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Graduate Recruitment Consultant - Healthcare Division Liverpool City Centre 26,500- 27,500 Are you a natural relationship builder with a track record in receiving exceptional feedback for the work you do, especially when dealing with other people? Do you naturally go over and above to do a good job, really pushing to carve out a successful sales career for yourself? Search is hiring a Graduate/Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our Healthcare team in Liverpool. This is a great opportunity to learn from a supportive and experienced group of recruiters who will help you build your skills and confidence in the industry. You'll be working on roles in the Nursing, Health and Social Care sector, playing a key part in connecting people with great opportunities and supporting this vital support system. Why Join Us? Build your own desk from day one, focusing on the temporary recruitment market while working closely with key clients. Earn commission immediately with a 0% threshold for your first six months - quickly seeing the financial rewards for your hard work. Take control of your career with clear, flexible progression paths - whether you're aiming to be a top biller or grow into a leadership role. Develop your skills with confidence, thanks to our award-winning training and personalised 1:1 coaching tailored to your growth. Be part of a culture that celebrates success - think fine dining, axe throwing, cocktail masterclasses, and annual European trips for our top performers. The Role: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, while actively identifying and pursuing new business opportunities through B2B sales. Source top-tier candidates using advertising, LinkedIn and leading job boards. Conduct interviews to assess candidates' suitability, ensuring a strong match for each role. Manage the full recruitment process, from registration to placement, creating a seamless experience for both clients and candidates. Act as a trusted advisor to clients, fully understanding their hiring needs and delivering tailored recruitment solutions. Grow your personal brand by consistently exceeding targets and establishing yourself as a specialist in your market. What We're Looking For: Proven experience within a business development or sales role, with a strong track record of consistently meeting KPIs and hitting financial targets. Confidence in building and managing client relationships, with the ability to handle objections and negotiate effectively when needed. Exceptional communication skills, with a natural ability to influence, build rapport, and engage with stakeholders at all levels. How Will You Benefit? Earn up to 35% commission on your billings, with monthly, quarterly, and annual payments - rewarding your success at every step! Structured career progression from day one, supported by our dedicated Talent Development team and ongoing training. FlexHoliday Scheme, allowing you to buy and sell up to 5 days of annual leave through salary sacrifice. Celebrate in style at our exclusive Quarterly and Annual Highflyer events - with Marbella booked for 2026! EV Car benefit scheme available through our partner, Tusker. Lifestyle perks and wellbeing discounts via Perkbox - Keeping you motivated both in and out of work. Monthly company-wide business updates with early 3pm finishes to kick-start your weekend. Dedicated marketing and back-office support, so you can focus on what you do best - recruiting. If you're looking for a career with genuine earning potential, clear progression, and the opportunity to build something of your own, apply today! Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Entry-level Sales Executive This leading, innovative technology enterprise have an exciting job opportunity for enthusiastic and dynamic candidates! They're searching for ambitious entry-level Sales Executives to join their team! You need a degree, and to be motivated by money and engaging with people! Specialists in their field, our client pride themselves on providing the best possible experience for their customers, offering innovative, integration systems and solutions to business around the globe! If you're passionate about people, driven to achieve goals and would like to be part of an inclusive, empowered team, then this opportunity is for you! You'll get: A competitive basic salary of £26k Commission structure that takes your Y1 total to £30k! Excellent progression, learning and development potential Laptop and mobile Lucrative bonus and incentive schemes, including company holidays! Volunteering days! Fantastic training You will create your own pipeline of new business opportunities by identifying new leads and building a rapport with key decision makers. The successful candidates will act as first point of contact for new enquiries and follow up on inbound leads via phone and email. The Entry-level Sales Executive will be personable and organised. Our client offers generous earning and career potential to the successful candidate! You: Educated to degree level Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills Money motivated Pareto is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage and welcome applications from all, irrespective of background or circumstance. Our consultants are happy to discuss any adjustments you require in support of your application.

About Select Recruitment Select Recruitment is an established staffing agency operating across multiple sectors throughout the East Anglia region. Our specialist divisions cover Industrial, Commercial, Hospitality, Construction, Logistics, and Accountancy & Finance, and we have built a strong reputation for delivering quality candidates to a loyal and growing client base across Norfolk and Suffolk. As we continue to grow our permanent offering, we are looking for a motivated and commercially minded Recruitment Consultant to join the team. The Role This is a 360-degree permanent recruitment role, covering the full cycle from business development through to offer management and aftercare. You will be responsible for building and managing your own client portfolio, attracting and engaging top permanent candidates, and matching the right people to the right opportunities. Working as part of a collaborative and supportive team, you will be given the tools, support, and autonomy to build a successful desk and develop your career within a growing agency. Key Responsibilities Manage the full 360 recruitment cycle for permanent vacancies, from taking a job brief through to offer and placement Develop new client relationships through proactive business development activity, including cold calling, warm calling, and face-to-face meetings Build and maintain a pipeline of active and passive candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and direct sourcing Conduct candidate registrations and interviews, assessing suitability, motivations, and career aspirations Write and post compelling job adverts that attract high-quality applicants across multiple platforms Manage the interview process end-to-end, including arranging interviews, providing preparation and feedback, and managing offers Maintain strong relationships with existing clients, identifying new vacancies and cross-selling additional services where appropriate Keep the CRM system accurate and up to date, logging all activity, candidate records, and client interactions Work towards and consistently achieve weekly and monthly KPIs and billing targets Stay informed on sector trends, salary benchmarking, and competitor activity to provide consultative advice to clients and candidates What We're Looking For We are primarily looking for candidates with hands-on recruitment experience, but we are equally open to hearing from professionals with strong transferable skills who are looking to build a career in the industry. You may be a great fit if you have: Previous experience in a recruitment consultant or resourcer role, ideally with exposure to permanent placements A background in sales, account management, or a client-facing professional services environment Experience in HR, talent acquisition, or internal recruitment and are looking to move agency-side Strong interpersonal and communication skills you are confident on the phone, in meetings, and in writing A natural ability to build rapport quickly and maintain trusted, long-term relationships A self-motivated, target-driven approach with the resilience to work through the highs and lows of a sales environment Good organisation and time management able to juggle multiple roles, clients, and candidates simultaneously Curiosity and a genuine interest in people, careers, and business you listen well and ask the right questions What We Offer A competitive base salary commensurate with experience An uncapped commission structure with genuine earning potential Full training and onboarding support including for those new to recruitment A sociable, high-energy team environment where success is recognised and rewarded Clear career progression pathways as the business grows Access to leading job boards, CRM technology, and sourcing tools The stability and support of an established regional agency with a strong client base

Entry Level Recruitment Consultant (USA Division) 28,000 + Commission (100K OTE - Best Commission in London) + 25 days Holiday + Afternoon/Evening Work hours + Pension + Relocation to the States in the future Liverpool Street, London Ernest Gordon Recruitment specialise in Engineering, Technology, Manufacturing and IT Recruitment across the UK and internationally. We are at the beginning of our journey having only been established for 7 years and are excited about what the next 7 years look like. We have 3 sites and 40 staff - but this is just the beginning. We are looking for the next generation of Directors and Managers in the business. We want to work with ambitious, driven individuals who want to have a big career and ultimately see themselves as a Senior leader. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our brand new division where you will be heading up and growing a UK based team to work in the USA market. The role offers ultimate flexibility and ownership to help grow an entire division from scratch. You will need flexibility in your life with different working hours, especially for roles on the West coast of the US. In return we will give you the opportunity to progress into a Director role and we relocate you to the USA in the future. Ernest Gordon are different. We are not your average recruitment company. We pride ourselves in standing out from the crowd where performance and winning everyday is at the heart of who we are. At Ernest Gordon have a culture of development, progression and always improving. In order to build a business you need dynamic staff who are always wanting to do and be better . What does a career with us look like? Sales. Make no mistake this is a sales job. Its all about business development, winning clients and working harder, faster and longer than the competition. The only raw ingredients you need to do exceptionally well here is hard work - the rest we can help you with. We are proud of the support, training and development we offer - great trips away and rapid progression. Ultimately with success comes the financial rewards with it so you can build a better life. We are a team. No individual is bigger than the whole team. We look out for each other here and want to foster a healthy, competitive environment where we all progress. We are on exciting journey and the future is a bright one. The people that get us there will be rewarded the best. That's the deal. What we offer: -25 Days Holiday -2pm - 10pm working hours -Best commission structure in London - you decide how much you earn -Monthly lunch clubs and expensed trips -Pension -Great opportunities to be the early hire in a brand new division -Clear route to Director and ownership

Business Development Manager Electrical Sector SToke on Trent, Cheshire, Liverpool, Manchester £40K - £50K NEG DOE OTE including excellent Basic, Bonus plus Car Pension Health Insurance, Critical Illness cover, Life Assurance benefits. Fantastic opportunity to join a market leading and progressive company in the Electrical Industry as a Business Development Manager. The successful applicants will receive a good basic salary, company car and pension, along with participation in the target related Bonus scheme and significant health and life insurance benefits. To be successful in your application you will require sales experience in the industrial electrical market place with some technical ability and a product knowledge strength in some area, along with ideal but not mandatory an electrical qualification. Working remotely from a home base to plan your own diary and customer visits within your defined territory, as the Business Development Manager, you will identify opportunities to promote and sell a full range of electrical, lighting, power distribution, factory automation and process automation solutions across a wide range of industries. The company have access to an extensive range of supplier products types and brands at your disposal to satisfy most requirements. Reporting to and under the guidance of your local Regional Sales Manager, you will identify opportunities for business and engage with decision makers to further develop relationships and business. There is available extensive customer database information, along with support from marketing activities. In addition there is full technical support available for all products along with the on-going product and technical training. For this role we are seeking candidates located in Liverpool, Warrington, Stoke on Trent, Chester, Crewe, with good access to road networks, although an excellent candidate located anywhere with the territory would be considered. For this field based sales position, prospective candidates you will have the following attributes, skills and experience: Demonstrable Sales career history and success. Time management, well organised, great communication skills, verbal & written. Self-motivation, driven, can do attitude. Commercial and technical ability. Ideally Industrial Electrical/Control & Automation knowledge. Microsoft 365 proficient. Customer focussed. Must hold a full UK driving license. Must be eligible to work in the UK. No sponsorship is available for this role and it is only open to those already living and working in the UK. To register your interest contact us with an up to date CV and we will be pleased to call you for a confidential discussion. To view more of our positions click on the Rise logo at the top of this page or visit our website directly. Post codes used are for advertising purposes only and do not reflect the exact location of the company. We work across a range of business to business/B2B market sectors including Renewable Energy, Electrical, Control & Automation, Electronic, Renewable Energy, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Fluid Power, Instrumentation, Engineering services companies, Industrial Consumables, Industrial Components, Capital Equipment, Material Handling, Scientific Equipment, Petrochemical and Utilities. Rise Executive Search & Recruitment Ltd are currently working on a wide range of business to business/B2B sales positions, account management, business development and sales management roles including: Sales Manager, UK Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Country Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Senior Sales Executive, National Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Account Executive, National Account Executive, Sales Specialist, Global Account Manager, Sales Representative, Territory Sales, Field Sales, Client Relationship Manager, Sales Engineer, Sales Consultant, Technical Sales, Senior Sales Engineer, Export Sales, International Sales, European Sales, Branch Manager, Sales Director, Trainee Sales, Graduate Sales, Telesales, Internal Sales, Office Sales.

Our client is an Independent Security Systems Integrator, with expertise built over decades delivering security solutions for high-security, public space, transport, and infrastructure projects throughout the UK and Ireland Working in collaboration with the sales, service, and commercial functions, you will effectively manage a range of implementation projects from inception through to close-out to agreed quality, time and cost criteria. Projects will vary in size and scope, so you should be equally comfortable and effective working as lead or part of a larger project team Your main activities will be the management of on-site installation and commissioning engineering resources to achieve the in-scope contracted requirements and the development and maintenance of an agreed schedule of works with the client and other contracting parties. Key Responsibilities Delivery of assigned projects to agreed quality, time and cost criteria. Management of multiple projects in a matrix organisation environment. Lead the assigned project team to achieve successful project outcomes. Development and maintenance of project scope definitions, plans and schedules, including the identification of resource requirements. Identification and management of project risks (threats and opportunities). Management of change technical and commercial. Preparation and delivery of management/progress reports to senior management and clients (as appropriate), to agreed schedules. Identification of recovery plans in event of adverse project variances to recover project predicted outturn. Preparation of purchase requisitions to procure materials for projects managed. Providing support to business winning team, as required. Support the business continuous improvement initiatives through, for example, contributing to learning from experience activities. Qualifications 3+ years experience successfully managing multiple projects in multi-client environments with significant client facing exposure. Experience of mid technology companies (SMEs) experience of security / telecoms / electronics / technology industries advantageous. Good grounding in project management principles (i.e. APM Level D preferred, PMI, PRINCE2 Practitioner) with formal life cycle management experience. Sound knowledge of CDM Regulations with experience of managing projects within CDM governed environments, contributing to effective health and safety planning, risk management, and coordination of relevant documentation and stakeholders. Excellent commercial awareness knowledge of JCT/NEC3/4 Contract frameworks advantageous. Ability to develop appropriate relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Excellent communication skills in written, spoken and through presentations. Can do attitude. Demonstrable commitment to developing others to raise the capabilities and performance of the business. Strong IT literacy with a good working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of tools (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Microsoft Project), and confidence using digital tools to support effective project delivery. What We Offer We offer a range of benefits that help make our client a great place to work. Please note that benefits may vary depending on region and role. Remote & Hybrid Working Supported Flexible Working, Around Core Hours Health & Wellbeing Programme Life Assurance (4 x Annual Salary) 5% Matched Pension Scheme Carry Over Holidays (Up To 5) Reward & Recognition Programme Long Service Rewards Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

CLIENT: Trusted & established jewellery brand LOCATION: Westfield, Ariel Way, Shepherds Bush, LONDON POSITIONS: Permanent. Full-time & Part-time positions considered. Fortunately for all who read this recruitment feature this client in their home market is one of their domestic market s most widely distributed, trusted and established jewellery brands. For over the last two decades they have traded under a single brand name and consequently delight discerning fine jewellery buying consumers at now more than 200 store locations worldwide. Their trading vision is growing together and for the very first time ever the brand is to be showcased in West London, England, in a beautiful new store setting of their very own. The Senior Sales Consultant Role: For those true sales achievers out there presenting a new fine jewellery marque that has never been before UK encountered will be an amazing sales gift to customer introduce. Amongst, dare we say, so much similarity, our clients merchandise is set to thrill and it s your mission to do just that to all personal store VIP visitors. You need to be communicationally fluent effortlessly able to listen first, understand purchasing wishes and build in-store confidence that our clients proposition can perfectly suit once bought. There will be a need for new appointees to learn product details swiftly, alongside being able to brand tell in a manner that excites and enthrals. Perhaps over and above other appointments, this role has the capacity for you to industry career build, being associated with a proven international brand at its first moment of exciting UK emergence. Senior Sales Consultant Requirements: As a fine jewellery retailer, all in-store standards need to reflect their premium brand offer be it personal grooming, clarity of spoken word, to day-to-day exactness on all tasks that you will encounter. It would be super if you already have retail jewellery trade sales experience or, alternatively, have successfully sold within a premier retail environment that you ve needed to absorb areas of very specific product insight to then relay to visiting customers. You ll naturally portray a reassuring and engaging welcome to all whom visit and remember uppermost that you are an ambassador of this pioneering design-led jewellery brand major. Of course, keenness to sell and sell across all areas of ranged branded merchandise is your future mission although viewing our clients heritage, it may suggest that one step at a time is how future enduring patronage is built. Everything you d expect to be responsible for whilst in-boutique you will be, and as a new entity it will require a hands-on/ yes I can do approach remember it s the first UK presence for our client, so adjustments are sure to be required/made. Summary Capturing a career chance that is not pre-written and where your own efforts can be influential in growing a new brand is a remarkable opportunity. The company s heritage, craftsmanship is in-twined with their merchandise being ever on trend, is underpinned by great marketing, be it in-store, online or via social media. Your contribution from your first day will be to replicate and proudly establish this further company trading milestone. An incredible feat of corporate expansion that marks approaching fifty years of constant corporate expansion. So don t wait, apply today and contribute your uniquely special retailing talents we look forward to being introduced To apply please forward your personal CV to Jolyon Marshall at the address indicated below.

The Organisation ImpactEd Group supports education and purpose-driven organisations to maximise and realise their potential. We do this by helping our partners to be consistently impactful and operationally sustainable. Drawing on our domain expertise and technical skills in these areas, ImpactEd Group aims to be the first port of call for leaders across the education ecosystem. This role exists as a senior leader in our Group and leads the business development and commercial growth of our Consulting Practice. ImpactEd Consulting (IEC) supports school groups, education organisations and government agencies in the following specialist areas: Strategy, governance and strategic projects Data and AI advisory People and culture Fundraising and philanthropy Partners include the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), the Department for Education, Oasis Community Learning, Careers and Enterprise Company, Outwood Grange Academies Trust, The Economist Educational Foundation, Star Academies, Get Further, Reach Foundation and more. The Opportunity We are excited to be recruiting for a Principal Director to lead business development and commercial growth within our Consulting practice. This is a new role within the practice. Reporting to our Group Directors, the Director will work as part of a practice leadership team that will oversee all aspects of the Consulting team's work, with a focus on partnership development, retention and growth. You will provide strategic leadership, represent the organisation both internally and externally, and be responsible for driving the commercial performance of the practice, ensuring that ImpactEd Consulting is positioned well as first port of call for schools and social purpose organisations who want to achieve greater impact and sustainability. You will lead a number of sales and marketing campaigns, develop key propositions for our partners, provide high level guidance and advice, scan and respond to relevant tenders and work closely with a team of consultants to ensure we are able to continue to bring accessible expertise to our work and partners. The role would be ideal for a proven leader with deep understanding and networks across the education sector, a track record in consulting and business development, and the ambition to shape the direction of a growing social enterprise. About you As a team focused on research and evaluation, we would also expect roles at this level to demonstrate: Values and people: Alignment with our values and ability to demonstrate them in your work. You will facilitate conversations about professional development for your direct reports and act as a coach and role model for other members of the team. Partnership management: Modelling of excellence in partnership management, particularly on proactive driving of partnerships forward, scope management and stakeholder engagement. Sales and scope design: Leadership of business development for consultancy engagements to support high-complexity partnerships and support our partners to deliver against their knottiest challenges. Proposition development : Understanding of our sector and ability to combine that with our offers as a practice to create propositions that can drive partnership and business development opportunities. Reporting and improvement: Ability to listen to and synthesise partner needs to tailor advice and guidance, quality assure others' outputs, and help partners take action off the back of our work. Our Head Office is in London, and we have satellite offices in Leeds and Lincolnshire, but our team work from across the country; we are happy to support remote, hybrid or office-based working. For this role we anticipate there to be weekly attendance in London, ad-hoc attendance at sector events and three in-person offsites per year Why Us? As well as a commitment to the organisations we work with, we have a commitment to our people and developing the next generation of leaders within the social enterprise, education and evaluation sectors. Our employee experience is organised around four themes: Trust : we support hybrid working, provide flexible hours, and provide responsive management. Shared ownership : we are an employee owned organisation and look to increasingly share ownership with our employees, including in terms of governance and culture, and realise this in a number of ways such as ownership awards, and transparent governance including an Employee Voice board. Connection : we pay for your travel, provide termly company offsites, support informal clubs and societies, and provide opportunities for in-person and digital connection between colleagues. Health and fulfilment : we have an extensive professional development programme, provide an annual books and development budget allowance and offer 3 days of CPD leave per year in addition to annual leave. We offer all employees access to a MediCash plan and wellbeing advice, including free therapist support. Expected earnings of £75,056-£92,720 (base salary: £63,023-£70,400) with opportunities for performance related pay and annual profit share, dependent on company performance Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 7th June 2026.

Production Planner £35,000 - £40,000 Monday - Friday (7am - 3pm) FMCG experience required Wigan Our Client, is a well-established textile manufacturing company supplying products to retailers worldwide, due to their on-going growth now have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Planner to join their team. You will be responsible for coordinating production schedules, managing workflow priorities, and ensuring customer orders are delivered efficiently and on time. Working closely with production, purchasing, warehouse, and sales teams, the successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining smooth operations within a fast-paced textiles manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules Coordinate manufacturing activities to meet customer delivery requirements Monitor production capacity, material availability, and workflow efficiency Liaise with purchasing and warehouse teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials Track production progress and update schedules as required Identify and resolve planning or scheduling issues to minimise delays Maintain accurate production and inventory records Work closely with production supervisors to optimise machine and labour utilisation Support continuous improvement initiatives within the planning process Skills & Experience Previous experience in production planning within FMCG Strong organisational and time management skills Good communication and problem-solving abilities Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and ERP/MRP systems High attention to detail and accuracy Apply online or for further information please contact one of our specialist consultants quoting Ref: NJR16706

Car Sales Executive - Liverpool We're looking for a driven, customer focused Car Sales Executive for our client's busy Liverpool site. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a high energy environment and wants to be rewarded for their hard work. What's on Offer: On Target Earnings: 55,000 - 65,000 (uncapped) - top earners exceeding 80k Allocated Company Car Structured shift pattern with 2 days off per week What We're Looking For: Previous sales experience (automotive background) A confident communicator with excellent people skills Self-motivated, ambitious, and target-driven Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment Full UK driving licence If you're ready to take your sales career up a gear, we want to hear from you. Apply today! Who are you applying to? The Solution Automotive Recruitment have been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long standing relationships. If you are skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you'll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant! Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission

Sytner Group are excited to offer a Permanent Used Car Sales Consultant role with the potential to make a generous commission. Our Used Car Sales Consultant really are at the heart of ensuring that we deliver first class customer experiences to every customer that visits one of our dealerships. Joining us as a Used Car Sales Consultant means you will be the key point of contact for our customers during this exciting experience of buying their car, so it's crucial you get the service right first time and every time. Interested? Read on for what we are looking for About the role Mercedes-Benz of Loughton have an exciting opportunity available for an individual who comes from an automotive sales background. As a Mercedes-Benz Used Car Sales Consultant, you will communicate with customers to support and understand their needs, on their journey to buying a new car. Mercedes-Benz Used Car Sales Consultant work a variety of flexible patterns which can typically include weekends to ensure we provide our customers with the highest possible levels of service. On top of your salary and very achievable OTE , you will also benefit from subsidised Manufacturer Car Purchase schemes for your family as well as discounted MOT and servicing, a colleague introduction reward scheme, discounted Gym membership and discounts with popular high street retailers. About You You will have good interpersonal skills and take pride in engaging with customers face-to-face and have passion for delivering outstanding customer service. A full and valid UK driving licence will also be of benefit. Please note you may be asked to attend an assessment centre. When applying for this role please consider that we require candidates to have automotive sales experience as a minimum requirement for this role. Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. Enhanced Holiday Entitlement 33 days inc. bank holidays Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Career Development Recognition of Long Service every 5 years Discounted Car Schemes High Street Discounts Discounted Gym memberships Cycle to work scheme One day a year paid voluntary / community work At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please click here. Unsure? Read on We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships. We pride ourselves on Developing Talent and Building Careers and our colleagues recently scored Sytner Group an outstanding 89% on our colleague engagement survey.

Accounts Apprentice Hour of work Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm Salary £17,000 - £21,000 This is an exciting role to start a career in a supportive, professional Accountancy which plans to grow its client base significantly over the next 12 months. The role will be demanding and will suit a confident individual who is keen to learn and determined to progress. The apprentice will assist the team in filing VAT returns, self assessments, bookkeeping, accounts preparation & ongoing admin asks. All training will be provided on the job. Principle Responsibilities To deliver a structured accounting service to customers including the following: Weekly Bookkeeping Register limited companies for taxes Secure company information from clients each quarter in order to prepare quarterly management accounts Preparation of VAT returns Sales and Purchase ledger management on Excel and Sage For applicants who successfully complete the apprenticeship, there is opportunity for progression within the organisation. The Person Above and beyond attitude Driven Keen to learn & develop Takes responsibility Team player Contributes with ideas Thrives in a fast-paced work environment Effective communicator Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines Problem solving skills Interpersonal skills Willingness to develop and learn new skills Be committed to working towards a career in accountancy Be ambitious and keen to embrace new challenges Good standard of general education - GCSE's 5-9 in Maths and English or equivalent 21 days holiday (rising with service), including your birthday off Monthly team get-togethers A range of company incentive targets Incentive trips -previously Las Vegas, Barcelona, New York and more A brand new office with a games room, bar and flexible working space Fresh fruit and smoothies Access to an employee healthcare membership To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this role, if you do not hear from us within this time you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability.

Training Sales Associate This role is focused on delivering effective training recommendations, supporting activities with regional account teams to ensure successful execution of training plans, while developing expertise to influence larger-scale engagements over time. This role would be suited for a Business Development Rep | Educational Sales Rep | Technical Training consultant | Software/Hardware Training Rep Inside IR35 Hybrid working The role will oversee customer-skilling programs and ensure effective learning outcomes, maximizing the value of their ServiceNow product investments. French or Arabic Speaking would be a distinct advantage Key skills/experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 3-5 years of experience in account management, customer success, training coordination, or related field. Experience in a matrixed, global organization. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present to mid-level customer stakeholders. Familiarity with ServiceNow training and certification offerings preferred. Ability to manage multiple accounts and deliverables in parallel. Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, with demonstrated ability to create customer-facing proposals. A proven ability to consolidate and interpret technical information and translate it in a meaningful way for key stakeholders. Experience incorporating analysis and reporting into programs. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Customer-centric mindset with problem-solving orientation. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website

TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice What We'll Bring: We Are TransUnion: TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and we offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance. What You'll Bring: We're looking for a Analytical Consultant to join our growing team. Day to Day You'll Be: You will participate in projects with data scientists & solutions consultants on analytic client engagements involving descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analysis through the consumer lending portfolio lifecycle, leveraging a variety of techniques (e.g., segmentation, logistic regression, etc). You will deliver analytic insights and recommendations in succinct and compelling presentations for internal and external customers. You will design and write programs for data extraction, segmentation and statistical analysis on large population datasets using languages such as R, Python, and Spark. You will foster a high-performance culture and cultivate an environment that promotes excellence and reflects the TransUnion brand. Essential Skills & Experience: Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics, financial mathematics, engineering, operations research, or another highly quantitative or scientific field, a consistent track record of academic excellence. Professional experience performing analytic work in industries served by TransUnion, such as financial services, insurance, and telecommunication. Experience and demonstrated success in client-facing roles. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills. Advanced programming skills; proficiency with a statistical language such as R or Python; high level of familiarity with Microsoft Office tools. Versatile interpersonal and communication style with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels within and outside the organization; ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Impact You'll Make: What's In It For you? At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business. As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package comes with: 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service) Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday A generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan Private health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart TransUnion - a place to grow: If there's something on the list of essential / desirable skills that you can't quite tick off, don't let that put you off applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful. We know imposter syndrome is real, lets confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together Flexibility at TU: We recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day-to-day lives with their work. This is why we've set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children, family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full time, don't let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you're looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you. Additional support: At TransUnion, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual's talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you're not just joining a team, you're becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us by contacting (url removed) Interview & Hiring Process: Most of our recruitment processes are virtual, so you'll get to know our hiring managers and teams over the phone and through video. If we need you to attend a physical in person interview your recruiter will inform you of this. We do not accept any unsolicited CV's from recruitment agencies. If you are a recruitment agency on our PSL our talent team will contact you directly should we require any assistance. Find out more about Life At TU UK: (url removed) is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week. 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Job Title: Sales Agent Location: London (Stepney Green) Salary: 26,938 - 28,609 per annum + up to 2000 Performance related bonus Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 Hour per week, Monday to Friday 09:00am - 17:30pm We're looking for motivated, customer driven Sales Agents to join our Retail Branch Network. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast paced environment, and wants to build a long term career in insurance and financial services. We're looking for engaging, motivated Sales Agents to join our branch network, supporting customers both face-to-face and over the phone. You'll be at the heart of the branch, helping people find the right products for their needs while delivering an excellent, professional service every time. What you'll be doing Daily engagement with customers to support both new business, renewals, and policy enquiries Identifying customer needs, including vulnerability, and applying appropriate support and adjustments Ensuring customer records and documentation are accurate Handling queries, payments, and policy changes confidently and professionally Working towards individual and team targets, contributing to branch success Representing the business positively in the community and during local outreach activity Support Branch Manager in daily branch operations What we're looking for We're not just looking for experience; we're looking for the right values. You'll be: Someone who takes ownership, follows tasks through to completion and doesn't hand off problems for others to fix Naturally friendly and confident, able to build rapport and communicate clearly with a wide range of customers Supportive of colleagues, willing to help others, share knowledge and contribute to a positive team atmosphere Organised and accurate, able to follow regulations and processes while still using empathy and common sense Comfortable questioning how things are done and suggesting practical improvements to make work simpler and better Able to make sensible decisions at pace, using good judgement rather than waiting for endless approvals Motivated by clear goals, resilient under pressure and driven to improve your own performance over time Experience in sales, customer service, insurance, or financial services is helpful but not essential, full training and ongoing coaching will be provided. Grow with Acorn: At Acorn Insurance, we're proud of our Liverpool roots - and even prouder of how far we've come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone 750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024. We're growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share: Benefits: 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Comprehensive training and structured onboarding Clear performance expectations and achievable targets Recognition awards, social events & more Our Commitment to our colleague's: Mindful Employer - championing mental health and wellbeing Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 - creating accessible, inclusive opportunities Menopause Friendly accredited - supporting every stage of life Armed Forces Covenant signatory - honouring those who serve Great Places to Work 2024/25 - fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture Best Place to Work for Development - proud to be investing in people's future Best Place to Work for Women - breaking down barriers to women's career progression If you're looking for a company with a strong culture, real career progression, and a people-first approach - all rooted in the heart of Liverpool - Grow with Acorn. A Few Things to Know Before You Apply: If your application is successful, we will commence relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check. Visa Requirements: Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You: We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-just let us know. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of: Inbound Sales, Sales Account Manager, Business Development, Insurance Sales, Business Development Executive, Sales Consultant, Insurance Sales, Customer Services Assistant, Customer Support Advisor, may all be considered.

Candidate required: Trainee Recruitment Consultant White Collar Construction Job Type: Permanent Start date: ASAP Industry: Construction Professionals Location: Southampton ITS Building People are looking to recruit a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our White Collar Construction Professionals team in Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within recruitment, sales and the construction industry, joining an established business with over 50 years experience within construction recruitment. Our White Collar division specialises in supplying professional staff into the construction sector, including roles such as Site Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, Design Managers and Commercial staff across the South of England. You will receive hands-on training, ongoing support and genuine progression opportunities, working alongside experienced consultants within a fast-paced and supportive environment. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Sourcing and speaking with construction professionals daily Building relationships with candidates and clients Advertising vacancies across job boards and social media Supporting consultants with live vacancies and recruitment processes Booking interviews and managing candidate availability Conducting candidate qualification calls and registrations Using LinkedIn and CRM systems to identify new business opportunities Learning business development and client management skills The ideal candidate will have: Strong communication and interpersonal skills A confident and motivated personality A professional and hardworking attitude Good organisation and attention to detail A willingness to learn and develop within a sales environment Previous sales, recruitment or customer service experience would be beneficial but is not essential Full UK driving licence preferred What we can offer: 23 days annual leave per year - increasing to 28 year for long service Hands on support and training from direct line managers and colleagues Level 3 Recruiter Development Programme co-ordinated by a recruitment specialist apprenticeship delivery partner if desired Clear career progression and development opportunities Ongoing training and support from experienced recruiters and managers A supportive and collaborative office environment Opportunity to build a long-term career within a well-established business A fast-paced and rewarding working environment where hard work is recognised How to apply: If you are interested in starting a career within white collar construction recruitment and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply today or contact ITS Building People Southampton for a confidential discussion. Equal Opportunities: ITS Building People are committed to promoting equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business and are an equal opportunities employer.

Management Accountant - Premier Automotive Group Opportunity Our client, a prominent automotive group based in Croydon, is seeking a highly skilled Management Accountant to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to develop their career within a reputable organisation that offers dynamic growth prospects and a supportive work environment. The Management Accountant role combines technical accounting expertise with strategic financial support, essential for maintaining the company s ongoing success. Benefits: Competitive basic salary up to £70,000, depending on experience Hybrid working arrangements, enabling flexible work-life balance Opportunity to be part of a large, reputable automotive group Standard hours from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday Supportive team environment with ongoing professional development opportunities Duties: Oversee all financial operations including VAT returns and management accounting processes Prepare and process sales invoices, manage ingoings, outgoings, and perform profit/loss analysis across multiple branches Manage financial reporting requirements ensuring compliance with statutory regulations Support month-end and year-end procedures within the finance team Collaborate with operational managers to optimise financial performance Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities Requirements: Proven experience as a Management Accountant within the automotive or a related industry Strong proficiency in accounting software such as Sage and Xero Excellent knowledge of VAT returns, financial reporting, and management accounting Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data Demonstrable organisational and communication skills Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines and delivering accurate results This Management Accountant role offers an exciting challenge for the right Management Accountant seeking to elevate their career within the automotive industry. If you are interested in this position and want to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, contact our recruitment specialist today to discover how you can join this reputable automotive group. Contact Liam Buffenbarger, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Croydon and Greater London, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity. Our team of Automotive Recruitment Consultants all share a passion for finding our jobseekers the best jobs in the Automotive Industry. So, if you are looking to improve your career and want to hear about more Motor Trade Jobs in your local area, please contact us today.

Business Systems Functional Consultants (2 Roles - CRM & ERP) Full Time £59,015 - £68,850 (dependent on experience) OSHQ Southampton Hybrid Working Who we are We are Ordnance Survey, Great Britain's national mapping service and a pioneer in geospatial technology. With over 230 years of trusted data, we empower better decisions, deeper understanding, and meaningful connections to the places we live, move through, and care for. We are currently recruiting for two Functional Consultant roles within our Business Systems team, aligned to: Finance (ERP) Sales & Customer (CRM) These roles are critical to enabling secure, scalable and reliable technology services that underpin our day-to-day operations. Working collaboratively across the organisation, the Business Systems team provides technical leadership, engineering capability and modern platforms that support our strategic goals. Joining us, you will help define the standards, practices and governance that shape how Dynamics 365 is adopted, delivered and evolved across OS. The Opportunity We are looking for experienced and forward-thinking Functional Consultants to provide leadership and domain expertise across key business capabilities within Dynamics 365. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will shape how platforms are adopted, improved and governed across OS. Working closely with business stakeholders, delivery teams and technical specialists, you will ensure solutions deliver measurable value and align to wider organisational priorities. These roles sit within our Business Systems Centre of Excellence , influencing not just what we deliver, but how we deliver it - strengthening standards, governance and ways of working across the organisation. This is an opportunity to solve complex business challenges, improve processes end-to-end, and influence change through strong functional expertise. Specialisms Functional Consultant - Sales & Customer (CRM) You will provide domain expertise across customer engagement and CRM processes within Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement. You will focus on improving customer journeys, enhancing system adoption and ensuring customer-facing solutions align to user needs and business priorities. Functional Consultant - Finance (ERP) You will provide domain expertise across Finance processes within Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O). You will focus on improving financial processes, strengthening governance, and ensuring systems are stable, scalable and aligned to organisational priorities. What you'll be responsible for Across both roles, you will: Provide functional leadership and act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders Lead functional work packages from design through to business adoption Translate business needs into clear functional designs and solution options Take a holistic view across processes and domains to identify dependencies and improvements Support prioritisation and decision-making through commercial awareness Build strong relationships across service leads, delivery teams, users and partners Drive continuous improvement across processes and system usage Facilitate workshops and communicate effectively with a range of audiences Coach and mentor analysts and junior consultants to build team capability Role-specific expertise CRM - Essential Experience working with Customer Relationship Management / Customer Engagement platforms Strong understanding of customer-facing processes (e.g. sales lifecycle, customer service, case management, engagement journeys) Finance - Essential Strong understanding of core finance processes (e.g. general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, budgeting and financial reporting) Experience working with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) modules How to apply Please submit a CV and covering letter , clearly stating which specialism you are applying for (Finance (ERP) or Sales & Customer (CRM . Applications will be assessed against the relevant role only. Closing date - Sunday 31 May 2026 at 23:59pm Inclusion at OS We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If this role excites you but your experience does not match every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

I am exclusively recruiting for an Applications Support Engineer to take ownership of ERP and associated business systems. This long-established and highly respected business with over 100 years of trading history, operates internationally within the retail/FMCG sector. It continues to evolve its technology landscape and invest in the ongoing development of its systems and infrastructure. The role can be fully remote (UK-based) although being Norfolk based would be advantageous It will suit a self-starter who is confident working independently while staying closely aligned with both UK and US-based teams. The Role You will play a key role in supporting and developing the company's Sage X3 ERP system, ensuring it continues to underpin critical business processes across sales, finance, stock and e-commerce operations. Alongside day-to-day support, you will help shape system improvements, build reporting capability and enhance workflows across the business. There is also a genuine forward-looking element to this role, with involvement in potential future migration and development towards BlueCherry ERP. For someone who enjoys variety, ownership and being close to both systems and business users, this is an excellent long-term opportunity. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain reports, workflows and business processes within Sage X3 Provide user training and day-to-day support across multiple business functions Ensure system reliability across ERP, integrations and connected platforms Troubleshoot and resolve system issues quickly to minimise disruption Support core operational processes including order processing, invoicing and web sales Work across Sales, Finance and Stock modules within Sage X3 Use Crystal Reports, SEI/Nectari and basic SQL to support reporting and insight Support EDI connections and third-party vendor integrations Assist with broader IT support, including laptop setup and user onboarding Liaise with external IT providers and support US-based IT colleagues where required Contribute to future ERP development initiatives, including potential BlueCherry transition About You This role will suit someone who is proactive, self-managed and confident working in a remote environment with minimal supervision. You will likely have experience in ERP support or applications management, ideally within retail, FMCG, distribution or supply chain environments. You should be comfortable working across both technical and business-facing responsibilities, with strong communication skills and a practical, solutions-focused mindset. Experience with Sage X3 would be highly advantageous, along with exposure to reporting tools such as Crystal Reports, SEI/Nectari and some SQL capability. What's on Offer This is a rare opportunity to join a stable, internationally recognised business where you will have real ownership of systems and the chance to influence future ERP development. You'll benefit from full remote working, a supportive international team environment, and the opportunity to be involved in meaningful systems transformation work over time. A salary of up to £65k + car allowance is on offer.

Come and join us as a results-driven Showroom Sales Manager. As the Showroom Sales Manager, you will grow and deliver sales as part of a hugely successful branch team. At The Bathroom Showroom, we believe in making homes, businesses, and lives better by turning a customer's vision into a reality.The role: As a Showroom Sales Manager you know that the perfect bathroom needs planning, trust, a creative flair, and the ability to bring an idea to life, this is where you come in!In this role as a Showroom Sales Manager, you will be a high-performer who thrives on identifying opportunities and closing the sale. You will leverage your expertise to provide bespoke solutions and drive sales performance to new heights, ensuring our showroom is seen by the trade as a vital extension of their own business. By mastering our leading product range, you will not only meet customer needs but also exceed targets that directly impact your bonus potential.Key Responsibilities: You will be driving growth, by Identifying and capitalising on new business opportunities, hitting KPIs and achieving sales margins.You will own the customer journey, by proactively approaching every visitor, manage inquiries from initial home visits to final design, and follow up on quotations with urgency.You will deliver a 3D design service (using CAD) to help homeowners and trade customers visualise their dream bathrooms.You will build strong bridges between trade and retail channels, turning local trade contacts into long-term showroom advocates.You will maintain operational excellence by maintaining a safe, organised, and professional showroom environment, ensuring every sales contract is accurate and compliant with safety standards.You: You will be a results-driven sales professional with a natural ability to build rapport and close deals. You are likely a high-achiever in your current position, known for your tenacity and your ability to turn a "maybe" into a "yes." Whether you are currently working as a Showroom Consultant, Sales Executive, Bathroom Designer, Trade Counter Supervisor, or Senior Sales Advisor, you are now looking for that next step into a management-level role where your individual performance directly impacts the success of the showroom. You don't just wait for customers to come to you; you are a "hunter" who enjoys networking with local tradespeople and proactively managing a pipeline of leads to ensure you consistently hit your bonus targets.Skills and competencies: You will be sales savvy, by having a proactive approach to sales with a proven ability to win and grow new business.You will have the resilience and the confidence to handle sales objections and the drive to thrive in a target-driven environment.You will have experience in relationship management and developing a true partnership approach with clients.You will be analytical, with the ability to interpret basic financial and statistical information to make informed business decisions.Ideally, you will have some knowledge of bathroom products or CAD design skills (though we provide great training!).A valid UK Clean Driving Licence and access to a car is essential for this role.Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs if they feel they don't have every one of the required skills. All Highbourne Group companies are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So if you're interested in this role but think that your previous experience doesn't completely match - apply anyway. You could be just the person we're looking for!Us: From boilers to bathroom suites, tubing to towel rails and everything in between, City Plumbing has all the products our customers need to complete the job. And we have all you need to build a successful career! We're proud of our reputation for selling quality plumbing and heating products to both trade and retail customers and we're super excited about our future. We put our colleagues at the heart of all we do, giving them all the tools they need to be successful, happy and feel rewarded in their career with us. Benefits Package and Cultural Environment: Uncapped commissionDiscounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailersEnhanced pensionLife assuranceExtended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and moreMental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each otherComplete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages developmentFinancial education and loansA business striving to create an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true selfAnd more! We're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We don't want you to 'fit' our culture, we want you to enrich it. We are committed to best practices in recruitment and undertake Basic Criminal Record Disclosures for candidates that are offered employment within our branches that undertake deliveries for British Gas. This check will only be undertaken after the acceptance of an offer of employment.