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Job Title: Assistant Manager Location: Felixstowe Basic Salary: £27,000 OTE: £36,000 - £42,000+ per annum Shift and schedule: Trading hours are 9 am - 5:30 pm, Monday to Saturday, and 10 am - 4 pm on Sundays. 5 over 7 day working pattern Priority Recruitment are pleased to present this exciting opportunity for an Assistant Store Leader based in the Felixstowe area. This opportunity offers complete autonomy, a defined progression path, and the chance to be part of an award-winning sales team. With industry-leading support and a tailored training platform, this role offers plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our client is a leading telecoms brand, priding themselves on providing some of the most competitive mobile and broadband contracts and deals on the hottest new phones and accessories. Are you an experienced Assistant Manager or a Retail/Sales Management professional ready to step into a dynamic new role? What’s in it for you: Starting salary of £27,000 per annum. Monthly commission, paid on performance, with an uncapped structure that rewards results. Join an award-winning franchise recognised for excellence within the telecoms industry. Enjoy exclusive staff discounts on phones, plans, and accessories - plus extended perks for friends and family. Access premium accessories at cost price - ideal for tech lovers and savvy savers alike. Regular team incentives, social events, and monthly recognition awards to celebrate wins and keep things fun.More about the role: Welcoming customers into the store and setting the tone for a professional, approachable, and customer-first environment. Leading by example on the shop floor - offering tailored advice on mobile plans, handsets, broadband, and tech accessories based on each customer’s needs. Managing day-to-day operations, ensuring the team delivers outstanding service and achieves commercial targets. Coaching and motivating team members to hit KPIs, build product knowledge, and grow confidence in selling and upselling telecom solutions. Overseeing the sales floor - stepping in to support team members, resolve customer queries, and drive performance. Monitoring and maintaining stock levels, processing deliveries, and ensuring all products are merchandised in line with brand standards. Handling transactions, returns, and customer escalations with confidence and care, ensuring every customer leaves satisfied. Taking ownership of store presentation, compliance, and cleanliness, ensuring everything’s running smoothly behind the scenes. Reporting on daily/weekly sales figures, identifying areas for improvement, and putting plans in place to boost results. Feeding back insights to area managers and the wider franchise group to help shape promotions, training needs, and operational improvements. Bringing energy, organisation, and initiative, you’re the go-to person when things need sorting quickly and effectively.Successful Applicant: Proven background in a telecoms, tech, or customer-focused retail/sales environment. Confident leading from the front - experienced in coaching and motivating teams to smash sales targets. Thrives in fast-paced, target-driven settings where every day brings something new. Strong track record of delivering results, both individually and through others. Hands-on and proactive – just as comfortable rolling up your sleeves on the shop floor as you are reviewing performance. Passionate about tech and telecoms – stays up to date with the latest products, plans, and market trends. Clear, confident communicator who knows how to get the best out of their team and build customer trust. Positive, solutions-focused attitude – driven by hitting goals and creating a brilliant in-store experience. Comfortable working independently and making decisions that benefit the team, the customer, and the business.About Priority Recruitment We are a retail specialist agency, established in 2012 with a unique goal in mind: to create genuinely awesome recruitment experiences with a personal touch. Rated 4.9/5 on Google, we value our staff and go out of our way to ensure they have a positive experience with us and our clients. Whether you’re an experienced Assistant Manager or are ready for the next step in your managerial career, this is an incredible opportunity to become a part of an ambitious and successful brand. Apply now for more details, we’d love to hear from you

 Project Worker 11-22 Coverdale, Pennyroyle Crescent, Witham, Essex, CM8 2YH £13.87 per hour 25 and 37.5 hours per week available Be the reason someone finds their footing We’re proud to be recognised as the 2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year – and we’re excited to welcome a new Project Worker to our vibrant homelessness service at Coverdale, Essex. You’ll be part of a compassionate, community-focused team supporting people experiencing homelessness, that puts people first – every single day. #BeYourBest is more than a hashtag – it’s our commitment to helping our people grow, thrive, and feel valued. We’ll support you with the tools, training, and encouragement to reach your full potential, while celebrating your individuality and the difference you make every day. As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in our people and our services, celebrating individuality and helping you thrive both personally and professionally. Your role Support customers who have experienced homelessness to build independence and reach their potential Assess needs and update support plans Act as the first point of contact for customer queries Build positive relationships that respect choice, privacy and dignity Work with external partners to boost confidence, health and wellbeing, and encourage education and employment (This role is sometimes also referred to as Support Worker, Support Assistant, or Independent Living Assistant). Your skills Experience supporting adults who have experienced homelessness Positive, flexible and enthusiastic approach Able to work well in a team and independently Strong organisational skills with good literacy and numeracy NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it Proficient technology/IT skills (Microsoft Office and similar) Your rewards You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 33 days’ annual leave pro rata (rising to 38, including bank holidays) , occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension scheme , we’ve created a package to help you thrive: Health and wellbeing support – including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling Company-paid life insurance Parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks Exclusive retail discounts , Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information. Ready to #BeYourBest? Apply today and start an inspiring career with Sanctuary Supported Living. Curious about what it’s like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at or follow us on socials. #SancSLiving Before you apply We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK. All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch. Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account. We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible. Inclusion is one of our core values . We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.

Bank Assistant Chef Montague Road, 14 Montague Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7HF £13.35 per hour Hours as and when required Serving more than meals with a better work-life balance We’re proud to be recognised as the 2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year – and we’re excited to welcome a new Bank Assistant Chef to our vibrant mental health service at Montague Road, 14 Montague Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7HF. You’ll be part of a compassionate, community-focused team supporting people with mental health needs, that puts people first – every single day. #BeYourBest is more than a hashtag – it’s our commitment to helping our people grow, thrive, and feel valued. We’ll support you with the tools, training, and encouragement to reach your full potential, while celebrating your individuality and the difference you make every day. As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in our people and our services, celebrating individuality and helping you thrive both personally and professionally. We’re committed to your progression, so we offer fully funded hospitality qualifications. Your role Help plan and prepare nutritionally balanced meals for employees Enjoy a better work-life balance with no late nights or split shifts, giving you more time for yourself Promote and maintain food hygiene and safety standards Carry out risk assessments and keep the kitchen clean and safe Support the supervision and development of staff Manage kitchen stock and equipment within budget and follow cash handling procedures This position would also suit a Line Cook, Cook, Assistant Cook or Commis Chef. Your skills Experience working in a catering environment Valid food hygiene certificate NVQ Level 2 in Hospitality and Catering Knowledge of health and safety procedures and confidence using catering machinery Excellent cooking skills with an understanding of ingredients and produce Good communication and customer care skills Awareness of dietary requirements and how food types can affect medication Your rewards A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers Health and well-being plans A wide range of learning and development opportunities Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information. Ready to #BeYourBest? Apply today and start an inspiring career with Sanctuary Supported Living. Curious about what it’s like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at or follow us on socials. Before you apply We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK. All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch. Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account. We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible. Inclusion is one of our core values . We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.