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Welcome to Oxfordshire Garden Furniture Company

Thank you for your interest in the Oxfordshire Garden Furniture Company. Our furniture is inspired by an enduring desire to create beautifully styled, comfortable
and maintenance free garden furniture. By concentrating on style, comfort and practicality we hope to provide furniture suitable for any occasion.
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Recruitment opportunities with Oxfordshire Garden Furniture

HR Advisor/Administrator, Banbury

Duties and responsibilities - HR Advisor/Administrator support (including correspondence, scheduling, coordination and minuting). Performance of absence/sickness administration. Offering advice and support on HR policies and procedures. Maintain, create and review HR policies to ensure compliance to any changes in legislation. Pre-employment checks. Develop and implement a performance management system to include regular reviews.

Liaise with Finance department regarding payroll. Assist hiring managers with the recruitment process from advertising, analysis of CVs, interview coordination, offer and rejection letters and induction process. In time the job holder will have responsibility for the administration of the Payroll system, including the input of information and instructions for salary changes in time for each monthly payroll, along with responsibility to ensure payment is made on time each month.
 
Contract – Permanent
 
Job reference – AJG
 
Salary – Competitive
 
Hours of work – Full time, to be discussed at interview
 
Job Requirements – Applications should have previous experience working in a generalist HR role and possess an up to date knowledge of employment legislation. Although full training and handover will be given on Company practices, this is a standalone position so applicants should be happy working under their own initiative.

A good standard of education, applicants with or studying towards CPP or CIPD professional qualifications is essential. Payroll experience is preferable. Be proficient with packages including Excel, Word, Powerpoint. Have minute-taking experience. Be proactive, engaging and motivated to assist the team during busy periods.

Be approachable and can work with staff at all levels. Diplomacy and confidentiality is essential. This is a busy and varied role with additional responsibilities added intermittently. Please apply in the first instance with CV and covering letter, along with salary expectations.
 
Closing date - 14th August 2010


SEO Specialist, Banbury

Duties and responsibilities - Develop SEO plans based on key phrase analysis and benchmarking. Implement plans with the aid of the Marketing Manager. Work with the Marketing Team on content writing and development. Link building via articles, directories, social media etc.

Identification of key performance metrics and conversions. Ongoing reporting to the Marketing Manager. Managing MD & Marketing Manager’s expectations. This is an immediate start for the right candidate.
 
Contract – Permanent
 
Job reference – RK/AJG
 
Salary – Competitive
 
Hours of work – To be discussed at interview
 
Job Requirements – As a result of continued expansion, we are looking to bring our SEO in house and would like to take on an enthusiastic SEO Specialist to work alongside our Marketing Team. With knowledge of latest methodologies, the suitable candidate will have a proven track record in researching, creating and delivering long term SEO strategy that will drive sustainable traffic to our website.

Our Marketing Department has recently been reformed and the role of SEO Specialist is a fantastic opportunity to help shape an area of key importance to us. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter, thrives on a challenge, highly organised and has excellent communication skills.
 
Closing date - 31st July 2010


Manager, Guildford

Duties and responsibilities - We now have an exciting opportunity for a Store Manager based at our brand new Oceans Home and Garden store in Guildford. General Function: To be responsible for the day to day management of the store and to maximise profit. Complete responsibility for driving sales and ensuring the team consistently provide excellent customer service. Positions Supervised: Sales Assistants.

Responsibilities: Support, motivate and effectively manage a team to increase sales and give excellent customer service. Heavily involved in sales activity within the store, dealing with customers. Staff training and development. Responsible for producing staff rotas. Responsible alongside HR for recruitment of new staff. Cash handling, cashing up tills and banking store takings. Merchandising the store to its optimum effect. Stock management and stock rotation of the store. Management reporting to Head Office, including sales reports. Dealing with customer support. Ensuring health and safety requirements are met.
 
Contract – Permanent
 
Job reference – AJG/VLE
 
Salary – Competitive
 
Hours of work – To be discussed at interview
 
Job Requirements – Experience: Experienced manager/supervisor in the retail industry, is essential and preferably from a furniture/homewares background. Keyholder experience essential.

Personal Attributes: Honesty and integrity, developing effective selling and sales culture, experience in managing a team, leadership skills, creativity, strong communication skills, resourcefulness and organisation skills. The job holder should have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
 
Closing date - 30st July 2010


Sales Advisors (full and part time) - Banbury - Basingstoke - Bedford - Cheltenham - Guildford - High Wycombe - Reading

Duties and responsibilities - Confident, customer focused sales advisors with previous experience in home furnishings for high profile branch in premier shopping centre; offering full training, competitive salary, opportunities for advancement and career development.
 
Contract – Permanent
 
Hours of work – To be discussed at interview for each role.
 
Job Requirements – A real interest in garden and indoor furniture. Willingness to be flexible. Enjoys working with others as a team. Aims to exceed customers’ expectations. Conforms to business dress requirements.
 
Closing date - 31st July 2010


New Store Openings

Due to new store openings we are currently recruiting for Experienced Managers and Assistant Managers required throughout Midlands, South East, South and Greater London.

If you are interested in any of the above positions, please apply in the first instance with your CV and covering letter with salary expectations to recruitment@oxfordshiregardenfurniture.com by the closing date. Unfortunately, applications received after this time will not be shortlisted.


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