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The Opportunity: Shape the Business Leaders of Tomorrow Are you an dynamic Business Studies Specialist looking for a permanent position? We are seeking an outstanding Teacher of Business Studies to join a highly prestigious independent school in the Blackburn area. This full-time, permanent role is uniquely focused on senior school education, with a significant emphasis on delivering the A-Level Business curriculum. If you want to move away from the behavioural management challenges of mainstream sectors and focus entirely on enterprise, financial models, global marketing, and corporate strategy, this is the perfect school for you. Key Responsibilities A-Level Excellence: Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging A-Level Business Studies lessons that prepare students for top-tier university courses and high-flying careers. Real-World Application: Bring the syllabus to life by integrating current global economic events, case studies (from local Lancashire enterprises to multinational tech giants), and entrepreneurial insights. Small Seminar-Style Classes: Maximise the benefits of smaller class sizes to foster deep classroom debate, guide analytical essay writing, and provide precise exam-technique feedback. Enterprise Culture: Contribute to the wider life of the school by supporting Young Enterprise schemes, business challenges, or investment clubs. What We Are Looking For Qualifications: A degree in Business Studies, Economics, Finance, or a closely related discipline, with QTS/QTLS preferred (though experienced independent sector practitioners or industry professionals with strong training backgrounds are welcome). A-Level Expertise: Deep curriculum knowledge with a proven track record (or a strong capacity) to confidently prepare students for linear A-Level examinations. Communication: A dynamic communicator who can command a room of young adults, inspiring them with a passion for commerce, strategy, and economics. Why Choose This Role & School? Paid to Scale: Competitive remuneration inline with Main / Upper Pay Scales, reviewed annually and paid directly via true PAYE. Exemplary Behaviour: Teach in a calm, academic, and respectful environment where students are genuinely eager to learn and corporate ambition is celebrated. Superb Work-Life Balance: Enjoy generous marking and preparation time allocations, excellent departmental resources, and a genuine commitment to staff well-being. Permanent Security: A direct, permanent contract starting this September, providing long-term career stability. Easy Commuter Access Across Lancashire Situated in a prime Blackburn location, the school is highly accessible via the M65, A59, and M6 networks, making it a straightforward, stress-free commute with free on-site parking for teachers travelling from: The Ribble Valley (15 mins) South Ribble (20 mins) Burnley (15-20 mins) Chorley (20 mins) Manchester (25 mins) How to Apply If you are ready to secure a permanent, full-time Business teaching post for September 2026 in a school that values academic excellence and professional freedom, we want to hear from you. Apply today by submitting your CV. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced DBS check

Our Field Based Business Developer is a crucial role within our growing business. In this role you will work to both open new accounts and build lasting relationships with existing account holders. There will be a daily necessity to build strong relationships with both existing and potential new account holders in order to consistently achieve and exceed targets. It is down to our Field Based Business Developers to ensure that their depots account base continues to consistently grow while also working to meet the needs of existing account holders. You will collaborate with the depot staff, including Kitchen Sales Designers and Depot Managers in order to convert sales, ensuring a higher sale per account and more frequent trading is achieved from the account base. You will actively participate in sales meetings chaired by the Lead Sales Representative to Share best demonstrable practices with other Field Based Business Developer in the Area. This role offers real autonomy and the chance to manage your own diary and workload day to day. You will have responsibility to win new business and grow the dept customer base. There will also be a focus on providing a great service to the customer base, working to maximise sales wherever possible. Skills and attributes you need to be a successful Field Based Business Developer Influencing and sales skills Customer-focused Strong communicator Results driven Prioritise own workload Flexible and approachable Thrive in fast-paced environments Be a Howdens Ambassador Full UK driving license What you get from us as a Field Based Business Developer Competitive salary Company Vehicle Monthly depot bonus OTE Team incentives and outings Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%. Staff discount on Howdens products Buy as you earn share scheme About Howdens: Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe - making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For. How to apply: When you apply, you will need to attach a CV. If this is your first time applying for a role with us, you will need to activate your account when you apply for this role. Please check your email carefully to ensure that you have completed this step. We are unable to view your application if you have not activated your account. Good luck with your application. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding. #LI-LO1 #Reed #CVL

Marketplace & Marketing Manager Blackburn | £45,000-£60,000 + Bonus + Benefits A growing and ambitious product-led business is looking for a Marketing & Marketplace Manager to help lead the next phase of online growth across marketplace and digital channels. This is a highly commercial, hands-on role centred around driving marketplace performance, expanding product ranges and increasing online visibility across multiple ecommerce platforms. The business is genuinely open-minded to new ideas, innovation and giving the right person real ownership to help shape future growth. This is an opportunity for somebody who enjoys spotting trends, identifying opportunities and making a visible commercial impact within a growing entrepreneurial business. The Role Working closely with senior leadership, you'll take ownership of marketplace growth, ecommerce trading activity and digital marketing performance across multiple online channels. This role combines ecommerce trading, product development and digital marketing, with a strong focus on driving revenue growth through marketplace performance, product expansion and enhanced online visibility. Key responsibilities will include: • Driving growth across marketplace channels including Amazon, B&Q Marketplace, eBay, TikTok Shop and other online platforms Taking ownership of ecommerce trading performance, product visibility and online revenue growth Researching and developing extensions to existing product ranges, identifying commercially viable new products and working closely with the design team to bring ideas to market Monitoring marketplace analytics, conversion performance, customer behaviour and trading trends to identify growth opportunities Improving product listings, marketplace visibility and customer engagement across online channels Planning and executing seasonal marketing campaigns, promotional activity and social media initiatives Supporting the growth of brand awareness, digital engagement and online customer acquisition Managing and reviewing the performance of external digital marketing and marketplace agency partners Researching market trends, competitor activity and emerging ecommerce opportunities Supporting email marketing campaigns and wider customer communications Creating marketing tools and support materials for the retail field sales team * Maintaining strong and consistent brand messaging across all digital and marketplace channels About You We're looking for someone commercially curious, digitally minded and proactive, somebody who enjoys driving growth, developing products and building successful online marketplace channels. You'll ideally have a strong understanding of ecommerce trading, marketplace growth and digital marketing, combined with the ability to identify opportunities that improve online performance and commercial results. This role would suit somebody who enjoys working within a smaller entrepreneurial environment where they can genuinely influence growth, bring ideas to the table and take ownership across multiple areas of the business. You will ideally have: • Previous experience within an ecommerce, marketplace, online trading or digital growth role Experience driving growth across marketplace channels such as Amazon, eBay, TikTok Shop or similar platforms Strong understanding of ecommerce trading, marketplace optimisation and online customer engagement Experience supporting product development, range extensions or product launches from concept through to market A strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify product, marketing and marketplace growth opportunities Good understanding of digital marketing, social media and online brand growth Experience managing external digital or marketplace agency partners Confidence using analytics, trading data and customer insights to improve performance and support decision making Experience planning and executing seasonal campaigns and promotional activity Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with commercial, design and leadership teams A hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to thrive within a fast-moving business environment

We have been retained by one of our key clients to recruit a Shift Manager who will bring about significant improvements in their Darwen based site. Our client is a well-established and reputable manufacturer, that is part of a larger group. They are now looking for an experienced production professional to support their future growth on a rotating shift basis across days and nights. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to progress and develop their career further within a well-established organisation that is expanding and investing in growth and its staff. Role Responsibilities To establish, implement and sustain best practice across all production shifts. You will be responsible for: • Leading a multi disciplined team on shift, • Developing and mentoring core team members, • Ensuring that employees are engaged and motivated, • Driving and improving production performance to meet strategic goals, • Implementing and sustaining lean and CI process improvements at a practical level, • Establishing, monitoring, and improving core KPIs, • Improving the overall efficiencies, with a focus on OEE Currently a production leader within a quality driven manufacturer, you will be experienced in improving production operations but in a measured and consistent way that has ‘people’ at its forefront. You will be proven in improving processes and KPI performances and will have achieved this through employee engagement and development. You will be lean focussed and will be able to explain and implement lean at a practical level. You will be open, honest and transparent in terms of your core behaviours and will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. As an expanding organisation and one that is extremely entrepreneurial, you will be rewarded with an attractive salary and benefits. You will have the opportunity for future supported growth in the business alongside the expansion that you support. This is a shift based role where you will be required to work day shift and night shift on a rotating basis

Marketplace & Marketing Manager Blackburn | £45,000-£60,000 + Bonus + Benefits A growing and ambitious product-led business is looking for a Marketing & Marketplace Manager to help lead the next phase of online growth across marketplace and digital channels. This is a highly commercial, hands-on role centred around driving marketplace performance, expanding product ranges and increasing online visibility across multiple ecommerce platforms. The business is genuinely open-minded to new ideas, innovation and giving the right person real ownership to help shape future growth. This is an opportunity for somebody who enjoys spotting trends, identifying opportunities and making a visible commercial impact within a growing entrepreneurial business. The Role Working closely with senior leadership, you'll take ownership of marketplace growth, ecommerce trading activity and digital marketing performance across multiple online channels. This role combines ecommerce trading, product development and digital marketing, with a strong focus on driving revenue growth through marketplace performance, product expansion and enhanced online visibility. Key responsibilities will include: • Driving growth across marketplace channels including Amazon, B&Q Marketplace, eBay, TikTok Shop and other online platforms Taking ownership of ecommerce trading performance, product visibility and online revenue growth Researching and developing extensions to existing product ranges, identifying commercially viable new products and working closely with the design team to bring ideas to market Monitoring marketplace analytics, conversion performance, customer behaviour and trading trends to identify growth opportunities Improving product listings, marketplace visibility and customer engagement across online channels Planning and executing seasonal marketing campaigns, promotional activity and social media initiatives Supporting the growth of brand awareness, digital engagement and online customer acquisition Managing and reviewing the performance of external digital marketing and marketplace agency partners Researching market trends, competitor activity and emerging ecommerce opportunities Supporting email marketing campaigns and wider customer communications Creating marketing tools and support materials for the retail field sales team * Maintaining strong and consistent brand messaging across all digital and marketplace channels About You We're looking for someone commercially curious, digitally minded and proactive, somebody who enjoys driving growth, developing products and building successful online marketplace channels. You'll ideally have a strong understanding of ecommerce trading, marketplace growth and digital marketing, combined with the ability to identify opportunities that improve online performance and commercial results. This role would suit somebody who enjoys working within a smaller entrepreneurial environment where they can genuinely influence growth, bring ideas to the table and take ownership across multiple areas of the business. You will ideally have: • Previous experience within an ecommerce, marketplace, online trading or digital growth role Experience driving growth across marketplace channels such as Amazon, eBay, TikTok Shop or similar platforms Strong understanding of ecommerce trading, marketplace optimisation and online customer engagement Experience supporting product development, range extensions or product launches from concept through to market A strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify product, marketing and marketplace growth opportunities Good understanding of digital marketing, social media and online brand growth Experience managing external digital or marketplace agency partners Confidence using analytics, trading data and customer insights to improve performance and support decision making Experience planning and executing seasonal campaigns and promotional activity Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with commercial, design and leadership teams A hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to thrive within a fast-moving business environment What's in it for you? £45,000-£60,000 basic salary depending on experience Annual bonus opportunity Genuine autonomy and input into commercial and marketplace decision making A broad and varied role with the opportunity to shape products, marketing activity and marketplace growth across multiple channels The opportunity to work with enjoyable products within a well-established market that still offers exciting opportunities to reach new audiences A hands-on role with real ownership and the ability to directly influence business growth and direction

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