General merchandise jobs in United Kingdom

For almost 50 years, Williams has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name. Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid. Job Description Role Purpose: The Senior Legal Counsel will play a critical role in supporting the legal, commercial, and regulatory activities of Atlassian Williams F1 in a fast-paced, high-stakes global environment. This position provides strategic and operational legal advice across all aspects of the team’s racing, technical, commercial, and corporate functions, ensuring compliance with FIA regulations, Formula One Management requirements, and applicable international laws. Reporting to the General Counsel, the Senior Legal Counsel will act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership and key stakeholders, helping to manage legal risk while enabling the team to compete and innovate at the highest level of motorsport. This is a hands-on role requiring strong commercial judgment, the ability to work autonomously, and the confidence to advise senior stakeholders in a dynamic and competitive setting. Main Duties: Provide high quality, pragmatic and commercially focussed legal advice and support to the business, including the following tasks: * Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and advising on a variety of commercial contracts including supply and purchase agreements, manufacturing agreements, SaaS agreements, collaboration agreements, sponsorship and licensing agreements. * Providing comprehensive legal advice, strategic guidance, and general support to the business and its support functions including Esports, IT, HR, Procurement, Facilities, Aero, Wind Tunnel, Merchandise & Licensing, Fan Engagement, Experience Centre, Creative, Content, and Communications. * Advising on contractual rights and obligations, providing clear and practical guidance to support effective decision-making, and providing timely and practical legal advice that aligns with overall business strategies. * Collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess legal implications and provide recommendations for successful project execution. * Serving as the key legal point of contact for new internal and external company projects, including initiatives in areas such as policy governance, fan engagement, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). * Protect and manage Williams’s intellectual property strategy and portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Advise on brand usage, content rights, digital media and merchandising activities. * Assisting in data protection related legal matters, including preparing and negotiating data sharing agreements, data processing agreements, GDPR addendums, IDTAs, and other data protection related documentation such as DPIAs. * Working closely on intra-group agreements, ensuring alignment with the overall corporate structure and legal requirements, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to structure, draft, and negotiate agreements between different entities within the organisation while addressing legal and regulatory considerations. * Advising on FIA regulations, Formula One sporting and technical regulations, and related governance frameworks. Supporting compliance with F1 commercial agreements and governing body requirements. Monitoring regulatory developments affecting motorsport and advise on impact and risk mitigation. * Provide guidance, support, and oversight to junior team members, acting as a mentor and role model. Foster a positive, inclusive environment that encourages learning, collaboration, and meaningful contribution to legal initiatives. Delegate work aligned to individual skills and development goals, providing clear instructions, timelines, and constructive feedback. Maintain open communication through regular one-to-one meetings, supporting performance, professional growth, and career development while setting a high standard for professional conduct and ethical behaviour. * Providing support to the business and other lawyers in the team including legal research, providing updates on legal developments and updating standard terms and conditions, agreements and other documentation. * Provide training to the business in respect of regulatory and legal compliance and good practice. * Identifying legal risks across the business and in devising effective solutions to mitigate such risks. Assist in coordinating company wide risk governance. * Ensuring compliance by the business and its support functions with all applicable laws and regulations. * Managing relationships with external counsel. * Ensuring that the General Counsel is appropriately informed and updated of progress on all work matters and key issues, including ensuring that input and guidance are requested as appropriate. * Undertaking such other duties of a similar nature that are commensurate with your skills and abilities as determined by the General Counsel. Qualifications Required * Qualified lawyer (UK or equivalent jurisdiction). * Significant post-qualification experience, ideally gained in a top-tier law firm and in-house environment. * Strong background in commercial contracts and general corporate advisory work. * Experience advising in a fast-moving, complex, or regulated environment. * Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. * Commercially minded, pragmatic, and solutions focused. Desirable * Experience in sports, media, entertainment, automotive, technology, or advanced engineering sectors. * Familiarity with IP, sponsorship, or brand-driven businesses. * Prior exposure to regulatory frameworks similar to FIA / sporting governance. Additional Information We fuel our team with a competitive benefits package, including generous holidays, vibrant staff events, a subsidised onsite restaurant, and a range of car schemes. Stay energised with 24/7 access to our gym and free fitness classes like outdoor boot camps, Pilates, and Yoga. With free parking and sprawling green spaces, you’ve got the perfect space to recharge and refocus. Join a fast-paced, future-thinking team that’s driving innovation and pushing past engineering boundaries Atlassian Williams F1 Team is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.

ZIMMERMANN is one of Australia's leading and most respected fashion labels. In Australia, ZIMMERMANN maintains a collection of stand-alone stores across the country, creating seductive and dynamic retail destinations that reflect the brand’s modern and optimistic aesthetic. Demand from its growing international clients has seen the opening of ZIMMERMANN stores in the United States, United Kingdom and Europe. We currently looking for a Brand Ambassador to join our Wholesale UK team for a short term contract (maternity Cover). This role is responsible for creating and cultivating brand awareness as the main liaison between PARIS HO and Key Wholesale Partners: Harvey Nichols , Harrods & Selfridges. Responsible for driving in-store business through customer interaction, product knowledge and visual merchandising. Accountable for Visual Merchandising Directives as provided by the EU VM Manager. Management of the sales teams and organization of the three department stores and the brand’s various corners. The role is supports London wholesale and Include mobility between the three department stores. Key responsibilities: Sales • Establish and cultivate strong relationships with Zimmermann sales team, personal shoppers, stylists and sales floor personnel to support in overall door sales, • Develop all client-facing seasonal training materials to support BA program for UK, • Work closely with Zimmermann VM Manager and Wholesale Manager to acquire visual merchandising plans for each account, providing wholesale-specific feedback to maximize functionality of materials, • Develop and distribute individual door VM for flagships based on provided broader account materials from VM manager, • Execute and maintain visual presentation to Zimmermann standard, based on provided guidelines for merchandising, as well as steaming and general garment care, • Develop relationships with visual merchandising teams within each door, leveraging the relationship to secure optimal stock placement and mannequin or window features, • Develop relationships with stock teams to ensure new stock is placed on the floor expediently and in line with visual standards, • Work closely with VM Manager, VP of Wholesale and Wholesale Manager on optimal brand placement at a door level, monitoring visibility, brand adjacencies, and any extemporary opportunities, • Update by-door style selling for applicable accounts and analyze door level selling as a team to highlight insights and opportunities, • Monitor inventory levels in-store and coordinate with Wholesale Manager to maximize productivity, • Build positive partnerships with store and department managers and regularly discuss current business and opportunities, • Identify and escalate in-store marketing opportunities to Wholesale Manager and VP of Wholesale, including but not limited to sales or VM contests, personal shopping events, staff promotions or trunk shows, • Identify issues and opportunities to maximize sales, including but not limited to store placement, events, inventory or customer acquisition, and work with Wholesale Manager to create action plans to support growth, • Report key findings on product feedback and customer needs to VP of Wholesale, Wholesale Manager and President, providing any relevant feedback inclusive of fit, pricing, sizing, print, or any additional information, through proactive store visit reports, • Review each door’s sales performance at monthly intervals to monitor growth and opportunity, based on year over year sales volume Skills and Specifications • Minimum of 3+ years of experience working in luxury department stores, Visual Merchandise experience and a proven track record of successfully prioritizing and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment., • A genuine passion and understanding of luxury designer fashion., • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, responding promptly to customer needs, soliciting customer feedback to improve level of service, and relaying detailed reports and feedback to Management., • Must be always looking for new ways to drive sales, promote and elevate the brand’s presence, and enhance customer experience., • A thorough knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word and MS Power-point., • A high level of organizational and time management skills., • Must be comfortable working autonomously as well as in a team environment This is an opportunity for applicants who strive for excellence in their field. Why work with us? · Bespoke development plans and access to strong mentors and industry leaders · Ongoing Training & Development to grow your career within Zimmermann · Seasonal uniform provided to all team members · Generous Employee Discount and Bonus Structure · Employee Referral Program with the opportunity to earn bonuses for successful placements · Opportunity to progress your career within an Australian global luxury brand, including international opportunities · Work with high-end fashion and alongside fellow passionate and dedicated Zimmermann team members Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Zimmermann is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications ensuring a strong corporate commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

As the Assistant concession Manager for this brand, reporting to the Concession Manager, you will be an Ambassador of the brand, motivating the team to maximise profitable sales whilst ensuring all KPIs and guidelines are delivered. To run and operate an efficient store which represents the brand image and delivers world class customer service. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Team Leadership & Operations • Embody the Brand image for customers and the store team and have a strong understanding of the brand DNA, • Lead by example in demonstrating role model behaviour that is representative of the brand, • Lead the team through morning briefings, objective setting, training and direct coaching together with the Boutique Manager, • Create a team spirit whilst managing, motivating and driving the team to increase sales and ensure efficiency, • Ensure all Company policies and procedures are adhered to, • Instruct and supervise staff in the correct execution of operating procedures, pricing, merchandise receipt, product returns, • Oversee store operations including daily reconciliation reports, bank statements and sales reports to UK Finance Team and Head Office, • Ensure cash banking is carried out accurately on a weekly basis, • Evaluate the performance of each Sales Consultant and provide constant feedback to ensure results, • Tracking, monitoring and communicating sales targets and KPIs, • Ensure stock loss is minimised by conducting weekly rotative inventories, participating in bi-annual stock takes and maintaining stockroom standards, • Continue to develop personal sales techniques and assist in the development of associates’ sales techniques to maximise sales, • Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the merchandise, and develop product knowledge among selling staff, • Assist in the implementation and maintenance of all visual guidelines, • Maintain store standards that reflect the brand image at all times, • Enhance customer service standards in store to ensure world class service is delivered at all times, • Build relationships with clients to develop loyal clientele in order to reach sales objectives, • Proactively tackle and resolve all customer problems and complaints quickly and effectively, • Experience in sales in a luxury, high fashion environment and managing people, • Leather Goods / Accessories relevant experience, • Passion for fashion and sales, • A commitment to achieving and exceeding targets whilst focusing on the client’s needs and experience, • Excellent personal presentation., • Understanding of Retail KPIs, • Ability to effectively and successfully lead and manage a team, • Strong and demonstrable commercial acumen, • A passion for customer service and sales floor focused, • Excellent at working and delivering against deadlines and the ability to work under pressure, • Ability to prioritise for self and the team and be able to multi task, • Ability to establish a proactive approach in tackling issues and seek to identify and implement solutions, • Proactive and positive in approach, • Able to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers and at all levels of the organisation.

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Buyer/ Senior Buyer to join a much loved and well-established UK retailer based within their South London Head Office. A leading retailer specialising in Home, Garden & Leisure products are looking for a commercial and forward-thinking Buyer/Senior Buyer

Head of Creative | Online Retailer - Home / General Merchandise | London / Hybrid | Salary up to £75kA high-growth online retail business is seeking a Head of Creative to define and lead its creative vision across a digital-first operation. This is a