Deputy Store Manager – Charity Retail Superstore
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire Salary: £27,000 -£29,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, including weekends)
Store Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 5pm and Sunday 10am - 4pm
A well-established charity retailer in Oxford is looking for a Deputy Store Manager to support the day-to-day running of its flagship store and wider retail operation. This is more than a shop, it’s a place of social impact, where retail meets rehabilitation, reuse and reinvestment in people.
About the Role
As Deputy Store Manager, you will work closely with the Store Manager and a small leadership team to ensure the smooth, safe, and commercially successful running of the store. You will lead from the front, supporting, developing and motivating a diverse team of staff, volunteers and programme participants.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the Store Manager in all areas of store operations and deputise in their absence
Lead and inspire a team of volunteers and programme participants (Companions) to deliver excellent customer service and achieve sales targets
Oversee shop floor standards, health and safety checks and day-to-day operational excellence
Support stock control and ensure smooth coordination with the collections and deliveries team
Contribute to financial performance through accurate till procedures and cost controls
Help maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and purposeful retail environment in line with the charity’s values
About You:
Essential:
Previous retail leadership experience and a strong customer focus
Strong leadership and delegation skills
Excellent communication, organisation and time management
Ability to work weekends on a rota basis
Experience working with vulnerable individuals or those with challenging behaviours would be advantageous
Passion for sustainability and social impact
Experienced gained within a charity retail setting would be advantageous
Why Apply?
Join a purpose-driven organisation making a difference in Oxfordshire
Work in a values-led environment with a focus on community, inclusion and sustainability
Help transform lives while developing your own leadership career
Competitive salary and supportive team culture
Ready to step into a meaningful retail management role?
Apply today and be part of something bigger.
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General Manager – QSR Business - Up to $75,000Hyannis, MAThe Role:Our client is an exciting Global QSR concept who is seeking a highly hands-on General Manager to lead the team and drive the success of a new store. Key Responsibilities:
Manage a large team, leading, training, and motivating them to deliver excellent customer service and food quality.Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service in a high-traffic environment.Monitor KPIs, P&L, and drive sales through upselling, marketing initiatives, and outstanding guest experiences.Manage stock counts, ordering, and GP targets.Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety, and brand standards.Deliver financial targets, including budgeting, forecasting, and labour cost control.
Requirements:
Proven experience as a General Manager or Operations Manager in QSR or high-volume hospitality.Very hands-on approach with strong leadership and people management skills.Experience managing KPIs, P&L, and driving sales performance.Excellent knowledge of food safety, health & safety, and compliance!Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.Outstanding organisational and communication skills.
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General Manager - Premium Restaurant Opening Location: Sydney Salary: AUD $120,000–$130,000 base + bonus Start date: May 2026 (ahead of a 1 June opening)A premium hospitality group is opening a high-end restaurant on the top floor of a landmark luxury department store in the heart of Sydney, overlooking Hyde Park. The business is owned by a British operator with a well-established portfolio across Australia and a very clear vision around standards, polish and service.The restaurant will be classic, elegant and formal in style – inspired by iconic London dining rooms known for impeccable service, sharp presentation and disciplined operations. This is not casual hospitality. It is about precision, consistency and running a tight ship.They are seeking a General Manager, or a strong Assistant General Manager ready to step into their first GM role.The role: • Full responsibility for the day-to-day operation of a high-end, high-profile restaurant • Setting and maintaining exceptional standards of service, grooming and presentation • Leading from the floor with authority, confidence and polish • Recruiting, training and managing a highly professional front-of-house team • Ensuring consistency, structure and accountability across all shiftsThe person: • London GM background is essential in a premium restaurant group • Experience in premium, formal or classic hospitality environments • A strong understanding of service standards, presentation and discipline • Comfortable enforcing rules and expectations without compromising culture • Highly polished, well-presented and detail-focused • Confident managing experienced teams and demanding service levels • Open to Assistant General Managers who are genuinely ready to step up • Able to relocate to Sydney and meet the Sponsorship criteriaRelocation: • Visa sponsorship available • Short-term accommodation support on arrivalSounds like you – kate@corecruitment.com....Read more...
Optical Assistant – Premium Eyewear Brand – Covent Garden, London
Full Time | 10am to 6pm | Weekend Working Required£28,000 to £32,000 DOECovent Garden, Central London
Zest Optical are working with a design led eyewear brand to recruit a full time Optical Assistant in London for their Covent Garden store.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Optical Assistant to join a quality focused eyewear brand in Central London, known for high standards of customer care, carefully curated collections and a strong brand identity.
About the Brand
This independent eyewear brand has built a loyal following across London through attention to detail, quality materials and a customer first approach.
The focus is on delivering a professional optical service within a welcoming retail setting where clients feel understood and well looked after.
The Role
This full time Optical Assistant role in Covent Garden will involve working 10am to 6pm, including weekend shifts.
You will play a key part in delivering a personalised and professional optical experience while supporting the commercial performance of the London store.
You will:
Provide a consultative and friendly customer journey from start to finish
Offer confident dispensing and frame styling advice
Build long term relationships with clients
Support with pre screening and general clinical flow where required
Maintain high presentation standards in store
Contribute towards individual and team sales targets
About You
Previous experience working as an Optical Assistant
Confident dispensing knowledge and comfortable advising on premium eyewear
Experience working with an independent Opticians or boutique eyewear brand
Commercially aware and motivated by achieving results
Professional, approachable and reliable
The Package
£27,000 to £32,000 depending on experience
Full time Optical Assistant position in Central London
Opportunity to grow within an ambitious and well regarded eyewear brand
Supportive team environment in a prime London retail location
Opportunity to move into an Assistant Manager role
If you’re an experienced Optical Assistant looking for a full time role in London within a design led eyewear brand, we’d love to hear from you.
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RETAIL STORE MANAGERLocation: Athens, Greece (City Center)Sector: International Lifestyle BrandSalary: €28,000 – €30,000 plus potential Bonus on performance. Are you a high-energy retail leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment? I am delighted to be working with a globally recognized group to find a dynamic Retail Store Manager for their iconic location in the heart of Athens.We are looking for a "floor General" who can lead a dynamic team and deliver an amplified guest experience that goes far beyond standard retail.The RoleThe Retail Manager is responsible for the daily operations and long-term financial success of the shop. You will lead, inspire, and develop a dedicated team of supervisors and assistants, ensuring that the business is visually inviting, perfectly inventoried, and commercially thriving.
Strategic Leadership: Manage all retail operations while maximizing financial potential and P&L results.Team Development: Lead a "positive employee life cycle," focusing on training, documentation, and high staff morale.Guest Experience: Ensure an authentic, high-energy and personalised service for every visitor.Sales & Marketing: Drive growth through innovative sales concepts and local community engagement.Operational Excellence: Maintain 5-star standards at all times (shop floor and visuals; service delivery; etc).
The Ideal Candidate
Experience: Proven track record of success in managing a fast-paced retail shop (fashion or boutique preferred).Languages: Must be fluent in both Greek and English. (that is non-negotiable)Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of P&L, sales trends, and inventory controls. Full understanding of the back-of-house and admin needs too.Leadership: A natural coach who can manage employee relations and lead a dynamic, diverse team.Local Knowledge: Must have the right to work in Greece and a strong understanding of the Athens market.
This position is part of a global brand. Perks include discounts on across the group, development opportunities, access to trainings, etc, all while working in a cool, high-energy environment where no two days are the same.Do you want to lead the Athens team and join a fun and highly established global brand?Send me your CV (in English) directly to: Beatrice@corecruitment.com....Read more...
Applications are invited from Community Pharmacists seeking a change of lifestyle and an opportunity on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.This role comes with the option of either a £10,000 relocation payment OR provision of local accommodation for six months to allow you time to source your own ongoing accommodation. This employer has four sites; three are annexed to GP Surgeries and one retail store. You will work between the retail store Pharmacy and providing day-relief for the solo Pharmacists leading a small team of one Pharmacy Tech and two or three Dispensers at the GP Surgery sites.There is also the opportunity to develop into a Manager role Hours are predominantly weekdays with several Saturdays per month (and a weekday off in lieu). There is no on-call commitment.The island of Guernsey is the second largest of the Channel Islands with a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.Established in 1999 this organisation provides excellent Pharmacy Services, supported by modern equipment and Pharmacists and other Healthcare Professionals recruited to a very high standard.Person requirements:Qualified GPhC-registered Pharmacist.Ideally one year UK-based Community experience but there is also the opportunity for UK-trained, newly-qualified Pharmacists seeking to start their career in a Community Pharmacy setting.UK or Irish citizen or Independent and non-time limited right to work in the UK is required for this post, not requiring employer sponsorship. An excellent standard of written and spoken English The benefits of working with this employer include:- A higher-than-UK salary.- A relocation payment of £10,000 OR provision of six months initial accommodation.- Provision of a Guernsey Housing permit allowing you the freedom to live and work in Guernsey up to the point of permanent residency.- A supportive Management team, with the ability to work autonomously in your own branch.General benefits of working in Guernsey include;- A flat rate 20% income tax.- No Council tax or VAT. No Capital Gains Tax or Inheritance Tax. - At just three miles wide and six miles long, you are never far from the many beautiful beaches. - A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
To maintain all Customer records and documentation.
To maintain online customer records accurately.
To provide support and assist where possible in answering and resolving day to day customer queries, including answering the telephone and responding to emails.
Throughout the apprenticeship, to acquire exceptional customer service skills, seeking advice from the wider team where in doubt and gain confidence in resolving queries to a satisfactory conclusion referring them up the line.
To comply at all times with the letter and spirit of the Company’s Health, Safety & Environmental Policy, Equality & Diversity Policy and Code on Business Conduct and Behaviour.
Carry out such other duties as are reasonably requested by the jobholder’s line manager from time to time.
Training:
Working towards completing Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard.
Monthly attendance at Hertford Regional College for workshops with your Assessor.
Training Outcome:
There will be opportunities for progression and a permanent position subject to performance.
Employer Description:Lux Property Services Limited are a company based in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire that provide electrical maintenance and installation services and general building works to London, Home Counties and UK wide local councils either directly or on behalf of an established maintenance company. We also provide direct services to the private sector.We have an office unit with an integrated electrical parts store on an industrial centre that is situated close to a railway station and main road links. High street shops are a very short drive away.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm. Breaks to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Lincolnshire Pond Plants is a thriving, family-run business based in the heart of Lincolnshire, specialising in high-quality aquatic plants for ponds and tropical fish tanks. Our Head Office is located in Brookenby, and we have recently opened a new retail store in Boston, offering one of the largest selections of aquatic plants in the region.
As our new Office Administration Apprentice, you will receive full training and ongoing support to develop your knowledge of our business, systems and procedures. We are a close-knit, friendly team, and this role offers the opportunity not only to provide administrative support but also to gain experience across different areas of the business.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Answering telephone calls and assisting customers with enquiries
Administering our online sales platforms, including responding to messages and queries
Accurately entering data and organising, filing and storing paperwork and electronic records
Supporting all aspects of general office administration
Maintaining and updating Excel spreadsheets
Processing customer orders efficiently
Gathering and recording customer feedback
Assisting with social media posts and updates
Supporting customers in our new retail shop
Liaising with wholesale customers
Working collaboratively with other departments, including supporting the warehouse team with picking and packing orders when required
Developing knowledge of our aquatic plant range and wider business operations
Undertaking any other duties appropriate to the role
Your usual place of work will be Brookenby Business Park, close to Market Rasen in Lincolnshire. There will also be opportunities to work from our new retail store in Boston, where we will provide transport between the two sites.Training:All deliveries for this apprenticeship will take place within your place of work. A dedicated Vocational Trainer will visit on average once every 4 weeks, to establish a personal learning and development plan, outlining a schedule of training activities and business objectives.
You will complete a mixture of on and off-the-job training, including workshops, face-to-face training and working towards creating a portfolio of relevant practical evidence. You’ll also be supported by your colleagues at all times, and will have a full induction.
You will have a review every 8-12 weeks with your Line Manager and Trainer to discuss your progress.Training Outcome:This apprenticeship programme provides a fantastic opportunity for apprentices to build a strong foundation of on-the-job and off-the-job learning. With strong growth ambitions, we offer an environment where your skills are valued, and your career can thrive. You’ll be working in a culture that encourages development, promotes well-being, and values teamwork.Employer Description:Lincolnshire Pond Plants is a thriving, family-run business based on the historic grounds of RAF Binbrook, proudly supplying award-winning aquatic plants across the UK. With gold accolades from RHS shows, including the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show, the team is passionate about quality, expertise and exceptional customer service. From hardy water lilies to tropical aquarium plants, they combine specialist knowledge with a warm, personal approach. Joining Lincolnshire Pond Plants means becoming part of a dedicated, supportive family team where your contribution truly matters and no two days are the same.Working Hours :Normal working hours are 08.00 – 16.30 Monday to Friday, with the addition of working every other Saturday.Skills: 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,Confident telephone manner,Friendly and approachable,Reliable,Flexible....Read more...
Carry out specified techniques, tests or experiments as directed
Identify simple problems and resolve and recognise when to refer issues to your manager
Maintain accurate records and draft routine documentation related to your duties
Ensure the health, safety and cleanliness of immediate work area, by encouraging staff and students to comply with all basic University/College Health & Safety policies and reporting any issues to your line manager, technical manager, laboratory manager or College Safety Advisor as appropriate
Confirm that all required assessments are in place, approved and up to date
Carry out regular maintenance processes as appropriate and ensuring records are maintained
Report any breaches or non-compliance with health and safety procedures to the Line Manager, Technical Manager, Laboratory Manager or College Safety Advisor
Ensuring waste disposal is carried out correctly for laboratory, recycled and general waste
Adopt a proactive attitude to assisting with and implementing carbon reduction and energy saving measures
Assisting with stock level control and informing Line Manager when replacements are required
Receive and store consumables and chemical reagents correctly and safelyReport any problems with equipment or services to the Line Manager or an appropriate colleagueTreat everyone with dignity and respect, supporting equality and valuing diversityUndertake any other duties reasonably required by the Line Manager or Technical Managers
Training:Engineering Operative Level 2.
Attending the training provider approximately once per week. Training Outcome:On completion of this apprenticeship, you may be able to progress into one of the following roles:
Teaching Technician
Research Technician
Engineering Maintenance Technician
Employer Description:A world top 100 university and part of the prestigious Russell Group, the University of Birmingham makes important things happen. Delivering groundbreaking research and excellent research led teaching.
People are at the heart of what we are and do.
The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, and we are equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university. We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success.
We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop through our sector-leading Birmingham Professional programme which provides all professional services staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential. With almost 5,000 professional services jobs in a wide-range of functions in Edgbaston and in our campus in Dubai, there are plenty of opportunities for you to be able to develop your career at the University.
We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work.
Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries.
The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus, including main bus routes and a train station on site. On campus we have a state-of-the-art sports centre with pool, shops, places to eat and drink, our own art gallery, museum, and botanical gardens.Working Hours :Usually, Monday to Friday 9am - 5pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
As a dental Receptionist, you have the first contact with the patient, and the professional appearance, behavior, standard of customer care of the receptionist will determine the impression the patient gains about the practice as a whole and will set the tone for the whole visit. The receptionist can influence the mood of the waiting room, the stress level in the surgeries and the general feeling of wellbeing in the whole practice.
Customer Service:
Ensure the patient journey is adhered to at all times, paying attention to the outside of the building as well as the inside.
Welcoming patients, whether it be in person or over the telephone, establishing the reason for their visit/call and ensuring they are treated in a friendly, courteous and professional manner, always communicating about waiting times.
Acknowledge and welcome all visitors and contractors arriving at the practice and ensure the visitors' book is signed.
Booking and amending appointments, answering the phone, and updating patient records.
To answer the telephone promptly and in the prescribed manner.
Ensure that the answer machine messages are switched on and off at the relevant times of the day.
Check the telephone for messages that may have been left and return the calls as required.
Ensure the reception emails are checked frequently, and all emails are responded to.
Accurately update and protect patient information, including on the patient electronic database.
Book next appointments before the patient leaves the practice.
Ensure you contact the patients regarding their upcoming appointment, including courtesy calls.
Ensure that the appointment system is efficient and accurate.
Ensure the appointment books are kept as full as possible.
Ensure that all treatment plans, medical histories, and PR forms are signed at the relevant appointments.
Accessing sensitive information whilst always maintaining patient confidentiality.
Ensuring patients are aware of the dental services and products we offer.
Build and nurture great working relationships with the Clinical Team and Practice Team.
Be actively involved in the smooth running of the practice by working well with the practice team.
Work at other practice locations from time to time as required.
Role model the Riverdale Values 'Be The Best We Can Be, Do The Right Thing & Support Each Other'
Administration:
Keep the reception area and waiting room clean and tidy.
Record lab work when returned to the practice from the lab.
Send out ‘Failed to attend’ letters the same day to the relevant patients.
Record and send out patient recalls.
Manage open courses as directed by the Practice Manager.
Organise stock supplies and control for reception.
Remove safely any hazards from the waiting area (e.g., stock deliveries).
Ensure all relevant forms for NHS and private are completed.
Ensure that any patient records are completed correctly before filing and store them in an efficient, tidy and secure manner.
Print the day sheets from the computer system for the next day and get the record cards out if required (update before the end of the day)
Ensure that the toilets are checked daily and are clean and tidy, and that they are stocked sufficiently for the day.
To log out of SFD and SOE when leaving the reception desk
Attend and participate in practice meetings.
Training:Founded in 1974, we've been delivering market-leading learning and talent solutions for over forty years. We’re privileged to help individuals unlock their potential and realise the value of their skills and talents. As one of the UK's largest and longest-established apprenticeship and training providers, we're proud to help organisations and individuals unlock their potential, and make skills really work for them. Upon completion of this 12 month Apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Customer Service Practitioner apprenticeship L2 Apprenticeship.Training Outcome:There is a possibility of being offered a full-time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:Riverdale Healthcare is a group of dental practices who share a passion for delivering high quality, ethical dental care whilst providing our patients with the absolute best experience.
We invest in our practices to ensure we are providing the best patient experience, with care delivered by a friendly highly trained team. Our team of Dental Nurses and Receptionists can expect the highest level of support whilst being equipped to perform dentistry to the highest standards with patient care at the heart of our vision.
Our Vision is: To be the most trusted provider transforming dental care for the nation.Working Hours :Tue/Wed/Thurs/Friday 8.30 a.m - 6.00 p.m.Skills: Administrative Skills,Attention to Detail,Customer Care Skills,....Read more...
