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[Parttime] Shop and Museum Supervisor at TUC

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:03 +0100

Hours: 21 per week (0.6 FTE), worked across three days, including weekends and bank holidays on a rota (additional/altered working hours may be required during peak periods and key events)
Contract: Permanent

About the role

The Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Museum, shop and festival commemorate the six farm workers who, in 1834, were punished for forming a union and later freed after a historic, union‑led campaign. Today, Tolpuddle remains a place of pilgrimage for trade unionists and visitors from around the world. The Museum tells the story of the Martyrs’ arrest, trial and legacy, while the site also hosts the annual Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival and includes the Martyrs’ Memorial Cottages, home to retired trade unionists.

We are seeking a Shop and Museum Supervisor to join our small, dedicated team. Working closely with the Tolpuddle Museum and Shop Manager, you will help ensure a high‑quality visitor experience, support the smooth running of the museum and shop, and contribute to promoting the Tolpuddle Martyrs’ legacy.

This is a varied, hands‑on role combining retail supervision, online shop management, visitor engagement and operational support across the site.

Key responsibilities

Supervise daily shop and museum operations, including opening/closing, customer service and till duties
Work well and flexibly with customers, visitors and residents
Maintain stock levels, pricing, displays and accurate sales records
Manage and promote the online shop, product listings, stock checks, order processing and customer communication
Liaise with suppliers and handle deliveries and stock administration
Provide front‑of‑house support and share information about the Tolpuddle Martyrs with visitors
Assist with general site upkeep, administration and health and safety compliance
Support museum events including the Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival, including during weekends, bank holidays and occasional evenings.

As with all similar TUC jobs, security clearance checks (DBS) will form part of the appointment process.

If this sounds like you, then please take a look at the job description and person specification for this post.

We welcome applications from any candidate but are particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented in this area.

Closing date: 25th May 2026

Shortlist date: 26th May 2026

Interview date: 9th June 2026

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[Fulltime] Showroom Operations Lead at Barbour

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:32:09 +0100

Showroom Operations Lead

Competitive

Barbour Showroom, Holford Yard

Permanent

Full-Time

Position Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Showroom Lead for Barbour’s showroom in Holford Yard. This will require supporting the Sales team during all key sell ins with showroom set up, event launches, pack down and general front of house duties supported by the Showroom Assistant.

You will fully own the day-to-day showroom management including budget tracking, appointment management, stock take, sample tracking and general Holford Yard maintenance. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team and contribute to the ongoing success of this much-loved British heritage and lifestyle brand.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Front of House & Customer Experience

Deliver a premium front-of-house experience, always maintaining exceptional presentation standards.

Support the Sales team during appointments, including hosting clients and organising refreshments and organised lunches with key partners.

Sales & Showroom Activation

Lead the coordination of all seasonal showroom set up and launch deadlines.

Seasonal in showroom VM support including preparing and maintain displays and samples (steaming, tagging, organisation) in line with brand guidelines, with support of Showroom Intern.

Showroom Operations & Facilities

Manage the showroom calendar, coordinating all appointments and meetings for Holford Yard.

Communicate appointment and meetings to UK GM clearly and regularly.

Working on reception acting as first point of contact for visitors, guaranteeing a seamless and professional experience.

Oversee all deliveries, collections and general stock movement within the showroom.

Coordinate any contractors and third-party suppliers for maintenance, repairs and general facilities management for the showroom.

Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations, including communication of fire safety and evacuation procedures managing the security of the site whilst in use.

Back of House & Administration

Maintain showroom suppliers, including stationery and operational materials.

Provide administrative support, including phone handling and general enquiries.

Ensure clear processes are followed and communicated across the showroom team.

Sample & Inventory Management

Own sample coordination and tracking, managing accurate logging of all incoming and outgoing items ensuring sales teams are fully aware of up-to-date procedures.

Manage stockrooms, always maintaining organisation and accessibility.

Budget & Cost Management

Track and manage showroom-related expenses in line with allocated budgets.

Monitors spend across operations, events and supplies, ensuring cost efficiency.

Support to UK GM with travel and expenses.

Event & Seasonal Launch Support

Support the planning and execution of seasonal launches and in showroom events.

Work closely with the Marketing Operations Manager to ensure smooth delivery of all showroom activities.

Skills and Experience:

Ideal candidate will have experience working within a similar role.

Previous showroom, wholesale or retail operations experience.

Ability to multitask in fast-paced environments.

Confident communication and client-facing skills.

Experience of similar organisations, ideally with a clothing lifestyle brand.

Demonstrates high standards of organisation, planning and attention to detail.

Comfortable with teamwork or working independently.

Self-motivated and able to demonstrate a flexible approach and attitude to workload and working hours.

Confident using Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Interested and knowledgeable in fashion and shows an affinity towards premium brands.

Benefits:

Discretionary Company bonus scheme

Staff Discount

Sample Sale

Healthcare cash plan

25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays

Flexible Working

Wellbeing Support

Access to training and development activities to support your career development

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Reward & Recognition Program

Length of Service Rewards

Note: In the event that a sufficient volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

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[Fulltime] Admin Assistant at Barbour

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:00:05 +0100

Admin Assistant

Barbour House - South Sheilds

Competitive

Position Overview:

We are currently recruiting for an Admin Assistant to join our Global Sales Support team based at our Head Office in South Shields. The role will provide administration support to the Global Sales Support Key Accounts team who’s goal it is to manage customer order books and ensure on time delivery of their orders as well as providing world class customer service in line with business objectives and the Barbour values.

*The expectation for this role is 5 days onsite*

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Process sales orders, take telephone orders and enquiries and reply to correspondence within specified time limits (KPI’s).
Provide customer order book reports.
Create shipments for deliveries to customers via our global warehouses.
Order cancellations are kept up to date by month end and details recorded.
Process forward orders within the ordering timetable & ensure they are accurate.
Complete order line re-dates and rephasing of orders depending on delivery dates of product.
Control the return of goods by issuing a returns number up to the agreed limit.
Develop positive relationships and contribute to a positive environment.
Develop commercial awareness of our product ranges, customer base & global markets.
Plan workload in accordance with department priorities, complete tasks within the required timescale.
Provide direct sales support to Sales Management as required.
To assist with general administration activities as designated by the Key Accounts team & Department Managers.

Skills and Experience:

Excellent communication skills to build strong relationships both internally and externally.
Proactive planning/time management skills to enable effective prioritisation of workload.
Able to make appropriate decisions using own initiative.
Ability to contribute to a harmonious team environment.
Enthusiastic, positive persona with an approachable manner.
Confident to express views within team activities.
Demonstrate willingness to learn.
Ability to work under pressure, within closely managed deadlines.
Able to quickly identify solutions to overcome difficulties.
Effective administration skills including Microsoft packages.
Flexible attitude and approach to workload in the department.

Benefits:

Discretionary Company bonus scheme
Staff Discount
Staff Shop
Healthcare Cash Plan
25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays
Access to training and development activities to support your career development
Operate hybrid & flexible working
4pm finish on a Friday
Wellbeing support
Refer a friend bonus scheme
Reward & Recognition Program
Length of service rewards

Note: In the event that a sufficient volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

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