Bridgewater Resources UK
Longbridge, Warwickshire
A leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality commercial LED lighting solutions is looking for an ambitious Graduate Commercial Business Trainee to join its commercial team in Rubery, Birmingham. You'll develop a long-term commercial career within a growing business where you'll gain exposure to high-value projects, work alongside experienced professionals and make a real impact from the start. The business supplies an extensive range of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for sectors including commercial offices, healthcare, education, industrial facilities, transport infrastructure and residential developments. Working closely with electrical wholesalers, contractors, consultants and end users, it provides not only innovative products but also technical support, lighting design and project management expertise. With a turnover of more than 13 million and ambitious plans for continued expansion, you'll be joining a well-established business offering genuine career development. Role Responsibilities As a Graduate Commercial Business Trainee, you will: Support the Commercial Manager with quotations, tenders and customer projects Coordinate customer project orders from initial enquiry through to successful delivery Work closely with Sales, Technical, Supply Chain and Production teams to keep projects on track Build relationships with customers, electrical wholesalers and internal stakeholders Use the company's CRM and ERP systems to manage project information and produce reports Help monitor project progress, resolve issues and ensure excellent customer service throughout Rewards Starting salary of 28,000 - 32,000 27 days' holiday plus Christmas shutdown Company pension (3% employee contribution, 6% employer contribution) Healthcare Cash Plan and employee wellbeing scheme 10 hours of paid personal time each year for appointments and important commitments Excellent training and mentoring within a supportive commercial team Clear career progression into Commercial Management, Business Development or Project Management Working hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm, Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Requirements To be successful in this Graduate Commercial Business Trainee role, you should have: A degree preferably in Business or similar Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail Confident communication and relationship-building skills A proactive attitude and willingness to learn Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office A full UK driving licence Apply today to find out more!
A leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality commercial LED lighting solutions is looking for an ambitious Graduate Commercial Business Trainee to join its commercial team in Rubery, Birmingham. You'll develop a long-term commercial career within a growing business where you'll gain exposure to high-value projects, work alongside experienced professionals and make a real impact from the start. The business supplies an extensive range of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for sectors including commercial offices, healthcare, education, industrial facilities, transport infrastructure and residential developments. Working closely with electrical wholesalers, contractors, consultants and end users, it provides not only innovative products but also technical support, lighting design and project management expertise. With a turnover of more than 13 million and ambitious plans for continued expansion, you'll be joining a well-established business offering genuine career development. Role Responsibilities As a Graduate Commercial Business Trainee, you will: Support the Commercial Manager with quotations, tenders and customer projects Coordinate customer project orders from initial enquiry through to successful delivery Work closely with Sales, Technical, Supply Chain and Production teams to keep projects on track Build relationships with customers, electrical wholesalers and internal stakeholders Use the company's CRM and ERP systems to manage project information and produce reports Help monitor project progress, resolve issues and ensure excellent customer service throughout Rewards Starting salary of 28,000 - 32,000 27 days' holiday plus Christmas shutdown Company pension (3% employee contribution, 6% employer contribution) Healthcare Cash Plan and employee wellbeing scheme 10 hours of paid personal time each year for appointments and important commitments Excellent training and mentoring within a supportive commercial team Clear career progression into Commercial Management, Business Development or Project Management Working hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm, Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Requirements To be successful in this Graduate Commercial Business Trainee role, you should have: A degree preferably in Business or similar Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail Confident communication and relationship-building skills A proactive attitude and willingness to learn Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office A full UK driving licence Apply today to find out more!
Tate
City, London
HR Manager (Maternity Cover) Location - London - Liverpool St Station Hours - 9am to 5pm. This is a hybrid role. Min 3 days in the office Salary: up to 77k DOE Start Date - Immediately Role - 12 month FTC Industry - Law Firm (must have experience working in a law firm) Background A leading professional services organisation seeking an experienced HR Manager to provide comprehensive, proactive and commercially focused HR support across the business. This role requires experience within a legal or professional services environment, with particular expertise in trainee recruitment, vacation schemes and early careers development. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders while leading and developing the HR team. Job Purpose To provide comprehensive, proactive and consistent HR generalist support to allocated business areas and the wider organisation, while supporting the management and development of the HR function. The role will act as a trusted advisor to leaders and managers, ensuring the delivery of effective HR solutions aligned to business objectives. Job Role Firm-wide & HR Team Support Ensure the effective and efficient delivery of HR support across the organisation. Act as an escalation point for HR team members, providing coaching, guidance and support on operational and strategic HR matters. Support and lead on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance management and absence cases. Partner with senior stakeholders to manage complex employee relations matters and organisational challenges. Review and maintain HR policies, procedures, templates and employee documentation to ensure compliance with legislation and business requirements. Support salary bench marking and reward initiatives through participation in external salary surveys and market analysis. Act as key contact for immigration and right-to-work compliance requirements. Lead HR communications and contribute to organisation-wide people initiatives. Internal Client Departments Build strong relationships with Partners, Heads of Department and line managers to support business performance and employee engagement. Provide practical and commercially focused advice on employee relations, performance management, employment legislation and organisational change. Manage absence processes, including sickness monitoring, occupational health referrals and attendance reviews. Oversee all employee life cycle activity, including on boarding, probation reviews, promotions, transfers and offboarding. Conduct exit interviews and analyse feedback to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Manage probation processes, ensuring timely reviews and confirmation of employment outcomes. Support employees and managers through maternity, paternity, adoption and other family-related leave processes. Coordinate and monitor appraisal processes, identifying learning and development needs across the business. Manage employee recognition initiatives and service milestone programmes. Provide employment, mortgage and tenancy references. Support recruitment activities, including drafting job descriptions, interviewing candidates and managing offer processes. Collaborate with leaders to identify and deliver learning and development initiatives aligned with business objectives. HR Systems and Management Information Oversee the effective use and administration of HR systems and employee data. Manage relationships with HR system providers and external suppliers. Ensure HR information published across business platforms remains accurate and up to date. Maintain the quality, integrity and accuracy of HR management information and reporting. Support diversity and inclusion reporting, including Gender Pay Gap and workforce diversity data. Produce regular workforce analytics, including turnover, retention, headcount and absence reporting. Provide meaningful people data insights to support business decision-making. Trainee Recruitment & Development Lead all aspects of trainee recruitment and early careers programmes. Act as the primary point of contact for trainee and graduate recruitment activities. Manage the organisation's trainee and vacation scheme attraction strategy, advertising campaigns and employer branding activities. Organise and oversee vacation schemes, including candidate attraction, assessment, onboarding, programme delivery and feedback. Manage training contract recruitment, including shortlisting, psychometric testing, assessment centres, interviews and offer management. Develop and continuously improve assessment centre methodology and selection processes. Coordinate trainee induction programmes and development initiatives. Manage trainee seat rotations, qualification pathways and career progression planning. Monitor trainee performance and proactively address development or performance concerns. Oversee trainee appraisal and feedback processes. Build and maintain relationships with future trainees and educational partners. Manage professional learning programmes and support individuals through qualification requirements. Professional Qualifications & Accreditations Manage professional practising certificate renewal processes and related compliance requirements. Provide guidance and support to employees pursuing professional qualifications. Maintain professional regulatory records and ensure compliance with relevant standards. Coordinate diversity reporting and regulatory submissions. Support organisational accreditation programmes and compliance audits from an HR perspective. Review and update people policies and procedures to maintain compliance with regulatory and industry best practice requirements. Person Specification Essential Skills CIPD Level 7 qualified, or working towards qualification. Significant HR generalist experience within a legal or professional services environment. Demonstrable experience managing trainee recruitment programmes and vacation schemes. Experience designing and delivering assessment centres and selection processes. Strong employee relations expertise, including complex case management. Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making. Strong analytical and reporting skills with experience using HR systems and people data. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills. Commercially aware, results-oriented and focused on delivering exceptional service. Able to identify opportunities for improvement and implement practical HR solutions. Highly organised, detail-oriented and capable of managing a varied workload in a fast-paced environment. Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Excel and Word. Self-motivated team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills. If you would like to find out more contact Claire - claire.talty- Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.
HR Manager (Maternity Cover) Location - London - Liverpool St Station Hours - 9am to 5pm. This is a hybrid role. Min 3 days in the office Salary: up to 77k DOE Start Date - Immediately Role - 12 month FTC Industry - Law Firm (must have experience working in a law firm) Background A leading professional services organisation seeking an experienced HR Manager to provide comprehensive, proactive and commercially focused HR support across the business. This role requires experience within a legal or professional services environment, with particular expertise in trainee recruitment, vacation schemes and early careers development. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders while leading and developing the HR team. Job Purpose To provide comprehensive, proactive and consistent HR generalist support to allocated business areas and the wider organisation, while supporting the management and development of the HR function. The role will act as a trusted advisor to leaders and managers, ensuring the delivery of effective HR solutions aligned to business objectives. Job Role Firm-wide & HR Team Support Ensure the effective and efficient delivery of HR support across the organisation. Act as an escalation point for HR team members, providing coaching, guidance and support on operational and strategic HR matters. Support and lead on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance management and absence cases. Partner with senior stakeholders to manage complex employee relations matters and organisational challenges. Review and maintain HR policies, procedures, templates and employee documentation to ensure compliance with legislation and business requirements. Support salary bench marking and reward initiatives through participation in external salary surveys and market analysis. Act as key contact for immigration and right-to-work compliance requirements. Lead HR communications and contribute to organisation-wide people initiatives. Internal Client Departments Build strong relationships with Partners, Heads of Department and line managers to support business performance and employee engagement. Provide practical and commercially focused advice on employee relations, performance management, employment legislation and organisational change. Manage absence processes, including sickness monitoring, occupational health referrals and attendance reviews. Oversee all employee life cycle activity, including on boarding, probation reviews, promotions, transfers and offboarding. Conduct exit interviews and analyse feedback to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Manage probation processes, ensuring timely reviews and confirmation of employment outcomes. Support employees and managers through maternity, paternity, adoption and other family-related leave processes. Coordinate and monitor appraisal processes, identifying learning and development needs across the business. Manage employee recognition initiatives and service milestone programmes. Provide employment, mortgage and tenancy references. Support recruitment activities, including drafting job descriptions, interviewing candidates and managing offer processes. Collaborate with leaders to identify and deliver learning and development initiatives aligned with business objectives. HR Systems and Management Information Oversee the effective use and administration of HR systems and employee data. Manage relationships with HR system providers and external suppliers. Ensure HR information published across business platforms remains accurate and up to date. Maintain the quality, integrity and accuracy of HR management information and reporting. Support diversity and inclusion reporting, including Gender Pay Gap and workforce diversity data. Produce regular workforce analytics, including turnover, retention, headcount and absence reporting. Provide meaningful people data insights to support business decision-making. Trainee Recruitment & Development Lead all aspects of trainee recruitment and early careers programmes. Act as the primary point of contact for trainee and graduate recruitment activities. Manage the organisation's trainee and vacation scheme attraction strategy, advertising campaigns and employer branding activities. Organise and oversee vacation schemes, including candidate attraction, assessment, onboarding, programme delivery and feedback. Manage training contract recruitment, including shortlisting, psychometric testing, assessment centres, interviews and offer management. Develop and continuously improve assessment centre methodology and selection processes. Coordinate trainee induction programmes and development initiatives. Manage trainee seat rotations, qualification pathways and career progression planning. Monitor trainee performance and proactively address development or performance concerns. Oversee trainee appraisal and feedback processes. Build and maintain relationships with future trainees and educational partners. Manage professional learning programmes and support individuals through qualification requirements. Professional Qualifications & Accreditations Manage professional practising certificate renewal processes and related compliance requirements. Provide guidance and support to employees pursuing professional qualifications. Maintain professional regulatory records and ensure compliance with relevant standards. Coordinate diversity reporting and regulatory submissions. Support organisational accreditation programmes and compliance audits from an HR perspective. Review and update people policies and procedures to maintain compliance with regulatory and industry best practice requirements. Person Specification Essential Skills CIPD Level 7 qualified, or working towards qualification. Significant HR generalist experience within a legal or professional services environment. Demonstrable experience managing trainee recruitment programmes and vacation schemes. Experience designing and delivering assessment centres and selection processes. Strong employee relations expertise, including complex case management. Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making. Strong analytical and reporting skills with experience using HR systems and people data. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills. Commercially aware, results-oriented and focused on delivering exceptional service. Able to identify opportunities for improvement and implement practical HR solutions. Highly organised, detail-oriented and capable of managing a varied workload in a fast-paced environment. Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Excel and Word. Self-motivated team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills. If you would like to find out more contact Claire - claire.talty- Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.
