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Account Manager

Perm £50,000
  • Job ID: J000800
  • Hours Per Week: 0.00
  • Start Date: 06/02/2012
  • Contract Duration: 0
  • Job Description: Our client is looking for a Recruitment Account Manager on an interim basis to cover maternity leave for a period of 6-12 months. As the Account Manager you will have full responsibility for the operation of a Resourcing team delivering a high quality, bespoke recruitment service to one of their key accounts. You will be the first point of contact for the client at HR Business Partner/HR Director level.

    You will lead a team of experienced Recruiters and Associates dedicated to a specific client to ensure the successful delivery of recruitment across a wide variety of functions and locations to achieve key performance targets. As a self motivated individual you will have previous experience working in a client facing role with previous account management experience from a Recruitment / RPO environment. You will have a sound knowledge of HR best practise and legislative issues, ideally with experience of working within an HR function.

    This role can be based from either of our client's office locations in Telford, Shropshire or Henley on Thames and will involve regular visits to their client sites which are geographically spread nationwide.

    An attractive, pro rata salary and benefits package is offered with this position.

    We operate as an "Employment Business" for the purposes of the conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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Colleague Relations (HR) Advisor

Perm £28,000
  • Job ID: J000803
  • Consultant: caroline grant
  • Consultant Email: c.grant@PermanentSolutionsDirect.co.uk
  • Hours Per Week: 0.00
  • Start Date: 26/01/2012
  • Contract Duration: 0
  • Job Description: Our client, a leading brand within the retail sector, is seeking an HR Advisor to support the store managers and area managers by providing a value added HR service, advising on key operational ER issues.

    Reporting into an HR Business Partner you will need to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders in order to gain their buy in to current people initiatives, policies and procedures. There is not a requirement to travel on a regular basis as the store managers are responsible for conducting Disciplinary and Grievance meetings but will seek advice and guidance throughout the process.

    In addition to a strong focus on Employee Relations you will also work with line managers and the wider HR community to facilitate the delivery of the HR strategy and to coach and advise line managers in order to implement and enable change.

    The successful candidate will have a strong working knowledge of statutory employment law changes, previous experience of working as an HR Advisor or Assistant and be proficient in the use of HR information systems.

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

Temp £14 Kent
  • Job ID: J000796
  • Hours Per Week: 0.00
  • Start Date: 18/01/2012
  • Contract Duration: 0
  • Job Description: Our client is seeking HR Advisors to join their team in Bexleyheath in Kent for a 4 month contract.

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

    Supporting the HR Consultant in planning and implementation of HR people strategies and taking responsibility for delivering a people plan with departmental objectives achieved, you will contribute to the development of the people change agenda with responsibility for the delivery of specific plans and processes. In conjunction with the HR Consultant, you will ensure the performance mangement processes are implemented within the business to drive performance as well as supporting the business by offering advice and guidance to operational managers on HR best practice and individual cases relating to disciplinary, greivance, sickness, underperformance and dismissal. You will identify and deliver process and system changes that support the business initiatives together with supporting local restructures, identifying local ER implications.

    Well educated with a qualification in HR, the successful candidate will have a strong HR skill set and proven experience of working in a fast-paced unionised environment. You should have experience of the planning and delivery of people focused projects and have expertise in best practices, legislation, regulations and current trends within HR.

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

Contract £350 Hove, East Sussex
  • Job ID: J000797
  • Hours Per Week: 0.00
  • Start Date: 18/01/2012
  • Contract Duration: 0
  • Job Description: Our client is seeking a Reward Consultant to join their team based in either Hove or Exeter on a 6 month contract.

    Reporting to the Manager of Performance and Reward and managing a team of 2, the purpose of this role is to manage and deliver the Compensation and Benefits programmes to support and embed the organisations Reward philospohy.

    Managing the Operational Reward team to deliver key reward interventions including pay reviews, job evaluation, market analysis and pay advice, you will ensure that any develpments in these areas are in line with the corporate reward guidelines and within financial governance policies. Developing and maintaining close working relationsships with key HR and Business Partners is key to this role to ensure that the reward function is at the forefront of discussions as well as developing working relationships with key stakeholders in Employee Relations to ensure that communication of changes is made in a timely manner where applicable to Reward. You will provide support to processes such as pay negotiations with the unions and work with managers and HR to develop their capability in articulating and managing the link between pay and performance.

    Based in either Exeter or Hove as that is where the direct reports are based, you should be prepared to travel to the other site and other UK locations as required and be comfortable with managing a team remotely. With proven experience of reward management and a relevant HR qualification, the successful candidate will be a specialist in this field with the ability to build relationships and influence senior managers on Reward policies and best practice. You should have been trained in Hay Job evaluation techniques and have a strong understanding of salary surveys, benchmarking and variable pay plans. Strong analytical and people management skills are required as well as the ability to work under pressure and under your own initiative.

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

Temp £12 Crawley, West Sussex
  • Job ID: J000786
  • Consultant: caroline grant
  • Consultant Email: c.grant@PermanentSolutionsDirect.co.uk
  • Hours Per Week: 0.00
  • Start Date: 11/01/2012
  • Contract Duration: 0
  • Job Description: Our client is seeking a number of HR Advisors to join their team based in Crawley on a 3 month temporary contract.

    Reporting to the HR Team Leader, this role forms a pivotal role in managing line manager/employee related people issues and queries and where necessary liaising further with operational Human Resources teams to deliver solutions in line with the organisations policies and processes.

    Providing support and guidance to employees and managers at all stages of the employment life cycle, you will support line management with individual cases relating to disciplinary, greivance, sickness, underperformance and dismissal as well as acting as a focal point for advice and guidance on terms and conditions of employment relating to both collective and personal contracts. Identifying and delivering procedures, processes and system changes to support business initiatives is key to this role together with supporting relationships with stakeholders.

    Well educated, with proven experience of working in a customer focused HR environment, the successful candidate will have experience of best practice and a willingness to take responsibility for resolving issues. A team player who is proactive, enthusiastic and methodical, you should also be a good decision maker with excellent verbal and written communications skills. Knowledge of SAP systems including HR and Payroll is required.

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

Perm £28,000 Sussex
  • Job ID: J000767
  • Consultant: Jane Rud
  • Consultant Email: j.rud@permanentsolutionsdirect.co.uk
  • Hours Per Week: 35.00
  • Start Date: 03/10/2011
  • Contract Duration: 0
  • Job Description: Our client is seeking an interim HR Advisor, to provide comprehensive, high quality human resources advice and support to staff at all levels, in particular Directors, Managers and Employees throughout the UK. This role is a Fixed Term Contract to cover a period of maternity leave until September 2012.

    Under the guidance of the HR Manager you will work closely with the existing HR Advisor, actively contributing to the development and provision of effective HR policies and procedures that support the strategic aims of the organisation.

    Due to the wide geographical area that this role covers, there will be a lot of telephone and email contact with the Managers, however face to face support is provided where needed therefore you must be flexible and prepared to travel on occasion.

    This is a broad generalist role, with an emphasis on Employee Relations, therefore an up to date knowledge of Employment Law is essential as you will be supporting managers with casework on a daily basis. You will be required to contribute to effective change management solutions, the development of the HR function and to provide input into organisational wide projects.

    Ideally full or part CIPD qualified, you will have previous experience of advising on a wide range of HR matters, including disciplinary, grievance and absence management. The ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet specified deadlines is essential, together with excellent interpersonal and problem solving. Previous experience of working within the social care and/or education sectors is highly desirable.

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

Perm £25,000 Crawley, West Sussex
  • Job ID: J000771
  • Consultant: Lisa Jarvis
  • Consultant Email: l.jarvis@permanentsolutionsdirect.co.uk
  • Hours Per Week: 0.00
  • Start Date: 20/09/2011
  • Contract Duration: 0
  • Job Description: Our client, a prestigious global organisation, is seeking an HR Transactions Administrator to join their team based in Crawley, West Sussex.

    Reporting to an HR Transactions Team Leader this role forms part of the organisations' structured graduate training program and will develop eventually into a Field Personnel Manager role.This progression will typically occur over an 18 month period.
    The HR Transactions Analyst is responsible for the administration of all Personnel actions. This may include HR data reporting and maintenance in SAP.

    The main duties of the role will include:
    Performs administration of personnel actions including hiring, employee documentation, benefits administration, etc.
    Provides reports to the Personnel/Management team.
    Supports Line Management and Personnel as needed.
    Responds to queries from employees, managers and Personnel.
    Performs SAP actions such as hiring, promotion, transfer, termination, etc., as required.
    Performs SAP transactions such as inputting of absences, attendances, payments, deductions, etc., as required.
    Conducts research and analyzes data on assigned projects.
    Complies with all applicable standards and policies.
    Assists with the coaching and development of new team members.
    Identifies and participates in continuous improvement initiatives.

    A graduate with a Bachelors degree in HR or Business, the successful candidate will ideally have gained some generalist HR/business work experience although this is not essential.

    Salary circa £25,000 plus excellent benefits and career prospects.

    We operate as an "Employment Business" for the purposes of the conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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Compensation Analyst with fluent Scandinavian language

Perm £28,000 Crawley, West Sussex
  • Job ID: J000802
  • Consultant: Lisa Jarvis
  • Consultant Email: l.jarvis@permanentsolutionsdirect.co.uk
  • Hours Per Week: 0.00
  • Start Date: 04/08/2011
  • Contract Duration: 0
  • Job Description: Our client, a global organisation based in Crawley, West Sussex, is seeking a Compensation Analyst to join their team. This role forms part of a structured internal training programme culminating in an HR management role for successful candidates. For this team there is an essential requirement for a fluency in one or more Scandinavian languages, ideally one of which would be Norwegian but this is not essential.

    The key function of this role is to support the Compensation Manager to ensure that all compensation in the area of responsibility is compliant with the organisation's corporate compensation principles, policies and guidelines, is competitive within the marketplace and also compliant with local legal and fiscal regulations.

    Providing guidance on compensation standards, ensuring compliance with the procedures, you will prepare compensation packages and assignment letters, explaining package components to employees and/or management. Assisting with submissions to salary levels and Personnel Managers with the annual merit process to incorporate market and business input form part of this role as well as assisting in the development of policies and procedures to support the compensation and benefits function. You will maintain a working knowledge of governmental legislation influencing compensation, assist in job evaluations and answer employee queries on compensation as required.

    Educated to degree level in either Human Resources or Business, or CIPD qualified, with previous experience in a personnel role as an assistant or advisor, the successful candidate will be results oriented, flexible and proactive. You should be able to actively promote the continuous improvement of HR Policies and Standards whilst being committed to keep employees informed of the status of queries, issues or concerns. You should also be trustworthy and be able to lead by example.

    We operate as an "Employment Business" for the purposes of the conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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HR Transactions Administrator (Global)

Perm £29,000 Crawley, West Sussex
  • Job ID: J000772
  • Consultant: Lisa Jarvis
  • Consultant Email: l.jarvis@permanentsolutionsdirect.co.uk
  • Hours Per Week: 0.00
  • Start Date: 01/12/2010
  • Contract Duration: 0
  • Job Description: Our client is seeking an HR Transactions Analyst to join their team based in Crawley, West Sussex.

    Reporting to an HR Transactions Team Leader this role forms part of the organisations' fast track structured training program in HR and will develop eventually into a Field Personnel Manager role. (via a first level promotion to Personnel Representative, at which point you will support a client group in a generalist function) This progression will typically occur over an 18 month period, but could be sooner, and at that point you will need to be prepared to be fully Globally mobile as you may be posted anywhere in the world. This is essential therefore only candidates who are prepared to undertake a global career should apply for this position. You will have at least 2 job assignments in the duration of the training program, most likely in 2 different locations.

    The HR Transactions Analyst is responsible for the administration of all Personnel actions. This may include HR data reporting and maintenance in SAP.

    The main duties of the role will include:
    Performs administration of personnel actions including hiring, employee documentation, benefits administration, etc.
    Provides reports to the Personnel/Management team.
    Supports Line Management and Personnel as needed.
    Responds to queries from employees, managers and Personnel.
    Performs SAP actions such as hiring, promotion, transfer, termination, etc., as required.
    Performs SAP transactions such as inputting of absences, attendances, payments, deductions, etc., as required.
    Conducts research and analyzes data on assigned projects.
    Complies with all applicable standards and policies.
    Assists with the coaching and development of new team members.
    Identifies and participates in continuous improvement initiatives.

    A high calibre graduate with a degree in HR or Business (Master preferred, but Bachelors considered), the successful candidate will ideally have gained some generalist HR/business work experience although this is not essential. You should be willing to re locate globally and business fluency in a second language would be an advantage.

    Salary £25-29,000 plus excellent benefits and career prospects.

    We operate as an "Employment Business" for the purposes of the conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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HR Transactions Administrator - fluent Norwegian

Perm £28,000 Crawley, West Sussex
  • Job ID: J000706
  • Consultant: Lisa Jarvis
  • Consultant Email: l.jarvis@permanentsolutionsdirect.co.uk
  • Hours Per Week: 0.00
  • Start Date: 01/12/2010
  • Contract Duration: 0
  • Job Description: Our client is seeking a fluent Norwegian speaking HR Transactions Administrator to join their team based in Crawley, West Sussex.

    This is an excellent opportunity to join a global organisation with fantastic career possibilities in the future.

    Reporting to an HR Transactions Team Leader the main duties of the role will include:

    Performs administration of personnel actions including hiring, employee documentation, benefits administration, etc.
    Provides reports to the Personnel/Management team.
    Supports Line Management and Personnel as needed.
    Responds to queries from employees, managers and Personnel.
    Performs SAP actions such as hiring, promotion, transfer, termination, etc., as required.
    Performs SAP transactions such as inputting of absences, attendances, payments, deductions, etc., as required.
    Conducts research and analyzes data on assigned projects.
    Complies with all applicable standards and policies.
    Assists with the coaching and development of new team members.
    Identifies and participates in continuous improvement initiatives.

    A high calibre graduate with a degree in HR, Finance, Law or Business (Master preferred, but Bachelors considered), the successful candidate will ideally have gained some generalist HR/business work experience although this is not essential.

    Salary £25-28,000 plus excellent benefits and career prospects.

    We operate as an "Employment Business" for the purposes of the conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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Senior HR Advisor

Perm £37,000 Croydon
  • Job ID: J000799
  • Consultant: Jane Rud
  • Consultant Email: j.rud@permanentsolutionsdirect.co.uk
  • Hours Per Week: 37.50
  • Contract Duration: 0
  • Job Description: Our Croydon based client is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to join their team.


    Providing full day-to-day operational HR support to a client group of c200 staff, the successful applicant will have a high level of autonomy working with managers to support, develop and implement business aligned people strategies that build capacity.


    Supporting and coaching line managers to effectively manage all aspects of employee relations, including performance and absence management. Keeping up to date with, and communicating employment law form part of the role together with building strong relationships with management and increasing retention rates through effective use of exit interviews, succession planning and other retention strategies.


    You will continually work towards performance improvement by contributing to the business wide strategy and HR policies. Diagnosing and analysing issues within the business, you will develop extensive commercial focus and support the HR manager in streamlining and improving operational HR efficiency.


    CIPD qualified, the successful candidate should have proven experience in a Senior HR Advisor role within a large organisation with experience of HR systems. A team player, flexible and able to work in a fast paced and constantly changing environment, you should be able to manage and organise your own time and be commercially aware and results driven.You will have a good knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice and be willing and able to travel to regional offices UK wide on a regular basis.


    We are an "Employment Business" for the purposes of the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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Marketing Manager Eastern European Markets

Perm £45,000 Sussex
  • Job ID: J000785
  • Consultant: Gitte Fjordside
  • Consultant Email: g.fjordside@permanentsolutionsdirect.co.uk
  • Hours Per Week: 0.00
  • Start Date: 01/04/2012
  • Contract Duration: 0
  • Job Description: Our client, Fender, a global manufacturer of musical instruments, is seeking a Marketing Manager for their Eastern European region to join their team based in a rural location near Horsham, West Sussex.

    Heading up a busy Marketing Department, the Marketing Manager will be key in managing and executing the Eastern European Marketing strategies for all Fender European brands in some Eastern European regions.

    You will be implementing Marketing efforts and strategies in line with the brand vision. Managing the marketing team and budget form part of this role together with project managing consumer/dealer events and artist relations. A key element of the role will be to implement key marketing promotions including TV and radio and to seek out new non MI opportunities.

    Essential skills for this role include proven marketing experience, with fluency in Russian and one other Eastern European language. The successful candidate will also have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and a willingness to travel extensively.

    The salary depending on experience is c £45,000.

    We are an "Employment Business" for the purposes of the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses 2003.
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Consumer & Retail Marketing Manager

Perm £78,000 South East England
  • Job ID: J000793
  • Consultant: Gitte Fjordside
  • Consultant Email: g.fjordside@permanentsolutionsdirect.co.uk
  • Hours Per Week: 0.00
  • Start Date: 13/01/2012
  • Contract Duration: 0
  • Job Description: Consumer Retail Marketing Manager – Diabetes care

    Our client, a UK Diagnostics business with headquarters in West Sussex, employs approximately 500 highly skilled individuals. They provide the industry’s broadest range of diagnostics and monitoring products and services, spanning all sectors of the market. They need a Consumer Retail Marketing Manager for Diabetes care, reporting to the Country Manager and plays a key role within the Diabetes Care Management Team.

    You must have previous experience of Medical OTC Consumer and Retail ideally within Diabetes care. Strong managerial skills are required for coaching, development and team building as you will be leading a group of Marketing professionals. We are also looking for previous strategic marketing development skills to address objectives for the Consumer and Retail segments coupled with strong brand management to retain and grow the market share. Hands-on CRM skills essential to asses and evaluate market information to identify business opportunities and uncover unique customer insights.
    CIM qualification or equivalent marketing or business degree is essential.
    Excellent benefits basic salary of up to £78,000 plus excellent bonus.

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

Perm £35,000 Crawley, West Sussex
  • Job ID: J000790
  • Consultant: Gitte Fjordside
  • Consultant Email: g.fjordside@permanentsolutionsdirect.co.uk
  • Hours Per Week: 0.00
  • Start Date: 12/01/2012
  • Contract Duration: 0
  • Job Description: Our client, a global travel company is seeking a Marketing Account Manager to join their team based in Crawley, West Sussex.

    Working closely with the Marketing & Distribution department and reporting into the Head of Marketing & Distribution, you will be primarily responsible for online sales from the US and some activities within Middle East and Asia Pacific.
    Your role is to exploit traffic coming onto the website for flights only and expand the interest for other products through the planning and execution of promotional activity, banner ads, content (e.g. destination guides) etc.

    Ideally you are an experienced account manager with a travel background. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt your style to different internal and external contacts. You need to have a strong understanding of online distribution channels. There is some travel involved in this role and you will be required to work near Heathrow on a regular basis.

    Salary £35,000

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

Perm £28,000 Crawley, West Sussex
  • Job ID: J000780
  • Consultant: Gitte Fjordside
  • Consultant Email: g.fjordside@permanentsolutionsdirect.co.uk
  • Hours Per Week: 0.00
  • Start Date: 03/01/2012
  • Contract Duration: 0
  • Job Description: Our client, Virgin Holidays, is seeking an Insight Analyst to join their Marketing team based in Crawley, West Sussex. Virgin Holidays are an unconventional, innovative and expanding business and they are looking for candidates who are creative and adaptable who want to work in a culture that is fun and dynamic!

    With responsibility for market and consumer analytics, you will be assisting the Insight Manager and the Head of Insight and Loyalty in generating actionable insight and support to drive an understanding and effective use of customer intelligence to improve business performance.

    By providing insights into the data, you will make recommendations on future business decisions through a comprehensive understanding of database structures and an appreciation of commercial strategy. Liaising with Marketing to develop targeting models to support new and existing campaigns, this role will develop, coordinate and deliver customer insight and support market research projects through the provision of the necessary analytics.

    Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably in statistics or mathematics, the successful candidate will have proven experience working in a direct marketing/ insight environment with a strong knowledge of database structures and data mining using SQL, SAS and Business Objects. You should have excellent spreadsheet skills, a basic understanding of statistical and modelling techniques and be highly numerate with strong commercial skills and the ability to present findings and influence accordingly.

    Salary £28,000 plus the ability to share in the many benefits of working for the famous Virgin brand.

    We operate as an "Employment Business" for the purposes of the conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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Social Media Assistant and Moderator

Interim London
  • Job ID: J000760
  • Consultant: Gitte Fjordside
  • Consultant Email: g.fjordside@permanentsolutionsdirect.co.uk
  • Hours Per Week: 0.00
  • Start Date: 01/11/2011
  • Contract Duration: 0
  • Job Description: Our client is seeking a Social Media Assistant and Moderator to join their team in Central London for a 6 month contract with the possibility of an extension.

    A growing requirement to use social media across the organisation has resulted in an increased focus on optimising social media initiatives for success and protecting the reputation of the brand in this channel. Reporting to the Social Media Manager, this role will support the execution of the social media roadmap and strategy. Helping internal teams across the business to implement communities, develop community strategies and generate reports on weekly activities, you will liaise across the business as part of an integrated digital team. This is a unique opportunity to help build social media presence and push the boundaries of the emerging discipline within the organisation.

    Key accountabilities include helping to guide infrastructure documents and presentations and identify strategies to increase engaement as well as manage brand social media communities, develop discussion roadmaps and champion social media within the business.

    With proven experience of moderating or participating in online communities and a good understanding of social media user habits, the successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication and editing skills. With knowledge of search engine optimisation including keyword research, you should be able to work to tight deadlines in order to support the team at all levels and work individually on projects or within a team. A confident, self motivated, proactive and highly organised individual is required with strong analytical skills.

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

Perm £50,000 Sussex
  • Job ID: J000755
  • Consultant: Gitte Fjordside
  • Consultant Email: g.fjordside@permanentsolutionsdirect.co.uk
  • Hours Per Week: 0.00
  • Start Date: 12/10/2011
  • Contract Duration: 0
  • Job Description: Our client, a global manufacturer of musical instruments, is seeking a Product Manager to join their team based near Horsham in West Sussex.

    Reporting to the Director of Sales, the key purpose of this role is to communicate and implement the product marketing positioning and relevant strategies for owned and manged brands in the pan european marketplace. You will direct support the Sales and Marketing functions in each of the European direct distribution offices within the relevant market's specific product strategic related information.

    The Product Manager is the primary individual in the European organisation for the most current information regarding the portfolio of brands and products and you will take responsibility for product market positioning and all marketing related activity including budgets, planning and promotional activity. Taking the lead on price point decision making and sales expectations this role will also take responsibility for product lifecycle and supply chain liaison and product training.

    With a degree in Marketing or equivalent and proven experience in sales and marketing, the successful candidate will have excellent IT skills and strong verbal and written communication skills. Presentation skills are also required with the ability to present to Senior management, sales force and consumers together with strong interpersonal skills. Previous experience and knowledge of the music industry and a keen interest in contemporary music and or musical instruments is an essential requirement for this role.

    You must be prepared to travel in this role.

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

Perm £25,000 Surrey
  • Job ID: J000752
  • Consultant: Gitte Fjordside
  • Consultant Email: g.fjordside@permanentsolutionsdirect.co.uk
  • Hours Per Week: 0.00
  • Start Date: 06/10/2011
  • Contract Duration: 0
  • Job Description: Our client, a global organisation, is seeking a Proposals Coordinator to join their team based in Redhill Surrey on a 6 month contract.

    Reporting to the Marketing and Pursuits Manager for Europe, the main purpose of the work is coordinating PQQs and tenders and supporting the department by building global business connections.

    Typical duties for this role may include participating in planning, researching and preparing content for a variety of pursuit applications and coordinating with internal sources to develop content. You will lead the coordination, packaging and delivery of pursuit documents and materials, interfacing routinely with inter-divisional personnel. Applying standard brand guidelines and principles in copyediting you will edit, proofread and write moderately complex company communications materials as well as review and edit written copy, articles, web content and internal and external publications.

    From a marketing perspective, you will participate in coordination of layout, artwork and progress through production and support the content and messaging development on internal and externally focused marketing material.

    A graduate with proven experience in tendering and design and construction, the successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills and experience of MS Office. You will have knowledge of marketing/branding and communication concepts and have excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail. Editorial skills are required as well as working knowledge of editorial standards and practices.

    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

Perm £22,000 UK Wide
  • Job ID: J000747
  • Consultant: caroline grant
  • Consultant Email: c.grant@PermanentSolutionsDirect.co.uk
  • Hours Per Week: 0.00
  • Contract Duration: 0
  • 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 Managers to join their teams across the UK. We are currently recruiting for existing stores in Bristol, High Wycombe, Solihull and Westwood Cross.

    This is an 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 deliver and exceed sales targets whilst personally delivering exceptional customer service, following the companys sales process to close sales. You will deliver individual business objectives and store objectives whilst managing your team's performance and maximising every sales opportunity, upselling wherever possible. You will deal with all face to face and telephone enquiries from customers looking at ways to enhance sales whilst keeping your own product knowledge up to date. The position requires you to contribute new and innovative ideas to acheive new business as well as oversee the store operation, ensuring all the actions are completed effectively. 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 with a target driven team 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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Retail Sales Manager

Perm £22,000 London
  • Job ID: J000580
  • Consultant: caroline grant
  • Consultant Email: c.grant@PermanentSolutionsDirect.co.uk
  • Hours Per Week: 0.00
  • Contract Duration: 0
  • 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 Managers to join their teams across the UK. We are currently recruiting for existing stores in Bristol, High Wycombe, Solihull and Westwood Cross.

    This is an 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 deliver and exceed sales targets whilst personally delivering exceptional customer service, following the companys sales process to close sales. You will deliver individual business objectives and store objectives whilst managing your team's performance and maximising every sales opportunity, upselling wherever possible. You will deal with all face to face and telephone enquiries from customers looking at ways to enhance sales whilst keeping your own product knowledge up to date. The position requires you to contribute new and innovative ideas to acheive new business as well as oversee the store operation, ensuring all the actions are completed effectively. 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 with a target driven team 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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Marketing Communications Specialist

Temp £0 Crawley, West Sussex
  • Job ID: J000779
  • Consultant: Gitte Fjordside
  • Consultant Email: g.fjordside@permanentsolutionsdirect.co.uk
  • Hours Per Week: 0.00
  • Start Date: 01/01/2012
  • Contract Duration: 0
  • Job Description: Our client, a global organisation in the energy sector, is seeking an interim Marcom Specialist to join their team in the Gatwick office until April 2012.

    You will be working closely with the Marketing Services Manager to support the MarCom activities. This includes developing appropriate and accurate marketing communication materials (including product sheets, brochures, advertising, web content, case studies, presentations, and event management) to support relevant segment or location marketing managers.
    Area of responsibility will be to work with relevant business segments where you will be writing copy for press releases and liaise with MarComs team to project- manage production of marketing collateral. You will also provide coordination support for planning and logistics of selected international tradeshows.

    Previous experience of copy writing is of paramount importance for this assignment, but you will also need to have a flexible attitude and be willing to assist with other projects as the organisation is staging several high profile trade events in 2012. If you have experience of technical writing this is highly desirable, but not essential.
    Interviews for this position will commence mid January and the client is looking for candidates who are able to start asap.

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