Finance Manager Location: Central Cardiff (On-site) Salary: Competitive + Benefits Are you an experienced Accounting Manager looking for your next challenge? Do you have a proven track record of leading high-performing transactional finance teams while driving process improvements and operational excellence? We're looking for a Finance Manager to lead our day-to-day finance operations from our Central Cardiff office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys developing people, improving processes and ensuring financial controls are delivered to the highest standard. The Role Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll take ownership of the transactional finance function, leading a team responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management and other core finance operations. You'll ensure the smooth running of the department while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, controls and performance. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach and develop the transactional finance team, creating a high-performance culture. Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash management and financial processing activities. Ensure accurate and timely month-end close activities relating to transactional finance. Monitor team performance, workloads and KPIs. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implementing more efficient finance processes and controls. Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. Build effective relationships with stakeholders across the business. Support audits and assist with wider finance projects as required. Deputise for senior finance leadership where appropriate. About You We're looking for someone who combines strong people management skills with solid technical finance experience. You'll ideally have: Previous experience as an Accounting Manager, Finance Operations Manager or Transactional Finance Manager. A strong background managing transactional finance teams. Experience overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and other finance operations. Excellent leadership and coaching skills with a passion for developing people. A proactive approach to improving processes and driving efficiencies. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. AAT qualified, part-qualified or fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) would be advantageous but is not essential, depending on experience. Why Join Us? A varied leadership role with genuine autonomy. Opportunity to influence and improve finance operations. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Modern Central Cardiff offices. Competitive salary and benefits package. Excellent opportunities for career development. If you're an experienced Accounting Manager ready to take the next step into a Finance Manager role, we'd love to hear from you.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Finance Manager Location: Central Cardiff (On-site) Salary: Competitive + Benefits Are you an experienced Accounting Manager looking for your next challenge? Do you have a proven track record of leading high-performing transactional finance teams while driving process improvements and operational excellence? We're looking for a Finance Manager to lead our day-to-day finance operations from our Central Cardiff office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys developing people, improving processes and ensuring financial controls are delivered to the highest standard. The Role Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll take ownership of the transactional finance function, leading a team responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management and other core finance operations. You'll ensure the smooth running of the department while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, controls and performance. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach and develop the transactional finance team, creating a high-performance culture. Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash management and financial processing activities. Ensure accurate and timely month-end close activities relating to transactional finance. Monitor team performance, workloads and KPIs. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implementing more efficient finance processes and controls. Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. Build effective relationships with stakeholders across the business. Support audits and assist with wider finance projects as required. Deputise for senior finance leadership where appropriate. About You We're looking for someone who combines strong people management skills with solid technical finance experience. You'll ideally have: Previous experience as an Accounting Manager, Finance Operations Manager or Transactional Finance Manager. A strong background managing transactional finance teams. Experience overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and other finance operations. Excellent leadership and coaching skills with a passion for developing people. A proactive approach to improving processes and driving efficiencies. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. AAT qualified, part-qualified or fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) would be advantageous but is not essential, depending on experience. Why Join Us? A varied leadership role with genuine autonomy. Opportunity to influence and improve finance operations. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Modern Central Cardiff offices. Competitive salary and benefits package. Excellent opportunities for career development. If you're an experienced Accounting Manager ready to take the next step into a Finance Manager role, we'd love to hear from you.
Senior Property Accountant - OUR CLIENT - Trident is partnering on an exclusive basis with a highly regarded international real estate investment and development business to appoint a Senior Accountant into its London-based European finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-capitalised, development-led real estate platform with a high-quality portfolio across major global cities. The role offers broad exposure across financial reporting, treasury, governance, budgeting, statutory compliance and strategic finance projects, working closely with senior finance leadership and stakeholders across multiple European jurisdictions. THE ROLE: This newly created Senior Property Accountant role will report to the European FD and will support the financial management and reporting of a European real estate portfolio. The position will suit a bright, motivated finance professional looking to broaden their experience within a collaborative and international property business. Key Responsibilities will include: Supporting financial reporting, governance and statutory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Acting as a key liaison with third-party accounting providers, company secretarial teams and internal finance stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions. Partnering with the European Finance Director and Regional Finance Managers on financial reporting, analysis, strategic projects and business initiatives across a diverse European real estate portfolio. Overseeing company-level accounts payable processes, cash management and treasury administration. Supporting board, investor and management reporting across European entities and investments. Assisting with annual budgets, reforecasts and cash flow forecasting. Preparing quarterly debt compliance certificates and supporting lender reporting. Supporting the preparation and filing of annual financial statements and other statutory reporting, as well as the external audit process. Providing support on tax reporting by coordinating accounting records and finance information for external advisers. Supporting acquisitions, disposals, financial due diligence and wider strategic business initiatives. Supporting finance transformation, systems implementation and process improvement projects across the region. Working closely with regional finance teams and service providers to ensure consistency of reporting, controls and processes. THE PERSON: We are keen to speak with candidates who are studying towards ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent), with c.2-4 years' experience in accounting, audit or finance and seeking an 'in office' role. The successful candidate is likely to offer: A strong grounding in financial reporting, month-end and statutory accounting. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines across teams and time zones. Strong Excel skills and an interest in systems, automation and process improvement. A collaborative, proactive and detail-oriented approach. Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders across different functions and geographies. Previous real estate, property, fund, infrastructure or international finance exposure. Experience working with outsourced service providers or within a multi-jurisdictional finance environment would be beneficial. Why apply? This is a genuinely broad finance role within a high-quality real estate platform, offering exposure well beyond traditional accounting. You will gain experience across: Corporate and portfolio reporting. Treasury and cash management. Statutory reporting and audit. Budgeting and forecasting. Tax and debt compliance. Acquisitions, disposals and due diligence. Systems, process improvement and business transformation initiatives. Benefits Good performance bonus. Solid company Pension. Full suite of benefits including Health, Fitness Allowance, Life Insurance, etc. Study Package. It is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in real estate finance within an international, collaborative and well-regarded business. Discover Your Next Opportunity with Trident Connect with us on LinkedIn to stay updated on the latest real estate finance opportunities or browse current vacancies via our website. Every application is reviewed carefully and retained on our database for future opportunities. Whilst we are unable to respond to every applicant individually, if you have not heard from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. Stay Ahead in the Market: Sign Up for Job Alerts - Be the first to hear about new openings. Register Your CV with our specialist team. Looking to Recruit? - Partner with us to secure top real estate finance talent.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Senior Property Accountant - OUR CLIENT - Trident is partnering on an exclusive basis with a highly regarded international real estate investment and development business to appoint a Senior Accountant into its London-based European finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-capitalised, development-led real estate platform with a high-quality portfolio across major global cities. The role offers broad exposure across financial reporting, treasury, governance, budgeting, statutory compliance and strategic finance projects, working closely with senior finance leadership and stakeholders across multiple European jurisdictions. THE ROLE: This newly created Senior Property Accountant role will report to the European FD and will support the financial management and reporting of a European real estate portfolio. The position will suit a bright, motivated finance professional looking to broaden their experience within a collaborative and international property business. Key Responsibilities will include: Supporting financial reporting, governance and statutory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Acting as a key liaison with third-party accounting providers, company secretarial teams and internal finance stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions. Partnering with the European Finance Director and Regional Finance Managers on financial reporting, analysis, strategic projects and business initiatives across a diverse European real estate portfolio. Overseeing company-level accounts payable processes, cash management and treasury administration. Supporting board, investor and management reporting across European entities and investments. Assisting with annual budgets, reforecasts and cash flow forecasting. Preparing quarterly debt compliance certificates and supporting lender reporting. Supporting the preparation and filing of annual financial statements and other statutory reporting, as well as the external audit process. Providing support on tax reporting by coordinating accounting records and finance information for external advisers. Supporting acquisitions, disposals, financial due diligence and wider strategic business initiatives. Supporting finance transformation, systems implementation and process improvement projects across the region. Working closely with regional finance teams and service providers to ensure consistency of reporting, controls and processes. THE PERSON: We are keen to speak with candidates who are studying towards ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent), with c.2-4 years' experience in accounting, audit or finance and seeking an 'in office' role. The successful candidate is likely to offer: A strong grounding in financial reporting, month-end and statutory accounting. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines across teams and time zones. Strong Excel skills and an interest in systems, automation and process improvement. A collaborative, proactive and detail-oriented approach. Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders across different functions and geographies. Previous real estate, property, fund, infrastructure or international finance exposure. Experience working with outsourced service providers or within a multi-jurisdictional finance environment would be beneficial. Why apply? This is a genuinely broad finance role within a high-quality real estate platform, offering exposure well beyond traditional accounting. You will gain experience across: Corporate and portfolio reporting. Treasury and cash management. Statutory reporting and audit. Budgeting and forecasting. Tax and debt compliance. Acquisitions, disposals and due diligence. Systems, process improvement and business transformation initiatives. Benefits Good performance bonus. Solid company Pension. Full suite of benefits including Health, Fitness Allowance, Life Insurance, etc. Study Package. It is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in real estate finance within an international, collaborative and well-regarded business. Discover Your Next Opportunity with Trident Connect with us on LinkedIn to stay updated on the latest real estate finance opportunities or browse current vacancies via our website. Every application is reviewed carefully and retained on our database for future opportunities. Whilst we are unable to respond to every applicant individually, if you have not heard from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. Stay Ahead in the Market: Sign Up for Job Alerts - Be the first to hear about new openings. Register Your CV with our specialist team. Looking to Recruit? - Partner with us to secure top real estate finance talent.
Credit Manager Location: Coventry Head Office (Middlemarch Business Park) Hours: Full time (37.5 hours) Monday to Friday Package: Basic salary up to £40,000 (dependent on experience) plus bonus & flexible benefits package including up to 27 days annual leave (plus additional annual leave purchasing scheme) Sector: Packaging Distribution Protecting what matters, together We're dedicated to protecting what matters most - our people, our customers, our communities and the environment. At Macfarlane Packaging, our commitment to customer satisfaction, sustainability and continual improvement creates a highly collaborative, supportive and friendly workplace where you can unpack a career that grows. With history stretching back over 75 years, we offer stability whilst always striving for continual growth. Our fast-paced, results-driven approach will challenge and reward you in equal measure, whilst creating genuine opportunities for personal and professional development. Every colleague has the opportunity to influence our success, making a real impact on the business and our customers. We provide competitive pay, rewarding bonus schemes and a flexible benefits package designed to support both your career and your wellbeing. If you share our values of commitment, teamwork, adaptability and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. The Credit Manager Role This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Credit professional to lead our Credit Control & Cash Allocation function from our Coventry Head Office. Reporting to the Head of Credit Control, you'll take ownership of a well-established team, providing leadership, coaching and strategic direction whilst ensuring effective credit risk management across the business. Your focus will be on maximising cash flow, reducing aged debt, minimising financial risk and continuously improving departmental performance and customer outcomes. Working closely with colleagues across Finance, Sales and Operational teams, you'll play a key role in protecting the financial health of one of the UK's leading packaging businesses. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate and develop the Credit Control & Cash Allocation team, creating a high-performing, customer-focused culture. Drive the collection of overdue debt whilst maintaining strong, professional customer relationships. Develop, implement and continually improve credit control policies, procedures and best practice. Monitor and optimise cash flow through effective debt collection and timely cash allocation. Set and review customer credit limits, balancing commercial opportunity with effective risk management. Review alerts from credit reference agencies and take appropriate action to minimise financial exposure. Work closely with Sales, Customer Services and Finance teams to resolve account queries and support business growth. Produce and analyse management information, identifying trends and opportunities for continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements and company credit policies. Support strategic projects and process improvements that enhance efficiency across the wider finance function. What You Will Bring You'll already have significant Credit Management experience, ideally gained within a multi-site or national business, together with a proven ability to lead, coach and develop successful teams. You'll combine strong commercial judgement with excellent analytical skills and understand how effective credit management supports both customer relationships and wider business performance. We're particularly interested in individuals who can demonstrate: Previous experience leading a Credit Control function or sizeable Credit team. Strong knowledge of credit control processes, cash allocation and credit risk management. Experience developing policies, improving processes and delivering measurable performance improvements. Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills. The ability to analyse financial information and make sound commercial decisions. Confidence working with ERP systems together with strong Microsoft Excel skills. A proactive, organised and collaborative leadership style with a genuine passion for developing people. Professional qualifications such as CICM (or working towards) would be advantageous but are by no means essential. What You Will Get We provide a competitive basic salary together with a rewarding bonus scheme and an excellent flexible benefits package, including: 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays Additional Holiday Purchasing Scheme (run annually) Contributory pension scheme Free parking at most of our sites Annual paid volunteering day Employee Assistance Programme Extensive learning, development and career progression opportunities Employee discount scheme Simplyhealth/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles Enhanced family-friendly policies Long service awards Charitable giving options Financial support with eye tests and DSE glasses EE Mobile discount scheme Candidate referral scheme (£750 reward for successful referrals) Your Future With Us At Macfarlane Group, we believe our people are our greatest strength. As a large, successful PLC, we're committed to developing talented individuals and promoting from within wherever possible. You'll have access to structured learning and development, leadership programmes and professional qualifications through recognised organisations including the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) and the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), giving you every opportunity to continue building your career with us. How to Apply/Next Steps We are working swiftly to find the best applicants and hope to hold local interviews ASAP. Please click 'apply' to submit your up-to-date CV. All applications will be acknowledged. If you haven't heard from us within a fortnight, please assume your application was unsuccessful. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender expression, religion or sexual orientation. Should you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly. No recruitment agencies please.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Credit Manager Location: Coventry Head Office (Middlemarch Business Park) Hours: Full time (37.5 hours) Monday to Friday Package: Basic salary up to £40,000 (dependent on experience) plus bonus & flexible benefits package including up to 27 days annual leave (plus additional annual leave purchasing scheme) Sector: Packaging Distribution Protecting what matters, together We're dedicated to protecting what matters most - our people, our customers, our communities and the environment. At Macfarlane Packaging, our commitment to customer satisfaction, sustainability and continual improvement creates a highly collaborative, supportive and friendly workplace where you can unpack a career that grows. With history stretching back over 75 years, we offer stability whilst always striving for continual growth. Our fast-paced, results-driven approach will challenge and reward you in equal measure, whilst creating genuine opportunities for personal and professional development. Every colleague has the opportunity to influence our success, making a real impact on the business and our customers. We provide competitive pay, rewarding bonus schemes and a flexible benefits package designed to support both your career and your wellbeing. If you share our values of commitment, teamwork, adaptability and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. The Credit Manager Role This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Credit professional to lead our Credit Control & Cash Allocation function from our Coventry Head Office. Reporting to the Head of Credit Control, you'll take ownership of a well-established team, providing leadership, coaching and strategic direction whilst ensuring effective credit risk management across the business. Your focus will be on maximising cash flow, reducing aged debt, minimising financial risk and continuously improving departmental performance and customer outcomes. Working closely with colleagues across Finance, Sales and Operational teams, you'll play a key role in protecting the financial health of one of the UK's leading packaging businesses. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate and develop the Credit Control & Cash Allocation team, creating a high-performing, customer-focused culture. Drive the collection of overdue debt whilst maintaining strong, professional customer relationships. Develop, implement and continually improve credit control policies, procedures and best practice. Monitor and optimise cash flow through effective debt collection and timely cash allocation. Set and review customer credit limits, balancing commercial opportunity with effective risk management. Review alerts from credit reference agencies and take appropriate action to minimise financial exposure. Work closely with Sales, Customer Services and Finance teams to resolve account queries and support business growth. Produce and analyse management information, identifying trends and opportunities for continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements and company credit policies. Support strategic projects and process improvements that enhance efficiency across the wider finance function. What You Will Bring You'll already have significant Credit Management experience, ideally gained within a multi-site or national business, together with a proven ability to lead, coach and develop successful teams. You'll combine strong commercial judgement with excellent analytical skills and understand how effective credit management supports both customer relationships and wider business performance. We're particularly interested in individuals who can demonstrate: Previous experience leading a Credit Control function or sizeable Credit team. Strong knowledge of credit control processes, cash allocation and credit risk management. Experience developing policies, improving processes and delivering measurable performance improvements. Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills. The ability to analyse financial information and make sound commercial decisions. Confidence working with ERP systems together with strong Microsoft Excel skills. A proactive, organised and collaborative leadership style with a genuine passion for developing people. Professional qualifications such as CICM (or working towards) would be advantageous but are by no means essential. What You Will Get We provide a competitive basic salary together with a rewarding bonus scheme and an excellent flexible benefits package, including: 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays Additional Holiday Purchasing Scheme (run annually) Contributory pension scheme Free parking at most of our sites Annual paid volunteering day Employee Assistance Programme Extensive learning, development and career progression opportunities Employee discount scheme Simplyhealth/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles Enhanced family-friendly policies Long service awards Charitable giving options Financial support with eye tests and DSE glasses EE Mobile discount scheme Candidate referral scheme (£750 reward for successful referrals) Your Future With Us At Macfarlane Group, we believe our people are our greatest strength. As a large, successful PLC, we're committed to developing talented individuals and promoting from within wherever possible. You'll have access to structured learning and development, leadership programmes and professional qualifications through recognised organisations including the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) and the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), giving you every opportunity to continue building your career with us. How to Apply/Next Steps We are working swiftly to find the best applicants and hope to hold local interviews ASAP. Please click 'apply' to submit your up-to-date CV. All applications will be acknowledged. If you haven't heard from us within a fortnight, please assume your application was unsuccessful. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender expression, religion or sexual orientation. Should you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly. No recruitment agencies please.
Commercial Finance Manager Location: Cheshire / North West Salary: 75,000- 80,000 + Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Finance Manager to join a growing organisation and play a key role in driving commercial performance, financial insight and strategic decision-making. This is a highly visible role, partnering closely with senior commercial and operational stakeholders to provide financial analysis, challenge and guidance that supports profitable growth. You will take ownership of financial performance across a diverse commercial portfolio, helping to optimise margins, improve cost efficiency and support key business decisions. The Role As Commercial Finance Manager, you will act as a strategic finance partner, providing insight, challenge and decision support across commercial operations, sales, pricing, supply and logistics functions. You will be responsible for translating financial data into actionable recommendations, supporting business leaders with accurate forecasting, performance analysis, financial modelling and commercial insight. This role would suit a commercially focused finance professional who enjoys working closely with the wider business and influencing decisions that deliver measurable results. Key Responsibilities Commercial Performance & P&L Ownership Own and manage financial performance across a commercial business area. Lead monthly reporting cycles, providing insight into revenue, margin performance, costs and operational drivers. Deliver meaningful variance analysis and identify opportunities for improvement. Support forecasting, budgeting and long-term financial planning. Develop a strong understanding of business drivers and opportunities to improve profitability. Pricing & Margin Optimisation Partner with commercial teams to improve pricing strategies and maximise profitability. Analyse market trends, customer profitability and margin performance. Evaluate commercial proposals, tenders, contracts, rebates and investment opportunities. Support decisions that improve business performance and competitive positioning. Commercial Decision Support Provide financial modelling and analysis to support key business decisions. Partner with sales and operational teams to assess customer profitability and growth opportunities. Support the evaluation of new initiatives, investments and business improvement projects. Provide insight to senior stakeholders to support strategic decision-making. Cost Management & Operational Efficiency Analyse operational costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency. Work closely with operational teams to drive cost control and process improvements. Support initiatives that improve productivity and commercial performance. Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance ways of working. Governance, Controls & Risk Management Maintain strong financial controls, reporting accuracy and governance processes. Support risk management activities including commercial agreements, customer exposure and financial controls. Ensure compliance with audit requirements and internal processes. Provide accurate reporting and insight to support effective business management. Leadership & Stakeholder Management Act as a trusted finance partner to senior commercial and operational leadership teams. Translate complex financial information into clear commercial recommendations. Support strategic planning and business development activity. Mentor and support junior finance colleagues where required. About You Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). Degree qualified in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related discipline. Strong experience in a commercial finance role. Proven experience partnering with commercial, sales, operations or pricing teams. Strong track record of providing commercial insight and influencing business decisions. Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills. Strong understanding of pricing, margin optimisation and profitability analysis. Advanced Excel skills with experience using systems such as SAP and Power BI advantageous. Commercially minded with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Able to challenge, influence and build strong relationships across all levels of the business. Desirable Background Ideally, you will have experience within the energy, fuels, refinery or petrochemical sectors, with an understanding of commercially driven operations and the complexities of supply, pricing and margin optimisation. Experience working within a refinery environment or fuels-related business would be highly advantageous, particularly where you have partnered with commercial, operational and supply teams to drive performance and support strategic decision-making. Experience within other complex, asset-intensive or supply chain-led industries will also be considered. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys working closely with the business, influencing decisions and making a measurable impact. You will join a forward-thinking organisation where you will have the opportunity to shape commercial performance, provide strategic insight and play a key role in supporting future growth. Apply today with your CV. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. If you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume you have not been successful. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, NMS Recruit will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Commercial Finance Manager Location: Cheshire / North West Salary: 75,000- 80,000 + Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Finance Manager to join a growing organisation and play a key role in driving commercial performance, financial insight and strategic decision-making. This is a highly visible role, partnering closely with senior commercial and operational stakeholders to provide financial analysis, challenge and guidance that supports profitable growth. You will take ownership of financial performance across a diverse commercial portfolio, helping to optimise margins, improve cost efficiency and support key business decisions. The Role As Commercial Finance Manager, you will act as a strategic finance partner, providing insight, challenge and decision support across commercial operations, sales, pricing, supply and logistics functions. You will be responsible for translating financial data into actionable recommendations, supporting business leaders with accurate forecasting, performance analysis, financial modelling and commercial insight. This role would suit a commercially focused finance professional who enjoys working closely with the wider business and influencing decisions that deliver measurable results. Key Responsibilities Commercial Performance & P&L Ownership Own and manage financial performance across a commercial business area. Lead monthly reporting cycles, providing insight into revenue, margin performance, costs and operational drivers. Deliver meaningful variance analysis and identify opportunities for improvement. Support forecasting, budgeting and long-term financial planning. Develop a strong understanding of business drivers and opportunities to improve profitability. Pricing & Margin Optimisation Partner with commercial teams to improve pricing strategies and maximise profitability. Analyse market trends, customer profitability and margin performance. Evaluate commercial proposals, tenders, contracts, rebates and investment opportunities. Support decisions that improve business performance and competitive positioning. Commercial Decision Support Provide financial modelling and analysis to support key business decisions. Partner with sales and operational teams to assess customer profitability and growth opportunities. Support the evaluation of new initiatives, investments and business improvement projects. Provide insight to senior stakeholders to support strategic decision-making. Cost Management & Operational Efficiency Analyse operational costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency. Work closely with operational teams to drive cost control and process improvements. Support initiatives that improve productivity and commercial performance. Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance ways of working. Governance, Controls & Risk Management Maintain strong financial controls, reporting accuracy and governance processes. Support risk management activities including commercial agreements, customer exposure and financial controls. Ensure compliance with audit requirements and internal processes. Provide accurate reporting and insight to support effective business management. Leadership & Stakeholder Management Act as a trusted finance partner to senior commercial and operational leadership teams. Translate complex financial information into clear commercial recommendations. Support strategic planning and business development activity. Mentor and support junior finance colleagues where required. About You Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). Degree qualified in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related discipline. Strong experience in a commercial finance role. Proven experience partnering with commercial, sales, operations or pricing teams. Strong track record of providing commercial insight and influencing business decisions. Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills. Strong understanding of pricing, margin optimisation and profitability analysis. Advanced Excel skills with experience using systems such as SAP and Power BI advantageous. Commercially minded with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Able to challenge, influence and build strong relationships across all levels of the business. Desirable Background Ideally, you will have experience within the energy, fuels, refinery or petrochemical sectors, with an understanding of commercially driven operations and the complexities of supply, pricing and margin optimisation. Experience working within a refinery environment or fuels-related business would be highly advantageous, particularly where you have partnered with commercial, operational and supply teams to drive performance and support strategic decision-making. Experience within other complex, asset-intensive or supply chain-led industries will also be considered. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys working closely with the business, influencing decisions and making a measurable impact. You will join a forward-thinking organisation where you will have the opportunity to shape commercial performance, provide strategic insight and play a key role in supporting future growth. Apply today with your CV. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. If you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume you have not been successful. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, NMS Recruit will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here.
Senior Finance ManagerEast Lancashire On-site with Flexible Working £70,000-£80,000 + Benefits Axon Moore are exclusively partnering with a well-established international brand to recruit a high calibre, technically strong Senior Finance Manager to join their high performing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys technical accounting, financial reporting and leading key finance processes within a fast-paced international business. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance and audit delivery across multiple UK entities while helping to drive continuous improvement across the finance function. You'll take ownership of financial reporting across six UK legal entities, working closely with senior finance leaders, operational teams and external advisors. Key responsibilities include:• Delivering accurate month-end management accounts, P&L and balance sheet reporting• Leading the year-end external audit process• Preparing statutory accounts and consolidation schedules• Managing fixed assets, leases, intangible assets and balance sheet reconciliations• Preparing corporation tax schedules and supporting R&D tax relief• Driving improvements to financial controls, reporting and finance processes You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA preferred, although ACCA/CIMA will also be considered) with experience gained within a complex or multinational environment. You'll also have:• Strong technical accounting and statutory reporting knowledge• Experience managing external audits• Excellent Excel and financial systems skills• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail• The ability to build relationships across finance and the wider business This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation that offers a collaborative culture, exposure to an international finance function and genuine opportunities for professional development. Please send your CV for immediate consideration to .
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Senior Finance ManagerEast Lancashire On-site with Flexible Working £70,000-£80,000 + Benefits Axon Moore are exclusively partnering with a well-established international brand to recruit a high calibre, technically strong Senior Finance Manager to join their high performing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys technical accounting, financial reporting and leading key finance processes within a fast-paced international business. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance and audit delivery across multiple UK entities while helping to drive continuous improvement across the finance function. You'll take ownership of financial reporting across six UK legal entities, working closely with senior finance leaders, operational teams and external advisors. Key responsibilities include:• Delivering accurate month-end management accounts, P&L and balance sheet reporting• Leading the year-end external audit process• Preparing statutory accounts and consolidation schedules• Managing fixed assets, leases, intangible assets and balance sheet reconciliations• Preparing corporation tax schedules and supporting R&D tax relief• Driving improvements to financial controls, reporting and finance processes You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA preferred, although ACCA/CIMA will also be considered) with experience gained within a complex or multinational environment. You'll also have:• Strong technical accounting and statutory reporting knowledge• Experience managing external audits• Excellent Excel and financial systems skills• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail• The ability to build relationships across finance and the wider business This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation that offers a collaborative culture, exposure to an international finance function and genuine opportunities for professional development. Please send your CV for immediate consideration to .
Elevation Recruitment Group
Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire
Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be supporting a leading manufacturing business in Scunthorpe as they look to recruit a Quality Engineer to join their Building Products division. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional who enjoys combining hands-on quality assurance with team leadership and continuous improvement. Working closely with Production, Maintenance and the Process & Site Compliance Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring products consistently meet the highest quality standards while driving improvements across the manufacturing operation. As Quality Engineer, you'll take ownership of day-to-day quality activities across the manufacturing facility, supporting laboratory testing, leading quality investigations and helping to develop a proactive quality culture. You'll also provide guidance to Quality Technicians and act as a deputy to the Process & Site Compliance Manager when required. This is a varied role offering the opportunity to influence quality performance, support customer requirements and contribute to ongoing business improvement initiatives. Key duties & responsibilities: Coordinate daily quality activities and support the Quality Technician team Carry out and oversee laboratory testing including tensile, FTIR, MFI, DSC, heat ageing, reversion, ring stiffness and raw material testing Conduct regular production line audits, identifying and resolving quality issues Investigate non-conformances, customer complaints and root causes, implementing effective corrective actions Produce quality reports, analyse trends and communicate findings across the business Maintain calibration schedules and ensure all laboratory equipment remains compliant Support ISO 9001 compliance through robust documentation and adherence to quality procedures Work collaboratively with Production and Maintenance to improve product quality and reduce repeat issues Coordinate BSI Kitemark testing, including sample selection, documentation and submission Support continuous improvement initiatives across quality and manufacturing Deliver training and coaching on quality standards, testing methods and best practice Ensure traceability, stock checks and raw material verification processes are maintained Represent the business during customer visits and technical discussions when required Provide cover for the Process & Site Compliance Manager in their absence I'm keen to speak to Quality Technician's/Engineers with the following skillset: We're looking for an experienced manufacturing quality professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes and working collaboratively across production environments. You'll ideally have: Previous experience within a Quality Engineer, Quality Supervisor or similar manufacturing quality role Experience investigating quality issues using structured problem-solving techniques Good knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems Experience supervising, mentoring or coaching colleagues Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage across all levels of the business Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and quality data management systems A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement Career development opportunities within a successful manufacturing organisation
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be supporting a leading manufacturing business in Scunthorpe as they look to recruit a Quality Engineer to join their Building Products division. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional who enjoys combining hands-on quality assurance with team leadership and continuous improvement. Working closely with Production, Maintenance and the Process & Site Compliance Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring products consistently meet the highest quality standards while driving improvements across the manufacturing operation. As Quality Engineer, you'll take ownership of day-to-day quality activities across the manufacturing facility, supporting laboratory testing, leading quality investigations and helping to develop a proactive quality culture. You'll also provide guidance to Quality Technicians and act as a deputy to the Process & Site Compliance Manager when required. This is a varied role offering the opportunity to influence quality performance, support customer requirements and contribute to ongoing business improvement initiatives. Key duties & responsibilities: Coordinate daily quality activities and support the Quality Technician team Carry out and oversee laboratory testing including tensile, FTIR, MFI, DSC, heat ageing, reversion, ring stiffness and raw material testing Conduct regular production line audits, identifying and resolving quality issues Investigate non-conformances, customer complaints and root causes, implementing effective corrective actions Produce quality reports, analyse trends and communicate findings across the business Maintain calibration schedules and ensure all laboratory equipment remains compliant Support ISO 9001 compliance through robust documentation and adherence to quality procedures Work collaboratively with Production and Maintenance to improve product quality and reduce repeat issues Coordinate BSI Kitemark testing, including sample selection, documentation and submission Support continuous improvement initiatives across quality and manufacturing Deliver training and coaching on quality standards, testing methods and best practice Ensure traceability, stock checks and raw material verification processes are maintained Represent the business during customer visits and technical discussions when required Provide cover for the Process & Site Compliance Manager in their absence I'm keen to speak to Quality Technician's/Engineers with the following skillset: We're looking for an experienced manufacturing quality professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes and working collaboratively across production environments. You'll ideally have: Previous experience within a Quality Engineer, Quality Supervisor or similar manufacturing quality role Experience investigating quality issues using structured problem-solving techniques Good knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems Experience supervising, mentoring or coaching colleagues Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage across all levels of the business Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and quality data management systems A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement Career development opportunities within a successful manufacturing organisation
ROLE OVERVIEW We are currently looking for a Microbiologist to join a leading pharmaceutical quality team based in our client's state-of-the-art facilities. This exciting opportunity is ideal for professionals who are passionate about microbiology and quality assurance within a regulated environment. An exciting opportunity for a Microbiologist to join a vibrant and innovative pharmaceutical organisation, contributing to ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in microbiological testing and laboratory operations. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Your duties as the Microbiologist will be varied; however, the key duties and responsibilities are as follows: • To manage the microbiological laboratory ensuring timely testing and reliable data generation. • Assisting the QC Manager in developing and implementing robust working practices within the laboratory environment. • Performing microbiological tests in compliance with cGMP, HSE, and internal procedures to ensure data integrity and quality. • Recording, analysing, and interpreting microbiological data, ensuring accuracy and adherence to guidelines. • As the Microbiologist, you will ensure equipment maintenance, internal audits, and support root cause investigations for identified deviations. ROLE REQUIREMENTS To be successful in your application to this exciting role as the Microbiologist, we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history: • A Degree or higher level in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, or a related field. • Proven experience in performing microbiological testing within a GMP or highly regulated laboratory environment. • Strong understanding of data integrity principles, GMP, and health and safety standards. • Capable of performing root cause analysis, investigations, and handling Out of Specification (OOS) results effectively. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Join our client's dynamic team and benefit from a competitive salary (£32-34k), excellent development opportunities, and the chance to work within a leading organisation committed to quality and innovation. Key Words: Microbiology / GMP / Quality Assurance / Laboratory Testing / Data Integrity / Root Cause Analysis / pharmaceutical / Quality Control / Investigations / Certified Lab / Regulatory Compliance "Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the STEM sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career."
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
ROLE OVERVIEW We are currently looking for a Microbiologist to join a leading pharmaceutical quality team based in our client's state-of-the-art facilities. This exciting opportunity is ideal for professionals who are passionate about microbiology and quality assurance within a regulated environment. An exciting opportunity for a Microbiologist to join a vibrant and innovative pharmaceutical organisation, contributing to ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in microbiological testing and laboratory operations. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Your duties as the Microbiologist will be varied; however, the key duties and responsibilities are as follows: • To manage the microbiological laboratory ensuring timely testing and reliable data generation. • Assisting the QC Manager in developing and implementing robust working practices within the laboratory environment. • Performing microbiological tests in compliance with cGMP, HSE, and internal procedures to ensure data integrity and quality. • Recording, analysing, and interpreting microbiological data, ensuring accuracy and adherence to guidelines. • As the Microbiologist, you will ensure equipment maintenance, internal audits, and support root cause investigations for identified deviations. ROLE REQUIREMENTS To be successful in your application to this exciting role as the Microbiologist, we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history: • A Degree or higher level in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, or a related field. • Proven experience in performing microbiological testing within a GMP or highly regulated laboratory environment. • Strong understanding of data integrity principles, GMP, and health and safety standards. • Capable of performing root cause analysis, investigations, and handling Out of Specification (OOS) results effectively. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Join our client's dynamic team and benefit from a competitive salary (£32-34k), excellent development opportunities, and the chance to work within a leading organisation committed to quality and innovation. Key Words: Microbiology / GMP / Quality Assurance / Laboratory Testing / Data Integrity / Root Cause Analysis / pharmaceutical / Quality Control / Investigations / Certified Lab / Regulatory Compliance "Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the STEM sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career."
Are you a Health & Safety professional who prefers being out on the shop floor rather than sat behind a desk all day? We're recruiting for a Health & Safety Mangager to join a well-established manufacturing business in the North East. This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with managers and production teams to improve safety standards, reduce risk, drive environmental initiatives and create a positive safety culture across site. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take ownership, influence change and play a key role in a busy manufacturing environment. What You'll Be Doing Carrying out risk assessments and safety inspections Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses Supporting and improving Health, Safety & Environmental systems Delivering safety training and toolbox talks Leading and supporting internal audits Working closely with operational teams to improve standards Driving positive safety behaviours across site Monitoring environmental performance and compliance Supporting continuous improvement projects Ensuring legal and company compliance requirements are met What We're Looking For Previous experience in a Health & Safety role within manufacturing, FMCG, production or a similar environment NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation Experience conducting risk assessments and investigations Comfortable building relationships across all levels of a business Confident communicator who can challenge when required A proactive and practical approach to Health & Safety What's On Offer Salary 50,000 - 55,000 Bonus scheme Monday-Friday days role with early finish on Fridays Healthcare cash plan Life assurance Enhanced pension Ongoing training and development Career progression opportunities Additional employee benefits and reward schemes If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference and be part of a business that values safety, people and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Sammy Lindsay at Henderson Brown Recruitment for a confidential discussion. (url removed) - (phone number removed)
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Are you a Health & Safety professional who prefers being out on the shop floor rather than sat behind a desk all day? We're recruiting for a Health & Safety Mangager to join a well-established manufacturing business in the North East. This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with managers and production teams to improve safety standards, reduce risk, drive environmental initiatives and create a positive safety culture across site. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take ownership, influence change and play a key role in a busy manufacturing environment. What You'll Be Doing Carrying out risk assessments and safety inspections Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses Supporting and improving Health, Safety & Environmental systems Delivering safety training and toolbox talks Leading and supporting internal audits Working closely with operational teams to improve standards Driving positive safety behaviours across site Monitoring environmental performance and compliance Supporting continuous improvement projects Ensuring legal and company compliance requirements are met What We're Looking For Previous experience in a Health & Safety role within manufacturing, FMCG, production or a similar environment NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation Experience conducting risk assessments and investigations Comfortable building relationships across all levels of a business Confident communicator who can challenge when required A proactive and practical approach to Health & Safety What's On Offer Salary 50,000 - 55,000 Bonus scheme Monday-Friday days role with early finish on Fridays Healthcare cash plan Life assurance Enhanced pension Ongoing training and development Career progression opportunities Additional employee benefits and reward schemes If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference and be part of a business that values safety, people and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Sammy Lindsay at Henderson Brown Recruitment for a confidential discussion. (url removed) - (phone number removed)
Are you a CPC qualified Transport Manager ready to lead compliance and drive operational excellence? Mr Plant Hire has an exciting Transport Manager opportunity! Location: Enfield, EN2 Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About Us: MPH has been serving the construction, mechanical & electrical and HVAC industries in London and the Southeast since 1981. Over that time, we've developed a reputation for being dependable, safety-focused, and personable. Our culture is built on practical experience, teamwork, and a commitment to doing things properly. We take pride in maintaining high standards - from the quality of our equipment to the way we support our customers and each other. Transport Manager - The Role: We are seeking an experienced and motivated Transport Manager to lead the development, performance and continuous improvement of our transport operation. Reporting into senior management, you'll be responsible for compliance with operator licence requirements, transport legislation and fleet maintenance standards, while driving efficiency, service excellence and cost control. You'll manage and motivate a team of drivers, plan and coordinate routes and schedules, and act as the main point of contact for customer queries relating to transport and delivery. This is a great opportunity to join a growing organisation and make a real impact on operational performance, compliance and safety, while leading a committed team and driving continuous improvement. Transport Manager - Key Responsibilities: - Manage, audit and continuously improve transport compliance systems, ensuring full adherence to Operator Licence requirements and statutory record retention - Investigate compliance issues, annual test failures, prohibitions and incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions - Ensure all vehicles and trailers are maintained in safe, roadworthy and legally compliant condition, managing inspection schedules and statutory testing requirements - Verify that all drivers hold correct licences, Driver CPC qualifications and relevant certifications, monitoring compliance through telematics systems - Reviews and implements Driver training plans for the year in accordance with both business targets and CPC requirements. - Plans transport routes for delivery and collections - Develop and implement annual driver training plans, deliver regular briefings and build strong relationships promoting a positive safety culture - Communicate with vehicle drivers, ensuring that they are kept up to date with legislative or company policy changes and customer requirements - Identify opportunities to improve transport efficiency and reduce operating costs, supporting FORS Silver accreditation and achieving FORS Gold status Transport Manager - You: - National CPC Qualification Holder with Transport Manager CPC Refresher Training completed within the last 5 years - Full UK Driving Licence - Proven experience in a Transport Manager or similar fleet management role with strong working knowledge of UK transport legislation and operator licensing - Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams, excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving abilities - Competent user of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint - Self-motivated, professional, ethical and committed to maintaining high standards with a proactive approach to Health and Safety and risk management - Demonstrable experience in fleet maintenance compliance management and evidence of ongoing professional development Benefits : - Competitive Salary & Pension Scheme - 24 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (3 included for the Christmas period) - Comprehensive Training & Career Progression - Health & Wellbeing Support - Recognition & Reward Schemes - Strong Team Culture & Open Communication - Seasonal social events - Free on-site parking Mr Plant Hire is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we'll be happy to support you. Mr Plant Hire is proud to be a forces-friendly employer and a Bronze Award holder of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, reservists and service leavers, and value the transferable skills and experience gained through military service. To submit your CV for this exciting Transport Manager opportunity, click Apply today!
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Are you a CPC qualified Transport Manager ready to lead compliance and drive operational excellence? Mr Plant Hire has an exciting Transport Manager opportunity! Location: Enfield, EN2 Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About Us: MPH has been serving the construction, mechanical & electrical and HVAC industries in London and the Southeast since 1981. Over that time, we've developed a reputation for being dependable, safety-focused, and personable. Our culture is built on practical experience, teamwork, and a commitment to doing things properly. We take pride in maintaining high standards - from the quality of our equipment to the way we support our customers and each other. Transport Manager - The Role: We are seeking an experienced and motivated Transport Manager to lead the development, performance and continuous improvement of our transport operation. Reporting into senior management, you'll be responsible for compliance with operator licence requirements, transport legislation and fleet maintenance standards, while driving efficiency, service excellence and cost control. You'll manage and motivate a team of drivers, plan and coordinate routes and schedules, and act as the main point of contact for customer queries relating to transport and delivery. This is a great opportunity to join a growing organisation and make a real impact on operational performance, compliance and safety, while leading a committed team and driving continuous improvement. Transport Manager - Key Responsibilities: - Manage, audit and continuously improve transport compliance systems, ensuring full adherence to Operator Licence requirements and statutory record retention - Investigate compliance issues, annual test failures, prohibitions and incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions - Ensure all vehicles and trailers are maintained in safe, roadworthy and legally compliant condition, managing inspection schedules and statutory testing requirements - Verify that all drivers hold correct licences, Driver CPC qualifications and relevant certifications, monitoring compliance through telematics systems - Reviews and implements Driver training plans for the year in accordance with both business targets and CPC requirements. - Plans transport routes for delivery and collections - Develop and implement annual driver training plans, deliver regular briefings and build strong relationships promoting a positive safety culture - Communicate with vehicle drivers, ensuring that they are kept up to date with legislative or company policy changes and customer requirements - Identify opportunities to improve transport efficiency and reduce operating costs, supporting FORS Silver accreditation and achieving FORS Gold status Transport Manager - You: - National CPC Qualification Holder with Transport Manager CPC Refresher Training completed within the last 5 years - Full UK Driving Licence - Proven experience in a Transport Manager or similar fleet management role with strong working knowledge of UK transport legislation and operator licensing - Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams, excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving abilities - Competent user of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint - Self-motivated, professional, ethical and committed to maintaining high standards with a proactive approach to Health and Safety and risk management - Demonstrable experience in fleet maintenance compliance management and evidence of ongoing professional development Benefits : - Competitive Salary & Pension Scheme - 24 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (3 included for the Christmas period) - Comprehensive Training & Career Progression - Health & Wellbeing Support - Recognition & Reward Schemes - Strong Team Culture & Open Communication - Seasonal social events - Free on-site parking Mr Plant Hire is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we'll be happy to support you. Mr Plant Hire is proud to be a forces-friendly employer and a Bronze Award holder of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, reservists and service leavers, and value the transferable skills and experience gained through military service. To submit your CV for this exciting Transport Manager opportunity, click Apply today!
Fraud & Risk Manager Location: Bristol (3 days per week on-site) Salary: Up to 55k plus bonus About the Opportunity Robert Half is partnering with a successful retail and e-commerce business to recruit a Fraud & Risk Manager . This is a newly created leadership opportunity for an experienced fraud, risk, and controls professional looking to make a significant impact within a fast-paced commercial environment. Reporting into the Finance function, you will be responsible for developing and enhancing fraud prevention strategies, risk management frameworks, and financial controls across the organisation. You will play a critical role in protecting company assets, strengthening governance processes, and ensuring operational risks are effectively identified and mitigated. This position offers strong visibility across the business and regular interaction with senior stakeholders, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who combines technical expertise with strong leadership and influencing skills. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and continuously enhance fraud prevention, monitoring, and response frameworks. Monitor transactional activity to identify suspicious trends, unusual behaviours, and potential fraud risks. Lead fraud investigations, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. Perform regular risk assessments and develop practical mitigation strategies. Oversee customer and supplier onboarding controls, ensuring robust due diligence and governance processes. Partner with Finance, Credit Control, Sales, Operations, IT, and Procurement teams to strengthen controls and improve processes. Design, document, and monitor internal control frameworks to support audit and compliance activities. Identify emerging fraud risks, control weaknesses, and process improvement opportunities. Build relationships with external stakeholders, including banks, payment providers, and fraud prevention partners. Prepare and present fraud, risk, and control reporting to senior management and leadership teams. Lead, develop, and mentor team members (4 x fte) responsible for fraud checks and onboarding processes. About You We're looking for a proactive and commercially minded professional with: Proven experience within fraud prevention, risk management, financial controls, or internal controls environments. Previous people management experience with the ability to coach, support, and develop teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. Advanced Excel skills and experience using Power BI for reporting and analysis. Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities. The confidence to challenge, influence, and collaborate with colleagues across multiple business functions. A proactive approach to risk identification and continuous improvement. The ability to balance operational responsibilities with longer-term strategic initiatives. Experience within the e-commerce, retail or FMCG industry would be highly advantageous. If you're an experienced Fraud, Risk, Controls, or Governance professional looking for a challenging and rewarding leadership opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Fraud & Risk Manager Location: Bristol (3 days per week on-site) Salary: Up to 55k plus bonus About the Opportunity Robert Half is partnering with a successful retail and e-commerce business to recruit a Fraud & Risk Manager . This is a newly created leadership opportunity for an experienced fraud, risk, and controls professional looking to make a significant impact within a fast-paced commercial environment. Reporting into the Finance function, you will be responsible for developing and enhancing fraud prevention strategies, risk management frameworks, and financial controls across the organisation. You will play a critical role in protecting company assets, strengthening governance processes, and ensuring operational risks are effectively identified and mitigated. This position offers strong visibility across the business and regular interaction with senior stakeholders, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who combines technical expertise with strong leadership and influencing skills. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and continuously enhance fraud prevention, monitoring, and response frameworks. Monitor transactional activity to identify suspicious trends, unusual behaviours, and potential fraud risks. Lead fraud investigations, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. Perform regular risk assessments and develop practical mitigation strategies. Oversee customer and supplier onboarding controls, ensuring robust due diligence and governance processes. Partner with Finance, Credit Control, Sales, Operations, IT, and Procurement teams to strengthen controls and improve processes. Design, document, and monitor internal control frameworks to support audit and compliance activities. Identify emerging fraud risks, control weaknesses, and process improvement opportunities. Build relationships with external stakeholders, including banks, payment providers, and fraud prevention partners. Prepare and present fraud, risk, and control reporting to senior management and leadership teams. Lead, develop, and mentor team members (4 x fte) responsible for fraud checks and onboarding processes. About You We're looking for a proactive and commercially minded professional with: Proven experience within fraud prevention, risk management, financial controls, or internal controls environments. Previous people management experience with the ability to coach, support, and develop teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. Advanced Excel skills and experience using Power BI for reporting and analysis. Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities. The confidence to challenge, influence, and collaborate with colleagues across multiple business functions. A proactive approach to risk identification and continuous improvement. The ability to balance operational responsibilities with longer-term strategic initiatives. Experience within the e-commerce, retail or FMCG industry would be highly advantageous. If you're an experienced Fraud, Risk, Controls, or Governance professional looking for a challenging and rewarding leadership opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
Your new company We are delighted to be working with an established investment management business who are looking for a Finance Manager to join its London-based finance team. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of long-term investment funds. The business invests in essential infrastructure assets and offers a collaborative, stable working environment with excellent exposure to senior stakeholders and fund operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant seeking a broad and varied role within a smaller organisation where they can take ownership of fund accounting, financial control and stakeholder management responsibilities. Your new role Management of the accounting, tax and administration of investment funds and associated entities. Preparation of financial reporting, investor information and fund distributions. Monitoring cash flow, liquidity and banking activity. Liaising with investment teams, portfolio companies and external stakeholders. Managing relationships with auditors, depositaries and professional advisers. Supporting financial controls, treasury activities and payment processes. Assisting with regulatory and compliance-related requirements. Supporting a range of ad hoc projects across finance, tax and operations What you'll need to succeed ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified. Experience within asset management, investment management, private equity, infrastructure, real estate or alternative investment funds. Strong financial reporting and fund accounting experience. Experience working with multiple entities or complex investment structures. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills What you'll get in return Stable long-term opportunity within a well-established investment manager. Broad and varied role with genuine responsibility. Collaborative culture and excellent work-life balance. Competitive salary and 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)
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Your new company We are delighted to be working with an established investment management business who are looking for a Finance Manager to join its London-based finance team. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of long-term investment funds. The business invests in essential infrastructure assets and offers a collaborative, stable working environment with excellent exposure to senior stakeholders and fund operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant seeking a broad and varied role within a smaller organisation where they can take ownership of fund accounting, financial control and stakeholder management responsibilities. Your new role Management of the accounting, tax and administration of investment funds and associated entities. Preparation of financial reporting, investor information and fund distributions. Monitoring cash flow, liquidity and banking activity. Liaising with investment teams, portfolio companies and external stakeholders. Managing relationships with auditors, depositaries and professional advisers. Supporting financial controls, treasury activities and payment processes. Assisting with regulatory and compliance-related requirements. Supporting a range of ad hoc projects across finance, tax and operations What you'll need to succeed ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified. Experience within asset management, investment management, private equity, infrastructure, real estate or alternative investment funds. Strong financial reporting and fund accounting experience. Experience working with multiple entities or complex investment structures. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills What you'll get in return Stable long-term opportunity within a well-established investment manager. Broad and varied role with genuine responsibility. Collaborative culture and excellent work-life balance. Competitive salary and 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)
SHEQ Advisor Location: Colchester, Essex Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Benefits: Company Car or Car Allowance, Bonus Scheme Pension Scheme, 28 Days Holiday (Including Bank Holidays) Our client is a respected and rapidly expanding civils & renewable energy contractor delivering high-quality infrastructure and energy projects across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced SHEQ Advisor to support the delivery of industry-leading health, safety, environmental and quality standards throughout the business. Working closely with the SHEQ Manager and project delivery teams, you will play a key role in maintaining compliance, improving processes and promoting best practice across a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects. This is a predominantly field-based position, with regular site visits (typically 3-4 days per week), 1 day working from home. Key Responsibilities Support the ongoing management and continual improvement of the company's SHEQ management systems. Review project health, safety and environmental documentation as part of the project approval process. Conduct specialist assessments where suitably qualified and competent, including: Fire Risk Assessments COSHH Assessments Environmental Assessments Lifting Operations Assessments Undertake desktop and compliance audits to ensure project teams maintain required standards and documentation. Carry out site inspections and audits, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring corrective actions are implemented. Assist in accident, incident and near-miss investigations. Provide SHEQ advice and guidance to project managers, supervisors and site teams. Contribute to the development, review and enhancement of company policies, processes, procedures and documentation. Support the enforcement of legislative, regulatory and client-specific requirements. Promote a proactive safety culture and environmental awareness across all business activities. Candidate Requirements Previous experience in a SHEQ Advisor, HSE Advisor or Health & Safety Advisor role. Experience within renewables, utilities, construction, infrastructure, civil engineering or a related sector. Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation. Experience carrying out audits, inspections and risk assessments. NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification. Expectation to stay away 1/2 nights a week Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Full UK Driving Licence. What's on Offer? Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience. Company vehicle or car allowance. Company pension scheme. 28 days holiday including bank holidays. Opportunity to work on exciting renewable energy projects. Career development and progression within a growing business. A collaborative and supportive working environment where SHEQ is at the heart of project delivery. If interested, please APPLY immediately or call me James Grant at Hampshire Recruitment Group
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
SHEQ Advisor Location: Colchester, Essex Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Benefits: Company Car or Car Allowance, Bonus Scheme Pension Scheme, 28 Days Holiday (Including Bank Holidays) Our client is a respected and rapidly expanding civils & renewable energy contractor delivering high-quality infrastructure and energy projects across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced SHEQ Advisor to support the delivery of industry-leading health, safety, environmental and quality standards throughout the business. Working closely with the SHEQ Manager and project delivery teams, you will play a key role in maintaining compliance, improving processes and promoting best practice across a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects. This is a predominantly field-based position, with regular site visits (typically 3-4 days per week), 1 day working from home. Key Responsibilities Support the ongoing management and continual improvement of the company's SHEQ management systems. Review project health, safety and environmental documentation as part of the project approval process. Conduct specialist assessments where suitably qualified and competent, including: Fire Risk Assessments COSHH Assessments Environmental Assessments Lifting Operations Assessments Undertake desktop and compliance audits to ensure project teams maintain required standards and documentation. Carry out site inspections and audits, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring corrective actions are implemented. Assist in accident, incident and near-miss investigations. Provide SHEQ advice and guidance to project managers, supervisors and site teams. Contribute to the development, review and enhancement of company policies, processes, procedures and documentation. Support the enforcement of legislative, regulatory and client-specific requirements. Promote a proactive safety culture and environmental awareness across all business activities. Candidate Requirements Previous experience in a SHEQ Advisor, HSE Advisor or Health & Safety Advisor role. Experience within renewables, utilities, construction, infrastructure, civil engineering or a related sector. Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation. Experience carrying out audits, inspections and risk assessments. NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification. Expectation to stay away 1/2 nights a week Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Full UK Driving Licence. What's on Offer? Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience. Company vehicle or car allowance. Company pension scheme. 28 days holiday including bank holidays. Opportunity to work on exciting renewable energy projects. Career development and progression within a growing business. A collaborative and supportive working environment where SHEQ is at the heart of project delivery. If interested, please APPLY immediately or call me James Grant at Hampshire Recruitment Group
Operations Manager - Residential Care Homes Location: Worthing, Havant & Southampton Salary: Up to 55,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Performance Bonus + Private Medical Insurance Contract: Full Time Permanent Are you an experienced Operations Manager looking to join an ambitious care provider where you'll genuinely influence the future of the business? We're recruiting on behalf of a growing, privately owned care group seeking an Operations Manager to oversee a portfolio of three residential care homes across the South Coast. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the business at an exciting stage of its growth, with further acquisitions planned and genuine opportunities to progress as the organisation expands. Reporting directly to the owner, you'll play a key role in supporting three Registered Managers, driving quality, strengthening governance and ensuring each home delivers outstanding care whilst achieving strong commercial performance. The portfolio currently consists of: 30-bed Residential Care Home in Worthing 26-bed Residential Care Home in Southampton 40-bed Residential Care Home in Havant With a newly acquired home joining the group, you'll play a key role in supporting its integration, improving standards where required and helping create consistency across the wider portfolio. The Role As Operations Manager, you'll become the owner's trusted operational partner, taking responsibility for the day-to-day oversight of the homes while supporting the business as it continues to grow. Key Responsibilities Support, coach and develop three Registered Managers across the portfolio. Drive high standards of care, governance and regulatory compliance. Lead internal audits, quality assurance visits and mock CQC inspections. Ensure homes achieve and maintain Good or Outstanding CQC ratings. Support the turnaround and improvement of a newly acquired residential home. Monitor occupancy, staffing levels, agency usage and financial performance. Manage complaints, safeguarding concerns and operational challenges. Build strong relationships with Local Authorities, healthcare professionals and external stakeholders. Develop systems and processes that support future business growth. Reduce the owner's day-to-day operational workload, allowing greater focus on acquisitions and strategic development. Potential opportunity to become the organisation's Nominated Individual, depending on experience. About You We're looking for someone who has a proven track record of delivering operational improvements within adult social care. You'll ideally have: Previous experience as an Operations Manager, Regional Support Manager or multi-site leader within residential elderly care. Alternatively, be an exceptional Registered Manager ready to step into your first regional position. Excellent knowledge of CQC regulations, governance and quality assurance. Experience improving care quality and supporting underperforming services. Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, occupancy and agency spend. A collaborative leadership style with the ability to support and develop Registered Managers. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent). Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly between services. Why Join? This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of an expanding care provider. Rather than joining a large corporate organisation, you'll work closely with an engaged owner who is committed to growing the business through future acquisitions. As the portfolio expands, so too will your responsibility, career progression and earning potential. Salary & Benefits Up to 55,000 per annum. Performance-related annual bonus. Car allowance. Private medical insurance. Company pension scheme.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Operations Manager - Residential Care Homes Location: Worthing, Havant & Southampton Salary: Up to 55,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Performance Bonus + Private Medical Insurance Contract: Full Time Permanent Are you an experienced Operations Manager looking to join an ambitious care provider where you'll genuinely influence the future of the business? We're recruiting on behalf of a growing, privately owned care group seeking an Operations Manager to oversee a portfolio of three residential care homes across the South Coast. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the business at an exciting stage of its growth, with further acquisitions planned and genuine opportunities to progress as the organisation expands. Reporting directly to the owner, you'll play a key role in supporting three Registered Managers, driving quality, strengthening governance and ensuring each home delivers outstanding care whilst achieving strong commercial performance. The portfolio currently consists of: 30-bed Residential Care Home in Worthing 26-bed Residential Care Home in Southampton 40-bed Residential Care Home in Havant With a newly acquired home joining the group, you'll play a key role in supporting its integration, improving standards where required and helping create consistency across the wider portfolio. The Role As Operations Manager, you'll become the owner's trusted operational partner, taking responsibility for the day-to-day oversight of the homes while supporting the business as it continues to grow. Key Responsibilities Support, coach and develop three Registered Managers across the portfolio. Drive high standards of care, governance and regulatory compliance. Lead internal audits, quality assurance visits and mock CQC inspections. Ensure homes achieve and maintain Good or Outstanding CQC ratings. Support the turnaround and improvement of a newly acquired residential home. Monitor occupancy, staffing levels, agency usage and financial performance. Manage complaints, safeguarding concerns and operational challenges. Build strong relationships with Local Authorities, healthcare professionals and external stakeholders. Develop systems and processes that support future business growth. Reduce the owner's day-to-day operational workload, allowing greater focus on acquisitions and strategic development. Potential opportunity to become the organisation's Nominated Individual, depending on experience. About You We're looking for someone who has a proven track record of delivering operational improvements within adult social care. You'll ideally have: Previous experience as an Operations Manager, Regional Support Manager or multi-site leader within residential elderly care. Alternatively, be an exceptional Registered Manager ready to step into your first regional position. Excellent knowledge of CQC regulations, governance and quality assurance. Experience improving care quality and supporting underperforming services. Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, occupancy and agency spend. A collaborative leadership style with the ability to support and develop Registered Managers. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent). Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly between services. Why Join? This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of an expanding care provider. Rather than joining a large corporate organisation, you'll work closely with an engaged owner who is committed to growing the business through future acquisitions. As the portfolio expands, so too will your responsibility, career progression and earning potential. Salary & Benefits Up to 55,000 per annum. Performance-related annual bonus. Car allowance. Private medical insurance. Company pension scheme.
The Skills You'll Need: Food Technology, HACCP, BRC, Quality Assurance Your New Salary: £38-40k Location: Gatwick area Duration: Permanent Job status : Hybrid: 3 days a week in office, 2 days WFH Working hours : 37.5 h per week/ Monday - Friday, 9am - 5.30pm Who you'll be working for: A multinational global dairy producer. Food Technologist - What you'll be doing: Support the Technical Account Manager (TAM) in ensuring customers' needs and expectations are met, in building strong relationships with them, providing excellent customer service and driving the customers' technical agenda to improve performance. Provide technical support to other functions within the company to retain current business and to gain new business, whilst ensuring food safety & quality is not compromised. Responsible for the day-to-day management of the allocated customer technical accounts: Manage Own Label (OL) NPD - From agreed listing to launch & post launch Monitor the quality of the products ensuring they meet the specifications and QAS at all times Manage customers' technical requirements: ensure updates & changes are tracked, interpreted, summarised and passed on to TAM for implementation Customers' ethical / CSR requirements: updates, changes & requests passed on to colleagues responsible for these topics. Build strong and proactive relationships with customers; meeting expectations, requirements, requests and tasks by the deadlines set Manage customers' technical websites Complete technical customers' specifications with all the relevant attachments required, ensuring they are up-to-date at all times. Complete & send all documents / reports required by customers (QAS, KPIs, CoC, CoA, 3rd party certificates & reports, panels, scorecards, allergens questionnaires, supplier questionnaires) Organise customers' audits & visits as per plan, attend (physically or remotely) and close the reports on time, with the support of the TAM if required Prepare and attend (physically or remotely) any routine customer meetings, follow up on the agreed actions until closed off Support TAM / Customer Technical Lead (CTL) - Head of Group technical projects & customer experience (HGC) for any tasks as and when required Build strong & proactive relationships with company factories & divisions, co-manufacturers and depots ensuring the customer needs & expectations are met Manage branded NPD information and documentation: complete Internal specifications, NPD check-list, PIF, rework documentation Check and comment on artworks and assets, to ensure they are legal in the UK and in line with specifications With the support of the CTL - HGC (where applicable), attend the NPD project meetings and ensure the products comply with food quality, safety and legal expectations. For allocated customer technical accounts, manage customer complaints: log, investigate, respond to the customer, assign costs and responsibilities, close off in a timely manner Support the TAMs / CTLs - HGC (where applicable) for product withdrawals & recalls, as and when required Hold and release products from depot as and when required Support the TAM with issues raised by depots (temperatures, wrong SKUs, labelling) for OL and brands allocated as and when required Manage samples Complete organoleptic assessments on a variety of dairy products, mainly cheese, butter & cream Work in partnership with Business Units ensuring technical topics are embedded in any day-to-day work Gather 3rd party certificates & reports for all factories and distribute as necessary Take an active role in business cross-functional projects Raise awareness of issues related to food safety, legal and quality risks on products to TAM Support the business and participate with CSR related topics as and when required Organise, prepare and lead the trained panel Manage consumers calls and log complaints Food Technologist - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Food science degree or equivalent Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Food Safety (HACCP) & BRC Experience with UK retailers and food services specifications systems Experience in providing excellent customer service Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people at different levels Ability to challenge others in a respectful way Strong levels of analytical & curiosity & ability to cross-check information Good at planning and organizing workload to meet deadlines Ability to work as part of a team and to work on own initiative Attention to detail Good verbal and written communication skills Ability to deliver pro- active and reactive support Proficiency using key software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) Be able to travel in the UK & EU as and when required Clean driving license (1 year +) We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, year of birth, relationship status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
The Skills You'll Need: Food Technology, HACCP, BRC, Quality Assurance Your New Salary: £38-40k Location: Gatwick area Duration: Permanent Job status : Hybrid: 3 days a week in office, 2 days WFH Working hours : 37.5 h per week/ Monday - Friday, 9am - 5.30pm Who you'll be working for: A multinational global dairy producer. Food Technologist - What you'll be doing: Support the Technical Account Manager (TAM) in ensuring customers' needs and expectations are met, in building strong relationships with them, providing excellent customer service and driving the customers' technical agenda to improve performance. Provide technical support to other functions within the company to retain current business and to gain new business, whilst ensuring food safety & quality is not compromised. Responsible for the day-to-day management of the allocated customer technical accounts: Manage Own Label (OL) NPD - From agreed listing to launch & post launch Monitor the quality of the products ensuring they meet the specifications and QAS at all times Manage customers' technical requirements: ensure updates & changes are tracked, interpreted, summarised and passed on to TAM for implementation Customers' ethical / CSR requirements: updates, changes & requests passed on to colleagues responsible for these topics. Build strong and proactive relationships with customers; meeting expectations, requirements, requests and tasks by the deadlines set Manage customers' technical websites Complete technical customers' specifications with all the relevant attachments required, ensuring they are up-to-date at all times. Complete & send all documents / reports required by customers (QAS, KPIs, CoC, CoA, 3rd party certificates & reports, panels, scorecards, allergens questionnaires, supplier questionnaires) Organise customers' audits & visits as per plan, attend (physically or remotely) and close the reports on time, with the support of the TAM if required Prepare and attend (physically or remotely) any routine customer meetings, follow up on the agreed actions until closed off Support TAM / Customer Technical Lead (CTL) - Head of Group technical projects & customer experience (HGC) for any tasks as and when required Build strong & proactive relationships with company factories & divisions, co-manufacturers and depots ensuring the customer needs & expectations are met Manage branded NPD information and documentation: complete Internal specifications, NPD check-list, PIF, rework documentation Check and comment on artworks and assets, to ensure they are legal in the UK and in line with specifications With the support of the CTL - HGC (where applicable), attend the NPD project meetings and ensure the products comply with food quality, safety and legal expectations. For allocated customer technical accounts, manage customer complaints: log, investigate, respond to the customer, assign costs and responsibilities, close off in a timely manner Support the TAMs / CTLs - HGC (where applicable) for product withdrawals & recalls, as and when required Hold and release products from depot as and when required Support the TAM with issues raised by depots (temperatures, wrong SKUs, labelling) for OL and brands allocated as and when required Manage samples Complete organoleptic assessments on a variety of dairy products, mainly cheese, butter & cream Work in partnership with Business Units ensuring technical topics are embedded in any day-to-day work Gather 3rd party certificates & reports for all factories and distribute as necessary Take an active role in business cross-functional projects Raise awareness of issues related to food safety, legal and quality risks on products to TAM Support the business and participate with CSR related topics as and when required Organise, prepare and lead the trained panel Manage consumers calls and log complaints Food Technologist - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Food science degree or equivalent Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Food Safety (HACCP) & BRC Experience with UK retailers and food services specifications systems Experience in providing excellent customer service Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people at different levels Ability to challenge others in a respectful way Strong levels of analytical & curiosity & ability to cross-check information Good at planning and organizing workload to meet deadlines Ability to work as part of a team and to work on own initiative Attention to detail Good verbal and written communication skills Ability to deliver pro- active and reactive support Proficiency using key software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) Be able to travel in the UK & EU as and when required Clean driving license (1 year +) We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, year of birth, relationship status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
TristoneNash are working with a large provider of affordable housing to assist them with their search for an Asbestos Project Manager on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for designing, managing, and successfully delivering a range of asbestos remedial programmes in a timely, cost-effective manner and to a high standard. Duties will include: Specifying, scoping, producing and project managing programmes of work from inception to delivery for compliance requirements across the entire operational area of the housing association, ensuring all works are executed on time, in budget and in accordance with regulatory requirements Carrying out audit inspections to ensure all works are delivered in accordance with agreed specification and quality standards ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation and policies and procedures. Ensuring excellent standards of customer care are applied to each contract. Dealing with all relevant customer queries &/or complaints in a sympathetic, pragmatic, and prompt manner as per agreed policies and procedures. Recording and reporting any risks, issues, sharing lessons learned during the project lifecycle. Completing stock compliance survey audits ensuring records are accurate and suitable for requirement. About You - We are looking for: Minimum BOHS P402, or P403 & P404 (or equivalent) qualified with demonstrable asbestos experience of working in a similar role within a housing association or contractor/consultancy. A good understanding & knowledge of Asbestos risk management, regulatory compliance, relevant statutory obligations related to the construction industry and housing sector (e.g., CDM & Asbestos regulations), with a keen focus on customer service standards. Project Management qualification (Desirable but training can be given). Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Word & Excel IT and computer skills. Proactive, works on own initiative, able to prioritise workload and work well under pressure often producing outputs to tight deadlines. Must hold a full driving licence with access to a car. Will require business insurance for use in connection with the role and a willingness to travel across all geographical areas covered by the organisation For more information or to apply please submit your CV or speak with Harvey Baker on (phone number removed)
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
TristoneNash are working with a large provider of affordable housing to assist them with their search for an Asbestos Project Manager on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for designing, managing, and successfully delivering a range of asbestos remedial programmes in a timely, cost-effective manner and to a high standard. Duties will include: Specifying, scoping, producing and project managing programmes of work from inception to delivery for compliance requirements across the entire operational area of the housing association, ensuring all works are executed on time, in budget and in accordance with regulatory requirements Carrying out audit inspections to ensure all works are delivered in accordance with agreed specification and quality standards ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation and policies and procedures. Ensuring excellent standards of customer care are applied to each contract. Dealing with all relevant customer queries &/or complaints in a sympathetic, pragmatic, and prompt manner as per agreed policies and procedures. Recording and reporting any risks, issues, sharing lessons learned during the project lifecycle. Completing stock compliance survey audits ensuring records are accurate and suitable for requirement. About You - We are looking for: Minimum BOHS P402, or P403 & P404 (or equivalent) qualified with demonstrable asbestos experience of working in a similar role within a housing association or contractor/consultancy. A good understanding & knowledge of Asbestos risk management, regulatory compliance, relevant statutory obligations related to the construction industry and housing sector (e.g., CDM & Asbestos regulations), with a keen focus on customer service standards. Project Management qualification (Desirable but training can be given). Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Word & Excel IT and computer skills. Proactive, works on own initiative, able to prioritise workload and work well under pressure often producing outputs to tight deadlines. Must hold a full driving licence with access to a car. Will require business insurance for use in connection with the role and a willingness to travel across all geographical areas covered by the organisation For more information or to apply please submit your CV or speak with Harvey Baker on (phone number removed)
Paycircle Implementation Specialist (12 Month FTC) 50,000 - 80,000 - Fully Remote - 12 Month FTC (with a view to extend) Portfolio Payroll are proud to be partnering with a top accountancy firm in the search for a hands on payroll manager/specialist with Paycircle implementation experience Job Summary We are seeking a Paycircle Implementation Specialist to manage the data transition from IPP to Paycircle. You will ensure all employee and payroll data transfers accurately, undergoes strict validation, and adheres to data governance. This role balances technical data migration with live, end-to-end payroll processing. Key Responsibilities: Data Migration & System Setup Data Transfer : Migrate employee records, pension data, pay schedules, and historical payroll records from IPP to Paycircle. System Configuration : Set up new client profiles, company structures, pension schemes, and specific payroll components within Paycircle. Data Mapping : Define, document, and execute data mapping and transformation rules between the two systems. Issue Resolution : Partner with payroll specialists to troubleshoot system differences and resolve data anomalies. Validation & Parallel Running Reconciliation : Perform comprehensive audits of individual records, payroll totals, year-to-date figures, and statutory balances. Parallel Runs : Execute dual payroll runs in both IPP and Paycircle to isolate, investigate, and fix discrepancies before live processing. Audit Trails : Maintain secure, precise, and compliant migration logs to meet strict data governance requirements. Live Payroll Processing Cycle Management : Prepare and run client payrolls across weekly, fortnightly, and monthly frequencies. Calculations : Apply payroll changes and accurately calculate statutory payments, including SSP and SMP. Deliverables : Produce final payroll reports, generate payslips, manage BACS submission files, and complete all HMRC RTI filings. Key Requirements Proven experience migrating payroll data, ideally from IPP to Paycircle . Deep understanding of UK payroll legislation, statutory payments (SSP/SMP), and HMRC RTI processes. Strong data analysis skills with a focus on validation and parallel run testing. 52024MT INDPAYS The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
Aug 07, 2026
Contractor
Paycircle Implementation Specialist (12 Month FTC) 50,000 - 80,000 - Fully Remote - 12 Month FTC (with a view to extend) Portfolio Payroll are proud to be partnering with a top accountancy firm in the search for a hands on payroll manager/specialist with Paycircle implementation experience Job Summary We are seeking a Paycircle Implementation Specialist to manage the data transition from IPP to Paycircle. You will ensure all employee and payroll data transfers accurately, undergoes strict validation, and adheres to data governance. This role balances technical data migration with live, end-to-end payroll processing. Key Responsibilities: Data Migration & System Setup Data Transfer : Migrate employee records, pension data, pay schedules, and historical payroll records from IPP to Paycircle. System Configuration : Set up new client profiles, company structures, pension schemes, and specific payroll components within Paycircle. Data Mapping : Define, document, and execute data mapping and transformation rules between the two systems. Issue Resolution : Partner with payroll specialists to troubleshoot system differences and resolve data anomalies. Validation & Parallel Running Reconciliation : Perform comprehensive audits of individual records, payroll totals, year-to-date figures, and statutory balances. Parallel Runs : Execute dual payroll runs in both IPP and Paycircle to isolate, investigate, and fix discrepancies before live processing. Audit Trails : Maintain secure, precise, and compliant migration logs to meet strict data governance requirements. Live Payroll Processing Cycle Management : Prepare and run client payrolls across weekly, fortnightly, and monthly frequencies. Calculations : Apply payroll changes and accurately calculate statutory payments, including SSP and SMP. Deliverables : Produce final payroll reports, generate payslips, manage BACS submission files, and complete all HMRC RTI filings. Key Requirements Proven experience migrating payroll data, ideally from IPP to Paycircle . Deep understanding of UK payroll legislation, statutory payments (SSP/SMP), and HMRC RTI processes. Strong data analysis skills with a focus on validation and parallel run testing. 52024MT INDPAYS The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
Deliver internal audit, assurance and advisory assignments, taking ownership of defined workstreams under the direction of Managers and above. Client Details This top 10 accountancy firm offers excellent opportunities for growth and development. Description Provide tailored risk advisory services to clients. Conduct risk assessments and develop effective mitigation strategies. Assist clients in complying with relevant regulatory and compliance requirements. Prepare and deliver detailed reports and presentations to senior stakeholders. Collaborate with internal and external teams to execute risk management initiatives. Support business development activities, including client proposals and pitches. Profile Relevant experience in internal audit or equivalent risk and assurance work. An inquisitive and proactive mindset, with the confidence to challenge constructively, think critically about risks and controls, and contribute ideas. A recognised professional qualification, or working towards one (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIA, CMIIA, MIIA, or equivalent). Good working knowledge of MS Office and process mapping / flow-charting tools; experience with internal audit systems or data analytics tools is advantageous. A collaborative and proactive approach, with a genuine interest in supporting and developing junior team members. Flexibility to travel for client assignments, with a full driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred. Job Offer Competitive salary. Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being. Engaging and professional work environment in London. Access to industry-leading resources and expertise. Take the next step in your career by applying today. Don't miss the chance to excel in a rewarding role in risk advisory services.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Deliver internal audit, assurance and advisory assignments, taking ownership of defined workstreams under the direction of Managers and above. Client Details This top 10 accountancy firm offers excellent opportunities for growth and development. Description Provide tailored risk advisory services to clients. Conduct risk assessments and develop effective mitigation strategies. Assist clients in complying with relevant regulatory and compliance requirements. Prepare and deliver detailed reports and presentations to senior stakeholders. Collaborate with internal and external teams to execute risk management initiatives. Support business development activities, including client proposals and pitches. Profile Relevant experience in internal audit or equivalent risk and assurance work. An inquisitive and proactive mindset, with the confidence to challenge constructively, think critically about risks and controls, and contribute ideas. A recognised professional qualification, or working towards one (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIA, CMIIA, MIIA, or equivalent). Good working knowledge of MS Office and process mapping / flow-charting tools; experience with internal audit systems or data analytics tools is advantageous. A collaborative and proactive approach, with a genuine interest in supporting and developing junior team members. Flexibility to travel for client assignments, with a full driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred. Job Offer Competitive salary. Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being. Engaging and professional work environment in London. Access to industry-leading resources and expertise. Take the next step in your career by applying today. Don't miss the chance to excel in a rewarding role in risk advisory services.
Credit Controller Leading UK Supplier Permanent Full Time Onsite Parking onsite Up to 29,000 + Company Bonus Training & long-term opportunities We're looking for an experienced Credit Controller to join a friendly, close-knit finance team, reporting into a supportive Finance Manager. You will be part of the credit control team of three. This is a varied, hands-on role within a well-established, people-focused business where collaboration, trust and a positive attitude genuinely matter. You'll manage a broad customer base, from large corporate accounts to smaller independent customers, so confidence, organisation and good judgement are key. The Role You'll take ownership of your ledger, prioritising workload effectively in a busy environment, while working closely with colleagues across finance and commercial teams. Key responsibilities include: Managing customer accounts across Sage & X3 Setting and monitoring credit limits and exposure Reviewing and managing aged debt Working with credit insurers and credit reporting tools Reconciling customer accounts, including self-bill and consolidated accounts Supporting month-end, invoice financing processes and audits Resolving customer queries and disputes promptly Ensuring accurate cash posting and a fully reconciled ledger About You Proven experience in high-volume credit control Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) Organised, detail-driven and comfortable working to deadlines A positive, solutions-focused team player Why Join? A genuinely lovely, supportive team A stable, well-run business with clear processes A role where your contribution is noticed and valued Benefits Company bonus scheme Holiday purchase scheme Pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free on-site parking Sick pay BH36740
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Credit Controller Leading UK Supplier Permanent Full Time Onsite Parking onsite Up to 29,000 + Company Bonus Training & long-term opportunities We're looking for an experienced Credit Controller to join a friendly, close-knit finance team, reporting into a supportive Finance Manager. You will be part of the credit control team of three. This is a varied, hands-on role within a well-established, people-focused business where collaboration, trust and a positive attitude genuinely matter. You'll manage a broad customer base, from large corporate accounts to smaller independent customers, so confidence, organisation and good judgement are key. The Role You'll take ownership of your ledger, prioritising workload effectively in a busy environment, while working closely with colleagues across finance and commercial teams. Key responsibilities include: Managing customer accounts across Sage & X3 Setting and monitoring credit limits and exposure Reviewing and managing aged debt Working with credit insurers and credit reporting tools Reconciling customer accounts, including self-bill and consolidated accounts Supporting month-end, invoice financing processes and audits Resolving customer queries and disputes promptly Ensuring accurate cash posting and a fully reconciled ledger About You Proven experience in high-volume credit control Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) Organised, detail-driven and comfortable working to deadlines A positive, solutions-focused team player Why Join? A genuinely lovely, supportive team A stable, well-run business with clear processes A role where your contribution is noticed and valued Benefits Company bonus scheme Holiday purchase scheme Pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free on-site parking Sick pay BH36740
Location: South East London (Hybrid Working) Contract: Interim Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience but equivalent to Band 7/8a The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Finance Manager to join a well-established organisation within the healthcare sector during a period of transformation. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in providing continuity across both the Financial Accounts and Financial Management functions while supporting the organisation through a planned finance restructure. This is a hands-on interim assignment, ideally suited to someone who can quickly establish credibility, provide technical expertise and deliver high-quality financial support across a broad remit. Key Responsibilities Lead month-end and year-end close activities. Ensure robust financial controls and balance sheet reconciliations. Support statutory reporting and external audit requirements. Produce accurate and timely management accounts. Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis. Partner with operational stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insight. Support cash flow management and technical accounting matters, including VAT where applicable. Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and controls. Provide leadership and guidance to members of the finance team. Work closely with the Finance Director to support the finance function during a period of organisational change. About You We're looking for an experienced finance professional who is equally comfortable operating across both financial accounting and management accounting. Essential Experience Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant. Significant post-qualified finance experience. Strong technical financial accounting and financial control background. Experience preparing management accounts, budgets and forecasts. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation. Previous experience managing or mentoring finance staff. Advanced Excel skills and strong experience with finance systems. Proven ability to add value quickly within an interim assignment. Desirable Experience Experience within healthcare, NHS or other complex public sector organisations. Previous experience supporting finance transformation or organisational restructuring. Exposure to ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP or similar. Experience working within complex, multi-stakeholder environments. What's on Offer? This is an excellent opportunity to make an immediate impact within a respected organisation undergoing positive change. You'll work closely with a collaborative senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in maintaining financial performance while helping shape the future of the finance function. If you're a proactive, commercially minded finance professional with a strong technical foundation and experience bridging financial accounting and management accounting, we'd love to hear from you. 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.
Aug 07, 2026
Contractor
Location: South East London (Hybrid Working) Contract: Interim Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience but equivalent to Band 7/8a The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Finance Manager to join a well-established organisation within the healthcare sector during a period of transformation. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in providing continuity across both the Financial Accounts and Financial Management functions while supporting the organisation through a planned finance restructure. This is a hands-on interim assignment, ideally suited to someone who can quickly establish credibility, provide technical expertise and deliver high-quality financial support across a broad remit. Key Responsibilities Lead month-end and year-end close activities. Ensure robust financial controls and balance sheet reconciliations. Support statutory reporting and external audit requirements. Produce accurate and timely management accounts. Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis. Partner with operational stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insight. Support cash flow management and technical accounting matters, including VAT where applicable. Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and controls. Provide leadership and guidance to members of the finance team. Work closely with the Finance Director to support the finance function during a period of organisational change. About You We're looking for an experienced finance professional who is equally comfortable operating across both financial accounting and management accounting. Essential Experience Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant. Significant post-qualified finance experience. Strong technical financial accounting and financial control background. Experience preparing management accounts, budgets and forecasts. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation. Previous experience managing or mentoring finance staff. Advanced Excel skills and strong experience with finance systems. Proven ability to add value quickly within an interim assignment. Desirable Experience Experience within healthcare, NHS or other complex public sector organisations. Previous experience supporting finance transformation or organisational restructuring. Exposure to ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP or similar. Experience working within complex, multi-stakeholder environments. What's on Offer? This is an excellent opportunity to make an immediate impact within a respected organisation undergoing positive change. You'll work closely with a collaborative senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in maintaining financial performance while helping shape the future of the finance function. If you're a proactive, commercially minded finance professional with a strong technical foundation and experience bridging financial accounting and management accounting, we'd love to hear from you. 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.
AWS Database Administrator (AWS DBA) 6 months (Initial Contract) Remote-working Remote (UK Based) Day Rate: (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: BPSS minimum; SC clearance desirable or ability to obtain Role Overview We are seeking an experienced AWS Database Administrator (AWS DBA) to support the delivery and operation of critical cloud-hosted services within a UK Central Government department. The successful contractor will be responsible for the administration, optimisation, security and resilience of AWS-hosted database platforms, ensuring services remain available, secure and performant. Working closely with Cloud Engineers, DevOps teams, Architects and Delivery Managers, you will play a key role in supporting live services and ongoing cloud transformation programmes. This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong AWS database administration experience within secure and complex environments. Key Responsibilities Database Administration Administer and support AWS database platforms including Amazon RDS and Amazon Aurora. Manage PostgreSQL, SQL Server and MySQL database instances. Monitor database performance and implement proactive tuning and optimisation. Perform database backup, restore and disaster recovery activities. Conduct database patching, upgrades and maintenance activities. Ensure database availability and resilience through appropriate clustering and failover mechanisms. AWS Cloud Operations Design and implement scalable database solutions within AWS. Support database migration and modernisation initiatives. Monitor services using AWS CloudWatch and operational monitoring tools. Work with infrastructure teams to optimise performance, security and cost management. Support cloud-native architectures and platform services. Security & Compliance Ensure databases meet government security standards and organisational policies. Implement role-based access controls and least-privilege principles. Manage encryption of data at rest and in transit. Support security audits, risk assessments and compliance activities. Assist with vulnerability remediation and security improvements. Automation & Continuous Improvement Automate routine DBA tasks through Scripting and infrastructure automation. Support Infrastructure as Code deployments using Terraform or CloudFormation. Contribute to CI/CD pipeline development and database release processes. Develop operational documentation and technical runbooks. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as an AWS DBA, Cloud DBA or Database Engineer. Strong administration experience with: Amazon RDS Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL SQL Server MySQL Experience with database performance tuning and optimisation. Strong understanding of backup, recovery and disaster recovery planning Experience working within Agile delivery environments. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Aug 07, 2026
Contractor
AWS Database Administrator (AWS DBA) 6 months (Initial Contract) Remote-working Remote (UK Based) Day Rate: (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: BPSS minimum; SC clearance desirable or ability to obtain Role Overview We are seeking an experienced AWS Database Administrator (AWS DBA) to support the delivery and operation of critical cloud-hosted services within a UK Central Government department. The successful contractor will be responsible for the administration, optimisation, security and resilience of AWS-hosted database platforms, ensuring services remain available, secure and performant. Working closely with Cloud Engineers, DevOps teams, Architects and Delivery Managers, you will play a key role in supporting live services and ongoing cloud transformation programmes. This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong AWS database administration experience within secure and complex environments. Key Responsibilities Database Administration Administer and support AWS database platforms including Amazon RDS and Amazon Aurora. Manage PostgreSQL, SQL Server and MySQL database instances. Monitor database performance and implement proactive tuning and optimisation. Perform database backup, restore and disaster recovery activities. Conduct database patching, upgrades and maintenance activities. Ensure database availability and resilience through appropriate clustering and failover mechanisms. AWS Cloud Operations Design and implement scalable database solutions within AWS. Support database migration and modernisation initiatives. Monitor services using AWS CloudWatch and operational monitoring tools. Work with infrastructure teams to optimise performance, security and cost management. Support cloud-native architectures and platform services. Security & Compliance Ensure databases meet government security standards and organisational policies. Implement role-based access controls and least-privilege principles. Manage encryption of data at rest and in transit. Support security audits, risk assessments and compliance activities. Assist with vulnerability remediation and security improvements. Automation & Continuous Improvement Automate routine DBA tasks through Scripting and infrastructure automation. Support Infrastructure as Code deployments using Terraform or CloudFormation. Contribute to CI/CD pipeline development and database release processes. Develop operational documentation and technical runbooks. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as an AWS DBA, Cloud DBA or Database Engineer. Strong administration experience with: Amazon RDS Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL SQL Server MySQL Experience with database performance tuning and optimisation. Strong understanding of backup, recovery and disaster recovery planning Experience working within Agile delivery environments. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.