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Summary\n\nStarting from £14.95 per hour | 20 to 35 hour contract | 30-35 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Enhanced family leave\n\nEveryone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re reliable, organised and ready to go far.\n\nJust like you.\n\nAs a Retail Shift Manager at Lidl, you’ll help us maintain our high standards day after day. From motivating your team to taking responsibility for the shop floor, you’ll keep our store running like clockwork, thriving in a fast-paced and challenging environment. You’ll also reap the rewards of your hard work, enjoying the responsibility to prove yourself as a leader and find your footing for future success.\n\nIn return, we’ll give you a competitive hourly pay rate based on equal opportunity and pay structures, plus an extra £2.00 per hour for work during bank holidays and £3.50 per hour for night shifts, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl.\n\nWe’re proud to be supportive teams with big ambitions too, so there’ll be plenty of ways for you to progress. With the right training, we’ll help you thrive in your role and champion you to succeed in your career here.\n\nWhat you'll do\n\nMotivate and support your team, learning from our Leadership and Company Principles\n\nSwiftly solve problems and delegate tasks \n\nCreate an environment where your colleagues can succeed alongside you\n\nManage operations within your Store and colleagues in the absence of the Store Manager and Deputy Store Manager\n\nHandle freshness, cash processes, inventory and stock management to make sure shifts run smoothly\n\nGive our customers the very best experience every time they visit your store\n\nWhat you'll need\n\nExperience leading a team to achieve targets in a bustling, fast-paced environment\n\nThe ability to effectively delegate tasks and motivate your team\n\nPatience and a friendly manner with the ability to keep calm in any situation\n\nPassion to thrive as a key part of the Store Team\n\nA proactive and encouraging approach to help your colleagues develop themselves and store operations\n\nWhat you'll receive\n\n30-35 days holiday (pro rata)\n\n10% in-store discount\n\nEnhanced family leave\n\nPension scheme\n\nLong service awards \n\nPlus, more of the perks you deserve\n\nWe value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment. \nIf you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now. \n\nPlease note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check

Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do The Global Brand Activation Director leads a team responsible for concepting and delivering the creative elements for high-impact brand campaigns, events, and initiatives across BCG. Acting as strategic partners to Global Marketing & Communications and business service teams, the team ensures consistent, high-quality brand storytelling that strengthens BCG’s reputation and employer identity worldwide. In this role, you combine strategic foresight with operational leadership, ensuring creative work drives measurable business outcomes. You bring clarity to complexity, foster collaboration across regions and functions, and build a culture of accountability, creativity, and continuous improvement. As a senior member of the Global Brand & Creative Strategy leadership team, you play a central role in shaping vision, priorities, and execution across the brand function. This role reports into the Global Brand & Creative Strategy Senior Director. • Define and drive the strategy for the Brand Activation team, setting objectives that align with broader brand, marketing and communications, and business goals., • Serve as a senior partner for priority campaigns and initiatives, ensuring alignment with leadership priorities and maximum brand impact., • Lead end-to-end delivery of the digital and physical creative elements for multi-channel initiatives, from shaping briefs to ensuring on-time, high-quality execution., • Translate complex ideas into clear, actionable strategies and scalable processes that improve efficiency and effectiveness., • Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, anticipating needs and aligning strategy to business priorities., • Act as a connector across Creative Strategy & Design, Brand Strategy, and Operations leadership to ensure coordinated, consistent brand delivery., • Lead and inspire the Brand Activation team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability., • Mentor and develop talent, ensuring the team is equipped with the skills and resources to deliver at scale. You are a strategic leader who thrives in complexity, balancing creativity with operational discipline. You excel at turning ideas into strategies, guiding teams through ambiguity, and making decisions that create measurable business and brand impact. You are a trusted advisor to senior leaders, a strong communicator, and an inclusive people leader who builds high-performing teams. What You'll Bring • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or a related field is preferred; Master's degree is a plus., • Minimum of 12 years of experience in advertising, marketing, communications, or related field. Account management experience within a creative agency a plus., • Proven experience leading creative, marketing, or brand activation teams, with responsibility for setting objectives, developing and managing workflows, and developing talent., • Demonstrated ability to mentor, inspire, and foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture., • Strong operational management skills, including resource planning, performance oversight, and budget accountability., • Exceptional communicator and collaborator with a proven ability to build relationships, advise senior leaders, and drive alignment across functions and geographies., • Proven experience leading 360 campaign creative initiatives across digital, print and experiential channels, ensuring timely delivery, brand consistency and creative excellence across all outputs., • Ability to evaluate outcomes, apply insights, and continuously evolve best practices., • Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a growth mindset., • Proactive, organized, process oriented and accountable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment., • Curious and innovative, with a strong grasp of emerging trends in branding, storytelling, and creative production. Who You'll Work With You will lead the Brand Activation sub-team within the Global Brand & Creative Strategy team. In this role, you will work closely with the other sub-team leaders – including Creative Strategy & Design, Brand Strategy, and Operations. You will also work closely with other functions across the Global Marketing & Communications organization, as well as key business service teams. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. (Click here )( for more information on E-Verify.

Assistant Manager - M&S Croydon • 40 hours per week As a Assistant Retail Manager, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Could you bring your spark to M&S? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: • Liaising between the team and manager to ensure we continually exceed expectations, • Motivating the team to keep everyone on task, • Assisting the manager with managing inventories, monitoring budgets and implementing action plans, • Managing the tills and processing payments, • Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role, • Assisting with paperwork when required, • Be passionate about exceptional customer service, • Have previous experience in a similar role, • Have experience managing teams, • Have excellent communication and organisational skills As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/0812/74517001/52767953/R/SU #One Retail Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Head of Manufacturing High Growth, High Volume Operation | Multi-Site Leadership Ready to take the lead in a fast paced, high volume manufacturing environment where your decisions shape performance, culture, and long-term success? We’re searching for a Head of Manufacturing who thrives in complex operational settings and knows how to bring the best out of large teams. This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal role within a dynamic organisation that values pace, precision, and continuous improvement. What you will be doing: • Leading a sizeable and dedicated operational workforce (150+ people), • End-to-end manufacturing performance, productivity, and process excellence., • A culture built on empowerment, accountability, and collaboration., • High volume day to day operations that demand clarity, structure, and strong leadership What we're looking for: Industry background isn’t important - your leadership is. We’re looking for someone who has: • Proven success managing large operational teams in fast-moving environments, • A naturally engaging leadership style - clear communicator, inspiring coach, visible presence on the ground, • Strong track record and credibility in deplyoing lean, continuous improvement and process optimisation., • A passion for building high-performing teams and improving ways of working., • The confidence to challenge, the curiosity to innovate, and the drive to deliver. Why Join Us? This is a rare chance to shape a manufacturing operation with full backing from the senior team. You’ll have the scope to influence, improve, and elevate performance — with the autonomy to build something exceptional and the support to make it happen. If you’re a hands-on, people-focused leader who knows how to navigate complexity and inspire at scale, we’d love to hear from you. Keywords: Head of Manufacturing, Head of Production, Head of Manufacturing Operations

Services Manager – Dermatology & ENT £48,000 + Performance Bonus Hybrid – Croydon Head Office Full-Time, Permanent Are you a strategic operations leader with a passion for improving NHS community services? Do you thrive in fast-paced, evolving healthcare environments where you can take full ownership of service performance and transformation? We’re working with a highly innovative, rapidly growing healthcare provider delivering NHS community services across London and surrounding counties. With an expanding footprint and a focus on ENT and Dermatology services, they are seeking a talented Services Manager to oversee the end-to-end operational delivery. This is a brand-new position giving you the chance to shape the role, establish best practice, and influence real change in a business that values performance, collaboration, and compassion in equal measure. You'll report directly to the COO and play a key part in leading multidisciplinary teams, delivering outstanding patient care, and driving financial and operational success. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee day-to-day service delivery for ENT and Dermatology clinics across multiple locations, • Take full ownership of the “referral to discharge” pathway, ensuring seamless, compliant patient journeys, • Lead service optimisation across clinical capacity, workforce planning, appointment management, and clinic resourcing, • Manage operational performance to meet KPIs, NHS service levels, and contractual obligations, • Lead a team of clinical and non-clinical professionals, • Track and analyse key performance data to identify trends, risks, and service improvement opportunities, • Maximise referrals and ensure clinical capacity meets demand, working with clinicians and commissioners, • Manage the full P&L of assigned services and monitor financial performance closely, • Build and maintain strong working relationships with commissioners, local authorities, and clinic partners, • Actively contribute to organisational change initiatives and quality improvement projects, • Ensure full compliance with CQC, NHS, and internal regulatory frameworks Ideal Candidate Profile: • Degree; ideally in Business Administration, Healthcare Management or a relevant field, • Proven experience managing healthcare services, • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage both direct and matrix teams, • Background in owning P&L and operational budgets, • Stakeholder engagement experience, • Familiar with pathway design, waitlist management, and performance monitoring, • Adaptable, friendly, and capable of thriving in a high-growth, change-led environment, • Practice Managers or Operations Leads ready for a step up are also encouraged to apply What’s On Offer: • Hybrid working – typically 3 days in-office, • Up to £48,000 basic salary, • Quarterly bonus of £1,000 for hitting operational profit targets, • Annual bonus of £1,000 if yearly service targets are achieved, • Overachievement bonus – £250 for every £20,000 above annual budget, • 37.5-hour week, Monday–Friday; 9am–5pm, • Paid travel expenses to regional clinic sites, • A genuinely autonomous leadership role with strong internal support and cross-functional collaboration Interested? To apply or find out more, contact Tom Fitch on 02393 874295 or 07919 008757, or email your CV to

We are looking for a dynamic leader to lead our Financial Control team within the wider Financial Operations department. Reporting to the Head of Financial Operations, youll manage a team of six and oversee all financial accounting, finance system interfaces and finance operations (expenses, account

A rare opportunity for an experienced Sales Manager with a proven track record of selling luxury interior products into Architects and Specifiers, Interior Designers and Shopfitters across the London region. BASIC SALARY: £60,000 - £70,000 BENEFITS: · 20% Annual Bonus · Pension · Executive Benefits · Mobile LOCATION: Home based COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Hillingdon, Enfield, Croydon, Staines, Hackney, Brentwood, Watford, Slough, Dartford, JOB DESCRIPTION: Sales Manager, Business Development Manage, Specification Sales Manager, Key Account Manager - Luxury interior products - Architects, Specifiers, Interior Designers, Shopfitters As our Sales Manager, you will be representing our strong European brand, working closely with the UK Managing Director and Marketing Manager targeting Architects, Specifiers, Interior Designers and shopfitters within the M25 to obtain design specifications and develop new business with key project accounts in the area. You will be an integral part of the UK sales team and the wider European team and will play a pivotal role as well as having influence on the growth of the UK market. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Sales Manager, Business Development Manage, Specification Sales Manager, Key Account Manager - Luxury interior products - Architects, Specifiers, Interior Designers, Shopfitters · To achieve set targets as determined by the company. · Create and develop lasting relationships with the Architects, Specifiers, Interior Designers and Shopfitters · Provide accurate detailed monthly sales and SWOT reports to identify areas of opportunity and areas of threat to the business. · Be prepared to provide feedback on aspects of Sales and Marketing activity when requested. · Represent the company at industry events and strengthen our presence in the community. · Coordinate with internal teams and partners to ensure successful project execution. · Carry out technical CPD/Seminars to actively promote the companies range of refurbishment solutions. · Assist with other internal departments (e.g. Marketing, Operations) as required to ensure that customer issues are resolved to their satisfaction. · Develop and maintain an effective network of contacts and build relationships at all levels of the organisation internally and externally. · Maintain regular contact with customers to optimise the selling potential and retain our existing customer portfolio. · The person that all Architects, Specifiers, Interior Designers and Shopfitters could turn to for advice when they have a problem - because they believe you as the technical expert PERSON SPECIFICATION: Sales Manager, Business Development Manage, Specification Sales Manager, Key Account Manager - Luxury interior products - Architects, Specifiers, Interior Designers, Shopfitters We are interested in hearing from career minded, experienced sales professionals with a track record of success selling luxury products into Architects, Specifiers, Interior Designers and Shopfitters You must be: · Capable of reading technical drawings, understanding materials and have an appreciation for amazing design · Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality and business profit. · Ambitious, credible, and comfortable in dealing with both internal and external contacts. · Reliable, tolerant, and determined. · An empathic communicator, well presented and business like. We want someone who is driven to succeed and looking for an opportunity to work within a multinational organisation that offers extensive freedom of action and which has room to invest and very ambitious plans. THE COMPANY: We have over 50 year's experience and our products are produced with the utmost attention to quality and we have established ourselves as a global leader in architectural mouldings and wall panel solutions. We are a part of a larger group employing over 1700 members of staff across 16 sites. The Group operates in 5 core business sectors, namely technical insulation, protective packaging, design elements, underlays for floating floors and solutions for industry. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles : Regional Sales Manager, Account Manager, Key Account Manager, Sales Manager, Account Manager, Territory Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Specification Sales Manager - Architects, Specifiers, Interior Design, Retail Shopfitting, Shopfitters INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgment of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: IP18351, Wallace Hind Selection TPBN1_UKTJ

Frazer Jones is delighted to be supporting a high-growth business in their search for a People Operations Team Leader to drive operational excellence across HR, onboarding, and payroll. Own the preparation and submission of monthly payroll data, liaising with external providers and internal finance

To motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership and management, by reflecting on themselves and how they interact and work with their teams, their networks and the wider business. Whose courses provide our existing and future leaders the time an

We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. You will represent the Places Leisure and you will need to be a motivated individual who will take on responsibility to lead a team and ensure the efficient day to day running of t

Build and manage a cross-functional pipeline of simplification opportunities sourced from central teams, operations, and external partners. This role exists to make it easier for front line teams to deliver a consistently great customer experience by simplifying processes, policies, and ways of work

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation.Right now, we are looking for a.Sounds great, what will I be doing?.You will be supporting and motivating staff in achieving outcomes and meeting targets within a payment-by-r

As Stock Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for proactively managing the stock operations across the store, ensuring stock accuracy and managing the business supply needs.

Working within a vibrant team in our central London office, the Operations Supervisor is responsible for the smooth running and operation of our tours whilst maintain a superior standard of customer service in order to achieve the company’s service targets. Senior Operations and Office Manager

Global Revenue Operations Leader. We are looking for a strategic, hands-on global revenue operations leader to partner directly with the CEO and regional revenue leads. Have you built or radically improved a global revenue operations function, ideally in a post-acquisition environment?.

Earn up to $16 USD/hourly and work fully remotely and flexibly.Outlier, a platform owned and operated by Scale AI, is looking for.If you're passionate about improving models and excited by the future of AI, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.Work from a real user perspective to create na

We are working with a leading Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance Contractor to recruit an Operations Manager to join their team in Westminster, overseeing a £10-12m portfolio of works. Operations Manager – Reactive Maintenance & Voids. You will oversee the full running of the contracts includin

Deliver insights to FM, sustainability, and leadership teams in clear, actionable formats. Coordinate with FM partners, Dar operations, Schneider Electric, AV vendors, IT, and workplace teams. FM, workplace technology, or digital building operations.

A leader who inspires, develops, and elevates their teams. Strong commercial awareness and confidence managing high-volume operations. Operations Manager - Vibrant Exciting Branded Restaurant.

Job Title: Operations Lead/Manager. Search operations, ensuring smooth operationalisation of engineering requests and partner launches.

We are working with a Specialist Travel company, who are offering a fantastic opportunity to join their operations department. Providing full post-sales support to the sales team.

Supporting editorial team to help coordinate magazine printing and mailing lists. Work with the Project Manager, sales and marketing teams to look after clients post sale to ensure all deliverables are met and co-ordinated effectively. We are the market leading publisher in these areas with an estab

You will manage and develop a dedicated Operations team, build strong customer relationships, and collaborate with senior leadership to drive continuous improvement across the wider operation. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop the Operations team, fostering a culture of accountability,

The Operations Manager will ensure the smooth day-to-day running of our London headquarters, supporting our creative, production, and post-production teams so they can focus on delivering outstanding work. This is an in-office role at the centre of everything we do: staffing, scheduling, HR support,

As Operations Manager, you’ll be the engine behind the brand — translating the founders’ vision into seamless, commercially sound execution across logistics, warehousing, and day-to-day operations. Oversee inbound, outbound, and returns operations to ensure speed, accuracy, and cos

You will oversee governance operations, supporting senior leadership executives and the Board to meet their legal responsibilities and keep policies and systems up to date. Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a national charity with their search for a new Operations Manager. Within this Operati

A leading Consultancy is seeking an Operations Manager to join their dynamic team on a 12 month FTC to work closely with senior leadership. The Operations Manager will be hands-on at an operational level, enabling senior leaders to focus on the highest value opportunities. Support senior leadership

The role calls for a proactive, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment. Oversee multi-site hospitality, retail, and event operations across a large campus. Lead, motivate and develop a dedicated management and operational team.

Operations Manager Reporting into an Operations Director. The business work nationally and at present the senior management team work remotely, meeting up when required or on one of the projects.

Operations Manager – Conferences & Exhibitions. Ownership of event operations budgets, forecasting, and cost control. Management of onsite operations and international event delivery.

A key part of the role is leading and coaching a team of shift leaders, equipping them with the skills, resources, and guidance needed to manage their teams effectively and achieve operational excellence. The Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing warehouse and production operations w

Experience in an operations, business operations, or programme management role. Work cross-functionally with Product, Customer, Finance, and Commercial teams.

Position: Central Operations Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager to join the UK’s largest self-storage group. They strive to ensure that every colleague feels like a valued member of the friendly and supportive team.

Operations Manager – Major Infrastructure / Energy Project Location: London (Hybrid – weekly office attendance required) About the Opportunity We are recruiting an experienced Operations Manager to support a major nuclear infrastructure portfolio within the Energy division of a leadin

To provide the overall strategic and operational leadership and management for all aspects of Health and Safety, HR, ICT, community usage, catering, administration and operations support in the academy.

Reporting into the Account Director you will be the go to for many issues across the sprawling site, from the operations team to the client liaison in a fast paced environment. This particular site has lots of reoccurring issues with age and infrastructure which needs constant addressing and plannin

We’re looking for a confident and experienced Operations Manager to lead a collaborative team and oversee the smooth running of all order processing and dispatch operations. Leading and managing the Operations team, assessing workloads and allocating accounts. This is a hands-on role where you

What you'll do as our Operations Manager: Lead a pragmatic team across administration, maintenance, and quality functions Drive growth across workshop capabilities and overall business performance Build and maintain strong relationships with client partners Oversee repair shop operations, fr

Operations Manager - Main Contractor. My client are an established construction contractor who are currently recruiting for an Operations Manager to head up a newly won partnership with a Housing Association across London & South East. Your direct team will include contract managers, supervisors

CTS is growing, and we are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join our leadership team. Based in London, we pride ourselves on our professional and high-quality service delivered by a team of highly trained and experienced professionals. F4CC;We’re Hiring Operations Manager

CORElevate is supporting this organisation in the search for a Central Operations Manager. Operations function within a well-known QSR organisation.

The Operations Manager is responsible for delivery of the financial and operational performance of the garage in line with the performance objectives required by the Company.

As Operations Manager / Founder’s Associate, you’ll work directly with the founding team across a wide range of strategic and operational priorities. Operations Manager / Founder’s Associate.

Support day-to-day operations across supply chain, ordering, and logistics.

Part of a sizable team of 6 (consisting of Operations, Technical Support and Reception), you will report directly into the Operations Manager. You will be required to provide cover for the Reception team in the event of any sickness, holiday or other absence. You will be joining a very prestigious,

Job Specification: Operations Administrator - Shipping. The Operations Administrator – Shipping is responsible for coordinating and executing all aspects of international artwork shipments. This includes liaising with internal teams, external logistics providers, and clients to ensure timely,

Maintain accurate internal records across HR, finance, compliance, and operations. Assist with the flow of information between practices, ensuring teams have the resources, updates, and guidance they need. Job Description – HR and Operations Administrator.

HR Course Programme Job Guarantee Included.Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first HR administration role.Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you're hired.Flexible financing options available, with pa