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Area Sales Manager Social Housing Job Title: Technical Sales Manager Ventilation Products to Social Housing Industry Sector: Technical Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, HVAC, Ventilation Products, Social Housing, Local Authorities, Housing Associations, New Build, M&E Consultant, M&E Contractor, M&E, Building Services Area to be covered: North East & Yorkshire Remuner click apply for full job details

Key Account Manager + 50-60k basic + bonus + 7500 car allowance We are currently recruiting for a Key Account Manager to join a leading business within the roofing and refurbishment sector, covering the Midlands and Northern regions. The role will focus on managing and developing strategic relationships across housing associations, local authorities, and main contractors, with a strong emphasis on long-term account growth and framework development. Key Accountabilities for the Key Account Manager: Identify, target and develop new strategic partnership opportunities Support the National Partnership Manager in delivering the national partnerships strategy. Build and maintain strong relationships with key contractors Contribute to bid and tender submissions by proving relationship insight and client intelligence. Support on existing projects (Midlands & Other regions) Provide partnership and client relationship support on live projects across the midlands and other operational regions as required. Work along side regional and operational teams to strengthen client engagement during project delivery. Attend key review meetings to ensure partnership objectives are maintained throughout the lifecycle of projects. Identify opportunities for repeat business, additional works, or future programme extensions. Ensure a smooth transition from project delivery into future planned investment programmes. Act as the relationship lead for designated strategic accounts Maintain regular contact with clients to understand upcoming programmes, funding opportunities and long term asset management strategies. Conduct partnership review meetings and performance feedback sessions Ensure client expectations are proactively managed and exceeded. Develop and maintain a robust regional opportunity pipeline. Track relevant frameworks, funding streams and procurement routes within the roofing and refurbishment sectors. Work closely with pre-construction, estimating and operational teams to convert opportunities into secured contracts. Liaise with Regional Managers and Operational Teams to ensure service delivery aligns with partnership commitments. Provide regular updates, forecasts and reports to the National Partnerships Manager. Share market intelligence and competitor insights to inform strategic decision making. Qualifications for the key Account Manager rle: Proven experience in Key Account Management, business development, within construction, roofing, or social housing sectors. Strong relationship building and stakeholder engagement capability Experience working with housing associations or public sector procurement frameworks Commercial awareness and understanding of tendering processes. Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills. Knowledge of roofing, refurbishment or planned maintenance markets Experience supporting live projects from a client relationship perspective Understanding of public sector funding streams and compliance requirements

At Saint-Gobain we are looking for a Business Development Manager - Social Housing to join our team and help grow our presence within the social housing sector by developing new customer relationships and creating demand for Saint-Gobain solutions. This is a brand-new role created as part of Saint-Gobain's Lead & Grow 2030 strategy, offering a unique opportunity to shape how we grow within the social housing market. You will work closely with contractors delivering projects within the social housing sector, building strong relationships and introducing Saint-Gobain's range of solutions that support improved building performance and sustainability. As this is a newly created role, it provides a fantastic opportunity for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset to shape the market, develop new opportunities and play a key role in expanding our presence in the social housing sector. Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland are a global leader in light and sustainable construction, focused on creating high-performance solutions that improve buildings and reduce environmental impact. This role will involve regular regional travel across North of the UK to meet customers and develop opportunities across the social housing sector. What we're looking for: Strong relationship-building skills with experience in business development, account management or prospecting, ideally within the social housing or construction sector (desirable) Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to understand customer needs and connect them to value-led solutions Well organised and self-motivated, able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team Commercial awareness with confidence using CRM systems, PowerPoint and Excel to manage pipelines and customer insight A resilient and adaptable mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities and try new approaches in a developing market What you will be doing: Building and developing relationships with contractors delivering projects within the social housing sector Identifying and developing new opportunities within the social housing market to support business growth Promoting Saint-Gobain solutions that help improve building performance and efficiency Managing customer engagement and opportunities through CRM systems and sharing market insight with internal stakeholders Working collaboratively with internal teams to deliver strong customer relationships and long-term growth Are Saint-Gobain an inclusive employer? Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of 'Making the World a Better Home'. We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world. We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us. And what about flexibility? At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting, we do promise to listen. If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!

Finance Manager - Property & Assets Location: Hybrid home working / Didsbury / Manchester Salary: 49,934 increasing to 51,783 after 6 months Full Time / 35 hours per week / Permanent About Us Southway Housing Trust is a committed and forward-thinking community focused housing association dedicated to providing excellent homes and outstanding customer care. With a vision of Thriving Communities, Southway manages over 6,500 homes across Greater Manchester. Southway strives to reduce child poverty, loneliness and isolation and increase employment, social connectedness and pride in neighbourhoods. Our REACH values of Respect, Equity, Ambition, Compassion and Honesty reflect Southway's culture, how we deliver our services, and our relationships with customers, colleagues and partners. Southway values diversity in all aspects of its communities and operations. Candidates / Role An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Finance team for a Finance Manager - Property & Assets to lead Southway Group's financial monitoring of its property and assets programme. This will entail collaborative work with service managers whilst preparing and reporting KPIs to demonstrate performance and driving improvements through internal controls and processes. You will also have: - Advanced accounts and general ledger skills. - Excellent verbal communication skills, able to explain financial information to residents and manage relations with internal customers effectively - Strong excel skills, with a knowledge of a range of functions and their application. Your main responsibilities would include: 1. Lead the development of effective reporting tools and financial data reports for the Property Services and Assets Teams to support the provision of good quality information for decision making, including concise written reports for the Executive and others. 2. Regular reporting of key performance indicators to show performance against targets (operational and financial), trends and any risk to Southway including non-compliance, reduced income/spend levels, loss of grant, ensuring escalation where necessary to develop remedial actions. 3. Contrast the results of stock condition surveys to Business Plan assumptions. Prepare and monitor long term budgets based on data from various sources including programme schedules, survey results and data from housing management system. This should outline any slippage, savings, acceleration and overspends, with corresponding impacts on current and future year budgets. 4. Support preparation of programme returns and grant claims to external partners (identifying works, administration and staffing elements), ensuring all data and explanations are evidenced with colleagues before submission. 5. Prepare fixed asset register and general ledger entries using data from the stock investment programme to ensure the accountancy for the capital works costs and related grant are correctly identified for individual properties and components. 6. Prepare budgets for Property Services including analysis of different workstreams (and agree recharges between DLO and the client) to ensure value for money is achieved via operational delivery. 7. Ensure the Finance Apprentice (Property & Assets) liaises productively with budget holders to analyse results and consider actions to deliver effective budgetary control. 8. Identify and drive improvements in processes and procedures which impact the financial performance of the repairs and maintenance service. 9. Assist budget holders to operate an effective system of electronic purchase order and invoice authorisation routines, resolving individual users' difficulties. Support budget holders to enable them to navigate through the financial processes, including the NOPO report, to improve data integrity and accurately record costs and grant income to be accrued. 10. Provide information to Finance Operations team supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts, annual statutory accounts and other reports as required (e.g. Funders Report) outlining performance and explanations on variances. Closing Date: Monday 13 October 2025 Interview Date: w/c Monday 20 October 2025 For an informal discussion about this role please contact Bhups Gohil, Assistant Director of Finance . We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community. All applicants who have a disability or are ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form and please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an interview.

HEAD OF BIDS & PROPOSALS - Social Housing Refurbishment North of England Competitive + comprehensive benefits package Prosper Recruitment is working in partnership with a well-established and highly reputable main contractor with an excellent standing in the social housing refurbishment and retrofit industry across the North of England. Due to continued growth and expansion plans, they are recruiting for a Head of Bids & Proposals/Senior Bids Manager. The successful candidate will possess a diverse skill set to lead the entire end-to-end bid journey and will be able to get involved in the details, including the development of compelling bid content and bid writing. You will need to be detail-oriented, with experience in managing people and processes, as well as experience writing social housing refurbishment and retrofit public sector tenders. You will have experience bidding within social housing refurbishment and retrofit; therefore, you will be able to draw on your experience to develop compelling and high-quality written submissions that reflect the solutions required to support social housing providers in achieving their purpose as organisations. The Head of Bids & Proposals/Senior Bid Manager is a group role that will play a critical role in shaping the business development strategy and enhancing the company's competitive edge in the market across the Northwest, Northeast, Yorkshire, and East Midlands regions. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in bid management, proposal writing, and team leadership. They will drive the pursuit of new business opportunities through effective collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners. RESPONSIBILITIES Accountability of the end-to-end bid process for competitive opportunities across the core business units and subsidiaries. Responsible for the management and actual development of the quality elements, including: Appraising the opportunity and understanding the key requirements, including win themes and golden thread, as well as deliverable requirements. Launching the opportunity across the business in a collaborative way to invite debate and discussion to develop a solution. Working with subject matter experts to collect information based on the requirements of the bid, understand this information and then use this information to communicate with the client through the written submission. Writing and developing the content for the qualitative answers. Responsible for completing SQs as well as with supporting any post-submission interviews/presentations. Working closely with the Estimating team (who are responsible for the pricing of the opportunity) as well as other core team members, including Legal Counsel, operational delivery teams, social value, etc. Team Management: Lead, motivate, and develop the bids and proposals team to ensure high-quality outputs and continuous improvement. Line Management responsibilities for the Bid Manager and any freelance bid support. Market Analysis: Conduct market research to identify trends, competitor strategies, and potential opportunities to inform bid strategies. Undertaking pre-bid work for key opportunities, including client specific research and engagement. Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients to understand their requirements and enhance proposal quality. REQUIREMENTS Proven experience (5+ years) in bid management or a similar position, with a strong track record of successful bid submissions within social housing refurbishment and retrofit. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively. Strong leadership and team management capabilities, with experience in fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines. Proficiency in proposal management software and tools. Knowledge of trends and regulations is a plus. ATTRIBUTES People-focussed and able to lead a team of subject matter experts within a high-pressure environment, adhering to strict deadlines. Adaptable and able to respond quickly, depending on the needs of the business and the release of opportunities Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to identifying and pursuing business opportunities. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. INDAF

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for business and the drive to succeed? The UK's largest supplier of electrical equipment to business and trade customers is offering an exciting opportunity to join their comprehensive graduate programme designed to cultivate the next generation of sales leaders and managers. About the Company The company you'll be joining recognises the importance of nurturing talent and building a strong succession plan. Their graduate sales and business management programme was established over a decade ago to bring in bright and ambitious graduates who are eager to learn about business operations. They seek individuals who are money-motivated and aspire to become effective salespeople and future managers. Graduate Training Programme: First 6 months Develop a core knowledge of how the business operates - warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing. Get hands-on with the vast product range and learn about different manufacturers and the electrical distribution industry. Start building relationships, making deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople. Begin your formal sales training course and network with other Graduate Trainees. Complete workbook assessments to underpin your learning and development and receive financial incentives for each one passed to a required standard. 6-12 months Move to internal sales account management, engaging with business customers over the phone e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels. Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new trading accounts. 12 months and beyond Progress to a diverse business-to-business field sales management position, with increased earning potential and bigger bonuses. Travel locally in your company car, meeting clients, discussing projects, and arranging social activities. Work towards running your own business in the group, learning about staff management, purchasing, profit and loss, etc. The business operates in a decentralised manner, allowing local managers to make informed decisions that drive the business forward. Apply Today to Find Out More If you're ready to kick-start your career in a company that values innovation, autonomy, and career development, this is the graduate program for you. We seek graduates who are money-motivated, relationship builders, competitive, and driven. If you have a passion for sales and the ability to build lasting relationships, apply today! Please note, a full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Job Title: Roofing Operations Manager Location: Northampton Salary: 50,000 - 70,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Company Van + Benefits Options Resourcing is recruiting on behalf of a growing contractor that delivers expert solutions across drainage, roofing, groundworks, and construction. With a strong presence in both domestic and commercial sectors, they pride themselves on practical delivery, community impact, and a collaborative team culture. They are now seeking an experienced Roofing Operations Manager to oversee multiple live contracts, drive performance, and support the growth of their roofing division. This is a hands-on leadership role with full operational and commercial responsibility. Important: To apply, you must have proven experience as a Roofing Operations Manager and a background in social housing or commercial frameworks. Applications not meeting this criteria will not be considered. Key Responsibilities: Manage day-to-day delivery of multiple roofing contracts (planned and responsive works) Lead site teams and subcontractors to ensure high standards and effective performance Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company procedures Attend client meetings, provide updates, and build strong stakeholder relationships Work with commercial teams to manage costs, variations, and contract performance Conduct quality inspections and ensure works meet agreed specifications Support project planning, programming, and handovers Contribute to business development and department growth Candidate Requirements: Proven experience as a Roofing Operations Manager Strong knowledge of pitched and flat roofing systems Experience in social housing or public sector contracts Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills Understanding of H&S legislation, CDM regulations, and site compliance Commercial awareness and budget management skills Full UK driving licence Compensation & Benefits: Salary: 50,000 - 70,000 DOE Company van and fuel card 28 days holiday including bank holidays Monday to Friday, 7am5pm Company pension Free and on-site parking How to Apply: For more information or to apply, contact Dara Gedge