We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our photographic production team as a Retoucher/Digital Artist. The main purpose of the role is to retouch, crop and upload all digitally captured files to our website.

You will be experienced in using Photoshop to a good standard and have a background in photography or digital image manipulation. You will be working with a high volume of images – batching, resizing, cropping, retouching, colour balancing and producing clipping paths.

It will be essential that you have a current driving license and your own transport.

In return you’ll be working with one of the fastest growing e-commerce businesses in the country. You’ll get a great discount off all of our brands and work with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Main duties include:

Re-touching, cropping and uploading digital images

Name and maintain digital asset file/structure organisation

Perform quality assurance on all images

Upload assets to web servers

High technical proficiency in Photoshop

Strong colour correction skills needed to match images from different cameras

Web production experience preferred in an e-commerce environment

Ability to work will under extreme pressure and change

Detail oriented

Essential Skills & Requirements

Previous work experience within a digital photographic studio

Good retouching skills

High technical proficiency in Photoshop.

Excellent eye for detail

Proven ability to work to stringent deadlines with extreme pressure and change

Please send CV to catherine.fyfe@thehutgroup.com

The Hut Group retails consumer products such as games, films, electronics & a range of gifts through its own websites TheHut.com, Zavvi.com, IWantOneOfThose.com, Myprotein.com, LookFantastic.com, MyBag.com and BeautyExpert.co.uk.

Overall Purpose of Role

We are seeking an experienced Front-End Developer with proven experience of working with large, scalable web applications, preferably in the ecommerce space.

Key responsibilities for the Front-End Developer will include:

• You will be responsible for delivering XHTML, CSS and JavaScript (mostly jQuery) using our enterprise ecommerce platform. Working alongside other experienced front-end developers you will work to deliver experiences for desktop, tablet and mobile. There will be opportunities to work in a responsive context.
• You will be a team player, who can self start and isn’t afraid to ask questions; a good communicator with excellent time management skills. Having exceptional attention to detail and taking pride in your work are essential.

Required Skills:

• Attention to detail
• (Semantic) XHTML
• CSS3
• jQuery
• Working knowledge of version control

The ideal candidate will have experience working with an enterprise ecommerce platform, such as Magento or Websphere Commerce.

You will have a work hard, play hard attitude, and in return will work in a brilliantly relaxed and sociable environment with a down-to-earth team.

To Apply

Please send all CV’s to recruitment@thehutgroup.com

No Agencies please

Richard joined as an Independent Non-Executive Director in October 2012. A chartered accountant and graduate of Bristol University, Richard is currently the Group Finance Director of WM Morrison Supermarkets Plc (“Morrisons”) with responsibility for finance, IT, strategy and multichannel development. Whilst at Morrisons, Richard was responsible for the acquisition of Kiddicare and the Group’s investment in Fresh Direct in New York. Richard will leave Morrisons at the end of June 2013.

Richard’s previous senior roles include Group Finance Director of RAC Plc, HP Bulmer Holdings Plc, Laura Ashley Plc and JD Wetherspoon Plc as well as Chief Executive of Welcome Break Holdings Plc. He is currently Senior Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Persimmon Plc.

Matthew Moulding commented: “It has been a real privilege to spend the last 3 years working closely with and learning from Angus. During this time Angus has guided us through a period of transformational growth, broadening the Group’s expertise to create best in class product offerings in high value, repeat purchase consumer segments, all underpinned by our proprietary Data and Technology platform. I’m delighted that Angus will be continuing his involvement with the Group in his role as a Non-Executive Director.”

Angus Monro commented: “It has been an honour and a pleasure to lead the Board. This is an exceptional company with exceptional prospects. I am delighted that I am handing over the role of Chairman to Richard, who has brought both energy and invaluable insight in his role as an Independent Non-Executive Director. His extensive public and private company retail experience is a considerable asset to the Group. Finally I would like to thank my fellow Board members, the management and the wider Hut Group team for their commitment and support.”

Richard Pennycook commented: “Angus has led the Board with distinction during the past three years and I am looking forward greatly to continuing to work with him and the rest of the Board in the role of Chairman. I am excited by the prospect of leading the business through the next phase of significant growth.”

Enquiries: Hudson Sandler, Andrew Leach & Alex Brennan

Tel: 0207 796 4133

Notes to Editors

About The Hut Group

The Hut Group is a ‘multi-category, multi-website’ specialist on-line retailer and brand owner, selling high repeat purchase goods direct to consumers across the sports nutrition; health and beauty; entertainment; gifting; clothing and accessories markets. In June 2011, the Group launched a new division (Technology Services), focused on the provision of business to business software and ecommerce platform services.

The Hut Group launched its first website in 2004 and now operates 15 individually branded websites across product categories which share specific defining characteristics: non-perishable, high repeat purchase, one-man delivery and low levels of customer returned products.

The Hut Group operates 3 ecommerce divisions:

• Lifestyle: including www.Myprotein.com and www.Myvitamins.com

• Prestige: including www.Lookfantastic.com, www.Mankind.co.uk and www.HQHair.com

• Consumer: including www.TheHut.com, www.Zavvi.com, www.Iwantoneofthose.com, www.Allsole.com and www.MyBag.com

The Group’s ‘multi-category, multi-website’ ecommerce model is an evolution to the traditional ‘single’ site ecommerce model, enabling the Group to showcase branded products in bespoke retail environments, as required both by the brands and informed consumers.

The Group’s proprietary technology platform is central to the business model. The platform functionality ranges from the presentational layer through to all back office functions including an in-house data centre, whilst also generating in-depth consumer behavioural insight. The technology platform facilitates highly effective data-driven retailing, manifesting as optimised website content and bespoke marketing content generating high levels of consumer loyalty and cross-selling.

In 2009, The Hut Group was ranked no.1 in the ‘Sunday Times Tech Track 100 of the UK’s fastest growing companies’ and ranked the 3rd fastest growing digital company in Europe at the ‘GP Bullhound Media Momentum Awards’ in May 2010.

For further information, please visit www.thehutgroup.com

The Hut Group retails consumer products such as games, films, electronics & a range of gifts through its own websites (TheHut.com, Zavvi.com, Lookfantastic.com, MyProtein.com and MyBag.com).

Available roles

• 7 x weekend staff, zero hours fixed term for 6 months
• 7 x weekday staff, zero hours fixed term for 6 months
• 1 x Nutrition Specialist
• 1 x German Speaker

For a full job description please email recruitment@thehutgroup.com

To Apply

Please send all CVs to recruitment@thehutgroup.com

No Agencies please

The business has been built on solid foundations where a passion for road cycling and endurance is matched only by a relentless commitment to provide customers with the best road cycling kit at the most affordable prices. Providing the very best of cycling brands across all areas including frames, clothing, components, nutrition and accessories, we ensure that we offer customers the right choice to develop the mind, body and machine of the road cyclist.

Today, ProBikeKit is a truly international operation with a worldwide reach. From small beginnings, our focus on road cycling, commitment to quality and performance has been recognised by our customers in 150 countries around the globe. Join the many that are now part of the PBK peloton.

The Hut Group retails consumer products such as games, films, electronics & a range of gifts through its own websites (TheHut.com, Zavvi.com, MyBag.co.uk and Gifted.com).

OVERALL PURPOSE OF ROLE

The Lead Developer produces software and supporting artifacts to the appropriate level of quality (meeting the definition of “done”), as defined by the Technical Lead, in the time scales agreed with project team and the stakeholders. The Lead Developer will use agile practices including pair programming, estimating, planning, analysis, design, refactoring and TDD.

The Lead Developer is able to take a story from the initial idea through to production quality working software. Lead Developers are expected to be multi-disciplined and capable of working through the complete software development lifecycle. A Lead Developer is expected to use their experience to bring knowledge and ideas to the team as a whole. They should be able to work with less experienced developers to train and support them through their skills development. Lead Developers should be able to take a lead in the design of a solution such that it fulfills the business need and in doing so the architectural goals of the platform.
The Lead Developer shall use initiative and take ownership of tasks and situations. They are expected to contribute to the design of solutions and work closely with technical leads and the architecture team in raising any issues or concerns where appropriate.

You will be working on modern Java and open-source technologies; you will be passionate about great technology and delivering business value.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Experience with the following technologies is essential:

• Java
• Spring Core
• HTTP
• TDD
• Relational databases
• Continuous Integration
• Linux/UNIX experience

Experience with the following technologies is desirable:

• ActiveMQ
• BDD/ATDD
• NoSQL databases (i.e. Couchbase, CouchDB)
• Spring MVC, Security
• RESTful webservices
• Build tools (e.g. Ant, Maven, Gradle)
• JavaScript
• HTML
• CSS

MAIN ACTIVITIES

• Strive to create the simplest solution to any problem.
• Communicate the design in a way that other team members understand.
• Improve performance of the product to meet constraints.
• Ensure production quality code.
• Develop using the red-green-refactor approach. The “TDD way”.
• Write code that self-documents.
• Assist the Project Manager and Technical Lead in release planning.
• Support the production of technical estimation and calibration.
• Perform code reviews with junior developers.
• Contribute to design in discussion with Technical Leads and the architecture team.

To Apply

Please send all CVs to recruitment@thehutgroup.com

No Agencies please

Established in 1998, PBK is a leading online, road cycling specialist retailer with a global reach, a trusted brand heritage and an authoritative proposition of premium brands. PBK’s core product offering consists of accessories (lights, saddlebags, locks, water bottles); components (gears, brakes, seats, pedals); clothing, (helmets, eyewear, base layers, gilets, shoes); tyres and tubes; bike frames; plus sports nutrition and supplements.

PBK will join the Group’s Lifestyle division, alongside the existing brands of Myprotein, the UK’s largest sports nutrition brand and Myvitamins. The acquisition enables the Group to broaden its Lifestyle offering and to generate further product and customer cross-selling opportunities. Furthermore, the Group will expand the PBK range to include triathlon, another high growth and complementary product category.

In support of its category expansion strategy, the Group recently completed an equity fundraise primarily supported by a new shareholder, the Lewis Family, whose interests include founding and operating River Island. The Group welcomes Clive Lewis to the board and looks forward to working together across the Group’s clothing, footwear, bags and accessories offerings.

Matthew Moulding, Chief Executive of The Hut Group commented:
“Following a review of the sector we identified PBK as the outstanding brand for acquisition given its heritage, the breadth and longevity of its supplier relationships and its international customer reach. Through our due diligence it quickly became apparent that Encore Capital had created a stable and professionalised platform ideal for the Group to enter the specialist cycling and triathlon markets.”

“We are very excited about the prospect of combining the specialist know-how of PBK with The Hut’s ecommerce expertise to compete in a sector growing at 15% p.a.”

Angus Monro, Chairman of The Hut Group commented:
“We are delighted to welcome Clive Lewis to the Board. Clive’s retailing experience will be invaluable as the Group continues to expand its product offering, across 3rd party and proprietary own brands.”

In support of the PBK acquisition, Roger Hart and Kieran Toal from Addleshaws provided legal advice to the Group. Financial and taxation due diligence was led by Richard Harding, Noam Handler and Sue Wright from Ernst and Young. Jude Barter from the Gordons Partnership provided legal advice to PBK, with Management advised by Ryan Hawley of Squire Sanders (UK) LLP.

The equity fundraise was led by Costas Kalisperas of Barclays and legal advice was provided by Addleshaws, led by Roger Hart and Covington, led by Natalie Diep and Peter Laveran.

Enquiries: Hudson Sandler, Andrew Leach & Alex Brennan

Tel: 0207 796 4133

Notes to Editors

About The Hut Group

The Hut Group is a ‘multi-category, multi-website’ specialist on-line retailer and brand owner, selling high repeat purchase goods direct to consumers across the sports nutrition; health and beauty; entertainment; gifting; clothing and accessories markets. In June 2011, the Group launched a new division (Technology Services), focused on the provision of business to business software and ecommerce platform services.

The Hut Group launched its first website in 2004 and now operates 15 individually branded websites across product categories which share specific defining characteristics: non-perishable, high repeat purchase, one-man delivery and low levels of customer returned products.

The Hut Group operates 3 ecommerce divisions:

• Lifestyle: including www.Myprotein.com and www.Myvitamins.com

• Prestige: including www.Lookfantastic.com, www.Mankind.co.uk and www.HQHair.com

• Consumer: including www.TheHut.com, www.Zavvi.com, www.Iwantoneofthose.com, www.Allsole.com and www.MyBag.com

The Group’s ‘multi-category, multi-website’ ecommerce model is an evolution to the traditional ‘single’ site ecommerce model, enabling the Group to showcase branded products in bespoke retail environments, as required both by the brands and informed consumers.

The Group’s proprietary technology platform is central to the business model. The platform functionality ranges from the presentational layer through to all back office functions including an in-house data centre, whilst also generating in-depth consumer behavioural insight. The technology platform facilitates highly effective data-driven retailing, manifesting as optimised website content and bespoke marketing content generating high levels of consumer loyalty and cross-selling.

In 2009, The Hut Group was ranked no.1 in the ‘Sunday Times Tech Track 100 of the UK’s fastest growing companies’ and ranked the 3rd fastest growing digital company in Europe at the ‘GP Bullhound Media Momentum Awards’ in May 2010.

For further information, please visit www.thehutgroup.com

The Hut Group retails consumer products such as games, films, electronics & a range of gifts through its own websites (TheHut.com, Zavvi.com, Lookfantastic.com, MyProtein.com and MyBag.com).

Overall Purpose of Role

As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, its your job to keep a close record of every product and service we purchase, and keep tabs on the payment process using a clear reference and date system.

Key responsibilities

Generating internal invoices to authorise payments, coding and checking invoices, preparation of monthly payments, checking and reconciling supplier statements, filing invoices and statements, dealing with all purchase enquiries.

In addition you’ll work closely with external suppliers.

Knowledge of SAGE is preferable, and previous experience of Purchase Ledger is essential;

• Statement Recs
• Process Overheads
• Produce Accruals
• Invoice Match

The ideal candidate needs to be

• Logical
• Organised
• Good with numbers
• Great interpersonal and communications skills

• Self discipline
• Good team working skills
• The ability to work to deadlines
• An aptitude for IT (especially Excel and other accounting software like Sage)

To Apply

Please send all CVs to recruitment@thehutgroup.com

No Agencies please

Richard is currently Group Finance Director of WM Morrison Supermarkets PLC (‘Morrisons’) and his vast range of retail experience as both CEO and CFO is highly complementary to the Group. Earlier this year Richard announced he would leave Morrisons at the end of June 2013 to concentrate on building a portfolio career.

Angus Monro, Chairman of The Hut Group, said: “We are thrilled that Richard is joining our Board. He is one of the most respected retailers in the UK and his wealth of experience will be invaluable as we continue to build the Group into a major global ecommerce player.”

Richard Pennycook commented: “I have built a close relationship with Matt, John and the team for a number of years and I have been very impressed with the progress and growth which they continue to deliver. The Group operates a compelling and disruptive business model with tremendous growth opportunities. I am delighted to become part of such an enthusiastic, skilled and professional team and look forward to contributing to The Hut’s future development.”

Enquiries:
Hudson Sandler
Tel: 0207 796 4133
Andrew Leach / Alex Brennan

Notes to Editors:

Richard Pennycook

A chartered accountant and graduate of Bristol University, Richard joined the Board of Morrisons as Group Finance Director in October 2005 with responsibility for finance, IT, strategy and multichannel development. Prior to joining Morrisons, Richard was the Group Finance Director of RAC Plc, the quoted specialist motoring and vehicle management company. Previous senior roles include Group Finance Director of HP Bulmer Holdings Plc, Laura Ashley Plc and JD Wetherspoon Plc and Chief Executive of Welcome Break Holdings Plc. He is also Senior Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Persimmon Plc.

About The Hut Group

The Hut Group is a ‘multi-category, multi-website’ specialist on-line retailer and brand owner, selling high repeat purchase goods direct to consumers across the sports nutrition; health and beauty; entertainment; gifting; clothing and accessories markets. In June 2011, the Group launched a new division (Technology Services), focused on the provision of business to business software and ecommerce platform services.

The Hut Group launched its first website in 2004 and now operates 15 individually branded websites across product categories which share specific defining characteristics: non-perishable, high repeat purchase, one-man delivery and low levels of customer returned products.

The Hut Group operates 3 ecommerce divisions:

• Lifestyle: including www.Myprotein.com and www.Myvitamins.com

• Prestige: including www.Lookfantastic.com, www.Mankind.co.uk and www.HQHair.com

• Consumer: including www.TheHut.com, www.Zavvi.com, www.Iwantoneofthose.com, www.Allsole.com and www.MyBag.com

The Group’s ‘multi-category, multi-website’ ecommerce model is an evolution to the traditional ‘single’ site ecommerce model, enabling the Group to showcase branded products in bespoke retail environments, as required both by the brands and informed consumers.

The Group’s proprietary technology platform is central to the business model. The platform functionality ranges from the presentational layer through to all back office functions including an in-house data centre, whilst also generating in-depth consumer behavioural insight. The technology platform facilitates highly effective data-driven retailing, manifesting as optimised website content and bespoke marketing content generating high levels of consumer loyalty and cross-selling.

In 2009, The Hut Group was ranked no.1 in the ‘Sunday Times Tech Track 100 of the UK’s fastest growing companies’ and ranked the 3rd fastest growing digital company in Europe at the ‘GP Bullhound Media Momentum Awards’ in May 2010.

For further information, please visit www.thehutgroup.com

It also has a strong presence in several European markets including France, Italy, Germany, Ireland and Spain, making it a European powerhouse in an extremely fast growing market.

The success of Myprotein.com has been built upon a commitment to product quality, value for money and outstanding customer service.

We’re able to offer such great service because like you, we’re serious about sport fitness.

We know from first hand experience that everyone has different needs when it comes to sports nutrition. Everyone has different goals and objectives for what they want to achieve from their training programme, which is why we help you tailor your nutrition to your personal targets. This has meant our customers keep coming back time and time again, because we not only give great value for money but also make nutrition personal.