19 retail assistant jobs found in Edinburgh

About the role As a Retail Assistant you will be a fundamental part of our Boots Opticians store team, being the first and last person that our customers interact with. Working on the shopfloor you will spend your time building great relationships with customers by listening and understanding their needs to find the right product or service for them. From greeting customers when they arrive in store, being part of the pre-screening activities of an eye-test through to helping our customers find the perfect eyewear solution for them – no two days will be the same. Your role within the team as a Retail Assistant will give you lots of opportunities to develop your knowledge through our industry leading ‘Step Into Optics’ training programme. This programme includes both workshop based learning and practical ‘on the job’ experience. You will also be involved in: Ordering, dispensing and collection of glasses and contact lenses Supporting with eye-tests and pre-screening...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you passionate about working with children and eager to start your career in early childhood education? As an Early Years Assistant (Unqualified) at Busy Bees, you’ll gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment while helping children grow and develop. This role is perfect for anyone eager to learn and grow in their professional journey, with ongoing support and training to help you succeed in the early years sector. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Assistant at Busy Bees, you’ll play a vital role in creating a positive and engaging environment for children. This is an exciting opportunity to begin your journey in the early years sector, where you will receive on-the-job training and support from experienced team members, helping you to grow and develop your skills in a nurturing and dynamic environment. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK Take the next step in your career with Busy Bees as a Level 2 Qualified Early Years Assistant. Bring your experience and qualification to a nurturing environment, where you'll support children’s development through play-based learning and activities. This role offers the chance to further develop your skills in early childhood education while enjoying the benefits of a rewarding and flexible work environment. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team,...

What you’ll be doing As a qualified Dispensing Optician, you will be providing a high level of customer care and expert advice to make a real difference to our customers and keep them coming back. You will work in one of our stores, reporting to the Store Manager. Key responsibilities •    Providing clinical support in store for regulated dispensing •    Inspiring your Optical team by sharing your knowledge to offer the very best service.  •    Listening to the needs of customers and offer expertise and advice. •    Helping our customers to choose the correct eyewear and offer guidance to ensure our customers receive the best product suited to their needs. •    Supporting the team to deliver an efficient model day and operational processes to ensure that the business trades legally. •    Providing expert knowledge for patients with more specialist requirements. What you’ll need to have (our must-haves) •    Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC) •    Passion...

What you’ll be doing Our pharmacists make a real difference in the communities we look after, delivering trusted care, advice and services that put patients first. In this role, you’ll use your clinical expertise every day, surrounded by a brilliant team and tools. Key responsibilities Delivering NHS, locally commissioned, and private services using both in-store and digital tools Leading professional and legal standards for patient safety and pharmacy compliance Monitoring, evaluating, and continually improving standards of care and safety Working with the Store Manager to develop the capability of the wider healthcare team Growing talent that reflects the communities we serve; coaching, mentoring and supporting your colleagues every step of the way. Representing Boots within the local community and with healthcare professionals...

What you’ll be doing As a qualified Contact Lens Optician, you will be providing a high level of customer care and expert advice to make a real difference to our customers and keep them coming back. You will work in store across our clinics and the wider store to support the day to day operations, reporting to the Store Manager/Hub Manager. Key responsibilities •    Using your passion for delivering patient care you'll work with colleagues to deliver a positive customer journey. •    Building longstanding relationships – not only with colleagues and customers but with healthcare professionals in the local community and explore the opportunities for delivering enhanced services  •    Using your up to date knowledge of Contact Lens technology and spectacle dispensing to train and develop the wider optical team.  •    Validating complex prescriptions and vulnerable groups and providing expert knowledge for patients with more specialist requirements.  •    Opportunity to supervise...

What you’ll be doing As a qualified Dispensing Optician, you will be providing a high level of customer care and expert advice to make a real difference to our customers and keep them coming back. You will work in one of our stores, reporting to the Store Manager. Key responsibilities •      Providing clinical support in store for regulated dispensing •      Inspiring your Optical team by sharing your knowledge to offer the very best service.   •      Listening to the needs of customers and offer expertise and advice. •      Helping our customers to choose the correct eyewear and offer guidance to ensure our customers receive the best product suited to their needs. •      Supporting the team to deliver an efficient model day and operational processes to ensure that the business trades legally. •      Providing expert knowledge for patients with more specialist requirements....

What you’ll be doing As a qualified Dispensing Optician, you will be providing a high level of customer care and expert advice to make a real difference to our customers and keep them coming back. You will work in one of our stores, reporting to the Store Manager. Key responsibilities •    Providing clinical support in store for regulated dispensing •    Inspiring your Optical team by sharing your knowledge to offer the very best service.  •    Listening to the needs of customers and offer expertise and advice. •    Helping our customers to choose the correct eyewear and offer guidance to ensure our customers receive the best product suited to their needs. •    Supporting the team to deliver an efficient model day and operational processes to ensure that the business trades legally. •    Providing expert knowledge for patients with more specialist requirements. What you’ll need to have (our must-haves) •    Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC) •    Passion...

Trades: Structures | Mechanical | Avionics Program: F35 Lightning II fighter jet Location: Williamtown, NSW Why join the BAE Systems Australia F35 Program? Work on 5th Generation aircraft technology $10,000 domestic relocation assistance Dual Trade Pathway 4-day working week: Monday to Thursday Long-term career progression BAE Systems Australia works in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce innovative and ground-breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible. We play a critical role in the global sustainment of the F35 Lightning II, the world’s most advanced fifth-generation fighter aircraft. With a strong heritage in fast jet and trainer platforms, we support the Australian Defence Force across the full air capability lifecycle, sustaining Australia’s F35 fleet and delivering regional maintenance...

Doing the right thing, even when nobody's watching? It's an iQ thing. iQ is one of the UK's biggest providers of student accommodation, committed to giving our 34,000 students in 85 sites across 29 UK cities their best year yet . Our site-based teams are bursting with independent thinkers and problem solvers who just love to make people's day. Here's a bit about the role . . . Our Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting in all aspects of running efficient, safe, and profitable sites whilst focusing on the company's key objective of giving our students their best year yet! This role is an amazing opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to really make an impact on our student's experience with IQ! Being an Assistant Manager means making sure the students who stay with us always feel at home. Key responsibilities: Supporting the creation of a positive and memorable experience for residents Completing administrative tasks including logging of...

At BAE Systems Australia  Do interesting work that MATTERS  ENJOY what you do  GROW your career  Be YOU We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and groundbreaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible. Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work. About the opportunity We currently have a rewarding opportunity to join us as a Commercial Officer where you will be part of the exciting and dynamic High Frequency Exports (HF Exports) team, supporting them through all stages of the project lifecycle. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for supporting commercial activities and...

Role Description: Booking.com is seeking a full time Account Manager based from our lovely office in Edinburgh!   Please note that this role will require up to 50% travel, (including driving and overnight stays) as well as two days per week attendance in our Edinburgh office.   About Us:  At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world!   Role Description:   As an Account Manager supporting the Local Partner Services team in Edinburgh you will be responsible for managing a regional portfolio and advising our accommodation partners in regards to their business...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment...

Role Overview: Be the Heart of Our Hive – Nursery Manager Wanted at Busy Bees Edinburgh Newhaven!   Are you a natural leader with a passion for shaping little lives? At Busy Bees, we’re on the lookout for an inspiring   Nursery Manager   to bring energy, vision, and fun to our vibrant Edinburgh Newhaven nursery.   If you hold a   BA in Childhood Practise (or working towards it with a level 3) qualification   and have at least   two years leadership experience   in early years, this is your chance to join the UK’s   leading nursery group   – and make a real difference every single day.     🐝 Why Busy Bees? At Busy Bees, we’re proud to be the UK’s   #1 nursery group , with nearly 400 centres nationwide and more overseas. We believe every child deserves the   best start in life , and we’re just as passionate about supporting our teams to feel valued, heard, and empowered. You’ll also have the chance to deliver our award-winning   Bee Curious curriculum , sparking...

*Locum Registered Veterinary Nurse* *Your Next Great Opportunity Awaits!* Are you a *qualified or experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)* looking for an exciting and flexible new role? Join a well-established *Small Animal Practice* where your skills and passion for animal care can truly shine. Whether you’re looking for *full-time, part-time, or flexible hours*, we may have the perfect opportunity for you! *Why Choose This Role?* * *Top Rates of Pay:* Earn £20 - £26 per hour (negotiable for the right candidate). * *Immediate Starts Available:* Or plan ahead with flexible future dates. * *Flexible Working Hours:* Full-time, part-time, or tailored shifts to suit your schedule. * *Fantastic Team Culture:* Work with an experienced, friendly, and supportive team in a collaborative environment. *Amazing Benefits for Locum RVNs:* * Long-term or permanent roles available for those looking to settle. * *Flexible payment options:* Self-employed, Ltd company, zero hours, or...

We have an incredible opportunity to join us here at Phoenix Group as a Project Manager to join our People function change team. We have an incredible opportunity to join us here at Phoenix Group as a Project Manager to join our People function change team. Job Type: Fixed Term Contract - until 19th December 2025 Location: This role can be based in Edinburgh/ London/Wythall or hybrid with some expectation to be in the office to support project delivery and team activities Flexible working: All of our roles are open to part-time, job-share and other types of flexibility. We will discuss what is important to you and balancing this with business requirements during the recruitment process. You can read more about Phoenix Flex here. Closing Date: 19th May 2025 Salary and benefits: £52,500- £60,000 pro rata DOE plus 16% bonus up to 32%, private medical cover, 38 days annual leave, excellent pension, 12x salary life assurance, career breaks, income protection, 3x volunteering days and...