Uplands team came together for a rewarding Beach Clean Day at Weston-Super-Mare, demonstrating our shared commitment to environmental responsibility and community impact. Armed with gloves, litter pickers, and plenty of enthusiasm, we collected 61kg of waste and helped restore the beauty of this much-loved coastal spot. It was inspiring to see colleagues from across the company working side by side outside the office, making a tangible difference while strengthening our team spirit.

A huge thank-you to everyone who volunteered their time and energy.

We recently completed a full store refit including colleague areas following considerable asbestos removal, works were completed within a 10 week programme.

We’d like to thank all involved for efforts in delivering a great project.

We’re looking for an Accounts Team Lead to oversee day-to-day accounts and manage a small team, playing a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring regulatory compliance.

If you think you’d be a good fit or you’d like to find out more about the role, we’d love to hear from you.  Call our Bristol office on 0117 987 8030 or email careers@uplandsretail.co.uk.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience of working in a similar role within the construction industry
• Proven experience managing accounts payable / receivable department or similar role
• A strong understanding of VAT rules, including reverse charge mechanisms
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience is essential
• Proficiency in using accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, SAP, or similar)
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• AAT qualifications or someone who is working towards a relevant accounting qualification is preferred

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working in a multi-entity or international environment
• Experience of using Sage 50
• Experience of using Eque2

Other:

The role is full-time (5 days) and office based in our Bristol Head Office.

This significant milestone demonstrates our continuing commitment to professional excellence and our unwavering dedication to delivering high-quality construction projects.

Being a CIOB Chartered Company strengthens our reputation and enhances our ability to collaborate with leading industry professionals.

This ongoing certification is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, and we are proud to be part of the CIOB community.

• 44000 sq ft chiller

• 4000 sq ft freezer

• Additional staff welfare block

• V&A racking

• Sprinkler installation

• And all ssociated mechanical & electrical services install.

We are delighted to announce the completion of the scheme on programme and within budget.

Holly’s Story

Having always worked, Holly, 29, from Bristol was bringing up her four-year-old daughter, Phoebe alone. When Phoebe suddenly fell ill, Holly was forced to turn to a foodbank for help.

Under normal circumstances, Holly could just about scrape by, but when her daughter became poorly spending weeks in hospital, she was forced to close her  shop temporarily. When Phoebe recovered, they returned home to empty kitchen cupboards, bills racking up and no income to support them.

Holly felt unable to ask her family for help again and after discussions with the local Citizens Advice Bureau she was referred to the foodbank.

 Holly said: “The people at the foodbank were wonderful, they understood and saved us.”

The system has helped us achieve grid electricity independence of just over 30%, reducing our CO2 emissions by 6 tons.

Key Stats:

Annual consumption – 62’000 kWh

Electricity generated from solar PV system – 22’485 kWh

Solar PV self-consumption – 18’963 kWh

Grid electricity independence – 30.59%

Tons of avoided CO2 – 6

Key Stats:

Scope 1  Emissions were calculated to be 118.6 tCO2e. The major direct emission was fuel use in company vehicles.

Scope 2 Emissions were 5.5 tCO2e. The major Scope 2 emission was from the use of electricity for office building.

Scope 3 Emissions were 273.5 tCO2e. The majority of scope 3 emissions were associated with Grey Fleet usage.

Total included emissions for the subject were 397.67 tonnes.

Intensity metrics

tCO2 / £ Million Turnover – 5.30

tCO2 / Employee – 4.68

Our sustainability and management practices were assessed, and Uplands were awarded a Silver sustainability rating, putting us in the top 15% of businesses in the UK.

The process also highlighted ways for Uplands to meet our corporate sustainability goals, and drive impact at scale by guiding the sustainability performance improvement of both company and supply chain.

The overall score places us in the Top 1% of suppliers reviewed.