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Join a Top-15 accountancy firm in Godalming as an Accounts Semi Senior and take your career to the next level. You ll work with a wide variety of clients, from growing businesses to high-profile corporates, gaining hands-on experience across accounts and client management. This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a larger firm environment, develop your technical skills, and continue your AAT, ACA or ACCA studies. With exposure to varied assignments and direct client contact, you ll gain the kind of experience that sets you apart in practice. Job Title : Accounts Semi-Senior Job Type : Permanent Location : Godalming Salary : £27,000 - £36,000 Reference no : 16028 Accounts Semi-Senior Benefits • Full study support for AAT, ACA or ACCA • Generous annual leave plus three additional days at Christmas • Option to buy or sell additional holiday • Hybrid working • Life cover • Critical illness cover • Income protection • Pension scheme • Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support • Enhanced family related leave and pay • Employee referral scheme • Cycle to work scheme • Perkbox employee benefits platform • Interest free loans for items such as gym memberships, technology and home office equipment Accounts Semi-Senior About The Role You ll be part of a supportive accounts team, preparing statutory accounts and working directly with clients to help them meet their financial and reporting obligations. The role offers variety and the chance to step up to more complex assignments as you grow in the team. Working closely with seniors and managers, you ll gain exposure to client management, accounts preparation, and day-to-day advisory. This is ideal for someone motivated to progress quickly and build strong technical knowledge in a larger firm setting. Key responsibilities: • Preparing statutory accounts for a portfolio of clients • Assisting senior team members on more complex assignments • Liaising directly with clients to obtain information and resolve queries • Maintaining accurate working papers and documentation • Supporting the team to ensure deadlines are met and work is delivered to a high standard • Developing your technical skills and applying them under supervision • Contributing ideas to improve processes and team efficiency The successful Accounts Semi-Senior will have: • At least 1 2 years experience in a UK accountancy practice • Some experience preparing accounts and dealing with client queries • Studying towards AAT, ACA or ACCA qualification • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines • Professional approach with clients and colleagues • A proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, and ambition to progress Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)

A senior tax professional is sought to join a leading international accountancy firm within a well-established regional office. The role sits within a growing Corporate and Business Tax function and offers a strong advisory focus, working directly with partners and specialist teams to support owner managed businesses, groups, and family run enterprises. This is a visible position with genuine influence over client outcomes, team development, and future growth. Job Title : Mixed Tax Manager/Senior Manager Job Type : Permanent Location : Godalming Salary : £67,000 £91,000 Reference no : 15988 Senior Accountant Benefits 25 days core holiday Enhanced maternity/paternity Enhanced pension Competitive salary which is regularly reviewed Incentive programme for new clients and staff introductions Life assurance and health cash plan Employee assistance programme Hybrid and flexible working Mixed Tax Manager/Senior Manager About The Role This position combines hands-on advisory work with responsibility for managing delivery and quality across a varied client portfolio. You will act as a trusted adviser to clients, lead tax projects from scoping through to completion, and work closely with colleagues across tax, general practice, legal, and financial planning. Alongside advisory work, you will oversee relevant compliance activity and support the development of junior team members. Key responsibilities: Lead tax advisory engagements for owner managed businesses, groups, and family owned clients Identify planning opportunities and manage projects from initial discussions through to implementation Provide integrated tax advice across corporation tax, income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, and related areas Support business restructurings and transactions, including group reorganisations and shareholder planning Prepare and review technical documentation, including HMRC clearances and valuation related work Advise on employee share arrangements and growth structures, working alongside valuation specialists where required Support clients with reliefs and incentive schemes, including advance assurance applications Review complex corporation tax returns and oversee compliance work delivered by junior team members Act as a technical point of contact for wider practice teams, responding to queries arising from client work Contribute to business development activity alongside partners Coach, review, and develop junior members of the tax team, maintaining high technical standards The successful Mixed Tax Manager/Senior Manager will have: CTA qualification ACA or ACCA qualification is preferred Strong experience in corporate, OMB, or mixed tax environments Proven advisory experience alongside a solid compliance background Confidence reviewing complex work and supervising junior staff Strong technical knowledge with a commercial approach to problem solving Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work to deadlines A proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of work and relationships Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)

Fitness Manager - Manchester Oxford Road - Manchester Role: Fitness Manager (Flex contracts available) Reporting to: General Manager Based: LOCATION The Gym Group is simply the best in our industry! Our amazing teams have skills, abilities and can-do attitudes that make this a great place to work! We have strong, embedded values and an easy-going culture which ensures we put our people first. We pride ourselves on being fun, innovative, inclusive and engaging and we are now on the lookout for a Fitness Manager to join our amazing LOCATION gym . So, what's stopping you? Apply today and know that We're With You every step of the way. What you need to know about us The Gym Group is not like your average gym! To our members we're the lowest cost nationwide 24/7 Gym with over 230 gyms and counting! To our teams we are fun, welcoming, engaging and inclusive. We challenge our limits and push ourselves to impact positive change with our goals and initiatives. We take steps into new areas with a real and authentic purpose - It's our mission to break down barriers to fitness for all. We're in our industry when it comes to our values, our culture and our people - check out Glassdoor if you don't believe us. We offer a fantastic place to work in a great working culture and were recognised as in the Top 50 places to work in the UK in 2022! We may be one of the leading budget gym chains in the UK but there's nothing budget about our investment into our people. We have retained GOLD in our investors in people award for the last 6 years and silver in wellbeing last year. We're recognised as a disability confident and inclusive employer which is something we are truly proud of. We have a brilliant team and opportunities for development and growth with support for success. Having recently undertaken some huge projects from a digital point of view and our plans are to keep being innovative, creative and agile in all that we do. That's what you're looking for right? So let us tell you more. What you need to know about the role As a Fitness Manager with The Gym Group you will support the General Manager in the successful running of the gym and will deputise in their absence. You will be passionate about fitness and keen to embrace our members, our teams and embed our culture. You will embody our company values, supporting and encouraging others to do the same. Your core duties will include (but are not limited to): Responsibility for our member engagement by leading our in-gym service offering with the goal of driving our member satisfaction scores forward. Line management & leadership of our team of fitness trainers. Engaging and motivating them to be their best every day. Role modelling the gym groups values. Take ownership of our Group Exercise offering by developing the class timetable and upskilling the team to deliver. Bring a result driven mindset with a keen interest in driving the commercial performance of the gym. Make sure high operational standards on site are met through effective management of cleaning and maintenance check procedures. This includes liaising and management of the 3rd party suppliers. Ensure there is full compliance to company Health & Safety policies and completion of daily, weekly, and monthly checks. Support the GM with onsite admin tasks including rotas, time tracking and security checks. Act as a keyholder for the gym in support of the GM, being a point of call-in emergencies. You can then PT in the gym around your employed hours, managing your own time and business and retain 100% of your earnings with no annual licence fee. You are perfect for this role if you Have a passion for health, fitness, well-being, and all-round excellence. You thrive off leading teams from the front and by example, happy to get stuck in and set the standard for member experience. Have an unwavering commitment to understand the expectations of your members. Can work within the compliance parameters whilst delivering the highest service levels possible during the day to day running of the gym. Have a proven track record of success and are eager to bring that winning attitude to The Gym. Are a Level 2 qualified Fitness Instructor or are currently studying for the qualification. That's you right? Thought so. Now we know you are probably already hitting that APPLY button but if not here's the juicy bit the perks Paid contractual benefits such as holiday (Inc Bank Holidays) and company sick pay. In-house development opportunities as well as support with your career adventure. Company save as you earn share plan. Flexibility & freedom - we welcome discussions around working flexibly at the gym. Discounts with 'MY PT Hub', 'Fit Pro', 'Financial Fitness' and leading training providers. Company pension scheme A fantastic online social communication and engagement platform with access to amazing benefits and discounts Options for season ticket loans Employee Assistant Programme supported by our Wellbeing hub Cashplan Healthcare Scheme A free gym membership for yourself and a friend or family member So, we've told you all about us and our amazing new opportunity; now it's your turn to hit 'Apply' and tell us about YOU. If you have a disability or condition that makes it difficult for you to complete your application online please email your cv to or alternatively call the TGG Recruitment team on and someone will be more than happy to support you. We also want to put it out there that we actively encourage applications from a diverse demographic and we are passionate about your culture and value alignment. We get that not everyone wants a 9 - 5 and here at The Gym Group we are pretty flexible. Talk to us about your requirements during the process and explore the many options available. We want this to be a match that challenges your limits and works for you as much as for us. When we say We're With You we really do mean it!

Are you a born hunter? Someone who genuinely loves the chase - the prospecting, the pitching, the buzz of opening a door no one has been able to open before? We re working exclusively with a brilliantly distinctive, much-loved Norfolk-based premium brand who are looking for their next Business Development Manager. This is the key hunter role within their growing sales team and be the person who will go out and win the new accounts that fuel the next chapter of their growth story. About the role This is a true new business role, not an account management role dressed up as one. You ll own the new business pipeline end to end, from identifying prospects, getting in front of buyers, pitching the brand, negotiating range and terms, and bringing new customers on board. Once accounts are launched and bedded in, you ll hand them across to the account management team and go again. Target channels are exclusively premium - think hotel groups, airlines, premium department stores and retailers, farm shops, fine food halls, specialist independents and any other channel their premium brand has a natural home for. No supermarkets, no race to the bottom. There is genuine breadth and white space to go after. What you ll be doing Building and relentlessly progressing a qualified new business pipeline across multiple channels. Proactively prospecting - cold outreach, LinkedIn, trade events, referrals and category-led conversations. Pitching, sampling, negotiating and converting prospects into listings. Owning commercial negotiation: pricing, range, promotional support and trading terms, winning business that protects margin and brand integrity. Identifying new premium channels, markets and white-space opportunities within the UK market. Working closely with Marketing, NPD and Operations to build compelling, customer-specific proposals. Representing the brand at trade shows and industry events. Keeping pipeline and forecasting tight and accurate, owning the responsibility. What you ll bring A demonstrable track record of new business wins with premium brands. A genuine hunter mentality, being energised by cold outreach and the chase, and you re resilient when doors don t open first time. Experience pitching to and negotiating with retail buyers or equivalent decision-makers. Strong commercial acumen - comfortable with margin, P&L and trading terms. Confident, credible and influential at every level, from buyer to commercial director. Exceptional pipeline discipline and the ability to juggle multiple live opportunities. A degree (or equivalent) is ideal in Business, Marketing or a related field, plus excellent IT skills. Bonus points for An existing buyer or contact network within hotel groups, airlines, premium retailers, farm shops, fine food halls or specialist independents. Experience selling premium, branded or specialist goods. This is a beautifully positioned, distinctive brand with a strong identity, a loyal following and clear ambition. They ve built solid foundations with their existing customer base and are now investing in the hunter capability to take it to the next level. You ll have genuine autonomy, the ear of the Head of Sales, and a real hand in shaping how the next phase of growth is delivered. Based at their Norwich site with expenses paid for the travel you d expect of a national new business role. Interested? This role is being handled exclusively by Select Recruitment Specialists. For a confidential conversation and the full brief, please get in touch with Emma Baylis.

TK Maxx At TJX Europe, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You'll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritises your development. Whether you're working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores-TK Maxx & Homesense, you'll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX team-a Fortune 100 company and the world's leading off-price retailer. Job Description: Join us as a Team Leader Various hours available, Monday to Sunday Why join us? You will be joining a culture that's defined by our values of honesty, integrity, and treating others with dignity and respect! Our Team Leaders are always encouraged to be themselves and to use their creativity. We'll give you the mentorship and support you need to feel ready for every situation and, if you do well, there'll be plenty of scope for your ongoing development and progression. We offer excellent rewards, a range of contracts, a competitive rate of pay, staff discounts and various other well-being incentives. About the role This is a retail opportunity with a difference - it's a chance to have a real impact. You'll be supporting our managers by helping to lead a team of associates in a constantly evolving store. Our business model is unlike any other - our teams never know what will be delivered next. It means plenty of variety for you, and plenty of unique finds for your customers. About you You're someone who can lead by example and empower a diverse team. Our customers are very diverse too, and you'll know just how to make sure they can all enjoy a unique treasure hunt experience in the store. The pace here is fast, but as someone who loves to think big and share bold ideas, that will suit you well. Excited to explore your potential in an environment that offers the freedom to take on new challenges and embrace new opportunities. As proud as we are of our past success, it's our future that excites us most. We strive to provide opportunities for growth, recognition and a competitive salary and benefits package. Share our determination to think bolder and bigger, and be part of our future. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation. Address: Unit 5a Bedford Road Kitty Brewster Retail Park Location: EUR TK Maxx UK Store 201 - Aberdeen

A growing food manufacturer are seeking a Business Development Manager to join their sales team. Working within the sales function you will be responsible for driving new opportunities across B2B channels. With a hybrid working model based in , London, this role offers not just a job but a pathway to professional growth, with a car allowance, company-contributed pension scheme, life insurance, and access to an employee benefits platform that includes 24/7 GP access. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, this opportunity is for you. What You Will Do: - Pro actively identify, target, and secure new business opportunities across key UK B2B channels. - Build and execute business development strategies aligned with the company's ambitious growth objectives. - Develop and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers in sectors such as cash & carry, wholesale, food distribution, and food & beverage. - Expand existing accounts through up selling and cross-selling, delivering value-driven solutions. - Maintain an active sales pipeline using Salesforce CRM to ensure a structured and effective approach to business development. - Represent the company at trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events, showcasing its exceptional reputation for quality and service. What You Will Bring: - Proven experience in a business development or new business sales role, ideally within cash & carry, wholesale, food distribution, or the food & beverage sector. - Demonstrable success in meeting and exceeding sales and revenue targets. - Strong commercial acumen paired with a solution-focused mindset. - Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence in negotiating at senior stakeholder level. - Proficiency in CRM systems, with Salesforce experience being a plus. -A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential. As a Business Development Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth and increasing market share for this award-winning company. With a 30-year heritage and a strategy focused on expansion, this organisation is committed to delivering excellence-not just for its customers but also for its employees. You'll have the autonomy to shape the commercial direction of the business while being supported by a comprehensive training programme designed to enhance your knowledge of the company's products, customers, and systems. Location: This role is based in Islington, London, with a hybrid working model that combines office presence with flexibility. Interested?: Don't miss this exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact in a growing and innovative company. Apply now to become the next Business Development Manager and take the first step towards an inspiring and rewarding career! Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

P3 Practitioner Initial 12 Month Contract Hybrid - 2-3 days on site (remainder working from home) Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria or Sheffield £63.40 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) The Role Manage a small project, or a part of a larger, more complex project, (such as a particular work package), or will support a Project Manager or Head of Project with aspects of managing a larger project click apply for full job details

BURGERS & FRIES AND INCREDIBLE CAREERS! We're the burger restaurant with the uncomplicated formula: burgers and fries cooked to perfection, with no frozen ingredients. And we've stuck to the same 'perfect and serve' philosophy since our family business began in 1986. These days, we're still just as much a family as we always have been. We have tons of integrity, we're enthusiastic. we're competitive and we just get it done - whatever the challenge. At Five Guys, the Project Management Office (PMO) is the team responsible for making sure technology and business change actually lands. It focuses on outcomes, not just delivery, ensuring what gets built is understood, adopted and used across the business. The PMO is a small, delivery-focused function reporting to the Head of Projects and is actively being built. Its current focus is cybersecurity and Microsoft 365 improvement, with broader programmes to follow as the business grows. The Implementation Manager role exists because while Five Guys invests in technology, it needs stronger, hands-on implementation to make change stick. You close that gap by personally owning rollouts end-to-end, creating guidance and training, running sessions and measuring adoption. This is a practical implementation role where you do the work, not just oversee it. WHAT YOU'LL DO Build and execute rollout plans from scratch Take a workstream brief and turn it into a practical delivery plan Identify who is impacted, what changes, sequencing and dependencies Execute the plan yourself rather than handing it off Create the materials that make change stick Write clear, role-specific user guidance and training materials Design communications people actually read and understand Run training sessions and answer questions directly Confidently guide others on using Microsoft 365 tools including Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive Track whether the change is working in practice Build feedback loops and adoption measures Spot when something has landed poorly and intervene Stay accountable for outcomes rather than just delivery Act as the bridge between IT, Security and the business Translate technical and security requirements into usable guidance Turn real user feedback into clear input for technical teams Ensure changes feel logical, helpful and well explained Bring structure and consistency to PMO delivery Build templates, checklists and repeatable delivery patterns Establish ways of working that become standard for future programmes Manage your own risks, progress and reporting within the PMO cadence A TYPICAL WEEK MIGHT INCLUDE Drafting a rollout plan for the next phase of Microsoft 365 changes Running a project checkpoint call and tracking actions Writing a one-page user guide for an IT change Reviewing adoption data to check if a rollout is on track Joining alignment calls with IT, Operations and Security Updating the PMO delivery tracker and escalating blockers Following up with stores or teams where adoption has dropped off HOW WE WILL KNOW THIS IS WORKING By 6 months You have delivered at least one workstream end-to-end, from plan to confirmed adoption A repeatable rollout framework exists because you built it Business teams can name you as the person who made a recent change make sense IT trusts you to accurately represent business needs You can show clear feedback and adoption data By 12 months Adoption metrics are measurably better on workstreams you delivered The PMO has a delivery playbook with you as a primary author Technology change is described as well-managed rather than chaotic New workstreams follow your patterns without starting from scratch You are already planning what comes next YOUR EXPERIENCE 4 to 7 years delivering technology or change programmes hands-on in a business Built rollout plans, training or user guidance yourself and can show examples Worked effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders Tracked adoption and outcomes after go-live rather than moving on immediately Operated with autonomy, owning your workstreams end-to-end Brought structure to complex or messy environments without waiting for instruction OUR REWARDS AND BENEFITS A generous annual bonus based on business performance Pension scheme Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave Electric car salary sacrifice scheme Long service rewards after 5 and 10 years with Five Guys Five Guys Perks & discounts Invite to our annual General Managers conference - this year we celebrated in Lisbon! Life assurance Private medical via Vitality Wellbeing support

Species Recovery Manager Home-based with regular travel to locations across the UK up to £39,000 per annum Fixed Term contract for 1 year, until 31 March 2027, with the possibility of extension (subject to funding) - 35 hours per week This role is predominantly home-based with regular travel to locations across the UK. . click apply for full job details

About the job. As part of the development of our Digital Services function, we are recruiting to strengthen our internal digital capability. These roles are central to building sustainable in-house expertise that supports the design, development, and delivery of digital solutions across the transport network click apply for full job details

We are currently working with a UK Property Maintenance provider to recruit a Bid/Project Coordinator to work alongside the Bids & Business Development team and other stakeholders to provide coordination of business development and bidding activity The role will be remote/home based with very occasional travel to meetings (expenses fully paid), and therefore can be flexible for location Responsibilities include: Coordinate production activities for pre-tender questionnaires including reading and understanding client bid documentation, deadlines and submission requirements and consolidate content from contributors into the required format and flag gaps to Bid Manager Responsible for coordinating all administrative aspects of a bid including organising meetings, agendas, production of minutes and subsequent reports Document management: Support the timely production, collation and distribution of accurate bid documentation, and ensure appropriate records are securely kept for reference purposes Produce and coordinate the bid plan, preparing reports as appropriate Coordinate all information from external and internal sources and collate as necessary Coordinate the development, review processes and production of bid submission/presentation documents and manage version control process Monitor bid teams, at team and board project meetings, ensuring action points are logged and acted upon and make recommendations to the Bid Manager of progress, highlighting problems in advance Requirements: 2 years+ experience in an administration, project support/coordination or sales environment Attention to detail Commercially savvy, and meticulously organised Methodical and organised approach to work, ability to multi-task Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Any further experience of bidding/business development is advantageous

About the job. As part of the development of our Digital Services function, we are recruiting to strengthen our internal digital capability. These roles are central to building sustainable in-house expertise that supports the design, development, and delivery of digital solutions across the transport network click apply for full job details

Senior Finance Manager - Manufacturing Ashford, Kent Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Healthcare + Generous Pension + Life Assurance + Share save Scheme + Holiday Purchase Vitae Financial Recruitment have been mandated to support this leading FTSE listed business in the search for a Senior Finance Manager (Site Finance Manager) to join their flagship, highly automated 'Smart' manufacturing facility in Ashford. This is a high-profile, site-facing role within a business undergoing significant capital investment, offering the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping operational and financial performance at a site employing over 400 staff. Working in close partnership with the Senior Leadership Team, you will act as a true business partner to the site, providing clear financial insight to support operational and strategic decision making. This role requires a proactive, driven and autonomous individual who can seamlessly integrate into the leadership team, influence non-finance stakeholders and drive performance improvements across the facility. The role forms part of the Supply Chain Finance structure and will oversee day-to-day financial control, reporting and forecasting cycles, while providing in-depth analysis to improve site performance. You will play a key role in ensuring robust financial governance, supporting operational initiatives and delivering meaningful insight to drive cost control, productivity and margin improvement. This varied position spans Financial Control, Performance Reporting, Financial Planning, Costing, Investment Appraisals and Decision Support. Key Responsibilities: - Business partner the Site Leadership Team, including the Factory General Manager and senior operational stakeholders - Oversee site financial control including overheads, labour, volumes, stock and standard cost variances - Deliver weekly and monthly performance reporting, forecasts and KPIs to site and divisional leadership - Lead month-end close activities and provide clear variance analysis vs. budget and forecast - Prepare and present site budgets and forecasts, ensuring robustness and operational ownership - Review volume, labour and stock forecasting, highlighting risks and opportunities Manage product costing activities, including COGS analysis and margin impact assessments - Provide detailed product costing analysis and support evaluation of operational initiatives - Support capital investment decisions through cost-benefit analysis and financial modelling - Drive cost reduction initiatives through proactive challenge and collaboration with operations - Provide ad-hoc analysis, modelling and project support to support strategic decision making - Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and audit requirements - Lead and develop on-site finance support (Management Accountant) - Act as an integral member of the Site Leadership Team contributing to overall site performance We are looking for the following: - Fully qualified accountant - CIMA, ACCA or ACA - Likely background within Manufacturing / Engineering / Supply Chain or similar environment - Strong understanding of standard costing, site finance and operational performance drivers - Proven experience across Financial Control, Reporting, Planning and Analysis - Demonstrable business partnering experience with senior financial and non-financial stakeholders - Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate data into actionable insight - Experience supporting investment appraisals and operational decision making - Advanced Excel skills are essential and previous SAP (or similar ERP) would be highly desirable - Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Please apply using the link or email you CV to (url removed) AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration

Business Development Manager Location: Hybrid c. twice per month in Manchester office requirement Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 + 30% OTE + Car Allowance Our client is a well-established and highly regarded specialist analytical laboratory, recognised as a market leader in their niche testing services across the UK and internationally. Operating across multiple UK sites, they serve clients across environmental, occupational, food/feed and industrial sectors. They are currently looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to contribute to the commercial growth of their specialist laboratory division. This is a strategic, high-autonomy role at the heart of a small and agile sales team, with direct responsibility for new business generation, key account oversight, and market expansion both domestically and internationally. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving an ambitious growth target and building out a sustainable commercial pipeline. If you are a commercially driven sales professional from the environmental testing, analytical services, or broader scientific sector and you re looking for a role where you ll make a real, visible impact with performance measured on end results and not chasing of KPIs this is worth a conversation. About the role Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities across UK and international markets, with a primary focus on cold sales and new client acquisition. Developing and executing a business development strategy aligned to the division's growth ambitions across environmental, food & feed, occupational hygiene, and industrial sectors. Managing and growing relationships with key accounts, with quarterly catch ups and identifying opportunities to introduce new or expanded services. Leading on the preparation and delivery of compelling commercial proposals and presentations to prospective clients. Overseeing market intelligence; monitoring sector trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities in specialist testing markets. Collaborating with laboratory operations and technical teams to ensure a seamless client journey from proposal to delivery. Reporting on pipeline, activity, and revenue performance, contributing to commercial planning and growth strategy. Occasional UK and international travel as required to attend client meetings, industry events, and trade shows. About you A demonstrable track record in business development or technical sales within the environmental testing, analytical laboratory, or closely aligned scientific services sector. Strong new business instinct; comfortable with cold sales, pipeline development from scratch, and managing a full sales cycle. Commercial acumen and the ability to negotiate and close complex, high-value contracts. Excellent communication and presentation skills, confident engaging with technical specialists and senior decision-makers alike. Ability to work independently with a high degree of autonomy, managing your own priorities within a small commercial team. Experience using CRM systems (Salesforce experience advantageous) alongside maintaining accurate pipeline records. Experience managing international client relationships or working with overseas markets would be desirable but, not essential. Degree-level education in a scientific, business, or related discipline. What s great about this role? A high-autonomy, senior commercial role in a genuine market leader, with real influence on the direction and growth of the business. Competitive package up to £70,000 base with 30% OTE on top commission paid quarterly and a car allowance. Flexible hybrid working, typically two visits to the Manchester office per month. Backed by a major European group providing financial stability and growth investment. A culture that values impact over process - less corporate, more entrepreneurial. This is a role for someone who wants to own outcomes. Opportunity to develop and shape the commercial strategy across a growing division. If you re an experienced Business Development Manager from the analytical or environmental testing sector and you re looking for a role with genuine commercial impact, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.