Total 14 Manager level Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3DB

Age UK has an exciting opportunity to join their fantastic team in Bicester, Oxfordshire!

We are recruiting for a Shop Manager to manage the day to day running of our Bicester shop.

As Shop Manager, you will manage our brilliant team of staff and volunteers, providing effective leadership, training, and development.

Utilising your previous experience and excellent managerial skills, you will help maximise store sales and profits while ensuring our customers and donors receive an excellent shop experience.

This opportunity offers an excellent benefits package as well as the chance to work within a valued team, all working to raise funds for a charity that provides vital services and support to older people across the UK.

If you have a passion for retail and would like to use your skills within a charity that supports thousands of older people across the UK, then this may be the role for you!

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.)

To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.

You will have:

• Experience in a performance driven retail/customer centric environment
• Experience of managing people
• Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team
• Strong drive to achieve results through others
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
• Ability to motivate self and others
• An open and adaptable approach to change and be able to support others through it
• Experience of communicating with a diverse workforce and customer base
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising
• IT literacy and numeracy skills

What we offer in return:

• A 35 hour working week
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday allowance
• A generous pension - we will contribute 8%
• Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub
• Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan
• Tickets for Good - Free and discounted tickets for events

Additional Information

To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Age UK have an exciting opportunity for a Store Manager to join our friendly and supportive shop team in Bicester, Oxfordshire.

Our fantastic Bicester store offers a range of high-end brands and vintage clothing, raising funds toward some of the vital services and support provided by the charity.

The successful candidate of this multi-faceted role will manage a dedicated team of employees and volunteers, providing a high-quality retail service, aiming to surpass targets and expectations, ensuring every customer has a great shopping experience.

Our Bicester store, based in Deans Court Shopping Centre is surrounded by excellent amenities with a fantastic volunteer base.

If you are an experienced Store Manager with passion for Retail and would like to use your skills to support a charity that helps thousands of older people across the UK, then this could be the role for you.

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.)

You will have:

• Experience in a performance driven retail/customer centric environment
• Experience of managing people
• Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team
• Strong drive to achieve results through others
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
• Ability to motivate self and others
• An open and adaptable approach to change and be able to support others through it
• Experience of communicating with a diverse workforce and customer base
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising
• IT literacy and numeracy skills

What we offer in return:

• A 35 hour working week
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday allowance
• A generous pension - we will contribute 8%
• Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub
• Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan
• Tickets for Good - Free and discounted tickets for events

Additional Information

To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Up to £60,000 DOE + bonuses
Thame, Oxfordshire UK


Your new company
Our client believes in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their true self and belong. They work hard to improve the diversity of their teams and celebrate their differences. And they care about their colleagues' wellbeing, so they ensure there are plenty of resources available so everyone can look after their emotional, physical, financial and work wellbeing.
Your new role
It's an exciting time to join the Procurement team where their vision of driving long-term sustainable value for the organisation within their supply chain and making a tangible contribution to their company's mission of providing affordable travel for all, remains at the heart of what they do. You will be leading the end-to-end procurement process across a broad variety of categories, working closely with stakeholders to develop strong relationships in order to deliver savings targets, whilst cultivating key supplier relationships and building trust, in order to optimise performance and delivery of our requirements now and in the future.

What you'll need to succeed
If you are an experienced procurement professional who has a passion for procurement excellence and thrives on new challenges, then this role could be for you. We're looking to add to the existing brilliant team of procurement experts with someone who can work at pace whilst constructively challenging existing norms in order to drive optimum value and quality whilst leveraging the strong internal and external relationships that they build. If you are looking to expand your current procurement experience into new category areas or further develop your existing generalist experience, then this role will offer you the breadth you are looking for. If you also love the idea of identifying new trends and innovations that will inform future strategy and action plans and are not afraid to be the first in doing so, then we want to hear from you!

What you'll get in return
As a valued member of the team, you'll enjoy a 50% personal discount on hotel bookings, along with fantastic discounts for friends and family. They offer a contributory pension scheme and private healthcare with family cover. You'll start with 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with more days added as your length of service increases. Additionally, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and have access to numerous opportunities for learning and career development.


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

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UKAEA is leading the drive to put fusion energy on the grid, to give the world a new form of long-term, sustainable low-carbon electricity. At their sites at Culham, Oxfordshire and Rotherham, South Yorkshire, they have a rapidly growing workforce to fulfil their expanding programme of research, focused on delivering the UK's first fusion prototype power plant by 2040.

To provide support to Strategic Procurement Managers, Department Heads and Service Leads.

Deliver a range of value for money outcomes from delivering excellent procurement support across the organisation, providing advice, guidance and completion of high profile and complex procurements for the growing R&D portfolio and indirect categories within UKAEA.

Provide mentoring and development for members of the procurement team, supporting them in delivering a first-class procurement service to the organisation.

Ensure UKAEA is compliant with European Commission, regulatory framework and UK directives for procurement in the public sector.

Support the organisation in achievement of its own milestones, also impacting the achievement of Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) targets and milestones.

• Co-ordination of Procurement support to enable delivery of major projects, delivering required support within the time parameters to meet project milestones and targets, collaborating with others to define the project scope considering Public Contract Regulations and related regulatory frameworks and legislation e.g., Intellectual Property and Export Controls.
• Responsible for pre-qualifying contractors and subsequent interviewing tenderers, assessing tenders and negotiation of contracts through to contract award.
• Managing, monitoring and controlling contractual progress of projects in terms of adherence to contract terms taking into account time, cost and quality
• Identify opportunities for improvements and propose solutions to contribute continuous improvement within UKAEA. Make final recommendations for the development of new solutions using analytical and constructive thinking.
• Assistance with creation, application, and implementation of procurement strategies for the Site
• Provide commercial advice to line and senior management within UKAEA and to participate in specific initiatives where appropriate.
• Understand, influence, drive and negotiate with internal and external customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• To provide Procurement leadership in large or complex procurement projects
• Ensure compliance with all UKAEA policies and procedures.

Qualifications and experience

• MCIPS qualified
• Experience of Public Sector Procurement and knowledge of over threshold tendering procedures (PCR2015)
• A good technical appreciation of the range of procurement categories
• Good procurement strategic knowledge and experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to negotiate at the highest levels with suppliers.
• Commercially astute and customer focused.
• Excellent negotiation skills with some understanding of NEC form of Contract
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence at senior levels.
• Be a good team player with ability to work effectively as part of the Group Procurement Team

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

Here at Bonmarche we have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Store Manager at our Banbury Store.

If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking business and have a job with excellent career prospects, we would love to hear from you.
As well as being part of an exciting and dynamic team you will also have the opportunity to gain an industry recognised qualification within your first 18 months of you wish to do so.
As an Assistant Store Manager we are looking for a well rounded and commercial retail manager who is proactive in their approach and can work using their own initiative, fashion retail experience desirable however not essential as full training provided. The ideal candidate will have previous experience either in management or supervision of personnel within a retail outlet.
As Assistant Store Manager, you will be expected to:
•Assist the manager in the day to day operation of the store whilst ensuring costs are contained within targets.
•Maximize store profitability by promoting sales within the store.
•Ensure that a high level of customer service is delivered at all times.
•Manage, coach and motivate the team to deliver to all targets and lead by example.
•Deputize for the manager when necessary.
The ideal candidate will have:
•Commercial awareness
•Excellent leadership credentials
•An ability to drive sales through your team
•Good training and development capabilities
•Desire to progress within our ever-growing business

Here at Bonmarche we have a fantastic opportunity for a Store Manager based in our Banbury store.

If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking business and have a job with excellent career prospects, we would love to hear from you.

As well as being part of an exciting and dynamic team you will also have the opportunity to gain an industry recognised qualification within your first 18 months of you wish to do so.

As Store Manager we are looking for a well rounded and commercial ‘retail manager’ who is proactive in their approach and can work using their own initiative, fashion retail experience desirable however not essential as full training provided. The ideal candidate will have previous experience either in management or supervision of personnel within a retail outlet.

As Store Manager, you will be expected to:

•Drive sales through your team

•Manage the day to day operation of the store whilst ensuring costs are contained within targets.

•Maximize store profitability by promoting sales within the store.

•Ensure that a high level of customer service is delivered at all times.

•Manage, coach and motivate the team to deliver to all targets and lead by example.

The ideal candidate will have:

•Commercial awareness

•Excellent leadership credentials

•An ability to drive sales through your team

•Good training and development capabilities

Job title: Supply Chain/Procurement Manager
Job Type: Permanent
Start date: ASAP - Subject to clearance
Duration: Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Location: Either Whitehaven, Warrington or Abingdon
Hours of work: 37 hours per week - Hybrid Available
Applicants must have experience of the following:
- Strong communication and analytical skills
- Knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts and invoices
- Proficient in Microsoft Office packages
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field
- 5+ years experience in supply and procurement
- Nuclear preferred, or relevant field Energy etc

Ideally applicants should also have:

- Chartership status

Role information:

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

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

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

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

Your new company

Do you want to work for a company that is saving countless lives across the world? This is the role for you!
This is a fantastic role for an Oxford University spin-out in the medical manufacturing industry, which has grown significantly in the last few years and is on track to double in the next year. The business is now able to bring the manufacturing/assembly function in-house, which requires an Inventory Accounting Manager to help set up and take ownership of it.
Your new role

As the successful candidate, your duties will include:

• Managing inventory accounting and valuation processes
• Analysing and reporting on inventory management, identifying areas of improvements
• Providing information on inventory holdings and valuations across global warehouses
• Lead on the implementation of new processes and methodology for an in-house production line
• Reconciling inventory to the accounts, ensuring integrity of the data
• Business partnering with Production, Sales, Logistics, Merchandising, providing inventory reports and supporting valuations
• Designing, managing and implementing procedures and controls for inventory management and movement
• Managing aged, obsolete or faulty inventory, ensuring it's costed and accounted for
• Developing systems, ensuring accurate tracking, recording and valuing of inventory
• Clearing and auditing inventory on a quarterly basis
• Supporting month- and year-end financial reporting
• Providing analysis for statutory audits, as required

What you'll need to succeed

To be the successful candidate, you must have / be:

• Qualified ACA, CIMA, ACCA or QBE, or experience in an Inventory role
• Experience working with inventory, understanding valuations, transfers, stock etc.
• The ability to take ownership of a task and work independently
• The ability to identify areas of improvement and work in a fast-paced business
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to work with large data sets
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic and driven

What you'll get in return

Flexible working options available, hybrid working, 25 days' leave plus BHs, a company bonus and much more!

What you need to do now

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

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£56000 + bonuses

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK (2 days a week on site)

Your new company
My client is a UK government research entity responsible for the development of fusion energy. It operates as an executive non-departmental public body of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Their role is to research fusion energy and related technologies, with the aim of positioning the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy. The organisation continues to make strides in fusion energy development, aiming to transform this transformative energy technology into a viable source of power. As such, they are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to help them on this journey.

Your new role
In this role, you will provide support to the Strategic Procurement Business Partner and Department Heads, delivering procurement support across the organisation. This includes providing advice, guidance, and completion of large procurements for the growing R&D portfolio. You will mentor and develop members of the procurement team, ensuring the delivery of a first-class procurement service and compliance with UK directives for public sector procurement. You will also support the organisation in achieving its milestones and impacting the achievement of targets. You will coordinate procurement support for major projects, collaborating with others to define project scope in line with Public Contracts Regulations. You will pre-qualify contractors, interview and assess tenderers and negotiate contracts as required. You will manage, monitor, and control contractual progress of projects, ensuring adherence to contract terms considering time, cost, and quality. You will need to identify opportunities for improvements, propose solutions, and make final recommendations for the development of new solutions using analytical and constructive thinking. Lastly, you will provide assistance with the creation, application, and implementation of procurement strategies for site-specific initiatives in all types of procurement projects.

What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate for this role should be MCIPS qualified with experience in Public Sector Procurement and knowledge of PCR2015. They should have a good technical understanding of various procurement categories and possess strategic knowledge and experience in procurement. The candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to negotiate at the highest levels with suppliers and be commercially astute and customer focused. They should have excellent negotiation skills with some understanding of NEC forms of contract. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, with the ability to influence people at senior levels. The candidate should also be a good team player, capable of working effectively as part of the Group Procurement Team.

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

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£35000 + benefits + bonuses DOE

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK (2 days a week on site)


Your new company
My client is a UK government research entity responsible for the development of fusion energy. It operates as an executive non-departmental public body of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Their role is to research fusion energy and related technologies, with the aim of positioning the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy. The organisation continues to make strides in fusion energy development, aiming to transform this transformative energy technology into a viable source of power. As such, they are seeking an Assistant Procurement Manager to help them on this journey.
Your new role
In this role, you will be responsible for delivering procurement support across the organisation, providing advice, guidance, and completion of projects and complex tenders for the growing R&D portfolio. You will also provide support and guidance for members of the procurement team, ensuring the delivery of a first-class procurement service. This role involves ensuring compliance with European Commission and UK directives for procurement in the public sector and supporting the organisation in achieving its own milestones. You will negotiate with relevant parties, including external companies, to arrive at appropriate commercial agreements. You provide advice to senior managers on contractual strategies, ranging from traditional contracts to alliances, partnerships, and alternative funding strategies. In addition, you will also contribute to problem-solving and decision-making to develop specification requirements and manage contracts from tender through to closure. This includes evaluating bids, ensuring value for money is always obtained, negotiating appropriate commercial agreements, and resolving claims and disputes. Overall, you will be the port of call for all general support, advice, and coaching/delivery of training on commercial matters whilst contributing to the evolution of the organisation's commercial terms and conditions, policies, and working practices. Finally, you will identify opportunities for improvements and propose solutions to contribute to continuous improvement within the organisation.


What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate is working towards their MCIPS qualification, experienced in public sector procurement, and understands OJEU. You should have a good grasp of procurement categories and strategies, excellent interpersonal skills, commercial acumen, and negotiation skills. You should be a team player with strong communication skills, technically competent, and able to guide others. You should be capable of managing small projects, acting as a specialist advisor, producing reports, and enforcing policies. You should be able to work independently, select professional principles to address situations, and implement solutions. Ideally, you have postgraduate entry level or equivalent experience, may be professionally qualified, and have practical experience in similar roles. You will understand customer and project requirements, be committed to nurturing scientific and technological excellence, open to new ways of working, and enthusiastic about the organisation's mission. You will be a creative problem solver, working at the frontier of knowledge, and challenging the status quo in a safe and inclusive manner.


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

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shoezone has an opportunity for a Store Manager to join our team based in Witney. 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 330 stores and have approximately 2,555 employees across the UK.

Our store portfolio consists of 216 town centre stores, which stock the core shoezone product range and 70 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 proven leader
- Able to demonstrate your passion for retail and customer service
- 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 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 Designate

Motivation. Inspiration. Leadership.

Online and in-stores across the country, our experts are bringing customers’ dreams to life. To continue being the best at what we do, we need the very best people. The big dreamers, go-getters and team players who thrive in fast-paced, high-energy environments.

With over 30 years at the forefront of an ever-evolving industry, we’re always looking for new ways to improve. Embracing new ideas and offering flexible solutions, both digitally and in-store to delight our customers, enhance their shopping experience and inspire our colleagues. And our work is only just beginning.

It's not just our customers that we want to keep smiling, it’s our people too. As an employer of choice, we strive to create an environment where colleagues have a fantastic experience. By joining us as a Store Manager Designate you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on the continued development of our people and our business.

As we grow and transform our business, we’re looking for Store Manager Designates who are customer obsessed and can lead a team that delivers performance excellence. You’ll be hands-on, shoulder to shoulder with your team; happy to be role modelling how it should be done and inspiring them to succeed.

Fast forward your retail career with the best in the business. We’re stronger together – join us and become one of the Proud faces of Carpetright

How you’ll play your part – click here to meet one of our Store Managers and learn more about the variety, pace and opportunities we can offer

https://jobs.carpetright.co.uk/job-areas/retail-jobs/store-manager/

What we hope you’ll bring:

• People management experience from a commercial and customer focused environment
• The ability to manage targets and set goals, with bags of enthusiasm to drive our business forward and personally succeed
• Outstanding leadership, coaching and people management skills
• The ability to create a relaxed, fun and enjoyable shopping atmosphere and a real passion for service
• Confidence in tackling tech (PC or tablet literate) and working with numbers/data

In return we’ll give you:

• Generous product discounts
• Competitive pay with uncapped commission
• A world of retail opportunity

Join us on our mission to deliver the best, and in return we’ll give you all the support and training you need to learn new skills, take on more responsibility and become the very best at what you do. Proud to be creating beautiful homes, proud to be driving the customer journey in the fast lane, and proud to be one of us.

Ready for that next step? Browse our latest opportunities and discover how you can become one of the proud faces of Carpetright.

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About the RoleOur stores are packed with thousands of products, from clothes and household items to tinned foods and frozen goods, and without our warehouse teams they wouldn't be on the shelves for our customers. Our warehouse teams pick and organise the right products to make sure they all get to the right stores at the right time - it's a vital part of our supply chain.

You'll be responsible for:

• Driving a strong team work ethic • Coaching, developing and line managing your team• Holding team ‘huddles' and ensuring your team are kept engaged and up to date• Managing performance in the team and driving targets

If you're looking for a chance to develop in logistics, this could be the role for you! We'll work with you on your shifts, however the role will involve weekend working

About YouAs a Warehouse Department Manager, experience working in a similar distribution operation, with a proven track record of delivering results against KPI's is essential. You'll be able to work in a fast paced environment and be adaptable to change, whilst being passionate about doing the right thing for our customer's by driving quality and adhering to process.

You'll be naturally friendly and want to get stuck in, working with your team to deliver great results. You'll have an enthusiastic approach and be a strong coach, mentor, motivator and role model to the managers and colleagues around you, driving performance and working cross-functionally, communicating effectively across all levels.

Your BenefitsAlongside a competitive salary, you'll get lots of other great benefits too, including 10% off your Asda shopping, incentive schemes, a pension scheme, bonus scheme and discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking to theme parks and cinemas.

Apply today by completing an online application…

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Dual Site Store Manager
Salary Circa - £28,000 per annum
Kidlington

My client is a very successful and growing charity retail organisation, with stores across the UK and they are continuing to expand their store portfolio.

To be a successful Dual Site Store Manager with my client you will have sound retail management experience with the ability to drive a team to achieve fantastic sales and service, you will have strong experience within a retail and customer focused environment and have a creative flair with a strong eye for detail. You will be a commercially minded retail manager with a real passion for people!

Dual Site Store Manager - Responsibilities:

• Driving sales and service within the store, ensuring the best possible customer service is provided
• You will be responsible for building key relationships within the local community
• Recruiting and training new volunteers to a high standard
• Staff scheduling
• Dealing with HR issues
• Visual merchandising
• Ensuring excellent profitability of the store

Dual Site Store Manager - Desired Skills and Experience:

• Strong management experience gained within retail/charity
• Knowledge of the charity sector and working with volunteers
• Excellent customer service skills
• Creative and good eye for detail
• IT literate
• Strong budgetary management skills
• Strong people skills
• Commercially minded Manager
• Highly motivated and passionate about charity retailing

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a successful and growing charity organisation who pride themselves on creating a dynamic working environment.

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