Total 17 Manager level Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Reading, RG1 8DB

Store Manager, £32,000 - £33,500 per annum40 hours per weekAddress: Reading Services, M4 eastbound, Burghfield, Reading RG30 3UQAs a Store Manager, you will understand that it is all about people; it’s where we look to create a memorable customer experience. We’ll empower you to treat your restaurant as your own and help shape the winning culture that we are aspiring to achieve.As a Store Manager, you’ll lead your team in delivering Greggs much loved sausage rolls, baked goods and exceptional service as we transform the UK’s rest stop experience.What you will get in return as a Store Manager
Annual bonus up to *£7,800pa*
Up to £400 reward for every successful refer a friend recruited
Up to 60% colleague discount for you, family, and friends with brands such as Costa Coffee, Pret A Manger, M&S Simply Food, Burger King, Greggs, KFC, WHSmith and more
Enhanced benefits, including pension, sick pay, maternity, paternity, and life assurance
Fabulous development opportunities including funded qualifications, leading to the next step in your career being a Site Operations Manager
What you will be doing as a Store Manager
Ensure that the Greggs unit achieves, as a minimum, the financial targets agreed budget and P&L
As a Store Manager, you will support and develop your team, ensuring that each colleague feels valued, supported, and able to grow both personal and professionally
Adhering to and ensuring delivery of brand standards
Overall responsibility for driving consistent high quality customer service and sales
Lead shifts including opening and closing the unit
What Skills & Knowledge you’ll need
A proven track record in managing and leading teams in a high volume, retail, or catering brand environment
You will have previous experience working to and delivering against budgets, P&L, labour costs and ratios and cost saving initiatives
An ability to build strong and positive relationships with stakeholders
Previous experience motivating and increasing the performance of your team with mentoring, training, and succession planning.
An ability to remain calm under pressure in a pressurised environment
You may be an assistant general manager or deputy manager who is aspiring to take their career to the next level, or you may already be a manager within the retail, catering or hospitality sectors such as a restaurant manager, general manager, catering manager or store manager looking for that next challenge. We want to hear from you!Where our customer’s journey pauses, yours just begins.Ready to start your journey with us, Apply today!*Please note internally this role is called Department Manager*Annual bonus of up to 20%, final value subject to location and performanceINDDMWant to know what it's like to work for us? Find out from our colleague Luca

Job Introduction

Store Location: Reading Broad Street

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

Store Manager, £31,000 - £35,500 per annum40 hours per weekAddress: Reading Services, M4 eastbound, Burghfield, Reading RG30 3UQAs a Store Manager, you will understand that it is all about people; it’s where we look to create a memorable customer experience. We’ll empower you to treat your restaurant as your own and help shape the winning culture that we are aspiring to achieve.As a Store Manager, you’ll lead your team in delivering Burger King’s world-famous flame grilled menu and exceptional customer service as we transform the UK’s rest stop experience.What you will get in return as a Store Manager
Annual bonus up to *£7,800pa*
Up to 60% colleague discount for you, family, and friends with brands such as Costa Coffee, Pret A Manger, M&S Simply Food, Burger King, Greggs, KFC, WHSmith and more
Enhanced benefits, including pension, sick pay, maternity, paternity, and life assurance
Fabulous development opportunities including funded qualifications, leading to the next step in your career being a Site Operations Manager
What you will be doing as a Store Manager
Ensure that the Burger King unit achieves, as a minimum, the financial targets agreed budget and P&L
As a Store Manager you will support and develop your team, ensuring that each colleague feels valued, supported, and able to grow both personal and professionally
Adhering to and ensuring delivery of brand standards
Overall responsibility for driving consistent high quality customer service and sales
Lead shifts including opening and closing the unit
What Skills & Knowledge you’ll need
A proven track record in managing and leading teams in a high volume, retail, or catering brand environment
You will have previous experience work to and delivering against budgets, P&L, labour costs and ratios and cost saving initiatives
An ability to build strong and positive relationships with stakeholders
Previous experience motivating and increasing the performance of your team with mentoring, training, and succession planning.
An ability to remain calm under pressure in a pressurised environment
You may be an assistant general manager or deputy manager who is aspiring to take their career to the next level, or you may already be a manager within the retail, catering or hospitality sectors such as a restaurant manager, general manager, catering manager or store manager looking for that next challenge. We want to hear from you!Where our customer’s journey pauses, yours just begins.Ready to start you journey with us, Apply today!*Please note internally this role is called Department Manager*Annual bonus of up to 20%, final value subject to location and performanceINDDM Want to know what it's like to work for us? Find out from our colleague Navi

Our Store Managers lead and manage their store to achieve overall store targets and deliver excellent service to our customers through developing a high-performing store team.

Store Managers are required to successfully complete the Store Management Induction within the first 6 weeks of starting. This is a comprehensive 6 week programme which is completed via our online learning platform. This means that:

• The training is led by you
• You are supported throughout by your Area Manager and the Training Team
• Your induction is a blended approach with the majority of your learning being completed on the shop floor

On successful completion of your induction you will be enrolled onto your development pathway. This is delivered through workshops, which take place at our National Training Centre, Liverpool, as well as on-the-job personal development back at store. As an example, below are some of your first workshops:

• Emotional Intelligence
• People Confidence
• Mental Health Awareness
• Leadership
• Coaching

Accommodation at our National Training Centre

Accommodation is available onsite while attending training at our National Training Centre.

Rooms are single occupancy and include a double bed, ensuite shower facilities and television.

Communal areas include kitchen and dining facilities as well as a lounge area.

Package

• £46,526
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
• Invest: Grow with Us store management training programme
• Contributable Company pension scheme
• Staff uniform
• 10% store discount

Employee benefits

MyHB employee benefits platform with access to:

• Retail and leisure discounts plus hundreds more
• Free Financial Advice
• Bank your savings into an ISA
• 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
• Low cost voluntary insured health plans

Job Overview

• Deliver a healthy and safe environment for your store colleagues and customers
• Work with your Area Manager to agree and set achievable performance and development goals for your team
• Review and manage store team performance
• Lead and manage recruitment and selection for your store team
• Ensure your team is up-to-date on store ways of working, standards and compliance
• Coach and support your management team to deliver on store priorities while delivering excellent store and compliance standards
• Review and action store colleague development and performance plans
• Conduct regular planning and reviews on store promotions and initiatives with your management team
• Review sales performance and communicate and action store activities to maximise store space to promote our products
• Work with your management team to solve problems that impact on store profitability
• Maintain high merchandising standards

Minimum Criteria To Apply

• Advanced experience of managing large retail teams in a fast-moving retail environment to achieve a high weekly sales target
• Advanced experience of managing a varied range of retail categories
• Demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Prioritise and organise work
  • Customer focus
  • Communicate and motivate others
  • Manage and lead teams
  • Make commercially astute decisions
  • Rapidly problem solve
  • Develop talent

About The Company

TJ Morris Limited trading as Home Bargains is a privately owned family run discount retailer selling top brands at the lowest possible price on the UK high street.

Having started 45 years ago in Liverpool our customers continue to be at the heart of everything we do and throughout our 580 stores we have over 5 million customers each week.

With plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 stores throughout the UK we are a fast-paced retailer opening 50 stores a year (nearly one every weekend) with a typical annual turnover of £3 - 5m per store - and we wouldn't have it any other way!

What's involved with this role:

Role: Lead Procurement Manager – Complex Infrastructure Contracts

Job Ref: QAD 1942 /0410

Pay Rate: Competitive Market Rate

Hours per week: 37 hours per week

Contract Length: Initially 12 months

Location: Reading, West Berkshire

We are seeking an experienced Lead Procurement Manager to oversee major procurement projects, strategic partnerships, and alliances. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating NEC contracts, with expertise in the procurement of complex infrastructure contracts, ideally under PCR, DSPCR, or UCR regulations. You should possess solid program management skills, with a track record of working and leading matrix teams effectively. As a natural leader with high emotional intelligence, you excel in coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams. An eye for detail, exceptional people skills, and a results-oriented mindset are essential to providing strategic oversight and ensuring procurement success across the organisation.

Key requirements:

Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating NEC contracts.
Experience managing major procurement projects, including alliances/strategic partnerships/enterprises
Experience in procurement programme management.
Experience working and leading matrix teams
Exceptional leadership skills, to help coach, mentor and develop a high-performing team.
Expertise in the procurement of complex infrastructure contracts, with experience of the PCR and/or DSPCR. However, similar experience with the UCR would also be considered.
An eye for detail and be able to review, challenge and provide ongoing oversight and advice to all aspects of procurement strategy and management.


Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.


Security Clearance: SC highly desirable; candidates with active SC clearance will be fast-tracked.

Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let us know.

If you consider yourself to have a disability or if you are a veteran, and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be put forward for the ‘Guaranteed Interview’ scheme whereby you will have the opportunity to discuss this role and your suitability with a member of the Sourcing team.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we provide the best talent and encourage all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

Please send your CV directly to centralgov@tclrec.com
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Job Ref: QAD 1942 /0410


Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Please do try to resist contacting us with requests for progress updates.

We really do read every CV sent to us. All applications will be acknowledged by a human, not a robot, provided the job remains live and provided your CV meets the “Essential Requirements” listed.

Please note that we do our level best to take down ads as soon as roles have been filled. We are not in the business of harvesting CVs.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary.

What's involved with this role:

Role: Principal Procurement Manager

Job Ref: QAD 1942/1909

Pay Rate: Competitive Market Rate

Hours per week: 37 hours per week

Contract Length: Anticipated 12 months
Location: Reading, West Berkshire – hybrid working


We are looking for a Principal Procurement Manager to lead and execute Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, and Supplier Relationship Management for a diverse range of categories. The goal is to leverage and secure the organisation’s supplier base to meet current and future business needs while mitigating risks. The Principal Procurement Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end performance of category groups and managing multimillion-pound procurements effectively.

The ideal candidate will possess asset management expertise, portfolio planning experience, and a strong background in working within a Public Sector Commercial Team. They should be well-versed in managing the procurement process and driving strategic outcomes within a complex public sector environment.

Key Accountabilities:

Develop, implement and drive Category Strategy for a complex group of categories
Oversee the execution of the end to end strategic sourcing process for all complex and high value Procurements
Ensure Supplier Relationship Management for key suppliers who have a significant impact on the organisation’s business, with the objective of managing risk, managing performance and extracting more value from the supplier base
Develop and sign off Supplier Strategies
Act as Sourcing Business Partner for certain areas of the business and be accountable for the Sourcing contribution (including efficiencies and risk mitigation)
Use category expertise and external markets insights, to proactively propose alternative or innovative 3rd party solutions to senior and executive level stakeholders to anticipate issues before they arise
Develop the Category Team and drive a high-performance culture: secure competence development within the team, manage performance in accordance with clear goals and manage team motivation to support Supply Chain Management transformation
Drive Supply Chain Management transformation: continuously and consistently focus the team performance to delight stakeholders and improve Supply Chain Management profile as “Trusted Advisor” to the business.



Key requirements:

Experience of working in a Public Sector Commercial Team and managing the procurement process
Experience of contract regulations, negotiating contracts and/or managing contracts and suppliers
Experience of working as an effective team member and able to develop effective relationships with key stakeholders
Portfolio planning
Asset management knowledge/experience
Knowledge of Procurement reform act (desirable)


Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.


Security Clearance: DV highly desirable; candidates with active DV clearance will be fast-tracked.

Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let us know.

If you consider yourself to have a disability or if you are a veteran, and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be put forward for the ‘Guaranteed Interview’ scheme whereby you will have the opportunity to discuss this role and your suitability with a member of the Sourcing team.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we provide the best talent and encourage all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

Please send your CV directly to centralgov@tclrec.com
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Job Ref: QAD 1942/1909


Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Please do try to resist contacting us with requests for progress updates.

We really do read every CV sent to us. All applications will be acknowledged by a human, not a robot, provided the job remains live and provided your CV meets the “Essential Requirements” listed.

Please note that we do our level best to take down ads as soon as roles have been filled. We are not in the business of harvesting CVs.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary.

Age UK is recruiting! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Store Manager to join our friendly and supportive Whitley Street, Reading team.

Utilising your previous retail experience and excellent managerial skills, you will manage the day to day running of our store - maximising store sales and profits while ensuring our customers receive an excellent service. In doing so, you will be helping to raise funds for Age UK and the incredible services and support they provide to older people.

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

If you are a motivated manager with a passion for retail and would like to use your skills to support a charity that helps thousands of older people across the UK, 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.

Job Introduction

Store Location: Reading

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

Our Assistant Managers continuously strive for customer-first excellence in our stores!

CELEBRATE LIFE & EXPRESS LOVE

Assistant Manager – Ernest Jones – Reading

As Assistant Store Manager here at Ernest Jones in Reading you'll join the team in a store within the local area.

You’ll support our Store Manager in achieving the store’s targets through promoting the sales culture instore, building and inspiring a strong customer-first team and by ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. You’ll be passionate about role modelling your selling skills, coaching and inspiring your team through great leadership and adopting a proactive approach to sales management.

You’ll run the store when the Store Manager is not present and will be required to plan, adjust priorities and organise activities regularly.

At Ernest Jones you’ll devote your time to establishing excellent relationships with our clients to ensure that when making a special purchase from our breath-taking collection of exquisite diamonds, our selection of some of the world's most prestigious watch brands or our extensive range of exclusive luxury jewellery and gift items that they are guided by your experience and knowledge to select the perfect piece to mark their occasion.

The experience of working in Jewellery and Watch retail is truly unique – join us and be part of something special!

Are you the perfect gem?

We’re looking for suitable candidates to demonstrate the following:

• Inspirational leadership credentials with an impressive track record in retail Assistant / Store Management
• A commercially savvy approach with a drive to continuously improve and deliver outstanding results
• Great experience of coaching and motivating others with a passion for developing your team members to achieve their full potential.
• An interest in the Jewellery industry and a real appreciation for our products with a passion to help our customers Celebrate Life and Express Love.

What's next?

When you submit your application, you will be invited to complete a short online assessment.

If successful, you will be asked to complete a short video which gives you the opportunity to tell us a little more about you and why you would like to join us.

Successful applicants will be contacted by a member of our recruitment team inviting you to the final stage interviews.

We recommend to regularly check your emails to ensure you don’t miss any updates with your application.

What will you receive in return?

Upon joining us as Assistant Manager you’ll be supported from day-one through our bespoke Management Induction programme which equips you with the core detail you require in order to succeed in-store. Brand training and internationally recognised Gemmological qualifications and other product-based training modules will all also be available at your fingertips through our internal ‘Signet Jewellery Academy’.

In addition to being able to access dedicated Learning & Development resources you’ll also achieve the following benefits:

• Competitive salary including sales incentives.
• Generous discount of up to 30% off our fabulous products from day one.
• An annual enhanced discount to celebrate the day you joined our team.
• Retirement Savings plans which offer flexibility in the way you save for the future.
• Immediate Life Assurance from day one.
• A minimum of 33 days holiday per year.
• Recognised qualifications, study support and structured career progression.
• Health and Wellbeing Scheme.
• Financial Wellbeing scheme.
• Give As You Earn scheme – An easy way to support causes close to your heart.
• Real Rewards - exclusive discounts on groceries, travel and leisure.

Apply now to see how your career could Shine with Signet!

Be part of something special!

Signet is the name behind H. Samuel and Ernest Jones. Together, we have more than 270 stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland. But that’s not all, we are part of the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewellery with approximately 2,800 stores. Just imagine where your career could take you

Signet Jewelers (H. Samuel & Ernest Jones) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are proud to have achieved Disability Confident Committed status (Level 1). All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 72,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.

Warehouse Team Leader

Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday 8 hrs between 0600-1800 subject to requirements)

Location: Reading

Are you ready to lead a team and ensure accurate and efficient product throughput in a highly secure environment? We are looking for a Warehouse Team Leader in Reading who can drive best practices, meet targets, and uphold high standards in line with operational, contractual, and legal requirements.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Ensure all activities comply with current legislation, company policies, procedures, and contract practices.
• Follow correct Manual Handling procedures to move stock.
• Handle and complete all necessary documentation and information accurately.
• Adhere to and maintain Service Level Agreements.
• Operate company equipment safely and in accordance with policies and legislation.
• Attend and complete required training, including First Aid and Fire Marshall training.
• Assist in producing reports and documentation packs for the site.
• Help maintain contract KPIs.
• Understand and meet customer needs efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Contribute to effective service levels while adhering to QSHE standards.
• Supervise a small team of warehouse operatives

About You

• Experience as a warehouse operator, team leader or supervisor in a logistics environment.
• Flexible and proactive approach with a desire to exceed operational objectives.
• Team player willing to contribute positively to the group
• Ability to drive MHE or learn to drive MHE

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Training: Full training and continuous professional development to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Pension Scheme: Enjoy the benefits of a pension scheme with up to 6% matched employer contributions.
• Holiday Entitlement: 20 days of holiday (increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 25 days) plus a day off for your birthday.
• Career Advancement: Explore various career paths and take advantage of development opportunities within our organisation.

Next Steps

If you believe that you are the perfect fit for this role, we encourage you to apply today! Follow the provided links and attach your CV to submit your application ASAP.

Candidates will be required to undergo necessary right-to-work checks for the UK, 5 year referencing and a criminal records check.

At DB Schenker, we embrace diversity and are dedicated to enhancing it further. We welcome all applicants, regardless of gender, age, disability, nationality, religion, or sexual orientation.

To be considered for this position you must have valid rights to work and live in the UK.

£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
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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.


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Warehouse Nights Manager
Working with a busy and rapidly expanding manufacturer, my client based on the outskirts of (Reading) are looking to recruit a Night Warehouse Manager on a full-time permanent basis working Sunday-Thursday 40 hours per week 22:00-07:00
This is a fast-paced Warehouse Manager position where you will be responsible for organising and managing the safe and efficient receipt, storage and despatch of materials in compliance with company H&S Policies, managing a small team as well as actively leading by example and being hands on within the warehouse.
Please note: The company is based on the outskirts of Reading so own transport is essential
Salary & Benefits:
* £40-45k per annum DOE
* Sunday-Thursday 22:00-07:00
* 20 days holiday + Bank holidays
* Free parking
Duties:
* Organising and managing the safe and efficient receipt, storage and despatch of materials in compliance with company H&S Policies
* Efficient layout of racking and ensuring efficient space utilisation of stored goods
* Overseeing branch cycle counting and stock audits
* Coach, manage and develop warehouse staff and team leaders to optimise performance and meet key targets/deadlines as well as actively involved in recruitment
* Managing Warehouse team and drivers to load and unload materials in a timely fashion
* Ensuring that vehicles, machinery and equipment is well maintained and fit for purpose
* Managing rotas, supervising and appraising staff.
* An ability to understand and learn different machinery to enable cutting and lifting of materials
Ideal Candidate
* Experience with managing teams in a logistics/manufacturing environment
* Experienced in stock movement, goods in and out/warehouse.
* General office and administration skills
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
* Ability to multitask and liaise with different departments

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Job Introduction

Store Location: Reading

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

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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

Location: 59/60/61 Broad Street Mall, Reading RG1 7QE GBR
Hours per Week: 39 hours
Shift pattern: Full-time - flexible shift patterns across mornings; afternoons; evenings and weekends, will be discussed further at interview.
Salary: Up to £37,000 per annum

Why Superdrug?

• Are you someone who enjoys inspiring others in your team?
• Do you enjoy managing a team to deliver great customer service?
• And are you someone with a good head for business who also knows how to have fun?

If so, read on...

Our Store Managers go beyond just great management skills, they share their expertise and support their team to grow and develop. A strong focus on delivering a great customer experience whilst meeting targets and increasing sales (it doesn’t hurt to beat the competition either). A passion for Beauty and Health products, Retail and Customer satisfaction alongside a sense of pride for every member of your team will be the foundation for all the success you and your team achieve.

If you like the sound of this, can see yourself managing and motivating others, then this job is for you...

About you

• You love watching others succeed in their careers
• You thrive on hitting key performance indicators and achieving sales & profit goals
• You appreciate the importance of great customer service and get satisfaction from exceeding your customers’ expectations
• Your previous retail experience with roles such as a Retail Supervisor, Assistant Management or similar, you bring us fresh thinking.

What’s in it for you?

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

• Competitive Salary up to £37,000 per annum
• Up to 25% Bonus of your salary
• 30% Staff Discount
• Up to 33 days Annual Leave
• Competitions throughout the year to win a week’s wages during seasonal events, team nights out and much more
• Excellent training and Internal progression opportunities - Superdrug Store Managers are extremely important to us, we recognise that you are our future Area Managers
• Pension & Life assurance
• Reward & recognition scheme and long service awards
• Employee assistance programme with Retail Trust
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support
  

We want you, together with Superdrug to help make a difference to the Health & Beauty Retail sector. Apply now to find out more as we want to hear from you...!

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