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About the role

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can be part of a fantastic team who deliver their very best at all times?  Would you love to work for a charity where we believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential?  If so, this could be the job for you! 

Sense is currently recruiting for an Assistant Shop Manager to work 7.5 hours per week at our shop in Aberdare on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting time to join our team and work in our network of over 120 shops as we continue our exciting shop growth programme. We are looking for someone to lead and inspire an enthusiastic team, drive delivery of standards, operational and customer service excellence - all to maximize vital income generation for the charity.

Some key areas of ownership for the successful applicant include:

• Building, training and inspiring a great team of volunteers
• Delivering superb shop standards, offer and customer engagement
• Driving stock generation and community engagement

Each year, over four million people buy an item from us, so our shops play a pivotal role in raising brand awareness and income to make a difference to the lives of the people we support. 

Key skills and experience:

• The successful applicant will need to be self-motivated, creative, be a great communicator and positively committed to working in charity retail.
• Experience of inspiring a team to provide excellent customer service.
• An eye for detail that will ensure a safe, clean, and inviting environment for customers, staff, and volunteers.
• Experience of working in a retail environment or within a team leader position.

This position requires the applicant to be willing to work Bank Holidays and weekends as required.

About Sense

We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader .

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply:

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on or

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependant on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: 

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

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Laboratory Technician

Hirwaun CF44

Commutable from Glynneath, Aberdare, Hirwaun, Merthyr Tydfil, Mountain Ash, Treherbert, Abercynon, Treorchy

£25-28,000

Benefits:-

• 25 Days + Bank Holidays
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life insurance cover
• Company sick pay
• Free parking
• Free uniform

Are you passionate about science, precision, and hands-on lab work? I am working with an innovation-driven business investing heavily in their laboratory and research and development capabilities. This role would be well suited to a candidate with a background in chemistry and physical testing. If this sounds of interest, apply today!

Job Description

• Conduct Tests and Analyses: Perform chemical and physical tests on raw materials, in process samples, and finished products to evaluate properties such as tensile strength, elasticity, and durability.
• Quality Control: Ensure that all products meet specified quality standards by identifying defects and recommending process improvements.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all tests and analyses, including data entry and report generation.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety regulations and protocols to maintain a safe working environment
• Technical Support: Provide technical support to the production team and assist in troubleshooting issues related to polymer materials
• Research and Development: Assist in the development of new polymer formulations and processes by conducting experiments and providing feedback

Requirements

• Associate degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in a laboratory setting, preferably in the polymer or manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of ISO quality management systems is a plus

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If you are interested in this role or looking for something similar please contact Jack Lavis directly at or call for a confidential discussion on .

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.