THE COMPANY Ramsden International are an award-winning British Grocery Export Business, proud to supply 24,000+ products to more than 650 customers in 133 countries worldwide. HYBRID WORKING POLICY (39 hours per week) Monday and Friday working from home. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday working from the Head Office in Grimsby. ROLE OVERVIEW The primary aim of the role is to support the management of our relationships with Waitrose and Co-op, reporting to the Category & Trading Manager. This is a varied role that will offer a broad variety of experience allowing accelerated personal development. This role will work closely with the Category & Trading Manager to support the sales team and our retail partners, driving growth for our private label brands globally. This will also require working closely with the international sales team, as well as managing our relationships with Waitrose and Co-op. This role is ideal for someone who has 2-3 years of commercial or customer service. Knowledge of commercial/customer relationship management is preferred. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Work with the Category & Trading Manager to support the category and retailer own brand business Support the delivery of the Waitrose and Co-op category strategies Support the delivery of the annual budgets through cross-functional working internally and with external retail partners Manage the Waitrose end-to-end order process and fulfilment Manage range and pricing files, monitor changes and communicate internally Work closely with the Product Data and Compliance Teams to ensure all product data and other relevant information is current and available when suggesting products in territory Select appropriate product substitutions for discontinued lines where not offered by suppliers Support the wider Trading team during key events, e.g. Christmas and Easter SKILLS REQUIRED Experience commercial/customer relationship management A person who can work in a fast-paced export team environment Ability to identify areas of change, recommend future actions and manage implementation Project management skills with an ability to see things through to completion A strong commitment to align the business operations with the needs of customers A positive, can-do approach, one that wants to test new things, develop creative and innovative solutions and seeks continual improvement Ability to balance the needs of commercial performance with the ethos of the business Not afraid to be hands on, collaborative and support across the business Decisive individual with ability to work independently Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the business and with customers and suppliers Advanced level IT skills Beginner to Intermediate Excel experience required Strong numeracy skills ranging from interpretation of data to management accounts
Jul 10, 2026
Full time
THE COMPANY Ramsden International are an award-winning British Grocery Export Business, proud to supply 24,000+ products to more than 650 customers in 133 countries worldwide. HYBRID WORKING POLICY (39 hours per week) Monday and Friday working from home. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday working from the Head Office in Grimsby. ROLE OVERVIEW The primary aim of the role is to support the management of our relationships with Waitrose and Co-op, reporting to the Category & Trading Manager. This is a varied role that will offer a broad variety of experience allowing accelerated personal development. This role will work closely with the Category & Trading Manager to support the sales team and our retail partners, driving growth for our private label brands globally. This will also require working closely with the international sales team, as well as managing our relationships with Waitrose and Co-op. This role is ideal for someone who has 2-3 years of commercial or customer service. Knowledge of commercial/customer relationship management is preferred. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Work with the Category & Trading Manager to support the category and retailer own brand business Support the delivery of the Waitrose and Co-op category strategies Support the delivery of the annual budgets through cross-functional working internally and with external retail partners Manage the Waitrose end-to-end order process and fulfilment Manage range and pricing files, monitor changes and communicate internally Work closely with the Product Data and Compliance Teams to ensure all product data and other relevant information is current and available when suggesting products in territory Select appropriate product substitutions for discontinued lines where not offered by suppliers Support the wider Trading team during key events, e.g. Christmas and Easter SKILLS REQUIRED Experience commercial/customer relationship management A person who can work in a fast-paced export team environment Ability to identify areas of change, recommend future actions and manage implementation Project management skills with an ability to see things through to completion A strong commitment to align the business operations with the needs of customers A positive, can-do approach, one that wants to test new things, develop creative and innovative solutions and seeks continual improvement Ability to balance the needs of commercial performance with the ethos of the business Not afraid to be hands on, collaborative and support across the business Decisive individual with ability to work independently Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the business and with customers and suppliers Advanced level IT skills Beginner to Intermediate Excel experience required Strong numeracy skills ranging from interpretation of data to management accounts
Technical Controller (Business Technical Manager) Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Up to 20% bonus p/a, £7,000 p/a car allowance, Private Healthcare Location: Bourne, Lincolnshire Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 08.30-17.00 (Flexible based on business needs) Contract Type: Permanent Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we are one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we are proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. This role is based in Bourne at a site specialising in the preparation of fruit, leafy and dressed salads, noodles, and stir-fry mixes. The site employs over 1,300 people and is conveniently located just 16 miles from Peterborough and 12 miles from Spalding. What you will be doing As Technical Controller you will head up the site technical function and lead multi-disciplinary teams ensuring that the manufacturing unit operates within the required technical and hygiene process standards by adhering to customer, business and legal standards. Provide leadership and direction to ensure that across the functions colleagues are engaged, focused, developed and delivering their potential. Contribute to the site leadership team to ensure that food safety and quality systems complement the operational model. Provide a senior interface with customers on joint business planning activities to deliver exceptional standards of customer service and adherence to customer policies and requirements. Ensure technical governance across a multi-disciplinary team to deliver audit compliance with respect to internal, external, legal and customer requirements. Create and deliver an integrated business plan to ensure that technical and hygiene processes are resourced and directed to deliver manufacturing, customer and legal business objectives. Identify and promote technical business improvement practices to deliver legal compliance and competitive advantage whilst driving functional improvements. Devise and implement a Quality Management Systems (QMS), ensuring that management information and statutory information is available for audit and MU Executive decision making. Ensure that the technical team has the appropriate capability to comply with food safety and quality compliance. Ensure that a safe working environment exists for all colleagues and that as a minimum the department meets the standards set out in the Health, Safety and Environment Policy. What we are looking for Extensive experience in chilled food manufacturing. Senior technical leadership experience within large, complex food manufacturing businesses. Proven own-label retail experience and a strong understanding of retailer standards and expectations. Excellent customer relationship management skills, with experience leading customer audits and building strong retail partnerships. Strong leadership and people development skills, with the ability to build, coach and motivate high-performing teams. Experience working collaboratively with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and other cross-functional teams. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on continuous improvement. Proven experience leading technical and business improvement projects and delivering measurable KPI improvements. Experience developing and implementing internal audit programmes and maintaining robust food safety and quality management systems. A sound understanding of UK food legislation, BRCGS standards and food safety compliance. Level 4 HACCP or equivalent A degree in Food Science or a related discipline (desirable). If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits £7,000 car allowance per annum Up to 20% bonus per annum (depending on company performance) Private Medical for employee and spouse Holidays Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career. Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent.
Jul 08, 2026
Full time
Technical Controller (Business Technical Manager) Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Up to 20% bonus p/a, £7,000 p/a car allowance, Private Healthcare Location: Bourne, Lincolnshire Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 08.30-17.00 (Flexible based on business needs) Contract Type: Permanent Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we are one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we are proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. This role is based in Bourne at a site specialising in the preparation of fruit, leafy and dressed salads, noodles, and stir-fry mixes. The site employs over 1,300 people and is conveniently located just 16 miles from Peterborough and 12 miles from Spalding. What you will be doing As Technical Controller you will head up the site technical function and lead multi-disciplinary teams ensuring that the manufacturing unit operates within the required technical and hygiene process standards by adhering to customer, business and legal standards. Provide leadership and direction to ensure that across the functions colleagues are engaged, focused, developed and delivering their potential. Contribute to the site leadership team to ensure that food safety and quality systems complement the operational model. Provide a senior interface with customers on joint business planning activities to deliver exceptional standards of customer service and adherence to customer policies and requirements. Ensure technical governance across a multi-disciplinary team to deliver audit compliance with respect to internal, external, legal and customer requirements. Create and deliver an integrated business plan to ensure that technical and hygiene processes are resourced and directed to deliver manufacturing, customer and legal business objectives. Identify and promote technical business improvement practices to deliver legal compliance and competitive advantage whilst driving functional improvements. Devise and implement a Quality Management Systems (QMS), ensuring that management information and statutory information is available for audit and MU Executive decision making. Ensure that the technical team has the appropriate capability to comply with food safety and quality compliance. Ensure that a safe working environment exists for all colleagues and that as a minimum the department meets the standards set out in the Health, Safety and Environment Policy. What we are looking for Extensive experience in chilled food manufacturing. Senior technical leadership experience within large, complex food manufacturing businesses. Proven own-label retail experience and a strong understanding of retailer standards and expectations. Excellent customer relationship management skills, with experience leading customer audits and building strong retail partnerships. Strong leadership and people development skills, with the ability to build, coach and motivate high-performing teams. Experience working collaboratively with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and other cross-functional teams. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on continuous improvement. Proven experience leading technical and business improvement projects and delivering measurable KPI improvements. Experience developing and implementing internal audit programmes and maintaining robust food safety and quality management systems. A sound understanding of UK food legislation, BRCGS standards and food safety compliance. Level 4 HACCP or equivalent A degree in Food Science or a related discipline (desirable). If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits £7,000 car allowance per annum Up to 20% bonus per annum (depending on company performance) Private Medical for employee and spouse Holidays Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career. Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent.
Digital Marketing Manager Location: Manchester (on-site preferred, with hybrid / remote options for the right candidate) Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Up to £45,000 About the Company With over 25 years of experience, this leading independent IT distributor operates across the UK and Europe, supporting a wide range of customers with high-quality hardware solutions and expert services. The company holds over £15 million in stock, covering everything from cutting-edge innovation to end-of-line and refurbished equipment. Operating from distribution centres in Manchester and Frankfurt, they offer servers, storage, networking equipment, UPS, IT asset disposition (ITAD), configuration, and white-label services. Recently nominated by CRN for Best Company to Work For (two years running), the team prides itself on creating a positive, rewarding work environment where employees are encouraged to grow and thrive. About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for a Digital Marketing Manager to take a key role in shaping and executing the company s digital marketing strategy. Working closely with the Head of Marketing, you'll help drive brand awareness, generate leads, and support the growth of the business through effective online channels. The ideal candidate will have experience in digital marketing within the IT or tech sector, with a strong understanding of B2B marketing, campaign management, and content creation. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement digital marketing strategies across key channels (social media, website, email, PPC, remarketing, SEO) Manage the company s presence on LinkedIn, including content planning, creation, and engagement Create and manage email marketing campaigns using Spotler (or similar platforms) Build and optimise landing pages and web content using WordPress and Elementor (or equivalent) Write engaging content for email, web, and social, supporting a broader thought leadership strategy Collaborate with Product Managers to support the launch and promotion of IT products and services Own marketing for specific product sets, including campaign creation and coordination with outsourced partners if needed Plan and execute marketing campaigns such as Go-to-Market and partner co-branded campaigns (white-label) Track and analyse performance metrics across campaigns and platforms Support the preparation of branded materials, including white-label assets for resellers Identify new growth opportunities across digital platforms and audiences Participate in ad hoc projects that support the wider marketing team and company goals About You Requirements Demonstrable experience in digital marketing, ideally in the IT, tech, or B2B space Strong understanding of Google Ads and remarketing (setup and optimisation) Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) Excellent copywriting and communication skills Experience using WordPress and page builders like Elementor Solid organisational and time-management skills Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Collaborative mindset and willingness to work as part of a growing marketing team A proactive approach with a passion for learning and staying ahead of marketing trends What s on Offer Competitive salary, based on experience On-site role in Manchester (hybrid options available for the right candidate) Employee Ownership Trust own a share of the business Private healthcare (after 12 months) Flexible pension options Staff discounts on stocked products Work laptop provided 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Digital Marketing Manager Location: Manchester (on-site preferred, with hybrid / remote options for the right candidate) Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Up to £45,000 About the Company With over 25 years of experience, this leading independent IT distributor operates across the UK and Europe, supporting a wide range of customers with high-quality hardware solutions and expert services. The company holds over £15 million in stock, covering everything from cutting-edge innovation to end-of-line and refurbished equipment. Operating from distribution centres in Manchester and Frankfurt, they offer servers, storage, networking equipment, UPS, IT asset disposition (ITAD), configuration, and white-label services. Recently nominated by CRN for Best Company to Work For (two years running), the team prides itself on creating a positive, rewarding work environment where employees are encouraged to grow and thrive. About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for a Digital Marketing Manager to take a key role in shaping and executing the company s digital marketing strategy. Working closely with the Head of Marketing, you'll help drive brand awareness, generate leads, and support the growth of the business through effective online channels. The ideal candidate will have experience in digital marketing within the IT or tech sector, with a strong understanding of B2B marketing, campaign management, and content creation. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement digital marketing strategies across key channels (social media, website, email, PPC, remarketing, SEO) Manage the company s presence on LinkedIn, including content planning, creation, and engagement Create and manage email marketing campaigns using Spotler (or similar platforms) Build and optimise landing pages and web content using WordPress and Elementor (or equivalent) Write engaging content for email, web, and social, supporting a broader thought leadership strategy Collaborate with Product Managers to support the launch and promotion of IT products and services Own marketing for specific product sets, including campaign creation and coordination with outsourced partners if needed Plan and execute marketing campaigns such as Go-to-Market and partner co-branded campaigns (white-label) Track and analyse performance metrics across campaigns and platforms Support the preparation of branded materials, including white-label assets for resellers Identify new growth opportunities across digital platforms and audiences Participate in ad hoc projects that support the wider marketing team and company goals About You Requirements Demonstrable experience in digital marketing, ideally in the IT, tech, or B2B space Strong understanding of Google Ads and remarketing (setup and optimisation) Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) Excellent copywriting and communication skills Experience using WordPress and page builders like Elementor Solid organisational and time-management skills Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Collaborative mindset and willingness to work as part of a growing marketing team A proactive approach with a passion for learning and staying ahead of marketing trends What s on Offer Competitive salary, based on experience On-site role in Manchester (hybrid options available for the right candidate) Employee Ownership Trust own a share of the business Private healthcare (after 12 months) Flexible pension options Staff discounts on stocked products Work laptop provided 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays