What we do

<p>We're the rule breakers, the boundary pushers, and the gamechangers. We've been disrupting the high street and empowering our customers for over 50 years, and doing it flawlessly (if we do say so ourselves). We are the authority in our industry, renowned for our revolutionary toys, gorgeous lingerie and expert advice...but there's so much more that makes us who we are. We're a diverse business filled with talented experts who thrive on our inclusive culture and ambition to strive for success.</p>

What we stand for

We exist to drive change, pioneer & push boundaries – we are a movement and we are endlessly proud to champion sexual empowerment.

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Learning &amp; Development Manager – Head Office Hybrid role – 2 days a week in the office, 3 days a week working from home – enhanced by flexi core hours! Great benefits including 50% staff discount and a day off for your Birthday! We are on the lookout for a dynamic and purpose-led Learning &amp; Development Manager to own the training for our brilliant Head Office and Logistics colleagues. This is a great opportunity to join our award-winning L&amp;D team (yes, they really are that impressive!) and play a pivotal role in the success of our learning strategy, accountable for designing and delivering impactful training initiatives. This role would be perfect for someone who is naturally inquisitive, a lifelong learner and passionate about making an impact. We are an ambitious business with exciting plans for the future, and our colleagues are at the heart of this. The L&amp;D Manager will be pivotal in supporting the growth, development and succession for all colleagues in Head Office and Logistics, aligned to the wider business strategy. A bit about Ann Summers … You might know us as the destination for must-have lingerie, or even the inventors of the Rampant Rabbit, and you’re right, but we’re SO much more than that… We’re a unique brand that strives to EMPOWER , lives to PUSH BOUNDARIES , gets kicks off MAKING IT HAPPEN and is ALWAYS INCLUSIVE ! A bit about the role: Carry out learning needs analysis’ to identify the learning gaps in each department, and what the learning opportunities are for colleagues Shape consistent, engaging and insightful training Ensure a robust onboarding process, supporting new talent as they join the business Partner with teams across Head Office and Logistics to deliver successful L&amp;D solutions encompassing skills development, technical solutions, DEI, wellbeing and leadership Utilise our learning experience platform to build blended learning solutions Evolve the internal progression programme, Step Up, to support the growth of internal talent Manage the Apprenticeship Levy for all colleagues across Ann Summers to ensure it is utilised effectively, and those on an Apprenticeship have a great experience&nbsp;&nbsp; Manage our ‘Great Goals’ process across all functions, working with department leads to ensure they are embedded and active across all departments Help to build a culture of peer-to-peer learning Work with department leads to design and deliver tailored team sessions/away days&nbsp; Manage the L&amp;D budget for Head Office and Logistics&nbsp;&nbsp; Manage the L&amp;D Coordinator, and their day-to-day activity, as well as ensuring they have great goals and development&nbsp;opportunities Measure and report on KPI performance based on the output of training solutions &nbsp; At Ann Summers we are proud to continue embracing inclusion, diversity, and equality in our every day, supporting our people to be themselves. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and views. We’re looking for someone who is: Established in their Learning &amp; Development career within a Head Office environent, ideally within the Retail, Hospitality or Leisure industries Commercial and results driven, always striving to add value for the colleague, department and the business Innovative and forward thinking Empowering, with a true passion for coaching and developing teams Excellent in their written comms with a natural flair for creating engaging learning resources Meticulous in their attention to detail Organised and methodical Able to build strong working relationships with colleagues and internal stakeholders Proactive and manages workload effectively in a fast pace environment Flexible and collaborative in their approach&nbsp; Resilient and confident, comfortable to challenge in a productive way Positive with a real ‘can do’ mindset &nbsp; What’s in it for you? Being part of the AS family offers some fab benefits, not only is it a great brand to be a part of, but there is so much more, take a look… 50% staff discount (a colleague favourite!) 29 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) gaining an extra day for each year you’re a part of the AS family (up to a max. of 33 days) Workplace pension Life Assurance A paid day off for your Birthday Colleague social events and initiatives Development opportunities through our learning experience platform, THRIVE Wellbeing programme through our partnership with the Retail Trust Eye care vouchers Company perks scheme Holiday purchase scheme Sample sales Free on-site car park at HO We value each one of our colleagues and aim to make Ann Summers a great place to be! We regret that due to high volumes we are unable to acknowledge every application. All successful candidates will be contacted as soon as possible to discuss the role and their experience further. Ann Summers complies with all GDPR policies and by responding to this ad your details will be kept on record for a total of 12&nbsp;months unless expressed otherwise.

Learning and Development Manager

We’re on the hunt for an inspiring and driven STORE MANAGER to lead our Exeter sore, could that be YOU? You might know us as the inventors of the Rampant Rabbit, or even the destination for must-have lingerie, and you’re right, but we’re SO much more than that… We’re a unique brand that strives to EMPOWER, lives to PUSH BOUNDARIES, gets kicks off MAKING IT HAPPEN and is ALWAYS INCLUSIVE! Our talented people are at the heart of our retail business, and they’re the ones who make our brand the incredible success that it is. How you’ll add real value: Commercial mindset and analytical thinking – make your retail store a phenomenal success by delivering mind blowing KPI performances, use all the data available to take action that has an impact and forge a results driven ethos among the team Obsession for amazing service – create an experience in store that your customers can’t wait to tell their friends and family about Great people management – recruit fantastic talent, support and develop your retail team and be confident and professional dealing with challenging situations Creative flair – WOW your customers with the beautiful VM in store, make our gorgeous collections the stars of the show Exceptional organisation – set objectives and plan ahead, delegate effectively, mitigate risks and ensure the store is a safe place, be pro-active enabling the store to run like clockwork What’s in it for you? 30,000 A great induction, setting you up for success in your new retail role 50% staff discount Incentives and initiatives Pension scheme Life insurance Optional private medical care Wellness programme Internal progression journey …just to name a few (not to mention, the opportunity to work for a fantastic brand – huge perk!) If you’re currently a Store Manager in Retail or Hospitality and love our brand and what we stand for, apply with your CV to find out more! Due to high volumes, we’re unable to get in touch with every candidate to acknowledge your application, however we’re grateful that you’ve taken the time to apply. All successful candidates will be contacted as soon as possible to discuss the role and their experience further. At Ann Summers we are proud to continue embracing inclusion, diversity and equality in our every day, supporting our people to be themselves. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. Ann Summers complies with all GDPR policies, by responding to this advert your details will be kept in our database for a total of 6 months, &nbsp;if you would like these to be removed please just reach out and let us know. &nbsp; #ASHOL

Store Manager

Senior Accounts Payable Assistant Based at our Head Office in Whyteleafe, just 15 minutes outside of Croydon and easily commutable from London. Great hybrid working model - 2 days at head office and 3 days working from home, plus flexi core hours. Benefits worth getting excited about… 50% staff discount, colleague social events and a paid day off for your Birthday, just to name a few! We’re on the lookout for a detail-orientated Senior Accounts Payable Assistant to log and match invoices and be responsible for stock.&nbsp; As part of your role, you’ll work closely with other departments and stakeholders, supporting the Accounts Payable Manager with all AP processes. So, you will be someone who thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment, with excellent people skills, who’s a natural problem-solver. A bit about Ann Summers… You might know us as the inventors of the Rampant Rabbit, or even the destination for must-have lingerie and sex toys, and you’re right, but we’re SO much more than that… We’re a unique brand that strives to&nbsp; EMPOWER , lives to&nbsp; PUSH BOUNDARIES , gets kicks off&nbsp; MAKING IT HAPPEN &nbsp;and is&nbsp; ALWAYS INCLUSIVE ! We’re a unique and diverse brand with phenomenally talented experts – together we inspire to achieve the brand’s global vision. A bit about the role… Taking responsibility for Stock – processing invoices, reconciling accounts and communicating with internal departments. Assisting the AP Manager with weekly payment runs. Supporting company compliance with relevant tax regulations. Proactively getting involved in the evolution of processes, financial controls and outputs for Accounts Payable. Establish and build fantastic relationships with other departments, holding regular meetings to discuss queries. Supporting and inspiring two AP assistants with their role in running non-stock and expenses. We’re looking for someone who has… Previous Accounts Payable experience. An outstanding attention to detail. The ability to build and manage amazing stakeholder relationships, establishing great relationships both internally and externally. A ‘make it happen’ approach, someone who enjoys a fast-paced and dynamic environment. An affinity with our brand and is an authentic ambassador of our people values At Ann Summers we are proud to continue embracing inclusion, diversity, and equality in our every day, supporting our people to be themselves. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and views. What’s in it for you? Being part of the AS family offers some fab benefits, not only is it a great brand to be a part of, but not only will you enjoy 50% staff discount , but so much more, take a look… 29 Holidays (including Bank Holidays) and additional day holiday up to 34 days for each additional year you’re part of the AS family Your Birthday off Companywide bonus scheme Workplace pension Company perks scheme Holiday purchase scheme Access to our L&amp;D platform, Thrive. Retail Trust – wellbeing programme Colleague social activities. Free onsite car park at HO Season ticket loan. We value each one of our colleagues and aim to make Ann Summers a great place to be! We regret that due to high volumes we are unable to acknowledge every application. All successful candidates will be contacted as soon as possible to discuss the role and their experience further. Ann Summers complies with all GDPR policies and by responding to this ad your details will be kept on record for a total of 6 months unless expressed otherwise. #ASHOL