Bridgwater Full or Part-Time (25-30+ Hours Per Week) £32,000 - £35,000 DOE Are you an organised and proactive Office Manager looking for a varied role where you can make a real impact? J Down Contracting is a well-established supplier of quality fencing, timber and agricultural products, known for delivering excellent service and building long-lasting relationships with customers across the region. As the business continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Office Manager to become the operational backbone of the team, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the business and working closely with the Managing Director. This is a hands-on and varied position, offering the opportunity to make a genuine impact across administration, customer service, logistics coordination, compliance and business support. The Role This is a hands-on position overseeing office operations, customer service, logistics coordination and business administration. You'll play a key role in ensuring the business runs efficiently while delivering outstanding support to customers, suppliers and colleagues. Key Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day running of the office and maintain company records Manage customer enquiries, quotations and sales administration Coordinate deliveries and liaise with suppliers and transport providers Monitor orders from purchase through to delivery Support HR administration, including employee records and holiday management Maintain Health & Safety and compliance documentation Produce reports and support process improvements across the business About You Previous experience in office management, business administration or operations coordination Excellent organisational and communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets etc.) Experience with CRM, stock management or accounting software would be advantageous Self-motivated with the ability to work independently What's in it for You? £32,000 - £35,000 DOE Full or part-time opportunity (25-30+ hours per week) A varied role with genuine responsibility and autonomy Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership Supportive team environment within a growing business Interested? Apply today or contact Niche Recruitment for more information.
Jun 18, 2026
Full time
Bridgwater Full or Part-Time (25-30+ Hours Per Week) £32,000 - £35,000 DOE Are you an organised and proactive Office Manager looking for a varied role where you can make a real impact? J Down Contracting is a well-established supplier of quality fencing, timber and agricultural products, known for delivering excellent service and building long-lasting relationships with customers across the region. As the business continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Office Manager to become the operational backbone of the team, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the business and working closely with the Managing Director. This is a hands-on and varied position, offering the opportunity to make a genuine impact across administration, customer service, logistics coordination, compliance and business support. The Role This is a hands-on position overseeing office operations, customer service, logistics coordination and business administration. You'll play a key role in ensuring the business runs efficiently while delivering outstanding support to customers, suppliers and colleagues. Key Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day running of the office and maintain company records Manage customer enquiries, quotations and sales administration Coordinate deliveries and liaise with suppliers and transport providers Monitor orders from purchase through to delivery Support HR administration, including employee records and holiday management Maintain Health & Safety and compliance documentation Produce reports and support process improvements across the business About You Previous experience in office management, business administration or operations coordination Excellent organisational and communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets etc.) Experience with CRM, stock management or accounting software would be advantageous Self-motivated with the ability to work independently What's in it for You? £32,000 - £35,000 DOE Full or part-time opportunity (25-30+ hours per week) A varied role with genuine responsibility and autonomy Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership Supportive team environment within a growing business Interested? Apply today or contact Niche Recruitment for more information.
Job Title: Assistant Director - Highway and Parking Policy Salary Range: £99,084 - £116,847 (MG4) Permanent, Full time Location: Richmond and Wandsworth Objective of role The primary objective of this role is to provide strategic leadership and direction for highway and parking policy across Wandsworth and Richmond Councils, with a particular focus on delivering a modern, efficient, and sustainable parking service. The postholder will ensure that parking policy not only meets operational and financial requirements, but also plays a central role in supporting wider council priorities, including environmental sustainability, air quality improvement, economic vitality, and the promotion of active and accessible travel. This role is responsible for shaping a cohesive, evidence-based policy framework that balances the competing needs of residents, businesses, and visitors, while responding to legislative requirements and the evolving demands of urban mobility. By driving innovation, digital transformation, and service improvement, the Assistant Director will ensure that parking services are customer-focused, financially robust, and aligned with long-term strategic outcomes for both boroughs. Working at a senior level, the postholder will also provide expert advice to elected members and corporate leadership, ensuring informed decision-making and effective governance, while fostering strong partnerships and engagement with stakeholders across the public and private sectors About the role Wandsworth and Richmond Councils are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Assistant Director to lead our Highway & Parking Policy function, with a strong emphasis on parking strategy, policy development, and service improvement. This is a senior leadership role with significant influence over how parking supports wider transport, environmental, and place-based priorities across two dynamic London boroughs. You will shape and deliver innovative parking policies that balance the needs of residents, businesses, and visitors, while supporting sustainability, air quality improvements, and active travel objectives. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and implementation of parking policy and strategy across both boroughs Oversee Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs), permits, enforcement policy, and tariff structures Ensure parking services contribute to wider transport, climate, and public realm goals Provide strategic advice to senior leadership, elected members, and stakeholders Manage and develop high-performing, multidisciplinary teams Drive digital transformation and service modernisation within parking services Oversee budgets, income generation, and financial performance of parking operations Lead on consultations, stakeholder engagement, and partnership working Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience You will be a strategic leader with substantial experience in highways, transport, or parking services, ideally within a local government or public sector context. We are looking for someone who: Professional Qualifications in the highway / transport sector Has deep expertise in parking policy, legislation, and operations Can demonstrate strong leadership and experience managing complex services Is politically astute, with experience working with elected members Has a track record of delivering service transformation and innovation Possesses excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Is committed to sustainable transport and improving urban environments Closing Date: 26th June 26. Shortlisting Date: 3rdJuly 26. Interview Date : 9th July 26. Test/Presentation: Provide a 5 minute presentation of where you have influenced, and delivered Parking policy changes within a local authority environment. We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
Jun 18, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Assistant Director - Highway and Parking Policy Salary Range: £99,084 - £116,847 (MG4) Permanent, Full time Location: Richmond and Wandsworth Objective of role The primary objective of this role is to provide strategic leadership and direction for highway and parking policy across Wandsworth and Richmond Councils, with a particular focus on delivering a modern, efficient, and sustainable parking service. The postholder will ensure that parking policy not only meets operational and financial requirements, but also plays a central role in supporting wider council priorities, including environmental sustainability, air quality improvement, economic vitality, and the promotion of active and accessible travel. This role is responsible for shaping a cohesive, evidence-based policy framework that balances the competing needs of residents, businesses, and visitors, while responding to legislative requirements and the evolving demands of urban mobility. By driving innovation, digital transformation, and service improvement, the Assistant Director will ensure that parking services are customer-focused, financially robust, and aligned with long-term strategic outcomes for both boroughs. Working at a senior level, the postholder will also provide expert advice to elected members and corporate leadership, ensuring informed decision-making and effective governance, while fostering strong partnerships and engagement with stakeholders across the public and private sectors About the role Wandsworth and Richmond Councils are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Assistant Director to lead our Highway & Parking Policy function, with a strong emphasis on parking strategy, policy development, and service improvement. This is a senior leadership role with significant influence over how parking supports wider transport, environmental, and place-based priorities across two dynamic London boroughs. You will shape and deliver innovative parking policies that balance the needs of residents, businesses, and visitors, while supporting sustainability, air quality improvements, and active travel objectives. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and implementation of parking policy and strategy across both boroughs Oversee Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs), permits, enforcement policy, and tariff structures Ensure parking services contribute to wider transport, climate, and public realm goals Provide strategic advice to senior leadership, elected members, and stakeholders Manage and develop high-performing, multidisciplinary teams Drive digital transformation and service modernisation within parking services Oversee budgets, income generation, and financial performance of parking operations Lead on consultations, stakeholder engagement, and partnership working Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience You will be a strategic leader with substantial experience in highways, transport, or parking services, ideally within a local government or public sector context. We are looking for someone who: Professional Qualifications in the highway / transport sector Has deep expertise in parking policy, legislation, and operations Can demonstrate strong leadership and experience managing complex services Is politically astute, with experience working with elected members Has a track record of delivering service transformation and innovation Possesses excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Is committed to sustainable transport and improving urban environments Closing Date: 26th June 26. Shortlisting Date: 3rdJuly 26. Interview Date : 9th July 26. Test/Presentation: Provide a 5 minute presentation of where you have influenced, and delivered Parking policy changes within a local authority environment. We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
Client Director - Transport, Haulage, Logistics & Fleet Insurance Location: Greater Manchester (Hybrid) Salary: £80K - £110K basic + plus competitive bonus + comprehensive benefits package An exceptional opportunity for an experienced Commercial Insurance professional specialising in the Transport , Haulage and Logistics sector to join one of the industry's most recognised specialist brands during a click apply for full job details
Jun 18, 2026
Full time
Client Director - Transport, Haulage, Logistics & Fleet Insurance Location: Greater Manchester (Hybrid) Salary: £80K - £110K basic + plus competitive bonus + comprehensive benefits package An exceptional opportunity for an experienced Commercial Insurance professional specialising in the Transport , Haulage and Logistics sector to join one of the industry's most recognised specialist brands during a click apply for full job details
Are you an experienced technical leader ready for your next major career move? Our client-a well-established, high-performing environmental consultancy-is seeking a Technical Director to drive business growth while providing expert oversight of environmental impact assessments (EIA) across hydrology, water resources and peatland management. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional who enjoys leading technically complex work, developing teams, and influencing large-scale renewable and infrastructure projects. Strong performance in this role offers a clear pathway to enhanced discretionary bonuses and a future position as a Company Director. About the Company Our client is a specialist SME delivering hydrology, water resources and peat management EIA chapters for nationally significant renewable energy and transport infrastructure projects, including onshore wind, solar, hydropower and major transport schemes. You will work closely with the company's Directors in a strategic role central to the continued growth of the business. Who We're Looking For The ideal candidate will be chartered with CIWEM, IEMA or ICE, and have a strong track record in assessing the impacts of development on hydrological features, peatland habitats and geomorphology. You will be a confident technical authority, an effective mentor and a proactive business developer capable of shaping your sector of the business. Key Responsibilities as Technical Director: Act as Project Executive for major water environment assessments across wind farms, solar farms, hydropower, transport and development projects. Provide technical leadership, quality assurance, and oversight of project outputs and processes. Develop in-house technical capability in your specialist areas. Mentor and support junior staff toward professional chartership. Undertake line management duties, including performance reviews and development planning. Build strong working relationships internally and externally, representing the company with confidence and authority. Stay fully up to date with the regulatory framework and influence its application within your sector. Manage your own workload and that of your team, typically across up to 10 concurrent projects. Lead projects and bids up to 100k in value. Develop and deliver a marketing plan to grow your sector, with realistic growth targets linked to bonus incentives. Location The role is based in Cardiff , though remote working will be considered for candidates able to bring business development advantages from other locations. What's on Offer 40.5 days annual leave Tax-free bonuses for all staff plus a separate performance-related bonus scheme Generous pension contributions (5% employer, rising annually after 5 years to a maximum of 10%) Cycle to Work scheme Health plan, including cashback for routine healthcare, virtual GP access and counselling An annual 'Environment Day' to support environmental or educational volunteering Flexible working hours Full support for professional membership
Jun 17, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced technical leader ready for your next major career move? Our client-a well-established, high-performing environmental consultancy-is seeking a Technical Director to drive business growth while providing expert oversight of environmental impact assessments (EIA) across hydrology, water resources and peatland management. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional who enjoys leading technically complex work, developing teams, and influencing large-scale renewable and infrastructure projects. Strong performance in this role offers a clear pathway to enhanced discretionary bonuses and a future position as a Company Director. About the Company Our client is a specialist SME delivering hydrology, water resources and peat management EIA chapters for nationally significant renewable energy and transport infrastructure projects, including onshore wind, solar, hydropower and major transport schemes. You will work closely with the company's Directors in a strategic role central to the continued growth of the business. Who We're Looking For The ideal candidate will be chartered with CIWEM, IEMA or ICE, and have a strong track record in assessing the impacts of development on hydrological features, peatland habitats and geomorphology. You will be a confident technical authority, an effective mentor and a proactive business developer capable of shaping your sector of the business. Key Responsibilities as Technical Director: Act as Project Executive for major water environment assessments across wind farms, solar farms, hydropower, transport and development projects. Provide technical leadership, quality assurance, and oversight of project outputs and processes. Develop in-house technical capability in your specialist areas. Mentor and support junior staff toward professional chartership. Undertake line management duties, including performance reviews and development planning. Build strong working relationships internally and externally, representing the company with confidence and authority. Stay fully up to date with the regulatory framework and influence its application within your sector. Manage your own workload and that of your team, typically across up to 10 concurrent projects. Lead projects and bids up to 100k in value. Develop and deliver a marketing plan to grow your sector, with realistic growth targets linked to bonus incentives. Location The role is based in Cardiff , though remote working will be considered for candidates able to bring business development advantages from other locations. What's on Offer 40.5 days annual leave Tax-free bonuses for all staff plus a separate performance-related bonus scheme Generous pension contributions (5% employer, rising annually after 5 years to a maximum of 10%) Cycle to Work scheme Health plan, including cashback for routine healthcare, virtual GP access and counselling An annual 'Environment Day' to support environmental or educational volunteering Flexible working hours Full support for professional membership
Key Responsibilities • Produce site programmes indicating project duration, scope of works and time scales per trade. • Liaise with the commercial and internal departments to ensure the lead in time is programmed / co-ordinated to suit the projects undertaken. • Priorities workload, manage and provide solutions to issues in relation to contracts assigned. • To work closely with the production team to ensure joinery production targets and transport requests can be met. • Develop and maintain good working relationship with the client. • To develop and implement working relationships with architect, designers, building control and other third parties. • Attend site meetings with client, EUK management and sub-contractors, produce accurately recorded minutes. • To work closely with the Commercial and Procurement team to control labour, material purchases and sub-contractor budgets. • Manage sub-contractors. • Ensure Health & Safety regulations are met in accordance with the current legislation. • Assist Commercial team and / or Director/s with final account preparation. Key Skills • Previous experience in management of shopfitting contracts. • Communication at all levels both internally and externally. • Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation.
Jun 17, 2026
Full time
Key Responsibilities • Produce site programmes indicating project duration, scope of works and time scales per trade. • Liaise with the commercial and internal departments to ensure the lead in time is programmed / co-ordinated to suit the projects undertaken. • Priorities workload, manage and provide solutions to issues in relation to contracts assigned. • To work closely with the production team to ensure joinery production targets and transport requests can be met. • Develop and maintain good working relationship with the client. • To develop and implement working relationships with architect, designers, building control and other third parties. • Attend site meetings with client, EUK management and sub-contractors, produce accurately recorded minutes. • To work closely with the Commercial and Procurement team to control labour, material purchases and sub-contractor budgets. • Manage sub-contractors. • Ensure Health & Safety regulations are met in accordance with the current legislation. • Assist Commercial team and / or Director/s with final account preparation. Key Skills • Previous experience in management of shopfitting contracts. • Communication at all levels both internally and externally. • Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - WATER DESIGNLocation: Leeds / TamworthSalary: £70,000 - £85,000 A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Director - Water Design to take a strategic leadership role delivering water non-infrastructure projects within the UK water sector. This Associate Director - Water Design position offers significant influence across technical delivery, team leadership and client engagement within a growing engineering consultancy. The business is seeking an Associate Director - Water Design to oversee the delivery of water non-infrastructure projects for a major UK water utility framework. In this role, you will provide senior technical oversight while supporting the growth and development of multidisciplinary engineering teams across civil, mechanical, electrical and process disciplines. The client's offices are based in Tamworth and require attendance one to two days per week. With strong transport links, this role is well suited to candidates based in Leeds who are open to travelling for a senior leadership position. Key Responsibilities Provide senior leadership across water non-infrastructure design projects Oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering civil, mechanical and electrical design solutions Act as a senior technical authority across project portfolios Maintain strong client relationships and represent the organisation at technical and programme reviews Support business development, proposals and framework delivery Guide and mentor senior engineers and design leads About You Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline Chartered Engineer with a recognised professional institution Significant experience within the UK water sector Proven leadership experience across multidisciplinary design teams Strong understanding of UK water industry standards and regulatory frameworks Excellent communication, leadership and commercial awareness Why Apply This Associate Director - Water Design role offers a salary of £70,000 - £85,000 and the opportunity to influence the delivery of major water sector programmes while shaping the growth of a consultancy business. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.
Jun 17, 2026
Full time
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - WATER DESIGNLocation: Leeds / TamworthSalary: £70,000 - £85,000 A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Director - Water Design to take a strategic leadership role delivering water non-infrastructure projects within the UK water sector. This Associate Director - Water Design position offers significant influence across technical delivery, team leadership and client engagement within a growing engineering consultancy. The business is seeking an Associate Director - Water Design to oversee the delivery of water non-infrastructure projects for a major UK water utility framework. In this role, you will provide senior technical oversight while supporting the growth and development of multidisciplinary engineering teams across civil, mechanical, electrical and process disciplines. The client's offices are based in Tamworth and require attendance one to two days per week. With strong transport links, this role is well suited to candidates based in Leeds who are open to travelling for a senior leadership position. Key Responsibilities Provide senior leadership across water non-infrastructure design projects Oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering civil, mechanical and electrical design solutions Act as a senior technical authority across project portfolios Maintain strong client relationships and represent the organisation at technical and programme reviews Support business development, proposals and framework delivery Guide and mentor senior engineers and design leads About You Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline Chartered Engineer with a recognised professional institution Significant experience within the UK water sector Proven leadership experience across multidisciplinary design teams Strong understanding of UK water industry standards and regulatory frameworks Excellent communication, leadership and commercial awareness Why Apply This Associate Director - Water Design role offers a salary of £70,000 - £85,000 and the opportunity to influence the delivery of major water sector programmes while shaping the growth of a consultancy business. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.
3rd Line IT Support Engineer Reading, Berkshire Hybrid Working 45,000 to 50,000 DOE Are you a senior IT professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working directly with customers, and being involved in projects that make a real difference? We are working with a growing technology solutions provider that supports a wide range of small and medium sized businesses. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a talented 3rd Line IT Support Engineer / Infrastructure Engineer to join their team and provide expert technical support across their client base. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants more than just closing tickets. You will become a key technical resource within the business, acting as an escalation point, delivering infrastructure projects, improving client environments, and helping shape better technical solutions. The Role As a 3rd Line IT Support Engineer, you will be responsible for resolving complex technical issues, supporting clients, delivering projects, and providing technical guidance to the wider team. You will work across a varied technology environment including Microsoft 365, Azure, networking, servers, security and automation. Your responsibilities will include: Acting as the escalation point for complex 3rd line technical issues Designing, deploying and supporting Microsoft 365 environments including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Intune, Entra ID and Microsoft Defender Creating PowerShell scripts to automate processes and improve efficiency Building Power Automate workflows to enhance client and internal processes Managing Windows Server environments including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP and file services Supporting network infrastructure including switches, firewalls, VLANs, VPNs and wireless solutions Managing Azure environments including virtual machines, storage, networking and identity services Delivering infrastructure projects from initial design through to implementation and documentation Proactively monitoring and maintaining customer systems using RMM tools Supporting and mentoring junior engineers within the team Maintaining accurate documentation and customer records What We Are Looking For You will ideally have: 4+ years experience within a technical support, infrastructure or managed service environment Strong experience working at 3rd line level Excellent Microsoft 365 administration experience Advanced PowerShell scripting skills Experience building Power Automate workflows Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory and Group Policy Good networking knowledge including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, firewalls and switches Hands on Azure experience Experience with RMM and MDM tools such as N central and Intune Strong customer facing communication skills and the ability to explain technical solutions clearly Experience working within Cyber Essentials, ITIL or ISO aligned environments would be advantageous. Relevant certifications such as Microsoft certifications, AZ 104, MS 102, CCNA or ITIL would be beneficial but are not essential. Why Join? This is an opportunity to join a growing technology business where your experience will genuinely make an impact. You will be joining a supportive team where no two days are the same, with the opportunity to work on interesting client projects, develop your skills and take ownership of your technical expertise. Benefits include: 45,000 to 50,000 salary depending on experience Hybrid working Private healthcare Company pension On site parking Monday to Friday working hours Based in Reading with excellent access to transport links and close to the M4, this role offers the perfect blend of office based teamwork, remote working and client interaction. If you are an experienced 3rd line engineer looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. INDAV
Jun 17, 2026
Full time
3rd Line IT Support Engineer Reading, Berkshire Hybrid Working 45,000 to 50,000 DOE Are you a senior IT professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working directly with customers, and being involved in projects that make a real difference? We are working with a growing technology solutions provider that supports a wide range of small and medium sized businesses. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a talented 3rd Line IT Support Engineer / Infrastructure Engineer to join their team and provide expert technical support across their client base. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants more than just closing tickets. You will become a key technical resource within the business, acting as an escalation point, delivering infrastructure projects, improving client environments, and helping shape better technical solutions. The Role As a 3rd Line IT Support Engineer, you will be responsible for resolving complex technical issues, supporting clients, delivering projects, and providing technical guidance to the wider team. You will work across a varied technology environment including Microsoft 365, Azure, networking, servers, security and automation. Your responsibilities will include: Acting as the escalation point for complex 3rd line technical issues Designing, deploying and supporting Microsoft 365 environments including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Intune, Entra ID and Microsoft Defender Creating PowerShell scripts to automate processes and improve efficiency Building Power Automate workflows to enhance client and internal processes Managing Windows Server environments including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP and file services Supporting network infrastructure including switches, firewalls, VLANs, VPNs and wireless solutions Managing Azure environments including virtual machines, storage, networking and identity services Delivering infrastructure projects from initial design through to implementation and documentation Proactively monitoring and maintaining customer systems using RMM tools Supporting and mentoring junior engineers within the team Maintaining accurate documentation and customer records What We Are Looking For You will ideally have: 4+ years experience within a technical support, infrastructure or managed service environment Strong experience working at 3rd line level Excellent Microsoft 365 administration experience Advanced PowerShell scripting skills Experience building Power Automate workflows Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory and Group Policy Good networking knowledge including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, firewalls and switches Hands on Azure experience Experience with RMM and MDM tools such as N central and Intune Strong customer facing communication skills and the ability to explain technical solutions clearly Experience working within Cyber Essentials, ITIL or ISO aligned environments would be advantageous. Relevant certifications such as Microsoft certifications, AZ 104, MS 102, CCNA or ITIL would be beneficial but are not essential. Why Join? This is an opportunity to join a growing technology business where your experience will genuinely make an impact. You will be joining a supportive team where no two days are the same, with the opportunity to work on interesting client projects, develop your skills and take ownership of your technical expertise. Benefits include: 45,000 to 50,000 salary depending on experience Hybrid working Private healthcare Company pension On site parking Monday to Friday working hours Based in Reading with excellent access to transport links and close to the M4, this role offers the perfect blend of office based teamwork, remote working and client interaction. If you are an experienced 3rd line engineer looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. INDAV
Shift Manager Opportunity in Poole! WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU? Basic Salary package of Circa £50k base per annum Monday Friday working hours, 2 shift pattern - Rotating shifts: 06 00 / 15 00 Opportunity to drive the business forward, working closely with Director in what is an exciting period for the business. Opportunity to join a business who is actively investing for the future. 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays Site based role in Poole Genuine training and development opportunities Excellent team/company dynamic built on an excellent culture Clear career progression path. THE BUSINESS We are seeking to appoint a commercially minded operational Shift Leader to take full shift-level accountability within our clients high-volume reverse production facility. Within the role you will take responsibility to lead a shift between a rotational day and back shift. You will be in charge of circa 20 reports including production staff, a Team Leader and a Supervisor. This is a position of authority and ownership. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams across Yard, All-In-One (AIO), Production Line, CoPro and Warehouse operations responsible for delivering daily production and recovery targets, controlling labour cost, maintaining safety standards and protecting operational flow. THE ROLE Delivering planned vehicle throughput and recovery performance Controlling labour productivity, utilisation and overtime Managing bottlenecks, backlog and takt adherence in real time Protecting contribution margin through disciplined execution Reducing scrap, damage and rework Leading safety compliance and risk response Driving structured continuous improvement across the shift Attending shift meetings, ensuring shift handovers and report writing THE PERSON Experienced production or manufacturing leader Has led large teams in fast-paced operational environments Understands cost, value and margin not just output Confident, data-led decision maker under pressure Able to deliver "soft" HR skills including training & development, recruitment & selection and appraisals, etc. Proven track record of improving performance and eliminating waste Brings visible leadership presence and accountability TO APPLY Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to Westray Recruitment Group.
Jun 17, 2026
Full time
Shift Manager Opportunity in Poole! WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU? Basic Salary package of Circa £50k base per annum Monday Friday working hours, 2 shift pattern - Rotating shifts: 06 00 / 15 00 Opportunity to drive the business forward, working closely with Director in what is an exciting period for the business. Opportunity to join a business who is actively investing for the future. 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays Site based role in Poole Genuine training and development opportunities Excellent team/company dynamic built on an excellent culture Clear career progression path. THE BUSINESS We are seeking to appoint a commercially minded operational Shift Leader to take full shift-level accountability within our clients high-volume reverse production facility. Within the role you will take responsibility to lead a shift between a rotational day and back shift. You will be in charge of circa 20 reports including production staff, a Team Leader and a Supervisor. This is a position of authority and ownership. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams across Yard, All-In-One (AIO), Production Line, CoPro and Warehouse operations responsible for delivering daily production and recovery targets, controlling labour cost, maintaining safety standards and protecting operational flow. THE ROLE Delivering planned vehicle throughput and recovery performance Controlling labour productivity, utilisation and overtime Managing bottlenecks, backlog and takt adherence in real time Protecting contribution margin through disciplined execution Reducing scrap, damage and rework Leading safety compliance and risk response Driving structured continuous improvement across the shift Attending shift meetings, ensuring shift handovers and report writing THE PERSON Experienced production or manufacturing leader Has led large teams in fast-paced operational environments Understands cost, value and margin not just output Confident, data-led decision maker under pressure Able to deliver "soft" HR skills including training & development, recruitment & selection and appraisals, etc. Proven track record of improving performance and eliminating waste Brings visible leadership presence and accountability TO APPLY Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to Westray Recruitment Group.
Finance Manager - Office based This Finance Manager position offers the chance to take full ownership of the company's financial operations and shape long-term financial strategy. It's a high level, hands-on, office based role for a qualified finance professional with strong manufacturing or construction experience, confident in balancing day-to-day control with strategic insight and a senior management mindset, able to demonstrate where you have made solid financial recommendations to grow a business. As Finance Manager, you'll be central to driving sustainable growth, strengthening financial processes, and acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, your approach being confident and capable. Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager: Project & Construction Finance: Working closely with project managers, estimators, and commercial teams to oversee: Project profitability tracking and cost-to-cost forecasting Project valuations and applications for payment Tendering and bidding with accurate cost analysis Fully responsible for: Retentions management and recovery Contractual payment mechanisms (including MCD and similar frameworks ) Strategic Finance Evaluate investments, capital expenditure, and asset management Advise on borrowing, financing options, and lender relationships Support growth initiatives with robust financial modelling Financial Operations Lead bookkeeping, ledgers, and monthly/annual reporting Manage cashflow forecasting, working capital, and liquidity Develop and control budgets across departments and projects Oversee procurement and purchasing to reduce material and overhead costs Produce management accounts, cost reports, and financial KPIs What You Bring as Finance Manager Experience & Capability Proven experience as a Finance Manager or senior finance lead Strong background in manufacturing or contracting finance Deep knowledge of bookkeeping, cashflow, and budget management Solid understanding of construction finance: valuations, bidding, retentions, payment cycles Experience advising on investments, borrowing, and financial strategy High levels of accuracy, integrity, and commercial awareness Desirable Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Experience in specialist construction or craft-led sectors Strong financial modelling and forecasting skills Understanding of M&A activity Experience implementing share ownership schemes Ways of Working Skilled at improving efficiency through strong processes, controls, and governance Confident ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax, and regulatory requirements Experience integrating financial systems with operational platforms (e.g., Simpro, Procore) Comfortable liaising with external accountants, auditors, banks, and advisors Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with a practical, hands-on approach Clear, confident communicator able to advise at director level Organised, proactive, and commercially minded Values-driven, committed to quality and long-term legacy Due to the nature of the role, it is office based, therefore you will need to live within a daily commutable distance, using your own transport. Only those who fulfill the specified criteria will be considered. If you have not received a response within 3 working days, then you have not been successful on this occasion. Gibson Search acting as an Employment Agency.
Jun 17, 2026
Full time
Finance Manager - Office based This Finance Manager position offers the chance to take full ownership of the company's financial operations and shape long-term financial strategy. It's a high level, hands-on, office based role for a qualified finance professional with strong manufacturing or construction experience, confident in balancing day-to-day control with strategic insight and a senior management mindset, able to demonstrate where you have made solid financial recommendations to grow a business. As Finance Manager, you'll be central to driving sustainable growth, strengthening financial processes, and acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, your approach being confident and capable. Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager: Project & Construction Finance: Working closely with project managers, estimators, and commercial teams to oversee: Project profitability tracking and cost-to-cost forecasting Project valuations and applications for payment Tendering and bidding with accurate cost analysis Fully responsible for: Retentions management and recovery Contractual payment mechanisms (including MCD and similar frameworks ) Strategic Finance Evaluate investments, capital expenditure, and asset management Advise on borrowing, financing options, and lender relationships Support growth initiatives with robust financial modelling Financial Operations Lead bookkeeping, ledgers, and monthly/annual reporting Manage cashflow forecasting, working capital, and liquidity Develop and control budgets across departments and projects Oversee procurement and purchasing to reduce material and overhead costs Produce management accounts, cost reports, and financial KPIs What You Bring as Finance Manager Experience & Capability Proven experience as a Finance Manager or senior finance lead Strong background in manufacturing or contracting finance Deep knowledge of bookkeeping, cashflow, and budget management Solid understanding of construction finance: valuations, bidding, retentions, payment cycles Experience advising on investments, borrowing, and financial strategy High levels of accuracy, integrity, and commercial awareness Desirable Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Experience in specialist construction or craft-led sectors Strong financial modelling and forecasting skills Understanding of M&A activity Experience implementing share ownership schemes Ways of Working Skilled at improving efficiency through strong processes, controls, and governance Confident ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax, and regulatory requirements Experience integrating financial systems with operational platforms (e.g., Simpro, Procore) Comfortable liaising with external accountants, auditors, banks, and advisors Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with a practical, hands-on approach Clear, confident communicator able to advise at director level Organised, proactive, and commercially minded Values-driven, committed to quality and long-term legacy Due to the nature of the role, it is office based, therefore you will need to live within a daily commutable distance, using your own transport. Only those who fulfill the specified criteria will be considered. If you have not received a response within 3 working days, then you have not been successful on this occasion. Gibson Search acting as an Employment Agency.
Company profile My client is a multi-disciplinary construction consultancy offering a wide range of in-house services to a broad client base. They have teams of Civil and Structural Engineers, Architects, Geotechnical and Geo-Environmental Consultants, Development Planners and Land & Building Surveyors working on projects ranging from small domestic alterations, through to contracts over £30 million. Job overview This role is working within their Development Planning team. The team work with private and public sector clients, architects, planners and other property professionals across all sectors. They undertake Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies and Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and provide key transport / drainage inputs to develop preliminary designs and spatial plans and masterplans. Their clients include master developers, landowners, housebuilders, retailers, health trusts, universities, local authorities and contractors. Responsibilities and duties Working within the Development Planning team the role will be varied and will include, but is not limited to: Provide a leading role in the preparation of technical reports and relevant technical analysis associated with Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, Flood Risk Assessments Demonstrate a high degree of competency in utilising all design and analytical software when preparing technical reports Utilise CAD to prepare preliminary engineering designs for highway and drainage schemes Liaise with stakeholders Assist the Project Manager in the successful delivery of a project Represent the company at meetings, public consultations and exhibitions Ensure technical content and quality of output produced is in line with the project brief Attend client meetings where required and alongside the Project Manager / Director Provide technical knowledge and leadership to junior members of staff Actively undertake business development for the company Comply with company design, safety, quality, environmental compliance and procedural standards Establish strong working relationships with other internal teams within JPP Experience, qualifications and attributes Strong experience in the preparation of development-related Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, Access Studies, Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Designs Competent in preparing preliminary highway and drainage designs Comfortable in dealing with clients, local authorities and other regulatory bodies Experience in understanding client briefs, developing fee proposals and delivering project work Excellent presentation, technical writing and analytical skills Membership of a relevant professional institution (CIHT, CILT, TPS, ICE etc) Have a good awareness of relevant design guidance, both at a local and national level Be able to motivate and inspire staff within their team and around them Must be pro-active in self-directed CPD and keep up to date with appropriate design standards and regulatory legislation and relevant policies Must hold a full and clean driving licence Must be prepared to travel UK wide and stay away from home on occasion Qualifications and training Staff will be encouraged to attend continuous professional development training offered to all employees by both internal and external trainers. Engineers will also be required to attend mandatory training provided.
Jun 17, 2026
Full time
Company profile My client is a multi-disciplinary construction consultancy offering a wide range of in-house services to a broad client base. They have teams of Civil and Structural Engineers, Architects, Geotechnical and Geo-Environmental Consultants, Development Planners and Land & Building Surveyors working on projects ranging from small domestic alterations, through to contracts over £30 million. Job overview This role is working within their Development Planning team. The team work with private and public sector clients, architects, planners and other property professionals across all sectors. They undertake Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies and Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and provide key transport / drainage inputs to develop preliminary designs and spatial plans and masterplans. Their clients include master developers, landowners, housebuilders, retailers, health trusts, universities, local authorities and contractors. Responsibilities and duties Working within the Development Planning team the role will be varied and will include, but is not limited to: Provide a leading role in the preparation of technical reports and relevant technical analysis associated with Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, Flood Risk Assessments Demonstrate a high degree of competency in utilising all design and analytical software when preparing technical reports Utilise CAD to prepare preliminary engineering designs for highway and drainage schemes Liaise with stakeholders Assist the Project Manager in the successful delivery of a project Represent the company at meetings, public consultations and exhibitions Ensure technical content and quality of output produced is in line with the project brief Attend client meetings where required and alongside the Project Manager / Director Provide technical knowledge and leadership to junior members of staff Actively undertake business development for the company Comply with company design, safety, quality, environmental compliance and procedural standards Establish strong working relationships with other internal teams within JPP Experience, qualifications and attributes Strong experience in the preparation of development-related Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, Access Studies, Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Designs Competent in preparing preliminary highway and drainage designs Comfortable in dealing with clients, local authorities and other regulatory bodies Experience in understanding client briefs, developing fee proposals and delivering project work Excellent presentation, technical writing and analytical skills Membership of a relevant professional institution (CIHT, CILT, TPS, ICE etc) Have a good awareness of relevant design guidance, both at a local and national level Be able to motivate and inspire staff within their team and around them Must be pro-active in self-directed CPD and keep up to date with appropriate design standards and regulatory legislation and relevant policies Must hold a full and clean driving licence Must be prepared to travel UK wide and stay away from home on occasion Qualifications and training Staff will be encouraged to attend continuous professional development training offered to all employees by both internal and external trainers. Engineers will also be required to attend mandatory training provided.
An exciting opportunity has opened for an experienced IT Service Desk Engineer to join a dynamic IT team in the Lincoln office. Regular travel to other office locations is expected, so having access to personal transport is beneficial but not essential. THE ROLE: As an IT Service Desk Engineer, you will be the first point of contact for IT related issues and technical support within the business. Your primary goal will be to provide first-time resolution to technical issues while ensuring the effective operation of desktops, networks, and infrastructure. This will involve troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving problems either directly or by coordinating with desktop and server support teams, including managing supplier interactions. Throughout the resolution process, you will maintain ownership of incidents, acting as the key liaison between users and the IT department. You will provide timely updates and ensure issues are handled with the appropriate priority and attention. This role requires strong customer service skills, the ability to communicate solutions clearly and confidently, and a broad technical knowledge across various technologies and products. Key responsibilities: - Provide professional, courteous support for incoming IT issues via phone, email, and face-to-face interactions. - Take ownership of technical issues, managing them methodically and ensuring a logical resolution. - Accurately log and categorise incidents and faults, prioritising them in line with team procedures. - Conduct thorough diagnostics with end users to enable first-contact fault resolution. - Deliver desktop and server-based support when immediate resolution is not possible. - Ensure all incidents are resolved within service level agreements (SLAs), escalating when necessary. - Manage faults throughout their entire lifecycle, from first contact through to resolution, keeping users informed of progress. - Perform administrative support tasks to meet operational objectives, including: Setting up accounts and workstations for new team members Managing IT assets and equipment assignments Overseeing IT equipment moves Reviewing reports and event logs Documenting procedures - Diagnose and resolve issues to user satisfaction, either remotely or in person. - Continuously develop technical knowledge and skills to support first-time fault resolution. - Identify and escalate recurring issues or service risks to the appropriate service management teams. - Share knowledge and best practices with team members to enhance overall support efficiency. THE CANDIDATE: - 2-3 years of experience in a service desk or IT support role. - Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. - Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining a high level of customer service. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly. - Experience working within service level agreements (SLAs) and escalation procedures. - Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and contribute to process improvements. Technical skills include: - Windows Server 2019, and wider O/S environments. - Windows 11 (build, configuration, deployment & support). - Active Directory, on-premise and Azure. - LAN & WAN support. - VMWare. - Microsoft Office 365. - Exchange 365. - Microsoft SQL Server 2019 and above. This is a great opportunity for a proactive and solutions-driven IT professional to make an impact within a supportive and forward-thinking team. THE CONSULTANCY: Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Jun 17, 2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity has opened for an experienced IT Service Desk Engineer to join a dynamic IT team in the Lincoln office. Regular travel to other office locations is expected, so having access to personal transport is beneficial but not essential. THE ROLE: As an IT Service Desk Engineer, you will be the first point of contact for IT related issues and technical support within the business. Your primary goal will be to provide first-time resolution to technical issues while ensuring the effective operation of desktops, networks, and infrastructure. This will involve troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving problems either directly or by coordinating with desktop and server support teams, including managing supplier interactions. Throughout the resolution process, you will maintain ownership of incidents, acting as the key liaison between users and the IT department. You will provide timely updates and ensure issues are handled with the appropriate priority and attention. This role requires strong customer service skills, the ability to communicate solutions clearly and confidently, and a broad technical knowledge across various technologies and products. Key responsibilities: - Provide professional, courteous support for incoming IT issues via phone, email, and face-to-face interactions. - Take ownership of technical issues, managing them methodically and ensuring a logical resolution. - Accurately log and categorise incidents and faults, prioritising them in line with team procedures. - Conduct thorough diagnostics with end users to enable first-contact fault resolution. - Deliver desktop and server-based support when immediate resolution is not possible. - Ensure all incidents are resolved within service level agreements (SLAs), escalating when necessary. - Manage faults throughout their entire lifecycle, from first contact through to resolution, keeping users informed of progress. - Perform administrative support tasks to meet operational objectives, including: Setting up accounts and workstations for new team members Managing IT assets and equipment assignments Overseeing IT equipment moves Reviewing reports and event logs Documenting procedures - Diagnose and resolve issues to user satisfaction, either remotely or in person. - Continuously develop technical knowledge and skills to support first-time fault resolution. - Identify and escalate recurring issues or service risks to the appropriate service management teams. - Share knowledge and best practices with team members to enhance overall support efficiency. THE CANDIDATE: - 2-3 years of experience in a service desk or IT support role. - Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. - Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining a high level of customer service. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly. - Experience working within service level agreements (SLAs) and escalation procedures. - Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and contribute to process improvements. Technical skills include: - Windows Server 2019, and wider O/S environments. - Windows 11 (build, configuration, deployment & support). - Active Directory, on-premise and Azure. - LAN & WAN support. - VMWare. - Microsoft Office 365. - Exchange 365. - Microsoft SQL Server 2019 and above. This is a great opportunity for a proactive and solutions-driven IT professional to make an impact within a supportive and forward-thinking team. THE CONSULTANCY: Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Closing date: 18-06-2026 Funeral Director - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract £33,189 per annum (£17.02 per hour, includes London allowance) plus benefits Full-time 37.5 hours per week, working a variety of shifts Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm with occasional weekend cover - as part of this role, you'll also be part of the on call rota Covering a cluster of approximately 20 funeral homes in Sutton and Wallington with occasional travel across the wider London area. No experience needed. Please note all positions within Funeralcare can involve direct physical contact with the deceased as part of normal duties - the amount of contact will differ dependant on role applied for. Typical duties include but are not limited to preparation, transportation, and personal care of the deceased to be carried out with professionalism, dignity, respect and adherence to health and safety standards. Please carefully consider your comfort levels with these responsibilities before applying. We're looking for an empathetic and commercially minded person to join the Co-op Funeralcare team. You don't need industry experience. If you have great people skills, and a real commercial focus, you could be perfect for this role. At Co-op Funeralcare, we provide a caring and compassionate service when families need it most. As a funeral director, you'll be right at the heart of that service. You'll balance your time between managerial and business tasks, and building strong, trusting relationships with clients. At the Co-op, you'll be part of something meaningful. Join us today. What you'll do • make sure client needs, service levels and KPIs are met • be clients' main point of contact; supporting and guiding with the help of the wider team • support funerals - conducting the ceremony, leading the team and carrying the deceased when necessary • make sure all regulated work, including funeral planning appointments, is referred to a 'certified colleague' • build and maintain relationships with the team, clients and the community What you'll bring • a commercial mind-set and experience in a managerial role • a true customer focus and a real passion for delivering a great service • the ability to capture intricate detail and make sure it is reflected in the service we deliver • compassion, understanding and empathy, and the ability to keep a cool head under pressure • a UK manual driving licence Why Co-op? At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive: • 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round • 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round • discounts on other Co-op products and services • 23 days holidays (pro rata, rising with service) • a pension with up to 10% employer contributions • access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential advice and support on anything you're struggling with, 24 hours a day • access to virtual GP and free eye tests • endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships • friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community • access to Stream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it A place you'll belong We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work. We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you. Learn more about our recruitment process at Your Co-op Application Journey and our inclusion commitments at Diversity and inclusion at Co-op As part of your application you'll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 20 minutes to complete this test. If you're successful in your application, we'll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include a DBS (disclosure and barring service) and adverse media checks, and an occupational health questionnaire (to ensure you are fit to perform the role). We'll also check your social media activity on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the completion of pre-employment screening checks. We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.
Jun 17, 2026
Full time
Closing date: 18-06-2026 Funeral Director - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract £33,189 per annum (£17.02 per hour, includes London allowance) plus benefits Full-time 37.5 hours per week, working a variety of shifts Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm with occasional weekend cover - as part of this role, you'll also be part of the on call rota Covering a cluster of approximately 20 funeral homes in Sutton and Wallington with occasional travel across the wider London area. No experience needed. Please note all positions within Funeralcare can involve direct physical contact with the deceased as part of normal duties - the amount of contact will differ dependant on role applied for. Typical duties include but are not limited to preparation, transportation, and personal care of the deceased to be carried out with professionalism, dignity, respect and adherence to health and safety standards. Please carefully consider your comfort levels with these responsibilities before applying. We're looking for an empathetic and commercially minded person to join the Co-op Funeralcare team. You don't need industry experience. If you have great people skills, and a real commercial focus, you could be perfect for this role. At Co-op Funeralcare, we provide a caring and compassionate service when families need it most. As a funeral director, you'll be right at the heart of that service. You'll balance your time between managerial and business tasks, and building strong, trusting relationships with clients. At the Co-op, you'll be part of something meaningful. Join us today. What you'll do • make sure client needs, service levels and KPIs are met • be clients' main point of contact; supporting and guiding with the help of the wider team • support funerals - conducting the ceremony, leading the team and carrying the deceased when necessary • make sure all regulated work, including funeral planning appointments, is referred to a 'certified colleague' • build and maintain relationships with the team, clients and the community What you'll bring • a commercial mind-set and experience in a managerial role • a true customer focus and a real passion for delivering a great service • the ability to capture intricate detail and make sure it is reflected in the service we deliver • compassion, understanding and empathy, and the ability to keep a cool head under pressure • a UK manual driving licence Why Co-op? At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive: • 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round • 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round • discounts on other Co-op products and services • 23 days holidays (pro rata, rising with service) • a pension with up to 10% employer contributions • access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential advice and support on anything you're struggling with, 24 hours a day • access to virtual GP and free eye tests • endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships • friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community • access to Stream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it A place you'll belong We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work. We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you. Learn more about our recruitment process at Your Co-op Application Journey and our inclusion commitments at Diversity and inclusion at Co-op As part of your application you'll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 20 minutes to complete this test. If you're successful in your application, we'll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include a DBS (disclosure and barring service) and adverse media checks, and an occupational health questionnaire (to ensure you are fit to perform the role). We'll also check your social media activity on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the completion of pre-employment screening checks. We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.
Temporary Sales & Lettings Administrator Location: Dulwich, South London Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:30pm (1-hour lunch break) Pay Rate: £15.00 £18.00 per hour (depending on experience) Assignment Type: Temporary Holiday Cover We are seeking a reliable and personable Temporary Sales & Lettings Administrator to join a friendly and close-knit estate agency team in Dulwich. This is a holiday cover assignment, with the successful candidate required to attend a handover and training period from 29th June , before providing cover from 1st July to 13th July . Candidates must be available for all dates . Key Responsibilities Providing administrative support to the Sales and Lettings teams Managing Outlook emails and responding to enquiries Diary management and scheduling appointments for the Director Updating records and maintaining accurate documentation Supporting the office with general administration duties Ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office Requirements Previous administration experience is essential Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook Excellent organisational and communication skills High attention to detail and ability to prioritise workload Professional, reliable and proactive approach Friendly and personable character who enjoys working within a small team Previous experience within the property sector would be advantageous but is not essential Additional Information Conveniently located close to public transport links Parking available on-site on a first-come, first-served basis Supportive and welcoming office environment Opportunity to gain experience within a well-established estate agency If you are immediately available, highly organised and able to commit to the full duration of the assignment, we would love to hear from you.
Jun 17, 2026
Seasonal
Temporary Sales & Lettings Administrator Location: Dulwich, South London Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:30pm (1-hour lunch break) Pay Rate: £15.00 £18.00 per hour (depending on experience) Assignment Type: Temporary Holiday Cover We are seeking a reliable and personable Temporary Sales & Lettings Administrator to join a friendly and close-knit estate agency team in Dulwich. This is a holiday cover assignment, with the successful candidate required to attend a handover and training period from 29th June , before providing cover from 1st July to 13th July . Candidates must be available for all dates . Key Responsibilities Providing administrative support to the Sales and Lettings teams Managing Outlook emails and responding to enquiries Diary management and scheduling appointments for the Director Updating records and maintaining accurate documentation Supporting the office with general administration duties Ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office Requirements Previous administration experience is essential Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook Excellent organisational and communication skills High attention to detail and ability to prioritise workload Professional, reliable and proactive approach Friendly and personable character who enjoys working within a small team Previous experience within the property sector would be advantageous but is not essential Additional Information Conveniently located close to public transport links Parking available on-site on a first-come, first-served basis Supportive and welcoming office environment Opportunity to gain experience within a well-established estate agency If you are immediately available, highly organised and able to commit to the full duration of the assignment, we would love to hear from you.
West of England Combined Authority
Bristol, Gloucestershire
West of England Combined Authority Director of Transport Programmes Salary: £105,000 to £123,000 Location: Bristol Turn strategy into action. Lead transport programmes that transform lives across the West of England. Led by Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England , the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority invests for the benefit of people living and working in Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Together, our aim is to deliver reliable transport that connects our communities, deliver affordable homes in the right places with essential services, and enable pathways into green jobs that power our future economy. About the Role The Director of Transport Programmes will be responsible for leading a high-impact portfolio of various transport projects, directly contributing to West England Mayoral Combined Authority's economic growth and sustainability and ensuring a lasting impact on regional growth. The Director of Transport Programmes will be responsible for connecting people to opportunity and transforming the way people move around the region. You will be responsible for monitoring programme progress, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within budget, and ensuring the best value for money. Your ability to work with stakeholders in this role will be key, as you will need to develop robust business cases, and prioritise funding for projects that will provide the most significant benefits to the region, and result in improved outcomes. You will need to be commercially aware, overseeing contract negotiation and management, ensuring contracts are aligned with strategic goals, and can work in alignment with the Combined Authority and our broader aims Your role will be far-reaching, and you will be expected to have close collaboration with both internal stakeholders such as the Executive Director of Transport, and Combined Authority colleagues, whilst also maintaining strong relationships with public sector partners, contractors, and consultants. You will be expected to leverage your knowledge in industry best practice and remain informed on new advancements in transport and infrastructure to ensure the programmes are successful. About You You will need to be a highly credible transport leader, with experience in a complex, high profile, and multi stakeholder environment. Your programme experience to date will be critical to your success, and you will need to demonstrate your project and programme leadership experience, orchestrating major projects, or leading as the Senior Responsible Officer on these programmes. As you will be working with contractors, you will need sound knowledge of UK and EU Public Procurement Requirements, as well as an understanding of public sector financing and funding. You will need to demonstrate your success in business case presentation and awarding, and your ability to manage multiple pressing priorities, as you will be managing a broad portfolio of responsibilities and projects in this role. Your influencing and communication skills will be critical in this role, and you will need to ensure you build a trusted relationship with both your internal and external stakeholders, and your knowledge of contract management, risk management, and budgetary responsibilities will support you in achieving this. As a leader, you will need to be comfortable with coaching and mentoring a team, in order to build a high-performing team, where everyone is aligned in their thinking and priorities. For an informal conversation about this role, please contact: Seb Lowe, Partner Emily Lockwood, Senior Researcher By registering your interest in this vacancy you are agreeing that your information may be shared for recruitment purposes, between Gatenby Sanderson and the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority. Closing date: Friday 19th June 2026
Jun 17, 2026
Full time
West of England Combined Authority Director of Transport Programmes Salary: £105,000 to £123,000 Location: Bristol Turn strategy into action. Lead transport programmes that transform lives across the West of England. Led by Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England , the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority invests for the benefit of people living and working in Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Together, our aim is to deliver reliable transport that connects our communities, deliver affordable homes in the right places with essential services, and enable pathways into green jobs that power our future economy. About the Role The Director of Transport Programmes will be responsible for leading a high-impact portfolio of various transport projects, directly contributing to West England Mayoral Combined Authority's economic growth and sustainability and ensuring a lasting impact on regional growth. The Director of Transport Programmes will be responsible for connecting people to opportunity and transforming the way people move around the region. You will be responsible for monitoring programme progress, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within budget, and ensuring the best value for money. Your ability to work with stakeholders in this role will be key, as you will need to develop robust business cases, and prioritise funding for projects that will provide the most significant benefits to the region, and result in improved outcomes. You will need to be commercially aware, overseeing contract negotiation and management, ensuring contracts are aligned with strategic goals, and can work in alignment with the Combined Authority and our broader aims Your role will be far-reaching, and you will be expected to have close collaboration with both internal stakeholders such as the Executive Director of Transport, and Combined Authority colleagues, whilst also maintaining strong relationships with public sector partners, contractors, and consultants. You will be expected to leverage your knowledge in industry best practice and remain informed on new advancements in transport and infrastructure to ensure the programmes are successful. About You You will need to be a highly credible transport leader, with experience in a complex, high profile, and multi stakeholder environment. Your programme experience to date will be critical to your success, and you will need to demonstrate your project and programme leadership experience, orchestrating major projects, or leading as the Senior Responsible Officer on these programmes. As you will be working with contractors, you will need sound knowledge of UK and EU Public Procurement Requirements, as well as an understanding of public sector financing and funding. You will need to demonstrate your success in business case presentation and awarding, and your ability to manage multiple pressing priorities, as you will be managing a broad portfolio of responsibilities and projects in this role. Your influencing and communication skills will be critical in this role, and you will need to ensure you build a trusted relationship with both your internal and external stakeholders, and your knowledge of contract management, risk management, and budgetary responsibilities will support you in achieving this. As a leader, you will need to be comfortable with coaching and mentoring a team, in order to build a high-performing team, where everyone is aligned in their thinking and priorities. For an informal conversation about this role, please contact: Seb Lowe, Partner Emily Lockwood, Senior Researcher By registering your interest in this vacancy you are agreeing that your information may be shared for recruitment purposes, between Gatenby Sanderson and the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority. Closing date: Friday 19th June 2026
Recruit4staff are representing a leading waste management business in their search for a Head of Transport to cover the Northwest and the Midlands Job Details: Pay: Up to £75,000 per annum Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, Days role Duration: Permanent Benefits: Company car, ongoing professional development, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Job Role: As Head of Transport , you will report directly to the Board of Directors, providing strategic leadership and oversight of all fleet and transport activities. The Head of Transport will lead a team of Transport Managers, ensuring compliance across Operator Licences, driving operational performance, and aligning fleet strategy with long-term business growth. Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications: Proven senior leadership experience as a Head of Transport or similar within fleet, transport, or logistics Strong knowledge of Operator Licence compliance, DVSA regulations, and transport legislation Experience managing large commercial fleets within complex operations Demonstrated ability to lead multi-site teams and drive performance Strong financial and commercial acumen CPC qualification (National and/or International) Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications Experience within the waste management industry Additional Information Opportunity to lead and transform a growing national fleet operation High level of influence at Board and Executive level Commutable From: Wrexham, Chester, Rowley Regis, Widnes, Bretton, Deeside Similar Job Titles: Head of Fleet & Transport, Group Fleet Manager, Head of Transport Operations, Fleet Operations Director, Group Transport Manager, Fleet & Logistics Manager, National Fleet Manager, Head of Fleet Operations, Group Fleet Director, Transport & Fleet Director This Head of Transport opportunity offers excellent scope for progression and impact within a dynamic organisation. For further information about the Head of Transport role, please apply now. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.
Jun 17, 2026
Full time
Recruit4staff are representing a leading waste management business in their search for a Head of Transport to cover the Northwest and the Midlands Job Details: Pay: Up to £75,000 per annum Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, Days role Duration: Permanent Benefits: Company car, ongoing professional development, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Job Role: As Head of Transport , you will report directly to the Board of Directors, providing strategic leadership and oversight of all fleet and transport activities. The Head of Transport will lead a team of Transport Managers, ensuring compliance across Operator Licences, driving operational performance, and aligning fleet strategy with long-term business growth. Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications: Proven senior leadership experience as a Head of Transport or similar within fleet, transport, or logistics Strong knowledge of Operator Licence compliance, DVSA regulations, and transport legislation Experience managing large commercial fleets within complex operations Demonstrated ability to lead multi-site teams and drive performance Strong financial and commercial acumen CPC qualification (National and/or International) Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications Experience within the waste management industry Additional Information Opportunity to lead and transform a growing national fleet operation High level of influence at Board and Executive level Commutable From: Wrexham, Chester, Rowley Regis, Widnes, Bretton, Deeside Similar Job Titles: Head of Fleet & Transport, Group Fleet Manager, Head of Transport Operations, Fleet Operations Director, Group Transport Manager, Fleet & Logistics Manager, National Fleet Manager, Head of Fleet Operations, Group Fleet Director, Transport & Fleet Director This Head of Transport opportunity offers excellent scope for progression and impact within a dynamic organisation. For further information about the Head of Transport role, please apply now. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.
Bolton Are you prepared to join an outstanding team that is at the forefront of advanced technology? If you are a driven and experienced engineer looking for a chance to contribute to top-tier Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) systems, then we have the ideal position for you! DragonFire has been and continues to be a boundary pushing weapon system development programme that has significant industry and customer engagement. Thus far the programme has been aimed at developing the UK's first Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) concept demonstrator, achieving significant success recently with several highly publicised trials activities. Following on from these successes MBDA is looking for flexible and motivated candidates to continue to develop DragonFire into a world class, deployable, LDEW air defence system. Our ambitious plans involve parallel and interleaved streams of pioneering technology experimentation and rapid weapon system development, providing opportunities across the key weapon system domains of Systems Engineering: requirements, design, performance analysis and certification. Salary: Circa £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary, depending on grade. Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The Opportunity The Effector System Project Engineer will work with the two Effector Systems RMOs (Laser Source and Beam Director) who manage external partners to deliver two key external Effector Sub-System for DragonFire. The Effector System includes a very high power laser and a an electro-optical-mechanical assembly that directs the high energy beam, which is in turn controlled by the weapon system. The Effector is integrated and assembled on a transportable container assembly. Reporting to the Effector Chief Systems Engineer; this role will be focused on the acceptance and delivery of the Effector sub-systems, their final assembly, integration, and test. Experience of complex sub-system delivery and integration is desirable, as is a working knowledge of electro-optical-mechanical systems.The Laser Source RMO will be responsible for: Interface management with the external partner, both programmatically and technically. Acceptance of and delivery of the Laser Source to final assembly, integration, and test supporting the functional integration of the Laser Source within the wider sub-system definition Project development in order to continue the evolution of DragonFire. What we're looking for from you: Individuals who have experience in or can demonstrate their ability to: Worked with third party suppliers and developed technical statements of work and deliverables Proactively engages stakeholders and builds relationships that will further the project Lead technical work packages alongside experienced project managers, to demonstrate progress and balance technical risks. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 17, 2026
Full time
Bolton Are you prepared to join an outstanding team that is at the forefront of advanced technology? If you are a driven and experienced engineer looking for a chance to contribute to top-tier Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) systems, then we have the ideal position for you! DragonFire has been and continues to be a boundary pushing weapon system development programme that has significant industry and customer engagement. Thus far the programme has been aimed at developing the UK's first Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) concept demonstrator, achieving significant success recently with several highly publicised trials activities. Following on from these successes MBDA is looking for flexible and motivated candidates to continue to develop DragonFire into a world class, deployable, LDEW air defence system. Our ambitious plans involve parallel and interleaved streams of pioneering technology experimentation and rapid weapon system development, providing opportunities across the key weapon system domains of Systems Engineering: requirements, design, performance analysis and certification. Salary: Circa £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary, depending on grade. Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The Opportunity The Effector System Project Engineer will work with the two Effector Systems RMOs (Laser Source and Beam Director) who manage external partners to deliver two key external Effector Sub-System for DragonFire. The Effector System includes a very high power laser and a an electro-optical-mechanical assembly that directs the high energy beam, which is in turn controlled by the weapon system. The Effector is integrated and assembled on a transportable container assembly. Reporting to the Effector Chief Systems Engineer; this role will be focused on the acceptance and delivery of the Effector sub-systems, their final assembly, integration, and test. Experience of complex sub-system delivery and integration is desirable, as is a working knowledge of electro-optical-mechanical systems.The Laser Source RMO will be responsible for: Interface management with the external partner, both programmatically and technically. Acceptance of and delivery of the Laser Source to final assembly, integration, and test supporting the functional integration of the Laser Source within the wider sub-system definition Project development in order to continue the evolution of DragonFire. What we're looking for from you: Individuals who have experience in or can demonstrate their ability to: Worked with third party suppliers and developed technical statements of work and deliverables Proactively engages stakeholders and builds relationships that will further the project Lead technical work packages alongside experienced project managers, to demonstrate progress and balance technical risks. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - WATER DESIGNLocation: Manchester / TamworthSalary: £70,000 - £85,000 A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Director - Water Design to take a strategic leadership role delivering water non-infrastructure projects within the UK water sector. This Associate Director - Water Design position offers significant influence across technical delivery, team leadership and client engagement within a growing engineering consultancy. The business is seeking an Associate Director - Water Design to oversee the delivery of water non-infrastructure projects for a major UK water utility framework. In this role, you will provide senior technical oversight while supporting the growth and development of multidisciplinary engineering teams across civil, mechanical, electrical and process disciplines. The client's offices are based in Tamworth and require attendance one to two days per week. With strong transport connections, this role is well suited to candidates based in Manchester who are open to travelling for a senior leadership position. Key Responsibilities Provide senior leadership across water non-infrastructure design projects Oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering civil, mechanical and electrical design solutions Act as a senior technical authority across project portfolios Maintain strong client relationships and represent the organisation at technical and programme reviews Support business development, proposals and framework delivery Guide and mentor senior engineers and design leads About You Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline Chartered Engineer with a recognised professional institution Significant experience within the UK water sector Proven leadership experience across multidisciplinary design teams Strong understanding of UK water industry standards and regulatory frameworks Excellent communication, leadership and commercial awareness Why Apply This Associate Director - Water Design role offers a salary of £70,000 - £85,000 and the opportunity to influence the delivery of major water sector programmes while shaping the growth of a consultancy business. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.
Jun 17, 2026
Full time
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - WATER DESIGNLocation: Manchester / TamworthSalary: £70,000 - £85,000 A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Director - Water Design to take a strategic leadership role delivering water non-infrastructure projects within the UK water sector. This Associate Director - Water Design position offers significant influence across technical delivery, team leadership and client engagement within a growing engineering consultancy. The business is seeking an Associate Director - Water Design to oversee the delivery of water non-infrastructure projects for a major UK water utility framework. In this role, you will provide senior technical oversight while supporting the growth and development of multidisciplinary engineering teams across civil, mechanical, electrical and process disciplines. The client's offices are based in Tamworth and require attendance one to two days per week. With strong transport connections, this role is well suited to candidates based in Manchester who are open to travelling for a senior leadership position. Key Responsibilities Provide senior leadership across water non-infrastructure design projects Oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering civil, mechanical and electrical design solutions Act as a senior technical authority across project portfolios Maintain strong client relationships and represent the organisation at technical and programme reviews Support business development, proposals and framework delivery Guide and mentor senior engineers and design leads About You Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline Chartered Engineer with a recognised professional institution Significant experience within the UK water sector Proven leadership experience across multidisciplinary design teams Strong understanding of UK water industry standards and regulatory frameworks Excellent communication, leadership and commercial awareness Why Apply This Associate Director - Water Design role offers a salary of £70,000 - £85,000 and the opportunity to influence the delivery of major water sector programmes while shaping the growth of a consultancy business. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.
Are you highly organised, detail-driven, and passionate about horticulture? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-established and respected seed business, supporting buying and product decisions at the heart of the company. Working closely with the Horticultural Director, you'll play a key role in sourcing products, supporting seasonal planning, and helping bring new varieties to market click apply for full job details
Jun 17, 2026
Full time
Are you highly organised, detail-driven, and passionate about horticulture? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-established and respected seed business, supporting buying and product decisions at the heart of the company. Working closely with the Horticultural Director, you'll play a key role in sourcing products, supporting seasonal planning, and helping bring new varieties to market click apply for full job details
Director - DCO Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Reports to: Senior Director Location: UK London Employment Type: Full-time Role Overview A leading infrastructure and advisory organisation is seeking a strategic and experienced Director - DCO Communications & Stakeholder Engagement to lead communications, consultation, and stakeholder engagement activities across Development Consent Order (DCO) and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). Reporting to the Senior Director, this role will support the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects through effective stakeholder management, public consultation, strategic communications, and reputational risk management. Key Responsibilities Lead communications and stakeholder engagement strategies across DCO/NSIP projects. Manage relationships with local authorities, statutory consultees, government bodies, community groups, landowners, and project partners. Oversee public consultation programmes, exhibitions, and engagement activities in line with Planning Act 2008 requirements. Develop consultation materials, stakeholder communications, briefings, and reports. Advise project teams and senior leadership on stakeholder risks, political sensitivities, and reputational issues. Support DCO submissions through effective consultation reporting and stakeholder management. Work collaboratively with planning, land, engineering, environmental, and legal teams. Required Experience Significant experience in stakeholder engagement, communications, public affairs, or infrastructure planning. Strong understanding of UK DCO / NSIP processes and statutory consultation requirements. Experience delivering stakeholder engagement strategies for major infrastructure or development projects. Excellent communication, relationship management, and organisational skills. Ability to manage complex and high-profile stakeholder environments. Preferred Background Experience within infrastructure sectors such as energy, transport, utilities, rail, water, or aviation is advantageous. Key Skills Strategic communications Stakeholder engagement Public consultation Reputational risk management Political awareness Relationship management Project coordination Opportunity This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering nationally significant infrastructure projects that support long-term growth and community development across the UK. Please get in contact with Matt Stevenson on (phone number removed) to discuss in further detail.
Jun 17, 2026
Full time
Director - DCO Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Reports to: Senior Director Location: UK London Employment Type: Full-time Role Overview A leading infrastructure and advisory organisation is seeking a strategic and experienced Director - DCO Communications & Stakeholder Engagement to lead communications, consultation, and stakeholder engagement activities across Development Consent Order (DCO) and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). Reporting to the Senior Director, this role will support the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects through effective stakeholder management, public consultation, strategic communications, and reputational risk management. Key Responsibilities Lead communications and stakeholder engagement strategies across DCO/NSIP projects. Manage relationships with local authorities, statutory consultees, government bodies, community groups, landowners, and project partners. Oversee public consultation programmes, exhibitions, and engagement activities in line with Planning Act 2008 requirements. Develop consultation materials, stakeholder communications, briefings, and reports. Advise project teams and senior leadership on stakeholder risks, political sensitivities, and reputational issues. Support DCO submissions through effective consultation reporting and stakeholder management. Work collaboratively with planning, land, engineering, environmental, and legal teams. Required Experience Significant experience in stakeholder engagement, communications, public affairs, or infrastructure planning. Strong understanding of UK DCO / NSIP processes and statutory consultation requirements. Experience delivering stakeholder engagement strategies for major infrastructure or development projects. Excellent communication, relationship management, and organisational skills. Ability to manage complex and high-profile stakeholder environments. Preferred Background Experience within infrastructure sectors such as energy, transport, utilities, rail, water, or aviation is advantageous. Key Skills Strategic communications Stakeholder engagement Public consultation Reputational risk management Political awareness Relationship management Project coordination Opportunity This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering nationally significant infrastructure projects that support long-term growth and community development across the UK. Please get in contact with Matt Stevenson on (phone number removed) to discuss in further detail.
Senior Manager - Housing & Infrastructure Grants Portfolio Management Closing Date: 21/06/2026 Interviews will take place week commencing 06/07/2026 About the role Working in a team with our Heads of Housing & Infrastructure Funding Portfolio Management, members of the Housing & Infrastructure Grant Portfolio Management team will play a critical role in managing a range of complex grant investments. You will be joining our experienced, multi-disciplinary team, who are committed to making positive changes in supporting housing and infrastructure delivery and unlocking hundreds of thousands of homes across England. Our Senior Managers look after some of the largest funding investments Homes England makes (up to £350m at a project level), with significant complexity, political interest and stakeholder management responsibilities. Therefore, we are looking for a mixture of technical skills, experience, stakeholder management and a calm, professional approach to getting the job done. We are a flexible, national team that works locally; with Homes England moving to a regional delivery model, we now form part of Chief Regional Delivery Officer's directorate's central technical team. A key part of the role will involve working collaboratively with regional Homes England colleagues primarily across the North, as well as external partners, to drive forward our housing and regeneration priorities locally. The Team believes in delivering a first-class customer service, resolving project delivery issues informally wherever possible, taking an innovative and creative approach. They believe in working in a collaborative and flexible way to foster good decision making and problem solving within their team. This is a rare chance to shape the future of infrastructure and housing delivery in a national organisation with real social purpose. Working with key stakeholders and a professional team you will ensure efficient, consistent and effective resolution of complex contractual and delivery issues directly helping to create new communities. The role will support partners and the delivery of key strategic projects around England. There are some ambitious projects to get involved with and this is an excellent opportunity to balance contract management with day-to-day delivery whilst bringing innovative solutions to the funding required to unlock housing. Please note the job title of this role internally is Senior Manager - Infrastructure Grants Project Management A bit about you You'll be comfortable supporting the Housing & Infrastructure Grants business with complex project delivery issues, aiming to ensure that projects are performing in line with expectations. You will be proficient in project and portfolio management, assurance and monitoring in the built environment with a background in capital projects and programmes in the housing and infrastructure (e.g. funding projects with viability challenges, transport, utilities, public buildings, land assembly, site remediation, communications and green/blue infrastructure) sectors and hold a relevant professional qualification. Delivering on a mission as bold as ours isn't always easy. You will be resilient and comfortable managing stakeholders at a senior level and your discussions will always be shaped by a good understanding of the commercial and operational impact of what we do as a team. You will enjoy working in an innovative, fun and engaging way and be able to negotiate and persuade. As an experienced housing & infrastructure professional, you'll understand how to manage colleagues and be able to demonstrate you can work with others as part of a team in a collaborative, inclusive way. Who are we? Homes England: The Housing and Regeneration Agency We believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people's lives. As the government's housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built. How? We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations. We use our influence to champion the creation of sustainable homes, communities and places that are brilliantly designed for the people that live there now, and in the future. And we use our funding and support to build a more resilient, diverse and innovative housing sector, helping new entrants in the market, encouraging modern methods of construction and design, and promoting the utmost attention to building safety. Together with our partners, we're accelerating the pace of house building, remediation and regeneration across the country, as we seek to deliver ever more affordable homes in places people are proud to call home for generations to come. What we offer As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave, we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working. We'll support you, wherever possible, so that you don't miss out on what matters to you. Membership of the Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme, which is a contributory defined benefit scheme with the amount you receive on retirement based on your salary and years worked at the Agency. Internal applicants: please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay policy. You can find details on the HR Hub SharePoint site. If you ever need a bit of extra help, we have a great employee assistance programme, a wide range of healthcare plans, financial wellbeing support and access to many great discounts with leading high street names. Our range of network groups are also there to support you to be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future. If you are a member of a professional body, we'll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit, you'll be good to go. Homes England are a geographically diverse community. We work to a 50/50 office/ home based model. Moving back into our office environments has enabled us to utilise our space and time together in the most collaborative way. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. We also encourage you to apply using the full application option as opposed to quick apply, this is especially important if you would like to indicate to us that you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme. We're a diverse team of more than 1,000 professionals spanning 17 professions, helping Homes England to be effective, efficient and deliver for communities. Our people remain at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to building an Agency that not only reflects the diverse communities we serve, but also champions inclusion in how we shape homes and places across the country. For more information about our EDI strategy please see our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report 2024 to 2025 - Second Edition - GOV.UK You will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK and Homes England do not offer visa sponsorship. If your application is shortlisted to interview we will require you to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK at this stage. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Jun 17, 2026
Full time
Senior Manager - Housing & Infrastructure Grants Portfolio Management Closing Date: 21/06/2026 Interviews will take place week commencing 06/07/2026 About the role Working in a team with our Heads of Housing & Infrastructure Funding Portfolio Management, members of the Housing & Infrastructure Grant Portfolio Management team will play a critical role in managing a range of complex grant investments. You will be joining our experienced, multi-disciplinary team, who are committed to making positive changes in supporting housing and infrastructure delivery and unlocking hundreds of thousands of homes across England. Our Senior Managers look after some of the largest funding investments Homes England makes (up to £350m at a project level), with significant complexity, political interest and stakeholder management responsibilities. Therefore, we are looking for a mixture of technical skills, experience, stakeholder management and a calm, professional approach to getting the job done. We are a flexible, national team that works locally; with Homes England moving to a regional delivery model, we now form part of Chief Regional Delivery Officer's directorate's central technical team. A key part of the role will involve working collaboratively with regional Homes England colleagues primarily across the North, as well as external partners, to drive forward our housing and regeneration priorities locally. The Team believes in delivering a first-class customer service, resolving project delivery issues informally wherever possible, taking an innovative and creative approach. They believe in working in a collaborative and flexible way to foster good decision making and problem solving within their team. This is a rare chance to shape the future of infrastructure and housing delivery in a national organisation with real social purpose. Working with key stakeholders and a professional team you will ensure efficient, consistent and effective resolution of complex contractual and delivery issues directly helping to create new communities. The role will support partners and the delivery of key strategic projects around England. There are some ambitious projects to get involved with and this is an excellent opportunity to balance contract management with day-to-day delivery whilst bringing innovative solutions to the funding required to unlock housing. Please note the job title of this role internally is Senior Manager - Infrastructure Grants Project Management A bit about you You'll be comfortable supporting the Housing & Infrastructure Grants business with complex project delivery issues, aiming to ensure that projects are performing in line with expectations. You will be proficient in project and portfolio management, assurance and monitoring in the built environment with a background in capital projects and programmes in the housing and infrastructure (e.g. funding projects with viability challenges, transport, utilities, public buildings, land assembly, site remediation, communications and green/blue infrastructure) sectors and hold a relevant professional qualification. Delivering on a mission as bold as ours isn't always easy. You will be resilient and comfortable managing stakeholders at a senior level and your discussions will always be shaped by a good understanding of the commercial and operational impact of what we do as a team. You will enjoy working in an innovative, fun and engaging way and be able to negotiate and persuade. As an experienced housing & infrastructure professional, you'll understand how to manage colleagues and be able to demonstrate you can work with others as part of a team in a collaborative, inclusive way. Who are we? Homes England: The Housing and Regeneration Agency We believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people's lives. As the government's housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built. How? We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations. We use our influence to champion the creation of sustainable homes, communities and places that are brilliantly designed for the people that live there now, and in the future. And we use our funding and support to build a more resilient, diverse and innovative housing sector, helping new entrants in the market, encouraging modern methods of construction and design, and promoting the utmost attention to building safety. Together with our partners, we're accelerating the pace of house building, remediation and regeneration across the country, as we seek to deliver ever more affordable homes in places people are proud to call home for generations to come. What we offer As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave, we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working. We'll support you, wherever possible, so that you don't miss out on what matters to you. Membership of the Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme, which is a contributory defined benefit scheme with the amount you receive on retirement based on your salary and years worked at the Agency. Internal applicants: please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay policy. You can find details on the HR Hub SharePoint site. If you ever need a bit of extra help, we have a great employee assistance programme, a wide range of healthcare plans, financial wellbeing support and access to many great discounts with leading high street names. Our range of network groups are also there to support you to be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future. If you are a member of a professional body, we'll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit, you'll be good to go. Homes England are a geographically diverse community. We work to a 50/50 office/ home based model. Moving back into our office environments has enabled us to utilise our space and time together in the most collaborative way. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. We also encourage you to apply using the full application option as opposed to quick apply, this is especially important if you would like to indicate to us that you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme. We're a diverse team of more than 1,000 professionals spanning 17 professions, helping Homes England to be effective, efficient and deliver for communities. Our people remain at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to building an Agency that not only reflects the diverse communities we serve, but also champions inclusion in how we shape homes and places across the country. For more information about our EDI strategy please see our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report 2024 to 2025 - Second Edition - GOV.UK You will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK and Homes England do not offer visa sponsorship. If your application is shortlisted to interview we will require you to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK at this stage. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
