Examples of past assignments

Corporate Investigator

Location(s): Based West Sussex

Job description: The Company:
This is an excellent opportunity to work as a Corporate Investigator for a leading UK IP protection consultancy. They provide a range of investigative services including financial and physical assets; litigation support for actions such as b

Candidate profile: The Person:
Previous experience in a similar role conduction investigations using the latest techniques in
Interview and Investigations such as Wicklander-Zulawski.
The ability to write clearly and concisely, with English as a first language, is an e

 

Intelligence Analyst

Location(s): Based London

Job description: The Company:
This is an exciting opportunity to work for our client a hugely successful Sports Betting Consultancy who have unrivalled knowledge in Sports Betting markets. They seek an Intelligence Analyst to
collect, manage and disseminate intelligence

Candidate profile: The Person:
The successful applicant will be an experienced intelligence analyst, well versed in analytical techniques and charting, having previously worked with iBase and Analysts Notebook.
You will have either a good working knowledge of the sports b

Head of Profit Protection Safety & Loss

Location(s): Based London Home Counties

Job description: Develop a clear strategy that will deliver great results across UK retail estate for all areas of responsibility

  • Implement the plans effectively throughout the business providing regular business updates
  • Review and improve store processes/procedures to ensure maximum efficiency and minimum risk.
  • Develop new ways to reduce loss and improve business profitability
  • Control all cost lines at or below budget
  • Effectively manage inventory to deliver continuous stock accuracy improvements
  • Manage an effective audit programme across stores
  • Take appropriate action to improve procedural compliance through identifying, assessing, categorizing and reporting risks and gaining agreement and commitment from the business.
  • Ensure action is taken to improve processes to reduce risk of Theft and Fraud.
  • Utilize data intelligence reporting effectively to identify and manage trends and risk.
  • Liaise with Suppliers to ensure that the most effective tools are available and maximized.
  • Keep procedures updated and relevant.
  • Use all agreed tools to actively promote strategy in order to gain commitment at all levels.
  • Proactively communicate risk and recommendations to the business to implement and maintain Strategies.
  • Communicate with departments as required in order to achieve the strategy.
  • Deliver agreed communications plan with stores
  • Ensure that the business trades legally in all aspects of Fire and Health and Safety Law (UK and abroad)
  • Identify new legislation and assess the impact to the business taking reasonable action as required

Candidate profile:

  • Previous experience in a similar role, working as a Senior Manager or Head of Department in Retail, Loss Prevention,
  • Profit Protection or Security within a fast paced Retail environment.
  • Knowledge and experience of managing teams.
  • Knowledge and experience of stock loss reduction strategy and the production of robust policy and procedures.
  • Knowledge and experience of cash loss reduction strategy and the production of robust policy and procedures.
  • Knowledge and experience of store compliance and audit procedures.
  • Knowledge and experience of procedural improvements and internal investigations.
  • Knowledge and experience of store based HSE visits / EHO visits /Fire Officer visits.

 

Internal Auditor

Location(s): This is a regional role can take either one of two patches: Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex or North London region

Job description: Working for this well know retailer you will ensure that the organisation accomplishes its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.

Candidate profile:

  • Experience of working in a multi-site retail environment.
  • Able to communicate, both verbally and in writing, to all levels of the organisation.
  • Possess sound organisational skills
  • PC literate in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Approachable.
  • Adaptable to system and procedural changes in a fast-moving retail environment
  • Have a flexible approach to work, being prepared to spend time away from home
  • Possess a clean driving licence
  • Skilled investigator of losses and potential Risks.
  • To have an analytical and methodical work practice to ensure all relevant areas of the audit process are covered.
  • To be self-motivated, requiring little one on one supervision.

 

Internal Auditor

Location(s): Covering a region that includes North West London and Bedfordshire.

Job description: Working for this well-known retailer you will ensure that the organisation accomplishes its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.

Candidate profile:

  • Able to communicate, both verbally and in writing, to all levels of the organisation.
  • Possess sound organisational skills
  • PC literate in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Approachable.
  • Adaptable to system and procedural changes in a fast-moving retail environment
  • Have a flexible approach to work, being prepared to spend time away from home
  • Driving licence
  • To have an analytical and methodical work practice to ensure all relevant areas of the audit process are covered.
  • To be self-motivated, requiring little one on one supervision.

 

Internal Auditor

Location(s): London

Job description: Working for this well-known retailer you will ensure that the organisation accomplishes its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.

Candidate profile:

  • Able to communicate, both verbally and in writing, to all levels of the organisation.
  • Possess sound organisational skills
  • PC literate in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Approachable.
  • Adaptable to system and procedural changes in a fast-moving retail environment
  • Have a flexible approach to work, being prepared to spend time away from home
  • Possess a clean driving licence
  • Skilled investigator of losses and potential Risks.
  • To have an analytical and methodical work practice to ensure all relevant areas of the audit process are covered.
  • To be self-motivated, requiring little one on one supervision.

 

Stocktake

Location(s): This position covers Essex, Kent, Suffolk, Norfolk, North East London.

Job description: Working for this successful and expanding retailer, as Stocktaker you will carry out store stock takes and complete Stocktake Summary Reports, and to provide support to the Retail Teams where appropriate. Key

Responsibilities:

  • To implement a stock take programme as directed by the Lead Stock Taker to ensure that all stores in allocated areas receive a minimum of 1 stock take per annum
  • To programme emergency stock takes within 6-weeks of request
  • To communicate stock take schedule to retail teams in advance
  • To ensure that Stocktake Summary Reports are completed
  • To carry out store stock takes using the company’s Auditing System, investigate anomalies and send files to Mercatus for processing
  • Liaise with Loss Prevention Manager & District Manager to update where results are of concern
  • Attend District Manager/Team Leader meetings where possible and provide training support as required
  • Operate within policies and budgetary constraints
  • Ensure that communication with internal customers is meaningful and issues clearly defined
  • Maintain overall responsibility for the audit equipment, ensuring that all kit is kept safe, fully functional and available
  • Assist in ad-hoc project requirements whilst maintaining audit programme

Candidate profile: The ideal candidate would have stocktaking/audit experience within a retail environment, possess good PC skills, be self-motivated & organised, have the ability to motivate other people, numerate. They must also be an excellent communicator, conduct themselves in a calm & professional manner, excellent time management skills, be prepared to work flexible hours and holds a full driving licence

 

Loss Prevention Auditor

Location(s): Covering a region that includes the East Midlands, Yorkshire and East Anglia

Job description: You will be responsible for managing and providing audit coverage within the above area, scheduling audits and follow-ups based on audit cycles, management information and management requests. The role primarily involves routine audits of stores and Customer Service Centres. Objectives are: To measure compliance with Company policies and procedures, to identify control weaknesses or poor working practices, to put in place and agree action plans with the appropriate level of management, to follow up to ensure that action plans are implemented. The role involves a significant degree of traveling and some overnight stays.

Candidate profile:

  • Skills which are particularly relevant to this position are:
  • Strong analytical and organisational skills.
  • The ability to act with tact and discretion.
  • An independent and objective approach.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • It is envisaged that the successful candidate will be capable of being developed to lead security investigations.

 

Internal Auditor

Location(s): Mid - South Wales - M5 Corridor

Job description: Working for this well-known retailer you will ensure that the organisation accomplishes its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.

Candidate profile:

  • Able to communicate, both verbally and in writing, to all levels of the organisation.
  • Possess sound organisational skills
  • PC literate in Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Approachable.
  • Adaptable to system and procedural changes in a fast-moving retail environment
  • Have a flexible approach to work, being prepared to spend time away from home
  • Possess a clean driving licence
  • Skilled investigator of losses and potential Risks.
  • To have an analytical and methodical work practice to ensure all relevant areas of the audit process are covered.
  • To be self-motivated, requiring little one on one supervision.

 

Loss Prevention Manager (Mat Cover Approx. 10 months)

Location(s): West Midlands

Job description: Reporting to the Head of Loss Prevention, covering for approximately 10 months maybe more. Your main purpose is to manage the implementation, use and analysis of the data mining tool and the Central Office LP function, personnel, systems and administration providing LP support to all countries. Other responsibilities are likely to include:

  • Manage the implementation, development and analysis of the data mining system to target internal dishonesty
  • Provide leadership, training and development for the Central Office LP team.
  • To develop the strategic direction of the team and deliver agreed business plan objectives
  • Build an effective and proactive LP team to support the European business
  • Manage the day to activities to ensure LP priorities are achieved
  • Manage the implementation and development of the data mining system to target internal dishonesty
  • Develop and deliver information and statistics to the field LP and operations teams
  • Improve and extend the Civil Recovery process and administration
  • Develop CCTV as a management control tool for monitoring and improving store performance
  • Manage the invoicing and budget system for LP
  • Manage supplier relationships and negotiations
  • Improve the service levels provided the the LP Help Desk to the field
  • Carry out any other duties as required

Candidate profile: The ideal candidate must have extensive experience of all aspects of Data Mining. They should have strong analytical ability, together with strong communication skills, planning and organising skills.