A leading FMCG Manufacturer is currently recruiting for an Accounts and Finance Manager to join the team. This is a new role to the business and reporting into the Finance Controller, this Accounts & Finance Manager will lead the day-to-day operations of the Accounts function, ensuring financial processes are completed accurately, efficiently and on time whilst maintaining strong financial controls. The role will manage and develop the finance team, drive accountability and continuous improvement, and support the growth of the business through better processes, systems, automation and team performance. Accounts & Finance Manager responsibilities: Take full day-today responsibility for managing the accounts team, ensuring work is completed accurately, on time Set clear expectations for each role to ensure accountability across purchase ledger, credit control and accounts administration Motivate and develop the team to become a high performing team. Conduct regular meetings with the team, 1-1 meetings and performance reviews Provides financial information to management by researching and analysing accounting data and preparing reports Produces management information on a monthly and ad hoc basis Compiles customer analysis reports for the Commercial Director Assist and prepare year end accounts for other common interest companies for both tax advisors and accountants Review and preparation of KPI s by monitoring and approving financial processing, reporting and auditing Prepare and approve payments (when required) by verifying documentation Review and prepare (when required) bank reconciliations and cash flow on a regular basis Review and prepare monthly reconciliations (bank, supplier statements) Review cashbook and petty cash cheques Assist and review month end checks and rebates Support annual audit by providing information and answers to auditors Review purchase summaries and supplier statement reconciliations Review raising of manual sales invoices (e.g. rental, management recharges) monthly and quarterly Review and prepare (where necessary) weekly and monthly stock schedules Ensure finance systems (e.g. Sage / Sage X3) are used correctly Own continuous improvement of processes, focussing on reducing errors, manual work and dependency Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks using systems, reporting tools and emerging technologies (including AI where appropriate) Ensure good internal control across purchase and sales ledger functions Develop and maintain SOP s and checklists for routine finance tasks You will be an Accounts and Finance Manager, ideally qualified to ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent and have experience within a manufacturing environment. Experience of working with Sage is desirable. To apply, please email a cv
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
A leading FMCG Manufacturer is currently recruiting for an Accounts and Finance Manager to join the team. This is a new role to the business and reporting into the Finance Controller, this Accounts & Finance Manager will lead the day-to-day operations of the Accounts function, ensuring financial processes are completed accurately, efficiently and on time whilst maintaining strong financial controls. The role will manage and develop the finance team, drive accountability and continuous improvement, and support the growth of the business through better processes, systems, automation and team performance. Accounts & Finance Manager responsibilities: Take full day-today responsibility for managing the accounts team, ensuring work is completed accurately, on time Set clear expectations for each role to ensure accountability across purchase ledger, credit control and accounts administration Motivate and develop the team to become a high performing team. Conduct regular meetings with the team, 1-1 meetings and performance reviews Provides financial information to management by researching and analysing accounting data and preparing reports Produces management information on a monthly and ad hoc basis Compiles customer analysis reports for the Commercial Director Assist and prepare year end accounts for other common interest companies for both tax advisors and accountants Review and preparation of KPI s by monitoring and approving financial processing, reporting and auditing Prepare and approve payments (when required) by verifying documentation Review and prepare (when required) bank reconciliations and cash flow on a regular basis Review and prepare monthly reconciliations (bank, supplier statements) Review cashbook and petty cash cheques Assist and review month end checks and rebates Support annual audit by providing information and answers to auditors Review purchase summaries and supplier statement reconciliations Review raising of manual sales invoices (e.g. rental, management recharges) monthly and quarterly Review and prepare (where necessary) weekly and monthly stock schedules Ensure finance systems (e.g. Sage / Sage X3) are used correctly Own continuous improvement of processes, focussing on reducing errors, manual work and dependency Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks using systems, reporting tools and emerging technologies (including AI where appropriate) Ensure good internal control across purchase and sales ledger functions Develop and maintain SOP s and checklists for routine finance tasks You will be an Accounts and Finance Manager, ideally qualified to ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent and have experience within a manufacturing environment. Experience of working with Sage is desirable. To apply, please email a cv
An exciting opportunity has arisen working in the Oil & Gas industry based in Barrow-in-Furness for an HR Advisor to support the provision of HR advice, processes, policies and coordination, with the aim of the role is to deliver a timely, consistent and credible HR service across all business areas. Key duties will involve; - Act as a first point of contact for employees via the HR email inbox, ensuring that they are fully aware of policies and processes, and provide responses and guidance in line with company HR policies and practice. - Drives all day-to-day and common HR queries and requests for information through the HR email inbox to ensure a common, efficient and accessible process. - Manages the HR inbox and related required paperwork and takes ownership of upkeeping the HR Pipeline pages. - Supports the recruitment and headcount process, including providing support for managing requisitions in Workday, engaging with the MSP and tracking headcount approvals. - Acts as the point of contact for leavers, ensuring they have the information and support they need. - Supports the HR Lead to manage and resolve straightforward employee relations issues. - Works closely with the external Occupational Healthcare provider in support of the sickness absence management process. Liaises with the employees impacted and OH managers to ensure a smooth and considerate process. - Works closely with the external Occupational Healthcare provider in support of substance misuse testing. Liaises with the employees impacted or contracting companies to ensure a smooth and considerate process. - Work closely with our external Payroll provider to ensure all monthly changes are processed accurately and efficiently and communicated as needed as well as managing payroll queries, liaising with Finance and external providers as needed. - Deals with Workday queries and requests, regular releases, management surveys and management of data in Workday. - Co-ordinates the long service awards processes and associated actions. - Any other associated duties as required. Competence & Qualifications Technical Skills - Robust knowledge of applicable HR regulations and standards - Excellent MS Office skills, especially Excel - Experienced Workday user preferred - Excellent organisational and collaboration skills - Strong contextual understanding of the business and using this to learn to understand how to develop people solutions to business challenges and risks. - Knowledge of HR disciplines and the role HR plays in organisations. - Keeps up to date on developments in the HR profession. Qualifications - CIPD qualification preferred This is a chance to work in a long-term contract, the working hours are 37 per week and the requirement is to work 4 days a week on site with 1 day at home. Morson is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. Human Resources; HRBP; CIPD; HR Generalist; ER; Employment Relations; Employee Relations; Employer Relations; Coaching; Resource Planning; Trade Unions; Stakeholder management; People development; Talent Management; Succession Planning; HR Policies; Change Management; Mediation; HR Advisor; HR Specialist; Employment Law; People Management; Learning and Development; Capability Development; Early Careers
Jul 31, 2026
Contractor
An exciting opportunity has arisen working in the Oil & Gas industry based in Barrow-in-Furness for an HR Advisor to support the provision of HR advice, processes, policies and coordination, with the aim of the role is to deliver a timely, consistent and credible HR service across all business areas. Key duties will involve; - Act as a first point of contact for employees via the HR email inbox, ensuring that they are fully aware of policies and processes, and provide responses and guidance in line with company HR policies and practice. - Drives all day-to-day and common HR queries and requests for information through the HR email inbox to ensure a common, efficient and accessible process. - Manages the HR inbox and related required paperwork and takes ownership of upkeeping the HR Pipeline pages. - Supports the recruitment and headcount process, including providing support for managing requisitions in Workday, engaging with the MSP and tracking headcount approvals. - Acts as the point of contact for leavers, ensuring they have the information and support they need. - Supports the HR Lead to manage and resolve straightforward employee relations issues. - Works closely with the external Occupational Healthcare provider in support of the sickness absence management process. Liaises with the employees impacted and OH managers to ensure a smooth and considerate process. - Works closely with the external Occupational Healthcare provider in support of substance misuse testing. Liaises with the employees impacted or contracting companies to ensure a smooth and considerate process. - Work closely with our external Payroll provider to ensure all monthly changes are processed accurately and efficiently and communicated as needed as well as managing payroll queries, liaising with Finance and external providers as needed. - Deals with Workday queries and requests, regular releases, management surveys and management of data in Workday. - Co-ordinates the long service awards processes and associated actions. - Any other associated duties as required. Competence & Qualifications Technical Skills - Robust knowledge of applicable HR regulations and standards - Excellent MS Office skills, especially Excel - Experienced Workday user preferred - Excellent organisational and collaboration skills - Strong contextual understanding of the business and using this to learn to understand how to develop people solutions to business challenges and risks. - Knowledge of HR disciplines and the role HR plays in organisations. - Keeps up to date on developments in the HR profession. Qualifications - CIPD qualification preferred This is a chance to work in a long-term contract, the working hours are 37 per week and the requirement is to work 4 days a week on site with 1 day at home. Morson is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. Human Resources; HRBP; CIPD; HR Generalist; ER; Employment Relations; Employee Relations; Employer Relations; Coaching; Resource Planning; Trade Unions; Stakeholder management; People development; Talent Management; Succession Planning; HR Policies; Change Management; Mediation; HR Advisor; HR Specialist; Employment Law; People Management; Learning and Development; Capability Development; Early Careers
Location: Halesowen,Birmingham & Witney, Oxfordshire Our client owns two well-established engineering and manufacturing businesses operating as sister companies within the same group. Together, they provide a comprehensive range of engineering solutions including precision metal pressings, toolmaking, machining, fabrication, welding and project-managed manufacturing services to customers throughout the UK and internationally. With a strong reputation for quality, technical expertise and customer service, the businesses support customers from initial concept and design through to manufacture and delivery. Operating within an ISO 9001:2015 quality environment, they have built long-standing relationships with a diverse customer base and continue to invest in their people, equipment and capabilities. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a practical, commercially aware and hands-on General Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of both businesses. This role is ideal for someone with a strong engineering or manufacturing background who enjoys being involved in the finance, operation, supporting people, solving problems and ensuring projects are delivered successfully. Working closely with the business owners, you will be responsible for keeping both operations running smoothly, managing resources, controlling costs and supporting the continued success of the two sister companies. Key Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day operation of both engineering manufacturing businesses. Divide your time between the Halesowen and Witney sites, maintaining a regular presence and supporting both teams. Lead, motivate and support production, engineering and office-based employees. Ensure projects are planned, resourced and delivered safely, on time, to the required quality standards and within budget. Work closely with the Sales team to review new orders and determine which business is best placed to undertake the work, considering manufacturing capability, capacity, lead times and technical expertise. Monitor projects throughout production, ensuring customer expectations are met and any issues are resolved quickly and effectively. Build strong working relationships with customers, suppliers and subcontractors. Monitor operational costs and expenditure, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency while maintaining quality and service. Support production planning and resource allocation across both businesses. Monitor business performance and provide regular updates to the business owners. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, quality and environmental standards. Encourage collaboration and the sharing of knowledge, skills and resources between both sister companies. About You Previous experience as a General Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager or Manufacturing Manager within an engineering or manufacturing environment. A practical engineering or manufacturing background with a good understanding of production processes. Strong organisational and operational management skills. Commercial awareness with experience of budgeting, cost control and managing operational expenditure. A confident and approachable people manager who leads by example. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues. A hands-on approach with good problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly between the Birmingham and Witney businesses. Salary & Benefits (phone number removed) depending on experience plus bonus scheme. Pension and additional benefits. Long-term opportunity within two established and growing engineering manufacturing businesses.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Location: Halesowen,Birmingham & Witney, Oxfordshire Our client owns two well-established engineering and manufacturing businesses operating as sister companies within the same group. Together, they provide a comprehensive range of engineering solutions including precision metal pressings, toolmaking, machining, fabrication, welding and project-managed manufacturing services to customers throughout the UK and internationally. With a strong reputation for quality, technical expertise and customer service, the businesses support customers from initial concept and design through to manufacture and delivery. Operating within an ISO 9001:2015 quality environment, they have built long-standing relationships with a diverse customer base and continue to invest in their people, equipment and capabilities. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a practical, commercially aware and hands-on General Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of both businesses. This role is ideal for someone with a strong engineering or manufacturing background who enjoys being involved in the finance, operation, supporting people, solving problems and ensuring projects are delivered successfully. Working closely with the business owners, you will be responsible for keeping both operations running smoothly, managing resources, controlling costs and supporting the continued success of the two sister companies. Key Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day operation of both engineering manufacturing businesses. Divide your time between the Halesowen and Witney sites, maintaining a regular presence and supporting both teams. Lead, motivate and support production, engineering and office-based employees. Ensure projects are planned, resourced and delivered safely, on time, to the required quality standards and within budget. Work closely with the Sales team to review new orders and determine which business is best placed to undertake the work, considering manufacturing capability, capacity, lead times and technical expertise. Monitor projects throughout production, ensuring customer expectations are met and any issues are resolved quickly and effectively. Build strong working relationships with customers, suppliers and subcontractors. Monitor operational costs and expenditure, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency while maintaining quality and service. Support production planning and resource allocation across both businesses. Monitor business performance and provide regular updates to the business owners. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, quality and environmental standards. Encourage collaboration and the sharing of knowledge, skills and resources between both sister companies. About You Previous experience as a General Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager or Manufacturing Manager within an engineering or manufacturing environment. A practical engineering or manufacturing background with a good understanding of production processes. Strong organisational and operational management skills. Commercial awareness with experience of budgeting, cost control and managing operational expenditure. A confident and approachable people manager who leads by example. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues. A hands-on approach with good problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly between the Birmingham and Witney businesses. Salary & Benefits (phone number removed) depending on experience plus bonus scheme. Pension and additional benefits. Long-term opportunity within two established and growing engineering manufacturing businesses.
We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and driven Junior Merchandiser who is looking to develop their career within a fast-paced commercial environment. This role is ideal for someone who is eager to progress and take ownership of customer accounts while supporting the successful delivery of orders from confirmation through to shipment. The Junior Merchandiser is responsible for ensuring the smooth progression of orders through effective critical path management, account coordination, and cross-functional communication. The role combines operational excellence with commercial awareness, supporting the Sales Managers and wider business in achieving both sales growth and exceptional customer service. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary point of contact for allocated customer accounts, building strong relationships with Buying, Merchandising, and Logistics teams. Maintain regular communication with customers, ensuring a high level of service and timely updates throughout the order lifecycle. Develop trusted relationships that support long-term customer satisfaction and business growth. Lead internal Critical Path meetings, ensuring all departments, including Design, Production, and Factory Merchandising, are aligned on order status, priorities, and potential risks. Prepare thoroughly for Critical Path meetings by gathering key updates and highlighting any issues requiring action. Ensure all customer updates and changes are communicated promptly to Sales Managers and relevant internal teams. Manage the order process from confirmation through to delivery, ensuring all orders are accurately entered, tracked, and progressed in line with agreed deadlines. Monitor the Critical Path to ensure key milestones are achieved and proactively resolve any issues that may impact delivery. Work closely with internal departments to maintain on-time delivery and service standards. Support Sales Managers with commercial planning activities, including sales forecasting, range analysis, and reporting. Assist in identifying sales opportunities through analysis of customer performance and product trends. Support the Factory Merchandising team with the day-to-day management of customer orders. Raise contracts on Sage. Receive customer purchase orders and convert stock contracts into active production orders. Manage the progression of each contract through the Critical Path process, ensuring all handover dates are achieved. Attend weekly Critical Path meetings. Order customer-specific trims and packaging, including RFID labels, holograms, swing tickets, and other branded components. Receive and check packing lists and supplier invoices before submitting documentation to the Finance team. Maintain accurate and up-to-date information within Sage. Attend internal customer review meetings to communicate key delivery dates and order updates. Conduct weekly Forward Order reviews to ensure data accuracy and identify any discrepancies. Skills & Experience Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. Effective communication and relationship-building abilities. Good commercial awareness and an analytical approach to problem solving. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Experience using Sage or a similar ERP system is desirable. Previous merchandising, account management, or supply chain experience is advantageous but not essential. A proactive, positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and driven Junior Merchandiser who is looking to develop their career within a fast-paced commercial environment. This role is ideal for someone who is eager to progress and take ownership of customer accounts while supporting the successful delivery of orders from confirmation through to shipment. The Junior Merchandiser is responsible for ensuring the smooth progression of orders through effective critical path management, account coordination, and cross-functional communication. The role combines operational excellence with commercial awareness, supporting the Sales Managers and wider business in achieving both sales growth and exceptional customer service. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary point of contact for allocated customer accounts, building strong relationships with Buying, Merchandising, and Logistics teams. Maintain regular communication with customers, ensuring a high level of service and timely updates throughout the order lifecycle. Develop trusted relationships that support long-term customer satisfaction and business growth. Lead internal Critical Path meetings, ensuring all departments, including Design, Production, and Factory Merchandising, are aligned on order status, priorities, and potential risks. Prepare thoroughly for Critical Path meetings by gathering key updates and highlighting any issues requiring action. Ensure all customer updates and changes are communicated promptly to Sales Managers and relevant internal teams. Manage the order process from confirmation through to delivery, ensuring all orders are accurately entered, tracked, and progressed in line with agreed deadlines. Monitor the Critical Path to ensure key milestones are achieved and proactively resolve any issues that may impact delivery. Work closely with internal departments to maintain on-time delivery and service standards. Support Sales Managers with commercial planning activities, including sales forecasting, range analysis, and reporting. Assist in identifying sales opportunities through analysis of customer performance and product trends. Support the Factory Merchandising team with the day-to-day management of customer orders. Raise contracts on Sage. Receive customer purchase orders and convert stock contracts into active production orders. Manage the progression of each contract through the Critical Path process, ensuring all handover dates are achieved. Attend weekly Critical Path meetings. Order customer-specific trims and packaging, including RFID labels, holograms, swing tickets, and other branded components. Receive and check packing lists and supplier invoices before submitting documentation to the Finance team. Maintain accurate and up-to-date information within Sage. Attend internal customer review meetings to communicate key delivery dates and order updates. Conduct weekly Forward Order reviews to ensure data accuracy and identify any discrepancies. Skills & Experience Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. Effective communication and relationship-building abilities. Good commercial awareness and an analytical approach to problem solving. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Experience using Sage or a similar ERP system is desirable. Previous merchandising, account management, or supply chain experience is advantageous but not essential. A proactive, positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
Operations Lead - Education Division based across England and Wales LA2 CF15 CA1 RH14 About The Role of Operations Lead We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Operations Lead to join our Education Division and play a pivotal role in supporting our portfolio of specialist college sites. Lancaster, Blackpool, South Lake, Carlisle , Billingshurst and Cardiff. The position requires regular travel across these education services This is a high-impact leadership role where you will work in partnership with Headteachers, Principals and central support teams to drive operational excellence, improve performance and ensure our schools deliver outstanding outcomes for children and young people. As Operations Lead, you will provide strategic and operational support across multiple sites, helping schools maintain the highest standards of quality, compliance, workforce performance and financial sustainability. You will be instrumental in ensuring our schools are inspection-ready, operating efficiently and equipped to achieve their full potential. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building strong relationships and are passionate about improving educational services, we'd love to hear from you. What our Operations Lead will Be Doing Leading Operational Excellence Partner with Headteachers and Principals to support the effective day-to-day operation of schools. Drive consistency in systems, processes and operational standards across multiple sites. Monitor performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Support schools through periods of growth, change and development. Provide operational leadership during inspections, audits and regulatory visits. Identify and mitigate operational risks, implementing practical solutions to support success. Supporting Workforce Performance Work closely with school leaders and HR teams to strengthen workforce stability and performance. Monitor recruitment, retention and agency usage trends. Support workforce planning, organisational reviews and change programmes. Ensure compliance with supervision, appraisal and mandatory training requirements. Promote employee wellbeing and engagement initiatives. Support the implementation of HR policies and best practice across the division. Driving Performance and Improvement Develop and maintain performance reporting systems and dashboards. Analyse key trends and provide recommendations for improvement. Monitor divisional metrics including Occupancy Attendance Safeguarding Behaviour Complaints Recruitment and retention Staff turnover Training compliance Budget performance School improvement actions Produce reports and insights for senior leadership meetings and business reviews. Ensuring Quality and Compliance Support schools to maintain compliance with Independent School Standards, Ofsted requirements and safeguarding legislation. Coordinate compliance audits and improvement plans. Monitor completion of actions arising from inspections and internal reviews. Ensure schools maintain robust evidence and remain inspection ready. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. Leading Projects and Change Lead operational projects across the Education Division. Support the mobilisation of new services and expansion initiatives. Coordinate the implementation of organisational systems and improvement programmes. Monitor delivery against project plans and key milestones. Escalate risks and barriers appropriately to ensure successful outcomes. Supporting Financial Performance Work with school leaders to monitor budgets and resource utilisation. Support occupancy growth and referral activity. Identify opportunities for greater efficiency and improved financial performance. Contribute to forecasting, planning and business review activities. Building Strong Relationships You'll work collaboratively with: Headteachers and Principals Education Leadership Teams HR and People Teams Finance Teams Quality and Compliance Teams Business Development Teams External partners and agencies You'll play a crucial role in strengthening communication, collaboration and operational effectiveness across our school portfolio. Operations Lead Requirements Essential Skills & Experience Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience. GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above). Evidence of continuing professional development. Experience working across multiple sites and diverse stakeholders. Experience supporting leaders within regulated environments. Strong understanding of quality assurance, compliance and performance improvement. Experience analysing management information and performance data. Proven project management and change implementation experience. Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills. Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently across geographically dispersed locations. Knowledge Independent School Standards. Ofsted/Estyn inspection frameworks. Safeguarding requirements within education. Workforce planning and HR processes. Health and Safety compliance. Data protection and GDPR requirements. Desirable PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification. Salary for Operations Lead 65,000 plus performance bonus. For more information on the role of Operations Lead Education Division Contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Operations Lead - Education Division based across England and Wales LA2 CF15 CA1 RH14 About The Role of Operations Lead We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Operations Lead to join our Education Division and play a pivotal role in supporting our portfolio of specialist college sites. Lancaster, Blackpool, South Lake, Carlisle , Billingshurst and Cardiff. The position requires regular travel across these education services This is a high-impact leadership role where you will work in partnership with Headteachers, Principals and central support teams to drive operational excellence, improve performance and ensure our schools deliver outstanding outcomes for children and young people. As Operations Lead, you will provide strategic and operational support across multiple sites, helping schools maintain the highest standards of quality, compliance, workforce performance and financial sustainability. You will be instrumental in ensuring our schools are inspection-ready, operating efficiently and equipped to achieve their full potential. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building strong relationships and are passionate about improving educational services, we'd love to hear from you. What our Operations Lead will Be Doing Leading Operational Excellence Partner with Headteachers and Principals to support the effective day-to-day operation of schools. Drive consistency in systems, processes and operational standards across multiple sites. Monitor performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Support schools through periods of growth, change and development. Provide operational leadership during inspections, audits and regulatory visits. Identify and mitigate operational risks, implementing practical solutions to support success. Supporting Workforce Performance Work closely with school leaders and HR teams to strengthen workforce stability and performance. Monitor recruitment, retention and agency usage trends. Support workforce planning, organisational reviews and change programmes. Ensure compliance with supervision, appraisal and mandatory training requirements. Promote employee wellbeing and engagement initiatives. Support the implementation of HR policies and best practice across the division. Driving Performance and Improvement Develop and maintain performance reporting systems and dashboards. Analyse key trends and provide recommendations for improvement. Monitor divisional metrics including Occupancy Attendance Safeguarding Behaviour Complaints Recruitment and retention Staff turnover Training compliance Budget performance School improvement actions Produce reports and insights for senior leadership meetings and business reviews. Ensuring Quality and Compliance Support schools to maintain compliance with Independent School Standards, Ofsted requirements and safeguarding legislation. Coordinate compliance audits and improvement plans. Monitor completion of actions arising from inspections and internal reviews. Ensure schools maintain robust evidence and remain inspection ready. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. Leading Projects and Change Lead operational projects across the Education Division. Support the mobilisation of new services and expansion initiatives. Coordinate the implementation of organisational systems and improvement programmes. Monitor delivery against project plans and key milestones. Escalate risks and barriers appropriately to ensure successful outcomes. Supporting Financial Performance Work with school leaders to monitor budgets and resource utilisation. Support occupancy growth and referral activity. Identify opportunities for greater efficiency and improved financial performance. Contribute to forecasting, planning and business review activities. Building Strong Relationships You'll work collaboratively with: Headteachers and Principals Education Leadership Teams HR and People Teams Finance Teams Quality and Compliance Teams Business Development Teams External partners and agencies You'll play a crucial role in strengthening communication, collaboration and operational effectiveness across our school portfolio. Operations Lead Requirements Essential Skills & Experience Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience. GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above). Evidence of continuing professional development. Experience working across multiple sites and diverse stakeholders. Experience supporting leaders within regulated environments. Strong understanding of quality assurance, compliance and performance improvement. Experience analysing management information and performance data. Proven project management and change implementation experience. Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills. Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently across geographically dispersed locations. Knowledge Independent School Standards. Ofsted/Estyn inspection frameworks. Safeguarding requirements within education. Workforce planning and HR processes. Health and Safety compliance. Data protection and GDPR requirements. Desirable PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification. Salary for Operations Lead 65,000 plus performance bonus. For more information on the role of Operations Lead Education Division Contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions
Senior Quantity Surveyor Burton upon Trent We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Central Commercial Team based in Burton upon Trent. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving commercial performance across a diverse portfolio of M&E projects, supporting business growth while protecting and enhancing profitability. As a trusted commercial lead, you will work closely with operational, finance and leadership teams, influencing key commercial decisions from tender stage through to final account. You'll have the opportunity to mentor colleagues, shape best practice across the business, and contribute to the continued success of a thriving organisation whilst developing your career further. Key Responsibilities: Support contract reviews, negotiations and documentation in line with governance requirements. Manage contract terms, obligations, bonds and warranties. Provide commercial support throughout the tendering and bidding process, including risk assessment. Protect stakeholder interests by ensuring governance procedures are followed. Prepare and issue subcontract orders and ensure compliance with project requirements. Support project teams with Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cost control and profit improvement. Manage variations, claims and final accounts to maximise commercial outcomes. Monitor work in progress, debt levels and commercial performance across projects. Support the resolution of contractual issues and disputes. Mentor and develop operational teams, promoting strong commercial awareness and best practice. completion of contract documentation and support the Commercial Manager to undertake contract reviews and negotiations to align with governance requirements Skills, Experiences & Qualifications: Degree qualified or equivalent (desirable). Professional membership of a relevant institution (desirable). Minimum 5 years' experience within the M&E sector. Strong experience in contract negotiation, risk management and commercial delivery. Skilled communicator with the ability to influence and build relationships across teams. Strong financial and analytical skills, with attention to detail. Proven leadership and negotiation abilities. Well organised and able to work effectively under pressure. Full UK driving licence. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel. What we offer Competitive salary A permanent full-time position 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Enhanced pension contribution Ongoing internal training and clear career development pathways A supportive employer committed to employee Wellbeing Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business Access to employee flex benefits portal About Us We are MARCH . The leading provider of critical engineering services. Supporting the industries we all rely on to improve their infrastructure, process, and digital environments. We work together with our customers to maintain business continuity, optimise output, and drive new standards in productivity, reliability, and sustainability. We help deliver operational resilience, increased performance, and better environmental outcomes, across the board. Why March? Progress is People. MARCH has ambitious plans and central to our future growth is attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent. Whether your role is onsite or office-based, engineering or support, we offer opportunities for all our people to develop their careers and maximise their potential. MARCH is committed to building teams that reflect a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe diverse thinking strengthens engineering, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let the team know.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Senior Quantity Surveyor Burton upon Trent We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Central Commercial Team based in Burton upon Trent. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving commercial performance across a diverse portfolio of M&E projects, supporting business growth while protecting and enhancing profitability. As a trusted commercial lead, you will work closely with operational, finance and leadership teams, influencing key commercial decisions from tender stage through to final account. You'll have the opportunity to mentor colleagues, shape best practice across the business, and contribute to the continued success of a thriving organisation whilst developing your career further. Key Responsibilities: Support contract reviews, negotiations and documentation in line with governance requirements. Manage contract terms, obligations, bonds and warranties. Provide commercial support throughout the tendering and bidding process, including risk assessment. Protect stakeholder interests by ensuring governance procedures are followed. Prepare and issue subcontract orders and ensure compliance with project requirements. Support project teams with Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cost control and profit improvement. Manage variations, claims and final accounts to maximise commercial outcomes. Monitor work in progress, debt levels and commercial performance across projects. Support the resolution of contractual issues and disputes. Mentor and develop operational teams, promoting strong commercial awareness and best practice. completion of contract documentation and support the Commercial Manager to undertake contract reviews and negotiations to align with governance requirements Skills, Experiences & Qualifications: Degree qualified or equivalent (desirable). Professional membership of a relevant institution (desirable). Minimum 5 years' experience within the M&E sector. Strong experience in contract negotiation, risk management and commercial delivery. Skilled communicator with the ability to influence and build relationships across teams. Strong financial and analytical skills, with attention to detail. Proven leadership and negotiation abilities. Well organised and able to work effectively under pressure. Full UK driving licence. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel. What we offer Competitive salary A permanent full-time position 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Enhanced pension contribution Ongoing internal training and clear career development pathways A supportive employer committed to employee Wellbeing Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business Access to employee flex benefits portal About Us We are MARCH . The leading provider of critical engineering services. Supporting the industries we all rely on to improve their infrastructure, process, and digital environments. We work together with our customers to maintain business continuity, optimise output, and drive new standards in productivity, reliability, and sustainability. We help deliver operational resilience, increased performance, and better environmental outcomes, across the board. Why March? Progress is People. MARCH has ambitious plans and central to our future growth is attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent. Whether your role is onsite or office-based, engineering or support, we offer opportunities for all our people to develop their careers and maximise their potential. MARCH is committed to building teams that reflect a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe diverse thinking strengthens engineering, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let the team know.
Our client, a very well-established financial services firm specialising in trading and capital markets, is looking for a Trade Support/Middle Office Manager to join a dynamic, trading floor-facing team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Middle Office function, in not just its growth, but also providing operational support to traders, clients, and internal stakeholders across a range of asset classes. This is a Front Office aligned operations role, offering wide exposure to the trading life cycle and the opportunity to interact regularly with departments such as Compliance, Risk, IT, and Finance. Their product coverage spans Equities, Fixed Income, and Investment Trusts. Team members are encouraged to broaden their knowledge across multiple markets and functions. You will be a Manager grade individual who has led teams (large or v.small) in the past. Fidessa is a must, Broadridge also useful.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Our client, a very well-established financial services firm specialising in trading and capital markets, is looking for a Trade Support/Middle Office Manager to join a dynamic, trading floor-facing team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Middle Office function, in not just its growth, but also providing operational support to traders, clients, and internal stakeholders across a range of asset classes. This is a Front Office aligned operations role, offering wide exposure to the trading life cycle and the opportunity to interact regularly with departments such as Compliance, Risk, IT, and Finance. Their product coverage spans Equities, Fixed Income, and Investment Trusts. Team members are encouraged to broaden their knowledge across multiple markets and functions. You will be a Manager grade individual who has led teams (large or v.small) in the past. Fidessa is a must, Broadridge also useful.
Our client is a market leading Scaffolding contractor who operate across the UK and Europe and are currently looking for a Commercial Manager. The Commercial Manager will support the Scaffolding Commercial Director in strengthening commercial performance, governance, reporting preparation and risk management across the UK, Ireland, Europe and international Scaffolding operations. This is a senior support role within an 80m+ specialist access business covering scaffolding, hoists, mast climbers and related access solutions. The role will assist with the preparation, analysis, challenge and evidence required for board-level reporting, while also supporting major contracts, complex negotiations, final accounts, commercial controls, team development and standardisation across the group. About The Role - Support the Scaffolding Commercial Director with day-to-day commercial governance, reporting preparation and implementation of agreed commercial controls across UK, Ireland, Europe and international operations. - Review high-risk contract terms, payment schedules, LADs, bonds, warranties, scope exclusions, under-hire, extra hire and other key commercial risks. - Ensure contract review processes, approval routes, query sheets and document control requirements are followed consistently. - Provide commercial guidance to QSs, Contract Managers, Site Managers and Operational Leads. - Lead or support negotiations on major applications, final accounts, client disputes and settlement discussions where delegated by the Commercial Director. - Develop commercial strategies for challenging accounts, including evidence requirements, risk position, negotiation approach and escalation route. - Attend client meetings and support senior-level commercial discussions where required. - Ensure lessons learned from difficult projects are captured and fed back into tendering, operations and contract review. - Mentor Quantity Surveyors and commercial support staff, improving consistency, confidence and commercial judgement. - Support recruitment, onboarding, training and development of the growing Commercial team. - Provide cover and support for regional commercial leads where required. - Drive a high-performance commercial culture focused on ownership, evidence, communication and cash. Key Attributes - Senior, credible and commercially robust. - Able to simplify complex issues and provide clear recommendations. - Calm under pressure and comfortable leading difficult commercial conversations. - Strong relationship builder with Operations, Finance, clients and senior leadership. - Highly organised with strong governance, documentation and audit discipline. Points of Appeal - Working for a market leading Scaffolding Contractor - Excellent overall package - Excellent career progression
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Our client is a market leading Scaffolding contractor who operate across the UK and Europe and are currently looking for a Commercial Manager. The Commercial Manager will support the Scaffolding Commercial Director in strengthening commercial performance, governance, reporting preparation and risk management across the UK, Ireland, Europe and international Scaffolding operations. This is a senior support role within an 80m+ specialist access business covering scaffolding, hoists, mast climbers and related access solutions. The role will assist with the preparation, analysis, challenge and evidence required for board-level reporting, while also supporting major contracts, complex negotiations, final accounts, commercial controls, team development and standardisation across the group. About The Role - Support the Scaffolding Commercial Director with day-to-day commercial governance, reporting preparation and implementation of agreed commercial controls across UK, Ireland, Europe and international operations. - Review high-risk contract terms, payment schedules, LADs, bonds, warranties, scope exclusions, under-hire, extra hire and other key commercial risks. - Ensure contract review processes, approval routes, query sheets and document control requirements are followed consistently. - Provide commercial guidance to QSs, Contract Managers, Site Managers and Operational Leads. - Lead or support negotiations on major applications, final accounts, client disputes and settlement discussions where delegated by the Commercial Director. - Develop commercial strategies for challenging accounts, including evidence requirements, risk position, negotiation approach and escalation route. - Attend client meetings and support senior-level commercial discussions where required. - Ensure lessons learned from difficult projects are captured and fed back into tendering, operations and contract review. - Mentor Quantity Surveyors and commercial support staff, improving consistency, confidence and commercial judgement. - Support recruitment, onboarding, training and development of the growing Commercial team. - Provide cover and support for regional commercial leads where required. - Drive a high-performance commercial culture focused on ownership, evidence, communication and cash. Key Attributes - Senior, credible and commercially robust. - Able to simplify complex issues and provide clear recommendations. - Calm under pressure and comfortable leading difficult commercial conversations. - Strong relationship builder with Operations, Finance, clients and senior leadership. - Highly organised with strong governance, documentation and audit discipline. Points of Appeal - Working for a market leading Scaffolding Contractor - Excellent overall package - Excellent career progression
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? We are currently recruiting for a Head of Ceded Reinsurance to join our team based in London on a full time permanent basis. The Head of Ceded Reinsurance leads Travelers Europe's ceded reinsurance strategy and relationships, with oversight of the analysis, placement, management, and optimisation of reinsurance programmes. Working closely with European Leadership and underwriting management, the role shapes and refines risk appetite and reinsurance strategy, ensures appropriate programme structure recommendations are made, and that placement is executed effectively. Drawing on deep reinsurance expertise, strong relationship-building skills, and executive presence, the role drives day-to-day treaty placement activity, provides thought leadership on long-term placement strategy and other critical reinsurance matters, and builds robust internal and external networks. This role has direct line management responsibility. This role is a Key Function holder within the Senior Manager and Certification Regime (SM&CR) as set out in the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA), and is subject to the rules and regulations of the relevant regulators. Fitness and Probity (F&P) will be assessed - and certified where required - both on appointment and annually thereafter. Post-holders are required to abide by the Conduct Rules at all times. Our leaders in regulated roles champion Travelers' culture and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment. In addition to this job description, the successful candidate will receive a Statement of Responsibilities (SoR) outlining their specific accountabilities, along with any applicable mandatory prescribed responsibilities. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. What Will You Do? Strategic Leadership & Innovation. Develop and execute the overall ceded reinsurance strategy, aligned with corporate risk appetite and business objectives. Lead the design and structuring of treaty and facultative reinsurance programmes across all lines of business, driving best-in-market structures that differentiate the company and meet strategic goals. Provide thought leadership and strategic guidance to senior leadership on reinsurance market conditions and opportunities, and on how reinsurance can influence business strategy. Ensure reinsurance solutions support enterprise growth, profitability, and capital optimisation. External Relationship Management. Establish and maintain key broker and reinsurer relationships to secure optimal market access and competitive terms, building strategic partnerships with top-tier reinsurance markets globally. Manage broker expectations and timelines for assigned placements, coordinating materials and meeting with and presenting to reinsurance markets. Represent the company at industry events, reinsurance market meetings, and, where appropriate, on reinsurance industry panels. Where appropriate, appoint brokers and engage in joint strategic planning to align on objectives and market opportunities, keeping reinsurers updated on plans and developments. Internal Relationship Management & Stakeholder Collaboration. Partner with underwriting, actuarial, finance, risk management, and capital management teams to ensure alignment and deliver group objectives. Communicate proactively with business units, demonstrating a thorough understanding of primary coverages and underwriting strategies. Propose ideas and solutions to portfolio challenges above and beyond renewal placements, leading management strategy decision meetings and advocating for the best option. Communicate reinsurance strategy and results effectively to diverse stakeholder groups, building consensus and driving execution of group-wide initiatives. Reinsurance Programme Management & Treaty Negotiation. Oversee the placement and renewal of treaty and facultative reinsurance agreements, ensuring optimal protection while managing cost efficiency. Independently negotiate pricing, coverage, exclusions, terms, and conditions with reinsurance markets to obtain the best terms for the company. Coordinate the preparation of reinsurance submissions and gather the information required from brokers, evaluating and implementing changes to data requirements. Continuously evaluate and enhance reinsurance coverage and structures to maintain competitive advantage. Contract Wording & Documentation. Draft and propose contract wording for new and renewal treaties, researching conceptual topics and evaluating alternative clauses. Research and implement changes to standard treaty clauses and perform secondary contract reviews. Oversee documentation and contract management processes. Capital Management, Analytics & Reporting. Use capital model metrics to assess the effectiveness of the reinsurance strategy against regulatory capital requirements and internal targets, optimising capital efficiency in collaboration with capital management and actuarial teams. Verify data for accuracy and identify anomalies, directing brokers and actuarial teams on pricing and risk-evaluation analytics and their implications for placement options. Monitor and report on capital relief achieved and on reinsurance programme performance and market trends. Manage internal and external reporting requirements and prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for executive leadership and board committees. Treaty Design & Structuring. Evaluate broker and reinsurer presentations for veracity and applicability, proposing renewal structure changes and establishing the associated evaluation criteria. Apply knowledge of capital market (ILS) and structured reinsurance solutions and consult on their use. Provide leadership and technical expertise on intercompany reinsurance solutions and reinsurance impacts from corporate M&A activity. Risk Management. Analyse catastrophe exposure and develop appropriate risk-transfer solutions. Monitor reinsurance recoverables and ensure their timely collection. Evaluate the financial impact of reinsurance decisions on company results. Operational Controls & Regulatory Compliance. Design and implement team controls and develop corporate reinsurance policies to assure compliance, appropriate referral protocols, and best practices. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements, maintaining corporate governance standards and risk-management frameworks. Take reasonable steps to ensure the business for which you are responsible is controlled effectively and complies with the relevant requirements and standards of the regulatory system. Take reasonable steps to ensure any delegation of responsibility is to an appropriate person and that oversight of the delegation is discharged effectively. Disclose appropriately any information of which the FCA and PRA would reasonably expect to have notice. Team Leadership & Development. Lead, mentor, and develop the ceded reinsurance team, coaching members on the technical expertise and other skills required to perform effectively, and developing and implementing associated training programmes. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, and build organisational capability in reinsurance expertise. Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Proven experience leading a reinsurance function, with demonstrated success in strategic leadership. Extensive experience of Global Property and Casualty Insurance and Reinsurance business. Proven knowledge and understanding of London Market processes and systems. Extensive experience in reinsurance, including in a senior leadership role. Proven track record in reinsurance programme design, placement, and negotiation, and in building and maintaining broker and reinsurer relationships. Strong understanding of capital modelling and its application to reinsurance strategy. What is a Must Have? University degree (Business, Finance, Actuarial Science, or related field). ACII (Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute) qualification. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools . click apply for full job details
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? We are currently recruiting for a Head of Ceded Reinsurance to join our team based in London on a full time permanent basis. The Head of Ceded Reinsurance leads Travelers Europe's ceded reinsurance strategy and relationships, with oversight of the analysis, placement, management, and optimisation of reinsurance programmes. Working closely with European Leadership and underwriting management, the role shapes and refines risk appetite and reinsurance strategy, ensures appropriate programme structure recommendations are made, and that placement is executed effectively. Drawing on deep reinsurance expertise, strong relationship-building skills, and executive presence, the role drives day-to-day treaty placement activity, provides thought leadership on long-term placement strategy and other critical reinsurance matters, and builds robust internal and external networks. This role has direct line management responsibility. This role is a Key Function holder within the Senior Manager and Certification Regime (SM&CR) as set out in the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA), and is subject to the rules and regulations of the relevant regulators. Fitness and Probity (F&P) will be assessed - and certified where required - both on appointment and annually thereafter. Post-holders are required to abide by the Conduct Rules at all times. Our leaders in regulated roles champion Travelers' culture and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment. In addition to this job description, the successful candidate will receive a Statement of Responsibilities (SoR) outlining their specific accountabilities, along with any applicable mandatory prescribed responsibilities. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. What Will You Do? Strategic Leadership & Innovation. Develop and execute the overall ceded reinsurance strategy, aligned with corporate risk appetite and business objectives. Lead the design and structuring of treaty and facultative reinsurance programmes across all lines of business, driving best-in-market structures that differentiate the company and meet strategic goals. Provide thought leadership and strategic guidance to senior leadership on reinsurance market conditions and opportunities, and on how reinsurance can influence business strategy. Ensure reinsurance solutions support enterprise growth, profitability, and capital optimisation. External Relationship Management. Establish and maintain key broker and reinsurer relationships to secure optimal market access and competitive terms, building strategic partnerships with top-tier reinsurance markets globally. Manage broker expectations and timelines for assigned placements, coordinating materials and meeting with and presenting to reinsurance markets. Represent the company at industry events, reinsurance market meetings, and, where appropriate, on reinsurance industry panels. Where appropriate, appoint brokers and engage in joint strategic planning to align on objectives and market opportunities, keeping reinsurers updated on plans and developments. Internal Relationship Management & Stakeholder Collaboration. Partner with underwriting, actuarial, finance, risk management, and capital management teams to ensure alignment and deliver group objectives. Communicate proactively with business units, demonstrating a thorough understanding of primary coverages and underwriting strategies. Propose ideas and solutions to portfolio challenges above and beyond renewal placements, leading management strategy decision meetings and advocating for the best option. Communicate reinsurance strategy and results effectively to diverse stakeholder groups, building consensus and driving execution of group-wide initiatives. Reinsurance Programme Management & Treaty Negotiation. Oversee the placement and renewal of treaty and facultative reinsurance agreements, ensuring optimal protection while managing cost efficiency. Independently negotiate pricing, coverage, exclusions, terms, and conditions with reinsurance markets to obtain the best terms for the company. Coordinate the preparation of reinsurance submissions and gather the information required from brokers, evaluating and implementing changes to data requirements. Continuously evaluate and enhance reinsurance coverage and structures to maintain competitive advantage. Contract Wording & Documentation. Draft and propose contract wording for new and renewal treaties, researching conceptual topics and evaluating alternative clauses. Research and implement changes to standard treaty clauses and perform secondary contract reviews. Oversee documentation and contract management processes. Capital Management, Analytics & Reporting. Use capital model metrics to assess the effectiveness of the reinsurance strategy against regulatory capital requirements and internal targets, optimising capital efficiency in collaboration with capital management and actuarial teams. Verify data for accuracy and identify anomalies, directing brokers and actuarial teams on pricing and risk-evaluation analytics and their implications for placement options. Monitor and report on capital relief achieved and on reinsurance programme performance and market trends. Manage internal and external reporting requirements and prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for executive leadership and board committees. Treaty Design & Structuring. Evaluate broker and reinsurer presentations for veracity and applicability, proposing renewal structure changes and establishing the associated evaluation criteria. Apply knowledge of capital market (ILS) and structured reinsurance solutions and consult on their use. Provide leadership and technical expertise on intercompany reinsurance solutions and reinsurance impacts from corporate M&A activity. Risk Management. Analyse catastrophe exposure and develop appropriate risk-transfer solutions. Monitor reinsurance recoverables and ensure their timely collection. Evaluate the financial impact of reinsurance decisions on company results. Operational Controls & Regulatory Compliance. Design and implement team controls and develop corporate reinsurance policies to assure compliance, appropriate referral protocols, and best practices. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements, maintaining corporate governance standards and risk-management frameworks. Take reasonable steps to ensure the business for which you are responsible is controlled effectively and complies with the relevant requirements and standards of the regulatory system. Take reasonable steps to ensure any delegation of responsibility is to an appropriate person and that oversight of the delegation is discharged effectively. Disclose appropriately any information of which the FCA and PRA would reasonably expect to have notice. Team Leadership & Development. Lead, mentor, and develop the ceded reinsurance team, coaching members on the technical expertise and other skills required to perform effectively, and developing and implementing associated training programmes. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, and build organisational capability in reinsurance expertise. Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Proven experience leading a reinsurance function, with demonstrated success in strategic leadership. Extensive experience of Global Property and Casualty Insurance and Reinsurance business. Proven knowledge and understanding of London Market processes and systems. Extensive experience in reinsurance, including in a senior leadership role. Proven track record in reinsurance programme design, placement, and negotiation, and in building and maintaining broker and reinsurer relationships. Strong understanding of capital modelling and its application to reinsurance strategy. What is a Must Have? University degree (Business, Finance, Actuarial Science, or related field). ACII (Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute) qualification. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools . click apply for full job details
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? We are currently recruiting for a Head of Ceded Reinsurance to join our team based in London on a full time permanent basis. The Head of Ceded Reinsurance leads Travelers Europe's ceded reinsurance strategy and relationships, with oversight of the analysis, placement, management, and optimisation of reinsurance programmes. Working closely with European Leadership and underwriting management, the role shapes and refines risk appetite and reinsurance strategy, ensures appropriate programme structure recommendations are made, and that placement is executed effectively. Drawing on deep reinsurance expertise, strong relationship-building skills, and executive presence, the role drives day-to-day treaty placement activity, provides thought leadership on long-term placement strategy and other critical reinsurance matters, and builds robust internal and external networks. This role has direct line management responsibility. This role is a Key Function holder within the Senior Manager and Certification Regime (SM&CR) as set out in the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA), and is subject to the rules and regulations of the relevant regulators. Fitness and Probity (F&P) will be assessed - and certified where required - both on appointment and annually thereafter. Post-holders are required to abide by the Conduct Rules at all times. Our leaders in regulated roles champion Travelers' culture and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment. In addition to this job description, the successful candidate will receive a Statement of Responsibilities (SoR) outlining their specific accountabilities, along with any applicable mandatory prescribed responsibilities. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. What Will You Do? Strategic Leadership & Innovation. Develop and execute the overall ceded reinsurance strategy, aligned with corporate risk appetite and business objectives. Lead the design and structuring of treaty and facultative reinsurance programmes across all lines of business, driving best-in-market structures that differentiate the company and meet strategic goals. Provide thought leadership and strategic guidance to senior leadership on reinsurance market conditions and opportunities, and on how reinsurance can influence business strategy. Ensure reinsurance solutions support enterprise growth, profitability, and capital optimisation. External Relationship Management. Establish and maintain key broker and reinsurer relationships to secure optimal market access and competitive terms, building strategic partnerships with top-tier reinsurance markets globally. Manage broker expectations and timelines for assigned placements, coordinating materials and meeting with and presenting to reinsurance markets. Represent the company at industry events, reinsurance market meetings, and, where appropriate, on reinsurance industry panels. Where appropriate, appoint brokers and engage in joint strategic planning to align on objectives and market opportunities, keeping reinsurers updated on plans and developments. Internal Relationship Management & Stakeholder Collaboration. Partner with underwriting, actuarial, finance, risk management, and capital management teams to ensure alignment and deliver group objectives. Communicate proactively with business units, demonstrating a thorough understanding of primary coverages and underwriting strategies. Propose ideas and solutions to portfolio challenges above and beyond renewal placements, leading management strategy decision meetings and advocating for the best option. Communicate reinsurance strategy and results effectively to diverse stakeholder groups, building consensus and driving execution of group-wide initiatives. Reinsurance Programme Management & Treaty Negotiation. Oversee the placement and renewal of treaty and facultative reinsurance agreements, ensuring optimal protection while managing cost efficiency. Independently negotiate pricing, coverage, exclusions, terms, and conditions with reinsurance markets to obtain the best terms for the company. Coordinate the preparation of reinsurance submissions and gather the information required from brokers, evaluating and implementing changes to data requirements. Continuously evaluate and enhance reinsurance coverage and structures to maintain competitive advantage. Contract Wording & Documentation. Draft and propose contract wording for new and renewal treaties, researching conceptual topics and evaluating alternative clauses. Research and implement changes to standard treaty clauses and perform secondary contract reviews. Oversee documentation and contract management processes. Capital Management, Analytics & Reporting. Use capital model metrics to assess the effectiveness of the reinsurance strategy against regulatory capital requirements and internal targets, optimising capital efficiency in collaboration with capital management and actuarial teams. Verify data for accuracy and identify anomalies, directing brokers and actuarial teams on pricing and risk-evaluation analytics and their implications for placement options. Monitor and report on capital relief achieved and on reinsurance programme performance and market trends. Manage internal and external reporting requirements and prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for executive leadership and board committees. Treaty Design & Structuring. Evaluate broker and reinsurer presentations for veracity and applicability, proposing renewal structure changes and establishing the associated evaluation criteria. Apply knowledge of capital market (ILS) and structured reinsurance solutions and consult on their use. Provide leadership and technical expertise on intercompany reinsurance solutions and reinsurance impacts from corporate M&A activity. Risk Management. Analyse catastrophe exposure and develop appropriate risk-transfer solutions. Monitor reinsurance recoverables and ensure their timely collection. Evaluate the financial impact of reinsurance decisions on company results. Operational Controls & Regulatory Compliance. Design and implement team controls and develop corporate reinsurance policies to assure compliance, appropriate referral protocols, and best practices. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements, maintaining corporate governance standards and risk-management frameworks. Take reasonable steps to ensure the business for which you are responsible is controlled effectively and complies with the relevant requirements and standards of the regulatory system. Take reasonable steps to ensure any delegation of responsibility is to an appropriate person and that oversight of the delegation is discharged effectively. Disclose appropriately any information of which the FCA and PRA would reasonably expect to have notice. Team Leadership & Development. Lead, mentor, and develop the ceded reinsurance team, coaching members on the technical expertise and other skills required to perform effectively, and developing and implementing associated training programmes. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, and build organisational capability in reinsurance expertise. Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Proven experience leading a reinsurance function, with demonstrated success in strategic leadership. Extensive experience of Global Property and Casualty Insurance and Reinsurance business. Proven knowledge and understanding of London Market processes and systems. Extensive experience in reinsurance, including in a senior leadership role. Proven track record in reinsurance programme design, placement, and negotiation, and in building and maintaining broker and reinsurer relationships. Strong understanding of capital modelling and its application to reinsurance strategy. What is a Must Have? University degree (Business, Finance, Actuarial Science, or related field). ACII (Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute) qualification. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools . click apply for full job details
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? We are currently recruiting for a Head of Ceded Reinsurance to join our team based in London on a full time permanent basis. The Head of Ceded Reinsurance leads Travelers Europe's ceded reinsurance strategy and relationships, with oversight of the analysis, placement, management, and optimisation of reinsurance programmes. Working closely with European Leadership and underwriting management, the role shapes and refines risk appetite and reinsurance strategy, ensures appropriate programme structure recommendations are made, and that placement is executed effectively. Drawing on deep reinsurance expertise, strong relationship-building skills, and executive presence, the role drives day-to-day treaty placement activity, provides thought leadership on long-term placement strategy and other critical reinsurance matters, and builds robust internal and external networks. This role has direct line management responsibility. This role is a Key Function holder within the Senior Manager and Certification Regime (SM&CR) as set out in the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA), and is subject to the rules and regulations of the relevant regulators. Fitness and Probity (F&P) will be assessed - and certified where required - both on appointment and annually thereafter. Post-holders are required to abide by the Conduct Rules at all times. Our leaders in regulated roles champion Travelers' culture and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment. In addition to this job description, the successful candidate will receive a Statement of Responsibilities (SoR) outlining their specific accountabilities, along with any applicable mandatory prescribed responsibilities. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. What Will You Do? Strategic Leadership & Innovation. Develop and execute the overall ceded reinsurance strategy, aligned with corporate risk appetite and business objectives. Lead the design and structuring of treaty and facultative reinsurance programmes across all lines of business, driving best-in-market structures that differentiate the company and meet strategic goals. Provide thought leadership and strategic guidance to senior leadership on reinsurance market conditions and opportunities, and on how reinsurance can influence business strategy. Ensure reinsurance solutions support enterprise growth, profitability, and capital optimisation. External Relationship Management. Establish and maintain key broker and reinsurer relationships to secure optimal market access and competitive terms, building strategic partnerships with top-tier reinsurance markets globally. Manage broker expectations and timelines for assigned placements, coordinating materials and meeting with and presenting to reinsurance markets. Represent the company at industry events, reinsurance market meetings, and, where appropriate, on reinsurance industry panels. Where appropriate, appoint brokers and engage in joint strategic planning to align on objectives and market opportunities, keeping reinsurers updated on plans and developments. Internal Relationship Management & Stakeholder Collaboration. Partner with underwriting, actuarial, finance, risk management, and capital management teams to ensure alignment and deliver group objectives. Communicate proactively with business units, demonstrating a thorough understanding of primary coverages and underwriting strategies. Propose ideas and solutions to portfolio challenges above and beyond renewal placements, leading management strategy decision meetings and advocating for the best option. Communicate reinsurance strategy and results effectively to diverse stakeholder groups, building consensus and driving execution of group-wide initiatives. Reinsurance Programme Management & Treaty Negotiation. Oversee the placement and renewal of treaty and facultative reinsurance agreements, ensuring optimal protection while managing cost efficiency. Independently negotiate pricing, coverage, exclusions, terms, and conditions with reinsurance markets to obtain the best terms for the company. Coordinate the preparation of reinsurance submissions and gather the information required from brokers, evaluating and implementing changes to data requirements. Continuously evaluate and enhance reinsurance coverage and structures to maintain competitive advantage. Contract Wording & Documentation. Draft and propose contract wording for new and renewal treaties, researching conceptual topics and evaluating alternative clauses. Research and implement changes to standard treaty clauses and perform secondary contract reviews. Oversee documentation and contract management processes. Capital Management, Analytics & Reporting. Use capital model metrics to assess the effectiveness of the reinsurance strategy against regulatory capital requirements and internal targets, optimising capital efficiency in collaboration with capital management and actuarial teams. Verify data for accuracy and identify anomalies, directing brokers and actuarial teams on pricing and risk-evaluation analytics and their implications for placement options. Monitor and report on capital relief achieved and on reinsurance programme performance and market trends. Manage internal and external reporting requirements and prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for executive leadership and board committees. Treaty Design & Structuring. Evaluate broker and reinsurer presentations for veracity and applicability, proposing renewal structure changes and establishing the associated evaluation criteria. Apply knowledge of capital market (ILS) and structured reinsurance solutions and consult on their use. Provide leadership and technical expertise on intercompany reinsurance solutions and reinsurance impacts from corporate M&A activity. Risk Management. Analyse catastrophe exposure and develop appropriate risk-transfer solutions. Monitor reinsurance recoverables and ensure their timely collection. Evaluate the financial impact of reinsurance decisions on company results. Operational Controls & Regulatory Compliance. Design and implement team controls and develop corporate reinsurance policies to assure compliance, appropriate referral protocols, and best practices. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements, maintaining corporate governance standards and risk-management frameworks. Take reasonable steps to ensure the business for which you are responsible is controlled effectively and complies with the relevant requirements and standards of the regulatory system. Take reasonable steps to ensure any delegation of responsibility is to an appropriate person and that oversight of the delegation is discharged effectively. Disclose appropriately any information of which the FCA and PRA would reasonably expect to have notice. Team Leadership & Development. Lead, mentor, and develop the ceded reinsurance team, coaching members on the technical expertise and other skills required to perform effectively, and developing and implementing associated training programmes. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, and build organisational capability in reinsurance expertise. Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Proven experience leading a reinsurance function, with demonstrated success in strategic leadership. Extensive experience of Global Property and Casualty Insurance and Reinsurance business. Proven knowledge and understanding of London Market processes and systems. Extensive experience in reinsurance, including in a senior leadership role. Proven track record in reinsurance programme design, placement, and negotiation, and in building and maintaining broker and reinsurer relationships. Strong understanding of capital modelling and its application to reinsurance strategy. What is a Must Have? University degree (Business, Finance, Actuarial Science, or related field). ACII (Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute) qualification. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools . click apply for full job details
Location: Halesowen,Birmingham & Witney, Oxfordshire Our client owns two well-established engineering and manufacturing businesses operating as sister companies within the same group. Together, they provide a comprehensive range of engineering solutions including precision metal pressings, toolmaking, machining, fabrication, welding and project-managed manufacturing services to customers throughout the UK and internationally. With a strong reputation for quality, technical expertise and customer service, the businesses support customers from initial concept and design through to manufacture and delivery. Operating within an ISO 9001:2015 quality environment, they have built long-standing relationships with a diverse customer base and continue to invest in their people, equipment and capabilities. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a practical, commercially aware and hands-on General Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of both businesses. This role is ideal for someone with a strong engineering or manufacturing background who enjoys being involved in the finance, operation, supporting people, solving problems and ensuring projects are delivered successfully. Working closely with the business owners, you will be responsible for keeping both operations running smoothly, managing resources, controlling costs and supporting the continued success of the two sister companies. Key Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day operation of both engineering manufacturing businesses. Divide your time between the Halesowen and Witney sites, maintaining a regular presence and supporting both teams. Lead, motivate and support production, engineering and office-based employees. Ensure projects are planned, resourced and delivered safely, on time, to the required quality standards and within budget. Work closely with the Sales team to review new orders and determine which business is best placed to undertake the work, considering manufacturing capability, capacity, lead times and technical expertise. Monitor projects throughout production, ensuring customer expectations are met and any issues are resolved quickly and effectively. Build strong working relationships with customers, suppliers and subcontractors. Monitor operational costs and expenditure, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency while maintaining quality and service. Support production planning and resource allocation across both businesses. Monitor business performance and provide regular updates to the business owners. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, quality and environmental standards. Encourage collaboration and the sharing of knowledge, skills and resources between both sister companies. About You Previous experience as a General Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager or Manufacturing Manager within an engineering or manufacturing environment. A practical engineering or manufacturing background with a good understanding of production processes. Strong organisational and operational management skills. Commercial awareness with experience of budgeting, cost control and managing operational expenditure. A confident and approachable people manager who leads by example. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues. A hands-on approach with good problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly between the Birmingham and Witney businesses. Salary & Benefits (phone number removed) depending on experience plus bonus scheme. Pension and additional benefits. Long-term opportunity within two established and growing engineering manufacturing businesses.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Location: Halesowen,Birmingham & Witney, Oxfordshire Our client owns two well-established engineering and manufacturing businesses operating as sister companies within the same group. Together, they provide a comprehensive range of engineering solutions including precision metal pressings, toolmaking, machining, fabrication, welding and project-managed manufacturing services to customers throughout the UK and internationally. With a strong reputation for quality, technical expertise and customer service, the businesses support customers from initial concept and design through to manufacture and delivery. Operating within an ISO 9001:2015 quality environment, they have built long-standing relationships with a diverse customer base and continue to invest in their people, equipment and capabilities. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a practical, commercially aware and hands-on General Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of both businesses. This role is ideal for someone with a strong engineering or manufacturing background who enjoys being involved in the finance, operation, supporting people, solving problems and ensuring projects are delivered successfully. Working closely with the business owners, you will be responsible for keeping both operations running smoothly, managing resources, controlling costs and supporting the continued success of the two sister companies. Key Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day operation of both engineering manufacturing businesses. Divide your time between the Halesowen and Witney sites, maintaining a regular presence and supporting both teams. Lead, motivate and support production, engineering and office-based employees. Ensure projects are planned, resourced and delivered safely, on time, to the required quality standards and within budget. Work closely with the Sales team to review new orders and determine which business is best placed to undertake the work, considering manufacturing capability, capacity, lead times and technical expertise. Monitor projects throughout production, ensuring customer expectations are met and any issues are resolved quickly and effectively. Build strong working relationships with customers, suppliers and subcontractors. Monitor operational costs and expenditure, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency while maintaining quality and service. Support production planning and resource allocation across both businesses. Monitor business performance and provide regular updates to the business owners. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, quality and environmental standards. Encourage collaboration and the sharing of knowledge, skills and resources between both sister companies. About You Previous experience as a General Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager or Manufacturing Manager within an engineering or manufacturing environment. A practical engineering or manufacturing background with a good understanding of production processes. Strong organisational and operational management skills. Commercial awareness with experience of budgeting, cost control and managing operational expenditure. A confident and approachable people manager who leads by example. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues. A hands-on approach with good problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly between the Birmingham and Witney businesses. Salary & Benefits (phone number removed) depending on experience plus bonus scheme. Pension and additional benefits. Long-term opportunity within two established and growing engineering manufacturing businesses.
We are recruiting on behalf of a reputable franchised main car dealership in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, for the position of Transaction Manager. This role offers an excellent opportunity for experienced motor trade professionals seeking to advance their career within a well-established organisation committed to growth and customer excellence. As a Transaction Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving sales performance, leading a team of 4 to 5 sales professionals, and ensuring an outstanding customer experience. This position provides a pathway to develop your leadership skills within a supportive environment that values continuous training and career progression. Benefits of the Transaction Manager: Industry-leading OTE of 63,800, comprising a basic salary of 35,000, plus commission and a company car Five-day working week with flexible rota, including early finishes and rotating weekends Company vehicle provided 30 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service Opportunities for ongoing career development within a large, reputable group Exclusive employee discount schemes and benefit packages Supportive, friendly team environment Duties of the Transaction Manager: Manage all product sales, including finance, insurance, and value-added products Lead and support a team of 4 to 5 sales professionals through coaching and performance management Handle customer enquiries, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and professionalism Assist in closing deals through second-facing customer interactions Develop and maintain strong customer relationships to promote loyalty Ensure compliance with FCA guidelines and industry regulations Address customer issues promptly and accurately Contribute to achieving new and used car sales targets Collaborate closely with the Sales Manager to support overall dealership performance Requirements of the Transaction Manager: Proven experience as a Transaction Manager, Business Manager, or Sales Controller within the motor trade Strong leadership and motivational skills Excellent communication and organisational abilities Proactive, energetic, and capable of managing multiple customer appointments Professional appearance and attitude Full UK driving licence, preferably clean Contact Martin Bane, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Bognor Regis and West Sussex, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity. Our team of Automotive recruitment specialists are dedicated to finding the perfect match for both job seekers and employers in the motor trade. Don't settle for just any Motor Trade job - let us help you find the one to take the first step towards your dream Motor Trade career.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting on behalf of a reputable franchised main car dealership in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, for the position of Transaction Manager. This role offers an excellent opportunity for experienced motor trade professionals seeking to advance their career within a well-established organisation committed to growth and customer excellence. As a Transaction Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving sales performance, leading a team of 4 to 5 sales professionals, and ensuring an outstanding customer experience. This position provides a pathway to develop your leadership skills within a supportive environment that values continuous training and career progression. Benefits of the Transaction Manager: Industry-leading OTE of 63,800, comprising a basic salary of 35,000, plus commission and a company car Five-day working week with flexible rota, including early finishes and rotating weekends Company vehicle provided 30 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service Opportunities for ongoing career development within a large, reputable group Exclusive employee discount schemes and benefit packages Supportive, friendly team environment Duties of the Transaction Manager: Manage all product sales, including finance, insurance, and value-added products Lead and support a team of 4 to 5 sales professionals through coaching and performance management Handle customer enquiries, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and professionalism Assist in closing deals through second-facing customer interactions Develop and maintain strong customer relationships to promote loyalty Ensure compliance with FCA guidelines and industry regulations Address customer issues promptly and accurately Contribute to achieving new and used car sales targets Collaborate closely with the Sales Manager to support overall dealership performance Requirements of the Transaction Manager: Proven experience as a Transaction Manager, Business Manager, or Sales Controller within the motor trade Strong leadership and motivational skills Excellent communication and organisational abilities Proactive, energetic, and capable of managing multiple customer appointments Professional appearance and attitude Full UK driving licence, preferably clean Contact Martin Bane, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Bognor Regis and West Sussex, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity. Our team of Automotive recruitment specialists are dedicated to finding the perfect match for both job seekers and employers in the motor trade. Don't settle for just any Motor Trade job - let us help you find the one to take the first step towards your dream Motor Trade career.
About the role Sytner BMW Maidenhead has an exciting opportunity for a passionate, ambitious and results-driven New Car Sales Performance Manager to join our leadership team. Reporting directly to the Head of Business, this role has been specifically designed to focus purely on driving new car sales performance. Unlike traditional sales management positions, responsibility for stock management, vehicle preparation, demonstrator management, pricing administration and other operational process sits within our dedicated Sales Operations function, allowing you to devote 100% of your time to leading and developing a high-performing sales team. You will lead our New Car Business Manager, Sales Executives and Product Expert, creating a culture of accountability, energy and performance whilst delivering an exceptional customer experience. Key responsibilities include: Driving new vehicle sales performance through exceptional enquiry management and conversion. Leading from the front by personally engaging customers, closing sales opportunities and maximising finance penetration. Developing and executing targeted prospecting strategies to generate new business opportunities. Creating and delivering a structured plan to engage daily service customers and convert them into future vehicle sales opportunities. Coaching and developing the sales team to improve individual and collective sales performance. Driving improvements in Finance & Insurance performance through regular coaching, observation and development sessions. Recruiting, onboarding and developing future sales talent. Conducting regular one-to-one reviews, performance discussions and development plans with team members. Monitoring sales activity, conversion rates and key performance indicators to identify opportunity. Creating a highly motivated, engaged and customer-focused sales environment. Supporting the delivery of retailer events, campaigns and sales initiatives to maximise market share and profitability. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on developing people, driving performance and achieving exceptional results. This is a full-time position which will include weekends as part of a leadership rota to ensure we continue to deliver the highest levels of customer service. About you You will be an accomplished automotive sales professional with a proven track record of delivering outstanding sales results and developing high-performing teams. Whether you are currently a Sales Manager, Business Manager or an ambitious sales professional ready for your next challenge, you will possess the leadership qualities, commercial awareness and determination required to inspire others and drive performance. The successful candidate will demonstrate: A proven track record of delivering strong sales and finance performance within the motor industry. Exceptional leadership, coaching and people development skills. The ability to motivate, engage and inspire a team to achieve ambitious targets. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Strong commercial acumen with a focus on maximising sales opportunities. A passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences. High levels of energy, resilience and personal accountability. The ability to identify opportunities, challenge the status quo and implement innovative sales strategies. A desire to continually improve both personal and team performance. In return, you will join one of the UK's leading BMW retailers and be given the autonomy, support and resources to make a significant impact on the continued success of the business. Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. Enhanced Holiday Entitlement 33 days inc. bank holidays Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Career Development Recognition of Long Service every 5 years Discounted Car Schemes High Street Discounts Discounted Gym memberships Cycle to work scheme One day a year paid voluntary / community work At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please click here. Unsure? Read on We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships. We pride ourselves on Developing Talent and Building Careers and our colleagues recently scored Sytner Group an outstanding 89% on our colleague engagement survey.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
About the role Sytner BMW Maidenhead has an exciting opportunity for a passionate, ambitious and results-driven New Car Sales Performance Manager to join our leadership team. Reporting directly to the Head of Business, this role has been specifically designed to focus purely on driving new car sales performance. Unlike traditional sales management positions, responsibility for stock management, vehicle preparation, demonstrator management, pricing administration and other operational process sits within our dedicated Sales Operations function, allowing you to devote 100% of your time to leading and developing a high-performing sales team. You will lead our New Car Business Manager, Sales Executives and Product Expert, creating a culture of accountability, energy and performance whilst delivering an exceptional customer experience. Key responsibilities include: Driving new vehicle sales performance through exceptional enquiry management and conversion. Leading from the front by personally engaging customers, closing sales opportunities and maximising finance penetration. Developing and executing targeted prospecting strategies to generate new business opportunities. Creating and delivering a structured plan to engage daily service customers and convert them into future vehicle sales opportunities. Coaching and developing the sales team to improve individual and collective sales performance. Driving improvements in Finance & Insurance performance through regular coaching, observation and development sessions. Recruiting, onboarding and developing future sales talent. Conducting regular one-to-one reviews, performance discussions and development plans with team members. Monitoring sales activity, conversion rates and key performance indicators to identify opportunity. Creating a highly motivated, engaged and customer-focused sales environment. Supporting the delivery of retailer events, campaigns and sales initiatives to maximise market share and profitability. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on developing people, driving performance and achieving exceptional results. This is a full-time position which will include weekends as part of a leadership rota to ensure we continue to deliver the highest levels of customer service. About you You will be an accomplished automotive sales professional with a proven track record of delivering outstanding sales results and developing high-performing teams. Whether you are currently a Sales Manager, Business Manager or an ambitious sales professional ready for your next challenge, you will possess the leadership qualities, commercial awareness and determination required to inspire others and drive performance. The successful candidate will demonstrate: A proven track record of delivering strong sales and finance performance within the motor industry. Exceptional leadership, coaching and people development skills. The ability to motivate, engage and inspire a team to achieve ambitious targets. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Strong commercial acumen with a focus on maximising sales opportunities. A passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences. High levels of energy, resilience and personal accountability. The ability to identify opportunities, challenge the status quo and implement innovative sales strategies. A desire to continually improve both personal and team performance. In return, you will join one of the UK's leading BMW retailers and be given the autonomy, support and resources to make a significant impact on the continued success of the business. Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. Enhanced Holiday Entitlement 33 days inc. bank holidays Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Career Development Recognition of Long Service every 5 years Discounted Car Schemes High Street Discounts Discounted Gym memberships Cycle to work scheme One day a year paid voluntary / community work At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please click here. Unsure? Read on We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships. We pride ourselves on Developing Talent and Building Careers and our colleagues recently scored Sytner Group an outstanding 89% on our colleague engagement survey.
Are you an ambitious Marketing Executive looking to build your career in a fast-growing B2B business? We're partnering with a successful manufacturing business that's continuing to invest in its people, products and brand. As part of its continued growth, we're looking for a hands-on Marketing Executive to join the team and support the delivery of engaging marketing campaigns that drive brand awareness, generate leads and support commercial growth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with around 1-2 years' marketing experience who wants to broaden their skillset across digital marketing, content creation, events, website management and campaign delivery while working closely with an experienced Marketing Manager. From day one, you'll receive a structured onboarding programme designed to give you a genuine understanding of the business, working alongside departments across Sales, Operations, Customer Service, Finance, Production, HR and more. The Role This is a varied, hands-on marketing role where no two days are the same. You'll support the delivery of marketing campaigns across multiple channels, helping to strengthen the company's digital presence while contributing to wider commercial objectives. You'll be involved in everything from website updates and email marketing to social media, content creation, exhibitions and campaign reporting, making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking to accelerate their marketing career. What You'll Be Doing Deliver digital marketing campaigns across social media, email and online advertising. Update and optimise website content using a CMS, ensuring it remains engaging and SEO-friendly. Create marketing content including blogs, email campaigns, promotional materials and social media posts. Design and distribute email marketing campaigns and newsletters. Monitor campaign performance using analytics tools and recommend improvements. Conduct market and competitor research to identify new opportunities. Support brand consistency across all marketing activity. Work closely with internal departments to support sales and commercial initiatives. Assist with exhibitions, product launches and promotional events. Help analyse and optimise marketing activity to maximise performance. About You We're looking for someone who's enthusiastic, organised and eager to develop their marketing career within a supportive environment. You'll ideally have: A degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or a related subject. Around 1-2 years' experience within a marketing role. Experience with digital marketing channels including social media, email marketing and website content. Knowledge of Google Analytics, email marketing platforms and digital marketing tools. Experience using a CMS such as WordPress. A good understanding of SEO principles. Excellent written communication and content creation skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects. A proactive attitude and willingness to learn. Desirable Experience Experience within manufacturing, engineering or another B2B environment. Basic HTML knowledge. Familiarity with Google Ads and paid digital campaigns. What's On Offer? You'll receive a salary of up to 30,000, depending on experience, alongside a performance-related bonus scheme. The business also offers a company pension, structured training and professional development, early finishes every Friday, additional annual leave linked to length of service, private healthcare options, a Cycle to Work scheme, employee recognition programmes, regular team lunches and social events, free flu vaccinations, fresh fruit in the office and a range of wellbeing initiatives. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where you'll gain exposure to every aspect of marketing, develop your skills across multiple channels and work within a collaborative team that genuinely invests in your development. If you're looking for a role where you'll learn, grow and play a key part in a company's continued success, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact David or Adam at Greys Specialist Recruitment today.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Are you an ambitious Marketing Executive looking to build your career in a fast-growing B2B business? We're partnering with a successful manufacturing business that's continuing to invest in its people, products and brand. As part of its continued growth, we're looking for a hands-on Marketing Executive to join the team and support the delivery of engaging marketing campaigns that drive brand awareness, generate leads and support commercial growth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with around 1-2 years' marketing experience who wants to broaden their skillset across digital marketing, content creation, events, website management and campaign delivery while working closely with an experienced Marketing Manager. From day one, you'll receive a structured onboarding programme designed to give you a genuine understanding of the business, working alongside departments across Sales, Operations, Customer Service, Finance, Production, HR and more. The Role This is a varied, hands-on marketing role where no two days are the same. You'll support the delivery of marketing campaigns across multiple channels, helping to strengthen the company's digital presence while contributing to wider commercial objectives. You'll be involved in everything from website updates and email marketing to social media, content creation, exhibitions and campaign reporting, making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking to accelerate their marketing career. What You'll Be Doing Deliver digital marketing campaigns across social media, email and online advertising. Update and optimise website content using a CMS, ensuring it remains engaging and SEO-friendly. Create marketing content including blogs, email campaigns, promotional materials and social media posts. Design and distribute email marketing campaigns and newsletters. Monitor campaign performance using analytics tools and recommend improvements. Conduct market and competitor research to identify new opportunities. Support brand consistency across all marketing activity. Work closely with internal departments to support sales and commercial initiatives. Assist with exhibitions, product launches and promotional events. Help analyse and optimise marketing activity to maximise performance. About You We're looking for someone who's enthusiastic, organised and eager to develop their marketing career within a supportive environment. You'll ideally have: A degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or a related subject. Around 1-2 years' experience within a marketing role. Experience with digital marketing channels including social media, email marketing and website content. Knowledge of Google Analytics, email marketing platforms and digital marketing tools. Experience using a CMS such as WordPress. A good understanding of SEO principles. Excellent written communication and content creation skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects. A proactive attitude and willingness to learn. Desirable Experience Experience within manufacturing, engineering or another B2B environment. Basic HTML knowledge. Familiarity with Google Ads and paid digital campaigns. What's On Offer? You'll receive a salary of up to 30,000, depending on experience, alongside a performance-related bonus scheme. The business also offers a company pension, structured training and professional development, early finishes every Friday, additional annual leave linked to length of service, private healthcare options, a Cycle to Work scheme, employee recognition programmes, regular team lunches and social events, free flu vaccinations, fresh fruit in the office and a range of wellbeing initiatives. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where you'll gain exposure to every aspect of marketing, develop your skills across multiple channels and work within a collaborative team that genuinely invests in your development. If you're looking for a role where you'll learn, grow and play a key part in a company's continued success, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact David or Adam at Greys Specialist Recruitment today.
Cure Talent are delighted to be partnered with an established medical device manufacturer with a long-standing portfolio of endoscopic, imaging and integrated operating room solutions. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint a Procurement Manager to join their team based in Slough. This is a hands-on, onsite role within a growing, matrix-led organisation, responsible for UK procurement with scope to expand over the next 1-2 years. You will oversee spend of around 20m- 30m, bringing structure, consistency and commercial rigour to a function that is being centralised and strengthened. The role reports into the Head of Finance Europe and has no direct reports initially. The Procurement Manager will take ownership of the full procurement cycle for UK indirect spend, ensuring goods and services are sourced competitively, contracts are managed effectively and suppliers meet required standards. Working closely with Finance, Supply Chain and senior stakeholders, the role will bring greater control, visibility and governance to procurement activity across the business. Initially, the focus will be on stabilising and tidying up UK procurement, centralising purchasing processes, supporting spend analysis and improving supplier performance. Over time, the role is expected to grow as the business continues to mature, with opportunities to introduce improved workflows, automation and continuous improvement initiatives. The right person will be a confident procurement professional with around three years' experience, ideally ready to step up into a management role. They will combine strong negotiation and analytical skills with a calm, practical approach, and be comfortable working autonomously in a regulated, matrix environment. Healthcare or medical device exposure would be an advantage. Role Responsibilities Own day-to-day UK procurement activity, managing the end-to-end process from requisition through to purchase order, receipt and invoice support. Source, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers to secure best value, quality and service across indirect goods and services. Centralise procurement activity, including contracts, quotations, renewals and supplier negotiations, to improve governance and consistency. Analyse spend, monitor supplier performance and prepare reporting to support finance, leadership and procurement decision-making. Drive improvements in workflows, compliance, cost-effectiveness and supplier performance, including the use of e-procurement tools where appropriate. Key requirements / What we look for Proven procurement experience in a similar role. Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Procurement or related field. CIPS preferred; project management exposure desirable. Strong negotiation, analytical and sourcing skills. SAP purchasing and Microsoft Office proficiency. Experience in Medical Devices or other highly regulated industries
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Cure Talent are delighted to be partnered with an established medical device manufacturer with a long-standing portfolio of endoscopic, imaging and integrated operating room solutions. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint a Procurement Manager to join their team based in Slough. This is a hands-on, onsite role within a growing, matrix-led organisation, responsible for UK procurement with scope to expand over the next 1-2 years. You will oversee spend of around 20m- 30m, bringing structure, consistency and commercial rigour to a function that is being centralised and strengthened. The role reports into the Head of Finance Europe and has no direct reports initially. The Procurement Manager will take ownership of the full procurement cycle for UK indirect spend, ensuring goods and services are sourced competitively, contracts are managed effectively and suppliers meet required standards. Working closely with Finance, Supply Chain and senior stakeholders, the role will bring greater control, visibility and governance to procurement activity across the business. Initially, the focus will be on stabilising and tidying up UK procurement, centralising purchasing processes, supporting spend analysis and improving supplier performance. Over time, the role is expected to grow as the business continues to mature, with opportunities to introduce improved workflows, automation and continuous improvement initiatives. The right person will be a confident procurement professional with around three years' experience, ideally ready to step up into a management role. They will combine strong negotiation and analytical skills with a calm, practical approach, and be comfortable working autonomously in a regulated, matrix environment. Healthcare or medical device exposure would be an advantage. Role Responsibilities Own day-to-day UK procurement activity, managing the end-to-end process from requisition through to purchase order, receipt and invoice support. Source, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers to secure best value, quality and service across indirect goods and services. Centralise procurement activity, including contracts, quotations, renewals and supplier negotiations, to improve governance and consistency. Analyse spend, monitor supplier performance and prepare reporting to support finance, leadership and procurement decision-making. Drive improvements in workflows, compliance, cost-effectiveness and supplier performance, including the use of e-procurement tools where appropriate. Key requirements / What we look for Proven procurement experience in a similar role. Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Procurement or related field. CIPS preferred; project management exposure desirable. Strong negotiation, analytical and sourcing skills. SAP purchasing and Microsoft Office proficiency. Experience in Medical Devices or other highly regulated industries
Randstad are seeking a dedicated and experienced Deptuy Manager to join our team in providing high-quality, trauma-informed care for young people. In this role, you will support the Home Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the service, ensuring we meet and exceed all regulatory standards and legislative requirements. You can expect a fantastic salary of 40,019 per annum. Responsibilities: Care & Operational Practice: Ensure young people receive individual support, maintain family contact, and are prepared for adulthood. Create a homely, safe, and well-maintained environment that respects privacy and encourages positive social behavior. Oversee planned admissions and discharges, ensuring stability within the home. Assist in the development and implementation of care plans, therapeutic strategies (including the PACE Model), and risk assessments. Staff Leadership & Human Resources: Provide leadership, guidance, and management to the staff team. Be responsible for the recruitment, induction, supervision, and appraisal of staff. Ensure all staff receive monthly supervision and are supported in their professional development. Manage staffing levels, rotas, and emergency cover. Administration & Finance: Maintain accurate records, logbooks, and high-quality review reports. Provide necessary information and notifications to the Care Inspectorate. Manage and operate delegated budgets, monitoring expenditure to prevent overspending. Safety & Welfare: Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety requirements for both staff and young people. Promote the safety and welfare of residents, responding appropriately to any allegations of abuse or neglect. Participate in the on-call system for the service. Requirements: PVG Manual Car driver Are you ready to take the next step in your management career and make a real difference in the lives of young people? If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on (phone number removed) or . Otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon. Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Randstad are seeking a dedicated and experienced Deptuy Manager to join our team in providing high-quality, trauma-informed care for young people. In this role, you will support the Home Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the service, ensuring we meet and exceed all regulatory standards and legislative requirements. You can expect a fantastic salary of 40,019 per annum. Responsibilities: Care & Operational Practice: Ensure young people receive individual support, maintain family contact, and are prepared for adulthood. Create a homely, safe, and well-maintained environment that respects privacy and encourages positive social behavior. Oversee planned admissions and discharges, ensuring stability within the home. Assist in the development and implementation of care plans, therapeutic strategies (including the PACE Model), and risk assessments. Staff Leadership & Human Resources: Provide leadership, guidance, and management to the staff team. Be responsible for the recruitment, induction, supervision, and appraisal of staff. Ensure all staff receive monthly supervision and are supported in their professional development. Manage staffing levels, rotas, and emergency cover. Administration & Finance: Maintain accurate records, logbooks, and high-quality review reports. Provide necessary information and notifications to the Care Inspectorate. Manage and operate delegated budgets, monitoring expenditure to prevent overspending. Safety & Welfare: Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety requirements for both staff and young people. Promote the safety and welfare of residents, responding appropriately to any allegations of abuse or neglect. Participate in the on-call system for the service. Requirements: PVG Manual Car driver Are you ready to take the next step in your management career and make a real difference in the lives of young people? If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on (phone number removed) or . Otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon. Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
Vacancy No 5575 Job Title Customer Service Manager- Building Products- Essex Job Description Are you an experienced customer service expert looking for the next step in your career? If so, we are working with a leading supplier of building products who are seeking to recruit a Customer Service Manager to join their team in Essex. The Role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Customer Service Manager to lead and develop the Customer Service and Technical Support functions within a market-leading manufacturing business. This is a highly visible leadership role, responsible for managing and developing a customer-focused team while ensuring an exceptional experience across every stage of the customer journey. Working closely with Sales, Operations, Production, Logistics and Finance, you will play a key role in maximising quotation conversion, improving service performance and driving continuous improvement across the department. Specific Duties: Direct line management of the Customer Service and Technical Sales Team Lead, develop and motivate the Customer Service and Technical Support teams Deliver exceptional customer service across all customer touchpoints Manage reactive and proactive sales workloads to ensure responsiveness and efficiency Maximise sales opportunities through effective handling and follow-up of enquiries and quotations Monitor, analyse and improve quotation conversion rates and sales performance Act as the escalation point for customer complaints and service issues, ensuring timely resolution Work closely with external sales teams to support customer retention and revenue growth Collaborate with Operations, Production, Logistics and Finance to deliver outstanding customer outcomes. Establish and monitor KPIs relating to customer service, conversion, productivity and customer satisfaction. Drive continuous improvement of processes, systems and customer experience. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required Strong Customer Service Background Previous managerial experience Strong commercial acumen Ability to work under pressure in a commercial environment Ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines. Experience of managing, training, developing and supporting a team. A calm and professional manner at all times. Demonstratable sales and technical ability Location Essex (office based) Working Hours 8:30- 5:00 PM (8:30- 2:30 on Fridays) Salary Negotiable (D.O.E) + Excellent Rewards Package 25 Days Holiday, Company Car, Laptop, Mobile Phone We are constantly seeking candidates within the Construction Material Sales Sector in the following roles: Sales Manager, Account Manager, Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Specification Sales Executive, Specification Sales Manager, Branch Manager, Field Sales, Account Executive, Key Account Manager, Field Sales Executive, Field Sales Representative, National Account Manager, Account Executive, Territory Sales Executive, Area Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Internal Sales, Sales Office Manager, Key Accounts Sales, National Account Sales, National Sales Manager and Sales Director. We cover all roles within the Construction Materials sector including: Builders Merchants Sales Jobs, Builders Merchants Jobs, Plumbers Merchants Jobs, KBB Jobs, Civil Engineering Sales Jobs, M&E Sales Jobs, Timber Sales Jobs, Roofing Sales Jobs, Plumbing Sales Jobs, Insulation Sales Jobs, Interiors Sales Jobs, Aggregate Sales Jobs, Quarry Products Sales Jobs, Concrete Sales Jobs, Plant Hire Sales Jobs, Plant Sales Jobs, Tool Hire Sales Jobs, Access Equipment Sales Jobs, Portable Accommodation Sales Jobs, Scaffolding Sales Jobs, Formwork Sales Jobs, Reinforcement Sales Jobs, Bathroom Sales Jobs, Kitchen Sales Jobs, Bedroom Sales Jobs, Bathroom Showroom Sales Jobs, KBB Sales Jobs, Plumbing & Heating Sales Jobs, Heating Sales Jobs, HVAC Sales Jobs, Ventilation Sales Jobs, M&E Products Sales Jobs, Washrooms Sales Jobs, Sanitaryware Sales Jobs, Build Systems Sales Jobs, Cladding Sales Jobs, Curtain Walling Sales Jobs, Fa ade Sales Jobs, Structural Steel Sales Jobs, Brick Sales Jobs, Block Sales Jobs, Stone Sales Jobs, Architectural Stone Sales Jobs, Masonry Sales Jobs, Pipe Sales Jobs, Drainage Sales Jobs, Geotextile Sales Jobs, Attenuation Sales Jobs, SUDS Sales Jobs, Paving Sales Jobs, Landscaping Products Sales Jobs, Street Furniture Sales Jobs, Doors Sales Jobs, Joinery Sales Jobs, Timber Products Sales Jobs, Off Site Construction Sales Jobs, Timber Distribution Sales Jobs, Timber Importers Sales Jobs, Timber Engineering Sales Jobs, Timber Frame Sales Jobs, Sips Sales Jobs, Fencing Sales Jobs, Windows Sales Jobs, Ironmongery Sales Jobs, Hardware Sales Jobs, Access Control Sales Jobs, Lock Sales Jobs, Locking Systems Sales Jobs, Home Automation Sales Jobs, Lifts & Escalators Sales Jobs, Flooring Sales Jobs, Ceramic Tiles Sales Jobs, Adhesives Sales Jobs, Consumables Sales Jobs, Render Sales Jobs, EWI Sales Jobs, Insulation Sales Jobs, Plasterboard Sales Jobs, Partitions Sales Jobs, Fit Out Products Sales Jobs, Interiors Sales Jobs, Coatings Sales Jobs, Sealants sales Jobs, Roofing sales Jobs, Roofing Products Sales Jobs, Tools Sales Jobs, Fixings Sales Jobs, Roof Windows Sales Jobs, Lintels Sales Jobs, UPVC Windows Sales Jobs and all other Construction Materials Sales Jobs.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Vacancy No 5575 Job Title Customer Service Manager- Building Products- Essex Job Description Are you an experienced customer service expert looking for the next step in your career? If so, we are working with a leading supplier of building products who are seeking to recruit a Customer Service Manager to join their team in Essex. The Role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Customer Service Manager to lead and develop the Customer Service and Technical Support functions within a market-leading manufacturing business. This is a highly visible leadership role, responsible for managing and developing a customer-focused team while ensuring an exceptional experience across every stage of the customer journey. Working closely with Sales, Operations, Production, Logistics and Finance, you will play a key role in maximising quotation conversion, improving service performance and driving continuous improvement across the department. Specific Duties: Direct line management of the Customer Service and Technical Sales Team Lead, develop and motivate the Customer Service and Technical Support teams Deliver exceptional customer service across all customer touchpoints Manage reactive and proactive sales workloads to ensure responsiveness and efficiency Maximise sales opportunities through effective handling and follow-up of enquiries and quotations Monitor, analyse and improve quotation conversion rates and sales performance Act as the escalation point for customer complaints and service issues, ensuring timely resolution Work closely with external sales teams to support customer retention and revenue growth Collaborate with Operations, Production, Logistics and Finance to deliver outstanding customer outcomes. Establish and monitor KPIs relating to customer service, conversion, productivity and customer satisfaction. Drive continuous improvement of processes, systems and customer experience. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required Strong Customer Service Background Previous managerial experience Strong commercial acumen Ability to work under pressure in a commercial environment Ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines. Experience of managing, training, developing and supporting a team. A calm and professional manner at all times. Demonstratable sales and technical ability Location Essex (office based) Working Hours 8:30- 5:00 PM (8:30- 2:30 on Fridays) Salary Negotiable (D.O.E) + Excellent Rewards Package 25 Days Holiday, Company Car, Laptop, Mobile Phone We are constantly seeking candidates within the Construction Material Sales Sector in the following roles: Sales Manager, Account Manager, Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Specification Sales Executive, Specification Sales Manager, Branch Manager, Field Sales, Account Executive, Key Account Manager, Field Sales Executive, Field Sales Representative, National Account Manager, Account Executive, Territory Sales Executive, Area Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Internal Sales, Sales Office Manager, Key Accounts Sales, National Account Sales, National Sales Manager and Sales Director. We cover all roles within the Construction Materials sector including: Builders Merchants Sales Jobs, Builders Merchants Jobs, Plumbers Merchants Jobs, KBB Jobs, Civil Engineering Sales Jobs, M&E Sales Jobs, Timber Sales Jobs, Roofing Sales Jobs, Plumbing Sales Jobs, Insulation Sales Jobs, Interiors Sales Jobs, Aggregate Sales Jobs, Quarry Products Sales Jobs, Concrete Sales Jobs, Plant Hire Sales Jobs, Plant Sales Jobs, Tool Hire Sales Jobs, Access Equipment Sales Jobs, Portable Accommodation Sales Jobs, Scaffolding Sales Jobs, Formwork Sales Jobs, Reinforcement Sales Jobs, Bathroom Sales Jobs, Kitchen Sales Jobs, Bedroom Sales Jobs, Bathroom Showroom Sales Jobs, KBB Sales Jobs, Plumbing & Heating Sales Jobs, Heating Sales Jobs, HVAC Sales Jobs, Ventilation Sales Jobs, M&E Products Sales Jobs, Washrooms Sales Jobs, Sanitaryware Sales Jobs, Build Systems Sales Jobs, Cladding Sales Jobs, Curtain Walling Sales Jobs, Fa ade Sales Jobs, Structural Steel Sales Jobs, Brick Sales Jobs, Block Sales Jobs, Stone Sales Jobs, Architectural Stone Sales Jobs, Masonry Sales Jobs, Pipe Sales Jobs, Drainage Sales Jobs, Geotextile Sales Jobs, Attenuation Sales Jobs, SUDS Sales Jobs, Paving Sales Jobs, Landscaping Products Sales Jobs, Street Furniture Sales Jobs, Doors Sales Jobs, Joinery Sales Jobs, Timber Products Sales Jobs, Off Site Construction Sales Jobs, Timber Distribution Sales Jobs, Timber Importers Sales Jobs, Timber Engineering Sales Jobs, Timber Frame Sales Jobs, Sips Sales Jobs, Fencing Sales Jobs, Windows Sales Jobs, Ironmongery Sales Jobs, Hardware Sales Jobs, Access Control Sales Jobs, Lock Sales Jobs, Locking Systems Sales Jobs, Home Automation Sales Jobs, Lifts & Escalators Sales Jobs, Flooring Sales Jobs, Ceramic Tiles Sales Jobs, Adhesives Sales Jobs, Consumables Sales Jobs, Render Sales Jobs, EWI Sales Jobs, Insulation Sales Jobs, Plasterboard Sales Jobs, Partitions Sales Jobs, Fit Out Products Sales Jobs, Interiors Sales Jobs, Coatings Sales Jobs, Sealants sales Jobs, Roofing sales Jobs, Roofing Products Sales Jobs, Tools Sales Jobs, Fixings Sales Jobs, Roof Windows Sales Jobs, Lintels Sales Jobs, UPVC Windows Sales Jobs and all other Construction Materials Sales Jobs.
Role: Marketing Manager Location: London / Hybrid Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 DOE + Benefits Help shape the next phase of growth for an ambitious alternative finance provider. Already well established within the broker market, we're now investing in a brand-new direct-to-market strategy and are looking for an experienced Growth Marketing Manager to lead the way. Reporting directly to the Chief Commercial Officer, you'll take ownership of the marketing function, driving customer acquisition, supporting the sales team and developing campaigns that deliver measurable commercial results. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded marketer who enjoys building new strategies, has a passion for data-driven marketing and wants the autonomy to make a real impact. What you'll be doing Develop and deliver a new direct-to-market customer acquisition strategy alongside the existing broker channel. Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital, email, content, social media and events. Support the sales team with lead generation campaigns and marketing collateral. Manage the company website, CRM and external marketing agencies. Build relationships with industry partners, suppliers and marketing providers. Own the marketing budget and produce regular ROI and campaign performance reports for the senior leadership team. Continuously improve brand awareness, customer engagement and lead generation across all channels. About you We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running and enjoys working in a fast-paced, growing business. You'll ideally have: Experience developing or growing a direct-to-market customer acquisition channel. A strong B2B marketing background, ideally within financial services, fintech or another regulated industry. Experience reporting campaign performance, lead generation and ROI to senior stakeholders. Hands-on experience across digital marketing, CRM, content, events and website management. Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM platforms. Excellent communication skills with a commercially focused mindset. What's in it for you? 50,000 - 60,000 salary depending on experience. Flexible hybrid working, with remote working considered for the right person. Direct exposure to the CCO and senior leadership team. Full ownership of the marketing function and budget. The opportunity to build and shape a new direct-to-market strategy from the ground up. Freedom to recommend new marketing tools, systems and ideas. Join a growing, ambitious business where your work will have a genuine impact. If you're a commercially driven Marketing Manager looking for the opportunity to own a marketing function and play a key role in a company's growth journey, we'd love to hear from you.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Role: Marketing Manager Location: London / Hybrid Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 DOE + Benefits Help shape the next phase of growth for an ambitious alternative finance provider. Already well established within the broker market, we're now investing in a brand-new direct-to-market strategy and are looking for an experienced Growth Marketing Manager to lead the way. Reporting directly to the Chief Commercial Officer, you'll take ownership of the marketing function, driving customer acquisition, supporting the sales team and developing campaigns that deliver measurable commercial results. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded marketer who enjoys building new strategies, has a passion for data-driven marketing and wants the autonomy to make a real impact. What you'll be doing Develop and deliver a new direct-to-market customer acquisition strategy alongside the existing broker channel. Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital, email, content, social media and events. Support the sales team with lead generation campaigns and marketing collateral. Manage the company website, CRM and external marketing agencies. Build relationships with industry partners, suppliers and marketing providers. Own the marketing budget and produce regular ROI and campaign performance reports for the senior leadership team. Continuously improve brand awareness, customer engagement and lead generation across all channels. About you We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running and enjoys working in a fast-paced, growing business. You'll ideally have: Experience developing or growing a direct-to-market customer acquisition channel. A strong B2B marketing background, ideally within financial services, fintech or another regulated industry. Experience reporting campaign performance, lead generation and ROI to senior stakeholders. Hands-on experience across digital marketing, CRM, content, events and website management. Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM platforms. Excellent communication skills with a commercially focused mindset. What's in it for you? 50,000 - 60,000 salary depending on experience. Flexible hybrid working, with remote working considered for the right person. Direct exposure to the CCO and senior leadership team. Full ownership of the marketing function and budget. The opportunity to build and shape a new direct-to-market strategy from the ground up. Freedom to recommend new marketing tools, systems and ideas. Join a growing, ambitious business where your work will have a genuine impact. If you're a commercially driven Marketing Manager looking for the opportunity to own a marketing function and play a key role in a company's growth journey, we'd love to hear from you.
Branch Care Manager Lancaster (New Branch Opening) Salary: Up to £39,000 (experience dependent) + £4,800 bonus potential total earning opportunity £43,800 Hours: Monday Friday, 8:30 am 5:30 pm (office-based) + participation in on-call rota (£75/week allowance when on call) Location: Lancaster The Opportunity How often do you get the chance to build something from the ground up? We're recruiting a Branch Care Manager on behalf of a leading private home care provider, caring since 1989, with over 150 branches across England and Wales. This is a brand new branch opening in Lancaster, and they're looking for a leader to open the doors, take the branch through CQC registration, recruit the team and grow the service from scratch. If you've ever watched things done in a way you knew you could improve on, this is your opportunity to take total ownership and build a service you're proud of, with full central support from dedicated Recruitment, Marketing and Compliance teams behind you. The Role As Branch Care Manager, you'll be the registered manager it's your name above the door. Reporting to the Area Care Manager for your region, you will: Lead the branch through CQC registration and launch Recruit and develop your own team, starting with your Care Coordinator and care assistants Get out into the local community to build the brand and win new business from local groups and community venues to healthcare partnerships Grow care hours sustainably and ethically, building the client base from the ground up Be genuinely hands-on: in the early stages of a new branch, you'll deliver care yourself when needed, leading from the front All care delivered is private (no local authority contracts), ranging from 30-minute visits through to live-in care. About You Domiciliary care management experience A Registered Manager, Manager with CQC responsibility, or an experienced Deputy Manager who has genuinely operated at manager level and is ready for the step up Understanding of CQC standards, registration and inspection preparation (exposure to registration a strong advantage) Commercially driven Energised by getting out into the community and growing a service, not just running one Hands-on leadership style Willing to deliver care when the branch needs you Resilient, proactive and solutions-focused, with real passion for the care sector Essential: All candidates MUST hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle Right to work in the UK Please note, sponsorship is not available for this role Rewards Salary up to £39,000, dependent on experience £4,800 annual bonus potential, and as your branch grows, your bonus earning opportunity grows with it On-call allowance of £75 per week when on call, plus carer's hourly rate for any care delivered while on call Interview process: two stages first with the Area Care Manager, second with the Head of Operations. Ready to build something extraordinary? Apply today or contact Arden Personnel for a confidential chat How to apply for our Branch Care Manager role We are reviewing CVs now early applications are highly encouraged. Click below to apply or contact our team directly. Contact Arden Personnel (url removed) (phone number removed) (Alcester) (phone number removed) (Redditch) Follow Arden Personnel on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn for live vacancies. About Arden Personnel: Arden Personnel is a trusted recruitment agency covering Redditch, Bromsgrove, Studley, Henley-in-Arden, Evesham, Alcester, Bidford-on-Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick, and Stratford-upon-Avon. We place candidates across Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Service, Purchasing, Engineering and more. We are an equal opportunities employer
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Branch Care Manager Lancaster (New Branch Opening) Salary: Up to £39,000 (experience dependent) + £4,800 bonus potential total earning opportunity £43,800 Hours: Monday Friday, 8:30 am 5:30 pm (office-based) + participation in on-call rota (£75/week allowance when on call) Location: Lancaster The Opportunity How often do you get the chance to build something from the ground up? We're recruiting a Branch Care Manager on behalf of a leading private home care provider, caring since 1989, with over 150 branches across England and Wales. This is a brand new branch opening in Lancaster, and they're looking for a leader to open the doors, take the branch through CQC registration, recruit the team and grow the service from scratch. If you've ever watched things done in a way you knew you could improve on, this is your opportunity to take total ownership and build a service you're proud of, with full central support from dedicated Recruitment, Marketing and Compliance teams behind you. The Role As Branch Care Manager, you'll be the registered manager it's your name above the door. Reporting to the Area Care Manager for your region, you will: Lead the branch through CQC registration and launch Recruit and develop your own team, starting with your Care Coordinator and care assistants Get out into the local community to build the brand and win new business from local groups and community venues to healthcare partnerships Grow care hours sustainably and ethically, building the client base from the ground up Be genuinely hands-on: in the early stages of a new branch, you'll deliver care yourself when needed, leading from the front All care delivered is private (no local authority contracts), ranging from 30-minute visits through to live-in care. About You Domiciliary care management experience A Registered Manager, Manager with CQC responsibility, or an experienced Deputy Manager who has genuinely operated at manager level and is ready for the step up Understanding of CQC standards, registration and inspection preparation (exposure to registration a strong advantage) Commercially driven Energised by getting out into the community and growing a service, not just running one Hands-on leadership style Willing to deliver care when the branch needs you Resilient, proactive and solutions-focused, with real passion for the care sector Essential: All candidates MUST hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle Right to work in the UK Please note, sponsorship is not available for this role Rewards Salary up to £39,000, dependent on experience £4,800 annual bonus potential, and as your branch grows, your bonus earning opportunity grows with it On-call allowance of £75 per week when on call, plus carer's hourly rate for any care delivered while on call Interview process: two stages first with the Area Care Manager, second with the Head of Operations. Ready to build something extraordinary? Apply today or contact Arden Personnel for a confidential chat How to apply for our Branch Care Manager role We are reviewing CVs now early applications are highly encouraged. Click below to apply or contact our team directly. Contact Arden Personnel (url removed) (phone number removed) (Alcester) (phone number removed) (Redditch) Follow Arden Personnel on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn for live vacancies. About Arden Personnel: Arden Personnel is a trusted recruitment agency covering Redditch, Bromsgrove, Studley, Henley-in-Arden, Evesham, Alcester, Bidford-on-Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick, and Stratford-upon-Avon. We place candidates across Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Service, Purchasing, Engineering and more. We are an equal opportunities employer
Branch Care Manager Sale, Greater Manchester Salary: Up to £40,000 (experience dependent) + £4,800 bonus potential + £1,000 guaranteed first-year bonus Hours: Monday Friday, 8:30am 5:30pm (office based) + participation in on-call rota (£75/week allowance when on call) Location: Sale, near Manchester The Opportunity Are you an experienced care manager ready to lead an established, growing branch? We're recruiting a Branch Care Manager on behalf of a leading private home care provider, caring since 1989, with over 150 branches across England and Wales, and consistently rated among the best in the sector. This is a semi-established branch delivering over 440 hours of private care per week, with a supportive office team already in place: two Care Coordinators and a Field Care Supervisor. You'll step into a branch with real momentum and take it to the next level, and as your branch grows, so does your bonus earning opportunity. The Role As Branch Care Manager, you'll be the registered manager for the branch, reporting to the Area Care Manager for your region, with central support from dedicated Recruitment, Marketing and Compliance teams. You will: Lead, develop and retain your branch team, driving quality care and performance Hold registered manager responsibility for CQC compliance, quality assurance and inspection readiness Grow the branch commercially, building relationships in the local community, onboarding new clients and growing care hours sustainably and ethically Balance outstanding quality of care with branch performance and profitability Participate in the on-call rota, with additional allowances paid All care delivered is private (no local authority contracts), ranging from 30-minute visits through to live-in care. About You Proven domiciliary care management experience You've been a Registered Manager, or a Manager with genuine CQC responsibility, recruitment, appraisals and client onboarding experience Excellent understanding of CQC standards and inspection preparation Commercially minded A track record of growing care hours profitably and ethically Strong leadership and people management skills Resilient, proactive and solutions-focused Genuine passion for quality care A leader who'd never ask their team to do something they wouldn't do themselves Essential: All candidates MUST hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle Right to work in the UK Please note, sponsorship is not available for this role Rewards Salary up to £40,000, dependent on experience £4,800 annual bonus potential, growing as your branch grows £1,000 guaranteed bonus in year one (paid in two instalments: on completion of probation and at 12 months) On-call allowance of £75 per week when on call, plus carer's hourly rate for any care delivered while on call Interview process: two stages first with the Area Care Manager, second with the Head of Operations. If you're an extraordinary care leader looking for your next challenge, apply today or contact Nicki for a confidential chat. How to apply for our Branch Care Manager role We are reviewing CVs now early applications are highly encouraged. Click below to apply or contact our team directly. Contact Arden Personnel (url removed) (phone number removed) (Alcester) (phone number removed) (Redditch) Follow Arden Personnel on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn for live vacancies. About Arden Personnel: Arden Personnel is a trusted recruitment agency covering Redditch, Bromsgrove, Studley, Henley-in-Arden, Evesham, Alcester, Bidford-on-Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick, and Stratford-upon-Avon. We place candidates across Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Service, Purchasing, Engineering and more. We are an equal opportunities employer
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Branch Care Manager Sale, Greater Manchester Salary: Up to £40,000 (experience dependent) + £4,800 bonus potential + £1,000 guaranteed first-year bonus Hours: Monday Friday, 8:30am 5:30pm (office based) + participation in on-call rota (£75/week allowance when on call) Location: Sale, near Manchester The Opportunity Are you an experienced care manager ready to lead an established, growing branch? We're recruiting a Branch Care Manager on behalf of a leading private home care provider, caring since 1989, with over 150 branches across England and Wales, and consistently rated among the best in the sector. This is a semi-established branch delivering over 440 hours of private care per week, with a supportive office team already in place: two Care Coordinators and a Field Care Supervisor. You'll step into a branch with real momentum and take it to the next level, and as your branch grows, so does your bonus earning opportunity. The Role As Branch Care Manager, you'll be the registered manager for the branch, reporting to the Area Care Manager for your region, with central support from dedicated Recruitment, Marketing and Compliance teams. You will: Lead, develop and retain your branch team, driving quality care and performance Hold registered manager responsibility for CQC compliance, quality assurance and inspection readiness Grow the branch commercially, building relationships in the local community, onboarding new clients and growing care hours sustainably and ethically Balance outstanding quality of care with branch performance and profitability Participate in the on-call rota, with additional allowances paid All care delivered is private (no local authority contracts), ranging from 30-minute visits through to live-in care. About You Proven domiciliary care management experience You've been a Registered Manager, or a Manager with genuine CQC responsibility, recruitment, appraisals and client onboarding experience Excellent understanding of CQC standards and inspection preparation Commercially minded A track record of growing care hours profitably and ethically Strong leadership and people management skills Resilient, proactive and solutions-focused Genuine passion for quality care A leader who'd never ask their team to do something they wouldn't do themselves Essential: All candidates MUST hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle Right to work in the UK Please note, sponsorship is not available for this role Rewards Salary up to £40,000, dependent on experience £4,800 annual bonus potential, growing as your branch grows £1,000 guaranteed bonus in year one (paid in two instalments: on completion of probation and at 12 months) On-call allowance of £75 per week when on call, plus carer's hourly rate for any care delivered while on call Interview process: two stages first with the Area Care Manager, second with the Head of Operations. If you're an extraordinary care leader looking for your next challenge, apply today or contact Nicki for a confidential chat. How to apply for our Branch Care Manager role We are reviewing CVs now early applications are highly encouraged. Click below to apply or contact our team directly. Contact Arden Personnel (url removed) (phone number removed) (Alcester) (phone number removed) (Redditch) Follow Arden Personnel on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn for live vacancies. About Arden Personnel: Arden Personnel is a trusted recruitment agency covering Redditch, Bromsgrove, Studley, Henley-in-Arden, Evesham, Alcester, Bidford-on-Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick, and Stratford-upon-Avon. We place candidates across Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Service, Purchasing, Engineering and more. We are an equal opportunities employer
