Total 76 Sales / Marketing job vacancies in Preston, PR2 8DY

Our client is a well recognised branded award winning energy supplier in the U.K. selling energy to domestic consumers in your local area.
As such to help with their growth they are looking to expand their team of domestic energy advisors to sell door to door a range of products and services and give advice on energy saving and budgeting tips to all demographics and meter types.

You will be positive enthusiastic have a genuine concern for saving people money and giving them positive helpful advise and customer service to reduce their energy bills from a trusted household brand.

You will be experienced in customer facing field sales however some tele sales candidates may be considered

You will be employed direct for the client on a full time contract with all the benefits you would expect from a blue chip company.

Full initial and on going training will be provided along with all the tools you would need to do the job including branded uniform and tablet.

You will be well rewarded with a basic pay of £419.00 per week plus on target commissions of over £680.00 per week completely uncapped

Car not essential depending on experience and location.

Only people with a sales background should apply.

Your new company
A growing Finance team based in Preston are now recruiting on a full-time permanent basis for a Sales Support Coordinator, this is due to the development of internal progression the business. Searching for an experienced, ambitious customer service focused candidate, as this is a great opportunity to join an established business and develop your skills within Business Support.
The working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm with an hours lunch break, within a very modern and stylish office.

Your new role
As Sales Support Coordinator you will provide support and assistance to fellow team members and departments to meet company/team goals. Maintaining customer records and files, inputting and processing customer information, details, and documentation onto the company's sales/CRM system. Dealing with telephone queries in a timely and friendly manner and forwarding to appropriate individual.
Along with all other duties that fall within your capabilities as Sales Support Co-Ordinator and as directed by your Line Manager.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in the Sales Support role you should have strong attention to detail, be highly organised and confident communicator via telephone and email. With a strong understanding and history of having excellent attention to detail.
Along with Strong time-management skills, passionate about Customer Service and be able to demonstrate competence in a sales environment whilst working confidently towards targets.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be paid a competitive annual salary starting from £24,000+ dependent on experience, along with 25 days annual leave plus standard bank holidays and birthday.
Along with flexible working hours, free onsite parking, internal development and progression, social events throughout the year and working within a great office environment with likeminded people.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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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Here at The Perfume Shop, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are always on the lookout for individuals with Talent, a Passion for what we do and a Spark to help achieve our vision.

The Role

Are you passionate about perfume, and love people?

Do you want to be part of a supportive team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment?

Everyday, our expert Sales Advisors work hard to make sure our customers feel valued, confident and special.

As a Sales Advisor, it is your role to create an outstanding customer experience and grow sales. Assisting with the daily operational running of the store, you are customer focused, working as part of an amazing and supportive team to deliver against key targets that drive the success of your store.

Contracted Hours: 12.5
Contract Type: Permanent Contract
Pay Rate: £8.10 - £12.00

What You Will Do:

· You will greet customers and give great service by listening to their needs

· We’re proud to be the perfume experts, so you’ll be providing advice to customers on their perfume choices. Don’t worry, we’ll make sure you get all the training you need

· You will help the team to achieve and exceed store and team targets – and there are fantastic incentives and prizes on offer to recognise success

· Every customer is a VIP at The Perfume Shop, so you’ll offer every customer a free reward card to maximise their future offers and potential savings

What You Will Bring:

We believe that you bring Talent, Passion and Spark and in return we will give you the skills and training in perfume to succeed!

It really helps if you;

· Have a talent for getting along with people

· Have a passion for teamwork, and being successful together

· Have the spark to love learning about perfume

· Can be flexible with your work patterns

What You Will Get:

· We pay commission at Christmas based on store sales and the number of hours worked

· We’ll ensure you work regular hours and get your rota at least 4 weeks in advance so you can plan your life outside work

· 30 days holiday (pro rata depending on contract hours)

· You’re also a VIP to us, so you’ll get 20% off perfume and be able to take part in any customer offers on top

· Additional discounts with our AS Watson partners including Superdrug and 3 Mobile

· The opportunity to win some great prizes and incentives based on personal, team and store performance

· Continuous learning and training to ensure you are always developing

· Access to Wagestream, to support your financial wellbeing needs, giving you more control and flexibility with your pay.

· Pension, health and wellbeing benefits, + more!

We are passionate about ‘Growing Our Own’, so we always encourage our employees to progress internally. As part of this, we offer apprenticeship schemes for all levels!

We thank you for your interest, however due to the high volumes of applications, only those successful will be contacted. We do still encourage you to continue applying to any roles of interest you see advertised.

The Perfume Shop is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

The Perfume Shop is part of AS Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer operating over 16,000 stores under 12 retail brands in 28 markets, with over 130,000 employees worldwide. For the fiscal year 2022, A.S. Watson Group recorded revenue of US$22 billion. Every year, we are serving over 5.5 billion shoppers via our O+O (Offline plus Online) technology-enabled platforms.

Here at The Perfume Shop, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are always on the lookout for individuals with Talent, a Passion for what we do and a Spark to help achieve our vision.

The Role

Are you passionate about perfume, and love people?

Do you want to be part of a supportive team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment?

Everyday, our expert Sales Advisors work hard to make sure our customers feel valued, confident and special.

As a Sales Advisor, it is your role to create an outstanding customer experience and grow sales. Assisting with the daily operational running of the store, you are customer focused, working as part of an amazing and supportive team to deliver against key targets that drive the success of your store.

Contracted Hours: 5
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Pay Rate: £8.10 - £12.00

What You Will Do:

· You will greet customers and give great service by listening to their needs

· We’re proud to be the perfume experts, so you’ll be providing advice to customers on their perfume choices. Don’t worry, we’ll make sure you get all the training you need

· You will help the team to achieve and exceed store and team targets – and there are fantastic incentives and prizes on offer to recognise success

· Every customer is a VIP at The Perfume Shop, so you’ll offer every customer a free reward card to maximise their future offers and potential savings

What You Will Bring:

We believe that you bring Talent, Passion and Spark and in return we will give you the skills and training in perfume to succeed!

It really helps if you;

· Have a talent for getting along with people

· Have a passion for teamwork, and being successful together

· Have the spark to love learning about perfume

· Can be flexible with your work patterns

What You Will Get:

· We pay commission at Christmas based on store sales and the number of hours worked

· We’ll ensure you work regular hours and get your rota at least 4 weeks in advance so you can plan your life outside work

· 30 days holiday (pro rata depending on contract hours)

· You’re also a VIP to us, so you’ll get 20% off perfume and be able to take part in any customer offers on top

· Additional discounts with our AS Watson partners including Superdrug and 3 Mobile

· The opportunity to win some great prizes and incentives based on personal, team and store performance

· Continuous learning and training to ensure you are always developing

· Access to Wagestream, to support your financial wellbeing needs, giving you more control and flexibility with your pay.

· Pension, health and wellbeing benefits, + more!

We are passionate about ‘Growing Our Own’, so we always encourage our employees to progress internally. As part of this, we offer apprenticeship schemes for all levels!

We thank you for your interest, however due to the high volumes of applications, only those successful will be contacted. We do still encourage you to continue applying to any roles of interest you see advertised.

The Perfume Shop is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

The Perfume Shop is part of AS Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer operating over 16,000 stores under 12 retail brands in 28 markets, with over 130,000 employees worldwide. For the fiscal year 2022, A.S. Watson Group recorded revenue of US$22 billion. Every year, we are serving over 5.5 billion shoppers via our O+O (Offline plus Online) technology-enabled platforms.

Here at The Perfume Shop, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are always on the lookout for individuals with Talent, a Passion for what we do and a Spark to help achieve our vision.

The Role

Are you passionate about perfume, and love people?

Do you want to be part of a supportive team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment?

Everyday, our expert Sales Advisors work hard to make sure our customers feel valued, confident and special.

As a Sales Advisor, it is your role to create an outstanding customer experience and grow sales. Assisting with the daily operational running of the store, you are customer focused, working as part of an amazing and supportive team to deliver against key targets that drive the success of your store.

Contracted Hours: 15
Contract Type: Permanent
Pay Rate: £8.10 - £12.00

What You Will Do:

· You will greet customers and give great service by listening to their needs

· We’re proud to be the perfume experts, so you’ll be providing advice to customers on their perfume choices. Don’t worry, we’ll make sure you get all the training you need

· You will help the team to achieve and exceed store and team targets – and there are fantastic incentives and prizes on offer to recognise success

· Every customer is a VIP at The Perfume Shop, so you’ll offer every customer a free reward card to maximise their future offers and potential savings

What You Will Bring:

We believe that you bring Talent, Passion and Spark and in return we will give you the skills and training in perfume to succeed!

It really helps if you;

· Have a talent for getting along with people

· Have a passion for teamwork, and being successful together

· Have the spark to love learning about perfume

· Can be flexible with your work patterns

What You Will Get:

· We pay commission at Christmas based on store sales and the number of hours worked

· We’ll ensure you work regular hours and get your rota at least 4 weeks in advance so you can plan your life outside work

· 30 days holiday (pro rata depending on contract hours)

· You’re also a VIP to us, so you’ll get 20% off perfume and be able to take part in any customer offers on top

· Additional discounts with our AS Watson partners including Superdrug and 3 Mobile

· The opportunity to win some great prizes and incentives based on personal, team and store performance

· Continuous learning and training to ensure you are always developing

· Access to Wagestream, to support your financial wellbeing needs, giving you more control and flexibility with your pay.

· Pension, health and wellbeing benefits, + more!

We are passionate about ‘Growing Our Own’, so we always encourage our employees to progress internally. As part of this, we offer apprenticeship schemes for all levels!

We thank you for your interest, however due to the high volumes of applications, only those successful will be contacted. We do still encourage you to continue applying to any roles of interest you see advertised.

The Perfume Shop is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

The Perfume Shop is part of AS Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer operating over 16,000 stores under 12 retail brands in 28 markets, with over 130,000 employees worldwide. For the fiscal year 2022, A.S. Watson Group recorded revenue of US$22 billion. Every year, we are serving over 5.5 billion shoppers via our O+O (Offline plus Online) technology-enabled platforms.

About our company

In 2019 Savers were awarded 4th place in the Sunday Times best big companies to work for. We were the highest placed retailer in the list. This recognises the levels of engagement within our teams and demonstrates our commitment to our people.

Savers was acquired by AS Watson in 2000 to further our value led offer in the UK. “Our aim is to be the most competitively priced health and beauty retailer on the high street …from a clean crisp contemporary store setting with friendly, efficient and trained colleagues” We provide branded products at affordable prices. We have over 400 stores throughout England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales and are still expanding.

Outline of the role

The Retail Apprenticeship will involve working in our store as a full -time team member, helping with every aspect of creating a great customer experience and learning about how a retailer operates their business. It is a great experience working in a fast-paced and fun environment that will prepare you for even bigger challenges. Savers Sales Assistants are extremely important to us, we recognise that you could be our Supervisors of tomorrow. We will actively develop your skills and offer real career progression supported by our excellent in-house training.

Duties will include:

· Demonstrating exceptional customer service

· Understanding the business and maintaining the brand reputation

· Resolving customer queries

· Using knowledge to promote products to customers

· Highlighting promotional offers to work towards achieving sales targets

· Supporting promotion changes and stock rotation

Your training will take place in store over the 1st 12 months so, no college days and no homework! At the end of your training period you will complete a discussion around your experiences, a multiple -choice test and an observation within your role. You will be supported throughout by your team and your assessor to achieve your Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship

Interested so far?

Person specification

What you’ll need to succeed

• A passion for learning
• Be hard working and looking for variety and a fast paced working environment
• Want to develop new skills
• Be a real team player
• Have a strong work ethic and flexible approach
• Have an interest in retail business
• Be ambitious and keen to progress
• Be committed to achieving your qualification

You qualify if ...

· You have a grade 4 / C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths

· You are not currently in any form of education and you are available for full time shifts

· You HAVEN’T completed a Retail Apprenticeship before

· You have not completed a degree or more than 1 year at University

· You are eligible to work in the UK

· You are brand new to retail

Success in this role will enable you to take your next step with us, as we have a strong desire to promote from within and reward the highest achievers.

If this sounds like you, apply now and join the ‘We Love Savers’ family.

Benefits

· Pension & Life assurance

· 28 days holiday

· Discount card & access to discounts with 3,500 retailers using mysaversdeals.co.uk

· Reward & recognition scheme and long service awards

· Discount card with sister company Superdrug

During your Apprenticeship you’ll also receive a Superdrug staff discount and loyalty card that gives you up to 30% off products and services in our sister store and includes a loyalty points scheme. This is as well as online access to discounts and cash back with other retailers, all subsidised by Savers. As an Apprentice, you can also apply for an Apprenticeship NUS Extra card, which gives you even more discounts at participating outlets!

Pay rate: £7.60 per hour

Hours: 39 hours a week on a 13 month contract

We are now recruiting the right people to work across the U.K to promote Eco 4 100% Funded Solar Power ,Air Source Heat Pumps , EWI .IWI .CWI with Home Insulation who have Lead Generation Experience.
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Set your own schedule with flexible working hours

Extremely competitive bonuses

Street lists of qualified properties avaiable

Flex areas to help customers apply for their grants

Pack of H/D Eco Pictures to help with media posts

Opportunity to increase areas to work

All Have to have good Lead Generation Experience.

Can you advise and promote new and 100% Free home insulation to make homes warmer and ask a few Questions Can you offer the public Free advice.

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We are active in all U.K areas NOW and we need the best focus for the best people with experience in the lead generation field.

OBJECTIVES
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Experience

Experience at lead generation is priority as we are building fast with all Help with advice and updates are provided.

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Acorn by Synerige is searching for a highly motivated Admin Business Support to join their Public Sector client based in Preston. This is a contracted role due to start on 01/05/2024 ending on 31/12/2024.

Location : Preston PR1

Hours: 0900 - 1715 , 37 hours per week

Pay: £11.44

Hybrid working - If you are unable to provide a suitable homeworking environment, you will be required to work from your office base or nearest suitable office location.

Job Responsibilities:

• Providing general administrative support across two teams.
• Support the District Lead Team in administration of the casework of county council Members, MP's, District and Parish Councillors.
• Assist the Complaints Officer to deal with Highways Complaints received into the team following the guidelines of the formal complaints process.
• Accurately record requests and information received via email and phone.
• Data processing. - Setting up of new cases and project demands.
• Providing support for meetings including arranging dates, room bookings, preparation of agendas and note taking.
• Responding to and resolving where appropriate enquiries generated by the Services.

Experience and Skills:

• Experience of working within an administration setting and possess good IT skills
• Able to clearly communicate the information you need and listen to individual requirements is key.
• Be flexible and have good organisational skills

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

School Business Manager/Office Manager, Preston
£29,500 - £33,000 pro rata

Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging role in an education setting?

Do you have the skills and experience to manage the financial and operational aspects of a school?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

We are seeking a school business manager to join this primary education setting based on the outskirts of Preston and support the headteacher and governors in ensuring the smooth and successful running of the school. You will be responsible for the strategic planning and support in most areas including finance, operations, facilities, administration, health and safety and site management.

You will have a relevant qualification in business management or equivalent experience in a similar role. You will also have excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills. You will have the ability to be friendly and approachable and work effectively with a range of stakeholders, including staff, parents, pupils, governors, and external agencies.

This is a part-time position, 28 hours a week and term time only (39 weeks). Both interim and permanent applicants can be considered for this position, as the long term goal is to recruit for this role on a permanent basis.

• Undertake all business and finance management transactions.
• Monitor and administer the whole school budget.
• Be responsible for the management of administration, data, estate management, health and safety, catering, operations support, human resources and ICT.
• Manage a small team of office staff and support the development of said staff.
• Coordinate staff cover arrangements, ensuring the best value.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Support procurement, contracts, and asset management.
• Plan and manage the recruitment processes within the school.
• Maintain the single central record inline with the HR policies.
• Ensure the ICT systems which include Arbor and FMS function effectively to enhance and support the teaching and learning of the school.
• Promote the school's profile and reputation in the community, supporting the Headteacher with income generation from marketing the school, including lettings.

What you'll need to succeed

• You should already have experience of working in a school environment.
• Experience of contributing at a strategic level within the senior management/leadership team of an organisation.
• Knowledge and experience of managing risk assessments and health and safety legislation.
• Experience of managing budgets and resources.
• Ability to lead and manage change.
• Flexibility and willingness to be adaptable.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role in Preston, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. The school is looking to shortlist ASAP, so we are looking to move quickly on this position.

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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We are looking for a Digital Marketing Executive who is a creative thinker with a strategic mindset. If you are motivated by achieving results and possess a proactive attitude, this role could be just what you're looking for. This role will involve working collaboratively with our Marketing Manager to support the planning and execution of digital marketing activities across Service Care Solutions.

You will become the key driver for our SEO and spearhead our relationship with our website provider and work in synergy with our sales teams, learning customer behaviour and identifying market trends to maximise sales performance and strengthen the Service Care brand.

What you'll be doing:

• Advertising
• Analytics and Reporting
• Event Planning and Management (Industry Events)
• Marketing Automation
• Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
• Website Content and Management
• Social Media Management

Skills Required:

• Proficient analytics skills to measure and report on campaign performance.
• Strong organisational, time management, and planning skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and evolving work environment.

What you need:

• Digital Marketing Experience: 2 years (essential)
• Proven experience in SEO/SEM, Automation, and CMS Marketing (preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field
• UK Driving License

What's in it for you:

• Monthly awards to recognise great performance including breakfast for all employees.
• Quarterly awards ceremonies held office off site for all employees, to recognise high achievers including refreshments.
• Quarterly lunch clubs for award winners.
• Black tie annual awards ceremony, including a 3-course meal and entertainment.
• Team nights out, competitions and incentives.
• Recreational break out area with kitchen & bar facilities, pool table, gaming chair and more.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to make an impact as a Digital Marketing Executive in the recruitment landscape, hit the apply button and send us your CV detailing your relevant experience.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Sales Assistant

Role Purpose:
Are you keen to join an expanding business with opportunities to develop your career and who love you as you are?

Savers are recruiting for a Sales Assistant who has a positive can-do attitude, loves selling fantastic products and enjoys working as part of a team.

It is a great experience working in a fast-paced and fun environment that will prepare you for even bigger challenges. Savers Sales Assistants are extremely important to us, we recognise that you could be our Supervisors of tomorrow.

Interested so far?


A typical day in this role includes:
- Ensure that the store is fully stocked, clean and maintained to a high level presentation at all times.
- Working as a team in store to get the job done by selling our great deals encouraging add on sales
- Follow audit processes to keep things safe and legal

What we offer in return:
- 8 hour contract and pay of £7.60-£10.85 per hour (depending on location)
- Up to 33 holiday entitlement
- Enhanced company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support
- Wagestream – financial well-being app which allows you to track your shifts and how much you're earning throughout the month and access up to 40% of your pay ahead of payday.
- Aviva Digicare Workplace+ – accessible app to free digital healthcare services, such as digital GP and mental health consultations to all our team members (and their partners and children)!
- Employee assistance programme with Retail Trust, a health wellbeing plan and pension and life assurance schemes
- Benefit hub to access discount deals with over 3K retailers and a discount card with our sister company Superdrug
- Clear learning and development and progression plan within the company

This job is a good fit for you if:
- You thrive in a fast paced environment
- You know how to work as part of a team to maximise sales and opportunities
- You enjoy being the heart of the community for your customers by making the store a friendly place to shop

What you’ll need:
- Have an interest of working with in retail and eager to learn
- Have a passion for working with people and customers and love the products we sell
- Flexibility in working hours as some of our shift patterns including early morning and late evenings.

Candidate journey:
You will be contacted within 14 days of application to arrange a telephone interview, followed by a face to face interview in store. If successful, you will be sent an offer and contract followed by onboarding before you dive into training in store.

If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, apply now and join Savers team

The post holder will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Transport team within the Bed Management and Patient Flow Service. There will be an expectation for the post holder to be highly motivated, flexible and multi-skilled with excellent organisational skills. The post holder will have high standard of skills using Microsoft Office packages and experience of using bespoke IT systems.

This post holder will have a range of duties that include;
• Support the Business administrator to manage any departmental meetings on a regular basis including diary management, room booking and document management
• Completing sensitive risk assessments for patients needing secure/non secure transport and inputting the request onto an online booking form and updating the transport log with all relevant information.
• Updating the referrer requesting the transport and liaising with wards regarding ETA’s.
• Dealing with any last minute changes to transport requests ensuring all parties are kept up to date.
• Obtaining transport quotes from various providers and seeking authorisation from Management.
• Making follow up calls to wards once transport complete ensuring no issues occurred and documenting this onto a spreadsheet and escalating if and when required.
• The post holder will be required to work flexibly in response to the needs of the bed management and patient flow service providing cover to the wider service as directed by operational need a to ensure continuity of a quality service provision.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.


This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Apr 2024

Administrative The Business/ Administration Manager will provide a full administrative support service to the SCC. This will include: Providing a professional, efficient and comprehensive support service, demonstrating a high level of discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality at all times. Utilising communication technologies to enable the daily calls to be delivered. Managing multiple complex diaries and execute the diary requests of the SCC and Deputy SCC Commanders. Liaising with clients, partners and stakeholders using initiative and problems solving skills, to make the most efficient use of the SCC team. Ensuring meetings run effectively and efficiently within statutory requirements. This will include co-ordinating agendas and papers within agreed timescales and providing a full administrative and minute taking function. Identification and management of follow up actions as required on the conclusion of relevant meetings and input to the SCC log. Production of data packs for meetings and other reports using complex spreadsheet templates. To coordinate and arrange meetings, teleconferences, MS Teams and video conferences as required across a wide range of internal and external organisations. Support the SCC in communicating and engaging with customers, partners and stakeholders to facilitate the building of professional internal and external relationships. Acting as a point of contact within the team, using own initiative in dealing and responding effectively to queries, referring and passing on relevant information to appropriate team members autonomously. Prioritise own workload to meet conflicting deadlines and plan for known situations and be able to re-prioritise work to accommodate unexpected situations. Ensure a high quality and timely word processing service is provided (utilising all Microsoft Office packages) when producing correspondence, reports, emails, presentations, project plans and spreadsheets etc. Maintain databases and spreadsheets; updating and accessing information to undertake data analysis and reporting of complex reports. Ensure files, data and information (electronic and paper) are recorded and stored in line with MLCSU/ICB policies and information governance standards. Have the ability to be flexible, revising work patterns as required in order to meet the fluctuating nature of workloads, interruptions and often short deadlines. Acknowledge the need for and importance of confidentiality and sensitivity of issues at all times Deal with queries and issues, solving problems autonomously as they arise within area of expertise, referring issues to other staff as appropriate, ability to work collaboratively within the department. Required to effectively communicate complex information which may be sensitive and contentious via email, telephone and in person, taking into account the requirements of the MLCSU Information Governance Policy and data protection responsibilities. This includes sensitive information. Participate in objective setting and monthly 1:1 meetings with line manager and attend all MLCSU mandatory training and other training relevant to role. Take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and develop professional knowledge. Follow up actions required following SCC meetings. Undertake research for the SCC team as directed and carry out appropriate delegated duties as required. This may include producing reports internally and externally, detailed responses to issues, suggesting solutions to problems as they arise and pre-empting where possible. Support implementation of project, service, initiative through timely and relevant information analysis and administrative support, in accordance with the agreed priorities of the team. Analyse complex data/information as requested Demonstrate an understanding and awareness of safeguarding responsibilities of the SCC team working with relevant staff as required, Responsible for ensuring that the team has the necessary equipment, technology and resources required to undertake their duties. Ordering stationery and equipment as required, report and action any problems that may arise. Specific Delegated Projects Co-ordinate the SCC rota and ensure it is fully staffed. Co-ordinate and facilitate delegated internal and external projects by developing the project plan, preparing programme reports and assigning projects leads to undertake and complete relevant reporting against trajectory. Manage, prepare and produce highlight and exception reports as and when required. Manage the SCC emails and log ensuring briefing and follow up action takes place and deadlines are met. Manage cover arrangements, as necessary, to ensure that the SCC functions are organised and delivered effectively during periods of leave. General Management Responsibility Support the co-ordination and the preparation of exceptional SCC reports as necessary. Maintain the high profile, standards and quality of governance in all business, both internally and externally. Provide a confidential service, dealing with sensitive personnel information, financial data and all levels of staff within the organisation. Ensure that a professional image of the SCC, is supported at all times. Manage/Lead delegated internal and hosted (NHSE) projects as requested by the SCC Senior Commanders. Provide Cross cover when other secretarial and administrative staff are absent within the SCC Authorise expenditure from the SCC Budget at the discretion of the SCC SCC Senior Commanders. Staff Management Provide advice and support on own role/responsibilities where necessary. Support induction of new staff and ongoing training. Coordinate and participate in the recruitment process of SCC staff where requested. Complete 1:1s, appraisals and set objectives with staff. Key relationships Internal Your role will report to SCC Senior Commander. You will support the SCC Commanders, and SCC Operator, with key links to staff working in system partners including acute and mental health trusts, LSC ICB, NHS England, NWAS, local authorities etc.. External You will be the single point of contact for NHSE, Region, ICB and all system providers (including acute trusts, critical care network, Paediatrics, and mental health provider).

The System Co-ordination Centre (SCC) is the Lancashire and South Cumbria (LSC) system wide single point of contact for NHSE, Region, ICB and all system providers for all system improvement activities and queries and is operational 7 days a week 0800 to 1800, or when the system deems it necessary.

The Business/ Administration Manager is also required to support the SCC Team to deliver the functions of the SCC including but not limited to minuting the daily calls and meetings, managing all correspondence internal and external, and maintaining and updating the SCC log as required.

The post holder must have the strength of character that will enable them to operate at a rapid pace in an uncertain environment over prolonged periods as the standard working days are currently 0800 to 1800 (but with the potential to flex subject to the needs of LSC ICB as the client, or in line with national guidance for SCCs).

The postholder will be expected to work flexibly cover the above hours on a 7 day rota, and with the expectation for significant on site presence with the majority of weekday shifts worked on site at County Hall in Preston. Note that unsocial hours payments will apply to weekend working in line with Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

As a Business/ Administration Manager, you will provide Business Management support to the SCC, with overall responsibility for:
• Managing, maintaining and developing the directorate database and filing system
• Supervising, training and supporting own staff in the SCC
• Developing systems and processes to efficiently manage the SCC

You will be responsible for coordinating the ICS in relation to:
• Whole system tactical planning, response and improvement (short, medium and long-term) -
• Identifies themes and trends for robust planning, learning and continuous improvement - ‘closing the loop’ and embedding change
• Coordinates mutual aid / achievement of recovery plans
• Provision of specialist and clinical advice, expertise and support – with clear routes for specialist advice as required

NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) is part of the NHS family, both ‘of’ and ‘for’ the NHS and are pivotal in supporting major improvements in health and wellbeing for organisations across our partner Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and their populations. We are integral to the healthcare systems we work in partnership with, and our philosophy is to face every new challenge and opportunity together with our partners.

Our mission is to be a great place to work, to be great people to work with, striving to be better tomorrow than we are today.

We live and work in line with our organisational values. They underpin who we are and how we build relationships both within our organisation, and with our clients, partners and the patients we serve.

We strive to achieve excellence in everything that we do, where everyone matters: our patients, our clients and you.

MLCSU is committed to our process of redeployment at risk members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.



Administrative

The Business/ Administration Manager will provide a full administrative support service to the SCC. This will include:
• Providing a professional, efficient and comprehensive support service, demonstrating a high level of discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality at all times.
• Utilising communication technologies to enable the daily calls to be delivered.
• Managing multiple complex diaries and execute the diary requests of the SCC and Deputy SCC Commanders. Liaising with clients, partners and stakeholders using initiative and problems solving skills, to make the most efficient use of the SCC team.
• Ensuring meetings run effectively and efficiently within statutory requirements. This will include co-ordinating agendas and papers within agreed timescales and providing a full administrative and minute taking function. Identification and management of follow up actions as required on the conclusion of relevant meetings and input to the SCC log.
• Production of data packs for meetings and other reports using complex spreadsheet templates.
• To coordinate and arrange meetings, teleconferences, MS Teams and video conferences as required across a wide range of internal and external organisations.
• Support the SCC in communicating and engaging with customers, partners and stakeholders to facilitate the building of professional internal and external relationships.
• Acting as a point of contact within the team, using own initiative in dealing and responding effectively to queries, referring and passing on relevant information to appropriate team members autonomously.
• Prioritise own workload to meet conflicting deadlines and plan for known situations and be able to re-prioritise work to accommodate unexpected situations.
• Ensure a high quality and timely word processing service is provided (utilising all Microsoft Office packages) when producing correspondence, reports, emails, presentations, project plans and spreadsheets etc.
• Maintain databases and spreadsheets; updating and accessing information to undertake data analysis and reporting of complex reports.
• Ensure files, data and information (electronic and paper) are recorded and stored in line with MLCSU/ICB policies and information governance standards.
• Have the ability to be flexible, revising work patterns as required in order to meet the fluctuating nature of workloads, interruptions and often short deadlines.
• Acknowledge the need for and importance of confidentiality and sensitivity of issues at all times
• Deal with queries and issues, solving problems autonomously as they arise within area of expertise, referring issues to other staff as appropriate, ability to work collaboratively within the department.
• Required to effectively communicate complex information which may be sensitive and contentious via email, telephone and in person, taking into account the requirements of the MLCSU Information Governance Policy and data protection responsibilities. This includes sensitive information.
• Participate in objective setting and monthly 1:1 meetings with line manager and attend all MLCSU mandatory training and other training relevant to role. Take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and develop professional knowledge.
• Follow up actions required following SCC meetings.
• Undertake research for the SCC team as directed and carry out appropriate delegated duties as required. This may include producing reports internally and externally, detailed responses to issues, suggesting solutions to problems as they arise and pre-empting where possible.
• Support implementation of project, service, initiative through timely and relevant information analysis and administrative support, in accordance with the agreed priorities of the team.
• Analyse complex data/information as requested
• Demonstrate an understanding and awareness of safeguarding responsibilities of the SCC team working with relevant staff as required,
• Responsible for ensuring that the team has the necessary equipment, technology and resources required to undertake their duties. Ordering stationery and equipment as required, report and action any problems that may arise.

Specific Delegated Projects
• Co-ordinate the SCC rota and ensure it is fully staffed.
• Co-ordinate and facilitate delegated internal and external projects by developing the project plan, preparing programme reports and assigning projects leads to undertake and complete relevant reporting against trajectory.
• Manage, prepare and produce highlight and exception reports as and when required.
• Manage the SCC emails and log ensuring briefing and follow up action takes place and deadlines are met.
• Manage cover arrangements, as necessary, to ensure that the SCC functions are organised and delivered effectively during periods of leave.

General Management Responsibility
• Support the co-ordination and the preparation of exceptional SCC reports as necessary.
• Maintain the high profile, standards and quality of governance in all business, both internally and externally.
• Provide a confidential service, dealing with sensitive personnel information, financial data and all levels of staff within the organisation.
• Ensure that a professional image of the SCC, is supported at all times.
• Manage/Lead delegated internal and hosted (NHSE) projects as requested by the SCC Senior Commanders.
• Provide Cross cover when other secretarial and administrative staff are absent within the SCC
• Authorise expenditure from the SCC Budget at the discretion of the SCC SCC Senior Commanders.

Staff Management
• Provide advice and support on own role/responsibilities where necessary.
• Support induction of new staff and ongoing training.
• Coordinate and participate in the recruitment process of SCC staff where requested.
• Complete 1:1s, appraisals and set objectives with staff.

Key relationships

Internal
• Your role will report to SCC Senior Commander.
• You will support the SCC Commanders, and SCC Operator, with key links to staff working in system partners including acute and mental health trusts, LSC ICB, NHS England, NWAS, local authorities etc..

External
• You will be the single point of contact for NHSE, Region, ICB and all system providers (including acute trusts, critical care network, Paediatrics, and mental health provider).


This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Apr 2024

Why Superdrug?

Passionate about beauty and health? Love talking to customers? If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, you’ll have a great time at Superdrug working as an Apprentice Sales Adviser. Working in one of our stores is fun and no two days are the same. Hard work, yes, but rewarding too, with great benefits and opportunities to progress. An Apprentice Sales Adviser role is just the start!

We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service, and fun.

Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling!

Here's the exciting bit…a great day includes:

In our Apprentice Sales Advisers, we look for a positive mindset, people who can support their team to get things done and enjoy getting involved.

Your role at Superdrug as one of our Apprentice Sales Advisers will be all about serving customers mostly at the till point where you will deliver excellent service and make sure customers don’t miss out on any of our great Star Buys. You’ll help ensure that the store is well stocked, and a high level of store presentation is maintained and will actively be involved in achieving the store targets.

Your Assessor and store team will work with you to improve your communication, team work and organisational skills. They will support you with your employability skills including interview skills, CV preparation, managing your money, health, and wellbeing.

Your training will take place in store so no college days! At the end of your training, you will complete an end point assessment and on successful completion you will achieve a Retailer L2 Apprenticeship.

During your Apprenticeship your Assessor and Store Manager will discuss with you any potential progression opportunities, including becoming a sales advisor, team leader or other retail roles.

It is a great experience that will prepare you for even bigger challenges. Superdrug Apprentice Sales Advisers are extremely important to us, we recognise that you are our future Team Leaders. We will actively develop your skills and offer real career progression supported by our excellent in-house training and Apprenticeship qualifications.

What you’ll need to succeed?

• Confident and clear communication skills
• Passionate about retail and customer service
• Desire to learn and improve your knowledge/skills
• Willingness to carry out piercing services for our customers (training provided)
• Flexible in working hours and adaptable to change

Success in this role will enable you to take your next step with us, as we have a strong desire to promote from within and reward the highest achievers.

You qualify if…

• You have a grade 4 / C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths
• You are not currently in any form of education and you are available for full time shifts
• You HAVEN’T completed a Retail Apprenticeship before
• You are eligible to work in the UK
• You are brand new to retail

Here’s how you are rewarded...

• Up to 28 days holiday
• Up to 30% discount for you and a nominated friend or family member
• Excellent training
• Great sales incentives
• Enhanced company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support

Hours: 39 hours a week
Salary: £7.60 per hour

Come and be part of something special!

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