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Jadecliff are currently looking for applicants to fill the following roles:

Business Manager
Pushing back the frontiers of business, sparking big ideas, connecting great people, producing a
superb product and offering an unbeatable service – we do all that and more.
Changing the game takes some very special people. We are looking for someone super sharp and
switched on. Flexible, friendly, and up for any challenge. So if you join us as a Business Manager get
ready for something new.
The successful candidate will be based on our unique farm office in Devon and work both
independently and as part of our close knit team to ensure all aspects of business management are
proactively succeeded.

Key Requirements:

• Commercial acumen, analytical and numerically astute
• Demonstrable understanding of end to end sales process.
• Total management and development of accounts systems including but not exclusive to VAT,
  invoicing, debt collection, corporate tax returns and foreign exchange

• Excellent communications, interpersonal and presentations skills
• Comfortable with extraction of data from core systems e.g. Smart sheets, SAGE 50
• Ability to discuss, analyse and collate data from customer and sales cycles to enable management of debtors and creditors
• Self-starter with a lot of proactive behaviour that is highly organised
• Strong decision making skills and accountability
• Significant experience of business analysis in a multi-disciplined and commercial environment with experience implementing change and upgrades
• Driven to achieve deadlines while continuously motivating and challenging current systems with problem solving
• Strong Ability to understand the significance of market trends and branding.
• Ability and desire to understand the drivers behind sales to profit effectiveness.
• European language advantageous as much overseas travel will be required
• Aspirational and ambitious, ready to hit the ground running
• Solid legal and negotiation understanding

Be prepared to work exceptionally hard as part of a strong team for a uniquely positioned business on
the cusp of huge expansion. You can rely on us to reward hard work and offer an exciting, fast paced
environment in a beautiful location with competitive salary and bonus scheme.

Assistant Accountant/Administrator
Jadecliff Limited – Newbury, Berkshire
Jadecliff Limited – Paignton, Devon

Job Description
“It doesn’t make sense to hire smart people and then tell them what to do; we hire smart people so they can tell us what to do.” – Steve Jobs
A separate covering letter detailing your suitability for the role must accompany your application. CV’s received on their own will not be considered.
Do not apply for this role if you do not have the specific skill set, with recent and relevant experience.

ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a well-organised and flexible person to join our team at Jadecliff and Marldon Christmas Tree Farm. This role is vital to the effective and smooth running of the organisation. You will be responsible for operating Sage One to record transactions and maintain accurate records.

Jadecliff is an organisation that has seen significant growth in the last three years. Management of the accountancy requirements for additional group businesses is required as part of the role.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Main Purpose of the Role: The main purpose of this post is to accurately record financial transactions and maintain the sales, purchase and nominal ledgers of Jadecliff Limited and additional businesses. The ability to produce periodic management accounts and quarterly VAT returns is also required.

Key Responsibilities:

Operating Sage One accounts system to record transactions and maintain accurate records, including:

• Operating all aspects of the purchase ledger and the full range of associated tasks
• Operating all aspects of the sales ledger and the full range of associated tasks including debt collection
• Monthly coding and entering on Sage One of all accounting transactions from records
• Monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts and statements on an accurate and timely basis
• Maintaining control account reconciliations
• Ability to produce management accounts and VAT returns
• Respond to requests for financial information
• Payroll monthly report posting and reconciliation
• Compiling monthly payroll and pensions information
• Annual audit support with accountants
• Banking of cheques and obtaining petty cash change
• Being pro-active in developing systems and processes that meet a growing business
• Ad hoc tasks

PERSON SPECIFICATION
The ideal candidate will have excellent data input and spreadsheet skills, knowledge of double entry book keeping and computerised accounting programs. He/she will need to be able to use his/her own initiative, understand and liaise effectively with the various businesses, and maintain confidentiality where appropriate. He/she must be meticulous in paying attention to detail and initiating effective and efficient processes of work. Experience of Sage One/Excel is essential. Travelling and working between offices in Marldon, Devon and Newbury, Berkshire is required, nights away will be necessary during certain seasonal business activities and for training purposes.

Qualifications:

Essential – GCSE or equivalent in English & Maths (minimum Grade C or equivalent), IT related qualification
Desirable – AAT and above

Experience:

Essential – Good all round accounts experience; experience with Sage One; admin experience
Desirable – working in a small team

Skills and Knowledge:

Essential – Highly numerate with the ability to interpret financial information; excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office & Sage One accounting package; organised and the ability to prioritise workloads; flexible attitude to work and a good team player; good communication skills both written and verbal.

Other:

Essential – Able to use own initiative, prioritise and multi-task; a friendly, helpful and professional manner; ability to work under own initiative and as part of a small team; flexible approach to work and hours of working; the ability to remain discrete and retain confidentiality.

Desirable – driving licence

TERMS

20-40 hours per week, flexible pattern for seasonal variations
4 weeks annual leave entitlement
Staff pension scheme for all eligible employees.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Marketing and Brand Manager
Jadecliff Limited – Paignton, Devon

Job Description

“It doesn’t make sense to hire smart people and then tell them what to do; we hire smart people so they can tell us what to do.” – Steve Jobs
A separate covering letter detailing your suitability for the role must accompany your application. CV’s received on their own will not be considered.
Do not apply for this role if you do not have the specific skill set, with recent and relevant experience.

Marketing and Brand Manager (Jadecliff Group)

About us

Our successful ‘Team Jadecliff’ is built on passion for creative thinking and successful business acumen, whether it be product and service, retail or wholesale, our team has worked relentlessly over the past 30 years to ensure we connect to all, whether it be B2B or B2C, UK or European-wide
We at Jadecliff have made it our total mission to engage with and awaken the passion within our customer; we thrive to produce the best possible experiences and want all of our customers to love our products and services as much as we do.
We are a hard-hitting, dedicated and lively team of professionals.

Role overview

This opportunity is truly unique and would suit an experienced marketing or creative professional who is totally and unashamedly obsessed with the businesses success and making a difference. As an individual, you will help us to understand how we can effectively reach our existing audience and drive the all-important acquisition of new customers. Serving as both guardian and creative visionary of Jadecliff’s brands, you will be responsible for the long-term vision, curation and execution of campaigns.

This role is perfect for a creative thinker who is ready to step up and own a successful brand, you will be empowered to remain hands-on and produce content that is supported and backed by leading brands in our field of business.

What we look for in our team

To add cultural and professional value to the team.
Be 100% yourself, we are genuine and love what we do.
Passion… without it we would not be where we are today.
A true team player, we work and play hard together.
A true desire to deliver outstanding customer focused solutions.

What we need you to do

Serve as the creative authority and visionary for all content across our Jadecliff’s Brand portfolio.
Hands-on in supporting the production of all content, from concept planning and production.
Identifying 3rd party opportunities and events to position brand offering and identity.
Run multi-channel campaigns harnessing the power of social channels.
Create a clear and impactful content plan for Jadecliff Brands.
Build relationships with the some of the best brands in the world.
Build on our brand positioning, setting and implementing the long-term retail consumer engagement strategy.

Skills

Love what you do (simple, you will eat, breathe and sleep it)
3 years’ minimum experience within marketing or a creative agency environment (design, videography, digital marketing)
Strong portfolio and record of executing the very best multi-channel campaigns within a retail environment
Outstanding people skills and a stellar relationship builder
Passion to deliver content that will engage and strengthen our community
Demands of the role, a bit more detail…

Education and Qualifications

What we look for

• Simply smarts and talent!
• Successful track record
• That you are passionate and driven to be successful

However if you have a degree level qualification, ideally within a relevant discipline such as Digital Marketing, Marketing or Communications, that would be desirable, but not essential. It is essential that you can produce evidence of appropriate professional development in marketing and social media, along with a portfolio of your work.

Knowledge and Skills

The successful post holder will have several years’ experience in a similar role/environment driving behaviour change and participation through digital means, showing professional competence in this area. In-depth knowledge and experience of current digital trends and tactics required along with the ability to advise on digital approaches and develop a strategy and direction to help us deliver our overarching strategic objectives. Familiar with Drupal, Google Analytics, HTML and the use of a CRM system.

Decision Making
Works to short term objectives where the impact of decisions will be evident within a few weeks. Works closely with the COO and MD, reporting in on a weekly basis. With oversight and accountability for continually developing and enhancing all digital marketing channels, the job holder will need to have good creative judgment to advise on content, copy and channel social media channel usage. The jobholder will routinely need to reprioritise plans and activities to meet changing needs of the organisation at short notice with pace and accuracy

Resourcefulness
We are in a fast paced campaign environment with a high volume of activity. This role demands a good level of flexibility and ability to prioritise and juggle tasks. The post holder will be required to source, analyse and make recommendations on data both in the market and from social media analytics and CRM. Adaptive thinking is key, using best practice and experience to identify new approaches to extending our campaign reach.

People and Asset Management
Support and supervision of the Marketing Coordinator with regard to developing e-comms in line with strategy and providing guidance on content, tone and proofing final ecomms. Responsibility for the maintenance and care of key digital assets including Social channels and website, film assets etc and a small budget for use in social and digital marketing, with oversight from the COO and MD.

Communication and Visitor Experience
Well-developed communications skills are integral to this role, involving the jobholder in such activities as creative writing, and content selection; together with being able to present and explain research feedback and proposals for ideas/changes. Concise but powerful, engaging communications will be a key factor of success in this role. External communications will be the face so quality and accuracy is key. Ability to copywrite and proofread key, a wide variety of channels and mediums used regularly and comms will be tailored for different audiences.

Operational Environment
An amount of flexible working, including evening and weekends and some overnight travel across the UK and Europe will be required to deliver this role. The role is office based as part of a hardworking, fun and passionate team spread across the UK and in the Netherlands

Additional Features
Enthusiastic, fun and pro-active person. Driving licence desirable.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent