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Order Progressor and Assistant Buyer
Personnel Selection Yateley, Hampshire
We are an international engineering and manufacturing company who are looking to recruit an additional Order Progressor and Assistant Buyer to join our UK Head Office based in Yateley working as part of the materials control, purchasing and planning departments from our modern site covering the design, manufacture, installation, repair, maintenance and support of a wide client base UK and overseas. We would welcome applications from candidates currently working within a sales administration, order progression, purchasing, stock, buying, expediting or similar role within an engineering or manufacturing company who are now seeking the opportunity to further their career or move onto a larger organisation who can offer international experience and develop your existing skills. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a team of 10 reporting directly into the Purchasing Manager. Working Monday to Friday with an early finish on Fridays, we offer a generous salary plus bonus scheme, free onsite parking, full benefits package and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a range of company well being incentives. We are a market leader in our field with clients within the oil and gas, marine and defence sectors. Our UK Head Office contains our cutting-edge technology engineering site plus our Head Office functions. To manage the Supplier Purchase Order expediting process, including actioning exception messages in order to satisfy the internal Sales Forecast, customer, engineering and stock requirements. To manage the purchasing process for allocated products/services. Main duties:- Generate and send out all Supplier Order books weekly. Update Syspro Purchase Orders with responses upon receipt of supplier delivery updates. Action Material Requirement Planning driven Re-schedule messages, including re-schedule in/out, cancellations. Manage Supplier Acknowledgements, including verification and then updating of acknowledgement against Purchase Order. To communicate directly with Suppliers to expedite Purchase Orders and understand the reasons for any delays. To work closely with and escalate to the relevant Buyer, any challenging supplier delivery delays and any supplier communication issues. To represent the Purchasing Department in the weekly Sales Order/Production Meeting, including preparation of answers on external shortages. Work closely with the Planning Team to manage and communicate supplier shortages for Production. Manage Supplier On Time Delivery Reporting, working towards achieving the set targets. To process Non-Stock Purchase Requisitions and convert into Purchase Orders. Action Requests for Quotations. Place Purchase Orders against Stock items for allocated Portfolio of categories via Materials Requirement Planning Buy messages in Syspro. Co-ordinate and process any New Supplier Approvals. Participation in Improvement activities within the Purchasing Team. To be successful you should have the following:- Previous work experience in a fast paced role, ideally within manufacturing, engineering, logistics or similar that includes order progression and chasing/expediting of parts or stock to ensure manufacturing targets are met to meet customer order delivery deadlines. Strong PC skills excel and ideally an MRP system. Experience of order processing, expediting/chasing orders for parts or complete orders from suppliers in the UK and Overseas. Excellent Communication and Listening Skills are essential the ability to not be shy of speaking to suppliers over the phone and then communicating updates on deliveries internally. Ability to work under pressure is key Sense of urgency and being quick as part of this to obtain quick supplier responses and follow up in a timely manner is essential. Attention to detail and accuracy essential. Prioritisation and Organising Skills very important. Team Fit and ability to build relationships with stakeholders. In return we can offer the chance to progress your career within an international company, excellent benefits, generous salary plus bonus and free parking when on site. Please submit your CV asap for immediate consideration.
Apr 15, 2026
Contractor
We are an international engineering and manufacturing company who are looking to recruit an additional Order Progressor and Assistant Buyer to join our UK Head Office based in Yateley working as part of the materials control, purchasing and planning departments from our modern site covering the design, manufacture, installation, repair, maintenance and support of a wide client base UK and overseas. We would welcome applications from candidates currently working within a sales administration, order progression, purchasing, stock, buying, expediting or similar role within an engineering or manufacturing company who are now seeking the opportunity to further their career or move onto a larger organisation who can offer international experience and develop your existing skills. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a team of 10 reporting directly into the Purchasing Manager. Working Monday to Friday with an early finish on Fridays, we offer a generous salary plus bonus scheme, free onsite parking, full benefits package and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a range of company well being incentives. We are a market leader in our field with clients within the oil and gas, marine and defence sectors. Our UK Head Office contains our cutting-edge technology engineering site plus our Head Office functions. To manage the Supplier Purchase Order expediting process, including actioning exception messages in order to satisfy the internal Sales Forecast, customer, engineering and stock requirements. To manage the purchasing process for allocated products/services. Main duties:- Generate and send out all Supplier Order books weekly. Update Syspro Purchase Orders with responses upon receipt of supplier delivery updates. Action Material Requirement Planning driven Re-schedule messages, including re-schedule in/out, cancellations. Manage Supplier Acknowledgements, including verification and then updating of acknowledgement against Purchase Order. To communicate directly with Suppliers to expedite Purchase Orders and understand the reasons for any delays. To work closely with and escalate to the relevant Buyer, any challenging supplier delivery delays and any supplier communication issues. To represent the Purchasing Department in the weekly Sales Order/Production Meeting, including preparation of answers on external shortages. Work closely with the Planning Team to manage and communicate supplier shortages for Production. Manage Supplier On Time Delivery Reporting, working towards achieving the set targets. To process Non-Stock Purchase Requisitions and convert into Purchase Orders. Action Requests for Quotations. Place Purchase Orders against Stock items for allocated Portfolio of categories via Materials Requirement Planning Buy messages in Syspro. Co-ordinate and process any New Supplier Approvals. Participation in Improvement activities within the Purchasing Team. To be successful you should have the following:- Previous work experience in a fast paced role, ideally within manufacturing, engineering, logistics or similar that includes order progression and chasing/expediting of parts or stock to ensure manufacturing targets are met to meet customer order delivery deadlines. Strong PC skills excel and ideally an MRP system. Experience of order processing, expediting/chasing orders for parts or complete orders from suppliers in the UK and Overseas. Excellent Communication and Listening Skills are essential the ability to not be shy of speaking to suppliers over the phone and then communicating updates on deliveries internally. Ability to work under pressure is key Sense of urgency and being quick as part of this to obtain quick supplier responses and follow up in a timely manner is essential. Attention to detail and accuracy essential. Prioritisation and Organising Skills very important. Team Fit and ability to build relationships with stakeholders. In return we can offer the chance to progress your career within an international company, excellent benefits, generous salary plus bonus and free parking when on site. Please submit your CV asap for immediate consideration.
Peabody
Head of Customer Resolution
Peabody Lambeth, London
We re looking for an exceptional Head of Customer Resolution to provide strategic leadership, performance oversight and operational excellence across Peabody s regional resolution services. This is a highly influential senior role, responsible for ensuring that resident concerns, complaints, Member enquiries and executive correspondence are resolved fairly, consistently and in full alignment with statutory and regulatory obligations. Operating at the centre of regional service delivery, you ll be a visible and authoritative leader, shaping how we handle cases, manage risk, and drive system-wide improvements. Working closely with Managing Directors, Assistant Directors and senior stakeholders, you ll ensure that resolution activity not only meets demand but actively improves the resident experience, reduces repeat contact and strengthens organisational trust. This is a pivotal opportunity to lead one of the organisation s most high-impact service areas, shaping how Peabody responds to residents and embeds learning that improves outcomes across our communities. What You ll Lead End-to-end leadership of regional resolution services, ensuring clarity of expectations, high-quality delivery and strong operational grip. Consistent, fair and high-quality handling of complaints, Member enquiries, MP/Councillor enquiries and executive correspondence. Design and implementation of a resilient operating model aligned to fluctuating demand. Close collaboration with MDs and ADs to drive improved resident outcomes. Act as a trusted advisor on resolution performance, reputational risk and emerging trends. Use casework and complaint insight to shape regional and organisational service strategies. Ensure full compliance with the Housing Ombudsman Complaint Handling Code. Provide governance, assurance and oversight across all regional resolution activity. Identify risks, patterns and improvements to reduce repeat complaints and failure demand. Embed lessons from complaints, Ombudsman decisions and Member feedback into operational delivery. Partner with insight functions to translate casework data into improvement activity. Drive a culture of accountability, performance and resident-focused service excellence. What You ll Need Significant senior leadership experience in complaints, customer resolution or casework services at scale. Proven success leading managers and geographically dispersed teams. Strong regulatory and governance understanding, particularly around complaints and Ombudsman frameworks. Experience managing high-risk, high-profile or politically sensitive cases. Excellent judgement, decision-making and stakeholder management skills. High level of data literacy, with the ability to use insight to drive action. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Why Join Us? At Peabody, our values guide everything we do Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. You ll be joining a mission-driven organisation committed to continually improving resident trust, satisfaction and outcomes. What We Offer 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays Two paid volunteering days each year Flexible benefits scheme, including family-friendly options and access to a discount portal 4x salary life assurance Up to 10% pension contribution Please Read Before Applying Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer. Closing date: 27 April 2026 Interview Dates: Interviews will take place on 13th May via Teams and a second stage, if successful on 20th May. The 2 second stage will be held face to face at Westminster Bridge Road.
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
We re looking for an exceptional Head of Customer Resolution to provide strategic leadership, performance oversight and operational excellence across Peabody s regional resolution services. This is a highly influential senior role, responsible for ensuring that resident concerns, complaints, Member enquiries and executive correspondence are resolved fairly, consistently and in full alignment with statutory and regulatory obligations. Operating at the centre of regional service delivery, you ll be a visible and authoritative leader, shaping how we handle cases, manage risk, and drive system-wide improvements. Working closely with Managing Directors, Assistant Directors and senior stakeholders, you ll ensure that resolution activity not only meets demand but actively improves the resident experience, reduces repeat contact and strengthens organisational trust. This is a pivotal opportunity to lead one of the organisation s most high-impact service areas, shaping how Peabody responds to residents and embeds learning that improves outcomes across our communities. What You ll Lead End-to-end leadership of regional resolution services, ensuring clarity of expectations, high-quality delivery and strong operational grip. Consistent, fair and high-quality handling of complaints, Member enquiries, MP/Councillor enquiries and executive correspondence. Design and implementation of a resilient operating model aligned to fluctuating demand. Close collaboration with MDs and ADs to drive improved resident outcomes. Act as a trusted advisor on resolution performance, reputational risk and emerging trends. Use casework and complaint insight to shape regional and organisational service strategies. Ensure full compliance with the Housing Ombudsman Complaint Handling Code. Provide governance, assurance and oversight across all regional resolution activity. Identify risks, patterns and improvements to reduce repeat complaints and failure demand. Embed lessons from complaints, Ombudsman decisions and Member feedback into operational delivery. Partner with insight functions to translate casework data into improvement activity. Drive a culture of accountability, performance and resident-focused service excellence. What You ll Need Significant senior leadership experience in complaints, customer resolution or casework services at scale. Proven success leading managers and geographically dispersed teams. Strong regulatory and governance understanding, particularly around complaints and Ombudsman frameworks. Experience managing high-risk, high-profile or politically sensitive cases. Excellent judgement, decision-making and stakeholder management skills. High level of data literacy, with the ability to use insight to drive action. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Why Join Us? At Peabody, our values guide everything we do Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. You ll be joining a mission-driven organisation committed to continually improving resident trust, satisfaction and outcomes. What We Offer 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays Two paid volunteering days each year Flexible benefits scheme, including family-friendly options and access to a discount portal 4x salary life assurance Up to 10% pension contribution Please Read Before Applying Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer. Closing date: 27 April 2026 Interview Dates: Interviews will take place on 13th May via Teams and a second stage, if successful on 20th May. The 2 second stage will be held face to face at Westminster Bridge Road.
MIGRANT HELP
Client Adviser
MIGRANT HELP City, Belfast
Migrant Help have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Client Adviser to join our team! Location: Belfast Contract: 12 months (with potential to be extended or made permanent) ?Salary: £30,475 - Increasing to £34,682 following successful completion of a 6 months probation period About us: Migrant Help is a leading charity that was established in 1963 and delivers a range of support and advice services to people affected by displacement and exploitation across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable people, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential. We foster a culture in which equality, diversity and inclusion are recognised, valued and encouraged. It doesn t matter who you are or where you come from, we match your skills with the needs of our organisation, as long as you share our values, vision and goals. We welcome applications from candidates regardless of their age, religion or belief, race, gender reassignment, disability, sexual orientation, sex, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity. The Client Adviser role: Part of the Asylum Services team, the Client Adviser is a rewarding role at Migrant Help which forms part of the Advice, Issue Reporting and Eligibility (AIRE) contract. You will support our national Asylum Service to support vulnerable asylum seekers across the UK through telephone and face to face advice. This is a busy and high paced working environment with regular changes to needs and priorities, by working with the Regional Assistant Manager and re-prioritising your work, you will be rewarded by seeing how your efforts positively impact our clients. If you are target driven and friendly, have demonstrable experience of working under pressure and within deadlines and are looking for an exciting role that makes a difference, we d love to hear from you! Key responsibilities of our Client Adviser: Work as part of the national team, provide support to asylum seekers within all accommodation types across the UK Support Asylum Seekers to complete applications when required, ensuring forms are completed accurately, with the correct level of detail and within required KPIs and timescales Provide detailed induction briefings to new arrivals in Initial Accommodation, provide them with advice and guidance around the asylum process, asylum support and their obligations Work as part of the regional team to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, Health and Safety standards, policies, and procedures, provide the correct advice and guidance to all who require our support Ensure that all applicants are aware of eligibility criteria and their obligations to provide supporting evidence within the required timescales Assist clients to notify the authority of prescribed change of circumstances Undertake casework which may include complex or safeguarding cases as required, liaising with the Home Office, Social Services, Healthcare Professionals, and other relevant agencies for applicants with additional support needs Keep full, accurate and up-to-date case records, complete case follow up within the requisite time scales and undertake any necessary administrative tasks Work within the specification of the contract with the Home Office, and on immigration related matters within the scope of the relevant OISC (Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner) accreditation level and service Handle both inbound and outbound calls effectively, working in a timely way to ensure that clients are supported appropriately whilst ensuring that we can support as many people in need as possible Provide outreach and face to face support for clients and those with additional support needs, by appointment, at designated locations, as required The experience and skills you need Provided a service to clients over the phone whose first language is not always English Provided advice an information within an organization and working with people in sensitive and emotionally demanding situations Proven experience of delivering complex information to clients with and without interpreters Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. Operational experience working to challenging performance KPI's Ability to work empathetically with people facing transition and uncertainty. Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change Migrant Help is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to, applicants will have to undergo strict vetting procedures throughout different stages of the recruitment process therefore: This post is subject to an ACESS NI check This post is subject to a Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) therefore applicants must: Be able to provide a valid passport eg. 10 year full British passport, EU or non-EU Passport with indefinite leave to remain Be able to provide continuous UK address history for the previous 5 years ?Provide full employment history for the previous 3 years and/or suitable documentation to cover any gaps in employment These are some of the benefits we offer Our working week is 35 hours per week offering flexibility and work life balance Enhanced family friendly provisions Employees will gain an extra day annual leave per year to a maximum of 39 days, including bank holidays (pro-rata). Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave Access to Perkbox, an employee rewards and benefits platform with over 9,000 deals and discounts, a range of free perks, employee wellbeing support and other additional employee benefits and recognitions. Wellbeing support. Migrant Help offers employees a non-contributory pension scheme Migrant Help pays 8% worth of employee salary into the pension scheme. Closing Date: 27 April 2026 If you are interested in becoming our new Client Adviser , please click 'APPLY' today. We look forward to hearing from you! Your application will be assessed against the job description and person specification, which can be found via the above link, we therefore recommend you review both before you apply. We encourage applications from disabled people by offering them an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job Please note this vacancy may close early depending on applications received As part of your role, it is important you operate within Migrant Help s values: Protection, Diversity, Equality, Partnership, Innovation and Excellence. Migrant Help is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Apr 15, 2026
Contractor
Migrant Help have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Client Adviser to join our team! Location: Belfast Contract: 12 months (with potential to be extended or made permanent) ?Salary: £30,475 - Increasing to £34,682 following successful completion of a 6 months probation period About us: Migrant Help is a leading charity that was established in 1963 and delivers a range of support and advice services to people affected by displacement and exploitation across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable people, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential. We foster a culture in which equality, diversity and inclusion are recognised, valued and encouraged. It doesn t matter who you are or where you come from, we match your skills with the needs of our organisation, as long as you share our values, vision and goals. We welcome applications from candidates regardless of their age, religion or belief, race, gender reassignment, disability, sexual orientation, sex, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity. The Client Adviser role: Part of the Asylum Services team, the Client Adviser is a rewarding role at Migrant Help which forms part of the Advice, Issue Reporting and Eligibility (AIRE) contract. You will support our national Asylum Service to support vulnerable asylum seekers across the UK through telephone and face to face advice. This is a busy and high paced working environment with regular changes to needs and priorities, by working with the Regional Assistant Manager and re-prioritising your work, you will be rewarded by seeing how your efforts positively impact our clients. If you are target driven and friendly, have demonstrable experience of working under pressure and within deadlines and are looking for an exciting role that makes a difference, we d love to hear from you! Key responsibilities of our Client Adviser: Work as part of the national team, provide support to asylum seekers within all accommodation types across the UK Support Asylum Seekers to complete applications when required, ensuring forms are completed accurately, with the correct level of detail and within required KPIs and timescales Provide detailed induction briefings to new arrivals in Initial Accommodation, provide them with advice and guidance around the asylum process, asylum support and their obligations Work as part of the regional team to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, Health and Safety standards, policies, and procedures, provide the correct advice and guidance to all who require our support Ensure that all applicants are aware of eligibility criteria and their obligations to provide supporting evidence within the required timescales Assist clients to notify the authority of prescribed change of circumstances Undertake casework which may include complex or safeguarding cases as required, liaising with the Home Office, Social Services, Healthcare Professionals, and other relevant agencies for applicants with additional support needs Keep full, accurate and up-to-date case records, complete case follow up within the requisite time scales and undertake any necessary administrative tasks Work within the specification of the contract with the Home Office, and on immigration related matters within the scope of the relevant OISC (Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner) accreditation level and service Handle both inbound and outbound calls effectively, working in a timely way to ensure that clients are supported appropriately whilst ensuring that we can support as many people in need as possible Provide outreach and face to face support for clients and those with additional support needs, by appointment, at designated locations, as required The experience and skills you need Provided a service to clients over the phone whose first language is not always English Provided advice an information within an organization and working with people in sensitive and emotionally demanding situations Proven experience of delivering complex information to clients with and without interpreters Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. Operational experience working to challenging performance KPI's Ability to work empathetically with people facing transition and uncertainty. Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change Migrant Help is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to, applicants will have to undergo strict vetting procedures throughout different stages of the recruitment process therefore: This post is subject to an ACESS NI check This post is subject to a Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) therefore applicants must: Be able to provide a valid passport eg. 10 year full British passport, EU or non-EU Passport with indefinite leave to remain Be able to provide continuous UK address history for the previous 5 years ?Provide full employment history for the previous 3 years and/or suitable documentation to cover any gaps in employment These are some of the benefits we offer Our working week is 35 hours per week offering flexibility and work life balance Enhanced family friendly provisions Employees will gain an extra day annual leave per year to a maximum of 39 days, including bank holidays (pro-rata). Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave Access to Perkbox, an employee rewards and benefits platform with over 9,000 deals and discounts, a range of free perks, employee wellbeing support and other additional employee benefits and recognitions. Wellbeing support. Migrant Help offers employees a non-contributory pension scheme Migrant Help pays 8% worth of employee salary into the pension scheme. Closing Date: 27 April 2026 If you are interested in becoming our new Client Adviser , please click 'APPLY' today. We look forward to hearing from you! Your application will be assessed against the job description and person specification, which can be found via the above link, we therefore recommend you review both before you apply. We encourage applications from disabled people by offering them an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job Please note this vacancy may close early depending on applications received As part of your role, it is important you operate within Migrant Help s values: Protection, Diversity, Equality, Partnership, Innovation and Excellence. Migrant Help is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Vision Express
Store Manager
Vision Express Llandudno, Gwynedd
As a Store Manager at Vision Express, you're responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
As a Store Manager at Vision Express, you're responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
Vision Express
Assistant Store Manager
Vision Express Sheffield, Yorkshire
As an Assistant Store Manager at Vision Express, you'll support the Store Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the store. This can include managing the team, ensuring excellent customer service, achieving sales targets, and maintaining the high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation. You'll assist with administrative tasks such as stock ordering and management, cash handling and reporting. You'll play a key role in creating a positive and productive work environment, ensuring the store meets the business objectives. All our colleagues play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Show strong leadership and management skills to be able to support your colleagues in store Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Private Medical Cover for you Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash plan, Additional Life Cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme Know someone who'd be a great fit for this role? We'd love your help getting the word out! Share this job with your friends, colleagues, or followers on social media. It might be just the opportunity someone's been waiting for.
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
As an Assistant Store Manager at Vision Express, you'll support the Store Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the store. This can include managing the team, ensuring excellent customer service, achieving sales targets, and maintaining the high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation. You'll assist with administrative tasks such as stock ordering and management, cash handling and reporting. You'll play a key role in creating a positive and productive work environment, ensuring the store meets the business objectives. All our colleagues play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Show strong leadership and management skills to be able to support your colleagues in store Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Private Medical Cover for you Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash plan, Additional Life Cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme Know someone who'd be a great fit for this role? We'd love your help getting the word out! Share this job with your friends, colleagues, or followers on social media. It might be just the opportunity someone's been waiting for.
Vision Express
Store Manager
Vision Express Dumfries, Dumfriesshire
As a Store Manager at Vision Express, you're responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
As a Store Manager at Vision Express, you're responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
Vision Express
Assistant Store Manager
Vision Express Birkenhead, Merseyside
Role overview As an Assistant Store Manager at Vision Express, you'll support the Store Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the store. This can include managing the team, ensuring excellent customer service, achieving sales targets, and maintaining the high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation. You'll assist with administrative tasks such as stock ordering and management, cash handling and reporting. You'll play a key role in creating a positive and productive work environment, ensuring the store meets the business objectives. All our colleagues play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Show strong leadership and management skills to be able to support your colleagues in store Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private Medical Cover for you Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash plan, Additional Life Cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Role overview As an Assistant Store Manager at Vision Express, you'll support the Store Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the store. This can include managing the team, ensuring excellent customer service, achieving sales targets, and maintaining the high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation. You'll assist with administrative tasks such as stock ordering and management, cash handling and reporting. You'll play a key role in creating a positive and productive work environment, ensuring the store meets the business objectives. All our colleagues play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Show strong leadership and management skills to be able to support your colleagues in store Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private Medical Cover for you Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash plan, Additional Life Cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
Wallace Hind Selection
Management Accountant
Wallace Hind Selection Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
A driven, ambitious and hands on Management Accountant is required to play a key role in supporting our current Financial Director in the daily accounting processes of a successful and growing business. Initially on a part time basis with the chance to grow with the business, and reporting directly to the Finance Director, this position will play a pivotal role in ensuring our business runs smoothly. BASIC SALARY: £45,000 FTE - (pro-rata depending on work pattern agreed) BENEFITS: 24 days holiday EAP Life assurance LOCATION: This is an office based role in Long Eaton, Nottingham. COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Long Eaton, Coalville, Loughborough, Castle Donington, Mansfield, Newark-on-Trent, Grantham, Melton Mowbray JOB DESCRIPTION: Management Accountant This role will provide direct support to the Finance Director and play a crucial role in providing high quality finance service to the wider team as well as assisting with all day-to-day financial tasks. This may suit someone looking for greater work life balance in a comprehensive Management Accountant role. It will suit someone who takes pride in their work and is driven by doing a good job above all else. You will be responsible for: Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including profit and loss reporting, balance sheet reconciliation, and variance analysis Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive profitability and efficiency Assist with product costing, margin analysis and inventory reporting PERSON SPECIFICATION: Management Accountant We would be delighted to receive applications from experienced Management Accountants/Finance Managers/Business Partners who can confidently engage with our senior management team to provide added value analysis so that actual and forecast performance is clearly understood. You will also: Ideally hold a CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification (though strong QBE/Part qualified candidates will be considered) Have demonstrable experience of working in a Management Accountant or Business Partnering role Enjoy being hands on and wearing many hats and take a genuine interest in our business Be happy to suggest and implement process change in an established organisation when required Be proficient with excel and comfortable with financial systems (ideally Sage) and processes. THE COMPANY: We are a design house, importer and wholesaler of furniture to the UK market. Operating for over 20 years, we supply furniture to some of the most respected retail brands in the UK, as well as the independent furniture retail sector. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Management Accountant, Finance Manager, Assistant Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Company Accountant, Financial Accountant, Assistant Accountant, Commercial Accountant, Part Qualified Accountant, QBE Accountant. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: SM18443 - Wallace Hind Selection
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
A driven, ambitious and hands on Management Accountant is required to play a key role in supporting our current Financial Director in the daily accounting processes of a successful and growing business. Initially on a part time basis with the chance to grow with the business, and reporting directly to the Finance Director, this position will play a pivotal role in ensuring our business runs smoothly. BASIC SALARY: £45,000 FTE - (pro-rata depending on work pattern agreed) BENEFITS: 24 days holiday EAP Life assurance LOCATION: This is an office based role in Long Eaton, Nottingham. COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Long Eaton, Coalville, Loughborough, Castle Donington, Mansfield, Newark-on-Trent, Grantham, Melton Mowbray JOB DESCRIPTION: Management Accountant This role will provide direct support to the Finance Director and play a crucial role in providing high quality finance service to the wider team as well as assisting with all day-to-day financial tasks. This may suit someone looking for greater work life balance in a comprehensive Management Accountant role. It will suit someone who takes pride in their work and is driven by doing a good job above all else. You will be responsible for: Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including profit and loss reporting, balance sheet reconciliation, and variance analysis Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive profitability and efficiency Assist with product costing, margin analysis and inventory reporting PERSON SPECIFICATION: Management Accountant We would be delighted to receive applications from experienced Management Accountants/Finance Managers/Business Partners who can confidently engage with our senior management team to provide added value analysis so that actual and forecast performance is clearly understood. You will also: Ideally hold a CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification (though strong QBE/Part qualified candidates will be considered) Have demonstrable experience of working in a Management Accountant or Business Partnering role Enjoy being hands on and wearing many hats and take a genuine interest in our business Be happy to suggest and implement process change in an established organisation when required Be proficient with excel and comfortable with financial systems (ideally Sage) and processes. THE COMPANY: We are a design house, importer and wholesaler of furniture to the UK market. Operating for over 20 years, we supply furniture to some of the most respected retail brands in the UK, as well as the independent furniture retail sector. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Management Accountant, Finance Manager, Assistant Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Company Accountant, Financial Accountant, Assistant Accountant, Commercial Accountant, Part Qualified Accountant, QBE Accountant. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: SM18443 - Wallace Hind Selection
Manpower UK Ltd
Assistant Project Manager
Manpower UK Ltd Oxford, Oxfordshire
Assistant Project Manager - Play Area Construction Location: South of England (covering East to West) Salary: 35,000- 40,000 dependent on experience Contract Type: Permanent Travel: Regular travel and occasional overnight stays as well as 1 day in the Northampton office every week/bi-weekly About the Role We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support and oversee the delivery of play area construction projects across the South of the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with site experience who is ready to step into a management-focused role. You will be responsible for: Overseeing multiple construction sites. Liaising with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers. Providing on-site supervision and ensuring project standards are met. Supporting project planning, scheduling, and reporting. Ensuring health & safety compliance. Travelling to project sites across the South (with some overnight stays). Requirements Previous site experience in a similar construction role (on-site and off-site). Strong communication and client-facing skills. Confidence in working with subcontractors. Competent with Excel and MS Word. Full clean driving licence. Based in the South of England to allow effective regional travel. This position would be well suited to: A Site Supervisor looking to progress into management, or Someone with relevant experience seeking a new opportunity in the sector. All levels of experience will be considered. Why join us? As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. What we offer Career development: We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship. Collaborative team environment: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals. Meaningful impact: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment. Competitive benefits package: We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times. Benefits Annual leave: Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave. Employee Assistance Programmes: Support for personal and professional challenges. Voluntary benefits: Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more. Financial wellbeing support: Resources to manage your finances. Competitive pension scheme: Secure your future. Recognition schemes: Colleague of the month and annual awards. Volunteering policy: Two days per year to support a cause of your choice. Mental health support: Comprehensive resources and support. About idverde We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry. At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of 250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK. Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Assistant Project Manager - Play Area Construction Location: South of England (covering East to West) Salary: 35,000- 40,000 dependent on experience Contract Type: Permanent Travel: Regular travel and occasional overnight stays as well as 1 day in the Northampton office every week/bi-weekly About the Role We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support and oversee the delivery of play area construction projects across the South of the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with site experience who is ready to step into a management-focused role. You will be responsible for: Overseeing multiple construction sites. Liaising with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers. Providing on-site supervision and ensuring project standards are met. Supporting project planning, scheduling, and reporting. Ensuring health & safety compliance. Travelling to project sites across the South (with some overnight stays). Requirements Previous site experience in a similar construction role (on-site and off-site). Strong communication and client-facing skills. Confidence in working with subcontractors. Competent with Excel and MS Word. Full clean driving licence. Based in the South of England to allow effective regional travel. This position would be well suited to: A Site Supervisor looking to progress into management, or Someone with relevant experience seeking a new opportunity in the sector. All levels of experience will be considered. Why join us? As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. What we offer Career development: We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship. Collaborative team environment: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals. Meaningful impact: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment. Competitive benefits package: We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times. Benefits Annual leave: Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave. Employee Assistance Programmes: Support for personal and professional challenges. Voluntary benefits: Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more. Financial wellbeing support: Resources to manage your finances. Competitive pension scheme: Secure your future. Recognition schemes: Colleague of the month and annual awards. Volunteering policy: Two days per year to support a cause of your choice. Mental health support: Comprehensive resources and support. About idverde We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry. At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of 250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK. Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.
Vision Express
Assistant Store Manager
Vision Express
Role overview As an Assistant Store Manager at Vision Express, you'll support the Store Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the store. This can include managing the team, ensuring excellent customer service, achieving sales targets, and maintaining the high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation. You'll assist with administrative tasks such as stock ordering and management, cash handling and reporting. You'll play a key role in creating a positive and productive work environment, ensuring the store meets the business objectives. All our colleagues play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Show strong leadership and management skills to be able to support your colleagues in store Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private Medical Cover for you Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash plan, Additional Life Cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Role overview As an Assistant Store Manager at Vision Express, you'll support the Store Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the store. This can include managing the team, ensuring excellent customer service, achieving sales targets, and maintaining the high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation. You'll assist with administrative tasks such as stock ordering and management, cash handling and reporting. You'll play a key role in creating a positive and productive work environment, ensuring the store meets the business objectives. All our colleagues play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Show strong leadership and management skills to be able to support your colleagues in store Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private Medical Cover for you Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash plan, Additional Life Cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED
Design Manager
APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED
Vacancy Summary Job Title: Design Manager Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Hertfordshire (Site and office based with flexible working) Start Date: ASAP Salary: c 65,000- 78,000 basic, plus a comprehensive package including car or allowance, healthcare, performance bonus, pension, and more. Company & Project: An award-winning Main Contractor renowned for advancing modern methods of construction and digital design innovation is seeking to strengthen its Design team with the appointment of a Design Manager. The successful candidate will be joining a flagship Healthcare project in the local area, initially working in Pre-Construction. Operating across multiple sectors including Commercial, Science, Residential, Mixed-Use, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Regeneration: the Design Manager will be responsible for managing the design process from early feasibility and planning stages through to on-site coordination and delivery. Duties & Responsibilities: The Design Manager will be part of a team overseeing technical compliance and design management, focusing primarily on early feasibility and procurement stages, while also monitoring on-site design coordination and managing the performance of external consultants. Key responsibilities include: Working as part of the design team, liaising with the client, and on-site delivery team. Ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with all relevant standards and regulations. Driving an efficient design process aligned with project timelines and commercial targets. Desirable Experience: eExperience as a Design Manager, Technical Manager, or Design & Build Manager on projects valued at 10 million+ or as part of a team on a larger project, from early planning through to completion. Sector experience across Healthcare, Life Science or Education sectors would be highly advantageous. A minimum of5 years' experience within an Architectural Practice, Developer, or Main Contractor (experience with a Main Contractor is highly advantageous). Previous Roles May Include: Technical Manager Assistant Design Manager Design Manager Design Coordinator Design & Build Manager Qualifications & Skills: HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture. Good communication skills. Understanding of digital design and modern construction techniques. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Design Manager position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Vacancy Summary Job Title: Design Manager Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Hertfordshire (Site and office based with flexible working) Start Date: ASAP Salary: c 65,000- 78,000 basic, plus a comprehensive package including car or allowance, healthcare, performance bonus, pension, and more. Company & Project: An award-winning Main Contractor renowned for advancing modern methods of construction and digital design innovation is seeking to strengthen its Design team with the appointment of a Design Manager. The successful candidate will be joining a flagship Healthcare project in the local area, initially working in Pre-Construction. Operating across multiple sectors including Commercial, Science, Residential, Mixed-Use, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Regeneration: the Design Manager will be responsible for managing the design process from early feasibility and planning stages through to on-site coordination and delivery. Duties & Responsibilities: The Design Manager will be part of a team overseeing technical compliance and design management, focusing primarily on early feasibility and procurement stages, while also monitoring on-site design coordination and managing the performance of external consultants. Key responsibilities include: Working as part of the design team, liaising with the client, and on-site delivery team. Ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with all relevant standards and regulations. Driving an efficient design process aligned with project timelines and commercial targets. Desirable Experience: eExperience as a Design Manager, Technical Manager, or Design & Build Manager on projects valued at 10 million+ or as part of a team on a larger project, from early planning through to completion. Sector experience across Healthcare, Life Science or Education sectors would be highly advantageous. A minimum of5 years' experience within an Architectural Practice, Developer, or Main Contractor (experience with a Main Contractor is highly advantageous). Previous Roles May Include: Technical Manager Assistant Design Manager Design Manager Design Coordinator Design & Build Manager Qualifications & Skills: HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture. Good communication skills. Understanding of digital design and modern construction techniques. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Design Manager position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.
Vision Express
Assistant Store Manager
Vision Express
Role overview As an Assistant Store Manager at Vision Express, you'll support the Store Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the store. This can include managing the team, ensuring excellent customer service, achieving sales targets, and maintaining the high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation. You'll assist with administrative tasks such as stock ordering and management, cash handling and reporting. You'll play a key role in creating a positive and productive work environment, ensuring the store meets the business objectives. All our colleagues play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Show strong leadership and management skills to be able to support your colleagues in store Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private Medical Cover for you Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash plan, Additional Life Cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Role overview As an Assistant Store Manager at Vision Express, you'll support the Store Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the store. This can include managing the team, ensuring excellent customer service, achieving sales targets, and maintaining the high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation. You'll assist with administrative tasks such as stock ordering and management, cash handling and reporting. You'll play a key role in creating a positive and productive work environment, ensuring the store meets the business objectives. All our colleagues play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Show strong leadership and management skills to be able to support your colleagues in store Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private Medical Cover for you Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash plan, Additional Life Cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
Vision Express
Joint Venture Partner
Vision Express Petersfield, Hampshire
Are you interested in becoming a Joint Venture Partner at Vision Express, part of Essilor Luxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses? Our Petersfield store in Hampshire, is currently looking for its next Joint Venture Partner. This store is available as a full purchase and would be an ideal opportunity for an Optometrist looking for their first investment. The store comprises of 2 testing rooms with a small team of 4 well trained retail colleagues including an Assistant Store Manager. As a Joint Venture Partner at Vision Express, you'll become a shareholder in your store. You will lead the culture of your store, have access to our Essilor Luxottica product range and support services and you will have the opportunity to make a difference to customers as a custodian of the Vision Express brand. To be successful in this application process, you must have financial capital to invest in a store purchase and be able to develop a clear business plan to ensure that you will receive a return on your investment. Benefits •Profit share based on store performance •Central support from our Stores Support Centre •Field support from a dedicated Business Operations Manager •Private medical cover for you and your family •Free eyewear and benefits for your friends and family •Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support for your wellbeing •Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Some attributes you might have: •Experience of managing an optical business. •Strong business acumen and financial understanding. •Passion for eyecare and the Vision Express brand. •Excellent communication skills with customers and colleagues. •Ability to remain delivery focused throughout challenging times. •Leading, selecting and developing your own team, with support from our HR business partners. •Displaying a positive attitude that has influenced others to commit to a cause. •Being customer obsessed and fostering a culture of exceptional customer service. Why Vision Express? Working at Vision Express, you will be part of something bigger. With over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, you will have the opportunity to share knowledge, elevate your career and reach your potential. Together, we believe that we're made stronger by our differences, so diversity and inclusion are key ingredients to our success, and we believe that striving for a culture of mutual trust enables us to reach our goals and achieve results.
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Are you interested in becoming a Joint Venture Partner at Vision Express, part of Essilor Luxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses? Our Petersfield store in Hampshire, is currently looking for its next Joint Venture Partner. This store is available as a full purchase and would be an ideal opportunity for an Optometrist looking for their first investment. The store comprises of 2 testing rooms with a small team of 4 well trained retail colleagues including an Assistant Store Manager. As a Joint Venture Partner at Vision Express, you'll become a shareholder in your store. You will lead the culture of your store, have access to our Essilor Luxottica product range and support services and you will have the opportunity to make a difference to customers as a custodian of the Vision Express brand. To be successful in this application process, you must have financial capital to invest in a store purchase and be able to develop a clear business plan to ensure that you will receive a return on your investment. Benefits •Profit share based on store performance •Central support from our Stores Support Centre •Field support from a dedicated Business Operations Manager •Private medical cover for you and your family •Free eyewear and benefits for your friends and family •Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support for your wellbeing •Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Some attributes you might have: •Experience of managing an optical business. •Strong business acumen and financial understanding. •Passion for eyecare and the Vision Express brand. •Excellent communication skills with customers and colleagues. •Ability to remain delivery focused throughout challenging times. •Leading, selecting and developing your own team, with support from our HR business partners. •Displaying a positive attitude that has influenced others to commit to a cause. •Being customer obsessed and fostering a culture of exceptional customer service. Why Vision Express? Working at Vision Express, you will be part of something bigger. With over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, you will have the opportunity to share knowledge, elevate your career and reach your potential. Together, we believe that we're made stronger by our differences, so diversity and inclusion are key ingredients to our success, and we believe that striving for a culture of mutual trust enables us to reach our goals and achieve results.
Busy Bees
Catering Apprentice Level 2
Busy Bees Goostrey, Cheshire
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you passionate about starting a rewarding career in the catering industry? If you're eager to learn, grow, and develop your skills while working in a dynamic and supportive environment, this catering assistant role is perfect for you. Whether you're looking to gain hands-on experience or build on your existing knowledge, this position offers the opportunity to thrive and advance in your catering career. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Holmes Chapel, rated "Good" by Ofsted, has a capacity of 105 children. Our nursery embraces a warm and welcoming environment, providing boundless learning opportunities for your child to flourish and thrive.With an expansive garden area, your child can explore their imagination and discover their independence outdoors while connecting with nature, developing their motor skills, and taking on safe risks.Conveniently located on Manor Lane just off the A54, we are only a 5-minute drive from the M6 at Junction 18. For those using public transport, Holmes Chapel train station and the nearest bus stop at Aldi are both just a 5-minute walk away. Free parking is also available for added convenience. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 25% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Ready to embark on your catering journey? Apply now and be a part of our extraordinary team! Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities and Expectations for the Level 2 Catering Apprentice: Assist in planning and preparing nutritious meals that meet dietary requirements and adhere to food safety standards. Support the delivery of high-quality catering services, ensuring a positive experience for all customers. Build effective relationships with team members and contribute to a positive kitchen environment. Help maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen and dining areas. Follow food safety and hygiene protocols to ensure the well-being of customers and staff. Work towards achieving the apprenticeship standards set by Busy Bees Education and Training, with the aim of completing your program within the agreed timeframe. Be proactive and eager to learn new skills within the kitchen setting. Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and improvement. Communicate regularly with your line manager about tasks and progress within the kitchen. As a Level 2 Catering Apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced culinary professionals who will mentor and support you throughout your apprenticeship. You will attend tailored Learning & Development courses that will provide you with essential knowledge and skills for your role. A Development Coach will visit you regularly at the nursery to assess your work, acknowledge your progress, and provide guidance to help you succeed in your apprenticeship.
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you passionate about starting a rewarding career in the catering industry? If you're eager to learn, grow, and develop your skills while working in a dynamic and supportive environment, this catering assistant role is perfect for you. Whether you're looking to gain hands-on experience or build on your existing knowledge, this position offers the opportunity to thrive and advance in your catering career. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Holmes Chapel, rated "Good" by Ofsted, has a capacity of 105 children. Our nursery embraces a warm and welcoming environment, providing boundless learning opportunities for your child to flourish and thrive.With an expansive garden area, your child can explore their imagination and discover their independence outdoors while connecting with nature, developing their motor skills, and taking on safe risks.Conveniently located on Manor Lane just off the A54, we are only a 5-minute drive from the M6 at Junction 18. For those using public transport, Holmes Chapel train station and the nearest bus stop at Aldi are both just a 5-minute walk away. Free parking is also available for added convenience. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 25% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Ready to embark on your catering journey? Apply now and be a part of our extraordinary team! Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities and Expectations for the Level 2 Catering Apprentice: Assist in planning and preparing nutritious meals that meet dietary requirements and adhere to food safety standards. Support the delivery of high-quality catering services, ensuring a positive experience for all customers. Build effective relationships with team members and contribute to a positive kitchen environment. Help maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen and dining areas. Follow food safety and hygiene protocols to ensure the well-being of customers and staff. Work towards achieving the apprenticeship standards set by Busy Bees Education and Training, with the aim of completing your program within the agreed timeframe. Be proactive and eager to learn new skills within the kitchen setting. Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and improvement. Communicate regularly with your line manager about tasks and progress within the kitchen. As a Level 2 Catering Apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced culinary professionals who will mentor and support you throughout your apprenticeship. You will attend tailored Learning & Development courses that will provide you with essential knowledge and skills for your role. A Development Coach will visit you regularly at the nursery to assess your work, acknowledge your progress, and provide guidance to help you succeed in your apprenticeship.
Vision Express
Joint Venture Partner
Vision Express Broadstairs, Kent
Are you interested in becoming a Joint Venture Partner at Vision Express, part of Essilor Luxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses? Our Westwood Cross store in Broadstairs , Kent is currently looking for its next Joint Venture Partner. This store could be available as a full or partial investment depending on your situation. The store comprises of 2 testing rooms and is due to expand to 3 and has a small team of 6 employed retail colleagues including an Assistant Store Manager and Dispensing Optician. As a Joint Venture Partner at Vision Express, you'll become a shareholder in your store. You will lead the culture of your store, have access to our Essilor Luxottica product range and support services and you will have the opportunity to make a difference to customers as a custodian of the Vision Express brand. To be successful in this application process, you must have financial capital to invest in a store purchase and be able to develop a clear business plan to ensure that you will receive a return on your investment. Benefits •Profit share based on store performance •Central support from our Stores Support Centre •Field support from a dedicated Business Operations Manager •Private medical cover for you and your family •Free eyewear and benefits for your friends and family •Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support for your wellbeing •Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Some attributes you might have: •Experience of managing an optical business. •Strong business acumen and financial understanding. •Passion for eyecare and the Vision Express brand. •Excellent communication skills with customers and colleagues. •Ability to remain delivery focused throughout challenging times. •Leading, selecting and developing your own team, with support from our HR business partners. •Displaying a positive attitude that has influenced others to commit to a cause. •Being customer obsessed and fostering a culture of exceptional customer service. Why Vision Express? Working at Vision Express, you will be part of something bigger. With over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, you will have the opportunity to share knowledge, elevate your career and reach your potential. Together, we believe that we're made stronger by our differences, so diversity and inclusion are key ingredients to our success, and we believe that striving for a culture of mutual trust enables us to reach our goals and achieve results.
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Are you interested in becoming a Joint Venture Partner at Vision Express, part of Essilor Luxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses? Our Westwood Cross store in Broadstairs , Kent is currently looking for its next Joint Venture Partner. This store could be available as a full or partial investment depending on your situation. The store comprises of 2 testing rooms and is due to expand to 3 and has a small team of 6 employed retail colleagues including an Assistant Store Manager and Dispensing Optician. As a Joint Venture Partner at Vision Express, you'll become a shareholder in your store. You will lead the culture of your store, have access to our Essilor Luxottica product range and support services and you will have the opportunity to make a difference to customers as a custodian of the Vision Express brand. To be successful in this application process, you must have financial capital to invest in a store purchase and be able to develop a clear business plan to ensure that you will receive a return on your investment. Benefits •Profit share based on store performance •Central support from our Stores Support Centre •Field support from a dedicated Business Operations Manager •Private medical cover for you and your family •Free eyewear and benefits for your friends and family •Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support for your wellbeing •Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Some attributes you might have: •Experience of managing an optical business. •Strong business acumen and financial understanding. •Passion for eyecare and the Vision Express brand. •Excellent communication skills with customers and colleagues. •Ability to remain delivery focused throughout challenging times. •Leading, selecting and developing your own team, with support from our HR business partners. •Displaying a positive attitude that has influenced others to commit to a cause. •Being customer obsessed and fostering a culture of exceptional customer service. Why Vision Express? Working at Vision Express, you will be part of something bigger. With over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, you will have the opportunity to share knowledge, elevate your career and reach your potential. Together, we believe that we're made stronger by our differences, so diversity and inclusion are key ingredients to our success, and we believe that striving for a culture of mutual trust enables us to reach our goals and achieve results.
Joint Venture Partner at IOLLA
IOLLA Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Own and Lead Your Own IOLLA Showroom Cheltenham is ready. The question is, are you? You're experienced in optics. You understand the industry. Now you're ready for more than employment. We are looking for a Joint Venture Partner in Cheltenham to open a new IOLLA showroom in the near future, introducing modern, design-led eyewear to one of the UK's most polished and affluent towns. IOLLA is offering a limited number of Joint Venture Partnerships to ambitious optical professionals who want to step into true business ownership with the backing of an independent, founder-led brand. This is an opportunity to co-own and operate your own IOLLA showroom in a priority UK location. Unlike many franchise or independent start-up opportunities, IOLLA's Joint Venture model is designed to be more accessible. With structured support and external funding options, personal capital investment can start from as little as £20,000, depending on location and funding structure. About IOLLA Founded in Scotland, IOLLA designs and manufactures its own frames and lenses, selling directly to customers at transparent, honest prices. We operate seven award-winning showrooms and have served hundreds of thousands of customers. We are independent, design-led and people-first - not corporate, not volume-driven, and not built like traditional multiples. We also run our own manufacturing facility, dispatching every single pair ourselves from our Scottish workshop. We are now expanding across the UK with carefully selected Joint Venture Partners. The Opportunity As a Joint Venture Partner, you will: Co-own and lead your own IOLLA showroom Build and manage your own retail team Take responsibility for local performance and profitability Embed the brand in your community Deliver exceptional customer experience, the IOLLA way You bring the leadership, optical knowledge and ambition. We bring the product, supply chain, systems, brand, marketing and operational support. This is ownership with infrastructure. Not a cold start independent, and not a corporate franchise model. What's On Offer A proven, vertically integrated business model Founder-led support and partnership Full retail, operational and marketing playbook Access to our product design and manufacturing advantage Ongoing strategic and commercial support The opportunity to build long-term equity in your region Optical retail remains one of the most stable, repeat-purchase categories in UK retail, with predictable demand and strong gross margins. This is a genuine entrepreneurial opportunity for professionals ready to move from employed to owner. Who We're Looking For Experienced optical professionals (Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians, Retail Managers, Optical Assistants ready to step up) Individuals with strong leadership capability Commercially minded and motivated by ownership Community-focused and customer-first Ready to take accountability for performance, people and growth You do not need previous business ownership experience but you do need drive, resilience and ambition. Cheltenham Cheltenham is affluent, polished and community-driven. Strong festivals, strong education, strong heritage. Customers here invest in quality and expect service to match. An IOLLA showroom would feel premium yet approachable; a modern addition to a traditional town centre. For the right partner, Cheltenham is about refinement and long-term equity. Investment & Commitment This is a capital-backed partnership opportunity requiring personal investment and external funding. We are looking for serious candidates who are ready to explore ownership properly review financials, sign an NDA and enter structured discussions. We have selected specific priority locations with strong commercial potential. When they are filled, they are filled. Why IOLLA? Because optics can be better. Better for customers. Better for teams. Better for the professionals who actually run the business. If you're ready to stop building someone else's brand and start building your own, with the right support behind you, we'd love to speak. Apply to arrange a no-obligation conversation and explore whether Joint Venture Partnership with IOLLA is right for you
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Own and Lead Your Own IOLLA Showroom Cheltenham is ready. The question is, are you? You're experienced in optics. You understand the industry. Now you're ready for more than employment. We are looking for a Joint Venture Partner in Cheltenham to open a new IOLLA showroom in the near future, introducing modern, design-led eyewear to one of the UK's most polished and affluent towns. IOLLA is offering a limited number of Joint Venture Partnerships to ambitious optical professionals who want to step into true business ownership with the backing of an independent, founder-led brand. This is an opportunity to co-own and operate your own IOLLA showroom in a priority UK location. Unlike many franchise or independent start-up opportunities, IOLLA's Joint Venture model is designed to be more accessible. With structured support and external funding options, personal capital investment can start from as little as £20,000, depending on location and funding structure. About IOLLA Founded in Scotland, IOLLA designs and manufactures its own frames and lenses, selling directly to customers at transparent, honest prices. We operate seven award-winning showrooms and have served hundreds of thousands of customers. We are independent, design-led and people-first - not corporate, not volume-driven, and not built like traditional multiples. We also run our own manufacturing facility, dispatching every single pair ourselves from our Scottish workshop. We are now expanding across the UK with carefully selected Joint Venture Partners. The Opportunity As a Joint Venture Partner, you will: Co-own and lead your own IOLLA showroom Build and manage your own retail team Take responsibility for local performance and profitability Embed the brand in your community Deliver exceptional customer experience, the IOLLA way You bring the leadership, optical knowledge and ambition. We bring the product, supply chain, systems, brand, marketing and operational support. This is ownership with infrastructure. Not a cold start independent, and not a corporate franchise model. What's On Offer A proven, vertically integrated business model Founder-led support and partnership Full retail, operational and marketing playbook Access to our product design and manufacturing advantage Ongoing strategic and commercial support The opportunity to build long-term equity in your region Optical retail remains one of the most stable, repeat-purchase categories in UK retail, with predictable demand and strong gross margins. This is a genuine entrepreneurial opportunity for professionals ready to move from employed to owner. Who We're Looking For Experienced optical professionals (Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians, Retail Managers, Optical Assistants ready to step up) Individuals with strong leadership capability Commercially minded and motivated by ownership Community-focused and customer-first Ready to take accountability for performance, people and growth You do not need previous business ownership experience but you do need drive, resilience and ambition. Cheltenham Cheltenham is affluent, polished and community-driven. Strong festivals, strong education, strong heritage. Customers here invest in quality and expect service to match. An IOLLA showroom would feel premium yet approachable; a modern addition to a traditional town centre. For the right partner, Cheltenham is about refinement and long-term equity. Investment & Commitment This is a capital-backed partnership opportunity requiring personal investment and external funding. We are looking for serious candidates who are ready to explore ownership properly review financials, sign an NDA and enter structured discussions. We have selected specific priority locations with strong commercial potential. When they are filled, they are filled. Why IOLLA? Because optics can be better. Better for customers. Better for teams. Better for the professionals who actually run the business. If you're ready to stop building someone else's brand and start building your own, with the right support behind you, we'd love to speak. Apply to arrange a no-obligation conversation and explore whether Joint Venture Partnership with IOLLA is right for you
The People Pod
Assistant Building Manager
The People Pod City, Birmingham
Assistant Building Manager Premium Residential Living - Birmingham Up to 32,000 + Excellent Benefits & Career Progression About the Role & the Building We're exclusively recruiting an Assistant Building Manager for a brand-new, high-profile residential development in the heart of Birmingham city centre. This waterfront development forms part of a wider premium residential portfolio and represents the next generation of modern urban living. Designed around resident experience, lifestyle and community, the building combines contemporary homes with exceptional shared amenities and a strong service-led culture. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected global property group. You'll be given structure, training and progression opportunities to build a long-term career within premium residential living. What You'll Be Responsible For: Support the day-to-day operation of the building alongside the Building Manager Deliver exceptional customer service to residents and guests Act as lead on-site contact in the Building Manager's absence Support recruitment, training and development of on-site teams Manage compliance documentation, reporting and internal audits Prepare, raise and track purchase orders Support HR processes including investigations, reviews and escalation procedures Coordinate rotas, shift cover, payroll preparation and leave requests Oversee building inspections, housekeeping coordination and maintenance logging Support front desk operations, resident move-ins and move-outs What We're Looking For: Proven experience in premium customer service environments Strong organisational and leadership capability Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Calm, structured and confident under pressure Technologically confident with operational systems Strong attention to detail and process management Adaptable, resilient and proactive mindset Experience supporting teams and operations Administrative confidence (Excel experience beneficial) A genuine passion for service-led residential living Ideal candidates may come from sectors such as: Build-to-Rent (BTR) / Residential Property Management Hospitality, Hotels or Luxury Service Environments Student Accommodation (PBSA) Senior Concierge / Front-of-House Leadership Facilities or Premium Customer Experience Operations What You'll Get In Return: Competitive basic salary up to 32,000 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays (pro-rated) Your birthday off each year Company pension scheme Employee discount platform Recognition programmes and team events 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Structured development, training and progression pathways This role also includes a comprehensive onboarding programme , hands-on involvement in pre-mobilisation activities , and tailored training to support your progression into senior operational roles. We've supported many professionals within this group who have progressed into Building Manager, Operations Manager and senior leadership positions , making this a genuine long-term career opportunity.
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Assistant Building Manager Premium Residential Living - Birmingham Up to 32,000 + Excellent Benefits & Career Progression About the Role & the Building We're exclusively recruiting an Assistant Building Manager for a brand-new, high-profile residential development in the heart of Birmingham city centre. This waterfront development forms part of a wider premium residential portfolio and represents the next generation of modern urban living. Designed around resident experience, lifestyle and community, the building combines contemporary homes with exceptional shared amenities and a strong service-led culture. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected global property group. You'll be given structure, training and progression opportunities to build a long-term career within premium residential living. What You'll Be Responsible For: Support the day-to-day operation of the building alongside the Building Manager Deliver exceptional customer service to residents and guests Act as lead on-site contact in the Building Manager's absence Support recruitment, training and development of on-site teams Manage compliance documentation, reporting and internal audits Prepare, raise and track purchase orders Support HR processes including investigations, reviews and escalation procedures Coordinate rotas, shift cover, payroll preparation and leave requests Oversee building inspections, housekeeping coordination and maintenance logging Support front desk operations, resident move-ins and move-outs What We're Looking For: Proven experience in premium customer service environments Strong organisational and leadership capability Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Calm, structured and confident under pressure Technologically confident with operational systems Strong attention to detail and process management Adaptable, resilient and proactive mindset Experience supporting teams and operations Administrative confidence (Excel experience beneficial) A genuine passion for service-led residential living Ideal candidates may come from sectors such as: Build-to-Rent (BTR) / Residential Property Management Hospitality, Hotels or Luxury Service Environments Student Accommodation (PBSA) Senior Concierge / Front-of-House Leadership Facilities or Premium Customer Experience Operations What You'll Get In Return: Competitive basic salary up to 32,000 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays (pro-rated) Your birthday off each year Company pension scheme Employee discount platform Recognition programmes and team events 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Structured development, training and progression pathways This role also includes a comprehensive onboarding programme , hands-on involvement in pre-mobilisation activities , and tailored training to support your progression into senior operational roles. We've supported many professionals within this group who have progressed into Building Manager, Operations Manager and senior leadership positions , making this a genuine long-term career opportunity.
Vision Express
Store Manager Designate
Vision Express Reading, Oxfordshire
As a Store Manager Designate at Vision Express, You'll join us on a 6-month training and development programme, aimed to prepare you for the role of a Store Manager. The programme is designed to help participants understand our brand and equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge required to excel in the role of a Store Manager. You'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
As a Store Manager Designate at Vision Express, You'll join us on a 6-month training and development programme, aimed to prepare you for the role of a Store Manager. The programme is designed to help participants understand our brand and equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge required to excel in the role of a Store Manager. You'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
Vision Express
Store Manager
Vision Express Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan
As a Store Manager at Vision Express, you're responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
As a Store Manager at Vision Express, you're responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
Joint Venture Partner at IOLLA
IOLLA Newcastle, Staffordshire
Joint Venture Partner at IOLLA Own and Lead Your Own IOLLA Showroom Newcastle is ready. The question is, are you? You're experienced in optics. You understand the industry. Now you're ready for more than employment. We are looking for a Joint Venture Partner in Jesmond, Newcastle to open a new IOLLA showroom in the near future, creating a commercially strong independent alternative in one of the North East's most affluent suburbs. This is an opportunity to co-own and operate your own IOLLA showroom in a priority UK location. Unlike many franchise or independent start-up opportunities, IOLLA's Joint Venture model is designed to be more accessible. With structured support and external funding options, personal capital investment can start from as little as £20,000, depending on location and funding structure. About IOLLA Founded in Scotland, IOLLA designs and manufactures its own frames and lenses, selling directly to customers at transparent, honest prices. We operate seven award-winning showrooms and have served hundreds of thousands of customers. We are independent, design-led and people-first - not corporate, not volume-driven, and not built like traditional multiples. We also run our own manufacturing facility, dispatching every single pair ourselves from our Scottish workshop. We are now expanding across the UK with carefully selected Joint Venture Partners. The Opportunity As a Joint Venture Partner, you will: Co-own and lead your own IOLLA showroom Build and manage your own retail team Take responsibility for local performance and profitability Embed the brand in your community Deliver exceptional customer experience, the IOLLA way You bring the leadership, optical knowledge and ambition. We bring the product, supply chain, systems, brand, marketing and operational support. This is ownership with infrastructure. Not a cold start independent, and not a corporate franchise model. What's On Offer A proven, vertically integrated business model Founder-led support and partnership Full retail, operational and marketing playbook Access to our product design and manufacturing advantage Ongoing strategic and commercial support The opportunity to build long-term equity in your region Optical retail remains one of the most stable, repeat-purchase categories in UK retail, with predictable demand and strong gross margins. This is a genuine entrepreneurial opportunity for professionals ready to move from employed to owner. Who We're Looking For Experienced optical professionals (Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians, Retail Managers, Optical Assistants ready to step up) Individuals with strong leadership capability Commercially minded and motivated by ownership Community-focused and customer-first Ready to take accountability for performance, people and growth You do not need previous business ownership experience but you do need drive, resilience and ambition. Why Newcastle (Jesmond) Jesmond is professional, affluent and socially active. Young professionals, medics, business owners and families. There's appetite for smart design that doesn't feel corporate. IOLLA's personality and independence would stand out. This location suits a commercially minded partner who can build community presence quickly. Investment & Commitment This is a capital-backed partnership opportunity requiring personal investment and external funding. We are looking for serious candidates who are ready to explore ownership properly review financials, sign an NDA and enter structured discussions. We have selected specific priority locations with strong commercial potential. When they are filled, they are filled. Why IOLLA? Because optics can be better. Better for customers. Better for teams. Better for the professionals who actually run the business. If you're ready to stop building someone else's brand and start building your own, with the right support behind you, we'd love to speak. Apply to arrange a no-obligation conversation and explore whether Joint Venture Partnership with IOLLA is right for you
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Joint Venture Partner at IOLLA Own and Lead Your Own IOLLA Showroom Newcastle is ready. The question is, are you? You're experienced in optics. You understand the industry. Now you're ready for more than employment. We are looking for a Joint Venture Partner in Jesmond, Newcastle to open a new IOLLA showroom in the near future, creating a commercially strong independent alternative in one of the North East's most affluent suburbs. This is an opportunity to co-own and operate your own IOLLA showroom in a priority UK location. Unlike many franchise or independent start-up opportunities, IOLLA's Joint Venture model is designed to be more accessible. With structured support and external funding options, personal capital investment can start from as little as £20,000, depending on location and funding structure. About IOLLA Founded in Scotland, IOLLA designs and manufactures its own frames and lenses, selling directly to customers at transparent, honest prices. We operate seven award-winning showrooms and have served hundreds of thousands of customers. We are independent, design-led and people-first - not corporate, not volume-driven, and not built like traditional multiples. We also run our own manufacturing facility, dispatching every single pair ourselves from our Scottish workshop. We are now expanding across the UK with carefully selected Joint Venture Partners. The Opportunity As a Joint Venture Partner, you will: Co-own and lead your own IOLLA showroom Build and manage your own retail team Take responsibility for local performance and profitability Embed the brand in your community Deliver exceptional customer experience, the IOLLA way You bring the leadership, optical knowledge and ambition. We bring the product, supply chain, systems, brand, marketing and operational support. This is ownership with infrastructure. Not a cold start independent, and not a corporate franchise model. What's On Offer A proven, vertically integrated business model Founder-led support and partnership Full retail, operational and marketing playbook Access to our product design and manufacturing advantage Ongoing strategic and commercial support The opportunity to build long-term equity in your region Optical retail remains one of the most stable, repeat-purchase categories in UK retail, with predictable demand and strong gross margins. This is a genuine entrepreneurial opportunity for professionals ready to move from employed to owner. Who We're Looking For Experienced optical professionals (Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians, Retail Managers, Optical Assistants ready to step up) Individuals with strong leadership capability Commercially minded and motivated by ownership Community-focused and customer-first Ready to take accountability for performance, people and growth You do not need previous business ownership experience but you do need drive, resilience and ambition. Why Newcastle (Jesmond) Jesmond is professional, affluent and socially active. Young professionals, medics, business owners and families. There's appetite for smart design that doesn't feel corporate. IOLLA's personality and independence would stand out. This location suits a commercially minded partner who can build community presence quickly. Investment & Commitment This is a capital-backed partnership opportunity requiring personal investment and external funding. We are looking for serious candidates who are ready to explore ownership properly review financials, sign an NDA and enter structured discussions. We have selected specific priority locations with strong commercial potential. When they are filled, they are filled. Why IOLLA? Because optics can be better. Better for customers. Better for teams. Better for the professionals who actually run the business. If you're ready to stop building someone else's brand and start building your own, with the right support behind you, we'd love to speak. Apply to arrange a no-obligation conversation and explore whether Joint Venture Partnership with IOLLA is right for you

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