Engineering Group based in the outskirts of Portsmouth, Hampshire, has a requirement for an interim Finance Business Partner to undertake the financial responsibility for a key programme within the division. What will the Interim Finance Business Partner role involve? Reporting to the Finance Director, the key responsibilities of the interim Finance Business Partner position will include: Cost and revenue tracking for the programme providing detailed analysis of any variance to budget Provision of forecast to completion using Estimates to Complete and estimates at Completion reporting liaising with key non-finance stakeholders from operations and delivery teams, as well as project managers to gain relevant information and challenge them in their forecasts and delivery Review of current systems and processes and the large volumes of data involved to ensure the information provided is accurate and complete Suitable Candidate for the Interim Finance Business Partner vacancy: Applicants for the position will ideally hold a full accountancy qualification with previous experience of undertaking a similar position and a demonstrable track record of effectively managing engineering programmes from a finance perspective Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with non-finance managers will be essential to undertake the role successfully Strong system capabilities including the ability to process large quantities of data will also be essential to ensure that the role is undertaken effectively Additional benefits and information for the role of Interim Finance Business Partner: Applicants for the position must be either immediately available or on short notice with previous experience of undertaking a similar position ideally within a Defence organisation The role will be offered on a hybrid working basis with the successful applicant expected to attend the office 3 days a week Daily rate will be dependent on experience CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
Jun 11, 2026
Seasonal
Engineering Group based in the outskirts of Portsmouth, Hampshire, has a requirement for an interim Finance Business Partner to undertake the financial responsibility for a key programme within the division. What will the Interim Finance Business Partner role involve? Reporting to the Finance Director, the key responsibilities of the interim Finance Business Partner position will include: Cost and revenue tracking for the programme providing detailed analysis of any variance to budget Provision of forecast to completion using Estimates to Complete and estimates at Completion reporting liaising with key non-finance stakeholders from operations and delivery teams, as well as project managers to gain relevant information and challenge them in their forecasts and delivery Review of current systems and processes and the large volumes of data involved to ensure the information provided is accurate and complete Suitable Candidate for the Interim Finance Business Partner vacancy: Applicants for the position will ideally hold a full accountancy qualification with previous experience of undertaking a similar position and a demonstrable track record of effectively managing engineering programmes from a finance perspective Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with non-finance managers will be essential to undertake the role successfully Strong system capabilities including the ability to process large quantities of data will also be essential to ensure that the role is undertaken effectively Additional benefits and information for the role of Interim Finance Business Partner: Applicants for the position must be either immediately available or on short notice with previous experience of undertaking a similar position ideally within a Defence organisation The role will be offered on a hybrid working basis with the successful applicant expected to attend the office 3 days a week Daily rate will be dependent on experience CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
thefutureworks is currently recruiting for a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support a senior leadership role within a dynamic and fast-paced organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced EA to play a key role in supporting strategic priorities and ensuring the smooth running of executive operations. The role is temporary, part time (16 hours per week), working 4 hours per day, 4 days per week and the hours can be flexible to suit. Key Responsibilities Provide proactive calendar and time management for senior leadership, ensuring alignment with business priorities and effective use of time Coordinate end-to-end meeting management, including agenda preparation, briefing materials, logistics, minute-taking, and follow-up actions Prepare and review executive-level documentation, including board packs, presentations, reports, and internal communications Manage domestic and international travel arrangements, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness Maintain effective information and document management systems, ensuring confidentiality and organisation Support leadership events and meetings, including planning, logistics, supplier coordination, and on-site support Handle sensitive and complex matters with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgement About You Proven experience in an Executive Assistant or similar senior administrative/support role Experience supporting senior stakeholders at Director level or above Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks under pressure Experience in event coordination or management Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities Positive, proactive, and professional approach Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you - apply today. At thefutureworks, we are deeply committed to providing outstanding service while championing equality, diversity, and inclusion in every step of our recruitment process. Each application is reviewed with care and attention to your unique experience, skills, and achievements. If your application is shortlisted, a friendly member of our team will be in touch within 48 hours
Jun 11, 2026
Seasonal
thefutureworks is currently recruiting for a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support a senior leadership role within a dynamic and fast-paced organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced EA to play a key role in supporting strategic priorities and ensuring the smooth running of executive operations. The role is temporary, part time (16 hours per week), working 4 hours per day, 4 days per week and the hours can be flexible to suit. Key Responsibilities Provide proactive calendar and time management for senior leadership, ensuring alignment with business priorities and effective use of time Coordinate end-to-end meeting management, including agenda preparation, briefing materials, logistics, minute-taking, and follow-up actions Prepare and review executive-level documentation, including board packs, presentations, reports, and internal communications Manage domestic and international travel arrangements, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness Maintain effective information and document management systems, ensuring confidentiality and organisation Support leadership events and meetings, including planning, logistics, supplier coordination, and on-site support Handle sensitive and complex matters with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgement About You Proven experience in an Executive Assistant or similar senior administrative/support role Experience supporting senior stakeholders at Director level or above Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks under pressure Experience in event coordination or management Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities Positive, proactive, and professional approach Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you - apply today. At thefutureworks, we are deeply committed to providing outstanding service while championing equality, diversity, and inclusion in every step of our recruitment process. Each application is reviewed with care and attention to your unique experience, skills, and achievements. If your application is shortlisted, a friendly member of our team will be in touch within 48 hours
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets. What does the role look like? We are seeking a dynamic Associate Director to lead our manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement across our Banbury site. You will possess deep expertise in lean manufacturing principles, quality management systems, and production processes. In this strategic role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive plans that align with our business objectives, managing cross-functional teams, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Your ability to analyse data, identify inefficiencies, and implement cost-effective solutions will be crucial in enhancing our operational efficiency and profitability. Leadership, communication, and collaboration skills are essential, as you will work closely with various departments, suppliers, and customers. Furthermore, a broad knowledge of Engineering or Manufacturing will be critical. What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like? Accountable and responsible for site profitability Delivery of Operational, Programme and Engineering objectives for the site to or ahead of plan managing and mitigating all risks to the business Own the Customer relationship for all current and future programmes within the site Responsible for the implementation of site strategy Establish target conditions for improvement supported by measurable driver measures Identifying and implementing Continuous Improvement ideas and methodology Improve site performance by executing lean manufacturing initiatives such as Kanban, SIOP, 5S, and Kaizen while maintaining focus on Quality improvements. To create and maintain an environment that encourages and supports change while maintaining compliance and protecting the business Ensure contractual compliance with external agencies, customer requirements and supplier contracts, applying sound business principles within the Value Stream Support Business Development activity in line with delivering the site strategy Develop a culture of teamwork and accountability both within the site strategy and with all the business interfaces, leading and motivating the team through the development and performance management of employees Delivery of 2026 Improvement Target Cost Competitiveness Leading Site Policy deployment process Delivering organic growth on existing programs Deliver new business Increase sales from $35 million in 2025 to potentially $100 million by 2035 What will you bring to the role? Essential skills: A track record demonstrating significant progression in management; in a senior level role with direct P&L responsibility Ability to manage multi-disciplined teams including ability to manage conflicting priorities Proven experience in managing high performing teams Proficiency in leading change initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Desirable skills: Expertise in lean principles and methodologies, such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S, to streamline processes and eliminate waste. Strong analytical skills to identify root causes of inefficiencies and implement effective solutions. Understanding of cost accounting and financial principles to manage budgets, control costs, and enhance profitability Proficiency in using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and other manufacturing-related software tools. Extensive experience in manufacturing operations, with a track record of successful site management and process improvement initiatives.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets. What does the role look like? We are seeking a dynamic Associate Director to lead our manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement across our Banbury site. You will possess deep expertise in lean manufacturing principles, quality management systems, and production processes. In this strategic role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive plans that align with our business objectives, managing cross-functional teams, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Your ability to analyse data, identify inefficiencies, and implement cost-effective solutions will be crucial in enhancing our operational efficiency and profitability. Leadership, communication, and collaboration skills are essential, as you will work closely with various departments, suppliers, and customers. Furthermore, a broad knowledge of Engineering or Manufacturing will be critical. What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like? Accountable and responsible for site profitability Delivery of Operational, Programme and Engineering objectives for the site to or ahead of plan managing and mitigating all risks to the business Own the Customer relationship for all current and future programmes within the site Responsible for the implementation of site strategy Establish target conditions for improvement supported by measurable driver measures Identifying and implementing Continuous Improvement ideas and methodology Improve site performance by executing lean manufacturing initiatives such as Kanban, SIOP, 5S, and Kaizen while maintaining focus on Quality improvements. To create and maintain an environment that encourages and supports change while maintaining compliance and protecting the business Ensure contractual compliance with external agencies, customer requirements and supplier contracts, applying sound business principles within the Value Stream Support Business Development activity in line with delivering the site strategy Develop a culture of teamwork and accountability both within the site strategy and with all the business interfaces, leading and motivating the team through the development and performance management of employees Delivery of 2026 Improvement Target Cost Competitiveness Leading Site Policy deployment process Delivering organic growth on existing programs Deliver new business Increase sales from $35 million in 2025 to potentially $100 million by 2035 What will you bring to the role? Essential skills: A track record demonstrating significant progression in management; in a senior level role with direct P&L responsibility Ability to manage multi-disciplined teams including ability to manage conflicting priorities Proven experience in managing high performing teams Proficiency in leading change initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Desirable skills: Expertise in lean principles and methodologies, such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S, to streamline processes and eliminate waste. Strong analytical skills to identify root causes of inefficiencies and implement effective solutions. Understanding of cost accounting and financial principles to manage budgets, control costs, and enhance profitability Proficiency in using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and other manufacturing-related software tools. Extensive experience in manufacturing operations, with a track record of successful site management and process improvement initiatives.
Job Description We're recruiting a Senior Information Security Analyst to support the Chief Information Security Officer in strengthening and evolving the organisation's security posture across Technology Services. This is a hands-on, operational role where you'll play a key part in protecting our systems and customers by identifying, analysing and responding to security threats. In many ways, you'll act as a digital detective, investigating unusual activity, uncovering potential risks, and helping to keep both our customers and organisation safe. You'll also help drive continuous improvement across our security operations capability, influencing how we detect, prevent and respond to risk across the organisation. Key responsibilities Act as a first responder for security incidents, including participation in on-call support Monitor, triage and respond to security alerts and events, prioritising based on risk and impact Analyse security data to identify trends, vulnerabilities and emerging threats Support incident response activity, ensuring effective investigation and resolution Oversee vulnerability management and support patching activities, validating effectiveness through scanning and review Operate and support key security technologies including SIEM, endpoint protection and email/web security tools Monitor external threat intelligence sources and assess relevance to the organisation Produce and report on security metrics, KPIs and operational performance Technical expertise Strong understanding of information security principles, risk management and the threat landscape Experience operating and monitoring security tooling such as SIEM, endpoint protection and email/web security solutions Ability to conduct proactive threat hunting and contribute to improving detection capability Awareness of cloud security controls and standards Experience working with enterprise systems such as Microsoft Active Directory, Windows and Linux Understanding of network security technologies such as proxies, DLP and endpoint controls Skills and experience Experience working within recognised information security frameworks (e.g. ISO27001, NIST) Proven experience in an information security role, ideally within financial services or a regulated environment Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and support decision-making Confident taking ownership and driving issues through to resolution Comfortable challenging processes to improve security outcomes Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Well organised with the ability to manage competing priorities Commitment to continuous professional development (e.g. CISSP or equivalent) About AJ Bell At AJ Bell, we believe investing should feel good. Whether you're looking for an ISA, pension or dealing account, whether you want to invest with the help of a financial adviser or do it yourself, we have easy-to-use solutions to suit people from all walks of life. We're one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, trusted by everyone from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. Today, over 723,000 customers trust us to manage more than £108.7 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures. We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026, a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture. What we offer Competitive starting salary 26 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays 7% Pension with matched contributions Discretionary bonus scheme Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE) Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare Free gym Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria) Travel and bike loan schemes Employee Assistance Programme Life at AJ Bell Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties Learning and development opportunities tailored to you Casual dress code Friendly, supportive team environment Our ways of working At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you'll spend a minimum of 50% of working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be spent full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues. Inclusion & diversity We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential. Agency information This vacancy is being managed exclusively by our in-house Recruitment team. We are not partnering with recruitment agencies on this opportunity and will only accept applications submitted directly by candidates.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Job Description We're recruiting a Senior Information Security Analyst to support the Chief Information Security Officer in strengthening and evolving the organisation's security posture across Technology Services. This is a hands-on, operational role where you'll play a key part in protecting our systems and customers by identifying, analysing and responding to security threats. In many ways, you'll act as a digital detective, investigating unusual activity, uncovering potential risks, and helping to keep both our customers and organisation safe. You'll also help drive continuous improvement across our security operations capability, influencing how we detect, prevent and respond to risk across the organisation. Key responsibilities Act as a first responder for security incidents, including participation in on-call support Monitor, triage and respond to security alerts and events, prioritising based on risk and impact Analyse security data to identify trends, vulnerabilities and emerging threats Support incident response activity, ensuring effective investigation and resolution Oversee vulnerability management and support patching activities, validating effectiveness through scanning and review Operate and support key security technologies including SIEM, endpoint protection and email/web security tools Monitor external threat intelligence sources and assess relevance to the organisation Produce and report on security metrics, KPIs and operational performance Technical expertise Strong understanding of information security principles, risk management and the threat landscape Experience operating and monitoring security tooling such as SIEM, endpoint protection and email/web security solutions Ability to conduct proactive threat hunting and contribute to improving detection capability Awareness of cloud security controls and standards Experience working with enterprise systems such as Microsoft Active Directory, Windows and Linux Understanding of network security technologies such as proxies, DLP and endpoint controls Skills and experience Experience working within recognised information security frameworks (e.g. ISO27001, NIST) Proven experience in an information security role, ideally within financial services or a regulated environment Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and support decision-making Confident taking ownership and driving issues through to resolution Comfortable challenging processes to improve security outcomes Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Well organised with the ability to manage competing priorities Commitment to continuous professional development (e.g. CISSP or equivalent) About AJ Bell At AJ Bell, we believe investing should feel good. Whether you're looking for an ISA, pension or dealing account, whether you want to invest with the help of a financial adviser or do it yourself, we have easy-to-use solutions to suit people from all walks of life. We're one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, trusted by everyone from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. Today, over 723,000 customers trust us to manage more than £108.7 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures. We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026, a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture. What we offer Competitive starting salary 26 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays 7% Pension with matched contributions Discretionary bonus scheme Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE) Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare Free gym Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria) Travel and bike loan schemes Employee Assistance Programme Life at AJ Bell Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties Learning and development opportunities tailored to you Casual dress code Friendly, supportive team environment Our ways of working At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you'll spend a minimum of 50% of working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be spent full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues. Inclusion & diversity We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential. Agency information This vacancy is being managed exclusively by our in-house Recruitment team. We are not partnering with recruitment agencies on this opportunity and will only accept applications submitted directly by candidates.
Job Summary The Executive Director will play a critical role in shaping the organisation's success. They combine strategic thinking, leadership, and operational expertise to drive outcomes that deliver the IWM vision & purpose and achieve the organisation's mission. The role of Executive Director, Governance & Resources will lead our governance and resources strategy and the teams focused on ensuring this is a well-run organisation that champions contemporary methodologies, systems and processes to meet IWM's people, legal and statutory obligations. Through world class delivery of governance and support services the role holder will create a client/supplier model where support services partner to other directorates to enable them to meet the strategic goals. The role holder will lead a team of over c130 professionals, be accountable to the Executive Team and Trustees for ensuring IWM fulfils all its obligations and fulfils its vision and purpose. This job description is not all encompassing. Over time the emphasis of the job may change without changing the general character of the job. Your duties may be reviewed from time to time and revised and updated in consultation with you to reflect appropriate changes. The Departments in the Directorate include: Finance Procurement & Legal counsel IT & AV Masterplanning Governance Fundraising & development Estate & Environmental sustainability People & Culture (For matters related to executive pay, hiring, leadership, organisation design and structure, Director People & Culture reports direct to DG) Responsibilities & Key Duties Strategic Vision and Leadership: Develop and implement strategies to promote the IWMs vision and purpose Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Trustees to set strategic goals and objectives. Lead the organisation by providing visionary leadership. Operational Management: Oversee day-to-day activities, ensuring efficient operations. Improve performance across all departments setting ambitious goals and ensuring objectives align to the corporate plan Develop and maintain organisational culture. Work with internal functions using a client/supplier methodology to generate solutions and work alongside functions. Develop and promote a 'no silo' mentality across all work locations and functions and providing advice and support to directors and managers to enable them to work without barriers. Ensure IWM uses benchmarking to compare its offerings to industry leading examples inside and outside the museum and heritage sector to ensure IWM remains an example for other organisations to aspire to. Develop governance practices and interventions to ensure value to the organisation by providing good guard rails, reporting accountability and liaison with Trustees to demonstrate IWM fulfils its regulatory and fiduciary responsibilities. Financial Management: Lead the financial reporting and accountabilities with DCMS. Liaise with Internal and External auditors to ensure the best outcomes for IWM. Ensure cost management and budget activities are understood at an executive level; provide a strategic understanding of the financial sustainability of IWM and enable constructive and effective decision making to aid leadership managing operations and planning for the future. Lead the management of budgets, financial planning, and resource allocation. Lead the effective monitoring of financial management performance and the timetable of review and reporting for Executives and Trustees. Make data-driven decisions to ensure IWM acts using objective criteria. Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Trustees, regulatory bodies, cultural partners, philanthropic investors, and community members to ensure IWM remains relevant to all audiences through its audience engagement. Represent the organisation externally with regulators, and other significant bodies. Support Trustees in their management of risks and mitigations. Team Leadership: Provide guidance and coaching to subordinate managers. Develop management mechanisms supporting two ways relationship based on trust and professional ethic. Expect high standards from all team members. Foster an effective team of leaders and grow future talent. Strategic Planning: Implement strategic plans for organisational development. Ensure alignment with long-term goals through alignment of local objectives to the corporate plan. Develop a strategic plan for the directorate. You can read about IWM and the work we do on our website .
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Job Summary The Executive Director will play a critical role in shaping the organisation's success. They combine strategic thinking, leadership, and operational expertise to drive outcomes that deliver the IWM vision & purpose and achieve the organisation's mission. The role of Executive Director, Governance & Resources will lead our governance and resources strategy and the teams focused on ensuring this is a well-run organisation that champions contemporary methodologies, systems and processes to meet IWM's people, legal and statutory obligations. Through world class delivery of governance and support services the role holder will create a client/supplier model where support services partner to other directorates to enable them to meet the strategic goals. The role holder will lead a team of over c130 professionals, be accountable to the Executive Team and Trustees for ensuring IWM fulfils all its obligations and fulfils its vision and purpose. This job description is not all encompassing. Over time the emphasis of the job may change without changing the general character of the job. Your duties may be reviewed from time to time and revised and updated in consultation with you to reflect appropriate changes. The Departments in the Directorate include: Finance Procurement & Legal counsel IT & AV Masterplanning Governance Fundraising & development Estate & Environmental sustainability People & Culture (For matters related to executive pay, hiring, leadership, organisation design and structure, Director People & Culture reports direct to DG) Responsibilities & Key Duties Strategic Vision and Leadership: Develop and implement strategies to promote the IWMs vision and purpose Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Trustees to set strategic goals and objectives. Lead the organisation by providing visionary leadership. Operational Management: Oversee day-to-day activities, ensuring efficient operations. Improve performance across all departments setting ambitious goals and ensuring objectives align to the corporate plan Develop and maintain organisational culture. Work with internal functions using a client/supplier methodology to generate solutions and work alongside functions. Develop and promote a 'no silo' mentality across all work locations and functions and providing advice and support to directors and managers to enable them to work without barriers. Ensure IWM uses benchmarking to compare its offerings to industry leading examples inside and outside the museum and heritage sector to ensure IWM remains an example for other organisations to aspire to. Develop governance practices and interventions to ensure value to the organisation by providing good guard rails, reporting accountability and liaison with Trustees to demonstrate IWM fulfils its regulatory and fiduciary responsibilities. Financial Management: Lead the financial reporting and accountabilities with DCMS. Liaise with Internal and External auditors to ensure the best outcomes for IWM. Ensure cost management and budget activities are understood at an executive level; provide a strategic understanding of the financial sustainability of IWM and enable constructive and effective decision making to aid leadership managing operations and planning for the future. Lead the management of budgets, financial planning, and resource allocation. Lead the effective monitoring of financial management performance and the timetable of review and reporting for Executives and Trustees. Make data-driven decisions to ensure IWM acts using objective criteria. Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Trustees, regulatory bodies, cultural partners, philanthropic investors, and community members to ensure IWM remains relevant to all audiences through its audience engagement. Represent the organisation externally with regulators, and other significant bodies. Support Trustees in their management of risks and mitigations. Team Leadership: Provide guidance and coaching to subordinate managers. Develop management mechanisms supporting two ways relationship based on trust and professional ethic. Expect high standards from all team members. Foster an effective team of leaders and grow future talent. Strategic Planning: Implement strategic plans for organisational development. Ensure alignment with long-term goals through alignment of local objectives to the corporate plan. Develop a strategic plan for the directorate. You can read about IWM and the work we do on our website .
We are always interested to hear from Hazardous Waste professionals; Technical Assessors, Business Development Managers, Operations Directors. all levels. Please feel free to get in touch if you are thinking about changing your role or simply want to advice. To register your details, please email a copy of your CV to the address mentioned in the advert. Any discussions are strictly confidential and your details are never shared with anyone unless your permission is granted beforehand.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
We are always interested to hear from Hazardous Waste professionals; Technical Assessors, Business Development Managers, Operations Directors. all levels. Please feel free to get in touch if you are thinking about changing your role or simply want to advice. To register your details, please email a copy of your CV to the address mentioned in the advert. Any discussions are strictly confidential and your details are never shared with anyone unless your permission is granted beforehand.
Delamode International Logistics
Marchwood, Hampshire
Business Development Manager Freight Forwarder Southampton £45,000.00 £50,000.00 Do you have experience in freight forwarding sales, logistics solutions, or eCommerce fulfilment Are you commercially driven, highly organised and motivated by identifying new business opportunities, developing customer relationships and converting tailored logistics solutions into long-term commercial partnerships We are looking for a proactive and customer-focused Business Development Manager to join our Freight Forwarding and eCommerce Logistics team. This role will play a key part in driving business growth across freight forwarding, customs, fulfilment, and warehousing services by developing new sales opportunities, managing customer relationships, and supporting long-term commercial success. Working closely with Operations, Client Services, and the wider commercial team, you will help deliver tailored logistics solutions across air, sea, road freight, customs brokerage, and fulfilment services. Your key responsibilities will be to: Source and develop new business opportunities through proactive sales activity and collaboration with Operations teams. Research, identify and qualify prospective customers within target markets. Build and manage a structured sales pipeline using CRM systems. Arrange meetings and calls with prospective customers to understand their logistics requirements and provide tailored solutions. Develop tailored proposals and presentations that address customer needs, service requirements and commercial objectives. Support the preparation and presentation of competitive multimodal pricing solutions. Monitor Market trends, customer requirements and competitor activity to help identify new business opportunities. Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing customers. Support customer retention and identify opportunities to grow existing accounts. Act as a key point of contact for customer enquiries and quotations across Air, Ocean, EU Road, Brokerage, Fulfilment and Warehousing services. Contribute to commercial growth strategies focused on profitability and customer service. Support marketing and networking activity including LinkedIn engagement and trade events. Prepare sales reports and pipeline updates for the Commercial Director. Build relationships with third-party suppliers and service providers to support competitive solutions. Support achievement of agreed sales targets and business objectives. The ideal candidate will have: Experience in freight forwarding, logistics, supply chain, or internal sales roles with the ability to identify and develop new business opportunities. Strong understanding of multimodal freight services including air, sea, and road freight. A proactive approach to prospecting, negotiation and consultative selling. The ability to interpret customer, market and competitor information to identify trends and opportunities. Experience managing sales pipelines, quotations, and CRM systems. Confident communication skills with the ability to build credibility and maintain effective relationships with customers and colleagues. Commercial awareness with a clear focus on customer service, revenue growth and profitability. Ability to work collaboratively across sales, operations and customer service teams. A well-organised and structured approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow opportunities through to completion. Experience within eCommerce, FBA fulfilment, customs, or warehousing environments would be beneficial. Benefits In addition to the salary advertised, this role offers the opportunity to increase overall earnings through a bonus scheme linked to agreed sales targets and business growth. 25 holiday days per year plus 8 statutory days, increasing to 26 days after two years service and 27 days after four years service. Membership of the Company Group Life Assurance Scheme which is currently three times annual salary. The Company operates a Group Personal Pension Plan which complies with current Workplace Pension legislation. Enrolment into the Health Shield Cash Plan after successful completion of probation period. Free on-site car parking. Length of service awards. Enhanced maternity / paternity pay with qualifying service. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and believe you have the appropriate skills and experience, we d love to hear from you. Please click apply and you will be taken to our careers page to complete your application.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Business Development Manager Freight Forwarder Southampton £45,000.00 £50,000.00 Do you have experience in freight forwarding sales, logistics solutions, or eCommerce fulfilment Are you commercially driven, highly organised and motivated by identifying new business opportunities, developing customer relationships and converting tailored logistics solutions into long-term commercial partnerships We are looking for a proactive and customer-focused Business Development Manager to join our Freight Forwarding and eCommerce Logistics team. This role will play a key part in driving business growth across freight forwarding, customs, fulfilment, and warehousing services by developing new sales opportunities, managing customer relationships, and supporting long-term commercial success. Working closely with Operations, Client Services, and the wider commercial team, you will help deliver tailored logistics solutions across air, sea, road freight, customs brokerage, and fulfilment services. Your key responsibilities will be to: Source and develop new business opportunities through proactive sales activity and collaboration with Operations teams. Research, identify and qualify prospective customers within target markets. Build and manage a structured sales pipeline using CRM systems. Arrange meetings and calls with prospective customers to understand their logistics requirements and provide tailored solutions. Develop tailored proposals and presentations that address customer needs, service requirements and commercial objectives. Support the preparation and presentation of competitive multimodal pricing solutions. Monitor Market trends, customer requirements and competitor activity to help identify new business opportunities. Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing customers. Support customer retention and identify opportunities to grow existing accounts. Act as a key point of contact for customer enquiries and quotations across Air, Ocean, EU Road, Brokerage, Fulfilment and Warehousing services. Contribute to commercial growth strategies focused on profitability and customer service. Support marketing and networking activity including LinkedIn engagement and trade events. Prepare sales reports and pipeline updates for the Commercial Director. Build relationships with third-party suppliers and service providers to support competitive solutions. Support achievement of agreed sales targets and business objectives. The ideal candidate will have: Experience in freight forwarding, logistics, supply chain, or internal sales roles with the ability to identify and develop new business opportunities. Strong understanding of multimodal freight services including air, sea, and road freight. A proactive approach to prospecting, negotiation and consultative selling. The ability to interpret customer, market and competitor information to identify trends and opportunities. Experience managing sales pipelines, quotations, and CRM systems. Confident communication skills with the ability to build credibility and maintain effective relationships with customers and colleagues. Commercial awareness with a clear focus on customer service, revenue growth and profitability. Ability to work collaboratively across sales, operations and customer service teams. A well-organised and structured approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow opportunities through to completion. Experience within eCommerce, FBA fulfilment, customs, or warehousing environments would be beneficial. Benefits In addition to the salary advertised, this role offers the opportunity to increase overall earnings through a bonus scheme linked to agreed sales targets and business growth. 25 holiday days per year plus 8 statutory days, increasing to 26 days after two years service and 27 days after four years service. Membership of the Company Group Life Assurance Scheme which is currently three times annual salary. The Company operates a Group Personal Pension Plan which complies with current Workplace Pension legislation. Enrolment into the Health Shield Cash Plan after successful completion of probation period. Free on-site car parking. Length of service awards. Enhanced maternity / paternity pay with qualifying service. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and believe you have the appropriate skills and experience, we d love to hear from you. Please click apply and you will be taken to our careers page to complete your application.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED UK OPERATIONS MANAGER TO LEAD THE SAFE, COMPLIANT, AND PROFITABLE PERFORMANCE OF MULTIPLE OPERATIONAL SITES. You will drive accountability across Site Managers for HSEQ, production, and financial performance, while embedding consistent ways of working and delivering operational excellence. TITLE: UK Operations Manager Recycling and Waste Management LOCATION: UK wide role SALARY: £90,000 -£105,000 Company vehicle or car allowance, pension You will have worked in Metal Recycling or Heavy industry in one of these functions: Operations Manager, Group Operations Manager, Head of Operations, Operations Director, Multi-site Manager, Regional Operations, Site Operations. Key skills: • Lead and performance manage Site Managers across multiple sites • Drive HSEQ compliance and a strong safety culture • Improve production, efficiency, and cost control • Own site-level budgets and P&L performance • Implement consistent processes, KPIs, and reporting • Lead continuous improvement and operational standards Requirements: • Proven experience in a senior multi-site operations role • Strong leadership with the ability to challenge and hold others accountable • Commercially astute with solid P&L experience • Knowledge of HSEQ systems and regulatory compliance • Analytical, organised, and results driven • IOSH/NEBOSH (or equivalent) preferred • You must have a full UK Driving Licence Desirable: • Experience in Metal Recycling, Waste Management or Heavy Industry Environments • WAMITAB COTC Level 4 in treatment and transfer You will have worked in Metal Recycling or Heavy industry in one of these functions: Operations Manager, Group Operations Manager, Head of Operations, Operations Director, Multi-site Manager, Regional Operations, Site Operations.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED UK OPERATIONS MANAGER TO LEAD THE SAFE, COMPLIANT, AND PROFITABLE PERFORMANCE OF MULTIPLE OPERATIONAL SITES. You will drive accountability across Site Managers for HSEQ, production, and financial performance, while embedding consistent ways of working and delivering operational excellence. TITLE: UK Operations Manager Recycling and Waste Management LOCATION: UK wide role SALARY: £90,000 -£105,000 Company vehicle or car allowance, pension You will have worked in Metal Recycling or Heavy industry in one of these functions: Operations Manager, Group Operations Manager, Head of Operations, Operations Director, Multi-site Manager, Regional Operations, Site Operations. Key skills: • Lead and performance manage Site Managers across multiple sites • Drive HSEQ compliance and a strong safety culture • Improve production, efficiency, and cost control • Own site-level budgets and P&L performance • Implement consistent processes, KPIs, and reporting • Lead continuous improvement and operational standards Requirements: • Proven experience in a senior multi-site operations role • Strong leadership with the ability to challenge and hold others accountable • Commercially astute with solid P&L experience • Knowledge of HSEQ systems and regulatory compliance • Analytical, organised, and results driven • IOSH/NEBOSH (or equivalent) preferred • You must have a full UK Driving Licence Desirable: • Experience in Metal Recycling, Waste Management or Heavy Industry Environments • WAMITAB COTC Level 4 in treatment and transfer You will have worked in Metal Recycling or Heavy industry in one of these functions: Operations Manager, Group Operations Manager, Head of Operations, Operations Director, Multi-site Manager, Regional Operations, Site Operations.
Sue Ross Recruitment are working on behalf of our client, a highly respected provider of commercial services including electrical, mechanical, data & IT solutions, to recruit a 1st Line Support Engineer on a permanent basis. The key function of the 1st Line Support Engineer is to provide first-line technical support across server infrastructure and end-user devices in a hybrid IT environment. This role focuses on user support, device and server monitoring, patching, and basic systems administration, ensuring reliable and secure day-to-day IT operations. Key Responsibilities for the 1st Line Support Engineer End-User Support Provide first-line support for desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and peripherals Troubleshoot hardware, software, and basic network connectivity issues Support Windows and/or macOS operating systems and common business applications Assist users with account access, password resets, and basic security practices Server & Infrastructure Support Monitor on-premises and cloud-based servers for availability and performance Assist with basic server administration tasks (user accounts, permissions, services) Escalate complex server or infrastructure issues to senior support as required Patching & Systems Management Perform routine patching and updates for servers and end-user devices Assist with endpoint management tools (e.g., MDM, RMM, or device management platforms) Verify patch compliance and report issues or failures Hybrid Environment Support Support systems in a hybrid environment (on-premises and cloud-based platforms) Assist with Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, or similar services Help maintain secure access to systems for remote and on-site users Documentation & Process Log incidents, requests, and resolutions accurately in the ticketing system Follow standard operating procedures and contribute to IT documentation Communicate clearly with users regarding issue status and resolution Candidate Requirements for the 1st Line Support Engineer: 1 2 years of experience in an IT support or service desk role Basic understanding of: Windows operating systems (Windows 10/11, Windows Server fundamentals ) End-user hardware troubleshooting Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) Familiarity with patching and endpoint management concepts Ability to prioritise tasks and work within a ticket-based environment Preferred Qualifications for the 1st Line Support Engineer Experience supporting a hybrid IT environment (on-prem + cloud) Exposure to Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and Azure/Entra ID Familiarity with endpoint management or patching tools Entry-level certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft Fundamentals) Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Sue Ross Recruitment are working on behalf of our client, a highly respected provider of commercial services including electrical, mechanical, data & IT solutions, to recruit a 1st Line Support Engineer on a permanent basis. The key function of the 1st Line Support Engineer is to provide first-line technical support across server infrastructure and end-user devices in a hybrid IT environment. This role focuses on user support, device and server monitoring, patching, and basic systems administration, ensuring reliable and secure day-to-day IT operations. Key Responsibilities for the 1st Line Support Engineer End-User Support Provide first-line support for desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and peripherals Troubleshoot hardware, software, and basic network connectivity issues Support Windows and/or macOS operating systems and common business applications Assist users with account access, password resets, and basic security practices Server & Infrastructure Support Monitor on-premises and cloud-based servers for availability and performance Assist with basic server administration tasks (user accounts, permissions, services) Escalate complex server or infrastructure issues to senior support as required Patching & Systems Management Perform routine patching and updates for servers and end-user devices Assist with endpoint management tools (e.g., MDM, RMM, or device management platforms) Verify patch compliance and report issues or failures Hybrid Environment Support Support systems in a hybrid environment (on-premises and cloud-based platforms) Assist with Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, or similar services Help maintain secure access to systems for remote and on-site users Documentation & Process Log incidents, requests, and resolutions accurately in the ticketing system Follow standard operating procedures and contribute to IT documentation Communicate clearly with users regarding issue status and resolution Candidate Requirements for the 1st Line Support Engineer: 1 2 years of experience in an IT support or service desk role Basic understanding of: Windows operating systems (Windows 10/11, Windows Server fundamentals ) End-user hardware troubleshooting Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) Familiarity with patching and endpoint management concepts Ability to prioritise tasks and work within a ticket-based environment Preferred Qualifications for the 1st Line Support Engineer Experience supporting a hybrid IT environment (on-prem + cloud) Exposure to Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and Azure/Entra ID Familiarity with endpoint management or patching tools Entry-level certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft Fundamentals) Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.
The Company: We are working with a leading Tier 1, national building contractor whose Manchester Office has created a great reputation for delivering varied and interesting projects for clients based in the North West of England. They have excellent relationships with their clients that means they enjoy a good proportion of repeat, negotiated business and are also members of a number of key public sector, procurement frameworks. They are cash rich, typically make double digit margins on their projects, have an excellent supply chain who they pay promptly and treat with respect, staff turnover is incredibly low and their Glassdoor rating is among the best in the industry. The Role: They are now in a position to add to their Commercial team due to a recently secured, £65 Million project award and a healthy pipeline of future work due to start on site over the course of 2026 and beyond. They want to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to work in a Commercial team on the project. You will receive ongoing support from your QS team on the scheme together with their Commercial Manager and Director. You will work closely with the operations and technical teams to reach a successful commercial outcome on the project. The role will be mainly site based. General responsibilities will include the following; Undertake commercial and contractual requirements on the designated projects in accordance with the company procedures and processes. Ensuring sound financial performance including profitability, cash flow, and managing risks and opportunities. Preparation of accurate and detailed monthly cost reports. Good working knowledge and application of Main Contract and Sub-Contract Forms and Standard Method of Measurement. Preparing and agreeing Monthly Valuations, including valuing variations and forecasting final account. Help with the appointment of Subcontractors in accordance with Company Procedures, including procurement and account management including valuations, payment notices and agreement of final accounts. To work closely with Contracts Management to ensure site records and correspondence are completed in accordance with the specific Contract requirements and Company Procedures. Maintain close working relationship with the client and design team to assist in the success of the project. Liaise with Contracts Management to review and monitor project costs whilst achieving high standards of quality and health and safety. You: They would like to recruit an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor who has previously been responsible for managing subcontract packages on building projects. You will be based in or be able to commute to the North West of England - the project is based in Manchester City Centre. You will be familiar with Construction Contracts and will have or be working towards a Quantity Surveying qualification. Rewards: You will receive a generous salary and a benefits package including a car or car allowance and a bonus scheme that rewards endeavour. You will be working with a company who can provide a challenging and supportive working environment who have a really healthy pipeline of work, a very healthy balance sheet, who value and support their staff. The chance to deliver a high profile project in Manchester. Excellent opportunities for progression in a highly successful region of a leading National Construction Group.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
The Company: We are working with a leading Tier 1, national building contractor whose Manchester Office has created a great reputation for delivering varied and interesting projects for clients based in the North West of England. They have excellent relationships with their clients that means they enjoy a good proportion of repeat, negotiated business and are also members of a number of key public sector, procurement frameworks. They are cash rich, typically make double digit margins on their projects, have an excellent supply chain who they pay promptly and treat with respect, staff turnover is incredibly low and their Glassdoor rating is among the best in the industry. The Role: They are now in a position to add to their Commercial team due to a recently secured, £65 Million project award and a healthy pipeline of future work due to start on site over the course of 2026 and beyond. They want to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to work in a Commercial team on the project. You will receive ongoing support from your QS team on the scheme together with their Commercial Manager and Director. You will work closely with the operations and technical teams to reach a successful commercial outcome on the project. The role will be mainly site based. General responsibilities will include the following; Undertake commercial and contractual requirements on the designated projects in accordance with the company procedures and processes. Ensuring sound financial performance including profitability, cash flow, and managing risks and opportunities. Preparation of accurate and detailed monthly cost reports. Good working knowledge and application of Main Contract and Sub-Contract Forms and Standard Method of Measurement. Preparing and agreeing Monthly Valuations, including valuing variations and forecasting final account. Help with the appointment of Subcontractors in accordance with Company Procedures, including procurement and account management including valuations, payment notices and agreement of final accounts. To work closely with Contracts Management to ensure site records and correspondence are completed in accordance with the specific Contract requirements and Company Procedures. Maintain close working relationship with the client and design team to assist in the success of the project. Liaise with Contracts Management to review and monitor project costs whilst achieving high standards of quality and health and safety. You: They would like to recruit an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor who has previously been responsible for managing subcontract packages on building projects. You will be based in or be able to commute to the North West of England - the project is based in Manchester City Centre. You will be familiar with Construction Contracts and will have or be working towards a Quantity Surveying qualification. Rewards: You will receive a generous salary and a benefits package including a car or car allowance and a bonus scheme that rewards endeavour. You will be working with a company who can provide a challenging and supportive working environment who have a really healthy pipeline of work, a very healthy balance sheet, who value and support their staff. The chance to deliver a high profile project in Manchester. Excellent opportunities for progression in a highly successful region of a leading National Construction Group.
Reports to: Director of Fundraising & Partnerships Hours: Full time with flexible hours. Core hours are 10am to 4pm. Contract length: 13 months, starting in mid-July 2026. Location: Hybrid. London (Embankment) two days per week and remote working. Benefits: 25 days annual leave, UK bank holidays and one volunteering day a year, one day for moving home A highly competitive pension (up to 11% employer contribution for 5% employee contribution) Private health insurance, eye tests and medical checks Flexible working: core hours from 10am to 4pm with a minimum of two days spent in the office in London each week (Wednesdays and Thursdays) 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Programme Income protection insurance and life assurance Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan and gym membership loan Free access to The Economist content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more ABOUT US The Economist Educational Foundation is a fast-growing charity on a mission to ensure that every child is empowered to think critically and communicate effectively about the world s most complex current issues. Last year, 10,800 teachers downloaded Topical Talk lessons, reaching 532,000 children in over 86 countries. We are on track to double this number, reaching over 1 million school children by the end of this academic year. Topical Talk helps children join inspiring discussions about the news by providing: Topical Talk Headlines award-winning teaching resources for classroom discussions about global news stories Topical Talk Festival the world s biggest news festival for young people Leadership for Change Prize child-led solutions to complex global issues Community partnerships support and training for teachers via partnerships with Multi-Academy Trusts in the UK and School Districts in America Our programme has received international recognition, including from HundrED as one of the top 100 education initiatives, from UNESCO as a winner of the Global Media and Information Literacy Awards 2022 and from the Money And Inclusion Awards (MAIA) for best content in 2025. THE ROLE We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Senior Fundraising Officer to join our team on a fixed-term contract. Working closely with the Director of Fundraising and the Senior Fundraising Lead, you will ensure our high-value corporate partnerships run smoothly, our high-net-worth events are a success and our external pitches are sharp and well-researched. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your hands-on experience across corporate, trusts and foundations and individual giving within a fast-growing charity backed by a globally recognised brand. RESPONSIBILITIES Research and opportunity generation Support the team by researching and keeping abreast of new funding opportunities across trusts, foundations, and corporate prospects. Compile background research to help the team evaluate and pursue new business leads. Funding applications and pitch support Assist the Senior Fundraising Lead and Director of Fundraising with writing funding applications. Help structure and draft compelling pitch documents to support the team s new business goals. Design and adapt templates for various fundraising documents and pitches. Partnership coordination Take ownership of the day-to-day coordination of our corporate and institutional partnerships, ensuring exceptional donor care and seamless communication with external stakeholders (e.g., tracking partnership metrics, coordinating meetings, monthly data reporting and managing external communications). Deliver external logistics, such as school visits and workshops for corporate partners. Draft and prepare comprehensive reports for funders, while managing and responding to all ad hoc requests efficiently. Fundraising operations support Be a key, dependable member of the team, supporting various fundraising work streams to ensure targets are met and team effectiveness is maximised. Draft supporter newsletters for our donor communications. Coordinate in-person and online events (e.g., roundtables, fireside talks). REQUIRED SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE Skills and attributes Organised: You can manage multiple tasks and deadlines across different projects and teams. Compelling communicator: You can write with clarity and warmth, tailoring your tone to engage corporate partners and institutional funders. Team player: You are a positive, helpful presence who is motivated by helping others succeed and willing to lend a hand whenever the team needs you. Reliable: You are disciplined with deadlines and act as a dependable anchor for the team, managing requests with consistency. Experience You must have: Fundraising experience: Experience working and/or volunteering in a fundraising capacity. Pitch and proposal support: Proven ability to write funding applications, grants, or persuasive pitch documents. Task management: Experience managing multiple tasks or priorities effectively, whether in a work, volunteer, or educational setting. Professional communication: Experience communicating clearly and professionally in person, via email and phone. General IT proficiency: Experience using standard office software (such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace) and a readiness to learn new digital tools. You might have: Research skills: An ability to conduct thorough background research to identify new potential funding opportunities. Events and logistics: Experience helping to coordinate events (virtual or in-person), including handling bookings and catering. Coordination experience: Experience in a support, coordination, or customer-facing role within a charity, sales, or account management environment. We re particularly keen for you to apply if you are from a community under-represented in the charity sector or have lived experience of facing extra barriers because of your background.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Reports to: Director of Fundraising & Partnerships Hours: Full time with flexible hours. Core hours are 10am to 4pm. Contract length: 13 months, starting in mid-July 2026. Location: Hybrid. London (Embankment) two days per week and remote working. Benefits: 25 days annual leave, UK bank holidays and one volunteering day a year, one day for moving home A highly competitive pension (up to 11% employer contribution for 5% employee contribution) Private health insurance, eye tests and medical checks Flexible working: core hours from 10am to 4pm with a minimum of two days spent in the office in London each week (Wednesdays and Thursdays) 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Programme Income protection insurance and life assurance Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan and gym membership loan Free access to The Economist content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more ABOUT US The Economist Educational Foundation is a fast-growing charity on a mission to ensure that every child is empowered to think critically and communicate effectively about the world s most complex current issues. Last year, 10,800 teachers downloaded Topical Talk lessons, reaching 532,000 children in over 86 countries. We are on track to double this number, reaching over 1 million school children by the end of this academic year. Topical Talk helps children join inspiring discussions about the news by providing: Topical Talk Headlines award-winning teaching resources for classroom discussions about global news stories Topical Talk Festival the world s biggest news festival for young people Leadership for Change Prize child-led solutions to complex global issues Community partnerships support and training for teachers via partnerships with Multi-Academy Trusts in the UK and School Districts in America Our programme has received international recognition, including from HundrED as one of the top 100 education initiatives, from UNESCO as a winner of the Global Media and Information Literacy Awards 2022 and from the Money And Inclusion Awards (MAIA) for best content in 2025. THE ROLE We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Senior Fundraising Officer to join our team on a fixed-term contract. Working closely with the Director of Fundraising and the Senior Fundraising Lead, you will ensure our high-value corporate partnerships run smoothly, our high-net-worth events are a success and our external pitches are sharp and well-researched. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your hands-on experience across corporate, trusts and foundations and individual giving within a fast-growing charity backed by a globally recognised brand. RESPONSIBILITIES Research and opportunity generation Support the team by researching and keeping abreast of new funding opportunities across trusts, foundations, and corporate prospects. Compile background research to help the team evaluate and pursue new business leads. Funding applications and pitch support Assist the Senior Fundraising Lead and Director of Fundraising with writing funding applications. Help structure and draft compelling pitch documents to support the team s new business goals. Design and adapt templates for various fundraising documents and pitches. Partnership coordination Take ownership of the day-to-day coordination of our corporate and institutional partnerships, ensuring exceptional donor care and seamless communication with external stakeholders (e.g., tracking partnership metrics, coordinating meetings, monthly data reporting and managing external communications). Deliver external logistics, such as school visits and workshops for corporate partners. Draft and prepare comprehensive reports for funders, while managing and responding to all ad hoc requests efficiently. Fundraising operations support Be a key, dependable member of the team, supporting various fundraising work streams to ensure targets are met and team effectiveness is maximised. Draft supporter newsletters for our donor communications. Coordinate in-person and online events (e.g., roundtables, fireside talks). REQUIRED SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE Skills and attributes Organised: You can manage multiple tasks and deadlines across different projects and teams. Compelling communicator: You can write with clarity and warmth, tailoring your tone to engage corporate partners and institutional funders. Team player: You are a positive, helpful presence who is motivated by helping others succeed and willing to lend a hand whenever the team needs you. Reliable: You are disciplined with deadlines and act as a dependable anchor for the team, managing requests with consistency. Experience You must have: Fundraising experience: Experience working and/or volunteering in a fundraising capacity. Pitch and proposal support: Proven ability to write funding applications, grants, or persuasive pitch documents. Task management: Experience managing multiple tasks or priorities effectively, whether in a work, volunteer, or educational setting. Professional communication: Experience communicating clearly and professionally in person, via email and phone. General IT proficiency: Experience using standard office software (such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace) and a readiness to learn new digital tools. You might have: Research skills: An ability to conduct thorough background research to identify new potential funding opportunities. Events and logistics: Experience helping to coordinate events (virtual or in-person), including handling bookings and catering. Coordination experience: Experience in a support, coordination, or customer-facing role within a charity, sales, or account management environment. We re particularly keen for you to apply if you are from a community under-represented in the charity sector or have lived experience of facing extra barriers because of your background.
This role has a starting salary of £81,796 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. It is a fixed term contract to August 2027, with the possibility of the role becoming permanent subject to review and funding. We are excited to be hiring a second Head of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to join our fantastic Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service. This role is based in Woking and is open to hybrid working . As a team we split our time between working from home and collaborating in the office for a minimum of two days per week. In addition, we aim for visits to schools and settings to take place on a regular basis as we continue to build upon our collaborative working with them. You must be able to visit schools and settings with very little notice should the need arise. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service , plus bank holidays Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Team At Surrey we are committed to ensuring that all children and young people with SEND receive an outstanding service, and we are well on our journey towards offering this. We encourage our SEND and Inclusion Services to work closely and collaboratively in affecting timely and purposeful casework that ensures the best possible outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. Relational and restorative working practices underpin all our practice with stakeholders, partners, clients and customers. About the Role This role will be the service lead for: complaint prevention strategy and improved responses to parents and carers, with a particular focus on the required operational work, in close collaboration with the service manager for customer complaints and resolutions Annual Review recovery Workforce strategy, recruitment and retention, working closely with the Service Manager for SEND Operations Strengthen communication, quality assurance and stakeholder confidence Transitions to adulthood operational service lead With the existing Head of SEND you will share oversight of: NEET recovery work Co-lead the SEND service through LGR Support design and implementation of new service models for East/West SEND operational decision making following MATD meetings Decision makers for Request to Issue input into SEND reform plans LGR planning at service manager level You will also operationally lead on the following aspects of the SEND Service work: West school relationships development work Management of the West Area SEND Managers oversight of improvements in Annual Review timeliness in the West Staff training webinar and bulletin development You will work with colleagues across the county council and directorate, as well as partner organisations and stakeholders such as councillors, headteachers and parent and voluntary organisations to plan, lead and review the delivery of these statutory duties. You will be responsible for ensuring that partner agencies are appraised of changes to demand for EHCPs and provision and the impact upon their organisations. This role requires effective prioritisation of competing pressures and management of inter-dependencies including oversight of and mitigations for any risks and issues arising. Attached to this role is a high-cost decision making function and shared oversite of an establishment of over 200 staff. This role will carry a high political profile and will require you to use your strong dispute resolution skills to manage situations sensitively. You will deputise for the Assistant Director for SEND when required to ensure continuity of service. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following experience, skills and align with our behaviours: Understanding of the Childrens and Families Act and how this applies to the work of the SEND teams in the delivery of the ECHNA process, Annual Reviews and Key Stage Transfer Evidence of leadership within SEND (or linked service) Understanding of the needs of Families, Young People and Schools Awareness of the local and national pressures impacting SEND Understanding of the value of relational working. Ability to regularly visit schools and settings, including with little notice The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 16th of June 2026 with interviews planned to follow. Local Government Organisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £81,796 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. It is a fixed term contract to August 2027, with the possibility of the role becoming permanent subject to review and funding. We are excited to be hiring a second Head of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to join our fantastic Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service. This role is based in Woking and is open to hybrid working . As a team we split our time between working from home and collaborating in the office for a minimum of two days per week. In addition, we aim for visits to schools and settings to take place on a regular basis as we continue to build upon our collaborative working with them. You must be able to visit schools and settings with very little notice should the need arise. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service , plus bank holidays Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Team At Surrey we are committed to ensuring that all children and young people with SEND receive an outstanding service, and we are well on our journey towards offering this. We encourage our SEND and Inclusion Services to work closely and collaboratively in affecting timely and purposeful casework that ensures the best possible outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. Relational and restorative working practices underpin all our practice with stakeholders, partners, clients and customers. About the Role This role will be the service lead for: complaint prevention strategy and improved responses to parents and carers, with a particular focus on the required operational work, in close collaboration with the service manager for customer complaints and resolutions Annual Review recovery Workforce strategy, recruitment and retention, working closely with the Service Manager for SEND Operations Strengthen communication, quality assurance and stakeholder confidence Transitions to adulthood operational service lead With the existing Head of SEND you will share oversight of: NEET recovery work Co-lead the SEND service through LGR Support design and implementation of new service models for East/West SEND operational decision making following MATD meetings Decision makers for Request to Issue input into SEND reform plans LGR planning at service manager level You will also operationally lead on the following aspects of the SEND Service work: West school relationships development work Management of the West Area SEND Managers oversight of improvements in Annual Review timeliness in the West Staff training webinar and bulletin development You will work with colleagues across the county council and directorate, as well as partner organisations and stakeholders such as councillors, headteachers and parent and voluntary organisations to plan, lead and review the delivery of these statutory duties. You will be responsible for ensuring that partner agencies are appraised of changes to demand for EHCPs and provision and the impact upon their organisations. This role requires effective prioritisation of competing pressures and management of inter-dependencies including oversight of and mitigations for any risks and issues arising. Attached to this role is a high-cost decision making function and shared oversite of an establishment of over 200 staff. This role will carry a high political profile and will require you to use your strong dispute resolution skills to manage situations sensitively. You will deputise for the Assistant Director for SEND when required to ensure continuity of service. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following experience, skills and align with our behaviours: Understanding of the Childrens and Families Act and how this applies to the work of the SEND teams in the delivery of the ECHNA process, Annual Reviews and Key Stage Transfer Evidence of leadership within SEND (or linked service) Understanding of the needs of Families, Young People and Schools Awareness of the local and national pressures impacting SEND Understanding of the value of relational working. Ability to regularly visit schools and settings, including with little notice The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 16th of June 2026 with interviews planned to follow. Local Government Organisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Buchan and London Recruitment Ltd
Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
Fleet Controller Job Description We are looking for an experienced fleet controller to oversee the everyday operations and maintenance of our truck and trailer fleet, which includes curtain siders, box trailers, double decker's and more. To qualify for this role you MUST have a confident understanding of HGVs and trailers, and be from a HGV mechanical background. Key Responsibilities Maintenance of Fleet and Equipment Ensure that planned maintenance is efficiently organised and documented using our fleet management platform Receive all vehicle and equipment breakdown and damage repair requests and take the appropriate action with our service agents, workshop or dedicated Mobile fleet support team Record all fleet maintenance activity accurately and efficiently using our fleet management software Ensure customers are advised of any issues regarding fleet maintenance or breakdowns. Liaise with all workshops, mobile and third-party engineers to organise fleet maintenance tasks. Receive all breakdown calls and allocate engineers/service agents accordingly. Ensure all fleet maintenance documentation is accurately entered into software programmes and databases for reporting and reference purposes. Answer telephone for fleet enquiries, responding to calls within remit of responsibility professionally and efficiently. In the event of vehicle breakdown organise recovery service and replacement vehicles. Maintain records for road tax and MOT schedules ensuring vehicles and trailers are compliant for road use. Control and approve repair costs, authorising vehicle warranty and maintenance repairs within financial control limits. Control costs without adversely affecting safety or customer service standards or the quality of the hire fleet Provide accurate reports to fleet and operational teams as requested to inform colleagues on agreed performance parameters. Quality and safety Be conversant and apply all organisational policies and procedures and the software systems used to access and support all processes. Report incidents which are documented in accordance with company policy. Reporting incidents that colleagues bring to your attention and vehicle off road reports Work as part of a team to ensure engagement and two way communication using all available methods, including electronic mail, team meetings and weekly operation meetings Reports Directly To: Operations Manager / Managing Director Salary: £32,000 Hours of work: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:30 with 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota from 08:00 - 12:00. Holiday: 20 days holiday plus all bank holidays. Loyalty Bonus: After 2 years of service (1 day additional holiday and up to an extra 5 days after 7 years)
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Fleet Controller Job Description We are looking for an experienced fleet controller to oversee the everyday operations and maintenance of our truck and trailer fleet, which includes curtain siders, box trailers, double decker's and more. To qualify for this role you MUST have a confident understanding of HGVs and trailers, and be from a HGV mechanical background. Key Responsibilities Maintenance of Fleet and Equipment Ensure that planned maintenance is efficiently organised and documented using our fleet management platform Receive all vehicle and equipment breakdown and damage repair requests and take the appropriate action with our service agents, workshop or dedicated Mobile fleet support team Record all fleet maintenance activity accurately and efficiently using our fleet management software Ensure customers are advised of any issues regarding fleet maintenance or breakdowns. Liaise with all workshops, mobile and third-party engineers to organise fleet maintenance tasks. Receive all breakdown calls and allocate engineers/service agents accordingly. Ensure all fleet maintenance documentation is accurately entered into software programmes and databases for reporting and reference purposes. Answer telephone for fleet enquiries, responding to calls within remit of responsibility professionally and efficiently. In the event of vehicle breakdown organise recovery service and replacement vehicles. Maintain records for road tax and MOT schedules ensuring vehicles and trailers are compliant for road use. Control and approve repair costs, authorising vehicle warranty and maintenance repairs within financial control limits. Control costs without adversely affecting safety or customer service standards or the quality of the hire fleet Provide accurate reports to fleet and operational teams as requested to inform colleagues on agreed performance parameters. Quality and safety Be conversant and apply all organisational policies and procedures and the software systems used to access and support all processes. Report incidents which are documented in accordance with company policy. Reporting incidents that colleagues bring to your attention and vehicle off road reports Work as part of a team to ensure engagement and two way communication using all available methods, including electronic mail, team meetings and weekly operation meetings Reports Directly To: Operations Manager / Managing Director Salary: £32,000 Hours of work: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:30 with 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota from 08:00 - 12:00. Holiday: 20 days holiday plus all bank holidays. Loyalty Bonus: After 2 years of service (1 day additional holiday and up to an extra 5 days after 7 years)
Senior Manager Operations, London (LL59) Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 30 June 2027, working 35 hours per week (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility) Salary: £52,950 (London) per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working. Location: London office (The role will be based at the London office however, we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members of the team, normally 1-2 days a week) We are looking for a highly skilled, collaborative individual to join the London Area Team as Senior Manager, Operations on a fixed term basis until 30 June 2027. In this role, you will coordinate business processes at an Area level, managing the flow of business dealt with by the London Area Management Team, ensuring alignment with our national framework and Arts Council England's strategy. You will oversee the systems and processes that our team uses to support the practical day-to-day operation of the London team, including line management of the Operations team to support this. You will champion inclusive practices and work collaboratively and effectively both in the London Area and with colleagues nationally. Alongside the London Area Management Team, you will work nationally with the four other Senior Managers, Operations in the Area teams (North, Midlands, South East & South West) and colleagues in our Investment Centre, acting as the link into the London Area. Ongoing duties include: reviewing risk registers relating to the Area funding portfolio; supporting the team with queries relating to grant processes; working with the finance team to manage budgets for National Lottery Project Grants, other funding programmes, and administration in Area; chairing regular operational meetings; providing advice to Directors in Area. It is expected that the successful candidate will have considerable knowledge and understanding of systems and processes, with highly developed leadership skills and proven experience of leading, supporting, and mentoring teams. Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Arts Council are committed to being an inclusive employer, building an inclusive workplace, and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council. If there are any adjustments that would support you in your application, please do let us know when you apply. If you are disabled, Evenbreak are able to provide support with your application. For further information please visit their website here Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups. About us: Arts Council offers a range of benefits to our employees including hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and the Arts Council Retirement Plan - a final salary scheme. To find out more, click here . Our Code of Ethics requires that employees of the Arts Council are not able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding - either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our application guidance and more about our commitment to diversity on our website here . To view the job description please click here To view the recruitment pack which outlines more details about working for Arts Council please click here Job ref: LL59 Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 14 th June 2026 1 st Interviews (virtual): Friday 26 th June 2026 2 nd interviews (in person at the London Office) Thursday 9 th July 2026 Please note: We do NOT accept CVs or cover letters as part of our recruitment process. If you require any documentation in an alternative format, please contact
Jun 11, 2026
Seasonal
Senior Manager Operations, London (LL59) Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 30 June 2027, working 35 hours per week (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility) Salary: £52,950 (London) per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working. Location: London office (The role will be based at the London office however, we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members of the team, normally 1-2 days a week) We are looking for a highly skilled, collaborative individual to join the London Area Team as Senior Manager, Operations on a fixed term basis until 30 June 2027. In this role, you will coordinate business processes at an Area level, managing the flow of business dealt with by the London Area Management Team, ensuring alignment with our national framework and Arts Council England's strategy. You will oversee the systems and processes that our team uses to support the practical day-to-day operation of the London team, including line management of the Operations team to support this. You will champion inclusive practices and work collaboratively and effectively both in the London Area and with colleagues nationally. Alongside the London Area Management Team, you will work nationally with the four other Senior Managers, Operations in the Area teams (North, Midlands, South East & South West) and colleagues in our Investment Centre, acting as the link into the London Area. Ongoing duties include: reviewing risk registers relating to the Area funding portfolio; supporting the team with queries relating to grant processes; working with the finance team to manage budgets for National Lottery Project Grants, other funding programmes, and administration in Area; chairing regular operational meetings; providing advice to Directors in Area. It is expected that the successful candidate will have considerable knowledge and understanding of systems and processes, with highly developed leadership skills and proven experience of leading, supporting, and mentoring teams. Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Arts Council are committed to being an inclusive employer, building an inclusive workplace, and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council. If there are any adjustments that would support you in your application, please do let us know when you apply. If you are disabled, Evenbreak are able to provide support with your application. For further information please visit their website here Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups. About us: Arts Council offers a range of benefits to our employees including hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and the Arts Council Retirement Plan - a final salary scheme. To find out more, click here . Our Code of Ethics requires that employees of the Arts Council are not able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding - either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our application guidance and more about our commitment to diversity on our website here . To view the job description please click here To view the recruitment pack which outlines more details about working for Arts Council please click here Job ref: LL59 Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 14 th June 2026 1 st Interviews (virtual): Friday 26 th June 2026 2 nd interviews (in person at the London Office) Thursday 9 th July 2026 Please note: We do NOT accept CVs or cover letters as part of our recruitment process. If you require any documentation in an alternative format, please contact
Are you ready to take the next step in your Career? Move your Construction career into a Strategic role. Operations Manager Main Contractor Dundee & Tayside Your new company Our client is a leading Main Contractor with a long-established and highly respected presence across the Dundee and wider Tayside region. Renowned for their collaborative approach and exceptional standards, they maintain strong, repeat relationships with key public sector clients including local authorities, councils and educational institutions.With a robust pipeline of secured work and a clear growth strategy, the business is entering an exciting period of expansion. Equally important, they are widely recognised as an excellent employer, placing genuine value on people, culture and long-term career development. Your new role As Operations Manager, you will take a senior leadership role within the business, overseeing operational delivery across a portfolio of live and upcoming projects. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will play a strategic role in driving performance, consistency and growth. Key responsibilities include: Full operational oversight of multiple construction projects across the region Leading, mentoring and developing Project Managers and senior site teams Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards Managing client relationships and acting as a senior point of contact for key stakeholders Supporting business planning, continuous improvement and future growth initiatives This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious construction professional looking to step into a broader, more strategic role with genuine influence. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in a senior operational or project leadership role within a Main Contracting environment Strong track record delivering projects for public sector clients (education, local authority or similar) Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate teams and manage stakeholders Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking A proactive, values-driven approach aligned with a high-performing, people-focused business What you'll get in return Opportunity to join a highly respected contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work A senior, strategic position within a growing and forward-thinking business Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package Highly competitive bonus structure linked to performance Long-term career progression within a stable and supportive organisation
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Are you ready to take the next step in your Career? Move your Construction career into a Strategic role. Operations Manager Main Contractor Dundee & Tayside Your new company Our client is a leading Main Contractor with a long-established and highly respected presence across the Dundee and wider Tayside region. Renowned for their collaborative approach and exceptional standards, they maintain strong, repeat relationships with key public sector clients including local authorities, councils and educational institutions.With a robust pipeline of secured work and a clear growth strategy, the business is entering an exciting period of expansion. Equally important, they are widely recognised as an excellent employer, placing genuine value on people, culture and long-term career development. Your new role As Operations Manager, you will take a senior leadership role within the business, overseeing operational delivery across a portfolio of live and upcoming projects. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will play a strategic role in driving performance, consistency and growth. Key responsibilities include: Full operational oversight of multiple construction projects across the region Leading, mentoring and developing Project Managers and senior site teams Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards Managing client relationships and acting as a senior point of contact for key stakeholders Supporting business planning, continuous improvement and future growth initiatives This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious construction professional looking to step into a broader, more strategic role with genuine influence. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in a senior operational or project leadership role within a Main Contracting environment Strong track record delivering projects for public sector clients (education, local authority or similar) Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate teams and manage stakeholders Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking A proactive, values-driven approach aligned with a high-performing, people-focused business What you'll get in return Opportunity to join a highly respected contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work A senior, strategic position within a growing and forward-thinking business Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package Highly competitive bonus structure linked to performance Long-term career progression within a stable and supportive organisation
UKNNL is the UK's lead civil national laboratory for nuclear fission, delivering nuclear science to benefit society About UKNNL The UK's 'nuclear revival' is moving at pace and is critical in the national mission to secure energy security, net zero goals, and national resilience. UKNNL are the government's lead civil laboratory for nuclear fission, providing the science, technology and world-leading laboratories to support the country's civil nuclear programmes, to support growth of the UK nuclear sector and ensure they are delivered safely and cost-effectively. We are pivotal in innovation on advanced nuclear fuels, waste reduction, recycling and SMRs. Our societal impact goes well beyond energy and includes medical isotopes for healthcare, national security capabilities and industrial and scientific advancement. What UKNNL does UKNNL drive innovation in nuclear science, ensuring the UK has the capabilities it needs - whether in physical infrastructure, or in the skills and knowledge of the sector workforce - to create and deploy the technologies of the future. Working in partnership with universities, they champion the best new ideas and concepts, nurturing upcoming scientists and researchers. And alongside partners in industry, UKNNL helps keep existing nuclear reactors running successfully, supports a strong and effective UK supply chain and ensures new technologies have a chance to become commercially viable. UK National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) plays a unique role in supporting the UK's nuclear capability-advancing science, strengthening energy resilience, and delivering critical infrastructure for the future. The Secretary of State for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is seeking to appoint a new Non-Executive Director for the UKNNL board. Why this role? This is a very exciting time to join the UKNNL Board as a NED and provide strategic leadership and risk oversight in one of the most complex and tightly regulated sectors. This newly created NED - Projects and Programmes role will strengthen Board level oversight of delivery across UKNNL's most strategically important and complex infrastructure investment programmes. This role will provide the opportunity to influence an organisation of national importance and purpose and strategic influence at the science-policy interface. This role offers: The chance to shape governance in a highly regulated, high-impact organisation Exposure to complex strategic issues at the intersection of science, policy and delivery A platform to grow your non-executive portfolio and committee leadership experience Accountabilities The role will also support the Board's enhanced focus on delivery management more generally, promoting the extension of best practice in a proportionate and appropriate manner across UKNNL's technical delivery. It will provide, expert challenge, assurance and insight on whether UKNNL's projects are being delivered safely, on time, to cost and to the required quality standards. You will: Provide Board level scrutiny and challenge across UKNNL's, infrastructure programmes portfolio, including schedule, cost, scope, risk and delivery confidence. Promote application of professional and proportionate delivery management practice across UKNNL's operations and technical delivery portfolio Support the Board in maintaining a clear view of which projects are on track, at risk or distressed. Support the Board in maintaining a clear view of operations. Contribute fully to Board discussions on strategy and performance What We're Looking For: Essential and Desirable Criteria Alongside a sense of inquisitiveness, tenacity, freshness and new thinking to the Board, we're looking for candidates with the following experience: Essential criteria Significant experience running relevant infrastructure programmes or major projects / and programmes (in the Nuclear, energy, defence, or similarly regulated industry) Excellent inter-personal skills and demonstrable capability to manage complex stakeholder relationships, with the ability to challenge and advise constructively whilst holding executives' leaders to account against delivery targets. A focus on on-time, high-quality delivery for the customer. Desirable criteria Previous experience as a committee chair in a comparable organisation. Experience leading transformation programmes. Established networks in relevant nuclear sector You may already have some non-executive experience - or be looking for a first significant Board role where your expertise can translate into wider impact. Join us We are particularly interested in candidates who bring new and diverse perspectives - helping UKNNL continue to evolve as a modern, inclusive and purpose-driven organisation. If you are motivated by public value, excited by complex governance challenges, and ready to contribute at Board level - we encourage you to apply. To apply This post is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments - the independent regulator of Public Appointments. For more information, please refer to the Commissioner's website . To apply complete the following two steps by clicking the link in each of the following: Register your details on the Public Appointments Website: From October 2025, all applicants for Public Appointments are required to create an account on the Public Appointments Website and use this portal to submit their equality and outside interest declarations as part of the application process. You are required to complete the equality and political declaration sections for this application. Submit your application via the Hays application portal: United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory - Apply for vacancies - Find a job, build a career Hays You will need to provide: Supporting Statement - Which should address your motivation in applying and the essential criteria in the Person Specification and demonstrate evidence of your suitability for the role against these criteria. Maximum length: 2 sides of A4. Curriculum Vitae - Maximum length: 4 sides of A4. Please note: your application will not be considered without you completing both the Hays and Public Appointments elements including the equality and political declaration sections. To confidentially discuss the role in further detail or request a copy of the Candidate Brief, please contact Andrew Timlin or Wendi Wang at Hays Executive. Andrew Timlin Wendi Wang M T Campaign dates Closing date: 15 th June 2026 First round of interviews: W/C 22 nd June 2026 UKNNL/DESNZ/UKGI interviews: W/C 29 th June 2026 The above dates are subject to change
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
UKNNL is the UK's lead civil national laboratory for nuclear fission, delivering nuclear science to benefit society About UKNNL The UK's 'nuclear revival' is moving at pace and is critical in the national mission to secure energy security, net zero goals, and national resilience. UKNNL are the government's lead civil laboratory for nuclear fission, providing the science, technology and world-leading laboratories to support the country's civil nuclear programmes, to support growth of the UK nuclear sector and ensure they are delivered safely and cost-effectively. We are pivotal in innovation on advanced nuclear fuels, waste reduction, recycling and SMRs. Our societal impact goes well beyond energy and includes medical isotopes for healthcare, national security capabilities and industrial and scientific advancement. What UKNNL does UKNNL drive innovation in nuclear science, ensuring the UK has the capabilities it needs - whether in physical infrastructure, or in the skills and knowledge of the sector workforce - to create and deploy the technologies of the future. Working in partnership with universities, they champion the best new ideas and concepts, nurturing upcoming scientists and researchers. And alongside partners in industry, UKNNL helps keep existing nuclear reactors running successfully, supports a strong and effective UK supply chain and ensures new technologies have a chance to become commercially viable. UK National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) plays a unique role in supporting the UK's nuclear capability-advancing science, strengthening energy resilience, and delivering critical infrastructure for the future. The Secretary of State for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is seeking to appoint a new Non-Executive Director for the UKNNL board. Why this role? This is a very exciting time to join the UKNNL Board as a NED and provide strategic leadership and risk oversight in one of the most complex and tightly regulated sectors. This newly created NED - Projects and Programmes role will strengthen Board level oversight of delivery across UKNNL's most strategically important and complex infrastructure investment programmes. This role will provide the opportunity to influence an organisation of national importance and purpose and strategic influence at the science-policy interface. This role offers: The chance to shape governance in a highly regulated, high-impact organisation Exposure to complex strategic issues at the intersection of science, policy and delivery A platform to grow your non-executive portfolio and committee leadership experience Accountabilities The role will also support the Board's enhanced focus on delivery management more generally, promoting the extension of best practice in a proportionate and appropriate manner across UKNNL's technical delivery. It will provide, expert challenge, assurance and insight on whether UKNNL's projects are being delivered safely, on time, to cost and to the required quality standards. You will: Provide Board level scrutiny and challenge across UKNNL's, infrastructure programmes portfolio, including schedule, cost, scope, risk and delivery confidence. Promote application of professional and proportionate delivery management practice across UKNNL's operations and technical delivery portfolio Support the Board in maintaining a clear view of which projects are on track, at risk or distressed. Support the Board in maintaining a clear view of operations. Contribute fully to Board discussions on strategy and performance What We're Looking For: Essential and Desirable Criteria Alongside a sense of inquisitiveness, tenacity, freshness and new thinking to the Board, we're looking for candidates with the following experience: Essential criteria Significant experience running relevant infrastructure programmes or major projects / and programmes (in the Nuclear, energy, defence, or similarly regulated industry) Excellent inter-personal skills and demonstrable capability to manage complex stakeholder relationships, with the ability to challenge and advise constructively whilst holding executives' leaders to account against delivery targets. A focus on on-time, high-quality delivery for the customer. Desirable criteria Previous experience as a committee chair in a comparable organisation. Experience leading transformation programmes. Established networks in relevant nuclear sector You may already have some non-executive experience - or be looking for a first significant Board role where your expertise can translate into wider impact. Join us We are particularly interested in candidates who bring new and diverse perspectives - helping UKNNL continue to evolve as a modern, inclusive and purpose-driven organisation. If you are motivated by public value, excited by complex governance challenges, and ready to contribute at Board level - we encourage you to apply. To apply This post is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments - the independent regulator of Public Appointments. For more information, please refer to the Commissioner's website . To apply complete the following two steps by clicking the link in each of the following: Register your details on the Public Appointments Website: From October 2025, all applicants for Public Appointments are required to create an account on the Public Appointments Website and use this portal to submit their equality and outside interest declarations as part of the application process. You are required to complete the equality and political declaration sections for this application. Submit your application via the Hays application portal: United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory - Apply for vacancies - Find a job, build a career Hays You will need to provide: Supporting Statement - Which should address your motivation in applying and the essential criteria in the Person Specification and demonstrate evidence of your suitability for the role against these criteria. Maximum length: 2 sides of A4. Curriculum Vitae - Maximum length: 4 sides of A4. Please note: your application will not be considered without you completing both the Hays and Public Appointments elements including the equality and political declaration sections. To confidentially discuss the role in further detail or request a copy of the Candidate Brief, please contact Andrew Timlin or Wendi Wang at Hays Executive. Andrew Timlin Wendi Wang M T Campaign dates Closing date: 15 th June 2026 First round of interviews: W/C 22 nd June 2026 UKNNL/DESNZ/UKGI interviews: W/C 29 th June 2026 The above dates are subject to change
Financial Controller - Real Estate -OUR CLIENT We are partnering with a highly capitalised international real assets investment platform undergoing continued growth and institutional expansion across multiple markets. The business has developed a diverse portfolio spanning commercial real estate, operational assets and infrastructure-related investments, supported by long-term capital and a disciplined investment strategy. With a lean but high-calibre team structure, the platform continues to expand selectively across the UK and Europe through a combination of acquisitions, asset optimisation and strategic partnerships. The finance function operates as a true commercial partner to the wider business, offering exposure well beyond traditional reporting and control. The team is closely aligned to investment, asset management and operational leadership, with involvement across acquisitions, disposals, refinancing, SPV oversight, cash management, budgeting, performance analysis and institutional reporting. As such, this is a highly significant role offering direct exposure to major development projects and complex investment structures. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring best-in-class financial reporting across a portfolio of UK entities and joint ventures. THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead all aspects of financial reporting across multiple UK entities and joint ventures. Deliver timely and insightful monthly management accounts, consolidations and performance reporting. Oversee the preparation of annual statutory accounts and manage the external audit process. Drive budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning activities. Provide financial analysis and reporting on major development and investment projects. Support Board-level reporting, investment decisions and strategic initiatives. Manage treasury operations, funding requirements and cash flow across the portfolio. Identify opportunities to enhance controls, improve reporting processes and drive operational efficiencies. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements and internal governance frameworks. Lead, mentor and develop members of the finance team. THE PERSON: The preferred candidate will: Be a qualified accountant, (ACA or ACCA) with proven experience within a Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role (in real estate ) Possess strong IFRS and statutory reporting expertise. Demonstrate experience operating within complex group or multi-entity structures. Possess excellent leadership and people management capabilities. Be able to show advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems. Be a proactive, commercially minded approach with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. BENEFITS: Excellent pension scheme. Discretionary bonus. Private healthcare. Hybrid working (4 days in the office). Working in high-class office in the heart of London. This is an opportunity to join a globally respected investment platform at a time of continued international growth and strategic expansion, offering both technical depth and meaningful commercial exposure within one of the most active areas of the global real assets market. Please note that due to volume we cannot get back to everyone, however every application is looked at and considered and will be held on Trident International's database for review. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days you should assume your initial application has been unsuccessful, however if suitable roles arise in the future, we will make every effort to contact you. By applying for this job, you accept the Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. To learn more about our company and vacancies we are currently working on, visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Financial Controller - Real Estate -OUR CLIENT We are partnering with a highly capitalised international real assets investment platform undergoing continued growth and institutional expansion across multiple markets. The business has developed a diverse portfolio spanning commercial real estate, operational assets and infrastructure-related investments, supported by long-term capital and a disciplined investment strategy. With a lean but high-calibre team structure, the platform continues to expand selectively across the UK and Europe through a combination of acquisitions, asset optimisation and strategic partnerships. The finance function operates as a true commercial partner to the wider business, offering exposure well beyond traditional reporting and control. The team is closely aligned to investment, asset management and operational leadership, with involvement across acquisitions, disposals, refinancing, SPV oversight, cash management, budgeting, performance analysis and institutional reporting. As such, this is a highly significant role offering direct exposure to major development projects and complex investment structures. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring best-in-class financial reporting across a portfolio of UK entities and joint ventures. THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead all aspects of financial reporting across multiple UK entities and joint ventures. Deliver timely and insightful monthly management accounts, consolidations and performance reporting. Oversee the preparation of annual statutory accounts and manage the external audit process. Drive budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning activities. Provide financial analysis and reporting on major development and investment projects. Support Board-level reporting, investment decisions and strategic initiatives. Manage treasury operations, funding requirements and cash flow across the portfolio. Identify opportunities to enhance controls, improve reporting processes and drive operational efficiencies. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements and internal governance frameworks. Lead, mentor and develop members of the finance team. THE PERSON: The preferred candidate will: Be a qualified accountant, (ACA or ACCA) with proven experience within a Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role (in real estate ) Possess strong IFRS and statutory reporting expertise. Demonstrate experience operating within complex group or multi-entity structures. Possess excellent leadership and people management capabilities. Be able to show advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems. Be a proactive, commercially minded approach with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. BENEFITS: Excellent pension scheme. Discretionary bonus. Private healthcare. Hybrid working (4 days in the office). Working in high-class office in the heart of London. This is an opportunity to join a globally respected investment platform at a time of continued international growth and strategic expansion, offering both technical depth and meaningful commercial exposure within one of the most active areas of the global real assets market. Please note that due to volume we cannot get back to everyone, however every application is looked at and considered and will be held on Trident International's database for review. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days you should assume your initial application has been unsuccessful, however if suitable roles arise in the future, we will make every effort to contact you. By applying for this job, you accept the Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. To learn more about our company and vacancies we are currently working on, visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn
Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant Chesterfield 30,000 - 40,000 DOE The Opportunity Francesca's Recruitment Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a successful and well-established SME based in Chesterfield. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper or Assistant Accountant to join a friendly and professional business that offers exceptional work-life balance, long-term stability, and a supportive working environment. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in the day-to-day financial operations of the business. This is a varied position that offers autonomy while providing support and development opportunities where required. Key Responsibilities Managing purchase ledger and sales ledger processes Bank reconciliations Preparing and submitting VAT returns Month-end reconciliations Assisting with the preparation of management accounts Maintaining accurate financial records Supporting the Finance Director with ad hoc accounting and finance duties Ensuring financial processes are completed accurately and within deadlines About You Previous experience as a Bookkeeper, Assistant Accountant, Company Accountant, or similar finance role Experience working within an SME environment or accountancy practice AAT qualification desirable but not essential Good working knowledge of Excel Sage experience would be advantageous Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach What's on Offer? Salary of 30,000 - 40,000 depending on experience Friendly and supportive team environment Excellent work-life balance No regular overtime required Early finish on Fridays Stable and profitable business with an excellent reputation Opportunity to work closely with an experienced and supportive Finance Director Long-term career security within a growing organisation Apply Now If you are an experienced Bookkeeper or Assistant Accountant looking for a varied role within a professional and welcoming business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Francesca's Recruitment Ltd for immediate consideration.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant Chesterfield 30,000 - 40,000 DOE The Opportunity Francesca's Recruitment Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a successful and well-established SME based in Chesterfield. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper or Assistant Accountant to join a friendly and professional business that offers exceptional work-life balance, long-term stability, and a supportive working environment. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in the day-to-day financial operations of the business. This is a varied position that offers autonomy while providing support and development opportunities where required. Key Responsibilities Managing purchase ledger and sales ledger processes Bank reconciliations Preparing and submitting VAT returns Month-end reconciliations Assisting with the preparation of management accounts Maintaining accurate financial records Supporting the Finance Director with ad hoc accounting and finance duties Ensuring financial processes are completed accurately and within deadlines About You Previous experience as a Bookkeeper, Assistant Accountant, Company Accountant, or similar finance role Experience working within an SME environment or accountancy practice AAT qualification desirable but not essential Good working knowledge of Excel Sage experience would be advantageous Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach What's on Offer? Salary of 30,000 - 40,000 depending on experience Friendly and supportive team environment Excellent work-life balance No regular overtime required Early finish on Fridays Stable and profitable business with an excellent reputation Opportunity to work closely with an experienced and supportive Finance Director Long-term career security within a growing organisation Apply Now If you are an experienced Bookkeeper or Assistant Accountant looking for a varied role within a professional and welcoming business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Francesca's Recruitment Ltd for immediate consideration.
The Company: We are working with a leading main contractor who typically deliver projects valued up to £20 Million for a variety of blue-chip clients. They have excellent relationships with their clients that means the majority of their work is repeat, negotiated business. They are cash rich, often make double digit margins on their projects, have an excellent supply chain who they pay promptly and treat with respect (we know this from our own experience of working with them!), staff turnover is also very low. The Role: They now have an opportunity for someone to join them as their Commercial Director. Working closely with the Managing Director, working alongside a Construction Director and managing a Commercial team of Seniors QSs, Project QSs and Assistants. You will be responsible for the commercial performance of the business and your team/their schemes. You will be given a good degree of autonomy in this role. You'll work closely with the Pre-Con team providing advice on risk particularly with the current inflationary issues in mind, will attend meetings with clients/their representatives and will be comfortable in a client facing/development role, you ll produce monthly management reports, carry out regular 121s with your team together with structured career appraisals, provide leadership of the bid process for selected major projects and have board level and strategic responsibilities and will review and agree all contracts. The Commercial team are very successful and have a really nice blend of youthful enthusiasm and wise older heads they have consistently made good profit so the role is very much nurturing and supporting the team rather than having to go in to rebuild a team and make big changes to processes and procedures. You will support and develop your team and provide advice around any contractual issues, will input into Group procurement deals and ensure the relationships between the Commercial and Operations teams are positive You: To be successful in this role you will need to have real drive and enthusiasm, you'll want to inspire and pass on the skills and knowledge you have developed in your career to your team. It's likely that you'll have worked as a Commercial Director for a building contractor already. If you are an experienced Commercial Manager looking to take the next step in your career I d be keen to chat with you too they can support you with this and have a track record of doing so. You will be based in or be able to commute to the North West of England daily. You will need to have a good understanding of the construction process and great knowledge of construction contracts. Good verbal and written communication skills. Rewards: They are offering a generous salary and package that includes a wide variety of benefits. You will be working with a forward-thinking, award-winning contractor who can provide a challenging and supportive working environment. They have an excellent career development program and invest heavily in CPD. You will be a member of a senior leadership team where your thoughts and ideas will be appreciated.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
The Company: We are working with a leading main contractor who typically deliver projects valued up to £20 Million for a variety of blue-chip clients. They have excellent relationships with their clients that means the majority of their work is repeat, negotiated business. They are cash rich, often make double digit margins on their projects, have an excellent supply chain who they pay promptly and treat with respect (we know this from our own experience of working with them!), staff turnover is also very low. The Role: They now have an opportunity for someone to join them as their Commercial Director. Working closely with the Managing Director, working alongside a Construction Director and managing a Commercial team of Seniors QSs, Project QSs and Assistants. You will be responsible for the commercial performance of the business and your team/their schemes. You will be given a good degree of autonomy in this role. You'll work closely with the Pre-Con team providing advice on risk particularly with the current inflationary issues in mind, will attend meetings with clients/their representatives and will be comfortable in a client facing/development role, you ll produce monthly management reports, carry out regular 121s with your team together with structured career appraisals, provide leadership of the bid process for selected major projects and have board level and strategic responsibilities and will review and agree all contracts. The Commercial team are very successful and have a really nice blend of youthful enthusiasm and wise older heads they have consistently made good profit so the role is very much nurturing and supporting the team rather than having to go in to rebuild a team and make big changes to processes and procedures. You will support and develop your team and provide advice around any contractual issues, will input into Group procurement deals and ensure the relationships between the Commercial and Operations teams are positive You: To be successful in this role you will need to have real drive and enthusiasm, you'll want to inspire and pass on the skills and knowledge you have developed in your career to your team. It's likely that you'll have worked as a Commercial Director for a building contractor already. If you are an experienced Commercial Manager looking to take the next step in your career I d be keen to chat with you too they can support you with this and have a track record of doing so. You will be based in or be able to commute to the North West of England daily. You will need to have a good understanding of the construction process and great knowledge of construction contracts. Good verbal and written communication skills. Rewards: They are offering a generous salary and package that includes a wide variety of benefits. You will be working with a forward-thinking, award-winning contractor who can provide a challenging and supportive working environment. They have an excellent career development program and invest heavily in CPD. You will be a member of a senior leadership team where your thoughts and ideas will be appreciated.
Sales & Account Manager Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid) Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Reporting To: Head of Operations & Finance Director About the Opportunity SF Partners is working exclusively with a client in the personalised products, fulfilment, and logistics sector to appoint a Sales & Account Manager. The business combines extensive expertise in product personalisation with advanced automation capabilities and large-scale fulfilment operations. As part of its continued growth strategy, the company is expanding its B2B services offering across personalisation solutions and third-party logistics (3PL) services. This role will be instrumental in driving new business growth, developing client relationships, and ensuring accounts remain commercially successful. The successful candidate will act as the link between sales, operations, and finance, helping to convert opportunities into long-term partnerships. The Role The Sales & Account Manager will take ownership of the client journey from prospecting and acquisition through to onboarding, account development, and retention. Working closely with commercial, operational, and finance teams, you will identify opportunities, win new business, manage client relationships, and support the successful delivery of services. This position suits an ambitious and commercially focused professional who enjoys building relationships, developing business opportunities, and contributing to a growing operation. Key Responsibilities Business Development Identify and target prospective clients across relevant sectors. Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified opportunities. Generate new business through networking, industry events, referrals, and outbound activity. Support the development of marketing materials, sales collateral, and case studies. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to strengthen market positioning and commercial messaging. Sales & Client Acquisition Manage the full sales cycle from initial engagement through to contract completion. Qualify and progress inbound and outbound opportunities. Lead client meetings, presentations, and proposal discussions. Develop commercially viable solutions in collaboration with internal teams. Negotiate contracts and commercial agreements. Deliver against agreed business development and revenue objectives. Client Onboarding & Service Delivery Coordinate the transition of new clients into operational delivery. Ensure all client requirements, timelines, and expectations are clearly communicated internally. Act as the primary point of contact throughout onboarding. Resolve issues proactively and maintain a high standard of client experience. Monitor service performance during implementation and early delivery stages. Account Management Develop long-term relationships with key client stakeholders. Conduct regular account reviews and performance discussions. Identify opportunities for account growth and additional services. Monitor commercial performance and profitability. Support pricing reviews and contract renewals. Drive strong retention rates and client satisfaction. Candidate Profile Essential Experience Minimum of two years' experience in B2B sales, business development, account management, or client services. Experience within logistics, fulfilment, supply chain, operational services, or a comparable sector. Proven track record of winning and retaining business clients. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across multiple functions. Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Desirable Experience Exposure to third-party logistics (3PL) or fulfilment operations. Experience within personalisation, gifting, manufacturing, or e-commerce sectors. Involvement in launching or scaling new commercial services. Understanding of pricing models, commercial contracts, and margin management. Personal Attributes Self-motivated and results-oriented. Strong relationship-building skills. Commercially astute with a focus on profitability and value creation. Proactive and comfortable taking ownership of opportunities. Resilient and adaptable in a growth-focused environment. Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities. Collaborative and able to build credibility across teams. Why Join? This is an opportunity to join a growing business with established operational capabilities and ambitious expansion plans. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping future growth, building long-term client relationships, and contributing directly to the success of an evolving B2B services platform. Interested? If you feel your skills and experience align with this opportunity, we would be pleased to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV and a brief summary of your suitability for the role. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Jade Sheldon directly at (url removed). SF Partners is managing this search on an exclusive basis on behalf of our client. All applications and enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Sales & Account Manager Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid) Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Reporting To: Head of Operations & Finance Director About the Opportunity SF Partners is working exclusively with a client in the personalised products, fulfilment, and logistics sector to appoint a Sales & Account Manager. The business combines extensive expertise in product personalisation with advanced automation capabilities and large-scale fulfilment operations. As part of its continued growth strategy, the company is expanding its B2B services offering across personalisation solutions and third-party logistics (3PL) services. This role will be instrumental in driving new business growth, developing client relationships, and ensuring accounts remain commercially successful. The successful candidate will act as the link between sales, operations, and finance, helping to convert opportunities into long-term partnerships. The Role The Sales & Account Manager will take ownership of the client journey from prospecting and acquisition through to onboarding, account development, and retention. Working closely with commercial, operational, and finance teams, you will identify opportunities, win new business, manage client relationships, and support the successful delivery of services. This position suits an ambitious and commercially focused professional who enjoys building relationships, developing business opportunities, and contributing to a growing operation. Key Responsibilities Business Development Identify and target prospective clients across relevant sectors. Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified opportunities. Generate new business through networking, industry events, referrals, and outbound activity. Support the development of marketing materials, sales collateral, and case studies. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to strengthen market positioning and commercial messaging. Sales & Client Acquisition Manage the full sales cycle from initial engagement through to contract completion. Qualify and progress inbound and outbound opportunities. Lead client meetings, presentations, and proposal discussions. Develop commercially viable solutions in collaboration with internal teams. Negotiate contracts and commercial agreements. Deliver against agreed business development and revenue objectives. Client Onboarding & Service Delivery Coordinate the transition of new clients into operational delivery. Ensure all client requirements, timelines, and expectations are clearly communicated internally. Act as the primary point of contact throughout onboarding. Resolve issues proactively and maintain a high standard of client experience. Monitor service performance during implementation and early delivery stages. Account Management Develop long-term relationships with key client stakeholders. Conduct regular account reviews and performance discussions. Identify opportunities for account growth and additional services. Monitor commercial performance and profitability. Support pricing reviews and contract renewals. Drive strong retention rates and client satisfaction. Candidate Profile Essential Experience Minimum of two years' experience in B2B sales, business development, account management, or client services. Experience within logistics, fulfilment, supply chain, operational services, or a comparable sector. Proven track record of winning and retaining business clients. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across multiple functions. Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Desirable Experience Exposure to third-party logistics (3PL) or fulfilment operations. Experience within personalisation, gifting, manufacturing, or e-commerce sectors. Involvement in launching or scaling new commercial services. Understanding of pricing models, commercial contracts, and margin management. Personal Attributes Self-motivated and results-oriented. Strong relationship-building skills. Commercially astute with a focus on profitability and value creation. Proactive and comfortable taking ownership of opportunities. Resilient and adaptable in a growth-focused environment. Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities. Collaborative and able to build credibility across teams. Why Join? This is an opportunity to join a growing business with established operational capabilities and ambitious expansion plans. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping future growth, building long-term client relationships, and contributing directly to the success of an evolving B2B services platform. Interested? If you feel your skills and experience align with this opportunity, we would be pleased to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV and a brief summary of your suitability for the role. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Jade Sheldon directly at (url removed). SF Partners is managing this search on an exclusive basis on behalf of our client. All applications and enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.
