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Role: Personal Assistant (to Director) Contract: 12 months FTC Location: Malmesbury, United Kingdom (onsite) Role type: Full-time Working shifts: Monday to Friday Client: Dyson About the Role We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and professional Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to a Director within a fast-paced, dynamic business environment. This is a pivotal role requiring exceptional diary management, strong stakeholder coordination skills, and the ability to operate with discretion at senior level. You will act as a trusted partner, ensuring the Director's time is optimised and business operations run efficiently. Key Responsibilities Diary & Priority Management Proactively manage and coordinate a complex Outlook diary. Prioritise meeting requests in line with business objectives and Director's priorities. Track actions arising from meetings and ensure completion ahead of deadlines. Anticipate workload peaks and adjust schedules accordingly. Correspondence & Communication Manage a high-volume email inbox, prioritising and responding appropriately. Draft professional correspondence on behalf of the Director. Meetings & Logistics Coordinate internal and external meetings, including venues, facilities, travel, accommodation, and hospitality arrangements. Manage agendas for leadership meetings and follow up on action points. Organise complex travel itineraries, including visas and expenses. Team & Operational Support Coordinate monthly "All Hands" meetings and cross-functional updates. Support team events, off-sites, and recognition initiatives. Maintain organisational charts and manage access to secure systems (SharePoint, MS Teams, etc.). Provide occasional travel support to the Director's immediate team. Reporting & Business Support Prepare management reports, presentations, and briefing materials. Coordinate inputs from senior leadership for projects and reporting. Track escalations requiring Director-level attention. Support continuous improvement of administrative processes. About You You are a confident, self-motivated professional who thrives in a fast-moving environment. You demonstrate sound judgement, strong prioritisation skills, and the ability to build effective relationships at all levels. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or Senior Administrator supporting a senior leader. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and MS Teams. Experience managing complex diaries and high-volume inboxes. Exceptional organisational and planning skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Professional, discreet, and trustworthy when handling confidential information. Ability to multitask, adapt quickly, and work proactively. High attention to detail and strong decision-making capability. Confident working with senior and high-level stakeholders. Desirable Experience supporting global teams. Previous experience working with senior executives or directors. Project management exposure. Strong analytical and reporting skills. What happens next? Your application and CV will be carefully reviewed by the recruitment team managing this position. If your experience matches the role requirements, we will contact you within 48 hours to discuss the opportunity and outline the next steps. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior HR Advisor (12-Month FTC) Salary: £45,000 £50,000 Location: York We re supporting a well-established, multi-site retail organisation in the search for a Senior HR Advisor to join their HR team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role suited to an experienced HR professional who is confident managing complex employee relations (ER) casework and partnering with managers across a large, distributed workforce. The Role You ll support managers across head office, logistics, and a national retail network, providing practical, commercially focused HR advice. This role offers a high level of autonomy and variety, with responsibility for both operational HR activity and contributing to wider people initiatives. Key Responsibilities • Lead on complex ER casework (disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability) • Coach and support managers to build confidence and consistency in people management • Manage long-term absence cases, including occupational health involvement • Provide clear, pragmatic advice in line with employment law and internal policies • Analyse HR data and produce insights to support decision-making • Review and improve HR processes and policies • Support wider HR projects and business priorities as needed About You • Proven experience in a busy HR Advisory / ER-focused role • Strong working knowledge of UK employment law • Confident managing complex cases end-to-end • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills • Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities • Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment • Strong analytical and systems skills (including Excel and HR systems) What s on Offer • Salary: £45,000 £50,000 • Bonus and pension scheme • Staff discount and additional benefits • Free parking (head office) • Ongoing training and development opportunities If you are interested and have strong ER experience, please apply below!

Senior HR Advisor/Junior HR Business Partner 12-month FTC Leicester Loom Talent are partnering exclusively with a really exciting brand who are looking for a Senior HR Advisor to join them on an interim basis supporting a split of both operational and office-based headcounts. The business of c500 employees based across two sites are looking for a HR professional to support on a maternity cover - someone who can hit the ground running and be comfortable turning their hand to anything and everything. The Role is basically a little bit of everything - a true generalist position Be the first point of contact and escalation point for all ER cases, partnering closely with the key stakeholders on best practise Review all HR processes and policies ensuring the HR support and function is fit for purpose for business needs Ensure all HR data and reporting is up to date and accurate including all compliance and business guidelines Additional project anything from benefits reviews, management coaching and EVP/Brand Support the business from an L&D perspective partnering with external. Vendors to deliver effective and relevant trainings What they are looking for An immediately available candidates (or on short notice) comfortable to hit the ground running and commit to a busy fixed term contract Experience operating in a generalist role at a similar level Comfortable with the commute to Leicester with some ad hoc travel to Northamptonshire The Package competative salary 26 days holiday + bank holiday Hybrid working 5% matched pension

Head of Change - ERP Transformation Location: Scunthorpe/Hybrid Salary : Competitive Vacancy Type: FTC 12 - 24 months Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for an experienced Head of Change to lead a high-profile, business-wide transformation programme, with a core focus on the delivery of a multi-year ERP implementation. This is a full-time, dedicated contract role, starting immediately, offering hybrid/flexible working. As Head of Change, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping how the organisation adopts new systems, processes, and ways of working. You will lead the organisational, people, and process transformation required to successfully deliver a major ERP programme. You will ensure teams across the business are fully supported, engaged, and enabled through structured change management, communication, and training strategies. This role will also drive early quick win initiatives to build momentum and embed a positive change mindset from the outset. The role of Head of Change ERP Transformation Lead and deliver the overall change strategy, including communication, engagement, and training programmes Translate business and system requirements into a clear future-state vision for processes and systems Drive and implement quick win improvements to accelerate early adoption and engagement Lead ERP tendering activities, including supplier engagement, evaluation, due diligence, and recommendation Facilitate as-is and to-be process workshops in collaboration with business stakeholders Drive adoption of new behaviours and processes across multiple sites and functions Design and deliver tailored training programmes across diverse operational environments Establish and lead a network of Change Champions to support communication and feedback loops Manage resistance, build advocacy, and ensure leadership alignment throughout the programme Oversee readiness activities including pilots, rollout, and post-implementation embedding Support business teams through transition, ensuring minimal disruption Act as the primary point of contact for all change-related aspects of the ERP programme The ideal candidate for the role of Head of Change ERP Transformation Proven track record leading large-scale change and transformation programmes Experience within retail, hospitality, supply chain, or fast-paced operational environments Strong expertise in process mapping and optimisation A background in Lean / Six Sigma or continuous improvement, experience with ERP or EPOS environments and complex transaction systems, and experience building and leading Change Champion networks are desirable Change Management certifications (e.g., PROSCI, APMG) are desirable To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply. Applicants must reside within reasonable commuting distance of Scunthorpe to facilitate weekly on-site attendance.

The Opportunity We are seeking a commercially minded, forward-thinking Interim Head of Talent Acquisition (12 Month FTC) to lead and evolve a high-performing TA function within a dynamic, growth-focused organisation. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for shaping and delivering a best-in-class talent strategy that enables business growth, enhances employer brand, and ensures access to high-quality, diverse talent across all functions. You will operate as a trusted advisor to the executive team, bringing insight, data and market intelligence to workforce planning and hiring decisions. 2 days a week onsite. Key Responsibilities Talent Strategy & Leadership Develop and deliver a future-focused talent acquisition strategy aligned to business goals Lead, coach and inspire a high-performing TA team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement Partner with executive leadership to anticipate future talent needs and build proactive pipelines Embed a data-led approach to hiring, using insight to drive better decision-making Operational Excellence Own and optimise end-to-end recruitment processes across permanent, interim and executive hiring Drive efficiency, quality and consistency across all hiring activity Implement scalable hiring models to support periods of rapid growth or transformation Ensure an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience Employer Brand & Attraction Develop and elevate the organisation's employer value proposition (EVP) Lead attraction strategies across digital, social and direct sourcing channels Enhance diversity, equity and inclusion through targeted sourcing and inclusive hiring practices Position the organisation as an employer of choice within competitive talent markets Stakeholder Engagement Build strong relationships with senior leaders and hiring managers across the business Act as a strategic partner on organisational design, workforce planning and talent mapping Influence and challenge stakeholders to ensure best hiring outcomes Technology & Innovation Leverage recruitment technology, automation and AI to enhance hiring outcomes Continuously review and improve systems, tools and reporting capability Stay ahead of market trends, bringing innovation into the talent function Key Requirements Proven experience in a Head of Talent Acquisition or senior TA leadership role Track record of delivering end-to-end talent strategies within complex or high-growth environments Strong leadership capability with experience building and developing high-performing teams Commercially astute with the ability to link hiring strategy to business performance Deep understanding of direct sourcing, employer branding and talent pipe lining Experience leveraging data, insight and technology to drive recruitment outcomes Strong stakeholder management skills, with credibility at executive level What Success Looks Like A scalable, high-performing talent acquisition function aligned to business growth Improved quality of hire and reduced time to hire Strong, diverse talent pipelines across key business areas Enhanced employer brand and candidate experience Trusted partnership with senior leadership Why Join Opportunity to shape and lead a critical business function High visibility and impact at executive level A progressive organisation investing in talent, technology and growth Collaborative, forward-thinking culture Artis Recruitment provide specialist recruitment services within HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, Marketing, Customer Contact and Executive Search. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that you have read and accept our Privacy Policy: (url removed)

Your new company Join a forward-thinking organisation committed to delivering innovative and resilient IT solutions across the organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a high-performing IT Operations team and shape the future of technology delivery. This role is offered as a 12 Months FTC and is based remotely with occasional travel. Your new role As Head of IT Operations, you will oversee the delivery of business-as-usual IT services, lead service desk operations, and drive continuous improvement across systems and processes. You'll play a pivotal role in designing end-to-end technical solutions, supporting bids and tenders, and managing supplier relationships to ensure value and performance.You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and the wider Technology Directorate, contributing to strategic planning and ensuring alignment with the organisation's roadmap. This role also includes leading contract transitions, implementing robust governance, and championing a solutions-focused culture. What you'll need to succeed Proven leadership in IT operations, service desk management, and supplier engagement Experience managing multidisciplined teams including a service desk Strong experience in technical solution design, bid writing, and contract mobilisation Expertise in Microsoft technologies such as Azure, Power BI, and ITIL frameworks Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to drive innovation, efficiency, and secure operational practices Relevant qualifications (e.g. ITIL, Six Sigma, Degree in IT or related field) What you'll get in return A strategic leadership role with real impact Opportunity to shape IT operations and influence business growth Collaborative working environment with senior leadership Competitive salary up to Circa 70,000 and benefits package Career development and training opportunities What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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 (url removed)