Total 76 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Oxford, OX1 1PE

Looking to take your career to new heights? Look no further than Sanctuary Personnel, an esteemed and award-winning recruitment agency. With a TrustPilot score of 4.8/5 and over 500+ reviews, we are dedicated to connecting with talented professionals like you. We have an exciting locum opportunity for a Capital Project Manager with UK experience to join our team. The postholder will be a key member of the estates and facilities senior management team; with responsibility for ensuring that those operational capital projects allocated to them are designed in accordance with statutory requirements, regulations and guidance; and delivered in accordance with the agreed programme.

Location: Oxford

Pay rate (Assignment rate): £30 per hour

Contract Length: Ongoing

Requirements for the Project Manager role:

Previous experience working as a Project Manager

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By working effectively with others, the post holder will contribute to the development of a high performance culture across the directorate and will help secure and sustain business for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust This role will therefore require considerable joint working, project management skills, facilitation, and negotiation skills, a can-do attitude and a strong focus on delivery. All new starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process, aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments. Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests. Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role. We are ambitious in our pursuit of excellence, driven by the belief that a fair, just and fully inclusive organisational culture enables our teams to deliver the best quality of care and services possible and we work hard to ensure that our diverse workforce reflects the communities that we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, are an Equal Opportunities employer with a number of internal networking groups to support our employees and where possible will always look to make reasonable adjustments in order that you can fulfil the role to recognise your full potential. All our employees are committed to demonstrating through their behaviour our core values safe, caring and excellent. Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Exhibition Project Manager, Oxford, £35-45k

As part of the existing Project Management Team, you will be responsible for managing the complete life cycle of each assigned project. This will include managing timelines and budgets, handling specifications and co-ordinating manufacturing through to delivery.

As well as liaising with internal departments and other members of you team to ensure each key stage is completed on time, you will remain in contact with the client (Face to Face, Email, Telephone) to provide updates on work in progress and discuss any issues, which may arise.

This is both a challenging and rewarding opportunity for someone who can ‘hit the ground running’ project management experience will be essential and knowledge and understanding of the exhibition and event industry is highly desirable.

This role will involve travel throughout the UK and sometimes overseas, so a valid passport and driving licence is essential




We are always happy to receive speculative applications from individuals who have a background in the areas we recruit within

Events & Exhibitions: recruiting on a national basis our clients range from SMEs to Global Groups and include Events Management/Production, Venues/Venue Finding, Conferencing, Exhibitions (Design/Build, Contractors), Stage/Show Builders and AV. We also recruit for organisations in other market sectors who have their own In-House/Internal Teams/Departments.

Positions we have recruit include, but is not limited to: Account/Project/Events/Exhibition Co-ordinators/Handlers/Managers, Estimators and Sales/New Business, Marketing (On/Offline), Social Media, Content Managers, Web Designers/Developers, Artworkers, Mac Operators, Graphic/3D Designers, Production, AV Techs/Engineers, Operations and Installation personnel etc.

Deputy Business Manager - No Portfolio
Various locations on the Old Road Campus
Are you looking for a new and unique challenge? Working in the University’s largest department, the role of Deputy Business Manager will be a key role to support the Professional Services leadership Team within the Nuffield Department of Medicine. The role will operate ‘without portfolio’ meaning it will form part of NDM’s agile resourcing model and has the ability to adapt to Business Management needs across NDM’s units, in line with your aspirations and Department’s needs.

Your primary role will be to ensure administrative support is in place to enable the academic objectives of the unit in which you are placed. In so doing, you will have a high level of management, organizational and interpersonal skills to ensure workloads are managed and prioritized so that targets and deadlines are met. The post provides strategic support and operational leadership in support of the department’s researchers and, working alongside the Business Manager, you will provide an innovative approach to developing new ideas to enhance the research portfolio and deliver first class support to our overseas and UK academic groups.

Demonstrating strong planning and administrative skills, the role will include line management of unit-based administrative support staff as appropriate, and matrix management through the Nuffield Department of Medicine (NDM)’s Professional Services teams, which together provide NDM units with administration functions. You will provide expert guidance to the team to ensure high quality administrative services are delivered to researchers. Training will be provided, including time spent working within the department’s administration functions.

To be successful in the role, you will be educated to degree level, or equivalent professional experience, with senior managerial experience in a varied working environment. You will have experience of personnel management and good HR practice, with the ability to manage and resolve complex and stressful situations, and you will have strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external, at all levels.

The Nuffield Department of Medicine is friendly, welcoming and keen to engage with the many challenges and opportunities that arise in our world-leading, internationally recognised department. This role offers the opportunity to thrive in a diverse role in a supported environment.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 3 years.

Only applications received before 12 midday on Monday 15 January 2024 will be considered.

Please quote 169586 on all correspondence.

We are working with a regional Tier 2 contractor based near Oxford. The company are a privately owned, profitable business who work solely across the South of England from a regional network of offices and believe in delivering quality, defect free schemes to clients.

They target schemes between £8and £35 million on frameworks and repeat business opportunities with long term clients - typical schemes are care developments, schools and multi phased education schemes, student accommodation, PRS developments, office and resi schemes, hotels and multi use retail and leisure developments - a really wide and diverse range of projects to work on.

The role includes early involvement at tender and bid stage, working with the estimating, design and commercial teams to establish specifications, phasing, strategy and then forming the initial construction programme. You will work to update and amend both the overall programme as well as individual programmes and phases for each package of works on site until the final bid/tender is submitted. You will then be responsible for managing the programme through to start on site with the delivery and be expected to regularly visit site, update both short and long term programmes, identify both opportunities to save time as well as look ahead to identify clashes and other issues on site, work with design team and supply chain to ensure work packages are released on time and all bespoke items and packages are let in good time and monitor progress to ensure key dates are met. You will continue to work with the commercial and design teams to evolve and adapt future bids and programmes for best practice.

You will ideally have worked for a regional contractor or Tier 1 business on schemes above £3 million and have experience of both D&B projects and framework negotiations, be able to demonstrate excellent work practices, attention to detail, organisational skills as well as the ability to identify opportunities and potential issues. You must be able to use software such as asta, 4 projects and have experience of working with BIM and BREEAM.

They are looking for experienced Planners as well as senior staff as part of their controlled growth and development and now is a brilliant time to join the business. They offer a competitive salary and package, hybrid working options, full training and bespoke development packages and the opportunities for advancement are unlimited - they regularly recognise, reward and promote the best internal talent.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Oxford Brookes is a leading institution dedicated to academic excellence, research, and fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment. We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic individual to join our team as Head of Strategic Planning and Market Intelligence leading the Strategic Planning and Market Intelligence team (SP&MI) in the Strategic Change and Planning Division.

The Strategic Change and Planning Division (SCAP), within the Directorate of Academic and Student Administration (ASA) exists primarily to support strategic decision-making and the Strategic Planning and Market Intelligence team act as a bridge between evidence sources and the university business areas, applying their professional skills and expertise to help answer essential strategic questions being addressed by our colleagues in academic faculties, marketing & recruitment, Academic and Student Administration, etc.

Overall purpose of post:

As Head of Strategic Planning and Market Intelligence you will oversee the work of the Market Intelligence team and Faculty Planning Partners and, support the University, Faculties and MRE in the creation, development and review of their strategic plans and recruitment strategies.

In this role, you will undertake and direct the University’s regulatory policy analysis and the higher education horizon scanning to understand the market, competitor and customer shifts in real-time, evaluating the institutional competitive position and developing strategic planning.

This position requires a driven individual with a passion for higher education, and a proven track record in leading a team of market research or similar professional staff and generating, maintaining and reviewing strategic plans and policies, delivering on the operational elements of such plans.

Please see the attached JD and Person Specification for full details about the role.

You will also enjoy the benefits of working at Oxford Brookes University with up to 38 days holiday, rising to 41 days holiday (this includes 13 Bank Holidays and Concessionary Days), a generous Local Government pension scheme (19.2% Employer contribution rate), cycle to work scheme and access to a variety of university facilities (Brookes Nursery, Gym and sports facilities). For more information about benefits please see the document 'All about Brookes' below.

CV and Personal Statement:
As part of the application process all applicants are required to complete our online application form by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button below. All parts of the application form should be completed and in the section of the form called “Supporting Documents”, applicants must upload their CV and a Personal Statement. To complete the Personal Statement part of the application, applicants must download the Personal Statement document which is part of the advert below and complete the form, providing examples and explaining how they meet each item detailed on the document. The Personal Statement must then be uploaded to the application form along with the CV.

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

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Oxford Brookes is a leading institution dedicated to academic excellence, research, and fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment. We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic individual to join our team as the University Marketing and Recruitment Planning Partner, within the Strategic Planning and Market Intelligence team (SP&MI) in the Strategic Change and Planning Division.

The Strategic Change and Planning Division (SCAP), within the Directorate of Academic and Student Administration (ASA) exists primarily to support strategic decision-making and the Strategic Planning and Market Intelligence team as a bridge between evidence sources and the university business areas, applying their professional skills and expertise to help answer essential strategic questions being addressed by our colleagues in academic faculties, marketing & recruitment, Academic and Student Administration, etc.

Overall purpose of post:

As Marketing and Recruitment Planning Partner, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the marketing and recruitment planning, analytical needs and strategic decision-making of the Marketing, Recruitment and Engagement Directorate, leading the University’s Central Market Intelligence function.

This position requires a driven individual with a passion for higher education and a proven track record in leading a team and/or function supporting marketing and recruitment analyses and overall analytical and planning requirements within a market research setting.

In this role, you will provide relevant analysis and research to inform and support the development of recruitment strategies, support future planning, as well as monitor and report on past and current performance aiding strategic decision-making in areas such as:
● student recruitment,
● conversion activity,
● course portfolio,
● external perceptions/reputation,
● marketing messages and communication.

Please see the attached JD and Person Specification for full details about the role.

You will also enjoy the benefits of working at Oxford Brookes University with up to 38 days holiday, rising to 41 days holiday (this includes 13 Bank Holidays and Concessionary Days), a generous Local Government pension scheme (19.2% Employer contribution rate), cycle to work scheme and access to a variety of university facilities (Brookes Nursery, Gym and sports facilities). For more information about benefits please see the document 'All about Brookes' below.

CV and Personal Statement:
As part of the application process all applicants are required to complete our online application form by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button below. All parts of the application form should be completed and in the section of the form called “Supporting Documents”, applicants must upload their CV and a Personal Statement. To complete the Personal Statement part of the application, applicants must download the Personal Statement document which is part of the advert below and complete the form, providing examples and explaining how they meet each item detailed on the document. The Personal Statement must then be uploaded to the application form along with the CV.

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Senior Project Manager (ERP Implementation)
Industry: Not for profit
Salary: up to £525 per day (Inside IR35 Via Umbrella)
Location: Oxfordshire
Job Type: 3-6 Month contract.


Your new company:
Your new employer are a global movement of people who are fighting inequality and poverty together. They empower communities to build better lives forthemselves, and speak out on the issues that matter to them. They work withpartners and allies around the world to save lives in emergencies, campaign forsocial justice, and support long-term development. They are driven by valuesof courage, justice, and solidarity.


About the project:
You will be leading an ERP Transformation project for one of ourClients, a global humanitarian organisation. They currently use PeopleSoftFinance and PeopleSoft HR as their ERP systems. Your role will be to initiatethe project and plan the scope, timeline, budget, and deliverables. You willalso manage the stakeholders and vendors until the project is handed over to apermanent staff member.


Key Responsibilities:

• Designand plan the programme/project structure to achieve the agreed vision andoutcomes
• Developand manage a comprehensive set of project documents, from project initiation,discovery and business case, to implementation and closure
• Allocate,manage and empower project resources effectively and efficiently to completetasks on time and meet project milestones
• Managerelationships and contractual obligations with external suppliers and partners
• Managerisks, issues, dependencies and ensure appropriate mitigations to meet projecttimeline, objectives and outcomes
• Establishand maintain strong relationships with sponsor groups, stakeholders and projectsDelivery team to ensure clear communication and alignment of project goals
• ReportProgramme/project progress through agreed governance
• MonitorProject budgets and ensure projects are executed within the approved financiallimits
• Collaboratewith business and technical stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition to BAU
• QualityAssurance: Implement quality control processes to ensure high quality ofproject deliverables and stakeholder satisfaction
• ContinualImprovement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and lessons learntto improve future project delivery efficiency and effectiveness

What you'll need to succeed:

• Provenexperience of successfully managing and delivering large transformationalstrategic change programmes/projects from start to finish
• Experienceof business change for significant organisation transformation change
• Highproficiency in project management methodologies and tools, including Agile,Waterfall, and Hybrid
• Abilityto work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities across theproject team
• Excellentcommunication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to guideand support cross-functional teams and partners
• Strongleadership capabilities with the ability to empower, motivate, support andmentor staff
• Analyticaland a problem-solving mindset, with the ability to make informed decisions
• Detail-orientedwith exceptional organisational skills

What you need to do now
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Exhibition Project Manager, Oxford, £35-45k

As part of the existing Project Management Team, you will be responsible for managing the complete life cycle of each assigned project. This will include managing timelines and budgets, handling specifications and co-ordinating manufacturing through to delivery.

As well as liaising with internal departments and other members of you team to ensure each key stage is completed on time, you will remain in contact with the client (Face to Face, Email, Telephone) to provide updates on work in progress and discuss any issues, which may arise.

This is both a challenging and rewarding opportunity for someone who can ‘hit the ground running’ project management experience will be essential and knowledge and understanding of the exhibition and event industry is highly desirable.

This role will involve travel throughout the UK and sometimes overseas, so a valid passport and driving licence is essential




You must be presently living in the United Kingdom, with full leave to remain as sponsorship is not available.



We are always happy to receive speculative applications from UK based individuals who have a background in the areas we recruit within

Events & Exhibitions: recruiting on a national basis our clients range from SMEs to Global Groups and include Events Management/Production, Venues/Venue Finding, Conferencing, Exhibitions (Design/Build, Contractors), Stage/Show Builders and AV. We also recruit for organisations in other market sectors who have their own In-House/Internal Teams/Departments.

Positions we have recruit include, but is not limited to: Account/Project/Events/Exhibition Co-ordinators/Handlers/Managers, Estimators and Sales/New Business, Marketing (On/Offline), Social Media, Content Managers, Web Designers/Developers, Artworkers, Mac Operators, Graphic/3D Designers, Production, AV Techs/Engineers, Operations and Installation personnel etc.

My client based in Oxford who provide Education to students are seeking an experienced Operations Manager / Project Manager to support its bursarial services, which includes Estate Management, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Catering, Portering, Security and IT Services.

You need to have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to establish and consolidate processes and systems in a growing organisation. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage a diverse workload are essential.

Team co-ordination

• Monitor performance targets set by the Home Bursar for each department and work with the heads of the bursarial departments to ensure those targets are met.

• Coordinate with the bursary team in the smooth delivery of a variety of Centre events to a high standard, ensuring all aspect of the event are effectively managed including security, transport, catering and accommodation.

Estates

• Oversee, through the Maintenance Manager and approved contractors, the maintenance of the Centre's estate, ensuring the maximum availability and safety of the estate through effective reactive and planned maintenance, repair and Minor Works.

Accommodation

• Ensure that student accommodation complies with required Codes of Practice, environmental health standards and agreed repair and maintenance standards.

Porters' Lodge

• Assist the Home Bursar in monitoring effective operation of the Porters' Lodge and the maintenance of a safe and secure Centre environment.
• Assist the Lodge to develop and deliver a customer focused service throughout the day and night.

Catering

• Coordinate requirements with the Catering Manager for day-to-day catering and special Centre events.

Grounds and Gardens

• Ensure the grounds and gardens are maintained to a high standard as agreed by the Garden's Committee.

Essential

• Significant experience of working in operations and/or project management environment.
• Experience of maintenance, construction, refurbishment or minor works project management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build internal and external relationships.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a diverse workload and conflicting priorities.
• Good knowledge of relevant legislation relating to health and safety, food hygiene, and buildings and facilities management.

The hours are 37.5 - 9.00am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday however flexibility is

necessary to cover the needs of the Centre at other times including being 'on call'.

The organisation offers a competitive salary of £36 - £40k, 27 days holidays, contributory pension scheme, parking and a free lunch in term time.

Randstad C&P are currently recruiting a Project manager to work on an education scheme in the Oxford area! The project is kicking off this side of the year, providing you with a perfect opportunity to get that 'new year', new me' feeling! The opportunity is working for a Tier One contractor with an illustrious project history, and excellent reputation within the industry. The chosen applicant can expect to join an enthusiastic team, receive a market leading salary and package, and be given the opportunity to continually progress and develop within the company.

Successful applicants must have worked on an education scheme, ideally coming from a Tier One background, though this is desired. Equally, candidates must have managed projects of circa £15m. Experience managing external packages such as cladding and fireproofing is also desired.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement quality control processes and inspections.
• Address any quality issues promptly.
• Manage the project budget and financial resources efficiently.
• Monitor project expenses and implement cost control measures as needed.
• Approve invoices and payments in accordance with the project budget.
• Ensure that construction activities meet or exceed quality standards and specifications.
• Develop and maintain a project schedule, ensuring that all tasks are completed on time.
• Monitor progress and make adjustments as necessary to avoid delays.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Obtain the necessary permits and approvals for the project.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and environmental requirements.

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent educational qualifications (HNC, NVQ etc.)
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g. Asta, Microsoft Project) and some preconstruction experience (desired)
• Excellent problem-solving and expeditious decision-making skills..
• Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices to be implemented on site.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and strong benefits package (up to £85,000)
• Opportunities for growth and progression within an established company.
• A supportive and welcoming work environment

For more information, please contact Joe Allchurch or apply with your CV!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

You will join our dynamic, friendly and supportive Team across the OXON / BSW Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Mental Health Portfolio. There are excellent opportunities for development within the service. We are prominently a working from home team with occasional travel to sites for workshops and meetings. The primary purpose of this role will be to provide hands on project management support and expertise to senior project managers on larger programmes and senior operational managers to help them deliver the directorates strategic aims, business plan and cost improvement plan. This will be achieved through scrutinising and overviewing performance, advising, and developing new business in response to commissioner intentions, identifying and streamlining processes and productivity. Please see attached JD/PS for full duties.

Whether you're already a Trainer, Assessor or Coach, or thinking about becoming one, it's time you made the change to Lifetime.  

Who we are: 

One of the UK's leading Apprenticeship providers, we help businesses realise their potential by delivering training that builds a better workforce. Most importantly, we're all about a democracy of opportunity so we put quality first, we work collaboratively, and we embrace change.   

In practice, that means training our own Learning Coaches: selecting industry experts with a wealth of experience and showing them how to pass on their skills and knowledge to the next generation of professionals.      

If you're can-do, hardworking, thrive on challenge and fancy a change, this could be the opportunity you're looking for to go further, faster.    

Why Lifetime? 

Business Administration is a key discipline across all sectors within the UK and the demand for skilled individuals continues to grow. The market for developing the future of this industry depends upon the strategy of growing talent from within and this is where apprenticeships come in to their own.

We are leading the way in this endeavour by offering the apprenticeships that attracts new talent and realises potential and need talented professionals like yourself who are experienced and hard-working, ready for fresh challenge and opportunity.

That's where you come in: using your skills and experience to shape the next generation of industry professionals and giving them the skills to do a job and build a career.

Along the way, you'll enjoy more flexible working practices and support for your own professional development. If you've learned on the job, we can help to turn that experience into qualifications.

What will you be doing? 

Working with learners remotely and at their place of work, you'll deliver the apprenticeship standard. That includes providing the support, guidance and motivation that helps them to get career-building qualifications. You'll also help them to achieve transferable skills (in Maths and English) if needed, managing your own admin along the way.     

What will you bring to the role? 

• Extensive, relevant vocational experience as a Customer Service Manager or have office management experience
• Experience of managing a team essential
• Experience and/or understanding of end to end management and delivery of projects
• Any experience of working in the Civil Service desirable
• Experience of working in high demand environments, to targets and tight deadlines

If you already have a minimum Level 3 Teaching qualification and/or experience of operating within WBL/education environment, even better.

What is in it for you? 

In return for applying your skills and experience to drive real change across your industry, and as well as enjoying an exciting, life changing role, you will enjoy a package of benefits designed to reward your hard work and realise your professional potential:   

• Generous mileage allowance  
• Full IT kit including laptop and phone
• Great benefits, reward and recognition and wellbeing package  
• London weighting where applicable  

And to get you started, we also offer:  

• Award-winning onboarding programme  
• Full training designed for you  
• Structured support to achieve a teaching/assessor qualification
• Protected and comprehensive CPD time  

You'll also work flexibly, from home and out in the field, giving you the opportunity to fully support learners while enjoying a good work/life balance.  

Join one of the UK’s leading distributors of electrical products and solution providers with 250+ branches nationally with a core value to develop talent & internal progression.

We are looking for a Branch Assistant to join our Oxford branch (OX4):

- Contracted to 40 hours per week
- Monday to Friday - 08:00 - 17:00
- No bank holiday working required

Benefits:

- 25 days holiday plus your birthday day off after 1 years’ service
- Pension scheme & Life assurance
- Great on-line training academy
- Employee focused company with progression opportunities


As a Branch Assistant, you will be the face of our wholesale branch, providing excellent customer service on the Trade Counter to trade professional’s and members of the public whilst taking ownership of shop displays to highlight promotions and store offers.

Our wholesale branches are a little different to a normal retail store, we have a trade counter instead of a shop floor, a warehouse instead of a stockroom alongside a sales team & delivery driver - This means that no 2 days are the same for our Branch Assistants.

From selling products on the trade counter, calling customers to build rapport and drive customer loyalty to popping into the warehouse to pick & pack items to ensure customers’ orders are completed on time.

Do you have the passion to provide great customer service, willingness to learn all elements of the operation and enjoy working as part of a team, we want to hear from you!

Branch Assistant - Experience & Attributes:

- Must hold a Valid In-date Full UK Drivers Licence
- Must be over 21 with no more than 3 points on licence
- Customer focused, with experience of working in a customer facing role
- Proactive approach and a natural flair for building relationships with customers
- Confident to work in a fast-paced role, whilst maintaining a consistent eye for detail
- A flexible approach and an ability to work under pressure
- Embracing of change and new technologies
- Electrical product knowledge is advantageous


PLEASE APPLY ONLINE TODAY and a member of the team will be in touch

Suitable for: Branch assistant, Trade counter, wholesale, sales advisor, retail, customer service, sales assistant, retail assistant, counter assistant, customer service, warehouse operative, FLT driver, picker & packer, picker, packer, pick pack.

Our client believes that this role does not meet the criteria to be considered within the Home Office Shortage Occupation list. Therefore, they will not support an application for visa sponsorship and all applicants for this role must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK.

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Business Development Executive

Oxford

Salary £30,000 with a fantastic uncapped commission structure

Are you passionate about all thing's luxury? Fascinated about the world of fashion and have a flair for formal clothing? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and possess exceptional sales and negotiation skills? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you to join this well-established business as a Business Development Executive.

As a Business Development Executive, you will play a pivotal role in driving the growth of the brand. Your primary objective will be to identify and establish strategic partnerships with businesses, organisations, and individuals to promote and sell our premium range of clothing. This role offers an exciting blend of relationship building, market analysis, and strategic planning as well as building a network of clients that can open your door to amazing life experiences.

As a Business Development Executive, your key responsibilities will be:

Identify Prospective Clients and Opportunities:

Conduct thorough market research to identify potential clients.

Establish and maintain a robust pipeline of leads and opportunities through targeted outreach and networking.

Build and Nurture Relationship:

Develop strong, long-term relationships with clients, understanding their specific needs and preferences.

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure exceptional customer service and satisfaction throughout the sales cycle.

Customise Solutions:

Work closely with clients to understand their formal clothing requirements and preferences, tailoring solutions to meet their unique needs.

Present product offerings and provide expert advice to clients on suitable formal attire.

Negotiate and Close Deals:

Employ effective negotiation skills to close deals and achieve sales targets.

Prepare and deliver persuasive sales presentations, proposals, and contracts.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

Collaborate with the product development and marketing teams to ensure alignment of sales strategies with product offerings and marketing campaigns.

Sales Performance Analysis:

Monitor and analyse sales performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement strategic initiatives to enhance sales effectiveness.

As a Business Development Executive, you will be:

• Articulate and proactive: You will be a natural builder of rapport and a proficient communicator.
• Confidence, energy, and enthusiasm: You will take responsibility for, and believe in, your decisions.
• Able to thrive under pressure and be a creative thinker.
• A strong negotiator.
• Able to identify sales leads and grow new business.
• Driven to hit sales targets.
• Knowledgeable in fashion and current trends, preferably in tailoring.
• A confident driver with a full clean license.

This is a great opportunity for an individual who has an entrepreneurial spirit, driven to create new connection in order to grow the business and their own income through active listening and string negotiating.

If you're passionate about fashion, business development, and exceeding sales goals, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and elevate your career!

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