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Application Support Manager London Hybrid Working 12-Month FTC The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Application Support Manager to lead the delivery of application support services within a complex enterprise technology environment. This role is responsible for the leadership of a multidisciplinary team delivering 2nd and 3rd Line Application Support, ensuring the stability, availability, and performance of business-critical systems. You ll play a key role in managing service performance, driving operational improvements, overseeing major incidents, and working closely with technical and business stakeholders to ensure a high-quality support service. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a team providing 2nd and 3rd Line Application Support services. Ensure the availability, performance, and reliability of business-critical applications. Act as the senior escalation point for complex technical issues and major incidents. Oversee incident management, problem management, root cause analysis, and service recovery activities. Monitor service performance against agreed KPIs and service levels. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across support processes, tooling, and operational practices. Work closely with engineering, infrastructure, service management, and business teams to ensure effective service delivery. Support application upgrades, releases, enhancements, and operational readiness activities. Manage workload planning, resource allocation, and team performance. Produce regular reporting on service performance, trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and third-party suppliers. Skills & Experience Proven experience leading Application Support, Technical Support, Production Support, or IT Operations teams. Strong background managing 2nd and 3rd Line Support functions within a complex environment. Experience managing major incidents and driving issue resolution through to root cause. Knowledge of incident, problem, and change management processes. Experience operating within KPI and SLA-driven service environments. Strong people leadership and stakeholder management skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to balance operational delivery with continuous improvement initiatives. Desirable Experience Experience supporting customer-facing or enterprise-scale applications. Familiarity with ITIL-based service management principles. Experience with monitoring, ticketing, and service management platforms. Exposure to highly available, business-critical systems environments. Experience supporting digital transformation, application modernisation, or large-scale technology programmes.

Head of Finance - Commercial & Marketing (12 Month FTC) Consumer Nottingham 90,000 - 100,000 + Excellent Benefits This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the UK's most recognisable consumer businesses during an exciting period of strategic transformation. Following a major change in ownership, the business is entering a new phase with greater autonomy, increased investment and a clear focus on long-term growth. With a highly respected finance function and genuine opportunities to influence senior decision-making, this is the type of organisation that will significantly strengthen your CV and provide exposure to one of the UK's leading consumer brands. The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Head of Finance to join the Commercial Finance leadership team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Commercial Finance Director, you will lead a high-performing finance team partnering with the Marketing division and other key commercial functions, while taking overall ownership for a significant commercial cost base. This is a highly visible leadership role, combining strategic business partnering with commercial insight, financial governance and people leadership. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, helping shape investment decisions, improve performance and drive long-term value. Key Responsibilities Partner with senior leaders across the Marketing division and wider commercial functions to support strategic decision-making. Lead, coach and develop a high-performing commercial finance team. Drive financial performance, providing insight and challenge to support strategic business decisions. Provide commercial challenge and financial insight to support investment decisions across key business initiatives. Take ownership of a significant commercial cost base, ensuring robust forecasting, planning and financial control. Deliver meaningful financial analysis that supports growth and improves business performance. Build strong cross-functional relationships across Finance and the wider organisation. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and commercial excellence. About You You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with proven experience operating at Head of Finance level within a large, complex organisation. You'll also bring: Strong commercial finance and business partnering experience. A track record of influencing senior stakeholders and executive leadership teams. Previous experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams. Excellent strategic thinking alongside the ability to understand operational detail. Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience partnering with commercial functions within a large, customer-focused organisation would be advantageous, as would experience leading finance transformation programmes. Exposure to SAP, Power BI or similar ERP and reporting systems would also be beneficial. Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Marketing, Digital & Technology Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations Senior Appointments & Exec Sales Supply Chain & Logistics BH36631

Involvement and Engagement Manager (FTC) Location: Hybrid Salary: £55,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months At Stonewater, we re committed to building homes and communities where people can truly thrive. We re now looking for an Involvement and Engagement Manager on a 12 month fixed term contract to lead how we listen to, involve and empower our customers in shaping our services and communities. The role This is a pivotal role within our Customer Experience directorate , where you ll take the lead on delivering our customer involvement and engagement strategy. You ll ensure our customers have genuine opportunities to influence decisions, co-create services and have their voices heard at every level of the organisation. Working closely with colleagues and stakeholders, you ll embed customer insight into business decisions, promote a culture of continuous improvement, and strengthen relationships across the communities we serve. What you ll be doing Leading and delivering a customer involvement and engagement strategy aligned to business priorities Designing and delivering inclusive engagement activity (forums, panels, surveys and digital channels) Ensuring customer insight and data drives service improvements and decision making Building strong relationships with customers and ensuring diverse voices are represented Acting as a key point of contact for MPs and local councillors Embedding a customer-focused culture across teams and influencing service design Monitoring and evaluating impact, reporting outcomes to senior leaders Leading on regulatory compliance (including Housing Ombudsman Code and consumer standards) Supporting customer-led scrutiny, co-design, and community initiatives Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all engagement approaches What we re looking for Proven experience in customer engagement, community development or similar roles Strong understanding of housing sector regulation and best practice Excellent communication, facilitation and relationship-building skills Experience of delivering inclusive engagement programmes Ability to turn feedback into meaningful service improvements A genuine commitment to resident voice, empowerment and co-production Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people s lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Bayman Atkinson Smythe are delighted to be partnering with a well-respected housing organisation to recruit an experienced Financial Controller on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a pivotal leadership role responsible for safeguarding the financial integrity of the organisation while leading and developing an established finance team. The successful candidate will combine strong technical financial expertise with outstanding people management skills, ensuring robust governance, effective financial controls and the delivery of a first-class finance service. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys leading people, improving processes and partnering with senior stakeholders within a purpose-driven organisation that makes a genuine difference to local communities. The Role As Financial Controller you will take ownership of the organisation's financial control environment, ensuring accurate reporting, strong governance and effective operational finance processes across the business. You will also play a key role in developing and motivating the finance team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach and develop the finance team, creating a high-performing, engaged and customer-focused finance function. Provide clear leadership across both the financial reporting and transactional finance teams, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality finance services. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and professional development, ensuring individuals are supported to achieve their full potential. Oversee the production of monthly and annual financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, integrity and timely delivery. Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, providing meaningful financial insight to support strategic decision-making. Maintain a robust financial control framework, ensuring effective governance and compliance with statutory, regulatory and accounting requirements. Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations, financial controls and internal processes are operating effectively to safeguard organisational assets. Oversee the smooth running of all core finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and cash management, ensuring strong financial controls and excellent service delivery. Lead the year-end close and manage relationships with external auditors and other professional advisers. Monitor cash flow and working capital, ensuring financial resources are managed effectively. Partner with senior leadership to provide commercial and financial guidance that supports organisational objectives. Identify opportunities to improve systems, streamline processes and strengthen financial governance across the organisation. About You We're looking for an experienced Financial Controller who is equally comfortable leading people as they are leading financial reporting. You will bring: A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). Proven Financial Controller or senior finance leadership experience, ideally within housing, construction or another regulated environment. A strong track record of developing, motivating and managing finance teams, including transactional finance functions. Excellent knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial control. A thorough understanding of governance, internal controls, statutory compliance and accounting standards. The confidence to influence senior stakeholders while maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity. Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships across the organisation. A proactive approach to process improvement, systems development and driving operational excellence. Why Apply? This is far more than a traditional Financial Controller position. It offers the opportunity to lead an established finance function, influence organisational decision-making and strengthen the financial governance of a highly respected housing organisation. In return, you'll enjoy a supportive leadership team, a competitive salary of £70,000-£80,000, excellent benefits and the opportunity to make a genuine contribution to an organisation that positively impacts local communities every day.

Production Line Leader ( Food, FTC ) Pay: 14.28- 21.42 per hour Job description: We are recruiting for Line Leaders to join our client based in Westbury, Wiltshire . With an starting hourly rate of 14.28 per hour . This will initially be a fixed term contract till the end of the year, but for the right candidate permanent opportunities could be available. Working Hours: (Apply online only) Monday to Friday (From November till the end of the year working hours will increase to 12 hours shifts Monday to Friday 07:00 - 19:00 or Sunday to Thursday (Apply online only Pay Rate: Starting rate is 14.28ph with overtime being paid at 1.5x after 37.75 hours During peak times this rate will increase but the increased pay rate is still TBC. Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the production line team to ensure smooth operations. Monitor production processes to maintain high standards of quality and efficiency. Ensure compliance with HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) guidelines and food safety regulations. Conduct regular inspections of equipment and work areas to ensure cleanliness and adherence to safety protocols. Provide training and support to team members on food production techniques and safety practices. Collaborate with management to identify areas for improvement in production processes. Maintain accurate records of production metrics and report any discrepancies or issues promptly. Skills Familiarity with HACCP principles and food safety regulations is essential. Previous experience in food production is highly desirable. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse team. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective collaboration with team members and management. If you are passionate about food production and possess the necessary skills to lead a team effectively, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Line Leader. Job Types : Full-time, Fixed term contract Contract length : 5 months Benefits : Casual dress Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Transport links Language : English (preferred) Work Location : In person INDTRO