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Are you an ambitious retail professional ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a driven Assistant Manager to join one of the UK's fastest-growing value retailers. With a reputation for unbeatable customer service, career progression, and store expansion, now's the time to be part of something big. About the Role As Assistant Manager, you'll support the Store Manager and lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment. Your role will focus on people leadership, performance management, and operational excellence - with clear progression opportunities into Store Management. Key Responsibilities * Take ownership of a department and step up as Duty Manager when required * Support the Store Manager in delivering KPIs: sales, shrinkage, and wage control * Drive exceptional customer service and team engagement * Oversee stock control, merchandising, and compliance standards * Ensure Health & Safety procedures are always followed * Analyse store data to identify areas for improvement and growth What We're Looking For * Proven experience as an Assistant Manager (or similar level) in a fast-paced retail environment * A hands-on leader who thrives on the shop floor and motivates others * Strong organisational and communication skills * Passionate about customer service and hitting targets * Proactive and eager to develop into a future Store Manager Why Join Us? * Competitive salary - up to £35,000 * Fast-paced, exciting environment with genuine career progression * Be part of a business that's expanding rapidly across the UK * Make your mark and grow with a team that values people and performance Ready to take the next step in your retail career? Apply now and be part of our East Grinstead success story. BBBH34781

What to Expect Start Date: 1st February 2026 Duration: 24 months Time Type: Full-Time (shift based - including weekend working) Here at Tesla, our technicians are the backbone of our Service operation. As the newest member of Tesla’s flagship Service Technician Traineeship Programme, you’ll play a key part in supporting us in our mission ‘to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy’ and forming our next generation of Automotive Service Technicians. We create some of the most innovative vehicles ever made, and as a Service Technician Trainee, you’ll help ensure these vehicles are repaired & maintained to a high standard for our customers. Whether you’re looking for an alternative to further education, just graduated, or simply wanting a change of career that better combines your love of technology & practical repairs, this is a fantastic opportunity to receive expert career training & mentorship from service industry professionals who are passionate about helping you succeed every step of the way. We are currently offering Service Technician Trainee vacancies across our following UK & Ireland locations. As our Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) team is growing, we're excited to announce select locations will specialize in this business area. London: Heathrow, Dartford, Park Royal, Tottenham Home County: Reading (CPO), Milton Keynes, Guildford Midlands: Longbridge (CPO), Wolverhampton (CPO & Service), Nottingham, Solihull, Lincoln North: Leeds, Trafford (CPO), Manchester South: Southampton (CPO), Gatwick East: Cambridge, Chelmsford Ireland: Cork, Dublin During this 24-month training programme you’ll receive world class training from Tesla technical trainers who are experts in their field. A strong emphasis on practical skills and on-the-job training will set the foundation of your career as a Tesla Technician. All programme training will be hosted from our dedicated training facilities in Heathrow and/or Manchester. This programme has a strong focus on potential rather than academic achievement. For this reason, please note the recruitment process for this programme will only consist of 2 stages; a short telephone screening call with a Tesla Recruiter, and an in-person group assessment session (hosted at select locations). What You’ll Do This is your chance to enroll onto our industry-leading in-house training schedule, providing you with a challenging, yet exciting hands-on opportunity to fast-track your career as a Tesla Technician. Your progression & performance will be reviewed at each key training interval, equipping you with all the tools & skills required to succeed, and allowing you to further grow and develop your skills beyond the 24-month programme. What you’ll do: Learn and understand how to perform basic inspections, repairs & maintenance of Tesla vehicles Always follow safety protocols & maintain professionalism Learn effectively & efficiently throughout a fast-paced hybrid training schedule Effectively handle multiple priorities, workload, and deadlines Pass the mid-point & end-point programme assessments in order to graduate from the programme Learn technical modules such as: Chassis, Body, Glazing, Electrical, Infotainment, Driver Assistance Systems, Drivetrain, Thermal Systems, Vehicle inspection and Service Experience dedicated ‘enrichment weeks’ to explore other key Tesla functions across the business Your journey doesn’t end with the Traineeship. Working alongside our people-focused leadership team, subject to your performance & progression during the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to map out your potential future career trajectory within Tesla Service. Upon completion of the Traineeship, you’ll be given the opportunity to apply for any available full-time Tesla Service Technician roles that align with your strengths and aspirations. What You’ll Bring Prior experience with tools, diagnostics, or repair processes - whether through formal education, professional work experience or personal projects Whilst an NVQ/IMI diploma in vehicle maintenance is desirable, we also welcome candidates with practical know-how and a willingness to learn on the job Holding a Full UK or EU Driving Licence for at least 1 year by the time of start date Eager to embrace a fast-paced hands-on training programme with unyielding enthusiasm Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess a ‘safety first’ attitude An excellent multi-tasker with proven problem-solving abilities Ability to maintain professionalism and always represent Tesla in a positive manner Willingness to travel to a different Tesla office location or events when required Willingness to work in shifts to support your team, which may include weekends, morning and evening shifts Not be in full-time education when the programme starts Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer . 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Designated Safeguarding and Attendance Lead 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Salary Range: £39,125.62- £44,272.47 (Starting salary dependent on qualifications and experience) We have an exciting opportunity for a Designated Safeguarding and Attendance Lead to join the team at our new Ashdown Garden School, in Forest Row. The school is aiming to open in 2026 and is based near the Emerson College site near the beautiful Ashdown Forest and the village of Forest Row. The postholder will have the responsibility for the Designated Safeguarding and Attendance Lead and pastoral support within the school. They will also support the Executive Principal in providing leadership for the school as part of a contemporary Steiner-inspired school. The postholder will secure the schools success and continuous improvement, ensuring high quality education for all its students and the highest standards of learning and achievement in accordance with statutory and Ofsted requirements and the vision, and method of Ruskin Mill Trust. As a senior leader at the school, your role is to work collaboratively with the Executive Principal and provide exceptional leadership to ensure the school’s success and continual improvement. The role of Designated Safeguarding and Attendance Lead will support the strategy and lead on all operational matters relating to safeguarding and student attendance improvement on statutory regulations. The postholder will develop and promote a whole-school culture of exceptional safeguarding practice that values high attendance and punctuality, embedding it into the ethos and daily routines of the school. They will also manage key operational procedures for the school including behaviour and engagement. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: • Ideally Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant degree, • Level 3 or above qualification in Safeguarding Children and Adults, • Strong knowledge of statutory guidance (E.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education and DfE attendance frameworks), • Familiarity with attendance coding, data systems (e.g., SIMS/Arbor), and legal interventions, • A track record of contributing to the success of a department or organisation through leadership and vision, • Have experience in working with children with complex social, emotional, behavioural and learning needs, • Experience working in specialist education settings, • Demonstrated ability to implement quality assurance processes effectively, • A willingness to embrace the Practical Skills Therapeutic Education method which is inspired by the insights of Rudolf Steiner., • Adaptable, proactive, and able to show initiative, • High levels of personal resilience and emotional intelligence Interviews will be held on Thursday 11th December 2025. Working at Ruskin Mill Trust is incredibly rewarding; we offer competitive salaries and holiday allowances, an auto-enrolment pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option, a health cash plan and employee assistance programme via Medicash. In addition, staff receive valuable training opportunities including an in-depth interactive induction to enable our new team members to experience our Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE) curriculum and also opportunities for further training and academic research including our own MSc in Practical Skills Therapeutic Education. Full details of our benefits can be viewed on ___ Full details of our benefits can be viewed on Ashdown Garden School, located nearby the ancient area of Ashdown Forest, is a specialist school for SEND children between the ages of 7–16 years, offering a range of practical land and craft learning activities. Ashdown Garden School is part of Ruskin Mill Trust. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Level Disclosure as well as a medical check, references, evidence of qualifications, plus verification of the right to work in the UK.