Become part of the Employee Ownership team after 6 months

To avoid missing out on the opportunity please follow the 'Apply Now' link and we will be touch as soon as possible.

A leading Optical manufacturer based in the Lancaster area are looking for a full time Customer Service Advisor.

They supply high quality optical lab services into Opticians all across the UK, specialising in glazing, surfacing and tinting

Optical Customer Service Advisor- Role

• Head office based role
• Provide customers with a variety of solutions, support and information at the time of interaction. Topics include order chase, order place, order queries, stock issues, technical, resolve EDI queries, deliveries, pricing and promotion.
• Deliver Customer call backs to agreed timeline
• Log all calls received or made
• Accurately and precisely enter/process orders, POS and credits same day, applying knowledge of products
• Expedite urgent orders
• Resolve technical issues using help desk function if necessary
• Contract account managers with any account related issues
• To build long term relationships with our customer & to build rapport on every customer touch point
• Any other departmental function as directed by the Manager
• Liaise with other departments

Optical Customer Advisor - Requirements

• 1+ years experience of working as an Optical Assistant
• Excellent understanding of customer service
• Ability to develop relationships

Optical Customer Service Advisor - Benefits

• Base salary £23,490
• Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Become part of the Employee Ownership team after 6 months

To avoid missing out on the opportunity please follow the 'Apply Now' link and we will be touch as soon as possible.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a Business Services Assistant.The successful candidate will provide operational support to the Business Manager, academy and trust. They will be primarily involved with:

• Effective Administration & filing
• Minute taking and confidential administrative support
• Coordination of academy visits, travel & accommodation
• Systems support and reporting
• Maintaining records of staff absences
• Recruitment and Selection and process new appointments
• Involved with HR, Health & Safety information and advice
• Support Single Central Record maintenance
• Support day to day payroll and expenses enquiries.
• Support Finance and the procurement of goods and the processing of insurance claims
• Support with GDPR on site

What the school offers its staff

Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• Employee discounts such as competitively priced car leasing
• Access to various discount sites

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.

Red Rose Insurance in Blackburn are recruiting for an Apprentice PA Business Assistant. The successful candidate will work towards completing a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship over the duration of 18 months.

Job Details:
- Use company systems to complete tasks set for them.
- Tasks would include ringing insurers and updating clients.
- Updating client files with information.
- Updating clients.
- Using programs such as Outlook, Excel, Word, as well our own systems.
- Marketing tasks, learning to:
- Helping with the social media, Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter.

Requirements:
- Excellent communication,
- Organisational skills
- Telephone manner is essential for this role.
- Experience in photoshop/adobe packages

GCSE Requirements:
GCSE 9-7 in maths and English

Hours of work:
Monday and Wednesday, 1pm-7pm. Tuesday and Thursday, 10am-7pm. Friday, 10am-4pm. 30 mins paid break. 36 hours per week.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Role overview

Junior Business Analyst

Digital and Technology Solutions Professional (Business Analyst) Degree Apprenticeship

Based at our modern head office and distribution centre on the outskirts of Preston, James Hall & Co. Ltd. have been established
for over 150 years proudly serving communities across the north of England as supplier and distributor to over 400 SPAR stores.



We are proud to be one of the biggest employers in Lancashire with over 4000 colleagues who represent our core values of passion,
enterprise and family every single day.



About the Role

We have an exciting new opportunity to work at the heart of our trading operations as a Junior Business Analyst, gaining
invaluable industry experience whilst undertaking a fully funded Digital and Technology Solutions Professional (Business Analyst)
Degree Apprenticeship.




Here’s What You Can Expect to be Doing

This is a unique opportunity where you will play a crucial role in producing and distributing sales and performance-related
reports across various departments. You will work closely with the Senior Business and Data Analyst and collaborate with members
across the trading department, IT, and finance to provide deep analytics and insights that drive business performance.

* Create accurate daily, weekly, periodic, and ad-hoc reports for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery.
* Liaise with various members of the trading department to provide analytics that drive performance and support strategic
decision-making.
* Contribute to data-driven projects that enhance the business’s use of data, working closely with IT and finance teams.
* Present findings and trends to multiple stakeholders across the business, providing clear insights and recommendations.





What We Offer:

* We are offering a fully funded Digital and Technology Solutions Professional (Business Analyst) Degree Apprenticeship provided
by Blackpool & Fylde College.
* Gain practical experience in a fast-paced trading environment, with exposure to various business areas.
* You will receive guidance and mentorship from both the provider and experienced professionals within the business.
* With a focus on your development, we will support you in building a strong foundation for a career in business and data
analytics.



A Few Things About You

We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in data and analytics with a desire to learn. The ideal candidate will also
have-



* Excellent time-management and organisational skills to handle multiple tasks and projects efficiently.
* A meticulous attention to detail and a methodical approach to work, ensuring accuracy in all reporting and analysis.
* Ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively to meet deadlines.
* Confident with communication, including approaching and engaging with colleagues across various departments.
* Familiarity with Microsoft Power BI and Excel is desirable, and a strong willingness to learn is crucial.



Why us?

James Hall & Co. Ltd. have one simple vison: to still be in business in another 50 years!

To make this vision possible we need the best talent to join us on our journey. We are a family company and believe that if we
look after our people, they will look after us.



Here are some of the benefits that you can take advantage of as an employee of James Hall & Co. Ltd.



Loyalty award – From day one you will receive £0.25p per hour for every hour you work. You will then receive this as a lump sum on
the pay period after your 12 month anniversary.



Company Doctor – We care about the health and wellbeing of our people. That is why you will have access to our company doctor with
the ability to book appointments directly.



Free On-site Parking - You don’t have to worry about paying for parking or getting from your car to the office as our site boasts
a secure car park with over 1000 spaces.



Holidays – Everyone needs a break so as an employee of James Hall & Co. Ltd. you will receive our enhanced holiday package of 22
days holidays per year plus bank holidays (unless otherwise stated). Holiday entitlement increases with continuous service every
two years



Learning & Development – We want all of our colleagues to reach their full potential. That is why you will benefit from our
in-house learning and development team who will provide you access to fully funded accredited training and industry recognised
qualifications.



Grocery Aid – We understand the importance of mental health. We work with the national charity Grocery Aid to provide all
colleagues a 24/7 helpline service that is free, independent and confidential. Grocery Aid also offer a wide range of other
fantastic services to support you when you need it.



We also offer staff discount, cycle to work scheme and our famous Christmas Hamper!



Please note if we receive a high number of applicants, we may close the advert early. We advise interested candidates to submit
their applications promptly to avoid disappointment.



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MIS OFFICE ASSISTANT (Business Administration L3 Apprentice) – REF 2407121
Up to £15,257 p.a., increasing to £24,036 p.a., upon successful completion of your Apprenticeship Programme.
In addition, Runshaw College will contribute up to £2,990 p.a., increasing to £4,711.00, in employer pension contributions
Runshaw College has long been recognised as one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our exceptional results, friendly and supportive culture and focus on putting the learner at the heart of all that we do.
Our shared vision provides the focus for our work: to be a Great Place to Study, a Great Place to Work, and a Great Place for Partnerships and the Community. Please see the Strategic Plan on the college website, for full details of our vision and objectives.
The Business Administration Apprentice will play an important role in providing efficient and effective administrative and clerical support to the QMIST team. Duties may change from time-to-time to meet changing circumstances but will include all the duties deemed appropriate to supporting the function. These will include general office duties like answering the telephone and processing data. The successful candidate will have to demonstrate keen customer focus and high levels of accuracy in their work, especially when entering data onto the College MIS system and working with colleagues across the college. The successful applicant will also be able to demonstrate high level skills in IT, literacy and be positive and friendly.
We are seeking to appoint an individual who will undertake further training and complete a Business Administration Apprenticeship. Apprenticeships are funded work-based training programmes and you will receive training to work towards a nationally recognised qualification in Business Administration. The apprenticeship will be a combination of training on-the-job and external training with the College. As an Apprentice, you will be employed by Runshaw College, earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills. The successful candidate will develop into a well skilled administrator with a suite of transferrable skills that would be well suited to successful future career progression.
Closing date for this post is 12 noon, Friday 2^ndAugust 2024
For further information and to apply, please visit www.runshaw.ac.uk/work-at-runshaw/current-vacancies and click on Vacancies. Alternatively, email HR@runshaw.ac.uk or call 01772 642004, quoting the vacancy reference number.
Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly people with protected characteristics.

It’s an exciting time to join the Strategic Commercial Transformation Programme at AXA UK. We’re looking for a talented individual to join the growing team as a Junior Business Analyst on a 12 month fixed term contract. The Blueprint programme is built upon the foundation of transformational changes to the Commercial Operating Model that will deliver the planned GWP, loss ratio and expense ratio benefits committed to in our strategic business plan. These changes will be delivered through a combination of process, people, organisation and technology change that will come together to embody the new operating model.

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team, and our customers. You'll work at least 40% of your week away from home, either at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events.

We’re also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, such as part-time or condensed hours, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.

What you’ll be doing:

Accurately and efficiently document business requirements and user stories in Axa’s tool of choice
Map process flows to support user stories
Ensure programme progress, risks and issues are reported, documented, and escalated as required through appropriate governance channels
Take ownership and responsibility to see problems through to conclusion
Develop deep understanding of the business and actively contribute to the definition of the to be business and IT architecture
Work alongside the Scrum master to ensure effective transition into new BAU operations


Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we’re able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you’re interested in joining us at AXA, please don’t hesitate to apply.

Why Lancaster?

We’re an award-winning, kind and responsible council, and we’re incredibly proud of our district and communities that reach from the coast to the mountains, including the historic City of Lancaster, Morecambe, Carnforth and many other beautiful places.

The district’s combination of an outstanding environment and economic potential offer the most interesting planning opportunities to become involved in shaping.

The Role

The Council has decided to review its Local Plan. We need a planning assistant in the policy team to help with this challenging task. You will support experienced and talented colleagues in a multi-disciplinary team on work that covers the whole range of planning policy areas including investigating the suitability of sites for housing, retailing, employment, and open spaces as development allocations in the local plan. The Council has been exploring innovative approaches to help address the challenge of climate change and will look to continue this work in the Local Plan Review.

The appointee will be involved in all aspects of the team’s work including supporting public consultation.

This is a hybrid working role and regular attendance is required in our offices in Lancaster and Morecambe. The post is permanent and full-time, 37 hours per week, working Monday to Friday. You may be required on occasion to work outside normal office hours in accordance with the needs of the service.

For further details, please refer to the job description.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Paul Hatch, Principal Planning Policy Officer, on 01524 582329.

About You

You will be a planning graduate with some experience of working in a planning environment in either the public or private sector. Alternatively, you may be a geography or environmental sciences graduate also with some experience of working in a planning environment, with sound knowledge of planning concepts and have decided to pursue a career in planning.

A full current UK driving licence is essential, as the post holder will be required to undertake site visits across the District. As a result you will be required to sign up to the authorised external DVLA driving licence validation organisation that we use to manage and monitor our employees driving licence data.

Our Benefits

Lancaster City Council is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:

Generous annual leave allowance
Local Government Pension Scheme
A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.
Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.

We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.

At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.

We are a disability confident committed employer.

Interview Date: Tuesday 11th June

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

A dynamic group of independent Opticians in the North West are looking for a full Optical Assistant for their premium Burnley practice

Optical Assistant - Role

• Well established independent with an excellent reputation
• Beautiful modern design
• Focus on quality, service and styling
• Full eyewear styling service
• Paperless practices with iClarity PMS
• Curated selection of independent and designer eyewear
• Assisting in all areas of the practice - reception, dispensing, frame styling, adjustments, meeting and greeting patients
• Room for the role to progress in the future - DO course
• Working 5 days a week from 9am to 5.30pm
• Salary between £24,000 to £27,000 DOE
• Practice bonus scheme
• Free parking

Optical Assistant - Requirements

• Previous experience of working in an Opticians
• Confident making bold recommendations
• Interest in styling and fashion
• Dynamic
• Natural flair
• Team player
• Attention to detail

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the 'Apply' link as soon as possible.

The Role

Lancaster City Council is pleased to offer a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, confident and self-motivated individual to join our Development Management Team. The role has become vacant due to career progression within the Service.

The successful candidate with be case officer for a range of applications across a diverse district. The successful candidate will be a good communicator, capable of working to deadlines and able to respond effectively to fluctuations in workload.

Previous experience in development management (whether the public or private sector) is required and the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate good organisational skills and make sound robust decisions on time.

A full current UK driving licence is essential. As a result you will be required to sign up to the authorised external DVLA driving licence validation organisation that we use to manage and monitor our employees’ driving licence data.

This is a full-time, permanent role, working 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

You will be based at Lancaster Town Hall with hybrid working options.

The Council currently operates an excellent Flexible Working Hours Scheme which applies to this post. Subject to the needs of this business, this may allow employees to work between the hours of 6:00am-10:30pm.

About You

You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.

Our Benefits

Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:

Generous annual leave allowance
Local Government Pension Scheme
A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.
Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.

We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.

At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve, and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.

We are a disability confident committed employer.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Abbey Court Solicitors in Accrington are recruiting for an Apprentice Business Support Assistant. The successful candidate will work towards their Level 3 Business Administration qualification which will take approximately 18 months to complete.

Job duties:
•Answering all phone calls
•Dealing with voicemails
•Emails
•Post, franking allocating post
•Creating letters
•Use the case management system, updating case files, opening files and inputting data
•Process of medical records
•Assisting solicitors and team
•Preparing documents for court
•General admin duties

Requirements:
•Must be willing to learn
•Friendly and approachable
•Punctual
•Reliable
•Good communication skills
•Keen and Willing

Grades:
Must have GCSE grade A* - C or 4 or Functional skills level 2

Monday - Friday 9:00-5:00pm / 1 hour unpaid lunch

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme