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Online Concessions Assistant | SW London (Head Office - Hybrid) | £28k + Benefits Zachary Daniels are proud to be partnering with a leading UK clothing group to recruit an Online Concessions Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or someone with 1-2 years' experience in retail, merchandising, marketing or ecommerce who is looking to take the next step and build a long-term career. As Online Concessions Assistant, you'll work with some of the UK's biggest retail names including M&S, Next, John Lewis and Very, helping to deliver product launches, support trade performance and coordinate marketing activity. The Role: As Online Concessions Assistant, you will: • Take ownership of product data and assets, ensuring smooth and accurate launches on partner websites., • Manage the Product Launch Tracker and liaise with internal teams to hit deadlines., • Check sites daily to ensure pricing, product data and imagery are correct., • Produce weekly reports on product launches and trade performance., • Build strong relationships with concession partners and contribute to trade meetings., • Support with promotional campaigns and marketing activity to drive sales., • Coordinate campaign assets and samples for partner websites., • Work with the concessions merchandising team to ensure stock availability and highlight opportunities. About you: Online Concessions Assistant, experience: • A recent graduate or has 1-2 years' experience in ecommerce, merchandising, marketing, buying or retail., • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail., • Confident communicator, able to work with internal teams and external partners., • Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment., • Skilled in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)., • Curious about ecommerce, digital trading and brand partnerships, with a real desire to learn and grow. Experience with Product Information Management (PIM) systems is a bonus, but not essential - full training will be given. This is your chance to start and grow a career in ecommerce with a leading UK clothing group. The Online Concessions Assistant position offers hands-on experience with major retail partners, exposure to digital trading and merchandising, and the opportunity to learn from an experienced and supportive team. If you're ambitious, organised and ready to kick-start a career in online retail, we'd love to hear from you. Please make sure you apply today! BBBH34392

Graduate Account Manager About the job Vertex Resourcing Ltd is the exclusively assigned partner for this project and will be managing all applications. Job Description White Rabbit was founded on the belief that no one should have to compromise on good food. With an Italian chef as a co-founder, we've used traditional family recipes and the very best ingredients to create gluten free dishes inspired by Italian classics. We’ve even built our very own gluten free bakery to deliver on our promise. Whilst pizza is our heartland, we’ve also dedicated ourselves to perfecting the beloved Italian-inspired dishes that you were missing, like focaccia, pasta and desserts. As we’ve expanded the range of food we make, we’ve remained true to our ambition to craft delicious, high-quality food that everyone is proud to eat. Our growth has always been driven for and by you, our consumer. It’s an incredibly exciting time at White Rabbit! We’re growing 4x faster than gluten free meal solutions in the market* & we’ve just re-launched. With a new & improved range, brand refresh and our latest investment into custom built equipment at our bakery, we’re truly challenging what it means to be gluten free. We have ambitious growth plans across the next few years, and our core behaviours Be Agile, Be Proud, Be a Leader, are at the heart of that. So, if you’re looking to learn in a fast paced environment with plenty of responsibility, then we’d love to hear from you. What you’ll be doing: This is a hands-on, learning-focused role that will give you exposure to all areas of our commercial function. You’ll report to the Head of Sales and work closely with teams across the business to help deliver growth and build strong customer relationships. • Support the management of key accounts: Working with a range of Foodservice and Wholesale accounts as well as a national retail account with budgets & KPIs to be delivered and variable and fixed spend management, in line with budgets., • A natural hustler: you’re a go-getter, proactively engaging new leads or landing new products, creating engaging sells that focus on White Rabbit’s gluten free credentials., • A customer champion: manage and develop strong relationships with key decision makers at these accounts, working closely with them to understand their needs, develop strategic plans and unlock sales growth., • A brand ambassador: clearly communicate our brand and product strategy externally to customers., • A strategic thinker: develop a strategic plan for accounts across channels, with consideration as to how this fits within the broader business plan for White Rabbit., • A collaborator: you’ll work within dynamic multi-functional teams which include supply chain managers, category managers, brand manager & the bakery team. Perks & Benefits • Be part of our next growth chapter - we’re already the UK’s #2 gluten-free pizza brand and just getting started., • Join an experienced, passionate team making gluten-free food more accessible every day., • Enjoy great benefits: competitive salary, bonus, pension, 25 days holiday plus your birthday off, volunteering days, socials, free snacks, coffee, onsite gym and more., • Gain valuable experience with real opportunities to grow and progress. Requirements Either six to twelve month experience ( Industry placement) in sales or account management however we will consider motivated graduates looking to join a high growth challenger brand within the FMCG market. • Ability to think strategically & not be afraid to go after new business across multiple channels., • Ability to build & maintain relationships with ease & a strong communicator with all levels of stakeholders (internally & externally)., • Succinct presentation of data through Excel and PowerPoint., • Time management & effective prioritisation to balance growing existing customers and winning new business., • Are committed to continuous improvement, seeking ways to optimise how we do things., • A team player with a collaborative mindset., • A passion for working in a fast paced & collaborative challenger brand environment! Location: Hammersmith 3 Days Ref: V11687 Salary: Competitive + Bonus

Who are we? Dnata is one of the world’s largest air and travel services providers. We provide a comprehensive range of inflight catering, onboard retail, supply chain and logistics services at all major and regional airports across the UK. Dnata Catering provide expertly crafted inflight catering services, delivering fresh and high-quality meals at major and regional airports across the UK. As the leading Halal caterer in the UK, we also provide tailored experiences to meet each customer’s unique needs. We’re a leader in VIP catering, offering bespoke inflight to private and charter clients. The Role The Head of Sales will lead the strategic and commercial relationship with one of our most important airline partners. The role is accountable for driving profitable growth, strengthening partnership engagement and ensuring exceptional delivery across all aspects. This is a senior commercial leadership role requiring strong client management, negotiation and cross-functional influence. The successful candidate will act as the key interface between our partner and our internal teams, shaping long-term account strategy while delivering against short-term performance objectives – particularly through periods of contract renewal or re-tender. Key Responsibilities • Own and deliver the account strategy, ensuring alignment with both the airline’s priorities and our company’s commercial goals., • Lead contract management and complex commercial negotiations, including major renewal and bid processes., • Drive revenue growth and innovation across product, service and operational dimensions of the partnership., • Collaborate closely with culinary, supply chain, operations and finance teams to deliver seamless service performance and continuous improvement., • Build and maintain senior-level relationships – from procurement and catering operations to inflight experience and commercial leadership., • Develop and manage revenue forecasting revenue forecasting, margin delivery and performance tracking., • Lead, motivate and develop the sales/account management team, fostering a culture of ownership, responsiveness and innovation., • Represent the company as a trusted partner in all interactions, ensuring our values are consistently reflected. Required Skills • Proven track record managing a large, complex client account in a competitive, contract-based environment (airline, travel services, logistics, FMCG or catering)., • Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with experience leading major tenders, bids or contract renewals., • Demonstrated success in building strategic client partnerships that drive both revenue growth and customer satisfaction., • Confident handling financial data and P&Ls, using analytics to guide decisions., • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills – able to engage credibly across operational, commercial and executive levels., • Understanding of service delivery models and performance metrics within a fast-paced, cost-sensitive environment. Preferred Skills • Background in international or multi-market sales management., • Strategic thinker with a commercially curious and entrepreneurial mindset., • Highly collaborative and adept at navigating complex client dynamics., • Strong sense of ownership, accountability and delivery focus., • Persuasive communicator with the gravitas to represent the business externally. What's in it for you? • An opportunity to be part of the Emirates global family., • Free breakfast, lunch and dinner on site, • Free tea and coffee, • Simply health Plan, • Refer a Friend Scheme, • Discounted gym membership at over 2000 gyms nationwide, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Opportunity to enhance your learning through our inhouse apprenticeship programme If you're invited to interview, please let us know if there are any adjustments we can make to ensure you're cleared for take-off and able to perform at your best. We’re committed to making the recruitment journey as smooth and inclusive as possible. Our roles attract high volumes of applications, so it may take us a little time to taxi through them all. We aim to respond to every application within 14 days. If you haven’t heard from us by then — or if you have any questions about this or other opportunities — feel free to contact a member of our Talent crew for further assistance. We appreciate your patience while we navigate the runway!

Senior Buyer – Technology & Consumer Electronics London (Hybrid working available) £60,000 - £90,000 DOE I'm seeking a talented Senior Buyer to join a well-established and highly reputable retailer within their retail function. The ideal candidate will have experience buying Technology and/or Consumer Electronics and will be able to bring with them an established supplier network within this space Tech is an evolving category for the retailer, with a lot of scope for expansion. This would be an exciting opportunity for a driven and ambitious Buyer to drive category growth and make a significant impact on sales. As the Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the range strategy to maximise the budgeted financial business targets ensuring the right products are purchased at the correct prices and within the relevant time frames. Reporting into the Head of Retail some of your duties will include. • Responsible for maximising the delivery of the Sales / Margin & Stock turn of your category range to deliver a market beating product and seasonal proposition., • Building & maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, • Sourcing suppliers & negotiating best cost prices to improve margins., • Responsible for buying both Own Brand and Branded ranges., • Ensuring selected product lines achieve availability timeframes., • Deliver an inviting & practical product range that is in line with current trends on design and lifestyle., • Presenting product range & trend information to the Senior Management team, • Monitoring & reviewing competitor information to ensure your product area stays relevant in a changing market., • Working alongside other departments i.e. Marketing, eCommerce & Retail outlets to plan successful future lines., • Managing your category budget, • Analysing sales figures to plan successful future lines. Key requirements for the role. • Proven previous experience as a Senior Buyer / Trader, General Merchandise is essential / electricals / SDA / TECH sector is preferred, • Good level of Education, • Ability to influence and negotiate effectively at all levels., • Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead a team., • Able to adapt swiftly in a fast paced, ever changing seasonal retail market., • Excellent numerical ability, with an analytical mindset., • Strong IT skills including MS Office. If you think you have the right experience as a Senior Buyer within Outdoor / Garden and are looking for a new opportunity, then get in touch and apply today.

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Ecommerce Director to join our clients growing retail business. Based primarily at our clients head office in Yorkshire, this position offers flexibility with the option to work from home. As part of a close-knit organisation, you’ll enjoy a supportive environment that values collaboration, trust, and autonomy. We’re looking for a strategic leader who can continue this growth journey - shaping vision, driving innovation, and inspiring a talented team. You’ll take ownership of ecommerce performance across all customer touchpoints, developing strategies that enhance engagement, efficiency, and profitability, while maintaining the authentic and people-first culture that underpins our clients business. This role provides the opportunity to make a tangible impact at board level, overseeing performance marketing, brand development, and marketplace operations. You’ll balance strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, championing best practice, driving transformation, and fostering a culture of curiosity and excellence. In return, you’ll receive a competitive reward package, long-term incentive opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a respected, values-led business with a proud heritage and ambitious plans for the future.

0 Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above). Location: Nursery on the Green | Southall | UB2 5RN. Contract: Permanent | 37.5-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: Monday-Friday | Varied shifts on a rota between 07:30am-18:30pm. Salary: £25,937.60-£31,158.40 per annum (pro-rata) | £12.47–£14.98 per hour. We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 43-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’ , supporting one another to grow and succeed. Why join us? • Generous annual leave : 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays., • Work-life balance: Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax-free., • Childcare discount : 75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on your fees at any Childbase nursery, from day one., • Exclusive partner benefits : Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts., • Wellbeing support : Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service., • We are employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax-free dividend., • We are number 1: Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes., • We are community driven : Supporting causes close to our hearts, we’ve raised more than £3.5 million for charity., • You are a qualified early years professional : You hold a DfE approved early years qualification at level 2 or above., • You are skilled in creating opportunities for learning: Your knowledge of the EYFS will enable you to work as a Key Person, planning and implementing high quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play; observing, assessing and recording children’s progress., • You are an advocate for safeguarding: You will ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well-being is promoted. Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check. If you’re not early years qualified, visit our Careers Page to explore other opportunities.

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives on supporting managers, resolving complex people matters, and improving the employee experience? We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable People Manager to join a manufacturing business playing a key role in shaping a positive, inclusive, and compliant workplace culture. In this role, you'll provide expert support across the full employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on employee relations, coaching managers, and enhancing people processes. You’ll work closely with the Head of People and wider team to drive continuous improvement, ensure legal compliance, and build effective, people-focused HR practices. Responsibilities: • Provide timely, expert advice on disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence, and conflict matters, • Coach managers to confidently handle people issues and apply HR policies consistently, • Track absence trends and support strategies to improve attendance, • Review, update, and implement HR policies in line with legislation and best practice, • Support policy rollouts and ensure clear communication, • Partner with leaders to forecast workforce needs, advising on resourcing priorities and talent attraction strategies, • Support learning and development data, tracking, and compliance, • Maintain accurate HR records and ensure GDPR and employment law compliance, • Support contract preparation, onboarding documentation, and audits, • Work closely with the People team and wider stakeholders, • Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and templates, • Promote a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning About you • Experienced in a People Manager or similar UK HR role, • Strong expertise in employee relations and UK employment law, • Skilled in problem-solving and applying HR practice to real business situations, • Credible, influential, and confident working with stakeholders at all levels, • Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities, • Empathetic, collaborative, and committed to delivering an exceptional employee experience, • Background in manufacturing, retail, or people-centric environments is advantageous If you’re passionate about people, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to help shape a supportive and effective workplace, we’d love to hear from you. This is a permanent, office-based role based in North Yorkshire offering circa £50,000 per annum.