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Your new company A leading not-for-profit organisation with a strong presence across the UK is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join its finance team on a 9-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover. The organisation delivers essential community-focused services and manages a large operational workforce. The business is undergoing continuous transformation and places significant emphasis on partnering with operational stakeholders to drive performance, value and service improvement. Your new role As Finance Partner, you will provide a high-quality business partnering service across operational functions, supporting financial control, performance improvement and strategic decision-making. Reporting into the Senior Finance Partner, you will be responsible for producing accurate management accounts, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, delivering insightful financial analysis and challenging stakeholders to improve financial and operational performance. You will work closely with senior managers and budget holders, helping them understand financial drivers, identify efficiencies and make informed business decisions. This is a highly visible role requiring strong stakeholder engagement across a range of non-finance teams. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, support performance reporting and play a key part in driving commercial awareness across the organisation. The role operates within a hybrid working pattern of three days per week onsite. What you'll need to succeed Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent CCAB qualification). Proven Finance Business Partnering experience. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge effectively. Experience producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial analysis. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate financial information for operational audiences. Public sector or social housing experience is welcomed but not essential. Ability to build relationships across operational functions and support business improvement initiatives. What you'll get in return Competitive salary package up to 61,500. 9-month fixed-term contract with the potential for opportunities beyond the initial term. Hybrid working arrangement with only three days per week on-site in Oldham. Exposure to a large and complex organisation with significant stakeholder engagement. Opportunity to influence business performance and support key operational services. A collaborative and supportive finance leadership team. Immediate interview process and quick start available. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please click "apply" and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible. Consultant Details: Benjamin Stanton Email your CV: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Are you an experienced contact centre leader with a passion for delivering outstanding customer service and driving operational excellence? A North London local authority is seeking an exceptional Contact Centre Operations Manager to lead its busy, resident-focused Contact Centre and ensure high-quality service delivery across telephone and digital channels. In this key leadership role, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the Contact Centre, ensuring performance, quality, customer satisfaction and service-level targets are consistently achieved. You will lead and inspire high-performing teams, creating a culture of accountability, empathy and continuous improvement while supporting staff to manage a wide range of enquiries, including housing repairs, appointment scheduling and complex customer issues. Working closely with senior managers and services across the Council, you will use performance data and resident insight to identify trends, improve processes and enhance the customer experience. You will play a leading role in service transformation, supporting digital innovation, improving operational efficiency and ensuring services remain accessible to all residents, including those who may face barriers to digital engagement. How to Apply If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 2 working days of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from public sector professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Cheryl at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

Are you an experienced Category professional ready to shape commercial strategy and influence business performance at a senior level? The Advocate Group is partnering with a leading food business to recruit a Senior Category Manager . This is a high-impact opportunity to support category strategy, influence key customer decisions, and drive sustainable growth across a strategically important portfolio. Key responsibilities: Develop and execute category strategies that unlock growth and strengthen customer partnerships. Lead category reviews, range optimisation, pricing recommendations and promotional strategy using robust consumer, shopper and market insight. Identify emerging trends, market opportunities and whitespace to shape innovation and long-term category direction. Build credible relationships with internal stakeholders and major retail customers, influencing decisions through data-led storytelling and commercial recommendations. Deliver actionable insight using category data sources including Circana, Nielsen and Kantar to support business planning and customer engagement. Champion category excellence across the business, embedding best practice and driving continuous improvement. What we're looking for: Proven Category Management experience within the food, beverage or wider FMCG sector. A strong commercial mindset with the ability to translate insight into measurable business outcomes. Experience presenting category recommendations to senior stakeholders and retail customers. Excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills. Why join? A newly created role reporting into the Category Director you'll be pivotal in the growth of the function (with planned line management responsibilities) and development of strategic customers. If you're looking for a role where you can combine strategic thinking with commercial execution and genuinely influence category growth, we'd love to hear from you. For more information, contact John at The Advocate Group or click Apply Now to be considered. The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner to the UK FMCG and consumer products sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying for this role, you agree to our Privacy Policy available on our website. The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Leeds Full-Time Permanent (2 days in Leeds office) ST TALENT are working with a thriving e-commerce business based in Leeds who are looking to add an experienced Paid Media Manager (PPC) to their growing team. This is a hands-on role for someone who loves paid media, enjoys working across multiple platforms and is confident taking ownership of client campaigns, budgets and performance. The Role With responsibility for significant paid media budgets, developing strategies and making sure campaigns consistently deliver against key KPIs. You ll work across: PMax / Google Ads Meta Ads LinkedIn Ads TikTok Ads Amazon Ads You ll be responsible for managing budgets day-to-day, deciding where investment is best placed and continually looking for opportunities to improve performance. What You'll Be Doing Planning, launching and managing paid media campaigns across multiple platforms. Managing client budgets and ensuring spend is aligned with commercial objectives. Developing individual PPC strategies based on goals and target audiences. Optimising campaigns against KPIs including conversions, CPA, ROI and revenue. Managing and updating clients on campaign performance and results. Carrying out daily campaign checks to identify issues and opportunities. Writing and updating ad copy to reflect promotions, USPs and brand messaging. Running A/B tests across conversion goals, creative and CTAs. Producing detailed weekly and monthly performance reports with actionable recommendations. Building customer, remarketing and custom audiences across Google and Meta. Creating and managing Klaviyo audiences and connecting them with Google and Meta campaigns. Presenting campaign strategies and results using PowerPoint and Google Slides/Sheets. Working closely with the wider team and line managers to develop and improve strategic account plans. Contributing to internal meetings, focus groups and client meetings. Ensuring PPC best practice is consistently followed across all campaigns. About You We re looking for someone with solid hands-on PPC / Paid Media experience who is comfortable managing multiple accounts and budgets. You ll ideally have: Strong experience across PMax / Google Ads and Meta Ads, with additional experience across platforms such as LinkedIn, TikTok and Amazon. Experience managing multiple client accounts simultaneously. A strong understanding of PPC strategy, optimisation and performance analysis. Experience working with e-commerce, B2B and/or B2C campaigns. Confidence analysing data and turning performance insights into actionable strategies. Strong client-facing and communication skills. Experience with reporting and presenting campaign performance. A commercially focused, proactive approach and a genuine interest in getting the best possible results from paid media. Why Join? This is a great opportunity to join a growing, successful e-commerce business where you ll have genuine ownership of campaigns, direct client exposure and the opportunity to influence paid media strategy across a varied portfolio. Interested? ST TALENT are handling this opportunity on behalf of our client. If you're an experienced PPC / Paid Media professional looking for your next challenge in Leeds, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact ST TALENT for a confidential conversation.

We are seeking an experienced Housing Standards Systems Manager to lead the technical, systems and digital operational infrastructure that underpins the delivery of Housing Standards services. Working as part of the Council's early help approach, this role plays a critical function in ensuring that Housing Standards and Warm Homes services are detailed, digitally enabled, compliant and performance driven, supporting residents to live independently and thrive. This role has a strong technical and systems focus, combining systems ownership, data governance, performance analytics and digital service development with line management and operational oversight. You will act as the technical authority and systems lead for Housing Standards services, ensuring that systems, data and workflows enable efficient service delivery, statutory compliance and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Act as the systems owner and technical lead for Housing Standards and Warm Homes, including IDOX administration, system configuration, data structures, workflows and continuous improvement. Lead data management, analytics and performance reporting, delivering high quality insight, dashboards and statutory returns to support operational, strategic and corporate decision making. Drive digital transformation and service improvement, leading system development, change programmes and implementation of new or enhanced digital solutions. Provide operational and people management of a small team, ensuring systems and processes effectively support caseload management. Support financial and programme performance, including the Disabled Facilities Grant budget and countywide IHAT programme, through robust data reporting and analysis. Act as lead for FOI, DSAR and Government DELTA returns, ensuring compliance, data accuracy and timely submission. Build organisational capability by training staff, leading system inductions and working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to deliver streamlined, customer focused digital services. About You With a strong background in technical systems, together with knowledge and experience in system and process improvement techniques, you will have experience in leading transformation programmes to deliver improved benefits. You will have sound knowledge of Housing Standards Legislation, together with previous management or supervisory responsibility. You will be experienced in financial management of services and possess demonstrable analytical skills to deliver service improvement. Closing Date: 27th September 2026 Interview Date: to be confirmed Why Join Us? We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including free onsite parking, employee discounts, a competitive holiday allowance, wellbeing initiatives, and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve. The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received. South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Financial Controller 60,000 - 70,000 An opportunity to lead a substantial finance function, work closely with the CFO and make a genuine impact on how the organisation operates. Chase & Holland are recruiting an experienced Financial Controller for a large, established organisation. This is a broad senior finance role with responsibility across Financial Accounts, Management Accounts and Purchasing , combining technical finance, team leadership and continuous improvement. The Role You'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance operation while becoming a key partner to the CFO and wider leadership team. Key responsibilities include: Leading monthly and annual financial reporting Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning Cash flow and working capital management Improving financial controls, systems and processes Managing statutory reporting and external audit Providing insight and challenge to budget holders Leading, mentoring and developing a sizeable finance team Driving greater accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement across finance The Person You'll be a qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA accountant with strong financial and management accounting experience and the confidence to lead people and influence stakeholders. You'll ideally bring strong Excel and finance systems knowledge, experience improving controls and processes, and a track record of developing teams. Why Apply? This is much more than a reporting role. You'll have real responsibility, a substantial team, direct exposure to the CFO and the opportunity to influence how the finance function develops. In addition the benefits package is extensive and includes 38 days holiday. If you're an ambitious Financial Controller or experienced Finance Manager looking for a broader leadership role, we'd love to hear from you. Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in finance, supply chain, HR, IT and office support recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire.

About the Role: Role Overview: The Marketing Manager is responsible for leading and evolving the marketing function at proAV, driving brand positioning, demand generation, and sales enablement across the business. This role is responsible for developing a structured, insight-led and commercially aligned marketing function that drives growth, strengthens market positioning, and enhances the effectiveness of client engagement. Working closely with sales, business development, and senior leadership, the Marketing Manager ensures that marketing activity contributes meaningfully to business performance while aligning with and informing long-term strategic objectives. In addition to campaign delivery, the role is accountable for building the systems, processes, and marketing team capability required to support a scalable and high-performing marketing function . Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement a structured marketing approach aligned to business growth objectives and priority sectors Drive brand positioning and ensure consistency across all marketing activity and communications Plan and deliver integrated marketing campaigns across digital channels, including website, SEO, email, and social Responsible for proAV s website, including performance optimisation, audience engagement, and overall digital visibility Establish reporting frameworks to track performance and optimise marketing effectiveness Work closely with sales, business development, and bid teams to support pipeline growth and conversion Improve the quality, consistency, and accessibility of sales and marketing materials Contribute to strategic bids and high-value opportunities Develop and manage relationships with key technology partners, increasing the impact of joint marketing activity and MDF utilisation Support marketing activity across proAV regions, including Ireland and Germany Implement and develop marketing tools, platforms, and processes to improve efficiency, visibility, and performance Manage external agencies and partners as required Lead and develop a marketing team of four, improving output quality, capability, and overall effectiveness Define roles, responsibilities, and ways of working to support a scalable marketing function Skills & Experience Essential: Proven experience in marketing management within a B2B or technology-led environment Strong understanding of digital marketing channels, including website, SEO (+AEO & GEO), email, and content strategy Experience developing and delivering integrated marketing campaigns aligned to business objectives Ability to translate technical solutions into clear, commercially focused messaging Experience supporting sales teams with marketing materials, campaigns, and bid activity Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities Experience using marketing tools and platforms (e.g. analytics, CRM, SEO tools) to track performance and inform decisions Confident stakeholder management, with the ability to work effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams Desirable Experience within the audio visual, workplace technology, or wider technology sector Experience managing partner or channel marketing activity, including MDF-funded campaigns Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and marketing automation platforms Experience working with external agencies and creative partners Understanding of content management systems and structured content environments Basic proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or oversight of creative production Personal Attributes: Commercially minded, with a clear focus on how marketing drives business growth Proactive and solutions-oriented, able to balance reactive demands with longer-term priorities Strong sense of ownership and accountability for output and performance Collaborative, with the ability to influence and align multiple stakeholders Detail-oriented, with a commitment to quality and consistency Motivated to continuously improve both personal capability and the wider marketing function About Us: proAV designs, integrates and supports blended technology solutions with AV, UC and beyond including end-to-end services and 24/7/365 support to enhance global collaboration and empower your world of communication. From reviewing technology to integration to post-deployment support, you re in safe hands when you trust your AV and UC to proAV. We are recognised as one of the AV industry s most powerful international delivery and support operations trusted by a varied client base in more than 80 countries across 6 continents. To date, we have completed 700+ projects outside of the UK that meets the demands and challenges of a globalised marketplace, keeping the lines of communication and collaboration open. From our state-of-the-art Customer Services Centre and Video Network Operations Centre (VNOC) our dedicated teams manage, monitor and protect our global clients business-critical AV systems architecture, products and technologies 24/7/365. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: proAV is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting and promoting an inclusive culture for all employees and job applicants. We want everyone to feel comfortable being themselves and create a culture where we understand and respect each other s differences. proAV does not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We make employment decision based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and/or experience of the individual. proAV offers personal and professional development opportunities, not just through traditional qualifications, but also through Apprenticeship schemes, internal training and mentorship programmes. We support employees and job applicants with their work-life balance through our family friendly policies and practices. We encourage all to apply.

Our client, a high profile organisation, urgently require an experienced Technical Delivery Manager to undertake a long term contract. In order to be successful, it is essential that you have the following experience: Experience gained within Policing Strong background within Technical Delivery and overseeing Governance (Secure by Design) Strong delivery management skills, including planning, governance, reporting, risk and dependency management Experience operating in complex multi-stakeholder and multi-supplier environments SC Cleared and NPPV3 Cleared Within this role, you will be responsible for Coordinating delivery activities across stakeholders, suppliers and workstreams Establishing and maintaining effective governance and reporting arrangements Managing risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies and decisions Supporting planning, prioritisation and delivery oversight activities Facilitating stakeholder engagement and communication Providing delivery insight and recommendations to support decision-making Supporting delivery through governance and assurance processes This represents an excellent opportunity to secure a long term contract, outside of IR35, within a high profile organisation If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

400- 450 per day (Inside IR35) Remote working with occasional on-site presence 6-month contract (potential to extend) We are working exclusively with a well-regarded local authority seeking an experienced DSG Financial Analyst to support its education finance team during a critical period of financial planning and budget management. This is an excellent opportunity for a local government finance professional with strong Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) experience to make an immediate impact within a collaborative finance function. The Role You will provide specialist financial analysis and business partnering support across DSG-funded services, helping to strengthen financial planning, forecasting and reporting. Working closely with senior finance colleagues and education services, you'll provide robust financial insight to support strategic decision-making. Key responsibilities include: Leading on DSG financial monitoring, forecasting and budget analysis. Supporting High Needs Block financial management and recovery planning. Producing accurate financial reports, forecasts and variance analysis. Providing financial modelling to support budget planning and savings proposals. Working with operational managers to challenge assumptions and improve financial performance. Supporting statutory returns and financial reporting requirements where required. Identifying financial risks and opportunities, providing clear recommendations to senior stakeholders. Contributing to medium-term financial planning and wider education finance projects. About You We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running and has: Previous experience working within local government finance . Strong knowledge of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) funding regime. Experience supporting High Needs budgets and education finance. Excellent financial modelling and advanced Excel skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Experience producing clear financial reports for senior stakeholders. The ability to work independently while building effective relationships across finance and service teams. A recognised accountancy qualification (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA or CIMA) is desirable but not essential where significant relevant experience can be demonstrated. If you are interested in this role, please contact Rebecca at Sellick Partnership on (phone number removed). Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Digital Content Manager to join Cheshire & Warrington Combined Authority on an initial 3-6 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This role is agile working with frequest visits to offices in Ellesmere Port, Warrington, Widnes, and Cheshire East. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver the Combined Authority's digital content strategy aligned to corporate priorities. Create and manage a forward plan of digital content across all channels. Lead content across websites, social media, newsletters, video platforms and other digital communications. Produce and oversee high-quality multimedia content including video, photography, graphics and animations. Use analytics and audience insights to optimise content performance and improve engagement. Support statutory consultations by creating clear, accessible and engaging digital communications. Work collaboratively with senior stakeholders, constituent councils, partner organisations and external agencies to deliver coordinated messaging. Manage and develop the Social Media Officer whilst overseeing external agencies and production partners. Ensure all content meets accessibility standards, brand guidelines and legal, political and governance requirements. Respond quickly to emerging issues, opportunities and reputational matters with timely digital communications. Requirements: Significant experience leading digital content strategies within a complex organisation, ideally within the public sector, local government or a politically sensitive environment. Experience delivering multi-channel digital campaigns and content plans. Excellent knowledge of social media platforms, audience engagement, analytics and digital best practice. Please apply with an up to date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you!

Summary: Are you a natural problem-solver who loves diving into data to find the story behind the numbers? Do you want a role that sits right at the heart of the action? We are looking for a PMO Analyst to join our Technology & Insights directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to act as the central hub for our project portfolio, ensuring the seamless delivery of vital projects and programmes. You won't just be crunching numbers; you will be providing the essential insights that help our senior management make data-driven decisions. Whether you are a rising talent looking to grow your career or an experienced professional seeking a fluid role with impact, you will play a key part in maintaining our governance standards and supporting our project managers to succeed. Main Responsibilities As our PMO Analyst, you will support the PMO Lead and the wider team by keeping our project data accurate, accessible, and insightful. Your day-to-day will involve: Data Analysis & Reporting: You will gather, analyse, and report on critical project data, including milestones, budgets, and resource allocation, preparing these insights for the senior management team. Quality Assurance: You will act as a guardian of quality, providing assurance on project status reports and ensuring all data submitted is accurate and consistent. Governance & Tracking: You will assist with project tracking and the management of Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies (RAID), ensuring every project sticks to our established governance standards. System Super-User: You will act as the "super-user" for our Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool, maintaining templates and guidance documents to ensure a consistent approach across the business. Team Support: You will provide direct administrative support to the PMO team, managing schedules, team calendars, and handling the onboarding and offboarding logistics for project managers. What you'll need We are looking for someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and ready to get stuck in. To be successful in this role, you'll need: Experience: Demonstrated experience working in a PMO or similar environment, specifically with a focus on project support, data management, and quality assurance. Project Knowledge: A solid understanding of project management principles, documentation, and methodologies such as PRINCE2 or Agile. Technical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis software (such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets) and the ability to collect, analyse, and interpret project data. Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data clearly to various team members. Problem Solving: The capacity to identify issues within project data or processes and suggest practical solutions. Organisation: Excellent time management skills to handle a variety of tasks, from scheduling meetings to managing IT access and equipment allocation Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. Grow a career with a meaningful purpose. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits. What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: £35,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience

Product Owner Shape the future of intelligent sensing and advanced analytics. We're looking for an experienced Product Owner to lead the vision and delivery of a sophisticated analytics platform that transforms complex sensor data into meaningful operational insight. Working at the intersection of product, engineering and data science, you'll define priorities, drive measurable improvements, and ensure analytics capabilities continue to evolve in line with customer needs and technical innovation. Key Responsibilities Define and own the product roadmap for a complex analytics platform, balancing short and long-term priorities. Lead the product backlog, ensuring requirements are clearly defined and ready for delivery. Establish measurable performance targets for analytics, tracking, classification and decision-support capabilities. Work closely with data scientists to translate machine learning and analytical models into production-ready features. Collaborate with software engineers, technical specialists and customers to refine requirements and validate delivered functionality. Monitor product performance using data and metrics, driving continuous improvement through evidence-based decision making. Support agile delivery by prioritising work, accepting completed features and maintaining alignment across multidisciplinary teams. Spend time with customers and operational users to understand workflows and ensure the product delivers real-world value. Requirements Experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager delivering complex software or analytics-based products. Strong understanding of sensor data processing, tracking, data fusion or advanced analytics. A data-driven approach with experience defining KPIs, measuring performance and using evidence to prioritise product decisions. Experience working alongside data science and engineering teams to deliver technical products. Proven ability to translate customer and operational requirements into clear, prioritised user stories and product backlogs. Experience using Azure DevOps or similar agile work management tools. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams. Desirable Experience within defence, aerospace, security, autonomous systems or other high-technology engineering sectors. Knowledge of radar, RF, electro-optical or other sensor technologies. Background in engineering, physics, mathematics, data science or a related technical discipline. Experience delivering AI, machine learning or analytics-driven products. Familiarity with decision-support systems or operational software platforms. Please note: This is a hybrid role based around regular attendance at the Reading office, with occasional travel to operational sites

Project Controls Manager Job Purpose The Project Controls Manager plays a key role in supporting the successful delivery of major infrastructure programmes by providing robust project controls across scope, schedule, cost, risk and change. Working within a multidisciplinary project environment, you will establish and maintain project baselines, monitor performance, implement governance processes and provide meaningful reporting to support informed decision-making. The role will also lead project change management activities, ensuring that all proposed changes are fully assessed, governed and incorporated into project baselines while maintaining compliance with organisational standards and best practice. The Role As Project Controls Manager, you will be responsible for managing integrated project controls activities across a major infrastructure programme, ensuring effective governance, reporting and performance management throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with project managers, commercial teams, planners and client stakeholders, you will provide assurance that programme information is accurate, robust and supports successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead the management and maintenance of integrated project baselines across scope, schedule, cost, risk and change. Manage project change control processes, ensuring proposed changes are fully assessed for schedule, cost and commercial impacts before approval. Review and assure change requests, providing guidance to project teams to improve the quality and consistency of submissions. Ensure approved changes are accurately incorporated into project schedules, cost forecasts and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS). Produce regular project controls reports, dashboards and performance metrics for senior leadership and client stakeholders. Monitor project performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities, and recommending corrective actions where required. Maintain project controls governance processes, ensuring compliance with organisational standards, procedures and best practice. Support the continuous improvement of project controls systems, processes and reporting tools. Coordinate governance meetings, preparing agendas, reports, meeting minutes and action trackers. Facilitate performance reviews and project controls workshops with delivery teams and stakeholders. Provide project controls guidance and mentoring to project teams and junior project controls professionals. Support audits, assurance reviews and lessons learned activities across the programme. Promote collaborative working and drive continuous improvement across all project controls disciplines. Skills & Experience The successful candidate will demonstrate: Strong understanding of Project Controls principles across planning, cost, risk, change and performance management. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail. Experience developing and maintaining integrated project baselines. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence senior project teams. Experience producing high-quality reports and presenting project performance information. Ability to facilitate governance meetings and drive decision-making through clear performance insights. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities within complex programmes. Essential Experience Significant experience within Project Controls on major infrastructure, transportation, energy, defence or capital programmes. Experience in one or more Project Controls disciplines including: Planning & Scheduling Cost Management Change Control Risk Management Performance Reporting Experience using project controls systems such as Primavera P6, Prism, CEMAR, Power BI or equivalent. Experience supporting governance boards, change forums and programme reviews. Experience working within PMO or client-side delivery environments. Experience managing or mentoring junior team members is desirable. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Finance Manager Urgently required Lincoln office based £48,000 - £55,000 + Benefits Benjamin Edwards is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and successful SME for an experienced Finance Manager . This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business in a broad and influential role, working closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team. This is a hands-on position offering genuine autonomy and the opportunity to make a real impact. As the senior finance professional within the business, you will lead the finance function while also supporting people-related activities across the organisation. The HR element of the role is supported administratively, making this an ideal opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who is happy to oversee HR processes without needing to be an HR specialist. The Role Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day financial management of the business while providing commercial insight to support strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities Finance Lead the day-to-day finance function, including payroll, sales and purchase ledger, credit control and supplier payments. Produce monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial analysis. Manage cashflow forecasting and provide meaningful financial insight to support business decisions. Prepare year-end accounts and liaise with external accountants and auditors. Maintain strong financial controls, processes and reporting. Support business planning, investment decisions and continuous improvement initiatives. People & Business Support Oversee HR administration, payroll and employee records. Support recruitment, onboarding and employee development. Provide guidance to managers on HR policies and procedures. Assist with employee relations, performance management and compliance. Promote a positive and collaborative working environment. Line manage and support the finance and administration team. The Ideal Candidate ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified, or qualified by experience. Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar senior finance position. Experience within an SME environment. Strong management accounting and financial reporting skills. Good working knowledge of Xero accounting software. Experience of invoice finance facilities would be advantageous. Previous exposure to HR responsibilities would be beneficial but is not essential. Commercially aware with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Hands-on, organised and able to work independently. What's on Offer Salary of £48,000 - £55,000 , depending on experience. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Company pension. On-site parking. Early finish on Fridays. Opportunity to work closely with the Managing Director and influence key business decisions. Friendly, supportive SME environment where your contribution will have real visibility and impact. If you're an experienced finance professional looking for a varied leadership role where you can influence both the financial performance and wider success of a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

Financial Controller - Construction Business - Cumbria Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 + Benefits + Potential Future Financial Director Opportunity A growing and established construction business is looking to appoint an experienced Financial Controller to take overall responsibility for the finance function and play a key role within the Senior Leadership Team. This is a broad, commercially focused position combining financial control, commercial finance, business intelligence, reporting and digital transformation, with the successful candidate having genuine influence over the wider business. The Role Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will lead the finance function and provide strategic financial insight to support profitable growth and informed decision-making. You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, compliance and governance, while working closely with the Commercial and Operational teams to improve project profitability and financial performance. A key part of the role will also be developing the company's management information and digital reporting capabilities, including Power BI dashboards, automated reporting and integration between Sage, HubSpot, EQ2 and other business systems. You will also lead and develop the existing finance team, working closely with senior stakeholders and external advisers. Experience Required We're looking for an experienced Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant or Financial Controller with: Fully qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA status. Proven experience within the construction industry . Strong knowledge of CIS, VAT and construction accounting . Good understanding of project costing, WIP, CVRs and construction cash flow. Experience producing management accounts and commercial financial analysis. Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling experience. Advanced Excel skills. Strong Power BI reporting and dashboard development experience. Experience integrating and improving multiple business systems. Strong Sage experience; Sage 200 would be advantageous. Excellent commercial awareness and business partnering skills. Confidence operating as part of a Senior Leadership Team. Experience leading and developing a finance team. Experience with HubSpot, SQL, Power Query or wider digital transformation projects would be advantageous. Package 55,000 - 65,000 base Senior Leadership Team position Excellent benefits package Significant autonomy and responsibility Opportunity to lead digital transformation within the finance function Strong long-term career progression This is a genuine senior finance opportunity for an ambitious Financial Controller who wants to move beyond traditional financial reporting, influence commercial decision-making and ultimately progress into a Finance Director position.

Altro are looking for an experienced operational leader to take ownership of the UK's national order management function. You will be based at our Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire HQ, but will also have responsibility for teams based in Lowestoft, Suffolk and Maiden Newton, Dorset. The role known internally as the National Customer Operations Manager, is a permanent, hybrid working role (3 days a week in the office) with the requirement to travel to our other UK sites from time to time. You'll be responsible for ensuring customer orders and quotations are processed accurately, efficiently and consistently, delivering an outstanding experience for our customers while supporting the commercial success of the business. This is more than a customer service role. We're looking for someone who can think strategically, challenge existing ways of working and drive the future direction of our order management operation. You'll play a key role in shaping processes, improving performance, introducing automation and ensuring the function is ready to support future growth of the company. Working closely with Commercial, Demand Planning, IT and Customer Insight teams, you'll turn business objectives into operational plans and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance both efficiency and customer experience. As well as an exciting opportunity and a competitive salary, what do we have offer? Holiday entitlement starts at 25 days (pro rata); if you need a little extra you can buy some more. Company funded private medical via our provider BUPA. A defined contribution pension scheme available for all staff Hopefully never needed, but from day one you will be covered by our life assurance scheme Occupational Sick Pay and an onsite Occupational Health Service Confidential 24-hour life management and personal support service for you and your family Free eye tests are available for all employees A paid day off each year to take part in our volunteering scheme Don t worry about getting parked we have free car parking at all our sites We offer long service awards to all our employees Learning and Development - training and development support, no matter where you are in your career A variety of social events across the group, including the company Christmas party. It might be a long way off but we know it s not always easy to stop working so we provide advice and support to ease the transition to retirement. What we're looking for You'll be an experienced leader with a background in order management, customer operations, commercial operations or a similar environment. You'll have: Experience leading order processing, order fulfilment, customer operations or sales support teams. Experience managing managers and/or multi-site teams. A proven track record of delivering process improvement, operational change and service improvement initiatives. Strong experience working with ERP, CRM and order management systems. Experience identifying and implementing automation opportunities. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across different functions and levels. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. A customer-focused approach combined with commercial awareness. The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership. It would be great if you also have Experience within manufacturing, distribution, construction products or another B2B environment. Experience leading system implementations, digital transformation or operational excellence programmes. Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies. So who are Altro? A leading European manufacturer and supplier of premium flooring and wall cladding systems for Healthcare, construction and transport. We have been going strong since 1919. Family owned and run, we share family values; we care about you, each other and what we do. Everyone is welcome at Altro for who they are, no matter what their background is or how they identify. We appreciate that everyone is different and with that diverse uniqueness we can all thrive. We don t want you to just work here. We want you to belong here. If you have the relevant experience and you re ready for a new challenge, click apply today! We can't wait to hear from you.

Engage Media Group LTD is a leading B2B publisher specialising in content syndication and lead generation. We aim to help businesses reach their target audiences through high-quality content distribution and generate qualified leads that drive growth. We work with clients across the B2B Technology industry, such as Adobe, Sage and Dell Technologies, to provide tailored solutions that meet their marketing and sales objectives. About the role: We seek a motivated, detail-oriented apprentice to join our dynamic team. The primary focus of this role is to support the Customer Success team in executing and managing client lead-generation campaigns. This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to develop a career in data-driven marketing and campaign management. In the first six months, you will work closely with the Senior Operations Manager, learning the ins and outs of campaign coordination, data management, and client reporting. As the role progresses, you will start to manage your own smaller clients and provide coverage across our larger accounts if senior team members are away. Responsibilities: Assist in coordinating the day-to-day execution of lead generation and ABM campaigns. Track campaign progress and ensure deadlines are met. Work with our lead management platform and Excel to process client data. Ensure quality & accuracy of data through validation checks and verification processes. Regularly update client docs & ensure compliance with internal & external data standards. Support the team in troubleshooting any data-related issues during campaigns. Assist in producing client reports, outlining campaign performance and key metrics. Analyse data to assess campaign effectiveness & identify opportunities for improvement. Help provide insights and recommendations based on campaign data and outcomes. Develop proficiency in generating reports from lead management systems and Excel. Required skills: Good written & verbal communication, with the ability to communicate clearly & effectively. Good understanding of Microsoft Excel (or similar). Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to shared goals. A proactive attitude with a keen willingness to learn and grow within the role. The following experience is desirable (but not essential): Previous work experience in an office environment or in marketing, publishing, media, data management, or campaign coordination. A basic understanding of marketing and ABM activity. Experience working with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, CRM software or other business applications. Experience (work or pleasure) using content tools like Canva, Photoshop, Premiere Pro etc. The ability to speak French and/or German. Entry requirements: 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above) Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship in a similar subject You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information please visit the UK ENIC website. Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 5:30pm / Remote (occasional commute to London office) Benefits: An opportunity to learn from experienced B2B marketing & lead generation professionals. A supportive & collaborative work environment with a focus on professional development. A clear pathway for career progression within the company. Access to programs & resources to enhance skills in marketing, data management, and campaign execution. As an employee of Engage Media Group Ltd, you are also eligible for our benefits program, which includes 28 days holiday and a NEST pension scheme. On successfully completing the apprenticeship and being offered a full-time role, the salary would be increased to £30k (FYI) + additional benefits added like private medical cover (Axa). Pension (3% employer contribution). Future prospects: 90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average. About QA: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Interested? Apply now!

Are you a commercial finance professional looking for a fixed term contract ? Are you available to start immediately or available on short notice ? Henderson Scott are working with a Crawley based business who are looking for a Commercial Finance Manager for a six month period. As Commercial Finance Manager you will supporting the budgeting process, monthly reporting and provide financial analysis and insight. Successful applicants will have recent experience of a similar commercial role. Be immediately available or available on short notice, have strong communication skills and be willing to commit to a six month period. This is a hybrid role

The Altro Group are looking for an experienced and commercially minded FP&A Manager to support both our Floors & Walls and Autoglym businesses. This is a key role within the finance team, responsible for leading the planning, forecasting and reporting processes across the Group. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality financial insight is delivered to support decision making, while also helping shape the future of reporting through the development of Power BI dashboards and the implementation of our Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) system, Vena. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strong financial analysis with process improvement, stakeholder engagement, people management and finance transformation projects. The role is full time (37.5 hours per week) and based at our Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire HQ. It comes with the benefit of hybrid working (3 days a week in the office) and company funded private medical cover via our provider BUPA. As well as an exciting opportunity and a competitive salary, what do we have offer? Holiday entitlement starts at 25 days (pro rata); if you need a little extra you can buy some more. Company funded private medical via our provider BUPA. A defined contribution pension scheme available for all staff Hopefully never needed, but from day one you will be covered by our life assurance scheme Occupational Sick Pay and an onsite Occupational Health Service Confidential 24-hour life management and personal support service for you and your family Free eye tests are available for all employees A paid day off each year to take part in our volunteering scheme Don t worry about getting parked we have free car parking at all our sites We offer long service awards to all our employees Learning and Development - training and development support, no matter where you are in your career A variety of social events across the group, including the company Christmas party. It might be a long way off but we know it s not always easy to stop working so we provide advice and support to ease the transition to retirement. About you We are seeking a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong FP&A experience gained through budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and long range planning. The successful candidate will have proven experience consolidating financial plans across multiple business units and be confident analysing complex financial information to provide clear, actionable insight. You will have excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to challenge assumptions constructively, influence decision making and build strong relationships across finance and the wider business. A solid understanding of integrated financial reporting, including the links between the P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow, is essential. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, capable of managing multiple deadlines and priorities, and possess a continuous improvement mindset focused on automation, standardisation and enhancing data quality. Experience developing management reporting frameworks, Power BI dashboards and supporting finance systems or EPM projects, particularly Vena, would be advantageous. So who are Altro? A leading European manufacturer and supplier of premium flooring and wall cladding systems for Healthcare, construction and transport. We have been going strong since 1919. Family owned and run, we share family values; we care about you, each other and what we do. Everyone is welcome at Altro for who they are, no matter what their background is or how they identify. We appreciate that everyone is different and with that diverse uniqueness we can all thrive. We don t want you to just work here. We want you to belong here. If you have the relevant experience and you re ready for a new challenge, click apply today! We can't wait to hear from you.

Your new company Your new organisation is a respected not-for-profit Trust with a long-standing presence within the local area, dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents through a diverse portfolio of community-focused services. Supporting health, wellbeing, cultural engagement and social inclusion, the Trust operates across a number of locations and positively impacts thousands of people each year. With a strong commitment to social value, any surplus generated is reinvested back into the services and communities it supports. Your new role As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the organisation's financial operations, ensuring effective financial management, governance and compliance across the Trust. You will lead on financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities, while maintaining strong financial controls and driving continuous improvements to systems and processes. The role will include overseeing the preparation of accounts in accordance with SORP and FRS standards, managing VAT requirements including partial exemption, and providing insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. You will also play a key role in business planning, financial strategy, performance monitoring and identifying opportunities to maximise funding and income streams. In addition, you will lead and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performing and customer-focused finance function. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant with significant post-qualification experience in a finance leadership position. You will possess strong expertise in financial management, budgeting, forecasting and business planning, alongside experience of implementing and improving financial systems and controls. A sound understanding of VAT accounting, including partial exemption, and experience preparing accounts under SORP and FRS frameworks will be essential. Previous experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector would be beneficial. You will also be an effective people manager, capable of leading, developing and motivating teams, with excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills. What you'll get in return In return, you will join a values-led organisation where you can make a meaningful contribution to the local community. This is an opportunity to lead a broad and varied finance function, partner with senior leaders and influence key strategic decisions. You'll benefit from a supportive and collaborative working environment that encourages innovation, continuous improvement and professional growth, together with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)