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Come and join us as a customer focused and results driven Commercial Heating Category Manager and be part of a hugely successful and friendly Non-Residential team.The Role: As the Commercial Heating Category Manager, you'll join an established Category function. The Category Manager will play a key role in supporting the business in all things category. As a Category Manager, you will handle negotiation, procurement, and pricing of all products within your designated CategoryKey Responsibilities Product StrategyDelivering maximum sales and profitability by building a clear strategic planDevelop and build category plan, to deliver market share growth informed by internal and external insight to maximise commercial position and provide the best customer propositionManaging SKU level cost and retail price in line with pricing and promotional strategyBuilding strong partnerships with sith suppliers to maximise business opportunitiesRoll out a clear sourcing strategy to ensure the supply of quality products that meet the customer needs through the most efficient route to marketDevelop direct reports to ensure full engagement and individual growth of teams.Clearly communicating Category plans to a wider network of teams within the departmentThis is a hybrid-based role with travel into our head office based in Crick, Northamptonshire, three-times a week.You: You'll live and breathe our Customer First ethos, with a commercial and strategic vision when it comes to Category Management. You'll enjoy working collaboratively with the wider team and you'll be committed to acting with integrity and honesty in everything you do.Skills and competencies Experienced in category management or buying/procurementExperience working with suppliers in the commercial heating categoryDeveloping and executing a category strategy - buying, sourcing, negotiating, pricing, etcMotivated to achieve deadlines/targetsExcellent attention-to-detail, planning, and organisational skillsExcellent analytical and communication skills (written and verbal) at all levelsExperience of leading a teamIt is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Category Manager, Assistant Category Manager, Procurement Assistant, Procurement Manager, Buying Assistant, Buying Manager, Building, Construction, Trade, Manufacturing, Retail, FMCG or SupermarketsUs: From boilers to bathroom suites, tubing to towel rails and everything in between, City Plumbing has all the products our customers need to complete the job. And we have all you need to build a successful career! We're proud of our reputation for selling quality plumbing and heating products to both trade and retail customers and we're super excited about our future. We put our colleagues at the heart of all we do, giving them all the tools they need to be successful, happy and feel rewarded in their career with us.Benefits Package and Cultural Environment: BonusDiscounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailersLife assuranceExtended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and moreMental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each otherComplete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages developmentFinancial education and loansFlexible working optionsA business striving to create an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true selfAnd more! We're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We don't want you to 'fit' our culture, we want you to enrich it. We are committed to best practices in recruitment and undertake Basic Criminal Record Disclosures for candidates that are offered employment within our branches that undertake deliveries for British Gas. This check will only be undertaken after the acceptance of an offer of employment.

Job Title : Contract Manager Salary : Competitive Location: Edinburgh Job Type: Full Time, Permanent HF Group is one of the UK's leading multi-discipline building services contractors, delivering high-quality solutions across Electrical, Mechanical, Fire & Security, Telecommunications, and Automated Controls. With a legacy spanning over 3 centuries and a family culture, we consider all of our employees as part of the family and invaluable assets to our ongoing business. Our head office is in Glasgow with offices in Edinburgh, Manchester, Belfast and Aberdeen, providing services to clients across both the public and private sectors throughout the UK. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a proactive and highly organised Contract Manager to join our Fire & Security division in the Edinburgh office. This role promises unique challenges, a varied workload and great career progression opportunities within the company. Key Responsibilities Include but not Limited To: Managing Engineering and the contract lifecycle from inception to renewal or close-out Estimating of jobs that are below the threshold of the internal estimating department Monitoring contract performance and compliance, and identify risks or issues Maintaining positive client customer relationships through excellent service levels Maintaining contract databases and records, ensuring accuracy and accessibility Assist in developing and implementing contract policies, procedures, and best practices Supporting dispute resolution and contract-related litigation if necessary Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required: Relevant Industry Experience Excellent negotiation and communication skills High attention to detail and strong organisational skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Previous experience in a similar role is desirable Proficient in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite is desirable In Return We Offer: Competitive Salary Generous Car Allowance with Access to EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme (upon successful completion of probationary period) Death in Service Scheme Private Medical Care Critical Illness Cover 32 Days Annual Leave (incl. public/bank holidays) Additional Information: Applications close on Friday, 26th September, if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. HF Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Contracts Coordinator, Engineering Contracts Manager, Contracts Specialists, Fire & Security Contracts Officer, Planning Coordinator, Planning Contracts Coordinator, Assistant Project Coordinator, Operations Manager may also be considered for this role.

Assistant Head of Department for the Multi-Skills & Trowel Trades team. Hours: Monday to Friday 37 hours per week Location: Cambridgeshire / Huntingdon Closing date for applications will be 23rd Sept 2025 Contract: Permanent Herts Resourcing Group (HRG) is currently working with a college in Cambridgeshire and we re looking for a Assistant Head of Department for the Multi-Skills & Trowel Trades team. Must have: Must hold Level 5 teaching qualification You must have construction industry qualification Must hold or working towards IQA Award or equivalent You must hold a valid drivers licence and have access to a vehicle The right to work in the UK. Ideally have: DBS on the update service. Experience leading a team Experience of managing study programmes Benefits We also offer an outstanding benefits package, including: Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays Excellent pension scheme Discounts on Apple products Free gym membership and discounted fitness classes Discounted college courses for professional development BUPA Health Expenses cash plan & Occupational Health services Free on-site parking On-campus dining and coffee outlets (Costa Coffee & Starbucks) Ongoing staff development opportunities If you would be interested in applying for this position please do so today!