We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and positive  individual to help develop and support our Safeclean franchise network. You will need to work to deadlines and manage projects within a fixed budget with minimum supervision.

The role requires a focused approach with an ability to communicate well.  You will be part of a small dynamic team supported by other Guardsman departments as required.  This role will have a minimal supervisory requirement and the occasional need to work away.  Sound IT knowledge is required to meet online training and marketing development needs.

The role will suit an individual with strong communication skills, attention to detail and support experience who is self motivated, positive, and enthusiastic; works well in a close team and has an ability to work under pressure.

Key Responsibility Areas:

q      Work with new and established Franchisees supporting them
        in the development of their business
q      Help develop and implement new initiatives
q      Provide daily support to the franchise network as required
q      Administer and support the franchise recruitment and training
        process
q      Support the Franchise Operations Manager in meeting financial
        targets

Candidate qualities:

q      Customer service focused, professional telephone manner,
        attention to detail
q      Good organisational skills and Computer literate

Job summary: Provide Business Support to Franchise Network to include:

q      Admin for Workshops, training courses and regional franchise
        forums
q      Liaise with marketing to produce a Safeclean Newletter
q      Liaise with Service and Product Suppliers to ensure each is
        delivering value to the network
q      Support the Franchise recruitment process
q      Administer and implement the Direct Centralised Mailing
        process for Franchisees
q      Support the training function
q      Admin for Franchise shows and exhibitions
q      Support Franchise management systems (FMS)
q      Update Franchise Operations manuals
q      Production of reports

Additional information:

Benefits we provide:	q       25 days holiday per annum (pro        rata) q      Childcare vouchers q       Contributory pension scheme q       Death in service plan q       Annual bonus scheme q       Free transport from Didcot        parkway
Postal applications to:	Valspar Industries (UK) Ltd Guardsman Furniture Solutions Group 152 Milton Park Abingdon OX14 4SD
Email applications to:	steve.calvert@valspareurope.com
Closing date:	Thursday 1st December 2011
No agencies please
Previous applicants need not apply