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UBT Recruitment is seeking an experienced Fractional AI Strategy Consultant to support our portfolio of SME and family-owned clients across the UK. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with business owners, directors and leadership teams, helping them identify, prioritise and implement practical AI solutions that improve productivity, increase profitability and create competitive advantage. Unlike many AI-focused roles, this position is not about building complex models or writing code. It is about understanding businesses, uncovering opportunities and turning AI from a buzzword into measurable business outcomes. This role is ideally suited to an experienced consultant, transformation leader, digital strategist or former executive who combines strong commercial acumen with a deep understanding of emerging AI technologies to operate as a trusted advisor to leadership teams. Responsibilities Advise SME and family-owned businesses on the strategic adoption of AI technologies. Conduct AI readiness assessments across sales, marketing, finance, operations, customer service and HR functions. Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve productivity and drive revenue growth through AI-enabled solutions. Develop practical AI strategies and implementation roadmaps aligned to business objectives. Facilitate workshops with directors, owners and leadership teams to educate and build confidence in AI adoption. Assess existing business processes and recommend automation opportunities. Requirements Proven experience advising businesses on strategy, transformation, operational improvement or technology adoption. Strong understanding of current AI technologies and their practical application within SMEs. Demonstrable track record of delivering measurable business improvements, including revenue growth, cost reduction or productivity gains. Experience working with owner-managed, entrepreneurial or family-owned businesses. Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to link AI initiatives directly to business outcomes. Previous experience as a Managing Director, COO, Transformation Director, Digital Director or Management Consultant. Proven experience delivering AI, automation or digital transformation programmes. Benefits We envisage day rates to be in region of 1,000 - 2,000 a day and we engage workers on a contractor of record arrangement. The network of businesses we support are Nationwide but we will make every effort to align your skills with companies within commutable distances. The nature of the assignments are likely to be fractional - i.e. a day or two a week either on an ongoing basis or for a defined project IND25

UBT Recruitment is seeking an experienced Fractional AI Strategy Consultant to support our portfolio of SME and family-owned clients across the UK. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with business owners, directors and leadership teams, helping them identify, prioritise and implement practical AI solutions that improve productivity, increase profitability and create competitive advantage. Unlike many AI-focused roles, this position is not about building complex models or writing code. It is about understanding businesses, uncovering opportunities and turning AI from a buzzword into measurable business outcomes. This role is ideally suited to an experienced consultant, transformation leader, digital strategist or former executive who combines strong commercial acumen with a deep understanding of emerging AI technologies to operate as a trusted advisor to leadership teams. Responsibilities Advise SME and family-owned businesses on the strategic adoption of AI technologies. Conduct AI readiness assessments across sales, marketing, finance, operations, customer service and HR functions. Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve productivity and drive revenue growth through AI-enabled solutions. Develop practical AI strategies and implementation roadmaps aligned to business objectives. Facilitate workshops with directors, owners and leadership teams to educate and build confidence in AI adoption. Assess existing business processes and recommend automation opportunities. Requirements Proven experience advising businesses on strategy, transformation, operational improvement or technology adoption. Strong understanding of current AI technologies and their practical application within SMEs. Demonstrable track record of delivering measurable business improvements, including revenue growth, cost reduction or productivity gains. Experience working with owner-managed, entrepreneurial or family-owned businesses. Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to link AI initiatives directly to business outcomes. Previous experience as a Managing Director, COO, Transformation Director, Digital Director or Management Consultant. Proven experience delivering AI, automation or digital transformation programmes. Benefits We envisage day rates to be in region of 1,000 - 2,000 a day and we engage workers on a contractor of record arrangement. The network of businesses we support are Nationwide but we will make every effort to align your skills with companies within commutable distances. The nature of the assignments are likely to be fractional - i.e. a day or two a week either on an ongoing basis or for a defined project IND25

UBT Recruitment is seeking an experienced Fractional AI Strategy Consultant to support our portfolio of SME and family-owned clients across the UK. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with business owners, directors and leadership teams, helping them identify, prioritise and implement practical AI solutions that improve productivity, increase profitability and create competitive advantage. Unlike many AI-focused roles, this position is not about building complex models or writing code. It is about understanding businesses, uncovering opportunities and turning AI from a buzzword into measurable business outcomes. This role is ideally suited to an experienced consultant, transformation leader, digital strategist or former executive who combines strong commercial acumen with a deep understanding of emerging AI technologies to operate as a trusted advisor to leadership teams. Responsibilities Advise SME and family-owned businesses on the strategic adoption of AI technologies. Conduct AI readiness assessments across sales, marketing, finance, operations, customer service and HR functions. Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve productivity and drive revenue growth through AI-enabled solutions. Develop practical AI strategies and implementation roadmaps aligned to business objectives. Facilitate workshops with directors, owners and leadership teams to educate and build confidence in AI adoption. Assess existing business processes and recommend automation opportunities. Requirements Proven experience advising businesses on strategy, transformation, operational improvement or technology adoption. Strong understanding of current AI technologies and their practical application within SMEs. Demonstrable track record of delivering measurable business improvements, including revenue growth, cost reduction or productivity gains. Experience working with owner-managed, entrepreneurial or family-owned businesses. Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to link AI initiatives directly to business outcomes. Previous experience as a Managing Director, COO, Transformation Director, Digital Director or Management Consultant. Proven experience delivering AI, automation or digital transformation programmes. Benefits We envisage day rates to be in region of 1,000 - 2,000 a day and we engage workers on a contractor of record arrangement. The network of businesses we support are Nationwide but we will make every effort to align your skills with companies within commutable distances. The nature of the assignments are likely to be fractional - i.e. a day or two a week either on an ongoing basis or for a defined project IND25

Financial Controller Wickford, Essex Reporting to: Managing Director Team: 4 direct reports Group: 20-25m revenue c.130 employees Our client is a well-established manufacturing business based in Wickford, Essex . They are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join their team. As Financial Controller you will take full ownership of the finance function, a 20-25m group operating across 3 entities, manufacturing, projects and compliance services. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, this is the most senior finance role in the business. You'll have real influence over commercial decisions, while remaining close to the detail and delivering the numbers yourself. This is not a purely supervisory role. You'll lead a team of four across the UK and Philippines, but you'll also be hands-on with month-end, reporting, stock, costing, cash flow and commercial analysis. What you'll do Own financial control, management accounts, budgeting and forecasting across three entities. Lead the year-end and statutory reporting process, including the external audit. Own the balance sheet, cash flow, banking, working capital and treasury. Oversee stock valuation, standard costing, margin analysis and inventory provisioning. Partner with Procurement and Operations to improve stock, pricing and profitability. Provide commercial insight and challenge to the MD and SLT, including investment and pricing decisions. Produce and present board reporting and financial analysis. Manage tax, VAT, statutory compliance and external adviser relationships. Lead improvements to finance systems, automation, reporting and AI adoption. Develop and manage a small, partly offshore finance team. Requirements About you You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with senior finance experience in an SME You'll bring: Strong manufacturing finance experience, particularly stock, standard costing and margin analysis. Ownership of year-end, statutory accounts and external audit. Experience managing and developing a remote/offshore finance team. Strong commercial and analytical skills, with the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders. Experience with multi-currency environments and FX. A track record of improving processes, systems or automation. The ability to balance strategic thinking with a willingness to get into the detail. Why join? This is an opportunity to own the finance function rather than operate within one . You'll report directly to the MD, have a seat at the senior leadership table and play a key role in shaping the financial and commercial direction of the group. Benefits Salary- 70,000- 85,000 basic plus profit related bonus 25 days annual leave increasing by 1 day for each year's service up to a maximum of 28 days Option to buy up to 3 additional holidays Breakfast and lunch ingredients provided Fresh fruit delivered weekly One paid volunteer day per year Private Healthcare (following successful completion of probation) 10 gift voucher on your birthday Free 24 hour employee assistance programme Staff discount IND25

Business Development Executive Location: Leighton Buzzard Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 per annum + Growth Bonus + Profit Share Bonus Scheme Job Type: Full-time Permanent An exciting opportunity to join a growing, market-leading business. Our client is an ambitious, fast-growing business behind a portfolio of award-winning brands, supplying innovative cleaning up solutions to customers across the UK and international markets. As the business continues to expand, they are looking to appoint a commercially driven Business Development Executive to join their team based in Leighton Buzzard. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in identifying and securing new business opportunities, expanding the company's customer base and driving continued growth within the independent merchant and retail sectors. If you're naturally driven, enjoy opening doors, building relationships and converting prospects into long-term customers, we'd love to hear from you. The Opportunity This is a true new business role, focused on identifying, engaging and onboarding new stockists across the UK. Working primarily from the Leighton Buzzard office, you'll be responsible for generating your own pipeline through proactive prospecting, qualifying opportunities and managing the customer journey from initial contact through to successful onboarding. Working closely with the external sales team, you'll ensure opportunities are developed effectively, with customer visits arranged where required to help secure new business. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious sales professional who enjoys hunting for new business, thrives on achieving targets and wants to make a genuine impact within a growing organisation. What You'll Be Doing Identify, prospect and secure new business opportunities across the UK. Proactively cold call and engage prospective customers within the builders' merchant, DIY and trade sectors. Build and manage a healthy pipeline of qualified sales opportunities. Convert prospects into active trading accounts through effective relationship building and commercial negotiation. Manage the onboarding process for new customers, ensuring a seamless handover to Customer Service. Work collaboratively with the external sales team to maximise opportunities and support customer visits where required. Maintain accurate customer records and sales activity within the CRM system. Monitor new customer performance and identify opportunities to increase spend following onboarding. Work closely with the Sales Manager to develop strategies for key prospects and target accounts. Liaise with internal departments to ensure customers receive an outstanding experience from enquiry through to delivery. Gather market intelligence and customer feedback to support future product development and business growth. Produce regular KPI reports and pipeline updates for the management team. Requirements You'll be an experienced business development or sales professional with a passion for winning new business. You're confident picking up the phone, building rapport quickly and turning conversations into long-term commercial relationships. To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have: Proven experience in Business Development, Internal Sales, Sales Executive or New Business roles. A demonstrable track record of generating new business and consistently achieving sales targets. Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills. Confidence making outbound sales calls and engaging with decision makers. A proactive, resilient and target-driven approach. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify and develop opportunities. Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy sales pipeline. A full UK driving licence. Experience within the builders' merchant, trade, DIY or retail sectors would be highly advantageous. As you'll be engaging with independent merchant outlets and retail customers, an understanding of how these businesses operate and experience selling into these sectors would be particularly beneficial. Candidates with experience working with or selling into the following sectors are especially encouraged to apply: Independent Builders' Merchants Buying Groups DIY & Home Improvement Retailers Trade Distribution Wholesale or Merchant Networks Whether you've worked for a builders' merchant, a supplier to the trade, or within a retail sales environment, you'll understand how to identify opportunities, build trust and develop long-term customer relationships. Benefits Competitive salary of 40,000 - 45,000 per annum Growth-based bonus Company Profit Share Bonus Scheme The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation with exciting plans for the future. A supportive and collaborative working environment where success is recognised and rewarded. Genuine opportunities for career development and progression. The opportunity to represent a portfolio of recognised, award-winning products. A role offering real autonomy, responsibility and the chance to directly influence business growth. Apply Now If you're an experienced Business Development professional who enjoys generating new opportunities, building customer relationships and delivering commercial success, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

Business Development Executive/Researcher - Commercial Fit-Out & Workspace Solutions Location: Northampton (Office-Based) Salary: 28,000 - 40,000 (DOE) + Performance related bonus (OTE 10k, uncapped) Hours: Monday to Friday 07:30am - 4:30pm (Flexibility as required) Holidays: 22 days + additional 1 day birthday leave + statutory Are you naturally curious, commercially minded, and skilled at uncovering opportunities others miss? Do you enjoy researching businesses, building relationships, and playing a key role in driving growth without the pressure of a traditional hard-sales environment? If this sounds like you, a leading specialist in commercial warehouse and industrial fit-out solutions is looking for a Business Development Executive / Researcher to join their growing team. About the Company This ambitious and fast-growing business delivers turnkey warehouse, logistics and office fit-out projects across the UK. Working with organisations in the logistics, warehousing and manufacturing sectors, they help businesses transform and scale their operational spaces quickly and efficiently. With significant growth plans and increasing demand for their services, they are investing heavily in their business development capabilities to support the next stage of expansion. What's the Role About? This is not your typical business development position. You'll focus on identifying future opportunities before projects are actively being tendered, using a combination of research, prospecting and relationship-building activities to create a strong pipeline for the commercial team. You'll: Research and identify businesses that fit the ideal customer profile. Build relationships with senior decision-makers across target organisations. Generate qualified opportunities and meetings for the sales team. Gather valuable market intelligence and commercial insight. Position the business as the preferred partner when future projects arise. Key Responsibilities Research and qualify prospective customers across logistics, warehousing, manufacturing and industrial sectors. Use CRM platforms, LinkedIn and prospecting tools to identify key contacts and opportunities. Conduct outbound phone, email and LinkedIn outreach to directors, owners and senior decision-makers. Generate Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) and support the progression of opportunities through the sales funnel. Build detailed account profiles including ownership structures, growth plans and operational requirements. Nurture long-term relationships with prospects and referral partners. Maintain accurate CRM records, activity reporting and pipeline updates. Identify early buying signals and future project opportunities ahead of competitors. Requirements About You We're looking for someone who is: Confident communicating with senior stakeholders and business leaders. Naturally inquisitive with strong research and investigative skills. Organised, detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple opportunities. Resilient and professional when conducting outbound outreach. Relationship-focused and commercially aware. Motivated by targets, growth and delivering measurable outcomes. Experience in business development, lead generation, appointment setting, account management or sales support would be advantageous, although attitude, curiosity and drive are equally important. Experience using LinkedIn Sales Navigator, CRM systems or prospecting tools would also be beneficial. Benefits What's in it for you? Join a growing business with ambitious expansion plans. Clear progression opportunities into Business Development, Sales or Account Management. Work closely with senior leadership and gain valuable commercial exposure. Competitive salary with performance-related bonus potential. Supportive, collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment. Opportunity to develop highly transferable sales, research and relationship-management skills. If you're looking for a role where your research skills, commercial awareness and relationship-building ability can make a direct impact on business growth, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity.

Our client is a profitable contractor delivering interior fit-out, modular new-build and specialist furniture projects, principally for the private education sector based in the Watford area . Formerly owner-managed, they are now led by a CEO driving a deliberate growth plan, building the leadership team and commercial disciplines required to scale materially over the next five years. The Head of Sales works alongside the Operations Director as a peer, the two roles carry the two halves of the same growth story: what the business wins, and what it delivers. It is anticipated that this role will quickly develop into a Sales Director role. The Head of Sales, owns demand generation and conversion across the whole funnel, from marketing and business development through to close. The role carries full accountability for pipeline integrity, weighting, and the conversion rate the business actually achieves versus what is forecast. This is a genuine player-manager leadership role. The successful candidate will personally close significant business as well as leading the team around them, and will be as comfortable interrogating pipeline weighting with their own team as they are in front of a client at senior level. Responsibilities: Take ownership of business development, marketing, closing and sales support as one integrated pipeline Personally close business, particularly larger or more complex opportunities (project sizes 500k to 3m) within UK projects, not solely manage a team that does Build and lead the dedicated business development unit, driving qualified outbound activity rather than relying on inbound alone. Own conversion from lead through to closed business, with reliable, evidenced pipeline forecasts and honest stage-gated reporting the board can trust. Own marketing spend and activity Lead, develop and where necessary strengthen Marketing & Demand, BD Unit, Closers and Sales Support; build capability and succession. Set and enforce the standard for pipeline honesty and reporting discipline. Contribute as a peer to the CEO, Operations Director and finance leadership on strategy and growth planning. Requirements Proven experience selling refurbishment, new build or modular construction projects. Education sector experience is highly desirable as the candidate must quickly understand how bursars, governors and estates teams buy. A demonstrable personal track record of closing significant business, this is a genuine player-manager role Senior sales leadership experience in construction, fit-out or a comparable long-cycle, high-value, project-based B2B environment. Experience building or professionalising a sales function Strong commercial literacy: understands margin, deliverability, and the difference between real pipeline and hopeful pipeline. Experience owning a marketing function's accountability to commercial outcome, not just activity. International business development experience would be desirable as the company continues to expand. Highly driven and keen to develop career into a sales director but also possesses high degrees of leadership, humility and accountability. Benefits Salary- 100,000- 150,000 basic Performance-related bonus Car allowance, and standard benefits. Longer-term incentive arrangements available IND25

Account Manager - Technical Building Services/M&E Location: Morley, Leeds (Office Based) Salary: Up to 40,000 + Performance Bonus (OTE 45,000- 50,000) Hours: 07:30am - 4:30pm (Flexibility as required) Holidays: 23 days + Statutory Are you a relationship-driven Account Manager who loves growing existing customer accounts rather than chasing cold prospects? Do you thrive on uncovering opportunities, building trust, and becoming a valued commercial partner to your customers? If this sounds like you, a leading specialist supplier to the M&E sector is looking for an experienced Account Manager to join their growing commercial team. About the Company This respected and ambitious business provides specialist first-fix products and technical solutions to mechanical and electrical contractors across the UK. Known for their consultative approach, they help customers remove complexity from projects through technical expertise, innovative off-site solutions, and an unwavering focus on service excellence. With ambitious growth plans and a strong reputation in the market, this is an exciting time to join the business. What's the role about? As Account Manager, you'll take ownership of an established portfolio of approximately (Apply online only) customer accounts, helping clients get maximum value from the business whilst increasing account spend and identifying new project opportunities. You'll work closely with technical specialists, acting as the commercial relationship lead and ensuring customers receive exceptional support throughout their projects. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain strong relationships across an assigned portfolio of customer accounts Develop account growth strategies to increase customer spend and profitability Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities across products, technical services, and off-site solutions Follow up quotations, enquiries, and project opportunities to maximise conversion rates Work closely with technical colleagues to identify and qualify opportunities requiring specialist support Conduct regular account reviews and maintain strategic customer engagement plans Accurately manage customer activity, opportunities, and pipeline progression through the CRM system Gain insight into customer projects and identify opportunities to expand the business's involvement across key accounts Requirements About You We're interested in people who can build relationships and deliver commercial results, regardless of sector background (the ideal experience candidate would have exposure to telling technical products within the building services/construction sector) You might currently be an Account Manager, Customer Success Manager, Internal Sales Executive, Technical Account Manager, or Commercial Account Manager. You'll likely have: Proven account management experience with responsibility for customer growth A consultative, solution-led approach to selling Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills Excellent follow-up discipline and attention to detail Experience managing opportunities through a CRM system A proactive, organised and commercially minded approach The desire and curiosity to learn a technical industry and product offering Benefits What's in it for you? Established customer portfolio with genuine growth potential Performance-related bonus with OTE of 45,000- 50,000 Opportunity to develop into larger account management or field-based customer-facing roles Join a supportive, collaborative team within a growing business Technical product and industry training provided Flexible working hours around core business needs 23 days holiday plus bank holidays Free onsite parking and modern office facilities Ready to learn more? If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence customer growth, develop long-term relationships, and join a business with ambitious plans for the future, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation. IND25

Production Operative (Production Operative & Sign Manufacture) Location: Buckingham Salary- 30,420, increasing to 31,590 after probation, plus bonus and free lunch Hours- Monday- Thursday 7.30am-4.30pm and Friday 7.30am- 2pm About the Role Our client is looking for a reliable and hardworking Production Operative to join their busy team. The successful candidate will be responsible for production of printed materials and further production of signs and equipment in addition to general warehouse duties. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has good attention to detail, enjoys working as part of a team, and takes pride in producing high-quality work. If you are excited about progression, and the chance to completely own a department, then this role could be for you. Key Responsibilities Produce printed artwork using Adobe Software (some experience desired but will give training to the right candidate). Hand finish printed matter and make ready for despatch. Replenish stock and consumables for sign department. Use in house warehouse management system to book items in/out after production Maintaining a clean and organised work area. Following health and safety procedures at all times. Assisting with other warehouse and production tasks as required. Working efficiently to meet daily production targets. Requirements Essential: Good attention to detail. Ability to work accurately and consistently. Strong teamwork and communication skills. Reliable, punctual, and hardworking attitude. Ability to stand for extended periods and carry out manual handling tasks. Desirable: Experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or fulfilment environment. Numerate and literate with good communication skills Benefits What We Offer Salary- 30,420, increasing to 31,590 after probation, plus bonus and free lunch Hours- Monday- Thursday 7.30am-4.30pm and Friday 7.30am- 2pm Lunch provided. Company pension scheme Full training provided. Friendly and supportive team environment. On-site parking.

Customer Service & Order Processing Executive - Dental Supplies Location: Croydon, Surrey (Office Based) Salary: Up to 30,000 + Up to 20% KPI Bonus Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (flexibility available where required) Are you someone who takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service while keeping processes accurate and efficient? Do you enjoy being the person customers rely on to solve problems, coordinate deliveries, and make their experience seamless? If this sounds like you, a leading supplier within the specialist healthcare sector is looking for a Customer Service & Order Processing Executive to join their growing team. About the Company Our client is a well-established and highly respected business serving a specialist healthcare market across the UK. With a collaborative, people-first culture and a strong reputation for reliability, they combine the agility of a close-knit team with ambitious plans for future growth. Employees are valued for their contribution, supported in their development, and encouraged to build long-term careers within the business. What's the role about? As a Customer Service & Order Processing Executive, you'll play a vital role in ensuring customers receive a first-class experience from order placement through to delivery. Key responsibilities: Process customer orders received via telephone, email, website, CRM systems, and other communication channels. Manage customer enquiries relating to orders, product availability, deliveries, and account information. Ensure order accuracy and maintain high service standards throughout the customer journey. Coordinate deliveries using both third-party carriers and internal delivery resources. Proactively contact customers to confirm delivery schedules and provide updates where required. Maintain accurate CRM records and capture valuable customer insights. Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities during customer interactions to support business growth. Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure orders are dispatched efficiently and customer expectations are exceeded. Requirements About You We're looking for someone who brings enthusiasm, positivity, and a genuine passion for customer service. You'll ideally have: Previous experience in customer service, order processing, sales support, or administration. Excellent communication and telephone skills. Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Confidence using CRM, order processing, or business systems. The ability to multitask and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment. A proactive, adaptable, and customer-focused approach. A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop. Benefits What's in it for you? Performance Rewards - Earn up to 20% bonus linked to KPI achievement. Career Progression - Clear pathways into senior customer service, team leadership, sales, or business development roles. Supportive Culture - Join a friendly, collaborative business where contribution is recognised and valued. Training & Development - Comprehensive product training and ongoing support to help you succeed. Great Benefits - NEST pension, 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional holiday entitlement after one year's service. Ready for your next opportunity? If you're looking to join a growing business where your contribution genuinely matters and where career development is actively encouraged, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.

Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 (negotiable Depending on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday, typically 7:30am - 4:30pm (with a degree of flexibility) Benefits Company-wide bonus scheme Lunch provided 23 days holiday plus bank holidays Auto-enrolment pension On-site parking Collaborative and close-knit team environment Are you a creative marketer who enjoys bringing brands to life through exceptional presentations, marketing collateral and compelling customer communications? This is an opportunity to join a growing, design-led SME business that works with premium brands around the world. Rather than focusing on strategy creation, your role will be to take an established marketing direction and execute it brilliantly across multiple channels, helping to ensure the business presents itself consistently, professionally and creatively at every customer touchpoint. This role would suit a confident and commercially aware marketing professional who enjoys being hands-on, can work independently and takes pride in producing polished, high-quality marketing materials. The Opportunity As the key marketing professional within the business, you will work closely with commercial, project and design teams to create engaging communications that strengthen the company's brand position and support ongoing growth. You'll be given autonomy to manage day-to-day marketing activity whilst collaborating with experienced colleagues across the business. Key Responsibilities Brand Communications & Marketing Materials Create professional customer presentations, sales decks and pitch materials Produce brochures, case studies and branded marketing collateral Ensure visual consistency across all customer-facing communications Develop engaging digital marketing assets Content & Copywriting Create and edit compelling marketing copy Develop content for customer communications and email campaigns Produce engaging case studies and marketing literature Support ongoing website content updates and improvements Internal Communications Create presentations and communication materials for internal initiatives Help ensure consistent brand messaging throughout the business Support the development of marketing resources used across departments Marketing Operations Maintain marketing assets, literature and sample materials Coordinate marketing suppliers and external partners Manage marketing files, resources and documentation Handle inbound enquiries and direct opportunities to the appropriate teams About You We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience in a creative marketing, brand marketing or marketing communications position and can demonstrate a strong portfolio of work. You will ideally possess: Experience in a marketing, brand or communications role Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, or similar creative software Excellent copywriting and written communication skills A strong eye for detail and brand consistency The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously A proactive, self-starting approach Commercial awareness and the confidence to work closely with customer-facing teams You are willing to be accountable for the results of your work Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys taking ownership, working independently and turning ideas into high-quality marketing output that delivers real business impact. Apply If you're looking for a varied marketing role where you'll have the opportunity to influence how a growing business communicates with its customers, we'd love to hear from you. Portfolio or examples of work, particularly presentation are welcomed as part of your application. IND25

Key Account Manager Location: Leighton Buzzard Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 per annum + Growth Bonus + Profit Share Bonus Scheme Job Type: Full-time Permanent An exciting opportunity to join a growing, market-leading business. Our client is an ambitious, fast-growing business behind a portfolio of award-winning brands, supplying innovative clean up solutions for Trade and DIY customers across the UK and international markets. As the business continues to expand, they are looking to appoint a commercially driven Key Account Manager to join their team based in Leighton Buzzard. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing long-term customer partnerships, driving sales growth and strengthening the company's position within the independent merchant and retail sectors. If you're passionate about building relationships, identifying commercial opportunities and delivering exceptional customer service, we'd love to hear from you. The Opportunity As Key Account Manager, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of key customer accounts, helping to strengthen existing relationships while identifying opportunities to increase sales and introduce new products. Working closely with colleagues across Sales, Customer Service and Business Development, you'll play an integral role in ensuring the business remains the supplier of choice for its customers. This is a varied role offering autonomy, customer interaction and the opportunity to make a significant commercial impact. While the role is primarily based from the company's Leighton Buzzard site, occasional travel to customer locations will be required as business needs dictate. What You'll Be Doing Manage and grow a portfolio of key customer accounts. Build strong, long-term customer relationships through proactive account management. Increase customer spend by identifying growth opportunities and introducing new products. Develop account plans that maximise sales and customer retention. Collaborate with Business Development and Area Sales teams to maximise opportunities across existing and new customers. Support negotiations on trading agreements, rebates and commercial terms. Analyse customer performance and sales data to identify opportunities for growth. Ensure all customer activity is accurately recorded within the CRM system. Coordinate the successful onboarding of new customers. Work closely with Customer Service to deliver an outstanding customer experience. Provide valuable market intelligence and customer feedback to support future product development. Produce regular KPI reports and account updates for the management team. Build strong customer relationships through regular communication, with occasional customer visits where required. Requirements You'll be an experienced Account Manager with a proven ability to build lasting customer relationships and deliver commercial growth. You enjoy working collaboratively, take pride in providing exceptional service and are confident identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts. To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have: Proven experience in Key Account Management, Account Management or Business Development. A track record of developing customer relationships and delivering sales growth. Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities to maximise account performance. A proactive, organised and results-driven approach. Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications. Confidence analysing sales data and turning insight into action. A full UK driving licence. Experience within the builders' merchant, trade, DIY or retail sectors would be highly advantageous. As you'll be working closely with independent merchant outlets and retail customers, an understanding of how these businesses operate and experience managing similar customer relationships would be beneficial. Candidates with experience working with or selling into the following sectors are particularly encouraged to apply: Independent Builders' Merchants Buying Groups DIY & Home Improvement Retailers Trade Distribution Wholesale or Merchant Networks If you're commercially minded, enjoy building long-term customer partnerships and are looking to join an ambitious business with exciting growth plans, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits Competitive salary of 40,000 - 45,000 per annum Growth-based bonus Company Profit Share Bonus Scheme The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation with exciting plans for the future. A supportive, collaborative working environment where your ideas are valued. Genuine opportunities for career development and progression. The opportunity to represent a portfolio of recognised, award-winning products. A role where you'll have real autonomy and the opportunity to influence business growth. Apply Now If you're an experienced Key Account Manager looking for your next challenge and have the drive to develop long-term customer relationships while delivering commercial success, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

Salary & Benefits 30,000 - 45,000 DOE Quarterly company bonus Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Private medical care Free on-site parking Lunch provided Structured induction and ongoing training Genuine opportunities for progression and development The Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of an established and growing business seeking a talented Product Designer to join their close-knit design team in Peterborough. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative yet technically minded designer who enjoys turning ideas into reality. Working across the full product development lifecycle, you'll take concepts from initial brief through to CAD development, prototyping, testing and production. The role offers a unique blend of product design, structural design, prototyping and design-for-manufacture , making it ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on and seeing their ideas brought to life. You'll collaborate closely with designers, project teams, suppliers and clients, helping to develop innovative, high-quality products while pushing the boundaries of materials, finishes and manufacturing processes. Key Responsibilities Develop innovative product concepts from client briefs. Create and refine designs using 3D CAD software. Produce and evaluate physical prototypes using in-house prototyping equipment. Support projects from concept through to final production. Work directly with suppliers to ensure designs are manufacturable and commercially viable. Research new materials, finishes and production techniques. Present ideas and design solutions to internal stakeholders and clients. Utilise AI-assisted tools to support concept development and visualisation. About You You may already be working as a Product Designer, Industrial Designer, Packaging Designer or Design Engineer , and be looking for a role that offers greater variety, autonomy and exposure to the full design process. The Company are also open to see Graduates. Essential Skills & Experience Degree-qualified in Product Design, Industrial Design or a related discipline. Strong Adobe Illustrator skills. Good working knowledge of SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software. Ability to sketch and communicate concepts effectively. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills. High attention to detail. Comfortable working within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Desirable Experience with 3D rendering software. Knowledge of 3D printing and prototyping techniques. Understanding of manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacture principles. Exposure to AI design tools and visualisation software. Industry placement or commercial product design experience. Why Apply? This role would suit someone who enjoys the technical side of design as much as the creative side. You'll be given the freedom to contribute ideas, influence projects from start to finish and work within a supportive team where your voice is heard. Whether you're an early-career designer with a strong portfolio or an experienced professional looking for a fresh challenge, this position offers the opportunity to develop your skills, work on exciting projects and build a long-term career within a growing business.

Procurement & Supply Chain Manager Wickford, Essex Salary- 50,000- 60,000 plus profit related bonus Private Healthcare Our client is a well-established manufacturing business based in Wickford, Essex . They are looking for an experienced Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to join their team. As Procurement & Supply Chain Manager, you will take ownership of procurement, supplier relationships and inventory strategy across the business. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, you'll have real autonomy to shape the function, influence commercial decisions and deliver measurable improvements across cost, availability, stock and supplier performance. This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll lead a team of three, but you'll also be personally involved in key negotiations, sourcing decisions and inventory planning. Our procurement model covers both manufactured products, where you'll buy raw materials and components against bills of material, and finished goods for resale, so you'll need to understand the different commercial and planning challenges of both. What you'll be responsible for Own and develop the procurement and supply chain strategy across manufactured and factored products. Lead supplier selection, negotiation, contracts and performance management, including key overseas suppliers in Turkey and the Far East. Manage purchasing spend, pricing, freight, lead times, MOQs and supplier terms. Own inventory parameters, forecasting and safety-stock policy, balancing product availability with working capital. Drive down excess, slow-moving and obsolete stock. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including supplier concentration, FX, freight and geographic exposure. Work closely with Finance, Operations, Sales, Quality and NPD to improve forecasting, margins and service levels. Lead and develop a team of three, setting clear KPIs and standards. Improve procurement processes, systems and automation, making better use of ERP, inventory planning and reporting tools. Bring market intelligence and commercial insight to the SLT and make recommendations that improve the performance of the business. Requirements About you We're looking for someone who combines commercial procurement expertise with strong operational and analytical skills. You'll ideally have: Proven procurement experience within manufacturing, distribution or a similar product-led environment. Experience managing overseas suppliers and significant purchasing spend. Strong negotiation and supplier-management skills. A good understanding of inventory planning, forecasting and working-capital trade-offs. Experience managing and developing a small procurement team. The confidence to work autonomously and challenge senior stakeholders. A hands-on approach, you'll be comfortable getting into the detail rather than simply managing from a distance. Experience improving procurement processes, systems or automation. Why join? This is an opportunity to own thefunction rather than simply manage a purchasing operation. You'll report directly to the MD, have a seat at the senior leadership table and have genuine influence over sourcing, suppliers, stock and commercial strategy. Please note- This is an office-based role, with occasional overseas travel. Benefits Salary- 50,000- 60,000 basic plus profit related bonus Private Healthcare (following successful completion of probation) 25 days annual leave increasing by 1 day for each year's service up to a maximum of 28 days Option to buy up to 3 additional holidays Breakfast and lunch ingredients provided Fresh fruit delivered weekly One paid Private Healthcare (following successful completion of probation) volunteer day per year 10 gift voucher on your birthday Free 24 hour employee assistance programme Staff discount

Accounts Assistant 30,000- 35,000 per annum (depending on experience) Reading Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm with flexibility Are you an organised, numerate Accounts Assistant looking for your next step in a growing business? Our client is a well-established and growing SME based in Reading, and they're looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team. This is a busy, hands-on transactional finance role, ideal for someone who enjoys working at pace, has excellent attention to detail and is keen to develop their accounting career. You'll be dealing with around 5,000 payments each month, alongside reconciliations, supplier and subcontractor payments, statements and a small amount of credit control. What you'll be doing Processing and allocating high volumes of daily payments Reconciling multiple client bank accounts and investigating discrepancies Preparing monthly client and landlord statements Processing and paying contractor and subcontractor invoices Dealing with payment and account queries Supporting credit control, including monitoring and chasing outstanding payments Assisting with tenancy-related financial administration and deposits Preparing basic financial and performance reports Working closely with colleagues across the business to resolve queries and keep things moving You'll also have exposure to a varied client portfolio, including public sector clients, giving you plenty of variety and responsibility. Requirements We're looking for someone who is: Accurate and numerate, with strong attention to detail Comfortable working with high volumes of transactions and multiple accounts Confident with reconciliations and accounting systems Well organised and able to prioritise a busy workload A good communicator who enjoys working as part of a team Proactive, reliable and willing to get stuck in and solve problems Ideally progressing towards AAT or keen to continue developing their accounting qualifications. Previous experience in accounts, finance administration, bookkeeping or property accounts would be advantageous. Benefits Our client is a well-established property management business specialising in the management and letting of lock-up garage sites across London and Southern England. They are a professional, supportive and growing business focused on providing a reliable service to their landlords and tenants. 30,000- 35,000 per annum, depending on experience Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm with flexibility No weekends Modern office with sit-stand desks Training and personal development opportunities If you're looking for a busy Accounts Assistant role where you can build your experience, develop your qualifications and grow with an established business, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: £33,000.00-£35,000.00 per year Job Description: UBT is a well-established global business. Our purpose is to equip our customers so that they grow and contribute in a meaningful way to the communities and economies where they live and work. We provide a variety of services to a client base spread across 19 countries in the UK, Europe, North America, Central America and Australia. Our clients are independent family-owned organisations. In our logistics team , UBT Logistics, we provide comprehensive domestic and international logistics solutions across a wide range of trusted carriers. Our multi-provider approach ensures flexibility, reliability, and cost-effectiveness tailored to each clients unique needs. We take pride in offering a consultative service model partnering with our customers to understand their business goals and deliver logistics strategies that support growth and long-term success. We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused individual to join our team, providing exceptional support across customer service and sales administration. In this dynamic role, you ll be the first point of contact for client enquiries, ensuring a seamless experience from order to delivery, while also assisting with key sales admin tasks as and when required. If you have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering outstanding service, along with logistics industry experience, we d love to hear from you! Role Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of client accounts and deliver an exceptional customer experience. Act as the main point of contact for day-to-day account management. Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication. Process claims and resolve invoice queries efficiently. Coordinate transactional support with offshore teams. Deliver responsive customer service to drive satisfaction, retention, and growth. Processes Maintain and improve the customer experience when dealing with UBT Logistics clients. Act as the dedicated day-to-day point of contact for an assigned portfolio of UBT Logistics client accounts, owning the end-to-end relationship. Manage all inbound client calls and emails, ensuring prompt and effective responses Host monthly Teams 'check-in' calls (where required) with each client to review service performance, discuss upcoming requirements and strengthen the relationship. Provide pricing and quotes for customers as and when required. Address customer concerns/complaints. Respond to specific customer queries in a timely manner. Utilise the telephone and electronic communication methods including email and video to regularly communicate with customers. Process and request new account applications. Work closely with suppliers to get accounts open in a professional and timely manner. Follow on-boarding process to ensure smooth transition for new clients. Maintain oversight of new accounts, monitoring progress and execution through structured spreadsheet tracking. Provide customers with timely and accurate updates on the status of new account setups. Hours 07:30-16:30 Monday - Friday Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Company car, Company pension, Discounted or free food, Free parking, On-site parking Private medical insurance, Sick pay, Experience: Logistics: 1 year (preferred) Work Location: In person Warwick office

Production Operative - (Heat Seal Application & Garment Packing) Location: Buckingham Salary- 30,420, increasing to 31,590 after probation, plus bonus and free lunch Hours- Monday- Thursday 7.30am-4.30pm and Friday 7.30am- 2pm About the Role Our client is looking for a reliable and hardworking Production Operative to join their busy team. The successful candidate will be responsible for applying heat seal transfers to workwear and clothing, as well as carrying out quality checks, packing finished garments, and preparing orders for dispatch. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has good attention to detail, enjoys working as part of a team, and takes pride in producing high-quality work. Key Responsibilities Applying heat seal logos, branding, and transfers to garments using heat press equipment. Conducting quality inspections to ensure garments meet company standards. Checking garments for correct sizes, colours, and branding. Folding, packing, and labelling clothing ready for shipment. Maintaining a clean and organised work area. Following health and safety procedures at all times. Assisting with other warehouse and production tasks as required. Working efficiently to meet daily production targets. Requirements Essential: Good attention to detail. Ability to work accurately and consistently. Strong teamwork and communication skills. Reliable, punctual, and hardworking attitude. Ability to stand for extended periods and carry out manual handling tasks. Desirable: Previous experience in garment decoration, heat seal application, printing, embroidery, or production work. Experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or fulfilment environment. Benefits What We Offer Salary- 30,420, increasing to 31,590 after probation, plus bonus and free lunch Hours- Monday- Thursday 7.30am-4.30pm and Friday 7.30am- 2pm Lunch provided. Company pension scheme Full training provided. Friendly and supportive team environment. On-site parking. IND25