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 22, 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!
Location: Hybrid - Central Office (Denbighshire, North Wales) residential services and home-based working Hours: Full Time, 40 hours, Permanent Salary: £85,000 - £90,000 Reports to: Director of Operations Young Foundations is seeking a strategic and values driven Assistant Director of Operations to support the leadership and performance of our residential services for children, young people and adults across England, Wales and Scotland. This is a senior operational leadership role, supporting the Director of Operations in delivering high quality, compliant and person centred services. You will play a vital part in shaping organisational strategy, maintaining regulatory excellence and ensuring strong outcomes for those we support. Young Foundations is a specialist organisation dedicated to providing high quality residential care and specialist education for children, young people and adults with complex needs-including autism, learning disabilities, and mental health conditions. With services across England, Scotland, and Wales, we create supportive, therapeutic environments where every individual is valued and empowered to achieve positive outcomes. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and want to be part of a team that prioritises compassion, excellence, and personal growth, we would love to hear from you. The Role Deputising for the Director of Operations as required Providing leadership and line management for Registered Managers and multidisciplinary teams Acting as Responsible / Nominated Individual for allocated services Supporting regulatory compliance with Ofsted, Care Inspectorate Wales, Care Quality Commission and Care Inspectorate Scotland Driving continuous improvement, quality assurance and safeguarding excellence Positively contributing to business growth by maintaining stable staff teams enabling more placements where appropriate. Contributing to performance improvement while ensuring services remain values driven and person centred. About You You will be a senior leader with: Proven experience within children's residential care and extensive experience in health and social care, with a strong background supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism. A recognised leadership qualification (Level 5 or equivalent) and commitment to continuing professional development. Strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulation and statutory frameworks Proven experience of leading change, improving performance and developing services Excellent communication skills and skilled in relationship building at a variety of levels with key stakeholders Strong evidence based decision making skills in line with Young Foundations values and policies Experience in developing robust and stable staff teams Opportunity to influence and shape high quality services Values led organisation focused on positive outcomes Supportive senior leadership team Career development within a growing organisation Benefits of working with us A rewarding role where your work has real impact Internal progression opportunities Cycle to work scheme Retail savings through the Blue Light Card Scheme Enhanced annual leave Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave Wellbeing support - Employee assistance programme Free eye care vouchers Closing date: 22nd April 2026 Interview date: TBC Young Foundations is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all genders and backgrounds and are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. Safeguarding Young Foundations is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. The safety, protection and wellbeing of those in our care is our highest priority, and we expect all staff, volunteers and partners to share this unwavering commitment. We operate a robust safer recruitment process in line with statutory guidance across England, Scotland & Wales as applicable. All appointments are subject to thorough pre employment checks, including enhanced DBS/PVG checks with barred list checks, a minimum of 3 satisfactory and verifiable employment references, full employment history and verification of any qualifications or professional registrations. We are committed to creating a culture of vigilance, transparency and accountability where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. Any concerns regarding the safety or welfare of vulnerable people in our care will be taken seriously and responded to in line with our safeguarding and child protection procedures.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Location: Hybrid - Central Office (Denbighshire, North Wales) residential services and home-based working Hours: Full Time, 40 hours, Permanent Salary: £85,000 - £90,000 Reports to: Director of Operations Young Foundations is seeking a strategic and values driven Assistant Director of Operations to support the leadership and performance of our residential services for children, young people and adults across England, Wales and Scotland. This is a senior operational leadership role, supporting the Director of Operations in delivering high quality, compliant and person centred services. You will play a vital part in shaping organisational strategy, maintaining regulatory excellence and ensuring strong outcomes for those we support. Young Foundations is a specialist organisation dedicated to providing high quality residential care and specialist education for children, young people and adults with complex needs-including autism, learning disabilities, and mental health conditions. With services across England, Scotland, and Wales, we create supportive, therapeutic environments where every individual is valued and empowered to achieve positive outcomes. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and want to be part of a team that prioritises compassion, excellence, and personal growth, we would love to hear from you. The Role Deputising for the Director of Operations as required Providing leadership and line management for Registered Managers and multidisciplinary teams Acting as Responsible / Nominated Individual for allocated services Supporting regulatory compliance with Ofsted, Care Inspectorate Wales, Care Quality Commission and Care Inspectorate Scotland Driving continuous improvement, quality assurance and safeguarding excellence Positively contributing to business growth by maintaining stable staff teams enabling more placements where appropriate. Contributing to performance improvement while ensuring services remain values driven and person centred. About You You will be a senior leader with: Proven experience within children's residential care and extensive experience in health and social care, with a strong background supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism. A recognised leadership qualification (Level 5 or equivalent) and commitment to continuing professional development. Strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulation and statutory frameworks Proven experience of leading change, improving performance and developing services Excellent communication skills and skilled in relationship building at a variety of levels with key stakeholders Strong evidence based decision making skills in line with Young Foundations values and policies Experience in developing robust and stable staff teams Opportunity to influence and shape high quality services Values led organisation focused on positive outcomes Supportive senior leadership team Career development within a growing organisation Benefits of working with us A rewarding role where your work has real impact Internal progression opportunities Cycle to work scheme Retail savings through the Blue Light Card Scheme Enhanced annual leave Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave Wellbeing support - Employee assistance programme Free eye care vouchers Closing date: 22nd April 2026 Interview date: TBC Young Foundations is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all genders and backgrounds and are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. Safeguarding Young Foundations is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. The safety, protection and wellbeing of those in our care is our highest priority, and we expect all staff, volunteers and partners to share this unwavering commitment. We operate a robust safer recruitment process in line with statutory guidance across England, Scotland & Wales as applicable. All appointments are subject to thorough pre employment checks, including enhanced DBS/PVG checks with barred list checks, a minimum of 3 satisfactory and verifiable employment references, full employment history and verification of any qualifications or professional registrations. We are committed to creating a culture of vigilance, transparency and accountability where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. Any concerns regarding the safety or welfare of vulnerable people in our care will be taken seriously and responded to in line with our safeguarding and child protection procedures.
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Psychology Graduate to join their dynamic team as a full-time Teaching Assistant. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the delivery of exceptional educational experiences for our students, while also gaining valuable experience and developing your own teaching and research skills. As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for providing assistance to our experienced faculty members, helping to facilitate engaging classroom discussions, and offering academic support to our students. Your duties will include, but are not limited to, leading tutorial sessions, marking assignments, and providing feedback to help our students reach their full potential. We are looking for an individual who has recently completed their undergraduate degree in Psychology, or a related field, and is eager to take the next step in their academic and professional journey. You should have a strong foundation in psychological principles, research methods, and critical thinking, and be able to effectively communicate complex concepts to a diverse range of students. In addition to your academic qualifications, we value excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a passion for teaching and learning, and a commitment to fostering a inclusive and supportive learning environment. You should be able to work collaboratively with your colleagues, as well as independently, and have the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently. As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced faculty members, gain valuable teaching experience, and contribute to the ongoing development of our Psychology programme. We offer a competitive salary range of £485 - £575 per week, as well as opportunities for professional development and career advancement. If you are an enthusiastic, dedicated, and talented Psychology Graduate who is ready to make a meaningful impact in the classroom, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our client and be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team that is committed to delivering excellence in higher education. Assist in the delivery of tutorial sessions, workshops, and other learning activities for undergraduate Psychology students. Provide academic support and guidance to students, including answering questions, offering feedback on assignments, and addressing any concerns. Contribute to the marking and grading of student assignments, projects, and exams. Attend and participate in departmental meetings, and collaborate with faculty members on various initiatives. Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance your teaching and research skills. Maintain accurate records and documentation related to student performance and progress. Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment that fosters student engagement and success. Recently completed an undergraduate degree in Psychology or a related field. Strong foundation in psychological principles, research methods, and critical thinking. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively explain complex concepts to students. Demonstrated experience in or a passion for teaching and mentoring. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and independently manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Proficient in the use of relevant software and technology for teaching and research. If you meet the above qualifications and are excited about the prospect of joining our client as a full-time Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, we encourage you to apply today. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience, contribute to the growth and development of our Psychology programme, and take the next step in your academic and professional career.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Psychology Graduate to join their dynamic team as a full-time Teaching Assistant. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the delivery of exceptional educational experiences for our students, while also gaining valuable experience and developing your own teaching and research skills. As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for providing assistance to our experienced faculty members, helping to facilitate engaging classroom discussions, and offering academic support to our students. Your duties will include, but are not limited to, leading tutorial sessions, marking assignments, and providing feedback to help our students reach their full potential. We are looking for an individual who has recently completed their undergraduate degree in Psychology, or a related field, and is eager to take the next step in their academic and professional journey. You should have a strong foundation in psychological principles, research methods, and critical thinking, and be able to effectively communicate complex concepts to a diverse range of students. In addition to your academic qualifications, we value excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a passion for teaching and learning, and a commitment to fostering a inclusive and supportive learning environment. You should be able to work collaboratively with your colleagues, as well as independently, and have the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently. As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced faculty members, gain valuable teaching experience, and contribute to the ongoing development of our Psychology programme. We offer a competitive salary range of £485 - £575 per week, as well as opportunities for professional development and career advancement. If you are an enthusiastic, dedicated, and talented Psychology Graduate who is ready to make a meaningful impact in the classroom, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our client and be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team that is committed to delivering excellence in higher education. Assist in the delivery of tutorial sessions, workshops, and other learning activities for undergraduate Psychology students. Provide academic support and guidance to students, including answering questions, offering feedback on assignments, and addressing any concerns. Contribute to the marking and grading of student assignments, projects, and exams. Attend and participate in departmental meetings, and collaborate with faculty members on various initiatives. Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance your teaching and research skills. Maintain accurate records and documentation related to student performance and progress. Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment that fosters student engagement and success. Recently completed an undergraduate degree in Psychology or a related field. Strong foundation in psychological principles, research methods, and critical thinking. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively explain complex concepts to students. Demonstrated experience in or a passion for teaching and mentoring. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and independently manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Proficient in the use of relevant software and technology for teaching and research. If you meet the above qualifications and are excited about the prospect of joining our client as a full-time Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, we encourage you to apply today. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience, contribute to the growth and development of our Psychology programme, and take the next step in your academic and professional career.
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 22, 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!
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 22, 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!
As a Joint Venture Partner at Vision Express, you'll become a shareholder in our business, where you'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of a Vision Express store, including the sales, customer service and staff management. You'll get a real scope to put your passion into practice and be fully rewarded for the difference that you can make, all with the backing of an established, trusted brand. Your passion for optics will support our ambition to 'Create Joy in Vision' for our customers maximising their lifestyle through appropriate eyecare and eyewear solutions. About us We are Vision Express - with over 600 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 are the global leaders in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognized vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brand include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. To be successful in the role, here are a few things we will look for: Be passionate about eyecare and our brand - This is essential, as you'll be responsible for providing high-quality eyecare for your customers Have a strong business acumen - You'll need to be able to manage the store effectively and make financial decisions Great communication at all levels with the ability to build rapport with both customers and colleagues Be a team player - you're part of a larger Vision Express team to, so you'll need to work effectively with others Be adaptable - the optical industry is constantly changing and is fast-paced, so you'll need to be able to adapt to these changes and work well under pressure and be able to handle challenging situations Be committed to excellence - you'll have the passion, drive, and enthusiasm to be the best and provide the best service to your customers, but also, your colleagues. What's on offer? Building a Financial Asset - hard work goes into building a financial asset, this is your chance to maximise a future sell on value once the business is established Financial Benefit - As a Partner, you'll have a stable income with a competitive salary in line with your role as a partner as well the benefits from taking home dividends. Support Office Team - Support from a wide range of HR Teams such as; Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Training, HR Business Partners and wider departments; Finance, IT, Marketing, Legal, JV Operations Team & Property. Business Operations Manager - You'll have a dedicated field Operations Manager on hand to support every store within the region vis phone, F2F or email. As a partner, you're entitled to all of the above as well as the JV Director Package which includes; A competitive salary Private medical cover for you and your family Life assurance 18x your salary Income protection Auto-enrolment pension Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the EssilorLuxottica One Sight Foundation Discounts for friends and family Employee Assistant Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support to emotional 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 cover Flexible lifestyle benefits such as Gymflex, Gourmet Society Cards, Taste Cards, Discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our cycle to work scheme And so much more!
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
As a Joint Venture Partner at Vision Express, you'll become a shareholder in our business, where you'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of a Vision Express store, including the sales, customer service and staff management. You'll get a real scope to put your passion into practice and be fully rewarded for the difference that you can make, all with the backing of an established, trusted brand. Your passion for optics will support our ambition to 'Create Joy in Vision' for our customers maximising their lifestyle through appropriate eyecare and eyewear solutions. About us We are Vision Express - with over 600 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 are the global leaders in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognized vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brand include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. To be successful in the role, here are a few things we will look for: Be passionate about eyecare and our brand - This is essential, as you'll be responsible for providing high-quality eyecare for your customers Have a strong business acumen - You'll need to be able to manage the store effectively and make financial decisions Great communication at all levels with the ability to build rapport with both customers and colleagues Be a team player - you're part of a larger Vision Express team to, so you'll need to work effectively with others Be adaptable - the optical industry is constantly changing and is fast-paced, so you'll need to be able to adapt to these changes and work well under pressure and be able to handle challenging situations Be committed to excellence - you'll have the passion, drive, and enthusiasm to be the best and provide the best service to your customers, but also, your colleagues. What's on offer? Building a Financial Asset - hard work goes into building a financial asset, this is your chance to maximise a future sell on value once the business is established Financial Benefit - As a Partner, you'll have a stable income with a competitive salary in line with your role as a partner as well the benefits from taking home dividends. Support Office Team - Support from a wide range of HR Teams such as; Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Training, HR Business Partners and wider departments; Finance, IT, Marketing, Legal, JV Operations Team & Property. Business Operations Manager - You'll have a dedicated field Operations Manager on hand to support every store within the region vis phone, F2F or email. As a partner, you're entitled to all of the above as well as the JV Director Package which includes; A competitive salary Private medical cover for you and your family Life assurance 18x your salary Income protection Auto-enrolment pension Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the EssilorLuxottica One Sight Foundation Discounts for friends and family Employee Assistant Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support to emotional 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 cover Flexible lifestyle benefits such as Gymflex, Gourmet Society Cards, Taste Cards, Discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our cycle to work scheme And so much more!
As a glazing technician you will be working in our state of the art production facility located in Nottingham. Your passion will support our ambition to See More and Be More for our customers, and we'll support you to continuously learn and grow with Vision Express. The shift pattern for this role will be one week 6am - 2pm and the next week it will be 2pm - 10pm. This schedule will rotate every week. This role will also require you to do a Saturday and then a Sunday (both wont be on the same week) on a fortnightly basis. 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. Skills and experience: Previous experience with edging and mounting lenses Able to work within a dynamic team Friendly and professional attitude Show flexibility and a willingness to develop Benefits : Pension scheme Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Free parking for all Vision Express colleagues Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts for friends and family Employee Assistant Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support to emotional 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
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
As a glazing technician you will be working in our state of the art production facility located in Nottingham. Your passion will support our ambition to See More and Be More for our customers, and we'll support you to continuously learn and grow with Vision Express. The shift pattern for this role will be one week 6am - 2pm and the next week it will be 2pm - 10pm. This schedule will rotate every week. This role will also require you to do a Saturday and then a Sunday (both wont be on the same week) on a fortnightly basis. 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. Skills and experience: Previous experience with edging and mounting lenses Able to work within a dynamic team Friendly and professional attitude Show flexibility and a willingness to develop Benefits : Pension scheme Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Free parking for all Vision Express colleagues Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts for friends and family Employee Assistant Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support to emotional 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
Our client, a national market leader, is looking for a motivated, driven and detail-oriented Assistant Management Accountant who is currently studying towards/commencing the CIMA or ACCA qualification to join their growing finance team within a fast-paced retail environment. This role offers excellent exposure to management accounting, commercial finance, and retail operations, providing a strong foundation for career progression. Key responsibilities to include: Assist with the monthly management accounts preparation, including variance analysis and commentary. Support the budgeting and forecasting process for retail operations. Analyse sales, margins, and stock performance to support business decision-making. Assist in cost control and profitability analysis across sites and departments. Prepare weekly trading and performance reports for senior management. Support the month-end close process, including journal postings and reconciliations. Work closely with site operations teams to provide financial insights and support. Assist with inventory and stock accounting, including stock reconciliations. Support finance projects and process improvements within the retail finance function. As an ideal candidate you will be currently studying/commencing towards CIMA or ACCA qualification with a Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field and/or AAT Experience within retail, FMCG, or a fast-paced commercial environment would be beneficial with strong Excel skills, the ability to analyse large datasets and excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong communication skills and ability to work with non-finance teams are also essential. In return the company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, study support for CIMA / ACCA qualifications and the opportunity to work in a dynamic retail business with clear career progression within the finance team. This role also offers the opportunity of flexible hybrid working.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Our client, a national market leader, is looking for a motivated, driven and detail-oriented Assistant Management Accountant who is currently studying towards/commencing the CIMA or ACCA qualification to join their growing finance team within a fast-paced retail environment. This role offers excellent exposure to management accounting, commercial finance, and retail operations, providing a strong foundation for career progression. Key responsibilities to include: Assist with the monthly management accounts preparation, including variance analysis and commentary. Support the budgeting and forecasting process for retail operations. Analyse sales, margins, and stock performance to support business decision-making. Assist in cost control and profitability analysis across sites and departments. Prepare weekly trading and performance reports for senior management. Support the month-end close process, including journal postings and reconciliations. Work closely with site operations teams to provide financial insights and support. Assist with inventory and stock accounting, including stock reconciliations. Support finance projects and process improvements within the retail finance function. As an ideal candidate you will be currently studying/commencing towards CIMA or ACCA qualification with a Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field and/or AAT Experience within retail, FMCG, or a fast-paced commercial environment would be beneficial with strong Excel skills, the ability to analyse large datasets and excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong communication skills and ability to work with non-finance teams are also essential. In return the company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, study support for CIMA / ACCA qualifications and the opportunity to work in a dynamic retail business with clear career progression within the finance team. This role also offers the opportunity of flexible hybrid working.
Do you love working with young children and have a genuine passion for Early Years education? We're seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in North Stafford. In this role, you'll be at the heart of children's early educational experiences, supporting them as they develop vital foundational skills that will set them up for life.What You'll Be Doing: Assist the class teacher in planning, preparing, and delivering activities to develop children's skills in literacy, numeracy, and socialisation. Support children's learning through play, creating a fun and engaging environment. Foster positive behaviour and encourage good communication and social skills in young learners. Help assess children's progress and provide support where necessary, especially for children who may need extra help.What We're Looking For: Experience working with children, ideally in an Early Years setting. A warm, patient, and empathetic personality with a genuine desire to help children grow and learn. Strong communication skills, both with children and adults. A Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years Education (or equivalent) is desirable. Why This Role Is Great for You:Working in the Early Years is one of the most rewarding roles in education. This role offers variety, creativity, and the chance to help children develop skills that will last a lifetime. If you're passionate about shaping young minds and enjoy creating a nurturing, exciting environment, this role is a perfect fit.What's On Offer: £100 bonus after completing 10 days of work £250 referral bonus for qualified teachers or teaching assistants Holiday pay scheme Flexible work in local schools Long-term and permanent opportunities NQTs can complete their induction year Dedicated consultant support Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
Apr 22, 2026
Seasonal
Do you love working with young children and have a genuine passion for Early Years education? We're seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in North Stafford. In this role, you'll be at the heart of children's early educational experiences, supporting them as they develop vital foundational skills that will set them up for life.What You'll Be Doing: Assist the class teacher in planning, preparing, and delivering activities to develop children's skills in literacy, numeracy, and socialisation. Support children's learning through play, creating a fun and engaging environment. Foster positive behaviour and encourage good communication and social skills in young learners. Help assess children's progress and provide support where necessary, especially for children who may need extra help.What We're Looking For: Experience working with children, ideally in an Early Years setting. A warm, patient, and empathetic personality with a genuine desire to help children grow and learn. Strong communication skills, both with children and adults. A Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years Education (or equivalent) is desirable. Why This Role Is Great for You:Working in the Early Years is one of the most rewarding roles in education. This role offers variety, creativity, and the chance to help children develop skills that will last a lifetime. If you're passionate about shaping young minds and enjoy creating a nurturing, exciting environment, this role is a perfect fit.What's On Offer: £100 bonus after completing 10 days of work £250 referral bonus for qualified teachers or teaching assistants Holiday pay scheme Flexible work in local schools Long-term and permanent opportunities NQTs can complete their induction year Dedicated consultant support Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
An outstanding secondary school in Lewisham is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic English Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their high-achieving team ASAP for the rest of the Academic year. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated English Graduate Teaching Assistant who is passionate about education and keen to gain hands-on classroom experience in a supportive and dynamic school environment in Lewisham . The Role: As a English Graduate Teaching Assistant , you will work Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4pm, supporting students across all year groups. The role includes: Providing in-class support to students who require additional help with English Delivering targeted interventions as a English Graduate Teaching Assistant to small groups from Year 7 through to Year 11 Supporting sixth form students with more advanced English skills Assisting teachers in planning and delivering engaging lessons Helping to raise attainment and confidence in English across the school in Lewisham About You: A degree in English or a related subject A strong academic background and a passion for education An interest in pursuing a career in teaching Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage students of all abilities A proactive and positive attitude suited to a thriving school in Lewisham The School: This outstanding secondary school in Lewisham is renowned for its academic excellence, inclusive ethos, and commitment to student success. As a English Graduate Teaching Assistant , you will be supported by an experienced and welcoming department that values professional development. Why Apply? Gain invaluable experience as a English Graduate Teaching Assistant Work in a high-performing and supportive school in Lewisham Develop your teaching skills before pursuing teacher training Make a real impact on students' academic journeys in Lewisham If you are an ambitious English Graduate Teaching Assistant looking to start your career in education, this role in Lewisham offers the perfect foundation. Apply now to become a English Graduate Teaching Assistant in Lewisham and take the first step towards a rewarding career in teaching.
Apr 22, 2026
Seasonal
An outstanding secondary school in Lewisham is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic English Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their high-achieving team ASAP for the rest of the Academic year. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated English Graduate Teaching Assistant who is passionate about education and keen to gain hands-on classroom experience in a supportive and dynamic school environment in Lewisham . The Role: As a English Graduate Teaching Assistant , you will work Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4pm, supporting students across all year groups. The role includes: Providing in-class support to students who require additional help with English Delivering targeted interventions as a English Graduate Teaching Assistant to small groups from Year 7 through to Year 11 Supporting sixth form students with more advanced English skills Assisting teachers in planning and delivering engaging lessons Helping to raise attainment and confidence in English across the school in Lewisham About You: A degree in English or a related subject A strong academic background and a passion for education An interest in pursuing a career in teaching Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage students of all abilities A proactive and positive attitude suited to a thriving school in Lewisham The School: This outstanding secondary school in Lewisham is renowned for its academic excellence, inclusive ethos, and commitment to student success. As a English Graduate Teaching Assistant , you will be supported by an experienced and welcoming department that values professional development. Why Apply? Gain invaluable experience as a English Graduate Teaching Assistant Work in a high-performing and supportive school in Lewisham Develop your teaching skills before pursuing teacher training Make a real impact on students' academic journeys in Lewisham If you are an ambitious English Graduate Teaching Assistant looking to start your career in education, this role in Lewisham offers the perfect foundation. Apply now to become a English Graduate Teaching Assistant in Lewisham and take the first step towards a rewarding career in teaching.
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
Bebington, Merseyside
Business Support Administrator Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer: Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Location: Pay: Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Disability Confident: Yes Closing Date: 29/04/2026 About this job We have a permanent full-time Admin assistant vacancy within the Wirral Integrated Respiratory Service. Working hours will be 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This is an exciting opportunity for a self motivated and enthusiastic person to take on a challenging and sometimes pressurised role. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a multi disciplinary team. You should have a polite, friendly manner, and be able to deal with sensitive and confidential information professionally. Detailed job description and main responsibilities: Please see attached Job description for further information about the Admin Assistant position available with WUTH. All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales. Please see attached Job description for further information about the Admin Assistant position available with WUTH. This advert closes on Sunday 12 Apr 2026. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Business Support Administrator Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer: Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Location: Pay: Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Disability Confident: Yes Closing Date: 29/04/2026 About this job We have a permanent full-time Admin assistant vacancy within the Wirral Integrated Respiratory Service. Working hours will be 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This is an exciting opportunity for a self motivated and enthusiastic person to take on a challenging and sometimes pressurised role. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a multi disciplinary team. You should have a polite, friendly manner, and be able to deal with sensitive and confidential information professionally. Detailed job description and main responsibilities: Please see attached Job description for further information about the Admin Assistant position available with WUTH. All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales. Please see attached Job description for further information about the Admin Assistant position available with WUTH. This advert closes on Sunday 12 Apr 2026. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
Unleash Your Passion for Early Years Education: Become Our Esteemed EYFS Teaching Assistant in Ealing Hail, fellow educator! Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey, where your boundless enthusiasm and unwavering dedication to the world of early years education will be celebrated and championed? If so, then our client, a renowned educational institution nestled in the vibrant heart of Ealing, Greater London, has an exciting opportunity that's tailor-made for you. As an EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) Teaching Assistant, you'll have the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of our youngest learners, guiding them through the formative years of their educational odyssey. Our client, a bastion of academic excellence, is seeking a dynamic, creative, and nurturing individual to join their team of extraordinary educators. Your role will be a pivotal one, as you'll work closely with our experienced EYFS teachers, supporting them in creating a stimulating and inclusive learning environment. From planning and delivering engaging lessons to providing one-on-one attention to our curious little minds, your contributions will be invaluable in ensuring our students thrive and blossom. But that's not all! Our client recognises the importance of fostering a strong sense of community within our school, and as our EYFS Teaching Assistant , you'll have the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of extracurricular activities. Whether it's organizing exciting field trips, coordinating arts and crafts workshops, or leading energetic playtime sessions, your creativity and passion will be the driving force that ignites the imagination of our students. Remuneration-wise, our client is offering a competitive daily rate of £110 - £120 (PAYE), ensuring that your hard work and dedication are duly rewarded. Moreover, as part of our esteemed team, you'll enjoy access to a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous holiday entitlement Opportunities for professional development and training Supportive and collaborative working environment Access to a range of wellbeing initiatives Now, you might be wondering, "What makes our client the perfect fit for me?" Well, let us tell you a bit more about the ethos and values that underpin our institution. At our core, we believe in the transformative power of education, and we strive to create an environment that nurtures the unique talents and potential of each and every one of our students. We're committed to fostering a inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, where every child feels seen, heard, and empowered to reach for the stars. As an EYFS Teaching Assistant , you'll be a vital part of this mission, working alongside a team of passionate educators who share your commitment to making a difference in the lives of young learners. Together, we'll cultivate a learning environment that's brimming with wonder, curiosity, and a genuine love for discovery. So, if you're an individual who thrives on the energy and excitement of early years education, and you're ready to embark on an adventure that will challenge and inspire you, then we want to hear from you. Apply today and become an integral part of our client's dynamic and supportive team in Ealing, Greater London. Let's create magic, one lesson, one activity, one smile at a time. Are you ready to join us on this incredible journey? We can't wait to welcome you on board! Provide exceptional support to EYFS teachers in delivering engaging and age-appropriate lessons Assist with the planning and preparation of learning activities that cater to the diverse needs and interests of our students Offer one-on-one attention and guidance to individual students, helping them to overcome challenges and reach their full potential Participate in the implementation of behaviour management strategies, ensuring a safe and nurturing learning environment Contribute to the creation of a stimulating and visually appealing classroom environment, including the display of children's work and educational resources Support with the observation, assessment, and record-keeping of children's progress, in line with EYFS guidelines Actively engage in continuous professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge Relevant qualification in Early Years Education or a related field (e.g. , NVQ Level 3, CACHE Level 3) Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar role within an EYFS setting Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask effectively Creativity and a passion for delivering engaging, play-based learning experiences Commitment to promoting the well-being and safeguarding of children Flexible and adaptable approach to work, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment If you possess the necessary qualifications, experience, and the unwavering passion to make a difference in the lives of our youngest learners, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our client's esteemed team in Ealing, Greater London, and embark on a journey that will truly enrich your career and touch the hearts of our students.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Unleash Your Passion for Early Years Education: Become Our Esteemed EYFS Teaching Assistant in Ealing Hail, fellow educator! Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey, where your boundless enthusiasm and unwavering dedication to the world of early years education will be celebrated and championed? If so, then our client, a renowned educational institution nestled in the vibrant heart of Ealing, Greater London, has an exciting opportunity that's tailor-made for you. As an EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) Teaching Assistant, you'll have the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of our youngest learners, guiding them through the formative years of their educational odyssey. Our client, a bastion of academic excellence, is seeking a dynamic, creative, and nurturing individual to join their team of extraordinary educators. Your role will be a pivotal one, as you'll work closely with our experienced EYFS teachers, supporting them in creating a stimulating and inclusive learning environment. From planning and delivering engaging lessons to providing one-on-one attention to our curious little minds, your contributions will be invaluable in ensuring our students thrive and blossom. But that's not all! Our client recognises the importance of fostering a strong sense of community within our school, and as our EYFS Teaching Assistant , you'll have the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of extracurricular activities. Whether it's organizing exciting field trips, coordinating arts and crafts workshops, or leading energetic playtime sessions, your creativity and passion will be the driving force that ignites the imagination of our students. Remuneration-wise, our client is offering a competitive daily rate of £110 - £120 (PAYE), ensuring that your hard work and dedication are duly rewarded. Moreover, as part of our esteemed team, you'll enjoy access to a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous holiday entitlement Opportunities for professional development and training Supportive and collaborative working environment Access to a range of wellbeing initiatives Now, you might be wondering, "What makes our client the perfect fit for me?" Well, let us tell you a bit more about the ethos and values that underpin our institution. At our core, we believe in the transformative power of education, and we strive to create an environment that nurtures the unique talents and potential of each and every one of our students. We're committed to fostering a inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, where every child feels seen, heard, and empowered to reach for the stars. As an EYFS Teaching Assistant , you'll be a vital part of this mission, working alongside a team of passionate educators who share your commitment to making a difference in the lives of young learners. Together, we'll cultivate a learning environment that's brimming with wonder, curiosity, and a genuine love for discovery. So, if you're an individual who thrives on the energy and excitement of early years education, and you're ready to embark on an adventure that will challenge and inspire you, then we want to hear from you. Apply today and become an integral part of our client's dynamic and supportive team in Ealing, Greater London. Let's create magic, one lesson, one activity, one smile at a time. Are you ready to join us on this incredible journey? We can't wait to welcome you on board! Provide exceptional support to EYFS teachers in delivering engaging and age-appropriate lessons Assist with the planning and preparation of learning activities that cater to the diverse needs and interests of our students Offer one-on-one attention and guidance to individual students, helping them to overcome challenges and reach their full potential Participate in the implementation of behaviour management strategies, ensuring a safe and nurturing learning environment Contribute to the creation of a stimulating and visually appealing classroom environment, including the display of children's work and educational resources Support with the observation, assessment, and record-keeping of children's progress, in line with EYFS guidelines Actively engage in continuous professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge Relevant qualification in Early Years Education or a related field (e.g. , NVQ Level 3, CACHE Level 3) Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar role within an EYFS setting Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask effectively Creativity and a passion for delivering engaging, play-based learning experiences Commitment to promoting the well-being and safeguarding of children Flexible and adaptable approach to work, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment If you possess the necessary qualifications, experience, and the unwavering passion to make a difference in the lives of our youngest learners, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our client's esteemed team in Ealing, Greater London, and embark on a journey that will truly enrich your career and touch the hearts of our students.
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 22, 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!
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 22, 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!
Retail Optical Assistant - Vision Express Where customer service meets premium eyewear and medtech innovation.Are you looking for a retail role in eyecare where you can grow, learn, and make a difference? Join Vision Express, part of the global EssilorLuxottica group, and work with leading brands like Ray-Ban, Meta, Oakley, Prada & Nuance. What You'll Do Deliver confident personalised customer service and product advice Learn to adjust frames, assist with fittings, and carry out minor repairs Support pre-screening eye tests using the latest optical technology Keep the store running smoothly with admin and support tasks What You'll Get Free eyewear (up to £550 annually) from day one 33 days holiday with buy/sell options Family & friends discounts + free eye tests Employee wellbeing support Opportunities to support global vision through the OneSight Foundation Earn More at Vision Express Earn monthly bonuses on top of your salary. Full-time Optical Assistants meeting targets can earn £73-£472/month - with uncapped potential for high performers. Your performance matters - and it pays off. What We're Looking For Confident engaging with customers and recommending products Passionate about eyewear, style, and comfortable with digital tools Positive team player with a can-do attitude Strong communicator who listens and understands customer needs Why Vision Express? With over 590 stores across the UK, Ireland, and Jersey, we're a leading optical retailer and a growing medtech business. Backed by EssilorLuxottica, we invest in innovation, people, and your career development. Ready to start your career in optical retail? Apply now and see your future clearly.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Retail Optical Assistant - Vision Express Where customer service meets premium eyewear and medtech innovation.Are you looking for a retail role in eyecare where you can grow, learn, and make a difference? Join Vision Express, part of the global EssilorLuxottica group, and work with leading brands like Ray-Ban, Meta, Oakley, Prada & Nuance. What You'll Do Deliver confident personalised customer service and product advice Learn to adjust frames, assist with fittings, and carry out minor repairs Support pre-screening eye tests using the latest optical technology Keep the store running smoothly with admin and support tasks What You'll Get Free eyewear (up to £550 annually) from day one 33 days holiday with buy/sell options Family & friends discounts + free eye tests Employee wellbeing support Opportunities to support global vision through the OneSight Foundation Earn More at Vision Express Earn monthly bonuses on top of your salary. Full-time Optical Assistants meeting targets can earn £73-£472/month - with uncapped potential for high performers. Your performance matters - and it pays off. What We're Looking For Confident engaging with customers and recommending products Passionate about eyewear, style, and comfortable with digital tools Positive team player with a can-do attitude Strong communicator who listens and understands customer needs Why Vision Express? With over 590 stores across the UK, Ireland, and Jersey, we're a leading optical retailer and a growing medtech business. Backed by EssilorLuxottica, we invest in innovation, people, and your career development. Ready to start your career in optical retail? Apply now and see your future clearly.
Retail Optical Assistant - Vision Express Where customer service meets premium eyewear and medtech innovation.Are you looking for a retail role in eyecare where you can grow, learn, and make a difference? Join Vision Express, part of the global EssilorLuxottica group, and work with leading brands like Ray-Ban, Meta, Oakley, Prada & Nuance. What You'll Do Deliver confident personalised customer service and product advice Learn to adjust frames, assist with fittings, and carry out minor repairs Support pre-screening eye tests using the latest optical technology Keep the store running smoothly with admin and support tasks What You'll Get Free eyewear (up to £550 annually) from day one 33 days holiday with buy/sell options Family & friends discounts + free eye tests Employee wellbeing support Opportunities to support global vision through the OneSight Foundation Earn More at Vision Express Earn monthly bonuses on top of your salary. Full-time Optical Assistants meeting targets can earn £85-£520/month - with uncapped potential for high performers. Your performance matters - and it pays off. What We're Looking For Confident engaging with customers and recommending products Passionate about eyewear, style, and comfortable with digital tools Positive team player with a can-do attitude Strong communicator who listens and understands customer needs Why Vision Express? With over 590 stores across the UK, Ireland, and Jersey, we're a leading optical retailer and a growing medtech business. Backed by EssilorLuxottica, we invest in innovation, people, and your career development. Ready to start your career in optical retail? Apply now and see your future clearly.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
Retail Optical Assistant - Vision Express Where customer service meets premium eyewear and medtech innovation.Are you looking for a retail role in eyecare where you can grow, learn, and make a difference? Join Vision Express, part of the global EssilorLuxottica group, and work with leading brands like Ray-Ban, Meta, Oakley, Prada & Nuance. What You'll Do Deliver confident personalised customer service and product advice Learn to adjust frames, assist with fittings, and carry out minor repairs Support pre-screening eye tests using the latest optical technology Keep the store running smoothly with admin and support tasks What You'll Get Free eyewear (up to £550 annually) from day one 33 days holiday with buy/sell options Family & friends discounts + free eye tests Employee wellbeing support Opportunities to support global vision through the OneSight Foundation Earn More at Vision Express Earn monthly bonuses on top of your salary. Full-time Optical Assistants meeting targets can earn £85-£520/month - with uncapped potential for high performers. Your performance matters - and it pays off. What We're Looking For Confident engaging with customers and recommending products Passionate about eyewear, style, and comfortable with digital tools Positive team player with a can-do attitude Strong communicator who listens and understands customer needs Why Vision Express? With over 590 stores across the UK, Ireland, and Jersey, we're a leading optical retailer and a growing medtech business. Backed by EssilorLuxottica, we invest in innovation, people, and your career development. Ready to start your career in optical retail? Apply now and see your future clearly.
ICT Assistant Cambridge, hybrid, office based 2-3 days a week (more office based during probation) £30,000 per year Start your ICT career at Hundred Houses Society (HHS) in a role where you'll make a difference. As an ICT Assistant, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering digital services that colleagues and customers rely on, while gaining hands-on experience across the full ICT lifecycle. Supporting the ICT Manager, you'll help deliver our ICT Strategy, helping to ensure that digital systems are effective, secure, accessible and user-focused within a regulated housing environment. In this dynamic role, you won't be limited to a single area. You'll contribute to ICT operations, administration, co-ordination, change management, data quality and supplier oversight. You'll work closely with colleagues across all areas of the organisation, enabling them to make the most of digital tools, while contributing towards meaningful service improvements, as well as working closely with suppliers. Working in a small housing association means you will build a strong foundation for your career and have oversight of ICT operations, including: IT systems development Reporting; both technical report creation and operation reporting Hardware setup and deployment Change communications - stakeholder communication and engagement Data quality - data governance and compliance Supplier monitoring - commercial awareness and contract support Feedback collection - user research and service improvement About you We welcome applications from people who can demonstrate: Degree-level education (or equivalent transferable experience) Passionate about technology Strong organisational and interpersonal skills Clear written and verbal communication skills Excellent attention to detail, particularly when working on data, documentation and compliance tasks Ability to learn new systems quickly and adapt to changing priorities Analytical and structured approach to problem solving Competence in Microsoft 365 tools Experience working with data, records or documentation A clear interest in digital inclusion, accessibility, and user experience. Organised, methodical, and reliable, with a commitment to high standards of accuracy. Positive and adaptable approach to change, with a willingness to learn and develop new skills. Flexible and willing to undertake a broad range of tasks, sometimes beyond typical ICT related tasks. Desirable: Experience in an ICT, digital, administrative or customer-focused role Exposure to ICT systems or digital platforms (particularly in housing, public sector or regulated environments) Awareness of data protection, information governance, accessibility or cyber security principles Experience supporting change, training or user adoption Understanding of working with suppliers or external partners Benefits 28 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time staff) Option to buy/sell up to 5 days' annual leave Private health insurance Employee discount scheme Defined contributions pension scheme, matched from 4% to 10% Employee Assistance Programme Life assurance Strong focus on learning, development and wellbeing Plus, more when you join! Inclusion and Diversity We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, and are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to ensuring a fair, inclusive and accessible recruitment process for everyone and welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
ICT Assistant Cambridge, hybrid, office based 2-3 days a week (more office based during probation) £30,000 per year Start your ICT career at Hundred Houses Society (HHS) in a role where you'll make a difference. As an ICT Assistant, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering digital services that colleagues and customers rely on, while gaining hands-on experience across the full ICT lifecycle. Supporting the ICT Manager, you'll help deliver our ICT Strategy, helping to ensure that digital systems are effective, secure, accessible and user-focused within a regulated housing environment. In this dynamic role, you won't be limited to a single area. You'll contribute to ICT operations, administration, co-ordination, change management, data quality and supplier oversight. You'll work closely with colleagues across all areas of the organisation, enabling them to make the most of digital tools, while contributing towards meaningful service improvements, as well as working closely with suppliers. Working in a small housing association means you will build a strong foundation for your career and have oversight of ICT operations, including: IT systems development Reporting; both technical report creation and operation reporting Hardware setup and deployment Change communications - stakeholder communication and engagement Data quality - data governance and compliance Supplier monitoring - commercial awareness and contract support Feedback collection - user research and service improvement About you We welcome applications from people who can demonstrate: Degree-level education (or equivalent transferable experience) Passionate about technology Strong organisational and interpersonal skills Clear written and verbal communication skills Excellent attention to detail, particularly when working on data, documentation and compliance tasks Ability to learn new systems quickly and adapt to changing priorities Analytical and structured approach to problem solving Competence in Microsoft 365 tools Experience working with data, records or documentation A clear interest in digital inclusion, accessibility, and user experience. Organised, methodical, and reliable, with a commitment to high standards of accuracy. Positive and adaptable approach to change, with a willingness to learn and develop new skills. Flexible and willing to undertake a broad range of tasks, sometimes beyond typical ICT related tasks. Desirable: Experience in an ICT, digital, administrative or customer-focused role Exposure to ICT systems or digital platforms (particularly in housing, public sector or regulated environments) Awareness of data protection, information governance, accessibility or cyber security principles Experience supporting change, training or user adoption Understanding of working with suppliers or external partners Benefits 28 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time staff) Option to buy/sell up to 5 days' annual leave Private health insurance Employee discount scheme Defined contributions pension scheme, matched from 4% to 10% Employee Assistance Programme Life assurance Strong focus on learning, development and wellbeing Plus, more when you join! Inclusion and Diversity We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, and are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to ensuring a fair, inclusive and accessible recruitment process for everyone and welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements.
The role of Accounts Assistant within the business services industry involves supporting the accounting team with a range of financial tasks. This temporary position in Sevenoaks is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail and a strong foundation in accounting principles. Client Details This opportunity is with a small-sized organisation within the business services sector based in Sevenoaks. The company is known for its professional approach and commitment to delivering high-quality services to its clients. Description Assist in managing accounts payable and receivable processes. Reconcile bank statements and financial records accurately and efficiently. Prepare and process invoices, ensuring compliance with company policies. Support the preparation of financial reports and statements. Maintain organised and up-to-date financial records. Provide administrative support to the accounting team as required. Assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes. Respond to internal and external queries related to financial and accountancy matters. Profile The successful Accounts Assistant will be available on short notice and have experience in the above Job Offer An hourly rate between 14.00 and 17.00, depending on skills and experience. Temporary position offering flexibility and valuable experience in the business services industry. Opportunity to work within a professional and supportive environment. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to develop their skills and contribute to a small-sized organisation. If you meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply today!
Apr 21, 2026
Seasonal
The role of Accounts Assistant within the business services industry involves supporting the accounting team with a range of financial tasks. This temporary position in Sevenoaks is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail and a strong foundation in accounting principles. Client Details This opportunity is with a small-sized organisation within the business services sector based in Sevenoaks. The company is known for its professional approach and commitment to delivering high-quality services to its clients. Description Assist in managing accounts payable and receivable processes. Reconcile bank statements and financial records accurately and efficiently. Prepare and process invoices, ensuring compliance with company policies. Support the preparation of financial reports and statements. Maintain organised and up-to-date financial records. Provide administrative support to the accounting team as required. Assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes. Respond to internal and external queries related to financial and accountancy matters. Profile The successful Accounts Assistant will be available on short notice and have experience in the above Job Offer An hourly rate between 14.00 and 17.00, depending on skills and experience. Temporary position offering flexibility and valuable experience in the business services industry. Opportunity to work within a professional and supportive environment. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to develop their skills and contribute to a small-sized organisation. If you meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply today!
EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Tower Hamlets, Greater London Pay: £95-£105 per day (depending on experience) Contract: Full-time Role Our client, a well-established primary school in Tower Hamlets, is seeking a dedicated and experienced EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a compassionate professional who is passionate about helping young children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to thrive during their early learning journey. In this role, you will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider SEND team to provide tailored support that meets the individual needs of each child within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Your work will help create a nurturing, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential. Responsibilities Provide personalised 1:1 and small group support for children with SEND Assist in delivering tailored learning activities and interventions Support children's academic, social, emotional, and communication development Help implement strategies that encourage independence and positive engagement Contribute to planning and delivering enrichment and play-based learning activities Accompany pupils on educational visits where required Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff to ensure consistent care and progress Requirements Experience working within EYFS and supporting children with SEND A strong understanding of a range of additional needs, such as autism, learning difficulties, or physical disabilities A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach Excellent communication and relationship-building skills The ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy school environment Benefits Competitive daily rate of £95-£105 (based on experience) Full-time, stable role within a supportive school environment Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training A chance to make a meaningful impact on children's early education and development Safeguarding & Recruitment This role is subject to safer recruitment practices. Candidates will be required to hold an enhanced DBS check and provide relevant qualifications and references prior to placement. Support with DBS applications can be provided where needed. The school and recruitment partner are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Tower Hamlets, Greater London Pay: £95-£105 per day (depending on experience) Contract: Full-time Role Our client, a well-established primary school in Tower Hamlets, is seeking a dedicated and experienced EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a compassionate professional who is passionate about helping young children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to thrive during their early learning journey. In this role, you will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider SEND team to provide tailored support that meets the individual needs of each child within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Your work will help create a nurturing, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential. Responsibilities Provide personalised 1:1 and small group support for children with SEND Assist in delivering tailored learning activities and interventions Support children's academic, social, emotional, and communication development Help implement strategies that encourage independence and positive engagement Contribute to planning and delivering enrichment and play-based learning activities Accompany pupils on educational visits where required Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff to ensure consistent care and progress Requirements Experience working within EYFS and supporting children with SEND A strong understanding of a range of additional needs, such as autism, learning difficulties, or physical disabilities A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach Excellent communication and relationship-building skills The ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy school environment Benefits Competitive daily rate of £95-£105 (based on experience) Full-time, stable role within a supportive school environment Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training A chance to make a meaningful impact on children's early education and development Safeguarding & Recruitment This role is subject to safer recruitment practices. Candidates will be required to hold an enhanced DBS check and provide relevant qualifications and references prior to placement. Support with DBS applications can be provided where needed. The school and recruitment partner are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.
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 21, 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!
