Senior Executive Assistant at Debenhams Group | Manchester

Debenhams Group seeks a Senior Executive Assistant based in Manchester to provide direct support to executive leadership. This position plays a key role in keeping leaders organized and focused on their main objectives. Key responsibilities Manage complex schedules for executives Coordinate meetings and prepare related materials Handle internal and external …

Debenhams Group is undergoing a significant transformation, strengthening both its brand and workplace culture. As a Senior Merchandiser based in central Manchester, this position plays a central role in shaping the company’s commercial direction by using data and insight to drive sales, profitability, and product performance. Key Responsibilities Analyze data to increase sales and profitability across several product categories. Plan budgets for each category and set option counts, ensuring buying depth aligns with business goals. Oversee stock levels and monitor WSSI to support efficient stock intake. Review sales forecasts and recommend proactive steps to maximize results. Identify top and bottom sellers, taking swift action to optimize category performance. Contribute to decision-making on promotions, rebuys, and trading activity. Collaborate closely with Buying, Visual Merchandising, Studio, and Finance teams. Lead and mentor team members, supporting their professional development. Requirements Experience in a merchandising role with a track record of commercial impact. Strong understanding of WSSI and trading frameworks. Advanced Excel skills and strong numerical ability. Analytical approach and confident decision-making skills. Commercial awareness, ideally with interest in menswear and streetwear. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities. Working at Debenhams Group Every day at Debenhams Group brings new challenges and opportunities. The company values adaptability, fresh thinking, and the drive to help shape the future of retail. Those who thrive here are comfortable with change and eager to contribute new ideas. Company Culture Debenhams Group places a strong emphasis on respect, individuality, and authentic self-expression at work. Following a major turning point in 2025, the focus is now on bold action and meaningful results as the business moves into 2026. For those motivated by progress and impact, this is a place to make a difference and belong.

THE ROLE At Debenhams Group, we are embarking on an exciting transformation journey, revitalizing our brand, culture, and the connections we have with our colleagues and customers. In today’s dynamic retail landscape, authentic communication plays a crucial role in fostering trust, aligning our teams, and enhancing the impact of our efforts on both internal and external audiences. We are seeking to welcome an experienced Affiliate Marketing Executive who will take charge of the daily management of our affiliate programs, nurturing various publisher relationships, expanding the channel, and providing support to the Affiliate Manager. This position will be based out of our central office in Manchester.WHAT YOU'LL BE DOINGKey Responsibilities:Analyze the affiliate marketing budget, focusing on ROIs and KPIs.Develop initiatives aimed at acquiring new customers.Engage in outreach for new partnerships and plan campaigns quarterly.Monitor and analyze performance metrics against KPIs and ROI, providing optimization suggestions.Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic partners, affiliates, and internal stakeholders to elevate brand awareness and enhance channel performance.Proactively recruit publishers and collaborate with the affiliate network to ensure continuous onboarding of new partners.Conduct ongoing competitor analysis, implementing necessary actions with support from the network.Perform regular quality control and auditing of digital partners.Assist the Affiliate Manager in vetting partnerships and managing approvals for new partner integrations into our programs.WHAT WE LOOK FORYour Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:Proficient in building strong, collaborative relationships.Basic understanding of digital Key Performance Indicators.Skilled in managing relationships with external partners.Negotiation skills to ensure cost efficiency within the channel.Able to perform well under pressure and achieve results in challenging situations.A team player with the ability to collaborate across different functions.Initiative and creativity in problem-solving.A proactive and positive mindset.Goal-oriented and driven.WORKING WITH US At Debenhams Group, we thrive on change, innovation, and rapid progress. Every challenge presents an opportunity, and each day offers a chance to push boundaries. If you are someone who embraces the unknown, flourishes in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, and is ready to shape the future, we want to hear from you!

Role Overview Debenhams Group is looking for a Senior Social Media Executive to help shape and grow the brand’s online presence from Manchester. This person joins the marketing team to create and deliver social media strategies that connect with audiences and support product promotion. What You Will Do Develop and execute social media strategies to engage followers and support brand goals Create original, compelling content tailored for each platform Monitor and analyze performance metrics to guide future campaigns Work closely with colleagues across departments to strengthen social media outreach What We Look For Strong creativity and a genuine interest in social media trends Experience crafting content that builds brand loyalty and encourages customer engagement Ability to interpret data and adjust strategies for better results Comfort working with cross-functional teams

boohooMAN, part of Debenhams Group, is based in Manchester and focuses on redefining menswear. The brand emphasizes bold streetwear, tracksuits, and night-out looks, with product quality and attention to detail at the core. Staying on top of market trends ensures collections remain fresh and relevant for customers. Role overview The Marketplace Manager plays a key role in expanding boohooMAN’s brand presence and supporting e-commerce initiatives. Reporting to the Trading Director, this position collaborates with Product, Marketing, and E-commerce teams to drive profitability and support the company’s global growth strategy. The role involves cross-functional work and close alignment with senior leadership. What you will do Work with senior leadership to define and execute the Marketplace strategy, focusing on new business opportunities and scalable growth. Identify, build, and maintain key relationships both inside and outside the company to support Marketplace expansion, including onboarding new partners efficiently. Select and onboard brands that fit target demographics by using knowledge of international markets and customer preferences. Develop and maintain strong partnerships with both new and existing collaborators. Collaborate with Business Intelligence and Marketing to refine campaigns, promotions, and pricing based on data insights. Support the Debenhams Marketplace and boohooMAN Senior Leadership teams in managing partner contracts. Work closely with teams in product, e-commerce, marketing, studio, and legal to integrate brands into the Marketplace. Stay up to date on industry trends and apply best practices. Lead brainstorming sessions to identify strategic partners aligned with the MAN brand. Oversee budgeting and performance reporting for partnerships. Plan and execute promotional activities to drive traffic and sales. Monitor competitor pricing and market changes to adjust strategies as needed. Analyze sales data, partner performance, and customer feedback to identify growth opportunities. Review sales metrics and customer insights to measure success and highlight areas for improvement.

The Assistant Merchandiser position at Debenhams Group supports the merchandising team in Manchester. This role involves helping to plan and carry out merchandise strategies that keep stock levels balanced and products available for customers. What you will do Assist with planning merchandise strategies Help manage stock levels to meet customer demand Support the team in maintaining product availability Who thrives here This position suits someone interested in retail who enjoys working as part of a team and wants to be involved in day-to-day merchandising operations.

Join our dynamic marketing team at Debenhams Group as a Senior Paid Media Executive. In this pivotal role, you will lead the strategy and execution of paid media campaigns across various channels, ensuring maximum visibility and engagement for our brand. Your expertise will drive performance, optimize budgets, and enhance our online presence.As a seasoned professional, you will analyze campaign performance, utilizing data-driven insights to refine strategies and achieve outstanding results. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll ensure alignment with overall marketing objectives and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Role Overview Debenhams Group is hiring a 3rd Party Brand Executive in Manchester. This position supports the growth of our brand portfolio in the marketplace. The role focuses on brand management and building strong connections with key partners. What You Will Do Help expand Debenhams Group's presence by supporting third-party brand initiatives Work closely with stakeholders to strengthen relationships and drive results Contribute ideas and strategies to enhance brand performance Who We’re Looking For Experience or strong interest in brand management Skilled at working with partners and stakeholders Innovative mindset with a focus on achieving results

Join Our Team as a Community Account AssistantAt Debenhams Group, we are embarking on an exciting transformation journey, rejuvenating our brand and enhancing our connections with both colleagues and customers. In a rapidly evolving retail landscape, authentic communication is essential for building trust and ensuring that our teams are aligned in their efforts to enhance our impact with internal and external audiences.We are seeking a motivated Community Account Assistant to join our dynamic Marketplace team, where you will assist in managing our clientele. You will provide support to an Account Manager for Global Partner Accounts spanning fashion, beauty, and home, aiming to execute our business strategies and deliver exceptional customer service. As the primary point of contact for key wholesale partners, you will ensure their needs are met and that relevant products are proposed and delivered to drive sales.This position is based in our central Manchester office.Your Key ResponsibilitiesFoster strong relationships with partners through consistent communication and effective problem-solving.Make independent decisions while continuously monitoring sales performance, identifying opportunities and risks, and reporting these to the Account Manager.Collaborate closely with Merchandisers to fulfill Open-to-Buy (OTB) category areas, ensuring commitments are tracked, allocated, and dispatched on schedule.Monitor partner deliveries through regular engagement with brand and warehouse teams, ensuring timely updates are communicated back to partners.Oversee the allocation of partner stock, manage the Purchase Order (PPO) process, and coordinate with supply chain teams to guarantee timely dispatch.Maintain and update the partner style tracker, including additional purchase orders or cancellations.Work alongside the Assistant Product Seller to ensure product range appropriateness for each brand within the Debenhams Group.Generate product sales reports for partners and share them as needed to support informed decision-making.

Join our vibrant team as a Mobile Catering Assistant in Manchester, United Kingdom! This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work in various catering settings, where you'll provide crucial support to our on-site teams while ensuring top-notch food preparation and customer service. As a vital part of our operations, you'll help maintain exceptional hygiene and service standards across all our locations.Assist in crafting high-quality meals and snacks, adhering to recipes and portion control with accuracy.Ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations and food safety standards at all locations.Keep kitchen, counter, and service areas pristine and organized at all times.Deliver friendly and efficient service to customers, ensuring a memorable dining experience.Act as a professional representative of our organization, preserving a positive brand image at all interactions.Quickly adapt to diverse kitchen environments and workflows to support site teams effectively.Collaborate with colleagues to guarantee smooth operations and timely service.Monitor inventory levels and communicate supply requirements to management promptly.Flexibly respond to changing demands across multiple locations while upholding quality standards.Commit to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals we serve.

THE ROLEJoin Debenhams Group as we embark on a transformative journey to reinvigorate our brand, culture, and relationships with both colleagues and customers. In today’s dynamic retail landscape, authentic communication is key to fostering trust and creating alignment within our teams, enhancing the effectiveness of our strategies both internally and externally.We are seeking a seasoned Senior Merchandiser to become a vital part of our Merchandising team. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a prominent department within a fast-paced retail environment. You will play a crucial role in shaping product strategies, guiding trading decisions, and optimizing commercial performance. Collaborating closely with our Buying team, suppliers, and brand partners, you will enjoy a position with significant visibility and leadership responsibilities, along with the chance to cultivate talent, drive innovation, and significantly contribute to our growth.This position is a 12-month fixed-term contract, based in our central Manchester office.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESFinancial ManagementDrive the commercial performance and profitability of designated product categories, leveraging data and insights to inform strategic and trading decisions.Lead the development of category budgets, option plans, and depth of buy in alignment with overall business objectives.Manage WSSI to ensure optimal stock levels through proactive analysis of sales, intake, and anticipated demand.Continuously review and adjust forecasts for sales and stock levels based on performance metrics, identifying risks and opportunities.Conduct strategic analysis of product performance, implementing actionable strategies to capitalize on strengths and mitigate weaknesses.Recommend promotional activities, markdown strategies, and rebuys to support trading objectives.Oversee buying margins and gross profit delivery, ensuring financial targets are achieved.Maximize the performance potential of key and best-selling products through strategic stock management and trading initiatives.Collaborate closely with the Head of Merchandising and Buying teams, providing commercially-focused insights to inform strategic decisions.Process and Departmental EnhancementPromote best practices within merchandising and trading, identifying opportunities for process improvement and system enhancements.Engage in team development and training to enhance overall departmental performance.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our dynamic team at Egis Group in Manchester. The successful candidate will play a vital role in the design and analysis of various structural projects, ensuring they meet safety and regulatory standards while also being innovative and sustainable.Your responsibilities will include:Leading structural engineering projects from concept to completion.Collaborating with architects and other engineering disciplines to create integrated designs.Conducting detailed analysis and calculations to support design decisions.Mentoring junior engineers and providing technical guidance.Ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations.

At UBDS Group, our mission revolves around nurturing an entrepreneurial culture by empowering innovators who leverage technology to instigate significant transformations. Through our diverse portfolio, which includes UBDS Digital and Rayo, we are committed to driving progress and change.To further our expansion and address the increasing demands from projects and clients, we are seeking to enhance our solutions architecture team with the addition of a Senior Solutions Architect.Key Responsibilities:Designing and implementing solution components across various technologies and specialties.Architecting solutions on public cloud platforms, including AWS and Azure.Understanding serverless computing, IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS.Working with core Microsoft products such as Active Directory, SQL Server, Exchange, M365, Teams, SharePoint, and SCCM/WSUS/MDT.Collaborating with Senior Architects to determine essential resources for successful project delivery.Creating and managing Low Level Designs, ensuring end-to-end architectural solutions within cloud environments.Continuously updating and maintaining detailed platform roadmaps and architectural standards.Conducting digital transformation assessments for small to medium enterprises and providing actionable recommendations.Ensuring compliance with architectural governance during cloud solution delivery.Engaging with IT and business representatives to facilitate architectural changes.Consulting with architecture team members for collaborative input.Interfacing with third-party vendors for product and service integration.Serving as an escalation point for technical and architectural challenges.

Role Overview Debenhams Group is looking for an Events Executive in Manchester. This role focuses on planning and delivering events from start to finish. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills will help ensure each event runs smoothly and meets expectations. What You Will Do Organize and execute a range of events for the company Handle event logistics, timelines, and coordination Work closely with team members to deliver experiences that connect with attendees Apply creativity to event concepts and execution Location This position is based in Manchester, England, United Kingdom.

Manchester (Hybrid, up to 2 days WFH) | £75k - £80kJoin Street Group, one of the UK's leading PropTech companies, on our mission to revolutionize the property industry. We strive to deliver exceptional experiences for everyone involved in buying, selling, renting, and letting properties. Our goal is to elevate UK Estate Agencies through cutting-edge technology.As the Financial Controller, you will be the steward of our financial integrity, ensuring an efficient and precise month-end close process. Your contributions will lay the groundwork for our financial history and SaaS metrics, enabling accurate forecasting and high-quality reporting to support critical strategic decisions.You will connect the intricate world of technical accounting with the fast-paced demands of a growing tech company, collaborating closely with the Financial Planning & Analysis team and the broader organization to foster operational excellence.This position is a strategic hire in response to our rapid growth.

Role overview The Sales Executive position at PHMG is based in Old Trafford, Manchester. The base salary reaches up to £30,000, with uncapped commission. First-year on-target earnings (OTE) are set at £60,000, and top performers have the potential to earn up to £115,000. What you will do Connect with business leaders to make strong initial impressions Spot new business opportunities and secure high-quality appointments Manage a personal sales pipeline and work to exceed ambitious sales targets What PHMG offers Uncapped commission with no limit on earnings Quarterly salary reviews Comprehensive training, daily coaching, and ongoing support for personal development A high-energy office atmosphere with regular incentives and recognition Clear advancement paths into senior sales or leadership roles Complimentary gym membership £600 annual bonus for excellent timekeeping What PHMG looks for Motivation to work hard and see results reflected in pay Interest in advancing a career in sales Openness to learning from experienced colleagues and growing into a top performer Drive, competitiveness, and a strong desire to succeed PHMG works with over 37,000 businesses worldwide, including brands like Coca-Cola, Adidas, and Samsung. The company’s ongoing growth creates new possibilities for sales professionals ready to accelerate both their careers and earnings.

Role overview Domino's Pizza is looking for an Assistant Manager to join the Manchester team. This position plays a key part in supporting daily store operations, maintaining food quality and safety, and ensuring customers receive attentive service every shift. Main responsibilities Supervise team members throughout each shift Oversee food preparation and help enforce safety standards Promote a positive experience for customers Work to keep store operations running smoothly and efficiently Working at Domino's This role provides a path to develop management skills within the food service industry. Teamwork, reliability, and a focus on quality are valued at Domino's.

Join the dynamic team at Optime Group as a Warehouse Operative, collaborating with Avanti Trains at the iconic Manchester Piccadilly Train Station.In this crucial role, you will ensure timely delivery of catering supplies and goods to our train clients, adhering to strict scheduling demands.What's in store for you:Competitive Pay Rate: £12.40 per hourWork Location: Manchester Piccadilly Train StationShift Pattern: 5 days on, 2 days offShift Times: 2 PM to 10 PMAble to work both day and night shifts, including weekdays and weekendsImmediate start available!Weekly pay schedulePotential for Temp to Perm based on performanceKey Responsibilities:Organizing incoming goods efficiently.Unpacking products from primary packaging and placing them onto hanging rails.Repacking items to comply with client specifications.Utilizing handheld scanners for accurate stock placement.Picking and packing items as required.Ensuring bar contents are packed to meet train standards.Restocking bars after their return from trains.Searching for and sealing goods appropriately.Receiving goods into the warehouse.Distributing stock effectively.Maintaining accurate records for all products handled.Upholding the organization of the warehouse.Requirements:A flexible and enthusiastic approach to work.Confident in public interactions.Proficient in spoken English.Ability to embody our core values.Basic numeracy and checking skills.Valid identification (Passport, Driving Licence, Birth Certificate, or National ID Card).UK Settled Status (if applicable).Proof of National Insurance.Proof of current address.Benefits:This position offers excellent hours and opportunities for overtime. Enjoy a fulfilling role with a reputable company that boasts fantastic working conditions and facilities.

Join our dynamic team as a Fitness Coach at Frasers Group in Manchester! We are looking for passionate individuals who are dedicated to helping others achieve their fitness goals. As a Fitness Coach, you will provide personalized training plans, motivate clients, and lead engaging workout sessions. Your expertise will inspire our community to lead healthier, more active lifestyles.

Role Overview Debenhams Group is hiring an Events Manager in Manchester. This role focuses on planning, delivering, and reviewing events that strengthen our brand and build relationships with our audience. What You Will Do Lead the end-to-end process for a range of events, from initial concept through to post-event evaluation Ensure each event supports Debenhams Group’s strategic goals Work closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver memorable experiences