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Role: Merchandiser Contract: Full-Time, Fixed Term - 12 months Location: Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1QJ Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working (3 days per week office based) Who are we? For over 30 years, we’ve travelled, we’ve laughed, we’ve grown. We believe life is for living and more fun with those we love. We are Made for Life. Our mission statement: Crafting clothes for life’s everyday adventures. Today, tomorrow and always. Our Product formula: Trusted Quality. B Corp certified. We are proud to have featured in the Sunday Times top 10 best places to work 2025 and best places to work for women 2025. Equality and inclusion isn’t an aspiration but the standard. We promote and drive equality within our workforce to ignite an inclusive foundation for us all to build from and truly connect with our customers, colleagues, and communities alike. You play a key part in creating an environment free from prejudice, racism, sexism, harassment, bullying and any other form of marginalisation in our workplaces. Role Summary To plan & manage department key KPI’s such as sales, stock and markdowns to maximise sales & margin across channels, and achieve terminal stock targets. Role Responsibilities • Work cross-functionally within the product team to produce department product strategy in line with overall company strategy, proposing the financial parameters and successfully implement., • Create weekly and phase level plans by channel and category for sales, margin, stock and markdown, taking traded history and planned future events into consideration, • Create a range plan at grade level which satisfies strategic channel, financial and space requirements., • Work closely with the DBMS team to develop and select a balanced and commercial range which delivers the product strategy, and successfully sign off with Management., • Plan seasonal pricing and promotional activity together with Buyer and in line with overall strategy, supported by financial evaluation., • Together with the Buyer, input into & implement a supplier strategy which sets out short, medium and long term plans for supplier partnerships, development & improvement., • Thorough weekly re-forecasting of line flows and department forecasts to ensure that in season activity maximises profitability whilst maintaining efficient controls of stock. Highlight trading opportunities and risks and propose effective action., • Review, propose and cost markdown events and promotional activity, calculating the effect on margin and profit., • Manage the availability of stock to ensure maximum profitability, launch dates are met and sale and stocks are potentialised in line with department KPI’s across trading channels. Responsible for the placement of orders with suppliers and managing the progress of stock into the business, reviewing quantities, shipment modes and delivery dates. Ensure the product systems are up to date with the latest information., • Input into cross functional activity as required e.g. retail operations, visual merchandising, finance, logistics., • Effectively manage and motivate your merchandising team through performance management, personal development and appraisals, ensuring that they understand their contribution towards company goals., • Play your part in delivering the company sustainability strategy., • Align self to companies social and environmental mission and champion any actions that you can directly impact at all times’ Skills and Experience • Business related Degree Proven track record in Merchandising at either Junior Merchandiser/ Merchandiser level., • Previous experience in retail essential., • Team Management & task delegation skills, • Highly numerate and able to interpret data to determine decision making, work to budgets and financial plans., • Strong communication and influencing skills at all levels., • Ability to present complex technical information to others in an understandable way., • Strong presentation skills to all levels., • Strong planning and organisation skills – able to change plans in line with business needs. Role Competencies • Thorough understanding of all merchandising principles and systems, • Understanding of critical path and product life cycle, • Comprehensive understanding of customer profile, and product range and competitors, • Use of Excel, BI and product systems., • Brand and commercial awareness. Key Contacts and Relationships • Design, Buying, Merchandising and Sourcing team members and line management, • Brand team, • Channels – Retail, Ecommerce, Wholesale & Partners, • Logistics, • Directors, • Suppliers Accountable Resources • Brand Integrity – product in line with Brand identity, • Company integrity - relationship with externals, • Financial - ensure profitability of category within Stores and Direct channels, through product strategy, working to budget., • Stock – maximising profitability and availability, • People – leadership of your direct reports FatFace Benefits Financial & Protection Benefits • Sick pay allowances, • Critical Illness Income protection/ Death in service (for salaried colleagues), • Pension scheme – with net deduction and salary sacrifice options, • 60% off FatFace products, • 25% discount at Next stores (across full price products), • O2 phone discount, • Discounted gym membership, • Cycle to Work scheme (for salaried colleagues), • EV vehicle scheme (for salaried colleagues), • Perkbox – our online platform offering:, • Day-one access, • Exclusive brand discounts, • Wellbeing content, • Specsavers eye care scheme, • Eye tests and contributions to glasses, • Free period products, • THRIVE – our learning management system:, • Day-one access, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Sabbatical leave (in line with service), • Refer a Friend scheme We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply — you might be just the right fit.

Kickstart Your Career as a Trainee Gas Engineer Are you a newly qualified Gas Engineer with CCN1 and CKR1 certifications? Ready to turn your qualifications into a rewarding career? Join our Trainee Development Program – a structured pathway designed to help you thrive and grow in the gas industry. Grow with Confidence : Join a team that's passionate about your development and will support you to perfect your technical abilities. Skill Enhancement : Gain hands-on experience in a supportive and well-organised environment that enhances your knowledge and skills. Work-Life Balance : Enjoy a 4 on 4 off shift pattern – giving you the flexibility to pursue your goals while maintaining personal time. Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing: As a trainee, you'll work closely with a fully qualified and experienced Gas Engineer mentor who will guide and support you throughout your journey. Together, you'll build the skills and confidence needed to complete the program and progress into a full-fledged Gas Engineer role. Travel Opportunities: Leverage our extensive network of sites—during your training, you may have the opportunity to travel to other AO locations, broadening your experience and perspective. Hands-On Experience: Gain practical exposure across a variety of tasks and challenges in real-world settings. Mentorship: Benefit from the knowledge and expertise of a seasoned Gas Engineer, ensuring you're equipped for success. A Few Things About You: Essential Full UK/EU driving licence with no more than 6 points. CCN1 & CKR1 To be over the age of 21 for insurance purposes Desirable Some experience of installation of electrical appliances would be ideal but we'll train you to be electrically competent. Our Benefits: A 4 on 4 off shift pattern and 24 days holiday, you will work less than half a year. On-call support from our technical team and Installation Managers Fantastic training facilities with ongoing learning opportunities Competitive pension Scheme Healthcare Cashback Scheme Gain exclusive ticket access to AO Arena, Sales Sharks, and Manchester Thunder. To see all our benefits and perks, visit our AO Benefits page Click ‘Apply' now to join our family and find out more about the Gas Installations Engineer role. TPBN1_UKTJ

Our client, a specialist in the events and media field, is looking for a driven B2B sales executive to join an existing team, in lovely offices based in Fareham. This role is ideal for a candidate with previous B2B direct sales experience, where resilience is key, as the delegates you are contacting to sell bookings for a suite of available conferences, may not be contactable at the first call. You must be proactive to try and reach delegates both in the UK and Europe via telephone and other means. You must be proficient in the use of LinkedIn. This role is fully office based and full training will be given on the sector. You will enjoy working in a sales based environment with incentives, dress down Fridays, weekly raffles and prizes! Responsibilities Contact previous, current, and new delegates within the maritime sector selling spaces in conferences for the company's events. Engage with delegates via online means, as well as high volume calls to introduce the events/conferences to gain information and convert calls into bookings. Meet KPI's and targets Introduce the business services and maximise on every call by building a good rapport quickly. Skills & Experience Strong organisational skills to track calls, call backs and potential delegates for the future Previous B2B direct telephone sales Confident in the use of LinkedIn, Teams, Emails and MS Office Positive, driven, motivated and resilient mind set Confident communicator who works well to meet team and company wide goals Hours 8.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday (1 Hour lunch) Fully Office Based Salary and Reward £27,000 - £28,000 basic salary - £42,000 OTE • 6.6 weeks annual leave with Christmas close down. • Christmas incentive of up to 5 days additional paid leave. • Company away days and incentive schemes. • Workplace pension and additional holiday purchase. • Cycle to work scheme and eyecare plan. • Death in service insurance of 3x annual salary. • Mental, physical, and financial wellbeing support. • Employee discount cards. TPBN1_UKTJ

Insurance Partner - Sales and Service, Portsmouth. Managing the customer through the lifecycle of their insurance policy.