£27,000 - £35,000 + Commission + Benefits
Employed or Self EmployedAre you a qualified Mortgage Adviser looking for a new opportunity where your skills are truly valued, your career development is actively supported, and the leads keep coming in? If so, this could be the perfect next step.A respected, independent mortgage brokerage based in Burnham is seeking both employed and self-employed Mortgage & Protection Advisers to join its growing team. With a steady flow of quality leads, access to the whole of market, and support from a friendly, collaborative environment, this is an exciting opportunity to build a rewarding and long-term career.You’ll be advising a broad range of clients, from first-time buyers to experienced investors, helping them secure the right mortgage and protection products while delivering exceptional service. If you thrive on providing expert advice, building relationships and guiding people through one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives, we’d love to hear from you. Opportunities also exist for a less experienced or recently qualified individual looking for a support or administration focussed role to develop towards advisor status.Key Responsibilities
Providing whole-of-market mortgage and protection advice tailored to each client’s needs
Managing the process from initial enquiry to completion with professionalism and care
Working with quality, company-generated leads as well as generating referrals
Maintaining compliance and ensuring high standards of advice at all times
Building long-term relationships and delivering excellent customer outcomes
Skills & Experience
Fully CeMAP qualified (or equivalent)
A proven track record in mortgage and protection advice
Strong communication and rapport-building skills
Detail-oriented with a commitment to compliance
A professional, self-motivated attitude and a genuine desire to help clients
Ideally local to Burnham or within commutable distance
CAS qualification – desirable NOT essential as full accreditation can be provided
What’s On Offer
Up to £35,000 basic salary (DOE) + attractive commission structure
Friendly, flexible working environment
Full administrative support
Opportunities for progression within a growing firm
Regular training, CPD, and access to industry-leading tools
Company pension and holiday allowance
This fantastic opportunity represents the chance to join a supportive, growing team where your contribution is truly valued, and your career can thrive. Apply now to be part of a respected, forward-thinking brokerage that puts its clients and its advisers at the heart of everything it does.....Read more...
You will answer enquiries and provide basic guidance in accordance with policies and processes. Help ensure that data and personal records are kept up to date, accurate and confidential, supporting all functions by taking notes at meetings, creating reports for colleagues and managers.
Provide a range of business administration support to the teams, utilising MS Office software and a range of in-house systems, flexibly responding to changing day-to-day demands
Receive and respond to colleagues and manager queries and request in relation to L&D, HR and Management Information (MI)
Provide administrative support to a range of meetings, including, for example, organising venues, contacting delegates, sending out pre-meeting information. Input relevant data onto a range of systems ensuring accurate and confidential maintenance of business records
Proactively support initiatives to develop the business and generate income
Develop skills to enable prioritisation of work, and the production of accurate work within deadlines
Act as an ambassador for apprenticeships within the business both internally and externally and representing us where appropriate at external events
Work at all times to health and safety regulations and policies in order to maintain a safe working environment
Work well with colleagues, commence work promptly each day and complete all work to a satisfactory standard
Report to supervisor any additional work that is needed to complete a job to the required standard
Maintain the businesses reputation for great customer service through actions/conduct
Actively support the businesses commitment to Equalities and Diversity
Ensure that NVQ course work is delivered on time and diligently to fulfil the requirements of the course
Undertake any other appropriate duties required by management
Training:Duration:
15 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment
Delivery model:
Work-based training with your employer
10 days Business Professionals training at college
Approximately 12 on-site assessment visits per year
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)
Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours per week of an apprentice’s time at work
Qualifications included:
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)
Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard
End Point Assessment:
Knowledge test
Portfolio based interview
Project/improvement presentation
Training Outcome:
CIPD Level 3, HR Assistant/ L&D Assistants/
CIPD level 5, HR Advisor, Recruitment Specialist
Employer Description:At ODS, we take pride in our role in making Oxford a world-class city. From waste collection to maintaining roads and parks, our team works tirelessly to ensure the city remains vibrant and beautiful. It's tough work, but it's incredibly rewarding. Joining ODS means joining a team of dedicated professionals who care deeply about their work and their community. Our employees are the backbone of our success, and we value their commitment and passion.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Keen to learn,develop skills,Experience of Microsoft Office,Strong team-work ethos,Able to prioritise work,achieve deadlines,work flexibly,Must be confidential....Read more...
Head of Recruitment – Retail Sector
Location: London (On-site)
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum
Full-time | Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00
Must be - Fluent in Romanian and English – both written and verbal
Are you a proactive and experienced recruitment professional with a passion for sourcing top talent in the retail sector? We’re looking for a dynamic Head of Recruitment to lead and develop our hiring efforts across a growing network of stores in the UK and Europe.
Role Overview
This is a pivotal role within the organisation, responsible for shaping and executing recruitment strategies that support business growth and expansion. Working closely with senior leadership and store teams, you’ll ensure we attract, engage and hire high-performing sales professionals who reflect our brand’s values and customer focus.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment Strategy & Planning
Develop and lead a retail-focused recruitment strategy aligned with the company’s goals
Plan hiring in line with store expansion, seasonal peaks, and team structure
Talent Sourcing & Acquisition
Source and attract sales professionals and customer-facing retail staff
Deliver bilingual recruitment campaigns (English & Romanian)
Use multiple sourcing methods including job boards, referrals, and digital platforms
Candidate Management
Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding
Provide a high-quality candidate experience throughout the process
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
Partner with store and HR managers to identify staffing needs
Act as a strategic advisor to ensure hiring success across regions
Data & Reporting
Monitor recruitment KPIs (e.g., time to hire, cost per hire, retention)
Use data to improve processes and recruitment performance
What You’ll Bring
Essential:
Proven experience leading recruitment in retail or a fast-paced, customer-facing sector
Strong record of building high-performing sales teams
Fluent in Romanian and English – both written and verbal
On-site availability in London (Monday to Friday)
Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Desirable:
Experience recruiting in multilingual or multicultural markets
A personal interest in the beauty, cosmetics, or wellness industry
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to shape the recruitment function of a thriving retail business with an international reach. You'll play a critical role in growing dynamic teams that deliver outstanding service and support our continued success across markets.
How to Apply
If you’re a recruitment leader with a passion for people and performance, and you meet the essential criteria, we’d love to hear from you.
By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Department: Rust-Oleum US Marketing
Reports To: Director, Pricing Strategy
JOB PURPOSE:
The Manager of Platform Pricing Strategy will be responsible for setting and monitoring the pricing strategy for assigned product platforms / channels, working with Product Management, and working with Sales to create and execute account level pricing plans in line with this strategy. Additionally, this role will be responsible for promotional guidance for the key platforms. This position reports to the Director of Pricing Strategy.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Pricing Strategy Creation
Work with Product Management, Sales, and Leadership to design, develop, and maintain comprehensive and harmonized market-based pricing strategies for each platform, executed at the channel and account level designed to achieve sales and margin objectives.
In line with the designed strategy, continuously monitor and ensure new and existing pricing strategies are consistent, equitable, and profitable across all accounts, channels, and product lines.
Design new and innovative pricing models suited to the product platform aimed at maximizing margin while retaining customer traction.
Work with Product Management and Sales to set and execute pricing strategy for new product launches designed to achieve sales and profitability targets.
Partnering with the Trade and Sales Teams, implement and lead a best-in-class promotion's strategy, designed to improve promotional analytics and ensure effectiveness and profitability of promotions.
Price Negotiation & Execution Support
Serve as a strategic advisor for pricing and work closely and communicate frequently with senior leaders, Sales Team, and Product Manager Team members regarding price adjustments.
Develop and leverage innovative methods to identify and propagate pricing opportunities targeted at margin enhancement and driving sales volumes.
Play a key role in supporting the sales team on price negotiations and ensure pricing is aligned with the platform strategy.
Monitor raw material costing and develop pricing actions design to mitigate margin erosion risk and maximize margins.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: 4-year BS degree in business or mathematics/statistics or engineering with an MBA being an added advantage.
Experience: 7+ years of relevant professional experience; 2+ years of management and leadership experience in Pricing and Business Strategy.
A subject matter expert on Product Pricing or Pricing Strategy.
Analytic and strategic thinking skills, with ability to digest complex information and make data-driven decisions.
Leader with a passion for people with the ability to exert formal and informal influence across functions.
Passionate problem solver and creative thinker, with ability to pitch new ideas and be open to feedback.
Dynamic and agile: Ability to think in a creative and strategic way, but be adept at delivering operationally to ensure tasks are followed through to completion. Ability to work efficiently and flexibly to deliver results.
Strong decision making and prioritization skills, especially when multiple trade-offs are involved and faster decisions are required.
Empathy and good listening skills to understand the needs/pain points of your customers/ stakeholders.
Excellent facilitation to effectively facilitate requirement gathering/elicitation sessions with senior business leaders/stakeholders
LEADERSHIP TRAITS
Leadership: Demonstrate a set of mindset and behaviors that align people, enable them to work together in an effort to accomplish desired goals in rapidly changing environments.
Strategic Planning: Is proactive, forward-looking and can anticipate trends. Has vision and can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.
Change Management: Ability to adapt to change, anticipate future needs, is flexible, overcomes resistance to change, and demonstrates managerial courage
Problem Solving: Is able to understand and evaluate complex issues and devise and implement successful solutions. Is focused on results, can see hidden problems, and takes logical approach and probes fruitful sources for answers. Is proactive and decisive in nature
Communication: Has effective verbal communication and presentation skills, has effective writing abilities (clear and succinct), had executive presence, has active listening abilities, and can convey important or critical messages that have the desired effect.
Collaboration: Identifies opportunities for shared resources, seeks partnerships, is a team player, and involves others. Builds commitment, fosters open dialogue, and supports diversity and input from all team members. Is open minded and transparent.
Decision Making: Uses critical thinking skills, has a track record of making high quality decisions, does not hesitate when making decision, is confident, and is action oriented.
Financial Acumen: Has demonstrated financial acumen, can successfully budget and forecast, and understands cost implications of decisions.
Developing Others: Coaches others and nurtures emerging leaders. Is a keen listener, provides challenging/stretch assignments, encourages development, confronts and deals with performance issues effectively and delegates tasks effectively in order to develop others.
Judgement: Adopts strategic, analytical and carefully weighted decision-making process in the evaluations of alternative scenarios.
Integrity & Commitment: Demonstrates integrity, has commitment, shows moral courage, demonstrates emotional intelligence, is values-driven, respects the Company culture, and demonstrates responsible entrepreneurship. Has a can-do attitude and the desire to go above and beyond.Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000, bonus eligible
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.Apply for this ad Online!....Read more...
