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Studio Manager Role – Job Description Location: Bushey/Watford, London Hours: 5 days a week (Wednesday – Sunday) Salary: Competitive, based on experience About us Circular Threads is the UK’s first curated marketplace for preloved South Asian fashion, dedicated to promoting sustainability and community within the fashion industry. We are looking for a motivated and organised Studio Manager to oversee our studio operations and lead customer appointments. Role Overview The Studio Manager will be responsible for managing day to day operations of our studio including inventory management, customer appointments, seller management and event preparation. This role is crucial in ensuring the studio and inventory is managed smoothly while maintaining excellent customer service across the business. Key Responsibilities The Studio Manager role will lead all aspects of the studio and will have responsibilities (including but not exclusive to): Customer Management & Sales: • Managing our WhatsApp business / customer support management, • Stock Management: Responsible for using the valuations calculator, approving and rejecting items based on popularity, previous sales history and availability, • Appointment coordination: Lead appointments with potential buyers, ensuring a welcoming and informative experience, in-depth knowledge of outfits is required, • Taking appointments & facilitating sales, • Improving shopping experience through customer feedback and service enhancement Seller Management: • Manage seller forms (Standard / VIP applications and processing), • Managing issues with sellers (e.g. faulty items, disputes, quality concerns), • Manage VIP 8 week process – measurements/drop offs/returns/collections, • Manage boutique partnerships (communication, spreadsheets, pricing, 8-week cycle), • Input into tech team for automating seller form processes Inventory & Database Management: • Manage Airtable and Shopify uploads of new items, • VIP management: Manage incoming and outgoing VIP items by checking quality, authenticity, log, tag and display items in the studio, • Database Management: Maintain and update item status on the main database (Airtable), ensure automated emails are sent to customers, • Stock management (controlling levels and using waitlist functionality), • Inventory management: Oversee studio inventory, merchandise outfits and stock including jewellery and handbag displays, ensure all items are well-organised and displayed effectively Photography & Content: • Photography: Organise and oversee the photography of VIP outfits, • Photographing items with no existing photos, • Social Media: Work alongside content creator to use time in the studio to capture outfits, clips for reels, clients trying outfits in appointments, any new stock and re-promoting existing stock Shipping & Logistics: • Packaging and shipping items using DHL system, • Manage DHL account and shipping operations, • Shipping and returns: Manage the process for items held at the studio, • Managing studio stock – labels, bags, totes, hangers etc., • Studio Operations:, • Merchandising, organising studio space for optimal customer experience, • Event preparation: Prepare and merchandise outfits for events and organise outfits post-event. This also includes stock management for loans / rentals, • Manage Calendly – update schedules if studio is closed or unavailable Technical & Administrative: • Solving tech issues across WhatsApp Business/Seller Forms/Airtable/Shopify, • Reporting: Monitor studio performance and provide feedback on operations, customer experience and inventory to the team, • Tracking KPIs across Sellers/Buyers/Studio performance metrics Events Management of the calendar and scheduling for any events being hosted and provide support and guidance during the events. Key Skills • Previous experience in retail management is not necessary but preferred, • Strong organisational skills with a key attention to detail, • Friendly and approachable to be able to engage with customers and team members, • Sales-oriented with customer service focus, • Comfortable with using technology for inventory management including Airtable, Shopify, WhatsApp Business and DHL systems, • Familiarity with South Asian outfits and cultural fashion, • Interested in fashion and sustainability, • Willingness to adapt to changing needs and expectations of the business and expand the studio’s operations as demand grows, • Enjoys the dynamic and flexible nature of working in a face paced environment, • Problem-solving skills for technical and operational challenges, • Excellent communication skills for managing seller and buyer relationships
Blinds and Shutters Installer, would ideally suit someone with Joinery skills. We are looking for an experienced installer/fitter to join our installation team, based in Ruislip, Middlesex and covering local areas including home counties around the North-West side of the M25, with travel mostly within 1 hour from our office. Company vehicle provided, along with a phone/tablet for customer and colleague communication. This position would suit somebody who is experienced and comfortable working on their own as well as being part of a small and growing team. We are looking for someone with a high level of skill and a positive can-do attitude who will work efficiently and to a high standard at all times. Previous experience in the blinds and shutters industry is very useful but not essential depending on skillset and background. Previous experience of practical skills is essential, as well as the ability to deal with customers and technical know-how. SALARY: £25,000 - £40,000 Depending on Experience SKILLS: Someone with good technical and practical ability, particularly the ability to measure and survey accurately Able to install accurately and finish to a high standard overcoming challenges where necessary Good communicator - offer excellent customer service both face to face and over the phone and communicate effectively with the rest of the team Able to use ladders and steps, hand tools, power tools and carry some heavier items Competent in basic modern IT software and applications. Ability to use an iPad, basic in house systems and e-mails and keep up to date with the admin side of the role Team-worker who is comfortable working in an established and growing business environment and would fit in as part of the team Able to work alone using initiative to solve problems as they are encountered Hardworking and flexible with the willingness to meet deadlines and finish the job Highly organised individual with excellent time management and multi-tasking skills Good command of English RESPONSIBILITIES: To be punctual, presentable and courteous, communicating at all times with colleagues and customers Read the job notes and survey to ensure products are ready for fitting and check that all tools, spares and parts are carried in order to complete the installation successfully according to the survey To strictly follow the company health and safety guidelines and work in a professional and safe manner at all times Take pride in all work with attention to detail whilst working in an organised tidy and efficient manner Demonstrate the finished product, explain child safety and aftercare, and obtain the customer sign off Update customer status and notes on the iPad and hand out marketing material and feedback forms To understand and learn the technical aspects of the product range, and to have the ability to survey and measure accurately as well as make alterations as necessary on-site Ensure the client is happy with the service they receive and report back to the rest of the team SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Do you have experience in any of these areas or something similar?: Blinds, curtains or shutters installation Window or door fitting Carpentry / Carpenter / Joinery Conservatory installation Kitchen or bedroom fitting Shopfitting Plumbing or electrical installations We are a local family-run business established for over 16 years and offering a full range of window blinds, conservatory blinds, plantation shutters and awnings. We are both a manufacturer and supplier and a leader in bespoke and specialised blinds products in London and the home counties, including motorisation. We supply to mainly retail customers including some larger corporate customers as well as trade customers. We are currently accepting CVs for this position as a fitter/installer/surveyor and look forward to hearing from you.
Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical IT Quality and Testing Professional to join our IT team. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality and functionality of software applications through the design and execution of test plans, identification of bugs, and collaboration with development teams to resolve issues. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, an eye for detail, and a solid understanding of software testing methodologies. Key Responsibilities: Develop, document, and execute detailed test cases, test scripts, and test plans for various software applications. Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing. Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure quality is built into the development process. Identify, log, and track defects using bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla). Conduct root cause analysis of defects and recommend solutions or preventative steps. Participate in sprint planning and reviews within Agile or other SDLC frameworks. Design and implement automated testing solutions (if applicable). Maintain documentation of testing processes and quality metrics. Support the release process through validation of build readiness and deployment testing. Computer Games Testing: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Proven experience in software quality assurance and testing. Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Experience with both manual and automated testing techniques. Familiarity with testing tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, LoadRunner, or similar. Proficiency in test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr). Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes. Employment Type: Full-time Location: On-site / Hybrid / Remote (as per company policy)