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Store Manager - Charity Retail
Gatehouse Way, Aylesbury Salary: £30,176.55 per annum Hours: Full-time, 5 days per week Contract: Permanent
Free on site Parking
Make a difference through retail.
Lead a store at the heart of the community.
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, values-led hospice charity based in Buckinghamshire that is making a meaningful impact across the region.
With a growing network of 21 shops and ambitious plans for further development, this is an exciting time to join their supportive retail leadership team as a Store Manager.
The Role - Store Manager (Charity Retail)
As Store Manager, you will have full responsibility for the performance of the Gatehouse Way store, leading both paid staff and volunteers to maximise income through sales, Gift Aid, and the Hospice Lottery.
Key Responsibilities:
Maximise the commercial potential of the Gatehouse Way store through a strong retail offer and excellent customer experience
Lead, motivate and develop an experienced team of staff and volunteers to achieve income targets
Drive sales, profit, Gift Aid sign-ups and Hospice Lottery participation
Recruit, induct, train and retain volunteers, creating a positive and inclusive environment
Manage stock effectively, with a strong focus on donated goods and visual merchandising
Line manage the store team, including performance reviews, KPIs and development plans
Ensure high standards of compliance, health & safety and brand presentation
About You
We're looking for a confident and motivated Retail Store Manager with experience in either charity retail or commercial retail.
You will bring:
Proven experience managing a large team in charity retail or commercial retail
A strong track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
Experience working with and supporting volunteers
Excellent people management and leadership skills
A passion for donated stock, sustainability and ethical retail
A positive, solution-focused and “can-do” attitude
Strong organisational skills, particularly around stock management
Benefits:
Competitive salary of £30,176.55 per annum
Workplace pension - 5% employer contribution (option to increase to 6%)
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
Generous company sick pay
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Access to Smart Health, including 24/7 online GP
Employee Assistance Programme
Life assurance (3x salary)
Membership of the Blue Light Card discount scheme
Supportive culture with a strong focus on work-life balance
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Store Manager looking for a rewarding role where retail skills meet community impact, we would love to hear from you.
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Posted: 2026-01-07 10:55:39
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AWS Engineer
Hybrid based (Leeds Office)
Paying up to 60k, depending on experience.
Must be eligible for SC Clearance.
We are working with a highly regarded Cloud Consultancy that has grown to a team of over 600 specialists across the UK.
The business is recognised for its deep expertise in Cloud, Infrastructure, Networking and Security, delivering large‑scale transformation and managed services to clients across both the public and private sectors.
As part of their continued expansion, they are seeking an AWS Engineer to join the organisation on a permanent basis.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in Linux who is looking to further develop their cloud capabilities.
While experience with AWS is beneficial, the company is open to individuals who have had exposure to cloud technologies and are eager to build on that foundation within a supportive, technically progressive environment.
You will work alongside experienced cloud professionals to design, build and support scalable AWS environments for a diverse portfolio of enterprise customers.
The position involves contributing to the delivery of secure, reliable and high‑performing cloud solutions, while ensuring best practice across infrastructure and automation.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting the design, deployment and optimisation of AWS-based infrastructure
Managing and maintaining Linux systems within cloud and hybrid environments
Assisting with automation, configuration management and CI/CD activities via Terraform.
Troubleshooting issues across cloud, infrastructure and application layers
Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver high‑quality solutions
Skills & Experience Required
Strong background in Linux system administration (essential)
Exposure to AWS services such as EC2, S3, IAM, VPC or similar
Understanding of cloud principles, virtualisation and networking
Familiarity with scripting or automation tools (e.g., Bash, Python, Terraform, Ansible)
A proactive approach to learning and professional development
Must be eligible to work in the UK.
Paying up to 60k, depending on experience.
Hybrid working - 1-2 days per week in their Leeds office.
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Salary / Rate: £50000 - £60000 per annum
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£40,000 PA
IT department within a leading construction engineering business is seeking a highly proactive and analytical 2nd Line Engineer to join them on a permanent basis.
This is a stand-alone on-site IT role, working autonomously day-to-day, while being fully supported by a centralised main IT department.
You will be responsible for logging, diagnosing, and resolving issues across a range of hardware and software systems.
The role involves providing escalation support to 1st line IT technicians, liaising with other internal IT functions and external vendors and ensuring the delivery of a consistently high level of IT support across the business.
This position is also client-facing, requiring regular interaction with internal stakeholders and users.
As such, excellent communication skills, a professional approach and the ability to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical users are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide end-user support to VIPs and users via telephone, remote support, email, and face-to-face
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Conduct on-site technical investigations and escalate issues to ensure timely resolution
Collaborate with IT team members and support 1st and 2nd line IT teams
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Perform Active Directory administration and deploy software via Endpoint Manager
Support SIP/VOIP telephony and video conference systems
Configure and support iOS/Android mobile devices and 4G/5G dongles
Assist with IT projects and maintain technical documentation
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Microsoft certifications (desired)
Experience with ITSM systems
Proficiency in Windows Operating Systems, Active Directory, Office 365, and Microsoft Teams
Understanding of anti-virus products, web gateway filtering, and networking concepts
Strong communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively
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Type: Permanent Location: Crewe, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £40000 per annum
Posted: 2026-01-05 16:21:32
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2nd Line Engineer - Crewe
£40,000 PA
IT department within a leading construction engineering business is seeking a highly proactive and analytical 2nd Line Engineer to join them on a permanent basis.
This is a stand-alone on-site IT role, working autonomously day-to-day, while being fully supported by a centralised main IT department.
You will be responsible for logging, diagnosing, and resolving issues across a range of hardware and software systems.
The role involves providing escalation support to 1st line IT technicians, liaising with other internal IT functions and external vendors and ensuring the delivery of a consistently high level of IT support across the business.
This position is also client-facing, requiring regular interaction with internal stakeholders and users.
As such, excellent communication skills, a professional approach and the ability to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical users are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide end-user support to VIPs and users via telephone, remote support, email, and face-to-face
Prioritise and manage workflow through the ITSM system (ServiceNow)
Conduct on-site technical investigations and escalate issues to ensure timely resolution
Collaborate with IT team members and support 1st and 2nd line IT teams
Install, update, maintain, and support various software packages and hardware
Perform Active Directory administration and deploy software via Endpoint Manager
Support SIP/VOIP telephony and video conference systems
Configure and support iOS/Android mobile devices and 4G/5G dongles
Assist with IT projects and maintain technical documentation
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Microsoft certifications (desired)
Experience with ITSM systems
Proficiency in Windows Operating Systems, Active Directory, Office 365, and Microsoft Teams
Understanding of anti-virus products, web gateway filtering, and networking concepts
Strong communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively
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Start: ASAP
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Skills
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Active Directory, Operations Masters, Group Policy Objects and Domain Forests.
On premises physical server hardware and associated storage networks, servers, SAN and all other components.
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Start: ASAP
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