Assistant Store Manager – Resorts World Birmingham storeOur client is a leading menswear retailer, they have stores/concessions across the UK and have now been operating for over 75 years.The business is expanding further and they are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager for their menswear store based within Resorts World Birmingham, Unit 14 Pendigo Way, Birmingham, B40 1NT.This is a superb opportunity to join a well-established yet ever-growing company, in a managerial position. A dynamic individual is sought and will be responsible for helping the Store Manager manage the store and team, organising staff rotas, sales and customer service, merchandising stock, plus use of till and card machine.Salary / Benefits:Along with a competitive basic salary, our client also offers:
£26,832 basic with excellent bonus and commission.Commission scheme is payable on team sales, not an individual target.28 days holiday.Workplace pension scheme.Staff discount schemeFull training on all their stock.
Hours:
40 hours per week between store opening times. (More hours may be required from time to time to cover staff shortages or busy periods etc.)
To be considered for this opportunity you must have Managerial experience within a fashion retail environment. Great career prospects await the successful candidate!If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply ASAP.*PLEASE NOTE – by applying to this position, you agree for your CV to be submitted to our client, who shall contact you directly, should your application make their short-list. You also agree to our Privacy Policy: acapella-recruitment.co.uk./privacy-policy.html....Read more...
The Assistant Stores Manager Apprentice works with the Stores Manager
Gaining an understanding of all aspects of the business
Some days are busy with urgent sales – so often responding to orders and customers by finding, packing and dispatching parts
Developing the content and accuracy of data listing in the online shop
Composing marketing content for multi-media including social media, website and organisational magazine
Preparing quotations
Checking, pricing and placing new stock including stock take
Answering the phone and acting for the Stores Manager when the manager is not available
Working with volunteers, ensuring their time is put to good use.
Liaising with the Stores Director and Remanufacturing Director as required
Demonstrating initiative in managing priorities and own time; and in problem-solving and decision-making
Assisting in organising and delivering occasional “Open Day” events
Keeping the premises and stock in good order
At all times acting in a safe and responsibly manner and in compliance with company policies as published on the website, and all relevant legislation
Training:
This apprenticeship requires one day per week day-release learning at Shrewsbury College London Road campus with the remaining working week on site at Armstrong Siddeley
Training Outcome:
Progression possible to Store Manager, leading to full store management ability
Employer Description:Armstrong Siddeley made motor cars, and many other products, from 1919 to 1960. As a car club, in 1972 we bought the entire rights to Armstrong Siddeley motor vehicles, including the spares parts operation. At this time, we became a Limited Company led by a board of professional, but volunteer directors.
We trade as Armstrong Siddeley and have successfully run this business for over 50 years. In 2022 we relocated to near Shrewsbury (SY4 1BP). The organisation has an international client base of mainly Armstrong Siddeley owners or garages working on such cars.
The spare parts business is supported by a Stores Director and a Remanufacturing Director, and the paid positions at our premises are also augmented by voluntary help from the car club membership.Working Hours :Days to be agreed between Monday to FridaySkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness,Site Safety Awareness....Read more...
You will be required to work with a range of pupils who have severe and profound learning difficulties. A large number of our pupils have challenging behaviours and are within the Autistic Spectrum.
Candidates must bring energy, confidence and enthusiasm with a commitment to inclusion.
We will provide a planned induction within a large, strong and supportive LSA and teaching team.
Under the guidance of the teaching staff, you will provide direct support for the learning of individual children or groups of children to achieve defined progression targets.
Under the guidance of the teaching staff, provide direct support for the learning of individual children or groups of children, to achieve defined progress and targets by:
Following the planning to support activities.
Report behaviour observations to a teacher in order for them to maintain the school’s standard of discipline and behaviour.
Facilitating children’s general physical, emotional and educational development through activities and play.
Supervising and encouraging safe behaviour of individuals and groups.
Reinforcement of structured learning habits and routines which have been defined by the teacher and support access to the curriculum as set by the line manager.
Under the guidance of the teaching staff, you will prepare, store, retrieve, sort and display materials, finished work, equipment, topic work plans and/or assignment documents to assist in providing an effective learning environment as determined by the teacher. Training:Apprentices will attend the Filton Campus of SGS College, one day a week, term time only.Training Outcome:As well as ensuring full competency as a Teaching Assistant, this standard provides a foundation for potential progression into a number of career paths in the Educational sector, including Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Assistant Teacher and Teacher.Employer Description:Briarwood is a Bristol School committed to providing high quality education, care and life experiences for children and young people aged 3-19 with Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties, Complex Needs, Autism and Sensory Impairment. The school is based on 3 sites across East-Central Bristol and is made up of Briarwood Infants, Juniors, Secondary, Sixth Form and The Nexus (a specialist centre for pupils with Behaviours that challenge).
The values of Briarwood are that all pupils should Enjoy their time with us, so that they can Engage and Learn to their full potential.Working Hours :30 hours a week with a day release to college, exact hours to be agreed between the apprentice and their manager.Skills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
This is a fantastic and unique opportunity to embark on a journey towards a great career.
Starting as an Optical Assistant apprentice with future opportunities for career progression, you will be supported with loads of great, fun, and interactive training. You will use these exciting new skills in your day-to-day job, where you will gain customer service skills, knowledge in optical support, and develop behaviour suitable for working in an optical practice.
Those with a flair for fashion will love the new frames coming in, and if it's your forte, you may even get involved in meeting frame reps and helping choose the new ranges. If you are more technical, you will get to learn lots of information about lenses and measurements, then transform that information into jargon-free, easy-to-understand, customer-friendly language.
It's all about teamwork in an optician's practice. There are many roles, but you support each other to ensure your customers get the best experience possible. Optical assistants are a very important part of any optical practice and crucial to the customer journey. Individuals with a real passion for both healthcare and retail thrive in this role, as it's perfect for those who love to make a real difference in other people's lives.
The duties within this role include:
Greeting customers in a professional and friendly manner as they enter the practice
Interpreting and understanding a clinically issued prescription, its effects on the eye, and the customer's vision
Helping customer's select spectacle frame(s) that are suitable in terms of comfort, looks good and fits lifestyle requirements
Be able to explain the features and benefits of particular frames, using non-technical customer friendly language
Measuring the frames and ensure they are a suitable size for a customer and can accommodate their lenses
Adjusting customers spectacle frames using the correct tools to ensure stability and comfort
Basic frame repairs
Have a good knowledge of Ophthalmic lenses, tints and coatings to be able to meet visual / lifestyle requirements
Ordering prescription glasses and contact lenses in for the customer
Correct completion of NHS paperwork and written records in-line with company procedures
Making follow up appointments for customers
Use a focimeter to find the prescription from spectacles
Communicate contact lenses suitability, features and benefits
Carrying out pre-screening tests such as retinal imaging and pressure and visual field testing
Explaining offers and products to customers
Taking payments from customers
Being able to problem solve with basic optical concerns
Understanding business KPI's and how they affect the practices profitability
Training:Optical Assistant 2022 Level 3.Training Outcome:The successful candidate will work towards achieving a Level 3 qualification in optical and gain experience in a busy optical practice.
Upon completion of the Level 3 qualification, you will be an experienced and qualified optical assistant, and as such, you can continue building up skills that will always be in demand. Career breaks and part time working are often possible.
You could go on to acquire higher level optical qualifications such as:
Ophthalmic Dispensing- Become a qualified Dispensing Optician
Contact lens Optician - fit Contact lenses
Low vision specialist - help people where traditional spectacles will not suffice. Supply low vision aids, magnifiers, advice on improving contrast and on other non-Optical aids such as bump-ons
Optometry courses - carry out full eye examinations and issue prescriptions
Clinical representative- visiting practices introducing new frame ranges and Ophthalmic lenses
In-practice trainer - You could use your knowledge to train others
Other non-clinical roles:
Practice Management you could complete a management course
Practice ownership you could go into business yourself, partnership or franchise
Employer Description:We opened our first Vision Express store over thirty years ago in Gateshead. Today we now have over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland. A lot of things have changed over the years, but our number one goal has stayed the same. We provide a personalised service throughout your eye care journey so you can leave feeling you and your eyes have been taken care of.Working Hours :Learners will work 9:30am - 5pm. 5 out of 7 and this is agreed between the candidate and the Store Manager upon interview. They will require you to work one weekend shift.
9.30am to 5pmSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Key Outputs:
Maintaining productive and effective working relationships with schools within the trust through regular communication and support
To provide administration support to the finance team by monitoring central finance mailbox, answering telephones, overseeing basic administration tasks such as store and/or distribute documents as required
To ensure all correspondence and communications are produced to the highest standard within appropriate deadlines
To assist the Finance Team to ensure queries from Administration Managers and Academies are dealt with promptly and professionally
Under the direction and guidance of the finance team assists with the delivery of an effective financial accounting service, ensuring transactions are processed in an efficient and timely manner
Maintain supplier and customer databases as directed
Processing purchase ledger orders generated from requisitions raised at school level (paper and web based), accurately and in accordance with agreed authorisation and timescales
Distributing purchase ledger orders to suppliers and budget holders as required
Processing purchase ledger invoices, checking to orders and goods received notes, and ensuring appropriate authorisation
Processing purchase ledger payments in accordance with supplier payment terms
Raising sales ledger invoices from appropriate documentation
Distributing sales ledger invoices and statements to customers
Processing income, banking and direct debits
Create and maintain files and record keeping in association with the above
Under the direction and guidance of the Finance Manager, assist with the maintenance of external and internal audit files
Commit to and work towards delivering an outstanding education for children and young people in our schools, taking appropriate action to ensure that team members do likewise
Expertise in Role Required (At selection - Level 1)
Desirable:
NVQ in accounting and finance, or equivalent
Proven experience of working in a finance or accounting/education sector
Essential:
Excellent numeracy skills
Experience of using computerised accounting packages alongside word and spreadsheet packages
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Expertise in Role - After initial development - Level 2:
Has a basic understanding of the use and application of the trust’s accounting systems, processes and procedures
Is able to work on own initiative ensuring goods/services are delivered to schools promptly, suppliers are paid on time, and transactions are processed accurately
Has basic knowledge and understanding of the trust’s financial regulations, policies, procedures and controls, and can apply them in the work setting
Has basic knowledge of the trust and school structures and organisation
Has successfully developed contacts with people, both internal and external
Training:
You will complete a Level 2 Finance Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship standard, covering the required Knowledge Skills and Behaviours
1 day to study at Kirklees College, this is part of your contract of employment
Your day release will take place at Huddersfield Waterfront centre
An End Point Assessment will take place after 12 months. The EPA will involve a professional discussion, observation, showcase of portfolio and professional interview/discussion
Training Outcome:
Our vision of ‘Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best’ underpins everything we do. Central to our work and ability to deliver a transformational education, is our dedication to developing our greatest asset, our staff
That is why we have an outstanding pledge to teachers and support staff to provide professional development and training opportunities, particularly through our Teaching School Hub. We are committed to investing in our staff, ensuring that they have fulfilling careers and enjoy their jobs every day. This is fundamental to our ability to turn academies around and deliver the very best education to pupils
There is a strong possibility that you will gain a permanent position following successful employment as well as achievement of the full apprenticeship qualification
There may also be further apprenticeship/other training available following successful employment and achievement of the apprenticeship qualifications
Employer Description:Welcome toSHARE Multi Academy Trust We are a small, friendly partnership, currently consisting of five secondary and four primary schools in West Yorkshire. Our core belief is about valuing people and helping them to be as successful as they can be.
About our Trust
SHARE Multi-Academy Trust was first established in 2014, and since then, we have built a solid reputation for high standards and strong achievements.
We operate four successful primary academies and five high-performing secondary academies across the region. Our outstanding provision is supported by our Calderdale and Kirklees Teaching School Hub and national training accreditations, which enable us to deliver exemplary training and development opportunities for education practitioners at every stage of their career, from initial training to executive leadership.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
