Business Development Manager - B2B Food Manufacturing Location: UK (Travel required) Job Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive base salary plus performance-related commission/bonus We are seeking a driven and commercially astute Business Development Manager to spearhead growth across our value-added component supply division, specialising in sachets and dip pots for a broad range of industrial and B2B food manufacturing clients. This hands-on, hunter-style role is perfect for someone who thrives on opening doors, building relationships, and converting opportunities into long-term partnerships. Day-to-day of the role: Identify, target, and win new B2B accounts across the food manufacturing sector, focusing on value-added sachet and dip pot supply. Develop and execute a structured business development plan to grow revenue across primary and secondary channels. Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities, managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to contract negotiation and onboarding. Establish and nurture strong relationships with procurement, technical, and NPD teams within target customers. Collaborate with internal operations, NPD, and quality teams to deliver tailored solutions that meet customer specifications and regulatory requirements. Provide market intelligence on customer trends, competitor activity, and new product opportunities. Represent the business at trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings. Report on pipeline activity, forecasts, and commercial performance against targets. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven track record in B2B business development or sales management within the food manufacturing or food ingredients sector. An established network of contacts within ready meal, salad, seafood, meat, vegetable processing, or meal kit businesses. Strong understanding of the technical demands of supplying into food manufacturing environments, including specifications, food safety standards, and regulatory compliance. Experience managing the full sales cycle, from lead generation and cold outreach through to contract closure and account growth. Commercially sharp, with the ability to negotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreements. Self-starter who works proactively and independently, comfortable operating with minimal supervision. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage at all levels from buyer to board. Willingness to travel to customer sites and industry events as required. Full UK driving licence. Benefits: Competitive base salary plus performance-related commission/bonus. Opportunity to shape and grow a key commercial function within a well-established food manufacturer. Autonomy and ownership - this is a role where initiative is rewarded. Supportive team environment with direct access to senior leadership.
Jun 17, 2026
Full time
Business Development Manager - B2B Food Manufacturing Location: UK (Travel required) Job Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive base salary plus performance-related commission/bonus We are seeking a driven and commercially astute Business Development Manager to spearhead growth across our value-added component supply division, specialising in sachets and dip pots for a broad range of industrial and B2B food manufacturing clients. This hands-on, hunter-style role is perfect for someone who thrives on opening doors, building relationships, and converting opportunities into long-term partnerships. Day-to-day of the role: Identify, target, and win new B2B accounts across the food manufacturing sector, focusing on value-added sachet and dip pot supply. Develop and execute a structured business development plan to grow revenue across primary and secondary channels. Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities, managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to contract negotiation and onboarding. Establish and nurture strong relationships with procurement, technical, and NPD teams within target customers. Collaborate with internal operations, NPD, and quality teams to deliver tailored solutions that meet customer specifications and regulatory requirements. Provide market intelligence on customer trends, competitor activity, and new product opportunities. Represent the business at trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings. Report on pipeline activity, forecasts, and commercial performance against targets. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven track record in B2B business development or sales management within the food manufacturing or food ingredients sector. An established network of contacts within ready meal, salad, seafood, meat, vegetable processing, or meal kit businesses. Strong understanding of the technical demands of supplying into food manufacturing environments, including specifications, food safety standards, and regulatory compliance. Experience managing the full sales cycle, from lead generation and cold outreach through to contract closure and account growth. Commercially sharp, with the ability to negotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreements. Self-starter who works proactively and independently, comfortable operating with minimal supervision. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage at all levels from buyer to board. Willingness to travel to customer sites and industry events as required. Full UK driving licence. Benefits: Competitive base salary plus performance-related commission/bonus. Opportunity to shape and grow a key commercial function within a well-established food manufacturer. Autonomy and ownership - this is a role where initiative is rewarded. Supportive team environment with direct access to senior leadership.
Are you passionate about making a lasting impact in your local community? If you thrive on building relationships, creating opportunities, and driving meaningful change we have just the role for you. Our client is a prestigious charity seeking a Regional Fundraiser to support their fundraising plans. Their office is based in Headingley. As a Regional Fundraiser, you will deliver sustainable net income through a diverse range of income streams, tailored to your local community. You will be a visible ambassador for the charity, working closely with supporters, volunteers, businesses, and community groups to grow engagement and income. Collaborating with the Regional Fundraising Team Manager and colleagues, you will contribute to planning, delivery, and mitigation across key income streams, ensuring fundraising is effective, compliant, and impactful. This role is all about people, partnerships, and purpose - representing the charity in the community, nurturing relationships, and inspiring support for those who rely on our services. Your role: Drive Income Growth: Deliver net income targets across multiple fundraising streams, including corporate partnerships, in-memory giving, events, and volunteer-led initiatives. Build Relationships: Develop and maintain strong connections with supporters, local businesses, community groups, and volunteers. Strategic Delivery: Create and implement local fundraising plans in line with our overall strategy, collaborating with colleagues to maximise impact. Supporter Stewardship: Ensure every supporter has a positive experience, championing best practice and maintaining accurate CRM records. Cross-Team Collaboration: Work across hospice, retail, marketing, and fundraising teams to deliver innovative and effective fundraising initiatives. Compliance & Best Practice: Maintain high standards of fundraising compliance and data management, ensuring trust and transparency with all stakeholders. What We're Looking For Driver with own car is essential Passionate about working in the charity sector Any experience of fundraising would be welcomed Strong relationship-building skills Experience using MS Office and CRM's to manage activity Excellent networking, communication, and collaboration skills Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel locally as needed Degree-level education or equivalent experience preferred; driving license desirable Why Apply? This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in your community, building meaningful relationships and driving support for hospice care. You will be part of a motivated, passionate team, with opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development. Apply today and be part of something truly meaningful.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Are you passionate about making a lasting impact in your local community? If you thrive on building relationships, creating opportunities, and driving meaningful change we have just the role for you. Our client is a prestigious charity seeking a Regional Fundraiser to support their fundraising plans. Their office is based in Headingley. As a Regional Fundraiser, you will deliver sustainable net income through a diverse range of income streams, tailored to your local community. You will be a visible ambassador for the charity, working closely with supporters, volunteers, businesses, and community groups to grow engagement and income. Collaborating with the Regional Fundraising Team Manager and colleagues, you will contribute to planning, delivery, and mitigation across key income streams, ensuring fundraising is effective, compliant, and impactful. This role is all about people, partnerships, and purpose - representing the charity in the community, nurturing relationships, and inspiring support for those who rely on our services. Your role: Drive Income Growth: Deliver net income targets across multiple fundraising streams, including corporate partnerships, in-memory giving, events, and volunteer-led initiatives. Build Relationships: Develop and maintain strong connections with supporters, local businesses, community groups, and volunteers. Strategic Delivery: Create and implement local fundraising plans in line with our overall strategy, collaborating with colleagues to maximise impact. Supporter Stewardship: Ensure every supporter has a positive experience, championing best practice and maintaining accurate CRM records. Cross-Team Collaboration: Work across hospice, retail, marketing, and fundraising teams to deliver innovative and effective fundraising initiatives. Compliance & Best Practice: Maintain high standards of fundraising compliance and data management, ensuring trust and transparency with all stakeholders. What We're Looking For Driver with own car is essential Passionate about working in the charity sector Any experience of fundraising would be welcomed Strong relationship-building skills Experience using MS Office and CRM's to manage activity Excellent networking, communication, and collaboration skills Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel locally as needed Degree-level education or equivalent experience preferred; driving license desirable Why Apply? This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in your community, building meaningful relationships and driving support for hospice care. You will be part of a motivated, passionate team, with opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development. Apply today and be part of something truly meaningful.
Are you passionate about making a lasting impact in your local community? If you thrive on building relationships, creating opportunities, and driving meaningful change we have just the role for you. Our client is a prestigious charity seeking a Regional Fundraiser to support their fundraising plans. Their office is based in Headingley. As a Regional Fundraiser, you will deliver sustainable net income through a diverse range of income streams, tailored to your local community. You will be a visible ambassador for the charity, working closely with supporters, volunteers, businesses, and community groups to grow engagement and income. Collaborating with the Regional Fundraising Team Manager and colleagues, you will contribute to planning, delivery, and mitigation across key income streams, ensuring fundraising is effective, compliant, and impactful. This role is all about people, partnerships, and purpose - representing the charity in the community, nurturing relationships, and inspiring support for those who rely on our services. Your role: Drive Income Growth: Deliver net income targets across multiple fundraising streams, including corporate partnerships, in-memory giving, events, and volunteer-led initiatives. Build Relationships: Develop and maintain strong connections with supporters, local businesses, community groups, and volunteers. Strategic Delivery: Create and implement local fundraising plans in line with our overall strategy, collaborating with colleagues to maximise impact. Supporter Stewardship: Ensure every supporter has a positive experience, championing best practice and maintaining accurate CRM records. Cross-Team Collaboration: Work across hospice, retail, marketing, and fundraising teams to deliver innovative and effective fundraising initiatives. Compliance & Best Practice: Maintain high standards of fundraising compliance and data management, ensuring trust and transparency with all stakeholders. What We're Looking For Driver with own car is essential Passionate about working in the charity sector Any experience of fundraising would be welcomed Strong relationship-building skills Experience using MS Office and CRM's to manage activity Excellent networking, communication, and collaboration skills Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel locally as needed Degree-level education or equivalent experience preferred; driving license desirable Why Apply? This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in your community, building meaningful relationships and driving support for hospice care. You will be part of a motivated, passionate team, with opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development. Apply today and be part of something truly meaningful.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Are you passionate about making a lasting impact in your local community? If you thrive on building relationships, creating opportunities, and driving meaningful change we have just the role for you. Our client is a prestigious charity seeking a Regional Fundraiser to support their fundraising plans. Their office is based in Headingley. As a Regional Fundraiser, you will deliver sustainable net income through a diverse range of income streams, tailored to your local community. You will be a visible ambassador for the charity, working closely with supporters, volunteers, businesses, and community groups to grow engagement and income. Collaborating with the Regional Fundraising Team Manager and colleagues, you will contribute to planning, delivery, and mitigation across key income streams, ensuring fundraising is effective, compliant, and impactful. This role is all about people, partnerships, and purpose - representing the charity in the community, nurturing relationships, and inspiring support for those who rely on our services. Your role: Drive Income Growth: Deliver net income targets across multiple fundraising streams, including corporate partnerships, in-memory giving, events, and volunteer-led initiatives. Build Relationships: Develop and maintain strong connections with supporters, local businesses, community groups, and volunteers. Strategic Delivery: Create and implement local fundraising plans in line with our overall strategy, collaborating with colleagues to maximise impact. Supporter Stewardship: Ensure every supporter has a positive experience, championing best practice and maintaining accurate CRM records. Cross-Team Collaboration: Work across hospice, retail, marketing, and fundraising teams to deliver innovative and effective fundraising initiatives. Compliance & Best Practice: Maintain high standards of fundraising compliance and data management, ensuring trust and transparency with all stakeholders. What We're Looking For Driver with own car is essential Passionate about working in the charity sector Any experience of fundraising would be welcomed Strong relationship-building skills Experience using MS Office and CRM's to manage activity Excellent networking, communication, and collaboration skills Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel locally as needed Degree-level education or equivalent experience preferred; driving license desirable Why Apply? This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in your community, building meaningful relationships and driving support for hospice care. You will be part of a motivated, passionate team, with opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development. Apply today and be part of something truly meaningful.
A modern, dynamic accountancy practice is recruiting for a Senior Accountant to join its growing team. This renowned firm provides a range of high-quality accounting services to a varied client portfolio including ambitious owner-managed businesses, property investors, and high-net-worth individuals. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, bonus of up to 5%, life insurance, health insurance, company pension, free onsite parking and social and client events. This role is predominantly office based; however, an element of hybrid and flexible working will be available once settled in. Whilst advertised as Senior Accountant, the role is effectively a Client Manager. You will inherit an established, varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, acting as their main point of contact and trusted advisor. This is a senior, hands-on role offering autonomy over your workload and direct client relationships. As Senior Accountant your responsibilities will include: Portfolio Management - Manage files from start to finish, preparing and reviewing statutory accounts (FRS 102 Section 1A) for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships Taxation - Prepare corporation tax computations, self-assessment tax returns, and handle VAT returns/advisory Client Relations - Build strong, proactive relationships and manage expectations seamlessly Team Leadership - Mentor and support the development of junior team members, leading by example on quality and service Practice Growth - Stay ahead of regulatory changes (including MTD for Income Tax) and identify value-add opportunities for clients Please do apply for this role if your have the following skills and experience: Be a fully qualified member ACCA, ACA, or CIMA Minimum of 5 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice Strong year-end accounts preparation and confident handling of corporation tax, self-assessment, and VAT Ability to manage a portfolio with minimal supervision and deliver files ready for partner review Clear, professional communication skills with both clients and colleagues Experience with cloud-based accounting packages and ideally, practice management software Familiarity with MTD for Income Tax Exposure to SEIS/EIS, director loan accounts, and s455 tax Submit your CV for this Senior Accountant role Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship , either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa. Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
A modern, dynamic accountancy practice is recruiting for a Senior Accountant to join its growing team. This renowned firm provides a range of high-quality accounting services to a varied client portfolio including ambitious owner-managed businesses, property investors, and high-net-worth individuals. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, bonus of up to 5%, life insurance, health insurance, company pension, free onsite parking and social and client events. This role is predominantly office based; however, an element of hybrid and flexible working will be available once settled in. Whilst advertised as Senior Accountant, the role is effectively a Client Manager. You will inherit an established, varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, acting as their main point of contact and trusted advisor. This is a senior, hands-on role offering autonomy over your workload and direct client relationships. As Senior Accountant your responsibilities will include: Portfolio Management - Manage files from start to finish, preparing and reviewing statutory accounts (FRS 102 Section 1A) for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships Taxation - Prepare corporation tax computations, self-assessment tax returns, and handle VAT returns/advisory Client Relations - Build strong, proactive relationships and manage expectations seamlessly Team Leadership - Mentor and support the development of junior team members, leading by example on quality and service Practice Growth - Stay ahead of regulatory changes (including MTD for Income Tax) and identify value-add opportunities for clients Please do apply for this role if your have the following skills and experience: Be a fully qualified member ACCA, ACA, or CIMA Minimum of 5 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice Strong year-end accounts preparation and confident handling of corporation tax, self-assessment, and VAT Ability to manage a portfolio with minimal supervision and deliver files ready for partner review Clear, professional communication skills with both clients and colleagues Experience with cloud-based accounting packages and ideally, practice management software Familiarity with MTD for Income Tax Exposure to SEIS/EIS, director loan accounts, and s455 tax Submit your CV for this Senior Accountant role Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship , either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa. Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Interim HR Consultant (Public sector) Location: Grimsby Hybrid working (2-3 days onsite) Who we are Grant Thornton's Agile Talent Community is a network of contract professionals, giving you the opportunity to work with our clients alongside Grant Thornton teams on a project-by-project basis whilst being supported by our dedicated Agile Talent team. You can choose to work with Grant Thornton as an Independent Consultant either through your own limited company or on inside IR35 terms. Joining us in Public Sector Consulting Our Public Sector Team have worked on some of the UK's largest and most high-profile public sector clients, infrastructure projects and public policy programmes. We are a team that has public service at its heart and is made up of the following sectors: Local Government, Central Government and Healthcare. Our consulting team seeks to develop long-term partnerships with our clients in order to help them deliver key government policies, programmes and strategies on the ground. We work with clients across the public sector - as well as those looking to effectively engage with the public sector - to help them to make effective strategic decisions; improve their outcomes; optimise their operating and delivery models; deliver public sector reform; balance short-term financial challenges with medium term investment; and ensure value for money in all that they do. Joining the Agile Talent Community as an experienced Interim HR Consultant, you will have the freedom to work on projects that you choose, whether full or part-time to support our clients and internal teams on short-to-medium-term assignments. Skills we are looking for Proven experience in the public sector(local government, central government or healthcare), ideally within Human Resources, People Transformation, or Change Management projects. Demonstrable understanding of public sector operations, current policies, and sector-specific challenges. Experience delivering or supporting major transformation or restructuring programmes across large or complex organisations. Consulting experience (internal or external) is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to provide insightful advice, analysis, or recommendations to stakeholders, clients, or senior leaders. Ability to build, maintain, and influence trusted working relationships with colleagues, clients, and key stakeholders. What's in it for you Development: Your development is important to us and as part of the Agile Talent Community you will be able to work alongside our permanent teams as well as our clients, giving you variety and opportunity to develop new skills. Our team is here to support you, with finding new projects as well as navigating the freelance regulation. Engagement: As a member of our Community, you will also be invited to events, which can help your wellbeing, educate you about the market you operate in, help you connect with the business as well as other members of the Community Doing what's right ahead of what's easy Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people and those who work alongside our teams, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect each other helps everyone to perform at the best of their ability and realize their potential.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Interim HR Consultant (Public sector) Location: Grimsby Hybrid working (2-3 days onsite) Who we are Grant Thornton's Agile Talent Community is a network of contract professionals, giving you the opportunity to work with our clients alongside Grant Thornton teams on a project-by-project basis whilst being supported by our dedicated Agile Talent team. You can choose to work with Grant Thornton as an Independent Consultant either through your own limited company or on inside IR35 terms. Joining us in Public Sector Consulting Our Public Sector Team have worked on some of the UK's largest and most high-profile public sector clients, infrastructure projects and public policy programmes. We are a team that has public service at its heart and is made up of the following sectors: Local Government, Central Government and Healthcare. Our consulting team seeks to develop long-term partnerships with our clients in order to help them deliver key government policies, programmes and strategies on the ground. We work with clients across the public sector - as well as those looking to effectively engage with the public sector - to help them to make effective strategic decisions; improve their outcomes; optimise their operating and delivery models; deliver public sector reform; balance short-term financial challenges with medium term investment; and ensure value for money in all that they do. Joining the Agile Talent Community as an experienced Interim HR Consultant, you will have the freedom to work on projects that you choose, whether full or part-time to support our clients and internal teams on short-to-medium-term assignments. Skills we are looking for Proven experience in the public sector(local government, central government or healthcare), ideally within Human Resources, People Transformation, or Change Management projects. Demonstrable understanding of public sector operations, current policies, and sector-specific challenges. Experience delivering or supporting major transformation or restructuring programmes across large or complex organisations. Consulting experience (internal or external) is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to provide insightful advice, analysis, or recommendations to stakeholders, clients, or senior leaders. Ability to build, maintain, and influence trusted working relationships with colleagues, clients, and key stakeholders. What's in it for you Development: Your development is important to us and as part of the Agile Talent Community you will be able to work alongside our permanent teams as well as our clients, giving you variety and opportunity to develop new skills. Our team is here to support you, with finding new projects as well as navigating the freelance regulation. Engagement: As a member of our Community, you will also be invited to events, which can help your wellbeing, educate you about the market you operate in, help you connect with the business as well as other members of the Community Doing what's right ahead of what's easy Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people and those who work alongside our teams, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect each other helps everyone to perform at the best of their ability and realize their potential.
Generous base salary, plus car allowanceFull-time, permanent role Monday-Friday, 36.25 hours per weekOpen to candidates across the UK. Presence in our Welwyn Garden City or Liverpool Head Offices 3 days per week is essential.We're looking for an experienced and commercially focused Account Manager to manage and grow a portfolio of high-value retail partners, including convenience stores, grocers and major forecourt estates.This is a highly visible role where you'll act as the main point of contact for your accounts, building strong relationships at all levels while driving commercial performance and delivering key initiatives.You'll also play a key role in representing the voice of the customer within PayPoint, ensuring we continue to evolve and deliver value for our retail partners. The role • Managing and developing a portfolio of retail accounts, building strong relationships from store to senior leadership level• Creating and delivering a structured stakeholder and contact strategy• Identifying and driving new business opportunities across existing and new customers• Leading the delivery of hardware and software rollouts in collaboration with internal teams• Owning retailer relationships, contracts and ongoing commercial performance• Monitoring KPIs and implementing actions to optimise performance• Leading commercial negotiations to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes• Collaborating cross-functionally (marketing, PR, operations, product, IT) to deliver best-in-class partnerships• Developing and supporting annual marketing plans for key accounts• Acting as the internal advocate for customer needs and priorities• Managing and resolving retailer issues, ensuring timely escalation where needed• Keeping close to market trends and competitor activity to inform strategy What we're looking for • Proven experience in account management or relationship management• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive outcomes to completion• Experience identifying and delivering new business opportunities• Strong project management and organisational skills• Confident communicator with experience presenting to stakeholders• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)• Full driving licence and willingness to travel regularlyDesirable:• Experience working with retail or wholesale customers• Understanding of the grocery retail / FMCG / supply chain landscape• Experience in B2B customer service or account environments• Knowledge of payments, utilities or fintech markets• Familiarity with Power BI What you'll bring • A professional, organised and resilient approach• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage at all levels• A proactive, self-starting mindset with the ability to work independently• Flexibility and resilience to thrive in a fast-paced environment About PayPoint Since 1996, PayPoint has been powering convenient payment and retail technology solutions across the UK.With over £15 billion in transactions every year, we're at the heart of local communities, helping retailers thrive and customers stay connected.You may have experience of the following: Account Manager, Key Account Manager, Senior Account Manager, Strategic Account Manager, National Account Manager, Retail Account Manager, Client Relationship Manager, Customer Success Manager (B2B), Business Development Manager, Commercial Manager, Partner Manager, Channel Account Manager, Client Services Manager, Territory ManagerREF-
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Generous base salary, plus car allowanceFull-time, permanent role Monday-Friday, 36.25 hours per weekOpen to candidates across the UK. Presence in our Welwyn Garden City or Liverpool Head Offices 3 days per week is essential.We're looking for an experienced and commercially focused Account Manager to manage and grow a portfolio of high-value retail partners, including convenience stores, grocers and major forecourt estates.This is a highly visible role where you'll act as the main point of contact for your accounts, building strong relationships at all levels while driving commercial performance and delivering key initiatives.You'll also play a key role in representing the voice of the customer within PayPoint, ensuring we continue to evolve and deliver value for our retail partners. The role • Managing and developing a portfolio of retail accounts, building strong relationships from store to senior leadership level• Creating and delivering a structured stakeholder and contact strategy• Identifying and driving new business opportunities across existing and new customers• Leading the delivery of hardware and software rollouts in collaboration with internal teams• Owning retailer relationships, contracts and ongoing commercial performance• Monitoring KPIs and implementing actions to optimise performance• Leading commercial negotiations to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes• Collaborating cross-functionally (marketing, PR, operations, product, IT) to deliver best-in-class partnerships• Developing and supporting annual marketing plans for key accounts• Acting as the internal advocate for customer needs and priorities• Managing and resolving retailer issues, ensuring timely escalation where needed• Keeping close to market trends and competitor activity to inform strategy What we're looking for • Proven experience in account management or relationship management• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive outcomes to completion• Experience identifying and delivering new business opportunities• Strong project management and organisational skills• Confident communicator with experience presenting to stakeholders• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)• Full driving licence and willingness to travel regularlyDesirable:• Experience working with retail or wholesale customers• Understanding of the grocery retail / FMCG / supply chain landscape• Experience in B2B customer service or account environments• Knowledge of payments, utilities or fintech markets• Familiarity with Power BI What you'll bring • A professional, organised and resilient approach• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage at all levels• A proactive, self-starting mindset with the ability to work independently• Flexibility and resilience to thrive in a fast-paced environment About PayPoint Since 1996, PayPoint has been powering convenient payment and retail technology solutions across the UK.With over £15 billion in transactions every year, we're at the heart of local communities, helping retailers thrive and customers stay connected.You may have experience of the following: Account Manager, Key Account Manager, Senior Account Manager, Strategic Account Manager, National Account Manager, Retail Account Manager, Client Relationship Manager, Customer Success Manager (B2B), Business Development Manager, Commercial Manager, Partner Manager, Channel Account Manager, Client Services Manager, Territory ManagerREF-
Head of Finance & Analysis Location: Hybrid (3 days per week in the Manchester office) Salary: 90k - 108k per annum plus 5,000 Car Allowance Hours: 36 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent You will provide strategic financial leadership on complex development and investment transactions, including organic growth opportunities, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, regeneration schemes and large-scale investment projects. The role will support projects ensuring robust financial analysis, risk assessment and investment decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Lead the financial appraisal and evaluation of major development and investment opportunities Provide end-to-end transaction support from initial assessment through to approval and delivery Support the Development Finance Director in developing and implementing investment and development finance strategies Deputise for the Development Finance Director when required Develop, review and challenge complex financial models Provide strategic recommendations to support investment decisions and maximise portfolio performance Analyse market conditions, development opportunities and emerging investment trends Present financial analysis and recommendations to Group and subsidiary Boards, Executive teams and Investment Committees Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Development, Treasury, Tax, Legal and Finance functions Candidate requirements: CCAB qualified accountant (or equivalent professional qualification) Significant experience in development finance, investment appraisal or property-based finance Strong understanding of the housing and property development sector Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capability Demonstrable experience developing and reviewing complex financial models for multi-tenure schemes Experience working with strategic partnerships, joint ventures and large-scale investment opportunities Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills Ability to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Head of Finance & Analysis Location: Hybrid (3 days per week in the Manchester office) Salary: 90k - 108k per annum plus 5,000 Car Allowance Hours: 36 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent You will provide strategic financial leadership on complex development and investment transactions, including organic growth opportunities, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, regeneration schemes and large-scale investment projects. The role will support projects ensuring robust financial analysis, risk assessment and investment decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Lead the financial appraisal and evaluation of major development and investment opportunities Provide end-to-end transaction support from initial assessment through to approval and delivery Support the Development Finance Director in developing and implementing investment and development finance strategies Deputise for the Development Finance Director when required Develop, review and challenge complex financial models Provide strategic recommendations to support investment decisions and maximise portfolio performance Analyse market conditions, development opportunities and emerging investment trends Present financial analysis and recommendations to Group and subsidiary Boards, Executive teams and Investment Committees Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Development, Treasury, Tax, Legal and Finance functions Candidate requirements: CCAB qualified accountant (or equivalent professional qualification) Significant experience in development finance, investment appraisal or property-based finance Strong understanding of the housing and property development sector Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capability Demonstrable experience developing and reviewing complex financial models for multi-tenure schemes Experience working with strategic partnerships, joint ventures and large-scale investment opportunities Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills Ability to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role.
Interim Programme Manager/ Transformation Lead (Public sector) Location: Sheffield Hybrid working (2-3 days onsite) Who we are Grant Thornton's Agile Talent Community is a network of contract professionals, giving you the opportunity to work with our clients alongside Grant Thornton teams on a project-by-project basis whilst being supported by our dedicated Agile Talent team. Joining us in Public Sector Consulting Our Public Sector Team have worked on some of the UK's largest and most high-profile public sector clients, infrastructure projects and public policy programmes. We are a team that has public service at its heart and is made up of the following sectors: Local Government, Central Government and Healthcare. Our consulting team seeks to develop long-term partnerships with our clients in order to help them deliver key government policies, programmes and strategies on the ground. We work with clients across the public sector - as well as those looking to effectively engage with the public sector - to help them to make effective strategic decisions; improve their outcomes; optimise their operating and delivery models; deliver public sector reform; balance short-term financial challenges with medium term investment; and ensure value for money in all that they do. Joining the Agile Talent Community as an experienced Interim Programme Manager/ Transformation Lead, you will have the freedom to work on projects that you choose, whether full or part-time to support our clients and internal teams on short-to-medium-term assignments. Skills we are looking for Proven programme management experience in the public sector (local government, central government or healthcare) - ideally within Human Resources, Transformation, or Change Management projects. Strong understanding of public sector operations, current policies, and sector-specific challenges. Experience supporting major public sector transformation or restructuring programmes across large or complex organisations. Consulting experience (internal or external) is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to provide insightful advice, analysis, or recommendations to stakeholders, clients, or senior leaders. Ability to build, maintain, and influence trusted working relationships with colleagues, clients, and key stakeholders. What's in it for you Development: Your development is important to us and as part of the Agile Talent Community you will be able to work alongside our permanent teams as well as our clients, giving you variety and opportunity to develop new skills. Our team is here to support you, with finding new projects as well as navigating the freelance regulation. Engagement: As a member of our Community, you will also be invited to events, which can help your wellbeing, educate you about the market you operate in, help you connect with the business as well as other members of the Community. Doing what's right ahead of what's easy Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people and those who work alongside our teams, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone.Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect each other helps everyone to perform at the best of their ability and realize their potential.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Interim Programme Manager/ Transformation Lead (Public sector) Location: Sheffield Hybrid working (2-3 days onsite) Who we are Grant Thornton's Agile Talent Community is a network of contract professionals, giving you the opportunity to work with our clients alongside Grant Thornton teams on a project-by-project basis whilst being supported by our dedicated Agile Talent team. Joining us in Public Sector Consulting Our Public Sector Team have worked on some of the UK's largest and most high-profile public sector clients, infrastructure projects and public policy programmes. We are a team that has public service at its heart and is made up of the following sectors: Local Government, Central Government and Healthcare. Our consulting team seeks to develop long-term partnerships with our clients in order to help them deliver key government policies, programmes and strategies on the ground. We work with clients across the public sector - as well as those looking to effectively engage with the public sector - to help them to make effective strategic decisions; improve their outcomes; optimise their operating and delivery models; deliver public sector reform; balance short-term financial challenges with medium term investment; and ensure value for money in all that they do. Joining the Agile Talent Community as an experienced Interim Programme Manager/ Transformation Lead, you will have the freedom to work on projects that you choose, whether full or part-time to support our clients and internal teams on short-to-medium-term assignments. Skills we are looking for Proven programme management experience in the public sector (local government, central government or healthcare) - ideally within Human Resources, Transformation, or Change Management projects. Strong understanding of public sector operations, current policies, and sector-specific challenges. Experience supporting major public sector transformation or restructuring programmes across large or complex organisations. Consulting experience (internal or external) is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to provide insightful advice, analysis, or recommendations to stakeholders, clients, or senior leaders. Ability to build, maintain, and influence trusted working relationships with colleagues, clients, and key stakeholders. What's in it for you Development: Your development is important to us and as part of the Agile Talent Community you will be able to work alongside our permanent teams as well as our clients, giving you variety and opportunity to develop new skills. Our team is here to support you, with finding new projects as well as navigating the freelance regulation. Engagement: As a member of our Community, you will also be invited to events, which can help your wellbeing, educate you about the market you operate in, help you connect with the business as well as other members of the Community. Doing what's right ahead of what's easy Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people and those who work alongside our teams, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone.Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect each other helps everyone to perform at the best of their ability and realize their potential.
Head of Product Development (Heritage, Gift & Licensed Products) Location: Hybrid - Melksham, Wiltshire Salary: Negotiable Job Type: Permanent, Full Time REED Marketing & Creative are pleased to be partnering with a well-established business with over 30 years' experience in the giftware sector who are evolving into a culturally curated lifestyle brand, rooted in storytelling, heritage and design. Supplying bookstores, museum stores, heritage retailers and gift shops across the UK, US and internationally, the business combines proprietary brands with licensing partnerships. As part of its next phase of growth, the company is seeking an experienced Head of Product Development to lead product strategy, deliver profitable growth and build a high-performing product function. The Role Reporting to the Sales & Marketing Director and sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, this role is accountable for the commercial success of the product portfolio. You will drive sales growth, improve gross margin and optimise return on product investment through strong strategic leadership and disciplined execution. Leading the Product Development team, you will balance creativity with commercial focus to deliver fewer, stronger and more profitable product launches. This is a commercial leadership role rather than a design-led position. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute product strategy aligned to business objectives and brand direction Own product portfolio performance, including sales, gross profit and margin delivery Create annual product roadmaps focused on revenue growth and ROI Drive SKU rationalisation, reducing underperforming lines and complexity Lead end-to-end product development from concept to launch, embedding commercial discipline Identify market opportunities through customer insight, trends and competitor analysis Manage product architecture across proprietary and licensed ranges Maximise value from licensing partnerships while strengthening owned brands Oversee product briefs, packaging and merchandising to optimise retail performance Lead value engineering and cost optimisation with overseas manufacturing partners Ensure compliance and risk management throughout development Build and develop a high-performing, commercially focused product team Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales and Marketing to align product with demand Champion the use of AI tools to improve development speed and effectiveness Experience & Skills Senior product leadership experience within giftware, consumer goods, homewares, licensing or related sectors Proven track record of delivering profitable product portfolios Strong financial and commercial acumen, including margin and ROI management Experience working with overseas manufacturers and cost optimisation Background in both proprietary and licensed product development Strong leadership and team development capability Data-driven decision making, using customer and market insight The successful candidate will be commercially driven and strategic, with strong decision-making ability. A confident leader who can balance creativity with commercial outcomes, influence stakeholders and maintain a clear focus on delivering products customers love and retailers want to buy. Interested? Apply online or contact Jo Aldred at Reed.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Head of Product Development (Heritage, Gift & Licensed Products) Location: Hybrid - Melksham, Wiltshire Salary: Negotiable Job Type: Permanent, Full Time REED Marketing & Creative are pleased to be partnering with a well-established business with over 30 years' experience in the giftware sector who are evolving into a culturally curated lifestyle brand, rooted in storytelling, heritage and design. Supplying bookstores, museum stores, heritage retailers and gift shops across the UK, US and internationally, the business combines proprietary brands with licensing partnerships. As part of its next phase of growth, the company is seeking an experienced Head of Product Development to lead product strategy, deliver profitable growth and build a high-performing product function. The Role Reporting to the Sales & Marketing Director and sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, this role is accountable for the commercial success of the product portfolio. You will drive sales growth, improve gross margin and optimise return on product investment through strong strategic leadership and disciplined execution. Leading the Product Development team, you will balance creativity with commercial focus to deliver fewer, stronger and more profitable product launches. This is a commercial leadership role rather than a design-led position. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute product strategy aligned to business objectives and brand direction Own product portfolio performance, including sales, gross profit and margin delivery Create annual product roadmaps focused on revenue growth and ROI Drive SKU rationalisation, reducing underperforming lines and complexity Lead end-to-end product development from concept to launch, embedding commercial discipline Identify market opportunities through customer insight, trends and competitor analysis Manage product architecture across proprietary and licensed ranges Maximise value from licensing partnerships while strengthening owned brands Oversee product briefs, packaging and merchandising to optimise retail performance Lead value engineering and cost optimisation with overseas manufacturing partners Ensure compliance and risk management throughout development Build and develop a high-performing, commercially focused product team Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales and Marketing to align product with demand Champion the use of AI tools to improve development speed and effectiveness Experience & Skills Senior product leadership experience within giftware, consumer goods, homewares, licensing or related sectors Proven track record of delivering profitable product portfolios Strong financial and commercial acumen, including margin and ROI management Experience working with overseas manufacturers and cost optimisation Background in both proprietary and licensed product development Strong leadership and team development capability Data-driven decision making, using customer and market insight The successful candidate will be commercially driven and strategic, with strong decision-making ability. A confident leader who can balance creativity with commercial outcomes, influence stakeholders and maintain a clear focus on delivering products customers love and retailers want to buy. Interested? Apply online or contact Jo Aldred at Reed.
Key Accounts Director Location: Home-based with UK travel Salary: Package of £100k+ (including base salary, commission, and car allowance) Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent What We Can Offer You: 25 Days Annual Leave (Pro-Rata for Part-time and Fixed-Term Roles), Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You Mercia Group (part of Wilmington plc) are looking for someone who knows how to build strong, lasting commercial relationships - and how to turn those relationships into meaningful, long term revenue. You'll likely come from an accountancy or professional services background, or have significant experience selling into regulated sectors such as legal services, education or financial services. Either way, you're experienced in handling complex conversations and applying sound commercial judgement in environments where credibility matters. You take a considered, consultative approach to sales. You invest time in understanding your clients, use insight to surface real challenges, and shape tailored, value-led propositions in response. This is predominantly a key account role, with most of your focus on managing, retaining and growing existing relationships, alongside a meaningful expectation to actively identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities. We re looking for someone who can demonstrate success in both growing existing accounts and consistently winning new business, with a strong focus on building a sustainable pipeline. If you're looking to take ownership of a high-value client portfolio and play a strategic role in Mercia s continued growth - combining account management excellence with proven new business capability - we'd love to hear from you! Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington Plc s career site. At Wilmington Plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! Main Purpose of the Role: In this role, you ll take ownership of a portfolio of Mercia s largest and most strategically important clients and partners. This includes leading accountancy firms, heads of groups and networks, as well as key industry partners such as software providers, training organisations and professional education bodies. You ll be responsible for maintaining and growing these relationships, taking a proactive approach to account management, spotting opportunities for expansion and ensuring long term client retention. You ll work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, alongside colleagues in sales and marketing, to support existing partnerships and develop new ones that align with Mercia s wider growth plans. Staying close to clients businesses, you'll provide insights, anticipate needs, and remain informed about changes in the accountancy industry to understand their impact on your portfolio. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: • Drive the growth and retention of revenue across your portfolio. • Develop and leverage commercial and strategic partnerships to contribute to Mercia's wider growth strategy. • Work closely with a designated Client Success Manager to ensure world-class service for strategic clients and partners. • Build and maintain strategic B2B partnerships; demonstrate solution-selling expertise in regulated industries (accountancy, legal services, or education). • Manage your time and workload efficiently to meet activity targets. • Line manage and support a small team of Key Account Managers. • Prioritise activity across your portfolio to maximise the potential and long-term value of each account. • Negotiate commercially with clients, partners, and procurement teams to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes, consulting legal teams as necessary. • Build and maintain a pipeline of opportunities that grows year on year. • Collaborate with the product division on new solutions, pricing, and go-to-market materials. • Support the wider sales team in commercial negotiations, proposals, and client contracting. • Accurately capture and record client and partner interactions in Salesforce and other systems. • Convert proposals into successful deals and track performance metrics (conversion rates, pipeline growth, revenue retention/win). • Log client feedback, requests, and insights with the Product Department. What s the Best Thing About This Role You will be at the heart of Mercia s strategic growth, shaping partnerships with some of the biggest names in the accountancy profession while leading a small team and influencing the wider sales strategy. What s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role Managing a high-value portfolio with multiple stakeholders and complex negotiations requires commercial agility, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to balance long-term strategy with day-to-day operational demands. What We re Looking For To be successful in this role, you must: • Proven experience selling solutions within a regulated environment, such as accountancy, professional education or training. • Demonstrable experience managing a portfolio of high value key accounts - typically up to 30 clients - with a clear focus on retention, growth and long term value. • Experience operating at senior leadership level, with the confidence to engage credibly with SLT, board level stakeholders and executive decision makers, both internally and externally. • Previous experience in line managing and coaching a Key Accounts or senior sales team. • A strong understanding of how to stay close to the commercial realities of the business, spotting opportunities for strategic partnerships and longer term growth. • A positive, thoughtful and disciplined approach to sales, focused on understanding client needs and solving problems rather than transactional selling. • A collaborative mindset and a willingness to share insight, best practice and experience with colleagues across the sales function. • Flexibility to travel across the UK to meet clients and partners, with occasional travel further afield, and the ability to attend regular internal meetings in Leicester and London. To be successful in this role, it would be great if you have: • Previous sales experience in the accountancy industry. We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About us Mercia Group, part of Wilmington plc, a leading provider of information, education, and networking services. At Mercia, we support accountancy firms across the UK with high-quality training, content, and resources. By joining our team, you ll be part of a forward-thinking business that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous growth. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers to do the right business in the right way - providing trusted data, insights, and education to navigate the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) landscape. When you join us, you ll not only make a real difference for our customers, you ll also enjoy flexibility through hybrid working and benefit from a wide range of learning, career, and development opportunities. Whether you're just starting out, returning to work after a break, or looking to take your next step, you ll be doing work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Key Accounts Director Location: Home-based with UK travel Salary: Package of £100k+ (including base salary, commission, and car allowance) Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent What We Can Offer You: 25 Days Annual Leave (Pro-Rata for Part-time and Fixed-Term Roles), Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You Mercia Group (part of Wilmington plc) are looking for someone who knows how to build strong, lasting commercial relationships - and how to turn those relationships into meaningful, long term revenue. You'll likely come from an accountancy or professional services background, or have significant experience selling into regulated sectors such as legal services, education or financial services. Either way, you're experienced in handling complex conversations and applying sound commercial judgement in environments where credibility matters. You take a considered, consultative approach to sales. You invest time in understanding your clients, use insight to surface real challenges, and shape tailored, value-led propositions in response. This is predominantly a key account role, with most of your focus on managing, retaining and growing existing relationships, alongside a meaningful expectation to actively identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities. We re looking for someone who can demonstrate success in both growing existing accounts and consistently winning new business, with a strong focus on building a sustainable pipeline. If you're looking to take ownership of a high-value client portfolio and play a strategic role in Mercia s continued growth - combining account management excellence with proven new business capability - we'd love to hear from you! Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington Plc s career site. At Wilmington Plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! Main Purpose of the Role: In this role, you ll take ownership of a portfolio of Mercia s largest and most strategically important clients and partners. This includes leading accountancy firms, heads of groups and networks, as well as key industry partners such as software providers, training organisations and professional education bodies. You ll be responsible for maintaining and growing these relationships, taking a proactive approach to account management, spotting opportunities for expansion and ensuring long term client retention. You ll work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, alongside colleagues in sales and marketing, to support existing partnerships and develop new ones that align with Mercia s wider growth plans. Staying close to clients businesses, you'll provide insights, anticipate needs, and remain informed about changes in the accountancy industry to understand their impact on your portfolio. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: • Drive the growth and retention of revenue across your portfolio. • Develop and leverage commercial and strategic partnerships to contribute to Mercia's wider growth strategy. • Work closely with a designated Client Success Manager to ensure world-class service for strategic clients and partners. • Build and maintain strategic B2B partnerships; demonstrate solution-selling expertise in regulated industries (accountancy, legal services, or education). • Manage your time and workload efficiently to meet activity targets. • Line manage and support a small team of Key Account Managers. • Prioritise activity across your portfolio to maximise the potential and long-term value of each account. • Negotiate commercially with clients, partners, and procurement teams to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes, consulting legal teams as necessary. • Build and maintain a pipeline of opportunities that grows year on year. • Collaborate with the product division on new solutions, pricing, and go-to-market materials. • Support the wider sales team in commercial negotiations, proposals, and client contracting. • Accurately capture and record client and partner interactions in Salesforce and other systems. • Convert proposals into successful deals and track performance metrics (conversion rates, pipeline growth, revenue retention/win). • Log client feedback, requests, and insights with the Product Department. What s the Best Thing About This Role You will be at the heart of Mercia s strategic growth, shaping partnerships with some of the biggest names in the accountancy profession while leading a small team and influencing the wider sales strategy. What s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role Managing a high-value portfolio with multiple stakeholders and complex negotiations requires commercial agility, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to balance long-term strategy with day-to-day operational demands. What We re Looking For To be successful in this role, you must: • Proven experience selling solutions within a regulated environment, such as accountancy, professional education or training. • Demonstrable experience managing a portfolio of high value key accounts - typically up to 30 clients - with a clear focus on retention, growth and long term value. • Experience operating at senior leadership level, with the confidence to engage credibly with SLT, board level stakeholders and executive decision makers, both internally and externally. • Previous experience in line managing and coaching a Key Accounts or senior sales team. • A strong understanding of how to stay close to the commercial realities of the business, spotting opportunities for strategic partnerships and longer term growth. • A positive, thoughtful and disciplined approach to sales, focused on understanding client needs and solving problems rather than transactional selling. • A collaborative mindset and a willingness to share insight, best practice and experience with colleagues across the sales function. • Flexibility to travel across the UK to meet clients and partners, with occasional travel further afield, and the ability to attend regular internal meetings in Leicester and London. To be successful in this role, it would be great if you have: • Previous sales experience in the accountancy industry. We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About us Mercia Group, part of Wilmington plc, a leading provider of information, education, and networking services. At Mercia, we support accountancy firms across the UK with high-quality training, content, and resources. By joining our team, you ll be part of a forward-thinking business that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous growth. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers to do the right business in the right way - providing trusted data, insights, and education to navigate the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) landscape. When you join us, you ll not only make a real difference for our customers, you ll also enjoy flexibility through hybrid working and benefit from a wide range of learning, career, and development opportunities. Whether you're just starting out, returning to work after a break, or looking to take your next step, you ll be doing work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!
Junior Account Manager North West Lifestyle & Performance £32,000 - £38,000 This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving brand at a key stage of growth, offering real exposure, development, and progression within a collaborative and ambitious team. What's on Offer: Competitive salary of £32,000 - £38,000 + Bonus 26 days holiday 40% staff discount Enhanced maternity & paternity leave Free on-site gym Flexible working scheme Early finish Fridays About the Business:We are partnering with a high-growth performance brand with a turnover of £160m, currently expanding its head office team with a key focus on the wholesale and B2B division. Already collaborating with some of the largest e-commerce and retail partners, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth as it continues to build new partnerships across the UK, EU, and US markets. The Role:This is an exciting opportunity for a Junior Account Manager to join a dynamic and fast-paced commercial team. Working closely with the Senior Strategic Key Account Manager, you'll operate in a collaborative "duo" setup-supporting day-to-day account activity while also taking ownership of your own accounts. You'll play a key role in managing relationships, supporting brand meetings, contributing to product discussions, and overseeing order books. This position offers excellent exposure across multiple areas of the business and is ideal for someone looking to step into a more commercially involved role. Key Responsibilities: Support the Senior Strategic Key Account Manager with key partner accounts Manage your own portfolio of wholesale/B2B accounts Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners Participate in brand meetings, product discussions, and seasonal planning Oversee and manage order books, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery Collaborate cross-functionally with product developers, designers, and merchandising teams Act as a key internal point of contact across multiple departments About You: Charismatic, energetic, and confident in both internal and external settings Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships quickly Proactive and organised, with strong attention to detail Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment Keen interest in product, brand development, and commercial strategy Previous experience in account management, wholesale, or B2B is advantageous but not essential BH36024
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Junior Account Manager North West Lifestyle & Performance £32,000 - £38,000 This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving brand at a key stage of growth, offering real exposure, development, and progression within a collaborative and ambitious team. What's on Offer: Competitive salary of £32,000 - £38,000 + Bonus 26 days holiday 40% staff discount Enhanced maternity & paternity leave Free on-site gym Flexible working scheme Early finish Fridays About the Business:We are partnering with a high-growth performance brand with a turnover of £160m, currently expanding its head office team with a key focus on the wholesale and B2B division. Already collaborating with some of the largest e-commerce and retail partners, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth as it continues to build new partnerships across the UK, EU, and US markets. The Role:This is an exciting opportunity for a Junior Account Manager to join a dynamic and fast-paced commercial team. Working closely with the Senior Strategic Key Account Manager, you'll operate in a collaborative "duo" setup-supporting day-to-day account activity while also taking ownership of your own accounts. You'll play a key role in managing relationships, supporting brand meetings, contributing to product discussions, and overseeing order books. This position offers excellent exposure across multiple areas of the business and is ideal for someone looking to step into a more commercially involved role. Key Responsibilities: Support the Senior Strategic Key Account Manager with key partner accounts Manage your own portfolio of wholesale/B2B accounts Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners Participate in brand meetings, product discussions, and seasonal planning Oversee and manage order books, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery Collaborate cross-functionally with product developers, designers, and merchandising teams Act as a key internal point of contact across multiple departments About You: Charismatic, energetic, and confident in both internal and external settings Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships quickly Proactive and organised, with strong attention to detail Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment Keen interest in product, brand development, and commercial strategy Previous experience in account management, wholesale, or B2B is advantageous but not essential BH36024
As our new Business Development Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering growth with highly effective business development, exploration of opportunities through our development business throughout the region and your own strategic leads in Kent, South London and East Sussex. Reporting to the Regional Head of New Business, you will be responsible for business development in your area, focused on developing customer relationships and securing opportunities. Focus is on Accelerated procurement, ECI, 2 stage tendering, and Willmott Dixon Developments opportunities. Your work will directly influence how we position ourselves via frameworks and the open market to build long-term relationships with our customers. You'll engage closely with new and existing customers, understanding their needs and guiding them through early project stages to shape the right solutions. By nurturing meaningful relationships and applying a strategic mindset, you'll help ensure we are known, trusted and well-placed to win repeat and new business opportunities across the South region. Working collaboratively with colleagues in Preconstruction, Operations, Commercial and our Frameworks Team, you'll ensure that opportunities align with regional priorities. You'll also use your market insight to anticipate trends, support pipeline development and ensure our teams are equipped with the intelligence they need to succeed. This role covers South London, Kent and East Sussex region of England. We are flexible on the base location of the successful candidate which could be either Weybridge or Dartford offices; but due to the nature of the role, travel across the region will be required. Key Responsibilities/Deliverables: Identify, create and secure work-winning opportunities with new and existing customers in South London, Kent and East Sussex. Build strong, trusted relationships with customers, consultants, framework providers and industry partners. Support early-stage engagement, shaping briefs and developing customer-focused solutions during feasibility and pre-positioning stages. Use Customer Account Management (CAMs) processes to maintain visibility of opportunities and strengthen the pipeline. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure bids and proposals align with customer requirements, insight and regional strategy. Monitor market trends and provide insight to inform strategy, positioning and marketing content. Support and facilitate stakeholder events, presentations and workshops. Maintain accurate and timely management information across all accounts and frameworks. Essential Criteria Proven business development experience with a track record of creating and converting opportunities. Experience managing or delivering within frameworks. Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills. Ability to build and nurture strong internal and external relationships. Confident engaging with customers at all stages of the project lifecycle. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage reporting and pipeline information effectively. Understanding of construction markets, customer drivers and emerging sector trends. Collaborative approach, able to work with diverse teams and stakeholders. Full UK driving licence. Desirable Criteria Degree-level education or equivalent. Experience within the construction or built environment sectors. Ability to shape compelling narratives and communicate complex information simply. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
As our new Business Development Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering growth with highly effective business development, exploration of opportunities through our development business throughout the region and your own strategic leads in Kent, South London and East Sussex. Reporting to the Regional Head of New Business, you will be responsible for business development in your area, focused on developing customer relationships and securing opportunities. Focus is on Accelerated procurement, ECI, 2 stage tendering, and Willmott Dixon Developments opportunities. Your work will directly influence how we position ourselves via frameworks and the open market to build long-term relationships with our customers. You'll engage closely with new and existing customers, understanding their needs and guiding them through early project stages to shape the right solutions. By nurturing meaningful relationships and applying a strategic mindset, you'll help ensure we are known, trusted and well-placed to win repeat and new business opportunities across the South region. Working collaboratively with colleagues in Preconstruction, Operations, Commercial and our Frameworks Team, you'll ensure that opportunities align with regional priorities. You'll also use your market insight to anticipate trends, support pipeline development and ensure our teams are equipped with the intelligence they need to succeed. This role covers South London, Kent and East Sussex region of England. We are flexible on the base location of the successful candidate which could be either Weybridge or Dartford offices; but due to the nature of the role, travel across the region will be required. Key Responsibilities/Deliverables: Identify, create and secure work-winning opportunities with new and existing customers in South London, Kent and East Sussex. Build strong, trusted relationships with customers, consultants, framework providers and industry partners. Support early-stage engagement, shaping briefs and developing customer-focused solutions during feasibility and pre-positioning stages. Use Customer Account Management (CAMs) processes to maintain visibility of opportunities and strengthen the pipeline. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure bids and proposals align with customer requirements, insight and regional strategy. Monitor market trends and provide insight to inform strategy, positioning and marketing content. Support and facilitate stakeholder events, presentations and workshops. Maintain accurate and timely management information across all accounts and frameworks. Essential Criteria Proven business development experience with a track record of creating and converting opportunities. Experience managing or delivering within frameworks. Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills. Ability to build and nurture strong internal and external relationships. Confident engaging with customers at all stages of the project lifecycle. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage reporting and pipeline information effectively. Understanding of construction markets, customer drivers and emerging sector trends. Collaborative approach, able to work with diverse teams and stakeholders. Full UK driving licence. Desirable Criteria Degree-level education or equivalent. Experience within the construction or built environment sectors. Ability to shape compelling narratives and communicate complex information simply. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
Key Account Manager Foodservice £100m T.O Business M4 Corridor £45,000 + Car Allowance + 25% Bonus The Advocate Group are proud to be partnered with a fast-growing and highly respected food business as they continue to strengthen their Foodservice presence across the UK. As part of their continued growth, they are now looking for a commercially driven Key Account Manager to take ownership of the M4 Corridor territory, managing a mix of small chains, regional groups and end-user accounts. This is a field-led role suited to somebody who enjoys building strong customer relationships, identifying commercial opportunities and driving genuine growth across a territory. The Role Reporting into the Foodservice Controller, you will be responsible for both account management and new business development across the region. The role will focus heavily on developing relationships with end users while also managing regional Foodservice customers and smaller chain groups. You ll play a key role in driving distribution, increasing visibility and building long-term partnerships across the territory. Key Responsibilities Manage and grow existing Foodservice accounts across the M4 Corridor Develop new business opportunities across small chains and end users Build strong relationships with chefs, buyers, operators and wholesalers Deliver commercial growth through increased distribution and account penetration Work closely with internal teams to support launches, activations and customer plans Identify opportunities to improve sales performance and market presence Support pricing, promotional activity and commercial negotiations Maintain strong visibility within the market through regular customer engagement About You Experience within Foodservice sales, account management or business development Strong understanding of the Foodservice and end-user landscape Proven ability to build relationships and grow accounts commercially Comfortable managing both existing business and winning new accounts Highly organised, proactive and commercially aware Full UK driving licence required This is a brilliant opportunity to join a business with strong momentum, genuine market ambition and plenty of headroom for growth across the territory. For more information or to apply directly, please contact Ellis Mullaney at The Advocate Group.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Key Account Manager Foodservice £100m T.O Business M4 Corridor £45,000 + Car Allowance + 25% Bonus The Advocate Group are proud to be partnered with a fast-growing and highly respected food business as they continue to strengthen their Foodservice presence across the UK. As part of their continued growth, they are now looking for a commercially driven Key Account Manager to take ownership of the M4 Corridor territory, managing a mix of small chains, regional groups and end-user accounts. This is a field-led role suited to somebody who enjoys building strong customer relationships, identifying commercial opportunities and driving genuine growth across a territory. The Role Reporting into the Foodservice Controller, you will be responsible for both account management and new business development across the region. The role will focus heavily on developing relationships with end users while also managing regional Foodservice customers and smaller chain groups. You ll play a key role in driving distribution, increasing visibility and building long-term partnerships across the territory. Key Responsibilities Manage and grow existing Foodservice accounts across the M4 Corridor Develop new business opportunities across small chains and end users Build strong relationships with chefs, buyers, operators and wholesalers Deliver commercial growth through increased distribution and account penetration Work closely with internal teams to support launches, activations and customer plans Identify opportunities to improve sales performance and market presence Support pricing, promotional activity and commercial negotiations Maintain strong visibility within the market through regular customer engagement About You Experience within Foodservice sales, account management or business development Strong understanding of the Foodservice and end-user landscape Proven ability to build relationships and grow accounts commercially Comfortable managing both existing business and winning new accounts Highly organised, proactive and commercially aware Full UK driving licence required This is a brilliant opportunity to join a business with strong momentum, genuine market ambition and plenty of headroom for growth across the territory. For more information or to apply directly, please contact Ellis Mullaney at The Advocate Group.
Head of Fundraising and Brand Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 (subject to experience) Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full time, 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, 3-4 days in the office, or on site at projects in prison or in the community. Location: Our Head Office is in Herne Hill, SE24 London (7 min walk from Herne Hill station). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. The closing date is Monday 22nd June, 9am. About The Clink Charity The Clink Charity, founded in 2009, aims to prevent and reduce reoffending through training, reintegration, and support. We deliver hospitality and horticulture training behind the prison walls and in the community by creating an environment where our students are supported to gain the skills, confidence and qualifications they need to rebuild their lives. Since that time, we have trained approximately 5,000 people in prison and delivered 2,600 City & Guilds qualifications in a variety of hospitality and food courses. What makes The Clink so unique is our post-release support and mentoring programme that reintegrates an offender back into society through assistance with health and mental health issues, housing, employment, family connections and friendships. The charity operates an award-winning fine-dining restaurant open to the public inside HMP Brixton, training kitchens in the prison estate, horticulture projects at HMP Send and HMP Erlestoke, a commercial bakery in Brixton, and a bespoke delivery service, Catered by Clink. Additionally, Clink Events is our social enterprise catering business with food produced by the women in HMP Downview and also in an additional kitchen at Herne Hill and then served by alumni on front of house at some of the best venues in London including: the Guildhall, the Science Museum, Cutty Sark, Kew Gardens and the Camden Roundhouse. In 2025, across 239 events, The Clink fed 43,000 people. More information can be found on our website and social media channels. About The Role Our Head of Fundraising & Brand is a vital leadership role within The Clink Charity, responsible for securing the income, profile and partnerships needed to sustain and grow our life-changing work. This is a broad and influential role, providing strategic leadership across fundraising, communications, marketing and brand. Working within our portfolio of prison and community-based projects, the postholder will help ensure that The Clink's impact is communicated in a compelling and consistent way to funders, supporters, partners and the wider public, while developing sustainable income streams to support our long-term ambitions. Building on The Clink's strong reputation and proven impact, the Head of Fundraising & Brand will lead the development and delivery of a fundraising and communications strategy that extends beyond grants to encompass major donors, corporate partnerships, individual giving, events and other income opportunities. Through powerful storytelling, audience growth and brand development, they will increase awareness of our work, strengthen engagement with key stakeholders and create new opportunities for fundraising, partnerships and commercial income generation. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Director of Finance & Resources and senior leadership team, the postholder will lead and develop a talented fundraising and marketing team, cultivate strategic relationships and identify new opportunities for growth and collaboration. As The Clink continues to expand its reintegration, training and employment programmes, this role will play a central part in securing the resources needed to support that growth, strengthen our brand and increase engagement with our mission to reduce reoffending. If you are a strategic and ambitious fundraising leader with a track record of generating income, building partnerships and inspiring teams, and are passionate about creating meaningful social change, we would love to hear from you. A Little About You You could be a great fit for our Head of Fundraising & Brand role if you are an ambitious and strategic leader with experience of developing fundraising strategies, growing income and building organisational profile. Perhaps you've led fundraising within a charity, developed successful partnerships, secured major grants, or overseen marketing and communications activity that has strengthened a brand, increased audience engagement and generated growth in income through fundraising, commercial activity or the sale of products and services. You may have built your career in fundraising, communications, marketing or business development, but you'll have a strong understanding of how these disciplines work together to generate support, attract funding, grow audiences and drive sustainable income. You'll be comfortable developing strategy, building relationships and translating organisational impact into compelling stories that inspire funders, partners, customers and supporters. We welcome applications from experienced professionals who are ready to lead a talented team, shape the future direction of fundraising and brand development at The Clink Charity, and play a key role in our continued growth. Most importantly, you'll be passionate about our mission and motivated by the opportunity to transform lives, reduce reoffending and create second chances Key Responsibilities Fundraising and Income Generation: Develop and deliver a multi-stream fundraising strategy that supports The Clink Charity's growth and long-term sustainability. Use brand identity to drive sales. Lead income generation activity across trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, events and other fundraising streams. Use communications to create income from marketing of our commercial products and services e.g. bakery, restaurant, café, events. Build and manage a strong fundraising pipeline, identifying and securing new funding opportunities and strategic partnerships Monitor fundraising performance, ensuring targets are achieved and opportunities and risks are proactively managed. Brand, Marketing and Communications: Lead the development and delivery of a compelling brand and communications strategy. Ensure The Clink's impact, mission and outcomes are communicated effectively to supporters, funders, partners and the wider public. Oversee marketing campaigns, digital engagement and communications activity that strengthen the charity's profile and support income generation. Champion a consistent and impactful organisational brand across all channels. Leadership and Team Development: Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing fundraising, marketing and communications team. Create a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Support the development of fundraising and marketing capability across the wider organisation. Strategic Leadership: Contribute to the strategic direction and future development of The Clink Charity. Work closely with colleagues across operational and support functions to align fundraising and brand activity with organisational priorities. Represent the charity externally with funders, partners, supporters and other key stakeholders. Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations, best practice and organisational policies. Person Specification Essential: Significant experience in fundraising, income generation and fundraising strategy development. A proven track record of delivering sustainable income growth across multiple fundraising streams. Experience of developing and implementing successful fundraising plans, campaigns and income-generation initiatives. Experience of leading or overseeing brand, marketing and communications activity, including the development of organisational messaging and audience engagement strategies Strong understanding of how fundraising, brand, marketing and communications can work together to increase income, profile and supporter engagement. Experience of leading, motivating and developing high-performing teams. Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and inspire a wide range of audiences. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop compelling cases for support and communicate organisational impact effectively. Strong planning, organisational and project management skills. Experience of using data, insight and performance metrics to inform decision-making and drive improvement. A commitment to the mission, values and objectives of The Clink Charity. Desirable: Experience within the charity, social enterprise or not-for-profit sector Experience of working with senior leadership teams, trustees or boards. Experience of corporate partnership development, major donor fundraising or philanthropy. Experience of managing digital marketing, audience development or supporter engagement activity. Understanding of rehabilitation, employability, education or the criminal justice sector. Membership of a relevant professional body such as the Chartered Institute of Fundraising or the Chartered Institute of Marketing. Personal Attributes: . click apply for full job details
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Head of Fundraising and Brand Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 (subject to experience) Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full time, 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, 3-4 days in the office, or on site at projects in prison or in the community. Location: Our Head Office is in Herne Hill, SE24 London (7 min walk from Herne Hill station). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. The closing date is Monday 22nd June, 9am. About The Clink Charity The Clink Charity, founded in 2009, aims to prevent and reduce reoffending through training, reintegration, and support. We deliver hospitality and horticulture training behind the prison walls and in the community by creating an environment where our students are supported to gain the skills, confidence and qualifications they need to rebuild their lives. Since that time, we have trained approximately 5,000 people in prison and delivered 2,600 City & Guilds qualifications in a variety of hospitality and food courses. What makes The Clink so unique is our post-release support and mentoring programme that reintegrates an offender back into society through assistance with health and mental health issues, housing, employment, family connections and friendships. The charity operates an award-winning fine-dining restaurant open to the public inside HMP Brixton, training kitchens in the prison estate, horticulture projects at HMP Send and HMP Erlestoke, a commercial bakery in Brixton, and a bespoke delivery service, Catered by Clink. Additionally, Clink Events is our social enterprise catering business with food produced by the women in HMP Downview and also in an additional kitchen at Herne Hill and then served by alumni on front of house at some of the best venues in London including: the Guildhall, the Science Museum, Cutty Sark, Kew Gardens and the Camden Roundhouse. In 2025, across 239 events, The Clink fed 43,000 people. More information can be found on our website and social media channels. About The Role Our Head of Fundraising & Brand is a vital leadership role within The Clink Charity, responsible for securing the income, profile and partnerships needed to sustain and grow our life-changing work. This is a broad and influential role, providing strategic leadership across fundraising, communications, marketing and brand. Working within our portfolio of prison and community-based projects, the postholder will help ensure that The Clink's impact is communicated in a compelling and consistent way to funders, supporters, partners and the wider public, while developing sustainable income streams to support our long-term ambitions. Building on The Clink's strong reputation and proven impact, the Head of Fundraising & Brand will lead the development and delivery of a fundraising and communications strategy that extends beyond grants to encompass major donors, corporate partnerships, individual giving, events and other income opportunities. Through powerful storytelling, audience growth and brand development, they will increase awareness of our work, strengthen engagement with key stakeholders and create new opportunities for fundraising, partnerships and commercial income generation. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Director of Finance & Resources and senior leadership team, the postholder will lead and develop a talented fundraising and marketing team, cultivate strategic relationships and identify new opportunities for growth and collaboration. As The Clink continues to expand its reintegration, training and employment programmes, this role will play a central part in securing the resources needed to support that growth, strengthen our brand and increase engagement with our mission to reduce reoffending. If you are a strategic and ambitious fundraising leader with a track record of generating income, building partnerships and inspiring teams, and are passionate about creating meaningful social change, we would love to hear from you. A Little About You You could be a great fit for our Head of Fundraising & Brand role if you are an ambitious and strategic leader with experience of developing fundraising strategies, growing income and building organisational profile. Perhaps you've led fundraising within a charity, developed successful partnerships, secured major grants, or overseen marketing and communications activity that has strengthened a brand, increased audience engagement and generated growth in income through fundraising, commercial activity or the sale of products and services. You may have built your career in fundraising, communications, marketing or business development, but you'll have a strong understanding of how these disciplines work together to generate support, attract funding, grow audiences and drive sustainable income. You'll be comfortable developing strategy, building relationships and translating organisational impact into compelling stories that inspire funders, partners, customers and supporters. We welcome applications from experienced professionals who are ready to lead a talented team, shape the future direction of fundraising and brand development at The Clink Charity, and play a key role in our continued growth. Most importantly, you'll be passionate about our mission and motivated by the opportunity to transform lives, reduce reoffending and create second chances Key Responsibilities Fundraising and Income Generation: Develop and deliver a multi-stream fundraising strategy that supports The Clink Charity's growth and long-term sustainability. Use brand identity to drive sales. Lead income generation activity across trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, events and other fundraising streams. Use communications to create income from marketing of our commercial products and services e.g. bakery, restaurant, café, events. Build and manage a strong fundraising pipeline, identifying and securing new funding opportunities and strategic partnerships Monitor fundraising performance, ensuring targets are achieved and opportunities and risks are proactively managed. Brand, Marketing and Communications: Lead the development and delivery of a compelling brand and communications strategy. Ensure The Clink's impact, mission and outcomes are communicated effectively to supporters, funders, partners and the wider public. Oversee marketing campaigns, digital engagement and communications activity that strengthen the charity's profile and support income generation. Champion a consistent and impactful organisational brand across all channels. Leadership and Team Development: Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing fundraising, marketing and communications team. Create a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Support the development of fundraising and marketing capability across the wider organisation. Strategic Leadership: Contribute to the strategic direction and future development of The Clink Charity. Work closely with colleagues across operational and support functions to align fundraising and brand activity with organisational priorities. Represent the charity externally with funders, partners, supporters and other key stakeholders. Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations, best practice and organisational policies. Person Specification Essential: Significant experience in fundraising, income generation and fundraising strategy development. A proven track record of delivering sustainable income growth across multiple fundraising streams. Experience of developing and implementing successful fundraising plans, campaigns and income-generation initiatives. Experience of leading or overseeing brand, marketing and communications activity, including the development of organisational messaging and audience engagement strategies Strong understanding of how fundraising, brand, marketing and communications can work together to increase income, profile and supporter engagement. Experience of leading, motivating and developing high-performing teams. Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and inspire a wide range of audiences. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop compelling cases for support and communicate organisational impact effectively. Strong planning, organisational and project management skills. Experience of using data, insight and performance metrics to inform decision-making and drive improvement. A commitment to the mission, values and objectives of The Clink Charity. Desirable: Experience within the charity, social enterprise or not-for-profit sector Experience of working with senior leadership teams, trustees or boards. Experience of corporate partnership development, major donor fundraising or philanthropy. Experience of managing digital marketing, audience development or supporter engagement activity. Understanding of rehabilitation, employability, education or the criminal justice sector. Membership of a relevant professional body such as the Chartered Institute of Fundraising or the Chartered Institute of Marketing. Personal Attributes: . click apply for full job details
Hays Construction and Property
St. Breward, Cornwall
Working for Cornwall Housing Cornwall Housing is proud to be at the forefront of delivering customer-focused housing services across Cornwall. As an Arm's Length Management Organisation, you will join an organisation who manage and maintain around 10,200 homes, alongside leasehold properties, shops, land and neighbourhoods located across the Cornwall region. Everything Cornwall Housing do is driven by a clear purpose - to provide safe homes, and help build strong, thriving communities for everyone. What sets Cornwall Housing apart is the commitment to reinvesting in communities. You will work in close partnership with Cornwall Council, and crucially with residents whose voices are represented and play a vital role in shaping services. Joining Cornwall Housing means being part of an organisation where you can genuinely make a difference. You will have an opportunity to influence change, contribute to continuous improvement, and help to deliver better outcomes for customers every day. Your new role As a Head of Service at Cornwall Housing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance services that directly impact customers and communities across Cornwall. Working closely with the Executive Director of Property Services and as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be able to influence strategic direction while ensuring excellent operational delivery across a large and diverse housing portfolio. You will oversee significant service areas and partnerships, with accountability for a substantial budget and responsibility for leading both direct and wider teams. In this role, you will: Lead the delivery of responsive repairs, planned works, voids, capital programmes and adaptations, ensuring a high-quality, customer-focused service. Shaping and influencing the strategic direction of asset management services, contributing to business planning, risk management, and long-term improvement. Work collaboratively with Cornwall Council, partners and residents to enhance service delivery and ensure alignment with the management agreement. Drive performance and value for money across three locality-based maintenance contracts, managing key contractor partnerships. Champion customer satisfaction by ensuring services are responsive, reliable, and meet the regulator of social housing consumer standards. Use data, insight and technology to improve efficiency performance and overall service outcomes. What you'll need to succeed To thrive in this exciting new role, you will bring forward a combination of technical expertise, leadership capability, and a strong track record of delivering high-quality, customer-focused services within a complex housing or asset management environment. You will have: A relevant professional qualification (such as CIH Level 4, degree, HNC or equivalent), or be willing to work towards achieving CIH supported by extensive experience in responsive and planned repairs and maintenance. A proven track record of successfully leading high-performing repair and maintenance services within a housing environment. Excellent knowledge of procurement processes, health and safety, CDM and risk management. Experience in leading, motivating and developing teams, creating a cohesive and high-performance culture. Sound understanding of partnering contract models, including TPC and JCT contracts. Proven ability to build effective partnerships and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, and stakeholders. What you'll get in return This is more than just a job - this is an opportunity to build a rewarding career with an organisation that truly values people and the communities it serves. Your total reward package includes generous annual leave entitlement to support a healthy work-life balance, access to a contributory pension scheme, flexible hybrid working arrangements (with time in an office each week required), and access to training and development opportunities and a clear commitment to your professional and personal development. You will also receive a salary of 80,729 per annum. What you need to do now Please click 'apply now' if you may be interested in being considered for this position. Alternatively, for an informal exploratory conversation please contact Tom Yeo from Hays - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Working for Cornwall Housing Cornwall Housing is proud to be at the forefront of delivering customer-focused housing services across Cornwall. As an Arm's Length Management Organisation, you will join an organisation who manage and maintain around 10,200 homes, alongside leasehold properties, shops, land and neighbourhoods located across the Cornwall region. Everything Cornwall Housing do is driven by a clear purpose - to provide safe homes, and help build strong, thriving communities for everyone. What sets Cornwall Housing apart is the commitment to reinvesting in communities. You will work in close partnership with Cornwall Council, and crucially with residents whose voices are represented and play a vital role in shaping services. Joining Cornwall Housing means being part of an organisation where you can genuinely make a difference. You will have an opportunity to influence change, contribute to continuous improvement, and help to deliver better outcomes for customers every day. Your new role As a Head of Service at Cornwall Housing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance services that directly impact customers and communities across Cornwall. Working closely with the Executive Director of Property Services and as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be able to influence strategic direction while ensuring excellent operational delivery across a large and diverse housing portfolio. You will oversee significant service areas and partnerships, with accountability for a substantial budget and responsibility for leading both direct and wider teams. In this role, you will: Lead the delivery of responsive repairs, planned works, voids, capital programmes and adaptations, ensuring a high-quality, customer-focused service. Shaping and influencing the strategic direction of asset management services, contributing to business planning, risk management, and long-term improvement. Work collaboratively with Cornwall Council, partners and residents to enhance service delivery and ensure alignment with the management agreement. Drive performance and value for money across three locality-based maintenance contracts, managing key contractor partnerships. Champion customer satisfaction by ensuring services are responsive, reliable, and meet the regulator of social housing consumer standards. Use data, insight and technology to improve efficiency performance and overall service outcomes. What you'll need to succeed To thrive in this exciting new role, you will bring forward a combination of technical expertise, leadership capability, and a strong track record of delivering high-quality, customer-focused services within a complex housing or asset management environment. You will have: A relevant professional qualification (such as CIH Level 4, degree, HNC or equivalent), or be willing to work towards achieving CIH supported by extensive experience in responsive and planned repairs and maintenance. A proven track record of successfully leading high-performing repair and maintenance services within a housing environment. Excellent knowledge of procurement processes, health and safety, CDM and risk management. Experience in leading, motivating and developing teams, creating a cohesive and high-performance culture. Sound understanding of partnering contract models, including TPC and JCT contracts. Proven ability to build effective partnerships and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, and stakeholders. What you'll get in return This is more than just a job - this is an opportunity to build a rewarding career with an organisation that truly values people and the communities it serves. Your total reward package includes generous annual leave entitlement to support a healthy work-life balance, access to a contributory pension scheme, flexible hybrid working arrangements (with time in an office each week required), and access to training and development opportunities and a clear commitment to your professional and personal development. You will also receive a salary of 80,729 per annum. What you need to do now Please click 'apply now' if you may be interested in being considered for this position. Alternatively, for an informal exploratory conversation please contact Tom Yeo from Hays - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
Burton-on-trent, Staffordshire
The FA Learning Division are looking for a Head of Business Operations to provide clear, purposeful leadership of the Business Operations function, shaping a high-performing, commercially driven and service-led operation across a complex, multi-functional environment. As a key member of the FA Learning Senior Leadership Team and the wider FA Extended Leadership Group, this role drives commercial performance, ensures consistently high-quality and impactful customer experiences, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement and innovation to enhance efficiency and delivery impact. Working closely with colleagues across the Division and The FA to ensure FA Learning is well-connected and aligned, the role ensures robust operational delivery, enabling teams to achieve financial and strategic objectives with pace and ambition, while fostering ongoing personal development within a values-led, people-first environment. This role will be advertised until Friday 26th June. First stage interviews will then be held online on the 9th July, and those that are progressed to the second stage will be invited to attend an in person interview at The National Football Centre, St. George's Park on Thursday 16th July. What will you be doing? Own and drive the commercial performance of FA Learning, leading the delivery of domestic and international commercial strategy to maximise revenue, value and sustainable growth, underpinned by a strong values-led approach. Drive the execution of FA Learning's operational strategy, ensuring delivery is aligned to divisional priorities, financial targets and business plan ambitions. Translate financial and performance data into clear, accessible insight, ensuring teams across the Division understand the commercial position and drivers of performance, and can act on it. Maintain a clear and consistent grip on business operations, ensuring effective planning, delivery discipline and performance management across the division. Lead the development and management of strategic partnerships and suppliers, working with Procurement, Finance and Legal to negotiate effectively and secure optimal value. Set the standard for customer excellence, ensuring consistently high-quality, accessible and impactful experiences for learners and stakeholders. Act as the senior point of escalation for complex complaints, managing issues with professionalism and care to protect the FA Learning brand and reputation, and the customer experience. Inspire, lead and develop high-performing teams, creating a collaborative, inclusive and people-first environment that empowers individuals and connects people to delivery and purpose. Act as a trusted and commercially credible leader within the FA Learning Senior Leadership Team, influencing decisions and shaping outcomes beyond the immediate function. Build strong connectivity across FA Learning and the wider FA, particularly with key colleagues and functions, ensuring alignment and a 'one FA' approach to delivery. Ensure strong governance of partnerships, including clear service level agreements and performance expectations. Manage core course budgets and own operational resilience and business continuity planning for the division. Lead the continuous improvement of business operations, simplifying processes, increasing efficiency and impact, enhancing delivery impact across the division. Execute additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities. Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance. What are we looking for? Essential for the role: Proven experience leading a commercially focused operational function, with accountability for driving revenue, value and performance across a complex, multi-functional operation. Strong financial acumen, with the ability to interpret, translate and communicate financial data into clear, actionable insight. Demonstrable experience of leading high-performing teams, with a values-led, people-first leadership style. Ability to maintain a clear and consistent grip on complex business operations, ensuring effective planning, delivery and performance management. Experience of driving continuous improvement, with the ability to simplify processes, increase efficiency and enhance delivery impact. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence across functions and organisational boundaries. Proven experience of managing external partnerships and suppliers, including leading commercial negotiations and securing value. Commitment to delivering high-quality customer experiences, with the ability to set and maintain service standards across a complex operation. Strong problem-solving capability, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective, timely solutions. A commitment to continuous self-development, with a curiosity to learn, adapt and evolve in a fast-moving environment Beneficial to have: Experience working within a multi-functional organisation, with the ability to build strong connectivity across central functions (e.g. Finance, Strategy, Digital). Experience operating within a commercially competitive or customer-driven environment. Strong data literacy, with the ability to use insight to identify trends, inform decision-making and track performance. Experience of leading operational change or transformation initiatives. High levels of resilience and adaptability, with the ability to remain calm, balanced and effective in a fast-paced environment. Strong project management capability, including planning, prioritisation and delivery across multiple competing demands. What's in it for you? We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. To achieve this, we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire, which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders. We pride ourselves on offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below: Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encourages you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being. Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park. Free private medical cover. A contributory pension scheme. An additional 'Thank You' day's leave, volunteering days, as well as 25 days of annual leave ( based on a full-time, permanent contract ) A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility. For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page. We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
The FA Learning Division are looking for a Head of Business Operations to provide clear, purposeful leadership of the Business Operations function, shaping a high-performing, commercially driven and service-led operation across a complex, multi-functional environment. As a key member of the FA Learning Senior Leadership Team and the wider FA Extended Leadership Group, this role drives commercial performance, ensures consistently high-quality and impactful customer experiences, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement and innovation to enhance efficiency and delivery impact. Working closely with colleagues across the Division and The FA to ensure FA Learning is well-connected and aligned, the role ensures robust operational delivery, enabling teams to achieve financial and strategic objectives with pace and ambition, while fostering ongoing personal development within a values-led, people-first environment. This role will be advertised until Friday 26th June. First stage interviews will then be held online on the 9th July, and those that are progressed to the second stage will be invited to attend an in person interview at The National Football Centre, St. George's Park on Thursday 16th July. What will you be doing? Own and drive the commercial performance of FA Learning, leading the delivery of domestic and international commercial strategy to maximise revenue, value and sustainable growth, underpinned by a strong values-led approach. Drive the execution of FA Learning's operational strategy, ensuring delivery is aligned to divisional priorities, financial targets and business plan ambitions. Translate financial and performance data into clear, accessible insight, ensuring teams across the Division understand the commercial position and drivers of performance, and can act on it. Maintain a clear and consistent grip on business operations, ensuring effective planning, delivery discipline and performance management across the division. Lead the development and management of strategic partnerships and suppliers, working with Procurement, Finance and Legal to negotiate effectively and secure optimal value. Set the standard for customer excellence, ensuring consistently high-quality, accessible and impactful experiences for learners and stakeholders. Act as the senior point of escalation for complex complaints, managing issues with professionalism and care to protect the FA Learning brand and reputation, and the customer experience. Inspire, lead and develop high-performing teams, creating a collaborative, inclusive and people-first environment that empowers individuals and connects people to delivery and purpose. Act as a trusted and commercially credible leader within the FA Learning Senior Leadership Team, influencing decisions and shaping outcomes beyond the immediate function. Build strong connectivity across FA Learning and the wider FA, particularly with key colleagues and functions, ensuring alignment and a 'one FA' approach to delivery. Ensure strong governance of partnerships, including clear service level agreements and performance expectations. Manage core course budgets and own operational resilience and business continuity planning for the division. Lead the continuous improvement of business operations, simplifying processes, increasing efficiency and impact, enhancing delivery impact across the division. Execute additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities. Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance. What are we looking for? Essential for the role: Proven experience leading a commercially focused operational function, with accountability for driving revenue, value and performance across a complex, multi-functional operation. Strong financial acumen, with the ability to interpret, translate and communicate financial data into clear, actionable insight. Demonstrable experience of leading high-performing teams, with a values-led, people-first leadership style. Ability to maintain a clear and consistent grip on complex business operations, ensuring effective planning, delivery and performance management. Experience of driving continuous improvement, with the ability to simplify processes, increase efficiency and enhance delivery impact. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence across functions and organisational boundaries. Proven experience of managing external partnerships and suppliers, including leading commercial negotiations and securing value. Commitment to delivering high-quality customer experiences, with the ability to set and maintain service standards across a complex operation. Strong problem-solving capability, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective, timely solutions. A commitment to continuous self-development, with a curiosity to learn, adapt and evolve in a fast-moving environment Beneficial to have: Experience working within a multi-functional organisation, with the ability to build strong connectivity across central functions (e.g. Finance, Strategy, Digital). Experience operating within a commercially competitive or customer-driven environment. Strong data literacy, with the ability to use insight to identify trends, inform decision-making and track performance. Experience of leading operational change or transformation initiatives. High levels of resilience and adaptability, with the ability to remain calm, balanced and effective in a fast-paced environment. Strong project management capability, including planning, prioritisation and delivery across multiple competing demands. What's in it for you? We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. To achieve this, we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire, which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders. We pride ourselves on offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below: Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encourages you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being. Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park. Free private medical cover. A contributory pension scheme. An additional 'Thank You' day's leave, volunteering days, as well as 25 days of annual leave ( based on a full-time, permanent contract ) A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility. For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page. We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
This role has a starting salary of £63,823 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. This role is fixed term until March 2029 with the possibility for further extension subject to funding. We are excited to be recruiting an Employment Support Operations Manager to join our fantastic team. The contractual base will be Woodhatch Place, Reigate but this is a county-wide hybrid role. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service 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 The Economy and Growth team focuses on growing Surrey's economy working as 'One Council' and ensure no one is left behind. We provide strategic leadership and direct delivery of services in business support, innovation, skills, and places for the benefit of Surrey's 110,000 businesses and 1.2 million residents. Our work is driven by the belief that we can support our communities and businesses to thrive by supporting residents into the exceptional range of employment and skills opportunities that Surrey offers. Through an employer led model, we oversee programmes which support Surrey residents to find, maintain and remain in work; currently these programmes are funded by DWP through Connect to Work and WorkWell. We are committed to the cross-team consolidation of activity across our area of work and therefore the full integration of these programmes, both with each other and into the wider team, is the fundamental principle on which the post will operate. By working in this way, you will lead the delivery of seamless employment support services through a single coherent front door of support for residents, businesses and employers. Connect to Work which is in early stages of in-house delivery, uses the established model of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) which is a 'place then train' evidence-based method of supported employment. The SEQF element will be managed by an external delivery partner of which this role will be expected to align operationally. WorkWell is an emerging programme built on learnings from a pilot year, as a coaching service, which aligns work and health provision to support residents overcome health-related barriers to remain in or return to work. Together these programmes, along with our newly devolved Adult Skills fund and access to a strong local skills development offer which includes Skills Bootcamps, provide a coherent employment and skills offer to Surrey's residents and businesses. About the Role The postholder will provide the day-to-day oversight and management of integrated front-line employment support services in a fast-paced target driven environment. As part of the operational oversight role, the postholder will be responsible for Team Leaders and associated Employment Specialists and Coaches delivering front line services to Connect to Work and WorkWell. The postholder will also manage Community Activators, maximising grassroots and health and community partnerships across the county to ensure high-quality referrals and that our programmes reach those who would most benefit. The role will be crucial in the continued operational success of Connect to Work, improving operational processes through strong coordination and management of Team Leaders and Employment Specialists to ensure a high-quality service which meets Fidelity requirements. The role will also be responsible for designing and establishing the operational processes for WorkWell ahead of launch later in the year and so should have a good understanding of health-related barriers to employment and how 'good work' can support improved health outcomes. You will be expected to attend one day with the Economy and Growth team in the office (currently Tuesday) and this 'anchor day' is combined with attendance at some in-person meetings, engagement in community settings, delivering and participating in workshops and events, which will require travel across the county. The post reports directly into the Employment Support Strategic Programme Manager and you will be expected to work horizontally with colleagues across the wider Economy & Growth function of over 80 people. Your application: In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: Substantial operational experience of managing and overseeing employment support programmes at scale, recognising barriers to employment, particularly those relating to health conditions. Ability to coach and manage operational front-line teams, with an understanding and experience of delivering within the IPS Fidelity models of employment support. Experience of successfully delivering within a target driven environment where quality of service is equally important. Significant experience of stakeholder management, across the public, private and voluntary sector; Demonstrable experience of working with employers and an ability to deliver success from the perspective of the employer. Experience in establishing operational process and overseeing implementation of employment support programmes with a continuous improvement approach An ability to navigate complex issues and challenges and provide solutions. How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV and outline your experience and suitability for the role by responding to the following questions (no more than 400 words for each): Please describe your experience of operational management and oversight of target driven employment support programmes. What were the key challenges and successes and what was your role? WorkWell operates at the intersection of employment, health and local government systems. Please describe your experience of designing and embedding operational processes to meet the demands of new programmes of work that cut across all sectors. This role requires significant multi- agency working across the public, private and voluntary sectors, describe your experience of working in this environment, giving examples of where you have had positive impact. The close date for this advert is 23:59 on Friday 28th June 2026. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, 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.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £63,823 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. This role is fixed term until March 2029 with the possibility for further extension subject to funding. We are excited to be recruiting an Employment Support Operations Manager to join our fantastic team. The contractual base will be Woodhatch Place, Reigate but this is a county-wide hybrid role. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service 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 The Economy and Growth team focuses on growing Surrey's economy working as 'One Council' and ensure no one is left behind. We provide strategic leadership and direct delivery of services in business support, innovation, skills, and places for the benefit of Surrey's 110,000 businesses and 1.2 million residents. Our work is driven by the belief that we can support our communities and businesses to thrive by supporting residents into the exceptional range of employment and skills opportunities that Surrey offers. Through an employer led model, we oversee programmes which support Surrey residents to find, maintain and remain in work; currently these programmes are funded by DWP through Connect to Work and WorkWell. We are committed to the cross-team consolidation of activity across our area of work and therefore the full integration of these programmes, both with each other and into the wider team, is the fundamental principle on which the post will operate. By working in this way, you will lead the delivery of seamless employment support services through a single coherent front door of support for residents, businesses and employers. Connect to Work which is in early stages of in-house delivery, uses the established model of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) which is a 'place then train' evidence-based method of supported employment. The SEQF element will be managed by an external delivery partner of which this role will be expected to align operationally. WorkWell is an emerging programme built on learnings from a pilot year, as a coaching service, which aligns work and health provision to support residents overcome health-related barriers to remain in or return to work. Together these programmes, along with our newly devolved Adult Skills fund and access to a strong local skills development offer which includes Skills Bootcamps, provide a coherent employment and skills offer to Surrey's residents and businesses. About the Role The postholder will provide the day-to-day oversight and management of integrated front-line employment support services in a fast-paced target driven environment. As part of the operational oversight role, the postholder will be responsible for Team Leaders and associated Employment Specialists and Coaches delivering front line services to Connect to Work and WorkWell. The postholder will also manage Community Activators, maximising grassroots and health and community partnerships across the county to ensure high-quality referrals and that our programmes reach those who would most benefit. The role will be crucial in the continued operational success of Connect to Work, improving operational processes through strong coordination and management of Team Leaders and Employment Specialists to ensure a high-quality service which meets Fidelity requirements. The role will also be responsible for designing and establishing the operational processes for WorkWell ahead of launch later in the year and so should have a good understanding of health-related barriers to employment and how 'good work' can support improved health outcomes. You will be expected to attend one day with the Economy and Growth team in the office (currently Tuesday) and this 'anchor day' is combined with attendance at some in-person meetings, engagement in community settings, delivering and participating in workshops and events, which will require travel across the county. The post reports directly into the Employment Support Strategic Programme Manager and you will be expected to work horizontally with colleagues across the wider Economy & Growth function of over 80 people. Your application: In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: Substantial operational experience of managing and overseeing employment support programmes at scale, recognising barriers to employment, particularly those relating to health conditions. Ability to coach and manage operational front-line teams, with an understanding and experience of delivering within the IPS Fidelity models of employment support. Experience of successfully delivering within a target driven environment where quality of service is equally important. Significant experience of stakeholder management, across the public, private and voluntary sector; Demonstrable experience of working with employers and an ability to deliver success from the perspective of the employer. Experience in establishing operational process and overseeing implementation of employment support programmes with a continuous improvement approach An ability to navigate complex issues and challenges and provide solutions. How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV and outline your experience and suitability for the role by responding to the following questions (no more than 400 words for each): Please describe your experience of operational management and oversight of target driven employment support programmes. What were the key challenges and successes and what was your role? WorkWell operates at the intersection of employment, health and local government systems. Please describe your experience of designing and embedding operational processes to meet the demands of new programmes of work that cut across all sectors. This role requires significant multi- agency working across the public, private and voluntary sectors, describe your experience of working in this environment, giving examples of where you have had positive impact. The close date for this advert is 23:59 on Friday 28th June 2026. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, 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.
Head of Business Development We are seeking an experienced business development professional with a proven track record of securing funding, winning contracts and developing strategic partnerships to help drive organisational growth and sustainability. Position: Head of Business Development Salary: £46,654 per annum Location: Exeter with hybrid working arrangements Hours: 36.25 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 9 July 2026 Interviews: Week commencing 27th July About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established charity as a member of the Executive Management Team. Working closely with the Chief Executive, you will lead the organisation's business development activities, helping to secure funding, diversify income streams and strengthen strategic partnerships. You will be responsible for developing and implementing the Business Development Strategy, maintaining a strong pipeline of opportunities and leading on the preparation of high-quality funding applications, grant bids and tender submissions. Key responsibilities include: Leading the development and implementation of the Business Development Strategy Identifying and pursuing funding, grant and contract opportunities Writing and submitting high-quality bids, tenders and funding applications Building and maintaining strategic partnerships and collaborative opportunities Supporting organisational sustainability through income generation and diversification Horizon scanning to identify emerging funding and development opportunities Leading and contributing to organisational planning and strategic development Representing the organisation with funders, commissioners and stakeholders Providing leadership as part of the Executive Management Team About You You will be an experienced business development, fundraising or income generation professional with a successful track record of securing funding and developing strategic opportunities. You will have: Significant experience securing grant funding and winning new contracts Experience developing successful funding bids, including large-scale applications Strong partnership development and stakeholder engagement skills Experience of public sector procurement and commissioning processes Excellent written communication and bid-writing abilities Strong analytical, planning and organisational skills Experience of managing projects, budgets and staff The ability to influence, negotiate and build effective working relationships A proactive and collaborative approach with the ability to work strategically and operationally About the Organisation This charity works alongside communities in Devon to help create thriving, sustainable and inclusive places to live and work. Through community development, advice, support and partnership working, the organisation helps communities identify solutions to local challenges and improve outcomes for people across the region. The organisation offers a supportive working environment, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through your work. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Head of Fundraising, Business Development Manager, Income Generation Manager, Funding Manager, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Bid Manager, Director of Development, Partnerships Lead, Commercial Development Manager, Fundraising and Development Manager. Please note this role is being advertised by the recruitment agency acting on behalf of the client, NFP People.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Head of Business Development We are seeking an experienced business development professional with a proven track record of securing funding, winning contracts and developing strategic partnerships to help drive organisational growth and sustainability. Position: Head of Business Development Salary: £46,654 per annum Location: Exeter with hybrid working arrangements Hours: 36.25 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 9 July 2026 Interviews: Week commencing 27th July About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established charity as a member of the Executive Management Team. Working closely with the Chief Executive, you will lead the organisation's business development activities, helping to secure funding, diversify income streams and strengthen strategic partnerships. You will be responsible for developing and implementing the Business Development Strategy, maintaining a strong pipeline of opportunities and leading on the preparation of high-quality funding applications, grant bids and tender submissions. Key responsibilities include: Leading the development and implementation of the Business Development Strategy Identifying and pursuing funding, grant and contract opportunities Writing and submitting high-quality bids, tenders and funding applications Building and maintaining strategic partnerships and collaborative opportunities Supporting organisational sustainability through income generation and diversification Horizon scanning to identify emerging funding and development opportunities Leading and contributing to organisational planning and strategic development Representing the organisation with funders, commissioners and stakeholders Providing leadership as part of the Executive Management Team About You You will be an experienced business development, fundraising or income generation professional with a successful track record of securing funding and developing strategic opportunities. You will have: Significant experience securing grant funding and winning new contracts Experience developing successful funding bids, including large-scale applications Strong partnership development and stakeholder engagement skills Experience of public sector procurement and commissioning processes Excellent written communication and bid-writing abilities Strong analytical, planning and organisational skills Experience of managing projects, budgets and staff The ability to influence, negotiate and build effective working relationships A proactive and collaborative approach with the ability to work strategically and operationally About the Organisation This charity works alongside communities in Devon to help create thriving, sustainable and inclusive places to live and work. Through community development, advice, support and partnership working, the organisation helps communities identify solutions to local challenges and improve outcomes for people across the region. The organisation offers a supportive working environment, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through your work. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Head of Fundraising, Business Development Manager, Income Generation Manager, Funding Manager, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Bid Manager, Director of Development, Partnerships Lead, Commercial Development Manager, Fundraising and Development Manager. Please note this role is being advertised by the recruitment agency acting on behalf of the client, NFP People.
Are you a commercially astute, relationship-led business development leader who thrives on building trust, spotting opportunities and helping a business grow in the right way? Our Manufacturing client in Scarborough is seeking a Head of Business Development and Commercial to play a pivotal role in driving the next phase of growth for their business. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Scarborough, with significant scope to broaden into wider commercial and senior leadership responsibilities over time. This is more than a traditional sales role. It blends business development, marketing leadership, commercial oversight, client relationship management and strategic influence. Reporting to the Managing Director and forming part of the management team, you will become a key external face of the business while helping to shape its future direction. Our client is a specialist provider with an exceptional reputation and have built their reputation on accuracy, trust, service excellence and long-term relationships. The business has a close-knit team with a culture built on collaboration, humility, integrity and shared purpose. They value people who are loyal, practical, detail-focused and willing to roll their sleeves up to get things done properly. Customer satisfaction, service delivery and doing the right thing are prioritised over short-term sales figures. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in business development and commercial leadership, ideally gained within manufacturing, engineering, distribution, wholesale or similar sectors. What the Head of Business Development and Commercial job involves The successful candidate will take a leading role in driving growth, developing commercial opportunities and strengthening long-term client relationships. You will be responsible for: Leading the new business strategy, identifying and nurturing long-cycle opportunities. Building and maintaining strong client relationships to secure lasting partnerships. Acting as a trusted external representative of the business with warmth, credibility and professionalism. Building a strong sector presence through networking, exhibitions and thought leadership. Identifying and developing new business territories and opportunities. Developing compelling proposals, estimates and commercial models. Supporting and developing the marketing strategy to raise the company s profile within their sector. Shaping messaging, campaigns and digital presence so the brand reflects the company s values and capabilities. Reviewing and negotiating contracts, SLAs and KPIs to protect the business and ensure sustainable delivery. Supporting pricing strategy, margin management and wider commercial decision-making. Managing the transition from contract win to operational delivery, ensuring a smooth handover. Working closely with internal teams to ensure client commitments are delivered successfully. Playing a central role in strategic growth, account management resilience and future succession planning. This is a dynamic and influential role for someone who enjoys being hands-on, understands the importance of operational detail and can balance growth ambitions with sustainable, high-quality delivery. Skills required The company is looking for a commercially minded, values-driven professional with a proven track record in business development, client relationship management and commercial leadership. The ideal candidate will have: Proven ability to drive new business in a relationship-led, long-cycle sales environment. Exceptional relationship management and trust-building skills. Demonstrated success in identifying and developing new opportunities. Experience developing proposals, estimates, pricing models or commercial solutions. A strong understanding of business operations and solution selling. Excellent communication skills with the ability to represent a business professionally and credibly. Meticulous attention to detail and a strong appreciation of process. Curiosity and patience to learn the rhythm of the business and understand what it does well. A practical, grounded and hands-on attitude. The ability to work effectively within a close-knit, people-first SME culture. Other information Full time working Monday to Friday with possible hybrid working options. (Required to be on site 2 to 3 days per week) 26 days holiday plus bank holidays. Pension scheme: matched up to 6% employer contribution. Life assurance: 4 times salary. Business mileage reimbursed at 45p per mile, or 13p per mile for electric vehicles. Profit share after 12 months. Opportunity to play a central role in a stable, employee-owned business. Significant scope to broaden responsibilities and influence the future direction of the company. Warm, supportive culture where people genuinely care about each other. This vacancy is being advertised through KD Recruitment Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency. Due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please assume you have not been shortlisted for this particular role. KD Recruitment Limited is committed to a policy of equal opportunities in relation to job applications, and we are also committed to protecting your personal data. If you would like to read our privacy policy, please go to our website (url removed) where you will find all the information you need to know about how we will use and process your personal data. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn for up-to-date jobs and other helpful information.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Are you a commercially astute, relationship-led business development leader who thrives on building trust, spotting opportunities and helping a business grow in the right way? Our Manufacturing client in Scarborough is seeking a Head of Business Development and Commercial to play a pivotal role in driving the next phase of growth for their business. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Scarborough, with significant scope to broaden into wider commercial and senior leadership responsibilities over time. This is more than a traditional sales role. It blends business development, marketing leadership, commercial oversight, client relationship management and strategic influence. Reporting to the Managing Director and forming part of the management team, you will become a key external face of the business while helping to shape its future direction. Our client is a specialist provider with an exceptional reputation and have built their reputation on accuracy, trust, service excellence and long-term relationships. The business has a close-knit team with a culture built on collaboration, humility, integrity and shared purpose. They value people who are loyal, practical, detail-focused and willing to roll their sleeves up to get things done properly. Customer satisfaction, service delivery and doing the right thing are prioritised over short-term sales figures. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in business development and commercial leadership, ideally gained within manufacturing, engineering, distribution, wholesale or similar sectors. What the Head of Business Development and Commercial job involves The successful candidate will take a leading role in driving growth, developing commercial opportunities and strengthening long-term client relationships. You will be responsible for: Leading the new business strategy, identifying and nurturing long-cycle opportunities. Building and maintaining strong client relationships to secure lasting partnerships. Acting as a trusted external representative of the business with warmth, credibility and professionalism. Building a strong sector presence through networking, exhibitions and thought leadership. Identifying and developing new business territories and opportunities. Developing compelling proposals, estimates and commercial models. Supporting and developing the marketing strategy to raise the company s profile within their sector. Shaping messaging, campaigns and digital presence so the brand reflects the company s values and capabilities. Reviewing and negotiating contracts, SLAs and KPIs to protect the business and ensure sustainable delivery. Supporting pricing strategy, margin management and wider commercial decision-making. Managing the transition from contract win to operational delivery, ensuring a smooth handover. Working closely with internal teams to ensure client commitments are delivered successfully. Playing a central role in strategic growth, account management resilience and future succession planning. This is a dynamic and influential role for someone who enjoys being hands-on, understands the importance of operational detail and can balance growth ambitions with sustainable, high-quality delivery. Skills required The company is looking for a commercially minded, values-driven professional with a proven track record in business development, client relationship management and commercial leadership. The ideal candidate will have: Proven ability to drive new business in a relationship-led, long-cycle sales environment. Exceptional relationship management and trust-building skills. Demonstrated success in identifying and developing new opportunities. Experience developing proposals, estimates, pricing models or commercial solutions. A strong understanding of business operations and solution selling. Excellent communication skills with the ability to represent a business professionally and credibly. Meticulous attention to detail and a strong appreciation of process. Curiosity and patience to learn the rhythm of the business and understand what it does well. A practical, grounded and hands-on attitude. The ability to work effectively within a close-knit, people-first SME culture. Other information Full time working Monday to Friday with possible hybrid working options. (Required to be on site 2 to 3 days per week) 26 days holiday plus bank holidays. Pension scheme: matched up to 6% employer contribution. Life assurance: 4 times salary. Business mileage reimbursed at 45p per mile, or 13p per mile for electric vehicles. Profit share after 12 months. Opportunity to play a central role in a stable, employee-owned business. Significant scope to broaden responsibilities and influence the future direction of the company. Warm, supportive culture where people genuinely care about each other. This vacancy is being advertised through KD Recruitment Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency. Due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please assume you have not been shortlisted for this particular role. KD Recruitment Limited is committed to a policy of equal opportunities in relation to job applications, and we are also committed to protecting your personal data. If you would like to read our privacy policy, please go to our website (url removed) where you will find all the information you need to know about how we will use and process your personal data. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn for up-to-date jobs and other helpful information.
Procurement & Supply Chain Director Worcestershire Full Time Salary: £85,000 - £100,000 + Bonus + Benefits Are you an outstanding procurement and supply chain leader looking for an opportunity to shape strategy, influence key business decisions and drive operational performance on a global scale? We're seeking an exceptional Procurement & Supply Chain Director to join a successful and ambitious business at an exciting stage of growth. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll take ownership of global sourcing, procurement strategy, inventory management, logistics and supply chain performance across an international supplier network. The successful candidate will combine strategic procurement expertise with hands-on supply chain leadership, bringing deep experience of international sourcing, inventory optimisation, logistics management and commercial decision making. This is a rare opportunity for a commercially astute leader to make a significant impact, driving operational excellence, strengthening supplier partnerships and delivering measurable improvements in cost, efficiency and business performance. We're particularly interested in candidates who combine strong academic credentials with exceptional commercial acumen, analytical rigour and a proven ability to drive business performance. What You'll Be Doing . Developing and executing the company's global procurement and supply chain strategy . Leading international sourcing activities and strategic supplier partnerships . Negotiating high-value supplier agreements and commercial contracts . Driving inventory optimisation, forecasting accuracy and stock availability . Leading demand forecasting and rolling purchase planning across multiple product categories . Managing inventory optimisation, safety stock strategies and stock availability performance . Working closely with ERP systems to drive purchasing, inventory and supply chain visibility . Building supplier relationships across Asia, Europe and the UK, ensuring resilience and continuity of supply . Overseeing import logistics, freight management and third-party logistics providers . Managing freight costs, landed cost analysis and supply chain performance metrics . Identifying opportunities to improve margins, reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency . Managing supply chain risk and building resilience across international supply networks . Ensuring compliance with UK and international trade, customs and import regulations . Providing strategic reporting and insight to senior stakeholders . Leading and developing high-performing procurement and supply chain teams . Championing continuous improvement and data-driven decision making throughout the business . Partnering with finance to support budgeting, margin improvement, working capital management and forecasting About You . A strong academic background with a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Economics, Operations or a related discipline . Strong academic credentials, with postgraduate qualifications such as an MBA, MSc or MCIPS highly regarded . Minimum 8-10 years' experience within procurement and supply chain leadership, including Director or Head of level responsibility . Experience leading procurement and supply chain functions within complex international environments . Proven experience managing international sourcing, particularly across Asia-Pacific markets . Proven success delivering cost reduction, inventory optimisation and operational excellence programmes . Deep expertise in global sourcing, supplier negotiation and contract management . Strong understanding of demand planning, inventory optimisation and stock management methodologies . Experience managing freight providers, import logistics and third-party logistics partners . Experience working with ERP systems such as Orderwise, Microsoft Dynamics or equivalent enterprise platforms . Experience managing procurement budgets, cost reduction initiatives and margin improvement programmes . Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience influencing senior decision makers . Advanced Excel and analytical modelling capability with a data-led approach to decision making . Exceptional analytical capability and a data-led approach to problem solving . Experience building, developing and leading high-performing teams . The ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels . A track record of delivering measurable commercial results through supply chain transformation and continuous improvement initiatives Desirable Experience . MCIPS qualification, Chartered MCIPS preferred . MBA, MSc or other postgraduate qualification . Experience within manufacturing, distribution, retail products or consumer goods environments . Experience managing international logistics, freight operations and 3PL providers . Knowledge of ERP systems such as Orderwise, Microsoft Dynamics or similar . Experience operating across UK and international supply chains . Experience managing supply chains affected by global freight volatility and international sourcing challenges . Knowledge of UK and EU customs, import regulations and post-Brexit supply chain requirements . Experience developing KPI frameworks and presenting to Board or Senior Leadership teams . Experience leading transformation, change or continuous improvement projects . Formal project management qualifications such as Prince2, PMP or Agile certifications What's On Offer . Salary of £85,000 - £100,000 per annum . Performance-related bonus . Senior leadership position reporting directly to the Managing Director . Opportunity to shape procurement and supply chain strategy across a growing international business . International supplier and sourcing responsibility . Ongoing professional development opportunities . Long-term career growth within an ambitious organisation How to Apply Apply now and a member of the Workforce team will be in touch to discuss your application. Or contact: P: (phone number removed) M: (phone number removed) E: (url removed) CheltPro
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Procurement & Supply Chain Director Worcestershire Full Time Salary: £85,000 - £100,000 + Bonus + Benefits Are you an outstanding procurement and supply chain leader looking for an opportunity to shape strategy, influence key business decisions and drive operational performance on a global scale? We're seeking an exceptional Procurement & Supply Chain Director to join a successful and ambitious business at an exciting stage of growth. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll take ownership of global sourcing, procurement strategy, inventory management, logistics and supply chain performance across an international supplier network. The successful candidate will combine strategic procurement expertise with hands-on supply chain leadership, bringing deep experience of international sourcing, inventory optimisation, logistics management and commercial decision making. This is a rare opportunity for a commercially astute leader to make a significant impact, driving operational excellence, strengthening supplier partnerships and delivering measurable improvements in cost, efficiency and business performance. We're particularly interested in candidates who combine strong academic credentials with exceptional commercial acumen, analytical rigour and a proven ability to drive business performance. What You'll Be Doing . Developing and executing the company's global procurement and supply chain strategy . Leading international sourcing activities and strategic supplier partnerships . Negotiating high-value supplier agreements and commercial contracts . Driving inventory optimisation, forecasting accuracy and stock availability . Leading demand forecasting and rolling purchase planning across multiple product categories . Managing inventory optimisation, safety stock strategies and stock availability performance . Working closely with ERP systems to drive purchasing, inventory and supply chain visibility . Building supplier relationships across Asia, Europe and the UK, ensuring resilience and continuity of supply . Overseeing import logistics, freight management and third-party logistics providers . Managing freight costs, landed cost analysis and supply chain performance metrics . Identifying opportunities to improve margins, reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency . Managing supply chain risk and building resilience across international supply networks . Ensuring compliance with UK and international trade, customs and import regulations . Providing strategic reporting and insight to senior stakeholders . Leading and developing high-performing procurement and supply chain teams . Championing continuous improvement and data-driven decision making throughout the business . Partnering with finance to support budgeting, margin improvement, working capital management and forecasting About You . A strong academic background with a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Economics, Operations or a related discipline . Strong academic credentials, with postgraduate qualifications such as an MBA, MSc or MCIPS highly regarded . Minimum 8-10 years' experience within procurement and supply chain leadership, including Director or Head of level responsibility . Experience leading procurement and supply chain functions within complex international environments . Proven experience managing international sourcing, particularly across Asia-Pacific markets . Proven success delivering cost reduction, inventory optimisation and operational excellence programmes . Deep expertise in global sourcing, supplier negotiation and contract management . Strong understanding of demand planning, inventory optimisation and stock management methodologies . Experience managing freight providers, import logistics and third-party logistics partners . Experience working with ERP systems such as Orderwise, Microsoft Dynamics or equivalent enterprise platforms . Experience managing procurement budgets, cost reduction initiatives and margin improvement programmes . Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience influencing senior decision makers . Advanced Excel and analytical modelling capability with a data-led approach to decision making . Exceptional analytical capability and a data-led approach to problem solving . Experience building, developing and leading high-performing teams . The ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels . A track record of delivering measurable commercial results through supply chain transformation and continuous improvement initiatives Desirable Experience . MCIPS qualification, Chartered MCIPS preferred . MBA, MSc or other postgraduate qualification . Experience within manufacturing, distribution, retail products or consumer goods environments . Experience managing international logistics, freight operations and 3PL providers . Knowledge of ERP systems such as Orderwise, Microsoft Dynamics or similar . Experience operating across UK and international supply chains . Experience managing supply chains affected by global freight volatility and international sourcing challenges . Knowledge of UK and EU customs, import regulations and post-Brexit supply chain requirements . Experience developing KPI frameworks and presenting to Board or Senior Leadership teams . Experience leading transformation, change or continuous improvement projects . Formal project management qualifications such as Prince2, PMP or Agile certifications What's On Offer . Salary of £85,000 - £100,000 per annum . Performance-related bonus . Senior leadership position reporting directly to the Managing Director . Opportunity to shape procurement and supply chain strategy across a growing international business . International supplier and sourcing responsibility . Ongoing professional development opportunities . Long-term career growth within an ambitious organisation How to Apply Apply now and a member of the Workforce team will be in touch to discuss your application. Or contact: P: (phone number removed) M: (phone number removed) E: (url removed) CheltPro
