Finance Assistant - FTC At The Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales (ICAEW), you'll be part of an organisation that's shaping the future of business, finance and the accountancy profession on a global scale. Our bold 2030 Strategy puts members, innovation, sustainability and trust at the heart of everything we do; creating an exciting, forward looking environment where your work has real impact. We invest in our people through our benefits package, continuous development and a supportive, inclusive culture that empowers you to grow and thrive. If you're looking for a role with purpose, influence and opportunity, ICAEW is a place where your future can truly take shape. We're looking for a Finance Assistant FTC to join our team in Milton Keynes . This role offers a salary of 33,000 and a hybrid working pattern. Job Purpose To support effective payments and reconciliation processes within the accounts payable and banking function for ICAEW, covering UK and international operations. Performing to the highest standards, acting with integrity, consistency and openness, in line with ICAEW's values and Ways of Working. What you will be doing; Support the Accounts Payable & Banking Manager in improving processes, systems, and team efficiency Process staff/volunteer expenses and manage BACS/electronic payments across systems Maintain banking platforms, including access controls, mandates, and vendor data Perform reconciliations (bank, cash, card) and monthly currency updates/revaluations Manage vendor processes: onboarding, invoice validation, payments, queries, and outsourced bookkeeping coordination Assist with cash flow reporting, audits, SOP documentation, and general AP support tasks What you will need; Experience in approval-driven Accounts Payable and broad accounting functions, including purchase ledger and banking (ideally with international exposure) Strong analytical ability with a focus on process improvement Skilled in bank reconciliations across GBP and foreign currencies Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, with effective communication at all levels Highly organised, detail-oriented team player with a proactive, results-driven attitude What you can expect from us; We believe doing your best work starts with feeling supported both professionally and personally. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to give you flexibility, security, and peace of mind: A strong pension contribution from us of up to 9% Private medical cover with AXA (where eligible), alongside a healthcare cash plan Life assurance at 4x your salary 24 - 27 days' holiday depending on length of service, plus Christmas closure and the option to buy or sell extra days Hybrid working to help you find the right balance Everyday savings through gym discounts, travel loans, and retail perks Enhanced family leave, including up to 6 months on full pay Ongoing wellbeing support, including access to CABA A paid day each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you It's all part of creating an environment where you can thrive, in work and beyond. For a full overview of our benefits package please see below. Additional Information We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should we receive enough suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
May 18, 2026
Full time
Finance Assistant - FTC At The Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales (ICAEW), you'll be part of an organisation that's shaping the future of business, finance and the accountancy profession on a global scale. Our bold 2030 Strategy puts members, innovation, sustainability and trust at the heart of everything we do; creating an exciting, forward looking environment where your work has real impact. We invest in our people through our benefits package, continuous development and a supportive, inclusive culture that empowers you to grow and thrive. If you're looking for a role with purpose, influence and opportunity, ICAEW is a place where your future can truly take shape. We're looking for a Finance Assistant FTC to join our team in Milton Keynes . This role offers a salary of 33,000 and a hybrid working pattern. Job Purpose To support effective payments and reconciliation processes within the accounts payable and banking function for ICAEW, covering UK and international operations. Performing to the highest standards, acting with integrity, consistency and openness, in line with ICAEW's values and Ways of Working. What you will be doing; Support the Accounts Payable & Banking Manager in improving processes, systems, and team efficiency Process staff/volunteer expenses and manage BACS/electronic payments across systems Maintain banking platforms, including access controls, mandates, and vendor data Perform reconciliations (bank, cash, card) and monthly currency updates/revaluations Manage vendor processes: onboarding, invoice validation, payments, queries, and outsourced bookkeeping coordination Assist with cash flow reporting, audits, SOP documentation, and general AP support tasks What you will need; Experience in approval-driven Accounts Payable and broad accounting functions, including purchase ledger and banking (ideally with international exposure) Strong analytical ability with a focus on process improvement Skilled in bank reconciliations across GBP and foreign currencies Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, with effective communication at all levels Highly organised, detail-oriented team player with a proactive, results-driven attitude What you can expect from us; We believe doing your best work starts with feeling supported both professionally and personally. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to give you flexibility, security, and peace of mind: A strong pension contribution from us of up to 9% Private medical cover with AXA (where eligible), alongside a healthcare cash plan Life assurance at 4x your salary 24 - 27 days' holiday depending on length of service, plus Christmas closure and the option to buy or sell extra days Hybrid working to help you find the right balance Everyday savings through gym discounts, travel loans, and retail perks Enhanced family leave, including up to 6 months on full pay Ongoing wellbeing support, including access to CABA A paid day each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you It's all part of creating an environment where you can thrive, in work and beyond. For a full overview of our benefits package please see below. Additional Information We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should we receive enough suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Opus People Solutions Ltd
Astwood Bank, Worcestershire
Hourly rate: 14.13 Working hours: 37 Monday-Friday Location: Woodrow Centre, Redditch B98 7RY/ Hybrid 3 days Contract: 3 months Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Redditch Borough Council for a Charges Advisor to support the Housing Income department with the delivery of the service charging process to tenants and leaseholders. Responsibilities will include: Service charge administration related complaints and queries from customers ensuring that the customer experience is positive, professional and complaint, within set timescales Support the annual rent and service charge setting process to ensure that estimates and actuals are comprehensive and accurate With support and direction from Officers and Managers, you will be responsible for the collection and enforcement of former tenant charges and housing debts, including write off proposals where required Analyse data and ensure charges are accurately applied to accounts and invoiced Support investigations resultant from appeals, complaints, and enquiries and in the event of legal challenge, Judicial Review or Ombudsman Enquiry What we're looking for: Experience of working in a financial, accounting, or income service Knowledge and experience of using and interpreting data and customer accounts to provide advice Knowledge of housing legislation or debt recovery For more information or to process your application, please apply now!
May 18, 2026
Seasonal
Hourly rate: 14.13 Working hours: 37 Monday-Friday Location: Woodrow Centre, Redditch B98 7RY/ Hybrid 3 days Contract: 3 months Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Redditch Borough Council for a Charges Advisor to support the Housing Income department with the delivery of the service charging process to tenants and leaseholders. Responsibilities will include: Service charge administration related complaints and queries from customers ensuring that the customer experience is positive, professional and complaint, within set timescales Support the annual rent and service charge setting process to ensure that estimates and actuals are comprehensive and accurate With support and direction from Officers and Managers, you will be responsible for the collection and enforcement of former tenant charges and housing debts, including write off proposals where required Analyse data and ensure charges are accurately applied to accounts and invoiced Support investigations resultant from appeals, complaints, and enquiries and in the event of legal challenge, Judicial Review or Ombudsman Enquiry What we're looking for: Experience of working in a financial, accounting, or income service Knowledge and experience of using and interpreting data and customer accounts to provide advice Knowledge of housing legislation or debt recovery For more information or to process your application, please apply now!
Senior Client Services Manager (IFA / Fixed Term Contract) 55,000- 65,000 + Hybrid Working + Fixed Term Contract (15 months) + Company Benefits Rochester Are you a Client Services Manager or similar from a Financial Services background looking for an exciting and specialist, Fixed Term role offering full autonomy to lead a team essential to business function within a well-established Financial Advisory firm offering the chance to have a direct impact on the continued success of the company? This well-established Advisory Firm have seen ongoing stability since their establishment whilst building a loyal client base of primarily Private Clients. Due to an ever increasing workload they are looking to welcome an additional member to their collaborative team on a Fixed Term basis. This is an autonomous role where you will be the go-to specialist responsible for overseeing a team of 15 who oversee all client services and manage a large pool of client funds. You will be involved with operations and furthering existing client relationships as well as undertaking strategy focused work both day-to-day and within weekly senior leadership meetings. This role would suit a Client Services Manager or similar from an IFA / Financial Services background looking for a varied Fixed Term position within a well-established firm offering the chance to play a key role in a successful business. The Role: Manage operations team of 19 responsible delivering a range of client services Further develop existing client relationships Assist with strategy planning and allocation of funds Attend weekly Senior Leadership Team meetings 15 months Fixed Term Contract - Maternity cover with handover period before and after Hybrid role - 3x p/week (after probation) The Person: Head of Client Servicing / Operations Financial Services background Looking for a Fixed Term role Commutable to Rochester Head of Clients, Key Accounts, Financial Services, Technical, Fund, Retail, Planning, IFA, FTC, Fixed Term Contract, Wealth Management, Finance, Kent, Rochester, South East, Medway, Gillingham Reference number: BBBH25215 If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
May 16, 2026
Full time
Senior Client Services Manager (IFA / Fixed Term Contract) 55,000- 65,000 + Hybrid Working + Fixed Term Contract (15 months) + Company Benefits Rochester Are you a Client Services Manager or similar from a Financial Services background looking for an exciting and specialist, Fixed Term role offering full autonomy to lead a team essential to business function within a well-established Financial Advisory firm offering the chance to have a direct impact on the continued success of the company? This well-established Advisory Firm have seen ongoing stability since their establishment whilst building a loyal client base of primarily Private Clients. Due to an ever increasing workload they are looking to welcome an additional member to their collaborative team on a Fixed Term basis. This is an autonomous role where you will be the go-to specialist responsible for overseeing a team of 15 who oversee all client services and manage a large pool of client funds. You will be involved with operations and furthering existing client relationships as well as undertaking strategy focused work both day-to-day and within weekly senior leadership meetings. This role would suit a Client Services Manager or similar from an IFA / Financial Services background looking for a varied Fixed Term position within a well-established firm offering the chance to play a key role in a successful business. The Role: Manage operations team of 19 responsible delivering a range of client services Further develop existing client relationships Assist with strategy planning and allocation of funds Attend weekly Senior Leadership Team meetings 15 months Fixed Term Contract - Maternity cover with handover period before and after Hybrid role - 3x p/week (after probation) The Person: Head of Client Servicing / Operations Financial Services background Looking for a Fixed Term role Commutable to Rochester Head of Clients, Key Accounts, Financial Services, Technical, Fund, Retail, Planning, IFA, FTC, Fixed Term Contract, Wealth Management, Finance, Kent, Rochester, South East, Medway, Gillingham Reference number: BBBH25215 If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Senior Client Services Manager (IFA / Fixed Term Contract) £55,000-£65,000 + Hybrid Working + Fixed Term Contract (15 months) + Company BenefitsRochesterAre you a Client Services Manager or similar from a Financial Services background looking for an exciting and specialist, Fixed Term role offering full autonomy to lead a team essential to business function within a well-established Financial Advisory firm offering the chance to have a direct impact on the continued success of the company? This well-established Advisory Firm have seen ongoing stability since their establishment whilst building a loyal client base of primarily Private Clients. Due to an ever increasing workload they are looking to welcome an additional member to their collaborative team on a Fixed Term basis.This is an autonomous role where you will be the go-to specialist responsible for overseeing a team of 15 who oversee all client services and manage a large pool of client funds. You will be involved with operations and furthering existing client relationships as well as undertaking strategy focused work both day-to-day and within weekly senior leadership meetings. This role would suit a Client Services Manager or similar from an IFA / Financial Services background looking for a varied Fixed Term position within a well-established firm offering the chance to play a key role in a successful business. The Role: Manage operations team of 19 responsible delivering a range of client services Further develop existing client relationships Assist with strategy planning and allocation of funds Attend weekly Senior Leadership Team meetings 15 months Fixed Term Contract - Maternity cover with handover period before and after Hybrid role - 3x p/week (after probation) The Person: Head of Client Servicing / Operations Financial Services background Looking for a Fixed Term role Commutable to Rochester Head of Clients, Key Accounts, Financial Services, Technical, Fund, Retail, Planning, IFA, FTC, Fixed Term Contract, Wealth Management, Finance, Kent, Rochester, South East, Medway, GillinghamReference number: BBBH25215If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
May 16, 2026
Contractor
Senior Client Services Manager (IFA / Fixed Term Contract) £55,000-£65,000 + Hybrid Working + Fixed Term Contract (15 months) + Company BenefitsRochesterAre you a Client Services Manager or similar from a Financial Services background looking for an exciting and specialist, Fixed Term role offering full autonomy to lead a team essential to business function within a well-established Financial Advisory firm offering the chance to have a direct impact on the continued success of the company? This well-established Advisory Firm have seen ongoing stability since their establishment whilst building a loyal client base of primarily Private Clients. Due to an ever increasing workload they are looking to welcome an additional member to their collaborative team on a Fixed Term basis.This is an autonomous role where you will be the go-to specialist responsible for overseeing a team of 15 who oversee all client services and manage a large pool of client funds. You will be involved with operations and furthering existing client relationships as well as undertaking strategy focused work both day-to-day and within weekly senior leadership meetings. This role would suit a Client Services Manager or similar from an IFA / Financial Services background looking for a varied Fixed Term position within a well-established firm offering the chance to play a key role in a successful business. The Role: Manage operations team of 19 responsible delivering a range of client services Further develop existing client relationships Assist with strategy planning and allocation of funds Attend weekly Senior Leadership Team meetings 15 months Fixed Term Contract - Maternity cover with handover period before and after Hybrid role - 3x p/week (after probation) The Person: Head of Client Servicing / Operations Financial Services background Looking for a Fixed Term role Commutable to Rochester Head of Clients, Key Accounts, Financial Services, Technical, Fund, Retail, Planning, IFA, FTC, Fixed Term Contract, Wealth Management, Finance, Kent, Rochester, South East, Medway, GillinghamReference number: BBBH25215If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Talentmark are recruiting for a Customer Account Manager to join a company in the pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 12 months. This role is maternity cover. Salary: 237 - 281.93 ph PAYE or 318.03 to 379.33 ph via Umb Customer Account Manager Role: Be the custodian of customer satisfaction for assigned accounts. Drive Customer Digital Adoption. Leverages all internal and 3rd parties resources to meet both the customer's and the clients strategic goals. Perform contract amendments and change/addition notifications. Acting on customer feedback through the use of Customer Experience dashboards and other related feedback mechanisms. Provide insights into the profitability of assigned account. Your Background : Hold a relevant degree or have equivalent working experience. Successful experience in a business function (sales, business/market development) in the healthcare industry. Proven track record of adopting a customer-centric sales approach. Evidence of building productive customer relationships. Established in negotiating customer contracts. Must have a UK driving licence as this role is field-based. Company: Our client is one of the world's premier innovative biopharmaceutical companies, discovering, developing and providing over 160 different medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products to help improve the lives of millions of people in the UK and around the world every year. Location: This role is field-based, covering Greater London and surrounding areas. Apply: For more information, or to apply for this Customer Account Manager please contact the Key Accounts Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote reference (Apply online only). It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
May 16, 2026
Contractor
Talentmark are recruiting for a Customer Account Manager to join a company in the pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 12 months. This role is maternity cover. Salary: 237 - 281.93 ph PAYE or 318.03 to 379.33 ph via Umb Customer Account Manager Role: Be the custodian of customer satisfaction for assigned accounts. Drive Customer Digital Adoption. Leverages all internal and 3rd parties resources to meet both the customer's and the clients strategic goals. Perform contract amendments and change/addition notifications. Acting on customer feedback through the use of Customer Experience dashboards and other related feedback mechanisms. Provide insights into the profitability of assigned account. Your Background : Hold a relevant degree or have equivalent working experience. Successful experience in a business function (sales, business/market development) in the healthcare industry. Proven track record of adopting a customer-centric sales approach. Evidence of building productive customer relationships. Established in negotiating customer contracts. Must have a UK driving licence as this role is field-based. Company: Our client is one of the world's premier innovative biopharmaceutical companies, discovering, developing and providing over 160 different medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products to help improve the lives of millions of people in the UK and around the world every year. Location: This role is field-based, covering Greater London and surrounding areas. Apply: For more information, or to apply for this Customer Account Manager please contact the Key Accounts Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote reference (Apply online only). It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Established in 1876, Blinkhorns serves some 3500 individuals and owner managed businesses. Our client base is predominantly drawn from the media and entertainment sectors, in particular film, television and theatre. We also provide services to clients involved in other areas such as the motorsport, property investment, retail, charity and service sectors. What you can expect: You will interact with a wide range of staff on a daily basis from Bookkeepers to the Senior Partners, meaning you will gain valuable insight into a broad range of areas that will allow you to develop a useful understanding of how the world of accountancy and business operates. Whilst we are predominantly a Media and Entertainment firm, experience in this area is not a pre-requisite, although an interest or awareness is useful. We would, however, expect you to have some experience in accounting or finance. We also have a wide range of other clients from property investors to technology companies so you will gain an insight into how individuals and limited companies in other industries operate. Role: Duties include; Preparing company accounts for FRS 105 and FRS 102 Limited companiesPreparing corporation tax computations for FRS 105 and FRS 102 Limited companies Auditing of Limited companies Assisting with personal tax compliance work as required Responsible for a portfolio of monthly bookkeeping and VAT return jobs Training and reviewing the work of junior members of staff Handling day to day enquiries and queries from clients Perform audit fieldwork and testing across key financial areas. Prepare working papers and ensure they meet audit standards. Assist in planning audit sections and identifying risks. Draft financial statements and supporting schedules. Liaise with clients to gather information and resolve queries. Support seniors/managers and follow instructions accurately. Ensure work is completed on time and to required quality. Essential Skills and Experience Minimum AAT, ACA Certificate level or equivalent ACCA At least 18 months experience of working in a medium size practice with at least 50% weighted towards audit work Strong technical ability Excellent communication skills Excellent Microsoft Office skills Good team player able to interact at all levels of organisation The ability to work under minimal supervision is essential Preferable but not essential CCH Accounts Production, Corporation Tax & Personal Tax Xero What we offer A competitive remuneration package and study support package Further training and development within the role The opportunity to develop your career within a growing business committed to promoting/ developing talent internally. Option to work from home 1 day per week and flexible working hours 7 hour working day Regular staff and team events organised by a dedicated in-house social committee 20 days annual leave starting allowance (plus bank holidays and additional time off over Christmas close down) and 5-day additional entitlement over time Other benefits including life and critical illness cover and provision of office refreshments including fresh fruit delivery and stocked drinks fridges for after work socials on Fridays Please vist out Careers page on our website for more openings
May 15, 2026
Full time
Established in 1876, Blinkhorns serves some 3500 individuals and owner managed businesses. Our client base is predominantly drawn from the media and entertainment sectors, in particular film, television and theatre. We also provide services to clients involved in other areas such as the motorsport, property investment, retail, charity and service sectors. What you can expect: You will interact with a wide range of staff on a daily basis from Bookkeepers to the Senior Partners, meaning you will gain valuable insight into a broad range of areas that will allow you to develop a useful understanding of how the world of accountancy and business operates. Whilst we are predominantly a Media and Entertainment firm, experience in this area is not a pre-requisite, although an interest or awareness is useful. We would, however, expect you to have some experience in accounting or finance. We also have a wide range of other clients from property investors to technology companies so you will gain an insight into how individuals and limited companies in other industries operate. Role: Duties include; Preparing company accounts for FRS 105 and FRS 102 Limited companiesPreparing corporation tax computations for FRS 105 and FRS 102 Limited companies Auditing of Limited companies Assisting with personal tax compliance work as required Responsible for a portfolio of monthly bookkeeping and VAT return jobs Training and reviewing the work of junior members of staff Handling day to day enquiries and queries from clients Perform audit fieldwork and testing across key financial areas. Prepare working papers and ensure they meet audit standards. Assist in planning audit sections and identifying risks. Draft financial statements and supporting schedules. Liaise with clients to gather information and resolve queries. Support seniors/managers and follow instructions accurately. Ensure work is completed on time and to required quality. Essential Skills and Experience Minimum AAT, ACA Certificate level or equivalent ACCA At least 18 months experience of working in a medium size practice with at least 50% weighted towards audit work Strong technical ability Excellent communication skills Excellent Microsoft Office skills Good team player able to interact at all levels of organisation The ability to work under minimal supervision is essential Preferable but not essential CCH Accounts Production, Corporation Tax & Personal Tax Xero What we offer A competitive remuneration package and study support package Further training and development within the role The opportunity to develop your career within a growing business committed to promoting/ developing talent internally. Option to work from home 1 day per week and flexible working hours 7 hour working day Regular staff and team events organised by a dedicated in-house social committee 20 days annual leave starting allowance (plus bank holidays and additional time off over Christmas close down) and 5-day additional entitlement over time Other benefits including life and critical illness cover and provision of office refreshments including fresh fruit delivery and stocked drinks fridges for after work socials on Fridays Please vist out Careers page on our website for more openings
Role Overview Business Development / Sales Manager - UK and Ireland (B2B cooperation) The ideal candidate will be responsible for taking over and developing sales processes and commercial projects in the United Kingdom and Ireland, managing existing client relationships, and building long-terms partnerships with both current and prospective customers. Strong market knowledge, technical understanding, are highly desirable. The ideal candidate should currently work, or have previously worked and/or cooperated, with one of the following organizations: IHolland. Prodieco, Manesty, or Bosch Packaging or Syngenta and should demonstrate a strong understanding of customer needs and business objectives in order to generate new sales opportunities while expanding existing accounts through cross-sell and up-sell initiatives. The role is designed as an Independent B2B contractor engagement. The Contractor shall retain full discretion as to the method, timing. and manner of performing the services, subject only to agreed commercial objectives and market coverage expectations. The Contractor may continue to provide services to other non-competing clients during the term of the engagement. Unless required for specific customer demonstrations, product training, or access to intermal commercial documentation, the Contractor shall use their own equipment, communication tools, and business Infrastructure. Main Responsibilities: 1. Develop sales activities and execute agreed sales plans and commercial strategy. 2. Identify and acquire new clients while generating qualified sales leads. 3. Maintain and grow the existing customer base, including cross-sell and up-sell initiatives. 4. Build strong customer relationships, address customer needs, and provide product training where required Provide regular reporting on sales pipeline, commercial progress, and results in line with internal reporting standards. 5. Identify new market opportunities and continuously monitor customer and market needs. 6. Cooperate with the support team in Poland in the preparation of commercial offers, proposals, and client materials. 7. Operate with full autonomy and effective self-management of time and priorities. 8. Independently determine the method of work, sales approach, client engagement strategy, travel planning, and sequencing of commercial activities required to achieve the agreed business objectives. Business Interface: Director of Business Development and Sales, Adamus S.A. and Internal sales support teams responsible for proposals, commercial materials, and contract documentation. The above business contacts are intended solely for commercial alignment, exchange of market feedback, and support in the preparation of client proposals, and shall not constitute day-to-day supervision or control over the manner in which the services are delivered. Commercial Targets Target to achieve EUR 300,000 in sales within the first 12 months Target to achieve EUR 1,000,000 in annual sales in subsequent yea rs Requirements Education and Experience: Preferably technical education background: Engineer or Technician. Previous experience within one of the following organizations is mandatory: IHolland, Prodieco, Manesty, Bosch Packaging. Strong B2B sales background. Additional: Ability to independently structure and execute sales activities without day-to-day supervision. Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to manage own business priorities Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills Ability to work with own systems. CRM methods, communication tools, and market development processes Willingness to cooperate under a B2B independent contractor model.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Role Overview Business Development / Sales Manager - UK and Ireland (B2B cooperation) The ideal candidate will be responsible for taking over and developing sales processes and commercial projects in the United Kingdom and Ireland, managing existing client relationships, and building long-terms partnerships with both current and prospective customers. Strong market knowledge, technical understanding, are highly desirable. The ideal candidate should currently work, or have previously worked and/or cooperated, with one of the following organizations: IHolland. Prodieco, Manesty, or Bosch Packaging or Syngenta and should demonstrate a strong understanding of customer needs and business objectives in order to generate new sales opportunities while expanding existing accounts through cross-sell and up-sell initiatives. The role is designed as an Independent B2B contractor engagement. The Contractor shall retain full discretion as to the method, timing. and manner of performing the services, subject only to agreed commercial objectives and market coverage expectations. The Contractor may continue to provide services to other non-competing clients during the term of the engagement. Unless required for specific customer demonstrations, product training, or access to intermal commercial documentation, the Contractor shall use their own equipment, communication tools, and business Infrastructure. Main Responsibilities: 1. Develop sales activities and execute agreed sales plans and commercial strategy. 2. Identify and acquire new clients while generating qualified sales leads. 3. Maintain and grow the existing customer base, including cross-sell and up-sell initiatives. 4. Build strong customer relationships, address customer needs, and provide product training where required Provide regular reporting on sales pipeline, commercial progress, and results in line with internal reporting standards. 5. Identify new market opportunities and continuously monitor customer and market needs. 6. Cooperate with the support team in Poland in the preparation of commercial offers, proposals, and client materials. 7. Operate with full autonomy and effective self-management of time and priorities. 8. Independently determine the method of work, sales approach, client engagement strategy, travel planning, and sequencing of commercial activities required to achieve the agreed business objectives. Business Interface: Director of Business Development and Sales, Adamus S.A. and Internal sales support teams responsible for proposals, commercial materials, and contract documentation. The above business contacts are intended solely for commercial alignment, exchange of market feedback, and support in the preparation of client proposals, and shall not constitute day-to-day supervision or control over the manner in which the services are delivered. Commercial Targets Target to achieve EUR 300,000 in sales within the first 12 months Target to achieve EUR 1,000,000 in annual sales in subsequent yea rs Requirements Education and Experience: Preferably technical education background: Engineer or Technician. Previous experience within one of the following organizations is mandatory: IHolland, Prodieco, Manesty, Bosch Packaging. Strong B2B sales background. Additional: Ability to independently structure and execute sales activities without day-to-day supervision. Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to manage own business priorities Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills Ability to work with own systems. CRM methods, communication tools, and market development processes Willingness to cooperate under a B2B independent contractor model.
Part-time Finance Manager for a media agency, 1 day in office a week, London, paying £55-60k Your new company An SME media market research agency is hiring a part-time Finance Manager to join the business on a 14-month maternity cover. This role will report to the Head of Finance and work alongside a junior team of four. The company offers a flexible and collaborative place to work and is seeking someone with hands-on experience to support from day one. Your new role As a part-time Finance Manager, you will be responsible for Reviewing management accounts Cashflow forecasting VAT & payroll Month end Produce and analyse KPIs Line management of two What you'll need to succeed Short notice Industry experience in media, market research, consultancy or equivalent. Abiity to work in a hands-on all-round finance role What you'll get in return £55-60k base pro rata 25 days holiday + 8 days of charity holiday + climate change days off Flexible working - 1 day in office and super flex 9.30am - 5.30pm working hours and super flexible Open to part-time candidates What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
May 15, 2026
Full time
Part-time Finance Manager for a media agency, 1 day in office a week, London, paying £55-60k Your new company An SME media market research agency is hiring a part-time Finance Manager to join the business on a 14-month maternity cover. This role will report to the Head of Finance and work alongside a junior team of four. The company offers a flexible and collaborative place to work and is seeking someone with hands-on experience to support from day one. Your new role As a part-time Finance Manager, you will be responsible for Reviewing management accounts Cashflow forecasting VAT & payroll Month end Produce and analyse KPIs Line management of two What you'll need to succeed Short notice Industry experience in media, market research, consultancy or equivalent. Abiity to work in a hands-on all-round finance role What you'll get in return £55-60k base pro rata 25 days holiday + 8 days of charity holiday + climate change days off Flexible working - 1 day in office and super flex 9.30am - 5.30pm working hours and super flexible Open to part-time candidates What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Talentmark are recruiting for a Commercial Contracts Manager to join a company in the diagnostics industry on a contract basis for 12 months. Salary: (Apply online only) per day PAYE or .96 per day UMB/LTD (outside IR35) Commercial Contracts Manager role: Pre-tender engagement. Reviewing & managing large tender opportunities. Working closely with the tender team on bids - advising and drafting. Reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and executing commercial contracts with customers. Ad hoc advice and guidance on public procurement legislation and contract queries. Your Background : Either Qualified commercial contracts lawyer / World Commerce and Contracting Association (IACCM) qualification or CIPS qualification. Significant experience of commercial contract law, relating to goods and services (typically contracts 5M+). Understanding of public procurement contract regs (PCR2015/PA23). Acute business acumen and commercially minded. Experience of complex business operations - working in cross-functional environments. Company: Our client is one of the world's premier innovative biopharmaceutical companies, discovering, developing and providing over 160 different medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products to help improve the lives of millions of people in the UK and around the world every year. Location: This role allows hybrid working with 2 days per week based at our client's site in Burgess Hill. Apply: For more information, or to apply for this Commercial Contracts Manager please contact the Key Accounts Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote reference (phone number removed) . It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
May 14, 2026
Contractor
Talentmark are recruiting for a Commercial Contracts Manager to join a company in the diagnostics industry on a contract basis for 12 months. Salary: (Apply online only) per day PAYE or .96 per day UMB/LTD (outside IR35) Commercial Contracts Manager role: Pre-tender engagement. Reviewing & managing large tender opportunities. Working closely with the tender team on bids - advising and drafting. Reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and executing commercial contracts with customers. Ad hoc advice and guidance on public procurement legislation and contract queries. Your Background : Either Qualified commercial contracts lawyer / World Commerce and Contracting Association (IACCM) qualification or CIPS qualification. Significant experience of commercial contract law, relating to goods and services (typically contracts 5M+). Understanding of public procurement contract regs (PCR2015/PA23). Acute business acumen and commercially minded. Experience of complex business operations - working in cross-functional environments. Company: Our client is one of the world's premier innovative biopharmaceutical companies, discovering, developing and providing over 160 different medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products to help improve the lives of millions of people in the UK and around the world every year. Location: This role allows hybrid working with 2 days per week based at our client's site in Burgess Hill. Apply: For more information, or to apply for this Commercial Contracts Manager please contact the Key Accounts Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote reference (phone number removed) . It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Candidate Opportunity Brief Position: Group Client Relationship Executive Reporting to: Group Sales & Commercial Director Overview: The Group Client Relationship Executive will play a pivotal role in helping Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group (Ford & Stanley) to build and maintain very effective relationships with its customers. This will be achieved by liaising between key contacts within client companies and internal heads of service delivery, to ensure the expectations of the customers are always managed, and that Ford & Stanley s sales promise is the customer reality. Working within the Group Sales & Client Development Team, the Client Relationship Executive will also play a pivotal role helping the company develop and expand the service line provision within newly acquired and long-standing client relationships. They will be tasked with raising awareness of Ford & Stanley s suite of Group services and ultimately ensuring that when the customer has a business need within the Group s areas of expertise, Ford & Stanley services are front of mind. The Opportunity: Ford & Stanley has steadily built a strong market reputation for delivering innovative, high quality talent services over a fifteen-year period. Those services comprise recruitment from shop floor to boardroom, leadership development, performance coaching and mental fitness support. With a current turnover of £25million and a long-established team of circa 60 people, the company is embarking upon an ambitious growth strategy by expanding market share and extending its influence in its fledgling sectors. The essence of the opportunity for anyone considering this role is to help the company turn its ambitions into reality and to realise your own career aspirations as a result. In addition to what will be a highly fulfilling role, your potential career paths include key account management, international relationship development and accounts team leadership. About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group comprises specialist teams covering talent acquisition from Shopfloor to Boardroom, and wider Talent Solutions comprising Leadership Development, Performance Coaching & Mental Fitness Support amongst other talent-related services. The Ford & Stanley client base comprises over 150 employers from Start-up & SME through to large corporate organisations across 6 specialist sectors spanning the UK, Europe and North Americas. A large percentage of current business is carried out within the rail sector where the company is recognised as a key player. Group growth will be realised by growing the company s sphere of influence in fledgling sectors, whilst increasing market share within the rail sector which still has significant growth headroom. With Head Offices based in Pride Park, Derby UK Ford & Stanley is privately owned, has c60 employees, £25million turnover, has averaged 18% annual growth since inception, and to date been awarded 6 major multi-year contracted recruitment partnership agreements with UK and international organisations. Team loyalty is consistently high with average length of service of the current team at recruiter level being 3.2 years, in support functions it is 3.1 years, 6.5 years at middle management level and 13.3 years at director level. Our team culture is inclusive and highly supportive, and our Mission of helping to create 10million Better Workdays is very much central to how the business operates. We are environmentally active and run our own conservation meadow as part of this. For a deeper insight into our culture, mission and values please visit our Join us page. You may also want to see some of the great work our teams have been doing for the environment here. The Role: Group Client Relationship Executive is a newly established role that sits within the Group Sales & Client Development Team. The team works hand in hand with leaders of each business area to ensure the Group strategies for a) maximising commercial returns whilst b) protecting market reputation are realised. Whilst business area leaders are naturally focussed on managing the performance of their own specific business areas, the Group function has a holistic approach across all services to ensure all are equally represented within each client company. This will entail developing a clear understanding of each Ford & Stanley service line, their unique features, and specific benefits to employers. From there building client awareness, creating understanding and establishing which service line(s) are relevant and of interest. From the inception of all new client relationships, the role takes responsibility for ensuring a clearly defined Service Level Agreement (SLA) is established from the outset. For legacy clients, as the person in this role you will be responsible for revisiting any existing SLAs and helping to iron-out any historical service deltas if required to re-establish service provision. You will conduct Company Discoveries and thereon act as the conduit to internal recruitment teams gaining a full understand regarding your client s organisations, why people like working there, and their unique selling points to the candidate market. The person in this role will use their considerable interpersonal skills to create mutual understanding of what both parties need from the other to ensure the relationship is successful; liaising between the employer and the service delivery teams to resolve any misunderstandings or deltas. Your first 12 months: Gain an understanding of all 4 business areas and develop the ability to confidently articulate the value and service of each in a concise manner. Get to know each of your new colleagues and build rapport Become fully conversant with company systems and processes, with particular focus on Bluesheet / Goldsheet customer relationship methodology and Company Discovery. Meet each of your new clients, get to know and understand them, establish professional rapport, and learn about their organisations Working alongside service delivery team colleagues, fulfilling your role in executing the Group strategy for each client under your remit, adopting strategic client development planning methodology. Become the person of trust both internally and externally to skilfully ensure that service delivery runs smoothly, that deltas are painlessly resolved, the commercial opportunities are realised and the NPS ratings remain high by managing expectations. Key deliverables within the first 12 months include: Demonstratable examples of expanding Ford & Stanleys client base under your remit. This will be measured on increasing spend, opportunities brought into the business have increased from previous year. This will involve the quality of the opportunities onboarded and level commitment from clients. Essentially ensuring a high vacancy onboarded to conversion rate. Perceived as someone who is proactive, a problem solver, easily accessible of whom both the business and clients/hiring managers can rely on. Become the best in the business of articulating the groups offering and ability to develop / train others in the art of. Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience) Demonstratable experience of successfully growing and expanding relationship and commercial opportunities across a portfolio of clients. A B2B background developing relationships in consultancy services or solutions environment Candidates to be within a commutable distance of our Derby HQ, driving licences and car. (The position comes with a car allowance not car) Represented their organisation well at trade shows, networking events with demonstrable ROI Degree educated. Essential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours) An engaging, passionate, confident individual able to build rapport within warm and cold relationships An articulate, confident communicator both internally and externally. Proactive, hungry and energetic personality. Problem Solver, decisive with no task too big no task too small mindset. High drive, self-motivation and desire to have their name synonymous with the ability to deliver high-level commercial and relationship results. Exceptional negotiator demonstrating high levels of emotional intelligence. Working Arrangements & Location: We have a Proudly In Office policy which has been pivotal to our exponential growth and success. Ford & Stanley operates as a business eco-system , with each team member symbiotically supporting and relying on the other for their experience, learning opportunities, in-the-moment knowledge sharing and motivation when we need a lift. We are flexible with team members when they need us to be, meaning ad-hoc home working days are fully supported, but as an exception. We are in office when our colleagues and customers need us to be which is business hours, 5 days a week. This is crucial to our collective ambitions. Our core business hours are 8:30am 5:30pm Monday to Thursday with a 4:30pm finish on a Friday. The contracted place of work for this position is Ford & Stanley Head Offices on Pride Park, Derby. Interview Process: Initial discussion with Group Sales & Commercial Director. Introductory, informal conversation. 1st Stage Interview. Introductory discussion with the Group Chairman - an open conversation about the organisation, its values and culture. Followed by a formal interview with Group Sales & Commercial Director to delve into the details of the role. Open Q&A. Office tour . click apply for full job details
May 13, 2026
Full time
Candidate Opportunity Brief Position: Group Client Relationship Executive Reporting to: Group Sales & Commercial Director Overview: The Group Client Relationship Executive will play a pivotal role in helping Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group (Ford & Stanley) to build and maintain very effective relationships with its customers. This will be achieved by liaising between key contacts within client companies and internal heads of service delivery, to ensure the expectations of the customers are always managed, and that Ford & Stanley s sales promise is the customer reality. Working within the Group Sales & Client Development Team, the Client Relationship Executive will also play a pivotal role helping the company develop and expand the service line provision within newly acquired and long-standing client relationships. They will be tasked with raising awareness of Ford & Stanley s suite of Group services and ultimately ensuring that when the customer has a business need within the Group s areas of expertise, Ford & Stanley services are front of mind. The Opportunity: Ford & Stanley has steadily built a strong market reputation for delivering innovative, high quality talent services over a fifteen-year period. Those services comprise recruitment from shop floor to boardroom, leadership development, performance coaching and mental fitness support. With a current turnover of £25million and a long-established team of circa 60 people, the company is embarking upon an ambitious growth strategy by expanding market share and extending its influence in its fledgling sectors. The essence of the opportunity for anyone considering this role is to help the company turn its ambitions into reality and to realise your own career aspirations as a result. In addition to what will be a highly fulfilling role, your potential career paths include key account management, international relationship development and accounts team leadership. About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group comprises specialist teams covering talent acquisition from Shopfloor to Boardroom, and wider Talent Solutions comprising Leadership Development, Performance Coaching & Mental Fitness Support amongst other talent-related services. The Ford & Stanley client base comprises over 150 employers from Start-up & SME through to large corporate organisations across 6 specialist sectors spanning the UK, Europe and North Americas. A large percentage of current business is carried out within the rail sector where the company is recognised as a key player. Group growth will be realised by growing the company s sphere of influence in fledgling sectors, whilst increasing market share within the rail sector which still has significant growth headroom. With Head Offices based in Pride Park, Derby UK Ford & Stanley is privately owned, has c60 employees, £25million turnover, has averaged 18% annual growth since inception, and to date been awarded 6 major multi-year contracted recruitment partnership agreements with UK and international organisations. Team loyalty is consistently high with average length of service of the current team at recruiter level being 3.2 years, in support functions it is 3.1 years, 6.5 years at middle management level and 13.3 years at director level. Our team culture is inclusive and highly supportive, and our Mission of helping to create 10million Better Workdays is very much central to how the business operates. We are environmentally active and run our own conservation meadow as part of this. For a deeper insight into our culture, mission and values please visit our Join us page. You may also want to see some of the great work our teams have been doing for the environment here. The Role: Group Client Relationship Executive is a newly established role that sits within the Group Sales & Client Development Team. The team works hand in hand with leaders of each business area to ensure the Group strategies for a) maximising commercial returns whilst b) protecting market reputation are realised. Whilst business area leaders are naturally focussed on managing the performance of their own specific business areas, the Group function has a holistic approach across all services to ensure all are equally represented within each client company. This will entail developing a clear understanding of each Ford & Stanley service line, their unique features, and specific benefits to employers. From there building client awareness, creating understanding and establishing which service line(s) are relevant and of interest. From the inception of all new client relationships, the role takes responsibility for ensuring a clearly defined Service Level Agreement (SLA) is established from the outset. For legacy clients, as the person in this role you will be responsible for revisiting any existing SLAs and helping to iron-out any historical service deltas if required to re-establish service provision. You will conduct Company Discoveries and thereon act as the conduit to internal recruitment teams gaining a full understand regarding your client s organisations, why people like working there, and their unique selling points to the candidate market. The person in this role will use their considerable interpersonal skills to create mutual understanding of what both parties need from the other to ensure the relationship is successful; liaising between the employer and the service delivery teams to resolve any misunderstandings or deltas. Your first 12 months: Gain an understanding of all 4 business areas and develop the ability to confidently articulate the value and service of each in a concise manner. Get to know each of your new colleagues and build rapport Become fully conversant with company systems and processes, with particular focus on Bluesheet / Goldsheet customer relationship methodology and Company Discovery. Meet each of your new clients, get to know and understand them, establish professional rapport, and learn about their organisations Working alongside service delivery team colleagues, fulfilling your role in executing the Group strategy for each client under your remit, adopting strategic client development planning methodology. Become the person of trust both internally and externally to skilfully ensure that service delivery runs smoothly, that deltas are painlessly resolved, the commercial opportunities are realised and the NPS ratings remain high by managing expectations. Key deliverables within the first 12 months include: Demonstratable examples of expanding Ford & Stanleys client base under your remit. This will be measured on increasing spend, opportunities brought into the business have increased from previous year. This will involve the quality of the opportunities onboarded and level commitment from clients. Essentially ensuring a high vacancy onboarded to conversion rate. Perceived as someone who is proactive, a problem solver, easily accessible of whom both the business and clients/hiring managers can rely on. Become the best in the business of articulating the groups offering and ability to develop / train others in the art of. Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience) Demonstratable experience of successfully growing and expanding relationship and commercial opportunities across a portfolio of clients. A B2B background developing relationships in consultancy services or solutions environment Candidates to be within a commutable distance of our Derby HQ, driving licences and car. (The position comes with a car allowance not car) Represented their organisation well at trade shows, networking events with demonstrable ROI Degree educated. Essential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours) An engaging, passionate, confident individual able to build rapport within warm and cold relationships An articulate, confident communicator both internally and externally. Proactive, hungry and energetic personality. Problem Solver, decisive with no task too big no task too small mindset. High drive, self-motivation and desire to have their name synonymous with the ability to deliver high-level commercial and relationship results. Exceptional negotiator demonstrating high levels of emotional intelligence. Working Arrangements & Location: We have a Proudly In Office policy which has been pivotal to our exponential growth and success. Ford & Stanley operates as a business eco-system , with each team member symbiotically supporting and relying on the other for their experience, learning opportunities, in-the-moment knowledge sharing and motivation when we need a lift. We are flexible with team members when they need us to be, meaning ad-hoc home working days are fully supported, but as an exception. We are in office when our colleagues and customers need us to be which is business hours, 5 days a week. This is crucial to our collective ambitions. Our core business hours are 8:30am 5:30pm Monday to Thursday with a 4:30pm finish on a Friday. The contracted place of work for this position is Ford & Stanley Head Offices on Pride Park, Derby. Interview Process: Initial discussion with Group Sales & Commercial Director. Introductory, informal conversation. 1st Stage Interview. Introductory discussion with the Group Chairman - an open conversation about the organisation, its values and culture. Followed by a formal interview with Group Sales & Commercial Director to delve into the details of the role. Open Q&A. Office tour . click apply for full job details
The General Manager of DPA will be responsible for supporting the development of DPA, driving the company forward, raising the profile, reach, and impact of the work, and ensuring the viability and effective operations of DPA. Our General Manager is a key member of Different Planet Arts small staff team. Working closely with the Artistic Director and the Board of Trustees as part of the Senior Management Team, you will manage and organise operational support for Different Planet arts programme, ensuring we provide an excellent service to our participants, partners and audiences. This role is suitable for someone building a career in operations. We are looking for someone who can maintain and provide the right systems and structures to enable others to lead and create our arts projects, and provide ongoing, efficient admin, managerial and fundraising support. You will manage and be responsible for our systems and processes for financial administration, fundraising, governance procedures and processes, monitoring and keeping the Different Planet Arts office running day-to-day as an administrative hub. You will work closely with our treasurer (who is responsible for creating quarterly Management Accounts.) Role: General Manager Reports to: Artistic Director & Board of Trustees Salary: £190 per day, 3 days a week for 48 weeks of the year Contract: This is a rolling freelance position initially for 6 months to be extended subject to securing future funding Hours: Preferably 3 days (22.5 hours) a week, 1.5 days at our office in Lewes. Benefits: Training and development opportunities Probation Period: 3 months Deadline for submissions is midday on the 8th October 2025 & interviews will take place on the 9th & 10th October with a view to onboarding around the beginning of November 2025 Management Responsibilities Support and implement the artistic, business, and strategic planning of DPA, in consultation with the Artistic Director, Board of Trustees, and stakeholders. Drive relationships with key stakeholders and funders Cultivate a supportive climate of creativity, innovation, and risk-taking in DPA's work Ensure DPA remains solvent and able to meet its commitments as outlined in the Three Year Plan Lead the fundraising strategy and portfolio at DPA and develop new and diverse fundraising initiatives Lead the processes and procedures of governance of DPA both internally with trustees and with external agencies. Manage DPA's financial operations, ensuring accurate budgets and reports for staff, board, auditors and funders Develop and operate the most efficient administrative processes and systems to support the smooth delivery of DPA's work. Ensure DPA's organisation and activities comply with the requirements of Charities Commission and Companies House. Act as DPA's principal interface to these bodies Ensure governance, HR policies, and practices are reviewed and updated to deliver a safe working environment and compliance with employment law Other To work within DPA s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety To support the development of safeguarding policies and practices Job Requirements Experience & Knowledge • A minimum of three years' experience in management and administrative in an arts, or charity organisation or as a company manager in theatre • Experience of financial processes, including budget management & monitoring • Understanding of HR policy, processes and best practice • Experience of securing resources, including making successful funding proposals and grant applications • Experience of managing office systems, including IT systems. • Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing with a wide range of people • Understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace • Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise • Ability to develop, maintain and contribute to partnerships involving various stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes • Skilful in managing a small and passionate team of employees, freelancers, and volunteers. • A commitment to access and inclusion within the arts, in alignment with our justice goals. Skills & Attributes • Strong written and verbal communication skills • An organised team player, able to balance competing demands and work collaboratively with a broad range of people • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. To apply, please fill out the application ( part 1 and part 2) and email us this together with your CV along a cover letter. We encourage you to discuss your vision for what you would want to do to make Different Planet Arts a thriving home for our creatives and an innovative space for producing our unique, inclusive arts projects, and how you would go about doing it. Thank you for your interest in joining our team. We re excited to hear from you!
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
The General Manager of DPA will be responsible for supporting the development of DPA, driving the company forward, raising the profile, reach, and impact of the work, and ensuring the viability and effective operations of DPA. Our General Manager is a key member of Different Planet Arts small staff team. Working closely with the Artistic Director and the Board of Trustees as part of the Senior Management Team, you will manage and organise operational support for Different Planet arts programme, ensuring we provide an excellent service to our participants, partners and audiences. This role is suitable for someone building a career in operations. We are looking for someone who can maintain and provide the right systems and structures to enable others to lead and create our arts projects, and provide ongoing, efficient admin, managerial and fundraising support. You will manage and be responsible for our systems and processes for financial administration, fundraising, governance procedures and processes, monitoring and keeping the Different Planet Arts office running day-to-day as an administrative hub. You will work closely with our treasurer (who is responsible for creating quarterly Management Accounts.) Role: General Manager Reports to: Artistic Director & Board of Trustees Salary: £190 per day, 3 days a week for 48 weeks of the year Contract: This is a rolling freelance position initially for 6 months to be extended subject to securing future funding Hours: Preferably 3 days (22.5 hours) a week, 1.5 days at our office in Lewes. Benefits: Training and development opportunities Probation Period: 3 months Deadline for submissions is midday on the 8th October 2025 & interviews will take place on the 9th & 10th October with a view to onboarding around the beginning of November 2025 Management Responsibilities Support and implement the artistic, business, and strategic planning of DPA, in consultation with the Artistic Director, Board of Trustees, and stakeholders. Drive relationships with key stakeholders and funders Cultivate a supportive climate of creativity, innovation, and risk-taking in DPA's work Ensure DPA remains solvent and able to meet its commitments as outlined in the Three Year Plan Lead the fundraising strategy and portfolio at DPA and develop new and diverse fundraising initiatives Lead the processes and procedures of governance of DPA both internally with trustees and with external agencies. Manage DPA's financial operations, ensuring accurate budgets and reports for staff, board, auditors and funders Develop and operate the most efficient administrative processes and systems to support the smooth delivery of DPA's work. Ensure DPA's organisation and activities comply with the requirements of Charities Commission and Companies House. Act as DPA's principal interface to these bodies Ensure governance, HR policies, and practices are reviewed and updated to deliver a safe working environment and compliance with employment law Other To work within DPA s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety To support the development of safeguarding policies and practices Job Requirements Experience & Knowledge • A minimum of three years' experience in management and administrative in an arts, or charity organisation or as a company manager in theatre • Experience of financial processes, including budget management & monitoring • Understanding of HR policy, processes and best practice • Experience of securing resources, including making successful funding proposals and grant applications • Experience of managing office systems, including IT systems. • Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing with a wide range of people • Understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace • Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise • Ability to develop, maintain and contribute to partnerships involving various stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes • Skilful in managing a small and passionate team of employees, freelancers, and volunteers. • A commitment to access and inclusion within the arts, in alignment with our justice goals. Skills & Attributes • Strong written and verbal communication skills • An organised team player, able to balance competing demands and work collaboratively with a broad range of people • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. To apply, please fill out the application ( part 1 and part 2) and email us this together with your CV along a cover letter. We encourage you to discuss your vision for what you would want to do to make Different Planet Arts a thriving home for our creatives and an innovative space for producing our unique, inclusive arts projects, and how you would go about doing it. Thank you for your interest in joining our team. We re excited to hear from you!
KRG are working with a long established and highly respected integrated marketing agency in Brighton who are on the search for an SEO Manager to join their growing team. They work on integrated campaigns for a range of local and UK clients using their specialists across SEO, content, social media, paid media, web design and analytics. The team has been expanding over the past few months as the agency has had a increase of inbound leads with new clients and they value ensuring that none of the team have a workload which is too much, so they're looking to hire another Manager to own some of their growing client accounts! Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute SEO strategies tailored to clients' goals and target audiences. Conduct keyword research to identify opportunities for content and technical optimisation. Perform SEO audits of client websites to assess performance, uncover issues, and recommend improvements. Manage on-page SEO including meta tags, internal linking, URL structure, content optimisation, and schema markup. Oversee technical SEO such as site speed, mobile-friendliness, crawlability, indexing, and structured data. Collaborate with content teams to guide the creation of SEO-optimised content (blogs, landing pages, etc.). Monitor and analyse SEO performance using tools like Google Analytics, Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, etc. Generate reports that clearly communicate SEO progress, KPIs, and ROI to clients. Stay up to date with industry trends, algorithm updates, and best practices. Coordinate with web developers to implement technical changes and enhancements. Communicate with clients regularly to provide updates, present results, and refine strategy. Support junior team members, ensuring best practices are followed across client accounts. Maintain project timelines and budgets while ensuring deliverables meet quality standards. About You: Agency side SEO experience at a Senior Executive or Manager level - or equivalent. Good organisation and time management skills. Analytical mind and problem-solving skills. Great written skills. Proficiency in Google Docs, Sheets and Slides. Basic understanding of CSS and HTML. Basic understanding of WordPress and other CMS systems. Good understanding of digital marketing channels. Basic understanding/interest in AI. What can they offer you? The agency is focusing on expanding their already established SEO team with three new hires in the past 6 months - everybody across the agency sees the value in SEO and wants the team to do well! A vibrant and creative environment in the heart of Brighton. 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Christmas office closure. Hybrid working model. Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and sick pay Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) supporting health and wellbeing Scottish Widows pension Personal Development Plan with biannual reviews and objective setting Annual pay review Unparalleled training and development opportunities. Regular employee training sessions and team-building activities Referral Bonus for introducing new employees Regular company socials Christmas and Summer company parties Amazon voucher on your birthday Local artisan coffee, weekly fruit delivery, cakes and treats Modern and creative office space with break-out areas, including pool, ping pong table and darts. Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're passionate about SEO and looking to make an impact in a team that values its people, KRG want to hear from you!
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
KRG are working with a long established and highly respected integrated marketing agency in Brighton who are on the search for an SEO Manager to join their growing team. They work on integrated campaigns for a range of local and UK clients using their specialists across SEO, content, social media, paid media, web design and analytics. The team has been expanding over the past few months as the agency has had a increase of inbound leads with new clients and they value ensuring that none of the team have a workload which is too much, so they're looking to hire another Manager to own some of their growing client accounts! Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute SEO strategies tailored to clients' goals and target audiences. Conduct keyword research to identify opportunities for content and technical optimisation. Perform SEO audits of client websites to assess performance, uncover issues, and recommend improvements. Manage on-page SEO including meta tags, internal linking, URL structure, content optimisation, and schema markup. Oversee technical SEO such as site speed, mobile-friendliness, crawlability, indexing, and structured data. Collaborate with content teams to guide the creation of SEO-optimised content (blogs, landing pages, etc.). Monitor and analyse SEO performance using tools like Google Analytics, Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, etc. Generate reports that clearly communicate SEO progress, KPIs, and ROI to clients. Stay up to date with industry trends, algorithm updates, and best practices. Coordinate with web developers to implement technical changes and enhancements. Communicate with clients regularly to provide updates, present results, and refine strategy. Support junior team members, ensuring best practices are followed across client accounts. Maintain project timelines and budgets while ensuring deliverables meet quality standards. About You: Agency side SEO experience at a Senior Executive or Manager level - or equivalent. Good organisation and time management skills. Analytical mind and problem-solving skills. Great written skills. Proficiency in Google Docs, Sheets and Slides. Basic understanding of CSS and HTML. Basic understanding of WordPress and other CMS systems. Good understanding of digital marketing channels. Basic understanding/interest in AI. What can they offer you? The agency is focusing on expanding their already established SEO team with three new hires in the past 6 months - everybody across the agency sees the value in SEO and wants the team to do well! A vibrant and creative environment in the heart of Brighton. 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Christmas office closure. Hybrid working model. Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and sick pay Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) supporting health and wellbeing Scottish Widows pension Personal Development Plan with biannual reviews and objective setting Annual pay review Unparalleled training and development opportunities. Regular employee training sessions and team-building activities Referral Bonus for introducing new employees Regular company socials Christmas and Summer company parties Amazon voucher on your birthday Local artisan coffee, weekly fruit delivery, cakes and treats Modern and creative office space with break-out areas, including pool, ping pong table and darts. Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're passionate about SEO and looking to make an impact in a team that values its people, KRG want to hear from you!
Requisition ID: 60546 Position Type: FT Fixed Term Workplace Arrangement: About Kerry Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated Dairy Business that encompasses a number of divisions spanning from its Agribusiness (Kerry Dairy Farms) through to Dairy & Nutritional Ingredients & its Dairy Consumer Foods Business. With its strong Dairy heritage, world class sustainability credentials, a deep-rooted connection to its 3000 Farmers & milk suppliers, right through to its portfolio of household favourite Brands, Kerry Dairy are one of the World's Leading Dairy Businesses, with a Revenue in excess of €1.3bn annually. The Dairy Consumer Foods division, is home to a number of the UK & Irelands favourite Dairy & Plant Based Brands (Strings & Things; PURE Dairy-Free; Dairygold, Charleville, Golden Cow, Coleraine, Low Low & Attack a Snak). On top of this, we are the largest supplier of Private Label Dairy spreads in the UK & supply all major Retailers in the UK, Ireland as well as parts of mainland Europe. About the role We're seeking a Senior Strategy Manager to join our team in a newly created role that will be central to defining and driving our ambitious growth agenda. In this position, you'll work closely with the Head of Strategy to design, shape, and mobilise our long-term business strategy. You'll play a pivotal role in identifying and pursuing international expansion opportunities, as well as supporting the development and launch of new incubation brands. Another key part of your remit will be to uncover and seize white-space opportunities that will fuel our future growth. This role is for someone who relishes a challenge, can pivot quickly, and is excited by the prospect of contributing to our growth across multiple critical fronts. We're looking for an individual that can operate at a strategic "30,000-foot" level while also managing executional tasks and seamlessly flexing between the two. Key responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Growth Collaborate with the Head of Strategy on key initiatives, including refreshing our long-term business strategy. Develop aligned sub-strategies, assess growth opportunities (e.g. white space, innovation, tech), and deliver business cases and recommendations. Support evaluations of partnerships, acquisitions, and investments. International Expansion Lead market research to identify and prioritise high-potential international markets. Shape go-to-market strategies, partner with local teams for successful entry, and monitor performance to drive growth and global presence. Incubator Brand Development Drive the expansion of Smug Dairy into the food-to-go category. Deliver marketing plans to boost awareness and trial, explore new channels with GTM teams, and support the development of future incubator brands to sustain innovation. Qualifications and skills Strategic Agility: A proven ability to think strategically and translate insights into actionable plans. Ambiguity is Your Friend: You're comfortable with a role that shifts and evolves, thriving on variety and new challenges. Commercial Acumen: A strong understanding of business drivers, market dynamics, and how to identify profitable growth opportunities. Analytical Prowess: Excellent research and analytical skills, capable of synthesizing complex information into clear, concise insights. Further qualifications and skills Strong collaborator with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders Proactive self-starter, able to manage multiple priorities Clear and persuasive communicator across diverse audiences Background in strategy, business development, brand management, or international expansion is a plus Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers . Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a "starter kit," investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name. Recruiter: Posting Type: LI
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Requisition ID: 60546 Position Type: FT Fixed Term Workplace Arrangement: About Kerry Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated Dairy Business that encompasses a number of divisions spanning from its Agribusiness (Kerry Dairy Farms) through to Dairy & Nutritional Ingredients & its Dairy Consumer Foods Business. With its strong Dairy heritage, world class sustainability credentials, a deep-rooted connection to its 3000 Farmers & milk suppliers, right through to its portfolio of household favourite Brands, Kerry Dairy are one of the World's Leading Dairy Businesses, with a Revenue in excess of €1.3bn annually. The Dairy Consumer Foods division, is home to a number of the UK & Irelands favourite Dairy & Plant Based Brands (Strings & Things; PURE Dairy-Free; Dairygold, Charleville, Golden Cow, Coleraine, Low Low & Attack a Snak). On top of this, we are the largest supplier of Private Label Dairy spreads in the UK & supply all major Retailers in the UK, Ireland as well as parts of mainland Europe. About the role We're seeking a Senior Strategy Manager to join our team in a newly created role that will be central to defining and driving our ambitious growth agenda. In this position, you'll work closely with the Head of Strategy to design, shape, and mobilise our long-term business strategy. You'll play a pivotal role in identifying and pursuing international expansion opportunities, as well as supporting the development and launch of new incubation brands. Another key part of your remit will be to uncover and seize white-space opportunities that will fuel our future growth. This role is for someone who relishes a challenge, can pivot quickly, and is excited by the prospect of contributing to our growth across multiple critical fronts. We're looking for an individual that can operate at a strategic "30,000-foot" level while also managing executional tasks and seamlessly flexing between the two. Key responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Growth Collaborate with the Head of Strategy on key initiatives, including refreshing our long-term business strategy. Develop aligned sub-strategies, assess growth opportunities (e.g. white space, innovation, tech), and deliver business cases and recommendations. Support evaluations of partnerships, acquisitions, and investments. International Expansion Lead market research to identify and prioritise high-potential international markets. Shape go-to-market strategies, partner with local teams for successful entry, and monitor performance to drive growth and global presence. Incubator Brand Development Drive the expansion of Smug Dairy into the food-to-go category. Deliver marketing plans to boost awareness and trial, explore new channels with GTM teams, and support the development of future incubator brands to sustain innovation. Qualifications and skills Strategic Agility: A proven ability to think strategically and translate insights into actionable plans. Ambiguity is Your Friend: You're comfortable with a role that shifts and evolves, thriving on variety and new challenges. Commercial Acumen: A strong understanding of business drivers, market dynamics, and how to identify profitable growth opportunities. Analytical Prowess: Excellent research and analytical skills, capable of synthesizing complex information into clear, concise insights. Further qualifications and skills Strong collaborator with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders Proactive self-starter, able to manage multiple priorities Clear and persuasive communicator across diverse audiences Background in strategy, business development, brand management, or international expansion is a plus Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers . Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a "starter kit," investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name. Recruiter: Posting Type: LI
Property Manager Hybrid working will commence once initial training is completed, depending on relevant experience and how quickly you learn the role, this can typically take 3 months, so you must be prepared to commute to Chelmsford on a daily basis until such time as your training is deemed complete. Once initial training has been completed the role will primarily be undertaken working from home but with 4 to 6 days each month you will be expected to work at Chelmsford office as the Property Manager, although this may vary slightly on occasions so once training has been completed this will be predominantly be a hybrid role. You should ideally be working within Residential Property Management, although we will consider candidates with Commercial or Block Management experience who can demonstrate a proven track record in either customer service or problem-solving environments. Primarily, the successful individual will be dealing with all maintenance based issues on a particular portfolio of fully managed properties. As there will be no face-to-face contact with clients, candidates must understand the importance of delivering consistently high levels of customer service, retain a natural flare for problem solving and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Property Manager The Role: Ensuring gas safety checks are up to date Ensuring electrical safety checks are up to date Arranging inventories, check in and check out appointments Advising utility companies of meter readings Co-ordination of estimates and undertaking of repairs by contractors Negotiating and coordinating renewal contracts Negotiating the return of deposits between landlord and tenant (including co-ordination of any repairs, cleaning as required Drafting final statement of repairs for accounts to process Day to day correspondence Tenant referencing and monitoring process via referencing agency Preparation of tenancy agreements Sending EPC instructions via website Property Manager Skills Required: A calm, unflappable person, with strength of character (required when dealing with issues like return of deposits or repairs required to a property) Systematic approach with strong administrative skills Problem solver Ability to work under pressure, whilst maintaining attention to detail Secretarial skills would help so that the applicant would be able to generate their own letters. Longer reports can be dictated and compiled by other personnel if necessary. Property Manager This role is a pivotal position. The main focus is the issues surrounding property maintenance, property management and deposit resolution at the end of the tenancy. It requires a special talent to keep both the landlord and tenant 'on side . For example, sometimes a tenant can get quite stressed when there is a relatively minor delay on the repair of a washing machine etc. At the same time, there is the occasional landlord who may need to be pushed to spend money on his property. The person who will fulfil this role successfully will need to have all of the skills listed previously. The job can often be very demanding. The successful applicant will also have the ability to build excellent long-term relationships with our landlords; most of whom are professionals. As well as dealing with individual tenants, you will also deal with industry professionals and corporate clients. Property Manager Remuneration: Basic salary to £26,000 to £30,000, depending on relevant experience, including bonuses. Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm plus occasional Saturdays (typically 1 in 6 working from home) and where, if worked, a day off in lieu will be provided. Kings Permanent Recruitment for Estate Agents hits 18 years of successful trading. A milestone to be proud of Kings Permanent Recruitment for Estate Agents is a "Specialist Estate Agency Recruitment Service" dealing with the placement of Estate Agents and Letting Agents into permanent positions within the Residential Estate Agency Property sector. We cover all specialties of recruitment to include Residential Sales and Lettings, Property and Block Management to include Lettings Coordinators / Progressors, Inventory Clerks, Financial Services to include Mortgage Advisors, Independent Financial Advisors, Protection and Financial Services Administrators, Paraplanning, Land and New Homes and Secretarial / Administration / PA s. Visit Kings Permanent Recruitment for Estate Agents website for online Estate Agency vacancies. Find Steve King on LinkedIn.
Sep 21, 2025
Full time
Property Manager Hybrid working will commence once initial training is completed, depending on relevant experience and how quickly you learn the role, this can typically take 3 months, so you must be prepared to commute to Chelmsford on a daily basis until such time as your training is deemed complete. Once initial training has been completed the role will primarily be undertaken working from home but with 4 to 6 days each month you will be expected to work at Chelmsford office as the Property Manager, although this may vary slightly on occasions so once training has been completed this will be predominantly be a hybrid role. You should ideally be working within Residential Property Management, although we will consider candidates with Commercial or Block Management experience who can demonstrate a proven track record in either customer service or problem-solving environments. Primarily, the successful individual will be dealing with all maintenance based issues on a particular portfolio of fully managed properties. As there will be no face-to-face contact with clients, candidates must understand the importance of delivering consistently high levels of customer service, retain a natural flare for problem solving and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Property Manager The Role: Ensuring gas safety checks are up to date Ensuring electrical safety checks are up to date Arranging inventories, check in and check out appointments Advising utility companies of meter readings Co-ordination of estimates and undertaking of repairs by contractors Negotiating and coordinating renewal contracts Negotiating the return of deposits between landlord and tenant (including co-ordination of any repairs, cleaning as required Drafting final statement of repairs for accounts to process Day to day correspondence Tenant referencing and monitoring process via referencing agency Preparation of tenancy agreements Sending EPC instructions via website Property Manager Skills Required: A calm, unflappable person, with strength of character (required when dealing with issues like return of deposits or repairs required to a property) Systematic approach with strong administrative skills Problem solver Ability to work under pressure, whilst maintaining attention to detail Secretarial skills would help so that the applicant would be able to generate their own letters. Longer reports can be dictated and compiled by other personnel if necessary. Property Manager This role is a pivotal position. The main focus is the issues surrounding property maintenance, property management and deposit resolution at the end of the tenancy. It requires a special talent to keep both the landlord and tenant 'on side . For example, sometimes a tenant can get quite stressed when there is a relatively minor delay on the repair of a washing machine etc. At the same time, there is the occasional landlord who may need to be pushed to spend money on his property. The person who will fulfil this role successfully will need to have all of the skills listed previously. The job can often be very demanding. The successful applicant will also have the ability to build excellent long-term relationships with our landlords; most of whom are professionals. As well as dealing with individual tenants, you will also deal with industry professionals and corporate clients. Property Manager Remuneration: Basic salary to £26,000 to £30,000, depending on relevant experience, including bonuses. Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm plus occasional Saturdays (typically 1 in 6 working from home) and where, if worked, a day off in lieu will be provided. Kings Permanent Recruitment for Estate Agents hits 18 years of successful trading. A milestone to be proud of Kings Permanent Recruitment for Estate Agents is a "Specialist Estate Agency Recruitment Service" dealing with the placement of Estate Agents and Letting Agents into permanent positions within the Residential Estate Agency Property sector. We cover all specialties of recruitment to include Residential Sales and Lettings, Property and Block Management to include Lettings Coordinators / Progressors, Inventory Clerks, Financial Services to include Mortgage Advisors, Independent Financial Advisors, Protection and Financial Services Administrators, Paraplanning, Land and New Homes and Secretarial / Administration / PA s. Visit Kings Permanent Recruitment for Estate Agents website for online Estate Agency vacancies. Find Steve King on LinkedIn.
