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Business Development Manager - Luxury Packaging & Logistics Remote / Hybrid / Office-Based (Kent) - UK & US Markets 50k base + uncapped OTE ( 70-80k realistic) + Car/Car Allowance A luxury packaging and logistics company is seeking an experienced and driven Business Development Manager to support its ongoing expansion across the UK and United States. Specialising in premium corrugated and paper-over-board packaging, alongside secondary fulfilment and global shipping solutions, the company works with leading brands across the luxury, beauty, cosmetics, and lifestyle sectors. With approximately 45 employees and a strong base of repeat clients, the business is entering an exciting scale-up phase. It now requires a commercially minded professional who can identify and secure high-end, low-volume packaging and related logistics projects , ideally leveraging connections within the beauty or wider luxury industries. The Role The position combines strategic business development with hands-on project involvement. The successful candidate will: Identify, pursue, and win new opportunities across luxury and beauty sectors in both the UK and US markets. Utilise industry networks to generate new revenue opportunities in high-end, low-volume packaging. Build and nurture long-term client relationships through a consultative and creative sales approach. Oversee project delivery in partnership with internal design, production, and fulfilment teams, as well as trusted suppliers. Contribute to commercial strategy as the company continues its growth journey. This role can be remote, hybrid, or office-based in Kent . Remote workers should expect monthly travel to the Kent office for team meetings and project reviews . Occasional travel to client or supplier sites may also be required. About You Ideal candidates will bring: Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management within packaging, print, fulfilment, or luxury product supply chains. Existing relationships or strong exposure to beauty, cosmetics, lifestyle, or luxury sectors (preferred but not essential). A demonstrable track record of achieving or exceeding revenue targets. Strong communication, presentation, and project management skills. Meticulous attention to detail and an understanding of premium packaging production standards. Confidence operating across international teams and managing relationships across time zones. Pay & Benefits Base salary up to 50k , depending on experience Uncapped commission (realistic OTE 70-80k+) Car or car allowance Company pension Company mobile phone and laptop Private Medical Insurance (after a 3-month probation period)

We are pleased to be working with a Global company and market leader within the Packaging Industry, due to excellent growth we are recruiting a Business Development Manager. THE ROLE: Reporting to the Head of Sales and Business Development, this externally based role is responsible for exceeding sales and revenue targets through acquisition of new revenue in our target markets. Building and managing relationships with new accounts in order to develop and grow contracted revenue streams. Travelling across the geographical area to approach customers under your responsibility to on-board as new potential clients. Act as the point of escalation for any major commercial or operational issues. To deliver agreed KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and objectives as defined by the company strategy and tactical activity plans. To generate strategic relationships with key individuals within the current and target customer bases. Work with the estimating and customer service teams to guarantee customer satisfaction. Preparation of sales plan pipeline, targets, CRM and KPI reporting. THE CANDIDATE: Extensive experience of selling to brands, contract packers and retailers with an established personal network of contacts and relationships in target markets. Excellent solution sales skills with a proven track record. Knowledge of the packaging and label industry supply chain. People oriented with excellent listening and communication skills. Highly organised and proactive with strong planning and time management skills. Able to build relationships with both external and internal stakeholders. Strong negotiation skills. Confident in Microsoft 365/Office Packages including PowerPoint, Word and Excel. THE BENEFITS: Location: M8 Corridor Salary: Negotiable D.O.E Pension Laptop Company Car Remote working THE CONSULTANCY: Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Business Development Manager This is a remote working role going into their HQ in Leeds monthly Basic Salary £50,000 up to £60,000 depending on experience OTE c£100,000 uncapped and excellent benefits My client is a cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity specialist who are looking to expand their internal sales team and seeking an Internal Business Development Manager with a proven track record working in IT / Cloud or Cyber / Managed Services sales. As a Business Development Manager, this is a key commercial role which combines technical sales experience, new business drive, and cultural alignment to help professionalise and scale their sales operation As a Business Development Manager, you will be a highly motivated individual with proven experience of working in a senior new business sales development role within B2B technology sales partnerships or channel development. You will be supported the sales representative team. Candidate Skills You will be inquisitive with a strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach to business development. Ability to work in a collaborative driven fun team Proven ability in shaping go-to-market strategies and driving measurable growth. Strong negotiation presentation and stakeholder management skills. Ambitious innovative and to grow a cloud technology business Someone who can accelerate revenue growth across the business, via new logo acquisition. Duties You will define and deliver the business development strategy to achieve growth targets and expand market share. Identify, develop, and close strategic partnerships and high-value client opportunities. Lead by example in driving new business across core service areas: cloud hosting, disaster recovery, backup, and data protection. Work closely with marketing to align campaigns and market positioning with commercial goals. Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to enhance brand visibility. Manage, mentor, and inspire the business development team to achieve and exceed individual and collective targets.

Technical Sales Manager OEM Engineering Solutions Location: UK (Remote) Up to £70,000 basic + car allowance + bonus Are you an experienced technical salesperson who thrives in long-cycle OEM environments? Do you enjoy working closely with engineering teams and developing strategic relationships with major manufacturing customers? We re supporting a global engineering group with UK operations as they hire a Technical Sales Manager to drive growth with key OEM and industrial accounts across the UK and wider Europe. The company manufactures specialist engineered components used in mobile machinery, heavy equipment, industrial systems and a wide range of technical applications. This role is ideal for someone who understands how to win complex design-in projects, manage technical discussions with engineering teams, and build a strong pipeline that delivers long-term commercial success. The Role • Develop and execute a sales strategy for OEM and industrial accounts across the UK and mainland Europe • Identify new projects, build a robust opportunity pipeline and secure design wins • Work closely with engineering teams (UK, US and global) to support customer technical discussions • Cross-sell a broad, established product portfolio into existing accounts • Manage key accounts, build multi-level relationships and expand revenue streams • Provide regular forecasting, market insight and competitor analysis • Attend customer visits, industry events and international exhibitions What We re Looking For • Proven success in selling engineered products or technical solutions into OEMs • Strong understanding of long sales cycles, design-in processes and project-led selling • Ability to hold credible conversations with engineering, procurement and technical stakeholders • Commercially sharp, competitive, driven not an order taker • Comfortable working independently, travelling across the UK and Europe where required • Someone who enjoys opening doors, building relationships, and growing accounts strategically Technical Sales - Salary & Package • £60,000 to £70,000 basic (depending on experience) • Car allowance • Annual bonus (c. 15 percent) • Travel expenses • Global career exposure in a multi-billion-dollar engineering group • Full autonomy with remote working Why This Technical Sales Role Stands Out You ll join a business with a superb reputation in its field, a strong UK manufacturing base, and access to a wider global group offering an extended product portfolio. You won t be restricted to one narrow market you ll be able to open new opportunities across multiple industries and major OEMs. If you re motivated by building long-term technical relationships rather than transactional selling, this is a role where you can genuinely make an impact. INDH

About This Opportunity Join a pioneering, high-growth organization dedicated to accelerating the UK's transition to electrification and achieving net-zero mobility. Our core mission is to make EV charging infrastructure accessible, affordable, and highly scalable. We are actively building a significant portfolio of charging infrastructure and integrated solutions across the UK and Europe. We seek to forge strategic, impactful partnerships with major companies, property owners, local authorities, and key stakeholders to deliver exponential commercial growth. You will be joining an ambitious, fast-moving, and mission-driven team. We are looking for a hungry, relationship-focused professional eager to generate new business, build strong commercial alliances, and directly contribute to our strategic success. Pay: 24,420.00 - 37,000.00 per year + Attractive Performance Bonus/Commission Role Summary: Driving Commercial Expansion As a Business Development Manager, you will be a vital catalyst in our aggressive growth agenda. This role involves the end-to-end management of identifying , developing, and closing new business opportunities, while cultivating strategic relationships critical to our infrastructure rollout and commercial partnerships. You will bridge market opportunity and revenue generation by collaborating cross-functionally with sales, marketing, operations, and product teams. Furthermore, you will help refine our go-to-market approach and serve as a visible, professional ambassador for the company. Key Responsibilities Aggressively pursue and proactively identify new business opportunities through targeted market research, high-impact networking, cold outreach, and managing inbound enquiries. Cultivate and maintain robust, long-term relationships with critical stakeholders (e.g., property owners, charging operators, local authorities, fleet managers). Develop and deliver highly persuasive presentations, detailed proposals, and sophisticated contract negotiations that align with our value proposition. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure all deals are commercially feasible, accurately scoped, and aligned with our infrastructure rollout capabilities. Partner with marketing to execute targeted campaigns and partner programs that elevate brand awareness and generate quality pipeline. Actively monitor market trends, the competitive landscape, and regulatory developments (especially in EV/clean energy), translating these insights into actionable business strategy. Consistently meet or exceed measurable targets relating to new partnership deals, revenue growth, and network expansion within defined time-frames. Represent the business at industry events, high-level conferences, and meetings with prospective partners. Provide regular, high-quality reporting on pipeline status, progression, revenue forecasts, and key performance metrics to senior leadership. Requirements & Skills Must-haves: Proven success in B2B business development, sales, or commercial partnerships, ideally within technology, clean energy, infrastructure, or related sectors. Superior negotiation, presentation, and communication skills (both written and verbal). A true self-starter with a proactive mindset, capable of sourcing and autonomously managing a full pipeline of leads. Ability to think strategically about market opportunity while maintaining the tactical discipline required for detailed follow-through. Willingness to travel frequently within the UK (and potentially Europe) for site visits and key partner engagements. Comfortable and effective working in a rapidly evolving start-up/scale-up environment with dynamic priorities. Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex deals and stakeholder relationships simultaneously. Desirable: Direct background in the EV charging, clean energy, or infrastructure sector. Experience in successfully developing and closing strategic partnerships with property owners, local authorities, or large fleet/mobility businesses. Knowledge of the UK/European regulatory environment for EV charging. Fluency in additional European languages. Experience in effective remote collaboration across distributed teams. What We Offer: The Environment for Success Career Advancement: Join a mission-driven, high-growth business with significant opportunities for impact and career progression. Compensaton: Competitive base salary (listed above) and an attractive performance bonus or commission structure aligned with key targets. Flexibility: Hybrid/remote working options. Impact: A defining opportunity to shape the strategy and commercial direction of a rapidly expanding organization in the critical EV/clean energy space. Influence: Exposure to senior stakeholders, involvement in high-impact deals, and the chance to build a powerful professional network within the EV infrastructure ecosystem. Benefits: Company benefits package (e.g., flexitime, travel expenses, training, team events, etc.).

Job Description - Business Development Manager - Major Projects Sector: Power, Substations, Heavy/Light Rail Location: Remote, must be prepared to travel Contract Type: Permanent Reports To: Head of Business Development Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager with a strong track record in the power, substation, and/or heavy or light rail infrastructure sectors. Dats centre experience would also be very relevant. The successful candidate will lead growth initiatives across key markets, identify new business opportunities, and develop long-term relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners. This role requires a blend of technical understanding, commercial acumen, and the ability to operate effectively within complex engineering and infrastructure environments. Key Responsibilities Business Development & Sales Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across power, substation, and rail infrastructure sectors. Build and manage a robust pipeline aligned to business targets and strategic growth areas. Lead bid strategies, presentations, proposals, and tender submissions. Conduct market research to identify trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities. Deliver against revenue, margin, and growth objectives. Client & Stakeholder Engagement Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key clients, industry partners, suppliers, and contractors. Serve as the primary point of contact for new and existing customers, ensuring excellent service delivery and client satisfaction. Represent the organisation at industry events, networking forums, and trade exhibitions. Strategic & Commercial Input Contribute to the development of business strategy and market positioning within relevant sectors. Work closely with engineering, operations, and delivery teams to prepare accurate and competitive proposals. Provide input into pricing models, commercial strategies, and partnership approach. Support internal teams with customer insights, forecasts, and commercial intelligence. Collaboration & Internal Engagement Collaborate with technical, engineering, project, and commercial teams to ensure solutions meet client needs. Report regularly on pipeline progress, sales forecasts, and market activity. Support business planning activities, including budgeting and revenue projection. Skills & Experience Required Essential Proven experience as a Business Development Manager within the power, substation, heavy rail, or light rail sectors. Strong understanding of infrastructure environments, engineering processes, and industry standards. Demonstrated success delivering sales growth and securing major contracts. Ability to build relationships at senior levels within client and partner organisations. Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and strategic thinking. High-level communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to manage complex sales cycles and multi-disciplinary opportunities. Desirable Knowledge of UK infrastructure clients (e.g., DNOs, TOs, Network Rail, Transport Authorities). Experience working with EPC contractors, engineering consultancies, or rail/power OEMs. Technical background in electrical engineering, power systems, rail engineering, or related field. Existing network of industry contacts. Qualifications Degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline (preferred but not essential). Professional memberships (IET, IRSE, etc.) beneficial but not required. Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required. Behavioural Competencies Results-driven with a strong commercial mindset. Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently. Persuasive communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. Strategic thinker with the ability to execute tactically. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. What We Offer Competitive salary and commission/bonus structure. Opportunities for progression within a growing business. Supportive, collaborative working environment. Exposure to major infrastructure and engineering projects across the UK. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Test Manager Salary: competitive depending upon experience + benefits Where the job is based: Hybrid (home-based & with occasional working at Kerv Digital office as and when required and / or a requirement to attend client site when required to meet project needs) Kerv Digital UK Office: UK HQ, Seven House, 18 High Street, Longbridge, B31 2UQ Current Security Clearance or immediate eligibility to achieve Security Clearance is required for this role Who we are: Dive into a world where technology meets innovation. At Kerv Digital, we're not just another tech company. We re the problem solvers, the magicians who transform complex challenges into seamless digital experiences. Utilising a powerful blend of Power Platform, DevSecOps, Data experiences, and Software Engineering, we create business solutions that truly resonate with our clients driving extreme value! With our roots planted in Birmingham and branches spreading across the globe from London to Bangalore, we're a proud member of the Kerv Group - a dynamic £112m revenue technology consultancy leader with a dedicated team of over 700 professionals, partnering with 800+ sector leaders. People come first always we are incredibly proud of our unparalleled work culture. Not just words on paper, we wear our "Great Place to Work" certifications from the UK and India like badges of honour. Dive into an ocean of opportunities in an atmosphere that celebrates collaboration. Sharpen your prowess with a global multi-discipline team and be guided by the industry's most forward-thinking architects. Who we are looking for: You are passionate about quality and achieving great outcomes for our customers. Working with our UK & India based teams, you will develop project test plans and strategies tailored to project and client requirements and processes, ensure they are executed to the highest quality, plan and support test phases, and quality assure the output of multiple test and delivery teams. You are someone who is an authority on testing - being able to talk broadly and in detail about all types of testing types, test phases, test techniques or tooling, knowing when to apply them, how and for what purpose in the context of a specific project. You ll be able to speak to colleagues and clients to educate or allow them to participate in or support QA activities and team members and to gain approvals of strategies and approaches where required. You thrive working as part of a collaborative team, are proactive in nature and embrace getting involved in the hands-on testing activities as and when required Main Duties and Expectations: Manage a project team of testers of mixed levels of experience, from junior to lead, who are manual and automation testers, some of whom may also have specialisms in non-functional testing as well Able to handle a medium-large sized project without the direct involvement of a more senior member of the QA team. Work with Kerv Digital Delivery Managers and other team members, as well as client stakeholders and team members in project management, test managers, or independent assurance teams Providing a positive input into discovery workshops from a test and test planning perspective, working to set up projects and programmes for success and to enable the identification and documentation of a test strategy as the output Lead by example - demonstrate calm and professional leadership. Always acting with integrity and capable of getting hands on in testing activities as and when required to support the team Provide assurance / oversight over multiple concurrent projects when required assessing project and team health, compliance with the test strategy and expected standards of work Line management responsibilities, which involve regular 1:1 touchpoints, performance management and development support and monitoring Supports recruitment activities when required A confident and proven decision maker with a proactive nature towards their work and contributions to projects and company objectives Required Skills & Experience: 10+ years of experience working as a Test Manager or Senior Test Lead ISTQB Foundation as a minimum Solid hands-on testing experience, across functional and non-functional testing, including but not limited to; API, Data Migrations, Accessibility Able to evidence experience of being able to deliver the main duties and responsibilities of the role, as above Extensive experience of planning and carrying out testing activities of all types and levels in a Disciplined Agile / Scrum methodology Experience managing QA activities across multiple projects and workstreams leading, prioritising, escalating, supporting, coaching and mentoring Educating, implementing and enforcing best practice in testing Ability to define and implement Test Strategies and plans assessing the need for functional, non-functional, manual and automated testing Ability to produce test and defect related reporting and an ability to identify the right data to monitor test, defect and quality metrics in order to manage the project, suggest and / or implement change where required Ability to recognise how test and bug management tooling on a project could be configured and adjusted to allow for improved management, ways of working and reporting where required and be familiar with configuring tools such as ADO & JIRA in this way Ability to articulate risk, and provide clear and concise escalation and reporting Excellent stakeholder management at all levels, internally and with clients Ensuring quality standards are met across projects Experience reviewing and continuously improving testing practises and processes Experience of using Azure Dev Ops Test Plan module as the project test and defect management tool Desirable Experience: Experience in Microsoft products such as Dynamics, Power Pages, Power Apps Hands-on Test Automation experience, extending into automation practices and frameworks and not just the ability to create an automated test Hands on experience of API testing Non-functional testing specialisms, such as performance and security Experience in testing of AI or utilisation of AI to improve or make efficient, testing tasks and practices We re also looking for people that fit how we work, which is something like; • happiest working under their own direction, but fully supported when needed • an obvious attention to detail • ability to identify and pick up new processes and software platforms quickly • ability to work effectively with remote and geographically spread teams • ability to work flexibly to deliver on-time to tight timescales • Is able to understand, live and breathe the Kerv Values What we can do for you: We re a transparent, honest and fiercely equal employer that believes completely in providing the best possible work experience for our employees: Real Flexibility we re a family first organisation, and if the work gets done, you can work when and wherever you want. A healthy approach for most of our teams seems to be splitting three ways between home, customer sites and the office. Awesome Environment all of our employees will tell you that we foster an easy going environment, are experts at what we do and care deeply about what we work on, and the company was started specifically to find a way for people to take more enjoyment from their work. Interesting Work these days most of our customers are household names and many of our projects have an important impact on the world around us. The kind of things we do regularly include working with not-for-profits to transform how they leverage technology, working with public bodies to shape digital services and working with top tier private entities to bring genuinely new and meaningful products and services to market. Great Benefits all the usual suspects and then some. Some highlights include our choose-your-own tech approach to end-user devices, well stocked cupboards with tasty goodies (we re a food first company too), excellent professional development support including frequent in-house training for tech. you can t get trained on anywhere else and private healthcare. Full disclosure; some benefits can only be provided after probation. Recognition & Growth Recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' in both the UK and India, our commitment to excellence goes beyond our products and services. Our culture is a testament to the dedicated technologists who work tirelessly to drive our vision forward. Being a part of Kerv Digital means embracing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and mutual respect. Our teams in the UK and India thrive in an atmosphere that promotes continuous learning and growth Join us at Kerv Digital, where we don t just build ground breaking technology - we build future. Don t take our word for it though, check out our impartial Glass Door reviews More on equality: At Kerv, we re building something special and we re building it to last. We want everybody to feel valued, included and love working together. With an uncompromising pursuit of amazing employee experience, we always strive to do the right thing. We believe and will relentlessly promote and support the power of diversity, equality and belonging, through collaboration and creating exceptional solutions togethe r.

Head of Buying Premium Homewear Circa £80,000 Remote (UK Based) 6 - 9 Month FTC This is a UK-based remote role. While the position offers full-time home working, applicants must be permanently based in the UK and have the right to work here. There will be occasional in-person meetings at our HQ or London showroom a few times a year, so proximity and flexibility for UK travel is essential. Overview: This is a fast-growing, design-led furniture business turning heads in the UK homeware scene. With revenue already topping £35 million, their next chapter is all about innovation, agility, and pushing boundaries. If you love stylish, contemporary design and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture this is your moment. Their ranges are designed to inspire , connect , anddeliver, and as they grow, they're committed to maintaining the premium quality and thoughtful storytelling their customers love. What You'll Do: Lead the Full Buying Process: Manage the end-to-end buying lifecycle across multiple categories, curating assortments, selecting products, negotiating, and overseeing delivery to ensure smooth execution and alignment with brand and business goals. Execute Product Strategy: Play a central role in developing commercial, design-led assortments that balance style, price, and profitability across entry to premium price points. Build ranges that make sense holistically - products that "talk" to each other and resonate with the customer. Trade Reactively & Proactively: Keep your finger on the pulse of market shifts and emerging trends, responding quickly to opportunities that drive commercial success. Financial Ownership: Take charge of margins, stock flow, sales targets, and market data, using strong commercial judgement to optimise profitability and deliver key business metrics. Performance Management: Analyse and manage product performance deeply, leading decisions around promotions, markdowns, and stock movements to maximise profit and reduce risk. People Leadership: Lead, inspire, and elevate a diverse buying team, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and high performance. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with design, planning, QA and marketing to ensure every product launches seamlessly across all channels, including a well - performing showroom. Focus on Buying, Not Technical Development: With exceptional product developers handling materials, sourcing, and creation across hardlines, homeware, and upholstery, your focus stays where it should; on commercial product selection, trading, and range architecture. What You'll Bring: Experienced People Manager: Proven success in developing high-performing teams with empathy, clarity, and motivation. Multi-Category Buying Expertise (Homewear): Strong experience working across varied product categories with a sharp understanding of global trends and fast-paced trading environments. Commercial & Financial Acumen: Confident, data-driven decision maker with deep understanding of stock, margin, and sales levers. Range Architecture Skills: Ability to build assortments that flow balancing accessible entry points and premium exits while enhancing the overall brand and hitting commercial goals. Collaborative Spirit: A natural partner who thrives in a cross-functional environment and builds strong relationships. BH34953

Head of Buying Premium Homewear Circa £80,000 Remote (UK Based) 6 - 9 Month FTC This is a UK-based remote role. While the position offers full-time home working, applicants must be permanently based in the UK and have the right to work here. There will be occasional in-person meetings at our HQ or London showroom a few times a year, so proximity and flexibility for UK travel is essential. Overview: This is a fast-growing, design-led furniture business turning heads in the UK homeware scene. With revenue already topping £35 million, their next chapter is all about innovation, agility, and pushing boundaries. If you love stylish, contemporary design and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture this is your moment. Their ranges are designed to inspire , connect , anddeliver, and as they grow, they're committed to maintaining the premium quality and thoughtful storytelling their customers love. What You'll Do: Lead the Full Buying Process: Manage the end-to-end buying lifecycle across multiple categories, curating assortments, selecting products, negotiating, and overseeing delivery to ensure smooth execution and alignment with brand and business goals. Execute Product Strategy: Play a central role in developing commercial, design-led assortments that balance style, price, and profitability across entry to premium price points. Build ranges that make sense holistically - products that "talk" to each other and resonate with the customer. Trade Reactively & Proactively: Keep your finger on the pulse of market shifts and emerging trends, responding quickly to opportunities that drive commercial success. Financial Ownership: Take charge of margins, stock flow, sales targets, and market data, using strong commercial judgement to optimise profitability and deliver key business metrics. Performance Management: Analyse and manage product performance deeply, leading decisions around promotions, markdowns, and stock movements to maximise profit and reduce risk. People Leadership: Lead, inspire, and elevate a diverse buying team, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and high performance. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with design, planning, QA and marketing to ensure every product launches seamlessly across all channels, including a well - performing showroom. Focus on Buying, Not Technical Development: With exceptional product developers handling materials, sourcing, and creation across hardlines, homeware, and upholstery, your focus stays where it should; on commercial product selection, trading, and range architecture. What You'll Bring: Experienced People Manager: Proven success in developing high-performing teams with empathy, clarity, and motivation. Multi-Category Buying Expertise (Homewear): Strong experience working across varied product categories with a sharp understanding of global trends and fast-paced trading environments. Commercial & Financial Acumen: Confident, data-driven decision maker with deep understanding of stock, margin, and sales levers. Range Architecture Skills: Ability to build assortments that flow balancing accessible entry points and premium exits while enhancing the overall brand and hitting commercial goals. Collaborative Spirit: A natural partner who thrives in a cross-functional environment and builds strong relationships. BH34953

Head of Buying Premium Homewear Circa £80,000 Remote (UK Based) 6 - 9 Month FTC This is a UK-based remote role. While the position offers full-time home working, applicants must be permanently based in the UK and have the right to work here. There will be occasional in-person meetings at our HQ or London showroom a few times a year, so proximity and flexibility for UK travel is essential. Overview: This is a fast-growing, design-led furniture business turning heads in the UK homeware scene. With revenue already topping £35 million, their next chapter is all about innovation, agility, and pushing boundaries. If you love stylish, contemporary design and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture this is your moment. Their ranges are designed to inspire , connect , anddeliver, and as they grow, they're committed to maintaining the premium quality and thoughtful storytelling their customers love. What You'll Do: Lead the Full Buying Process: Manage the end-to-end buying lifecycle across multiple categories, curating assortments, selecting products, negotiating, and overseeing delivery to ensure smooth execution and alignment with brand and business goals. Execute Product Strategy: Play a central role in developing commercial, design-led assortments that balance style, price, and profitability across entry to premium price points. Build ranges that make sense holistically - products that "talk" to each other and resonate with the customer. Trade Reactively & Proactively: Keep your finger on the pulse of market shifts and emerging trends, responding quickly to opportunities that drive commercial success. Financial Ownership: Take charge of margins, stock flow, sales targets, and market data, using strong commercial judgement to optimise profitability and deliver key business metrics. Performance Management: Analyse and manage product performance deeply, leading decisions around promotions, markdowns, and stock movements to maximise profit and reduce risk. People Leadership: Lead, inspire, and elevate a diverse buying team, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and high performance. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with design, planning, QA and marketing to ensure every product launches seamlessly across all channels, including a well - performing showroom. Focus on Buying, Not Technical Development: With exceptional product developers handling materials, sourcing, and creation across hardlines, homeware, and upholstery, your focus stays where it should; on commercial product selection, trading, and range architecture. What You'll Bring: Experienced People Manager: Proven success in developing high-performing teams with empathy, clarity, and motivation. Multi-Category Buying Expertise (Homewear): Strong experience working across varied product categories with a sharp understanding of global trends and fast-paced trading environments. Commercial & Financial Acumen: Confident, data-driven decision maker with deep understanding of stock, margin, and sales levers. Range Architecture Skills: Ability to build assortments that flow balancing accessible entry points and premium exits while enhancing the overall brand and hitting commercial goals. Collaborative Spirit: A natural partner who thrives in a cross-functional environment and builds strong relationships. BH34953

Regional Sales Manager - North West Based - Remote Based Our employee value proposition 'together we grow' details our commitment to every member of the Randstad team. We believe in equitable opportunities for all and provide a transparent and competitive compensation structure that rewards your contributions. With Randstad, you'll be part of something bigger, making a lasting impact on both our clients and the individuals we connect with. Together, we'll unlock your potential and build a brighter future for everyone. Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and independent individual who excels at direct engagement within a client facing role. This new role is designed to support the roll out of new digital platform technology that uniquely matches great talent with great clients within a defined geography. Your role in this adventure is to attend both pre-booked and adhoc meetings either digitally or face to face sharing the benefits of this recruitment approach so that you sign up new clients weekly. A research team will help you plan and qualify the meetings that you attend on a weekly basis, however we seek individuals who have high energy , initiative and a genuine passion for sales. You will introduce and embed our innovative digital platform, which offers on-demand, flexible blue-collar labour solutions (e.g., temporary staff, logistics, warehousing, manufacturing operatives) to new clients in the Light Industrial and Logistics sector located around our current operations. Key Responsibilities Strategic Sales & Territory Optimisation Geographic Expansion: Strategically focus sales efforts on clients situated in proximity to our established branches or client clusters to maximise the efficiency of our talent deployment. Talent Database Monetisation: Work closely with internal operations to understand the strength and depth of the existing blue-collar talent database in specific local areas. Consultative Selling: Proactively contact existing clients to understand their evolving needs, pain points (e.g. high turnover, seasonal peaks) and current contingent workforce strategy. Achieve high KPI targets based on number of client engagements Opportunity Identification Be Curious: Employ deep curiosity and active listening to uncover opportunities where the digital platform can provide a more efficient, location-specific, and tailored recruitment solution Be Brave:Identify similar client opportunities whilst travelling and approach on an adhoc basis , maximising the potential that each day brings Be Confident: Articulate the benefits of the digital platform in the context of the client's operation, focusing on benefits like faster fulfilment based on proximity, real-time time-sheet tracking Revenue Growth: Meet and exceed ambitious sales targets for platform adoption and utilisation/recurring revenue tied to specific geographical areas. Qualifications and Skills High energy and resilient , this role will suit an individual who can overcome objections and take each day as a new opportunity for success Experience in client/customer facing would be ideal and preferably within B2B Experience: Proven successful B2B sales experience, preferably in Recruitment or a related Digital platform environment. Curiosity & Listening: An innate ability to ask insightful questions and a proven track record of genuinely listening to clients Industry Knowledge: Ideally prior experience selling into the Light Industrial, Logistics, or Manufacturing sectors is essential. Familiarity with the challenges of blue-collar recruitment Technology Proficiency: Proficient in CRM software Randstad is committed to equal opportunities for all and will not discriminate based on an individual's sex, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We are an inclusive employer and should you require any reasonable adjustments in order to complete any aspect of the recruitment process, please contact us on (url removed)

Digital Marketing Manager - DACH - Native/fluent German Speaker Location: Remote (UK or Germany) Type of role- 12 Months contract with potential extension Payrate - £267 - £350 per day Inside IR35 About the Role We are partnering with a high-growth, enterprise B2B SaaS organisation that is expanding its digital demand generation capability across the DACH region. They are looking for an experienced Digital Marketing Manager who is passionate about data, growth, and revenue-driven marketing. This is an opportunity to take full ownership of paid channels, run experiments at scale, and shape pipeline generation for one of the most innovative SaaS businesses in the market. What You'll Do Lead strategy and execution for all paid channels (LinkedIn Ads, Google PPC, Display, Retargeting) Build & optimise full-funnel acquisition retention journeys Analyse and optimise paid landing pages; execute CRO strategies Run experiments, validate hypotheses, and improve channel performance Report on weekly performance & optimise based on data Create compelling German-language content for campaigns Collaborate closely with Demand Gen, Regional Marketing, Customer Marketing & Product Marketing Drive revenue and pipeline - not just MQLs Provide recommendations for new campaigns, audiences, creatives, and platforms What You Bring Native/near-native German (written + spoken) 5+ years' experience in Enterprise/Global B2B digital marketing 3+ years' SaaS or subscription-based B2B experience Strong demand generation mindset (pipeline + revenue first) Deep expertise in paid channels (LinkedIn Ads, Google, retargeting) Strong analytical and data-driven approach to performance marketing Experience with complex funnels, multi-touch attribution, ABM, long sales cycles Background in multi-solution B2B SaaS companies-ideal: Cognism, Dreamdata, HockeyStack-style environments This is an urgent vacancy where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Adecco Manchester are supporting our global fintech client to find a dynamic and strategic HR Business Partner to provide HR support to People Leaders and employees within their business. In this pivotal role, you will partner with leadership of all levels to drive impactful people strategies that align with our business objectives. You will be a trusted advisor, leveraging your expertise to foster a high-performance culture and contribute directly to their continued growth and success. Reporting to the HR Director this role will provide strategic HRBP generalist support to People Leaders and employees within their dedicated client groups. In partnership with the HR Shared Service Centre, you will cover functional HR areas including leadership development, talent management, strategy, employee engagement, compensation, reward, organisational development, and change projects. This position plays a key role in developing a high-performance culture with engaged teams in a positive working environment. Daily Duties:- Operate as a strategic HR Business Partner, build strong and credible relationships with key stakeholders. Work with autonomy to partner with the business and HR leadership to develop and implement HR strategies and people imperatives to support the business needs including driving people performance, revenue, organisational effectiveness, and growth. Serve as a subject matter expert to the business on HR process design, implementation, employment law, talent management, talent development, and execution of all HR needs supporting the business and People Leaders with HR queries or issues. Support organisational design and restructuring initiatives in your dedicated client groups in multiple jurisdictions to optimise structure, roles and responsibilities. Be a subject matter expert for HR best practices and impart knowledge to global HR colleagues, People Leaders, and employees where applicable and appropriate to do so. Partner with leaders of all levels to provide advice and coaching on employment-related matters to enable them to effectively manage issues including performance issues and terminations of employment. Act as a liaison between the business and HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) and business units, ensuring alignment of HR programs, policies, and initiatives with business needs and objectives. Demonstrate strong project management skills, including planning, organizing, stakeholder management, and executing HR initiatives with attention to detail and effective time management. Contributing to and/or leading ad-hoc HR projects. Provide strategic guidance and support on change management initiatives, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder engagement throughout the change process. Contribute to the development of efficient, scalable HR processes, modified as appropriate to support corporate design and local needs. Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in HR including AI, driving innovation, efficiencies, automation, and excellence in HR practices and processes. Maintain up to date knowledge of employment law and ensure that HR policies and procedures reflect current status, and that managers understand their obligations and responsibilities in this regard. Talent and Culture Facilitate the annual HR lifecycle for your dedicated client groups including the annual performance review process, compensation planning, talent management programs, and talent development processes. Partner with People Leaders in your client groups on strategic workforce planning initiatives, forecast talent needs and identify succession and development opportunities. Partner with People Leaders to implement learning and development strategies and initiatives including internal training and building capability across all levels within your dedicated client group. Identify skills gaps and collaborate with the Talent team to implement leadership and management development programs. Use HR analytics to provide insights on workforce trends, opportunities for improvement, engagement, and performance to influence decision-making. Translate insights into actionable recommendations that support organisational goals and drive business success. Support People Leaders to continuously enhance employee engagement including the annual survey and effective action-planning in Europe. Partner with the global Employee Relations team to provide expert advice on complex HR cases and to proactively implement preventable measures ensuring a risk-based approach to employee relations and compliance. Experience You'll Bring Essential CIPD qualified ideally level 5 to level 7 Strong HR generalist experience in a relevant organisation (e.g. start-up, fin-tech, agile, undergoing significant change, international footprint). Senior HRBP experience Sound understanding and application of employment law, both locally in the UK and in one or more European jurisdictions (specifically Italy, France, Netherlands, Germany, or Belgium). Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into HR solutions. Experience with HR Project Management. Strong influencer; proven consulting and coaching skills. Strong people skills; relates well to people from all backgrounds and levels; able to work across cultures. Effective decision maker and problem solver with a growth mindset. Details: Mainly Remote with expectation to visit the Manchester office when required. Monday - Friday 37.5 hrs per week Salary 45 - 60k based on experience Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture. We are now looking for a Senior Marketing Manager (Brand) to join the team for a 12 month fixed term contract. The Senior Marketing Manager will be responsible for delivering best in class brand and awareness marketing in support of annual reader engagement and revenue targets. This role is accountable for delivery of strategic marketing plans and campaigns to keep the Guardian top of mind with existing and prospective audiences in order to meet annual reader engagement and revenue targets. Includes raising product awareness and consideration, supporting efficient customer acquisition and retention, along with protecting and maintaining the brand globally. About the role Manage team by motivating and developing them along with setting them up with relevant training plans and allocating time for quarterly check-ins Work closely with the Head of Brand & Support Marketing on the delivery of our multi-year brand strategy, incorporating creative briefing and strategy, media planning and delivery, and partnerships Work closely with the wider MRR department and P&L owners to devise effective marketing strategies & lead the delivery of awareness marketing campaigns Oversee campaign planning, activation and optimisation across a range of activities promoting the master brand and other products or business areas Lead insightful campaign reporting and evaluations, ensuring identified areas for improvement are actioned and drawing clear lines of impact into audience and revenue growth Budget accountability for relevant areas - driving costs down and effectiveness up in collaboration with with the finance team About You Extensive experience in successful team management Extensive experience in creating and managing high profile above the line campaigns that meet business objectives Exceptional creative judgement Experience of effective agency management Ability to demonstrate an understanding and application of consumer insight Brand management & development experience Comprehensive brand and product knowledge We operate in a hybrid environment, usually working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely. The full job description can be found here. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements. How to Apply To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you'd love to take on this role, and why you're a great match for what we're looking for. We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. The closing date for applications is 6pm, Wednesday 10th December 2025. All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Karen Walter on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application. Benefits at the Guardian You'll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available. You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance. We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy. Culture and Wellbeing We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status. We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and Pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme. Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Learning and Development We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.

A growing niche specialist Waste Management consultancy is looking to hire 2 Business Development Managers due to growth. NB you MUST have waste management Sales experience to be considered. This is a remote role, and as such you can be based anywhere in the UK. This business are owned by a larger recycling/commodities group, and are growing in revenues and headcount year on year. These roles are ideally suited to individuals who identify as hunters, but with a real eye for detail and strategy, as opposed to fast transactional selling. You will be comfortable with a long sales cycle, minimal leads, and will be resourceful in providing true saving and efficiency findings for clients up and down the country, mostly within Manufacturing markets. Candidates must have strong results in Sales within Waste Management - be it trade, TWM, Hazardous etc. You will be highly numerate and good at engaging with a wide range of audiences. Typical decision makers will be: Facilities Managers, Estates Managers, Finance Directors and business owners, as well as procurement teams and health and safety teams, environmental Directors etc. Salary range is entirely dependent on experience but will be a range in basic from 45,000 to 70, 000 for the right person, plus a strong bonus scheme and development opportunities. OTE is 80-100k a year. NB only candidates with experience selling Waste Management services will be considered. Please only apply if you have WM experience

A growing niche specialist Waste Management consultancy is looking to hire 2 Business Development Managers due to growth. NB you MUST have waste management Sales experience to be considered. This is a remote role, and as such you can be based anywhere in the UK. This business are owned by a larger recycling/commodities group, and are growing in revenues and headcount year on year. These roles are ideally suited to individuals who identify as hunters, but with a real eye for detail and strategy, as opposed to fast transactional selling. You will be comfortable with a long sales cycle, minimal leads, and will be resourceful in providing true saving and efficiency findings for clients up and down the country, mostly within Manufacturing markets. Candidates must have strong results in Sales within Waste Management - be it trade, TWM, Hazardous etc. You will be highly numerate and good at engaging with a wide range of audiences. Typical decision makers will be: Facilities Managers, Estates Managers, Finance Directors and business owners, as well as procurement teams and health and safety teams, environmental Directors etc. Salary range is entirely dependent on experience but will be a range in basic from 40,000 to 70, 000 for the right person, plus a strong bonus scheme and development opportunities. OTE is 80-100k a year. NB only candidates with experience selling Waste Management services will be considered. Please only apply if you have WM experience

Manpower is currently seeking an interim E-Commerce Manager, to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment. The position is based in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. This is a full-time temporary role to run for 12 months (Maternity Cover), requiring 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £73,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience. The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements. ABOUT UNILEVER Unilever is one of the world's leading suppliers of Food, Home, Beauty and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Persil, Dove, Knorr, Domestos, Hellmann's, Simple, Vaseline and Lynx to name a few. Faced with the challenge of climate change and the need for human development, we want to move towards a world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet. That's why our purpose is 'to make sustainable living commonplace" JOB PURPOSE In a landscape shaped by economic pressures, rising consumer expectations and tighter regulation - the future of Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) within e-Commerce is about differentiation through responsible and relevant innovation fit for online shopping, data-driven customer experiences and a flexible channel strategy.Today consumers subscribe for 'convenience' with products delivered straight to their home; the rise of disruptive start-ups offering these services (e.g. Uber, Deliveroo), is altering the business landscape and broadening the range of competitors we and our retailers must compete with to serve consumers. The development of new digital capabilities and skills in order to stay competitive in this space is business critical for Unilever to continue to 'win and lead'. New Revenue Streams (NRS) is a team managing & expanding our presence across 2P (e.g. TikTok shop) and 3P marketplaces beauty pureplayers , and new models & business opportunities. Whilst e-Commerce continues to be of increasing relevance and focus for Unilever globally, this is an exciting time to join the Amazon and NRS team, currently experiencing year-on-year double-digit growth. RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the growth and expansion of NRS in the UK Continue to lead, review and if necessary, adapt the strategy for 'where to play' & 'how to win' in NRS within your portfolio across pureplayer customers e.g. JML, and Marketplaces e.g. Bay and Amazon Grow and manage existing strategic relationships with key partners, taking them to the next level Hunt for business, develop and manage new relationships with strategic partners Build & execute Commercial and Marketing plans to build our brand equity online (e.g. Brand Content & Digital Media campaigns) Develop our Distributor ways of working to incentivise growth and increase share Review our 2P model and ways in which we can expand and grow in this channel to best benefit our UK business, liaising with internal stakeholders for support Work collaboratively with the Amazon team to develop a 1P/2P/3P strategy to maximise Amazon marketplace Lead customer strategy development and major customer initiatives Work with the e-Com Digital Hubs on all BUs to build & activate online Events, launch NPD and drive core activations Deliver key Category initiatives across channel & customers e.g. Cost Price Changes, Brand Activation, new product launches and gifting, and Unilever Sustainable Living Plan campaigns etc. Work with Finance & Supply Business Partners to identify scalable & sustainable supply models to support the growth of NRS Be accountable for financial performance End-to-end P&L responsibility to deliver 4Gs - Consistent, Competitive, Profitable & Purposeful Growth Deliver Underlying Sales Growth (Turnover), Customer Profitability and Market Share growth Management of TMI / BMI spend to deliver aligned targets with customers Deliver short term volume and spend forecast aligned to our monthly forecast process - securing the opportunities to accelerate growth and manage risks. Build the Talent & capability within the team Develop direct team of 1x CAE Inspire the broader Business teams on the opportunities and insight in the channel & from new partners ALL ABOUT YOU You will be commercially curious, constantly seeking new opportunities to execute our ambition of reaching more shoppers more often You will have an interest in marketing and in building our brands You are passionate about finding solutions and will always present your solution to an issue You have an insatiable curiosity and love to learn and share Ability to influence & have impact - you will need to be demanding on behalf of the customer and consumers you serve & to maximise investment As a leader within the eCommerce team, you will be the voice of NRS and serve as an ambassador through-out Unilever to enable our success

Role: Head of Strategy for Cost Recovery and Revenue Location: Remote working Salary: 72k to 78k (dependant on experience) Hours: 37 hours per week Reporting to: Associate Commercial Director Sellick Partnership are seeking a Head of Strategy for Cost Recovery and Revenue on a permanent basis. Overview: Head of Strategy for Cost Recovery and Revenue Shape and deliver the national approach to cost recovery and revenue generation across the policing sector Lead the development of a Centre of Excellence, provide expert advice to senior stakeholders, and drive compliance, innovation, and value creation You will be instrumental in strengthening commercial capability, influencing policy, and ensuring the sector maximises its financial sustainability. Key responsibilities: Head of Strategy for Cost Recovery and Revenue Strategic Delivery Lead the strategic vision for cost recovery and revenue generation across the sector. Oversee the continued development of the Cost Recovery and Income Generation Centre of Excellence Chair and lead national forums, working groups, and conferences to promote best practice and sector-wide collaboration. Translate complex legislation and operational requirements into actionable strategies and guidance Support national commercial arrangements and contracts, ensuring full cost recovery and value for money Advisory & Compliance Act as a senior adviser to Police Chiefs, CFOs, NPCC portfolio leads, and Home Office representatives. Provide informed, evidence-based guidance to support legislative change and policy development Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and financial frameworks in all commercial activities Maintain and evolve national cost recovery guidance on behalf of NPCC portfolio leads. Support Home Office programmes with advice and guidance, and act as a conduit between forces and the Home Office to ensure delivery of set goals. Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a trusted and authoritative voice. Influence commercial culture across the sector, promoting sustainable and value-driven outcomes. Support capability development through mentoring, coaching, and training initiatives. Collaborate with subject matter experts to enhance sector-wide knowledge and capability. Performance & Innovation Develop and implement performance frameworks to monitor savings, compliance, and strategic impact. Promote standardisation and consistency across forces to enable scalable and cost-effective solutions. Champion the use of technology and agile working to improve visibility, efficiency, and collaboration. Encourage innovative thinking around social value, sustainability, and commercial transformation. Undertaking any other work as directed by your line manager in connection with your job as may be requested. Person specification: A degree, OR equivalent qualification is desirable. A qualification within a recognised leadership programme Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior strategic role within the public or private sector. Proven success in leading strategic delivery and managing complex stakeholder relationships. Experience in chairing national forums and presenting to senior audiences. Strong commercial and financial acumen, with a deep understanding of relevant legislation and compliance. Experience managing subject matter experts and translating technical knowledge into strategic outcomes. How to apply: To apply, please submit your CV or contact Adam Rouse in the Sellick Partnership Derby office for a confidential chat. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Ready to find the right role for you? Salary: Competitive + 20% annual bonus + 550 car allowance + Veolia benefits Grade: 6.1 Hours: 40 hours per week Location: North Quay Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0AB When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. As a Contract Manager you'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. Some travel will be required to various locations across East Sussex with the primary office based in Newhaven, with some flexibility to work remotely. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you; 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays Access to our company/people's pension scheme Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential What you'll be doing; Maintain and exceed 60M budgeted revenue while identifying growth opportunities and maximizing contract returns through annual reconciliations and claims Provide financial support including accruals, monthly budgeting, forecasting assistance, and statistical information for budget preparation Ensure performance and compliance of IWMSC and ESDMR contracts, meeting contractual KPIs and attending contract management meetings Represent Veolia's interests in client forums, progress meetings, and contract finance meetings while acting as the key liaison with clients and stakeholders Maintain comprehensive understanding of both contracts to advise General Manager and liaise with clients at all levels on contract matters Collaborate with legal teams on contract documentation and communicate with external bodies including Environment Agency and auditors Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation, Veolia policies, and maintain day-to-day customer management relationships Oversee benchmark analysis, manage contingency planning for multiple councils, and align services with customer culture and business strategy What we're looking for; Essential Proven contract management experience Experience in financial analysis and budget management Strong stakeholder management and communication skills (demonstrated through required interaction with multiple internal/external contacts. Knowledge of waste management operations and compliance requirements Strong Excel / Google sheets knowledge Good negotiation skills Desirable Degree Experience in waste disposal and recycling centre operations Understanding of environmental legislation and compliance Experience in managing and developing team members What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract, if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team. Job Posting End Date: What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.