Total 11 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Dunstable, LU5 4RZ

Why Superdrug?

Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.

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 day includes

Role Purpose:

The PBP for SRDC will champion employee experience and play a key role in supporting the delivery of People Team activity within the Distribution Centre, with a particular focus on business partnering the Distribution Centre Manager and the Senior Leadership Team. This role will work collaboratively in developing the capability of the DC Management Teams, providing generalist HR guidance and support in delivering strategic objectives, projects & other initiatives. This role reports to the Senior People Manager for Superdrug Distribution.

A typical day in this role includes:

· Key stakeholders: Wider People team and Distribution/Transport teams, and Senior Managers.
· Providing guidance and advice to line managers on recruitment processes, including overseeing the successful temp to perm employment of Warehouse Operatives in the DC.
· Collaborate with Senior Managers on succession planning for key management positions, identifying development, and learning opportunities for internal successors.
· Working in collaboration with the Senior DC Leadership Team and central Learning & Development team to deliver engaging training and development opportunities for all work levels across the Distribution Centre.
· Working in partnership with the Distribution Centre Manager in maintaining strong relationships with employee representatives, including attending regular forum meetings, promoting collaboration and transparent two-way communication.
· Working collaboratively on effective strategies that help manage DC’s People KPI’s, including labour turnover and absence.
· Working in partnership to provide guidance and coaching to managers on Employee Relation matters, whilst having oversight of the processes being followed from start to finish. This includes performance improvement, disciplinary, grievance and absence matters.
· Providing leadership and guidance to the SRDC People Team to support them in delivering their key objectives and goals.

This job is a good fit for you if:

· You can see the bigger picture and can easily adapt to changing priorities and situations.
· You have a flexible approach to Business Partnering and can support wider team activities.
· You know you add value through your ability to see from different viewpoints and can build strong working relationships.
· You can use a blend of data insights and storytelling to influence decision making.
· You are good at multitasking and can deliver to agreed deadlines.
· You see through your customer’s lens and have the confidence to challenge when something doesn’t feel right.

What you’ll need:

· A passion for the world of Distribution health and beauty.
· A good understanding of current employment law and a keen interest in staying up to date with what’s going on in the market and how that may impact us.
· Good digital literacy and an interest in learning new systems to drive efficiency

Here's what's in it for you

• 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
• 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
• Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station
• Company pension matching and bonus
• We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
• We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
• Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes

Come and be part of something special.

Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm - 5 days on site in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to Dunstable.

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The Role:

• Managing a team of Drivers who deliver across the UK but predominately within London and the M25 zone.
• You will have autonomy and responsibility for managing the costs and purchases within transport (buying new fleet, maintenance contracts, purchasing of fuel and ad-blue) etc
• Utilising your knowledge to maximise efficiencies in planning routes (considering, the relevant zones and charges for driving in London and M25 areas)
• Support, training and assisting drivers with daily issues (VOR's, delivery queries)
• Manage all transport compliance (Driving regulations in line with legal requirements
• Plan and communicate multi drop routes.
• Scheduling all servicing and MOTs of the fleet.
• Recruiting and managing all staff within transport (currently a team of 3 people)
• Communicate and work with the General Manager and Operations Manager to maximise efficiencies across the department and to work with internal teams (Warehouse & Sales) to help meet the overall objectives of our company.

Joining this graduate sales training scheme in Banbury, you will learn about this market-leading electrical products business from the ground up, developing an understanding of how each department plays a significant role in their success. You'll receive a well-rounded training experience as well as completing a programme of professional sales training.

You'll be working for the UK's largest and most successful electrical wholesaler - an essential business with annual sales of more than £1.7 billion. Trading from over 380 locations, the company employs over 4,000 staff and has more than 100,000 customers nationwide. They have a vast customer range including local authorities, schools and hospitals, electrical contracting companies and are even royal warrant holders.

Role Responsibilities

As a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee, you will:

• Learn about key areas of the business, market and the company's product range which includes lighting, cabling, wiring accessories, control and automation, ventilation, water heating, emergency lighting and fire detection and security access control, to name a few.
• Complete a programme of professional sales training that will equip you with all of the tools and skills needed to thrive in a successful sales career.
• Build strong relationships with and deliver excellent customer service to new and existing B2B clients.
• Manage current sales accounts, spot opportunities for growth and maximise profitability.
• Progress through various sales-based roles and work towards management positions within the business.

Rewards

The package for this graduate sales role includes:

• A starting salary of £27,500 - £29,000
• Your share of the company's profits in the form of a lucrative uncapped bonus
• Extensive training on the company, their products and the industry
• Continuous 'on the job' training and professional development
• Mentoring from an experienced manager
• Company car (upon progression to a field-based role)
• Pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Opportunities to progress and build a successful career

Requirements

To be successful in this Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee role, you should be:

• A well-presented, sales-focused graduate
• An excellent communicator and networker
• Tenacious, driven and money-motivated
• Able to build strong relationships with a wide variety of people
• In possession of a full UK driving licence

Think you've got what it takes? Don't miss out - apply today to find out more!

Looking to recruit a Repairs Planner to join a leading Property Services Company based in Dunstable, Bedfordshire

Responsibilities:

• Liaising with clients, sub-contractors, suppliers and supervisors to schedule appointments
• Ensuring that future jobs are appointed in a way that will ensure our contractual Service Level Agreements are met and no false promises are given.
• Using an in house system, you'll actively schedule available operatives and subcontractors to jobs and discuss complex repairs

Offering a competitive salary of up to £28,000 + great benefits including:

• 26 Days Holiday + Bank Hols
• Enhanced Pension Plan
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Flexible Working & Flexible Bank Holidays

Requirements:

• You'll have previous experience within the repairs and maintenance sector, or a trade-based background, with good problem-solving skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with strong administration, organisational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Have excellent customer service skills

If you feel this is the role for you attach your cv and apply today!

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

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

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

Thames Water have a great opportunity for an individual to cover maternity leave for a minimum off 6 months with the view to extend up to 12 months in the Thames Valley North Wastewater Area in the role of a Business Support Administrator.
Depending on your location you can be based at either our Banbury or Witney Sewage Treatment Works.

We are looking for someone with Previous working experience in secretarial and administrative support. The role requires an individual who is flexible, positive, self-motivated, and comfortable in a fast-changing working environment.

To be successful in this role you must be able to demonstrate coordination of facilities within the organisation, supporting staff locally and remotely, build excellent working relationships at all levels, have attention to detail, be resilient under pressure working to tight timescales and capable of working under your own initiative for long periods of time.

What you’ll be doing as the Business Support Administrator

- Maintain, monitor, and verify data, records and information obtained from a variety of sources (including quality systems) in support of business and company requirements.
- Ensure the staff resource management system is accurate and up to date.
- Respond to enquiries from within and outside of the company, arranging meetings and general customer liaison.
- Management of corporate procurement system for the area including the raising and tracking of orders.
- Report on financial spend.
- Provision of administrative and general office support to the operational team.
- Maintain and update relevant corporate IT systems.

What you should bring to the role 

- Demonstrate coordination of facilities within the organisation.
- supporting staff locally and remotely.
- excellent working relationships at all levels.
- Good attention to detail.
- Be resilient under pressure working to tight time scales and capable of working under own initiative for long periods of time.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment and function as a team player.
- Knowledge of SAP, MS office, and procurement systems preferred, however software training can be provided to upskill suitable candidate.

What’s in it for you?   

- Hourly Pay rate: between £12.00 - £15.00 per hour depending to your level of experience
- Expenses: Excluded 
- Location: Banbury OX16 4RZ, or Witney OX28 5JH Sewage Treatment Works depending on your location.
- Length of assignment:  6 Months with the view to extend up to 12 months.
- Required Start date:  ASAP.
- Hours:  36 Monday-Friday

Who are we? 

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive. 
 
Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all. 
 
But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

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Package: £30,000 - £49,000 plus 15% bonus.

- 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to purchase more days if needed
- Access to training and development opportunities, along with license with award winning learning content provider.
- Enhanced family leave
- Life assurance options
- An extra paid day off to focus on your mental health
- A generous pension plan, invest your contributions to maximise your pension pot
Discounts on activities, technology and restaurants
- An extra paid day off to dedicate to volunteer projects
- An independent employee assistance programme for all employees and their immediate family, giving 24/7 access to experts in health & wellbeing

We are seeking a Demonstration specialist to join our team at Konica Minolta - Based in our new Customer experience centre

As a Demonstrations Specialist at Konica Minolta, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional demonstration experiences to clients, showcasing the advanced capabilities and features of our print hardware and solutions portfolio. You will conduct live demonstrations, ensuring a detailed understanding of our product's functionalities and benefits, and tailoring each demonstration to address specific client needs. There will be a high level of client engagement during and after demonstrations, you will answer questions, provide technical insights, and gather valuable feedback. This feedback will be documented and shared with the sales and product development teams to drive continuous improvement. Your role will also involve close collaboration with the sales team to understand client requirements and tailor demonstrations accordingly, as well as effective communication with the product development team to relay client feedback and suggest potential product enhancements.

What you can expect from our hiring process?

Stage 1
Screening call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team and a chance to get to know you better.
Stage 2
In person interview with our hiring team, CEC tour and task provided in interview invite
Stage 4
Our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch to make an offer and should you accept our HR operations team will take care of you from there on in.

We would love to hear from people who ...

- Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of all print hardware products, including specifications, operation, and maintenance.
- Clear communication skill written and verbal
- Previous experience in a similar role within the print hardware industry or a related technical field.
- Experience in operating and maintaining complex machinery or equipment.
- Proven track record of successful product demonstrations and client engagement.

If you have worked in a Demonstration role before you will know that each day can look quite different, take a look at our role profile (at the bottom of the page) for a deep dive into what your "day to day" might look like in this role.

Don't meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people from ethnic minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Konica Minolta we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for us!


We are an equal opportunities employer, and Disability confident employer. Please let us know on your application or email us at recruitment@konicaminolta.co.uk if there's any adjustments, we can make that would be helpful for you.

Additionally, we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and job-sharing opportunities. If you are interested in this great opportunity, we encourage you to apply today or reach out for a confidential discussion. We look forward to hearing from you!

ESG Initiatives at Konica Minolta

A global company with more than 39,000 employees in 150 countries, Konica Minolta takes its environmental, social and governance responsibilities seriously. We aim to be a robust and innovative company that keep evolving and contributing to the sustainable growth of society and individuals, and we use an ESG framework to navigate our efforts and obligations.

Take a look at our sustainable development goals here https://www.konicaminolta.co.uk/en-gb/corporate-information/esg

Please note, if we receive sufficient interest in this role we reserve the right to close the vacancy early, so if you're interested in the role we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on the opportunity

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As a Business Lead you will support the development and delivery of a pipeline of change for Premier Inn's hotel management system (Opera Cloud).
You'll become the Hotel Management System, "subject matter expert", acting as the focal point for the introduction of new functionality through the management and prioritisation of a development backlog.
Please note this is a 15 Month Secondment.
Salary: £60,000 - £63,000.Location: Dunstable

Why you'll love it here
Healthcare: BUPA healthcareDiscounts: Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and 25% discount on our Restaurant brandsBonus: Up to 30% company performance related bonusCheck out all our benefits here: https://www.whitbreadcareers.com/about-us/benefits/

What you'll do
You will provide guidance and support to teams across Operations and Support Centre in identifying and applying the most effective solutions to problems encountered with the HMS.
You will facilitate and drive a culture of continuous improvement, focusing not only on documenting and maintaining current processes, but also constantly exploring and acting on opportunities to improve process quality and efficiency.
You will provide sufficient structured feedback loops to embed best practice and capture/evolve new ideas from key stakeholders to develop and refine new processes that enable more efficient and effective ways of working.

What we need
A broad understanding of the business processes supported by Central
Reservation Systems and Property Management Systems.
Good understanding of Opera Cloud
Experience of the Premier Inn business or general hospitality experience
Knowledge of key procedures and standards for the Premier Inn business or hospitality
Experience in working within teams delivering change/continuous improvement
Strong fact-gathering and research skills, with strong attention to detail
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong people and communication skills, with ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

Be part of the Commercial Team
Meeting our ambitious goals to expand and reach new locations across the globe requires serious planning. It means analysing every little detail, spotting and overcoming barriers and working towards our ambitious plans. Think decision science, pricing, revenue and sales, and you're there. With a lot of doing to be done, you can be part of making big change happen across the globe. Bring your drive and enthusiasm, and we'll welcome you in.

#LI-SF1

You will add value in this end-to-end role by working alongside stakeholders and using your analytical skills to drive powerful insights to facilitate change and promote growth in the Premier Inn business.
Location: Dunstable, hybrid- a minimum of 3 days per week in the office
Job Type: Permanent
Why you'll love it here:

Bonus: Enjoy an annual Whitbread performance incentive worth up to 30% of base salary
Healthcare:Bupa plus family
Discounts: Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and 25% discount on our Restaurant brands

What you'll do:

Deliver hotel performance reporting and analysis to commercial teams with proposals.
Responsible for developing and producing occupancy and revenue forecasts.
Own and deliver competitor benchmarking for our hotel business.
Support the Commercial Strategy Manager in the research, analysis and proposals all strategic commercial projects.
Work in cross functional teams supporting key business projects and new concept development.
Support for Trading Statements and ad hoc questions from Senior Management team

What we need:

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or equivalent experience.
Experience at working with large and complex Excel models.
Good commercial awareness/experience
Decision-making based on analytical insight.

Be part of our Finance team at Whitbread:
Times are changing and our ambition is bigger than ever. This means huge things when it comes to budget and forecasting, and that's where our Finance team really springs into action. Finding the right answers to drive us forwards. With new concepts launching, new spaces secured and reams of plans in motion, there's no more exciting time to join than right now. Get to experience career growth that moves as fast as we do and be part of framing where we are heading. #LI1-MS

The role represents a unique opportunity to accelerate this work, via co-production with patients and colleagues from across the health and social care landscape and also representatives from our local communities. It will also improve the planning, delivery and evaluation of services that support people entitled to s.117 aftercare services. The role will coordinate and drive work to devise a process for the implementation of Personal Health Budgets (PHBs) for people in receipt of s. 117 after care services. A focus on quality, coproduction and relationships across the stakeholders network are required for this position.

Why Superdrug?

Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.

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 day includes

The primary purpose of this role is to partner the Distribution Centre Managers and site management team; to support in developing the capability of their people; provide generalist HR support and give strategic direction in line with business objectives, projects & other site initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Selection
Provide professional support and advice on recruitment to line managers
Support the succession planning process through internal recruitment opportunities
With line managers, screen CVs and shortlist applicants and coordinate and support with interviews and assessment centres for bands 6-10. Over see the temp to perm process for Warehouse Operatives positions at band 10

Engagement & Retention
Build appropriate relationships across the site to drive a culture of feedback and continuous improvement to aid employee engagement
Support the site management team in building & maintaining strong relationships with any union and employee representatives; including attending regular meetings, promoting collaboration and transparent two-way communication
Drive internal communications across the site ensuring key site and business messages are cascaded in the appropriate form; utilising annual communication plans; local notice boards, briefings and the Hub.
Work with the line managers to implement effective strategies that manage the sites People KPI’s including labour turnover and absence

Performance Management
Ensure the PDR process is fully embedded across the site, coach managers through the process so they are fully bought in to the process to maximise output
Conduct the OCR (Organisation Capability Review) and 9 box grid assessment together with the Operations Manager to identify Succession strength and development needs
Work closely with the Line Managers to action any development opportunities or support them to manage poor performance through the PIP process
Have a visible, live and up to date succession plan in place for the management team
Support the Operations Manager in building relevant & meaningful targets and objectives for the site team in line with the Supply Chain and Transport Values and core business objectives

Employee Relations
Ensure line managers are effectively briefed on any relevant changes to company policies and procedures
Confidently advise on all ER issues and be actively involved in managing the processes from start to finish including performance improvement, disciplinary, grievance and absence for all high-level cases
Seek support from the Employee Relations Team where required to set direction for the company’s employee relations policies and practices
Support and be involved in ET claims where applicable
Promote equality of opportunity and enhance the diversity of the workforce
Ensure that systems & data are utilised, stored and distributed in line with current GDPR and GMS and support the Management team in this process

Training & Development
Work in partnership with the site management team to carry out TNA’s (training needs analysis), coordinating and/or running relevant training and development workshops
Work in conjunction with site management and the central L&D team where necessary; to proactively manage employee training and development at all levels across the site

Workforce Planning
Work in partnership with the site management team to ensure the site structure meets business needs and supports business change or growth
Work in partnership with the site management team to ensure work processes are value adding and drive efficiencies where possible

Developing effective teams
Coach and mentor the People Advisor and People Admin Team to be effective and efficient in their roles.
Develop stretching PDR objectives for People Advisors to support development
Effectively Line manage your team (People Advisor and People Admin team)

Key Health and Safety Responsibilities

Support the site H&S Advisor in driving effective H&S initiatives on site
Attend monthly H&S meetings and work with the Line Managers & H&S Advisor in actioning policies, practices & training that promote a safe workplace
Coach & support the Management team and H&S team on complex H&S issues that demand remedial action.
Person Specification
Essential
Depth of People experience with a strong track record in generalist HR
Experience of partnering within the Distribution/Manufacturing environment
Ability to build effective interpersonal relationships
Credibility to influence and coach a variety of stakeholders at all levels of the business
Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
Energetic with charisma and diversity

Desirable
The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent.
CIPD qualified
Experience of working in a business partner role

Here's what's in it for you

• 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
• 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
• Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station
• Company pension matching and bonus
• We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
• We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
• Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes

Come and be part of something special.

Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm - Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station.

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Joining this graduate sales training scheme in Banbury, you will learn about this market-leading electrical products business from the ground up, developing an understanding of how each department plays a significant role in their success. You'll receive a well-rounded training experience as well as completing a programme of professional sales training.

You'll be working for the UK's largest and most successful electrical wholesaler - an essential business with annual sales of more than £1.7 billion. Trading from over 380 locations, the company employs over 4,000 staff and has more than 100,000 customers nationwide. They have a vast customer range including local authorities, schools and hospitals, electrical contracting companies and are even royal warrant holders.

Role Responsibilities

As a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee, you will:

• Learn about key areas of the business, market and the company's product range which includes lighting, cabling, wiring accessories, control and automation, ventilation, water heating, emergency lighting and fire detection and security access control, to name a few.
• Complete a programme of professional sales training that will equip you with all of the tools and skills needed to thrive in a successful sales career.
• Build strong relationships with and deliver excellent customer service to new and existing B2B clients.
• Manage current sales accounts, spot opportunities for growth and maximise profitability.
• Progress through various sales-based roles and work towards management positions within the business.

Rewards

The package for this graduate sales role includes:

• A starting salary of £26,000 - £27,000
• Your share of the company's profits in the form of a lucrative uncapped bonus
• Extensive training on the company, their products and the industry
• Continuous 'on the job' training and professional development
• Mentoring from an experienced manager
• Company car (upon progression to a field-based role)
• Pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Opportunities to progress and build a successful career

Requirements

To be successful in this Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee role, you should be:

• A well-presented, sales-focused graduate
• An excellent communicator and networker
• Tenacious, driven and money-motivated
• Able to build strong relationships with a wide variety of people
• In possession of a full UK driving licence

Think you've got what it takes? Don't miss out - apply today to find out more!