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Head of Operations – Growing Wellness Hospitality Concept £70/80ki plus bonus Location: London Salar... Head of Operations – Growing Wellness Hospitality Concept £70/80ki plus bonus Location: London Salary: £70,000–£80,000 + bonus and benefits Start Date: Flexible An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Operations to join a growing wellness and casual day time hospitality concept in London.  With 3 established sites, the business is entering an exciting period of growth and is looking for an experienced operator to work closely with the Founder to help develop the existing business and support the growth to 10–12 sites.This is a hands-on, commercially focused role for someone who has a proven track record of growing and adding value to a modern casual hospitality brand. The Head of Operations Role Lead the operational performance of the existing 3 sites.Upscale and improve the business as it enters its next stage of growth.Build the operational structure, systems and processes needed to support 10–12 sites.Drive consistency, standards, profitability and customer experience across the group.Develop and support the existing management teams.Identify opportunities to improve performance and add value across the business.Play a key role in future openings and the overall expansion strategy. The Ideal Candidate Strong senior operations experience within casual hospitality, wellness or an adjacent customer-focused concept.Proven experience of growing a business and adding value, ideally within a multi-site environment.Experience taking a business through a period of expansion and opening new sites.Commercially strong, with a good understanding of P&L, labour, costs and profitability.Able to build structure and processes without losing the personality and culture of the brand.Strong people leadership and development skills.Passionate about delivering an excellent customer experience.Ambitious, energetic and excited by the opportunity to help take a business from 3 sites to 10–12.  If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Stuart Hills or call 0207 790 2666 Due to high numbers of applicants we aren’t always able to provide feedback, if you do not hear from us in 2 weeks time please assume you have not been successful. However don’t hesitate to get int touch!

Store Manager | Premium Footwear & Lifestyle Central LondonWe're partnering with a growing premi... Store Manager | Premium Footwear & Lifestyle Central LondonWe're partnering with a growing premium, multi-brand footwear and lifestyle retailer to appoint a Store Manager for a key Central London location.This is a high-profile, commercially significant store with annual turnover of £1m+, a team of around 10, and ambitious plans for continued growth.We're looking for an experienced retail leader who can take full ownership of the store - driving commercial performance, developing the team and delivering a genuinely premium customer experience.You'll be responsible for: Full store performance and £1m+ turnoverLeading, coaching and developing the store teamDriving sales, conversion and key retail KPIsCreating an elevated, product-led customer experienceMaintaining exceptional operational and visual standardsSupporting product launches, brand activations and in-store eventsBuilding a strong culture around product knowledge and serviceWorking closely with senior leadership on continued store growth About you We're particularly interested in Store Managers from premium footwear, fashion, lifestyle, sportswear or sneaker retail, ideally with experience in a multi-brand environment.You'll be commercially strong, comfortable managing a significant turnover and passionate about footwear, sneakers and the wider lifestyle market.Experience within performance or technical footwear would be a real advantage.Central London Competitive salary + packageInterested in hearing more? Apply confidentially or message me directly Jessicar@kpir.co.uk#INDRET

Fire Safety ManagerLondonPermanent£70,000-£75,000 plus benefits including bonus An exciting opportu... Fire Safety ManagerLondonPermanent£70,000-£75,000 plus benefits including bonus An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and forward-thinking Fire Safety Manager to lead and develop fire safety strategy across a large, complex, high-profile commercial estate. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of customers, employees, contractors, and visitors while driving a proactive fire safety culture throughout the organisation. You will have the opportunity to shape strategic fire safety initiatives, influence senior stakeholders, and lead a dedicated team in a prestigious and fast-paced environment.  The Fire Safety Manager will be responsible for: Leading and developing the Fire Safety Team Managing fire safety compliance across a large and diverse estate Overseeing fire risk assessments, audits, inspections, and compliance programmes Investigating fire-related incidents and implementing corrective actions Providing expert fire safety advice and guidance to operational, project, and event teams Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, and external authorities   You will be an experienced fire safety professional with a strong track record of operating within large, complex environments. You will possess excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, coupled with a passion for continuously improving safety standards.The successful candidate will have: Degree or diploma qualification in Fire Safety Management, Fire Engineering, or a related discipline Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or equivalent professional body Strong knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, BS 9999, and Approved Document B Experience leading and developing teams Proven experience managing fire risk assessments and fire safety audits The ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels Vacancy Reference: PR/029435Vacancy Owner: Nathan Thompson | nathan.thompson@shirleyparsons.com | (+44) 7725 258687

Health & Safety ManagerLondon | £60,000–£70,000 + benefitsWe’re working with a leading global re... Health & Safety ManagerLondon | £60,000–£70,000 + benefitsWe’re working with a leading global retail brand to appoint a Health & Safety Manager to support their Store Development and Facilities teams. You’ll help shape safety standards across new store builds, refurbishments and ongoing facilities operations across the UK.Key Responsibilities Lead fire safety management and act as the competent person for all store development and facilities activities.Drive building safety standards for new builds and refurbishments, ensuring compliance with CDM and other H&S regulations.Develop and maintain H&S policies, processes, and training across facilities operations.Oversee incident reporting, investigations, and contractor H&S assessments.Provide technical advice on fire safety, building regulations, and H&S requirements.Build strong relationships with internal teams, contractors, regulators, and external partners. What We’re Looking For NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, plus fire safety and construction H&S qualifications (essential).Experience in health & safety within construction, store development or refurbishment environments.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Ability to prioritise, influence, and support safe project delivery in a fast-paced environment.Experience developing policies, procedures, or training (desirable). Vacancy Reference: PR/029423Vacancy Owner: Emily Swindlehurst | emily.swindlehurst@shirleyparsons.com | (+44) 1296 611328 | (+44) 7773 978494

Senior Visual Merchandiser Banbury / Bicester Competitive salary + benefits Fashion | Accessories |... Senior Visual Merchandiser Banbury / Bicester Competitive salary + benefits Fashion | Accessories | LifestyleThis is a brilliant opportunity for a Senior Visual Merchandiser who wants to genuinely own the VM remit, rather than simply execute a brief created elsewhere.We're partnering with a fast-paced, entrepreneurial fashion and accessories business looking for someone to take real ownership of how its brands show up across retail.This is NOT a role where you'll simply: Receive a VM pack from Head OfficeFollow pre-set planogramsImplement somebody else's creative direction Instead, you'll OWN it. You'll be responsible for shaping the visual merchandising approach from concept through to execution, including: Creating the VM strategy and seasonal directionDeveloping guidelines, principles and brand standardsOwning product placement, layouts and customer journeyTranslating launches and campaigns into compelling retail environmentsMaking commercial decisions based on product performance and customer behaviourWorking closely with Retail, Brand, Marketing and Product teamsVisiting stores and ensuring standards are delivered consistentlyCoaching store teams to understand the why, not just the executionContinually evolving the VM approach as the retail estate grows Who we're looking for You'll already have strong VM experience within fashion, accessories, beauty or another design-led consumer brand, but importantly, you'll have operated beyond pure execution.We want someone who can say:"I created that approach, I made those decisions, and I owned how it landed in stores."If you've been looking for a role where you can have genuine autonomy, influence and ownership of the full visual merchandising remit, I'd love to speak with you. Get in touch with Jessica Lee at KPI Retail for a confidential conversation.#INDRET

Senior Sales Manager | UK Wholesale Banbury, Oxfordshire | Hybrid Permanent | Senior Leadership Sala... Senior Sales Manager | UK Wholesale Banbury, Oxfordshire | Hybrid Permanent | Senior Leadership Salary up to £75,000 Plus BonusKPI Retail are exclusively partnering with a growing premium lifestyle and accessories business looking for an experienced Senior Sales Manager to lead and drive its UK Wholesale function across two established consumer brands.This is a senior commercial role for someone who can combine sales leadership, account growth and people management to drive the next stage of the business's wholesale growth.The role You'll take a leading role within the UK Wholesale function, responsible for driving sales performance, developing key customer relationships and ensuring the team delivers against ambitious commercial targets.You'll be responsible for: Leading and driving the UK Wholesale sales strategyDelivering against revenue, growth and commercial targetsLeading, coaching and developing the Wholesale Sales teamManaging and developing relationships with key wholesale partners and stockistsIdentifying opportunities to grow existing accounts and win new businessDriving seasonal sell-in and maximising performance across product launchesUsing sales data, customer insight and market trends to identify growth opportunitiesSetting clear targets and monitoring performance across the teamBuilding strong relationships with key customers and commercial partnersWorking closely with Marketing, Merchandising, Customer Experience and wider commercial teamsProviding clear sales forecasts, reporting and commercial insight to senior leadershipRepresenting the brands at customer meetings, trade shows and industry eventsActing as a senior commercial voice within the Wholesale function What we're looking for You'll have significant experience within Wholesale Sales leadership, ideally within fashion, accessories, jewellery, beauty, gifting, lifestyle or another product-led consumer business.We're looking for someone who has experience leading a team and taking accountability for commercial performance, rather than simply managing an individual portfolio of accounts.You'll be: A confident and experienced sales leaderHighly commercial and comfortable working towards ambitious targetsExperienced in developing and growing wholesale accountsConfident identifying and converting new business opportunitiesStrong at coaching and developing sales teamsComfortable using data to understand performance and inform decisionsAn excellent relationship-builder and senior stakeholder managerComfortable operating within a fast-paced, growing business Hybrid working The role operates on a three days with the business / two days from home hybrid model.Those three days won't necessarily mean sitting in the Banbury office. As a senior commercial role, your week could include time at Head Office, visiting customers, attending trade events or travelling to other locations as required.The remaining two days can be worked from home.What's on offer? Competitive salaryBonus opportunityHybrid working - two days from home33 days' holiday including bank holidays, rising to 35 with length of serviceGenerous staff discountDiscounts across hundreds of other retail brandsEnhanced family-friendly policies24-hour virtual GP and Employee Assistance ProgrammeProfessional development supportFree onsite parkingThe opportunity to have genuine influence over the future growth of the UK Wholesale business Interested? This is a fantastic opportunity for an established wholesale sales leader who wants to lead a team, drive commercial performance and play a key role in the continued growth of two established consumer brands.Apply directly or get in touch with Jessica Roose at KPI Retail for a confidential conversation - Jessicar@kpir.co.uk#INDRET