Operations FP&A Manager
Who We Are:
Abel & Cole has pioneered organic, ethical and sustainable food delivery for over 30 years. Doing things better is our bread and butter; from saving over 60 million plastic bags by using reusable boxes for our food deliveries, to finding alternatives to plastic long before it hit the headlines. We are forever challenging ourselves to find the most positive way to do business and want everyone to eat organic because it’s one way to save the future. It’s these values that enabled us to become B Corp certified; an optional audit we’ve gone through to recognise how we put people and planet before profit, as well as help us find room for further improvement.
We’re looking for more people to join our team of almost 600, to share our passion for doing the right thing even bigger and better than we do already. In a fast paced and competitive market, we know it’s our people who make the difference. We’ve learnt how important it is to recognise, develop and promote from within; and that trusting people lets them come up with the best ideas and that helps our entrepreneurial spirit to thrive.
Summary:
We are looking for a talented Operations FP&A Manager, who will report into our Operations & Sustainability Finance Manager. This is a key business partnering role and an exciting opportunity to work closely with our Operations team providing insight and analysis to support business decisions. You will be essential to supporting key change projects, driving operational efficiencies, reporting on KPIs, and automating processes. You will be a catalyst for change whilst supporting our mission to be the UK’s most Sustainable grocer.
You will have experience of both supporting and challenging key stakeholders where necessary and have the flexibility to adapt to fast-changing business demands. Our strategic goals focus on driving growth through excellent service and improving our sustainability credentials, which can only be achieved by the Operational teams working towards the same goal collaboratively and efficiently. Abel & Cole is famous for not sticking to industry standards and encourages innovation and diverse thinking which. With so many inspiring and passionate colleagues within Abel & Cole, the successful candidate must have the ability to build effective relationships with people of different disciplines across the business.
The role is a great foundation for several career paths: either pursuing FP&A across other parts of the business; or moving into other areas of finance for a rounded accountancy experience; or to step into a fully Operational role.
What You’ll Be Doing:
About You:
What We Offer :
This is a permanent position, from 26 to 37.5 hours per week. Our core working hours are 09:00 – 17:30, however we offer flexibility. The role is to be based in Andover, Hampshire, or Wimbledon, South London, with periodic travel to alternative site. Travel expenses will be available to your non-base site depending on your home location and method of travel.
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Check us out at: www.abelandcole.co.uk, https://bcorporation.net/directory/abel-cole, and Instagram
Abel & Cole promotes equal opportunities for all employees. We want our employees to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. Members of staff are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.
To support Abel & Cole’s commitment to inclusion and diversity, we ask that you remove all personal details from your CV. This includes removal of home address, D.O.B and place of education.
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Marketing Assistant
Who We Are:
Abel & Cole has pioneered organic, ethical and sustainable food delivery for over 30 years. Doing things better is our bread and butter; from saving over 60 million plastic bags by using reusable boxes for our food deliveries, to finding alternatives to plastic long before it hit the headlines. We are forever challenging ourselves to find the most positive way to do business and want everyone to eat organic because it’s one way to save the future. It’s these values that enabled us to become B Corp certified; an optional audit we’ve gone through to recognise how we put people and planet before profit, as well as help us find room for further improvement.
We’re looking for more people to join our team of almost 600, to share our passion for doing the right thing even bigger and better than we do already. In a fast paced and competitive market, we know it’s our people who make the difference. We’ve learnt how important it is to recognise, develop and promote from within; and that trusting people lets them come up with the best ideas and that helps our entrepreneurial spirit to thrive.
Summary:
We’re looking for a Marketing Assistant to join Abel and Cole’s growth team. This role will cover multiple aspect of marketing, so great for someone who wants to get stuck in and experience different parts of marketing. You will be supporting on the execution of our marketing campaigns to engage active customers and try ensuring they keep shopping with us. The ideal candidate will be keen to learn more about data driven marketing and strong project management skills. This role reports into the CRM & Retention Lead and will work closely with the Senior Trading Executive.
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Support on the execution of active customer comms through our CRM platforms across channels including email, SMS and push notifications.
• Help project manage print marketing communications to our customer base to drive an increased retention and order rate.
• Coordinate and work with the Senior Trading Executive on developing product sampling and other trading activity to active customers to drive average order value and product engagement.
• Be our ear to the ground: reporting on trending topics and providing feedback on competitor brands.
• Co-ordinate between multiple internal stakeholders to ensure the successful operational execution of campaigns, identifying opportunities for improvements and ensuring the rapid resolution of any issues as they arise.
• Work closely with our in-house creative team to brief in campaigns across a range of channels, manage the briefs from initial concept to approval.
• Collaborate with the analysis team and reporting dashboards to monitor the success of activities to inform future campaigns. Identify opportunities for targeted campaigns and customer selections.
• Create promo codes, offers and other administrative set up required for active marketing activations, including scheduling.
• Responsible for day-to-day invoice tracking.
About You:
• Marketing experience either client or agency side
• Thorough attention to detail and experience of checking content for errors
• Able to communicate effectively with stakeholders, with good influencing skills
• Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities at one time
• Self-motivated, learns autonomously and detail-orientated
• You’ll be a fast learner, with a can-do attitude
• Results-driven - ensuring that marketing campaigns fulfil strategic goals and drive required business results. You’ll have a strong analytical mind and like using data to inform decisions
• You’re excited to learn more about the different aspects of marketing.
What We Offer:
You will be based in our Wimbledon office but we have a hybrid working environment.
• Up to £30,000 depending on experience
• 30 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays
• Flexible working options considered
• A free box of fruit and veg every week (It’s pretty delicious!)
• An onsite chef, cooking organic lunches every day
• Up to 35% discount on A&C products
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
Want To See More
Check us out at: www.abelandcole.co.uk, https://bcorporation.net/directory/abel-cole, and Instagram
Abel & Cole promotes equal opportunities for all employees. We want our employees to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. Members of staff are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.
To support Abel & Cole’s commitment to inclusion and diversity, we ask that you remove all personal details from your CV. This includes removal of home address, D.O.B and place of education.
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Fresh Produce Buyer
Who We Are:
Abel & Cole has pioneered organic, ethical and sustainable food delivery for over 30 years. Doing things better is our bread and butter; from saving over 60 million plastic bags by using reusable boxes for our food deliveries, to finding alternatives to plastic long before it hit the headlines. We are forever challenging ourselves to find the most positive way to do business and want everyone to eat organic because it’s one way to save the future. It’s these values that enabled us to become B Corp certified; an optional audit we’ve gone through to recognise how we put people and planet before profit, as well as help us find room for further improvement.
We’re looking for more people to join our team of almost 600, to share our passion for doing the right thing even bigger and better than we do already. In a fast paced and competitive market, we know it’s our people who make the difference. We’ve learnt how important it is to recognise, develop and promote from within; and that trusting people lets them come up with the best ideas and that helps our entrepreneurial spirit to thrive.
Summary:
Reporting to the Fresh Produce Buying Lead and acting as an ambassador for Abel & Cole, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a team that is passionate about sourcing and delivering an enviable range of top quality, ethical and sustainable products direct to the customer’s door. You will be working in a fast-paced environment where problem solving is part of the day to day, alongside other Abel & Cole Buyers and Supply Chain Planners. You will have responsibility in specific areas for sales, margin, availability and quality, whilst also contributing to the management and development of the wider Fresh Produce product range. You will source and analyse category insights and trends to identify commercial opportunities, potential range innovation and help shape the future development of your category.
Relationships with our fantastic farmers and producers are paramount, and you will build and nurture these connections through regular communication, visits, and crop plans. We love to be bold and take a risk, so in this role you will be encouraged to try new things to make significant steps forward in the organic and sustainable field. The right candidate for this role will have strong commercial awareness and drive paired with product vision and creativity. They will need excellent organisation skills and an eye for detail. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, dynamic department where no two days are the same.
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Check us out at: www.abelandcole.co.uk, https://bcorporation.net/directory/abel-cole, and Instagram
Abel & Cole promotes equal opportunities for all employees. We want our employees to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. Members of staff are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.
To support Abel & Cole’s commitment to inclusion and diversity, we ask that you remove all personal details from your CV. This includes removal of home address, D.O.B and place of education.
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Systems Developer
Who We Are:
Abel & Cole has pioneered organic, ethical and sustainable food delivery for over 30 years. Doing things better is our bread and butter; from saving over 60 million plastic bags by using reusable boxes for our food deliveries, to finding alternatives to plastic long before it hit the headlines. We are forever challenging ourselves to find the most positive way to do business and want everyone to eat organic because it’s one way to save the future. It’s these values that enabled us to become B Corp certified; an optional audit we’ve gone through to recognise how we put people and planet before profit, as well as help us find room for further improvement.
We’re looking for more people to join our team of almost 600, to share our passion for doing the right thing even bigger and better than we do already. In a fast paced and competitive market, we know it’s our people who make the difference. We’ve learnt how important it is to recognise, develop and promote from within; and that trusting people lets them come up with the best ideas and that helps our entrepreneurial spirit to thrive.
Summary:
We are seeking a Systems Developer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role developing and maintaining integrations with numerous third-party resources, as well as helping to define our integrations with other partners.
You will work on a number of projects, with an initial focus on integrating with a new CRM provider; building a solution to efficiently and rapidly synchronise our Customer data and event history. Working as part of a Scrum Team you will guide Developers and Testers within the team as we build out our integrations framework, advising on and implementing integration best practices.
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Design, develop, and maintain integrations between our systems and third-party platforms.
• Implement APIs and other connectivity solutions to ensure seamless data exchange between systems.
• Translate business needs into backlog items to support the team in meeting the business goals.
• Follow TDD practices and work with testers to perform thorough testing and debugging of integration solutions to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Monitor integration performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise, providing timely resolution and support.
• Share and document integration processes, configurations, and best practices for reference and knowledge sharing.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies related to integrations, incorporating relevant advancements into our practices.
About You:
High level proficiency in C#, preferably developing APIs or Function Apps.
Knowledge of creating module/unit tests with Xunit, MSTest or similar.
Familiarity with using Azure Cloud Platform, Azure APIM, Function Apps.
Some experience in SQL and Data Modelling.
Experience with Messaging or Event-Driven frameworks such as Azure Service Bus, RabbitMQ or similar.
Experience of RESTful APIs and other web services protocols.
Proven experience in software development, with knowledge of good industry practice and the ability to guide others
Problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to find innovative technical solutions to complex problems.
A desire to demonstrate and evangelise technology within the business.
Meticulous, willing to get to the heart of problems.
Our Team Values
We are committed to delivering effective and robust solutions for our business. We enjoy our work and love to experiment. We love finding problems, fixing them and making sure they stay fixed. We strive to make our user’s jobs easier. We have fun and communicate honestly and openly with our team-mates and the wider business. We embrace a fail-fast approach, learning from our mistakes and support each other through a flexible and social working environment. We foster trust, honesty, and a strong team bond. We always put the customer first.
This is a Remote based role however there may be occasions when you need to attend our Wimbledon office for meetings or events.
Want To See More
Check us out at: www.abelandcole.co.uk, https://bcorporation.net/directory/abel-cole, and Instagram
Abel & Cole promotes equal opportunities for all employees. We want our employees to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. Members of staff are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.
To support Abel & Cole’s commitment to inclusion and diversity, we ask that you remove all personal details from your CV. This includes removal of home address, D.O.B and place of education.
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Head of People, Culture & Wellbeing
Who We Are:
Abel & Cole has pioneered organic, ethical and sustainable food delivery for over 30 years. Doing things better is our bread and butter; from saving over 60 million plastic bags by using reusable boxes for our food deliveries, to finding alternatives to plastic long before it hit the headlines. We are forever challenging ourselves to find the most positive way to do business and want everyone to eat organic because it’s one way to save the future. It’s these values that enabled us to become B Corp certified; an optional audit we’ve gone through to recognise how we put people and planet before profit, as well as help us find room for further improvement.
We’re looking for more people to join our team of almost 600, to share our passion for doing the right thing even bigger and better than we do already. In a fast paced and competitive market, we know it’s our people who make the difference. We’ve learnt how important it is to recognise, develop and promote from within; and that trusting people lets them come up with the best ideas and that helps our entrepreneurial spirit to thrive.
Summary:
At A&C we are committed to fostering a positive work environment where every person feels valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. The Head of People, Culture & Wellbeing will report into the Managing Director, will work alongside the Board team and will play a key role in shaping and driving our people strategy to align with our core values and strategic objectives.
We are looking for a dynamic individual who has a real flair for people, who can think strategically and implement initiatives that promote a culture of inclusivity, innovation, productivity, and continuous improvement, whilst also ensuring that all teams receive confident and timely day-to-day HR support.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Culture Development: Nurture a positive, fun, friendly, and inclusive company culture that values diversity, equity, and belonging, and reflects our values. Drive the implementation of ideas and initiatives that promote employee engagement, well-being, and work-life balance.
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive people strategy that supports the company's long-term goals and objectives and shapes the company’s culture and employee experience.
Employee Development: Design and implement learning and development programmes that support the professional growth and skill development of employees at all levels, identifying training needs, and evaluating the effectiveness of training initiatives.
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Ensure that the recruitment and onboarding process facilitates a seamless and positive experience from end to end. Work with the Recruitment Manager to develop innovative strategies for attracting top talent and build a diverse workforce.
Performance Management: Manage the improvement and implementation of performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and feedback mechanisms. Provide training, coaching and support to managers to enhance their effectiveness in managing performance and fostering employee growth.
Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted advisor and resource for the People Team and managers on HR-related matters. Handle employee relations issues with professionalism, empathy, and fairness, ensuring that all concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner.
Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations. Work with our parent company, the WJFG, to develop and implement HR policies and procedures that mitigate risk and promote a safe and respectful work environment.
HR Operations: Oversee all aspects of HR operations, for example, benefits administration, and employee records maintenance. Implement best practices and streamline processes to optimise efficiency and effectiveness. Review HR metrics and data to measure the effectiveness of initiatives and monitor progress.
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Want To See More:
Check us out at: www.abelandcole.co.uk, https://bcorporation.net/directory/abel-cole, and Instagram
Abel & Cole promotes equal opportunities for all employees. We want our employees to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. Members of staff are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.
To support Abel & Cole’s commitment to inclusion and diversity, we ask that you remove all personal details from your CV. This includes removal of home address, D.O.B and place of education.
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