Assistant Store Manager
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Join the team. Drive Sales. Be the Most You!
At Claire's, we're all about self-expression, creativity, and bringing the latest trends to life for our customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, love engaging with customers, and have a passion for driving sales, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Responsibilities
- Sales Leadership & Profit Growth: Take ownership of store sales by delivering outstanding customer experience, upselling products, and implementing promotions to maximize revenue. You'll be at the forefront of driving store performance.
- Customer Engagement & Experience: Every customer interaction is a chance to create a loyal shopper! Use your enthusiasm and product knowledge to provide personalized styling advice, recommend add-ons, and enhance their shopping journey.
- Expert Piercing Services: Become a trusted piercing specialist through our training program. Provide a safe, fun, and professional experience that keeps customers coming back.
- Operational Excellence: Ensure the store runs smoothly by maintaining inventory accuracy, handling transactions efficiently, and keeping the store well-merchandised and visually appealing to drive foot traffic.
- Team Support & Sales Coaching: Work alongside your Store Manager to train and motivate team members in achieving sales goals and delivering top-notch customer service.
- Trend-Driven Brand Representation: Showcase Claire's products and services with enthusiasm. Stay up to date with the latest fashion trends and translate that knowledge into compelling product recommendations and styling tips for customers.
About You
- Sales-Driven Mindset: You thrive on meeting and exceeding sales targets, always looking for ways to maximize opportunities.
- Customer-Centric Approach: You're passionate about providing exceptional service and creating memorable shopping experiences.
- Retail & Leadership Experience: At least one year of retail management experience preferred, with a proven ability to drive sales and support team success.
- Confidence in Piercing Services: Willingness to become a trained piercing specialist and provide expert guidance to customers.
- Strong Communication & Selling Skills: You know how to engage customers, build relationships, and close the sale.
- Ability to Work Independently: You're self-motivated, organized, and can take charge when needed.
- You can conduct piercings and demonstrate patience and empathy, particularly with young or anxious customers.
- You are proficient in operating a POS system to facilitate transactions and manage sales efficiently, contributing to smooth store operations.
- You hold a high school diploma or equivalent and have a minimum of one year of retail management experience, along with at least one year of overall retail experience.
- You can stand during scheduled shifts and maneuver 11-35kg (25-75lbs).
- You can bend, stoop, extended reaching, and climb ladders or step stools while placing merchandise throughout the store and assisting customers.
- You are passionate about providing our customers with opportunities to express themselves freely every day.
- You are energized by interacting with customers and stive to provide excellent service throughout their visit.
- You are inspired by our values of teamwork, compassion, integrity, customer delight, diversity, and self-expression.
- You have strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with customers, employees, and management.
- You possess a strong grasp of mathematics, essential for tasks such as inventory management, sales analysis, and cash handling.
- You're a driven team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- You're self-motivated and organized, as some of our stores may require you to work alone at times.
- You show a passion for fashion and stay up to date with the latest trends, which can contribute to enhancing the customer experience and driving sales.
- You can create a curated fashion look with product during your shift.
Perks and Benefits
- Full-Time employees will be eligible for benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance)
- Generous employee discount on Claire's products
- Opportunities for advancement and career development
- Fun and inclusive work environment with supportive teammates
Upon submitting your application, you can expect an update within 5 days. If the hiring manager wants to proceed with your application, the process will involve a face-to-face interview in one of our stores. This will provide you with the opportunity to showcase your passion for customer service, teamwork, and self-expression, while also giving us a chance to get to know you better.
Claire's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require.
Assistant Project Manager (Construction)
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Kickstart Your Career in Construction Project Management – Exeter
I'm working with a highly respected construction consultancy in Exeter that’s looking to bring an Assistant or Graduate Project Manager on board. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone at the early stages of their career who’s eager to work across exciting, real-world construction projects while being mentored by experienced professionals.
The Company:
This well-established consultancy has a strong presence in the South West and delivers high-quality services across sectors such as residential, education, healthcare, and commercial development. Known for their collaborative culture and commitment to professional development, they offer the ideal environment for a graduate or assistant PM to build their career.
The Role:
As an Assistant Project Manager, you’ll support senior colleagues in the delivery of construction projects from concept through to completion. You’ll gain hands-on experience across all RIBA stages and gradually take on more responsibility as your confidence and skills grow.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with managing project timelines, budgets, and documentation
- Attend site visits, client meetings, and design team coordination sessions
- Support in preparing reports, risk assessments, and tender documentation
- Help ensure compliance with health & safety and project standards
- Liaise with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders
About You:
- Degree in Construction Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or similar
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Eagerness to learn and grow in a consultancy environment
- A team player with a proactive attitude and attention to detail
- Ideally some work placement, internship, or site experience (but not essential)
- Full UK driving licence or working towards one
What’s on Offer:
- Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Support for APC, CIOB, or other chartership routes
- Mentoring and training from experienced professionals
- Friendly, flexible, and inclusive team culture
- Opportunities for rapid career progression
Assistant Catering Manager
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Job Title: Catering Assistant Manager
Location: North Devon
Start Date: September
Salary: £13.69 per hour
Full Time
Are you an experienced and motivated Catering Assistant Manager with a background in school or commercial kitchen settings?
Do you take pride in delivering a high-quality catering service, supporting a team, and maintaining exceptional hygiene and safety standards?
Are you confident managing kitchen staff, organising service routines, and contributing to a smooth and efficient operation?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a respected secondary school based in North Devon. The school is known for its supportive community, strong values of respect and opportunity, and its commitment to providing students with a safe and nurturing environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a hard-working, welcoming team and take on a key leadership role in the school’s kitchen operation.
The school is looking for a full-time Catering Assistant Manager to help lead the catering team in preparing and serving meals, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting day-to-day kitchen management. The role includes supervisory duties and may become permanent for the right candidate.
The successful applicant will have:
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Experience supervising staff in a school or commercial kitchen
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Up-to-date knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety regulations
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The ability to lead by example, motivate a team, and manage kitchen operations efficiently
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A proactive, organised, and approachable attitude
In return for the above, you can expect to receive:
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A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support your onboarding process
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Access to CPD Courses and certificates through our My-Progression channel
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Market-leading rates of pay
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TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend*
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PAYE basis – ensuring correct Tax and National Insurance contributions with no hidden admin fees
If you’re interested in this position, click ‘APPLY NOW’ and we’ll be in touch with more information about this exciting opportunity.
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*Terms and Conditions apply
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.
Logistic Operations Manager
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An exciting newOperations Manageropportunity at DX!
All about you
You will be friendly, hard-working and love the buzz of getting things done. We love team players and here at DX we are committed to providing our people the technical and personal skills to progress their careers.
About us
We think we are more than just a delivery company. We know each item tells a story and we know that for someone, somewhere, it'll make their day, or not - if we fail! DX is the specialist provider of customer-driven solutions for time sensitive, mission critical, high value and heavier items delivery. DX routinely handles goods from many high street retailers and industry sectors including homeware, high street fashion, optical lenses, pharmacy items and jewellery along with legal documents, the UK Government and foreign embassies for identity documents and visas.
Our brand is what we do every day and our values set the tone for how we want our colleagues to go about their business of delivering the Delivered Exactly promise. Our goal every day is to deliver on our promises, so you can deliver on yours.
What will it feel like to be part of our team?
At DX, we know our people are our foundation of success. We'll give you all the responsibility you need to develop yourself as an adaptable leader; with plenty of challenges to keep your career growing. If you want to develop your career, DX will provide the training and the opportunities! In addition, you will work with passionate and supportive people who are focused on meeting the DX Delivered Exactly promise.
Role summary:
This role is responsible for leading and managing operational aspects of the service centre on for the DX products ensuring achievement of budgeted and/or targeted service, cost and quality performance measures. The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective management of all employed colleagues, third party subcontractors and owner drivers. They will manage the premises, equipment and consumables, ensuring the most cost effective and high quality performance is delivered. The role will drive and lead the change process to deliver a fully integrated service centre operation in conjunction with the General Manager.
Key responsibilities
- Evident line management experience in production/logistics/mail/ parcels services environment to at least the same level of responsibility.
- Experience of running a multi shift logistics operation
- Proven record of delivering great service to Customers and managing on-going Customer relationships.
- Experience of managing a diverse workforce including sub- contractors, self- employed drivers and PAYE drivers.
- Experience of managing direct cost budget.
- Ability to use Microsoft XP (Excel, Word, Email, Access, PowerPoint) or similar data base.
Essential criteria for this role
- Previous experience in the logistics or distribution industry
Additional information on this role
If you have previous experience of managing teams in fast-paced mail/distribution environments and have the ambition to develop your leadership skills, then we would love to hear from you.
Benefits:
- Competitive Rates of Pay
- Holidays: 25 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays
- Long Service Recognition scheme
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
- Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP
- DX Discounts Portal
- Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!
We look forward to hearing from you!
Assistant Project Manager - Marine Civil & Mechanical Systems
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Assistant Project Manager - Marine Civil & Mechanical Systems
Location: Devonport
Pay Rate : 50 per hour
Contract: 12 months, potential for extension
Must hold or be eligible for SC (Security Clearance)
Role Overview:
The Major Infrastructure Projects directorate provides major new or upgraded dock, berth and building infrastructure projects to provide facilities for the ship and submarine sustainment programmes at Devonport. As an Assistant Project Manager supporting the management of the Designs, you'll work with multi-discipline infrastructure system designers & consultants to provide an overall sustainment capability improving the docking capabilities at Devonport.
Key Responsibilities:
- Marine Civil & Mechanical Systems - Assistant Project Manager is a key role providing support to the Project/Package Manager who is managing the overall facility design contracts.
- The key role will be responsible for the delivery of a sub package of works, including schedule, scope, contractual, financial and risk management functions.
- The role will require frequent travel to design consultants' offices UK wide, but predominately Bristol and Plymouth.
- Assisting the technical and project team in development of requirements, project scope and solutions for specific work packages.
- Translate supply chain reporting into useable data to inform planning, monitoring and control of work packages.
- Manage input to cost and budget monitoring.
What We're Looking For:
- The candidate must have experience of working within a project environment managing Civil and or Mechanical Systems designs packages, ideally with client side NEC4 contract experience.
- Knowledge of highly regulated environments (preferably Nuclear) and complex document management systems.
- The project will be on the Nuclear Licensed site and therefore experience in delivery of nuclear safety implicated structures, equipment or services would be of benefit.
- A bachelor's or master's Degree - desired.
- APM project management qualification PFQ/PMQ (or equivalent) - desired.
- NEC4 Accredited Project Manager - desired
Assistant Project Manager
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Role: Assistant Project Manager
Location: Devonport, Plymouth(Hybrid working)
Duration: 12 months
Inside IR35 : Umbrella
About our client
Our client is a leading global aerospace, defence, and security company specializing in delivering complex, mission-critical solutions. With a strong heritage in engineering and innovation, they provide essential services across aviation, marine, land, and nuclear sectors, supporting governments, armed forces, and commercial clients worldwide. Renowned for their commitment to safety, sustainability, and technological advancement, our client plays a vital role in ensuring operational excellence for their customers. Join them and be part of a team that drives innovation and delivers cutting-edge solutions in some of the world's most demanding environments.
Assistant Project Manager - Security
The Major Infrastructure Projects directorate provides major new or upgraded dock, berth and building infrastructure projects to provide facilities for the ship and submarine sustainment programmes. As Assistant Project Manager you'll work with multi-discipline infrastructure system designs to provide an overall sustainment capability mainly for the buildings and docks.
Using your experience in facility upgrade or construction projects you will manage the delivery security systems designs and work with users and other stakeholders to ensure that the integrated facility provides the sustainment capability. You will use your project management expertise to ensure the end product meets the technical and operational requirements of the facility.
This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career and assist in the delivery of Defence design and safety engineering projects, with opportunities for further development and progression within the Company.
Main Purpose of Role
Responsible for ensuring the project management delivery of the Dock
- Assistant Project Manager Security - This is a key role providing support to the Package Manager managing the facility design contracts.
- To assist and work collaboratively alongside the 2 Subject Matter Experts and the Package Manager.
- Responsible for information gathering and dissemination.
- Responsible for representing the Security team where necessary
- Ensure connectivity with other areas of Devonport Security
- Be prepared to question decisions using our client's core principles
- Take and distribute meeting minutes/tracker
- Supporting the delivery of schedule, scope, contractual, financial and risk management functions.
- The role will require frequent travel to design Consultants' offices UK wide.
- Assisting the technical and project team in development of requirements, project scope and solutions for specific work packages.
- Translate supply chain reporting into useable data to inform planning, monitoring and control of work packages.
- Support input to cost and budget monitoring.
- Develop Stakeholder management and communications plans.
- Document & Deliverable management
- Support the risk process including the identification, assessment, planning and implementation of risks, opportunities and issues.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Competences
- Project management background
- Electrical engineering background preferred
- Knowledge of Physical Security principles would be an advantage
- NEC4
- CEMAR
- Autodesk (CDE/Vault)
- Ability to read engineering drawings.
- A Bachelors or Master's Degree.
- APM an advantage but not entirely necessary
Please apply if you want to be part of a leading global defence, and security company that delivers complex, mission-critical solutions!
Site Supervisor/Assistant Site Manager
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Exeter
ASAP Start!
A thriving local business with a varied main contracting portfolio, is in need of additional resource for an academic refurbishment scheme currently on site.
The project, planned over the next few weeks, is a collection of small refurbishments under the same umbrella and hence they need additional resource to support the team.
To support a Site Manager, they are seekingan Assistant Site Manager/Site Supervisor to be visible on the ground, to oversee a small number of sub-contractors on site, ensure that H & S and Quality standards are upheld and also push for programme delivery.
SSSTS or SMSTS, First aid at work and CSCS card in addition to previous supervisory experience will be essential for the role which presents an ideal opportunity to gain further experience with a well reputed contracting business.
If you are keen to take the next step in your career, please forward your CV across ASAP!
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Assistant Manager
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Join a Market-Leading Retailer - Assistant Manager | Plymouth | Up to 33,000
Job Title: Assistant Manager
Location: Plymouth
Salary: Up to 33,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
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 33,000
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 Plymouth success story.
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Technical Sales Manager (Lighting / Uncapped Commission)
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Technical Sales Manager (Lighting / Uncapped Commission)
Remote- covering a patch Devon, Cornwall and south Somerset
55,000-65,000 + Uncapped Commission + Remote Working + Regional Travel + Company Car Progression + Training + Company Benefits
Are you a Technical Sales Manager or similar from a Lighting background looking for a technical role providing full autonomy to work on specialist projects within a global leading manufacturer who offer uncapped commission to greatly increase your earnings and ongoing progression to senior roles?
This market leading manufacturer work with a broad and growing client base across the UK primarily within the construction industry, and have seen continual growth to the point they now have 550 employees. They currently have a turnover of 80m and are looking to grow their UK Specification team to assist with ongoing growth.
This autonomous role will see you primarily dealing with existing accounts (60%), in addition to identifying and winning new business opportunities (40%) as you provide lighting products to a broad range of customers, with some design based responsibilities. You will have the autonomy to manage your own diary as you work from home and travel to meet clients across your patch- 3-4 days per week, to further business relationships.
This dynamic role would suit a Technical Sales Manager or similar from a Lighting background looking for a technical role selling cutting-edge products to a broad client base within a UK leading company who offer uncapped commission to increase your earnings .
The Role:
- Identify new business opportunities typically sourced via discussions with existing contacts, referrals, general market awareness, networking and project work
- Working with marketing and other departments to identify and quantify leads
- Further relationships with existing accounts by developing strong relations and promoting key strategy
- Liaising with key customers, typically F2F, but also via phone and email, to understand their requirements, utilising knowledge of products and services to propose how to meet their requirements.
- Pass quotations onto the commercial team to generate, quote and follow up on
- Carry out some design responsibilities
- Remote / field role with quarterly office visitation
The Person:
- Technical Sales Manager or similar
- Lighting background
- Happy to cover a patch across Devon, Cornwall and South Somerset
Technical, Sales, Manager, Specification, Sales, BD, Technical Sales, M&E, Construction, Lighting, Products, Design, Consultancy, Remote, Travel, Business Development, Account Management, Devon, Cornwall, South Somerset, Plymouth, Exeter
Reference Number: BBBH20468
If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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Store Manager - Exeter
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Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager- Inspiring Home & Lifestyle Retailer
Location: Exeter- New Store
Salary: 34,000 per annum Store Manager and 28,000 per annum Assistant Manager
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you a people-focused retail leader with a passion for creating exceptional customer experiences? Do you thrive in a beautiful store environment where creativity, service, and commercial results go hand in hand?
We're working with a much-loved international lifestyle brand to recruit an experienced and hands-on Store Manager and Assistant Manager for their stylish and tranquil NEW Exeter store.
About the Role:
As Store Manager and Assistant Manager , you'll take ownership of the store's commercial success, customer experience, and day-to-day operations. This is a fast-paced, shopfloor-based leadership role, perfect for someone who leads by example and inspires their team to deliver excellence every day.
Your Responsibilities:
- Lead the store team to achieve sales and operational targets
- Deliver outstanding customer service through coaching and daily support
- Manage staffing, scheduling, and team development
- Ensure high standards in visual merchandising and presentation
- Handle store administration, reporting, and cash management processes
- Take responsibility for store security and serve as a keyholder
- Support wider business initiatives and occasionally assist other stores
What We're Looking For:
- 2+ years of Assistant Store Manager or Store Management experience in a fast-paced retail environment
- Strong leadership, communication, and people development skills
- Commercially minded with the ability to analyse performance and drive results
- A hands-on, calm, and solutions-focused approach
- Passionate about interiors, lifestyle products, and visual presentation
What's on Offer:
- Competitive salary
- 28 days paid annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Generous staff discount
- Full onboarding and continued training and coaching
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Workplace pension scheme
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a beautiful store for a values-led business that blends aesthetics, culture, and community.
Interested? Send us your CV - we'd love to hear from you!
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