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Optometrist – Leading National Optical Retailer Location: Fareham Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE (FTE) Employment Type: Part-Time Hours: 32 hours per week An excellent opportunity has become available for an Optometrist to join a well-established, nationally recognised optical retailer based in Fareham. You’ll work closely with the Dispensing Optician Manager, supporting colleagues and playing a pivotal role in delivering a wide range of high-quality clinical eye care services. With a strong patient-first ethos and a genuine commitment to employee development, this is a fantastic opportunity for Optometrists at any stage of their career. The Role With access to top-of-the-range equipment and exciting plans for continued store investment and refresh, this opportunity would suit either a newly GOC-registered Optometrist or an experienced clinician seeking a supportive, forward-thinking environment. Key Responsibilities • Conduct comprehensive eye examinations, including contact lens and extended services., • Work collaboratively with the Dispensing Optician Manager to support, train and coach colleagues while maintaining departmental standards., • Receive full support to gain any additional accreditations required to deliver enhanced services., • Optional opportunity for GOC-registered professionals to supervise students — a rewarding way to support the next generation while developing your own skills. Rota Week 1 • Saturday – 09:00 to 17:30, • Tuesday – 09:00 to 17:30, • Wednesday – 09:00 to 17:30, • Thursday – 09:00 to 17:30 Week 2 • Monday – 09:00 to 17:30, • Tuesday – 09:00 to 17:30, • Wednesday – 09:00 to 17:30, • Thursday – 09:00 to 17:30 Requirements • Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC., • Registered performer with your NHS area team or health board., • MECs or WECs accredited, or willing to gain accreditation within 12 months (fully funded and supported)., • On track to meet statutory CPD requirements., • Passionate about delivering a memorable patient experience., • Keen to develop new patient services and positively shape departmental culture. Benefits You’ll receive a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including: • Salary up to £70,000 DOE (FTE), • Discretionary company bonus, • Company pension – up to 7% matched, • 15% colleague discount in store and online, • Free access to wellbeing services including 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, dental & health cash plans, and employee assistance helpline, • Discounts across a wide range of services and activities, • Professional indemnity insurance covered, • GOC fees paid, • Comprehensive CET package, • Flexible working patterns across 7-day opening, • Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care leave and fertility treatment support Referral Scheme Compass Associates Ltd is acting as the exclusive recruitment consultancy for this vacancy. We offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for every successful recommendation or referral. Interested? If you’re an Optometrist looking for a rewarding opportunity within a business that invests heavily in clinical standards and long-term career development, we’d love to hear from you. Contact: Matt Summers Phone: 02393 874 318 Mobile: 07964 099 056 Email:

Practice Manager & Head of Operations Private Podiatry Clinic | Fareham, Hampshire £45,000 – £52,000 + quarterly bonus + leadership development This is not a traditional practice manager role! We’re looking for a senior operational leader to act as the Integrator to the Founder’s vision, someone who can turn strategy into action, bring clarity and structure, and hold the team accountable. You will ensure the clinic runs professionally, predictably, and efficiently, while embedding our philosophy of care-led leadership. Why This Role Matters • Take full operational ownership of a growing, founder-led clinic, • Lead a small team of clinicians and administrators with confidence, clarity, and compassion, • Introduce consistent processes, strong KPIs, and high-performance standards, • Support the Founder in executing strategy and improving efficiency and profitability, • Be a hands-on leader who can step in to support the team when needed Your Responsibilities Operational Leadership • Own, improve, and embed all systems, processes, and workflows, • Bring order and structure to documentation, SOPs, and Google Drive, • Ensure smooth, efficient day-to-day operations Performance & KPIs • Monitor and manage clinical, administrative, and financial performance, • Make decisions based on data, logic, and evidence, • Address underperformance calmly, clearly, and constructively People Leadership • Lead, manage, and develop a team of c.10 clinicians and administrators, • Inspire high standards, ownership, and pride in the business, • Step in to support the team as needed, • Represent the business and Founder, not act as a buffer for the team, • Embed intent-based leadership philosophy to build resilience and avoid single points of failure Commercial & Strategic Support • Implement Founder priorities and strategic direction, • Support improvements in efficiency, utilisation, and profitability, • Build robust management infrastructure to enable growth and consistency Professional Representation • Be a visible, credible leader to patients, suppliers, and partners, • Communicate confidently and compellingly, • Uphold and elevate the clinic’s brand, reputation, and commitment to excellence Who We’re Looking For • Highly organised, analytical, and commercially minded, • Calm, objective, and logical under pressure, • Confident holding people accountable, • Strong IT, systems, and data capability, • Leads without drama, defensiveness, or emotional decision-making, • Embeds compassion and care in leadership decisions We welcome candidates from private healthcare or other founder-led service businesses where high standards, performance management, and customer experience are critical. Relevant experience might include: • Private healthcare, dental, optical, or aesthetic clinics, • Hospitality or premium service businesses, • Professional services (accountancy, legal, financial advisory), • Education, childcare, or other regulated service environments Healthcare experience is helpful but not essential; leadership, structure, and commercial thinking are the priorities. This Role is NOT for You If… • You want a traditional, task-based practice manager role, • You avoid difficult conversations or accountability, • You make decisions based on emotion over data, • You prioritise harmony over performance, • You resist change or struggle with growth and structure, • You are not open to feedback, coaching, or ongoing development This role requires maturity, objectivity, leadership presence, and a commitment to care-led decision-making. What We Offer • Salary: £45,000 – £52,000 (depending on experience), • Quarterly team performance related bonus, • Private healthcare, • 23 days holiday + bank holidays (rising 1 per year to 30), • 5 days paid sick leave, • Circa £12,000+ per year in leadership development:, • Business and leadership books, • World-class coaching, • Quarterly masterclasses with other practice leaders, • A senior leadership role with real responsibility and influence Our Vision & Leadership Philosophy “Leading the way with compassion and commitment to excellence, we aim to help more people move better, so they feel better and can live their best lives.” We aspire to be the most recognised clinic in the UK for foot and musculoskeletal care, embedding continuous learning, gold-standard treatment, and patient choice. Our team is the heart of everything we do. We are committed to developing world-class clinicians who are leaders in their field and rewarded for their contribution. We embrace forensic leadership (leading from a position of care) and intent-based leadership, building resilience and ensuring no single point of failure.

Operations Administrator Portsmouth | Full-time, Permanent | £25,000–£26,000 + Benefits This role supports day-to-day operational delivery, coordinating client requests through online portals and managing service requests from quotation through to completion and invoicing. The position also includes responsibility for fleet administration, working closely with the Operations Manager to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Key Responsibilities • Coordinate client requests and operational activities via online portals, • Manage service requests from quotation to execution and invoicing, • Liaise with internal teams to meet customer service requirements, • Maintain accurate records across internal systems and customer portals, • Manage fleet administration including servicing, MOTs, repairs and hire vehicles, • Maintain vehicle service records and fleet maintenance plans, • Track driver schedules and activity using Samsara, • Support driver compliance, inspections and performance reporting, • Produce daily and monthly fleet and operational reports, • Identify trends and recommend operational improvements, • Previous experience in an office-based administrative role, • Fleet management, stock control or job planning experience desirable, • Understanding of IT asset or stock management systems advantageous, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Option to buy up to 5 additional holiday days, • Healthcare and dental insurance, • Life assurance, • Cycle to work scheme, • Retail and gym discounts, • Access to a wellness centre

Optometrist – Leading National Optical Retailer Location: Fareham Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE (FTE) Employment Type: Part-Time Hours: 32 hours per week An excellent opportunity has become available for an Optometrist to join a well-established, nationally recognised optical retailer based in Fareham. You’ll work closely with the Dispensing Optician Manager, supporting colleagues and playing a pivotal role in delivering a wide range of high-quality clinical eye care services. With a strong patient-first ethos and a genuine commitment to employee development, this is a fantastic opportunity for Optometrists at any stage of their career. The Role With access to top-of-the-range equipment and exciting plans for continued store investment and refresh, this opportunity would suit either a newly GOC-registered Optometrist or an experienced clinician seeking a supportive, forward-thinking environment. Key Responsibilities • Conduct comprehensive eye examinations, including contact lens and extended services., • Work collaboratively with the Dispensing Optician Manager to support, train and coach colleagues while maintaining departmental standards., • Receive full support to gain any additional accreditations required to deliver enhanced services., • Optional opportunity for GOC-registered professionals to supervise students — a rewarding way to support the next generation while developing your own skills. Rota Week 1 • Saturday – 09:00 to 17:30, • Tuesday – 09:00 to 17:30, • Wednesday – 09:00 to 17:30, • Thursday – 09:00 to 17:30 Week 2 • Monday – 09:00 to 17:30, • Tuesday – 09:00 to 17:30, • Wednesday – 09:00 to 17:30, • Thursday – 09:00 to 17:30 Requirements • Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC., • Registered performer with your NHS area team or health board., • MECs or WECs accredited, or willing to gain accreditation within 12 months (fully funded and supported)., • On track to meet statutory CPD requirements., • Passionate about delivering a memorable patient experience., • Keen to develop new patient services and positively shape departmental culture. Benefits You’ll receive a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including: • Salary up to £70,000 DOE (FTE), • Discretionary company bonus, • Company pension – up to 7% matched, • 15% colleague discount in store and online, • Free access to wellbeing services including 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, dental & health cash plans, and employee assistance helpline, • Discounts across a wide range of services and activities, • Professional indemnity insurance covered, • GOC fees paid, • Comprehensive CET package, • Flexible working patterns across 7-day opening, • Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care leave and fertility treatment support Referral Scheme Compass Associates Ltd is acting as the exclusive recruitment consultancy for this vacancy. We offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for every successful recommendation or referral. Interested? If you’re an Optometrist looking for a rewarding opportunity within a business that invests heavily in clinical standards and long-term career development, we’d love to hear from you. Contact: Matt Summers Phone: 02393 874 318 Mobile: 07964 099 056 Email:

Role: Senior Buyer - Womenswear Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Location: FatFace HQ, Havant, Hampshire PO9 1QJ Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working (3 days per week office based) Who are we? For over 30 years, we’ve travelled, we’ve laughed, we’ve grown. We believe life is for living and more fun with those we love. We are Made for Life. Our mission statement: Crafting clothes for life’s everyday adventures. Today, tomorrow and always. We are proud to have featured in the Sunday Times top 10 Best Places to Work 2025 and Best Places to Work for Women 2025. Equality and inclusion isn’t an aspiration but the standard. We promote and drive equality within our workforce to ignite an inclusive foundation for us all to build from and truly connect with our customers, colleagues, and communities alike. You play a key part in creating an environment free from prejudice, racism, sexism, harassment, bullying and any other form of marginalisation in our workplaces. Who are we? For over 30 years, we’ve travelled, we’ve laughed, we’ve grown. We believe life is for living and more fun with those we love. We are Made for Life. Our mission statement: Crafting clothes for life’s everyday adventures. Today, tomorrow and always. Our Product formula: Considered style. Trusted Quality. B Corp certified. We are proud to have featured in the Sunday Times top 10 best places to work 2025 and best places to work for women 2025. Equality and inclusion isn’t an aspiration but the standard. We promote and drive equality within our workforce to ignite an inclusive foundation for us all to build from and truly connect with our customers, colleagues, and communities alike. You play a key part in creating an environment free from prejudice, racism, sexism, harassment, bullying and any other form of marginalisation in our workplaces. Role Summary As a Senior Buyer, you will develop trend-led, profitable ranges, whilst maintaining brand integrity through product alignment. You will select, rank, negotiate and trade products to drive category performance. You will drive the team to deliver a budget beating department. Role Responsibilities Category Strategy & Leadership • Own and deliver the end-to-end category strategy, including seasonal vision and long-term growth plans., • Partner with senior stakeholders to drive business objectives and innovation. Category Development • Build balanced, commercial ranges with price architecture informed by market research., • Negotiate costs, monitor KPIs, and ensure product fit integrity., • Support wholesale division and deliver seasonal vision., • Collaborate with Buying Manager/Head of Buying on strategy and innovation. Critical Path Management • Manage timelines and sign-off dates to ensure product launches meet availability targets., • Oversee trading and planning calendar and maintain launch integrity. Systems & Compliance • Maintain data accuracy and ensure approvals and compliance., • Support wider team with system training needs, utilising super users. Financial Accountability • Own margin, profitability, and budget sign-off., • Make in-season trading decisions to optimize profitability and manage commitments. Cross-Functional Influence • Represent category strategy at senior and board-level meetings., • Influence company-wide initiatives and seasonal vision presentations. Supplier Strategy • Lead global supplier negotiations and secure strategic partnerships., • Maintain strong supplier relationships to support product execution. Trend & Market Leadership • Define seasonal direction and influence design and marketing., • Conduct competitor and market analysis to inform strategy and price architecture. People Leadership & Collaboration • Manage, train, and develop Buyers, Assistant Buyers, and Trainees., • Foster cross-functional collaboration with design, merchandising, tech, marketinga and finance teams. Business Values & Mission • Act as an ambassador for FatFace values and mission., • Champion social and environmental initiatives within your remit. Skills and Experience • Degree or equivalent qualification in Fashion or related field., • Proven buying experience at Buyer or senior buyer level., • Strong negotiation, presentation, and communication skills., • Highly numerate with ability to analyse data and manage budgets., • Team leadership and problem-solving capabilities., • Excellent planning and organizational skills with adaptability to business needs., • Expert negotiation and ability to secure strategic supplier agreements., • Leadership and people development skills for managing and mentoring teams., • Commercial decision-making with strong analytical and strategic thinking., • Systems proficiency (e.g., BRP, PIM) and ability to maintain data accuracy., • Market insight and trend forecasting expertise. Role Competencies • Passion for product and brand., • Comprehensive understanding of buying principles, garment construction, and supply chain., • Strong commercial awareness and customer insight., • Proficient in buying systems and Microsoft applications. Collaboration and Deliverables: Collaboration ☐ External Agency or Consultant ☒ External Supplier ☐ NEXT Business Partners ☐ FatFace Directors ☐ Store Teams ☒ Internal Product Teams (Design, Buying, Merchandising) ☒ Internal Support Teams (Finance, IT, Retail Operations, People, Compliance, Property) ☒ Internal Creative Teams (Marketing, Creative, Studio) ☒ Industry Networking Deliverables ☒ Department Spend vs Budget ☒ Team Performance and Development ☒ Compliance and Governance Requirements ☐ Commercial Reporting ☒ Project Delivery ☒ Timelines and Deadlines ☒ Resource Planning FatFace Benefits: Financial & Protection Benefits • Sick pay allowances, • Critical Illness Income protection/ Death in service (for salaried colleagues), • Pension scheme – with net deduction and salary sacrifice options, • Dental insurance (colleague-funded) Discounts & Perks • 60% off FatFace products, • 25% discount at Next stores (across full price products), • O2 phone discount, • Discounted gym membership, • Cycle to Work scheme (for salaried colleagues), • EV vehicle scheme (for salaried colleagues), • Perkbox – our online platform offering:, • Day-one access, • Exclusive brand discounts, • Wellbeing content, • Home workouts and more Health & Wellbeing • Specsavers eye care scheme, • Eye tests and contributions to glasses, • Free period products, • EAP support 24/7 via UNUM, Retail Trust, and Fashion & Textiles Support Learning & Development • THRIVE – our learning management system:, • Day-one access, • 1,000s of learning resources Time Off & Leave • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Sabbatical leave (in line with service), • Enhanced family-friendly policies – including enhanced maternity leave, • Flexible Working Opportunities – flexible working requests can be made from day one of employment and are considered on an individual basis. Additional Perks • Refer a Friend scheme We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply — you might be just the right fit.

Role: Senior Buyer - Menswear Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Location: FatFace HQ, Havant, Hampshire PO9 1QJ Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working (3 days per week office based) Who are we? For over 30 years, we’ve travelled, we’ve laughed, we’ve grown. We believe life is for living and more fun with those we love. We are Made for Life. Our mission statement: Crafting clothes for life’s everyday adventures. Today, tomorrow and always. We are proud to have featured in the Sunday Times top 10 Best Places to Work 2025 and Best Places to Work for Women 2025. Equality and inclusion isn’t an aspiration but the standard. We promote and drive equality within our workforce to ignite an inclusive foundation for us all to build from and truly connect with our customers, colleagues, and communities alike. You play a key part in creating an environment free from prejudice, racism, sexism, harassment, bullying and any other form of marginalisation in our workplaces. Who are we? For over 30 years, we’ve travelled, we’ve laughed, we’ve grown. We believe life is for living and more fun with those we love. We are Made for Life. Our mission statement: Crafting clothes for life’s everyday adventures. Today, tomorrow and always. Our Product formula: Considered style. Trusted Quality. B Corp certified. We are proud to have featured in the Sunday Times top 10 best places to work 2025 and best places to work for women 2025. Equality and inclusion isn’t an aspiration but the standard. We promote and drive equality within our workforce to ignite an inclusive foundation for us all to build from and truly connect with our customers, colleagues, and communities alike. You play a key part in creating an environment free from prejudice, racism, sexism, harassment, bullying and any other form of marginalisation in our workplaces. Role Summary As a Senior Buyer, you will develop trend-led, profitable ranges, whilst maintaining brand integrity through product alignment. You will select, rank, negotiate and trade products to drive category performance. You will drive the team to deliver a budget beating department. Role Responsibilities Category Strategy & Leadership • Own and deliver the end-to-end category strategy, including seasonal vision and long-term growth plans., • Partner with senior stakeholders to drive business objectives and innovation. Category Development • Build balanced, commercial ranges with price architecture informed by market research., • Negotiate costs, monitor KPIs, and ensure product fit integrity., • Support wholesale division and deliver seasonal vision., • Collaborate with Buying Manager/Head of Buying on strategy and innovation. Critical Path Management • Manage timelines and sign-off dates to ensure product launches meet availability targets., • Oversee trading and planning calendar and maintain launch integrity. Systems & Compliance • Maintain data accuracy and ensure approvals and compliance., • Support wider team with system training needs, utilising super users. Financial Accountability • Own margin, profitability, and budget sign-off., • Make in-season trading decisions to optimize profitability and manage commitments. Cross-Functional Influence • Represent category strategy at senior and board-level meetings., • Influence company-wide initiatives and seasonal vision presentations. Supplier Strategy • Lead global supplier negotiations and secure strategic partnerships., • Maintain strong supplier relationships to support product execution. Trend & Market Leadership • Define seasonal direction and influence design and marketing., • Conduct competitor and market analysis to inform strategy and price architecture. People Leadership & Collaboration • Manage, train, and develop Buyers, Assistant Buyers, and Trainees., • Foster cross-functional collaboration with design, merchandising, tech, marketinga and finance teams. Business Values & Mission • Act as an ambassador for FatFace values and mission., • Champion social and environmental initiatives within your remit. Skills and Experience • Degree or equivalent qualification in Fashion or related field., • Proven buying experience at Buyer or senior buyer level., • Strong negotiation, presentation, and communication skills., • Highly numerate with ability to analyse data and manage budgets., • Team leadership and problem-solving capabilities., • Excellent planning and organizational skills with adaptability to business needs., • Expert negotiation and ability to secure strategic supplier agreements., • Leadership and people development skills for managing and mentoring teams., • Commercial decision-making with strong analytical and strategic thinking., • Systems proficiency (e.g., BRP, PIM) and ability to maintain data accuracy., • Market insight and trend forecasting expertise. Role Competencies • Passion for product and brand., • Comprehensive understanding of buying principles, garment construction, and supply chain., • Strong commercial awareness and customer insight., • Proficient in buying systems and Microsoft applications. Collaboration and Deliverables: Collaboration ☐ External Agency or Consultant ☒ External Supplier ☐ NEXT Business Partners ☐ FatFace Directors ☐ Store Teams ☒ Internal Product Teams (Design, Buying, Merchandising) ☒ Internal Support Teams (Finance, IT, Retail Operations, People, Compliance, Property) ☒ Internal Creative Teams (Marketing, Creative, Studio) ☒ Industry Networking Deliverables ☒ Department Spend vs Budget ☒ Team Performance and Development ☒ Compliance and Governance Requirements ☐ Commercial Reporting ☒ Project Delivery ☒ Timelines and Deadlines ☒ Resource Planning FatFace Benefits: Financial & Protection Benefits • Sick pay allowances, • Critical Illness Income protection/ Death in service (for salaried colleagues), • Pension scheme – with net deduction and salary sacrifice options, • Dental insurance (colleague-funded) Discounts & Perks • 60% off FatFace products, • 25% discount at Next stores (across full price products), • O2 phone discount, • Discounted gym membership, • Cycle to Work scheme (for salaried colleagues), • EV vehicle scheme (for salaried colleagues), • Perkbox – our online platform offering:, • Day-one access, • Exclusive brand discounts, • Wellbeing content, • Home workouts and more Health & Wellbeing • Specsavers eye care scheme, • Eye tests and contributions to glasses, • Free period products, • EAP support 24/7 via UNUM, Retail Trust, and Fashion & Textiles Support Learning & Development • THRIVE – our learning management system:, • Day-one access, • 1,000s of learning resources Time Off & Leave • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Sabbatical leave (in line with service), • Enhanced family-friendly policies – including enhanced maternity leave, • Flexible Working Opportunities – flexible working requests can be made from day one of employment and are considered on an individual basis. Additional Perks • Refer a Friend scheme We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply — you might be just the right fit.

Role Title: Senior Merchandiser Department: Merchandising Reports To: Merchandising Manager / Head of Merchandising Contract Type: Full-Time (35 hours), Permanent Working Arrangements/Pattern: Monday-Friday (hybrid working 3 days in the office) Working Location: Havant, Hampshire Who are we? For over 30 years, we’ve travelled, we’ve laughed, we’ve grown. We believe life is for living and more fun with those we love. We are Made for Life. Our mission statement: Crafting clothes for life’s everyday adventures. Today, tomorrow and always. Our Product formula: Considered style. Trusted Quality. B Corp certified. We are proud to have featured in the Sunday Times top 10 best places to work 2025 and best places to work for women 2025. Equality and inclusion isn’t an aspiration but the standard. We promote and drive equality within our workforce to ignite an inclusive foundation for us all to build from and truly connect with our customers, colleagues, and communities alike. You play a key part in creating an environment free from prejudice, racism, sexism, harassment, bullying and any other form of marginalisation in our workplaces. Role Summary The Senior Merchandiser plays a pivotal leadership role within the Merchandising function, driving the financial and strategic performance of their category and contributing to the wider department strategy. Acting as a deputy to the Merchandise Manager / Head of Merchandising, the role ensures robust planning, trading excellence, and effective team development, while delivering commercial outcomes aligned with the FatFace brand and values. The Senior Merchandiser partners closely with Buying, Design, Next, and cross functional teams to deliver compelling, profitable ranges across all channels, while developing and supporting junior team members. Role Responsibilities Department Leadership & Deputising • Deputise for the Merchandise Manager / Head of Merchandising on departmental activities when required., • Provide senior input into department decision making, strategy, and problem solving., • Partner with senior stakeholders to drive business objectives and innovation. Financial Planning & Performance Management • Lead monthly roll‑ups, margin reviews, and financial summaries, tracking performance against plan at category and department level in line with budget targets., • Own and manage Category Planning tools (Cat Plan) and stock walk‑throughs, ensuring accuracy of intake, spend, sales, markdowns, and terminal stock., • Measure category and department actuals versus plan, identifying risks and opportunities and proposing action., • Drive Open to Buy (OTB) management to optimise stock levels, availability, and cash flow efficiency. Support management with department roll ups., • Develop and present markdown and promotional proposals that maximise sales and margin.Support management with department roll ups. Strategy & Business Development • Collaborate with Merch Manager/Head of Merchandising on strategy and innovation., • Support and help lead departmental strategy meetings, taking ownership for defined categories., • Deliver robust financial category planning aligned to seasonal and long term business goals., • Prepare business cases for new product areas, collaborations, and growth opportunities., • Accountable for product strategies relating to seasonal peaks, new stores, space changes, and additional channels. Systems & Web Readiness (NEXT Product System) • Set up line flows and load budgets pre‑season within the NEXT product system., • Provide clear direction on launch strategies such as Early Release and Mid Phase Drops to support Assistant and Trainee Merchandisers., • Ensure consistent delivery of web readiness and publishing standards across all categories. Range Planning & Sign‑off • Lead lessons learned reviews to inform and improve future range planning decisions., • Oversee option planning and thumbnail development aligned to financial category plans., • Chair range review meetings, ensuring options are ranked, budgeted, and aligned to financial and option plans., • Finalise estimates and distributions using competition curves to tie back to agreed budgets., • Own the collation of signoff packs, including line level attribution, buy data, and KPIs., • Lead range signoff meetings with Buying, Design, and technical teams., • Manage relationships with Partners and NEXT Branch Merchandising teams to ensure clear communication and alignment. Contract Management & Critical Path • Accountable for all merchandising actions within the Contract Tracker, ensuring delivery to critical path and agreed spend., • Monitor and enforce critical path adherence across the merchandising team to support successful launches. Trading & In Season Management • Set clear weekly trading priorities for the team., • Deliver concise trade summaries with actionable category insights., • Maintain and accurately update the budget tracker on a weekly basis., • Review in season forecasts and actuals, confirming stock management actions and risks, aligning to company budgets., • Measure the effectiveness of markdowns and promotions, implementing corrective actions where required., • Chair weekly pre trade meetings to align priorities for upcoming trading periods. Supplier Management • Lead supplier meetings, production planning, and forecasting reviews., • Manage performance against plan, addressing variances and driving corrective actions in line with department strategies., • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support long term growth and quality delivery. Team Leadership & Development • Lead, coach, and develop Merchandisers/Juniors, Assistant and Trainee Merchandisers through regular 1‑2‑1s, appraisals, and development planning., • Identify capability gaps and deliver training and peer learning opportunities., • Set clear expectations and priorities aligned to departmental objectives and critical path delivery., • Support wider team with system training needs, utilising super users., • Act as an ambassador for FatFace values and mission. Broader Merchandising Contribution • Lead regular store visits and competitor shops to inform commercial and ranging decisions., • Foster cross-functional collaboration with design, buying, tech, and finance teams., • Contribute to cross functional initiatives with VM, Retail Operations, Ecommerce, and Marketing., • Champion sustainability initiatives within merchandising activity., • Align self to companies social and environmental mission and champion any actions that you can directly impact at all times. Skills and Experience • Extensive experience in a merchandising role, with proven success in financial planning and category management., • Strong people leadership experience, with a track record of developing high performing merchandising teams., • Advanced analytical capability and confidence using merchandising systems and reporting tools., • Excellent supplier management and negotiation skills., • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with and influence cross functional stakeholders., • Commercially driven with a strategic mindset and a passion for delivering long term, sustainable growth. Role Competencies Commercial Acumen – Strong understanding of financial drivers and trading levers. Strategic Thinking – Ability to translate insight into long term category and department plans. Leadership & Coaching – Inspires, develops, and empowers others to perform at their best. Collaboration – Builds trusted relationships across Buying, Design, Supply Chain, and NEXT partners. Decision Making – Confident and timely decision making backed by data and insight. Ownership & Accountability – Takes responsibility for outcomes, driving delivery against plan. Collaboration and Deliverables: Collaboration ☐ External Agency or Consultant ☒ External Supplier ☒ NEXT Business Partners ☒ FatFace Directors ☒ Store Teams ☒ Internal Product Teams (Design, Buying, Merchandising) ☒ Internal Support Teams (Finance, IT, Retail Operations, People, Compliance, Property) ☒ Internal Creative Teams (Marketing, Creative, Studio) ☒ Industry Networking Deliverables ☒ Department Spend vs Budget ☒ Team Performance and Development ☒ Compliance and Governance Requirements ☒ Commercial Reporting ☒ Project Delivery ☒ Timelines and Deadlines ☒ Resource Planning FatFace Benefits: Financial & Protection Benefits • Sick pay allowances, • Critical Illness Income protection/ Death in service (for salaried colleagues), • Pension scheme – with net deduction and salary sacrifice options, • Dental insurance (colleague funded) Discounts & Perks • 60% off FatFace products, • 25% discount at Next stores (across full price products), • O2 phone discount, • Discounted gym membership, • Cycle to Work scheme (for salaried colleagues), • EV vehicle scheme (for salaried colleagues), • Perkbox – our online platform offering:, • Day-one access, • Exclusive brand discounts, • Wellbeing content, • Home workouts and more Health & Wellbeing • Specsavers eye care scheme, • Eye tests and contributions to glasses, • Free period products, • EAP support 24/7 via UNUM, Retail Trust, and Fashion & Textiles Support Learning & Development • THRIVE – our learning management system:, • Day-one access, • 1,000s of learning resources Time Off & Leave • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Sabbatical leave (in line with service), • Enhanced family-friendly policies – including enhanced maternity leave, • Flexible Working Opportunities – flexible working requests can be made from day one of employment and are considered on an individual basis. Additional Perks • Refer a Friend scheme

Optometrist Leading National Optical Retailer Location: Fareham Salary: Up to 70,000 DOE (FTE) Employment Type: Part-Time Hours: 32 hours per week An excellent opportunity has become available for an Optometrist to join a well-established, nationally recognised optical retailer based in Fareham. Youll work closely with the Dispensing Optician Manager, supporting colleagues and playing a pivotal role in delivering a wide range of high-quality clinical eye care services. With a strong patient-first ethos and a genuine commitment to employee development, this is a fantastic opportunity for Optometrists at any stage of their career. The Role With access to top-of-the-range equipment and exciting plans for continued store investment and refresh, this opportunity would suit either a newly GOC-registered Optometrist or an experienced clinician seeking a supportive, forward-thinking environment. Key Responsibilities • Conduct comprehensive eye examinations, including contact lens and extended services., • Work collaboratively with the Dispensing Optician Manager to support, train and coach colleagues while maintaining departmental standards., • Receive full support to gain any additional accreditations required to deliver enhanced services., • Optional opportunity for GOC-registered professionals to supervise students a rewarding way to support the next generation while developing your own skills. Rota Week 1 • Saturday 09:00 to 17:30, • Tuesday 09:00 to 17:30, • Wednesday 09:00 to 17:30, • Thursday 09:00 to 17:30 Week 2 • Monday 09:00 to 17:30, • Tuesday 09:00 to 17:30, • Wednesday 09:00 to 17:30, • Thursday 09:00 to 17:30 Requirements • Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC., • Registered performer with your NHS area team or health board., • MECs or WECs accredited, or willing to gain accreditation within 12 months (fully funded and supported)., • On track to meet statutory CPD requirements., • Passionate about delivering a memorable patient experience., • Keen to develop new patient services and positively shape departmental culture. Benefits Youll receive a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including: • Salary up to 70,000 DOE (FTE), • Discretionary company bonus, • Company pension up to 7% matched, • 15% colleague discount in store and online, • Free access to wellbeing services including 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, dental & health cash plans, and employee assistance helpline, • Discounts across a wide range of services and activities, • Professional indemnity insurance covered, • GOC fees paid, • Comprehensive CET package, • Flexible working patterns across 7-day opening, • Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care leave and fertility treatment support Referral Scheme Compass Associates Ltd is acting as the exclusive recruitment consultancy for this vacancy. We offer a 200 John Lewis voucher for every successful recommendation or referral. Interested? If youre an Optometrist looking for a rewarding opportunity within a business that invests heavily in clinical standards and long-term career development, wed love to hear from you. Contact: Matt Summers Phone: 02393 874 318 Mobile: 07964 099 056 Email:

At The Stepstone Group, we have a simple yet very important mission: The right job for everyone. Using our data, platform, and technology, we create opportunities for jobseekers and companies around the world to find a perfect match in fair and equitable way. With over 20 brands across 30+ countries, we strive for fair and unbiased hiring. Join our team of 4,000+ employees and be part of reshaping the labour market and becoming the worlds leading job platform. Job Description Join our team and youll be responsible for providing technical leadership to all engineering and development areas across your domain, developing and executing an engineering strategy aligned to the portfolio and global tech strategies. Working in the Design and Platform Performance domain, you willlead the technology side of web and mobile analytics for a platform with over 50 million visits each month, deliver the best user experiences and personalisation for talent and talent seekers. We built in-house large scale tracking platform, powered by Tealium, Kafka and Adobe Analytics, and successfully rolled it out to 10 of our brands. Along with the tracking we are owners of our AB testing tool Optimizely, our in-house Design System Genesys and Frontend Framework, which when put together powers the product development at scale using a data driven approach. You will play a vital role as we reimagine the labour market to make it work for everybody. Your responsibilities: Managing and mentoring engineering professionals in your teams and domain, setting objectives for your teams and domain, owning the delivery of the outcomes, monitoring ongoing progress and performance within the OKR framework Partnering with your product manager, other engineering managers, staff engineers, architect, agile coach and engineering director to formulate a domain level technical strategy Building and maintaining relationships with both internal and external stakeholders Facilitate communication between teams under your leadership and enabling free exchange of information within your sphere of influence, developing appropriate organisational structure together with the Engineering Director Resourcing of plans to support the business objectives and working with the Engineering Director on budgeting within the domain Qualifications Experience of providing technical leadership to an engineering team; with excellent analytical, problem solving and influencing skills, resilient, open to change and results oriented Experience of coding and testing of analytics tracking code using Tealium iQ, Tealium Event Stream, and Adobe Analytics Experience of integrating data sources via web and hypermedia APIs Proficient in Web Technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js, Next.js and Node.js, and in event-driven and eventual consistency systems using Kafka, .Net, Java, REST APIs, AWS, Terraform and DevOps Nice to have:experience in data pipping and modelling using SQL, DBT, ETL, Data Warehousing, Redshift and Python, and ecommerce and mobile applications background Additional Information Were a community here that cares as much about your life outside work as how you feel when youre with us. Because your job shouldnt take over your life, it should enrich it. Here are some of the benefits we offer: 29 days holiday allowance + bank holidays Private medical and dental healthcare Matching pension contribution of 4 or 5% (after 3 years of service up to 10%) 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance Cover Cycle to work scheme Hybrid working model (3 days working fromthe office) Volunteering days and you can bring your dog to the office onMondays and Fridays! Our commitment Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at The Stepstone Group are critical to our success as a global company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. As a global business we further our DEI and sustainability progress by working with national and international bodies and are proud to have been recognised for our work - both locally and internationally, including: Armed Forces Covenant: SilverAward, Employer Recognition Scheme EcoVadis: Bronze Award Fertility Friendly Employer, accredited by Fertility Matters at Work RIDI (Recruitment Industry Disability) Awards: Inclusive Technology Award 2024 Stonewall: Gold Award Stonewall: Top 100 Workplace Equality Index (85) TPBN1_UKTJ

Do you have sound experience as a BICSc Trainer or Cleaning Skills Trainer, for a contract cleaning company, or are you a BICSc assessor with hands-on cleaning industry experience, and looking for your next challenge? Do you enjoy turning technical, compliance-led training into engaging, practical, confidence-building sessions that people actually remember and use on site. Are you self-motivated and organised, with excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt training delivery to suit diverse audiences and learning needs? If so, you should apply for our position of Cleaning Skills Trainer / BICSc Trainer for Nviro. The Role: Job title: Technical Skills Trainer. Location: Portsmouth. Hours: Flexible hours full or part-time. Pay: £17.62 per hour (equals £34,500 p.a.) plus company van. The area: You will be overseeing and delivering technical cleaning skills training across sites in the South East of England (mainly London, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight). As the Technical Skills Trainer you will play a key role in the planning, coordination, and delivery of engaging, first-class technical skills training, ensuring that our diverse and multicultural service delivery colleagues are trained to the highest standards in safety, quality, and efficiency. You will design and deliver a comprehensive technical training framework, continually improving how training is delivered to suit different learning styles, languages and experience levels, whilst ensuring accurate training records and robust reporting data is easily accessible, accurate and up to date and support Nviros Service Management teams in the identification of site specific and employee specific training needs. You will play a key role in building internal training capability by supporting the Heads of Service with ensuring the business has sufficient in-house technical skills trainers and a robust refresher training programme that maintains high standards across the business. To be successful in this role you will need strong organisational, communication, relationship, and technical skills. This role would suit an experienced Cleaning or Area Manager who is passionate about standards, enjoys coaching others, and is ready to step into a specialist role focused on raising capability across the business rather than managing a patch of sites. You will report into the Mobilisation Manager. Why should you work for Nviro? Nviro is not just your average cleaning company: We are proud to be a professional services provider of clean, hygienic and safe environments. We are a valued partner for schools, colleges, universities, and local authorities. We put our people first and strongly believe that if we treat our colleagues the right way, they will proudly deliver a professional service to our customers. As well as a competitive pay rate, we are offering a suite of benefits to all our colleagues which is continuously updated. Our benefits for you include: Flexible working. 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays). Annual Be a hero volunteer day. Employee discount portal. Income protection. Cash health plan. Employee assistance programme. Access to 24/7 GP service and dental benefit. Annual Get Together and awards. If this sounds like the sort of eNVIROnment you want to work in, apply now! Early application is encouraged as we regularly review applications throughout the advertising period & reserve the right to close the advert early. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. If you dont think youve got the right experience for this position as a BICSc Trainer / Technical Skills Trainer but would like to talk about other position e.g. as BICSc Assessor, Area Cleaning Manager, Site Supervisor, Cleaning Supervisor, Site Cleaning Manager, Site Manager, Mobile Cleaner or Mobile Supervisor, please feel free to contact us. #IndSJ TPBN1_UKTJ

Project Manager (Civils) c£65k+ plus car allowance - Portsmouth This company is an established Construction & Building Services Contractor with regional offices throughout the UK and turnover in excess of £45m.An opportunity has arisen for an a Project Manager with Civils background to be based out of their Portsmouth regional office. Responsibilities Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple small-to-medium civil engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget. Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery and excellent communication throughout. Prepare and manage project programs, risk registers, and method statements. Monitor site progress, carry out regular site visits, and provide leadership to site teams to ensure safety, quality, and productivity targets are met. Manage project finances, including valuations, cost tracking, change management, and reporting. Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations on-site. Procure materials and subcontractors in line with project requirements and company procurement procedures. Report regularly to senior management on project performance, risks, and commercial matters. Maintain strong client relationships and uphold the companys reputation for professionalism and high-quality work. Handle contract administration including NEC or JCT forms, depending on the project. Qualifications and key skills required Relevant degree desirable SMSTS, CSCS Strong civils experience Remuneration £60-65k, 25 days hols + BH, pens, £5k car allowance, private and dental care TPBN1_UKTJ

Social Media & Influencer Partnerships Manager Femtech & Wellness Startup Hybrid - 2 days per week in Fareham Permanent | Up to £40,000 + bonus The Company An innovative health and wellness startup is building a next-generation femtech platform designed to support women's health across different life stages. The product is privacy-first, personalised, and grounded in clinical accuracy and trust. Backed by an experienced technology incubator, the company combines startup agility with financial stability. The founding team has a strong track record of building and scaling meaningful technology products, and the platform is being developed from the ground up ahead of a planned 2026 launch. This is an opportunity to join early, shape the brand from its foundations, and play a key role in bringing a genuinely impactful product to market. The Role As Social Media & Influencer Partnerships Manager, you will own and develop the brand's presence across social channels, content, and creator partnerships. You'll be responsible for the social media presence and establishing long-term relationships with creators, partners, and organisations aligned with women's health and wellbeing. You'll work closely with a small, senior founding team and have significant autonomy to shape strategy, test ideas, and make a measurable impact in an early-stage environment. About You Proven experience in social media and demonstrated experience managing creator and influencer relationships Strong understanding of content review, fact-checking, and compliance processes Experience working with agencies and negotiating partnership agreements Comfortable working independently in an early-stage or fast-moving environment Genuine interest in women's health, wellbeing, and wellness Experience in health tech, femtech, or wellness brands is highly desirable Why Join Help build a brand-new product designed to support women's health and wellbeing Backed by a proven tech incubator, offering stability alongside startup energy Join a small, senior team with clear plans to scale ahead of launch High-trust, low-ego culture where impact matters more than titles In-house role with a collaborative office environment Package & Benefits Competitive salary up to £40,000 Up to 10% performance-based bonus Generous holiday allowance plus your birthday off 5% matched pension Private health and dental insurance Gym access and wellbeing support Subscriptions and lifestyle vouchers TPBN1_UKTJ

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