Senior Category Buyer Location: Warwick or Castle Donington (Hybrid - 1 day per week on-site) Day Rate: From 550 (via Umbrella) Duration: 12-Month Initial Contract We're supporting a leading UK energy transmission and infrastructure organisation in the search for a Senior Category Buyer to play a key role in delivering strategic procurement across major infrastructure programmes. This is an opportunity to work on nationally significant, high-value projects, shaping supply chain strategy and driving commercial outcomes across complex, capital-intensive categories. The Role: As a Senior Category Buyer, you will operate at the centre of strategic sourcing activity , working closely with Category Managers and senior stakeholders to deliver end-to-end procurement across critical categories. You will lead sourcing events, develop category strategies, and negotiate complex commercial agreements to secure best value while managing risk. This role sits within a highly regulated, large-scale environment, offering exposure to technically complex procurements across areas such as engineering equipment, infrastructure, and associated services. Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, from market engagement through to contract award Support the development and execution of category strategies aligned to business objectives Deliver high-value, complex procurement events, ensuring value for money and risk mitigation Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers Conduct market analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within supply chains Lead commercial negotiations and support contract development and optimisation Collaborate with programme and contract management teams to ensure successful delivery Mentor junior procurement professionals and promote best practice across the function Key Requirements: Proven experience in strategic sourcing and category management Strong track record delivering complex, high-value procurement activities Experience managing end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including tenders and contract awards Commercially astute, with strong negotiation and supplier management skills Ability to operate effectively in regulated or structured governance environments Understanding of contract development and commercial risk management CIPS qualified (or working towards) preferred Desirable: Background in utilities, infrastructure, engineering, oil & gas, or construction Experience supporting capital projects or large-scale transformation programmes Exposure to complex supply chains with limited supplier markets If this opportunity is of interest, apply now with an up-to-date CV for consideration! Note - if you do not hear back within 48 hours of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, however, we will have your CV and contact details on files should something more suitable arise. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.
Apr 15, 2026
Contractor
Senior Category Buyer Location: Warwick or Castle Donington (Hybrid - 1 day per week on-site) Day Rate: From 550 (via Umbrella) Duration: 12-Month Initial Contract We're supporting a leading UK energy transmission and infrastructure organisation in the search for a Senior Category Buyer to play a key role in delivering strategic procurement across major infrastructure programmes. This is an opportunity to work on nationally significant, high-value projects, shaping supply chain strategy and driving commercial outcomes across complex, capital-intensive categories. The Role: As a Senior Category Buyer, you will operate at the centre of strategic sourcing activity , working closely with Category Managers and senior stakeholders to deliver end-to-end procurement across critical categories. You will lead sourcing events, develop category strategies, and negotiate complex commercial agreements to secure best value while managing risk. This role sits within a highly regulated, large-scale environment, offering exposure to technically complex procurements across areas such as engineering equipment, infrastructure, and associated services. Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, from market engagement through to contract award Support the development and execution of category strategies aligned to business objectives Deliver high-value, complex procurement events, ensuring value for money and risk mitigation Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers Conduct market analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within supply chains Lead commercial negotiations and support contract development and optimisation Collaborate with programme and contract management teams to ensure successful delivery Mentor junior procurement professionals and promote best practice across the function Key Requirements: Proven experience in strategic sourcing and category management Strong track record delivering complex, high-value procurement activities Experience managing end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including tenders and contract awards Commercially astute, with strong negotiation and supplier management skills Ability to operate effectively in regulated or structured governance environments Understanding of contract development and commercial risk management CIPS qualified (or working towards) preferred Desirable: Background in utilities, infrastructure, engineering, oil & gas, or construction Experience supporting capital projects or large-scale transformation programmes Exposure to complex supply chains with limited supplier markets If this opportunity is of interest, apply now with an up-to-date CV for consideration! Note - if you do not hear back within 48 hours of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, however, we will have your CV and contact details on files should something more suitable arise. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.
Job Title Audit Senior Location London Salary £51,000 - £54,000 I'm currently working with a well-established and highly respected accountancy practice looking to appoint an Audit Senior to join their growing Private Client Business team in London. This role offers exposure to a diverse and interesting client base, providing audit, accounting and advisory services to entrepreneurial businesses, owner-managed companies and larger international groups. It's an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant looking to take on more responsibility and play an active role in managing audit engagements. What you will be doing as an Audit Senior: As an Audit Senior, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality audit and accounting services while supporting the development of junior team members and building strong client relationships. Project managing audit and accounting assignments, liaising directly with senior individuals within client finance teams Taking ownership of audit engagements from planning through to fieldwork and completion , working closely with Managers and Partners Identifying, researching and resolving complex audit issues Supporting the wider team with the delivery of high-quality client service across a varied portfolio Assisting with the management of a small portfolio of clients , helping to develop your client management skills Supporting accounts preparation engagements where required Coaching and mentoring junior staff, helping them develop their technical and professional skills Contributing to the ongoing development and success of the team You will work with a wide range of clients including entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses, private client structures and international groups . The client base spans a variety of sectors including: Landed estates Retail and hospitality Financial services Sports and entertainment What you will need to succeed as an Audit Senior: Experience working within an audit and accounts practice environment ACA or ACCA part-qualified, fully qualified, or equivalent, with strong exam progress Strong knowledge of UK accounting and auditing standards Experience supervising, mentoring or supporting junior staff on assignments Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Commercially aware with a proactive and professional approach to client service Strong communication skills and the confidence to build relationships with clients and senior stakeholders Why join this firm? 35-hour working week Hybrid working with the flexibility to work from home up to three days per week Paid overtime or time off in lieu Competitive benefits package including contributory pension, life assurance and flexible benefits 25 days annual leave plus additional benefits and family-friendly policies Eligibility for the firm's profit-sharing scheme What next? The client is keen to start interviewing NOW! So, if you are interested, please apply asap! As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Job Title Audit Senior Location London Salary £51,000 - £54,000 I'm currently working with a well-established and highly respected accountancy practice looking to appoint an Audit Senior to join their growing Private Client Business team in London. This role offers exposure to a diverse and interesting client base, providing audit, accounting and advisory services to entrepreneurial businesses, owner-managed companies and larger international groups. It's an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant looking to take on more responsibility and play an active role in managing audit engagements. What you will be doing as an Audit Senior: As an Audit Senior, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality audit and accounting services while supporting the development of junior team members and building strong client relationships. Project managing audit and accounting assignments, liaising directly with senior individuals within client finance teams Taking ownership of audit engagements from planning through to fieldwork and completion , working closely with Managers and Partners Identifying, researching and resolving complex audit issues Supporting the wider team with the delivery of high-quality client service across a varied portfolio Assisting with the management of a small portfolio of clients , helping to develop your client management skills Supporting accounts preparation engagements where required Coaching and mentoring junior staff, helping them develop their technical and professional skills Contributing to the ongoing development and success of the team You will work with a wide range of clients including entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses, private client structures and international groups . The client base spans a variety of sectors including: Landed estates Retail and hospitality Financial services Sports and entertainment What you will need to succeed as an Audit Senior: Experience working within an audit and accounts practice environment ACA or ACCA part-qualified, fully qualified, or equivalent, with strong exam progress Strong knowledge of UK accounting and auditing standards Experience supervising, mentoring or supporting junior staff on assignments Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Commercially aware with a proactive and professional approach to client service Strong communication skills and the confidence to build relationships with clients and senior stakeholders Why join this firm? 35-hour working week Hybrid working with the flexibility to work from home up to three days per week Paid overtime or time off in lieu Competitive benefits package including contributory pension, life assurance and flexible benefits 25 days annual leave plus additional benefits and family-friendly policies Eligibility for the firm's profit-sharing scheme What next? The client is keen to start interviewing NOW! So, if you are interested, please apply asap! As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
Are you looking for that next step up on the sales ladder, or your next big opportunity? My client has an opportunity to jointheir team as an Internal Sales Coordinator. You'll be supporting their customers with their everyday packaging solutions and needs. This role includes supporting the External Account Manager with day-to-day customer service, order processing, quotes, and general account management. As Internal Sales Coordinator, you ll work as part of a team to help maximise the full potential of all existing accounts, support business development initiatives, and provide the same levels of quality service and commitment their customers are used to. Position Type: Permanent; Full-time Location: Lancing The Role: Provide end-to-end support across all customer accounts, including processing orders, managing stocks and expectations, and maintaining excellent communications. Liaise with key members of the Accounts, Purchasing, and Logistics departments to ensure smooth flow of orders, from receipt to delivery to customer satisfaction. Negotiate prices and service level agreements with existing and prospective customers where relevant. Actively seek ways to ensure monthly revenue targets are achieved, including taking initiative on prospecting for new accounts. Source quotes from suppliers as required and negotiate fees/agreements where relevant. Manage all customer base administration across the business, including data inputting for new accounts and regularly updating details where necessary. Provide area cover during annual leave or illness as required. The Ideal Candidate: Target-driven, with a strong understanding of the value of profit earned. Good numeracy and literary skills. Basic IT capabilities, including Outlook, Excel and Word). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Self-motivated, punctual and comfortable with taking initiative. Able to work to deadlines and manage urgent matters quickly and confidently. This role will come with uncapped commission Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Company pension Generous Bonus Structure Uncapped On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday Education: A-Level or equivalent (preferred) Experience: Internal Sales: 2 years (required) Customer service: 2 years (preferred) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred) Work Location: In person
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Are you looking for that next step up on the sales ladder, or your next big opportunity? My client has an opportunity to jointheir team as an Internal Sales Coordinator. You'll be supporting their customers with their everyday packaging solutions and needs. This role includes supporting the External Account Manager with day-to-day customer service, order processing, quotes, and general account management. As Internal Sales Coordinator, you ll work as part of a team to help maximise the full potential of all existing accounts, support business development initiatives, and provide the same levels of quality service and commitment their customers are used to. Position Type: Permanent; Full-time Location: Lancing The Role: Provide end-to-end support across all customer accounts, including processing orders, managing stocks and expectations, and maintaining excellent communications. Liaise with key members of the Accounts, Purchasing, and Logistics departments to ensure smooth flow of orders, from receipt to delivery to customer satisfaction. Negotiate prices and service level agreements with existing and prospective customers where relevant. Actively seek ways to ensure monthly revenue targets are achieved, including taking initiative on prospecting for new accounts. Source quotes from suppliers as required and negotiate fees/agreements where relevant. Manage all customer base administration across the business, including data inputting for new accounts and regularly updating details where necessary. Provide area cover during annual leave or illness as required. The Ideal Candidate: Target-driven, with a strong understanding of the value of profit earned. Good numeracy and literary skills. Basic IT capabilities, including Outlook, Excel and Word). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Self-motivated, punctual and comfortable with taking initiative. Able to work to deadlines and manage urgent matters quickly and confidently. This role will come with uncapped commission Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Company pension Generous Bonus Structure Uncapped On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday Education: A-Level or equivalent (preferred) Experience: Internal Sales: 2 years (required) Customer service: 2 years (preferred) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred) Work Location: In person
Sewell Wallis are working with a highly successful and well-established organisation based in South Leeds, West Yorkshire, who are looking to recruit an HR Advisor on a 6-month contract basis. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a collaborative HR team reporting to a knowledgeable and supportive manager, whilst gaining exposure to a wide variety of duties across the board. The HR Advisor role will cover a broad range of tasks including assisting with ER cases, working closely with various stakeholders across the business and supporting with recruitment and onboarding amongst other duties. This could be an excellent opportunity for someone with a HR Admin/Assistant background looking to gain broader exposure. They are looking for someone who is available for an immediate start. What will you be doing? Lead employee relations cases (grievances, disciplinary, performance), ensuring fair, consistent, and policy-aligned outcomes. Partner with managers to apply HR policies and employment law confidently and compliantly. Provide trusted, confidential HR advice and support to employees across a range of issues. Support absence and capability management, helping reduce sickness levels and improve performance. Drive in-house recruitment strategies, reducing agency reliance and improving hiring outcomes. Support and guide managers through performance reviews, identifying development needs and enabling growth. Coaching and upskilling them on HR best practice, policies, and people management. Coordinate effective onboarding and inductions to set new starters up for success. Maintain accurate, timely HR records and systems in line with data protection standards. What skills are we looking for? Previous HR experience at HR Administrator / Assistant / Advisor level. The attitude and aptitude to learn and develop within a supportive team. Strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain good relationships. The ability to multi-task, and work within a fast-paced environment. CIPD level 3 or above is desirable though not required. What's on offer? Immediate start. On-site parking. Potential for extension on contract or a permanent role. Opportunities for professional development (including study support). If you are interested in this opportunity, submit your CV now or contact Eleanor Kirk for more information. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Apr 15, 2026
Contractor
Sewell Wallis are working with a highly successful and well-established organisation based in South Leeds, West Yorkshire, who are looking to recruit an HR Advisor on a 6-month contract basis. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a collaborative HR team reporting to a knowledgeable and supportive manager, whilst gaining exposure to a wide variety of duties across the board. The HR Advisor role will cover a broad range of tasks including assisting with ER cases, working closely with various stakeholders across the business and supporting with recruitment and onboarding amongst other duties. This could be an excellent opportunity for someone with a HR Admin/Assistant background looking to gain broader exposure. They are looking for someone who is available for an immediate start. What will you be doing? Lead employee relations cases (grievances, disciplinary, performance), ensuring fair, consistent, and policy-aligned outcomes. Partner with managers to apply HR policies and employment law confidently and compliantly. Provide trusted, confidential HR advice and support to employees across a range of issues. Support absence and capability management, helping reduce sickness levels and improve performance. Drive in-house recruitment strategies, reducing agency reliance and improving hiring outcomes. Support and guide managers through performance reviews, identifying development needs and enabling growth. Coaching and upskilling them on HR best practice, policies, and people management. Coordinate effective onboarding and inductions to set new starters up for success. Maintain accurate, timely HR records and systems in line with data protection standards. What skills are we looking for? Previous HR experience at HR Administrator / Assistant / Advisor level. The attitude and aptitude to learn and develop within a supportive team. Strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain good relationships. The ability to multi-task, and work within a fast-paced environment. CIPD level 3 or above is desirable though not required. What's on offer? Immediate start. On-site parking. Potential for extension on contract or a permanent role. Opportunities for professional development (including study support). If you are interested in this opportunity, submit your CV now or contact Eleanor Kirk for more information. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
High Profile Resourcing Ltd
Bloomsbury, Shropshire
Senior HR Business Partner - Corporate functions Location: London (Hybrid working 3 days in the office) Salary: £70-80k + corporate benefits + car allowance + great career opportunities The Senior HR Business Partner serves as a strategic HR leader and business partner for a market leading global organisation across several critical functions of their Corporate entity, inclusive of multiple business support functions that also provide executive leadership for the enterprise. Within this organisation, you can see how the businesses behind the Company s powerful brands come together to create an innovative, far-reaching and admired organisation in the world. As leader of Corporate HR, you will work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep business at the leading edge of their sector. The right candidate for this role will demonstrate a combination of strong business acumen and impressive Human Resource functional knowledge to guide the development of HR strategies that are required to support the success of their assigned client business groups. This position requires an individual who can act as a senior consultant to the business, build and execute a strong integrated HR strategy, as well as manage and develop the teams that support each client s unique business needs, culture, and objectives. This leader must cultivate an inclusive culture where there is diversity of thought to drive innovative ideas and where team members can demonstrate their best abilities and deliver meaningful results. You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of the Corporate function and work in collaboration with other Corporate HR executives to build a world-class HR organisation with strong employee engagement. As part of the HR team, this role requires an experienced perspective based on business and organisational transformation, active collaboration, agility, technical excellence, and the ability to successfully partner with and advise senior business leaders and functional HR leads. The role: This role will be responsible for enterprise, cross-segment, and Corporate specific initiatives that involve significant complexity and require deep HRBP and Organisational Transformation experience including the ability to consult, coach, and influence senior executives, lead complex business initiatives, and collaboratively partner at all levels to: Identify and evaluate gaps between current and future performance to develop business-focused solutions that sustainably improve enterprise-wide effectiveness Develop strategies for optimising people, processes, systems, and culture to accelerate business performance Responsible for delivering the annual People cycle Shape and deliver the annual People plan Responsible for organisational design, structural changes and role creation Responsible for escalated ER cases Lead the Executive Hiring strategy and delivery Collaborate with L&D to design and deliver learning and development solutions for managers and future leaders Design and implement change and transition strategies to enable business growth Partner with Corporate executives to drive business results by actively engaging in the development and execution of business strategies, across multiple functional areas, by defining and aligning integrated HR strategies. Identify risks and opportunities across client organisations through predictive modelling tools (e.g. metrics and analytics) that capture organisational trends and future events Assess organisational performance systemically, defining talent gaps and proposing HR solutions that support client business objectives Facilitate the development of business strategies to build organisational focus, efficiency, speed, and business results Serve as a strategic business advisor to senior leadership team on key organisational and management issues In partnership with the Corporate DEI team, develop and integrate diversity and inclusion strategies into business plans to ensure an inclusive approach to employees, customers, consumers and partners Create and execute a lifecycle approach to talent management focused on forecasting, staffing, on-boarding, development, performance management, career / succession planning, talent movement and retention to fuel current and future business growth Lead organisation design activities to streamline and implement new organisation structures, roles and/or processes that create speed and efficiency and support rapidly shifting business demands Develop and implement change management strategies to support critical evolution of the business and achieve desired business results that are sustainable over time Coach business leaders on employee communication, development and performance management strategies and tactics to promote engagement and a culture of continuous growth and development Design, implement and align an effective and efficient HRBP team to successfully support current and future business strategies. Lead change management activities and provide strong leadership to the HRBP team by encouraging diversity of thought, focusing on employee development and performance, and ensuring teams continually acquire new skills and capabilities. Lead and continuously develop a successful HRBP team, that is positioned as credible, proactive, and trusted thought partners through building relationships and delivering results Ensure the ongoing development of HR staff capabilities and individual talent management Responsible for ensuring HRBP teams can competently deliver core services Develop collaborative partnerships with HR and functional partners. Develop partnerships with HR functional teams (e.g., Compensation, Learning, DEI, Talent Acquisition) to deliver integrated solutions to HR-related needs Proactively integrate HR functional partners into client strategies and projects, providing critical coaching and context to enable partners to make effective contributions Maintain collaborative relationships with other business segment HR partners to share and leverage best practices Develop a high performing HR culture where team members can demonstrate their best abilities Identify and adopt the creation and utilisation of relevant tools and best practices The person: • Degree educated from a russell group university • CIPD Level 7 • Progressive HR generalist, partnering or related experience, ideally as a senior HR executive for a multi-functional, multi-line-of-business organisation (FMCG or retail or hospitality or travel) in a corporate function • Leading and developing talented HR team • Experience delivering the annual people cycle • Experience of delivering escalated ER cases • Proven ability to proactively translate changing business objectives to effective HR strategies • Evidenced commitment to continuous professional development • Strong understanding of leadership capability, behaviours and succession planning • Influential communicator used to working with Senior Leaders in Corporate functions • Relevant experience driving complex org design, talent and change strategies to effectively align the organisation and talent to deliver on new business objectives • Demonstrated ability to independently develop, drive and contribute to overall strategy and business plans in a rapidly developing/changing environment • Strong knowledge and experience with HR Business Partner (generalist), Talent Acquisition/Planning, Learning and Development, Employee Relations, Organisational Development, Change Management, and Diversity & Inclusion functions • Demonstrated ability to develop, monitor and respond to HR and company metrics • Models excellent judgment and demonstrates the courage to take smart risks that improve business performance • Highly collaborative, and builds strong, trusting relationships in order to align various stakeholders and to influence decision-makers to think strategically and critically and to drive positive transformational change throughout the organisation • Possesses a high degree of emotional intelligence, empathy, intellectual energy, outstanding interpersonal, conflict-resolution, coaching and listening skills • Strong knowledge of employment law required To apply for this career defining role please email your CV
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Senior HR Business Partner - Corporate functions Location: London (Hybrid working 3 days in the office) Salary: £70-80k + corporate benefits + car allowance + great career opportunities The Senior HR Business Partner serves as a strategic HR leader and business partner for a market leading global organisation across several critical functions of their Corporate entity, inclusive of multiple business support functions that also provide executive leadership for the enterprise. Within this organisation, you can see how the businesses behind the Company s powerful brands come together to create an innovative, far-reaching and admired organisation in the world. As leader of Corporate HR, you will work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep business at the leading edge of their sector. The right candidate for this role will demonstrate a combination of strong business acumen and impressive Human Resource functional knowledge to guide the development of HR strategies that are required to support the success of their assigned client business groups. This position requires an individual who can act as a senior consultant to the business, build and execute a strong integrated HR strategy, as well as manage and develop the teams that support each client s unique business needs, culture, and objectives. This leader must cultivate an inclusive culture where there is diversity of thought to drive innovative ideas and where team members can demonstrate their best abilities and deliver meaningful results. You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of the Corporate function and work in collaboration with other Corporate HR executives to build a world-class HR organisation with strong employee engagement. As part of the HR team, this role requires an experienced perspective based on business and organisational transformation, active collaboration, agility, technical excellence, and the ability to successfully partner with and advise senior business leaders and functional HR leads. The role: This role will be responsible for enterprise, cross-segment, and Corporate specific initiatives that involve significant complexity and require deep HRBP and Organisational Transformation experience including the ability to consult, coach, and influence senior executives, lead complex business initiatives, and collaboratively partner at all levels to: Identify and evaluate gaps between current and future performance to develop business-focused solutions that sustainably improve enterprise-wide effectiveness Develop strategies for optimising people, processes, systems, and culture to accelerate business performance Responsible for delivering the annual People cycle Shape and deliver the annual People plan Responsible for organisational design, structural changes and role creation Responsible for escalated ER cases Lead the Executive Hiring strategy and delivery Collaborate with L&D to design and deliver learning and development solutions for managers and future leaders Design and implement change and transition strategies to enable business growth Partner with Corporate executives to drive business results by actively engaging in the development and execution of business strategies, across multiple functional areas, by defining and aligning integrated HR strategies. Identify risks and opportunities across client organisations through predictive modelling tools (e.g. metrics and analytics) that capture organisational trends and future events Assess organisational performance systemically, defining talent gaps and proposing HR solutions that support client business objectives Facilitate the development of business strategies to build organisational focus, efficiency, speed, and business results Serve as a strategic business advisor to senior leadership team on key organisational and management issues In partnership with the Corporate DEI team, develop and integrate diversity and inclusion strategies into business plans to ensure an inclusive approach to employees, customers, consumers and partners Create and execute a lifecycle approach to talent management focused on forecasting, staffing, on-boarding, development, performance management, career / succession planning, talent movement and retention to fuel current and future business growth Lead organisation design activities to streamline and implement new organisation structures, roles and/or processes that create speed and efficiency and support rapidly shifting business demands Develop and implement change management strategies to support critical evolution of the business and achieve desired business results that are sustainable over time Coach business leaders on employee communication, development and performance management strategies and tactics to promote engagement and a culture of continuous growth and development Design, implement and align an effective and efficient HRBP team to successfully support current and future business strategies. Lead change management activities and provide strong leadership to the HRBP team by encouraging diversity of thought, focusing on employee development and performance, and ensuring teams continually acquire new skills and capabilities. Lead and continuously develop a successful HRBP team, that is positioned as credible, proactive, and trusted thought partners through building relationships and delivering results Ensure the ongoing development of HR staff capabilities and individual talent management Responsible for ensuring HRBP teams can competently deliver core services Develop collaborative partnerships with HR and functional partners. Develop partnerships with HR functional teams (e.g., Compensation, Learning, DEI, Talent Acquisition) to deliver integrated solutions to HR-related needs Proactively integrate HR functional partners into client strategies and projects, providing critical coaching and context to enable partners to make effective contributions Maintain collaborative relationships with other business segment HR partners to share and leverage best practices Develop a high performing HR culture where team members can demonstrate their best abilities Identify and adopt the creation and utilisation of relevant tools and best practices The person: • Degree educated from a russell group university • CIPD Level 7 • Progressive HR generalist, partnering or related experience, ideally as a senior HR executive for a multi-functional, multi-line-of-business organisation (FMCG or retail or hospitality or travel) in a corporate function • Leading and developing talented HR team • Experience delivering the annual people cycle • Experience of delivering escalated ER cases • Proven ability to proactively translate changing business objectives to effective HR strategies • Evidenced commitment to continuous professional development • Strong understanding of leadership capability, behaviours and succession planning • Influential communicator used to working with Senior Leaders in Corporate functions • Relevant experience driving complex org design, talent and change strategies to effectively align the organisation and talent to deliver on new business objectives • Demonstrated ability to independently develop, drive and contribute to overall strategy and business plans in a rapidly developing/changing environment • Strong knowledge and experience with HR Business Partner (generalist), Talent Acquisition/Planning, Learning and Development, Employee Relations, Organisational Development, Change Management, and Diversity & Inclusion functions • Demonstrated ability to develop, monitor and respond to HR and company metrics • Models excellent judgment and demonstrates the courage to take smart risks that improve business performance • Highly collaborative, and builds strong, trusting relationships in order to align various stakeholders and to influence decision-makers to think strategically and critically and to drive positive transformational change throughout the organisation • Possesses a high degree of emotional intelligence, empathy, intellectual energy, outstanding interpersonal, conflict-resolution, coaching and listening skills • Strong knowledge of employment law required To apply for this career defining role please email your CV
Your opportunity to join a leading London-based events and exhibitions venue and play a key role in driving the growth of their media and commercial offering. • Revenue-generating role within a high-profile events business • Opportunity to drive new business and grow key client accounts • Work across a diverse portfolio of large-scale events and exhibitions The Company I'm recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded events and exhibitions venue based in London, delivering hundreds of large-scale events each year. With a strong reputation for hosting world-class exhibitions, conferences and live events, the business is continuing to invest in and grow its media and commercial offering. They pride themselves on a people-first culture, offering a supportive and collaborative working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and succeed. With ambitious growth plans and a strong pipeline of activity, they are now looking to expand their commercial team. The role Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a Media Sales Manager to join their team. This role will focus on driving media revenue growth through a combination of new business development and management of existing client accounts. You will play a key role in identifying new opportunities, developing commercial strategies and delivering revenue across a portfolio of events and media products. Responsibilities include: • Driving revenue growth through achieving sales targets and delivering commercial performance • Proactively identifying and converting new business opportunities within key markets • Managing and growing existing client accounts to maximise long-term value • Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a key point of contact The Candidate Candidates should ideally be working in a similar role as a Sales Manager, Media Sales Manager or Business Development Manager within a fast-paced, target-driven environment. The candidate must have strong experience in new business development and account management, along with excellent commercial and negotiation skills. Experience working within events, media, advertising or sponsorship sales would be highly beneficial. In return they offer strong earning potential, clear career progression and the opportunity to join a dynamic and growing commercial team. Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting. As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know. Vacancy Ref: LE17171
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Your opportunity to join a leading London-based events and exhibitions venue and play a key role in driving the growth of their media and commercial offering. • Revenue-generating role within a high-profile events business • Opportunity to drive new business and grow key client accounts • Work across a diverse portfolio of large-scale events and exhibitions The Company I'm recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded events and exhibitions venue based in London, delivering hundreds of large-scale events each year. With a strong reputation for hosting world-class exhibitions, conferences and live events, the business is continuing to invest in and grow its media and commercial offering. They pride themselves on a people-first culture, offering a supportive and collaborative working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and succeed. With ambitious growth plans and a strong pipeline of activity, they are now looking to expand their commercial team. The role Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a Media Sales Manager to join their team. This role will focus on driving media revenue growth through a combination of new business development and management of existing client accounts. You will play a key role in identifying new opportunities, developing commercial strategies and delivering revenue across a portfolio of events and media products. Responsibilities include: • Driving revenue growth through achieving sales targets and delivering commercial performance • Proactively identifying and converting new business opportunities within key markets • Managing and growing existing client accounts to maximise long-term value • Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a key point of contact The Candidate Candidates should ideally be working in a similar role as a Sales Manager, Media Sales Manager or Business Development Manager within a fast-paced, target-driven environment. The candidate must have strong experience in new business development and account management, along with excellent commercial and negotiation skills. Experience working within events, media, advertising or sponsorship sales would be highly beneficial. In return they offer strong earning potential, clear career progression and the opportunity to join a dynamic and growing commercial team. Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting. As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know. Vacancy Ref: LE17171
Trainee Business Development & Technical Manager Glasgow Monday-Friday, 9:00-17:00 office based role First Achieve Engineering Recruitment are representing a local manufacturing company who are looking to appoint an ambitious Trainee Business Development & Technical Manager to join their Glasgow team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a career combining technical expertise, sales, and business strategy, working closely with senior leadership and gaining hands-on experience across multiple areas of the business. Key Responsibilities: Identify and develop new business opportunities Build and manage relationships with customers and suppliers Support marketing, social media, and brand growth initiatives Analyse markets and contribute to business strategy Interpret technical drawings and support product specifications Prepare and submit accurate technical quotations Assist in product development and technical problem-solving What We're Looking For: HND (or above) in an engineering-related discipline Background in manufacturing and/or merchanting with some technical sales exposure Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) Highly organised, self-motivated, and eager to learn What's on Offer: Clear progression into a senior technical/business role Hands-on training and development Opportunity to work closely with leadership and influence growth Keen to be considered? Please send your cv over
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Trainee Business Development & Technical Manager Glasgow Monday-Friday, 9:00-17:00 office based role First Achieve Engineering Recruitment are representing a local manufacturing company who are looking to appoint an ambitious Trainee Business Development & Technical Manager to join their Glasgow team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a career combining technical expertise, sales, and business strategy, working closely with senior leadership and gaining hands-on experience across multiple areas of the business. Key Responsibilities: Identify and develop new business opportunities Build and manage relationships with customers and suppliers Support marketing, social media, and brand growth initiatives Analyse markets and contribute to business strategy Interpret technical drawings and support product specifications Prepare and submit accurate technical quotations Assist in product development and technical problem-solving What We're Looking For: HND (or above) in an engineering-related discipline Background in manufacturing and/or merchanting with some technical sales exposure Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) Highly organised, self-motivated, and eager to learn What's on Offer: Clear progression into a senior technical/business role Hands-on training and development Opportunity to work closely with leadership and influence growth Keen to be considered? Please send your cv over
Sales Representative (Construction) Theale £35,000 - £45,000 + Commission / Bonus + Hybrid + Training + Paid International Travel + Progression Are you a Sales Representative from the construction or real estate industry that wants to transition into the smart home industry and work for a market leader with a best in class product suite? Do you want to join a global business that is the go to name for home and business automation that has a un-paralleled training programme to quickly elevate yourself in to a industry expert? On offer is the chance to work with a global leader in the smart home and connected devices industry, with no experience you could kick start your career in sales and business development. The company offer best in class training, including optional all expenses travel to their HQ in Austria to meet the other offices, network and play with the products. In this role, you will work with an already established team that can offer one on one training from industry experts, clear guidance on how to succeed and the ability to work with cutting edge technology. The ideal candidate will be someone with an interest in tech or engineering that is driven and motivated to elevate their career and learn from the best. THE ROLE: Work with the current Business Development Manager to identify new prospects Identify decision makers in potential clients Set up client meetings to discuss the products Contact the warm leads that are shared daily THE PERSON: Have a keen interest in Tech or Engineering Sales experience
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Sales Representative (Construction) Theale £35,000 - £45,000 + Commission / Bonus + Hybrid + Training + Paid International Travel + Progression Are you a Sales Representative from the construction or real estate industry that wants to transition into the smart home industry and work for a market leader with a best in class product suite? Do you want to join a global business that is the go to name for home and business automation that has a un-paralleled training programme to quickly elevate yourself in to a industry expert? On offer is the chance to work with a global leader in the smart home and connected devices industry, with no experience you could kick start your career in sales and business development. The company offer best in class training, including optional all expenses travel to their HQ in Austria to meet the other offices, network and play with the products. In this role, you will work with an already established team that can offer one on one training from industry experts, clear guidance on how to succeed and the ability to work with cutting edge technology. The ideal candidate will be someone with an interest in tech or engineering that is driven and motivated to elevate their career and learn from the best. THE ROLE: Work with the current Business Development Manager to identify new prospects Identify decision makers in potential clients Set up client meetings to discuss the products Contact the warm leads that are shared daily THE PERSON: Have a keen interest in Tech or Engineering Sales experience
Chief Operating Officer Location: UK -This role is a combination of working on customer sites, at our operational locations in Peterborough, Southampton and Runcorn and remote working. We're open on location for the right individual. Salary : Competitive About ICE With over 50 years of experience, ICE is the UK's largest independent provider of cleaning equipment, supporting thousands of customer sites across sectors including retail, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing and education. We combine industry expertise with innovation - from traditional equipment to cutting-edge robotic cleaning solutions - while helping our customers meet their sustainability goals. As a fast-growing business, we offer real opportunity to shape strategy, drive change and make a lasting impact. The Role We're looking for a high-impact Chief Operating Officer to take ownership of operational performance across a fast-growing, market leading business. This is a pivotal executive role where you will shape and execute operational strategy, scale service delivery and drive performance across a complex, multi-site operation. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will improve efficiency, enhance customer experience and support the next phase of growth with full accountability for delivering measurable results. Key Responsibilities Define and deliver operational strategy aligned to business growth Own service performance, KPIs and continuous improvement Act as senior escalation point for critical operational and customer issues Drive a culture of accountability, safety and operational excellence Lead the Service Delivery function through a team of managers Improve service quality, response times and customer satisfaction Use data and insight to identify risks, trends and opportunities Operational Oversight Hubs & Warehouse Own performance across regional hubs, ensuring efficiency, consistency and scalability Drive improvements in asset utilisation, inventory management and turnaround times Implement standardised processes for asset tracking, lifecycle management and quality control Field Engineering & Technical Services Lead nationwide field operations, ensuring high levels of productivity, safety and compliance Drive improvements in first-time fix rates, SLA performance and engineer utilisation Ensure consistent delivery of preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and compliance testing Helpdesk & Scheduling Oversee scheduling, resource planning and job allocation to maximise operational efficiency Improve response times, SLA adherence and customer communication Enhance systems and processes to increase visibility, accuracy and coordination Parts & Smartcall Ensure efficient parts supply, stock availability and supply chain performance Drive the development of Smartcall to improve remote diagnostics and reduce downtime Build strong supplier relationships to ensure cost control, quality and reliability Training & Development Own operational training strategy through the Training Service Delivery Managers Ensure workforce capability, compliance and ongoing technical development Align workforce development with operational goals and future business growth About You Proven senior operations leadership experience (COO/Operations Director level) Track record of improving performance, efficiency and scalability Strong commercial and strategic mindset Experience leading multi-site, service led operations Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills Experience in engineering, industrial cleaning equipment or service-based environments would be desirable Why Join ICE? Highly competitive salary package Employee benefits that work for you: ICE Cube (Reward Gateway) - discounts and perks Health Shield & Digital GP access Private medical insurance Life Assurance Enhanced company pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme Generous annual leave plus your birthday off each year Holiday Buy Back Scheme Long Service Awards Are you ready to make an impact? Join a market-leading, growing business where you'll shape operations, lead high-performing teams and play a pivotal role in driving the future success of our business! To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for ICE, please do not hesitate to apply.
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Chief Operating Officer Location: UK -This role is a combination of working on customer sites, at our operational locations in Peterborough, Southampton and Runcorn and remote working. We're open on location for the right individual. Salary : Competitive About ICE With over 50 years of experience, ICE is the UK's largest independent provider of cleaning equipment, supporting thousands of customer sites across sectors including retail, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing and education. We combine industry expertise with innovation - from traditional equipment to cutting-edge robotic cleaning solutions - while helping our customers meet their sustainability goals. As a fast-growing business, we offer real opportunity to shape strategy, drive change and make a lasting impact. The Role We're looking for a high-impact Chief Operating Officer to take ownership of operational performance across a fast-growing, market leading business. This is a pivotal executive role where you will shape and execute operational strategy, scale service delivery and drive performance across a complex, multi-site operation. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will improve efficiency, enhance customer experience and support the next phase of growth with full accountability for delivering measurable results. Key Responsibilities Define and deliver operational strategy aligned to business growth Own service performance, KPIs and continuous improvement Act as senior escalation point for critical operational and customer issues Drive a culture of accountability, safety and operational excellence Lead the Service Delivery function through a team of managers Improve service quality, response times and customer satisfaction Use data and insight to identify risks, trends and opportunities Operational Oversight Hubs & Warehouse Own performance across regional hubs, ensuring efficiency, consistency and scalability Drive improvements in asset utilisation, inventory management and turnaround times Implement standardised processes for asset tracking, lifecycle management and quality control Field Engineering & Technical Services Lead nationwide field operations, ensuring high levels of productivity, safety and compliance Drive improvements in first-time fix rates, SLA performance and engineer utilisation Ensure consistent delivery of preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and compliance testing Helpdesk & Scheduling Oversee scheduling, resource planning and job allocation to maximise operational efficiency Improve response times, SLA adherence and customer communication Enhance systems and processes to increase visibility, accuracy and coordination Parts & Smartcall Ensure efficient parts supply, stock availability and supply chain performance Drive the development of Smartcall to improve remote diagnostics and reduce downtime Build strong supplier relationships to ensure cost control, quality and reliability Training & Development Own operational training strategy through the Training Service Delivery Managers Ensure workforce capability, compliance and ongoing technical development Align workforce development with operational goals and future business growth About You Proven senior operations leadership experience (COO/Operations Director level) Track record of improving performance, efficiency and scalability Strong commercial and strategic mindset Experience leading multi-site, service led operations Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills Experience in engineering, industrial cleaning equipment or service-based environments would be desirable Why Join ICE? Highly competitive salary package Employee benefits that work for you: ICE Cube (Reward Gateway) - discounts and perks Health Shield & Digital GP access Private medical insurance Life Assurance Enhanced company pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme Generous annual leave plus your birthday off each year Holiday Buy Back Scheme Long Service Awards Are you ready to make an impact? Join a market-leading, growing business where you'll shape operations, lead high-performing teams and play a pivotal role in driving the future success of our business! To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for ICE, please do not hesitate to apply.
An exciting leadership opportunity has become available in a modern, high-performing optical practice in Lymington. YOU MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 3-YEARS EXPERIENCE WORKING WITHIN OPTICAL MANAGEMENT. IF NOT, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED. This opticians are searching for a driven, passionate, and commercially minded Optical Practice Manager to take the reins of this growing store. Whether you're a qualified Dispensing Optician with management experience or a Retail Practice Manager from an optical background, if you're ready to make your mark, I want to hear from you. With the current Practice Manager stepping up into a different role within the business, this role offers real scope for autonomy, innovation, and career progression within the Boots Opticians network. This practice is part of a leading national brand but has an independent feel to it and is just three years old, having benefitted from a significant investment to become a flagship location. The store features four test rooms, a training room, a spacious staff area with all the comforts, and even a weekly ophthalmology clinic offering specialist services such as dry eye management. This is a vibrant, growing store that currently delivers around 20k per week, with clear potential to scale to 28k per week under the guidance of a proactive leader. Responsibilities Lead, manage and motivate a team of 9, including: an experienced Assistant Manager, 2 Optometrists (1 pre-reg), and 5 Optical Assistants Inspire a high-performance culture, championing exceptional customer care Deliver and exceed financial targets by driving clinic performance and improving conversion Oversee staff rotas, development plans, and team training Monitor and act on KPIs, P&L, and sales data Collaborate with head office while working within Boots' structured policies and procedures Introduce and implement innovative ideas to optimise patient journeys and store flow Ensure the store's day-to-day operations run smoothly and effectively Requirements Either: GOC-registered Dispensing Optician with 2+ years' post-qualification experience and proven management ability OR Retail Optical Manager with strong optical and commercial acumen Strong leadership and people development skills Commercially aware with a passion for patient care A self-starter with the confidence to manage autonomously within a structured framework A motivator who can energise a team and drive performance with integrity and empathy Compensation & Benefits Salary: 30,000 to 40,000 dependent on experience, background and qualification Benefits: Staff discount Free spectacles + discounts on additional pairs GOC fees covered ADBO fees covered (if supervising a trainee DO) Supportive leadership with clear promotion pathway Store Hours Monday - Saturday: 09:00 - 17:30 Sunday: 10:30 - 16:30 You'll work 5 days across the 7-day week - flexible scheduling, no late nights. What happens next? Once you have applied, one of the experienced team at Inspired Selections will give you a call to discuss the role in more detail. They will also go over your previous experience from your CV and your current situation to make sure you have the relevant experience and match what the client is looking for. Once this has been discussed leave it to us and we will arrange the meeting for you. To apply for this outstanding and exciting opportunity: Hit APPLY NOW OR Contact Chris at Inspired Recruitment Group on WhatsApp: Email:
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
An exciting leadership opportunity has become available in a modern, high-performing optical practice in Lymington. YOU MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 3-YEARS EXPERIENCE WORKING WITHIN OPTICAL MANAGEMENT. IF NOT, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED. This opticians are searching for a driven, passionate, and commercially minded Optical Practice Manager to take the reins of this growing store. Whether you're a qualified Dispensing Optician with management experience or a Retail Practice Manager from an optical background, if you're ready to make your mark, I want to hear from you. With the current Practice Manager stepping up into a different role within the business, this role offers real scope for autonomy, innovation, and career progression within the Boots Opticians network. This practice is part of a leading national brand but has an independent feel to it and is just three years old, having benefitted from a significant investment to become a flagship location. The store features four test rooms, a training room, a spacious staff area with all the comforts, and even a weekly ophthalmology clinic offering specialist services such as dry eye management. This is a vibrant, growing store that currently delivers around 20k per week, with clear potential to scale to 28k per week under the guidance of a proactive leader. Responsibilities Lead, manage and motivate a team of 9, including: an experienced Assistant Manager, 2 Optometrists (1 pre-reg), and 5 Optical Assistants Inspire a high-performance culture, championing exceptional customer care Deliver and exceed financial targets by driving clinic performance and improving conversion Oversee staff rotas, development plans, and team training Monitor and act on KPIs, P&L, and sales data Collaborate with head office while working within Boots' structured policies and procedures Introduce and implement innovative ideas to optimise patient journeys and store flow Ensure the store's day-to-day operations run smoothly and effectively Requirements Either: GOC-registered Dispensing Optician with 2+ years' post-qualification experience and proven management ability OR Retail Optical Manager with strong optical and commercial acumen Strong leadership and people development skills Commercially aware with a passion for patient care A self-starter with the confidence to manage autonomously within a structured framework A motivator who can energise a team and drive performance with integrity and empathy Compensation & Benefits Salary: 30,000 to 40,000 dependent on experience, background and qualification Benefits: Staff discount Free spectacles + discounts on additional pairs GOC fees covered ADBO fees covered (if supervising a trainee DO) Supportive leadership with clear promotion pathway Store Hours Monday - Saturday: 09:00 - 17:30 Sunday: 10:30 - 16:30 You'll work 5 days across the 7-day week - flexible scheduling, no late nights. What happens next? Once you have applied, one of the experienced team at Inspired Selections will give you a call to discuss the role in more detail. They will also go over your previous experience from your CV and your current situation to make sure you have the relevant experience and match what the client is looking for. Once this has been discussed leave it to us and we will arrange the meeting for you. To apply for this outstanding and exciting opportunity: Hit APPLY NOW OR Contact Chris at Inspired Recruitment Group on WhatsApp: Email:
Location Newport NP10 8QQ About the job Job summary Agile Delivery Manager The IPO is an exciting modern organisation where technology is a key component of our services to operate and innovate effectively. We are currently delivering a major end to end digital transformation program bringing cutting-edge technologies into our estate whilst also maintaining our live services. As a proactive and experienced Delivery Manager aligned to one of our service squads, you will be responsible for ensuring effective delivery across your squad, including new and ongoing products and services, and their operational management. You will work closely with Product Managers and ensure planning, execution, tracking and reporting of priorities, while balancing Agile best practices with pragmatic delivery decisions. The service squad is a multi-disciplinary team, including Development Engineers, Test Engineers, Technical Architects, Product Managers, User Researchers, Business Analysts and Service Owners. The successful candidate will have a proven background in running functional Agile teams and be passionate about Agile delivery methodologies for converting extensive backlogs to production ready systems at pace. The role is critical in enabling the team to deliver high quality outcomes, efficiently and collaboratively, while aligning closely with wider programme objectives and timelines. You will be part of a wider Delivery Manager Community of Practice aimed at maintaining and enhancing standards of practice around Delivery Management across the DDaT Directorate. As such, you will play an integral role in not only the professional development of others in the Community of Practice but also for those that make up the service squads, by feeding into and influencing their own Communities of Practice, continually driving DDaT forward. You will have extensive experience and knowledge in delivery management, stakeholder management, Agile ways of working and their associated frameworks, such as SCRUM and Kanban. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Facilitate Agile Ceremonies : stand-ups, planning, retrospectives, and reviews to maintain momentum and foster continuous improvement. Team Planning & Prioritisation : Support the team in estimating, tracking, and delivering priorities, ensuring alignment with business goals. Stakeholder Collaboration : Work closely with the Product Manager and technical stakeholders to understand priorities and dependencies. Workflow : Oversee the daily flow of work items, ensuring progression from backlog to delivery, using flow metrics where appropriate to enhance predictability and efficiency. Reporting & Insights : Track and report against key milestones and forecasts, providing clear visibility on team progress. Programme-Level Engagement : Represent the team in programme-level sessions, articulating updates, risks, and dependencies. Risk & Issue Management : Identify and address risks promptly, ensuring mitigation plans are in place. Incident Response : Act as a key escalation point during live incidents, helping to coordinate resolution and communication. Removing Blockers : Proactively address obstacles that hinder team performance and ensure a clear pathway for delivery. Continuous Improvement : Drive team maturity in agile delivery practices, fostering a culture of learning and adaptation. Cross-Team Dependencies : Understand and manage dependencies with other teams and workstreams across the programme. Ensure smooth integration and alignment of delivery plans. Person specification Evidence of communicating effectively across the wider organisation, understanding differing stakeholders for example technical/non-technical and political boundaries, understanding the context. Expertise in facilitating agile ceremonies and team collaboration. Ability to manage priorities, dependencies, and risks effectively. Extensive background in providing accurate, timely information on progress, resourcing, and impediments to allow informed decision making Experience using agile tools such as Azure DevOps, Actionable Agile or similar. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience of leading technical delivery teams utilising automated delivery methodologies including automated development pipelines, automated testing, operations etc. Ability to Influence, both inside the Digital, Data and Technology department, and across the organisation. Familiarity with Kanban flow metrics and data-driven decision-making. Demonstrable experience producing high value Project Delivery MI A passion for continuous improvement and agile best practices. Product Manager/Product Owner experience to help understand the wider delivery direction Understanding of DSIT/CDDO digital and technology pipelines A relevant Scrum Master/Agile Project Manager qualification
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Location Newport NP10 8QQ About the job Job summary Agile Delivery Manager The IPO is an exciting modern organisation where technology is a key component of our services to operate and innovate effectively. We are currently delivering a major end to end digital transformation program bringing cutting-edge technologies into our estate whilst also maintaining our live services. As a proactive and experienced Delivery Manager aligned to one of our service squads, you will be responsible for ensuring effective delivery across your squad, including new and ongoing products and services, and their operational management. You will work closely with Product Managers and ensure planning, execution, tracking and reporting of priorities, while balancing Agile best practices with pragmatic delivery decisions. The service squad is a multi-disciplinary team, including Development Engineers, Test Engineers, Technical Architects, Product Managers, User Researchers, Business Analysts and Service Owners. The successful candidate will have a proven background in running functional Agile teams and be passionate about Agile delivery methodologies for converting extensive backlogs to production ready systems at pace. The role is critical in enabling the team to deliver high quality outcomes, efficiently and collaboratively, while aligning closely with wider programme objectives and timelines. You will be part of a wider Delivery Manager Community of Practice aimed at maintaining and enhancing standards of practice around Delivery Management across the DDaT Directorate. As such, you will play an integral role in not only the professional development of others in the Community of Practice but also for those that make up the service squads, by feeding into and influencing their own Communities of Practice, continually driving DDaT forward. You will have extensive experience and knowledge in delivery management, stakeholder management, Agile ways of working and their associated frameworks, such as SCRUM and Kanban. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Facilitate Agile Ceremonies : stand-ups, planning, retrospectives, and reviews to maintain momentum and foster continuous improvement. Team Planning & Prioritisation : Support the team in estimating, tracking, and delivering priorities, ensuring alignment with business goals. Stakeholder Collaboration : Work closely with the Product Manager and technical stakeholders to understand priorities and dependencies. Workflow : Oversee the daily flow of work items, ensuring progression from backlog to delivery, using flow metrics where appropriate to enhance predictability and efficiency. Reporting & Insights : Track and report against key milestones and forecasts, providing clear visibility on team progress. Programme-Level Engagement : Represent the team in programme-level sessions, articulating updates, risks, and dependencies. Risk & Issue Management : Identify and address risks promptly, ensuring mitigation plans are in place. Incident Response : Act as a key escalation point during live incidents, helping to coordinate resolution and communication. Removing Blockers : Proactively address obstacles that hinder team performance and ensure a clear pathway for delivery. Continuous Improvement : Drive team maturity in agile delivery practices, fostering a culture of learning and adaptation. Cross-Team Dependencies : Understand and manage dependencies with other teams and workstreams across the programme. Ensure smooth integration and alignment of delivery plans. Person specification Evidence of communicating effectively across the wider organisation, understanding differing stakeholders for example technical/non-technical and political boundaries, understanding the context. Expertise in facilitating agile ceremonies and team collaboration. Ability to manage priorities, dependencies, and risks effectively. Extensive background in providing accurate, timely information on progress, resourcing, and impediments to allow informed decision making Experience using agile tools such as Azure DevOps, Actionable Agile or similar. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience of leading technical delivery teams utilising automated delivery methodologies including automated development pipelines, automated testing, operations etc. Ability to Influence, both inside the Digital, Data and Technology department, and across the organisation. Familiarity with Kanban flow metrics and data-driven decision-making. Demonstrable experience producing high value Project Delivery MI A passion for continuous improvement and agile best practices. Product Manager/Product Owner experience to help understand the wider delivery direction Understanding of DSIT/CDDO digital and technology pipelines A relevant Scrum Master/Agile Project Manager qualification
Leeds, United Kingdom Posted on 09/03/2026 We are looking to recruit a driven, ambitious individual to join our Ford Leeds team as General Sales Manager. This is a fabulous opportunity to join a family run business in the AM top 50 and represent one of our fantastic manufacturer partners. This role comes with a competitive basic salary of £40,000 with an achievable OTE of £65,000. About our business Our business started over 60 years ago and has been in the same family ever since. From our very humble beginnings, we have grown to be in the top 50 car dealers in the country. Across our 26 businesses we have a stable workforce of over 600 people, many of whom have been with us for years. We are always on the lookout for nice, genuine people who genuinely care about our customers and have a can-do attitude. Our recruitment philosophy is that we recruit for attitude and train for skills, which means that although we're often looking for specific technical skills, if you like working with customers and you are attracted by our Family Values of Fit, Fun, Family and Fearless, you'll fit in well here and we'd like to hear from you even if you have no experience of the automotive industry. We offer manufacture training for product knowledge to give you the technical skills you need, and we work with our own world class sales trainer who will give you everything you need to be a "top one percenter". We'll expect you to work hard but in return we'll offer you an industry leading package, flexible working hours and a real opportunity to progress: we prefer to promote from within and you will see this in every one of our sites. You must possess an outrageous ambition to want to be the best and you won't let anyone stop you. Key objectives within the role To achieve and strive to exceed all targets and sales objectives through a well-developed and motivated sales team. Ensure the sales team have full knowledge and understanding of product, promotional and marketing activities, and communicate visions and goals to staff by planning and preparing thoroughly for the daily sales meeting. Ensure that the department is adequately staffed in order to achieve departmental objectives. Conduct a detailed induction with all new sales personnel, and continue to monitor achievements and review individual's performance through the Company's development review process. To manage the training and development of the sales executives, developing skills to support improvements in job performance and to aid career advancement. Delegate responsibilities to appropriate personnel and monitor progress to ensure the task is completed as directed. To work with the Head of Sales to formulate policies and procedures to achieve maximum profitability. Develop strategies, objectives and action plans to increase business and ensure maximum profitability and volume sales targets are achieved and exceeded. Plan, oversee and monitor the completion and success of sales campaigns, advertising and promotional activities to maximise car and extras sales and also create and maintain a positive and professional image of the retailer. Analyse current procedures to identify opportunities for improvements. Build a strong rapport with financial institutions and other relevant businesses. To maximise sales and profitability through satisfaction and retention of customers. Ensure appropriate communication is sent to all customers to establish long-term marketing objectives. Consult with customers to establish their needs and continue to maintain good relationships with customers by meeting and exceeding their expectations. Handle dissatisfied customers calmly, resolve complaints with sensitivity and involve others when needed. What we offer World class training provided from our own trainer and our brand partners 30 days annual leave inclusive of 8 bank holidays, increasing with length of service Preferential rates for servicing and repairs on your family and friend's cars. Company demonstrator Hours Your normal working hours are Mon-Fri: 8.30am to 6.30pm. Sat: 8.30am-5:00pm Sun: 10.30am-4:00pm. Covering 5 days a week to meet business needs. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, religion, disability or other characteristics.
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Leeds, United Kingdom Posted on 09/03/2026 We are looking to recruit a driven, ambitious individual to join our Ford Leeds team as General Sales Manager. This is a fabulous opportunity to join a family run business in the AM top 50 and represent one of our fantastic manufacturer partners. This role comes with a competitive basic salary of £40,000 with an achievable OTE of £65,000. About our business Our business started over 60 years ago and has been in the same family ever since. From our very humble beginnings, we have grown to be in the top 50 car dealers in the country. Across our 26 businesses we have a stable workforce of over 600 people, many of whom have been with us for years. We are always on the lookout for nice, genuine people who genuinely care about our customers and have a can-do attitude. Our recruitment philosophy is that we recruit for attitude and train for skills, which means that although we're often looking for specific technical skills, if you like working with customers and you are attracted by our Family Values of Fit, Fun, Family and Fearless, you'll fit in well here and we'd like to hear from you even if you have no experience of the automotive industry. We offer manufacture training for product knowledge to give you the technical skills you need, and we work with our own world class sales trainer who will give you everything you need to be a "top one percenter". We'll expect you to work hard but in return we'll offer you an industry leading package, flexible working hours and a real opportunity to progress: we prefer to promote from within and you will see this in every one of our sites. You must possess an outrageous ambition to want to be the best and you won't let anyone stop you. Key objectives within the role To achieve and strive to exceed all targets and sales objectives through a well-developed and motivated sales team. Ensure the sales team have full knowledge and understanding of product, promotional and marketing activities, and communicate visions and goals to staff by planning and preparing thoroughly for the daily sales meeting. Ensure that the department is adequately staffed in order to achieve departmental objectives. Conduct a detailed induction with all new sales personnel, and continue to monitor achievements and review individual's performance through the Company's development review process. To manage the training and development of the sales executives, developing skills to support improvements in job performance and to aid career advancement. Delegate responsibilities to appropriate personnel and monitor progress to ensure the task is completed as directed. To work with the Head of Sales to formulate policies and procedures to achieve maximum profitability. Develop strategies, objectives and action plans to increase business and ensure maximum profitability and volume sales targets are achieved and exceeded. Plan, oversee and monitor the completion and success of sales campaigns, advertising and promotional activities to maximise car and extras sales and also create and maintain a positive and professional image of the retailer. Analyse current procedures to identify opportunities for improvements. Build a strong rapport with financial institutions and other relevant businesses. To maximise sales and profitability through satisfaction and retention of customers. Ensure appropriate communication is sent to all customers to establish long-term marketing objectives. Consult with customers to establish their needs and continue to maintain good relationships with customers by meeting and exceeding their expectations. Handle dissatisfied customers calmly, resolve complaints with sensitivity and involve others when needed. What we offer World class training provided from our own trainer and our brand partners 30 days annual leave inclusive of 8 bank holidays, increasing with length of service Preferential rates for servicing and repairs on your family and friend's cars. Company demonstrator Hours Your normal working hours are Mon-Fri: 8.30am to 6.30pm. Sat: 8.30am-5:00pm Sun: 10.30am-4:00pm. Covering 5 days a week to meet business needs. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, religion, disability or other characteristics.
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Quality Assurance Process Manager (Associate) About this role This is an opportunity to join a vibrant and fast paced team, providing quality assurance and actionable insights to the business. You will be responsible for ensuring the Quality Assurance Process and change is well managed, with appropriately skilled QA's to deliver in line with business needs. This is an individual contributor role, but, working collaboratively with the QA Leadership team, you will help mitigate risk, nurture talent, support skills development and drive high team performance, outputs and business objectives through coaching and mentorship What you'll do Monitoring: Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on performance and process execution across multiple communication channels and multiple Operational lines of Business, with a focus on complex, high risk workstreams, requiring strong judgement skills providing assurance and actionable insight through accuracy and proactive identification of Great customer outcomes, process adherence/execution Non process adherence / execution Training and knowledge gaps Process gaps Error trends and root causes System failures Validation (2nd and 3rd Line of defence monitoring): Conduct reperformance of QA monitoring across multiple workstreams, ensuring consistent and correct outcomes aligned to QA standards and methodology, providing effective feedback and reporting on findings to QA Leadership and supporting with coaching and upskilling QA team members Process Management: Build and maintain knowledge of how our processes operate on the frontline, inclusive of set up and maintenance of key documentation for BAU, QA methodology and framework and control governance, alongside driving consistent and correct application of methodology, mitigating identified risks, gaps and exposure as part of ensuring appropriate governance and control with the QA framework Stakeholder management: Be the point of contact for multiple Operational areas and internal stakeholders, working collaboratively to understand QA output and support continuous improvement inclusive of Leading impactful calibration sessions to Operational and cross functional stakeholders, ensuring a balanced view is discussed to reach the right and calibrated outcome Root cause and thematic analysis to provide actionable insights and recommendations to key stakeholders to improve outcomes and drawing connections across multiple lines of business Deliver effective reporting catering for a wide stakeholder audience As part of supporting the success of the Quality Assurance framework and team excellence, you will also contribute to the following: Performance Management: Monitor QA department output, ensuring deliverables, SLAs and key performance metrics are met, highlighting gaps, findings, recognising excellence and influencing continuous improvement through effective reporting and communication Coaching and Mentoring: Model Quality Assurance excellence, setting a consistent tone for expectations, deliverables, outputs and behaviours through mentoring and coaching QA team members, supporting progress, talent development, framework development and driving strengthened outputs for Stakeholders Onboarding: Design and lead the induction process for new QA hires, ensuring they hit the ground running, empowered, enabled and with a deep understanding of our quality framework, along with leading upskilling to meet department needs Governance: Assess the detailed impacts of change initiatives to ensure all changes are well managed and QA is set up for success. Use problem solving techniques to resolve process breakdowns, including in the management of issues and events impacting the risks of the QA process Support well managed activities such as control testing Be responsible for ensuring appropriate governance is in place to report on business results through Line Of Business meetings Provide administrative support for the management of the QA monitoring platform Reporting and projects: Deliver appropriate reporting for your role along with supporting with adhoc reporting and QA projects What we're looking for A self starter, with the ability to demonstrate initiative, ownership and work autonomously in driving your own performance Ability to build strong relationships with peers and senior stakeholders across other teams which support the QA team, the wider operation and business Be able to quickly learn and maintain a detailed knowledge of agent level processes Knowledge of conduct risk and compliance requirements Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail with the ability to plan and prioritise effectively through periods of change The ability to review and analyse data to provide insights into the business and make recommendations balancing customer and business requirements Strong communications skills, being able to present findings in a clear and concise manner both written and verbally Good judgment and decision-making, being able to demonstrate strong reasoning skills with any analysis A passion for improving customer outcomes and Quality Assurance excellence An engaged and motivated individual with a positive mindset, contributing to the culture and values that are important to Capital One Preferable: Experience or expertise in Quality Assurance with an in-depth knowledge of QA processes and QA platforms within a regulated industry Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and is based in our Nottingham offices. Our hybrid working model offers you the flexibility to work from our offices and from home, when you need to. We're b
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Quality Assurance Process Manager (Associate) About this role This is an opportunity to join a vibrant and fast paced team, providing quality assurance and actionable insights to the business. You will be responsible for ensuring the Quality Assurance Process and change is well managed, with appropriately skilled QA's to deliver in line with business needs. This is an individual contributor role, but, working collaboratively with the QA Leadership team, you will help mitigate risk, nurture talent, support skills development and drive high team performance, outputs and business objectives through coaching and mentorship What you'll do Monitoring: Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on performance and process execution across multiple communication channels and multiple Operational lines of Business, with a focus on complex, high risk workstreams, requiring strong judgement skills providing assurance and actionable insight through accuracy and proactive identification of Great customer outcomes, process adherence/execution Non process adherence / execution Training and knowledge gaps Process gaps Error trends and root causes System failures Validation (2nd and 3rd Line of defence monitoring): Conduct reperformance of QA monitoring across multiple workstreams, ensuring consistent and correct outcomes aligned to QA standards and methodology, providing effective feedback and reporting on findings to QA Leadership and supporting with coaching and upskilling QA team members Process Management: Build and maintain knowledge of how our processes operate on the frontline, inclusive of set up and maintenance of key documentation for BAU, QA methodology and framework and control governance, alongside driving consistent and correct application of methodology, mitigating identified risks, gaps and exposure as part of ensuring appropriate governance and control with the QA framework Stakeholder management: Be the point of contact for multiple Operational areas and internal stakeholders, working collaboratively to understand QA output and support continuous improvement inclusive of Leading impactful calibration sessions to Operational and cross functional stakeholders, ensuring a balanced view is discussed to reach the right and calibrated outcome Root cause and thematic analysis to provide actionable insights and recommendations to key stakeholders to improve outcomes and drawing connections across multiple lines of business Deliver effective reporting catering for a wide stakeholder audience As part of supporting the success of the Quality Assurance framework and team excellence, you will also contribute to the following: Performance Management: Monitor QA department output, ensuring deliverables, SLAs and key performance metrics are met, highlighting gaps, findings, recognising excellence and influencing continuous improvement through effective reporting and communication Coaching and Mentoring: Model Quality Assurance excellence, setting a consistent tone for expectations, deliverables, outputs and behaviours through mentoring and coaching QA team members, supporting progress, talent development, framework development and driving strengthened outputs for Stakeholders Onboarding: Design and lead the induction process for new QA hires, ensuring they hit the ground running, empowered, enabled and with a deep understanding of our quality framework, along with leading upskilling to meet department needs Governance: Assess the detailed impacts of change initiatives to ensure all changes are well managed and QA is set up for success. Use problem solving techniques to resolve process breakdowns, including in the management of issues and events impacting the risks of the QA process Support well managed activities such as control testing Be responsible for ensuring appropriate governance is in place to report on business results through Line Of Business meetings Provide administrative support for the management of the QA monitoring platform Reporting and projects: Deliver appropriate reporting for your role along with supporting with adhoc reporting and QA projects What we're looking for A self starter, with the ability to demonstrate initiative, ownership and work autonomously in driving your own performance Ability to build strong relationships with peers and senior stakeholders across other teams which support the QA team, the wider operation and business Be able to quickly learn and maintain a detailed knowledge of agent level processes Knowledge of conduct risk and compliance requirements Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail with the ability to plan and prioritise effectively through periods of change The ability to review and analyse data to provide insights into the business and make recommendations balancing customer and business requirements Strong communications skills, being able to present findings in a clear and concise manner both written and verbally Good judgment and decision-making, being able to demonstrate strong reasoning skills with any analysis A passion for improving customer outcomes and Quality Assurance excellence An engaged and motivated individual with a positive mindset, contributing to the culture and values that are important to Capital One Preferable: Experience or expertise in Quality Assurance with an in-depth knowledge of QA processes and QA platforms within a regulated industry Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and is based in our Nottingham offices. Our hybrid working model offers you the flexibility to work from our offices and from home, when you need to. We're b
Supply Chain Manager Flintshire (60% on site) Inside IR35 6 Month Contract Belcan are currently working with a ministerial department to find a Supply Chain Manager on a 6 month contract. You will be responsible for the delivery of supply chain activities for an agreed range of Inventory and support, key activities contributing to operational success across item data management, customer demand planning, inventory supply planning, supplier management, supply chain performance management and inventory disposals. Regular in-person attendance is required (this is expected to be approximately 60% of your working week) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role. What you'll be doing Responsible for creating and maintaining Item data records onto the client logistic information systems for an agreed range of equipment by collating all data values, to enable optimised supply chain activities, through life. Responsible for developing inventory demand and supply plans proposals for an agreed range of equipment and executing, within an agreed financial delegation limit, that optimises Inventory levels for all support arrangements, using centrally approved Inventory analysis tools. Assist with the identifying and securing the optimal storage and distribution solution(s) for an agreed range of equipment, to meet the customer's requirements, for all support arrangements. Responsible for the timely production of customs declaration documents to enable compliant HMRC activities when distributing inventory into/out of the UK Responsible for ensuring all the clients owned inventory, within an agreed range, is materiel and financially accounted for in accordance with inventory materiel & financial accounting policies and procedures, to enable optimised Inventory, financial and operational planning for all stakeholders. Responsible for ensuring that the disposal of Inventory is timely and ensuring accurate item data values are populated onto appropriate declaration forms. ensure inventory disposals are coordinated with the disposal of the platform/main equipment whilst considering the wider defence user needs, for an agreed range of equipment within an agreed financial delegation limit. Assist support solution development by detailing the mandated supply chain requirements, including government furnished equipment, throughout the CADMID cycle. Support vetting activities of proposed initial provisioning list to identify and remove from scope any lines of equipment already within the defence inventory. Responsible for conducting defined management checks on supply chain management activity to ensure policy and process adherence is being achieved Person specification To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria: Experience of operating within a supply chain or logistics environment. Experience of stakeholder engagement and delivering excellent customer service. Experience in effectively operating within a budget. Experience in handling, interpreting and reporting on data Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and TEAMS) Full UK Driving license. This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan
Apr 15, 2026
Contractor
Supply Chain Manager Flintshire (60% on site) Inside IR35 6 Month Contract Belcan are currently working with a ministerial department to find a Supply Chain Manager on a 6 month contract. You will be responsible for the delivery of supply chain activities for an agreed range of Inventory and support, key activities contributing to operational success across item data management, customer demand planning, inventory supply planning, supplier management, supply chain performance management and inventory disposals. Regular in-person attendance is required (this is expected to be approximately 60% of your working week) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role. What you'll be doing Responsible for creating and maintaining Item data records onto the client logistic information systems for an agreed range of equipment by collating all data values, to enable optimised supply chain activities, through life. Responsible for developing inventory demand and supply plans proposals for an agreed range of equipment and executing, within an agreed financial delegation limit, that optimises Inventory levels for all support arrangements, using centrally approved Inventory analysis tools. Assist with the identifying and securing the optimal storage and distribution solution(s) for an agreed range of equipment, to meet the customer's requirements, for all support arrangements. Responsible for the timely production of customs declaration documents to enable compliant HMRC activities when distributing inventory into/out of the UK Responsible for ensuring all the clients owned inventory, within an agreed range, is materiel and financially accounted for in accordance with inventory materiel & financial accounting policies and procedures, to enable optimised Inventory, financial and operational planning for all stakeholders. Responsible for ensuring that the disposal of Inventory is timely and ensuring accurate item data values are populated onto appropriate declaration forms. ensure inventory disposals are coordinated with the disposal of the platform/main equipment whilst considering the wider defence user needs, for an agreed range of equipment within an agreed financial delegation limit. Assist support solution development by detailing the mandated supply chain requirements, including government furnished equipment, throughout the CADMID cycle. Support vetting activities of proposed initial provisioning list to identify and remove from scope any lines of equipment already within the defence inventory. Responsible for conducting defined management checks on supply chain management activity to ensure policy and process adherence is being achieved Person specification To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria: Experience of operating within a supply chain or logistics environment. Experience of stakeholder engagement and delivering excellent customer service. Experience in effectively operating within a budget. Experience in handling, interpreting and reporting on data Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and TEAMS) Full UK Driving license. This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan
Overview Salary £ Dependent on experience Leicester or Market Harborough Vacancy listed 14/08/2025 Details Job Description Overall Purpose To carry out all types of Residential Conveyancing transactions and assist in the continued and profitable growth of this work within the Firm. Reporting to: Head of Department Location: Leicester or Market Harborough office with hybrid working. Main duties and responsibilities Responsible for providing a high quality, residential conveyancing service. Responsible for own caseload of conveyancing transactions such as sales, purchases, transfers of equity and re-mortgages, including more complex or demanding transactions such as shared ownership, leasehold matters, lease extensions, sales and purchases of parts, plot sales and purchases and right to buy. Ability to deal with post completion to include SDLT and Requisitions from HMLR Also to see and advise clients of the firm generally. Responsible for checking and dealing with title and other legal matters arising out of conveyancing matters within the teams, seeing clients and explaining to and advising them of the implications of their transactions and the legal documents they are signing. Responsible for seeing and advising residential conveyancing clients and also, in the absence of other fee earners, seeing clients of other departments and helping with their queries so far as possible. Responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the law relating to residential conveyancing and helping to implement any changes necessary to comply with the law and/or protect clients and the firm. Responsible for ensuring that the conveyancing transactions dealt with, comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements, such as the Solicitors Code of Conduct, and the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS), money laundering/Proceeds of Crime Act requirements and with all internal operating standards and all relevant Policies and Procedures of the Firm. Such other duties as may reasonably fall within the scope of the job and/or which may reasonably be assigned from time to time. Managing your own Assistant and the other Assistants when they are working on your files. Ensure any training required by the Assistants is either provided or referred to HOD to ensure that all staff receive the training needed. Ensuring your Projected Billing Spreadsheet and Conveyancing File List is up to date at all times. All new matters are added to both spreadsheets and when completed they are dealt with to ensure that they are a true record of current matters at all times. Job features Own caseload: to be responsible for own caseload, including more complex or demanding transactions such as shared ownership, leasehold matters or sales and purchases of part. Seeing clients: to see and meet clients (both in relation to own cases and those of other residential conveyancers) to explain and advise clients of the implications of their transactions and the legal documents they are signing. Decision making: working without supervision to conduct the day to day activities of own caseload; to ensure the solicitor/director responsible for residential conveyancing is kept informed of any matters where the firm or clients may be at risk; to give to clients proactive and clear legal advice; to actively participate in the development of improved operating practices for residential conveyancing consistent with the Firm's practice of continuous improvement. Financial management: to achieve agreed billing targets. Marketing: to participate in the marketing and promotion of the residential conveyancing business in co-operation with the HOD/Director responsible for the Department and the Firm's Marketing Director. Client Care: To provide the highest standards of client care in every case and, in accordance with the Firm's client care and complaints policies, to deal direct at first instance with client concerns as to residential conveyancing. Where such concerns and complaints cannot be resolved at first instance to assist the HOD/Director responsible for residential conveyancing and/or the Client Care Manager in dealing with such complaints. Internal / External Relationships Internally: To develop and maintain professional and helpful business relationships with other colleagues and departments in the Firm; to maximise the opportunities and profit potential by making sure clients are aware of the range of services on offer. Internally: To promote and ensure compliance with the Firm's Core Values and Client Charter. Internally: To ensure continued client satisfaction for existing clients of the Firm (whether previous clients or referred to the residential conveyancing department by other colleagues) so as to strengthen the Firm's relationship with clients and encourage other colleagues to refer clients to residential conveyancing. Externally: To develop and maintain sound business relationships with external partners and referrers of business, particularly other estate agents and mortgage providers, so as to maximise revenue and profit potential from these sources. Externally: To ensure the highest level of client care, consistent with the Client Charter of the Firm, and consistent with its Core Values. Problem Solving: to be proactive in addressing problems and to participate in improving operating practices consistent with the Firm's policy of continuous improvement. Safeguarding: Identifying and protecting vulnerable clients by notifying the Head of Department of any concerns. Compliance: To report to the Head of Department, in a timely manner, any issues that may arise with any client or matter, that may be a reportable issue with regards to the Firm's insurers. To pass any complaints to the relevant Director as soon as a complaint is made. Benefits Salary at or above market rate reviewed annually 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Christmas closure days and loyalty holidays Buy and Sell Salary Sacrifice Holiday Scheme Electric Car Leasing Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to eligibility) Cycle to Work Scheme Day off for your Birthday Long Service Awards - additional Annual Leave and 10 Year Club Membership Life Assurance Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive Leave Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Programme with access to virtual doctors' appointments Company Sick Pay Complimentary Will CSR - annual paid day's leave to volunteer for a charity Employee discounts on our legal services Employee Introduction Bonus scheme Funding of professional subscriptions and training Financial Education Enhanced Eye Care
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Overview Salary £ Dependent on experience Leicester or Market Harborough Vacancy listed 14/08/2025 Details Job Description Overall Purpose To carry out all types of Residential Conveyancing transactions and assist in the continued and profitable growth of this work within the Firm. Reporting to: Head of Department Location: Leicester or Market Harborough office with hybrid working. Main duties and responsibilities Responsible for providing a high quality, residential conveyancing service. Responsible for own caseload of conveyancing transactions such as sales, purchases, transfers of equity and re-mortgages, including more complex or demanding transactions such as shared ownership, leasehold matters, lease extensions, sales and purchases of parts, plot sales and purchases and right to buy. Ability to deal with post completion to include SDLT and Requisitions from HMLR Also to see and advise clients of the firm generally. Responsible for checking and dealing with title and other legal matters arising out of conveyancing matters within the teams, seeing clients and explaining to and advising them of the implications of their transactions and the legal documents they are signing. Responsible for seeing and advising residential conveyancing clients and also, in the absence of other fee earners, seeing clients of other departments and helping with their queries so far as possible. Responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the law relating to residential conveyancing and helping to implement any changes necessary to comply with the law and/or protect clients and the firm. Responsible for ensuring that the conveyancing transactions dealt with, comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements, such as the Solicitors Code of Conduct, and the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS), money laundering/Proceeds of Crime Act requirements and with all internal operating standards and all relevant Policies and Procedures of the Firm. Such other duties as may reasonably fall within the scope of the job and/or which may reasonably be assigned from time to time. Managing your own Assistant and the other Assistants when they are working on your files. Ensure any training required by the Assistants is either provided or referred to HOD to ensure that all staff receive the training needed. Ensuring your Projected Billing Spreadsheet and Conveyancing File List is up to date at all times. All new matters are added to both spreadsheets and when completed they are dealt with to ensure that they are a true record of current matters at all times. Job features Own caseload: to be responsible for own caseload, including more complex or demanding transactions such as shared ownership, leasehold matters or sales and purchases of part. Seeing clients: to see and meet clients (both in relation to own cases and those of other residential conveyancers) to explain and advise clients of the implications of their transactions and the legal documents they are signing. Decision making: working without supervision to conduct the day to day activities of own caseload; to ensure the solicitor/director responsible for residential conveyancing is kept informed of any matters where the firm or clients may be at risk; to give to clients proactive and clear legal advice; to actively participate in the development of improved operating practices for residential conveyancing consistent with the Firm's practice of continuous improvement. Financial management: to achieve agreed billing targets. Marketing: to participate in the marketing and promotion of the residential conveyancing business in co-operation with the HOD/Director responsible for the Department and the Firm's Marketing Director. Client Care: To provide the highest standards of client care in every case and, in accordance with the Firm's client care and complaints policies, to deal direct at first instance with client concerns as to residential conveyancing. Where such concerns and complaints cannot be resolved at first instance to assist the HOD/Director responsible for residential conveyancing and/or the Client Care Manager in dealing with such complaints. Internal / External Relationships Internally: To develop and maintain professional and helpful business relationships with other colleagues and departments in the Firm; to maximise the opportunities and profit potential by making sure clients are aware of the range of services on offer. Internally: To promote and ensure compliance with the Firm's Core Values and Client Charter. Internally: To ensure continued client satisfaction for existing clients of the Firm (whether previous clients or referred to the residential conveyancing department by other colleagues) so as to strengthen the Firm's relationship with clients and encourage other colleagues to refer clients to residential conveyancing. Externally: To develop and maintain sound business relationships with external partners and referrers of business, particularly other estate agents and mortgage providers, so as to maximise revenue and profit potential from these sources. Externally: To ensure the highest level of client care, consistent with the Client Charter of the Firm, and consistent with its Core Values. Problem Solving: to be proactive in addressing problems and to participate in improving operating practices consistent with the Firm's policy of continuous improvement. Safeguarding: Identifying and protecting vulnerable clients by notifying the Head of Department of any concerns. Compliance: To report to the Head of Department, in a timely manner, any issues that may arise with any client or matter, that may be a reportable issue with regards to the Firm's insurers. To pass any complaints to the relevant Director as soon as a complaint is made. Benefits Salary at or above market rate reviewed annually 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Christmas closure days and loyalty holidays Buy and Sell Salary Sacrifice Holiday Scheme Electric Car Leasing Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to eligibility) Cycle to Work Scheme Day off for your Birthday Long Service Awards - additional Annual Leave and 10 Year Club Membership Life Assurance Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive Leave Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Programme with access to virtual doctors' appointments Company Sick Pay Complimentary Will CSR - annual paid day's leave to volunteer for a charity Employee discounts on our legal services Employee Introduction Bonus scheme Funding of professional subscriptions and training Financial Education Enhanced Eye Care
Contracts Manager Oxford - Special Works / Small-to-Medium Projects Location: Oxfordshire Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 + Car Allowance + Pension (DOE)Specialism: Construction, Building Projects Overview A well-established regional contractor with a strong reputation across Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties is seeking a Contracts Manager to join their expanding team. The business delivers a varied portfolio of projects across sectors including education, commercial, healthcare, heritage, refurbishment, and small new-build schemes, typically ranging from £500k to £4 million. This role is ideal for an experienced Contracts Manager or a Project Manager ready to take the next step into broader operational responsibility. With continued growth across their special works and small-to-medium projects division, the business is looking to appoint someone who can drive delivery excellence while supporting the development of project teams. The Role As a Contracts Manager, you will oversee multiple live projects simultaneously, ensuring schemes are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the high standards expected by clients and consultants. You'll be involved from early pre-construction activities through to handover, providing strong leadership and maintaining operational consistency across all projects. Key Responsibilities Manage several concurrent construction projects valued £500k-£4m through the full lifecycle. Lead pre-construction activities including procurement strategy, design coordination, programme development and risk management. Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety procedures, and contractual obligations. Provide leadership and mentorship to Project Managers, Site Managers and site delivery teams. Maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, supply chain partners and internal commercial teams. Monitor progress, programme performance, cost forecasts and commercial outcomes. Promote a collaborative, positive and problem-solving culture across all schemes. Uphold company values centred on quality, professionalism, and reliable delivery. What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, or a Project Manager ready to step into a broader leadership role. Background across sectors such as education, commercial, healthcare, refurbishment, heritage, or small new-build projects. Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with strong organisational and communication skills. Strong understanding of contract administration, programme management and budget control. Confident client-facing skills and the ability to represent the contractor professionally. Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Package Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 (DOE) Car allowance Pension scheme Performance-related bonus options Excellent long-term progression opportunities within a growing regional business How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact James Mitchell for a confidential discussion. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Contracts Manager Oxford - Special Works / Small-to-Medium Projects Location: Oxfordshire Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 + Car Allowance + Pension (DOE)Specialism: Construction, Building Projects Overview A well-established regional contractor with a strong reputation across Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties is seeking a Contracts Manager to join their expanding team. The business delivers a varied portfolio of projects across sectors including education, commercial, healthcare, heritage, refurbishment, and small new-build schemes, typically ranging from £500k to £4 million. This role is ideal for an experienced Contracts Manager or a Project Manager ready to take the next step into broader operational responsibility. With continued growth across their special works and small-to-medium projects division, the business is looking to appoint someone who can drive delivery excellence while supporting the development of project teams. The Role As a Contracts Manager, you will oversee multiple live projects simultaneously, ensuring schemes are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the high standards expected by clients and consultants. You'll be involved from early pre-construction activities through to handover, providing strong leadership and maintaining operational consistency across all projects. Key Responsibilities Manage several concurrent construction projects valued £500k-£4m through the full lifecycle. Lead pre-construction activities including procurement strategy, design coordination, programme development and risk management. Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety procedures, and contractual obligations. Provide leadership and mentorship to Project Managers, Site Managers and site delivery teams. Maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, supply chain partners and internal commercial teams. Monitor progress, programme performance, cost forecasts and commercial outcomes. Promote a collaborative, positive and problem-solving culture across all schemes. Uphold company values centred on quality, professionalism, and reliable delivery. What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, or a Project Manager ready to step into a broader leadership role. Background across sectors such as education, commercial, healthcare, refurbishment, heritage, or small new-build projects. Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with strong organisational and communication skills. Strong understanding of contract administration, programme management and budget control. Confident client-facing skills and the ability to represent the contractor professionally. Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Package Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 (DOE) Car allowance Pension scheme Performance-related bonus options Excellent long-term progression opportunities within a growing regional business How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact James Mitchell for a confidential discussion. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Area Sales Manager - Tiles Job Title: Business Development Manager - Tiles Job reference Number: Industry Sector: Tile materials. porcelain, ceramic, terracotta, terrazzo, mosaics, natural stone, wall tiles, floor tiles, flooring, tile contractors, main contractors A&D, architects & interior designers, specification sales and design & build Area to be covered: National - ideally based Midlands and South East Remuneration: Up to £50,000 uncapped Bonus Benefits: Fully expensed Commercial Van & benefits The role of the Area Sales Manager Tiles will involve: Field sales role promoting an imported range of tile materials; porcelain, ceramic, terracotta, terrazzo, mosaics and natural stone Majority of your time managing and growing a network of tiling contractor and main contractor relationships Protecting and breaking other tile manufacturers specifications where possible Inhering circa 2 existing relations day one, growing this by utilising your own network and refining the portfolio into strategic categories Regular site visits and face-to-face time with our approved contractors Commercial projects include; hotels, restaurants, offices etc. Projects from £5,00 up to £13,000, typically £20,000-£30,000 Our client is not looking for you to chase every job, but focus on building a strong, profitable pipeline, working with the right people on the right projects. Working as part of a team of four existing A&D field sales professional responsible for wining projects Securing A&D projects if and when possible in the Midlands The ideal applicant will be an Area Sales Manager Tiles with: Must have field sales experience with tiling contractors, flooring contractors or main contractors Must have a network of relevant contacts (first names basis relationships) Ability to drive and convert pipeline. Ideally sold tiles, but open to flooring products A&D field sales experience may be a bonus, especially in the Midlands Flexible working attitude Positive person, relationship builder Comfortable being out on construction sites May consider; Contracts Manager, Project Manager, Specification Manager, or contractor-side backgrounds Smart and presentable in appearance Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Field Sales Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Field Construction Sales Jobs, Construction field sales vacancies and Specification field sales positions within: Tile materials. porcelain, ceramic, terracotta, terrazzo, mosaics, natural stone, wall tiles, floor tiles, flooring, tile contractors, main contractors A&D, architects & interior designers, specification sales and design & build
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Area Sales Manager - Tiles Job Title: Business Development Manager - Tiles Job reference Number: Industry Sector: Tile materials. porcelain, ceramic, terracotta, terrazzo, mosaics, natural stone, wall tiles, floor tiles, flooring, tile contractors, main contractors A&D, architects & interior designers, specification sales and design & build Area to be covered: National - ideally based Midlands and South East Remuneration: Up to £50,000 uncapped Bonus Benefits: Fully expensed Commercial Van & benefits The role of the Area Sales Manager Tiles will involve: Field sales role promoting an imported range of tile materials; porcelain, ceramic, terracotta, terrazzo, mosaics and natural stone Majority of your time managing and growing a network of tiling contractor and main contractor relationships Protecting and breaking other tile manufacturers specifications where possible Inhering circa 2 existing relations day one, growing this by utilising your own network and refining the portfolio into strategic categories Regular site visits and face-to-face time with our approved contractors Commercial projects include; hotels, restaurants, offices etc. Projects from £5,00 up to £13,000, typically £20,000-£30,000 Our client is not looking for you to chase every job, but focus on building a strong, profitable pipeline, working with the right people on the right projects. Working as part of a team of four existing A&D field sales professional responsible for wining projects Securing A&D projects if and when possible in the Midlands The ideal applicant will be an Area Sales Manager Tiles with: Must have field sales experience with tiling contractors, flooring contractors or main contractors Must have a network of relevant contacts (first names basis relationships) Ability to drive and convert pipeline. Ideally sold tiles, but open to flooring products A&D field sales experience may be a bonus, especially in the Midlands Flexible working attitude Positive person, relationship builder Comfortable being out on construction sites May consider; Contracts Manager, Project Manager, Specification Manager, or contractor-side backgrounds Smart and presentable in appearance Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Field Sales Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Field Construction Sales Jobs, Construction field sales vacancies and Specification field sales positions within: Tile materials. porcelain, ceramic, terracotta, terrazzo, mosaics, natural stone, wall tiles, floor tiles, flooring, tile contractors, main contractors A&D, architects & interior designers, specification sales and design & build
Samuel James Recruitment Ltd
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Quantity Surveyor Civils and Groundworks Location: Hemel Hempstead Ref: QS-KC-01 We are working with a well-established civil engineering and groundworks contractor, delivering infrastructure, enabling works, and reinforced concrete packages across a range of commercial and residential developments, who are on the lookout for a Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their team. The business has built a strong reputation for reliability, technical capability, and long-standing relationships with main contractors and developers. Due to continued growth and secured workload, they are now looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their commercial team. The Quantity Surveyor s Role The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the commercial management of civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to final account. You will work closely with Directors, Project Managers, Engineers, and site teams to ensure projects are delivered profitably and in line with contractual obligations. Key responsibilities include: Full commercial management of civil engineering and groundworks packages Preparing and agreeing valuations, variations, and final accounts Procurement and commercial management of subcontractors and suppliers Cost reporting, forecasting, and cash flow control Supporting tendering and pre-construction pricing where required Identifying and managing commercial risk and opportunity Maintaining strong relationships with clients and delivery teams Projects typically include groundworks, reinforced concrete, infrastructure, and enabling works across multiple sites. The Quantity Surveyor Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or groundworks Strong understanding of subcontract procurement and cost control Experience with standard forms of contract Commercially astute, organised, and detail-focused Confident communicator, able to deal directly with clients and site teams Full UK driving licence preferred In Return? Up to £75,000 (dependent on experience) Travel expenses / vehicle allowance (where applicable) 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Pension scheme Stable workload with a respected regional contractor Long-term career progression and development If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your next career move within civil engineering or groundworks, please get in touch to discuss this opportunity in confidence. Ref: QS-KC-01
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Quantity Surveyor Civils and Groundworks Location: Hemel Hempstead Ref: QS-KC-01 We are working with a well-established civil engineering and groundworks contractor, delivering infrastructure, enabling works, and reinforced concrete packages across a range of commercial and residential developments, who are on the lookout for a Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their team. The business has built a strong reputation for reliability, technical capability, and long-standing relationships with main contractors and developers. Due to continued growth and secured workload, they are now looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their commercial team. The Quantity Surveyor s Role The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the commercial management of civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to final account. You will work closely with Directors, Project Managers, Engineers, and site teams to ensure projects are delivered profitably and in line with contractual obligations. Key responsibilities include: Full commercial management of civil engineering and groundworks packages Preparing and agreeing valuations, variations, and final accounts Procurement and commercial management of subcontractors and suppliers Cost reporting, forecasting, and cash flow control Supporting tendering and pre-construction pricing where required Identifying and managing commercial risk and opportunity Maintaining strong relationships with clients and delivery teams Projects typically include groundworks, reinforced concrete, infrastructure, and enabling works across multiple sites. The Quantity Surveyor Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or groundworks Strong understanding of subcontract procurement and cost control Experience with standard forms of contract Commercially astute, organised, and detail-focused Confident communicator, able to deal directly with clients and site teams Full UK driving licence preferred In Return? Up to £75,000 (dependent on experience) Travel expenses / vehicle allowance (where applicable) 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Pension scheme Stable workload with a respected regional contractor Long-term career progression and development If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your next career move within civil engineering or groundworks, please get in touch to discuss this opportunity in confidence. Ref: QS-KC-01
VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings. We're looking for a Project Administrator based in Leiston who loves keeping things organised and running like clockwork. From managing documentation to supporting the Office Manager and the team, you'll play a key role in project success. If you thrive on structure and efficiency, this is the role for you! About you At least 4 GCSE's (or equivalent) including Maths & English Experience in a similar role Computer Literate Positive & proactive approach Discretion and Confidentiality If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings. We're looking for a Project Administrator based in Leiston who loves keeping things organised and running like clockwork. From managing documentation to supporting the Office Manager and the team, you'll play a key role in project success. If you thrive on structure and efficiency, this is the role for you! About you At least 4 GCSE's (or equivalent) including Maths & English Experience in a similar role Computer Literate Positive & proactive approach Discretion and Confidentiality If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
Head of Development Management & Major Projects Liverpool Contract £570.33 per day PAYE or £750 per day limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for Head of Development Management and Major Projects To lead and manage the Development Management and Enforcement functions to provide a modern, customer focussed and business friendly Planning service. This is one of many opportunities we are currently recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more jobs. Main Areas of Responsibility: Develop and maintain effective relationships with physical development and regeneration partners across the City, regionally and nationally. Develop and maintain a clear understanding of the needs, concerns and expectations of local communities and ensure these are fairly represented in the Planning process. Implement relevant core Regeneration and Planning strategies and associated policies. Effectively manage the development management service including setting objectives and managing performance. Effectively manage, support and promote the development of Council policy and joint strategic plans. Provide strong performance management of the Planning Service by owning and developing service planning, robust financial and budget management and performance measurement ensuring that continuous improvement, value for money and best value are delivered. Assess staff performance and set appropriate target levels of service. Create a positive learning and working environment through delegation and mentoring. Initiate and develop strong working relationships, both internally and externally. Build and maintain effective networks in order to seek out new ideas and innovations to improve service delivery Deal with conflicting demands to establish corporate priorities. Assess staff performance and set appropriate target levels of service. Create a positive learning and working environment through delegation, mentoring and coaching of staff and through the identification of training and development needs. Attend committee meetings, other member bodies and such external working groups as required. Represent the Planning Service at local and regional events as required for learning and sharing opportunities. To oversee the delivery of major development projects of strategic importance to the City. This key role will work across traditional boundaries within the planning profession and involve the areas of development control, planning policy design and implementation. To oversee strategic/regionally important planning applications (and associated detailed applications) from submission through negotiation and determination, to implementation and delivery. To co-ordinate, manage and lead the statutory Development Management function across the Planning and Enforcement Teams. To monitor and manage the Development Management / Enforcement work programme including the management and reporting of collection and expenditure of Section 106 monetary contributions. To develop and implement systems and procedures to ensure that all services are carried out in a timely, accurate and efficient manner, leading to the achievement of the City Developments Portfolios Business Plan, Planning Service and Government performance targets. Responding to development enquiries from within and outside the Council, including the provision of advice to the Senior Managers in respect of the Council s land holdings. To take lead responsibility for the Development Management function at the Planning Committee and other appropriate meetings of the City Council including the preparation of information, editorial responsibility for reports and liaison with Committee Services. To ensure co-ordination and liaison with staff in the Building Control team. To ensure that Development Management makes a positive contribution to the strategic Local Plan including the preparation of land use allocations and development management policies based on sound evidence. To lead to ensure that the key processes for local development document production are undertaken, including statutory, regulatory and technical requirements; continuous community involvement in accordance with the Statement of Community Involvement and Sustainability and other appraisals and assessments; negotiation with outside agencies and dealing with elected members. To lead on implementing, monitoring and reviewing statutory development management policies/case law, planning strategies and proposals in relation to the Local Plan and other non-statutory guidance and to advise on further work as appropriate. To undertake or assist in undertaking city-wide and area based planning policy preparation and implementation. To champion social value and ensure it is an integral part of service provision and procurement ensuring wider social, economic and environmental benefits for the council, residents and communities. Being fully accountable for managing the council s resources well and complying with statutory requirements. This includes managing time, avoiding unnecessary waste, reuse and recycle resources to reduce personal impact. Embed the Local Plan s vision and strategic priorities in planning decision making to help maximise development opportunities. To have a good understanding of contract management To liaise with other local authorities, Combined Authority and organisations over development plans and strategic planning policy issues ensuring that the City Council complies with the duty to cooperate. Representing the Council and Director of Planning & Building Control in committee meetings, other member bodies and such external working groups as required. Promote and implement business excellence throughout the service. Developing and helping to maintain information systems to support plan, strategy and policy development work. To monitor, review and ensure a balanced and cost-effective discharge of the Service s functions by organising and continuously developing working practices. Contribute to the delivery of the Council Plan. Delivering and promoting excellent customer service, externally and internally. Contribute to sustainable development in all duties undertaken. Business continuity, emergency planning and risk management, ensuring health and safety and duty of care responsibilities are met. Participation in the tactical / out of hours rota. Commitment to managing people well and in line with the Council s People Plan. Completion of the relevant leadership development programme. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer
Apr 14, 2026
Contractor
Head of Development Management & Major Projects Liverpool Contract £570.33 per day PAYE or £750 per day limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for Head of Development Management and Major Projects To lead and manage the Development Management and Enforcement functions to provide a modern, customer focussed and business friendly Planning service. This is one of many opportunities we are currently recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more jobs. Main Areas of Responsibility: Develop and maintain effective relationships with physical development and regeneration partners across the City, regionally and nationally. Develop and maintain a clear understanding of the needs, concerns and expectations of local communities and ensure these are fairly represented in the Planning process. Implement relevant core Regeneration and Planning strategies and associated policies. Effectively manage the development management service including setting objectives and managing performance. Effectively manage, support and promote the development of Council policy and joint strategic plans. Provide strong performance management of the Planning Service by owning and developing service planning, robust financial and budget management and performance measurement ensuring that continuous improvement, value for money and best value are delivered. Assess staff performance and set appropriate target levels of service. Create a positive learning and working environment through delegation and mentoring. Initiate and develop strong working relationships, both internally and externally. Build and maintain effective networks in order to seek out new ideas and innovations to improve service delivery Deal with conflicting demands to establish corporate priorities. Assess staff performance and set appropriate target levels of service. Create a positive learning and working environment through delegation, mentoring and coaching of staff and through the identification of training and development needs. Attend committee meetings, other member bodies and such external working groups as required. Represent the Planning Service at local and regional events as required for learning and sharing opportunities. To oversee the delivery of major development projects of strategic importance to the City. This key role will work across traditional boundaries within the planning profession and involve the areas of development control, planning policy design and implementation. To oversee strategic/regionally important planning applications (and associated detailed applications) from submission through negotiation and determination, to implementation and delivery. To co-ordinate, manage and lead the statutory Development Management function across the Planning and Enforcement Teams. To monitor and manage the Development Management / Enforcement work programme including the management and reporting of collection and expenditure of Section 106 monetary contributions. To develop and implement systems and procedures to ensure that all services are carried out in a timely, accurate and efficient manner, leading to the achievement of the City Developments Portfolios Business Plan, Planning Service and Government performance targets. Responding to development enquiries from within and outside the Council, including the provision of advice to the Senior Managers in respect of the Council s land holdings. To take lead responsibility for the Development Management function at the Planning Committee and other appropriate meetings of the City Council including the preparation of information, editorial responsibility for reports and liaison with Committee Services. To ensure co-ordination and liaison with staff in the Building Control team. To ensure that Development Management makes a positive contribution to the strategic Local Plan including the preparation of land use allocations and development management policies based on sound evidence. To lead to ensure that the key processes for local development document production are undertaken, including statutory, regulatory and technical requirements; continuous community involvement in accordance with the Statement of Community Involvement and Sustainability and other appraisals and assessments; negotiation with outside agencies and dealing with elected members. To lead on implementing, monitoring and reviewing statutory development management policies/case law, planning strategies and proposals in relation to the Local Plan and other non-statutory guidance and to advise on further work as appropriate. To undertake or assist in undertaking city-wide and area based planning policy preparation and implementation. To champion social value and ensure it is an integral part of service provision and procurement ensuring wider social, economic and environmental benefits for the council, residents and communities. Being fully accountable for managing the council s resources well and complying with statutory requirements. This includes managing time, avoiding unnecessary waste, reuse and recycle resources to reduce personal impact. Embed the Local Plan s vision and strategic priorities in planning decision making to help maximise development opportunities. To have a good understanding of contract management To liaise with other local authorities, Combined Authority and organisations over development plans and strategic planning policy issues ensuring that the City Council complies with the duty to cooperate. Representing the Council and Director of Planning & Building Control in committee meetings, other member bodies and such external working groups as required. Promote and implement business excellence throughout the service. Developing and helping to maintain information systems to support plan, strategy and policy development work. To monitor, review and ensure a balanced and cost-effective discharge of the Service s functions by organising and continuously developing working practices. Contribute to the delivery of the Council Plan. Delivering and promoting excellent customer service, externally and internally. Contribute to sustainable development in all duties undertaken. Business continuity, emergency planning and risk management, ensuring health and safety and duty of care responsibilities are met. Participation in the tactical / out of hours rota. Commitment to managing people well and in line with the Council s People Plan. Completion of the relevant leadership development programme. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer
