Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Hays are working with a highly respected client in Bury St Edmunds who are looking for a Tax Manager or Assistant Manager to join their growing team. This position would predominantly relate to the private client sector, being within the Trust and Estates team. The Trust and Estates team deal with legal and compliance matters for Trusts and Estates and also provide advice regarding tax and Trust structures for the associated families. You will be confident in managing your own workload to tight deadlines, demonstrates excellent attention to detail, and has the ability to learn and apply complex information. Strong communication skills are essential. You will also have experience working with Trusts and be a natural fit for their friendly yet professional workplace culture. The role Review of standard Trust & Estate self-assessment tax returns and personal tax returns, including related tax calculations. Preparation of complex Trust & Estate self-assessment tax returns and personal tax returns, including related tax calculations using the firm's software (CCH). Review of standard Trust & Estate Accounts. Monitoring deadlines on Trusts and Estates such as annual compliance, ten yearly charges and beneficial entitlements. Dealing with the day-to-day client administration. Preparation of complex and review of standard Inheritance Tax returns for Trusts and Estates. Preparation of ad hoc advisory work, such as advising on Trust distributions Supporting and training other members of the Trusts and Estates Team. Provide support in dealing with telephone calls, client meetings, engagement letters and general office administration. Carry out any other duties to meet with the needs of the business. Skills Required Experienced in Trusts and Estates. Full/part qualification in CTA or STEP Depending on the candidate study support towards further qualifications is available. What you will receive A competitive starting salary 24 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) Birthday Leave Holiday purchase/sale scheme Flexible homeworking policy Matching employer pension contributions of up to 6% salary Salary sacrifice available for pension contributions Income Protection if you are off work due to long term illness or injury equal to 50% of salary until State Pension Age Private Health Insurance - Individual cover available Paid study leave All professional exams, study books, revision courses and resources paid for (at the first attempt) Up to two professional subscriptions paid for Encouragement to develop and learn by attending training courses and CPD events Employee Assistance programme Length of service recognition Social events paid for or subsidised by the firm If you're interested in discussing this role further, please contact Cara Whyte at Hays or apply online today. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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 hays.co.uk
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Hays are working with a highly respected client in Bury St Edmunds who are looking for a Tax Manager or Assistant Manager to join their growing team. This position would predominantly relate to the private client sector, being within the Trust and Estates team. The Trust and Estates team deal with legal and compliance matters for Trusts and Estates and also provide advice regarding tax and Trust structures for the associated families. You will be confident in managing your own workload to tight deadlines, demonstrates excellent attention to detail, and has the ability to learn and apply complex information. Strong communication skills are essential. You will also have experience working with Trusts and be a natural fit for their friendly yet professional workplace culture. The role Review of standard Trust & Estate self-assessment tax returns and personal tax returns, including related tax calculations. Preparation of complex Trust & Estate self-assessment tax returns and personal tax returns, including related tax calculations using the firm's software (CCH). Review of standard Trust & Estate Accounts. Monitoring deadlines on Trusts and Estates such as annual compliance, ten yearly charges and beneficial entitlements. Dealing with the day-to-day client administration. Preparation of complex and review of standard Inheritance Tax returns for Trusts and Estates. Preparation of ad hoc advisory work, such as advising on Trust distributions Supporting and training other members of the Trusts and Estates Team. Provide support in dealing with telephone calls, client meetings, engagement letters and general office administration. Carry out any other duties to meet with the needs of the business. Skills Required Experienced in Trusts and Estates. Full/part qualification in CTA or STEP Depending on the candidate study support towards further qualifications is available. What you will receive A competitive starting salary 24 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) Birthday Leave Holiday purchase/sale scheme Flexible homeworking policy Matching employer pension contributions of up to 6% salary Salary sacrifice available for pension contributions Income Protection if you are off work due to long term illness or injury equal to 50% of salary until State Pension Age Private Health Insurance - Individual cover available Paid study leave All professional exams, study books, revision courses and resources paid for (at the first attempt) Up to two professional subscriptions paid for Encouragement to develop and learn by attending training courses and CPD events Employee Assistance programme Length of service recognition Social events paid for or subsidised by the firm If you're interested in discussing this role further, please contact Cara Whyte at Hays or apply online today. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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 hays.co.uk
Lead the journey to Net Zero. Own a complex, high-profile estate. Deliver real carbon reduction. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced Energy Manager to take ownership of a large, multi-site estate and play a pivotal role in delivering an ambitious Net Zero by 2030 strategy . You'll combine technical expertise, commercial awareness, and strategic influence to drive measurable reductions in energy use, carbon emissions, and cost - while shaping long-term sustainability outcomes. Why this role stands out End-to-end ownership of energy, carbon, and water performance Lead decarbonisation across a diverse, complex estate (25+ buildings) Influence major capital projects, infrastructure upgrades, and energy strategy High visibility role with exposure to senior leadership and key stakeholders Opportunity to implement innovative technologies and low-carbon solutions What you'll be doing Leading energy and carbon strategy delivery , driving progress towards Net Zero Managing energy and utilities contracts, budgets, and performance Using data and BMS systems to identify inefficiencies and optimise consumption Delivering and project managing energy reduction and decarbonisation initiatives Embedding low-carbon design and energy standards into new builds and refurbishments Advising on energy procurement, tariffs, and alternative energy solutions (e.g. PPAs, self-generation) Engaging stakeholders across estates, finance, and leadership to drive behavioural and operational change What we're looking for You'll likely come from the Higher Education, Utilities, or large complex estates sector , with: Proven experience in energy and carbon management at scale Strong technical knowledge of BMS, metering, utilities, and energy systems Expertise in energy legislation, compliance, and reporting Experience managing utilities budgets, contracts, and suppliers A track record of delivering carbon reduction and energy efficiency projects Confidence influencing stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership A degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Energy, Building Services, Environmental Management) is expected. Working pattern This is a highly operational and stakeholder-facing role , requiring you to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week across the estate. If you're ready to own the energy agenda, influence major investment decisions, and deliver tangible Net Zero outcomes , this is your next step.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Lead the journey to Net Zero. Own a complex, high-profile estate. Deliver real carbon reduction. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced Energy Manager to take ownership of a large, multi-site estate and play a pivotal role in delivering an ambitious Net Zero by 2030 strategy . You'll combine technical expertise, commercial awareness, and strategic influence to drive measurable reductions in energy use, carbon emissions, and cost - while shaping long-term sustainability outcomes. Why this role stands out End-to-end ownership of energy, carbon, and water performance Lead decarbonisation across a diverse, complex estate (25+ buildings) Influence major capital projects, infrastructure upgrades, and energy strategy High visibility role with exposure to senior leadership and key stakeholders Opportunity to implement innovative technologies and low-carbon solutions What you'll be doing Leading energy and carbon strategy delivery , driving progress towards Net Zero Managing energy and utilities contracts, budgets, and performance Using data and BMS systems to identify inefficiencies and optimise consumption Delivering and project managing energy reduction and decarbonisation initiatives Embedding low-carbon design and energy standards into new builds and refurbishments Advising on energy procurement, tariffs, and alternative energy solutions (e.g. PPAs, self-generation) Engaging stakeholders across estates, finance, and leadership to drive behavioural and operational change What we're looking for You'll likely come from the Higher Education, Utilities, or large complex estates sector , with: Proven experience in energy and carbon management at scale Strong technical knowledge of BMS, metering, utilities, and energy systems Expertise in energy legislation, compliance, and reporting Experience managing utilities budgets, contracts, and suppliers A track record of delivering carbon reduction and energy efficiency projects Confidence influencing stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership A degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Energy, Building Services, Environmental Management) is expected. Working pattern This is a highly operational and stakeholder-facing role , requiring you to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week across the estate. If you're ready to own the energy agenda, influence major investment decisions, and deliver tangible Net Zero outcomes , this is your next step.
The Management Recruitment Group
Haywards Heath, Sussex
Lead a complex, nationally significant estate in one of the UK s most inspiring environments. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is seeking to appoint a Senior Estates Manager at Wakehurst to provide strategic and operational leadership across a unique and diverse estate. This is a senior role with responsibility for delivering high-quality Estates services across planned and reactive maintenance, asset management, compliance, sustainability, and facilities management within a heritage and visitor-facing environment. Reporting to the Head of Estates Operations & Maintenance, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and resilient operation of the Wakehurst site, supporting capital projects, historic assets, and long-term sustainability objectives. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and external partners, embedding a culture of excellence in service delivery, customer experience, and continuous improvement. As Senior Estates Manager, you will act as a key internal stakeholder, working closely with scientific, visitor operations, conservation, and capital development colleagues to ensure Estates services enable the organisation s mission to protect plants and fungi for the benefit of people and the planet. Key Responsibilities • Provide strategic and operational leadership for all Estates services, including PPM, reactive maintenance, asset management, and hard and soft FM • Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation, statutory requirements, and best practice across a complex, mixed-use estate • Lead, motivate, and develop in-house teams and manage contractor and supplier performance across multiple disciplines • Support capital projects, sustainability initiatives, utilities management, and critical building systems • Develop and implement robust maintenance and lifecycle strategies that support historic and heritage assets • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and deliver customer-focused, resilient Estates solutions • Oversee Estates budgets, performance reporting, and continuous improvement activity About You You will bring significant experience leading Estates or Facilities Management operations within a complex environment, ideally across large or multi-disciplinary sites. You will have strong technical knowledge of building services and infrastructure, alongside a proven track record in contractor management, compliance, and operational leadership. You will demonstrate: • Degree-level qualification in Building or Facilities Management, or equivalent professional experience • Proven success managing medium to large Estates or maintenance operations • Strong expertise in health & safety, statutory compliance, and contractor performance management • Experience developing maintenance strategies and supporting historic or heritage buildings • A collaborative, consultative leadership style with excellent stakeholder engagement skills • Strategic operational thinking combined with hands-on delivery focus Why Join Us? This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior Estates leadership role within a world-renowned organisation and UNESCO World Heritage context. You will contribute directly to RBG Kew s global mission, working in a values-driven organisation that champions sustainability, inclusion, learning, and long-term impact. Alongside meaningful work, you will benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave, flexible working, a competitive pension, wellbeing support, and access to the exceptional gardens at Kew and Wakehurst. The role is based at Wakehurst, with the option of regular home working subject to operational requirements. The closing date for applications is Sunday 3rd May 2026
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Lead a complex, nationally significant estate in one of the UK s most inspiring environments. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is seeking to appoint a Senior Estates Manager at Wakehurst to provide strategic and operational leadership across a unique and diverse estate. This is a senior role with responsibility for delivering high-quality Estates services across planned and reactive maintenance, asset management, compliance, sustainability, and facilities management within a heritage and visitor-facing environment. Reporting to the Head of Estates Operations & Maintenance, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and resilient operation of the Wakehurst site, supporting capital projects, historic assets, and long-term sustainability objectives. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and external partners, embedding a culture of excellence in service delivery, customer experience, and continuous improvement. As Senior Estates Manager, you will act as a key internal stakeholder, working closely with scientific, visitor operations, conservation, and capital development colleagues to ensure Estates services enable the organisation s mission to protect plants and fungi for the benefit of people and the planet. Key Responsibilities • Provide strategic and operational leadership for all Estates services, including PPM, reactive maintenance, asset management, and hard and soft FM • Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation, statutory requirements, and best practice across a complex, mixed-use estate • Lead, motivate, and develop in-house teams and manage contractor and supplier performance across multiple disciplines • Support capital projects, sustainability initiatives, utilities management, and critical building systems • Develop and implement robust maintenance and lifecycle strategies that support historic and heritage assets • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and deliver customer-focused, resilient Estates solutions • Oversee Estates budgets, performance reporting, and continuous improvement activity About You You will bring significant experience leading Estates or Facilities Management operations within a complex environment, ideally across large or multi-disciplinary sites. You will have strong technical knowledge of building services and infrastructure, alongside a proven track record in contractor management, compliance, and operational leadership. You will demonstrate: • Degree-level qualification in Building or Facilities Management, or equivalent professional experience • Proven success managing medium to large Estates or maintenance operations • Strong expertise in health & safety, statutory compliance, and contractor performance management • Experience developing maintenance strategies and supporting historic or heritage buildings • A collaborative, consultative leadership style with excellent stakeholder engagement skills • Strategic operational thinking combined with hands-on delivery focus Why Join Us? This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior Estates leadership role within a world-renowned organisation and UNESCO World Heritage context. You will contribute directly to RBG Kew s global mission, working in a values-driven organisation that champions sustainability, inclusion, learning, and long-term impact. Alongside meaningful work, you will benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave, flexible working, a competitive pension, wellbeing support, and access to the exceptional gardens at Kew and Wakehurst. The role is based at Wakehurst, with the option of regular home working subject to operational requirements. The closing date for applications is Sunday 3rd May 2026
Facilities Manager (Soft FM) Location: East London Pay: 232.58 Per day PAYE (Inc Holiday) 313.42 Per day LTD Umbrella About the Role Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Facilities Manager on behalf of an East London local authority. This is a senior leadership position responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of Soft Facilities Management (FM) services across a large corporate estate. You will ensure high-quality, efficient, and compliant service delivery while driving continuous improvement, sustainability, and value for money. You will support the Head of Corporate Soft FM and deputise where required, playing a key role in shaping FM strategy, managing contracts, and leading both internal teams and external service providers. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery and development of Soft FM services across the corporate estate Manage internal Facilities teams and external contractors delivering services including cleaning, security, reception, and post room functions Deputise for the Head of Corporate Soft FM when required Oversee contract management, procurement activity, and service level agreements Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, health & safety legislation, and organisational policies Drive continuous improvement and innovation across FM services Manage budgets effectively and ensure value for money delivery Support carbon reduction and sustainability initiatives aligned with organisational climate goals Provide performance reporting and data analysis to senior leadership Act as intelligent client for Soft FM services and coordinate events within corporate buildings Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners About You We are seeking an experienced Facilities Management professional with strong leadership ability and a proven track record in delivering complex FM services, ideally within a public sector environment. Essential requirements: Significant experience in Facilities Management at a senior level Proven ability to lead teams and manage external contractors Strong experience in contract management and procurement processes Ability to manage budgets and deliver value for money services Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills IOSH Managing Safely qualification Membership of a relevant FM professional body (e.g. IWFM) Strong IT skills including Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace and CAFM systems Desirable: NEBOSH qualification Degree or relevant Facilities Management qualification Experience working within local government or public sector estates What is on Offer: Senior leadership role within a major public sector estate Opportunity to shape FM strategy and service delivery Exposure to large-scale operational and strategic facilities management Supportive environment with scope for professional development Apply Now: If you are an experienced Facilities Manager looking for your next leadership challenge in East London, apply today by contacting Prakash, emailing (url removed) or call (phone number removed)
Apr 29, 2026
Contractor
Facilities Manager (Soft FM) Location: East London Pay: 232.58 Per day PAYE (Inc Holiday) 313.42 Per day LTD Umbrella About the Role Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Facilities Manager on behalf of an East London local authority. This is a senior leadership position responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of Soft Facilities Management (FM) services across a large corporate estate. You will ensure high-quality, efficient, and compliant service delivery while driving continuous improvement, sustainability, and value for money. You will support the Head of Corporate Soft FM and deputise where required, playing a key role in shaping FM strategy, managing contracts, and leading both internal teams and external service providers. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery and development of Soft FM services across the corporate estate Manage internal Facilities teams and external contractors delivering services including cleaning, security, reception, and post room functions Deputise for the Head of Corporate Soft FM when required Oversee contract management, procurement activity, and service level agreements Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, health & safety legislation, and organisational policies Drive continuous improvement and innovation across FM services Manage budgets effectively and ensure value for money delivery Support carbon reduction and sustainability initiatives aligned with organisational climate goals Provide performance reporting and data analysis to senior leadership Act as intelligent client for Soft FM services and coordinate events within corporate buildings Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners About You We are seeking an experienced Facilities Management professional with strong leadership ability and a proven track record in delivering complex FM services, ideally within a public sector environment. Essential requirements: Significant experience in Facilities Management at a senior level Proven ability to lead teams and manage external contractors Strong experience in contract management and procurement processes Ability to manage budgets and deliver value for money services Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills IOSH Managing Safely qualification Membership of a relevant FM professional body (e.g. IWFM) Strong IT skills including Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace and CAFM systems Desirable: NEBOSH qualification Degree or relevant Facilities Management qualification Experience working within local government or public sector estates What is on Offer: Senior leadership role within a major public sector estate Opportunity to shape FM strategy and service delivery Exposure to large-scale operational and strategic facilities management Supportive environment with scope for professional development Apply Now: If you are an experienced Facilities Manager looking for your next leadership challenge in East London, apply today by contacting Prakash, emailing (url removed) or call (phone number removed)
School Business Manager - Dual Site Location: Bucknall (Stoke-on-Trent) & Wilmslow (Cheshire East) Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: £52,000 - £55,000 per annum About Us We are proud to deliver high-quality, specialist education and care for young people aged 5-19 with complex needs, including Autism and associated conditions. Our settings are designed to provide supportive, inclusive environments where students can thrive both academically and personally. One of our sites has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted, while the other-recently opened in 2023-is already making a strong impact and has achieved Outstanding ratings in Behaviour & Attitudes and Personal Development in its most recent inspection. The Role This is a senior leadership opportunity across two specialist school settings, where you will play a key role in driving operational excellence and supporting exceptional outcomes for students. You will lead established Administration Teams at both sites, providing clear direction and support. As School Business Manager, you will oversee and develop all support services across both locations, including: Finance Human Resources Administration Facilities & Estates ICT Health & Safety Housekeeping & Catering You will ensure these services run efficiently, remain fully compliant, and align with strategic priorities-helping to create safe, effective, and high-quality learning environments. Working as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will: Lead strategic and operational planning for support services Manage budgets with full accountability, driving value and performance Ensure compliance with regulatory, safeguarding, and health & safety requirements Oversee financial performance, reporting, and resource allocation Lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams across both sites Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence This is a varied and dynamic role, with the expectation that you will contribute to the wider leadership and ongoing success of both settings. About You You are an experienced and confident leader with a strong background in business management, ideally within education or another regulated environment. You will bring: Proven leadership experience across multiple operational areas Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, monitoring, and performance analysis (including EBITDA) Sound knowledge of safeguarding, compliance, and health & safety legislation An understanding of education funding, inspection frameworks, and regulatory requirements Excellent communication and relationship-building skills The ability to work independently, make informed decisions, and solve complex problems Desirable: A recognised management or professional qualification (e.g. Management Diploma or Finance qualification) Experience leading HR processes and procedures Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across two specialist settings, working alongside dedicated teams committed to improving the lives and outcomes of young people. How to Apply: If you are interested in this role, please share your CV online to All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
School Business Manager - Dual Site Location: Bucknall (Stoke-on-Trent) & Wilmslow (Cheshire East) Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: £52,000 - £55,000 per annum About Us We are proud to deliver high-quality, specialist education and care for young people aged 5-19 with complex needs, including Autism and associated conditions. Our settings are designed to provide supportive, inclusive environments where students can thrive both academically and personally. One of our sites has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted, while the other-recently opened in 2023-is already making a strong impact and has achieved Outstanding ratings in Behaviour & Attitudes and Personal Development in its most recent inspection. The Role This is a senior leadership opportunity across two specialist school settings, where you will play a key role in driving operational excellence and supporting exceptional outcomes for students. You will lead established Administration Teams at both sites, providing clear direction and support. As School Business Manager, you will oversee and develop all support services across both locations, including: Finance Human Resources Administration Facilities & Estates ICT Health & Safety Housekeeping & Catering You will ensure these services run efficiently, remain fully compliant, and align with strategic priorities-helping to create safe, effective, and high-quality learning environments. Working as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will: Lead strategic and operational planning for support services Manage budgets with full accountability, driving value and performance Ensure compliance with regulatory, safeguarding, and health & safety requirements Oversee financial performance, reporting, and resource allocation Lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams across both sites Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence This is a varied and dynamic role, with the expectation that you will contribute to the wider leadership and ongoing success of both settings. About You You are an experienced and confident leader with a strong background in business management, ideally within education or another regulated environment. You will bring: Proven leadership experience across multiple operational areas Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, monitoring, and performance analysis (including EBITDA) Sound knowledge of safeguarding, compliance, and health & safety legislation An understanding of education funding, inspection frameworks, and regulatory requirements Excellent communication and relationship-building skills The ability to work independently, make informed decisions, and solve complex problems Desirable: A recognised management or professional qualification (e.g. Management Diploma or Finance qualification) Experience leading HR processes and procedures Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across two specialist settings, working alongside dedicated teams committed to improving the lives and outcomes of young people. How to Apply: If you are interested in this role, please share your CV online to All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
Job title: Compute Lead Contract: 3 months rolling Location: London (Hybrid) Inside IR35 Job description As the Compute & Cloud Leader, you will be responsible for the operation, stability, and optimisation of enterprise compute platforms, spanning Cloud (primarily Azure), Linux, AIX, Windows, VMware, and Red Hat environments. You will lead a team of outsourced specialists to ensure compute services are secure, resilient, and scalable, while driving automation and lifecycle management in line with industry best practices. This role requires strong technical leadership, operational discipline, and a focus on service reliability. Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day operations of enterprise compute platforms (Cloud (Azure), Linux, AIX, Windows, VMware, Red Hat). Ensure compliance with patching, security, and configuration standards across all compute environments. Manage lifecycle activities, including End-of-Life (EoX) planning, upgrades, and migrations. Oversee platform monitoring, capacity management, and performance optimisation. Implement standard operating procedures and ensure consistency across compute services. Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams to influence design for operability. Drive automation of routine operational tasks using tools such as Ansible, SCCM, or equivalent. Lead incident and problem resolution for compute-related issues, ensuring effective RCA and remediation. Provide operational reporting on platform performance, incidents, and compliance. Manage vendor relationships for hardware and OS support contracts. Contribute to IT audits, risk assessments, and compliance reporting. Support disaster recovery testing and business continuity planning for compute platforms. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in platform reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in compute operations leadership within a large-scale enterprise. Strong technical knowledge of Cloud Infrastructure, Linux, AIX, Windows Server, VMware, and Red Hat environments. Demonstrated expertise in patch management, configuration compliance, and performance tuning. Demonstrated expertise of platform migrations, e.g. VMware to OpenShift ITIL-aligned operational management experience (incident, change, problem). Knowledge of automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, SCCM). Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable Qualifications ITIL v4 certification. Experience with hybrid cloud and on-prem compute integration. Knowledge of containerisation platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift). Familiarity with monitoring tools such as SCOM, SolarWinds, or Nagios. Experience managing large, distributed teams and global operations. Core Technical Skills (Must-Have) VMware (strong hands-on) Linux (Red Hat preferred) Windows Server Security vulnerability management & patching Enterprise compute platforms Cloud / Modern Infrastructure (Highly Desirable) Containers & orchestration: Docker Kubernetes OpenShift / OpenStack Infrastructure as Code CI/CD pipelines Automation (Ansible) Experience modernising traditional VM / physical estates into cloud-native or hybrid models Soft Skills & Profile Fit Strong hands-on technologist (not primarily managerial) Able to advise on "what good looks like" from prior transformation experience Comfortable working in post-incident recovery environments Collaborative and visible in-office presence
Apr 29, 2026
Contractor
Job title: Compute Lead Contract: 3 months rolling Location: London (Hybrid) Inside IR35 Job description As the Compute & Cloud Leader, you will be responsible for the operation, stability, and optimisation of enterprise compute platforms, spanning Cloud (primarily Azure), Linux, AIX, Windows, VMware, and Red Hat environments. You will lead a team of outsourced specialists to ensure compute services are secure, resilient, and scalable, while driving automation and lifecycle management in line with industry best practices. This role requires strong technical leadership, operational discipline, and a focus on service reliability. Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day operations of enterprise compute platforms (Cloud (Azure), Linux, AIX, Windows, VMware, Red Hat). Ensure compliance with patching, security, and configuration standards across all compute environments. Manage lifecycle activities, including End-of-Life (EoX) planning, upgrades, and migrations. Oversee platform monitoring, capacity management, and performance optimisation. Implement standard operating procedures and ensure consistency across compute services. Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams to influence design for operability. Drive automation of routine operational tasks using tools such as Ansible, SCCM, or equivalent. Lead incident and problem resolution for compute-related issues, ensuring effective RCA and remediation. Provide operational reporting on platform performance, incidents, and compliance. Manage vendor relationships for hardware and OS support contracts. Contribute to IT audits, risk assessments, and compliance reporting. Support disaster recovery testing and business continuity planning for compute platforms. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in platform reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in compute operations leadership within a large-scale enterprise. Strong technical knowledge of Cloud Infrastructure, Linux, AIX, Windows Server, VMware, and Red Hat environments. Demonstrated expertise in patch management, configuration compliance, and performance tuning. Demonstrated expertise of platform migrations, e.g. VMware to OpenShift ITIL-aligned operational management experience (incident, change, problem). Knowledge of automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, SCCM). Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable Qualifications ITIL v4 certification. Experience with hybrid cloud and on-prem compute integration. Knowledge of containerisation platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift). Familiarity with monitoring tools such as SCOM, SolarWinds, or Nagios. Experience managing large, distributed teams and global operations. Core Technical Skills (Must-Have) VMware (strong hands-on) Linux (Red Hat preferred) Windows Server Security vulnerability management & patching Enterprise compute platforms Cloud / Modern Infrastructure (Highly Desirable) Containers & orchestration: Docker Kubernetes OpenShift / OpenStack Infrastructure as Code CI/CD pipelines Automation (Ansible) Experience modernising traditional VM / physical estates into cloud-native or hybrid models Soft Skills & Profile Fit Strong hands-on technologist (not primarily managerial) Able to advise on "what good looks like" from prior transformation experience Comfortable working in post-incident recovery environments Collaborative and visible in-office presence
Accounts Manager - Agriculture Cheltenham £45,000 - £55,000 Do you have existing experience of working with Agriculture / Farming clients or perhaps you have a real interest in the industry? If so, one of the largest Independent chartered accountancy practices in the South West is seeking talented professionals to join its expanding Farms & Estates team. With over 600 professionals across Gloucestershire, Bristol, and Cardiff, the firm provides expert guidance to farmers, landowners, and agribusinesses across the UK. What's great about this Accounts Manager role? Hybrid working model. Genuine work / life balance. Clear routes for progression. Idyllic offices surrounded by scenic views. Friendly and welcoming team. Health and wellbeing package. Firm wide events including summer and winter socials. Your role as an Accounts Manager: Managing a portfolio across a range of Agriculture clients, you will oversee annual accounts and business tax computations. Provide advice on annual remuneration planning and profit forecasts. Advise on capital taxes and reviewing VAT returns. Building and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying valuable tax planning and commercial opportunities. Mentor and support junior team members. Represent the firm at client and industry events. What you'll need to succeed: You must be ACA / ACCA Qualified with post qualification experience. You will have experience in managing your own portfolio. Existing experience of working with Rural / Agriculture / Farming clients or a genuine interest in the industry. A good management rapport to mentor the accounts team. Good working knowledge of Excel, Xero, and Sage. What next: This role offers excellent career development opportunities, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, and the chance to build lasting relationships across the rural sector. You'll also have the opportunity to attend industry events to stay connected, informed, and inspired. If you'd like to hear more about this role, please get in touch for further details: As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Accounts Manager - Agriculture Cheltenham £45,000 - £55,000 Do you have existing experience of working with Agriculture / Farming clients or perhaps you have a real interest in the industry? If so, one of the largest Independent chartered accountancy practices in the South West is seeking talented professionals to join its expanding Farms & Estates team. With over 600 professionals across Gloucestershire, Bristol, and Cardiff, the firm provides expert guidance to farmers, landowners, and agribusinesses across the UK. What's great about this Accounts Manager role? Hybrid working model. Genuine work / life balance. Clear routes for progression. Idyllic offices surrounded by scenic views. Friendly and welcoming team. Health and wellbeing package. Firm wide events including summer and winter socials. Your role as an Accounts Manager: Managing a portfolio across a range of Agriculture clients, you will oversee annual accounts and business tax computations. Provide advice on annual remuneration planning and profit forecasts. Advise on capital taxes and reviewing VAT returns. Building and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying valuable tax planning and commercial opportunities. Mentor and support junior team members. Represent the firm at client and industry events. What you'll need to succeed: You must be ACA / ACCA Qualified with post qualification experience. You will have experience in managing your own portfolio. Existing experience of working with Rural / Agriculture / Farming clients or a genuine interest in the industry. A good management rapport to mentor the accounts team. Good working knowledge of Excel, Xero, and Sage. What next: This role offers excellent career development opportunities, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, and the chance to build lasting relationships across the rural sector. You'll also have the opportunity to attend industry events to stay connected, informed, and inspired. If you'd like to hear more about this role, please get in touch for further details: As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
A not-for-profit housing association is seeking a Homeownership Officer to manage estates and deliver a customer-focused service. The role includes overseeing scheme managers, dealing with service charge accounts, and handling customer queries. Candidates should have experience with homeownership properties, excellent customer service skills, and a valid driving license. The position offers 25 days annual leave, a pension scheme, and additional wellbeing support. Join a diverse team that values inclusion and makes a difference in customers' lives.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
A not-for-profit housing association is seeking a Homeownership Officer to manage estates and deliver a customer-focused service. The role includes overseeing scheme managers, dealing with service charge accounts, and handling customer queries. Candidates should have experience with homeownership properties, excellent customer service skills, and a valid driving license. The position offers 25 days annual leave, a pension scheme, and additional wellbeing support. Join a diverse team that values inclusion and makes a difference in customers' lives.
BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency for the transport and logistics sector, supplying to a variety of clients across London, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. We also recruit for Social Care and Public Sector roles. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Compliance Manager to work for our client in Bromley and surrounding areas. Role Overview: This is a fixed-term position created to support a specialist Compliance Project aimed at ensuring the Council s property estate fully meets all statutory compliance obligations. The role is part of a dedicated project team within the Facilities Management function and will work closely with two project-specific lawyers and the permanent Compliance Team. The postholder will be responsible for carrying out detailed site inspections, identifying compliance gaps across the estate, and ensuring that all required remedial works are completed through effective contractor management. The role will also involve maintaining accurate compliance records and updating tracking systems to support ongoing governance and future business-as-usual compliance management. Key Responsibilities of Compliance Manager: Carry out inspections of the Council s property portfolio to check compliance with legal requirements. Identify any areas that do not meet building safety, legal, or asset management standards. Review building structure and systems (including mechanical and electrical) to assess compliance needs. Work with contractors to make sure any issues are fixed quickly and properly. Arrange, oversee, and track repair and improvement works to ensure they are completed to standard and on time. Monitor and challenge contractor performance when required to ensure compliance is achieved. Working hours of Compliance Manager: 36 hours per week Requirements of Compliance Manager: Strong knowledge of statutory compliance requirements within property and estates management. Demonstrable understanding of building pathology and construction principles. Working knowledge of Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) systems in a building environment. Experience in site inspections and identifying building defects or compliance risks. Proven ability to manage contractors and oversee delivery of remedial works. If you are interested, please apply with your CV
Apr 29, 2026
Seasonal
BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency for the transport and logistics sector, supplying to a variety of clients across London, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. We also recruit for Social Care and Public Sector roles. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Compliance Manager to work for our client in Bromley and surrounding areas. Role Overview: This is a fixed-term position created to support a specialist Compliance Project aimed at ensuring the Council s property estate fully meets all statutory compliance obligations. The role is part of a dedicated project team within the Facilities Management function and will work closely with two project-specific lawyers and the permanent Compliance Team. The postholder will be responsible for carrying out detailed site inspections, identifying compliance gaps across the estate, and ensuring that all required remedial works are completed through effective contractor management. The role will also involve maintaining accurate compliance records and updating tracking systems to support ongoing governance and future business-as-usual compliance management. Key Responsibilities of Compliance Manager: Carry out inspections of the Council s property portfolio to check compliance with legal requirements. Identify any areas that do not meet building safety, legal, or asset management standards. Review building structure and systems (including mechanical and electrical) to assess compliance needs. Work with contractors to make sure any issues are fixed quickly and properly. Arrange, oversee, and track repair and improvement works to ensure they are completed to standard and on time. Monitor and challenge contractor performance when required to ensure compliance is achieved. Working hours of Compliance Manager: 36 hours per week Requirements of Compliance Manager: Strong knowledge of statutory compliance requirements within property and estates management. Demonstrable understanding of building pathology and construction principles. Working knowledge of Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) systems in a building environment. Experience in site inspections and identifying building defects or compliance risks. Proven ability to manage contractors and oversee delivery of remedial works. If you are interested, please apply with your CV
Summary We're looking for a Rural Practice Chartered Surveyor to work in the Estate Management team covering the beautiful areas of London & Surrey. You'll be working with the Estate Management team who look after our portfolio of let land and buildings across London and Surrey. That team is a dedicated property management team, including a mixture of estate managers, building surveyors, estate management officers and residential lettings officers. You will have strong technical skills, an innovative and client focused approach to property management and an affinity for the conservation objectives of the National Trust. The salary range for this role is £42,000- £45,000 dependent on experience. This role requires you to be a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) What it's like to work here Reporting to the Senior Estate Manager you'll be working across a variety of beautiful estates including Polesden Lacey, Hatchlands Park, Osterley and Morden as well as the countryside properties of Surrey Hills, River Wey and Surrey Landscapes. As this role covers the London and Surrey regions, your contractual place of work will Polesden Lacey. Our hybrid working policy means you can balance office and home working with site visits and meetings at other National Trust places. We'll talk about this in more detail at interview, but you should expect to be at a National Trust site for 40-60% of your working week. We're supportive of hybrid working; with time split between home, property offices and some time each week. As part of the team, you'll take on interesting rural surveying work that will shape the future of the UK's biggest private landowner and the properties it owns and looks after. What you'll be doing You'll be involved in delivering a range of work, which on a day-to-day basis might include supporting residential and commercial lettings; management of agricultural tenancies and Agri-environment schemes; woodland management; access rights and boundary disputes; work with restrictive covenants; valuations; and occasional acquisitions and disposals. Whilst working with our structured governance framework, we need you to be an effective and convincing champion of best practice. As part of the Estate Management team, you'll bring a range of skills to ensure we safeguard and effectively manage our built assets and interests in land and build on the relationships we have with our tenants. You'll provide insightful advice, and considerate stakeholder management, and have forward thinking approaches to managing and conserving our land and buildings. Who we're looking for A member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) •Knowledge of land use, agriculture, asset management, land management, environmental issues, conservation and sustainable development and understand how that translates to National Trust Strategy •Strong verbal and written communication skills including influencing and negotiation •The ability to analyse, interpret and resolve rural surveying problems using technical knowledge to implement workable solutions •Strong demonstrable consulting skills of listening, building trust and acting to deliver a high-quality service •The ability to work as part of a team to achieve the best results, demonstrating best practice and sharing ideas and thinking The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. •Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary •Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) •Rental deposit loan scheme •Season ticket loan •EV car lease scheme •Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts •Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. •Flexible working whenever possible •Employee assistance programme •Free parking at most Trust places Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Summary We're looking for a Rural Practice Chartered Surveyor to work in the Estate Management team covering the beautiful areas of London & Surrey. You'll be working with the Estate Management team who look after our portfolio of let land and buildings across London and Surrey. That team is a dedicated property management team, including a mixture of estate managers, building surveyors, estate management officers and residential lettings officers. You will have strong technical skills, an innovative and client focused approach to property management and an affinity for the conservation objectives of the National Trust. The salary range for this role is £42,000- £45,000 dependent on experience. This role requires you to be a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) What it's like to work here Reporting to the Senior Estate Manager you'll be working across a variety of beautiful estates including Polesden Lacey, Hatchlands Park, Osterley and Morden as well as the countryside properties of Surrey Hills, River Wey and Surrey Landscapes. As this role covers the London and Surrey regions, your contractual place of work will Polesden Lacey. Our hybrid working policy means you can balance office and home working with site visits and meetings at other National Trust places. We'll talk about this in more detail at interview, but you should expect to be at a National Trust site for 40-60% of your working week. We're supportive of hybrid working; with time split between home, property offices and some time each week. As part of the team, you'll take on interesting rural surveying work that will shape the future of the UK's biggest private landowner and the properties it owns and looks after. What you'll be doing You'll be involved in delivering a range of work, which on a day-to-day basis might include supporting residential and commercial lettings; management of agricultural tenancies and Agri-environment schemes; woodland management; access rights and boundary disputes; work with restrictive covenants; valuations; and occasional acquisitions and disposals. Whilst working with our structured governance framework, we need you to be an effective and convincing champion of best practice. As part of the Estate Management team, you'll bring a range of skills to ensure we safeguard and effectively manage our built assets and interests in land and build on the relationships we have with our tenants. You'll provide insightful advice, and considerate stakeholder management, and have forward thinking approaches to managing and conserving our land and buildings. Who we're looking for A member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) •Knowledge of land use, agriculture, asset management, land management, environmental issues, conservation and sustainable development and understand how that translates to National Trust Strategy •Strong verbal and written communication skills including influencing and negotiation •The ability to analyse, interpret and resolve rural surveying problems using technical knowledge to implement workable solutions •Strong demonstrable consulting skills of listening, building trust and acting to deliver a high-quality service •The ability to work as part of a team to achieve the best results, demonstrating best practice and sharing ideas and thinking The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. •Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary •Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) •Rental deposit loan scheme •Season ticket loan •EV car lease scheme •Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts •Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. •Flexible working whenever possible •Employee assistance programme •Free parking at most Trust places Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
NEW WINE BAR & RESTAURANT LAUNCH JUNE 2026 Assistant General Manager SALARY: £45,000 per annum LOCATION: West London OPPORTUNITY: An exciting opportunity to join the opening team as Assistant General Manager of an ambitious new wine bar concept launching June 2026, working alongside a thought leader in the London wine world. THE CONCEPT CONCEPT: Inspired by southern european wine bar culture and set in a west London mews with generous outdoor space for dining and drinking - it will be a creative, cultural and community hub combining rare wines, ingredient led cooking, art, music, poetry and design. PEOPLE: The project comes from co founders Elliot Milne (founder of Milk Beach) and Alex Price (Former Head of Wine at Plates, Head of Wine for HAM Restaurants, Beaverbrook and Annabels), bringing together deep experience across hospitality, wine, and operations. WINE: The wine program will be thoughtful and creative, exploring both classic old world estates and new age independent winemakers, all underpinned by low intervention sustainable farming practices, with an extensive selection of winemakers from all over the world. FOOD: An ingredient led food offering that draws on Italian and Southern French influences, from an exciting chef to be announced soon. VIBE: The aim is to create something fresh for West London, a vibrant, community led space that showcases exceptional wines and plates with a lively atmosphere and a carefully curated cultural program including musicians, speakers, poets and wine nights. In the summer, the mews will come alive with street side dining and drinking. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: PASSIONATE: we're building a team that is passionate about hospitality, wine and food and with a never ending curiosity to learn and share. CONNECTION TO THE ARTS: we're looking for people with a genuine connection to and interest in the arts, who will resonate with and add to the cultural and community ethos of the wine bar. EXPERIENCE: minimum two years' experience in hospitality management, WSET Level 3 wine knowledge. ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES: The Assistant General Manager (AGM) is a key full time leadership role at the wine bar, working alongside the General Manager to run a successful business and drive team culture. This is a hands on, floor led position focused on delivering high standards, developing the team, and driving culture. We're looking for someone who brings energy, ideas, and a genuine desire to grow with the business. Wine & Guest Experience: A passionate and well connected wine professional with strong knowledge across both low intervention and classic producers. Plays an active role in developing and managing a distinctive wine list, while driving guest engagement and sales through confident, informed recommendations. Continues personal development through tastings, wine lunches, wine events and producer visits. Service Leadership: Leads from the front with a hands on, service driven approach. Runs organised, high quality services with clear structure, strong attention to detail, and a consistent focus on delivering an exceptional guest experience. Team Development & Culture: Inspires, trains, and develops the team through hands on coaching and structured education. Builds a positive, accountable culture, managing performance and providing clear, constructive feedback in collaboration with senior leadership. Operations & Financial Performance: Supports the GM in the effective running of the business, maintaining strong operational knowledge across systems and ensuring Health & Safety compliance. Contributes to financial performance through labour control, stock management, cost of goods, and driving revenue on the floor. What we Offer: Unique opportunity to play an influential role in the creation and growth of a new wine bar concept. 46-48 hour work week. Mentorship under a highly experienced leadership team. Ongoing training and educational opportunities for both product and management. Awards programs and annual prize opportunities. Friendly and motivating team environment. Inclusive and diverse workforce. Team socials. 28 days holiday per year. Meals, softs, coffees, and teas while on shift. Up to 50% discounts at all group venues.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
NEW WINE BAR & RESTAURANT LAUNCH JUNE 2026 Assistant General Manager SALARY: £45,000 per annum LOCATION: West London OPPORTUNITY: An exciting opportunity to join the opening team as Assistant General Manager of an ambitious new wine bar concept launching June 2026, working alongside a thought leader in the London wine world. THE CONCEPT CONCEPT: Inspired by southern european wine bar culture and set in a west London mews with generous outdoor space for dining and drinking - it will be a creative, cultural and community hub combining rare wines, ingredient led cooking, art, music, poetry and design. PEOPLE: The project comes from co founders Elliot Milne (founder of Milk Beach) and Alex Price (Former Head of Wine at Plates, Head of Wine for HAM Restaurants, Beaverbrook and Annabels), bringing together deep experience across hospitality, wine, and operations. WINE: The wine program will be thoughtful and creative, exploring both classic old world estates and new age independent winemakers, all underpinned by low intervention sustainable farming practices, with an extensive selection of winemakers from all over the world. FOOD: An ingredient led food offering that draws on Italian and Southern French influences, from an exciting chef to be announced soon. VIBE: The aim is to create something fresh for West London, a vibrant, community led space that showcases exceptional wines and plates with a lively atmosphere and a carefully curated cultural program including musicians, speakers, poets and wine nights. In the summer, the mews will come alive with street side dining and drinking. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: PASSIONATE: we're building a team that is passionate about hospitality, wine and food and with a never ending curiosity to learn and share. CONNECTION TO THE ARTS: we're looking for people with a genuine connection to and interest in the arts, who will resonate with and add to the cultural and community ethos of the wine bar. EXPERIENCE: minimum two years' experience in hospitality management, WSET Level 3 wine knowledge. ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES: The Assistant General Manager (AGM) is a key full time leadership role at the wine bar, working alongside the General Manager to run a successful business and drive team culture. This is a hands on, floor led position focused on delivering high standards, developing the team, and driving culture. We're looking for someone who brings energy, ideas, and a genuine desire to grow with the business. Wine & Guest Experience: A passionate and well connected wine professional with strong knowledge across both low intervention and classic producers. Plays an active role in developing and managing a distinctive wine list, while driving guest engagement and sales through confident, informed recommendations. Continues personal development through tastings, wine lunches, wine events and producer visits. Service Leadership: Leads from the front with a hands on, service driven approach. Runs organised, high quality services with clear structure, strong attention to detail, and a consistent focus on delivering an exceptional guest experience. Team Development & Culture: Inspires, trains, and develops the team through hands on coaching and structured education. Builds a positive, accountable culture, managing performance and providing clear, constructive feedback in collaboration with senior leadership. Operations & Financial Performance: Supports the GM in the effective running of the business, maintaining strong operational knowledge across systems and ensuring Health & Safety compliance. Contributes to financial performance through labour control, stock management, cost of goods, and driving revenue on the floor. What we Offer: Unique opportunity to play an influential role in the creation and growth of a new wine bar concept. 46-48 hour work week. Mentorship under a highly experienced leadership team. Ongoing training and educational opportunities for both product and management. Awards programs and annual prize opportunities. Friendly and motivating team environment. Inclusive and diverse workforce. Team socials. 28 days holiday per year. Meals, softs, coffees, and teas while on shift. Up to 50% discounts at all group venues.
Specialist Estates Compliance Lead, £40k-£44k, Immediate Start, Armagh Your new company One of Northern Ireland's largest public sector authorities located in Co. Armagh is seeking an experienced Estates Compliance Manager to join on an interim basis for approximately nine months. This is a key assignment for a compliance professional who can quickly take ownership of statutory estates obligations and ensure the estate remains safe, legally compliant, and audit-ready. Your new role This role will be on an initial interim contract for c.9 months reporting to the Estates Maintenance Manager. You will act as the organisation's technical lead for statutory compliance across a diverse estate, covering Legionella management, Asbestos control, Fixed Wire Testing, Fire Safety, Gas Safety, LOLER, PUWER, and wider planned preventative maintenance. The role requires someone confident stepping into a busy environment, stabilising compliance processes, and providing assurance to senior stakeholders. Key responsibilities:Oversee all statutory estates compliance activities, ensuring full alignment with current legislation and best practice.Manage programmes for Legionella monitoring, Asbestos surveys and management plans, Fixed Wire Testing, PAT testing, Fire Risk Assessments, Gas Safety inspections, and other mandatory checks.Maintain accurate compliance records, certificates, and audit trails, ensuring documentation is complete and accessible.Manage and monitor external contractors, ensuring high-quality delivery and value for money.Review and strengthen policies, procedures, and safe systems of work.Provide expert advice to operational teams and senior leaders on compliance risks and mitigation.Lead internal audits, produce clear reports, and drive corrective actions. What you'll need to succeed To be eligible for this position, you must have:A third level qualification (i.e. HNC/HND, Level 4, Degree) in a relevant discipline/subject such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.Strong knowledge of statutory estates compliance within a complex or multi-site environment. Experience leading compliance programmes and managing external contractors.Relevant qualifications such as IOSH/NEBOSH, BOHS P402, or Legionella Responsible Person training.Excellent organisational skills and the ability to interpret and apply legislation confidently.A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work independently at pace. What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working in a public sector organisation where you will be given the chance to work on a wide range of maintenance and refurbishment projects of varying values.This is a temporary post to cover a vacant position.£40,000 - £44,000 pro rata37 hours per week, Monday to Friday35 days annual leave including stat days. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, contact Michael Dickson on or 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. #
Apr 29, 2026
Seasonal
Specialist Estates Compliance Lead, £40k-£44k, Immediate Start, Armagh Your new company One of Northern Ireland's largest public sector authorities located in Co. Armagh is seeking an experienced Estates Compliance Manager to join on an interim basis for approximately nine months. This is a key assignment for a compliance professional who can quickly take ownership of statutory estates obligations and ensure the estate remains safe, legally compliant, and audit-ready. Your new role This role will be on an initial interim contract for c.9 months reporting to the Estates Maintenance Manager. You will act as the organisation's technical lead for statutory compliance across a diverse estate, covering Legionella management, Asbestos control, Fixed Wire Testing, Fire Safety, Gas Safety, LOLER, PUWER, and wider planned preventative maintenance. The role requires someone confident stepping into a busy environment, stabilising compliance processes, and providing assurance to senior stakeholders. Key responsibilities:Oversee all statutory estates compliance activities, ensuring full alignment with current legislation and best practice.Manage programmes for Legionella monitoring, Asbestos surveys and management plans, Fixed Wire Testing, PAT testing, Fire Risk Assessments, Gas Safety inspections, and other mandatory checks.Maintain accurate compliance records, certificates, and audit trails, ensuring documentation is complete and accessible.Manage and monitor external contractors, ensuring high-quality delivery and value for money.Review and strengthen policies, procedures, and safe systems of work.Provide expert advice to operational teams and senior leaders on compliance risks and mitigation.Lead internal audits, produce clear reports, and drive corrective actions. What you'll need to succeed To be eligible for this position, you must have:A third level qualification (i.e. HNC/HND, Level 4, Degree) in a relevant discipline/subject such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.Strong knowledge of statutory estates compliance within a complex or multi-site environment. Experience leading compliance programmes and managing external contractors.Relevant qualifications such as IOSH/NEBOSH, BOHS P402, or Legionella Responsible Person training.Excellent organisational skills and the ability to interpret and apply legislation confidently.A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work independently at pace. What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working in a public sector organisation where you will be given the chance to work on a wide range of maintenance and refurbishment projects of varying values.This is a temporary post to cover a vacant position.£40,000 - £44,000 pro rata37 hours per week, Monday to Friday35 days annual leave including stat days. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, contact Michael Dickson on or 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. #
Accounts Manager - Agriculture/Farms Cardiff £45,000 - £55,000 Do you have existing experience of working with Agriculture / Farming clients or perhaps you have a real interest in the industry? If so, one of the largest Independent chartered accountancy practices in the South West is seeking talented professionals to join its expanding Farms & Estates team. With over 600 professionals across Gloucestershire, Bristol, and Cardiff, the firm provides expert guidance to farmers, landowners, and agribusinesses across the UK. What's great about this Accounts Manager role? Hybrid working model. Genuine work / life balance. Clear routes for progression. Idyllic offices surrounded by scenic views. Friendly and welcoming team. Health and wellbeing package. Firm wide events including summer and winter socials. Your role as an Accounts Manager: Managing a portfolio across a range of Agriculture clients, you will oversee annual accounts and business tax computations. Provide advice on annual remuneration planning and profit forecasts. Advise on capital taxes and reviewing VAT returns. Building and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying valuable tax planning and commercial opportunities. Mentor and support junior team members. Represent the firm at client and industry events. What you'll need to succeed: You must be ACA / ACCA Qualified with post qualification experience. You will have experience in managing your own portfolio. Existing experience of working with Rural / Agriculture / Farming clients or a genuine interest in the industry. A good management rapport to mentor the accounts team. Good working knowledge of Excel, Xero, and Sage. What next: This role offers excellent career development opportunities, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, and the chance to build lasting relationships across the rural sector. You'll also have the opportunity to attend industry events to stay connected, informed, and inspired. If you'd like to hear more about this role, please get in touch for further details: As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Accounts Manager - Agriculture/Farms Cardiff £45,000 - £55,000 Do you have existing experience of working with Agriculture / Farming clients or perhaps you have a real interest in the industry? If so, one of the largest Independent chartered accountancy practices in the South West is seeking talented professionals to join its expanding Farms & Estates team. With over 600 professionals across Gloucestershire, Bristol, and Cardiff, the firm provides expert guidance to farmers, landowners, and agribusinesses across the UK. What's great about this Accounts Manager role? Hybrid working model. Genuine work / life balance. Clear routes for progression. Idyllic offices surrounded by scenic views. Friendly and welcoming team. Health and wellbeing package. Firm wide events including summer and winter socials. Your role as an Accounts Manager: Managing a portfolio across a range of Agriculture clients, you will oversee annual accounts and business tax computations. Provide advice on annual remuneration planning and profit forecasts. Advise on capital taxes and reviewing VAT returns. Building and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying valuable tax planning and commercial opportunities. Mentor and support junior team members. Represent the firm at client and industry events. What you'll need to succeed: You must be ACA / ACCA Qualified with post qualification experience. You will have experience in managing your own portfolio. Existing experience of working with Rural / Agriculture / Farming clients or a genuine interest in the industry. A good management rapport to mentor the accounts team. Good working knowledge of Excel, Xero, and Sage. What next: This role offers excellent career development opportunities, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, and the chance to build lasting relationships across the rural sector. You'll also have the opportunity to attend industry events to stay connected, informed, and inspired. If you'd like to hear more about this role, please get in touch for further details: As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
Accounts Manager - Agriculture/Farms Bristol £45,000 - £55,000 Do you have existing experience of working with Agriculture / Farming clients or perhaps you have a real interest in the industry? If so, one of the largest Independent chartered accountancy practices in the South West is seeking talented professionals to join its expanding Farms & Estates team. With over 600 professionals across Gloucestershire, Bristol, and Cardiff, the firm provides expert guidance to farmers, landowners, and agribusinesses across the UK. What's great about this Accounts Manager role? Hybrid working model. Genuine work / life balance. Clear routes for progression. Idyllic offices surrounded by scenic views. Friendly and welcoming team. Health and wellbeing package. Firm wide events including summer and winter socials. Your role as an Accounts Manager: Managing a portfolio across a range of Agriculture clients, you will oversee annual accounts and business tax computations. Provide advice on annual remuneration planning and profit forecasts. Advise on capital taxes and reviewing VAT returns. Building and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying valuable tax planning and commercial opportunities. Mentor and support junior team members. Represent the firm at client and industry events. What you'll need to succeed: You must be ACA / ACCA Qualified with post qualification experience. You will have experience in managing your own portfolio. Existing experience of working with Rural / Agriculture / Farming clients or a genuine interest in the industry. A good management rapport to mentor the accounts team. Good working knowledge of Excel, Xero, and Sage. What next: This role offers excellent career development opportunities, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, and the chance to build lasting relationships across the rural sector. You'll also have the opportunity to attend industry events to stay connected, informed, and inspired. If you'd like to hear more about this role, please get in touch for further details: As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Accounts Manager - Agriculture/Farms Bristol £45,000 - £55,000 Do you have existing experience of working with Agriculture / Farming clients or perhaps you have a real interest in the industry? If so, one of the largest Independent chartered accountancy practices in the South West is seeking talented professionals to join its expanding Farms & Estates team. With over 600 professionals across Gloucestershire, Bristol, and Cardiff, the firm provides expert guidance to farmers, landowners, and agribusinesses across the UK. What's great about this Accounts Manager role? Hybrid working model. Genuine work / life balance. Clear routes for progression. Idyllic offices surrounded by scenic views. Friendly and welcoming team. Health and wellbeing package. Firm wide events including summer and winter socials. Your role as an Accounts Manager: Managing a portfolio across a range of Agriculture clients, you will oversee annual accounts and business tax computations. Provide advice on annual remuneration planning and profit forecasts. Advise on capital taxes and reviewing VAT returns. Building and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying valuable tax planning and commercial opportunities. Mentor and support junior team members. Represent the firm at client and industry events. What you'll need to succeed: You must be ACA / ACCA Qualified with post qualification experience. You will have experience in managing your own portfolio. Existing experience of working with Rural / Agriculture / Farming clients or a genuine interest in the industry. A good management rapport to mentor the accounts team. Good working knowledge of Excel, Xero, and Sage. What next: This role offers excellent career development opportunities, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, and the chance to build lasting relationships across the rural sector. You'll also have the opportunity to attend industry events to stay connected, informed, and inspired. If you'd like to hear more about this role, please get in touch for further details: As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
Senior Divisional Facilities Manager - Caretech Childrens Services, Education CareTech Group- Estates & Facilities About CareTech and Cambian CareTech Group provide specialist Education / residential care across the UK. We support some of the most vulnerable young people in our communities. Our Schools exist to provide safe, stable and nurturing environments where children and young people can recover, develop and thrive. For the children in our care, the quality of the physical environment is not a 'nice to have' - it is fundamental. Our estates must be compliant, safe and resilient, but also warm, homely and dignified. Put simply: we should feel comfortable placing our own children in these environments. Role purpose The Senior Divisional Facilities Manager will lead the estates function for the Children's residential division (44 Sites). The postholder is accountable for statutory compliance, health and safety (premises), property condition, service continuity and the overall quality of the estate across a multi-site portfolio. The role provides divisional leadership to Regional Facilities Managers (RFMs 3Nr. & Maintenance Operatives 46. Nr) and works in close partnership with Principals, Regional Operations Managers and senior leadership (including Managing Directors) to ensure that standards are consistently achieved and sustained. Reporting lines Responsible to Director of Facilities / Group Estates Leadership (as applicable) Group Executive Director - Childrens services Direct reports Regional Facilities Managers (RFMs) and any divisional estates support roles Key interfaces Home Managers, Regional Operations Managers, Quality/Compliance, Finance, Procurement, Contractors/Suppliers On-Call Participates in an on- call Rota (e.g., one week in every Fifteen) to support critical incidents and business continuity Extraordinary days every day Registered address: Parkview, 82 Oxford Road, Uxbridge UB8 1UX Registered no. Key accountabilities This is a leadership role. Success is measured through safe compliance, quality of environments, predictable delivery and high-performing teams. The postholder will: Lead and develop the divisional estates operating model: cadence, standards, escalation routes and performance rhythm.Create a culture of 'right first time' delivery, where safety, quality and dignity are non-negotiable.Set clear expectations for RFMs and hold accountability through coaching, field leadership and structured performance management. 1.Statutory compliance, health and safety, and risk Act as the senior premises professional for the division, ensuring all sites are safe, compliant and fit for purpose.Own the divisional compliance position across statutory requirements (e.g., fire safety actions, water hygiene/legionella controls, asbestos management, gas and electrical safety, lifting equipment where applicable) and ensure robust evidence trails.Commission, review and drive closure of audits, inspections and risk assessments; ensure actions are prioritised by risk and closed to a defined quality standard.Provide decisive incident response leadership (e.g., floods, alarm activations, heating failures), implementing immediate controls and directing permanent remediation. 2.Quality of environment and customer experience Drive consistent, high-quality standards for repair, decoration, cleanliness and presentation so homes are safe and genuinely homely.Work with Operations to understand the lived experience of children and staff, ensuring estates solutions support safeguarding, privacy and dignity.Introduce and enforce divisional standards/specifications that reduce repeat failures and raise 3.CAFM system leadership and reactive maintenance control Take divisional ownership of the CAFM system (including job logging governance, triage, prioritisation and closure quality).Ensure RFMs and teams are using the system correctly: accurate categories, appropriate priorities, strong descriptions, and evidence on completion.Implement controls to prevent aged backlogs and repeat callouts; ensure jobs are closed properly with clear resolution notes and supporting evidence where required.Use CAFM data to drive performance: reactive ageing, first-time fix rates, repeat defects, contractor performance and compliance KPIs. 4.Planned works, projects and capital programme (CapEx) Build, maintain and deliver a rolling programme of planned works and property improvement, aligned to risk reduction and service needs.Develop clear scopes and high-level specifications; obtain competitive quotations/tenders in line with procurement policy.Control project delivery end-to-end: scope, programme, cost, quality, commissioning, handover, defects and warranties.Contribute to strategic asset planning and annual CapEx budgeting, prioritising based on risk, compliance, condition and operational impact. 5.Commercial management and budget control Own divisional R&M and CapEx budget governance, forecasting and cost-to-complete reporting.Maintain strong variation control and challenge scope creep; ensure value for money and whole-life cost thinking.Work closely with Finance and Procurement to ensure correct coding, approvals and a clean audit trail. Provide clear, board-ready reporting to senior leadership (including Managing Directors) on compliance, performance, key risks, projects and spend.Represent the estates function professionally with regulators, inspectors, external agencies and visitors where premises matters arise. 7.People leadership, capability and performance Line manage RFMs and relevant estates staff: objectives, supervision, coaching and development.Build a divisional capability plan (skills matrix, training plan, competency checks) covering technical triage, compliance awareness and leadership behaviours.Measure and manage staff KPIs (quality of close-outs, responsiveness, compliance closure rates, stakeholder feedback, budget discipline).Promote a culture of accountability, learning and continuous improvement; manage underperformance fairly and promptly. Performance measures (examples)The role will be measured on a balanced scorecard. Typical divisional KPIs include: Statutory compliance: PPM completion rate; overdue statutory items; audit action closure (by risk rating).Fire safety: FRA action closure times; fire door and compartmentation remediation progress (where applicable).R
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Senior Divisional Facilities Manager - Caretech Childrens Services, Education CareTech Group- Estates & Facilities About CareTech and Cambian CareTech Group provide specialist Education / residential care across the UK. We support some of the most vulnerable young people in our communities. Our Schools exist to provide safe, stable and nurturing environments where children and young people can recover, develop and thrive. For the children in our care, the quality of the physical environment is not a 'nice to have' - it is fundamental. Our estates must be compliant, safe and resilient, but also warm, homely and dignified. Put simply: we should feel comfortable placing our own children in these environments. Role purpose The Senior Divisional Facilities Manager will lead the estates function for the Children's residential division (44 Sites). The postholder is accountable for statutory compliance, health and safety (premises), property condition, service continuity and the overall quality of the estate across a multi-site portfolio. The role provides divisional leadership to Regional Facilities Managers (RFMs 3Nr. & Maintenance Operatives 46. Nr) and works in close partnership with Principals, Regional Operations Managers and senior leadership (including Managing Directors) to ensure that standards are consistently achieved and sustained. Reporting lines Responsible to Director of Facilities / Group Estates Leadership (as applicable) Group Executive Director - Childrens services Direct reports Regional Facilities Managers (RFMs) and any divisional estates support roles Key interfaces Home Managers, Regional Operations Managers, Quality/Compliance, Finance, Procurement, Contractors/Suppliers On-Call Participates in an on- call Rota (e.g., one week in every Fifteen) to support critical incidents and business continuity Extraordinary days every day Registered address: Parkview, 82 Oxford Road, Uxbridge UB8 1UX Registered no. Key accountabilities This is a leadership role. Success is measured through safe compliance, quality of environments, predictable delivery and high-performing teams. The postholder will: Lead and develop the divisional estates operating model: cadence, standards, escalation routes and performance rhythm.Create a culture of 'right first time' delivery, where safety, quality and dignity are non-negotiable.Set clear expectations for RFMs and hold accountability through coaching, field leadership and structured performance management. 1.Statutory compliance, health and safety, and risk Act as the senior premises professional for the division, ensuring all sites are safe, compliant and fit for purpose.Own the divisional compliance position across statutory requirements (e.g., fire safety actions, water hygiene/legionella controls, asbestos management, gas and electrical safety, lifting equipment where applicable) and ensure robust evidence trails.Commission, review and drive closure of audits, inspections and risk assessments; ensure actions are prioritised by risk and closed to a defined quality standard.Provide decisive incident response leadership (e.g., floods, alarm activations, heating failures), implementing immediate controls and directing permanent remediation. 2.Quality of environment and customer experience Drive consistent, high-quality standards for repair, decoration, cleanliness and presentation so homes are safe and genuinely homely.Work with Operations to understand the lived experience of children and staff, ensuring estates solutions support safeguarding, privacy and dignity.Introduce and enforce divisional standards/specifications that reduce repeat failures and raise 3.CAFM system leadership and reactive maintenance control Take divisional ownership of the CAFM system (including job logging governance, triage, prioritisation and closure quality).Ensure RFMs and teams are using the system correctly: accurate categories, appropriate priorities, strong descriptions, and evidence on completion.Implement controls to prevent aged backlogs and repeat callouts; ensure jobs are closed properly with clear resolution notes and supporting evidence where required.Use CAFM data to drive performance: reactive ageing, first-time fix rates, repeat defects, contractor performance and compliance KPIs. 4.Planned works, projects and capital programme (CapEx) Build, maintain and deliver a rolling programme of planned works and property improvement, aligned to risk reduction and service needs.Develop clear scopes and high-level specifications; obtain competitive quotations/tenders in line with procurement policy.Control project delivery end-to-end: scope, programme, cost, quality, commissioning, handover, defects and warranties.Contribute to strategic asset planning and annual CapEx budgeting, prioritising based on risk, compliance, condition and operational impact. 5.Commercial management and budget control Own divisional R&M and CapEx budget governance, forecasting and cost-to-complete reporting.Maintain strong variation control and challenge scope creep; ensure value for money and whole-life cost thinking.Work closely with Finance and Procurement to ensure correct coding, approvals and a clean audit trail. Provide clear, board-ready reporting to senior leadership (including Managing Directors) on compliance, performance, key risks, projects and spend.Represent the estates function professionally with regulators, inspectors, external agencies and visitors where premises matters arise. 7.People leadership, capability and performance Line manage RFMs and relevant estates staff: objectives, supervision, coaching and development.Build a divisional capability plan (skills matrix, training plan, competency checks) covering technical triage, compliance awareness and leadership behaviours.Measure and manage staff KPIs (quality of close-outs, responsiveness, compliance closure rates, stakeholder feedback, budget discipline).Promote a culture of accountability, learning and continuous improvement; manage underperformance fairly and promptly. Performance measures (examples)The role will be measured on a balanced scorecard. Typical divisional KPIs include: Statutory compliance: PPM completion rate; overdue statutory items; audit action closure (by risk rating).Fire safety: FRA action closure times; fire door and compartmentation remediation progress (where applicable).R
National Animal Welfare Trust
Watford, Hertfordshire
Head of Centre Operations We are seeking an experienced senior leader to drive operational excellence across multi-site services, ensuring high standards, efficiency and impact. Position: Head of Centre Operations Salary: Circa £60,000 plus £5,000 car allowance Location: Watford with hybrid working and regular travel Hours: 35 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 29th April 2026 About the role This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing operations across multiple sites, leading large teams and ensuring high standards of service delivery. You will be accountable for delivering strategic objectives through operational excellence, strong leadership and effective performance management across a geographically dispersed workforce. Key responsibilities include: Developing and delivering operational strategy aligned to organisational goals Leading and managing multi-site teams through direct reports Driving performance through data analysis, KPIs and continuous improvement Overseeing day to day operations to ensure consistency, quality and compliance Managing budgets, financial controls and identifying efficiencies Ensuring high standards of customer service and stakeholder engagement Leading on health and safety across all sites and ensuring full compliance Overseeing facilities, estates and maintenance planning Building partnerships with external organisations and stakeholders Supporting organisational development through coaching, training and leadership You will play a key role in shaping operational systems, improving efficiency and ensuring services meet both current and future needs. About you We are looking for a confident and experienced leader with a strong track record of managing large, multi-site teams. You will have: Significant experience in multi-site operational management Strong leadership skills with a focus on coaching and team development Experience driving performance, analysing data and improving systems Knowledge of health and safety management and compliance Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage complex workloads Confidence using IT systems including Microsoft Office A full driving licence and willingness to travel regularly Experience within a relevant sector is beneficial, but not essential. More important is your ability to lead complex operations and deliver results. About the organisation The organisation is a rescue and rehoming charity with four rehoming centres and six charity shops operating across the south of England. They are a charity that never stops caring for its animals and people, working towards a world where every pet thrives in a loving home. Other roles you may have experience of could include; Operations Director, Head of Operations, Regional Manager, Area Manager, Service Director, Head of Service Delivery, General Manager, Operations Manager Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting on behalf of the client, Not For Profit People.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Head of Centre Operations We are seeking an experienced senior leader to drive operational excellence across multi-site services, ensuring high standards, efficiency and impact. Position: Head of Centre Operations Salary: Circa £60,000 plus £5,000 car allowance Location: Watford with hybrid working and regular travel Hours: 35 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 29th April 2026 About the role This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing operations across multiple sites, leading large teams and ensuring high standards of service delivery. You will be accountable for delivering strategic objectives through operational excellence, strong leadership and effective performance management across a geographically dispersed workforce. Key responsibilities include: Developing and delivering operational strategy aligned to organisational goals Leading and managing multi-site teams through direct reports Driving performance through data analysis, KPIs and continuous improvement Overseeing day to day operations to ensure consistency, quality and compliance Managing budgets, financial controls and identifying efficiencies Ensuring high standards of customer service and stakeholder engagement Leading on health and safety across all sites and ensuring full compliance Overseeing facilities, estates and maintenance planning Building partnerships with external organisations and stakeholders Supporting organisational development through coaching, training and leadership You will play a key role in shaping operational systems, improving efficiency and ensuring services meet both current and future needs. About you We are looking for a confident and experienced leader with a strong track record of managing large, multi-site teams. You will have: Significant experience in multi-site operational management Strong leadership skills with a focus on coaching and team development Experience driving performance, analysing data and improving systems Knowledge of health and safety management and compliance Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage complex workloads Confidence using IT systems including Microsoft Office A full driving licence and willingness to travel regularly Experience within a relevant sector is beneficial, but not essential. More important is your ability to lead complex operations and deliver results. About the organisation The organisation is a rescue and rehoming charity with four rehoming centres and six charity shops operating across the south of England. They are a charity that never stops caring for its animals and people, working towards a world where every pet thrives in a loving home. Other roles you may have experience of could include; Operations Director, Head of Operations, Regional Manager, Area Manager, Service Director, Head of Service Delivery, General Manager, Operations Manager Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting on behalf of the client, Not For Profit People.
What we do VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation. We put our Customers and Families First. They are the driving force behind everything we do. We drive forward improvements for them to ensure the service they receive, whether reactive repairs or a major project, is completed safely and on time. In order to achieve this, we have 4 core values: open, caring, agile and collaborative. These are at the heart of everything we do. Location RAF Valley Contract Type Full time, Permanent Operations Manager - Leadership Role in Defence Estates Maintenance & Delivery VIVO Defence Services is seeking a proactive and results-oriented Operations Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality Billable Works and estates maintenance across our Defence estate contract. This pivotal role is responsible for ensuring the safe, timely and compliant execution of works from initial scoping through to completion, with a firm emphasis on safety, quality, performance and delivering value for money. The Role In this position, you will take ownership of the full delivery process, providing leadership to the supply chain while managing priorities alongside representatives from the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and local customer stakeholders. You will act as a key interface between delivery teams, customers and the VIVO management structure, with accountability for ensuring that key performance indicators (KPIs) are consistently met and customer expectations exceeded. A core focus of the role is ensuring that all appointed contractors and work teams are suitably qualified and competent, that Risk Assessments and Method Statements are robust and appropriately reviewed, and that works are delivered in accordance with VIVO's high standards and Zero Harm principles. You will meet regularly with local DIO representatives and customer service leads to agree the scope and priorities for planned and billable works, ensuring all tasks are managed through our asset management system, Maximo. The role requires diligent management of documentation and reporting, with responsibility for uploading accurate records and ensuring all documentation is audit ready and contract compliant. Effective stakeholder engagement and strong commercial awareness are essential. You will need to balance cost management with customer expectations, delivering optimal solutions that also align with the Ministry of Defence's sustainability and carbon reduction targets. Additionally, you will support the resolution of complaints, help manage contract risks, and work collaboratively to develop operational plans and budgets that reflect changing operational needs. What You'll Bring You should have significant experience supervising operational or project teams within facilities management, construction or engineering environments. A proven track record in stakeholder engagement, performance management and cost control is essential, as is experience managing Safe Systems of Work and compliance within regulated environments. You'll need to demonstrate strong planning, problem solving and communication skills, and have the ability to maintain focus and clarity under pressure. This role requires an HND (or equivalent) in Building, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. A management-level health and safety qualification, such as SMSTS, is required, alongside a commitment to continuous professional development. You should be IT literate and hold a full, clean UK driving licence. What We Offer 6% employee matched pension contribution 25 days annual leave Single private medical cover Life assurance 2x annual salary We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
What we do VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation. We put our Customers and Families First. They are the driving force behind everything we do. We drive forward improvements for them to ensure the service they receive, whether reactive repairs or a major project, is completed safely and on time. In order to achieve this, we have 4 core values: open, caring, agile and collaborative. These are at the heart of everything we do. Location RAF Valley Contract Type Full time, Permanent Operations Manager - Leadership Role in Defence Estates Maintenance & Delivery VIVO Defence Services is seeking a proactive and results-oriented Operations Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality Billable Works and estates maintenance across our Defence estate contract. This pivotal role is responsible for ensuring the safe, timely and compliant execution of works from initial scoping through to completion, with a firm emphasis on safety, quality, performance and delivering value for money. The Role In this position, you will take ownership of the full delivery process, providing leadership to the supply chain while managing priorities alongside representatives from the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and local customer stakeholders. You will act as a key interface between delivery teams, customers and the VIVO management structure, with accountability for ensuring that key performance indicators (KPIs) are consistently met and customer expectations exceeded. A core focus of the role is ensuring that all appointed contractors and work teams are suitably qualified and competent, that Risk Assessments and Method Statements are robust and appropriately reviewed, and that works are delivered in accordance with VIVO's high standards and Zero Harm principles. You will meet regularly with local DIO representatives and customer service leads to agree the scope and priorities for planned and billable works, ensuring all tasks are managed through our asset management system, Maximo. The role requires diligent management of documentation and reporting, with responsibility for uploading accurate records and ensuring all documentation is audit ready and contract compliant. Effective stakeholder engagement and strong commercial awareness are essential. You will need to balance cost management with customer expectations, delivering optimal solutions that also align with the Ministry of Defence's sustainability and carbon reduction targets. Additionally, you will support the resolution of complaints, help manage contract risks, and work collaboratively to develop operational plans and budgets that reflect changing operational needs. What You'll Bring You should have significant experience supervising operational or project teams within facilities management, construction or engineering environments. A proven track record in stakeholder engagement, performance management and cost control is essential, as is experience managing Safe Systems of Work and compliance within regulated environments. You'll need to demonstrate strong planning, problem solving and communication skills, and have the ability to maintain focus and clarity under pressure. This role requires an HND (or equivalent) in Building, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. A management-level health and safety qualification, such as SMSTS, is required, alongside a commitment to continuous professional development. You should be IT literate and hold a full, clean UK driving licence. What We Offer 6% employee matched pension contribution 25 days annual leave Single private medical cover Life assurance 2x annual salary We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
Luton, Bedfordshire
Position: Personal Tax Manager Location: Luton Package: Up to 62,000, Hybrid working, 25 days plus BH, life assurance, and much more Working Hours: Full time, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm A new opportunity is available within a highly reputable, growing, medium sized Accountancy Practice. This role involves managing a varied portfolio of private clients, including HNW individuals, trusts, and estates. This is a key role for the firm, offering responsibility, client exposure, and opportunities for progression The role is paying up to 62k, with hybrid working flexibility, extensive holiday allowance, life assurance, paid overtime, and much more. It is well suited to an experienced tax professional, with a passion within personal tax. If you are looking to take the next step within a truly progressive firm, then this is the role for you Personal Tax Manager Job Responsibilities Manage a diverse portfolio of personal tax clients (including HNWIs, directors, owner-managed businesses, trusts, and estates) and act as the primary point of contact for clients and advisers Build strong client relationships while identifying tax planning opportunities and supporting advisory and trust-related projects Oversee preparation and review of personal, trust, and estate tax returns, ensuring compliance with income tax, CGT, and IHT obligations Manage HMRC correspondence, enquiries, disclosures, and investigations, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met Provide technical expertise across personal tax, trusts, estates, and residency matters, including research and interpretation of legislation and HMRC guidance Support advisory work on trust structures, succession planning, and communicate legislative updates to clients and the team Lead, supervise, and develop junior staff, including workflow planning, reviewing work, and delivering training Ensure compliance with professional standards and internal procedures, maintaining accurate documentation and supporting quality assurance initiatives Personal Tax Manager Job Requirements CTA qualified, or ACA / ACCA qualified with significant personal tax and trust experience Strong experience within a UK accountancy or tax practice Good technical knowledge of UK personal tax, trust, and estate taxation Experience managing a personal tax and trust client portfolio Strong organisational and time management skills Familiarity with personal tax and trust software such as CCH, IRIS, TaxCalc, or similar, is desirable Personal Tax Manager Salary & Benefits Salary ranging from 51,000 - 62,000 depending on experience Flexible working, along with hybrid arrangements for qualified staff members Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus statutory bank holidays) Holiday purchase scheme We offer paid overtime - rare in our sector we know! A group income protection insurance scheme Life assurance at four times basic annual salary Auto enrolment pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme for challenging situations whether they be personal or work related Full study support for professional qualifications where relevant Professional subscriptions fees paid Onsite parking Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Position: Personal Tax Manager Location: Luton Package: Up to 62,000, Hybrid working, 25 days plus BH, life assurance, and much more Working Hours: Full time, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm A new opportunity is available within a highly reputable, growing, medium sized Accountancy Practice. This role involves managing a varied portfolio of private clients, including HNW individuals, trusts, and estates. This is a key role for the firm, offering responsibility, client exposure, and opportunities for progression The role is paying up to 62k, with hybrid working flexibility, extensive holiday allowance, life assurance, paid overtime, and much more. It is well suited to an experienced tax professional, with a passion within personal tax. If you are looking to take the next step within a truly progressive firm, then this is the role for you Personal Tax Manager Job Responsibilities Manage a diverse portfolio of personal tax clients (including HNWIs, directors, owner-managed businesses, trusts, and estates) and act as the primary point of contact for clients and advisers Build strong client relationships while identifying tax planning opportunities and supporting advisory and trust-related projects Oversee preparation and review of personal, trust, and estate tax returns, ensuring compliance with income tax, CGT, and IHT obligations Manage HMRC correspondence, enquiries, disclosures, and investigations, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met Provide technical expertise across personal tax, trusts, estates, and residency matters, including research and interpretation of legislation and HMRC guidance Support advisory work on trust structures, succession planning, and communicate legislative updates to clients and the team Lead, supervise, and develop junior staff, including workflow planning, reviewing work, and delivering training Ensure compliance with professional standards and internal procedures, maintaining accurate documentation and supporting quality assurance initiatives Personal Tax Manager Job Requirements CTA qualified, or ACA / ACCA qualified with significant personal tax and trust experience Strong experience within a UK accountancy or tax practice Good technical knowledge of UK personal tax, trust, and estate taxation Experience managing a personal tax and trust client portfolio Strong organisational and time management skills Familiarity with personal tax and trust software such as CCH, IRIS, TaxCalc, or similar, is desirable Personal Tax Manager Salary & Benefits Salary ranging from 51,000 - 62,000 depending on experience Flexible working, along with hybrid arrangements for qualified staff members Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus statutory bank holidays) Holiday purchase scheme We offer paid overtime - rare in our sector we know! A group income protection insurance scheme Life assurance at four times basic annual salary Auto enrolment pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme for challenging situations whether they be personal or work related Full study support for professional qualifications where relevant Professional subscriptions fees paid Onsite parking Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
The Property Manager will oversee the efficient management of the portfolio from a commercial and operational sense. This role requires a proactive individual with a strong understanding of facilities management to ensure smooth operations and compliance with regulations and a commercial acumen to drive strategy and manage leases. Client Details This opportunity is within a well-established Midlands based organisation. Looking to add a Property Manager to oversee its nationwide portfolio of mixed assets. Description Oversee the day-to-day management of facilities and property operations. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Develop and implement property maintenance schedules and improvement plans. Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for services and supplies. Monitor budgets and control operational costs effectively. Coordinate property inspections and address maintenance issues promptly. Provide regular reports on property performance and maintenance activities. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure facilities meet operational needs. Profile A successful Property Manager should have: Proven experience in facilities or estates management. Strong understanding of property maintenance and compliance regulations. Knowledge of lease renewals, rent reviews and landlord negotiations. Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in managing budgets and vendor relationships. Effective communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with stakeholders. Relevant qualifications in facilities management or a related field. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging and benefits package. A senior role within the organisation and spot on the SLT. The autonomy to manage the property portfolio and shape the strategy. If you are a motivated Property Manager looking to advance your career in facilities/estates management, apply today.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
The Property Manager will oversee the efficient management of the portfolio from a commercial and operational sense. This role requires a proactive individual with a strong understanding of facilities management to ensure smooth operations and compliance with regulations and a commercial acumen to drive strategy and manage leases. Client Details This opportunity is within a well-established Midlands based organisation. Looking to add a Property Manager to oversee its nationwide portfolio of mixed assets. Description Oversee the day-to-day management of facilities and property operations. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Develop and implement property maintenance schedules and improvement plans. Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for services and supplies. Monitor budgets and control operational costs effectively. Coordinate property inspections and address maintenance issues promptly. Provide regular reports on property performance and maintenance activities. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure facilities meet operational needs. Profile A successful Property Manager should have: Proven experience in facilities or estates management. Strong understanding of property maintenance and compliance regulations. Knowledge of lease renewals, rent reviews and landlord negotiations. Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in managing budgets and vendor relationships. Effective communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with stakeholders. Relevant qualifications in facilities management or a related field. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging and benefits package. A senior role within the organisation and spot on the SLT. The autonomy to manage the property portfolio and shape the strategy. If you are a motivated Property Manager looking to advance your career in facilities/estates management, apply today.
If you've got excellent and significant experience of asset and property management with a strong commercial awareness to provide a turn-key solution working client side, we can offer you a rewarding role with a difference. We are looking for a Regional Facilities Manager with experience of asset and property management to join our strategic Estates Team. This is a full-time position, which requires an experienced and forward thinking individual to join us to deliver an efficient and proactive property management service. Ideally the candidate would be located in Hampshire or surrounding areas to cover education facilities clustered mainly towards the South Coast in Dorset/Hampshire region and partly in the Northampton/Milton Keynes/Cambs area. The Caretech Group provides care and education to both children and adults in both registered and supported living services to over 5000 service users in over 700 sites nationwide including Wales and Scotland. The care provided is across a number of Operating divisions, including Children's, Children's Education Services, Adult Care and day care provision and Specialist Services incorporating Mental Health Services, ABI and other specialist provision. About the Regional Facilities Manager role To oversee the Southern half of the education division properties, overseeing the capital improvements, maintenance and management of both site maintenance teams on larger sites and mobile maintenance team to smaller sites. Managing Capex & R&M budgets and ensuring compliance with the relevant regulations. This role would deal with sites varying from day school settings in one property to large residential school environments for children and young adults with autism or social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Larger sites having both residential properties and education buildings. You will would work closely with our Operational teams and Head teachers aligning site and operating requirements with budget, communicating on planned and reactive works and working with external suppliers/contractors as necessary. Assisting the Divisional Facilities Manager and the Director of Facilities Management with the management of the Group's education properties. Supported by an administrative assistant to assist with CAFM system, raising and closing of jobs, invoicing, liaising with contractors and the like. The successful candidate will work with the development team where necessary assisting on larger capital spends at the education sites. The wider Caretech Group provides care and education to both children and adults in both registered and supported living services to over 5000 service users in over 700 sites nationwide including Wales and Scotland. Candidate profile Highly organised and a great communicator, resilient with a flexible approach. A real team player, you should also be: Appropriate academic qualification to degree level or equivalent professional qualification is preferable. A relevant estates management background. Liaising, instructing and managing external contractors and professionals as necessary. Evidence of achieving agreed financial targets. Experience of analysing building defects and specification of required repairs. Evidence of managing and delivering projects from inception to completion including managing contractors. A relevant education or care background would be beneficial but not essential. Experience of contracts, writing schedule of works and the tender process An analytical mind, methodical approach and keen attention to detail and be proficient in excel Good prioritisation skills and the ability to meet deadlines The flexibility to travel across the location, staying overnight where needed This post will require travel, therefore a car driver is essential. Note: Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. CareTech is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the Adults, Children and Young People that we support.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
If you've got excellent and significant experience of asset and property management with a strong commercial awareness to provide a turn-key solution working client side, we can offer you a rewarding role with a difference. We are looking for a Regional Facilities Manager with experience of asset and property management to join our strategic Estates Team. This is a full-time position, which requires an experienced and forward thinking individual to join us to deliver an efficient and proactive property management service. Ideally the candidate would be located in Hampshire or surrounding areas to cover education facilities clustered mainly towards the South Coast in Dorset/Hampshire region and partly in the Northampton/Milton Keynes/Cambs area. The Caretech Group provides care and education to both children and adults in both registered and supported living services to over 5000 service users in over 700 sites nationwide including Wales and Scotland. The care provided is across a number of Operating divisions, including Children's, Children's Education Services, Adult Care and day care provision and Specialist Services incorporating Mental Health Services, ABI and other specialist provision. About the Regional Facilities Manager role To oversee the Southern half of the education division properties, overseeing the capital improvements, maintenance and management of both site maintenance teams on larger sites and mobile maintenance team to smaller sites. Managing Capex & R&M budgets and ensuring compliance with the relevant regulations. This role would deal with sites varying from day school settings in one property to large residential school environments for children and young adults with autism or social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Larger sites having both residential properties and education buildings. You will would work closely with our Operational teams and Head teachers aligning site and operating requirements with budget, communicating on planned and reactive works and working with external suppliers/contractors as necessary. Assisting the Divisional Facilities Manager and the Director of Facilities Management with the management of the Group's education properties. Supported by an administrative assistant to assist with CAFM system, raising and closing of jobs, invoicing, liaising with contractors and the like. The successful candidate will work with the development team where necessary assisting on larger capital spends at the education sites. The wider Caretech Group provides care and education to both children and adults in both registered and supported living services to over 5000 service users in over 700 sites nationwide including Wales and Scotland. Candidate profile Highly organised and a great communicator, resilient with a flexible approach. A real team player, you should also be: Appropriate academic qualification to degree level or equivalent professional qualification is preferable. A relevant estates management background. Liaising, instructing and managing external contractors and professionals as necessary. Evidence of achieving agreed financial targets. Experience of analysing building defects and specification of required repairs. Evidence of managing and delivering projects from inception to completion including managing contractors. A relevant education or care background would be beneficial but not essential. Experience of contracts, writing schedule of works and the tender process An analytical mind, methodical approach and keen attention to detail and be proficient in excel Good prioritisation skills and the ability to meet deadlines The flexibility to travel across the location, staying overnight where needed This post will require travel, therefore a car driver is essential. Note: Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. CareTech is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the Adults, Children and Young People that we support.
