Matching talent with opportunity

Location: Bournemouth

Salary: Up to £24K + annual bonus of 5% based on company performance

Benefits: 20 days hols + Bank Holidays, Birthday off paid, Xmas shut down as extra holiday, Simply Health cash plan, staff socials, free parking permit, Death in service, 

Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, 1 hour unpaid lunch, 35 hours per week, office based

Candidates must have their own car insured for business use, should the need to use their car arise.

Aspire Jobs are delighted to be working in an exclusive partnership with our professional services' client, who are a well-established and reputable business based in Bournemouth. They are now looking for an entry level Facilities Assistant to cover a 12-month maternity contract position to start ideally last week of August/first week of September.  

As a team they are organising and hosting more and more functions both internal and external and a large part of this role will be the organisation of said events.  This includes setting up tables/chairs, liaising with outside suppliers for food and drinks from start to finish.  This is NOT a "sat in front of a computer" type role but does need you to have computer skills including using Word and Excel.  You will be responsible for ensuring that their client suite and meeting rooms are ready to be used at all times, making sure that they are clean and tidy.  This will involve you making sure the kitchen area is also kept tidy. This is a real chance to make this Facilities Assistant role your own.

The role will also see you covering reception when needed, so you must look the part and be professional with strong communication skills.  A large part of this role will be communication both internally with staff at all levels (including partners and board directors) as well as external clients and suppliers, therefore you must be good with people with the ability to adjust your tone accordingly.  You will also be flexible to undertake other roles as and when needed.

The Facilities Assistant role will give you the opportunity to get to know everyone within the business at 2 different sites in central Bournemouth.

The successful Facilities Assistant will:-

• Have a “can-do” attitude, initiative, and growth mindset
• Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Have an understanding of what goes into fantastic customer / client service and your desire to want to provide a brilliant client / employee office experience, in a professional environment
• Possess high standards of professionalism
• Have strong organisational skills
• Have strong communication skills – both written and verbal
• Be professionally presented
• Possess good computer skills
• Have energy and a real get up and go (this can be quite a physically demanding role)

Location: Near Southampton

Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum

Hours: 38-hour contract, day shifts only, every other weekend off

Benefits: Company discount scheme, Retail discount scheme, Company uniform, Free On-site Parking, up to 38 days of Holiday (pro-rata), Cycle Scheme, Health Cash Plan, Time off to support local charities, with an annual paid Charity Day, Wellbeing support with internal Mental Health First Aiders and external Employee Assistance Program, Company pension scheme for eligible employees.

Aspire Jobs are working exclusively with our client who is a well-known, award winning and reputable retailer with several sites across the South of England. Each site has a large, high-volume on-site restaurant, which provide Breakfast and Lunch dining. The restaurants operate between the core hours of 9am to 5pm, between Monday to Saturday and 10:00am to 4:00pm on a Sunday. The restaurant offers full breakfast service until 11.30am and then an array of hot-food, served counter style as well as offering an on-site carvery.  This is a busy, high volume counter service.

This role is ideally suited to someone who has a strong understanding of all aspects of the kitchen sections and who has gained some kitchen management experience. If you have Pastry experience, this would also be beneficial.

Please note: As the role is based at a retail outlet outside the city centre, the successful candidate must be able to commute directly.

Location: Southampton

Salary: £38,625-£46,125 pa

Hours: 38 hour week shift basis (across 7am-7pm), working every other weekend. No late shifts generally other than Christmas

Benefits: Company discount scheme, retail discounts, cycle scheme, health cash plan, annual paid charity day, External Assistance Program for wellbeing, free parking, upto 38 days holiday inc bank hols, pension

Aspire Jobs are working exclusively with our client who is a well know replutable retailer. Now looking for an experienced, ambitious, commercially minded Retail Trading Manager to join their Southampton site.  You will be responsible for c £10M turover contributing toi the stores overal operation so needs someone with a strong (10 years +) retail management experience.  You will be managing a team of c 50-60 staff with 5 direct reports within that.  

The store is undergoing a major refit and as such will become a premium department store style centre.  Therefore they are looking for people with retail experience from within clothing, furniture and department stores rather than food etc.

You will be leading their retail operation where they are passionate about creating exceptional experiences for customers and an inspiring place to work for colleagues to work.  

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced retail leader who loves developing people, driving commercial performance, and creating outstanding customer experiences. You'll lead a large and diverse team, working alongside the General Manager and wider leadership team to deliver exceptional results across all trading departments.

We're seeking a natural leader who can motivate others, build strong relationships, and bring energy and enthusiasm to every part of the business.

As a Retail Manager you'll ideally have:

• Significant retail management experience within a customer-focused environment from cothing, furniture or department stores
• A strong commercial mindset and confidence working with sales, margins, budgets and KPIs
• Experience leading, coaching and developing large teams
• The ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• A passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences
• Strong analytical skills and confidence using business data to make informed decisions

Most importantly, you'll be someone who leads by example, embraces teamwork, and enjoys helping people and businesses achieve their full potential.