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Why The Works? We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects them with a late family member's memory. You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark within people, allowing them to unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories. The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Become a Retail Deputy Manager As a Retail Deputy Manager you'll help keep your store running like clockwork, working in partnership with the Store Manager. Leading by example, you will help your team unlock their potential by inspiring our customers to read, learn create and play more, through creating unforgettable moments, smiles on faces and products to go home with to craft memories they'll cherish! Taking the helm when the Store Manager is unavailable, you'll captain the ship taking responsibility for the team, store standards, customer experience and commercial targets. We recognise that our Team Leaders/Deputy Managers are our future Store Managers and beyond! So, we'll actively support your personal development and career progression. Your mission Stand-in for the Store Manager, taking responsibility for all metrics and the team if they're away Foster a store atmosphere that's enjoyable, welcoming, and inclusive. Demonstrate progress in driving retail sales and achieving high performance across all key performance indicators (KPIs) Drive retail commerciality like a boss! Striving for fantastic sales and high performance across all KPI's. It's not all about numbers. Your store will shine with excellent standards and impeccable merchandising. From cleanliness to pricing, you'll make sure everything is picture-perfect. Lead and coach the team by working shoulder-to-shoulder to provide an outstanding retail experience, ensuring each customer is delighted and inspired. Utilise your product knowledge and charm to introduce additional offerings. You'll be a merchandising master, effortlessly placing products in both planogrammed and non-planogrammed spaces. You'll soon be looking at a high SKU count like your best game of Tetris! Skills / Behaviours that will set you apart Genuine and Authentic: Your positivity, creativity, and passion for our brand and products shine through. Talking to people is your superpower, and customers can't resist your helpful recommendations! Resilient Champion: You can handle the fast-paced retail environment like a boss, juggling busy days, heavy deliveries, and customers with ease. You're the ultimate multitasking hero! Stock Management Guru: You tackle the challenge of sorting, pricing, and merchandising deliveries like a pro! Embrace the boxes; they've got nothing on you! Being a great leader As a great leader with wonderful people skills, you'll create a team that's more than just co-workers it's a team. Inspire and motivate your team in line with our employer brand, values, behaviours and purpose. Lead your team to reach their potential and steer your store to break records and get in the spotlight. Work collaboratively with support departments and peers. If somethings not quite right, provide quality constructive feedback so we can work as a team to get it right! But let's not forget about the most important part... your team's well-being and aspirations. You'll be their biggest supporter, cheering them on. You'll have amazing everyday conversations with your team, discussing everything from performance to career aspirations and helping them get there Our PERKS really are The Works' ?? 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! ?? MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! ?? Holiday 33 days, including bank holidays. Plus, your holiday allowance increases with long service. ? Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. ?? Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them for when life' happens! ? Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! ?? 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with Retail Trust Charity, who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! ?? Healthcare Cash Plan To support your everyday healthcare costs. ?? And loads more! Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and optional charity giving. Our Purpose To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled. Our Values We are Crafty ? We are Caring ?? We are Can-do ?? We Listen. We Care Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what's going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you've ever worked! You'll have opportunity to help give us that direction. Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments. At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, or use another term). We are open to discussing part-time and flexible working and, where possible, will try to support this. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply for this role, please contact and we'll be happy to help!
Why The Works? We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects them with a late family member's memory. You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark within people, allowing them to unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories. The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Become a Retail Deputy Manager As a Retail Deputy Manager you'll help keep your store running like clockwork, working in partnership with the Store Manager. Leading by example, you will help your team unlock their potential by inspiring our customers to read, learn create and play more, through creating unforgettable moments, smiles on faces and products to go home with to craft memories they'll cherish! Taking the helm when the Store Manager is unavailable, you'll captain the ship taking responsibility for the team, store standards, customer experience and commercial targets. We recognise that our Team Leaders/Deputy Managers are our future Store Managers and beyond! So, we'll actively support your personal development and career progression. Your mission Stand-in for the Store Manager, taking responsibility for all metrics and the team if they're away Foster a store atmosphere that's enjoyable, welcoming, and inclusive. Demonstrate progress in driving retail sales and achieving high performance across all key performance indicators (KPIs) Drive retail commerciality like a boss! Striving for fantastic sales and high performance across all KPI's. It's not all about numbers. Your store will shine with excellent standards and impeccable merchandising. From cleanliness to pricing, you'll make sure everything is picture-perfect. Lead and coach the team by working shoulder-to-shoulder to provide an outstanding retail experience, ensuring each customer is delighted and inspired. Utilise your product knowledge and charm to introduce additional offerings. You'll be a merchandising master, effortlessly placing products in both planogrammed and non-planogrammed spaces. You'll soon be looking at a high SKU count like your best game of Tetris! Skills / Behaviours that will set you apart Genuine and Authentic: Your positivity, creativity, and passion for our brand and products shine through. Talking to people is your superpower, and customers can't resist your helpful recommendations! Resilient Champion: You can handle the fast-paced retail environment like a boss, juggling busy days, heavy deliveries, and customers with ease. You're the ultimate multitasking hero! Stock Management Guru: You tackle the challenge of sorting, pricing, and merchandising deliveries like a pro! Embrace the boxes; they've got nothing on you! Being a great leader As a great leader with wonderful people skills, you'll create a team that's more than just co-workers it's a team. Inspire and motivate your team in line with our employer brand, values, behaviours and purpose. Lead your team to reach their potential and steer your store to break records and get in the spotlight. Work collaboratively with support departments and peers. If somethings not quite right, provide quality constructive feedback so we can work as a team to get it right! But let's not forget about the most important part... your team's well-being and aspirations. You'll be their biggest supporter, cheering them on. You'll have amazing everyday conversations with your team, discussing everything from performance to career aspirations and helping them get there Our PERKS really are The Works' ?? 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount events! ?? MyWorks - Exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utility deals, tech and more! ?? Holiday 33 days (pro rata for part time hours) per year including bank holidays for that much needed down time. Plus, your holiday allowance increases with long service. ? Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. ?? Paystream- Stream early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them for when life' happens! ?? 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with Retail Trust Charity, who provide an Employee Assistance Programme from Emotional Support to Financial Health and Physical Wellbeing. ?? And loads more! Including: long service awards, life assurance and Cycle to Work scheme. Our Purpose To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled. Our Values We are Crafty ? We are Caring ?? We are Can-do ?? We Listen. We Care Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what's going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you've ever worked! You'll have opportunity to help give us that direction. Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments. At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, or use another term). We are open to discussing part-time and flexible working and, where possible, will try to support this. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply for this role, please contact and we'll be happy to help!
Your new company My client is looking for an experienced Executive Personal Assistant to work at their Head Office in Burton On Trent. Your new role Extensive diary and inbox management for the CEO/COO Arrange internal/external meetings as required (including client reviews etc) Set agendas, minute take (as required), follow up on action logs with all stakeholders Ensure all action points assigned to the CEO/COO are completed and/or delegated as necessary Respond to emails on their behalf where possible Prepare expense submissions for CEO Manage personal and business travel as required Administrate all matters relating to the CEO's property portfolio Prepare annual price increase letters to clients in line with national minimum wage reviews Set up client review meetings Field all incoming calls to Directors Suite Conduct inductions for new members of staff, ensuring the induction presentation is reviewed periodically Prepare "Welcome Packs" for new starters Keep the company Organisation Chart updated Manage the Employee Awards programme to ensure monthly nominees are collated and certificates etc are issued, and pictures uploaded to social media/ websites Prepare presentations for internal/external use, ensuring correct brand image is projected Collate monthly KPI submissions from department heads and submit to CEO/COO for review Work with HR to ensure annual appraisals are carried out, documents are filed with CEO and high level overviews of individuals are prepared to enable training requirement reviews etc to be conducted Conduct post-appraisal staff surveys Work with other departments and offer assistance/advice if requested, e.g. working with Sales to review/prepare quotation documents before submission to client Assist with travel bookings for other members of staff as required Pre-approve any invoices that related to head office expenses, fleet expenses and other general expenses under EPA's remit, before passing to COO for sign off Maintain credit card expense spreadsheet/receipts and submit monthly to Finance Keep up-to-date information on all vehicles owned by the company (including SORN vehicles) Collate the weekly mileage returns and save to sharepoint, for payroll to access Liaise with company vehicle users on changing rules and regulations pertaining to their vehicles Ensure vehicle tax/MOT is always current First point of contact for any scheduled/non-scheduled service/repair requirements Deal with any PCNs that arrive and arrange for payment where necessary, liaising with payroll to deduct from driver's salary Ensure any speeding notifications or other such police-related matters are dealt with and the driver's details are forwarded Liaise with fleet insurers to add/remove vehicles as required Conduct twice-yearly driving licence check on all staff who drive company vehicles Any other fleet related matters Be the initial point of contact for the Marketing department Work with CEO to ensure promotional items are ordered, distributed to relevant sales/operations teams for potential/existing customer base Work with CEO to organise/event manage company Golf days and other customer focused events and corporate hospitality Assist CEO with writing communications for internal/external audiences Liaise with Marketing Agency to ensure website content is up-to-date Liaise with Marketing Agency for all social media requirements Prepare monthly e-news updates to office-based staff to keep them up to date with key information Office Management - Maintain stationery and printing consumable levels Act as first point of contact for Head Office Ensure all facilities related matters are dealt with in a timely manner, setting reminders for when preventative maintenance is due, and dealing with reactive maintenance as necessary Build good relationships with all supplier contacts Review supplier contracts periodically to obtain the best market pricing Work with IT Director to ensure all staff have the correct equipment to carry out their job Be hands-on with regards to matters relating to other offices in the company and deal with issues as requested Ad-hoc duties as required to fulfil the requirements of the role What you'll need to succeed Full driving licence Strong IT skills, including PDF & Microsoft packages. Highly efficient in note-taking. What you'll get in return Salary: £30,000 including Lap top and mobile phone, company pension. Hours: Monday-Friday 9.00-17.30, 30 min unpaid lunch. Must be flexible to work additional hours as required to fore fill the CEO needs. This may include some weekends and evenings. 28 days holiday including statuary Bank Holidays. Additional holiday added each year. Job Type: Permanent Salary: £30,000.00 per year Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Benefits: Additional leave Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. 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We are currently seeking a Sales Advisor to join our team here at Caroola Group. This role will be based 3 days per week out of our Warrington HQ office. This is an exciting role with a very attractive realistic commission structure - Your OTE will be £38-£40k Caroola is a group of market-leading brands that specialise in providing tax management, umbrella, and accountancy services to small businesses and a high-quality contingent workforce in the UK. Our mission is to unite and empower the agile workforce community with innovative technology, exceptional service, and expertise, all under one brand. Our top priority is to offer unparalleled support to our clients, easing their workload and helping them grow with us. This is who we are, and what we do. Our exceptional team of talented individuals enables us to provide the best accountancy, tax, and umbrella services to our clients. With roots dating back to 1881, we have been providing exceptional service levels to contractors, sole traders, SMEs, and freelancers alike. Today, we offer a unique blend of personalised expertise and empowering technology to enable our clients to achieve greater success. Role Overview: To deliver the highest possible conversion rates from prospect to registered Flexible Employee whilst operating entirely within the Caroola corporate values and standards of compliance Warm leads via inbound, outbound and email. no cold calling Upsell and cross sell all brands and services To take personal ownership of your pipeline from initial enquiry through to conversion, working effectively with internal colleagues and external clients to deliver an excellent customer experience at all times. To represent Parasol and Caroola to potential new Flexible Employees in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner at all times Role and Responsibilities: Ensure that all prospects receive compliant and comprehensive advice, information and illustrations in line with Parasol policies and corporate values Meet or exceed all targets and Key Performance Indicators [including minimum call time per week, cross-sales, number of registrations - or any other measure which may be required in future] Work in partnership with colleagues to provide a seamless and professional service to our customers, taking ownership of issues arising within your caseload and assisting colleagues where necessary Take personal responsibility for your own sales pipeline, ensuring that conversion of referrals to registrations from your portfolio are maximised both in terms of percentage and time to convert Take personal responsibility to maintain an in-depth knowledge of the Parasol product suite, of the legislation and tax policy affecting the Parasol market, and of the market conditions and competitor framework Parasol must work within Take ownership of your own personal and professional development, taking full advantage of the opportunities made available to you by Parasol Complete any additional tasks or projects allocated to you to your best ability and in a timely manner Skills and Experience Required: Business to consumer sales experience Proven/demonstrable sales record Experience of target/KPI driven challenging sales environments Accuracy / attention to detail skills Microsoft Office - strong excel/word/power point/outlook skills Excellent Communicator - Able to influence effectively both internally and externally Excellent organisational skills Ability to build and maintain client relationships at all levels Identify and act upon revenue generative opportunities Self-motivated and proactive Benefits: We're experts in managing finances and we want to optimise yours too! We'll ensure that you receive the right benefits to support your choice of lifestyle, wellbeing and health - right now, as well as for your future. Find what's best for you through your own personal benefits hub. A competitive salary, flexible working options, and the ability to flex your holiday entitlement is in the heart of our offering. Enjoy 25 days off plus Bank Holidays to reach a maximum of 29. Want more? No problem. You can buy up to an additional 3 days and tailor your leave. Plan ahead - With private medical insurance, you can access medical treatment when you need it most. So when life throws you an unexpected challenge, you can access a quick diagnosis and accurate treatment. Stay strong - Keep in shape with dental insurance, our Cycle to Work scheme and subsidised gym memberships. Study support - Progress your career in your chosen field without worrying about finding the time, the right guidance or the money to do it Our financial benefits will aid you in life's ups and downs including free access to mortgage advice, credit scoring for life and financial management tools Company Pension - Save for the future with our company pension scheme with NEST. Caroola supports the mental health of its people. Take advantage of our mindfulness resources and engage in a list of initiatives that we update regularly. Our dedicated team of qualified Mental Health First Aiders provide materials and support in areas such as mental health, mindfulness and personal health. Through Health Assured, we provide 24/7 365 days a year counselling and support through our Employee Assistance Programme. If it's your thingor not (yet)there's also a gym membership up for grabs. Keep your balance - to ensure that everyone is able to thrive when they are at their best, we provide a flexible environment to support your lifestyle, priorities and family life which is built on a culture of trust and ownership. Tusker Car benefit scheme - Help the planet and put some of your salary, before tax, to buy an electric or hybrid car. My Savings Pal - Earn cashback. Make your salary go further with big discounts on all of your shopping.