You're ready to take on a role where the quality of your team's delivery shapes the experience of every customer we work with. As our Head of Service Delivery / Commercial Operations Manager / Head of Customer Experience, you'll lead a growing function responsible for the full life cycle of customer jobs - from scheduling, coordination and communication through to reporting, certifications and invoicing. You'll bring structure, clarity and accountability to a fast moving, purpose driven business. BASIC SALARY: £50,000 - £60,000 BENEFITS: Discretionary bonus (annual and circa 5%) Full travel expenses 4% Pension 23.5 Holidays + Birthday Healthcare inc family LOCATION: Bury St Edmunds COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Cambridge, Newmarket, Thetford, Ipswich, Norwich, Why read on? A mission that feels meaningful (sustainability) A business growing fast enough to create opportunity, not so fast that it's chaos The chance to build a function your way, with support when you need it JOB DESCRIPTION : Head of Service Delivery, Commercial Operations Manager, Head of Customer Experience - Manufacturing, Sustainability This isn't just about maintaining service - it's about raising the bar across the entire lifecycle of customer work. Building on solid foundations and step into a role with genuine influence. Service delivery sits at the heart of our business, linking engineering, transport, logistics, sales, finance and the customer. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business, ensuring operational excellence is matched with clear communication and a customerfirst mindset. You'll have the autonomy to create processes that scale and the opportunity to shape a function that will grow significantly as we continue to expand. KEY RESPONSBILITIES: Head of Service Delivery, Commercial Operations Manager, Head of Customer Experience - Manufacturing, Sustainability Working closely with the Group Operations Director, you will: Lead the Service Delivery function, setting the tone for quality, ownership and continuous improvement. Raise the bar, creating consistent, high quality service delivery across all service lines. Drive improvement by embedding scalable processes, KPIs and SLAs to support strong, predictable performance. Shape and grow a team developing people, growing capability and defining what excellent service looks like. Make an impact helping customers achieve sustainability outcomes while improving their end-of-life technology processes. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Head of Service Delivery, Commercial Operations Manager, Head of Customer Experience - Manufacturing, Sustainability You'll be joining at a pivotal moment. Growth is accelerating, and you'll help shape how we scale effectively. To be successful, you'll demonstrate: A proven track record in creating and implementing customer journey process and procedures (most likely within a production/manufacturing environment). Strong service delivery or customer service leadership background. Experience leading, developing and managing teams. Direct experience of structured project management (Prince2 or similar). Strong Excel skills (V Lookup, pivot tables etc) Behaviours : A "one team" mentality with a positive mindset and a cando attitude. Selfaware, open to personal development and coaching others. Approachable, supportive leadership style with strong sense of discipline and accountability. THE COMPANY: Involved and centre at the forefront of the recycling and sustainability world, we are a multi-site business (2 locations) which has gone from strength to strength, our customers include major household names from iconic financial institutions, telecomms to the MOD. We are a dedicated passionate team of c100 focused staff who consistently deliver to our clients' high expectations. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: MH18437, Wallace Hind Selection
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
You're ready to take on a role where the quality of your team's delivery shapes the experience of every customer we work with. As our Head of Service Delivery / Commercial Operations Manager / Head of Customer Experience, you'll lead a growing function responsible for the full life cycle of customer jobs - from scheduling, coordination and communication through to reporting, certifications and invoicing. You'll bring structure, clarity and accountability to a fast moving, purpose driven business. BASIC SALARY: £50,000 - £60,000 BENEFITS: Discretionary bonus (annual and circa 5%) Full travel expenses 4% Pension 23.5 Holidays + Birthday Healthcare inc family LOCATION: Bury St Edmunds COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Cambridge, Newmarket, Thetford, Ipswich, Norwich, Why read on? A mission that feels meaningful (sustainability) A business growing fast enough to create opportunity, not so fast that it's chaos The chance to build a function your way, with support when you need it JOB DESCRIPTION : Head of Service Delivery, Commercial Operations Manager, Head of Customer Experience - Manufacturing, Sustainability This isn't just about maintaining service - it's about raising the bar across the entire lifecycle of customer work. Building on solid foundations and step into a role with genuine influence. Service delivery sits at the heart of our business, linking engineering, transport, logistics, sales, finance and the customer. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business, ensuring operational excellence is matched with clear communication and a customerfirst mindset. You'll have the autonomy to create processes that scale and the opportunity to shape a function that will grow significantly as we continue to expand. KEY RESPONSBILITIES: Head of Service Delivery, Commercial Operations Manager, Head of Customer Experience - Manufacturing, Sustainability Working closely with the Group Operations Director, you will: Lead the Service Delivery function, setting the tone for quality, ownership and continuous improvement. Raise the bar, creating consistent, high quality service delivery across all service lines. Drive improvement by embedding scalable processes, KPIs and SLAs to support strong, predictable performance. Shape and grow a team developing people, growing capability and defining what excellent service looks like. Make an impact helping customers achieve sustainability outcomes while improving their end-of-life technology processes. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Head of Service Delivery, Commercial Operations Manager, Head of Customer Experience - Manufacturing, Sustainability You'll be joining at a pivotal moment. Growth is accelerating, and you'll help shape how we scale effectively. To be successful, you'll demonstrate: A proven track record in creating and implementing customer journey process and procedures (most likely within a production/manufacturing environment). Strong service delivery or customer service leadership background. Experience leading, developing and managing teams. Direct experience of structured project management (Prince2 or similar). Strong Excel skills (V Lookup, pivot tables etc) Behaviours : A "one team" mentality with a positive mindset and a cando attitude. Selfaware, open to personal development and coaching others. Approachable, supportive leadership style with strong sense of discipline and accountability. THE COMPANY: Involved and centre at the forefront of the recycling and sustainability world, we are a multi-site business (2 locations) which has gone from strength to strength, our customers include major household names from iconic financial institutions, telecomms to the MOD. We are a dedicated passionate team of c100 focused staff who consistently deliver to our clients' high expectations. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: MH18437, Wallace Hind Selection
Our Events & Communications Senior Coordinator role sits across all three of our garden sites, supporting our income generating private venue hire as well as our community facing workshops and event programme. Working closely with all parts of the organisation, this person helps to tell the story of the charity through our social media, website, newsletter and other channels. Key Details Time commitment: 5 days a week (this can be organised flexibly depending on what the event schedule requires, which will include some evening and weekend work). Possibility of four day contract, to be discussed, salary pro-rata. Contract: This role is a fixed term maternity cover: August 2026 - September 2027 Salary: £34,000 Applications due: 17th May 2026 at 11:59 p.m Interviews held 1 or 2 June 2026 Start date August 2026 ideally Job Purpose: To promote the New Story Garden, Floating Garden and Paper Garden in King s Cross and Canada Water as event spaces for private and commercial use. To be responsible for delivering the annual events plan and associated budget in order to generate a profit to be reinvested into our community and youth programmes and build of community gardens. To organise and run events in the spaces and manage a team of people where needed depending on the size of the events. To produce communications and marketing materials for the organisation according to agreed style guides and templates. Main Duties and Responsibilities The role has 2 main strands: VENUE HIRE & EVENTS Communicating venue hire and supporting partnerships with corporates and individuals to aid fundraising, and leading on the facilitation of those events COMMUNICATIONS AND CREATIVE CAMPAIGNS Supporting the wider work of the team by communicating our objectives and achievements, maintaining an engaging and imaginative stream of content that allows GG's work to reach new audiences Development and strategic Work with the Global Generation team to deliver communication strategy highlighting the achievements and objectives of the organisation and building our brand Contribute to existing vision, business plan and implementation for venue hire and events at Global Generation Jointly responsible for ensuring that venue hire and the events programme makes a profit, working towards an agreed target Events Planning & Delivery Develop, promote and deliver a programme of events in our garden sites, emphasising the uniqueness of each site, as well as assist with larger fundraising events Customer relations: First point of contact for new bookings and enquiries via phone and email ; Conduct site visits for potential clients Financial & event administration: Draw up quotes for hire costs, process and approve invoices & payments, manage events budgets, track spending and income, manage contracting, scheduling, menus, brochures and terms and conditions (parts to be carried out by Office Assistant) Partnerships and relationships Actively maintain relationships and networks with individuals, organisations and developers Understand, value and work together with the GG team to ensure that there is a good balance between commercial priorities and community priorities, to avoid clashing with or limiting the use of spaces for educational and community events. Where possible add value by merging commercial and community. Communications and Creative Campaigns Support delivery of existing communications strategy across the organisation, including monthly newsletter, regular social media schedule, practical copyediting, typesetting and design support for annual outputs. Create and deliver creative communication materials and publications for use in the media and online that help bring Global Generation s work to life Utilise existing branding guidelines and templates to create consistent social graphics, newsletter headers and venue hire documents For full list of tasks and responsibilities, see the JD on our website. Essential Skills and Experience Fluent in written and spoken English. Proficiency in G-suite and/or Office 365 programmes Experience using social media platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram (for creating & scheduling content) Experience using photo or video editing software, Adobe Suite, Canva or Capcut or other similar software. Experience coordinating or planning events or organising space hire. Experience managing relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders Experience with Squarespace or other website management software Good time management and organisational skills Organisational Context: Founded in 2004, we grow food, people and community for a fair and just world. Our vision informs our two charitable aims which are the guiding principles for our work: To provide opportunities for the direct experience of natural wilderness environments for children, young people and adults To support young people to develop their full potential so they are able to contribute positively to society and the environment We operate in the boroughs of Camden, Islington and Southwark and work with people of all ages, particularly children and young people. Working from educational and bio-diverse garden spaces such as the Story Garden and Floating Garden in King s Cross and the Paper Garden in Canada Water, we combine activities such as urban food growing, supporting bees, carpentry, cooking, and healthy eating with dialogue, storytelling, creative writing, performance and art, silence and stillness. These practices help us to create the conditions for people to come together in a fuller and more connected sense of who they are and what they are a part of and, from that space, to practically and creatively contribute to ecological and social change. We offer our inner city garden spaces for venue hire and events to raise funds towards our charitable aims. This role is based across our sites - Story Garden and Floating Garden in King s Cross and Paper Garden in Canada Water. You will work with all members of the team, and most closely with the Head of Fundraising, Joint CEO, Operations Manager and Operations Assistant. Benefits to working with Global Generation We offer 25 days holiday per year, plus all bank holidays. We aim to create a supportive, creative and rewarding environment for you to work in. All members of staff are part of collaboratively developing how we work as an organisation. We do this through offering staff lunches, weekly team meetings, reflective spaces to learn together, away days and residentials which give us an opportunity to come together to reflect and explore different aspects of our work and collectively contribute towards the vision of the organisation. There are also opportunities for job related training and coaching as part of your own personal development, the opportunity to slow down, plan and reflect during the winter, and the possibility for additional support if the need arises through our Employee Assistance Programme. Download full JD and application form through our website.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Our Events & Communications Senior Coordinator role sits across all three of our garden sites, supporting our income generating private venue hire as well as our community facing workshops and event programme. Working closely with all parts of the organisation, this person helps to tell the story of the charity through our social media, website, newsletter and other channels. Key Details Time commitment: 5 days a week (this can be organised flexibly depending on what the event schedule requires, which will include some evening and weekend work). Possibility of four day contract, to be discussed, salary pro-rata. Contract: This role is a fixed term maternity cover: August 2026 - September 2027 Salary: £34,000 Applications due: 17th May 2026 at 11:59 p.m Interviews held 1 or 2 June 2026 Start date August 2026 ideally Job Purpose: To promote the New Story Garden, Floating Garden and Paper Garden in King s Cross and Canada Water as event spaces for private and commercial use. To be responsible for delivering the annual events plan and associated budget in order to generate a profit to be reinvested into our community and youth programmes and build of community gardens. To organise and run events in the spaces and manage a team of people where needed depending on the size of the events. To produce communications and marketing materials for the organisation according to agreed style guides and templates. Main Duties and Responsibilities The role has 2 main strands: VENUE HIRE & EVENTS Communicating venue hire and supporting partnerships with corporates and individuals to aid fundraising, and leading on the facilitation of those events COMMUNICATIONS AND CREATIVE CAMPAIGNS Supporting the wider work of the team by communicating our objectives and achievements, maintaining an engaging and imaginative stream of content that allows GG's work to reach new audiences Development and strategic Work with the Global Generation team to deliver communication strategy highlighting the achievements and objectives of the organisation and building our brand Contribute to existing vision, business plan and implementation for venue hire and events at Global Generation Jointly responsible for ensuring that venue hire and the events programme makes a profit, working towards an agreed target Events Planning & Delivery Develop, promote and deliver a programme of events in our garden sites, emphasising the uniqueness of each site, as well as assist with larger fundraising events Customer relations: First point of contact for new bookings and enquiries via phone and email ; Conduct site visits for potential clients Financial & event administration: Draw up quotes for hire costs, process and approve invoices & payments, manage events budgets, track spending and income, manage contracting, scheduling, menus, brochures and terms and conditions (parts to be carried out by Office Assistant) Partnerships and relationships Actively maintain relationships and networks with individuals, organisations and developers Understand, value and work together with the GG team to ensure that there is a good balance between commercial priorities and community priorities, to avoid clashing with or limiting the use of spaces for educational and community events. Where possible add value by merging commercial and community. Communications and Creative Campaigns Support delivery of existing communications strategy across the organisation, including monthly newsletter, regular social media schedule, practical copyediting, typesetting and design support for annual outputs. Create and deliver creative communication materials and publications for use in the media and online that help bring Global Generation s work to life Utilise existing branding guidelines and templates to create consistent social graphics, newsletter headers and venue hire documents For full list of tasks and responsibilities, see the JD on our website. Essential Skills and Experience Fluent in written and spoken English. Proficiency in G-suite and/or Office 365 programmes Experience using social media platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram (for creating & scheduling content) Experience using photo or video editing software, Adobe Suite, Canva or Capcut or other similar software. Experience coordinating or planning events or organising space hire. Experience managing relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders Experience with Squarespace or other website management software Good time management and organisational skills Organisational Context: Founded in 2004, we grow food, people and community for a fair and just world. Our vision informs our two charitable aims which are the guiding principles for our work: To provide opportunities for the direct experience of natural wilderness environments for children, young people and adults To support young people to develop their full potential so they are able to contribute positively to society and the environment We operate in the boroughs of Camden, Islington and Southwark and work with people of all ages, particularly children and young people. Working from educational and bio-diverse garden spaces such as the Story Garden and Floating Garden in King s Cross and the Paper Garden in Canada Water, we combine activities such as urban food growing, supporting bees, carpentry, cooking, and healthy eating with dialogue, storytelling, creative writing, performance and art, silence and stillness. These practices help us to create the conditions for people to come together in a fuller and more connected sense of who they are and what they are a part of and, from that space, to practically and creatively contribute to ecological and social change. We offer our inner city garden spaces for venue hire and events to raise funds towards our charitable aims. This role is based across our sites - Story Garden and Floating Garden in King s Cross and Paper Garden in Canada Water. You will work with all members of the team, and most closely with the Head of Fundraising, Joint CEO, Operations Manager and Operations Assistant. Benefits to working with Global Generation We offer 25 days holiday per year, plus all bank holidays. We aim to create a supportive, creative and rewarding environment for you to work in. All members of staff are part of collaboratively developing how we work as an organisation. We do this through offering staff lunches, weekly team meetings, reflective spaces to learn together, away days and residentials which give us an opportunity to come together to reflect and explore different aspects of our work and collectively contribute towards the vision of the organisation. There are also opportunities for job related training and coaching as part of your own personal development, the opportunity to slow down, plan and reflect during the winter, and the possibility for additional support if the need arises through our Employee Assistance Programme. Download full JD and application form through our website.
Wallace Hind Selection LTD
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
You're ready to take on a role where the quality of your team's delivery shapes the experience of every customer we work with. As our Head of Service Delivery / Commercial Operations Manager / Head of Customer Experience, you'll lead a growing function responsible for the full life cycle of customer jobs - from scheduling, coordination and communication through to reporting, certifications and invoicing. You'll bring structure, clarity and accountability to a fast moving, purpose driven business. BASIC SALARY: £50,000 - £60,000 BENEFITS: Discretionary bonus (annual and circa 5%) Full travel expenses 4% Pension 23.5 Holidays + Birthday Healthcare inc family LOCATION: Bury St Edmunds COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Cambridge, Newmarket, Thetford, Ipswich, Norwich, Why read on? A mission that feels meaningful (sustainability) A business growing fast enough to create opportunity, not so fast that it's chaos The chance to build a function your way, with support when you need it JOB DESCRIPTION : Head of Service Delivery, Commercial Operations Manager, Head of Customer Experience - Manufacturing, Sustainability This isn't just about maintaining service - it's about raising the bar across the entire lifecycle of customer work. Building on solid foundations and step into a role with genuine influence. Service delivery sits at the heart of our business, linking engineering, transport, logistics, sales, finance and the customer. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business, ensuring operational excellence is matched with clear communication and a customerfirst mindset. You'll have the autonomy to create processes that scale and the opportunity to shape a function that will grow significantly as we continue to expand. KEY RESPONSBILITIES: Head of Service Delivery, Commercial Operations Manager, Head of Customer Experience - Manufacturing, Sustainability Working closely with the Group Operations Director, you will: Lead the Service Delivery function, setting the tone for quality, ownership and continuous improvement. Raise the bar, creating consistent, high quality service delivery across all service lines. Drive improvement by embedding scalable processes, KPIs and SLAs to support strong, predictable performance. Shape and grow a team developing people, growing capability and defining what excellent service looks like. Make an impact helping customers achieve sustainability outcomes while improving their end-of-life technology processes. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Head of Service Delivery, Commercial Operations Manager, Head of Customer Experience - Manufacturing, Sustainability You'll be joining at a pivotal moment. Growth is accelerating, and you'll help shape how we scale effectively. To be successful, you'll demonstrate: A proven track record in creating and implementing customer journey process and procedures (most likely within a production/manufacturing environment). Strong service delivery or customer service leadership background. Experience leading, developing and managing teams. Direct experience of structured project management (Prince2 or similar). Strong Excel skills (V Lookup, pivot tables etc) Behaviours : A "one team" mentality with a positive mindset and a cando attitude. Selfaware, open to personal development and coaching others. Approachable, supportive leadership style with strong sense of discipline and accountability. THE COMPANY: Involved and centre at the forefront of the recycling and sustainability world, we are a multi-site business (2 locations) which has gone from strength to strength, our customers include major household names from iconic financial institutions, telecomms to the MOD. We are a dedicated passionate team of c100 focused staff who consistently deliver to our clients' high expectations. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: MH18437, Wallace Hind Selection
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
You're ready to take on a role where the quality of your team's delivery shapes the experience of every customer we work with. As our Head of Service Delivery / Commercial Operations Manager / Head of Customer Experience, you'll lead a growing function responsible for the full life cycle of customer jobs - from scheduling, coordination and communication through to reporting, certifications and invoicing. You'll bring structure, clarity and accountability to a fast moving, purpose driven business. BASIC SALARY: £50,000 - £60,000 BENEFITS: Discretionary bonus (annual and circa 5%) Full travel expenses 4% Pension 23.5 Holidays + Birthday Healthcare inc family LOCATION: Bury St Edmunds COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Cambridge, Newmarket, Thetford, Ipswich, Norwich, Why read on? A mission that feels meaningful (sustainability) A business growing fast enough to create opportunity, not so fast that it's chaos The chance to build a function your way, with support when you need it JOB DESCRIPTION : Head of Service Delivery, Commercial Operations Manager, Head of Customer Experience - Manufacturing, Sustainability This isn't just about maintaining service - it's about raising the bar across the entire lifecycle of customer work. Building on solid foundations and step into a role with genuine influence. Service delivery sits at the heart of our business, linking engineering, transport, logistics, sales, finance and the customer. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business, ensuring operational excellence is matched with clear communication and a customerfirst mindset. You'll have the autonomy to create processes that scale and the opportunity to shape a function that will grow significantly as we continue to expand. KEY RESPONSBILITIES: Head of Service Delivery, Commercial Operations Manager, Head of Customer Experience - Manufacturing, Sustainability Working closely with the Group Operations Director, you will: Lead the Service Delivery function, setting the tone for quality, ownership and continuous improvement. Raise the bar, creating consistent, high quality service delivery across all service lines. Drive improvement by embedding scalable processes, KPIs and SLAs to support strong, predictable performance. Shape and grow a team developing people, growing capability and defining what excellent service looks like. Make an impact helping customers achieve sustainability outcomes while improving their end-of-life technology processes. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Head of Service Delivery, Commercial Operations Manager, Head of Customer Experience - Manufacturing, Sustainability You'll be joining at a pivotal moment. Growth is accelerating, and you'll help shape how we scale effectively. To be successful, you'll demonstrate: A proven track record in creating and implementing customer journey process and procedures (most likely within a production/manufacturing environment). Strong service delivery or customer service leadership background. Experience leading, developing and managing teams. Direct experience of structured project management (Prince2 or similar). Strong Excel skills (V Lookup, pivot tables etc) Behaviours : A "one team" mentality with a positive mindset and a cando attitude. Selfaware, open to personal development and coaching others. Approachable, supportive leadership style with strong sense of discipline and accountability. THE COMPANY: Involved and centre at the forefront of the recycling and sustainability world, we are a multi-site business (2 locations) which has gone from strength to strength, our customers include major household names from iconic financial institutions, telecomms to the MOD. We are a dedicated passionate team of c100 focused staff who consistently deliver to our clients' high expectations. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: MH18437, Wallace Hind Selection
Michael Page are delighted to partner with our client to recruit a Project Accountant. The role sits with portfolio of products and projects including complex product development, systems integration, product manufacturing and service support projects. The role will take responsibility for a portfolio of projects, and will become the primary financial contact for those projects and become a key member of those project delivery teams. Client Details Our client is market leading Global Manufacturing Business and has a varied portfolio of projects, across Air, Land and Sea domains, including complex product development, systems integration, product manufacturing and service support projects. The Business is enjoying a period of high growth that is anticipated to continue across our 5-year planning period. The role will operate across the business in a visible role and will offer a fantastic platform for development and progression. Description The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities: Ensure that forecast orders, sales and invoicing are updated on a regular basis including identifying R&O's monthly Assist in the completion of the Program Dashboards and CSRs. Monitor project expenditure and delivery with a tight focus on cash milestones. Support Programme Managers to understand actual costs incurred. Support Programme Managers to ensure costs to completion estimates and estimates at completion for programmes are correctly reflected. Monitor, report and control projects balance sheet and working capital. Play an active part in the reconciliation of project costs within oracle and manage monthly reconciliations Undertake key activities as part of the monthly close activities, ensuring the accuracy of results. Monitor and maintain data quality, consistency and integrity across primary systems within span of control. Maintain and enhance the financial control environment, ensuring that all areas of the Balance sheet within span of control are accurate, robustly challenged and recoverable. Support the relevant sector Business Controllers in preparation of annual budgets and forecasts. Participate as required in bid process and support commercial on claims / additional tasks. Profile The successful candidate will likely have the following profile: A good understanding of commercial and financial aspects of the business Be comfortable working with ambiguity and proposing solutions to complex issues Be able to present and explain the implication of complex business issues Be able to interact with non-finance managers and individuals at all levels in the business Be flexible to work in a changing environment Hold a professional accounting qualification / part qualified status Ideally educated to degree level (preferably in a finance, or related discipline) and/or have proven experience of Project Accounting within an engineering/manufacturing background Highly proficient in Excel. Job Offer This role offers a competitive package plus great wider benefits. Please apply for further discussions.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Michael Page are delighted to partner with our client to recruit a Project Accountant. The role sits with portfolio of products and projects including complex product development, systems integration, product manufacturing and service support projects. The role will take responsibility for a portfolio of projects, and will become the primary financial contact for those projects and become a key member of those project delivery teams. Client Details Our client is market leading Global Manufacturing Business and has a varied portfolio of projects, across Air, Land and Sea domains, including complex product development, systems integration, product manufacturing and service support projects. The Business is enjoying a period of high growth that is anticipated to continue across our 5-year planning period. The role will operate across the business in a visible role and will offer a fantastic platform for development and progression. Description The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities: Ensure that forecast orders, sales and invoicing are updated on a regular basis including identifying R&O's monthly Assist in the completion of the Program Dashboards and CSRs. Monitor project expenditure and delivery with a tight focus on cash milestones. Support Programme Managers to understand actual costs incurred. Support Programme Managers to ensure costs to completion estimates and estimates at completion for programmes are correctly reflected. Monitor, report and control projects balance sheet and working capital. Play an active part in the reconciliation of project costs within oracle and manage monthly reconciliations Undertake key activities as part of the monthly close activities, ensuring the accuracy of results. Monitor and maintain data quality, consistency and integrity across primary systems within span of control. Maintain and enhance the financial control environment, ensuring that all areas of the Balance sheet within span of control are accurate, robustly challenged and recoverable. Support the relevant sector Business Controllers in preparation of annual budgets and forecasts. Participate as required in bid process and support commercial on claims / additional tasks. Profile The successful candidate will likely have the following profile: A good understanding of commercial and financial aspects of the business Be comfortable working with ambiguity and proposing solutions to complex issues Be able to present and explain the implication of complex business issues Be able to interact with non-finance managers and individuals at all levels in the business Be flexible to work in a changing environment Hold a professional accounting qualification / part qualified status Ideally educated to degree level (preferably in a finance, or related discipline) and/or have proven experience of Project Accounting within an engineering/manufacturing background Highly proficient in Excel. Job Offer This role offers a competitive package plus great wider benefits. Please apply for further discussions.
Carrington West are pleased to offer this outstanding vacancy with one of the most innovative and progressive consultancies in the civil engineering/highway engineering market. The role of Principal Ecologist offers the successful candidate a chance to work on large local civil environmental schemes. The role is to lead a multidisciplinary team in the delivery of a range of environmental, ecological, landscape planning and associated professional services to internal and external clients as part of the Environmental Consultancy. Day to day job objectives: Effectively manage available resources and capacity within the team to ensure successful delivery of the teams' work programme. Implement and manage the provision of specialist technical expertise and project delivery which may be complex and significant to achieve quality, programme and financial targets meeting customer and stakeholder requirements. Manage the provision of specialist technical expertise in the delivery of team disciplines as part of the planning process, which may include the provision of an expert witness role at the inquiry, to achieve compliance with legislation, and national and local policies. Manage the service area to colleagues, clients or third parties to support the delivery of projects across the organisation that may be complex and large-scale. Identify development and market opportunities to contribute to the growth of the team service thereby supporting achievement of business plan objectives. Lead, coach, and develop team members to achieve their potential and deliver effective business results. Hold team members to account to comply with internal and external standards of statutory responsibilities, duties, policies and procedures to ensure standards are met to maintain a consistent and high-quality service. Act as an ambassador for individual schemes and the Company across professional, business and community events and networks at local and regional levels to maintain a positive company reputation, build relationships with third parties and promote internal expertise for business development. What experience you will need: Relevant degree and Chartership of a relevant professional institute, or equivalent post qualification experience/knowledge gained through practical experience in an ecological or landscape planning consultancy, full CIEEM or LI membership and ongoing CPD requirements eligible for Chartership. Extensive post-qualification experience accomplishing a broad background in either of the specialism areas below: oEcological survey and assessment including preparing chapters for Environmental Statements, ecological mitigation design/delivery (including Ecological Clerk of Works role) and hold a minimum Level 1 Natural England Bat Licence in combination with at least 1 other protected species licence. oLandscape Planning and Landscape Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA); Co-ordination and compilation of complete Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), delivery of both EIA Scoping and full Environmental Statement (ES) landscape chapters, development of landscape mitigation proposals/measures across a wide variety of development projects. Strong knowledge of relevant UK and European legislation, policy and guidance along with a good understanding/experience of either: oHabitats Regulations Assessment and Biodiversity Net Gain Calculations oPublic Inquiry, Protected Landscape designations, Green Belt, Heritage & Conservation designations, Landscape Character Assessments and providing independent Consultation Advice to Local Authority Planners Ability to lead a team in a busy environmental services team, to make decisions and solve problems to meet team objectives and operational targets and be able to prioritise available team resources to meet the needs of the business. Excellent interpersonal skills to gain agreement and acceptance of others including colleagues, senior managers and clients. Ability to work collaboratively and actively involve colleagues and members of the team. Strong ICT skills including competence in specialist computer applications used to support ecological or landscape visual impact assessments including GIS software packages. Thorough working knowledge of health and safety, technical, planning, and other legislation /good practices appropriate to ecology or landscape planning assessments. Proven experience in providing information, communicating, and working collaboratively with internal and external customers, stakeholders and colleagues to achieve delivery objectives. Proven experience in financial monitoring and control across a range of environmental consultancy projects. What you'll get in return: This is not only a great opportunity to work on local Environmental projects, but one where you will have a real opportunity to help influence the shape and character of the team's expansion over the coming years. A culture that helps you to achieve your full potential with clear, structured mentoring, investment and feedback. A competitive salary - not just to attract you to the business but also to recognise your ongoing contribution and capabilities. They also provide a leading pension scheme, and various perks and wellbeing initiatives to ensure you are properly looked after during your time with the business. If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Adam Butler at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Carrington West are pleased to offer this outstanding vacancy with one of the most innovative and progressive consultancies in the civil engineering/highway engineering market. The role of Principal Ecologist offers the successful candidate a chance to work on large local civil environmental schemes. The role is to lead a multidisciplinary team in the delivery of a range of environmental, ecological, landscape planning and associated professional services to internal and external clients as part of the Environmental Consultancy. Day to day job objectives: Effectively manage available resources and capacity within the team to ensure successful delivery of the teams' work programme. Implement and manage the provision of specialist technical expertise and project delivery which may be complex and significant to achieve quality, programme and financial targets meeting customer and stakeholder requirements. Manage the provision of specialist technical expertise in the delivery of team disciplines as part of the planning process, which may include the provision of an expert witness role at the inquiry, to achieve compliance with legislation, and national and local policies. Manage the service area to colleagues, clients or third parties to support the delivery of projects across the organisation that may be complex and large-scale. Identify development and market opportunities to contribute to the growth of the team service thereby supporting achievement of business plan objectives. Lead, coach, and develop team members to achieve their potential and deliver effective business results. Hold team members to account to comply with internal and external standards of statutory responsibilities, duties, policies and procedures to ensure standards are met to maintain a consistent and high-quality service. Act as an ambassador for individual schemes and the Company across professional, business and community events and networks at local and regional levels to maintain a positive company reputation, build relationships with third parties and promote internal expertise for business development. What experience you will need: Relevant degree and Chartership of a relevant professional institute, or equivalent post qualification experience/knowledge gained through practical experience in an ecological or landscape planning consultancy, full CIEEM or LI membership and ongoing CPD requirements eligible for Chartership. Extensive post-qualification experience accomplishing a broad background in either of the specialism areas below: oEcological survey and assessment including preparing chapters for Environmental Statements, ecological mitigation design/delivery (including Ecological Clerk of Works role) and hold a minimum Level 1 Natural England Bat Licence in combination with at least 1 other protected species licence. oLandscape Planning and Landscape Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA); Co-ordination and compilation of complete Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), delivery of both EIA Scoping and full Environmental Statement (ES) landscape chapters, development of landscape mitigation proposals/measures across a wide variety of development projects. Strong knowledge of relevant UK and European legislation, policy and guidance along with a good understanding/experience of either: oHabitats Regulations Assessment and Biodiversity Net Gain Calculations oPublic Inquiry, Protected Landscape designations, Green Belt, Heritage & Conservation designations, Landscape Character Assessments and providing independent Consultation Advice to Local Authority Planners Ability to lead a team in a busy environmental services team, to make decisions and solve problems to meet team objectives and operational targets and be able to prioritise available team resources to meet the needs of the business. Excellent interpersonal skills to gain agreement and acceptance of others including colleagues, senior managers and clients. Ability to work collaboratively and actively involve colleagues and members of the team. Strong ICT skills including competence in specialist computer applications used to support ecological or landscape visual impact assessments including GIS software packages. Thorough working knowledge of health and safety, technical, planning, and other legislation /good practices appropriate to ecology or landscape planning assessments. Proven experience in providing information, communicating, and working collaboratively with internal and external customers, stakeholders and colleagues to achieve delivery objectives. Proven experience in financial monitoring and control across a range of environmental consultancy projects. What you'll get in return: This is not only a great opportunity to work on local Environmental projects, but one where you will have a real opportunity to help influence the shape and character of the team's expansion over the coming years. A culture that helps you to achieve your full potential with clear, structured mentoring, investment and feedback. A competitive salary - not just to attract you to the business but also to recognise your ongoing contribution and capabilities. They also provide a leading pension scheme, and various perks and wellbeing initiatives to ensure you are properly looked after during your time with the business. If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Adam Butler at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.
Senior Planner / Associate Planner Location: Stevenage Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a long-established and award-winning planning and architecture practice with the appointment of a Senior Planner / Associate Planner to join their growing town planning team in Stevenage. The Opportunity This role offers the chance to join a well-regarded and stable consultancy with a strong reputation and an established client base. The planning team is growing but well embedded within the wider business, offering both support and long-term career progression. The successful candidate will work across a wide range of projects and sectors, with responsibility for managing schemes of varying scale and complexity. Key Responsibilities Project managing planning applications from inception through to determination Preparing and coordinating Local Plan representations Undertaking site appraisals and planning feasibility work Managing and contributing to planning appeals Working closely with clients and professional teams Mentoring and supporting junior members of the planning team Contributing to business development and client relationships About You This position will suit an experienced planner who is confident taking ownership of projects and supporting the wider team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: Approximately 10+ years' experience in planning Full RTPI membership Strong technical planning knowledge across multiple sectors Excellent written and verbal communication skills Confidence managing clients and complex projects An interest in mentoring and developing junior staff A proactive and commercially aware mindset What's on Offer Competitive salary package Performance-related bonus Company pension scheme Clear opportunities for progression and increasing autonomy Long-term career development, with future involvement in the wider management of the business Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates as soon as possible. If you meet the criteria above, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Senior Planner / Associate Planner Location: Stevenage Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a long-established and award-winning planning and architecture practice with the appointment of a Senior Planner / Associate Planner to join their growing town planning team in Stevenage. The Opportunity This role offers the chance to join a well-regarded and stable consultancy with a strong reputation and an established client base. The planning team is growing but well embedded within the wider business, offering both support and long-term career progression. The successful candidate will work across a wide range of projects and sectors, with responsibility for managing schemes of varying scale and complexity. Key Responsibilities Project managing planning applications from inception through to determination Preparing and coordinating Local Plan representations Undertaking site appraisals and planning feasibility work Managing and contributing to planning appeals Working closely with clients and professional teams Mentoring and supporting junior members of the planning team Contributing to business development and client relationships About You This position will suit an experienced planner who is confident taking ownership of projects and supporting the wider team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: Approximately 10+ years' experience in planning Full RTPI membership Strong technical planning knowledge across multiple sectors Excellent written and verbal communication skills Confidence managing clients and complex projects An interest in mentoring and developing junior staff A proactive and commercially aware mindset What's on Offer Competitive salary package Performance-related bonus Company pension scheme Clear opportunities for progression and increasing autonomy Long-term career development, with future involvement in the wider management of the business Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates as soon as possible. If you meet the criteria above, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
Step into a senior Audit Manager role within a Top 20 firm s dynamic financial services and technology team in the City. This is a chance to work with a diverse client portfolio, from fast-growing entrepreneurial businesses to complex international organisations, gaining exposure across a variety of sectors. You ll lead engagements, build lasting client relationships, and play a central role in a collaborative, high-performing team that values initiative and impact. With real scope to influence how work is delivered and contribute to the growth of the team, this is an opportunity for someone ambitious, commercially aware, and ready to make their mark. Job Title: Audit Manager - Financial Services Job Type: Permanent Location: London (SW1) Salary: £65 000 Reference no: 16044 Audit Manager - Financial Services Benefits 25 days annual leave plus additional time off between Christmas and New Year Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work life balance Private medical insurance Clear progression opportunities within a growing Top 20 firm Ongoing professional development and training support Exposure to a broad and varied client base Opportunities to participate in advisory and business development initiatives Supportive, collaborative team environment Access to an international network and global client exposure Audit Manager - Financial Services About The Role You ll join a well-established specialist team, supporting clients across financial services and technology, and take ownership of audits from planning through to completion. Acting as a key client contact, you ll influence how engagements are delivered, contribute to advisory projects, and help shape the future of the team. The role blends hands-on delivery with client interaction and team development, giving you the chance to make a real impact both internally and externally. Key Responsibilities: Lead and deliver audit engagements from planning through to completion Serve as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients Oversee audit fieldwork and perform manager level reviews Manage multiple assignments and deadlines efficiently Plan audits to ensure high quality and timely delivery Manage and mentor junior team members and trainees Provide constructive feedback and support team development Contribute to advisory projects and client initiatives Represent the firm positively in interactions with clients and prospective clients The successful Audit Manager - Financial Services will have: ACA or ACCA qualification, or equivalent Experience operating at Audit Manager level within a Top 20 firm Strong knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards Proven experience managing multiple audits and deadlines Exposure to, or interest in, business development activity Strong attention to detail and commitment to audit quality Ability to manage, motivate and develop junior team members Experience with financial services or technology clients is advantageous Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Step into a senior Audit Manager role within a Top 20 firm s dynamic financial services and technology team in the City. This is a chance to work with a diverse client portfolio, from fast-growing entrepreneurial businesses to complex international organisations, gaining exposure across a variety of sectors. You ll lead engagements, build lasting client relationships, and play a central role in a collaborative, high-performing team that values initiative and impact. With real scope to influence how work is delivered and contribute to the growth of the team, this is an opportunity for someone ambitious, commercially aware, and ready to make their mark. Job Title: Audit Manager - Financial Services Job Type: Permanent Location: London (SW1) Salary: £65 000 Reference no: 16044 Audit Manager - Financial Services Benefits 25 days annual leave plus additional time off between Christmas and New Year Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work life balance Private medical insurance Clear progression opportunities within a growing Top 20 firm Ongoing professional development and training support Exposure to a broad and varied client base Opportunities to participate in advisory and business development initiatives Supportive, collaborative team environment Access to an international network and global client exposure Audit Manager - Financial Services About The Role You ll join a well-established specialist team, supporting clients across financial services and technology, and take ownership of audits from planning through to completion. Acting as a key client contact, you ll influence how engagements are delivered, contribute to advisory projects, and help shape the future of the team. The role blends hands-on delivery with client interaction and team development, giving you the chance to make a real impact both internally and externally. Key Responsibilities: Lead and deliver audit engagements from planning through to completion Serve as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients Oversee audit fieldwork and perform manager level reviews Manage multiple assignments and deadlines efficiently Plan audits to ensure high quality and timely delivery Manage and mentor junior team members and trainees Provide constructive feedback and support team development Contribute to advisory projects and client initiatives Represent the firm positively in interactions with clients and prospective clients The successful Audit Manager - Financial Services will have: ACA or ACCA qualification, or equivalent Experience operating at Audit Manager level within a Top 20 firm Strong knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards Proven experience managing multiple audits and deadlines Exposure to, or interest in, business development activity Strong attention to detail and commitment to audit quality Ability to manage, motivate and develop junior team members Experience with financial services or technology clients is advantageous Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)
Audit & Accounts Senior Manager / Associate Director - Leatherhead, Surrey £75,000 - £85,000 + Benefits Hybrid and Flexible Working Are you a qualified accountant looking for a senior leadership role with a clear route to Director? This is a newly created opportunity with a forward-thinking firm of Chartered Accountants based along the A3 corridor in Leatherhead. The firm is modern, independent, and fast-growing, offering you the chance to work with an impressive client base, take on real responsibility, and progress to Director within 1-3 years. The Firm: An independent and growing practice with a modern, inclusive culture. Based in Leatherhead with easy access from Guildford, Epsom, Woking, and surrounding areas. Full-service firm offering audit, accounts, tax, and outsourced services. A training firm for ACA and ACCA students with an excellent support structure. The Role - Key Responsibilities: Client-facing senior position managing a diverse portfolio of SMEs, groups, LLPs, and charities. Review and preparation of statutory accounts under FRS102. Oversee audit assignments from planning through to completion. Deliver advisory and business support services to privately owned businesses. Support and mentor junior team members and active studiers. Collaborate closely with the Partners to deliver quality client service and drive growth. Play a key part in the strategic development of the firm as a future Director. What we are looking for: ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant with strong technical experience in audit and accounts. Proven ability to lead teams and develop client relationships. Ambition to obtain your Practising Certificate and RI status. Interest in building your career as a general practitioner. Comfortable working with cloud-based systems (Xero preferred). What's in it for you? Collaborative, people-first culture with an excellent package Salary in the region of £75,000 - £85,000 depending on experience. Hybrid working, car parking, and flexible working practices. Genuine opportunity for rapid progression to Director level. Next Steps Apply now for this Audit & Accounts Senior Manager / Associate Director role, and we will aim to respond to all suitable applicants within 48 hours. For a confidential conversation, please get in touch to arrange a good time to chat. About Fletcher George Fletcher George is a Leatherhead-based financial recruiter. We are committed to building diverse and inclusive workplaces and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We act as an employment agency for this role. Referral Scheme Refer a friend or colleague and receive up to £500 in Amazon or John Lewis vouchers when we place them. Visit our website for full details.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Audit & Accounts Senior Manager / Associate Director - Leatherhead, Surrey £75,000 - £85,000 + Benefits Hybrid and Flexible Working Are you a qualified accountant looking for a senior leadership role with a clear route to Director? This is a newly created opportunity with a forward-thinking firm of Chartered Accountants based along the A3 corridor in Leatherhead. The firm is modern, independent, and fast-growing, offering you the chance to work with an impressive client base, take on real responsibility, and progress to Director within 1-3 years. The Firm: An independent and growing practice with a modern, inclusive culture. Based in Leatherhead with easy access from Guildford, Epsom, Woking, and surrounding areas. Full-service firm offering audit, accounts, tax, and outsourced services. A training firm for ACA and ACCA students with an excellent support structure. The Role - Key Responsibilities: Client-facing senior position managing a diverse portfolio of SMEs, groups, LLPs, and charities. Review and preparation of statutory accounts under FRS102. Oversee audit assignments from planning through to completion. Deliver advisory and business support services to privately owned businesses. Support and mentor junior team members and active studiers. Collaborate closely with the Partners to deliver quality client service and drive growth. Play a key part in the strategic development of the firm as a future Director. What we are looking for: ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant with strong technical experience in audit and accounts. Proven ability to lead teams and develop client relationships. Ambition to obtain your Practising Certificate and RI status. Interest in building your career as a general practitioner. Comfortable working with cloud-based systems (Xero preferred). What's in it for you? Collaborative, people-first culture with an excellent package Salary in the region of £75,000 - £85,000 depending on experience. Hybrid working, car parking, and flexible working practices. Genuine opportunity for rapid progression to Director level. Next Steps Apply now for this Audit & Accounts Senior Manager / Associate Director role, and we will aim to respond to all suitable applicants within 48 hours. For a confidential conversation, please get in touch to arrange a good time to chat. About Fletcher George Fletcher George is a Leatherhead-based financial recruiter. We are committed to building diverse and inclusive workplaces and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We act as an employment agency for this role. Referral Scheme Refer a friend or colleague and receive up to £500 in Amazon or John Lewis vouchers when we place them. Visit our website for full details.
Senior Account Manager Our client's business was founded close to 30 years ago and is a leading UK corporate communications partner supporting businesses ranging from the FTSE 100 through to the AIM market, as well as private companies and those new to market. They work in print, digital and moving image and specialise in six core areas across numerous sectors: Investor communications Corporate reporting Sustainability communications Our client is looking to hire a Senior Account/Project Manager in corporate communications: someone with 6-7 years commercial experience, a mid-weight role at the heart of a fast-developing business. Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and bright-minded person to join their growing team, with a can-do attitude, a strong focus on customer service and an excellent attention to detail. Requirements For this role, our client is looking for a candidate who: has a university degree (preferably English or Communications); has at least 6 years' experience of working in a corporate communications agency in a similar role; experience in business development and attracting new clients; experience working with international companies has strong interpersonal and communication skills, and is committed to the importance of client/customer relationships; has a can-do attitude, is organised and is a highly proactive administrator; has an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; and has excellent attention to detail. Hours and benefits available on request.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Senior Account Manager Our client's business was founded close to 30 years ago and is a leading UK corporate communications partner supporting businesses ranging from the FTSE 100 through to the AIM market, as well as private companies and those new to market. They work in print, digital and moving image and specialise in six core areas across numerous sectors: Investor communications Corporate reporting Sustainability communications Our client is looking to hire a Senior Account/Project Manager in corporate communications: someone with 6-7 years commercial experience, a mid-weight role at the heart of a fast-developing business. Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and bright-minded person to join their growing team, with a can-do attitude, a strong focus on customer service and an excellent attention to detail. Requirements For this role, our client is looking for a candidate who: has a university degree (preferably English or Communications); has at least 6 years' experience of working in a corporate communications agency in a similar role; experience in business development and attracting new clients; experience working with international companies has strong interpersonal and communication skills, and is committed to the importance of client/customer relationships; has a can-do attitude, is organised and is a highly proactive administrator; has an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; and has excellent attention to detail. Hours and benefits available on request.
Senior / Principal Planner Location: Knutsford Working Pattern: Hybrid Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 plus benefits Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a specialist countryside planning consultancy in Cheshire with the appointment of a Senior / Principal Planner. This consultancy is recognised for delivering high-quality, well-reasoned planning advice underpinned by strong practical understanding and professional judgement. The Opportunity The Senior / Principal Planner will work across a diverse portfolio of countryside and rural planning projects, including: Rural diversification and farm business developments Estate planning and long-term land strategies Planning appeals, certificates and enforcement matters Complex countryside planning challenges Residential developments of up to 100 dwellings Commercial greenfield developments of up to 25 acres The consultancy places clear emphasis on quality over volume, focusing on meaningful outcomes that support clients, rural businesses and communities. The Role The Senior / Principal Planner will take ownership of projects from initial enquiry through to determination, with responsibilities including: Leading planning projects end-to-end Developing clear, robust planning strategies Explaining complex planning issues in a practical and accessible way Preparing high-quality planning applications and supporting documents Managing discussions with planning officers and external consultants Working directly with clients on matters of personal and commercial importance Contributing to a collaborative team structure that supports quality and wellbeing About You This role is suited to a Senior / Principal Planner who demonstrates: Strong professional judgement and decision-making ability Clear written and verbal communication skills Emotional intelligence and client-focused thinking Confidence in taking responsibility for work A practical, grounded approach to planning A purely rural background is not essential. MRTPI, RICS or equivalent experience is desirable but not mandatory where capability and professional maturity can be demonstrated. What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working and flexibility High levels of autonomy with structured support A varied and engaging workload Long-term progression opportunities for the right Senior / Principal Planner Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates as soon as possible. If you meet the criteria above, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Senior / Principal Planner Location: Knutsford Working Pattern: Hybrid Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 plus benefits Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a specialist countryside planning consultancy in Cheshire with the appointment of a Senior / Principal Planner. This consultancy is recognised for delivering high-quality, well-reasoned planning advice underpinned by strong practical understanding and professional judgement. The Opportunity The Senior / Principal Planner will work across a diverse portfolio of countryside and rural planning projects, including: Rural diversification and farm business developments Estate planning and long-term land strategies Planning appeals, certificates and enforcement matters Complex countryside planning challenges Residential developments of up to 100 dwellings Commercial greenfield developments of up to 25 acres The consultancy places clear emphasis on quality over volume, focusing on meaningful outcomes that support clients, rural businesses and communities. The Role The Senior / Principal Planner will take ownership of projects from initial enquiry through to determination, with responsibilities including: Leading planning projects end-to-end Developing clear, robust planning strategies Explaining complex planning issues in a practical and accessible way Preparing high-quality planning applications and supporting documents Managing discussions with planning officers and external consultants Working directly with clients on matters of personal and commercial importance Contributing to a collaborative team structure that supports quality and wellbeing About You This role is suited to a Senior / Principal Planner who demonstrates: Strong professional judgement and decision-making ability Clear written and verbal communication skills Emotional intelligence and client-focused thinking Confidence in taking responsibility for work A practical, grounded approach to planning A purely rural background is not essential. MRTPI, RICS or equivalent experience is desirable but not mandatory where capability and professional maturity can be demonstrated. What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working and flexibility High levels of autonomy with structured support A varied and engaging workload Long-term progression opportunities for the right Senior / Principal Planner Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates as soon as possible. If you meet the criteria above, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
So, you're a natural leader ready to keep our store running smoothly? Well, this role could be perfect for you. As a Dispensing Manager, you'll set the standard. You'll work with the Store Directors to empower your team to make the right decision for each customer, creating an excellent customer experience while delivering business objectives. But while you support others, we'll support you and your development too. We'll be there to help you grow your people management skills and always make sure you can get the best out of yourself. It's an important job, but we think you're up for the challenge. Our store Based in Sauchiehall Street. What's on Offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: Salary up to £30,000 (depending on experience) Bonus potential Hours 40 per week (weekend working required) We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you! Enhanced family leave and company sick pay Development opportunities Your role: Lead by example by championing a customer first mind and a world class customer experience Flex your leadership style to ensure you effectively motivate and inspire every member of the team to achieve their fullest potential Create a continuous improvement culture in store through influencing, challenging and involving others Ensure you maintain a commitment to continually develop yourself to strengthen your performance and leadership in an ever-changing business Encourage and lead others so that every member of staff feels valued, so they give their best, enjoy their job and contribute to running a superb store Manage the recruitment of new staff members and take responsibility to ensure they have the best possible induction into the busines Host regular team meetings and training and development sessions for your team to foster the continuous improvement mindset throughout the business Help people understand their role, what's expected and how they fit in by creating opportunities for regular discussion and manage performance of the team through regular 1-2-1's, performance reviews and setting goals and development opportunities Required experience: Optical field experience, ideally in a retail setting Optical dispensing at all levels Experience with managing coaching and developing teams Adherence to employment law and HR guidelines Able to communicate and influence at all levels Be self-driven and be able to effectively deliver through teams Find out more We do need you to have a few skills to get started in this role.You'll need to have previous people management experience, be a great communicator, have an eye for detail, be flexible and adaptable, a passionate people person, organised, and hard-working. Ideally, we'd love for you to have previous experience working in an Optics business, but don't worry if you don't. Got all of these?We can't wait for you to apply!
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
So, you're a natural leader ready to keep our store running smoothly? Well, this role could be perfect for you. As a Dispensing Manager, you'll set the standard. You'll work with the Store Directors to empower your team to make the right decision for each customer, creating an excellent customer experience while delivering business objectives. But while you support others, we'll support you and your development too. We'll be there to help you grow your people management skills and always make sure you can get the best out of yourself. It's an important job, but we think you're up for the challenge. Our store Based in Sauchiehall Street. What's on Offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: Salary up to £30,000 (depending on experience) Bonus potential Hours 40 per week (weekend working required) We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you! Enhanced family leave and company sick pay Development opportunities Your role: Lead by example by championing a customer first mind and a world class customer experience Flex your leadership style to ensure you effectively motivate and inspire every member of the team to achieve their fullest potential Create a continuous improvement culture in store through influencing, challenging and involving others Ensure you maintain a commitment to continually develop yourself to strengthen your performance and leadership in an ever-changing business Encourage and lead others so that every member of staff feels valued, so they give their best, enjoy their job and contribute to running a superb store Manage the recruitment of new staff members and take responsibility to ensure they have the best possible induction into the busines Host regular team meetings and training and development sessions for your team to foster the continuous improvement mindset throughout the business Help people understand their role, what's expected and how they fit in by creating opportunities for regular discussion and manage performance of the team through regular 1-2-1's, performance reviews and setting goals and development opportunities Required experience: Optical field experience, ideally in a retail setting Optical dispensing at all levels Experience with managing coaching and developing teams Adherence to employment law and HR guidelines Able to communicate and influence at all levels Be self-driven and be able to effectively deliver through teams Find out more We do need you to have a few skills to get started in this role.You'll need to have previous people management experience, be a great communicator, have an eye for detail, be flexible and adaptable, a passionate people person, organised, and hard-working. Ideally, we'd love for you to have previous experience working in an Optics business, but don't worry if you don't. Got all of these?We can't wait for you to apply!
GBR Recruitment are working exclusively with a leading progressive people centric East Midlands based construction company, recruiting for an experienced HR & Payroll Manager to lead the HR / ER / Payroll process across the organisation in a true HR Generalist (360 degree) capacity, reporting to the HR Director, overseeing HR Advisor (x2) & HR Assistant (x2) & working in close partnership as a HRBP with the SMT members. You will be a time served HR Manager / People Manager with Payroll experience, who is ideally CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualified & from within a business employing over 500 employees. This key HRM role is on-site based at the Leicester HQ 5 days a week (no hybrid). The client not only wants a 360 degree HR generalist but also someone with strong knowledge of payroll processing & systems (oversees a Payroll Manager). The Purpose of the HRM: HRBP 360 degree generalist duties Ensuring employment practices are aligned with the companies people strategy & the HR policy, supporting key areas such as HR / ER / Payroll / Employee Engagement, Employment Law & Well being / Diversity / Full inclusion activities. Ensuring full compliance with UK employment law & legislation. Implementation of ongoing strategic HR / ER policies. Supporting L&D / Training plans. Systems improvements / implementation & Payroll activity support Duties: Full responsibility for the professional delivery of the HR / ER function 360 HR Generalist duties, plus supporting & at time processing payroll Driving effective recruitment & selection, controlling absence management, leading disciplinary hearings, dealing with any grievances, employment law advice to employees & managers, plus general 360 degree HR support (HR Generalist position). Leading people planning, resourcing & restructuring. Driving employee engagement activities. HR Business Partnering with the SMT & wider business teams. Leading HR / ER related projects as delegated by the HRD. Continuously improve HR / ER working practices and procedures Set / modify terms & conditions of employment with staff. Producing HR data reports, presenting findings to the SMT with the HRD. Advise & devise career development plans. Mentor, coach & develop the HR Advisors & HR Assistants. Experience & Qualifications: Strong HR/ER & Employee Engagement experience. Strong payroll knowledge / experience (some processing experience) Used to working in operations of 500+ employees. Strong knowledge of Well-being, Diversity & Full inclusion (EDI) CIPD L5 or L7 qualified Strong HRIS experience Up to date knowledge of employment law & best practice A real team player who thrives in developing & supporting others Construction industry experience would be useful but not a must This role offers 36 days holiday, a bonus scheme, car allowance or car, BUPA healthcare & more. An "Employer of Choice" with a fantastic reputation within the industry. Great company, amazing people & fantastic end products. This role may suit someone working as a HR Manager, HR Business Partner, People Manager, People Business Partner, Regional HR Advisor, Head of HR or similar. The role is commutable from Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & parts of Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire. All applications are via GBR Recruitment only. Apply today!
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
GBR Recruitment are working exclusively with a leading progressive people centric East Midlands based construction company, recruiting for an experienced HR & Payroll Manager to lead the HR / ER / Payroll process across the organisation in a true HR Generalist (360 degree) capacity, reporting to the HR Director, overseeing HR Advisor (x2) & HR Assistant (x2) & working in close partnership as a HRBP with the SMT members. You will be a time served HR Manager / People Manager with Payroll experience, who is ideally CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualified & from within a business employing over 500 employees. This key HRM role is on-site based at the Leicester HQ 5 days a week (no hybrid). The client not only wants a 360 degree HR generalist but also someone with strong knowledge of payroll processing & systems (oversees a Payroll Manager). The Purpose of the HRM: HRBP 360 degree generalist duties Ensuring employment practices are aligned with the companies people strategy & the HR policy, supporting key areas such as HR / ER / Payroll / Employee Engagement, Employment Law & Well being / Diversity / Full inclusion activities. Ensuring full compliance with UK employment law & legislation. Implementation of ongoing strategic HR / ER policies. Supporting L&D / Training plans. Systems improvements / implementation & Payroll activity support Duties: Full responsibility for the professional delivery of the HR / ER function 360 HR Generalist duties, plus supporting & at time processing payroll Driving effective recruitment & selection, controlling absence management, leading disciplinary hearings, dealing with any grievances, employment law advice to employees & managers, plus general 360 degree HR support (HR Generalist position). Leading people planning, resourcing & restructuring. Driving employee engagement activities. HR Business Partnering with the SMT & wider business teams. Leading HR / ER related projects as delegated by the HRD. Continuously improve HR / ER working practices and procedures Set / modify terms & conditions of employment with staff. Producing HR data reports, presenting findings to the SMT with the HRD. Advise & devise career development plans. Mentor, coach & develop the HR Advisors & HR Assistants. Experience & Qualifications: Strong HR/ER & Employee Engagement experience. Strong payroll knowledge / experience (some processing experience) Used to working in operations of 500+ employees. Strong knowledge of Well-being, Diversity & Full inclusion (EDI) CIPD L5 or L7 qualified Strong HRIS experience Up to date knowledge of employment law & best practice A real team player who thrives in developing & supporting others Construction industry experience would be useful but not a must This role offers 36 days holiday, a bonus scheme, car allowance or car, BUPA healthcare & more. An "Employer of Choice" with a fantastic reputation within the industry. Great company, amazing people & fantastic end products. This role may suit someone working as a HR Manager, HR Business Partner, People Manager, People Business Partner, Regional HR Advisor, Head of HR or similar. The role is commutable from Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & parts of Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire. All applications are via GBR Recruitment only. Apply today!
Role Overview: Build Something Amazing from Day One at Busy Bees! This is your chance to lead, shape, and create something truly special ! Busy Bees is opening a brand-new centre in Whitstable , this October and we're looking for a visionary Nursery Manager to set the tone and establish excellence from day one, giving our children the best start in life. You won't just be joining a nursery you'll be building a nurturing, inspiring environment for up to 110 children , where their learning and growth will be guided by your leadership, expertise, and creativity . Your Opportunity to Make a Mark Shape the nursery's culture & vision - From the first day, your ideas will bring this brand-new setting to life Build a passionate team - Lead, inspire, and develop educators who share your dedication Create engaging learning experiences - Set up activities, spaces, and routines that nurture young minds Drive innovation - Implement fresh approaches that make your nursery a beacon of excellence in early childhood education Your Rewards & Benefits Competitive salary - Up to £40,000 per annum , plus up to 25% annual salary bonus Birthday off - Because YOU deserve a special day! Significant childcare discount - Supporting your family while shaping young futures Up to 33 days holiday - Including bank holidays! Enhanced family leave & wellbeing support - Plus menopause support through Peppy Cycle to Work scheme - Because a healthy commute is a happy commute Travel opportunities - Gain international experience and discover new childcare practices Why Busy Bees? You'll be valued, celebrated, and empowered to create something extraordinary Lead a forward-thinking nursery where your vision matters Work in a beautifully designed setting that inspires both children and educators Role Responsibilities: Your Key Responsibilities Lead & Inspire - Drive excellence, empower your team, and cultivate a culture of passion and innovation Quality Improvement - Elevate educational programs, refine operational processes, and maintain exceptional standards ️ Compliance & Safety - Ensure a secure, nurturing space that meets all regulatory requirements Financial Oversight - Manage budgets and resources effectively to drive sustainability and growth Engagement & Community - Build strong, lasting relationships with parents, staff, and the wider community Professional Development - Support, mentor, and nurture your team, fostering a culture of growth and excellence. Required Qualifications: About You Committed to Excellence - Your top priority is delivering outstanding childcare and early years education Resourceful & Business-Savvy - You balance commercial awareness with heartfelt leadership Inspiring Leader & Communicator - You motivate your team and build strong relationships with staff and families Highly Organised & Detail-Oriented - You thrive in a dynamic environment , managing priorities with precision Qualifications & Experience Recognised Early Years Qualification - NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3 Proven Experience - Previous leadership as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager Strong Leadership & Communication Skills - Inspire and support a team to create a nurturing environment Commitment to High-Quality Early Education - Passionate about fostering engaging learning experiences This is more than a job-it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to set up a nursery from the ground up and create a legacy of excellence, joy, and discovery. Be part of something new-lead boldly, inspire deeply, and thrive with Busy Bees!
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Role Overview: Build Something Amazing from Day One at Busy Bees! This is your chance to lead, shape, and create something truly special ! Busy Bees is opening a brand-new centre in Whitstable , this October and we're looking for a visionary Nursery Manager to set the tone and establish excellence from day one, giving our children the best start in life. You won't just be joining a nursery you'll be building a nurturing, inspiring environment for up to 110 children , where their learning and growth will be guided by your leadership, expertise, and creativity . Your Opportunity to Make a Mark Shape the nursery's culture & vision - From the first day, your ideas will bring this brand-new setting to life Build a passionate team - Lead, inspire, and develop educators who share your dedication Create engaging learning experiences - Set up activities, spaces, and routines that nurture young minds Drive innovation - Implement fresh approaches that make your nursery a beacon of excellence in early childhood education Your Rewards & Benefits Competitive salary - Up to £40,000 per annum , plus up to 25% annual salary bonus Birthday off - Because YOU deserve a special day! Significant childcare discount - Supporting your family while shaping young futures Up to 33 days holiday - Including bank holidays! Enhanced family leave & wellbeing support - Plus menopause support through Peppy Cycle to Work scheme - Because a healthy commute is a happy commute Travel opportunities - Gain international experience and discover new childcare practices Why Busy Bees? You'll be valued, celebrated, and empowered to create something extraordinary Lead a forward-thinking nursery where your vision matters Work in a beautifully designed setting that inspires both children and educators Role Responsibilities: Your Key Responsibilities Lead & Inspire - Drive excellence, empower your team, and cultivate a culture of passion and innovation Quality Improvement - Elevate educational programs, refine operational processes, and maintain exceptional standards ️ Compliance & Safety - Ensure a secure, nurturing space that meets all regulatory requirements Financial Oversight - Manage budgets and resources effectively to drive sustainability and growth Engagement & Community - Build strong, lasting relationships with parents, staff, and the wider community Professional Development - Support, mentor, and nurture your team, fostering a culture of growth and excellence. Required Qualifications: About You Committed to Excellence - Your top priority is delivering outstanding childcare and early years education Resourceful & Business-Savvy - You balance commercial awareness with heartfelt leadership Inspiring Leader & Communicator - You motivate your team and build strong relationships with staff and families Highly Organised & Detail-Oriented - You thrive in a dynamic environment , managing priorities with precision Qualifications & Experience Recognised Early Years Qualification - NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3 Proven Experience - Previous leadership as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager Strong Leadership & Communication Skills - Inspire and support a team to create a nurturing environment Commitment to High-Quality Early Education - Passionate about fostering engaging learning experiences This is more than a job-it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to set up a nursery from the ground up and create a legacy of excellence, joy, and discovery. Be part of something new-lead boldly, inspire deeply, and thrive with Busy Bees!
We have a rare and exciting position for a highly experienced Finance Manager to join a thriving business based on the outskirts of Bristol. Please not this role is part time only , ideally working 3 days a week. To be considered for this fabulous opportunity it is essential that candidates must be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting. Duties Include: Provide strategic financial leadership and robust financial management across a growing Group of companies. Hands-on financial oversight with forward-looking commercial strategy, supporting sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and acquisition ambitions. Strategic Finance Leadership Lead the development of financial strategies and financial modelling. Prepare high-quality, board-level reporting packs with clear commercial insight. Support acquisition modelling, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration planning. Lead relationships with banks and lenders, including covenant reporting and compliance. Financial Management & Reporting Produce timely monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis for Directors. Prepare quarterly financial reporting for lenders. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow modelling. Maintain balance sheet integrity and strong financial controls. Income & Cost Control Oversee invoicing across a variety of income streams. Complete daily bank reconciliations. Manage invoicing and payments. Monitor aged debtors and lead credit control processes. Oversee payroll and workforce cost control. Identify efficiency and value-for-money opportunities Ensure compliance with HMRC, Companies House, and other statutory and regulatory requirements. Support the annual audit process and year-end accounts preparation with external accountants. Person Specification: Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting. Strong commercial acumen with a strategic mindset. Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills. Working knowledge and experience of Xero accounting software. Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions. Multi-site operational experience. Timely and accurate production of management accounts. Improved EBITDA and margin performance. Strong cashflow forecasting and financial control. Clear, effective board reporting and financial insight. Stable and well-managed banking and funding relationships. The salary for this role will be negotiable depending on experience but will be in the region of £70,000 (pro rata) , plus great benefits.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
We have a rare and exciting position for a highly experienced Finance Manager to join a thriving business based on the outskirts of Bristol. Please not this role is part time only , ideally working 3 days a week. To be considered for this fabulous opportunity it is essential that candidates must be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting. Duties Include: Provide strategic financial leadership and robust financial management across a growing Group of companies. Hands-on financial oversight with forward-looking commercial strategy, supporting sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and acquisition ambitions. Strategic Finance Leadership Lead the development of financial strategies and financial modelling. Prepare high-quality, board-level reporting packs with clear commercial insight. Support acquisition modelling, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration planning. Lead relationships with banks and lenders, including covenant reporting and compliance. Financial Management & Reporting Produce timely monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis for Directors. Prepare quarterly financial reporting for lenders. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow modelling. Maintain balance sheet integrity and strong financial controls. Income & Cost Control Oversee invoicing across a variety of income streams. Complete daily bank reconciliations. Manage invoicing and payments. Monitor aged debtors and lead credit control processes. Oversee payroll and workforce cost control. Identify efficiency and value-for-money opportunities Ensure compliance with HMRC, Companies House, and other statutory and regulatory requirements. Support the annual audit process and year-end accounts preparation with external accountants. Person Specification: Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting. Strong commercial acumen with a strategic mindset. Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills. Working knowledge and experience of Xero accounting software. Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions. Multi-site operational experience. Timely and accurate production of management accounts. Improved EBITDA and margin performance. Strong cashflow forecasting and financial control. Clear, effective board reporting and financial insight. Stable and well-managed banking and funding relationships. The salary for this role will be negotiable depending on experience but will be in the region of £70,000 (pro rata) , plus great benefits.
Job Summary We are seeking a high-energy, assertive Audio-Visual Business Development Manager (BDM) with strong experience in the Audiovisual (AV) / ProAV industry to drive rapid growth and help build the pipeline for the future success of my client, executing growth strategies, tactics, and action plans. To be successful as a Business Development Manager, you should be persuasive and have strong bu click apply for full job details
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Job Summary We are seeking a high-energy, assertive Audio-Visual Business Development Manager (BDM) with strong experience in the Audiovisual (AV) / ProAV industry to drive rapid growth and help build the pipeline for the future success of my client, executing growth strategies, tactics, and action plans. To be successful as a Business Development Manager, you should be persuasive and have strong bu click apply for full job details
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
Manchester, Lancashire
Responsibilities Offer exceptional guest care at all times. Provide support to and supervise the team for an effective and efficient shift. Support the Food & Beverage Manager and the management team in ensuring smooth operations within the Food & Beverage department. Provide training to team members and actively foster their professional development to enhance departmental capabilities and employee engagement. Maintain a visible presence within the outlet to promptly and effectively address customer requests and queries, utilising feedback from complaints to improve future service. Handle guest complaints with warmth and efficiency, prioritising guest satisfaction at all times. Collaborate with colleagues in all departments to elevate the overall guest experience consistently. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding and consistent adherence to the company's SOPs within the department, along with a general knowledge of all standards across the establishment. Ensure the department is consistently prepared for business operations. Promote communication and collaboration across all departments. Operate in a safe and orderly manner, promptly reporting any hazards, accidents, losses, or damages to management. Adhere to Company policies, procedures and relevant legislation at all times. Qualifications Genuine passion for delivering memorable moments to guests and leading the team on shift. Excellent leadership skills with a friendly, hands on approach and lead by example work style. Confident working within brand guidelines to deliver consistent results. Willing to find creative solutions, and offer advice and recommendations. Continually strive to attain new skills, ensuring best practice and service delivery. Positive approach to handling multiple challenging priorities and assignments. Measurable performance indicators - demonstrating the Company vision, mission and values when interacting with colleagues and guests, fulfilment of the job skills checklist, achieving agreed KPIs, customer satisfaction scores e.g. Training and Development regular review meetings with line manager. Ongoing learning: GROWonline, BELONG induction and development courses, Academy technical skills training, Mental Health First Aider training, Fire Marshal training, Manual Handling Trainer, "Come Join Us" Guest Care training. Opportunity to apply for internal development programmes, such as: "Insights" Development programme, The People Programme, Level 3 Apprenticeships in Team Leading. NOTE: The learning opportunities listed above are correct at the time of issue and are subject to change. Benefits Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe. Company wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops. Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between. Ongoing job related training programmes with clear paths for progression. We are committed to creating a workplace where every individual-regardless of background, identity, or lived experience-is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered. We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Our regular Learning Bites, "Come Join Us Guest Care" training and wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top notch practical training and clear progression you'll be on track for a brilliant future in hospitality. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Responsibilities Offer exceptional guest care at all times. Provide support to and supervise the team for an effective and efficient shift. Support the Food & Beverage Manager and the management team in ensuring smooth operations within the Food & Beverage department. Provide training to team members and actively foster their professional development to enhance departmental capabilities and employee engagement. Maintain a visible presence within the outlet to promptly and effectively address customer requests and queries, utilising feedback from complaints to improve future service. Handle guest complaints with warmth and efficiency, prioritising guest satisfaction at all times. Collaborate with colleagues in all departments to elevate the overall guest experience consistently. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding and consistent adherence to the company's SOPs within the department, along with a general knowledge of all standards across the establishment. Ensure the department is consistently prepared for business operations. Promote communication and collaboration across all departments. Operate in a safe and orderly manner, promptly reporting any hazards, accidents, losses, or damages to management. Adhere to Company policies, procedures and relevant legislation at all times. Qualifications Genuine passion for delivering memorable moments to guests and leading the team on shift. Excellent leadership skills with a friendly, hands on approach and lead by example work style. Confident working within brand guidelines to deliver consistent results. Willing to find creative solutions, and offer advice and recommendations. Continually strive to attain new skills, ensuring best practice and service delivery. Positive approach to handling multiple challenging priorities and assignments. Measurable performance indicators - demonstrating the Company vision, mission and values when interacting with colleagues and guests, fulfilment of the job skills checklist, achieving agreed KPIs, customer satisfaction scores e.g. Training and Development regular review meetings with line manager. Ongoing learning: GROWonline, BELONG induction and development courses, Academy technical skills training, Mental Health First Aider training, Fire Marshal training, Manual Handling Trainer, "Come Join Us" Guest Care training. Opportunity to apply for internal development programmes, such as: "Insights" Development programme, The People Programme, Level 3 Apprenticeships in Team Leading. NOTE: The learning opportunities listed above are correct at the time of issue and are subject to change. Benefits Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe. Company wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops. Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between. Ongoing job related training programmes with clear paths for progression. We are committed to creating a workplace where every individual-regardless of background, identity, or lived experience-is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered. We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Our regular Learning Bites, "Come Join Us Guest Care" training and wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top notch practical training and clear progression you'll be on track for a brilliant future in hospitality. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
Take your career to the next level as a Corporate Tax Manager with a Top 20 firm, joining a fast-growing and highly dynamic tax advisory team. This is a chance to work on high-profile corporate transactions, provide bespoke tax advice to a diverse client base, and collaborate directly with partners and legal specialists. You ll be at the centre of complex projects, influencing outcomes from initial engagement through to implementation, while mentoring and developing junior colleagues. If you want a role that combines technical challenge, client impact, and real scope to shape both your own career and the growth of the team, this is the opportunity for you. Job Title: Corporate Tax Manager Job Type: Permanent Location: London (SW1) Salary: £67 000 Reference no: 16046 Corporate Tax Manager Benefits 25 days annual leave plus additional time off between Christmas and New Year Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work life balance Private medical insurance Clear progression opportunities within a growing Top 20 firm Ongoing professional development and training support Exposure to a diverse corporate client base and high-profile advisory projects Opportunities to participate in business development initiatives Supportive, collaborative team environment Access to an international network and global client exposure Corporate Tax Manager About The Role As a Corporate Tax Manager, you ll lead advisory engagements and support partners in delivering bespoke tax advice to clients. You ll manage and review the work of junior team members, oversee complex corporate transactions, and liaise with legal teams to ensure tax outcomes are achieved. While primarily advisory, the role also includes support for compliance matters such as corporation tax return reviews and general practice client support. You will also play a key part in mentoring colleagues and contributing to business development activities. Key responsibilities: Lead and manage corporate tax advisory engagements from initial client contact to implementation Provide technical input on a broad range of taxes, including corporation tax, income tax, capital gains tax, VAT, and stamp duty Oversee and review the work of junior colleagues to ensure high-quality output Prepare written tax reports and clear, practical advice for clients Support partners in pitching and winning new clients Manage full scope tax due diligence projects and valuations for HMRC submission Advise on employee share schemes, tax reliefs such as EIS/SEIS, and associated submissions Assist with compliance work, including reviewing complex corporation tax returns Mentor and support junior team members in both technical and professional development Contribute to business development initiatives and generate creative technical solutions The successful Corporate Tax Manager will have: ACA or ACCA and CTA/ATT qualification Extensive post-qualification experience in corporate tax advisory Strong knowledge of corporate tax structuring and compliance Experience managing multiple engagements and deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong mentoring and team development experience Commercial awareness and ability to identify business development opportunities Advanced Excel and Word skills Organised, motivated, and driven, with the ability to prioritise and take ownership of tasks Ability to build strong client relationships and deliver technically robust advice Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Take your career to the next level as a Corporate Tax Manager with a Top 20 firm, joining a fast-growing and highly dynamic tax advisory team. This is a chance to work on high-profile corporate transactions, provide bespoke tax advice to a diverse client base, and collaborate directly with partners and legal specialists. You ll be at the centre of complex projects, influencing outcomes from initial engagement through to implementation, while mentoring and developing junior colleagues. If you want a role that combines technical challenge, client impact, and real scope to shape both your own career and the growth of the team, this is the opportunity for you. Job Title: Corporate Tax Manager Job Type: Permanent Location: London (SW1) Salary: £67 000 Reference no: 16046 Corporate Tax Manager Benefits 25 days annual leave plus additional time off between Christmas and New Year Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work life balance Private medical insurance Clear progression opportunities within a growing Top 20 firm Ongoing professional development and training support Exposure to a diverse corporate client base and high-profile advisory projects Opportunities to participate in business development initiatives Supportive, collaborative team environment Access to an international network and global client exposure Corporate Tax Manager About The Role As a Corporate Tax Manager, you ll lead advisory engagements and support partners in delivering bespoke tax advice to clients. You ll manage and review the work of junior team members, oversee complex corporate transactions, and liaise with legal teams to ensure tax outcomes are achieved. While primarily advisory, the role also includes support for compliance matters such as corporation tax return reviews and general practice client support. You will also play a key part in mentoring colleagues and contributing to business development activities. Key responsibilities: Lead and manage corporate tax advisory engagements from initial client contact to implementation Provide technical input on a broad range of taxes, including corporation tax, income tax, capital gains tax, VAT, and stamp duty Oversee and review the work of junior colleagues to ensure high-quality output Prepare written tax reports and clear, practical advice for clients Support partners in pitching and winning new clients Manage full scope tax due diligence projects and valuations for HMRC submission Advise on employee share schemes, tax reliefs such as EIS/SEIS, and associated submissions Assist with compliance work, including reviewing complex corporation tax returns Mentor and support junior team members in both technical and professional development Contribute to business development initiatives and generate creative technical solutions The successful Corporate Tax Manager will have: ACA or ACCA and CTA/ATT qualification Extensive post-qualification experience in corporate tax advisory Strong knowledge of corporate tax structuring and compliance Experience managing multiple engagements and deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong mentoring and team development experience Commercial awareness and ability to identify business development opportunities Advanced Excel and Word skills Organised, motivated, and driven, with the ability to prioritise and take ownership of tasks Ability to build strong client relationships and deliver technically robust advice Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)
Why Join Us Location: Field-based Salary: Up to £58,000 depending on experience Benefits: £5,549 Car Allowance, 10% bonus, pension, holidays, plus many more Call Out: 1 week in 4 on call, supporting from home Are you an experienced people leader who thrives in fast moving, customer focused environments? Do you excel at building strong stakeholder relationships and driving high service standards? We're looking for an Area Support Manager to play a key role in delivering exceptional operational performance across our region. If you're passionate about service excellence, motivating teams, and making a real impact, this could be the perfect opportunity. What You'll Be Doing As an Area Support Manager, you'll support the Head of Operations in the day to day running of the region, ensuring we deliver a responsive, efficient, and high quality service to our customers. You'll lead and develop a team of Engineers and Technicians, plan and manage workload across the year, and ensure that KPIs, SLAs, and operational standards are consistently achieved. This is a hands on leadership role in a 24/7 customer environment - no two days will be the same! Other responsibilities include: Develop and deliver action plans to meet regional and operational objectives Prioritise workload and ensure BAU, customer commitments, and continuous improvement activities are delivered Build strong, positive relationships with customers and understand their needs Manage escalations quickly and effectively Support delivery against KPIs/SLA targets Analyse and report data to identify trends and improvements Lead, coach and motivate engineering and technician teams Ensure effective resource planning across operational hours Drive people processes including performance, development, and succession planning Oversee budgets and support P&L management Conduct site audits and ensure full compliance with company and customer processes Support new business development and mobilisation activities Work collaboratively with FM and wider operational teams to achieve seamless service delivery What We're Looking For Proven management experience within a fast paced, customer facing environment Strong background in delivering exceptional service in a 24/7 operation Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to prioritise and delegate a complex workload Confident in driving KPIs, objectives and continuous improvement Financial awareness with experience managing budgets Strong problem solving capability and commercial thinking Skilled in implementing people processes Advanced IT skills (Microsoft Office essential) Technical or contract management experience is beneficial, but not essential Additional Requirements Full UK driving licence Flexibility to support a 24/7 operational environment Participation in an on call rota for business continuity Requisition ID
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Why Join Us Location: Field-based Salary: Up to £58,000 depending on experience Benefits: £5,549 Car Allowance, 10% bonus, pension, holidays, plus many more Call Out: 1 week in 4 on call, supporting from home Are you an experienced people leader who thrives in fast moving, customer focused environments? Do you excel at building strong stakeholder relationships and driving high service standards? We're looking for an Area Support Manager to play a key role in delivering exceptional operational performance across our region. If you're passionate about service excellence, motivating teams, and making a real impact, this could be the perfect opportunity. What You'll Be Doing As an Area Support Manager, you'll support the Head of Operations in the day to day running of the region, ensuring we deliver a responsive, efficient, and high quality service to our customers. You'll lead and develop a team of Engineers and Technicians, plan and manage workload across the year, and ensure that KPIs, SLAs, and operational standards are consistently achieved. This is a hands on leadership role in a 24/7 customer environment - no two days will be the same! Other responsibilities include: Develop and deliver action plans to meet regional and operational objectives Prioritise workload and ensure BAU, customer commitments, and continuous improvement activities are delivered Build strong, positive relationships with customers and understand their needs Manage escalations quickly and effectively Support delivery against KPIs/SLA targets Analyse and report data to identify trends and improvements Lead, coach and motivate engineering and technician teams Ensure effective resource planning across operational hours Drive people processes including performance, development, and succession planning Oversee budgets and support P&L management Conduct site audits and ensure full compliance with company and customer processes Support new business development and mobilisation activities Work collaboratively with FM and wider operational teams to achieve seamless service delivery What We're Looking For Proven management experience within a fast paced, customer facing environment Strong background in delivering exceptional service in a 24/7 operation Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to prioritise and delegate a complex workload Confident in driving KPIs, objectives and continuous improvement Financial awareness with experience managing budgets Strong problem solving capability and commercial thinking Skilled in implementing people processes Advanced IT skills (Microsoft Office essential) Technical or contract management experience is beneficial, but not essential Additional Requirements Full UK driving licence Flexibility to support a 24/7 operational environment Participation in an on call rota for business continuity Requisition ID
Quality Assurance Manager - Awarding Organisation (Vocational Education) On-site: Rotherham, England, United Kingdom Salary: £35,000 Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Description We create valuable, cutting-edge qualifications for FE Colleges, Private Training Providers, Schools, Employers, and many other organisations both in the UK and overseas. Focus Awards is actively looking for an organised, efficient, and personable Quality Assurance Manager with strong, demonstrable experience as a qualified EQA in the Sports, Recreation, and/or Hair and Beauty Sectors. This is a full-time position, based primarily at the Head Office in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. However, depending on the successful candidate's location, remote working with occasional travel to the office in Rotherham may be considered. Qualifications Required Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) (or equivalent, e.g. ENTO Unit V2 / D35) Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (or equivalent assessing qualification) Master's Degree in a relevant subject area (e.g. Sport, Beauty, or related discipline) Licence/Certification: Full Clean Driving Licence Key Responsibilities Quality Assurance Operations - Oversee and deliver all quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards. This includes centre approval and monitoring, EQA allocation and performance management, external quality assurance activity, assessment quality and consistency, and the management of sanctions, appeals, and malpractice/maladministration investigations. Governance and Compliance - Maintain and develop QA policies, procedures, and documentation, ensuring audit readiness and alignment with regulatory expectations. Lead on regulatory audits, self-assessment, and the management of Reasonable Adjustments and Special Considerations. Stakeholder and EQA Management - Recruit, train, standardise, and manage EQAs, ensuring consistent and high-quality delivery. Provide guidance and support to centres and internal teams, and ensure clear, timely reporting and communication across all QA activity. Development, Delivery and Continuous Improvement - Contribute to qualification development, business growth, and centre engagement. Lead CPD, standardisation, QA events, and continuous improvement activity, and represent the organisation where required to support quality, compliance, and service delivery. To apply for the Quality Assurance Manager role based in Rotherham, please send a copy of your CV along with a short covering note outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role, using the apply button provided.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Quality Assurance Manager - Awarding Organisation (Vocational Education) On-site: Rotherham, England, United Kingdom Salary: £35,000 Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Description We create valuable, cutting-edge qualifications for FE Colleges, Private Training Providers, Schools, Employers, and many other organisations both in the UK and overseas. Focus Awards is actively looking for an organised, efficient, and personable Quality Assurance Manager with strong, demonstrable experience as a qualified EQA in the Sports, Recreation, and/or Hair and Beauty Sectors. This is a full-time position, based primarily at the Head Office in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. However, depending on the successful candidate's location, remote working with occasional travel to the office in Rotherham may be considered. Qualifications Required Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) (or equivalent, e.g. ENTO Unit V2 / D35) Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (or equivalent assessing qualification) Master's Degree in a relevant subject area (e.g. Sport, Beauty, or related discipline) Licence/Certification: Full Clean Driving Licence Key Responsibilities Quality Assurance Operations - Oversee and deliver all quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards. This includes centre approval and monitoring, EQA allocation and performance management, external quality assurance activity, assessment quality and consistency, and the management of sanctions, appeals, and malpractice/maladministration investigations. Governance and Compliance - Maintain and develop QA policies, procedures, and documentation, ensuring audit readiness and alignment with regulatory expectations. Lead on regulatory audits, self-assessment, and the management of Reasonable Adjustments and Special Considerations. Stakeholder and EQA Management - Recruit, train, standardise, and manage EQAs, ensuring consistent and high-quality delivery. Provide guidance and support to centres and internal teams, and ensure clear, timely reporting and communication across all QA activity. Development, Delivery and Continuous Improvement - Contribute to qualification development, business growth, and centre engagement. Lead CPD, standardisation, QA events, and continuous improvement activity, and represent the organisation where required to support quality, compliance, and service delivery. To apply for the Quality Assurance Manager role based in Rotherham, please send a copy of your CV along with a short covering note outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role, using the apply button provided.
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: To design and implement software solutions for underwater robotics applications in line with the company's business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism. Able to demonstrate expertise and experience in software used on industrial/vehicle/vessel systems. Reporting to the Software Manager the Software Lead role involves taking responsibility for the delivery of projects and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically complex software projects for subsea vehicles and associated robotic functions. Typically requiring input from several differing software and engineering disciplines and supporting functions the software lead is able to bind these inputs together to successfully deliver the software content for Saab products. Qualifications and Skills: Required skills: A minimum of 7 years' experience as a Senior Engineer. A Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline. Broad understanding of software from embedded though to applications Leading multi-disciplined teams of software engineers Able to develop a software architecture for complex systems from scratch Sound understanding of modern software methods and technologies Able to maintain a system level approach and not get lost in the detail Able to develop system level requirements and derive lower level requirements to achieve these Sound understanding of safety concepts and design Able to interface directly with customers Able to act as a technical authority Able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Able to estimate work content and duration Able to plan work loading for teams ensuring no team member is overloaded Able to develop and instigate processes to ensure industry best practice is achieved Able to ensure appropriate levels of Software Quality are achieved for projects Able to mentor and develop junior engineers Ability to delegate tasks Able to manage resources and budgets Practical understanding of standards and application of standards Appreciation of Cyber Security and the impacts on design In addition, you will be Able to demonstrate software skills in some of the following technologies on both Windows and Linux: C++ Javascript Python XML JSON HTML CSS Web backend servers (Angular, Django, NodeJS, React, Apache or similar) Web Sockets Docker TCP-IP / UDP SQL or other databases Dev tools (Wireshark, system log interrogation etc ) Databases Cyber Security Desirable: Exposure to IP video and video routing Familiarity in design and testing of control software Familiarity with Systems serving Real Time Information via Web Sockets Use of DDS and interfacing with it Message Queues (Active MQ/Rabbit MQ/ZeroMQ) GUI Development experience (.Net GUI framework, Qt 6.2 or previous versions) Developing and debugging software for application software in Visual studio (2013, 2017, 2022) Customer facing API's using web technologies By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: To design and implement software solutions for underwater robotics applications in line with the company's business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism. Able to demonstrate expertise and experience in software used on industrial/vehicle/vessel systems. Reporting to the Software Manager the Software Lead role involves taking responsibility for the delivery of projects and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically complex software projects for subsea vehicles and associated robotic functions. Typically requiring input from several differing software and engineering disciplines and supporting functions the software lead is able to bind these inputs together to successfully deliver the software content for Saab products. Qualifications and Skills: Required skills: A minimum of 7 years' experience as a Senior Engineer. A Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline. Broad understanding of software from embedded though to applications Leading multi-disciplined teams of software engineers Able to develop a software architecture for complex systems from scratch Sound understanding of modern software methods and technologies Able to maintain a system level approach and not get lost in the detail Able to develop system level requirements and derive lower level requirements to achieve these Sound understanding of safety concepts and design Able to interface directly with customers Able to act as a technical authority Able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Able to estimate work content and duration Able to plan work loading for teams ensuring no team member is overloaded Able to develop and instigate processes to ensure industry best practice is achieved Able to ensure appropriate levels of Software Quality are achieved for projects Able to mentor and develop junior engineers Ability to delegate tasks Able to manage resources and budgets Practical understanding of standards and application of standards Appreciation of Cyber Security and the impacts on design In addition, you will be Able to demonstrate software skills in some of the following technologies on both Windows and Linux: C++ Javascript Python XML JSON HTML CSS Web backend servers (Angular, Django, NodeJS, React, Apache or similar) Web Sockets Docker TCP-IP / UDP SQL or other databases Dev tools (Wireshark, system log interrogation etc ) Databases Cyber Security Desirable: Exposure to IP video and video routing Familiarity in design and testing of control software Familiarity with Systems serving Real Time Information via Web Sockets Use of DDS and interfacing with it Message Queues (Active MQ/Rabbit MQ/ZeroMQ) GUI Development experience (.Net GUI framework, Qt 6.2 or previous versions) Developing and debugging software for application software in Visual studio (2013, 2017, 2022) Customer facing API's using web technologies By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
