Total 119 Sales / Marketing job vacancies in Leicester, LE3 9QP

To act as the Principal Business Analyst to the Systems, Applications and Reporting Team The postholder will be required to maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders Participate in relevant internal and external working groups/projects, services and initiatives to provide information and analytical advice and expertise. To develop systems specifications with customers that lead to the development of new systems or enhance existing systems To interact with the business stakeholders and subject matter experts in order to understand their requirements To interact with system architects and developers to ensure the system is properly implemented To be involved in the design or modification of business systems or IT systems both for internal and external CSU Customers To help test systems and create system documentation and user manuals To deputise for the Systems and Reporting Lead at meetings with customers both internally and externally to AGEM CSU Present information and issues, explaining highly complex issues to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders Should be proficient with Microsoft SQL Server Technology and Kimball Data Warehousing Design Methodologies. Should keep up to date with latest versions and features of SQL server and other appropriate Microsoft Technology Stack Prioritising business intelligence development activities, involving in negotiations around requirement specifications, effort estimations, Product release planning both with customers and other Project Team Members Take ownership for completion of development activities as determined during Project Planning Phase and highlight any risks / impediments for timely delivery to Project/Programme Managers To design and develop Datawarehouse and Business Intelligence code across database engine, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS. Should be proficient in TSQL Knowledge on Microsoft.Net technology and Programming (C#, VB.Net) is desirable To be available as Tier-3 support to resolve any incidents/bugs during business hours, which may extend to out of hours during the day depending on the urgency Should be prepared to work during after hours and weekends to execute/support in any disaster recovery, migration or system change activities which need to be carried outside business hours. This will be pre-planned and compensation day-off can be arranged with the manager/project lead. To read and understand complex technical specification material so that these can be further developed into specifications for design and development. To work in a matrix environment with other teams within the CSU to ensure that technologies integrate, and that data is delivered in a usable and timely manner Be available to undertake any specific training arranged by the Organisation to support development work To provide support on established products to end-users To develop protocols to ensure that database integrity is paramount in systems development, so a consistent view on activity and finance is available, accessible within a defined time period. To ensure that all products are thoroughly tested before final release to the end user. To work autonomously, guided by national policy, regulations or guidance in particular referring to Data Set Change Notices (DSCNs). To advise customer organisations on the interpretation and impact of policies and initiatives. Provide regular reporting on the targeting of resources and monitoring their implementation from a value for money perspective. Provide oversight and monitoring of all aspects of delegated team budgets Evaluate projects/functions within identified portfolio for delivery against financial recovery/savings plans through providing sophisticated, high quality project analysis. Take a lead in the co-ordination of training, development, and recruitment activity across the Team Manage staff, undertaking appraisals, recruitment including progressing any disciplinary or capability issues, as necessary. The post holder is required to comply with and actively promote the organisations equal opportunities policy This job description is not exhaustive but is intended to outline the main roles and responsibilities of the post holder. The job holder will be required to carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.

The post is to act as a Principal Business Analyst for the Systems, Application and Reporting Team.

This role has several functions in two key areas: BI Development and Business analysis.

The role is key in supporting the management and development of new applications, supporting the specification process, helping to problem solve project issues. Where necessary, the role is also key in providing support for data management development and developing reports that support new systems delivery.

The postholder will maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

Develop systems specifications with customers that lead to the development of new systems or enhance existing systems.

To interact with the business stakeholders and subject matter experts in order to understand their requirements

To interact with system architects and developers to ensure the system is properly implemented

To be involved in the design or modification of business systems or IT systems both for internal and external CSU Customers

Present information and issues, explaining highly complex issues to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Prioritising business intelligence development activities, involving in negotiations around requirement specifications, effort estimations, Product release planning both with customers and other Project Team Members.

Arden & GEM is one of the largest Commissioning Support Units in the country. Our customers include more than 60 Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG), NHS England, local authorities, and a range of care providers.

With offices throughout the Midlands, North West and South East we cover a core geographic patch that extends to Greater Manchester in the north and Essex in the south. Our services are built on a strong foundation of experienced people who build great relationships, a commitment to NHS values and a thorough understanding of our clients and the challenges they face.

The SART Team provide reliable, consistent, and responsive solutions for various clients. We support best practice for Technology, Security, Resilience, and Information Governance.

By working with our team:
• We will provide you with the opportunity to work on a continuous stream of new and exciting developments
• We will provide an opportunity to develop your skills
• To act as the Principal Business Analyst to the Systems, Applications and Reporting Team
• The postholder will be required to maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in relevant internal and external working groups/projects, services and initiatives to provide information and analytical advice and expertise.
• To develop systems specifications with customers that lead to the development of new systems or enhance existing systems
• To interact with the business stakeholders and subject matter experts in order to understand their requirements
• To interact with system architects and developers to ensure the system is properly implemented
• To be involved in the design or modification of business systems or IT systems both for internal and external CSU Customers
• To help test systems and create system documentation and user manuals
• To deputise for the Systems and Reporting Lead at meetings with customers both internally and externally to AGEM CSU
• Present information and issues, explaining highly complex issues to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Should be proficient with Microsoft SQL Server Technology and Kimball Data Warehousing Design Methodologies.
• Should keep up to date with latest versions and features of SQL server and other appropriate Microsoft Technology Stack
• Prioritising business intelligence development activities, involving in negotiations around requirement specifications, effort estimations, Product release planning both with customers and other Project Team Members
• Take ownership for completion of development activities as determined during Project Planning Phase and highlight any risks / impediments for timely delivery to Project/Programme Managers
• To design and develop Datawarehouse and Business Intelligence code across database engine, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS. Should be proficient in TSQL
• Knowledge on Microsoft.Net technology and Programming (C#, VB.Net) is desirable
• To be available as Tier-3 support to resolve any incidents/bugs during business hours, which may extend to out of hours during the day depending on the urgency
• Should be prepared to work during after hours and weekends to execute/support in any disaster recovery, migration or system change activities which need to be carried outside business hours. This will be pre-planned and compensation day-off can be arranged with the manager/project lead.
• To read and understand complex technical specification material so that these can be further developed into specifications for design and development.
• To work in a matrix environment with other teams within the CSU to ensure that technologies integrate, and that data is delivered in a usable and timely manner
• Be available to undertake any specific training arranged by the Organisation to support development work
• To provide support on established products to end-users
• To develop protocols to ensure that database integrity is paramount in systems development, so a consistent view on activity and finance is available, accessible within a defined time period.
• To ensure that all products are thoroughly tested before final release to the end user.
• To work autonomously, guided by national policy, regulations or guidance – in particular referring to Data Set Change Notices (DSCNs). To advise customer organisations on the interpretation and impact of policies and initiatives.
• Provide regular reporting on the targeting of resources and monitoring their implementation from a value for money perspective.
• Provide oversight and monitoring of all aspects of delegated team budgets
• Evaluate projects/functions within identified portfolio for delivery against financial recovery/savings plans through providing sophisticated, high quality project analysis.
• Take a lead in the co-ordination of training, development, and recruitment activity across the Team
• Manage staff, undertaking appraisals, recruitment including progressing any disciplinary or capability issues, as necessary.
• The post holder is required to comply with and actively promote the organisation’s equal opportunities policy
• This job description is not exhaustive but is intended to outline the main roles and responsibilities of the post holder. The job holder will be required to carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.
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This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Jul 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Location: Syston
Hours per Week: 16 hours with the opportunity to work more hours.
Shift pattern: Part-time - flexible shift patterns across mornings; afternoons; evenings and weekends, which will be discussed further at interview  
Salary: £8.65 - £11.90 per hour

If you love retail, you’re in the right place.  

Are you looking to join a great place to work?  We are recruiting for a Sales Assistant to join the team! 

Let’s talk about the job: 

No two days are the same here at Savers and the ideal Savers Sales Assistant has a positive can-do attitude, who loves getting involved and working as part of a team. You are all about making our customers feel great and leaving them with that Savers smile. You are the hero in store that ensures our store standards are insta worthy. We recognise you are the future leaders of Savers. The challenge doesn’t stop there – our SAs are well known in their store, as they get the opportunity to connect with their local community and offer our customers the best deals on the high street. 

Let’s talk about the benefits: 

· Up to 33 days holiday entitlement 
· Company sick pay and pregnancy loss policy. 
· Wagestream - access to an app that gives you power over your pay and supports financial wellbeing 
· Aviva Digicare Workplace+ - access to free digital healthcare services such as digital GP appointments and mental health consultations 
· Discount deals with over 3,000 retailers, including a discount card with our sister company, Superdrug 
· Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust 
· Your career, your way – a clear progression plan, steered by us and driven by you! 

Let’s talk about you: 

· Are you passionate about the products we sell?  
· Are you excited to work in a fast-paced retail environment?
· Do you love getting stuck in and being a team player?

If you can say yes to all those things - whilst keeping people at the heart of everything you do - then this could be the career opportunity you have been searching for!

Next steps… 

If your application gives us that bargain buzz, you will be contacted to arrange a phone interview within 14 days of application. Good luck!  

Here at Savers, we love inclusivity. If you need any adjustments to support you through your candidate journey, please email us: savers.jobs@uk.aswatson.com  

Incident and Business Continuity Manager

Locations: Leicester/Bexhill/London (Hybrid)



Welcome to Hastings Direct - From our Group HR Director Pam Angel


We're a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. We've made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. We're proud of the journey we're on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues.


We provide insurance for over three million customers, but we know there's even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you're now reading this job advert means we've tempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD - we really hope you like what you see, and you'll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead.


We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If you are excited about joining us and think you have some of what we are looking for, even if you're not 100% sure we would love to hear from you.



Job Details

• Agreeing and formalising a straightforward and effective incident management process for the department, ensuring all relevant stakeholders are aware and engaged in the process as needed
  
• Coordinating across all relevant teams and stakeholders in the vent of an impacting incident to quickly ascertain impact levels for customers, colleagues and the business, communicating between the departmental teams and the wider Hastings Direct incident and crisis teams
  
• Coordinating and leading post-incident reviews, ensuring any learnings from incidents can be used to improve processes and controls to prevent future instances, along with any risk and business continuity updates
  
• Logging all incidents on the relevant platform and feeding back summary information to relevant Process Improvement Leads and any other relevant stakeholders to ensure full feedback loops for awareness and further improvement
  
• Working with senior stakeholders for each process to ensure clear, straightforward and easily accessible business continuity plans are in place, aligned to customer, colleague and business requirements, with all relevant parties aware of any actions needed in the event of a business interruption
  
• Driving through any business continuity actions needed across all processes to ensure these are fully effective, with clear understanding across all contributing stakeholders and owners
  

Skills we would love you to have

• Experience of operational incident management, ideally within Claims, Insurance, Utilities or Financial Services
  
• The ability to quickly summarise, risk assess and prioritise immediate impact and requirements and able to remain calm and lead coordination efforts in intense situations
  
• The confidence to engage and clearly communicate with stakeholders at all levels
  
  
  

What we offer


Join us and you'll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. As one of our colleagues, you'll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we'll give you all the support, training and development you need. Not to mention plenty of recognition and rewards, and the scope to voice your ideas and put them into practice.


Reward


Salary - Attractive salary based on experience + car allowance (pay reviews also completed each year)


Flexible Working - We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach so please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail, including days in the office and at home.


Competitive Bonus Scheme - All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus, which is usually paid in March. The scheme is based on Hastings' performance against our business goals and your own personal performance.


Physical Wellbeing - as a Band 4 colleague, Hastings pay for you to receive private medical Insurance (also known as PMI) This gives you flexibility and convenience to see a specialist or consultant and allows you to decide when and where you will be seen.


Financial Wellbeing - As well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover and income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an AWARD WINNING package which includes - discounts and cashback at everyday retailers and on our own products, fee free independent mortgage advice, and free access to financial wellbeing support.


Mental Wellbeing programme - At Hastings Direct we understand that mental health cannot not be scheduled, that's why we have a range of support to help you keep yourself well. We have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own, in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs


There's more! - 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your contracted weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more ….



Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we'll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve



We deliver good outcomes for our customers every time by providing great products at the right price with our simple and straightforward service. We treat customers like we want to be treated - fairly, respectfully and with their best interests at heart

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.

Assisting with the preparation of the annual plan for TGH. Preparation of relevant working papers and calculations that will be presented to the TGH board for approval. Monitor the performance of TGH in financial terms including, liaising with operational managers as necessary and providing forecasts. Completion of VAT returns for the trust and the subsidiary. Maintaining an up to date understanding of COS rules in the NHS. Completion of VAT reviews to ensure the correct VAT treatment has been applied to transactions. Ensure compliance with relevant IFRS accounting standards and practices and NHS Manual for Accounting guidelines. Ensure Corporate Governance (financial controls), Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions, financial procedures and other standards as determined by the Chief Financial Officer are up to date at all times and ensure that these are complied with, working with colleagues to promote good governance practice and the highest standards of business conduct. Work with Internal Audit as required, leading on the implementation of action plans arising from Audit recommendations in order that the department achieves and sustains the highest standards of probity, compliance and professionalism. Provide support as necessary in other areas of Financial Accounts in relation to specific projects or peaks in workload. Adopt a flexible team approach in terms of cover for colleagues within the department. Contribute to quality improvement projects which improve the efficiency and the cost effectiveness of the service. Ensure compliance with appropriate HR/Finance policies and practices.

Location: Leicester
Hours per Week: 8 hours with the opportunity to work more hours.
Shift pattern: Part-time - flexible shift patterns across mornings; afternoons; evenings and weekends, which will be discussed further at interview  
Salary: £8.65 - £11.90 per hour

If you love retail, you’re in the right place.  

Are you looking to join a great place to work?  We are recruiting for a Delivery Sales Assistant to join the team! 

Let’s talk about the job: 

No two days are the same here at Savers and the ideal Savers Delivery Sales Assistant has a positive can-do attitude, who loves getting involved and working as part of a team. You are all about making our customers feel great and leaving them with that Savers smile. You are the hero in store that ensures our store standards are insta worthy. We recognise you are the future leaders of Savers. The challenge doesn’t stop there – our DEL SAs are well known in their store, as they are the unsung heroes of our valued stock that our customers love to buy.  

Let’s talk about the benefits:

· Up to 33 days holiday entitlement 
· Company sick pay and pregnancy loss policy. 
· Wagestream - access to an app that gives you power over your pay and supports financial wellbeing 
· Aviva Digicare Workplace+ - access to free digital healthcare services such as digital GP appointments and mental health consultations 
· Discount deals with over 3,000 retailers, including a discount card with our sister company, Superdrug 
· Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust 
· Your career, your way – a clear progression plan, steered by us and driven by you! 

Let’s talk about you: 

· Are you passionate about the products we sell?  
· Are you excited to work in a fast-paced retail environment?
· Do you love getting stuck in and being a team player?

If you can say yes to all those things - whilst keeping people at the heart of everything you do - then this could be the career opportunity you have been searching for!

Next steps… 

If your application gives us that bargain buzz, you will be contacted to arrange a phone interview within 14 days of application. Good luck!  

Here at Savers, we love inclusivity. If you need any adjustments to support you through your candidate journey, please email us: savers.jobs@uk.aswatson.com  

Join our team!

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented sales professional with experience in selling B&I catering & hospitality solutions within the South and Midlands UK. In this role, you will be responsible for seeking new tendering opportunities across all sectors and work closely with our Finance and Legal teams to ensure these tenders convert into secured contracts to sustain the growth of our business.

This role is home-based with office equipment provided, therefore the ideal candidate would ideally be based in the South or Midlands. A full UK driving licence is essential for this position.

What you'll be doing...

In this role, you will be responsible for developing a pipeline of new business opportunities that will help you to sustain and achieve your sales target for the year.

As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Proactively building and maintaining client relationships, anticipating their needs and be excellent in selling the capabilities and strengths of Elior UK in the most positive way
• Proactively network and research all invites to tender and work with our finance and ops teams to respond accordingly in a timely manner
• Leading the sales process from creating first appointments to closing the sale
• Assisting our operators in planning and delivering effective mobilisation of contracts, co-ordinating with relevant support functions and ensuring our new clients are happy at every stage of the mobilisation process
• Managing your own activity on a weekly basis to ensure you develop a pipeline of business opportunities to support the achievement of your sales target for the year
• Using your strong commercial acumen and understanding of financial models to build and present a successful tender submission to proposed clients
• Using your confidence in presenting to multiple stakeholders and be able to articulate our key USPs in order to maximise our chances of winning with prospective client
• Submitting monthly reports to our Business Development Director for B&I UK to demonstrate your activities and pipeline with time frames for all confirmed business tenders coming on line to ensure we are on track to achieve our financial goals for the year

What can you bring?

In this role

• A strong understanding of the contract catering sector and be able to work closely with our Finance and Operational teams to write bids and win new business
• Have a strong understanding of the operational complexities met by operators in order to make our bids as compelling to allow us to be successful in winning tenders
• Have experience in managing multiple tenders at any one time to ensure each stays within the timeframes
• Strong presentation skills with an excellent ability to keep your audience engaged
• Experience in achieving sales targets
• Strong commercial acumen and closing skills
• Excellent ability to maintain and build strong relationships
• Good understanding of the contract catering market
• Demonstrable experience in working through the tendering process to win new business
• Excellent IT skills

Our way of saying thank you...

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.

Support Your Way of Life:

• Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments
• Hybrid Working Model: Collaborate & innovate in the office three days a week while enjoying focused work-from-home days
• Holiday Allowance: Relax & recharge with 31 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
• Additional Holiday Purchase Option: Customise your time off by purchasing extra holidays
• Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:

• Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community

Supporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs:

• Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:

• Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle to work scheme

Why it's great to work for us...

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Workplaces & Office Space
• Sporting Venues & Stadiums
• Attraction & Heritage Sites
• Public Sector & Defence
• Health, Care & Hospitals
• Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That's why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

Elior Celebrates Equality

Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work!

Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

My client is a premium group of independent Opticians, and they are looking to recruit a full time Dispensing Optician to work at their Leicester based branch.

The company is well known for its excellent levels of service and its range of eye care services on offer. It primarily stocks high end, designer and bespoke frames including; Versace, Mykita and Chanel.

Dispensing Optician - Role

• Single testing room practice with 3-4 staff members
• Helping to grow a new practice
• Beautiful boutique style practice
• Grade 2 listed building
• Amazing eyewear
• Specialist dispensing - Myopia control, Sports Vision
• Access to a wide range of lens suppliers
• Making sure each patient receives the very best eyecare service
• Leading and motivating the team
• Dealing with complex patient queries
• Professional freedom to choose what is best for the patient
• Input new ideas
• Salary between 26-30K DOE
• Bonus scheme is being introduced
• Professional fees paid
• Working 5 days a week from 9am to 5.30pm
• Practice closed on Sundays and Mondays
• Initially this is to cover maternity but this is not a temporary position.

Dispensing Optician - Requirements

• Qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC
• Previous management or supervisory experience would be an advantage
• Independent experience would be advantageous
• Experience of improving and increasing turnover in an Opticians
• Customer focused
• Confident
• Excellent organisational skills

To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV or call 0114 238 1726 for more information.

About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.



Assistant Finance Business Partner
Hybrid
- Leicester, LE3 1UQPermanent, Full Time
£28,000 per annum plus benefits

Here at Serco, we have an opportunity for an Assistant Finance Business Partner to join the Leisure team and support the Finance Business Partner and Serco business leaders to deliver profitable and sustainable growth for services. As our AFBP, you will be responsible for providing dedicated commercial, and financial information to support decisions aligned to strategic and customer priorities, to support winning good business and improve shareholder value. You will work with Business Partners and their portfolio of business to assist in providing assumptions, help influence decisions and support in making recommendations for efficiency improvements to sustain growth.

Serco’s purpose is to impact a better future
- we bring together the right people, the right technology, and the right partners to create innovative solutions that deliver positive impact and address some of the most urgent and complex challenges facing governments globally. Our services are powered by more than 50,000 colleagues working across multiple sectors including defence, space, migration, justice, healthcare, transport, and customer services in four regions: UK & Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.
As part of this you’ll:

- Support the Finance Business Partner by providing commercial and financial support; challenge and insight into business profitability to drive future performance.
- Understand the customer landscape and their drivers to provide contract / service pricing, cash, and margin optimisation recommendations, ensuring an acceptable balance of risk and return.
- Produce accurate financial records, compliance, business financial plans and forecasts with the Finance Business Partner for use by the Leisure finance team.
- Understand the value drivers of the business and provide guidance on contract / service performance including ROI, scenario planning, KPI analysis and benchmarking.
- Support the portfolio strategy through market, competitor and portfolio analysis and inform market entry and exit decisions.
- Provide information to aid the support for new business, drawing upon the Pricing and Deal Architecture and Legal teams.
- Develop customer relationships to support successful commercial and financial negotiations regarding variable revenue, rebids, and change notices.
- Support business leaders to deliver contractual obligations through identification of over and under delivery, performing root cause analysis, and making recommendations.
- Drive contract / service cost optimisation projects through profitability analysis and efficiency recommendations.


What you’ll need to do the role:

- Ideally you will be working as an Assistant Finance Business Partner or similar, working towards an appropriate professional qualification for the role (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Ability to highlight problems and support innovative and practical solutions.
- Strong commercial acumen, as well as an understanding of relationships between key financial and non-financial business value drivers.
- Ability to interpret and deal with incomplete data.
- Proven experience of building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel as and when required within the UK.


What we offer:

- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Annual leave purchase scheme.
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Flexible working options.
- A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality.
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs and more.
- A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.
- A safe and supportive culture.
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.


ApplyPlease click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Optical Sales Executive job in Leicestershire. Zest Optical are currently looking to recruit an Optical Sales Executive for a leading eye hospital. The purpose of this role is to help the business build a large referral base of patients, through various referral partners - high street opticians, GPs, referral centres, etc. This role will involve working with clients across the Leicestershire region.

The Optical Sales Executive will be the first point of contact for both existing and prospective referrers and is responsible for growing the referral base by building strong and robust customer relationships. As part of the role you will also visit referral management centres and GPs at their practices, where appropriate.

This role will suit an individual who is proactive, enjoys meeting new people, and is confident amongst senior and professional members of the ophthalmic community. Relying on self-motivation, you will manage your own diary, meetings and route planning. You will be required to work in close partnership with you allocated hospital, maintaining internal relationships and leveraging opportunities that arise within.

Optical Sales Executive - Requirements

• B-2-B sales experience
• Natural strong relationship builder with ability to work cross functionally
• Be driven, high energy and a willingness to be successful
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Optical Sales Executive - Salary

• £27,000 base salary
• Up to £13.5k bonus
• £5k car allowance and additional benefits

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please click on the Apply Now link below.

Are you experienced with Business Management and looking to expand your career into a large Highways, Pave or Infrastructure project or is this something you already have experience of as a Business Manager. If so; then please read on as we are offering a permanent role here at Tarmac.

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are recruiting for a Business Manager to join the Tarmac Joint Venture Surfacing Framework contract. You will work on this large infrastructure project to optimise the performance of ensuring this project comes in on time and within budget. This role is hybrid working and you will work within the Cambridgeshire / Bedfordshire region. Whether you live in Rugby, Coventry, Birmingham, Nuneaton, Hinkley, Warwick, Royal Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Stratford-upon-Avon, Daventry or the surrounding areas we would like to hear from you

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Main Responsibilities

The Business Manager will work with the team to deliver the highly strategic project that is fundamental for operational production and business growth. As the Business Manager you will ensure the project surfacing operations run safely, delivers first class customer service to our clients, drives efficiency improvements throughout the scheme and looks to maximise financial returns for Tarmac. You will plan, create, manage and be instrumental in all activities, you will have the ability to problem solve, innovate, and drive performance to the highest levels.

As the Business Manager must be well-versed in all construction methodologies and procedures and be able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results. The ideal candidate will have an analytical mind and great organisational skills.

Your responsibilities will include (not exhaustive):

• Be responsible for the development of the local commercial strategy that supports the effective delivery of the Commercial elements of the business' national contracting strategy, business plans and objectives
• Identify and secure key strategic commercial opportunities to deliver budgeted volumes, margin expectations and growth
• Provide leadership, guidance & direction to the business unit commercial team to ensure that objectives and targets are achieved leading to the overall delivery of the commercial strategy
• Lead and develop the business unit commercial team to ensure robust profitable and competitive tenders are submitted, taking into account business capability, capacity and financial, technical & contractual risk
• Contribute to the development and the effective delivery of the business unit commercial strategy
• Take a lead role in identifying and securing a pipeline of commercial opportunities to secure a long term work bank
• Ensure that quality, competitive tenders are submitted and key targeted contracts are won, taking into account business capacity, margins, financial and contractual risks
• Undertake pre-contract commercial reviews with the operations and QS teams to identify opportunities and risk within proposed future contracts
• Manage the production and submission of all tender information relating to commercial functions, including external commercial consultancy resources
• Identify potential risks and opportunities within the contract and strategies to manage them Communication is key with colleagues, managers and contractors across the whole project to ensure all tasks are performed promptly, you must have the tact and diplomacy when dealing with tense situations that can arise at any moment during the project's life cycle

Key Stakeholders: Tarmac Management Team - Area Operations Managers - Finance – Contractors – Site Management - Supply Chain – Engineers – Technical – Operations – Human Resources – Project Team - Contractors

You will hold a FULL UK manual car driving license with no more than 6 penalty points

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant in the role will be instrumental in the future development and support of our culture. You will have experience within a Construction, Highways or Surfacing industry, this experience will be an essential requirement for this role; road or highways surfacing knowledge would be extremely beneficial.

Qualifications/Requirements/Capabilities:

• Desirable - HNC/HND, or a Degree in a role related discipline as this would prove highly beneficial in your success in the role
• Desirable - Management experience on multi-million-pound operational, construction or heavy engineering project/s
• Challenge people, hold them accountable for job completion and quality of completion
• Computer literate - familiarity with computer software - word, excel, etc
• Good communication skills, with a positive, proactive can - do attitude to both colleagues and external agencies / contractors

Why Us

In the role of Business Manager we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on… are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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The Finance Business Partner is an integral post in the Financial Performance/Financial Planning and Analysis structure and will support and be accountable to the Head of Financial Management in the provision of an effective and efficient Financial Management function across the Trust, which ensures the delivery of high quality patient centered services within the resources available. The role will act as a key operational link between theOperational Area and Corporate Finance teams, with thepost holder responsible for communicating with these keystakeholders and providing a timely and accurate service tothem. The role will be responsible for ensuring that agreedpractices and processes are being adhered to thereforeensuring that systems are in place to flag and address anyissues before they become problematic. Overseeing the month end process from start tofinish. Developing and maintaining relationships with Corporate budget holders and other key stakeholders. Ensuring consistency and efficiency in alltasks required. Ownership of the month end timetable and adheringto strict deadlines. Maximising automated data population into standardTrust reporting templates. Support and consolidation of Operational Areaforecasts. Supporting the budget planning process andcontributing to guidance documents. Take a lead role in the day to day management of the FinancialManagement Accountants.

Job title: SALES ADMINISTRATION

Type: Office-based, Fixed-term contract for 12 months

Start: ASAP

Location: Leicester

Role Summary: In this position, you'll provide essential support to the Sales Office Manager and the sales team. Your responsibilities include managing legal documents, maintaining accurate sales records, and assisting with various administrative tasks.

Sales Progression Assistance:

• Collaborate with solicitors to facilitate sales from reservation to legal completion.
• Maintain communication channels and organise legal documents.
• Secretarial Support:
• Assist the Sales Office Manager, Head of Sales, Sales Directors, and Sales Managers.
• Handle correspondence (letters, memos, reports), manage diaries, and organise meetings.
• Maintain spreadsheets and handle general administrative duties.
• Sales System Management:
• Record and input sales-related data (releases, reservations, cancellations, etc.) into our sales system.
• Ensure accurate development details on our sales systems and marketing platforms.

Reporting and Coordination:

• Generate regular reports for the sales department, Divisional management, and Group.
• Coordinate information flow between sales and other departments.
• Customer Interaction:
• Address phone and email enquiries from prospective customers.
• Capture customer details in the sales system and create marketing materials as needed.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in a fast-paced administrative role.
• Familiarity with sales processes is advantageous.
• GCSE qualifications in Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above).
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent organisational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and adaptability to new systems.

What you need to do now
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If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Location: Syston
Hours per Week: 16 hours with the opportunity to work more hours.
Shift pattern: Part-time - flexible shift patterns across mornings; afternoons; evenings and weekends, which will be discussed further at interview  
Salary: £8.65 - £11.90 per hour

If you love retail, you’re in the right place.  

Are you looking to join a great place to work?  We are recruiting for a Sales Assistant to join the team! 

Let’s talk about the job: 

No two days are the same here at Savers and the ideal Savers Sales Assistant has a positive can-do attitude, who loves getting involved and working as part of a team. You are all about making our customers feel great and leaving them with that Savers smile. You are the hero in store that ensures our store standards are insta worthy. We recognise you are the future leaders of Savers. The challenge doesn’t stop there – our SAs are well known in their store, as they get the opportunity to connect with their local community and offer our customers the best deals on the high street. 

Let’s talk about the benefits: 

· Up to 33 days holiday entitlement 
· Company sick pay and pregnancy loss policy. 
· Wagestream - access to an app that gives you power over your pay and supports financial wellbeing 
· Aviva Digicare Workplace+ - access to free digital healthcare services such as digital GP appointments and mental health consultations 
· Discount deals with over 3,000 retailers, including a discount card with our sister company, Superdrug 
· Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust 
· Your career, your way – a clear progression plan, steered by us and driven by you! 

Let’s talk about you: 

· Are you passionate about the products we sell?  
· Are you excited to work in a fast-paced retail environment?
· Do you love getting stuck in and being a team player?

If you can say yes to all those things - whilst keeping people at the heart of everything you do - then this could be the career opportunity you have been searching for!

Next steps… 

If your application gives us that bargain buzz, you will be contacted to arrange a phone interview within 14 days of application. Good luck!  

Here at Savers, we love inclusivity. If you need any adjustments to support you through your candidate journey, please email us: savers.jobs@uk.aswatson.com  

We are recruiting for an experienced Sales Manager based in Leicestershire. This will be working for a leading electrical wholesaler. With over 50 years’ experience and a network of over 400 branches there has never been a better time to get on board.

The company are offering an excellent basic salary and benefits package (including a competitive bonus scheme & quality company car). Excellent career progression prospects are also available for candidates that demonstrate business savvy, hard work and determination to succeed.

Experience in the Electrical Wholesale industry is essential!

The role of Sales Manager will consist of:

Growing and increasing sales in the branch's geographical area.
Continually identifying and developing new and existing business.
Developing strong customer relationships to maximise the full potential of all accounts
The ability to not be afraid of rejection, be it on the phone or face to face.
Working as part of a tightly knit team to achieve high standards of business excellence. Essential Sales Manager Skills:
Cold calling on the telephone willingness and tenacity
The ability to approach companies direct, understanding how to spot a suitable target company
Able to demonstrate sample products confidently face to face to potential clients
The ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
The ability to independently plan, organise and work to tight deadlines.
Smartly presented portraying a professional company image.
What's in it for you?

Competitive salary including on-target annual bonus.
Commencing on 20 days holiday per annum (full time employees) plus Bank Holidays.
Monday-Friday (with available Saturday’s).
Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member.
Brilliant opportunities to take on more responsibility and long-term career prospects