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* * LOCATION: Milton Keynes with occasional travel HYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role. CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent opportunity CLOSING DATE: 22/5/26 We reserve the right to close the advert earlier If we receive a high volume of applications. Were looking for a highly experienced and inspirational commercial leader with a significant sales based background within a Captive Automotive Financial Services organisation and/or OEM. You'll report into our CEO and will drive our business forward through our teams in Sales, Sales Compliance and Development and, through strong, productive relationships across Volkswagen Group, our dealer network and brands. In this pivotal and influential position you will use your extensive commercial leadership skills to develop and deliver the Retail Sales strategy to maximise distribution channels, while creating opportunities and optimising new routes to market. You will role model our Guiding Principles, build a culture of psychological safety and inclusion and, provide ethical leadership to deliver great customer outcomes. What youll bring: Youll be aforward thinking, strategic and motivational leader who delivers results through people, cross-functional teams, and 3rd parties to support the delivery of volume, breadth, and profit objectives. Youll havea progressive and developmental mindset with demonstrable experience of developing strategic commercial initiatives. Essential experience & skills youll need to be a success in this role: • You have extensive experience in customer-facing environments with specific skills implementing and managing risk strategies, strong financial management, leading cross functional teams and functional management., • Through your experience of developing and managing customer facing processes, you have ensured fair treatment, transparency, value to customers and all other guidance from regulators has been accomplished., • More generally, youll have experience within regulated environments - ideally by the FCA along with a deep understanding of the UK business governance and regulatory regime and requirements implementation com pliance monitoring and management specifically, in organisations of a comparable size and scale., • You have successfully driven change and you're comfortable in dynamic, changing environments in a leading role., • You have well-developed emotional intelligence, influencing and communication skills which you can use to share information, listen, and create two-way dialogue that builds openness and commitment and, involve others to maximise contribution overall., • With great skills of analysis, you can interpret issues objectively to make sound decisions for the business that uphold our customer needs and good customer outcomes as a priority, • You are highly proactive, flexible, pragmatic, and able to react appropriately and effectively to changing circumstances and demands., • You'll effortlessly fit into the Commercial leadership structure with the potential for growth within FS or the OEM., • Youre collaborative and ambitious and work in the interest of customer and stakeholders, even when your own objectives are challenged., • Youll report to the Chief Executive Officer for VWFS UK Ltd and lead the Retail Sales department and the teams responsible for Finance Sales, Sales Compliance, Sales Development and Dealer Network Oversight., • Youll be responsible for developing sales strategies, policies, and procedures for the UK VWFS Group companies., • Develop and maintain strong productive relationships across senior management, departments, brands and key stakeholders., • Your span of control is across VWFS UK, VW Bank GmbH and compliance is required across the European Organisational Handbook (E-OHB), the FCA and the European Central Bank (ECB)., • Youll have a team of circa. 50 people who work with our dealer network of circa. 800 sites to drive FS and network performance., • Be an agent for change by embracing new ways of working, innovative technologies and agile attitudes to work promoting minimal viable everything attitude to encourage a collective growth mind-set in support of modernisation of the business., • Youll develop and implement plans to meet objectives through existing and new routes to market by utilising current and, establishing new relationships with 3rd party retailers, emerging technology, and tech providers., • Plan and deliver sales, margin and market penetration objectives., • Lead sales activity that complies with internal and external regulations with the Consumer Credit Sourcebook (CONC) taking precedence over conflicting guidelines this includes Vulnerable customers, product suitability and transparency and, behaviours and competence of introducers of our products., • Use strong negotiation skills with our network and 3rd parties, to grow sales, protect margin and support good customer outcomes., • Effectively manage introducer relationships through a robust communication infrastructure, clear performance indicators, and development with corrective action in place as appropriate., • Lead the sales engagement with our Enterprise Risk Framework and develop robust and effective reporting to support transparency with regulators., • Youll engage and cooperate with VW companies in the UK to coordinate and implement joint strategies and build and maintain an effective industry network., • Youll play a leading role within our Credit Assessment & Retailer Services functions. Whats in it for you? Bonus: Discretionary on-target bonus of up to 25% (based on personal and Group company performance) Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. Car schemes*: Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance and fuel card. OR Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member. Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers , access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions). Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance for you with the option to buy additional family cover/ and your family access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions) and during our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover , so you can select the benefits that matter to you. We invest in our people and are passionate about driving development. Youll have access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform as well as a host of professional development programmes and opportunities to build your technical and soft skills so you can further develop your career. We also offer mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships recognising that we can all learn from each other in the flow of work. * * * Why join VWFS UK? Youll have the opportunity to make a difference by helping us to achieve our mission. Our mission is straight forward; we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. That means we make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! VWFS is proud to be an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isnt just a statement for us, we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team. The Retail Sales Director is a Certified /Senior Manager role under the Senior Manager and Certification Regime (SMCR) and the role holder is required to comply with the FCAs Conduct Rules. A mandatory requirement of the SMCR is for VWFS to certify that the role holder is fit and proper to perform the duties on an ongoing basis.

We offer great jobs, great pay, and a great place to work! We are currently looking for a full time Optometrist for our Thurrock Warehouse. In return, we can offer a competitive salary, personal and career growth, a friendly and supportive work environment and great benefits including life insurance, optical and dental benefit, pension plan and Employee Assistance Programme. We are a multi-billion dollar global membership warehouse club, with warehouses in twelve countries. We are the recognised leader in our field, dedicated to quality in every area of our business and respected for our outstanding business ethics. Despite our large size and explosive international expansion, we continue to provide a family atmosphere in which our employees thrive and succeed. The Optometrist will be responsible for examining patients' eyes, testing sight, giving advice on visual problems as well as prescribing and fitting spectacles or contact lenses when needed. The duties will include: Diagnosing sight problems such as nearsightedness or farsightedness or even eyes diseases. Providing treatment such as contact lenses or glasses. Informing patients and explaining how to take care of patient's eyes. Educating on how to clean and wear contact lenses. Liaising with other medical practitioners and sharing the care of patients with chronic ophthalmic conditions. Undertaking continuing education and training. Managing staff, including dispensing opticians and clerical staff. Administering, organising and planning the development of the practice. Liaising with sales representatives from vision care product suppliers. Providing prompt and courteous service to members, employees and vendors at all times. To be suitable for the Optometrist role you will: Hold an Optometry degree approved by the GOC Be service oriented – experienced in ‘going the extra mile' Energetic and familiar with working in a fast-paced environment If you would like to join a team where the employees are the best in the Wholesale industry, then please press apply now. TPBN1_UKTJ

Description: Mortgage Administrator £30,000 - £35,000 Basic Salary depending on experience Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Possibility of hybrid working after probationary period (subject to ability) - min 3 office days and max 2 WFH days - this will be at the discretion of our client on an individual basis Pension Career & Growth Opportunities Flexible working hours Mentoring, Coaching and Career Progression Opportunities Mortgage Administrator An exciting opportunity is now available within our Administration department and we are looking to expand our vibrant & rapidly growing team. If you would like to be part of a nationally recognised and award winning company, that is fully committed to creating the best possible customer experience, then this could be the role for you! We are seeking a hardworking and reliable individual with proven experience in the mortgage broking industry, essentially as a mortgage administrator / paraplanner for a multi advisor mortgage brokerage. They must have a positive & enthusiastic attitude with the ability to prioritise client requirements at all times, and have the ability to work and problem solve under pressure. Strong attention to detail and working well within a driven team environment & culture, as well as being empathetic to customers and colleagues, are all essential traits. Mortgage Administrator - Responsibilities: Dealing with incoming calls, emails, post and voicemails, responding to any non-advisory queries in a professional and timely manner and referring any advisory queries to the relevant advisor, following these up with the relevant broker to ensure a response has been issued Liaising with solicitors, lenders, estate agents and brokers to progress mortgage applications efficiently from start to finish Ensure our customer service database is kept up to date and that all information held is accurate Keeping clients & associated parties updated on the status of their application(s), ensuring every step of the customer journey is as clear and stress free for the client as possible Inputting cases onto our system, ensuring all details are accurate and all documents have been received in line with our compliance policies Inputting mortgage/insurance applications accurately and completing suitability reports to send to the client with all required information Mortgage Administrator - Key Skills Required: Experience working in a multi-broker mortgage brokerage is essential Excellent written & verbal communication skills Meticulous with a keen eye for detail Positive & enthusiastic attitude with the ability to prioritise our client’s needs and requirements at all times Ability to work under pressure and problem solve Computer literate and familiarity with Microsoft Office Well organised with excellent time keeping Mortgage Administrator - Key Experience Required: Liasing with lenders to progress cases from application to offer (obtaining updates and relaying this to clients alongside uploading supporting documentation) Liasing with solicitors to progress cases from offer to completion (updating clients on progress and really pushing cases through not just taking notes and passing on) Checking client mortgage offers against illustration originally provided to a high standard and liaising with brokers in regards to any discrepancies Producing and sending suitability letters to clients confirming advice given Dealing with incoming calls/emails and allocating/responding to queries raised Submitting mortgage applications (this is not essential but experience in this would be advantageous) If you are an experienced Mortgage Administrator who meets the above criteria and are seeking an exciting new challenge, then we would love to see your application! Kings Permanent Recruitment for Estate Agents and Financial Services Professionals hits 19 years of successful trading. A milestone to be proud of! Kings Permanent Recruitment is a Specialist Estate Agency Recruitment Service dealing with the placement of Estate Agents, Letting Agents and Financial Services Professionals into permanent positions. We cover all specialities of recruitment within the residential property sector; Sales, Lettings, Property & Block Management, RICS Surveyors, Land and New Homes, Mortgage and Protection Advisors, Secretarial / Administration. Visit Kings Permanent Recruitment website for all of our vacancies. Find Adam Howes on LinkedIn

Company Description Rexel is a worldwide expert in distributing electric and energy efficient products and services. Our goal is to provide smart electrical solutions that improve the comfort, safety and security of our customers’ homes, businesses, and industries. We have an opportunity for a dynamic leader who is passionate about driving business growth and empowering teams to achieve their best, to join us as an Area Branch Manager based at our Brentwood branch and leading six branches within the region. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel in building relationships and have an aptitude for strategic planning, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! The Benefits of a Career with Rexel: Company Car Scheme or Cash Allowance Private Medical Insurance Contributory Pension Scheme Life Assurance Bonuses: Performance Related Bonus schemes (paid quarterly and annually) *T&Cs apply Time Off: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, increasing throughout the years too!) You can also buy and sell holiday and enjoy enhanced parental leave . Birthday off yearly after 1 years service Support & Development: Extensive learning opportunities from day one Health & Wellbeing: Free virtual GP service, Healthy Mind Champions, and more! Perks: Staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers and free financial support and education Job Description Develop and implement strategic plans for the Area to drive overall business growth and performance. Monitor and drive sales performance across branches, ensuring sales and contribution targets are met. Manage P&L OPEX across branches to optimize financial performance and ensure cost-effective operations. Lead team development and leadership initiatives across branches, fostering a culture of growth, accountability, and high performance. Build and maintain relationships with key customers and stakeholders to enhance customer satisfaction and retention. Oversee stock management across branches, ensuring availability and minimizing excess inventory through effective forecasting and planning. Drive colleague engagement through effective coaching and support, promoting a positive work environment and high morale. Conduct regular performance reviews and assessments of branch teams, providing feedback and development opportunities. Facilitate cross-branch collaboration and knowledge sharing to leverage best practices and drive continuous improvement. Analyse market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth and strategic positioning within the cluster. Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for each branch, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. Qualifications At Rexel, we prioritise hiring individuals based on behaviours and potential, rather than requiring specific formal qualifications for roles, the behaviours that will set you up for success include: Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances Builds Networks: Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organisation Holding Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments Drive Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organisation meets its objectives Develops Others: Developing people to meet both their career goals and organisations goals Manages Ambiguity: Adapting approach and demeanour in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations / operating effectively when things are not certain or way forward not clear Additional Information At Rexel UK, we actively seek talent with different experiences, background and perspectives because we know that diversity drives fresh ideas and great results. Working together as one team, we’re building a high-performance culture that not only drives success but also creates real value for our customers and communities. Creating an environment where individuality is celebrated and creativity flourishes, we're making sure everyone feels supported and confident to be their best. At Rexel UK, we’re all about welcoming people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because we know that diversity drives fresh ideas and great results. By coming together as one team, we’re building a high-performance culture that not only drives success but also creates real value for our customers and communities. Creating an environment where individuality is celebrated and creativity flourishes, we're making sure everyone feels supported and confident to be their best