Total 6 Sales / Marketing job vacancies in Blackpool, Lancashire

Your role will be an Associate Commercial Practitioner (HEO) within the sub-category Business Services Team in the wider ABBSER Category.

The role’s overriding responsibility is to support commercial activities across the sub-category encompassing the full commercial lifecycle. This includes supporting our internal stakeholders to determine our commercial strategies for future delivery of their services, supporting procurement activities and undertaking contract management, supplier performance and relationship management.

We are seeking aspiring commercial professionals who are capable and enthusiastic individuals with relevant transferable skills looking to build a career in a commercial environment.

You will need to be driven, dynamic and a proactive individual with experience of building collaborative working relationships; be able to identify problems, build creative solutions, improve ways of working and work towards ensuring commercially sound outcomes.

Successful candidates will support CD in playing a crucial role in driving and supporting DWP’s efficiency agenda, helping better control costs through third party spend.

Person specification
Your role will be supporting the procurement and contract management of a portfolio of contracts throughout the commercial lifecycle. Full training will be provided on all aspects of commercial activity.

The main responsibilities for this position include, but are not restricted to:

Supporting procurement activity for specific Business Service initiatives across the full commercial lifecycle (sourcing, contract, performance and relationship management).
Provide commercial advice to a wide range of stakeholders to support colleagues with market engagement, sourcing, tendering and a wide range of procurement activities.
Stakeholder Management / Engagement / Communication.
Working with stakeholders at all levels (internal and external) to support the development of the Business Services strategy for commercial category initiatives.
Create positive supplier relationships, encouraging innovation, creation of “value add” solutions, and a strong customer service ethic.
Support the production and review on governance documents and processes for DWP Internal Governance alongside support to Ministerial, Treasury and Cabinet Office gated submissions.
Develop and maintain compliant input and records of commercial activity on Microsoft Lists pipelines and DWP’s eProcurement solution (which utilises Jaggaer) within the scope of your daily role.
Support the contributions towards supplier cost savings targets, and initiatives that increase efficiency whilst maintaining performance and risk management.
Supporting the development, review and execution of contracts including supporting negotiation where required.
Support stakeholder engagement surrounding more complex contract issues and procurement documents.
Play an active part in supporting Commercial Directorate values and culture.

Your new company
A leading manufacturing company are seeking to recruit a Sales Administrator to work within their Sales Team. The company prides itself on its innovative approach to product design and manufacturing, along with an excellent reputation for high quality customer service.
Working pattern for this role is 08:30am - 5pm Monday to Friday, with an hour's lunch break. However, can be flexible around this and can offer hybrid working when required.

Your new role
As Sales Administrator you will be expected to support the wider sales and office team, receiving and processing customers orders. Liaising with different departments and suppliers, to ensure dispatches are correct and on time. You will be expected to work closely with colleagues, offering help and support with all administrative tasks.
* Providing customers with documentation requested
* Updating the system with customer information
* Responding to customer enquiries
* Raising customer orders and sending customer order acknowledgements
* Raising customer trials & making samples
* Raising customer complaints and consulting with Sales Team
* Communicating courteously over the telephone and via e-mail with customers
* Attend training required to further develop skills and knowledge

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful in securing this position, you must have excellent verbal/ written communication skills and have a pleasant, friendly tone over the phone to clients and customers, and overall have a good team work ethic.
You must have the ability to multitask, prioritise and manage time effectively and a good understanding of technical and IT skills, particularly when it comes to database management and spreadsheets, whilst also possessing an eye for attention to detail.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be paid a competitive annual salary from £24,000 - £26,000 depending on experience and will be joining a successful growing business during an exciting period.
Along with 32 days annual leave which increases year on year and the opportunity to buy 10 more annual leave days. Free on-site parking, life insurance, company sick pay, employee assistant program and flexible working. Whilst working within a small friendly working environment, which can offer career progression and development.

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Are you looking to build a career in marketing? Would you like to work for a highly successful company close to Chorley town centre? Would you like to work for a successful, market leading company? If so, this Marketing Executive role could be just for you. There is a starting salary of up to £25,000, pension scheme, free parking, 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, staff rewards and superb career prospects.

Your role as a Marketing Executive:
Working as part of a small team, you will be carrying out a varied role, creating ideas for social media, websites and general marketing Duties will include:

• Looking for ideas to improve promotions, trade and recruitment within the organisation
• Working with a major focus on digital marketing with traditional marketing included in the mix
• Reviewing competitor websites for ideas
• Creating banners and posters in Canva
• Providing strong social media content across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and TikTok
• Creating video content, blogs, stories and email campaigns
• Sourcing of promotional materials to be used across the company
• General admin within the marketing department

We would love to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

• This role would suit a recent marketing graduate or possibly someone looking for their next career move after their first marketing position
• The ability or experience to carry out both a digital and traditional marketing mix
• Confident and upbeat character with excellent communications skills
• Proactive and self motivated
• A highly creative approach with the ability to introduce and drive new ideas
• Excellent and varied IT skills including Canva as well as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Experience creating content in video especially TikTok would be beneficial
• Ambitious and keen to develop further

What will you get in return for your work as a Marketing Executive?

• A salary of £24,000 to £25,000 depending on experience
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Pension scheme
• Regular staff treats
• Excellent career prospects

To apply
If this sounds like a Marketing Executive role you would love, please email your CV today

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Unity College is currently seeking a highly organised and enthusiastic Senior College Receptionist.

In this vital role, you will be the welcoming face of our college, greeting visitors, staff, and students at the main reception desk. Your responsibilities will include operating a busy switchboard and performing a variety of administrative tasks to support our reception team.

The ideal candidate will have a flexible and friendly demeanour, along with exemplary customer service skills to handle telephone and face-to-face enquiries. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our reception area in a supportive and professional manner.

The successful candidate will be committed to the vision and values of the College, demonstrating these at all times within their role.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• a high level of support for all new staff
• an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment
• a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities

You will:

• share the College’s very high expectations
• be committed to working collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents
• be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Online and social media Prohibition from teaching Right to Work in the UK Satisfactory references Suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

HR BUSINESS PARTNER – REF 240927R
Up to £29,868 p.a. - Pay award pending
Runshaw College has long been recognised as one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our exceptional results, friendly and supportive culture and focus on putting the learner at the heart of all that we do.
Our Leyland campus is home to over 5000 learners and 650 staff. Our staff community is thriving; we respect the diverse experiences of all individuals, who support each other towards shared goals through effective teamwork and collaboration. We value our staff and learners highly, and invest heavily in their development, support and wellbeing. Situated in Leyland, Lancashire, the College is near the M6, M61 and M65 and within commuting distance of Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District.
We’re seeking a skilled and proactive Human Resources Business Partner to join our dynamic team, working alongside HR professionals who are passionate about delivering an excellent service. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of HR services to successfully deliver our People strategy, providing expert guidance and support to managers and staff, and helping to shape a positive workplace culture.
You will have a minimum CIPD Level 3 qualification (or be working towards it) and proven experience in a similar HR or training role. You should possess strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices, coupled with excellent communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to build relationships at all levels. Being organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities is essential.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within an organisation dedicated to continuous improvement, staff development, and employee well-being. If you're passionate about HR and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.
Closing date for this post is 12 noon, Friday 15th November 2024
For further information and to apply, please visit www.runshaw.ac.uk/work-at-runshaw/current-vacancies and click on Vacancies. Alternatively, email HR@runshaw.ac.uk or call 01772 642004, quoting the vacancy reference number.
Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly people with protected characteristics.

Your new company
This small family run surveying business, based in Preston, is currently looking to expand and welcome a Business Administrator to join the team. They have been established for a number of years, and are seeking a Business Administrator to contribute to the daily functioning of the business. This will be on a full or part-time, permanent basis and there is an opportunity for flexible working hours and days dependent on the candidate and business needs.
Your new role

• Managing and organising an inbox, ensuring emails are distributed and actioned according.
• Updating and maintaining the company database and client information.
• Assisting will all aspects of administration to ensure a smooth running of the business.
• Diary management, organising files and taking general queries via email and phone.
• Processing invoices using Xero.
• Ensuring files and compliance is maintained.
• Utilising excellent communication, both written and verbal.

What you'll need to succeed

• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Previous experience working within administration is essential.
• Ability to commute to Preston one day per week.
• Working off your own initiative.
• Proficient with Microsoft Packages and inhouse systems.
• An understanding of Xero and previous experience of bookkeeping would be desirable but not essential.

What you'll get in return

• £26,000 or pro rata depending on hours agreed.
• Full training and support throughout the induction period.
• Hybrid working with one day in the office per week.
• Between 20-40 hours per week, depending on the successful candidate.
• Opportunity to join a small expanding business.

What you need to do now
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