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🚀We’re Expanding – Join Our Team as a Resource Administrator! 🚀 Send CV to be approved 📍 Location: Hounslow West 🕗 Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00 💼 Salary: Negotiable (depending on experience) 🗓 Start Date: As soon as possible Alfa 1 is growing, and we’re hiring a Resource Administrator to strengthen our compliance and recruitment operations. Be part of a company that’s expanding its reach while maintaining the highest standards of vetting and candidate care. 🔹 Key Responsibilities • Conduct 5-year background checks (employment, education, references, gaps), • Carry out candidate pre-screening interviews (phone & in-person), • Manage candidate documentation; ensure compliance with CAA and client requirements, • Support Right to Work validation, • Liaise with candidates to resolve missing/incorrect information, • Prepare compliance reports; maintain accurate records in our vetting system, • Assist hiring managers during interview & onboarding stages, • Act as the main point of contact for candidates, ensuring a professional and supportive journey 🔹 What We’re Looking For • Excellent organisational skills & strong attention to detail, • Confident communication and interviewing skills, • Ability to work under pressure and meet compliance deadlines, • Experience in HR, recruitment, or vetting is beneficial (training provided)
Senior Visual Merchandising Executive Estée Lauder – Travel Retail EMEA Fixed-Term Contract (12 Months) Location: London We are looking for a Senior Visual Merchandising Executive to join the Estée Lauder Travel Retail EMEA team. This role is key to maintaining and elevating the brand’s visual presence across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa in duty-free and travel retail environments. Reporting to the Visual Merchandising Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high-impact visual executions across new store openings, promotional sites, and seasonal campaign rollouts. This is a fast-paced and collaborative role that offers the opportunity to work with regional and global stakeholders and contribute to the brand’s growth across Travel Retail. Key Responsibilities Project Execution & Management • Lead end-to-end VM project delivery across Travel Retail EMEA, ensuring timelines, budgets, and execution quality are met., • Manage quotes, budgets, invoices, and approvals, and ensure accurate tracking throughout each project., • Collaborate with Store Design Project Managers to align on VM estimates and delivery timelines for new counters., • Own all promotional (HPP/SPP) site executions, maintaining consistency and excellence in delivery., • Act as the key contact for all VM execution partners, including suppliers, installation teams, and internal stakeholders., • Partner with Retailers, Commercial teams, RBDs, Marketing, Finance, Store Design, Domestic and Global VM (TRWW) to ensure alignment on project timelines, brand guidelines, and execution needs., • Execute and manage regional campaigns and lightbox updates, including mock-ups, production, and installation plans., • Develop and maintain detailed planograms tailored to individual markets and assortments., • Maintain focus on key doors, VIP visits, and top locations to ensure the best-in-class brand representation., • Present VM strategies and project updates to senior stakeholders, including RBDs and brand teams., • Lead and support VM workshops, masterclasses, and seasonal brand meetings as needed., • Support wider VM initiatives and cross-brand needs where required., • Identify gaps in execution and propose creative, practical solutions tailored to the travel retail space. About You • Proven experience in Visual Merchandising, ideally within beauty or premium retail environments., • Strong knowledge of Travel Retail or global retail environments is highly desirable., • Confident managing multiple stakeholders and projects at once., • Proactive, solution-focused, and comfortable working in fast-paced settings., • Strong team player with excellent communication and relationship-building skills., • Comfortable managing budgets and external suppliers., • Able to travel regionally when required for brand or site meetings. Skills & Competencies • Project Management: Confident managing complex projects from concept to installation., • Collaboration: Ability to work cross-functionally and build strong working relationships., • Creative Thinking: Strong visual eye for design, brand aesthetics, and detail., • Problem Solving: Resourceful and agile in identifying and solving challenges quickly., • Organisation: Strong time management and ability to manage deadlines across multiple workstreams. Software Proficiency • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), • Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), • Experience with 3D visualization tools is a plus - SketchUp (preferred)
Job Title: Senior NPD Executive Barry M Beauty Location: North West London (MUST BE LONDON BASED) or close links. Full-time, Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home) About Us: Barry M Beauty is a leading player in the cosmetics industry, known for its innovation and commitment to creating high-quality colour cosmetics products. We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Senior NPD Executive to join our team. Reporting to the Head of NPD, this role is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge colour cosmetics and actively engage with clients to bring their visions to life. Job Summary: As a Senior NPD Executive, you will have the opportunity to independently manage a client facing account, developing products, and working through critical paths to ensure all key deadlines are met, with a clear understanding of costings, as well as working with suppliers. Key Responsibilities: Client Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships. Conduct client meetings, understand their product requirements, and ensure their expectations are met throughout the product development process. NPD Process Management: Collaborate with the Head of NPD to set and execute the NPD strategy. Lead end-to-end product development projects, from concept to market launch, while adhering to timelines and budgets. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with design, manufacturing, chemist, technical and other teams to develop innovative colour cosmetics product concepts and prototypes. Ensure seamless communication among departments to drive project success. Market Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and gaps in the colour cosmetics market. Utilise data-driven insights to guide product development decisions. Budget and Cost Management: Assist in budget planning and management, optimising costs while maintaining product quality and performance. Product Documentation: Create and maintain detailed project documentation, including project plans, reports, and status updates. Quality Assurance: Collaborate with quality control teams to ensure all products meet rigorous quality and safety standards. Client Presentations: Prepare and deliver compelling product presentations to clients, showcasing product concepts, features, and benefits. Key Requirements: Degree in a relevant field, preferably in cosmetics or a related discipline. Proven experience in product development or a related role, with a minimum of 2 years of experience. Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Client-facing experience with a track record of building and maintaining client relationships. Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data for informed decision-making. Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and innovation. Proficiency in project management tools and software. Benefits: Performance-based bonuses. Comprehensive benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and development. A collaborative and innovative work environment. Employee discounts on our extensive range of colour cosmetics products. Barry M Cosmetics embraces diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We warmly welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates, irrespective of their gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity status.