What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet High Bank as a Deputy Manager! We're now looking for a Deputy Manager to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet High Bank? Based on a farm with cows, a goat, chickens, ducks and a pig Lot of outdoor space including a park, forest school area, a gardening patch and playing field Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we offer our Deputy Managers: Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan. Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. How you'll make a difference as a Deputy Manager: Through working alongside the manager to help with all areas of running the nursery, making sure everything runs smoothly day to day. By building warm, trusting relationships with families and work together with outside agencies to support each child's growth and wellbeing. Guiding and support the nursery team, keeping children safe at all times and bringing the EYFS to life in a way that's fun, engaging, and meets all requirements. What a Deputy Manager needs: Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification. Excellent understanding of EYFS. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children. Leadership experience within a nursery setting. Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet High Bank We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.
May 06, 2026
Full time
What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet High Bank as a Deputy Manager! We're now looking for a Deputy Manager to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet High Bank? Based on a farm with cows, a goat, chickens, ducks and a pig Lot of outdoor space including a park, forest school area, a gardening patch and playing field Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we offer our Deputy Managers: Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan. Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. How you'll make a difference as a Deputy Manager: Through working alongside the manager to help with all areas of running the nursery, making sure everything runs smoothly day to day. By building warm, trusting relationships with families and work together with outside agencies to support each child's growth and wellbeing. Guiding and support the nursery team, keeping children safe at all times and bringing the EYFS to life in a way that's fun, engaging, and meets all requirements. What a Deputy Manager needs: Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification. Excellent understanding of EYFS. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children. Leadership experience within a nursery setting. Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet High Bank We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.
What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Higher Broughton as a Deputy Manager! We're now looking for a Deputy Manager to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet Higher Broughton? Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we offer our Deputy Managers: Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan. Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. How you'll make a difference as a Deputy Manager: Through working alongside the manager to help with all areas of running the nursery, making sure everything runs smoothly day to day. By building warm, trusting relationships with families and work together with outside agencies to support each child's growth and wellbeing. Guiding and support the nursery team, keeping children safe at all times and bringing the EYFS to life in a way that's fun, engaging, and meets all requirements. What a Deputy Manager needs: Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification. Excellent understanding of EYFS. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children. Leadership experience within a nursery setting. Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Higher Broughton. We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.
May 06, 2026
Full time
What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Higher Broughton as a Deputy Manager! We're now looking for a Deputy Manager to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet Higher Broughton? Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we offer our Deputy Managers: Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan. Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. How you'll make a difference as a Deputy Manager: Through working alongside the manager to help with all areas of running the nursery, making sure everything runs smoothly day to day. By building warm, trusting relationships with families and work together with outside agencies to support each child's growth and wellbeing. Guiding and support the nursery team, keeping children safe at all times and bringing the EYFS to life in a way that's fun, engaging, and meets all requirements. What a Deputy Manager needs: Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification. Excellent understanding of EYFS. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children. Leadership experience within a nursery setting. Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Higher Broughton. We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.
Kids Planet Day Nurseries
Gedling, Nottinghamshire
What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Gedling as a Deputy Manager! We're now looking for a Deputy Manager to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet Gedling? Quiet rural location with onsite parking Large outdoor space with forest school A happy, friendly team Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we offer our Deputy Managers: Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan. Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. How you'll make a difference as a Deputy Manager: Through working alongside the manager to help with all areas of running the nursery, making sure everything runs smoothly day to day. By building warm, trusting relationships with families and work together with outside agencies to support each child's growth and wellbeing. Guiding and support the nursery team, keeping children safe at all times and bringing the EYFS to life in a way that's fun, engaging, and meets all requirements. What a Deputy Manager needs: Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification. Excellent understanding of EYFS. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children. Leadership experience within a nursery setting. Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Gedling We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.
May 06, 2026
Full time
What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Gedling as a Deputy Manager! We're now looking for a Deputy Manager to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet Gedling? Quiet rural location with onsite parking Large outdoor space with forest school A happy, friendly team Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we offer our Deputy Managers: Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan. Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. How you'll make a difference as a Deputy Manager: Through working alongside the manager to help with all areas of running the nursery, making sure everything runs smoothly day to day. By building warm, trusting relationships with families and work together with outside agencies to support each child's growth and wellbeing. Guiding and support the nursery team, keeping children safe at all times and bringing the EYFS to life in a way that's fun, engaging, and meets all requirements. What a Deputy Manager needs: Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification. Excellent understanding of EYFS. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children. Leadership experience within a nursery setting. Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Gedling We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.
What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Audenshaw as a Deputy Manager! We're now looking for a Deputy Manager to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet Audenshaw? Great transport links Established long standing team Fantastic outdoor spaces Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we offer our Deputy Managers: Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan. Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. How you'll make a difference as a Deputy Manager: Through working alongside the manager to help with all areas of running the nursery, making sure everything runs smoothly day to day. By building warm, trusting relationships with families and work together with outside agencies to support each child's growth and wellbeing. Guiding and support the nursery team, keeping children safe at all times and bringing the EYFS to life in a way that's fun, engaging, and meets all requirements. What a Deputy Manager needs: Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification. Excellent understanding of EYFS. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children. Leadership experience within a nursery setting. Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Audenshaw We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.
May 06, 2026
Full time
What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Audenshaw as a Deputy Manager! We're now looking for a Deputy Manager to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet Audenshaw? Great transport links Established long standing team Fantastic outdoor spaces Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we offer our Deputy Managers: Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan. Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. How you'll make a difference as a Deputy Manager: Through working alongside the manager to help with all areas of running the nursery, making sure everything runs smoothly day to day. By building warm, trusting relationships with families and work together with outside agencies to support each child's growth and wellbeing. Guiding and support the nursery team, keeping children safe at all times and bringing the EYFS to life in a way that's fun, engaging, and meets all requirements. What a Deputy Manager needs: Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification. Excellent understanding of EYFS. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children. Leadership experience within a nursery setting. Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Audenshaw We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.
What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Old Stables as a Deputy Manager! This is a fixed-term role to cover maternity leave. We're now looking for a Deputy Manager to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet Old Stables? Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we offer our Deputy Managers: Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. How you'll make a difference as a Deputy Manager: Through working alongside the manager to help with all areas of running the nursery, making sure everything runs smoothly day to day. By building warm, trusting relationships with families and work together with outside agencies to support each child's growth and wellbeing. Guiding and support the nursery team, keeping children safe at all times and bringing the EYFS to life in a way that's fun, engaging, and meets all requirements. What a Deputy Manager needs: Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification. Excellent understanding of EYFS. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children. Leadership experience within a nursery setting. Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Old Stables We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.
May 06, 2026
Full time
What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Old Stables as a Deputy Manager! This is a fixed-term role to cover maternity leave. We're now looking for a Deputy Manager to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet Old Stables? Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we offer our Deputy Managers: Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. How you'll make a difference as a Deputy Manager: Through working alongside the manager to help with all areas of running the nursery, making sure everything runs smoothly day to day. By building warm, trusting relationships with families and work together with outside agencies to support each child's growth and wellbeing. Guiding and support the nursery team, keeping children safe at all times and bringing the EYFS to life in a way that's fun, engaging, and meets all requirements. What a Deputy Manager needs: Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification. Excellent understanding of EYFS. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children. Leadership experience within a nursery setting. Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Old Stables We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.
Context Childhood First enables children and young people to recover from early life abuse and relational trauma, to enjoy life and to achieve their potential. We do this through the provision of specialist therapeutic residential care and treatment, together with family and network support. We are also a UKCP Training Organisational Member accredited with Middlesex University, providing in-house clinical training to its clinical staff. Merrywood House, provides placements for up to 8 young people aged between 10 and 17 years old. Purpose 12 Months Fixed term Contract Maternity Cover This is a senior leadership and therapeutic role within Childhood First s provision of services for children and young people with complex needs. As the Deputy Director, you will work closely with the Director (Registered Manager) to ensure effective leadership and day to day management of the services and community. What you ll bring to the role • Experience of leading a therapeutic care team ideally in a residential care setting. • Clinical expertise and focus on the planning and delivery of a therapeutic service. • A high level of communication skills and a methodical approach to work. • Experience of assessment methods and psychodynamic work with children, adolescents or families. • A sense of personal resilience and psychological awareness, and the ability to form open and constructive relationships including a willingness to consider self in relationship with others and in terms of impact on the work. Task • Support the Director in leading Merrywood House s Therapeutic Community, ensuring the therapeutic community s environment remains at a high standard, consistent with Children s Home Regulations by being responsive to the needs of the children and staff. • Ensure there is an effective workforce in place to deliver essential services. This includes taking the lead role in rota management and recruitment campaigns. What we ll do for you • Statutory and management training. • Monthly clinical supervision and weekly staff support groups. • 25 days annual leave plus public holidays. • Healthcare benefits and life assurance. • Up to 6% employer pension contribution. • Relocation package and recruitment referral scheme. Closing date: Friday 15 May 2026 Interview dates: Week commencing 18 May 2026 Any offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including right to work verification, background vetting, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (which may include overseas checks), verification of qualifications, receipt of satisfactory professional references, and medical clearance.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Context Childhood First enables children and young people to recover from early life abuse and relational trauma, to enjoy life and to achieve their potential. We do this through the provision of specialist therapeutic residential care and treatment, together with family and network support. We are also a UKCP Training Organisational Member accredited with Middlesex University, providing in-house clinical training to its clinical staff. Merrywood House, provides placements for up to 8 young people aged between 10 and 17 years old. Purpose 12 Months Fixed term Contract Maternity Cover This is a senior leadership and therapeutic role within Childhood First s provision of services for children and young people with complex needs. As the Deputy Director, you will work closely with the Director (Registered Manager) to ensure effective leadership and day to day management of the services and community. What you ll bring to the role • Experience of leading a therapeutic care team ideally in a residential care setting. • Clinical expertise and focus on the planning and delivery of a therapeutic service. • A high level of communication skills and a methodical approach to work. • Experience of assessment methods and psychodynamic work with children, adolescents or families. • A sense of personal resilience and psychological awareness, and the ability to form open and constructive relationships including a willingness to consider self in relationship with others and in terms of impact on the work. Task • Support the Director in leading Merrywood House s Therapeutic Community, ensuring the therapeutic community s environment remains at a high standard, consistent with Children s Home Regulations by being responsive to the needs of the children and staff. • Ensure there is an effective workforce in place to deliver essential services. This includes taking the lead role in rota management and recruitment campaigns. What we ll do for you • Statutory and management training. • Monthly clinical supervision and weekly staff support groups. • 25 days annual leave plus public holidays. • Healthcare benefits and life assurance. • Up to 6% employer pension contribution. • Relocation package and recruitment referral scheme. Closing date: Friday 15 May 2026 Interview dates: Week commencing 18 May 2026 Any offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including right to work verification, background vetting, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (which may include overseas checks), verification of qualifications, receipt of satisfactory professional references, and medical clearance.
This is a fantastic opportunity if you are currently a Deputy Manager and are looking for a new challenge, or an experienced Third in Charge with leadership experience, looking to progress your career to the next level. This is a big setting the role will be shared with another DM having separate responsibilities. This role is ideal if you are someone who wants to play a key role in the leadership and the management of this beautiful nursery. Your role will be to support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day operations of the nursery. The nursery has been operating over 20 yrs and is set in a quiet location with excellent facilities. It is particularly known for its outstanding outdoor provision, including spacious outdoor play areas and a dedicated wildlife area that encourages children to explore nature, observe wildlife, and engage in hands-on learning. The setting also benefits from a purpose-built preschool unit designed to inspire curiosity and support children through all stages of development. The Role As Nursery Deputy Manager, you will: Support the Nursery Manager in the overall day-to-day running of the nursery Lead and inspire the team to deliver high-quality early years practice Take responsibility for the setting in the Manager's absence The successful candidate will: Hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5 or above desirable) Have previous experience in a leadership or deputy role within an early years setting Demonstrate strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements Be enthusiastic about outdoor learning and child-led practice Be confident, organised, and supportive in their leadership approach What's on Offer Strong focus on outdoor learning and Forest School experiences 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan. Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. All successful applicants will be required to have an Enhanced DBS carried out. As a specialist Childcare agency, we believe that we can only be as successful as our candidates and employees. That is why we invest 100% in each and every candidate who registers with us and value all the work carried out by our team
May 04, 2026
Full time
This is a fantastic opportunity if you are currently a Deputy Manager and are looking for a new challenge, or an experienced Third in Charge with leadership experience, looking to progress your career to the next level. This is a big setting the role will be shared with another DM having separate responsibilities. This role is ideal if you are someone who wants to play a key role in the leadership and the management of this beautiful nursery. Your role will be to support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day operations of the nursery. The nursery has been operating over 20 yrs and is set in a quiet location with excellent facilities. It is particularly known for its outstanding outdoor provision, including spacious outdoor play areas and a dedicated wildlife area that encourages children to explore nature, observe wildlife, and engage in hands-on learning. The setting also benefits from a purpose-built preschool unit designed to inspire curiosity and support children through all stages of development. The Role As Nursery Deputy Manager, you will: Support the Nursery Manager in the overall day-to-day running of the nursery Lead and inspire the team to deliver high-quality early years practice Take responsibility for the setting in the Manager's absence The successful candidate will: Hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5 or above desirable) Have previous experience in a leadership or deputy role within an early years setting Demonstrate strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements Be enthusiastic about outdoor learning and child-led practice Be confident, organised, and supportive in their leadership approach What's on Offer Strong focus on outdoor learning and Forest School experiences 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan. Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. All successful applicants will be required to have an Enhanced DBS carried out. As a specialist Childcare agency, we believe that we can only be as successful as our candidates and employees. That is why we invest 100% in each and every candidate who registers with us and value all the work carried out by our team
My client is looking for a Finance Manager to join their team for a 12 months Fixed Term Contract to cover for maternity leave. YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE OF WORKING WITHIN HIGER EDUCATION. You will manage the Financial Services Team to deliver efficient, effective and appropriately controlled financial transactional processing. Key Tasks To lead and manage the Financial Services Team, providing clear direction, ensuring accountability and delivery of individual and team outcomes To respond to changing team needs and requirements through effective deployment/redeployment of staff skills and competencies To encourage and support personal and professional development within the team To deputise for the Deputy Director of Finance - Financial Control, as required To assist the Deputy Director of Finance - Financial Control to ensure all staff are familiar with the financial control framework and regulations and to monitor compliance with these, taking action as appropriate To describe and explain complex and detailed financial information, processes and policies to non-finance colleagues in a manner that is clearly understandable To deliver ad-hoc training, as required, relating to policies and procedures To liaise with other key professional services (Human Resources, Registry, Research & Innovation Office) on cross-departmental functions To ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions through Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and that these sub-ledgers are reconciled on a regular basis To oversee administration of the corporate credit card To monitor and proactively manage student and commercial debt including liaison with the external debt collection agency To review and approve weekly supplier BACs submissions, as well as one-off payments To ensure all key transactional processes are documented and regularly updated To lead on the approach to fraud prevention Qualifications and Skills needed Fully-qualified accountant To utilise previous experience and knowledge in a higher education, or similar, institution Utilisation, and thorough understanding, of finance IT systems and reporting software In-depth knowledge and use of MS Office programmes, particularly Excel and Word Please only apply for this role if you have worked in higher education or similar before as only relevant candidates will be contacted.
May 03, 2026
Contractor
My client is looking for a Finance Manager to join their team for a 12 months Fixed Term Contract to cover for maternity leave. YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE OF WORKING WITHIN HIGER EDUCATION. You will manage the Financial Services Team to deliver efficient, effective and appropriately controlled financial transactional processing. Key Tasks To lead and manage the Financial Services Team, providing clear direction, ensuring accountability and delivery of individual and team outcomes To respond to changing team needs and requirements through effective deployment/redeployment of staff skills and competencies To encourage and support personal and professional development within the team To deputise for the Deputy Director of Finance - Financial Control, as required To assist the Deputy Director of Finance - Financial Control to ensure all staff are familiar with the financial control framework and regulations and to monitor compliance with these, taking action as appropriate To describe and explain complex and detailed financial information, processes and policies to non-finance colleagues in a manner that is clearly understandable To deliver ad-hoc training, as required, relating to policies and procedures To liaise with other key professional services (Human Resources, Registry, Research & Innovation Office) on cross-departmental functions To ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions through Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and that these sub-ledgers are reconciled on a regular basis To oversee administration of the corporate credit card To monitor and proactively manage student and commercial debt including liaison with the external debt collection agency To review and approve weekly supplier BACs submissions, as well as one-off payments To ensure all key transactional processes are documented and regularly updated To lead on the approach to fraud prevention Qualifications and Skills needed Fully-qualified accountant To utilise previous experience and knowledge in a higher education, or similar, institution Utilisation, and thorough understanding, of finance IT systems and reporting software In-depth knowledge and use of MS Office programmes, particularly Excel and Word Please only apply for this role if you have worked in higher education or similar before as only relevant candidates will be contacted.
Deputy Manager - Jollyes Pets - Hartlepool. Salary £28,038 p.a. + bonus potential of £1-5k p.a . Supporting the Store Manager in the daily operations of the store, team management, store standards, stock management and delivering excellent customer service to our pet parents. Following exciting recent and continued growth, Jollyes is looking for a talented individual to be the Deputy Manager in our Hartlepool store. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company voted Best Retailer 2024 in the Retail Week awards, and included in the Sunday Times ' Best Places to Work ' list and accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition in 2024. The Benefits: At Jollyes, we're as passionate about our people as we are about our pets! We think our tail-wagging benefits package reflects our appreciation for all that our colleagues do and provides support where it's needed most. Competitive salary of £28,038 p.a., plus annual bonus potential of £1-5k p.a., subject to reaching pre-agreed measures. Financial Wellbeing Package (Stream): Access earnings early, plus savings tools and discounts. Retail Trust Membership: Counselling, wellbeing, and financial support. Colleague Discounts: Treats at 800+ retailers, plus 30% off Jollyes products and pet services. Health & Wellbeing Support: Online GP, mental health services, fitness programs, dental care, and cancer support. Workplace Pension: Legal & General scheme (EE 3%, ER 5%). Extra Time Off: Birthday, wedding, new pet days, plus buy/sell holiday options. Enhanced Family Leave: Maternity and paternity packages above statutory levels. Recognition & Rewards: Top Dog Award with extra day off and perks. Lifestyle Benefits: Cycle2Work scheme and discounted David Lloyd membership. Learning & Development: Ongoing training for career growth. The Role - Deputy Manager: Support the Store Manager day-to-day and take full responsibility for all aspects of running a successful store in their absence. Managing people, financial performance, store standards, customer service. Lead by example creating an excellent culture and working environment for your team, demonstrating our values of being: Genuine, Wise, Eager, Focused, Together. Ensuring you and your team are delivering exceptional customer service by providing a great shopping experience for customers and displaying strong pet and product knowledge. ( Training given). Delivering the highest standards of pet care and ensure that the welfare of pets is a top priority, promoting responsible pet ownership. The Skills: To be successful in this role, joining as a Deputy Manager you'll need the following skills and experience: A passion for pets and people! Delighting your customers by ensuring an unrivalled shopping experience. Previous retail management experience, where you have deputized for the Store Manager and taken a hands-on approach to managing the business on a daily basis. A team player, able to communicate effectively and build high performing and highly engaged teams. Demonstrate a proven track record in developing business performance and exceeding KPIs, whilst also delivering the highest levels of store standards including health & safety and legal compliance. You should be commercially aware and have a proactive approach with great planning and organisation skills. As part of the store management team you may on occasion need to get to store out of hours or to help provide cover in other stores in the region, therefore you should have your own transport with a UK driving licence. Full time, permanent position - 40 hours per week working 5 days out of 7. About Jollyes Pets Jollyes are an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and over 70 years of pet expertise between our paws. Winners of the Retail Week award for 'Best Retailer 2024' (under £250m t/o), and listed in the Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' you really can be sure you're joining a great brand and employer, trusted by our customers and our colleagues. Accredited by RestLess as an age inclusive employer we welcome applications of all ages (16+), and with our accreditation to the Pet Sustainability Coalition, we're friendly to pets people and the planet too! To Apply If you're keen to develop your career in retail management and benefit from future progression as we continue to grow, you'll be warmly welcomed and your contribution truly valued. Click the 'apply' button today and join our pack as a Jollyes Deputy Manager!
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Deputy Manager - Jollyes Pets - Hartlepool. Salary £28,038 p.a. + bonus potential of £1-5k p.a . Supporting the Store Manager in the daily operations of the store, team management, store standards, stock management and delivering excellent customer service to our pet parents. Following exciting recent and continued growth, Jollyes is looking for a talented individual to be the Deputy Manager in our Hartlepool store. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company voted Best Retailer 2024 in the Retail Week awards, and included in the Sunday Times ' Best Places to Work ' list and accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition in 2024. The Benefits: At Jollyes, we're as passionate about our people as we are about our pets! We think our tail-wagging benefits package reflects our appreciation for all that our colleagues do and provides support where it's needed most. Competitive salary of £28,038 p.a., plus annual bonus potential of £1-5k p.a., subject to reaching pre-agreed measures. Financial Wellbeing Package (Stream): Access earnings early, plus savings tools and discounts. Retail Trust Membership: Counselling, wellbeing, and financial support. Colleague Discounts: Treats at 800+ retailers, plus 30% off Jollyes products and pet services. Health & Wellbeing Support: Online GP, mental health services, fitness programs, dental care, and cancer support. Workplace Pension: Legal & General scheme (EE 3%, ER 5%). Extra Time Off: Birthday, wedding, new pet days, plus buy/sell holiday options. Enhanced Family Leave: Maternity and paternity packages above statutory levels. Recognition & Rewards: Top Dog Award with extra day off and perks. Lifestyle Benefits: Cycle2Work scheme and discounted David Lloyd membership. Learning & Development: Ongoing training for career growth. The Role - Deputy Manager: Support the Store Manager day-to-day and take full responsibility for all aspects of running a successful store in their absence. Managing people, financial performance, store standards, customer service. Lead by example creating an excellent culture and working environment for your team, demonstrating our values of being: Genuine, Wise, Eager, Focused, Together. Ensuring you and your team are delivering exceptional customer service by providing a great shopping experience for customers and displaying strong pet and product knowledge. ( Training given). Delivering the highest standards of pet care and ensure that the welfare of pets is a top priority, promoting responsible pet ownership. The Skills: To be successful in this role, joining as a Deputy Manager you'll need the following skills and experience: A passion for pets and people! Delighting your customers by ensuring an unrivalled shopping experience. Previous retail management experience, where you have deputized for the Store Manager and taken a hands-on approach to managing the business on a daily basis. A team player, able to communicate effectively and build high performing and highly engaged teams. Demonstrate a proven track record in developing business performance and exceeding KPIs, whilst also delivering the highest levels of store standards including health & safety and legal compliance. You should be commercially aware and have a proactive approach with great planning and organisation skills. As part of the store management team you may on occasion need to get to store out of hours or to help provide cover in other stores in the region, therefore you should have your own transport with a UK driving licence. Full time, permanent position - 40 hours per week working 5 days out of 7. About Jollyes Pets Jollyes are an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and over 70 years of pet expertise between our paws. Winners of the Retail Week award for 'Best Retailer 2024' (under £250m t/o), and listed in the Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' you really can be sure you're joining a great brand and employer, trusted by our customers and our colleagues. Accredited by RestLess as an age inclusive employer we welcome applications of all ages (16+), and with our accreditation to the Pet Sustainability Coalition, we're friendly to pets people and the planet too! To Apply If you're keen to develop your career in retail management and benefit from future progression as we continue to grow, you'll be warmly welcomed and your contribution truly valued. Click the 'apply' button today and join our pack as a Jollyes Deputy Manager!
Deputy Manager - Jollyes Pets - Whitehaven. Salary £28,038 p.a. + bonus potential of £1-5k p.a . Supporting the Store Manager in the daily operations of the store, team management, store standards, stock management and delivering excellent customer service to our pet parents. Following exciting recent and continued growth, Jollyes is looking for a talented individual to be the Deputy Manager in our Whitehaven store. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company voted Best Retailer 2024 in the Retail Week awards, and included in the Sunday Times ' Best Places to Work ' list and accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition in 2024. The Benefits: At Jollyes, we're as passionate about our people as we are about our pets! We think our tail-wagging benefits package reflects our appreciation for all that our colleagues do and provides support where it's needed most. Competitive salary of £28,038 p.a., plus annual bonus potential of £1-5k p.a., subject to reaching pre-agreed measures. Financial Wellbeing Package (Stream): Access earnings early, plus savings tools and discounts. Retail Trust Membership: Counselling, wellbeing, and financial support. Colleague Discounts: Treats at 800+ retailers, plus 30% off Jollyes products and pet services. Health & Wellbeing Support: Online GP, mental health services, fitness programs, dental care, and cancer support. Workplace Pension: Legal & General scheme (EE 3%, ER 5%). Extra Time Off: Birthday, wedding, new pet days, plus buy/sell holiday options. Enhanced Family Leave: Maternity and paternity packages above statutory levels. Recognition & Rewards: Top Dog Award with extra day off and perks. Lifestyle Benefits: Cycle2Work scheme and discounted David Lloyd membership. Learning & Development: Ongoing training for career growth. The Role - Deputy Manager: Support the Store Manager day-to-day and take full responsibility for all aspects of running a successful store in their absence. Managing people, financial performance, store standards, customer service. Lead by example creating an excellent culture and working environment for your team, demonstrating our values of being: Genuine, Wise, Eager, Focused, Together. Ensuring you and your team are delivering exceptional customer service by providing a great shopping experience for customers and displaying strong pet and product knowledge. ( Training given). Delivering the highest standards of pet care and ensure that the welfare of pets is a top priority, promoting responsible pet ownership. The Skills: To be successful in this role, joining as a Deputy Manager you'll need the following skills and experience: A passion for pets and people! Delighting your customers by ensuring an unrivalled shopping experience. Previous retail management experience, where you have deputized for the Store Manager and taken a hands-on approach to managing the business on a daily basis. A team player, able to communicate effectively and build high performing and highly engaged teams. Demonstrate a proven track record in developing business performance and exceeding KPIs, whilst also delivering the highest levels of store standards including health & safety and legal compliance. You should be commercially aware and have a proactive approach with great planning and organisation skills. As part of the store management team you may on occasion need to get to store out of hours or to help provide cover in other stores in the region, therefore you should have your own transport with a UK driving licence. Full time, permanent position - 40 hours per week working 5 days out of 7. About Jollyes Pets Jollyes are an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and over 70 years of pet expertise between our paws. Winners of the Retail Week award for 'Best Retailer 2024' (under £250m t/o), and listed in the Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' you really can be sure you're joining a great brand and employer, trusted by our customers and our colleagues. Accredited by RestLess as an age inclusive employer we welcome applications of all ages (16+), and with our accreditation to the Pet Sustainability Coalition, we're friendly to pets people and the planet too! To Apply If you're keen to develop your career in retail management and benefit from future progression as we continue to grow, you'll be warmly welcomed and your contribution truly valued. Click the 'apply' button today and join our pack as a Jollyes Deputy Manager!
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Deputy Manager - Jollyes Pets - Whitehaven. Salary £28,038 p.a. + bonus potential of £1-5k p.a . Supporting the Store Manager in the daily operations of the store, team management, store standards, stock management and delivering excellent customer service to our pet parents. Following exciting recent and continued growth, Jollyes is looking for a talented individual to be the Deputy Manager in our Whitehaven store. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company voted Best Retailer 2024 in the Retail Week awards, and included in the Sunday Times ' Best Places to Work ' list and accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition in 2024. The Benefits: At Jollyes, we're as passionate about our people as we are about our pets! We think our tail-wagging benefits package reflects our appreciation for all that our colleagues do and provides support where it's needed most. Competitive salary of £28,038 p.a., plus annual bonus potential of £1-5k p.a., subject to reaching pre-agreed measures. Financial Wellbeing Package (Stream): Access earnings early, plus savings tools and discounts. Retail Trust Membership: Counselling, wellbeing, and financial support. Colleague Discounts: Treats at 800+ retailers, plus 30% off Jollyes products and pet services. Health & Wellbeing Support: Online GP, mental health services, fitness programs, dental care, and cancer support. Workplace Pension: Legal & General scheme (EE 3%, ER 5%). Extra Time Off: Birthday, wedding, new pet days, plus buy/sell holiday options. Enhanced Family Leave: Maternity and paternity packages above statutory levels. Recognition & Rewards: Top Dog Award with extra day off and perks. Lifestyle Benefits: Cycle2Work scheme and discounted David Lloyd membership. Learning & Development: Ongoing training for career growth. The Role - Deputy Manager: Support the Store Manager day-to-day and take full responsibility for all aspects of running a successful store in their absence. Managing people, financial performance, store standards, customer service. Lead by example creating an excellent culture and working environment for your team, demonstrating our values of being: Genuine, Wise, Eager, Focused, Together. Ensuring you and your team are delivering exceptional customer service by providing a great shopping experience for customers and displaying strong pet and product knowledge. ( Training given). Delivering the highest standards of pet care and ensure that the welfare of pets is a top priority, promoting responsible pet ownership. The Skills: To be successful in this role, joining as a Deputy Manager you'll need the following skills and experience: A passion for pets and people! Delighting your customers by ensuring an unrivalled shopping experience. Previous retail management experience, where you have deputized for the Store Manager and taken a hands-on approach to managing the business on a daily basis. A team player, able to communicate effectively and build high performing and highly engaged teams. Demonstrate a proven track record in developing business performance and exceeding KPIs, whilst also delivering the highest levels of store standards including health & safety and legal compliance. You should be commercially aware and have a proactive approach with great planning and organisation skills. As part of the store management team you may on occasion need to get to store out of hours or to help provide cover in other stores in the region, therefore you should have your own transport with a UK driving licence. Full time, permanent position - 40 hours per week working 5 days out of 7. About Jollyes Pets Jollyes are an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and over 70 years of pet expertise between our paws. Winners of the Retail Week award for 'Best Retailer 2024' (under £250m t/o), and listed in the Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' you really can be sure you're joining a great brand and employer, trusted by our customers and our colleagues. Accredited by RestLess as an age inclusive employer we welcome applications of all ages (16+), and with our accreditation to the Pet Sustainability Coalition, we're friendly to pets people and the planet too! To Apply If you're keen to develop your career in retail management and benefit from future progression as we continue to grow, you'll be warmly welcomed and your contribution truly valued. Click the 'apply' button today and join our pack as a Jollyes Deputy Manager!
Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Great Crosby, Merseyside
Registered Manager (Maternity Cover) Location: Liverpool Salary: £50,000+ per annum (DOE) Contract: Fixed-term (6-9 months) Start Date: 1 July 2026 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00-16:00 or 9:00-17:00 About the Role We are looking for an experienced and motivated Registered Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a well-established 40-bed residential care home supporting adult residents, including those living with dementia. This maternity cover role is ideal for a confident leader who can maintain high standards of care, compliance, and team performance within a supportive and stable environment. Key Responsibilities Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations and all relevant legislation Provide strong, visible leadership to the care team Maintain and enhance high standards of person-centred care Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and resident wellbeing Manage staffing, recruitment, training, and performance Maintain occupancy levels and support the admissions process Build positive relationships with residents, families, and external professionals Monitor budgets and ensure efficient use of resources Promote a positive, homely, and respectful environment Requirements Previous experience as a Registered Manager or a Deputy Manager ready to step up Proven experience within an adult residential care home Strong understanding of CQC standards and regulatory frameworks NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care (or working towards) Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills Ability to manage a medium-sized service (approx. 40 beds) Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care What We Offer Competitive salary from £50,000+ (dependent on experience) Monday-Friday working pattern (no regular weekends) Supportive senior management structure Opportunity to lead an established service with a stable, experienced team Early start available for handover prior to July if required About the Service The home is a 40-bed residential care service providing tailored support to adults, including those living with dementia. Residents benefit from personalised care plans, meaningful daily activities, and 24-hour support from a trained and compassionate care team. Please forward your CV to (url removed)
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Registered Manager (Maternity Cover) Location: Liverpool Salary: £50,000+ per annum (DOE) Contract: Fixed-term (6-9 months) Start Date: 1 July 2026 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00-16:00 or 9:00-17:00 About the Role We are looking for an experienced and motivated Registered Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a well-established 40-bed residential care home supporting adult residents, including those living with dementia. This maternity cover role is ideal for a confident leader who can maintain high standards of care, compliance, and team performance within a supportive and stable environment. Key Responsibilities Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations and all relevant legislation Provide strong, visible leadership to the care team Maintain and enhance high standards of person-centred care Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and resident wellbeing Manage staffing, recruitment, training, and performance Maintain occupancy levels and support the admissions process Build positive relationships with residents, families, and external professionals Monitor budgets and ensure efficient use of resources Promote a positive, homely, and respectful environment Requirements Previous experience as a Registered Manager or a Deputy Manager ready to step up Proven experience within an adult residential care home Strong understanding of CQC standards and regulatory frameworks NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care (or working towards) Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills Ability to manage a medium-sized service (approx. 40 beds) Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care What We Offer Competitive salary from £50,000+ (dependent on experience) Monday-Friday working pattern (no regular weekends) Supportive senior management structure Opportunity to lead an established service with a stable, experienced team Early start available for handover prior to July if required About the Service The home is a 40-bed residential care service providing tailored support to adults, including those living with dementia. Residents benefit from personalised care plans, meaningful daily activities, and 24-hour support from a trained and compassionate care team. Please forward your CV to (url removed)
Retail Sales Assistant - Keyholder 4 hour contract Why The Works? 10th Best Big Company to Work For 2024 - 'Best Companies' We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects them with a late family member's memory. You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark within people, allowing them to unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories. The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Our Perks Are 'The Works' 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! Family Friendly Leave - Enjoy some time well spent with enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay. Holiday - 28 days including bank holidays, or 33 days including bank holidays for Deputy and Store Managers. Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them - for when 'life' happens! Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with Retail Trust Charity, who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! Healthcare Cash Plan - To support your everyday healthcare costs. And loads more! - Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and optional charity giving. Become a Retail Sales Assistant As a Retail Sales Assistant at The Works, you'll discover that this is not just a job. This is a mission to inspire people to read, learn, create and play!You'll be the heartbeat of our retail store by greeting customers with a warm smile and helping them leave happy and excited to unlock their imaginations. Your passion and enthusiasm for our brand and products will be contagious and motivating. Our customers will want to return, time and time again for more inspiration and products that satisfy their creative needs.Some of our colleagues are even BookTok influencers or Instagram creatives, crafting their latest shorts or stories with our in-store products - That's super cool with us! Our Culture The Works is an awesome place to well, work! Our atmosphere is supportive, friendly, and inclusive. A second home-from-home where you can be your best and authentic?you.Our environment is always moving and full of energy, yet we still make space to share must-watch TV recommendations, and our favourite page-turners. Because even superheroes need some downtime to fuel their imaginations!We are one team. You won't find anyone too proud to roll up their sleeves here, with all hands-on-deck to inspire our customers and support each other. Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You Apart Genuine and authentic : Your positivity, creativity, and passion for our brand and products shine through. Talking to people is your superpower, and customers can't resist your helpful recommendations! Resilient champion : You can handle the fast-paced retail environment like a boss, juggling busy days, heavy deliveries, and customers with ease. You're the ultimate multitasking hero! Stock magician : You tackle the puzzle of sorting, pricing, and merchandising deliveries like a pro! Embrace the boxes; they've got nothing on you! Keyholder Responsibilities If you're over 18, you'll join as a keyholder. Our Retail Sales Assistants support our Store Management team to keep the stores running like clockwork by opening, closing, and running the store when needed, (holidays, days off, sickness etc), but don't worry we'll train you to do this.There are a lot of valuable skills to learn here that will benefit you in the future. You'll also receive our additional keyholding pay enhancement when holding keys. Under 18? That's cool. If you're under 18, you won't be able to complete keyholding duties just yet, but when you reach your 18th birthday, we'll get you set up for training so that you can earn the additional keyholding pay enhancement when on keyholder duties. Our Purpose To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled Our Values We are Crafty We are Caring We are Can-do We Listen. We Care Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what's going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you've ever worked! You'll have opportunity to help give us that direction. Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments. At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ+ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, or use another term). We are open to discussions around working hours and flexible working. And, where possible, we'll try to support this. If you need reasonable adjustments for an interview you might attend with us, let us know in your application and we'll be happy to help!
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Retail Sales Assistant - Keyholder 4 hour contract Why The Works? 10th Best Big Company to Work For 2024 - 'Best Companies' We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects them with a late family member's memory. You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark within people, allowing them to unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories. The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Our Perks Are 'The Works' 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! Family Friendly Leave - Enjoy some time well spent with enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay. Holiday - 28 days including bank holidays, or 33 days including bank holidays for Deputy and Store Managers. Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them - for when 'life' happens! Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with Retail Trust Charity, who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! Healthcare Cash Plan - To support your everyday healthcare costs. And loads more! - Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and optional charity giving. Become a Retail Sales Assistant As a Retail Sales Assistant at The Works, you'll discover that this is not just a job. This is a mission to inspire people to read, learn, create and play!You'll be the heartbeat of our retail store by greeting customers with a warm smile and helping them leave happy and excited to unlock their imaginations. Your passion and enthusiasm for our brand and products will be contagious and motivating. Our customers will want to return, time and time again for more inspiration and products that satisfy their creative needs.Some of our colleagues are even BookTok influencers or Instagram creatives, crafting their latest shorts or stories with our in-store products - That's super cool with us! Our Culture The Works is an awesome place to well, work! Our atmosphere is supportive, friendly, and inclusive. A second home-from-home where you can be your best and authentic?you.Our environment is always moving and full of energy, yet we still make space to share must-watch TV recommendations, and our favourite page-turners. Because even superheroes need some downtime to fuel their imaginations!We are one team. You won't find anyone too proud to roll up their sleeves here, with all hands-on-deck to inspire our customers and support each other. Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You Apart Genuine and authentic : Your positivity, creativity, and passion for our brand and products shine through. Talking to people is your superpower, and customers can't resist your helpful recommendations! Resilient champion : You can handle the fast-paced retail environment like a boss, juggling busy days, heavy deliveries, and customers with ease. You're the ultimate multitasking hero! Stock magician : You tackle the puzzle of sorting, pricing, and merchandising deliveries like a pro! Embrace the boxes; they've got nothing on you! Keyholder Responsibilities If you're over 18, you'll join as a keyholder. Our Retail Sales Assistants support our Store Management team to keep the stores running like clockwork by opening, closing, and running the store when needed, (holidays, days off, sickness etc), but don't worry we'll train you to do this.There are a lot of valuable skills to learn here that will benefit you in the future. You'll also receive our additional keyholding pay enhancement when holding keys. Under 18? That's cool. If you're under 18, you won't be able to complete keyholding duties just yet, but when you reach your 18th birthday, we'll get you set up for training so that you can earn the additional keyholding pay enhancement when on keyholder duties. Our Purpose To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled Our Values We are Crafty We are Caring We are Can-do We Listen. We Care Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what's going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you've ever worked! You'll have opportunity to help give us that direction. Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments. At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ+ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, or use another term). We are open to discussions around working hours and flexible working. And, where possible, we'll try to support this. If you need reasonable adjustments for an interview you might attend with us, let us know in your application and we'll be happy to help!
Retail Sales Assistant - Keyholder 12 hour contract Why The Works? 10th Best Big Company to Work For 2024 - 'Best Companies' We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects them with a late family member's memory. You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark within people, allowing them to unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories. The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Our Perks Are 'The Works' 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! Family Friendly Leave - Enjoy some time well spent with enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay. Holiday - 28 days including bank holidays, or 33 days including bank holidays for Deputy and Store Managers. Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them - for when 'life' happens! Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with Retail Trust Charity, who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! Healthcare Cash Plan - To support your everyday healthcare costs. And loads more! - Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and optional charity giving. Become a Retail Sales Assistant As a Retail Sales Assistant at The Works, you'll discover that this is not just a job. This is a mission to inspire people to read, learn, create and play!You'll be the heartbeat of our retail store by greeting customers with a warm smile and helping them leave happy and excited to unlock their imaginations. Your passion and enthusiasm for our brand and products will be contagious and motivating. Our customers will want to return, time and time again for more inspiration and products that satisfy their creative needs.Some of our colleagues are even BookTok influencers or Instagram creatives, crafting their latest shorts or stories with our in-store products - That's super cool with us! Our Culture The Works is an awesome place to well, work! Our atmosphere is supportive, friendly, and inclusive. A second home-from-home where you can be your best and authentic?you.Our environment is always moving and full of energy, yet we still make space to share must-watch TV recommendations, and our favourite page-turners. Because even superheroes need some downtime to fuel their imaginations!We are one team. You won't find anyone too proud to roll up their sleeves here, with all hands-on-deck to inspire our customers and support each other. Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You Apart Genuine and authentic : Your positivity, creativity, and passion for our brand and products shine through. Talking to people is your superpower, and customers can't resist your helpful recommendations! Resilient champion : You can handle the fast-paced retail environment like a boss, juggling busy days, heavy deliveries, and customers with ease. You're the ultimate multitasking hero! Stock magician : You tackle the puzzle of sorting, pricing, and merchandising deliveries like a pro! Embrace the boxes; they've got nothing on you! Keyholder Responsibilities If you're over 18, you'll join as a keyholder. Our Retail Sales Assistants support our Store Management team to keep the stores running like clockwork by opening, closing, and running the store when needed, (holidays, days off, sickness etc), but don't worry we'll train you to do this.There are a lot of valuable skills to learn here that will benefit you in the future. You'll also receive our additional keyholding pay enhancement when holding keys. Under 18? That's cool. If you're under 18, you won't be able to complete keyholding duties just yet, but when you reach your 18th birthday, we'll get you set up for training so that you can earn the additional keyholding pay enhancement when on keyholder duties. Our Purpose To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled Our Values We are Crafty We are Caring We are Can-do We Listen. We Care Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what's going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you've ever worked! You'll have opportunity to help give us that direction. Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments. At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ+ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, or use another term). We are open to discussions around working hours and flexible working. And, where possible, we'll try to support this. If you need reasonable adjustments for an interview you might attend with us, let us know in your application and we'll be happy to help!
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Retail Sales Assistant - Keyholder 12 hour contract Why The Works? 10th Best Big Company to Work For 2024 - 'Best Companies' We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects them with a late family member's memory. You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark within people, allowing them to unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories. The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Our Perks Are 'The Works' 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! Family Friendly Leave - Enjoy some time well spent with enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay. Holiday - 28 days including bank holidays, or 33 days including bank holidays for Deputy and Store Managers. Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them - for when 'life' happens! Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with Retail Trust Charity, who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! Healthcare Cash Plan - To support your everyday healthcare costs. And loads more! - Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and optional charity giving. Become a Retail Sales Assistant As a Retail Sales Assistant at The Works, you'll discover that this is not just a job. This is a mission to inspire people to read, learn, create and play!You'll be the heartbeat of our retail store by greeting customers with a warm smile and helping them leave happy and excited to unlock their imaginations. Your passion and enthusiasm for our brand and products will be contagious and motivating. Our customers will want to return, time and time again for more inspiration and products that satisfy their creative needs.Some of our colleagues are even BookTok influencers or Instagram creatives, crafting their latest shorts or stories with our in-store products - That's super cool with us! Our Culture The Works is an awesome place to well, work! Our atmosphere is supportive, friendly, and inclusive. A second home-from-home where you can be your best and authentic?you.Our environment is always moving and full of energy, yet we still make space to share must-watch TV recommendations, and our favourite page-turners. Because even superheroes need some downtime to fuel their imaginations!We are one team. You won't find anyone too proud to roll up their sleeves here, with all hands-on-deck to inspire our customers and support each other. Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You Apart Genuine and authentic : Your positivity, creativity, and passion for our brand and products shine through. Talking to people is your superpower, and customers can't resist your helpful recommendations! Resilient champion : You can handle the fast-paced retail environment like a boss, juggling busy days, heavy deliveries, and customers with ease. You're the ultimate multitasking hero! Stock magician : You tackle the puzzle of sorting, pricing, and merchandising deliveries like a pro! Embrace the boxes; they've got nothing on you! Keyholder Responsibilities If you're over 18, you'll join as a keyholder. Our Retail Sales Assistants support our Store Management team to keep the stores running like clockwork by opening, closing, and running the store when needed, (holidays, days off, sickness etc), but don't worry we'll train you to do this.There are a lot of valuable skills to learn here that will benefit you in the future. You'll also receive our additional keyholding pay enhancement when holding keys. Under 18? That's cool. If you're under 18, you won't be able to complete keyholding duties just yet, but when you reach your 18th birthday, we'll get you set up for training so that you can earn the additional keyholding pay enhancement when on keyholder duties. Our Purpose To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled Our Values We are Crafty We are Caring We are Can-do We Listen. We Care Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what's going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you've ever worked! You'll have opportunity to help give us that direction. Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments. At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ+ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, or use another term). We are open to discussions around working hours and flexible working. And, where possible, we'll try to support this. If you need reasonable adjustments for an interview you might attend with us, let us know in your application and we'll be happy to help!
Retail Sales Assistant - Keyholder 8 hour contract Why The Works? 10th Best Big Company to Work For 2024 - 'Best Companies' We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects them with a late family member's memory. You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark within people, allowing them to unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories. The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Our Perks Are 'The Works' 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! Family Friendly Leave - Enjoy some time well spent with enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay. Holiday - 28 days including bank holidays, or 33 days including bank holidays for Deputy and Store Managers. Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them - for when 'life' happens! Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with Retail Trust Charity, who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! Healthcare Cash Plan - To support your everyday healthcare costs. And loads more! - Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and optional charity giving. Become a Retail Sales Assistant As a Retail Sales Assistant at The Works, you'll discover that this is not just a job. This is a mission to inspire people to read, learn, create and play!You'll be the heartbeat of our retail store by greeting customers with a warm smile and helping them leave happy and excited to unlock their imaginations. Your passion and enthusiasm for our brand and products will be contagious and motivating. Our customers will want to return, time and time again for more inspiration and products that satisfy their creative needs.Some of our colleagues are even BookTok influencers or Instagram creatives, crafting their latest shorts or stories with our in-store products - That's super cool with us! Our Culture The Works is an awesome place to well, work! Our atmosphere is supportive, friendly, and inclusive. A second home-from-home where you can be your best and authentic?you.Our environment is always moving and full of energy, yet we still make space to share must-watch TV recommendations, and our favourite page-turners. Because even superheroes need some downtime to fuel their imaginations!We are one team. You won't find anyone too proud to roll up their sleeves here, with all hands-on-deck to inspire our customers and support each other. Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You Apart Genuine and authentic : Your positivity, creativity, and passion for our brand and products shine through. Talking to people is your superpower, and customers can't resist your helpful recommendations! Resilient champion : You can handle the fast-paced retail environment like a boss, juggling busy days, heavy deliveries, and customers with ease. You're the ultimate multitasking hero! Stock magician : You tackle the puzzle of sorting, pricing, and merchandising deliveries like a pro! Embrace the boxes; they've got nothing on you! Keyholder Responsibilities If you're over 18, you'll join as a keyholder. Our Retail Sales Assistants support our Store Management team to keep the stores running like clockwork by opening, closing, and running the store when needed, (holidays, days off, sickness etc), but don't worry we'll train you to do this.There are a lot of valuable skills to learn here that will benefit you in the future. You'll also receive our additional keyholding pay enhancement when holding keys. Under 18? That's cool. If you're under 18, you won't be able to complete keyholding duties just yet, but when you reach your 18th birthday, we'll get you set up for training so that you can earn the additional keyholding pay enhancement when on keyholder duties. Our Purpose To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled Our Values We are Crafty We are Caring We are Can-do We Listen. We Care Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what's going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you've ever worked! You'll have opportunity to help give us that direction. Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments. At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ+ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, or use another term). We are open to discussions around working hours and flexible working. And, where possible, we'll try to support this. If you need reasonable adjustments for an interview you might attend with us, let us know in your application and we'll be happy to help!
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Retail Sales Assistant - Keyholder 8 hour contract Why The Works? 10th Best Big Company to Work For 2024 - 'Best Companies' We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects them with a late family member's memory. You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark within people, allowing them to unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories. The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Our Perks Are 'The Works' 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! Family Friendly Leave - Enjoy some time well spent with enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay. Holiday - 28 days including bank holidays, or 33 days including bank holidays for Deputy and Store Managers. Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them - for when 'life' happens! Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with Retail Trust Charity, who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! Healthcare Cash Plan - To support your everyday healthcare costs. And loads more! - Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and optional charity giving. Become a Retail Sales Assistant As a Retail Sales Assistant at The Works, you'll discover that this is not just a job. This is a mission to inspire people to read, learn, create and play!You'll be the heartbeat of our retail store by greeting customers with a warm smile and helping them leave happy and excited to unlock their imaginations. Your passion and enthusiasm for our brand and products will be contagious and motivating. Our customers will want to return, time and time again for more inspiration and products that satisfy their creative needs.Some of our colleagues are even BookTok influencers or Instagram creatives, crafting their latest shorts or stories with our in-store products - That's super cool with us! Our Culture The Works is an awesome place to well, work! Our atmosphere is supportive, friendly, and inclusive. A second home-from-home where you can be your best and authentic?you.Our environment is always moving and full of energy, yet we still make space to share must-watch TV recommendations, and our favourite page-turners. Because even superheroes need some downtime to fuel their imaginations!We are one team. You won't find anyone too proud to roll up their sleeves here, with all hands-on-deck to inspire our customers and support each other. Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You Apart Genuine and authentic : Your positivity, creativity, and passion for our brand and products shine through. Talking to people is your superpower, and customers can't resist your helpful recommendations! Resilient champion : You can handle the fast-paced retail environment like a boss, juggling busy days, heavy deliveries, and customers with ease. You're the ultimate multitasking hero! Stock magician : You tackle the puzzle of sorting, pricing, and merchandising deliveries like a pro! Embrace the boxes; they've got nothing on you! Keyholder Responsibilities If you're over 18, you'll join as a keyholder. Our Retail Sales Assistants support our Store Management team to keep the stores running like clockwork by opening, closing, and running the store when needed, (holidays, days off, sickness etc), but don't worry we'll train you to do this.There are a lot of valuable skills to learn here that will benefit you in the future. You'll also receive our additional keyholding pay enhancement when holding keys. Under 18? That's cool. If you're under 18, you won't be able to complete keyholding duties just yet, but when you reach your 18th birthday, we'll get you set up for training so that you can earn the additional keyholding pay enhancement when on keyholder duties. Our Purpose To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled Our Values We are Crafty We are Caring We are Can-do We Listen. We Care Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what's going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you've ever worked! You'll have opportunity to help give us that direction. Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments. At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ+ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, or use another term). We are open to discussions around working hours and flexible working. And, where possible, we'll try to support this. If you need reasonable adjustments for an interview you might attend with us, let us know in your application and we'll be happy to help!
Assistant Store Manager - Heathrow Terminal 4 - 40 Hrs - London Join the Fortnum & Mason Heathrow - T4 Team! Join our beautiful Heathrow Terminal 4 pop up store till Jan 2027, the perfect place to pick up a taste of home, or a little gift to take away. We offer the best of Fortnum's food, drink and gifts to our international travellers - from our iconic hampers to our popular range of teas, preserves and confectionery, there is something for everyone. Fortnum & Mason are looking for an exceptional Assistant Store Manager to join our unique Heathrow - T4 pop store. Responsible for demonstrating world-class service, our new team member will possess passion for our product, and an ability to bring this to life for each and every customer. Reporting to the Deputy Store and Store Manager, our Assistant Store Manager will lead and inspire to provide exceptional service to our customers, ensuring that each interaction is special, and that departmental KPI's are reached through both individual excellence and teamwork. All potential employees will undergo a 5 year reference check covering your employment and/or education up to the present day. This is requirement for all employees working at Heathrow. Why Work For Us: Competitive hourly rate + paid overtime Discretionary annual bonus (up to 5% of salary) Up to 40% store and restaurant discounts Subsidised staff meal scheme 28 days holiday + a day off for your birthday and 5 extra wellbeing days off Matched pension scheme and career development opportunities Annual staff party subject to terms and conditions What You'll Do: Drive High-Volume Sales : We're seeking a commercially focused leader with a strong track record of increasing sales in busy retail settings. Lead & Develop Large Teams : Proven ability to manage and grow high-performing teams, bringing out the best in people through coaching and leadership. Deliver Exceptional Service : Join a business that proudly offers loose-leaf teas and distinctive coffees-your passion for service will help elevate the customer experience. Ensure Operational Standards : Confidently manage hygiene protocols and audit compliance to maintain excellence across all areas. What We're Looking For: Experience in a fast paced environment in a similar role Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service A friendly warm approach with great people skills Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends, early shifts and late finishes Outstanding communication skills This is a great opportunity to demonstrate a genuine passion in delivering a memorable experience to all our customers, as well as developing your skillset within a luxury setting. We are committed to developing your career and nurturing your talent, regardless of age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sex; sexual orientation. We respect and embrace each other's differences, to create a truly inclusive environment. In the last year alone, our people have been recognised and celebrated, winning awards for their outstanding contributions to Retail, Technology, Global Hospitality & Tourism, Visual Merchandising & Display, Customer Service and Local Community Awards.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Assistant Store Manager - Heathrow Terminal 4 - 40 Hrs - London Join the Fortnum & Mason Heathrow - T4 Team! Join our beautiful Heathrow Terminal 4 pop up store till Jan 2027, the perfect place to pick up a taste of home, or a little gift to take away. We offer the best of Fortnum's food, drink and gifts to our international travellers - from our iconic hampers to our popular range of teas, preserves and confectionery, there is something for everyone. Fortnum & Mason are looking for an exceptional Assistant Store Manager to join our unique Heathrow - T4 pop store. Responsible for demonstrating world-class service, our new team member will possess passion for our product, and an ability to bring this to life for each and every customer. Reporting to the Deputy Store and Store Manager, our Assistant Store Manager will lead and inspire to provide exceptional service to our customers, ensuring that each interaction is special, and that departmental KPI's are reached through both individual excellence and teamwork. All potential employees will undergo a 5 year reference check covering your employment and/or education up to the present day. This is requirement for all employees working at Heathrow. Why Work For Us: Competitive hourly rate + paid overtime Discretionary annual bonus (up to 5% of salary) Up to 40% store and restaurant discounts Subsidised staff meal scheme 28 days holiday + a day off for your birthday and 5 extra wellbeing days off Matched pension scheme and career development opportunities Annual staff party subject to terms and conditions What You'll Do: Drive High-Volume Sales : We're seeking a commercially focused leader with a strong track record of increasing sales in busy retail settings. Lead & Develop Large Teams : Proven ability to manage and grow high-performing teams, bringing out the best in people through coaching and leadership. Deliver Exceptional Service : Join a business that proudly offers loose-leaf teas and distinctive coffees-your passion for service will help elevate the customer experience. Ensure Operational Standards : Confidently manage hygiene protocols and audit compliance to maintain excellence across all areas. What We're Looking For: Experience in a fast paced environment in a similar role Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service A friendly warm approach with great people skills Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends, early shifts and late finishes Outstanding communication skills This is a great opportunity to demonstrate a genuine passion in delivering a memorable experience to all our customers, as well as developing your skillset within a luxury setting. We are committed to developing your career and nurturing your talent, regardless of age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sex; sexual orientation. We respect and embrace each other's differences, to create a truly inclusive environment. In the last year alone, our people have been recognised and celebrated, winning awards for their outstanding contributions to Retail, Technology, Global Hospitality & Tourism, Visual Merchandising & Display, Customer Service and Local Community Awards.
Retail Sales Assistant 12 hour contract Why The Works? 10th Best Big Company to Work For 2024 - 'Best Companies' We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects them with a late family member's memory. You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark within people, allowing them to unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories. The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Our Perks Are 'The Works' 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! Family Friendly Leave - Enjoy some time well spent with enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay. Holiday - 28 days including bank holidays, or 33 days including bank holidays for Deputy and Store Managers. Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them - for when 'life' happens! Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with Retail Trust Charity, who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! Healthcare Cash Plan - To support your everyday healthcare costs. And loads more! - Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and optional charity giving. Become a Retail Sales Assistant As a Retail Sales Assistant at The Works, you'll discover that this is not just a job. This is a mission to inspire people to read, learn, create and play!You'll be the heartbeat of our retail store by greeting customers with a warm smile and helping them leave happy and excited to unlock their imaginations. Your passion and enthusiasm for our brand and products will be contagious and motivating. Our customers will want to return, time and time again for more inspiration and products that satisfy their creative needs.Some of our colleagues are even BookTok influencers or Instagram creatives, crafting their latest shorts or stories with our in-store products - That's super cool with us! Our Culture The Works is an awesome place to well, work! Our atmosphere is supportive, friendly, and inclusive. A second home-from-home where you can be your best and authentic?you.Our environment is always moving and full of energy, yet we still make space to share must-watch TV recommendations, and our favourite page-turners. Because even superheroes need some downtime to fuel their imaginations!We are one team. You won't find anyone too proud to roll up their sleeves here, with all hands-on-deck to inspire our customers and support each other. Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You Apart Genuine and authentic : Your positivity, creativity, and passion for our brand and products shine through. Talking to people is your superpower, and customers can't resist your helpful recommendations! Resilient champion : You can handle the fast-paced retail environment like a boss, juggling busy days, heavy deliveries, and customers with ease. You're the ultimate multitasking hero! Stock magician : You tackle the puzzle of sorting, pricing, and merchandising deliveries like a pro! Embrace the boxes; they've got nothing on you! Keyholder Responsibilities If you're over 18, you'll join as a keyholder. Our Retail Sales Assistants support our Store Management team to keep the stores running like clockwork by opening, closing, and running the store when needed, (holidays, days off, sickness etc), but don't worry we'll train you to do this.There are a lot of valuable skills to learn here that will benefit you in the future. You'll also receive our additional keyholding pay enhancement when holding keys. Under 18? That's cool. If you're under 18, you won't be able to complete keyholding duties just yet, but when you reach your 18th birthday, we'll get you set up for training so that you can earn the additional keyholding pay enhancement when on keyholder duties. Our Purpose To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled Our Values We are Crafty We are Caring We are Can-do We Listen. We Care Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what's going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you've ever worked! You'll have opportunity to help give us that direction. Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments. At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ+ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, or use another term). We are open to discussions around working hours and flexible working. And, where possible, we'll try to support this. If you need reasonable adjustments for an interview you might attend with us, let us know in your application and we'll be happy to help!
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Retail Sales Assistant 12 hour contract Why The Works? 10th Best Big Company to Work For 2024 - 'Best Companies' We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects them with a late family member's memory. You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark within people, allowing them to unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories. The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Our Perks Are 'The Works' 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! Family Friendly Leave - Enjoy some time well spent with enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay. Holiday - 28 days including bank holidays, or 33 days including bank holidays for Deputy and Store Managers. Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them - for when 'life' happens! Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with Retail Trust Charity, who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! Healthcare Cash Plan - To support your everyday healthcare costs. And loads more! - Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and optional charity giving. Become a Retail Sales Assistant As a Retail Sales Assistant at The Works, you'll discover that this is not just a job. This is a mission to inspire people to read, learn, create and play!You'll be the heartbeat of our retail store by greeting customers with a warm smile and helping them leave happy and excited to unlock their imaginations. Your passion and enthusiasm for our brand and products will be contagious and motivating. Our customers will want to return, time and time again for more inspiration and products that satisfy their creative needs.Some of our colleagues are even BookTok influencers or Instagram creatives, crafting their latest shorts or stories with our in-store products - That's super cool with us! Our Culture The Works is an awesome place to well, work! Our atmosphere is supportive, friendly, and inclusive. A second home-from-home where you can be your best and authentic?you.Our environment is always moving and full of energy, yet we still make space to share must-watch TV recommendations, and our favourite page-turners. Because even superheroes need some downtime to fuel their imaginations!We are one team. You won't find anyone too proud to roll up their sleeves here, with all hands-on-deck to inspire our customers and support each other. Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You Apart Genuine and authentic : Your positivity, creativity, and passion for our brand and products shine through. Talking to people is your superpower, and customers can't resist your helpful recommendations! Resilient champion : You can handle the fast-paced retail environment like a boss, juggling busy days, heavy deliveries, and customers with ease. You're the ultimate multitasking hero! Stock magician : You tackle the puzzle of sorting, pricing, and merchandising deliveries like a pro! Embrace the boxes; they've got nothing on you! Keyholder Responsibilities If you're over 18, you'll join as a keyholder. Our Retail Sales Assistants support our Store Management team to keep the stores running like clockwork by opening, closing, and running the store when needed, (holidays, days off, sickness etc), but don't worry we'll train you to do this.There are a lot of valuable skills to learn here that will benefit you in the future. You'll also receive our additional keyholding pay enhancement when holding keys. Under 18? That's cool. If you're under 18, you won't be able to complete keyholding duties just yet, but when you reach your 18th birthday, we'll get you set up for training so that you can earn the additional keyholding pay enhancement when on keyholder duties. Our Purpose To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled Our Values We are Crafty We are Caring We are Can-do We Listen. We Care Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what's going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you've ever worked! You'll have opportunity to help give us that direction. Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments. At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ+ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, or use another term). We are open to discussions around working hours and flexible working. And, where possible, we'll try to support this. If you need reasonable adjustments for an interview you might attend with us, let us know in your application and we'll be happy to help!
Retail Sales Assistant 8 hour contract Why The Works? 10th Best Big Company to Work For 2024 - 'Best Companies' We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects them with a late family member's memory. You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark within people, allowing them to unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories. The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Our Perks Are 'The Works' 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! Family Friendly Leave - Enjoy some time well spent with enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay. Holiday - 28 days including bank holidays, or 33 days including bank holidays for Deputy and Store Managers. Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them - for when 'life' happens! Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with Retail Trust Charity, who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! Healthcare Cash Plan - To support your everyday healthcare costs. And loads more! - Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and optional charity giving. Become a Retail Sales Assistant As a Retail Sales Assistant at The Works, you'll discover that this is not just a job. This is a mission to inspire people to read, learn, create and play!You'll be the heartbeat of our retail store by greeting customers with a warm smile and helping them leave happy and excited to unlock their imaginations. Your passion and enthusiasm for our brand and products will be contagious and motivating. Our customers will want to return, time and time again for more inspiration and products that satisfy their creative needs.Some of our colleagues are even BookTok influencers or Instagram creatives, crafting their latest shorts or stories with our in-store products - That's super cool with us! Our Culture The Works is an awesome place to well, work! Our atmosphere is supportive, friendly, and inclusive. A second home-from-home where you can be your best and authentic?you.Our environment is always moving and full of energy, yet we still make space to share must-watch TV recommendations, and our favourite page-turners. Because even superheroes need some downtime to fuel their imaginations!We are one team. You won't find anyone too proud to roll up their sleeves here, with all hands-on-deck to inspire our customers and support each other. Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You Apart Genuine and authentic : Your positivity, creativity, and passion for our brand and products shine through. Talking to people is your superpower, and customers can't resist your helpful recommendations! Resilient champion : You can handle the fast-paced retail environment like a boss, juggling busy days, heavy deliveries, and customers with ease. You're the ultimate multitasking hero! Stock magician : You tackle the puzzle of sorting, pricing, and merchandising deliveries like a pro! Embrace the boxes; they've got nothing on you! Keyholder Responsibilities If you're over 18, you'll join as a keyholder. Our Retail Sales Assistants support our Store Management team to keep the stores running like clockwork by opening, closing, and running the store when needed, (holidays, days off, sickness etc), but don't worry we'll train you to do this.There are a lot of valuable skills to learn here that will benefit you in the future. You'll also receive our additional keyholding pay enhancement when holding keys. Under 18? That's cool. If you're under 18, you won't be able to complete keyholding duties just yet, but when you reach your 18th birthday, we'll get you set up for training so that you can earn the additional keyholding pay enhancement when on keyholder duties. Our Purpose To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled Our Values We are Crafty We are Caring We are Can-do We Listen. We Care Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what's going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you've ever worked! You'll have opportunity to help give us that direction. Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments. At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ+ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, or use another term). We are open to discussions around working hours and flexible working. And, where possible, we'll try to support this. If you need reasonable adjustments for an interview you might attend with us, let us know in your application and we'll be happy to help!
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Retail Sales Assistant 8 hour contract Why The Works? 10th Best Big Company to Work For 2024 - 'Best Companies' We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects them with a late family member's memory. You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark within people, allowing them to unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories. The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Our Perks Are 'The Works' 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! Family Friendly Leave - Enjoy some time well spent with enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay. Holiday - 28 days including bank holidays, or 33 days including bank holidays for Deputy and Store Managers. Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them - for when 'life' happens! Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with Retail Trust Charity, who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! Healthcare Cash Plan - To support your everyday healthcare costs. And loads more! - Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and optional charity giving. Become a Retail Sales Assistant As a Retail Sales Assistant at The Works, you'll discover that this is not just a job. This is a mission to inspire people to read, learn, create and play!You'll be the heartbeat of our retail store by greeting customers with a warm smile and helping them leave happy and excited to unlock their imaginations. Your passion and enthusiasm for our brand and products will be contagious and motivating. Our customers will want to return, time and time again for more inspiration and products that satisfy their creative needs.Some of our colleagues are even BookTok influencers or Instagram creatives, crafting their latest shorts or stories with our in-store products - That's super cool with us! Our Culture The Works is an awesome place to well, work! Our atmosphere is supportive, friendly, and inclusive. A second home-from-home where you can be your best and authentic?you.Our environment is always moving and full of energy, yet we still make space to share must-watch TV recommendations, and our favourite page-turners. Because even superheroes need some downtime to fuel their imaginations!We are one team. You won't find anyone too proud to roll up their sleeves here, with all hands-on-deck to inspire our customers and support each other. Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You Apart Genuine and authentic : Your positivity, creativity, and passion for our brand and products shine through. Talking to people is your superpower, and customers can't resist your helpful recommendations! Resilient champion : You can handle the fast-paced retail environment like a boss, juggling busy days, heavy deliveries, and customers with ease. You're the ultimate multitasking hero! Stock magician : You tackle the puzzle of sorting, pricing, and merchandising deliveries like a pro! Embrace the boxes; they've got nothing on you! Keyholder Responsibilities If you're over 18, you'll join as a keyholder. Our Retail Sales Assistants support our Store Management team to keep the stores running like clockwork by opening, closing, and running the store when needed, (holidays, days off, sickness etc), but don't worry we'll train you to do this.There are a lot of valuable skills to learn here that will benefit you in the future. You'll also receive our additional keyholding pay enhancement when holding keys. Under 18? That's cool. If you're under 18, you won't be able to complete keyholding duties just yet, but when you reach your 18th birthday, we'll get you set up for training so that you can earn the additional keyholding pay enhancement when on keyholder duties. Our Purpose To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled Our Values We are Crafty We are Caring We are Can-do We Listen. We Care Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what's going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you've ever worked! You'll have opportunity to help give us that direction. Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments. At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ+ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, or use another term). We are open to discussions around working hours and flexible working. And, where possible, we'll try to support this. If you need reasonable adjustments for an interview you might attend with us, let us know in your application and we'll be happy to help!
Retail Sales Assistant - Keyholder 12 hour contract Why The Works? 10th Best Big Company to Work For 2024 - 'Best Companies' We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects them with a late family member's memory. You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark within people, allowing them to unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories. The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Our Perks Are 'The Works' 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! Family Friendly Leave - Enjoy some time well spent with enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay. Holiday - 28 days including bank holidays, or 33 days including bank holidays for Deputy and Store Managers. Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them - for when 'life' happens! Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with Retail Trust Charity, who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! Healthcare Cash Plan - To support your everyday healthcare costs. And loads more! - Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and optional charity giving. Become a Retail Sales Assistant As a Retail Sales Assistant at The Works, you'll discover that this is not just a job. This is a mission to inspire people to read, learn, create and play!You'll be the heartbeat of our retail store by greeting customers with a warm smile and helping them leave happy and excited to unlock their imaginations. Your passion and enthusiasm for our brand and products will be contagious and motivating. Our customers will want to return, time and time again for more inspiration and products that satisfy their creative needs.Some of our colleagues are even BookTok influencers or Instagram creatives, crafting their latest shorts or stories with our in-store products - That's super cool with us! Our Culture The Works is an awesome place to well, work! Our atmosphere is supportive, friendly, and inclusive. A second home-from-home where you can be your best and authentic?you.Our environment is always moving and full of energy, yet we still make space to share must-watch TV recommendations, and our favourite page-turners. Because even superheroes need some downtime to fuel their imaginations!We are one team. You won't find anyone too proud to roll up their sleeves here, with all hands-on-deck to inspire our customers and support each other. Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You Apart Genuine and authentic : Your positivity, creativity, and passion for our brand and products shine through. Talking to people is your superpower, and customers can't resist your helpful recommendations! Resilient champion : You can handle the fast-paced retail environment like a boss, juggling busy days, heavy deliveries, and customers with ease. You're the ultimate multitasking hero! Stock magician : You tackle the puzzle of sorting, pricing, and merchandising deliveries like a pro! Embrace the boxes; they've got nothing on you! Keyholder Responsibilities If you're over 18, you'll join as a keyholder. Our Retail Sales Assistants support our Store Management team to keep the stores running like clockwork by opening, closing, and running the store when needed, (holidays, days off, sickness etc), but don't worry we'll train you to do this.There are a lot of valuable skills to learn here that will benefit you in the future. You'll also receive our additional keyholding pay enhancement when holding keys. Under 18? That's cool. If you're under 18, you won't be able to complete keyholding duties just yet, but when you reach your 18th birthday, we'll get you set up for training so that you can earn the additional keyholding pay enhancement when on keyholder duties. Our Purpose To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled Our Values We are Crafty We are Caring We are Can-do We Listen. We Care Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what's going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you've ever worked! You'll have opportunity to help give us that direction. Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments. At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ+ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, or use another term). We are open to discussions around working hours and flexible working. And, where possible, we'll try to support this. If you need reasonable adjustments for an interview you might attend with us, let us know in your application and we'll be happy to help!
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Retail Sales Assistant - Keyholder 12 hour contract Why The Works? 10th Best Big Company to Work For 2024 - 'Best Companies' We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects them with a late family member's memory. You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark within people, allowing them to unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories. The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Our Perks Are 'The Works' 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! Family Friendly Leave - Enjoy some time well spent with enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay. Holiday - 28 days including bank holidays, or 33 days including bank holidays for Deputy and Store Managers. Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them - for when 'life' happens! Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with Retail Trust Charity, who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! Healthcare Cash Plan - To support your everyday healthcare costs. And loads more! - Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and optional charity giving. Become a Retail Sales Assistant As a Retail Sales Assistant at The Works, you'll discover that this is not just a job. This is a mission to inspire people to read, learn, create and play!You'll be the heartbeat of our retail store by greeting customers with a warm smile and helping them leave happy and excited to unlock their imaginations. Your passion and enthusiasm for our brand and products will be contagious and motivating. Our customers will want to return, time and time again for more inspiration and products that satisfy their creative needs.Some of our colleagues are even BookTok influencers or Instagram creatives, crafting their latest shorts or stories with our in-store products - That's super cool with us! Our Culture The Works is an awesome place to well, work! Our atmosphere is supportive, friendly, and inclusive. A second home-from-home where you can be your best and authentic?you.Our environment is always moving and full of energy, yet we still make space to share must-watch TV recommendations, and our favourite page-turners. Because even superheroes need some downtime to fuel their imaginations!We are one team. You won't find anyone too proud to roll up their sleeves here, with all hands-on-deck to inspire our customers and support each other. Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You Apart Genuine and authentic : Your positivity, creativity, and passion for our brand and products shine through. Talking to people is your superpower, and customers can't resist your helpful recommendations! Resilient champion : You can handle the fast-paced retail environment like a boss, juggling busy days, heavy deliveries, and customers with ease. You're the ultimate multitasking hero! Stock magician : You tackle the puzzle of sorting, pricing, and merchandising deliveries like a pro! Embrace the boxes; they've got nothing on you! Keyholder Responsibilities If you're over 18, you'll join as a keyholder. Our Retail Sales Assistants support our Store Management team to keep the stores running like clockwork by opening, closing, and running the store when needed, (holidays, days off, sickness etc), but don't worry we'll train you to do this.There are a lot of valuable skills to learn here that will benefit you in the future. You'll also receive our additional keyholding pay enhancement when holding keys. Under 18? That's cool. If you're under 18, you won't be able to complete keyholding duties just yet, but when you reach your 18th birthday, we'll get you set up for training so that you can earn the additional keyholding pay enhancement when on keyholder duties. Our Purpose To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled Our Values We are Crafty We are Caring We are Can-do We Listen. We Care Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what's going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you've ever worked! You'll have opportunity to help give us that direction. Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments. At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ+ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, or use another term). We are open to discussions around working hours and flexible working. And, where possible, we'll try to support this. If you need reasonable adjustments for an interview you might attend with us, let us know in your application and we'll be happy to help!
Family First Nursery Group
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Footsteps Canwell Nursery & Pre-School Full time - All year round Level 3 Practitioner + Recognition Bonus ( Pro Rata) We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we're excited to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus to all of our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries. This bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions. As a Duty Manager/Third in Charge , you will help lead the staff to deliver and ensure all children receive quality care, help extend the child's learning. Create, plan, and implement activities and experience which help support all aspects of the EYFS. You will be responsible for opening and closing the nursery and will be required to cover for the Manager and Deputy Manager in their absence. The successful candidate will hold a qualification at level 3 or higher and possess a thorough understanding of the EYFS curriculum, coupled with a true passion for working with children. They will also proactively promote and support the safeguarding of children within the setting, ensuring that nursery policies and procedures are consistently followed. Comprehensive training will be provided in this area. We want to create environments and opportunities that develop the skill of how to learn, not what to learn and empower children to have the freedom and confidence to control their own investigations and curiosities. We trust our children with the freedom to explore and investigate, thereby playing a key role in the direction of their learning Responsibilities: Responsibilities Oversee and lead the nursery room, ensuring it remains a safe, clean, and inviting space for the children. Create and execute educational programmes suited to different ages, supporting early childhood growth. Oversee and mentor nursery staff, offering guidance and training when needed. Build and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues through effective communication. Planning and preparing activities to develop all aspects of the child's individual development in a stimulating atmosphere, within the Early Years Foundation Stage. Plan activities that inspire creativity, encourage social interaction, and promote physical development. Ensure all health and safety regulations are met, alongside safeguarding policies. What we need from you? - Passion and commitment for working in childcare - Ability to work shifts between 7.30-6.00pm Monday to Friday working 40 hours per week - Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years - Commitment to continual development - NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, NVQ level 3, EY Educator Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's Health & Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Company Pension Scheme Onsite Parking We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Footsteps Canwell Nursery & Pre-School is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Footsteps Canwell Nursery & Pre-School Full time - All year round Level 3 Practitioner + Recognition Bonus ( Pro Rata) We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we're excited to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus to all of our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries. This bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions. As a Duty Manager/Third in Charge , you will help lead the staff to deliver and ensure all children receive quality care, help extend the child's learning. Create, plan, and implement activities and experience which help support all aspects of the EYFS. You will be responsible for opening and closing the nursery and will be required to cover for the Manager and Deputy Manager in their absence. The successful candidate will hold a qualification at level 3 or higher and possess a thorough understanding of the EYFS curriculum, coupled with a true passion for working with children. They will also proactively promote and support the safeguarding of children within the setting, ensuring that nursery policies and procedures are consistently followed. Comprehensive training will be provided in this area. We want to create environments and opportunities that develop the skill of how to learn, not what to learn and empower children to have the freedom and confidence to control their own investigations and curiosities. We trust our children with the freedom to explore and investigate, thereby playing a key role in the direction of their learning Responsibilities: Responsibilities Oversee and lead the nursery room, ensuring it remains a safe, clean, and inviting space for the children. Create and execute educational programmes suited to different ages, supporting early childhood growth. Oversee and mentor nursery staff, offering guidance and training when needed. Build and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues through effective communication. Planning and preparing activities to develop all aspects of the child's individual development in a stimulating atmosphere, within the Early Years Foundation Stage. Plan activities that inspire creativity, encourage social interaction, and promote physical development. Ensure all health and safety regulations are met, alongside safeguarding policies. What we need from you? - Passion and commitment for working in childcare - Ability to work shifts between 7.30-6.00pm Monday to Friday working 40 hours per week - Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years - Commitment to continual development - NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, NVQ level 3, EY Educator Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's Health & Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Company Pension Scheme Onsite Parking We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Footsteps Canwell Nursery & Pre-School is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Retail Sales Assistant - Keyholder 12 hour contract Why The Works? 10th Best Big Company to Work For 2024 - 'Best Companies' We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects them with a late family member's memory. You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark within people, allowing them to unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories. The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Our Perks Are 'The Works' 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! Family Friendly Leave - Enjoy some time well spent with enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay. Holiday - 28 days including bank holidays, or 33 days including bank holidays for Deputy and Store Managers. Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them - for when 'life' happens! Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with Retail Trust Charity, who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! Healthcare Cash Plan - To support your everyday healthcare costs. And loads more! - Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and optional charity giving. Become a Retail Sales Assistant As a Retail Sales Assistant at The Works, you'll discover that this is not just a job. This is a mission to inspire people to read, learn, create and play!You'll be the heartbeat of our retail store by greeting customers with a warm smile and helping them leave happy and excited to unlock their imaginations. Your passion and enthusiasm for our brand and products will be contagious and motivating. Our customers will want to return, time and time again for more inspiration and products that satisfy their creative needs.Some of our colleagues are even BookTok influencers or Instagram creatives, crafting their latest shorts or stories with our in-store products - That's super cool with us! Our Culture The Works is an awesome place to well, work! Our atmosphere is supportive, friendly, and inclusive. A second home-from-home where you can be your best and authentic?you.Our environment is always moving and full of energy, yet we still make space to share must-watch TV recommendations, and our favourite page-turners. Because even superheroes need some downtime to fuel their imaginations!We are one team. You won't find anyone too proud to roll up their sleeves here, with all hands-on-deck to inspire our customers and support each other. Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You Apart Genuine and authentic : Your positivity, creativity, and passion for our brand and products shine through. Talking to people is your superpower, and customers can't resist your helpful recommendations! Resilient champion : You can handle the fast-paced retail environment like a boss, juggling busy days, heavy deliveries, and customers with ease. You're the ultimate multitasking hero! Stock magician : You tackle the puzzle of sorting, pricing, and merchandising deliveries like a pro! Embrace the boxes; they've got nothing on you! Keyholder Responsibilities If you're over 18, you'll join as a keyholder. Our Retail Sales Assistants support our Store Management team to keep the stores running like clockwork by opening, closing, and running the store when needed, (holidays, days off, sickness etc), but don't worry we'll train you to do this.There are a lot of valuable skills to learn here that will benefit you in the future. You'll also receive our additional keyholding pay enhancement when holding keys. Under 18? That's cool. If you're under 18, you won't be able to complete keyholding duties just yet, but when you reach your 18th birthday, we'll get you set up for training so that you can earn the additional keyholding pay enhancement when on keyholder duties. Our Purpose To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled Our Values We are Crafty We are Caring We are Can-do We Listen. We Care Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what's going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you've ever worked! You'll have opportunity to help give us that direction. Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments. At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ+ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, or use another term). We are open to discussions around working hours and flexible working. And, where possible, we'll try to support this. If you need reasonable adjustments for an interview you might attend with us, let us know in your application and we'll be happy to help!
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Retail Sales Assistant - Keyholder 12 hour contract Why The Works? 10th Best Big Company to Work For 2024 - 'Best Companies' We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects them with a late family member's memory. You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark within people, allowing them to unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories. The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Our Perks Are 'The Works' 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! Family Friendly Leave - Enjoy some time well spent with enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay. Holiday - 28 days including bank holidays, or 33 days including bank holidays for Deputy and Store Managers. Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them - for when 'life' happens! Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with Retail Trust Charity, who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! Healthcare Cash Plan - To support your everyday healthcare costs. And loads more! - Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and optional charity giving. Become a Retail Sales Assistant As a Retail Sales Assistant at The Works, you'll discover that this is not just a job. This is a mission to inspire people to read, learn, create and play!You'll be the heartbeat of our retail store by greeting customers with a warm smile and helping them leave happy and excited to unlock their imaginations. Your passion and enthusiasm for our brand and products will be contagious and motivating. Our customers will want to return, time and time again for more inspiration and products that satisfy their creative needs.Some of our colleagues are even BookTok influencers or Instagram creatives, crafting their latest shorts or stories with our in-store products - That's super cool with us! Our Culture The Works is an awesome place to well, work! Our atmosphere is supportive, friendly, and inclusive. A second home-from-home where you can be your best and authentic?you.Our environment is always moving and full of energy, yet we still make space to share must-watch TV recommendations, and our favourite page-turners. Because even superheroes need some downtime to fuel their imaginations!We are one team. You won't find anyone too proud to roll up their sleeves here, with all hands-on-deck to inspire our customers and support each other. Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You Apart Genuine and authentic : Your positivity, creativity, and passion for our brand and products shine through. Talking to people is your superpower, and customers can't resist your helpful recommendations! Resilient champion : You can handle the fast-paced retail environment like a boss, juggling busy days, heavy deliveries, and customers with ease. You're the ultimate multitasking hero! Stock magician : You tackle the puzzle of sorting, pricing, and merchandising deliveries like a pro! Embrace the boxes; they've got nothing on you! Keyholder Responsibilities If you're over 18, you'll join as a keyholder. Our Retail Sales Assistants support our Store Management team to keep the stores running like clockwork by opening, closing, and running the store when needed, (holidays, days off, sickness etc), but don't worry we'll train you to do this.There are a lot of valuable skills to learn here that will benefit you in the future. You'll also receive our additional keyholding pay enhancement when holding keys. Under 18? That's cool. If you're under 18, you won't be able to complete keyholding duties just yet, but when you reach your 18th birthday, we'll get you set up for training so that you can earn the additional keyholding pay enhancement when on keyholder duties. Our Purpose To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled Our Values We are Crafty We are Caring We are Can-do We Listen. We Care Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what's going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you've ever worked! You'll have opportunity to help give us that direction. Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments. At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ+ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, or use another term). We are open to discussions around working hours and flexible working. And, where possible, we'll try to support this. If you need reasonable adjustments for an interview you might attend with us, let us know in your application and we'll be happy to help!