Alexander Steele

Alexander Steele is delighted to be exclusively partnering with a highly successful independent F&B group based in Edinburgh with a circa 10M t/o we have been working with for several years. Our latest mandate is to support their search for new Business Finance Manager. This role is an ideal opportunity for a highly entrepreneurial individual, with a background in Finance/Accountancy with extensive experience within F&B/Hospitality industry who wants to take on a broader leadership role and leverage their financial acumen to make smart commercial decision based on accurate data & financial reporting. This role will report to the MD and you will be involved in presenting regularly to the Board. What's On Offer: This is a home based role with 2-3 days travel in Edinburgh & Glasgow 40hrs per week with a flexible working pattern. Salary circa 50k plus benefits and significant career progression opportunities. The Role: This is an exciting role sat in the Finance team & a key part of the SLT, but this isn't a role for an accountant, we are looking for an entrepreneurial business manager with a background in F&B/Hospitality businesses within Accountancy/Finance roles. You role will be crucial in maintaining & developing supplier relationships, providing the board with accurate P&L reporting, liaising with a 3rd party accounts team. You will be responsible for identifying areas of improvements & more cost effective spending, ensuring that the business maintains a healthy cash-flow. What You Will Need to Succeed: Finance/Accountancy qualification would be desirable You must have experience in independent F&B/Hospitality businesses/groups A solid understanding of interpreting data from a P&L, with the ability to cascade this down Excellent knowledge of cash flows Experience of working with a third-party accounts team would be ideal, but not essential Must be skilled in dealing/negotiating with suppliers, with the ability to think on your feet

Job Title: Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer Locations: Aylesburry Salary: £49,000 Plus Bonus. Shift: 4 on 4 off (days and nights rotation) Overview: To ensure all blow moulding machines, associated production machinery uptime is maximised in line with Company maintenance procedures and in compliance with both production and health & safety requirements. Additionally, you will be expected to provide planned and repair maintenance to all plant and works services, within the scope of your training. Tasks & responsibilities: Ensure that all equipment, machinery and peripherals operate efficiently and at full capability, ensuring a continuous production process. Carry out repairs on machines as part of breakdown or preventative maintenance. Ensure that all relevant paperwork and maintenance logs are completed correctly and accurately in accordance with company procedure. Ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with quality, hygiene and food safety policies. To perform any other duties in connection with the job that may from time to time be reasonably required by supervision and which are consistent with the Purpose of job/mission . Experience Required: Manufacturing/Production experience is essential (Plastics, Packaging, FMCG, Food, Beverage, Pharma or similar) Multi Skilled experience Minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification

Location: Leeds (On-site) Department: People Team Reporting to: Operations People Business Partner Hours: Full-time An established and growing organisation is looking for a People Team Coordinator / Receptionist to join its on-site People Team. This role combines HR administration with front-of-house reception duties and plays a key part in supporting people processes and colleague engagement. About the Role You will provide professional administrative support across the People function, maintain HR systems, support recruitment and onboarding, assist with payroll processes, and act as the first point of contact for visitors to site. Key Responsibilities Maintain HR systems and ensure data accuracy. Support payroll processes including starters, leavers, and contract changes. Draft employee contracts and HR correspondence. Track employee documentation and conduct right-to-work and pre-employment checks. Coordinate interviews, meetings, and People Team events. Support internal communications, engagement activities, and wellbeing initiatives. Manage People Team communications via on-site TV screens. Provide professional reception cover, including visitor management, PPE distribution, mail handling, and deliveries. Requirements Previous administrative experience. Strong IT, organisation, and communication skills. High attention to detail and professional manner. Friendly, reliable, and able to work independently and as part of a team. What We Offer A varied, people-focused role within a supportive team. Opportunity to be involved in people initiatives and engagement activities. A collaborative and professional working environment. Excellent progression opportunities for those looking for their first step into a career in HR

Job Title: Hygiene Manager Salary: 55,000 Shift: Permanent Night Shift Reporting to: Site Operations Manager Team size: 20-25 staff The Role The Hygiene Manager will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing hygiene standards across the site. Manage day-to-day hygiene activities and systems. Ensure hygiene standards are met and continuously improved. Lead, train, and develop the hygiene team. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance hygiene systems. Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards and customer requirements. Implement technical strategies based on customer and business needs. The Candidate To excel as a Hygiene Manager you should possess the following: Experience in team building and management, with motivational skills. Attention to detail and quality assurance. Self-motivation with a hands-on approach. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Background and previous work experience in Hygiene within a manufacturing environment is preferable. Knowledge of food safety principles and BRC standards. Strong literacy and numeracy skills. Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems. The Package As Hygiene Manager you will enjoy a comprehensive package that includes a permanent night shift, totalling 40 working hours per week. Shift will be discussed at interview. You will also receive 31 days of annual leave. This role offers an opportunity to work with a supportive and innovative team, driving initiatives that align with the company's strategic goals. If you are passionate about food safety and quality and have the skills to lead and innovate as a Hygiene Manager, we invite you to apply. If you have experience or interest in roles such as Hygiene Supervisor, Quality Assurance Manager, Food Safety Officer or Sanitation Manager, you might find this Hygiene Manager position to be an exciting opportunity. Please note that sponsorship can unfortunately not be provided.

Alexander Steele Recruitment has partnered with leading award-winning food business that has an exciting opportunity for a Demand Planning Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering accurate forecasts that keep their renowned brands on shelf and their supply chain running smoothly. On Offer Salary will be circa + Car Cash Allowance Performance Bonus Comprehensive Healthcare + Pension Plan 25 days leave + 8 bank holiday Hybrid remote working (3 days in the Berkshire based office) Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a high-performing team of Demand Planners, building capability in forecasting tools and techniques, as well as coaching on S&OP processes. Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy and bias by refining tools, processes and ways of working. Contribute to overall goal of delivering outstanding service levels while reducing waste and obsoletes Own the end-to-end forecasting process for a portfolio of major grocery customers, from base sales and promotional plans to NPD and seasonal lines, ensuring alignment between customer, sales and supply teams Provide long-term demand insights that feed into business capacity planning and raw material procurement, collaborating closely with Finance, Marketing and Supply colleagues to ensure future growth plans are supported Contribute to the Supply Chain leadership community, helping to shape how the wider function operates, and influencing improvements to cross-functional collaboration, S&OP maturity and data-driven decision making Candidate requirements Relevant tertiary qualifications will be desired At least 5 years proven experience in demand planning and forecasting within the FMCG industry. People management exposure is preferred. Strong analytical, Excel and problem-solving skills that support effective teamwork and collaboration Experience working with Retailers, with knowledge of forecasting tools (e.g. Blue Planner) an advantage