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Latest Vacancies
Opticial Assistant
Applications are invited to apply for the position of Optical Assistant, 39 hours, full time permanent role within our Peterborough Opticians. Job Information: To contribute to maximising store sales, achieving targets and profitability by providing high standards of customer service, give advice, dispense and fit spectacles under guidance of a qualified Optician, produce spectacles using computer controlled machinery and provide a high quality glazing service, reception duties and office administration. Provide support for the lab technician in all aspects of optical work, full training will be given.
Customer Services Assistant
Central England Co-operative are currently recruiting for a Customer Services Assistant. Our Customer Services Assistants provide an essential part of the store's frontline service delivering the highest standards of care to our customers. As well as providing first class customer service you will share our values and ethos and will actively promote Co-operative Values and Membership wherever possible. The main duties of this varied role could include working on checkouts, the shop floor, housekeeping, date code checking, temperature checks, administration or even the In-store bakery. You will provide a friendly, knowledgeable and efficient service to customers, a supportive attitude to your colleagues, an awareness of health and safety, and high personal and store operating standards. A polite, helpful attitude is required as well as a flexible approach to working hours. You may also undertake duties focusing on a specific section or other operational activities within the store but ultimately you will be part of a multi skilled team. Whatever your focus, Central England Co-operative will provide the highest standards of training and development to help you thrive in this essential role.
Category Specialist Non-Food in Food
We are currently recruiting for a fixed term 12 months maternity cover, 39 hours per week, Category Specialist to be based at our Business Support Centre, Retail Product Team in Lichfield. Reporting to the Retail Category Manager, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of our customer proposition into our 250+ stores. You will be accountable for multiple category performance in line with the agreed non-food category plan (range, price, promotions macro and micro space). You will also be instrumental in the delivery of our tactical sales plan and measurement of our success. You will create the proposition for tactical initiatives that deliver incremental sales, profit and enhanced % gross margin within our food retail business. You should have previous experience of managing a category with an annual sales budget, working within a team environment, be customer focused and able to manage change. Ideally you will have worked within or have experience for a retailer. This role also has one direct report therefore an experienced manager of people is required. Planning and organising and communicating/influencing skills are required along with being able to problem solve and make decisions. You should have a good knowledge and understanding of commercial and product marketing, intermediate Excel skills an analytical mindset and a drive for results.
Web Designer
Do you want to work in an environment where each day is different? Are you always striving to bring innovative and creative ideas to the table? We're looking for a talented Web Designer / Web Developer (HTML5 / CSS3) to support the Digital Strategy by bringing fresh and creative ideas to the business. Your main role will be to produce high quality designs and code quickly, accurately and to tight deadlines. As part of the web team, your daily workload will be varied, so you'll be required to manage your time across a number of projects. Excellent (PC based) skills in Illustrator and Photoshop (CS6) are essential for the Web Designer, along with a keen eye for detail and consistency. You should be a Web Designer / Web Developer (HTML5 / CSS3) or similar who can demonstrate: * Experience gained within a similar Web Developer (HTML5 / CSS3) / Web Design role; * Proficiency in HTML5 / CSS3; * A strong appreciation for Responsive Design; * Familiarity with SASS; * Familiarity with JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, Handlebars and Moment; * Knowledge of version control; * Awareness and understanding of internet standards, best practices and emerging technologies; * Excellent communication and organisation skills; * Familiarity with Content Management Systems; * Assist in producing internal front-end standards; * Be a team player; * A passion for the latest digital technologies and trends. Experience of working for a Retail organisation would be beneficial.
Customer Services Assistant
Our Customer Services Assistants provide an essential part of the store's frontline service delivering the highest standards of care to our customers. As well as providing first class customer service you will share our values and ethos and will actively promote Co-operative Values and Membership wherever possible. The main duties of this varied role could include working on checkouts, the shop floor, housekeeping, date code checking, temperature checks, administration or even the In-store bakery. You will provide a friendly, knowledgeable and efficient service to customers, a supportive attitude to your colleagues, an awareness of health and safety, and high personal and store operating standards. A polite, helpful attitude is required as well as a flexible approach to working hours. You may also undertake duties focusing on a specific section or other operational activities within the store but ultimately you will be part of a multi skilled team. Whatever your focus, Central England Co-operative will provide the highest standards of training and development to help you thrive in this essential role.
Store Supervisor
Central England Co-operative are currently recruiting for a Store Supervisor. Working closely with the rest of the management team you will be expected to maintain high standards and get the best from your colleagues. You will need to ensure costs are controlled and have the ability to maximise further sales potential that the store has to offer. Ideally applicants will have experience in food retail as section supervisors and duty managers and ambitions to further develop their career. You should be customer focused, a good team player, have passion for the brand and the drive for results as well as good leadership skills and able to build performance.

Working with Central England Co-operative

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