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HR Advisor

Interim £12.82 per hour West Sussex
  • Job ID: J000581
  • Consultant: Lisa Jarvis
  • Consultant Email: l.jarvis@permanentsolutionsdirect.co.uk
  • Hours Per Week: 37.50
  • Job Description: An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Crawley based client, a leading global organisation, as an HR Advisor for a period of approximately 3 to 4 weeks to assist with both project work and providing generalist HR support to the business.


    Ideally a full or part CIPD qualified HR Advisor you will have experience of reviewing contracts of employment, together will all aspects of a generalist role including Employee Relations. You must be available to start within the next week and with no immediate annual leave booked during the coming month.

    We are an "Employment Business" for the purposes of the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses 2003.
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HR Assistant

Permanent £21,580 Surrey
  • Job ID: J000583
  • Consultant: Lisa Jarvis
  • Consultant Email: l.jarvis@permanentsolutionsdirect.co.uk
  • Job Description: Our client is seeking an HR Assistant to join their team based in Central Croydon.

    Reporting to a Senior HR Advisor, the role will provide HR Administration support to a team of two Senior HR Advisors. Maintaining performance development review spreadsheets and statistics form a key part of this position together with conducting the entire administration process for both leavers and starters whilst effectively using the HR systems. You will provide general HR support to the team including references and production of reports as well as working with the HR Advisors to monitor contracts and assignments end dates, secondees and unpaid leave as required.

    This position involves maintaining HR documentation, updating HR intranet web pages and general office management. You will liaise and advise staff on basic company terms and conditions, collate paperwork for work permit applications and conduct administration for sickness absence and the maternity process. The monthly payroll process is key to the role including ensuring all actions are inputted into the HR system prior to the relevant deadlines.

    With proven experience within an office environment in an administartion role, the successful candidate will have intermediate to advanced spreadsheet, database and word processing skills and a high degree of multi-tasking and problem solving. A team player with attention to detail and the ability to organise and manage their own time, you should be flexible and enthusiastic with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A CPP qualification and experience of working in an HR role within a large organisation is desirable.

    We are an "Employment Business" for the purposes of the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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Interim HR Advisor

Permanent £30,000 East Sussex
  • Job ID: J000525
  • Consultant: Lisa Jarvis
  • Consultant Email: l.jarvis@permanentsolutionsdirect.co.uk
  • Hours Per Week: 37.50
  • Job Description: Our client is seeking an Interim HR Advisor to join their team based in Hove, East Sussex on a 9 month fixed term contract.

    The purpose of the role is to support the business and HR team by ensuring HR policies and processes are effectively implemented, offering advice and solutions to deliver efficient service.

    Providing and delivering business solutions through effective and qualiity driven HR activity is key to the role together with supporting the HR Consultant in the planning and implementation of long term people strategy. You will be responsible for delivering a people plan in accordance with business objectives as well as contribute to the development of change programs. Ensuring performance management processes are implemented in conjunction with the HR Consultant, you will also support the business by offering advice and guidance to managers on HR best practice. Supporting individual cases whilst adhering to employment legislation form an integral part of the role together with working on reward policies, process and system changes and local restructures as required. You will also be defining local resourcing and training needs and support the business in the management of local engagement, consultation and issue resolution.

    Educated to a good standard with a relevant HR qualification, the successful candidate will have proven experience of working in a fast-paced and unionised environment. Enthusiastic, trustworthy and self-motivated, you will be results driven with expertise is the relevant best practices, legislation, regulationsand current trends within the HR arena.

    Salary range £25,875 - £30,000 pro rata

    We are an "Employment Business" for the purposes of the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses 2003.
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Store Communications Manager

Permanent Negotiable West Sussex
  • Job ID: J000574
  • Consultant: Jane Rud
  • Job Description: Our client, a global market leader in fashion and costume jewellery is seeking a Store Communications Manager to join their team based in Burgess Hill.

    The key objectives of this role are to deliver departmental objectives in line with company strategy, manage the timely, effective and appropriate communication between the field teams and the brands and respond to customer enquiries quickly and efficiently.

    Directly managing, training and motivating the store communications team, you will be required to continually review internal communications and consider areas for development. Working with the brand and field teams as well as building strong relationships with the Head of Retail Operations and regional managers, the position requires regular visits to stores to ensure correct interpretation of written and verbal directives and ensure store communications assistants become 'experts' for their regions. You will ensure that your department is fully staffed and operating to optimum levels.

    The successful candidate should have field based experience at area or regional level and be commercially driven. You should be self motivated and be able to work under your own initiative. Excellent communication and organisational skills are required together with the ability to build strong relationships and inspire a team.

    We are an "Employment Business" for the purposes of the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses 2003.
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Learning & Development Executive (Retail)

Permanent £24,000 West Sussex
  • Job ID: J000582
  • Consultant: Lisa Jarvis
  • Consultant Email: l.jarvis@permanentsolutionsdirect.co.uk
  • Hours Per Week: 37.50
  • Job Description: Our client, Virgin Holidays, is the largest and most successful transatlantic tour operator, holding the position of the market leader to the USA and Florida.

    They are seeking a Learning and Development Executive for the retail sales team based in Crawley on a 6 month fixed term contract, with the possibility of a permanent role or contract extension at the end of this time.

    The purpose of the role is to provide a professional learning and development service to the retail sales team to maximise staff performance, increase productivity and acheive sustainable growths by demonstrating a competent understanding of the full training cycle and learning methodologies.

    With responsibility for the development plan, you will research, design and deliver development interventions in accordance with business strategies whilst agreeing learning objectives and method of evaluation for all L & D requests. A key element of the role is training delivery, involving design and delivery of group and one-to-one training. You will deliver both soft skills and systems training as required together with co-ordinating development of staff, evaluation material and providing support to outsourcing services. This may include both UK and overseas travel as necessary. You will build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers and business sponsors both in the UK and overseas as well as working closely with managers to deliver relevant L & D solutions.

    Ideally holding a CIPD Certificate in Training Practice or equivalent you will have a strong understanding of all training theories, techniques and approaches together with excellent interpersonal and influencing skills. You will have excellent verbal and written presentation skills, be computer literate with experience of managing projects. A professional approach with excellent customer service skills is required.

    We are an "Employment Business" for the purposes of the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses 2003.


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Assistant Merchandiser

Permanent Negotiable West Sussex
  • Job ID: J000576
  • Consultant: Jane Rud
  • Job Description: Our client, a global market leader in fashion and costume jewellery is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to join their team based in Burgess Hill.

    Reporting to and supporting the merchandiser, you will maximise profit through stock management, planning and analysis. Assisting the merchandiser in managing a team of Allocators you will also assist in planning and trading the department within the agreed parameters.

    Establishing and maintaining good communication with host companies and field teams, the role requires you to assist in the in managing the team of Allocators to ensure a balanced level of stock as well as identifying potential for growth/factors and cover for the merchandiser when away. You will analyse weekly trading performance, making recommendations to the merchandiser as required.

    A flexible team player with good knowledge of Excel, the successful candidate be commercially aware with excellent interpersonal skills. You should have the ability to analyse sales figures and have a strong brand awareness.

    We are an "Employment Business" for the purposes of the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses 2003.

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Buyer

Permanent Negotiable West Sussex
  • Job ID: J000577
  • Consultant: Jane Rud
  • Job Description: Our client, a global market leader in fashion and costume jewellery is seeking a Buyer to join their team based in Burgess Hill.

    Reporting to the Head of Buying, the purpose of the role is to purchase a range within the agreed parameters of category, price and margin that fits the customer profile and host company requirements.

    The main duties of this position include ensuring the range meets the required standards, to build a datbase of core lines and to identify and develop predicted trends. You will be required to establish and maintain good relationships with suppliers and host companies as well as work closely with the merchandising team to agree and review departmental plans as required.

    The successful candidate will have previous experience in a buying role preferably within the fashion industry. Experience of brand awareness, quality assurance and proven market knowledge is required together with the ability to manage and develop a small team.

    We are an "Employment Business" for the purposes of the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses 2003.
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Head of Marketing

Permanent Negotiable West Sussex
  • Job ID: J000573
  • Consultant: Jane Rud
  • Job Description: Our client, a global market leader in fashion and costume jewellery is seeking a Head of Marketing to join their team based in Burgess Hill.

    Reporting to the Commercial Director, the purpose of the role is to act as a brand guardian and develop the marketing strategy in line with overall business objectives. You should inspire and drive creative development and visual execution across the brand. The role requires the delivery of consistent brand communication and support to host companies whilst ensuring that the highest standard of creative work is achieived and maintained.

    The key tasks involve adding value to the brand by development of brand structure to build business, oversee and monitor customer behaviour as well as continuously develop all marketing communications tools to meet all commercial objectives. You will be developing an online communications strategy, championing the use of the latest web technology and establishing a unique community for online customers. Working closely with the brand team, you will develop an effective process for brand launches, driving the creative development of each brand and new store equipment, campaigns and packaging to maximise productivity.

    You will work with the marketing team to create marketing strategies and the retail team to ensure all promotional activities within store are effective and drive sales through the creation of effective campaigns. Management of the PR Agency and in-house function to drive effective product placement and coverage forms part of the role as well as managing the development strategy for the design team. You will efffectively lead the team and individual development of your marketing team.

    Experience of leading a marketing team in a fast paced retail sector is essential for this position, ideally with proven experience in visual display marketing. A strong team leader and influencer with the ability to work under pressure and with budget and deadlines, you should be able to inspire and develop teams and communicate effectively at all levels. Experience in brand management and online retailing is desirable.

    We are an "Employment Business" for the purposes of the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses 2003.

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Jewellery Designer

Permanent Negotiable West Sussex
  • Job ID: J000575
  • Consultant: Jane Rud
  • Job Description: Our client, a global market leader in fashion and costume jewellery is seeking a Jewellery Designer to join their team based in Burgess Hill.

    The objective of the role is to predict and report on new and continuing trends through to developing and designing relevant products per brand.

    The main duties of this position involve interpreting seasonal trends into a commercial and viable product and travelling internationally to attend trade and trend fairs to gather design inspiration. You will produce a comprehensive design package and present to the buying/merchandising team. Liaising with suppliers and understanding commercial expectations and restrains within each brand is key to the role together with ensuring precise and consistent artwork is produced for supplier interpretation. Working closely with buyers, you should be able to manage your own workload and ensure design briefs are set and met.

    The successful candidate should be a graduate with a relevant design qualification to a high standard. Exceptional interpersonal skills are required for this role with the ability to influence internally and externally at all levels. You should be ambitious and self-reliant with high standards of professionalism. Commercially aware, well organised and analytical, you should be positive and motivated with the ability to present ideas clearly and concisely.

    We are an "Employment Business" for the purposes of the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses 2003.

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Merchandiser

Permanent Negotiable West Sussex
  • Job ID: J000578
  • Consultant: Jane Rud
  • Job Description: Our client, a global market leader in fashion and costume jewellery is seeking a Merchandiser to join their team based in Burgess Hill.

    Reporting to the Head of Merchandising, The purpose of the role is to maximise profit for the organisation through stock management, planning and analysis.

    The main duties of this position include working closely with the buying team to agree and review departmental plans and to provide relevant and timely analysis and planning documentation to buyers and mangement as required. You will be required to establish and maintain good relationships with host companies and the buying and merchandising teams as well as communicating effectively with the field team in order to drive profit. Management of stock levels, identifying areas for growth and using systems effectively are all key to the role.

    The successful candidate with have proven experience as an Allocator preferably within the fashion retail sector. Highly numerate, ideally with a maths qualification to at least A level standard, you should have good brand awareness and market knowledge with the ability to react quickly and provide solutions to arising issues.

    We are an "Employment Business" for the purposes of the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses 2003.


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Retail Sales Consultant

Permanent £16,000 West Sussex
  • Job ID: J000579
  • Consultant: Lisa Jarvis
  • Consultant Email: l.jarvis@permanentsolutionsdirect.co.uk
  • Job Description: Our client, Virgin Holidays, is the largest and most successful transatlantic tour operator, holding the position of the market leader to the USA and Florida. They are seeking Retail Sales Consultants to join their team based in Wimbledon on a part-time and full-time basis.

    This is a brand new opportunity to be the external face of Virgin Holidays retail offering advice to customers by telephone and face to face. Communicating professionally and provisiding exceptional service is key to the position as well as promoting your store and keeping merchandise up to date. You will work as part of a small team to acheive targets and learn and understand the product in order to maximise sales and meet and exceed customer expectations.

    The successful candidate will have proven retail sales experience working in a customer facing role and have a passion for selling the Virgin Holidays product. You will have good numerical and communication skills with the ability to work without supervision.

    This is a uniformed position and requires the successful candidate to be presentable and ready to sell the Virgin brand through their own appearance. The role requires you to work shifts (including late nights and weekends) and attend a 3 week training course in Crawley, West Sussex. Virgin Holidays offers a fantastic range of industry renowned benefits .

    We operate as an Employment Business for the purposes of the conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003

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Retail Sales Manager

Permanent Negotiable West Sussex
  • Job ID: J000572
  • Consultant: Jane Rud
  • Job Description: Our client, a global market leader in fashion and costume jewellery is seeking a Retail Sales Manager to join their team based in Burgess Hill.

    Reporting to the Head of Speciality, the key objectives of the role are to develop and build relationships with major UK retailers in order to create new long term revenue streams.Working closely with Product and Account Managers, you will deliver retail sales and profit expectations in line with the organisations stategic plan and provide feedback on the performance of different product lines in order to influence future product planning.

    The ideal candidate will have proven sales leadership experience evidenced by a solid track record of delivering sales results through different stages of growth. Ideally with significant experience of selling to major UK retailers, you should have existing experience with a number of buyers. You should have an entrepreneurial approach and be results oriented together with a collaborative approach to delivering shared goals.Flexible and pragmatic, the successful candidate will bring passion and flair to the organisation and be able to influence and inspire at all levels.

    We are an "Employment Business" for the purposes of the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses 2003.


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Retail Sales Manager

Permanent £22,000 West Sussex
  • Job ID: J000580
  • Consultant: Lisa Jarvis
  • Consultant Email: l.jarvis@permanentsolutionsdirect.co.uk
  • Job Description: Our client, Virgin Holidays, is the largest and most successful transatlantic tour operator, holding the position of the market leader to the USA and Florida. They are seeking a Retail Sales Manager to join their team based at their Retail Store in Cambridge.

    This is a brand new opportunity to drive and grow sales through your retail store, acheiving and exceeding all sales targets, whilst ensuring the delivery of exceptional customer service, in compliance with company policies, procedures and guidelines, and to drive sales into the concession by motivating and developing the staff within your store.

    As the external face of Virgin Holidays, you will deal with all face to face and telephone enquiries from customers whilst delivering and exceeding individual sales and productivity. Contributing to the sales and profit targets of the company, you will deliver individual business objectives whilst working collaboratively with your team to acheive targets. The position requires you to contribute new and innovative ideas to acheive new business as well as keeping your own product knowledge up to date. Minimising losses, setting discount guidelines and stock control all form part of the role. You will be required to lead by example whilst motivating and developing your team members to enhance business.

    The successful candidate will have proven supervisory experience and previous retail sales experience. You will have travelled to a long haul destination or worked with the long haul product and have the ability to lead and motivate a team. You will be able to work under your own initiative with excellent communication, numerical and influencing skills and have a passion for excellent customer service. A confident, assertive, sales driven individual is required.

    This is a uniformed position and requires the successful candidate to be presentable and ready to sell the Virgin brand through their own appearance. The role requires you to work shifts (including late nights and weekends) and attend a 3 week training course in Crawley, West Sussex. Virgin Holidays offers a fantastic range of industry renowned benefits.

    We operate as an Employment Business for the purposes of the conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003


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Payroll jobs

Payroll Manager

Permanent £37,765 Surrey
  • Job ID: J000555
  • Consultant: Lisa Jarvis
  • Consultant Email: l.jarvis@permanentsolutionsdirect.co.uk
  • Hours Per Week: 37.50
  • Job Description: Our client based in Central Croydon is seeking a Payroll Manager to manage a team of four, providing an efficient and effective payroll service to the business.

    The orgainisation is global, therefore you will be responsible for processing a high volume monthly payroll for both UK and overseas employees, supervising and assisting the team to ensure all payroll deadlines are met and with a proactive approach to seek ways to continuously improve an already efficient process.

    The successful candidate will also take responsibility for assisting in the rollout of the payroll software to other group subsidiaries, testing payroll interface routines and process flows developed by the group systems department, therefore a high degree of IT knowledge and experience is required.

    With experience of processing a high volume payroll for in excess of 5,000 plus employees you will be familiar with current UK payroll legislation, financial and administration procedures and possess excellent communication and inter personal skills.

    Experience of the ADP freedom payroll system is essential and candidates who do not meet this criterion will not be considered for short listing by our client. IPPM qualification is desirable.

    We are an "Employment Business" for the purposes of the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.


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Allocator

Permanent £16,500 West Sussex
  • Job ID: J000571
  • Consultant: Jane Rud
  • Job Description: Our client, a global market leader in fashion and costume jewellery is seeking an Allocator to join their team based in Burgess Hill.

    The purpose of the role is to ensure that stock is sent to the correct place at the right time in order to potentialise sales. Reporting to the brand merchandiser, the position involves allocating new stock, using sales analysis to grade stores according to sales performance and working closely with branch merchandising to create stock grades. You will be required to replenish store stock using sales and grading information and undertake analysis to identify strong or poor performing stores or lines and make the appropriate recommmendations. Working closely with the buying team and the communications team, you will be involved with planning new line allocations and ensuring that the visual merchandising team receive clear instructions at all times.

    Holding qualifications in maths or statistics to A level standard with advanced level knowledge of Excel, the successful candidate should be able to develop good working relationships and work well within given deadlines. You should be flexible and adaptable to change in a fast paced environment.

    We are an "Employment Business" for the purposes of the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses 2003.


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