Financial Controller Future Directions CIC Chadderton £60,000-£65,000 DOE Office-based Some Financial Controller roles operate at arm s length from the detail. This is not one of them. Future Directions CIC is looking for a hands-on Financial Controller who can keep the organisation s core accounting and payroll cycles running reliably while helping to modernise its systems, develop its people and improve the financial insight available to managers. This is an opportunity to make a visible difference within a values-led organisation that supports people with learning disabilities. You will work closely with the Director of Finance and lead the finance and payroll teams through an important period of development and change. The Opportunity The role has three immediate priorities: Taking ownership of month end and ensuring accurate, timely and well-controlled management accounts. Leading the finance and payroll contribution to the implementation of Sona, Future Directions new workforce management and payroll system. Continuing to nurture and develop a committed but relatively junior finance and payroll team. You will also: Lead the preparation of annual accounts and coordinate the statutory audit. Oversee Accounts Payable, Sales Ledger, credit control, Cash and Bank, and payroll. Improve management information and provide clearer insight into the performance of individual services and contracts. Work with operational managers, HR and business development colleagues on staffing costs, forecasts, contract uplifts, deferred income, costing and service-level analysis. Strengthen financial procedures, system controls and business continuity. Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and simplify how the finance team works. Help shape the future finance systems roadmap, including the organisation s longer-term move away from Sage 50. Coach, delegate to and develop colleagues, creating a stronger and more resilient team. About You You will be a rounded finance professional who combines technical credibility with a willingness to roll up your sleeves. You are likely to bring: End-to-end ownership of month end and management accounts within an SME, charity, social enterprise or similarly operational organisation. Experience of implementing or significantly improving a finance, payroll, workforce or other business-critical system. financial information into useful operational and contract insight. Strong Excel, financial systems and data-handling skills. A calm, resilient and organised approach to competing deadlines. A fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant would be preferred You will need an inclusive approach towards people with learning disabilities, autism and other complex support needs and a genuine commitment to the mission, values and strategic direction of Future Directions CIC. What s on Offer? Salary of £60,000-£65,000, depending on experience and qualifications. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. NEST workplace pension. A visible and influential role working closely with the Director of Finance. The opportunity to lead a major workforce management and payroll transformation. A broad remit spanning financial control, payroll, systems, people development and business insight. Scope to develop your contribution as the organisation and finance function continue to evolve. The position is based just off the M60 Junction at Chadderton and is an office-based role. If you are looking for a role where you can combine hands-on financial control with meaningful systems change and people development, we would be pleased to hear from you. Apply now or contact Bayman Atkinson Smythe for a confidential conversation. This vacancy is being managed exclusively by Bayman Atkinson Smythe on a retained basis. We respectfully request that any third-party approaches or candidate submissions are directed to us. Unsolicited CVs sent directly to the client will not be accepted and will be forwarded to our retained consultant Claire Bayman.
Aug 17, 2026
Full time
Financial Controller Future Directions CIC Chadderton £60,000-£65,000 DOE Office-based Some Financial Controller roles operate at arm s length from the detail. This is not one of them. Future Directions CIC is looking for a hands-on Financial Controller who can keep the organisation s core accounting and payroll cycles running reliably while helping to modernise its systems, develop its people and improve the financial insight available to managers. This is an opportunity to make a visible difference within a values-led organisation that supports people with learning disabilities. You will work closely with the Director of Finance and lead the finance and payroll teams through an important period of development and change. The Opportunity The role has three immediate priorities: Taking ownership of month end and ensuring accurate, timely and well-controlled management accounts. Leading the finance and payroll contribution to the implementation of Sona, Future Directions new workforce management and payroll system. Continuing to nurture and develop a committed but relatively junior finance and payroll team. You will also: Lead the preparation of annual accounts and coordinate the statutory audit. Oversee Accounts Payable, Sales Ledger, credit control, Cash and Bank, and payroll. Improve management information and provide clearer insight into the performance of individual services and contracts. Work with operational managers, HR and business development colleagues on staffing costs, forecasts, contract uplifts, deferred income, costing and service-level analysis. Strengthen financial procedures, system controls and business continuity. Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and simplify how the finance team works. Help shape the future finance systems roadmap, including the organisation s longer-term move away from Sage 50. Coach, delegate to and develop colleagues, creating a stronger and more resilient team. About You You will be a rounded finance professional who combines technical credibility with a willingness to roll up your sleeves. You are likely to bring: End-to-end ownership of month end and management accounts within an SME, charity, social enterprise or similarly operational organisation. Experience of implementing or significantly improving a finance, payroll, workforce or other business-critical system. financial information into useful operational and contract insight. Strong Excel, financial systems and data-handling skills. A calm, resilient and organised approach to competing deadlines. A fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant would be preferred You will need an inclusive approach towards people with learning disabilities, autism and other complex support needs and a genuine commitment to the mission, values and strategic direction of Future Directions CIC. What s on Offer? Salary of £60,000-£65,000, depending on experience and qualifications. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. NEST workplace pension. A visible and influential role working closely with the Director of Finance. The opportunity to lead a major workforce management and payroll transformation. A broad remit spanning financial control, payroll, systems, people development and business insight. Scope to develop your contribution as the organisation and finance function continue to evolve. The position is based just off the M60 Junction at Chadderton and is an office-based role. If you are looking for a role where you can combine hands-on financial control with meaningful systems change and people development, we would be pleased to hear from you. Apply now or contact Bayman Atkinson Smythe for a confidential conversation. This vacancy is being managed exclusively by Bayman Atkinson Smythe on a retained basis. We respectfully request that any third-party approaches or candidate submissions are directed to us. Unsolicited CVs sent directly to the client will not be accepted and will be forwarded to our retained consultant Claire Bayman.
Client Manager - Accountancy Practice Up to 55,000 per annum + 10% bonus Runcorn, Cheshire, with travel to local offices Permanent Sellick Partnership is proud to be working with a well-established accountancy practice in Runcorn that is seeking an experienced Client Manager to join their team permanently. This is an excellent opportunity for a Client Manager looking to take a senior role within a respected practice, with a salary of up to 55,000 plus a 10% bonus. Overview of the Client Manager role: As Client Manager you will lead on the preparation and management of accounts for a portfolio of clients, playing a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting and tax advisory services across the practice. This Client Manager position offers significant scope to develop client relationships, support junior members of the team and make a real impact within a growing accountancy practice. Key responsibilities of the Client Manager will include: Acting as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of corporate clients, understanding their business objectives and nurturing long-term commercial partnerships Overseeing corporate tax compliance, including preparing and reviewing tax computations, calculating tax provisions and filing Company Tax Returns Preparing and reviewing statutory financial statements, consolidated accounts and management accounts Identifying tax-saving opportunities, reliefs (such as R&D tax credits) and risk mitigation strategies to help clients legally minimise their tax burden Managing, training and mentoring junior accounting staff and senior accountants to ensure high standards of quality and regulatory compliance Negotiating and renewing contracts with existing and new clients, and developing account plans aligned with clients' business goals Monitoring account budgets, expenditure and profitability and preparing account reports for clients and management Identifying opportunities for account growth through upselling, cross-selling or expanding services Travelling to local offices to meet with clients and attend team meetings as required Required experience and qualifications of the Client Manager: Previous experience in a similar accounts or client management role, ideally within an accountancy practice ACA, ACCA or AAT qualified, or qualified by experience Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, statutory accounts preparation and corporation tax Proven experience in managing, training and reviewing the work of junior accounting staff Excellent client relationship management skills with the ability to maintain and grow a portfolio Commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities for account growth Proficient in accountancy software such as CCH, IRIS, Xero or equivalent Full driving licence and willingness to travel to local offices as required Benefits available alongside the Client Manager position include: Salary of up to 55,000 plus 10% bonus Permanent position offering long-term security with a well-regarded practice Runcorn-based office with travel to local offices across the region Senior role with real responsibility and autonomy Opportunity to develop and mentor junior members of the accounts team Supportive working environment with clear progression opportunities How to apply for the Client Manager position: If you believe you have the required skills and experience for this Client Manager opportunity, please apply within. Alternatively, if you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Martin Richardson in the Sellick Partnership office to find out more. 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 17, 2026
Full time
Client Manager - Accountancy Practice Up to 55,000 per annum + 10% bonus Runcorn, Cheshire, with travel to local offices Permanent Sellick Partnership is proud to be working with a well-established accountancy practice in Runcorn that is seeking an experienced Client Manager to join their team permanently. This is an excellent opportunity for a Client Manager looking to take a senior role within a respected practice, with a salary of up to 55,000 plus a 10% bonus. Overview of the Client Manager role: As Client Manager you will lead on the preparation and management of accounts for a portfolio of clients, playing a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting and tax advisory services across the practice. This Client Manager position offers significant scope to develop client relationships, support junior members of the team and make a real impact within a growing accountancy practice. Key responsibilities of the Client Manager will include: Acting as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of corporate clients, understanding their business objectives and nurturing long-term commercial partnerships Overseeing corporate tax compliance, including preparing and reviewing tax computations, calculating tax provisions and filing Company Tax Returns Preparing and reviewing statutory financial statements, consolidated accounts and management accounts Identifying tax-saving opportunities, reliefs (such as R&D tax credits) and risk mitigation strategies to help clients legally minimise their tax burden Managing, training and mentoring junior accounting staff and senior accountants to ensure high standards of quality and regulatory compliance Negotiating and renewing contracts with existing and new clients, and developing account plans aligned with clients' business goals Monitoring account budgets, expenditure and profitability and preparing account reports for clients and management Identifying opportunities for account growth through upselling, cross-selling or expanding services Travelling to local offices to meet with clients and attend team meetings as required Required experience and qualifications of the Client Manager: Previous experience in a similar accounts or client management role, ideally within an accountancy practice ACA, ACCA or AAT qualified, or qualified by experience Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, statutory accounts preparation and corporation tax Proven experience in managing, training and reviewing the work of junior accounting staff Excellent client relationship management skills with the ability to maintain and grow a portfolio Commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities for account growth Proficient in accountancy software such as CCH, IRIS, Xero or equivalent Full driving licence and willingness to travel to local offices as required Benefits available alongside the Client Manager position include: Salary of up to 55,000 plus 10% bonus Permanent position offering long-term security with a well-regarded practice Runcorn-based office with travel to local offices across the region Senior role with real responsibility and autonomy Opportunity to develop and mentor junior members of the accounts team Supportive working environment with clear progression opportunities How to apply for the Client Manager position: If you believe you have the required skills and experience for this Client Manager opportunity, please apply within. Alternatively, if you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Martin Richardson in the Sellick Partnership office to find out more. 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.
Commercial Manager Horley / Gatwick (Office & Site-Based) 70,000 - 85,000 (DOE) + Package We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Commercial Manager to join our team based near Horley / Gatwick . This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for the commercial performance across both surveying and estimating functions , ensuring strong financial control, risk management, and delivery of profitable projects. The Role As Commercial Manager, you will lead and oversee the commercial operations across multiple projects, managing both the Surveying and Estimating teams while maintaining a strong focus on profitability, risk mitigation, and cashflow management . This is a hands-on leadership position reporting at Board level , requiring a confident decision-maker who can drive consistency and best practice across all commercial activities. Key Responsibilities Surveying Team Leadership Manage a team of 2 Surveyors and 1 Commercial Administrator Oversee monthly applications for payment Lead cashflow management , including payment and pay less notices Conduct account reviews and client meetings Prepare and negotiate final accounts Provide accurate reporting to Board level Estimating & Pre-Construction Oversight Review tender documentation and contract orders Ensure clear understanding of commercial terms and contract risks Identify key risks, red flags, and opportunities Support alignment between estimating and delivery teams Commercial Support to Estimating Oversee Estimating Manager, 2 Estimators, and 1 Junior Estimator Ensure consistency and accuracy across all tenders and estimates Drive a robust commercial approach across pre-construction activities Overall Commercial Responsibility Full ownership of live project commercial performance Protect margins and profitability Lead variation management and change control processes Oversee subcontract procurement and commercial compliance Maintain a strong commercial cash position across projects About You We're looking for a strong commercial leader with: Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior QS role Background in construction / contracting environments Experience managing both surveying and estimating functions Strong knowledge of contracts, risk management, and commercial strategy Leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams Excellent communication skills with Board-level reporting capability A proactive, detail-driven mindset with a focus on delivery and results Working Hours 08:00 - 17:00 , Monday to Friday Primarily based at the Horley office , with travel to sites as required Salary & Benefits 70,000 - 85,000 (depending on experience) Company car allowance Bupa private healthcare (after 3 months) Pension scheme (auto-enrolment with employer contribution after 3 months) Travel expenses reimbursed (office and site travel) Bonus potential included Why Join Us? This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a key commercial function within a growing business, influence strategic decisions at Board level, and shape the commercial success of a diverse project portfolio.
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
Commercial Manager Horley / Gatwick (Office & Site-Based) 70,000 - 85,000 (DOE) + Package We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Commercial Manager to join our team based near Horley / Gatwick . This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for the commercial performance across both surveying and estimating functions , ensuring strong financial control, risk management, and delivery of profitable projects. The Role As Commercial Manager, you will lead and oversee the commercial operations across multiple projects, managing both the Surveying and Estimating teams while maintaining a strong focus on profitability, risk mitigation, and cashflow management . This is a hands-on leadership position reporting at Board level , requiring a confident decision-maker who can drive consistency and best practice across all commercial activities. Key Responsibilities Surveying Team Leadership Manage a team of 2 Surveyors and 1 Commercial Administrator Oversee monthly applications for payment Lead cashflow management , including payment and pay less notices Conduct account reviews and client meetings Prepare and negotiate final accounts Provide accurate reporting to Board level Estimating & Pre-Construction Oversight Review tender documentation and contract orders Ensure clear understanding of commercial terms and contract risks Identify key risks, red flags, and opportunities Support alignment between estimating and delivery teams Commercial Support to Estimating Oversee Estimating Manager, 2 Estimators, and 1 Junior Estimator Ensure consistency and accuracy across all tenders and estimates Drive a robust commercial approach across pre-construction activities Overall Commercial Responsibility Full ownership of live project commercial performance Protect margins and profitability Lead variation management and change control processes Oversee subcontract procurement and commercial compliance Maintain a strong commercial cash position across projects About You We're looking for a strong commercial leader with: Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior QS role Background in construction / contracting environments Experience managing both surveying and estimating functions Strong knowledge of contracts, risk management, and commercial strategy Leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams Excellent communication skills with Board-level reporting capability A proactive, detail-driven mindset with a focus on delivery and results Working Hours 08:00 - 17:00 , Monday to Friday Primarily based at the Horley office , with travel to sites as required Salary & Benefits 70,000 - 85,000 (depending on experience) Company car allowance Bupa private healthcare (after 3 months) Pension scheme (auto-enrolment with employer contribution after 3 months) Travel expenses reimbursed (office and site travel) Bonus potential included Why Join Us? This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a key commercial function within a growing business, influence strategic decisions at Board level, and shape the commercial success of a diverse project portfolio.
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 15, 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.
As a Junior Contracts Manager in the legal department, you'll be responsible for managing and reviewing contracts to ensure compliance and mitigate risks for the business. Based just outside of Abingdon, this role is essential for keeping operations running smoothly and upholding legal standards in the business services industry. Client Details The organisation helps clients achieve strategic transformation goals by tackling complex challenges and delivering sustainable, measurable results. Description Key responsibilities: Contract Management: Assist in managing all aspects of supplier and client contracts from initiation to completion and lifecycle management, ensuring timely and efficient execution. Risk Assessment: Support the review and assessment of potential risks arising from contracts and statements of work, bringing these to the attention of senior team members. Contract Drafting: Help to draft and negotiate contracts from NDAs through to MSAs, SoWs and framework agreements, demonstrating flexibility and openness to various negotiation aspects. Contract Review: Review and negotiate other party's terms and conditions, flagging risks and suggesting alternative language in order to achieve a good outcome for the business. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage and communicate effectively with stakeholders, explaining the rationale behind contractual decisions and fostering strong relationships. Compliance and Governance: Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and maintain robust governance practices within the commercial function. Business Integration: Work closely with the wider finance & commercial team to support a cohesive commercial function that drives the business forward. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist in implementing changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Profile A successful Junior Contracts Manager should have: Experience in contract management, drafting and negotiation Ability to take a risk-based approach which balances protecting Newton whilst fostering good relationships with clients. Ability to understand and integrate business objectives into legal and commercial strategies. Confidence in taking responsibility for decisions and voicing them effectively. Excellent communication skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload, multi-task and prioritise effectively. Excellent interpersonal skills, including clear oral and written communication, and the ability to develop new relationships (both internally and externally). Self-motivated and able to work effectively on own initiative. Ability to work under pressure and be flexible as part of a small team. Ability to think ahead and anticipate needs before they arise. Ability to progress things at good pace and think fast on your feet. A pleasure to work with, with a sense of humour and a keen desire to achieve more. Job Offer A highly competitive salary of between £40,000-£50,000 D.O.E 2-3 days in the office hybrid working Profit related bonus Life Assurance Income Protection, Enhanced pension contributions 27 days holiday+ Bank Holidays.
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
As a Junior Contracts Manager in the legal department, you'll be responsible for managing and reviewing contracts to ensure compliance and mitigate risks for the business. Based just outside of Abingdon, this role is essential for keeping operations running smoothly and upholding legal standards in the business services industry. Client Details The organisation helps clients achieve strategic transformation goals by tackling complex challenges and delivering sustainable, measurable results. Description Key responsibilities: Contract Management: Assist in managing all aspects of supplier and client contracts from initiation to completion and lifecycle management, ensuring timely and efficient execution. Risk Assessment: Support the review and assessment of potential risks arising from contracts and statements of work, bringing these to the attention of senior team members. Contract Drafting: Help to draft and negotiate contracts from NDAs through to MSAs, SoWs and framework agreements, demonstrating flexibility and openness to various negotiation aspects. Contract Review: Review and negotiate other party's terms and conditions, flagging risks and suggesting alternative language in order to achieve a good outcome for the business. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage and communicate effectively with stakeholders, explaining the rationale behind contractual decisions and fostering strong relationships. Compliance and Governance: Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and maintain robust governance practices within the commercial function. Business Integration: Work closely with the wider finance & commercial team to support a cohesive commercial function that drives the business forward. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist in implementing changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Profile A successful Junior Contracts Manager should have: Experience in contract management, drafting and negotiation Ability to take a risk-based approach which balances protecting Newton whilst fostering good relationships with clients. Ability to understand and integrate business objectives into legal and commercial strategies. Confidence in taking responsibility for decisions and voicing them effectively. Excellent communication skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload, multi-task and prioritise effectively. Excellent interpersonal skills, including clear oral and written communication, and the ability to develop new relationships (both internally and externally). Self-motivated and able to work effectively on own initiative. Ability to work under pressure and be flexible as part of a small team. Ability to think ahead and anticipate needs before they arise. Ability to progress things at good pace and think fast on your feet. A pleasure to work with, with a sense of humour and a keen desire to achieve more. Job Offer A highly competitive salary of between £40,000-£50,000 D.O.E 2-3 days in the office hybrid working Profit related bonus Life Assurance Income Protection, Enhanced pension contributions 27 days holiday+ Bank Holidays.
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Senior Accountant / Client Manager Package: 45,000 - 55,000 (dependent on experience), performance-based bonus scheme, Healthcare scheme, and more Working Hours: Full time, office based, Monday-Friday A new opening is available for a Senior Accountant / Client Manager to join a thriving mixed practice in West Bridgford. This practice has gained a strong local reputation, managing a diverse portfolio of clients. As they continue to grow, they are looking for a "hands-on" professional who is ready to roll their sleeves up and get stuck into work ranging from small subcontracts to larger client accounts. This role is well-suited to an ambitious accountant with solid practice experience and a strong "can-do" attitude. Whether you are recently qualified or qualified by experience, the focus is on your ability to deliver high-quality work and grow within a long-term role. If you are a hardworking Accountant looking for genuine progression routes and a collaborative environment, then this is the role for you. Accountant / Client Manager Job Responsibilities Prepare accounts for small limited companies, LLPs, sole traders, and partnerships. Work across a broad range of clients, managing everything from basic bookkeeping to complex year-end accounts. Complete planning and completion sections, including budgets and disclosure checklists, in line with practice guidelines. Maintain bookkeeping records (cash books, sales/purchase ledgers) and perform bank reconciliations. Produce accounts from incomplete records or client trial balances using major accounting programs like Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks. Liaise with clients to gather information and resolve queries, providing a high level of personal service. Prepare tax returns including personal, VAT, and corporation tax. Review junior work and assist with professional development and advisory tasks. Accountant / Client Manager Requirements Experience working within an Accountancy Practice is essential. ACA or ACCA qualified preferred, but those "Qualified by Experience" (8+ years) are also encouraged to apply. Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounting and mixed tax elements. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a willingness to support the wider team. Able to comfortably commute to the office in West Bridgford. Accountant / Client Manager Salary & Benefits 45,000 - 55,000 dependent on experience. Performance-based bonus scheme. Private Healthcare scheme. Standard workplace pension (with salary sacrifice options) and sick pay. Statutory holiday plus bank holidays. Consistent and clear progression routes. Daily lunches provided and dedicated individual office space. Excellent office culture within a historic manor house building. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
Senior Accountant / Client Manager Package: 45,000 - 55,000 (dependent on experience), performance-based bonus scheme, Healthcare scheme, and more Working Hours: Full time, office based, Monday-Friday A new opening is available for a Senior Accountant / Client Manager to join a thriving mixed practice in West Bridgford. This practice has gained a strong local reputation, managing a diverse portfolio of clients. As they continue to grow, they are looking for a "hands-on" professional who is ready to roll their sleeves up and get stuck into work ranging from small subcontracts to larger client accounts. This role is well-suited to an ambitious accountant with solid practice experience and a strong "can-do" attitude. Whether you are recently qualified or qualified by experience, the focus is on your ability to deliver high-quality work and grow within a long-term role. If you are a hardworking Accountant looking for genuine progression routes and a collaborative environment, then this is the role for you. Accountant / Client Manager Job Responsibilities Prepare accounts for small limited companies, LLPs, sole traders, and partnerships. Work across a broad range of clients, managing everything from basic bookkeeping to complex year-end accounts. Complete planning and completion sections, including budgets and disclosure checklists, in line with practice guidelines. Maintain bookkeeping records (cash books, sales/purchase ledgers) and perform bank reconciliations. Produce accounts from incomplete records or client trial balances using major accounting programs like Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks. Liaise with clients to gather information and resolve queries, providing a high level of personal service. Prepare tax returns including personal, VAT, and corporation tax. Review junior work and assist with professional development and advisory tasks. Accountant / Client Manager Requirements Experience working within an Accountancy Practice is essential. ACA or ACCA qualified preferred, but those "Qualified by Experience" (8+ years) are also encouraged to apply. Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounting and mixed tax elements. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a willingness to support the wider team. Able to comfortably commute to the office in West Bridgford. Accountant / Client Manager Salary & Benefits 45,000 - 55,000 dependent on experience. Performance-based bonus scheme. Private Healthcare scheme. Standard workplace pension (with salary sacrifice options) and sick pay. Statutory holiday plus bank holidays. Consistent and clear progression routes. Daily lunches provided and dedicated individual office space. Excellent office culture within a historic manor house building. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Project Controls Manager Reporting To Head of Project Controls / Senior Project Controls Manager Role Overview As a Project Controls Manager, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of major infrastructure, transportation, defence, energy or capital programmes by establishing and maintaining integrated project controls across scope, schedule, cost, risk and change. Working alongside project managers, commercial teams and client stakeholders, you will provide accurate performance reporting, governance and assurance, enabling informed decision-making and ensuring projects remain aligned with approved baselines throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain and manage integrated project baselines covering scope, schedule, cost, risk and quality. Lead project controls activities across one or more major programmes or contracts, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of project data. Analyse project performance, identifying trends, risks, opportunities and emerging issues to support effective decision-making. Integrate schedule, cost, risk and performance information to provide a comprehensive view of project health. Review contractor and supplier programme submissions, validating progress, forecasts and reporting information. Coordinate and support project risk management activities, ensuring risks are appropriately identified, assessed and mitigated. Manage project change control processes, ensuring all changes are assessed, governed and incorporated into approved baselines. Coordinate periodic reporting cycles, producing high-quality reports and dashboards for senior leadership and clients. Ensure compliance with Project Management Office (PMO) standards, governance processes and project controls procedures. Provide assurance of project controls data, maintaining consistency, accuracy and auditability across the programme. Support continuous improvement initiatives by embedding lessons learned and enhancing project controls processes and systems. Provide mentoring, coaching and line management support to junior Project Controls professionals where required. Foster a collaborative culture focused on delivery excellence, continuous improvement and high-quality project outcomes. Skills & Competencies The successful candidate will demonstrate: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong prioritisation and organisational abilities. Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and communication skills. Experience presenting project performance information to senior stakeholders. Strong facilitation skills with the ability to lead workshops and governance meetings. Advanced reporting and data analysis capabilities. Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary delivery teams. Essential Experience Experience delivering Project Controls across major infrastructure, engineering or capital programmes. Strong knowledge of one or more core Project Controls disciplines, including: Planning & Scheduling Cost Management Risk Management Change Control Performance Reporting Experience establishing and maintaining integrated project baselines. Experience using industry-standard Project Controls tools such as Primavera P6, Prism, CEMAR, Power BI or equivalent. Experience facilitating project reviews, governance meetings and performance reporting with senior stakeholders. Experience supporting project investment decisions and governance forums. Good understanding of project and commercial management principles. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
Project Controls Manager Reporting To Head of Project Controls / Senior Project Controls Manager Role Overview As a Project Controls Manager, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of major infrastructure, transportation, defence, energy or capital programmes by establishing and maintaining integrated project controls across scope, schedule, cost, risk and change. Working alongside project managers, commercial teams and client stakeholders, you will provide accurate performance reporting, governance and assurance, enabling informed decision-making and ensuring projects remain aligned with approved baselines throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain and manage integrated project baselines covering scope, schedule, cost, risk and quality. Lead project controls activities across one or more major programmes or contracts, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of project data. Analyse project performance, identifying trends, risks, opportunities and emerging issues to support effective decision-making. Integrate schedule, cost, risk and performance information to provide a comprehensive view of project health. Review contractor and supplier programme submissions, validating progress, forecasts and reporting information. Coordinate and support project risk management activities, ensuring risks are appropriately identified, assessed and mitigated. Manage project change control processes, ensuring all changes are assessed, governed and incorporated into approved baselines. Coordinate periodic reporting cycles, producing high-quality reports and dashboards for senior leadership and clients. Ensure compliance with Project Management Office (PMO) standards, governance processes and project controls procedures. Provide assurance of project controls data, maintaining consistency, accuracy and auditability across the programme. Support continuous improvement initiatives by embedding lessons learned and enhancing project controls processes and systems. Provide mentoring, coaching and line management support to junior Project Controls professionals where required. Foster a collaborative culture focused on delivery excellence, continuous improvement and high-quality project outcomes. Skills & Competencies The successful candidate will demonstrate: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong prioritisation and organisational abilities. Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and communication skills. Experience presenting project performance information to senior stakeholders. Strong facilitation skills with the ability to lead workshops and governance meetings. Advanced reporting and data analysis capabilities. Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary delivery teams. Essential Experience Experience delivering Project Controls across major infrastructure, engineering or capital programmes. Strong knowledge of one or more core Project Controls disciplines, including: Planning & Scheduling Cost Management Risk Management Change Control Performance Reporting Experience establishing and maintaining integrated project baselines. Experience using industry-standard Project Controls tools such as Primavera P6, Prism, CEMAR, Power BI or equivalent. Experience facilitating project reviews, governance meetings and performance reporting with senior stakeholders. Experience supporting project investment decisions and governance forums. Good understanding of project and commercial management principles. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Are you a commercially astute National Account Manager with a hunger for new business and a talent for opening doors? We are exclusively partnering with a dynamic, market-leading, FMCG manufacturer to recruit a collaborative professional to lead one of their growing divisions which is fast becoming a significant are of growth for the business. This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a strategic channel, blending new business development with key account growth. You will not just manage the status quo - you will shape the strategy, drive brand presence, and mentor your team, all while being supported by a collaborative and positive culture. If you have a proven track record in FMCG, ideally within healthcare, and you are ready to make a tangible impact, we want to hear from you. The Role As the Senior National Account Manager, you will be the driving force behind our client's commercial strategy. Reporting directly to the Head of Sales, you will own the channel P&L and be responsible for accelerating growth across healthcare, facilities management, hospitality, education, and wider markets. Your key responsibilities will include: New Business Development: Proactively identifying and securing new business opportunities-this is a "door-knocking" role. You will seek out opportunities, open doors, and see them through to completion. Account Management: Managing and expanding a portfolio of key strategic accounts, including major UK distribution groups. Commercial Strategy: Defining and executing the growth strategy, with a focus on both own-label and branded product growth. You will develop launch plans, promotional calendars, and disruptive in-store strategies. Team Leadership & Mentorship: Leading and developing a small, high-potential team. This role requires mentorship and the ability to develop commercial acumen in others, rather than just people management. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working closely with sales, marketing, category, R&D, and supply chain to ensure product, pricing, and service excellence. Data-Driven Decision Making: Using market insights and customer feedback to shape strategy and strengthen propositions. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a senior sales professional with deep experience in the FMCG sector and a strong commercial acumen. You will be a natural "hunter" - someone who can open doors and then follow through to secure the deal. Essential Skills and Experience: Experience: 5+ years' proven sales experience within FMCG, with a strong track record in new business development and key account growth. Sector Knowledge: A background in managing accounts within large UK distribution groups. Commercial Acumen: Demonstrable experience owning and managing a P&L, with the ability to forecast accurately and make data-driven commercial decisions. Leadership & Mentorship: Proven experience in mentoring or developing a high-performing team. You will be expected to upskill and develop commercial awareness in junior team members. Product Knowledge: Strong understanding of both own-label and branded product dynamics. Negotiation: Highly credible communicator with exceptional influencing and negotiation skills, confident in managing complex tenders and contracts. The Culture This is a collaborative, open, and supportive environment. The leadership team is accessible and the owner encourages a "solutions-first" mindset. You will be joining a team that values transparency and teamwork. You will be welcomed into a business that genuinely supports its people and backs them to succeed. How to Apply: Our client is recruiting now, so please do not delay. If this role sounds ideal for your next move, send us your CV or contact us immediately. We cannot reply to every individual application, however if your experience fits the above criteria, we will make immediate contact.
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
Are you a commercially astute National Account Manager with a hunger for new business and a talent for opening doors? We are exclusively partnering with a dynamic, market-leading, FMCG manufacturer to recruit a collaborative professional to lead one of their growing divisions which is fast becoming a significant are of growth for the business. This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a strategic channel, blending new business development with key account growth. You will not just manage the status quo - you will shape the strategy, drive brand presence, and mentor your team, all while being supported by a collaborative and positive culture. If you have a proven track record in FMCG, ideally within healthcare, and you are ready to make a tangible impact, we want to hear from you. The Role As the Senior National Account Manager, you will be the driving force behind our client's commercial strategy. Reporting directly to the Head of Sales, you will own the channel P&L and be responsible for accelerating growth across healthcare, facilities management, hospitality, education, and wider markets. Your key responsibilities will include: New Business Development: Proactively identifying and securing new business opportunities-this is a "door-knocking" role. You will seek out opportunities, open doors, and see them through to completion. Account Management: Managing and expanding a portfolio of key strategic accounts, including major UK distribution groups. Commercial Strategy: Defining and executing the growth strategy, with a focus on both own-label and branded product growth. You will develop launch plans, promotional calendars, and disruptive in-store strategies. Team Leadership & Mentorship: Leading and developing a small, high-potential team. This role requires mentorship and the ability to develop commercial acumen in others, rather than just people management. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working closely with sales, marketing, category, R&D, and supply chain to ensure product, pricing, and service excellence. Data-Driven Decision Making: Using market insights and customer feedback to shape strategy and strengthen propositions. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a senior sales professional with deep experience in the FMCG sector and a strong commercial acumen. You will be a natural "hunter" - someone who can open doors and then follow through to secure the deal. Essential Skills and Experience: Experience: 5+ years' proven sales experience within FMCG, with a strong track record in new business development and key account growth. Sector Knowledge: A background in managing accounts within large UK distribution groups. Commercial Acumen: Demonstrable experience owning and managing a P&L, with the ability to forecast accurately and make data-driven commercial decisions. Leadership & Mentorship: Proven experience in mentoring or developing a high-performing team. You will be expected to upskill and develop commercial awareness in junior team members. Product Knowledge: Strong understanding of both own-label and branded product dynamics. Negotiation: Highly credible communicator with exceptional influencing and negotiation skills, confident in managing complex tenders and contracts. The Culture This is a collaborative, open, and supportive environment. The leadership team is accessible and the owner encourages a "solutions-first" mindset. You will be joining a team that values transparency and teamwork. You will be welcomed into a business that genuinely supports its people and backs them to succeed. How to Apply: Our client is recruiting now, so please do not delay. If this role sounds ideal for your next move, send us your CV or contact us immediately. We cannot reply to every individual application, however if your experience fits the above criteria, we will make immediate contact.
An established public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Procurement Manager to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of procurement and contract management projects. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative procurement team at a time of significant activity, helping to drive value, compliance, contract coverage and service improvement across a broad range of categories. The organisation is committed to professional procurement practices and is looking for someone who can provide expert advice, challenge stakeholders constructively and deliver tangible commercial outcomes. Your new role As Interim Procurement Manager, you will lead end-to-end procurement activity, manage a portfolio of contracts and support the development of robust sourcing and renewal strategies. Key responsibilities will include: Managing procurement projects from market engagement through to contract award and implementation. Developing and maintaining contract portfolios and renewal plans. Providing expert procurement and commercial advice to stakeholders. Running RFQ, tender and quotation processes, including evaluation and negotiation activities. Undertaking spend analysis and identifying opportunities for efficiencies, savings and service improvements. Leading supplier and contract management activities to drive performance and value. Producing business cases, procurement reports, presentations and sourcing recommendations. Supporting compliance with Procurement Act 2023 requirements, governance procedures and procurement best practice. Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Supporting procurement transformation, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction initiatives. Potentially managing or mentoring junior procurement colleagues depending on experience. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: Proven public sector procurement experience. Strong knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and public procurement regulations. Experience managing end-to-end tendering and sourcing exercises. Contract management and supplier relationship management experience. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Strong analytical, commercial and negotiation capabilities. Experience producing procurement reports, business cases and spend analysis. CIPS membership, working towards CIPS, or equivalent procurement experience. Strong IT skills including Excel and procurement systems. The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within tight timescales. What you'll get in return 6-12 month interim assignment. Hybrid working with only 1-2 days per week in the office. Opportunity to lead meaningful procurement projects within a complex public sector environment. Exposure to strategic procurement, contract management and stakeholder engagement activities. Collaborative and supportive procurement function. Competitive day rate depending on experience. Apply Now If you're an experienced procurement professional with strong public sector procurement experience and a solid understanding of Procurement Act 2023 requirements, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your latest CV or contact us for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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 15, 2026
Seasonal
An established public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Procurement Manager to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of procurement and contract management projects. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative procurement team at a time of significant activity, helping to drive value, compliance, contract coverage and service improvement across a broad range of categories. The organisation is committed to professional procurement practices and is looking for someone who can provide expert advice, challenge stakeholders constructively and deliver tangible commercial outcomes. Your new role As Interim Procurement Manager, you will lead end-to-end procurement activity, manage a portfolio of contracts and support the development of robust sourcing and renewal strategies. Key responsibilities will include: Managing procurement projects from market engagement through to contract award and implementation. Developing and maintaining contract portfolios and renewal plans. Providing expert procurement and commercial advice to stakeholders. Running RFQ, tender and quotation processes, including evaluation and negotiation activities. Undertaking spend analysis and identifying opportunities for efficiencies, savings and service improvements. Leading supplier and contract management activities to drive performance and value. Producing business cases, procurement reports, presentations and sourcing recommendations. Supporting compliance with Procurement Act 2023 requirements, governance procedures and procurement best practice. Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Supporting procurement transformation, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction initiatives. Potentially managing or mentoring junior procurement colleagues depending on experience. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: Proven public sector procurement experience. Strong knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and public procurement regulations. Experience managing end-to-end tendering and sourcing exercises. Contract management and supplier relationship management experience. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Strong analytical, commercial and negotiation capabilities. Experience producing procurement reports, business cases and spend analysis. CIPS membership, working towards CIPS, or equivalent procurement experience. Strong IT skills including Excel and procurement systems. The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within tight timescales. What you'll get in return 6-12 month interim assignment. Hybrid working with only 1-2 days per week in the office. Opportunity to lead meaningful procurement projects within a complex public sector environment. Exposure to strategic procurement, contract management and stakeholder engagement activities. Collaborative and supportive procurement function. Competitive day rate depending on experience. Apply Now If you're an experienced procurement professional with strong public sector procurement experience and a solid understanding of Procurement Act 2023 requirements, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your latest CV or contact us for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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)
Location: Renfrewshire Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Role I am working with growing contractor based in Renfrewshire delivering a range of construction and refurbishment projects across the West of Scotland. Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial function of the business and manage a small commercial team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is commercially aware, organised, and capable of managing multiple projects while supporting and developing junior commercial staff. Key Responsibilities Managing the commercial performance of multiple construction projects Overseeing and supporting a small team of Quantity Surveyors/Estimators Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating subcontract agreements Monitoring project costs, valuations, variations, and final accounts Managing client applications and payment processes Producing monthly cost/value reconciliation reports Identifying commercial risks and opportunities across projects Working closely with operational teams to ensure projects are delivered within budget Assisting with tender reviews and procurement activities Maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers Requirements Previous experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor role within construction Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial processes Experience managing or mentoring a small commercial team Excellent negotiation and communication skills Good financial and analytical ability Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment Full UK driving licence Desirable Experience working with small to medium-sized contractors Knowledge of refurbishment, fit-out, or general construction projects Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar discipline What is on Offer Competitive salary package Opportunity to play a key role in a growing business Supportive and close-knit working environment Career progression opportunities
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
Location: Renfrewshire Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Role I am working with growing contractor based in Renfrewshire delivering a range of construction and refurbishment projects across the West of Scotland. Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial function of the business and manage a small commercial team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is commercially aware, organised, and capable of managing multiple projects while supporting and developing junior commercial staff. Key Responsibilities Managing the commercial performance of multiple construction projects Overseeing and supporting a small team of Quantity Surveyors/Estimators Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating subcontract agreements Monitoring project costs, valuations, variations, and final accounts Managing client applications and payment processes Producing monthly cost/value reconciliation reports Identifying commercial risks and opportunities across projects Working closely with operational teams to ensure projects are delivered within budget Assisting with tender reviews and procurement activities Maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers Requirements Previous experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor role within construction Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial processes Experience managing or mentoring a small commercial team Excellent negotiation and communication skills Good financial and analytical ability Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment Full UK driving licence Desirable Experience working with small to medium-sized contractors Knowledge of refurbishment, fit-out, or general construction projects Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar discipline What is on Offer Competitive salary package Opportunity to play a key role in a growing business Supportive and close-knit working environment Career progression opportunities
Nicholas Howard are delighted to be recruiting for a Senior Contracts Manager. As Senior Contracts Manager, you will provide strategic and commercially focused legal support across our client's operational, sales, pre-sales, procurement, and senior management teams. You will ensure the business operates within a robust legal framework whilst supporting the achievement of its commercial objectives and driving revenue enablement, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency through best-in-class contracting practices. Working collaboratively across departments, you will deliver efficient, pragmatic, and commercially focused contract support, whilst also working closely with senior executives and coaching mentoring and developing junior members of the commercial contracts team. Responsibilities: Lead the provision of clear, strategic, and commercially minded advice on complex contract terms, legal matters, and business risk across multiple areas of the business. Take ownership of reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a broad and complex range of agreements, including high-value supplier and customer contracts, software licences, SaaS agreements, agency, reseller, subcontractor and service provision arrangements. Lead negotiations with customers and suppliers on complex or high-value matters, acting as the primary point of contact and ensuring outcomes align with business objectives, company policies, and risk appetite. Oversees and continuously improves Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), including contract registers, obligation tracking, renewals, amendments, and system optimisation, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and compliance across the business. Act as a senior point of escalation for internal teams, providing guidance and support on complex on-boarding, contractual disputes, claims, and legal risk matters. Monitor, interpret, and proactively communicate relevant legal and regulatory developments, assessing their impact on the business and recommending appropriate action (including data protection and other applicable regulatory frameworks). Engage, instruct, and strategically manage external legal counsel within agreed budgets, including oversight of matters involving non-UK jurisdictions or specialist areas of law. Own and govern the business's suite of legal templates, driving regular reviews to ensure they remain current, commercially appropriate, and legally sound. Lead the identification and implementation of improvements to legal team processes, ways of working, and internal tools, including legal technology and automation solutions, to enhance efficiency and service quality. Provide regular data-driven reporting and insights to senior leadership on legal risk, workload, contract lifecycle metrics (e.g. cycle time, deviation rates) and matters of strategic relevance to the business. Support the development of less experienced team members, sharing knowledge and providing guidance to build capability within the legal function through coaching and mentorship. Ensure full compliance with all processes and procedures adopted by the team and the wider business and contribute to their ongoing development whilst championing a culture of consistent, compliant, and risk-aware contracting. Act as the dedicated Legal Business Partner to an assigned business practice, developing a deep understanding of its strategy, commercial objectives, operating model, and risk profile. Act as the primary legal point of contact for strategic initiatives, deals, and projects within the assigned practice, ensuring effective alignment between legal, commercial, and operational objectives. Skills/Experience: Legal qualification or training (e.g. law degree, GDL, or LPC) demonstrating a strong command of fundamental legal principles, including English contract law. Minimum of seven (7) years' experience in a contract management or commercial contracts role, with significant experience within the technology sector or a systems integration environment and in-depth knowledge of data protection principles (including UK GDPR and related regulatory frameworks). Demonstrated expertise in independently leading and concluding complex, high-value commercial negotiations across a range of agreement types. Substantial experience managing cross-border agreements and navigating the legal and regulatory complexities of international contracting. A track record of working at a senior level alongside Sales, Procurement, Compliance, and operational teams to deliver commercially sound legal outcomes. Extensive experience negotiating key commercial risk provisions, including limitation of liability, indemnities, service levels, and data-related risks. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal matters clearly and confidently to senior stakeholders and non-legal audiences. Person Highly organised and self-directed, with the ability to manage competing priorities and lead multiple workstreams simultaneously. Exceptional attention to detail, combined with a pragmatic and commercially astute approach to problem-solving. Strong business judgement and the confidence to make sound decisions on complex legal and commercial matters, often under pressure. Demonstrates the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct, with an unwavering commitment to confidentiality and data protection. A strategic and commercially minded thinker and trusted adviser who actively challenges conventional approaches and drives innovation within the legal function. Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop others, contributing to the growth and maturity of the contracting function. Strong change and continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to implement new processes, tools, and ways of working effectively. Should you wish to be considered for this position, please apply below.
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
Nicholas Howard are delighted to be recruiting for a Senior Contracts Manager. As Senior Contracts Manager, you will provide strategic and commercially focused legal support across our client's operational, sales, pre-sales, procurement, and senior management teams. You will ensure the business operates within a robust legal framework whilst supporting the achievement of its commercial objectives and driving revenue enablement, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency through best-in-class contracting practices. Working collaboratively across departments, you will deliver efficient, pragmatic, and commercially focused contract support, whilst also working closely with senior executives and coaching mentoring and developing junior members of the commercial contracts team. Responsibilities: Lead the provision of clear, strategic, and commercially minded advice on complex contract terms, legal matters, and business risk across multiple areas of the business. Take ownership of reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a broad and complex range of agreements, including high-value supplier and customer contracts, software licences, SaaS agreements, agency, reseller, subcontractor and service provision arrangements. Lead negotiations with customers and suppliers on complex or high-value matters, acting as the primary point of contact and ensuring outcomes align with business objectives, company policies, and risk appetite. Oversees and continuously improves Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), including contract registers, obligation tracking, renewals, amendments, and system optimisation, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and compliance across the business. Act as a senior point of escalation for internal teams, providing guidance and support on complex on-boarding, contractual disputes, claims, and legal risk matters. Monitor, interpret, and proactively communicate relevant legal and regulatory developments, assessing their impact on the business and recommending appropriate action (including data protection and other applicable regulatory frameworks). Engage, instruct, and strategically manage external legal counsel within agreed budgets, including oversight of matters involving non-UK jurisdictions or specialist areas of law. Own and govern the business's suite of legal templates, driving regular reviews to ensure they remain current, commercially appropriate, and legally sound. Lead the identification and implementation of improvements to legal team processes, ways of working, and internal tools, including legal technology and automation solutions, to enhance efficiency and service quality. Provide regular data-driven reporting and insights to senior leadership on legal risk, workload, contract lifecycle metrics (e.g. cycle time, deviation rates) and matters of strategic relevance to the business. Support the development of less experienced team members, sharing knowledge and providing guidance to build capability within the legal function through coaching and mentorship. Ensure full compliance with all processes and procedures adopted by the team and the wider business and contribute to their ongoing development whilst championing a culture of consistent, compliant, and risk-aware contracting. Act as the dedicated Legal Business Partner to an assigned business practice, developing a deep understanding of its strategy, commercial objectives, operating model, and risk profile. Act as the primary legal point of contact for strategic initiatives, deals, and projects within the assigned practice, ensuring effective alignment between legal, commercial, and operational objectives. Skills/Experience: Legal qualification or training (e.g. law degree, GDL, or LPC) demonstrating a strong command of fundamental legal principles, including English contract law. Minimum of seven (7) years' experience in a contract management or commercial contracts role, with significant experience within the technology sector or a systems integration environment and in-depth knowledge of data protection principles (including UK GDPR and related regulatory frameworks). Demonstrated expertise in independently leading and concluding complex, high-value commercial negotiations across a range of agreement types. Substantial experience managing cross-border agreements and navigating the legal and regulatory complexities of international contracting. A track record of working at a senior level alongside Sales, Procurement, Compliance, and operational teams to deliver commercially sound legal outcomes. Extensive experience negotiating key commercial risk provisions, including limitation of liability, indemnities, service levels, and data-related risks. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal matters clearly and confidently to senior stakeholders and non-legal audiences. Person Highly organised and self-directed, with the ability to manage competing priorities and lead multiple workstreams simultaneously. Exceptional attention to detail, combined with a pragmatic and commercially astute approach to problem-solving. Strong business judgement and the confidence to make sound decisions on complex legal and commercial matters, often under pressure. Demonstrates the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct, with an unwavering commitment to confidentiality and data protection. A strategic and commercially minded thinker and trusted adviser who actively challenges conventional approaches and drives innovation within the legal function. Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop others, contributing to the growth and maturity of the contracting function. Strong change and continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to implement new processes, tools, and ways of working effectively. Should you wish to be considered for this position, please apply below.
Job Title: HR Advisor Location: Worthing, parking on site Salary: 35k Hours: Full-time, 8:30am - 17:00pm, Mon-Fri , office based. About the Role: We're looking for a proactive and people-focused HR Advisor to join a growing and supportive HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at junior to mid-level who is looking to develop their HR career in a varied and hands-on role. You'll work closely with managers and employees, providing practical HR advice across the full employee lifecycle and supporting the delivery of key HR initiatives. HR Advisor responsibilities: Build strong and effective working relationships with managers and employees, providing expert advice and guidance across the full range of people matters to ensure a fair, consistent and legally compliant approach to people management. Support the Talent Acquisition Partner with recruitment activities, providing advice on recruitment and selection best practice where required. Prepare employment contracts, contractual amendments and other HR documentation in a timely and accurate manner. Monitor sickness absence, identify trends and provide advice to managers on absence management procedures and best practice. Identify learning and development needs through discussions with managers and workforce planning activities. Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the effectiveness of the People function. HR Advisor will have / be: CIPD level 3 Excellent communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR systems High level of confidentiality and professionalism Strong organisational skills Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and networking skills Ability to multitask and prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment Excellent attention to detail
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
Job Title: HR Advisor Location: Worthing, parking on site Salary: 35k Hours: Full-time, 8:30am - 17:00pm, Mon-Fri , office based. About the Role: We're looking for a proactive and people-focused HR Advisor to join a growing and supportive HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at junior to mid-level who is looking to develop their HR career in a varied and hands-on role. You'll work closely with managers and employees, providing practical HR advice across the full employee lifecycle and supporting the delivery of key HR initiatives. HR Advisor responsibilities: Build strong and effective working relationships with managers and employees, providing expert advice and guidance across the full range of people matters to ensure a fair, consistent and legally compliant approach to people management. Support the Talent Acquisition Partner with recruitment activities, providing advice on recruitment and selection best practice where required. Prepare employment contracts, contractual amendments and other HR documentation in a timely and accurate manner. Monitor sickness absence, identify trends and provide advice to managers on absence management procedures and best practice. Identify learning and development needs through discussions with managers and workforce planning activities. Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the effectiveness of the People function. HR Advisor will have / be: CIPD level 3 Excellent communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR systems High level of confidentiality and professionalism Strong organisational skills Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and networking skills Ability to multitask and prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment Excellent attention to detail
Infrastructure Project Manager Birmingham Up to 55,000 Ready to take your project management career up a gear? If you're an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager looking for more ownership, greater client exposure and the opportunity to make a genuine impact, this could be the move for you. We're working with a growing, independent construction consultancy that's building something different. Away from the layers and limitations of traditional corporates, the business has created a genuinely collaborative, people-first environment where ambitious professionals are trusted to take ownership and have a clear platform to progress. With an exciting pipeline of work spanning highways, transport, regeneration, healthcare, education and the public sector, you'll have the chance to work across a diverse range of infrastructure schemes while playing an important role in the continued growth of the Birmingham team. This is more than simply delivering projects. You'll have the opportunity to build client relationships, influence project strategy and help shape the way the consultancy grows. The Opportunity As an Infrastructure Project Manager, you'll take the lead on projects from early feasibility and inception through to completion and handover. You'll work closely with clients, consultants, contractors and wider stakeholders, providing strong project leadership and ensuring schemes are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards. Your responsibilities will include: Leading infrastructure projects from feasibility through to completion and handover. Taking ownership of programme, cost, quality, risk and overall project performance. Acting as a trusted point of contact for clients and building strong, long-term relationships. Coordinating multidisciplinary teams, including designers, contractors, cost consultants and other stakeholders. Developing and managing project programmes, governance processes and reporting. Leading project meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions. Supporting procurement strategies, tender processes and contractor appointments. Managing risk, opportunities, change control and project reporting. Ensuring projects comply with CDM, health & safety requirements and client governance procedures. Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues as the Project Management team continues to grow. What We're Looking For We're keen to speak with Project Managers who have a strong background in infrastructure and are ready to take on greater responsibility. You'll ideally have: A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a relevant construction-related discipline. Proven experience delivering infrastructure projects, ideally within highways, transport or related sectors. Consultancy or client-side project management experience. Strong knowledge of NEC contracts; JCT experience would also be advantageous. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. The ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and stakeholders effectively. Working towards or already holding APM, RICS, ICE or equivalent chartered status would be advantageous. A proactive, commercial and collaborative approach, with a genuine interest in delivering high-quality projects. Why Join? You'll be joining a consultancy where your contribution is visible and valued. In addition to a competitive salary of up to 55,000, you'll receive: Private healthcare. Company pension contribution. Paid professional memberships. Full support towards chartership and professional development. Parking provided. Travel expenses covered for local office and site travel. Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme. Clear progression opportunities within an ambitious and expanding Project Management team. A genuinely supportive and collaborative working environment. Ready for your next move? If you're looking for a role where you can take real ownership, work directly with clients and help shape the future of a growing consultancy, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Georgie Marden for a confidential conversation about the opportunity. Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
Infrastructure Project Manager Birmingham Up to 55,000 Ready to take your project management career up a gear? If you're an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager looking for more ownership, greater client exposure and the opportunity to make a genuine impact, this could be the move for you. We're working with a growing, independent construction consultancy that's building something different. Away from the layers and limitations of traditional corporates, the business has created a genuinely collaborative, people-first environment where ambitious professionals are trusted to take ownership and have a clear platform to progress. With an exciting pipeline of work spanning highways, transport, regeneration, healthcare, education and the public sector, you'll have the chance to work across a diverse range of infrastructure schemes while playing an important role in the continued growth of the Birmingham team. This is more than simply delivering projects. You'll have the opportunity to build client relationships, influence project strategy and help shape the way the consultancy grows. The Opportunity As an Infrastructure Project Manager, you'll take the lead on projects from early feasibility and inception through to completion and handover. You'll work closely with clients, consultants, contractors and wider stakeholders, providing strong project leadership and ensuring schemes are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards. Your responsibilities will include: Leading infrastructure projects from feasibility through to completion and handover. Taking ownership of programme, cost, quality, risk and overall project performance. Acting as a trusted point of contact for clients and building strong, long-term relationships. Coordinating multidisciplinary teams, including designers, contractors, cost consultants and other stakeholders. Developing and managing project programmes, governance processes and reporting. Leading project meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions. Supporting procurement strategies, tender processes and contractor appointments. Managing risk, opportunities, change control and project reporting. Ensuring projects comply with CDM, health & safety requirements and client governance procedures. Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues as the Project Management team continues to grow. What We're Looking For We're keen to speak with Project Managers who have a strong background in infrastructure and are ready to take on greater responsibility. You'll ideally have: A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a relevant construction-related discipline. Proven experience delivering infrastructure projects, ideally within highways, transport or related sectors. Consultancy or client-side project management experience. Strong knowledge of NEC contracts; JCT experience would also be advantageous. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. The ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and stakeholders effectively. Working towards or already holding APM, RICS, ICE or equivalent chartered status would be advantageous. A proactive, commercial and collaborative approach, with a genuine interest in delivering high-quality projects. Why Join? You'll be joining a consultancy where your contribution is visible and valued. In addition to a competitive salary of up to 55,000, you'll receive: Private healthcare. Company pension contribution. Paid professional memberships. Full support towards chartership and professional development. Parking provided. Travel expenses covered for local office and site travel. Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme. Clear progression opportunities within an ambitious and expanding Project Management team. A genuinely supportive and collaborative working environment. Ready for your next move? If you're looking for a role where you can take real ownership, work directly with clients and help shape the future of a growing consultancy, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Georgie Marden for a confidential conversation about the opportunity. Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
A leading global multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Property team in Bristol . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established cost management team working across a diverse portfolio of projects and clients. You ll have the opportunity to take responsibility for your own commissions, work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute to the continued growth of the Bristol office. The team delivers projects across a range of sectors including commercial, residential, education, healthcare, public sector and mixed-use developments , providing cost and commercial advice from early feasibility through to project completion. The Role Lead cost management commissions from feasibility and concept through to completion and final account. Prepare cost plans, estimates, feasibility studies and financial reports. Manage procurement and tender processes, advising clients on appropriate procurement strategies. Administer contracts and manage valuations, variations, change control and final accounts. Provide strategic cost and commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle. Manage client relationships and work closely with project managers, designers and wider consultancy teams. Take responsibility for project delivery, ensuring high-quality outputs and effective commercial management. Support the development of junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing. Identify opportunities to develop existing client relationships and contribute to repeat business and new opportunities. About You Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline. Strong consultancy-side Quantity Surveying / Cost Management experience. Proven experience delivering projects across one or more of the commercial, residential, education, healthcare or public sectors. Strong technical knowledge of cost planning, procurement and contract administration. Confident working directly with clients and senior project stakeholders. Excellent communication, commercial and analytical skills. MRICS qualified, or actively working towards chartership. A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment. What s on Offer £60,000 - £70,000, dependent on experience. Annual bonus opportunity. Private healthcare. Enhanced pension contribution. Hybrid and flexible working. Structured career development within a global consultancy. Support towards MRICS and ongoing professional development. Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile property and construction projects. Long-term progression within a growing Bristol Property team. If you re an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a role where you can take greater responsibility, work on a varied project portfolio and progress your career within a global consultancy, this could be an excellent next step. Apply now or contact Max Condie on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
A leading global multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Property team in Bristol . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established cost management team working across a diverse portfolio of projects and clients. You ll have the opportunity to take responsibility for your own commissions, work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute to the continued growth of the Bristol office. The team delivers projects across a range of sectors including commercial, residential, education, healthcare, public sector and mixed-use developments , providing cost and commercial advice from early feasibility through to project completion. The Role Lead cost management commissions from feasibility and concept through to completion and final account. Prepare cost plans, estimates, feasibility studies and financial reports. Manage procurement and tender processes, advising clients on appropriate procurement strategies. Administer contracts and manage valuations, variations, change control and final accounts. Provide strategic cost and commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle. Manage client relationships and work closely with project managers, designers and wider consultancy teams. Take responsibility for project delivery, ensuring high-quality outputs and effective commercial management. Support the development of junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing. Identify opportunities to develop existing client relationships and contribute to repeat business and new opportunities. About You Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline. Strong consultancy-side Quantity Surveying / Cost Management experience. Proven experience delivering projects across one or more of the commercial, residential, education, healthcare or public sectors. Strong technical knowledge of cost planning, procurement and contract administration. Confident working directly with clients and senior project stakeholders. Excellent communication, commercial and analytical skills. MRICS qualified, or actively working towards chartership. A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment. What s on Offer £60,000 - £70,000, dependent on experience. Annual bonus opportunity. Private healthcare. Enhanced pension contribution. Hybrid and flexible working. Structured career development within a global consultancy. Support towards MRICS and ongoing professional development. Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile property and construction projects. Long-term progression within a growing Bristol Property team. If you re an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a role where you can take greater responsibility, work on a varied project portfolio and progress your career within a global consultancy, this could be an excellent next step. Apply now or contact Max Condie on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
Location: London (Hybrid) Salary: 90,000 - 100,000 + Excellent Benefits Package Shape the Commercial Success of a Major Infrastructure Programme Are you an experienced Commercial Manager with a strong background in Design & Build and the commercial management of consultant and design packages? We're recruiting for a specialist Commercial Manager to join a market-leading infrastructure contractor, supporting the design phase of a flagship London infrastructure programme. This is an opportunity to play a key role in managing the commercial performance of complex design packages from early development through to delivery. Working closely with Design Managers, Project Teams and Consultants, you'll provide commercial leadership across consultant contracts, technical change, cost management and NEC contract administration, ensuring commercial risk is effectively managed throughout the design lifecycle. The Role As Commercial Manager, you'll be responsible for: Leading the commercial management of consultant and design contracts across major infrastructure projects. Administering NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including early warnings, compensation events, contractual notices and change management. Managing high-value design packages, including forecasting, cost control and commercial reporting. Assessing the commercial impact of design development and technical change, ensuring robust commercial decision-making. Managing commercial risk, maintaining risk registers and supporting mitigation strategies. Supporting the procurement and commercial management of professional services. Reviewing programme impacts on cost, risk and contractual entitlement. Building strong working relationships with Design Managers, Consultants and Project Teams to drive commercial performance. Providing commercial leadership and supporting the development of junior commercial team members where appropriate. About You We're looking for a commercially driven professional who can confidently operate within complex infrastructure environments. You'll ideally have experience in: Design & Build projects. Commercial management of consultant and professional service packages. NEC3 and/or NEC4 contract administration. Managing high-value packages with significant change control. Cost forecasting, commercial reporting and contract administration. Technical change management and design development. Commercial risk management and programme awareness. Influencing multidisciplinary teams, consultants and senior stakeholders. Major infrastructure, civil engineering or rail projects. You'll be an organised and proactive Commercial Manager who thrives in a fast-paced project environment, balancing commercial governance with collaborative delivery. What's on Offer 90,000 - 100,000 basic salary Travel allowance Lunch allowance Private Healthcare Enhanced pension scheme 24 days annual leave Hybrid working Long-term career progression with a leading infrastructure contractor Opportunity to work on one of London's most significant infrastructure programmes If you're looking for a role where you can combine commercial expertise with technical design management on a high-profile infrastructure project, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
Location: London (Hybrid) Salary: 90,000 - 100,000 + Excellent Benefits Package Shape the Commercial Success of a Major Infrastructure Programme Are you an experienced Commercial Manager with a strong background in Design & Build and the commercial management of consultant and design packages? We're recruiting for a specialist Commercial Manager to join a market-leading infrastructure contractor, supporting the design phase of a flagship London infrastructure programme. This is an opportunity to play a key role in managing the commercial performance of complex design packages from early development through to delivery. Working closely with Design Managers, Project Teams and Consultants, you'll provide commercial leadership across consultant contracts, technical change, cost management and NEC contract administration, ensuring commercial risk is effectively managed throughout the design lifecycle. The Role As Commercial Manager, you'll be responsible for: Leading the commercial management of consultant and design contracts across major infrastructure projects. Administering NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including early warnings, compensation events, contractual notices and change management. Managing high-value design packages, including forecasting, cost control and commercial reporting. Assessing the commercial impact of design development and technical change, ensuring robust commercial decision-making. Managing commercial risk, maintaining risk registers and supporting mitigation strategies. Supporting the procurement and commercial management of professional services. Reviewing programme impacts on cost, risk and contractual entitlement. Building strong working relationships with Design Managers, Consultants and Project Teams to drive commercial performance. Providing commercial leadership and supporting the development of junior commercial team members where appropriate. About You We're looking for a commercially driven professional who can confidently operate within complex infrastructure environments. You'll ideally have experience in: Design & Build projects. Commercial management of consultant and professional service packages. NEC3 and/or NEC4 contract administration. Managing high-value packages with significant change control. Cost forecasting, commercial reporting and contract administration. Technical change management and design development. Commercial risk management and programme awareness. Influencing multidisciplinary teams, consultants and senior stakeholders. Major infrastructure, civil engineering or rail projects. You'll be an organised and proactive Commercial Manager who thrives in a fast-paced project environment, balancing commercial governance with collaborative delivery. What's on Offer 90,000 - 100,000 basic salary Travel allowance Lunch allowance Private Healthcare Enhanced pension scheme 24 days annual leave Hybrid working Long-term career progression with a leading infrastructure contractor Opportunity to work on one of London's most significant infrastructure programmes If you're looking for a role where you can combine commercial expertise with technical design management on a high-profile infrastructure project, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
SF Partners are working with a business in Birmingham who are looking for a Senior Contracts Manager on an interim basis until March 2027 £650 per day (Umbrella Inside IR35) The Opportunity Reporting into the Commercial Leadership Team, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of high-value professional services and corporate contracts, providing expert commercial guidance across multiple business functions. You'll work closely with project teams, procurement, engineering, finance, legal and senior leadership, ensuring robust contract administration, effective governance and commercially sound decision-making. This is a highly visible role where you'll have the opportunity to influence strategy, manage commercial risk and support the development of both projects and people. Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial administration and management of NEC and other professional services contracts across major projects. Provide expert advice and commercial assurance to project teams, senior managers and directors. Drive best practice in contract management, ensuring consistency, governance and compliance across the organisation. Lead on contract change management, preparing and reviewing change instructions and ensuring all changes progress through the appropriate governance processes. Assess and negotiate compensation events, quotations and contractual variations to achieve commercially beneficial outcomes. Monitor supplier performance, contract expenditure and delivery against agreed objectives. Identify commercial risks early and develop practical mitigation strategies to protect project outcomes. Support dispute avoidance and resolution, working collaboratively with legal and commercial specialists where required. Develop contract management plans and performance monitoring processes that maximise value throughout the contract lifecycle. Build strong working relationships across Procurement, Engineering, Construction, Legal, Finance and Risk functions. Produce high-quality commercial reports, recommendations and business cases to support senior decision-making. Mentor, coach and support Contract Managers and junior commercial professionals, helping to develop capability across the wider team. Champion continuous improvement and drive commercial excellence across all contract activities. About You We're looking for a commercially astute professional who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent stakeholder management skills. You'll ideally bring: Significant experience managing complex NEC and professional services contracts within infrastructure, construction, engineering, transport or other major capital programmes. A proven track record of leading contract administration through the full project lifecycle. Strong experience managing contract changes, compensation events and commercial negotiations. Excellent knowledge of commercial governance, risk management and contract compliance. Experience working on publicly funded or highly regulated projects would be advantageous. Outstanding communication, influencing and relationship-building skills. The ability to analyse commercial information and make sound, evidence-based decisions
Aug 14, 2026
Seasonal
SF Partners are working with a business in Birmingham who are looking for a Senior Contracts Manager on an interim basis until March 2027 £650 per day (Umbrella Inside IR35) The Opportunity Reporting into the Commercial Leadership Team, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of high-value professional services and corporate contracts, providing expert commercial guidance across multiple business functions. You'll work closely with project teams, procurement, engineering, finance, legal and senior leadership, ensuring robust contract administration, effective governance and commercially sound decision-making. This is a highly visible role where you'll have the opportunity to influence strategy, manage commercial risk and support the development of both projects and people. Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial administration and management of NEC and other professional services contracts across major projects. Provide expert advice and commercial assurance to project teams, senior managers and directors. Drive best practice in contract management, ensuring consistency, governance and compliance across the organisation. Lead on contract change management, preparing and reviewing change instructions and ensuring all changes progress through the appropriate governance processes. Assess and negotiate compensation events, quotations and contractual variations to achieve commercially beneficial outcomes. Monitor supplier performance, contract expenditure and delivery against agreed objectives. Identify commercial risks early and develop practical mitigation strategies to protect project outcomes. Support dispute avoidance and resolution, working collaboratively with legal and commercial specialists where required. Develop contract management plans and performance monitoring processes that maximise value throughout the contract lifecycle. Build strong working relationships across Procurement, Engineering, Construction, Legal, Finance and Risk functions. Produce high-quality commercial reports, recommendations and business cases to support senior decision-making. Mentor, coach and support Contract Managers and junior commercial professionals, helping to develop capability across the wider team. Champion continuous improvement and drive commercial excellence across all contract activities. About You We're looking for a commercially astute professional who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent stakeholder management skills. You'll ideally bring: Significant experience managing complex NEC and professional services contracts within infrastructure, construction, engineering, transport or other major capital programmes. A proven track record of leading contract administration through the full project lifecycle. Strong experience managing contract changes, compensation events and commercial negotiations. Excellent knowledge of commercial governance, risk management and contract compliance. Experience working on publicly funded or highly regulated projects would be advantageous. Outstanding communication, influencing and relationship-building skills. The ability to analyse commercial information and make sound, evidence-based decisions
Assistant Commercial Manager Major Infrastructure Two roles. One of the biggest infrastructure projects in Europe. And a genuine chance to build your commercial career from the inside of a client team that sits above the Tier 1 contractors, not inside one. Our client is looking for two Assistant Commercial Managers to join an integrated client team delivering major infrastructure works. These are early-career commercial roles, ideally suited to a graduate quantity surveyor looking for their second position, someone who has had a solid grounding in NEC contract administration and now wants more: more complexity, more exposure, and a clear path toward chartership. What the role involves You will work in an integrated client team, sitting alongside project managers and commercial leads to assure and support the commercial performance of Tier 1 contractors. That means reviewing their work, not doing it for them. You will administer NEC contracts day to day, raise and manage early warnings, track compensation events and support the assessment of change costs. You will get involved in procurement reviews, help validate subcontractor accounts and support the settlement of final accounts. Month to month, you will be contributing to contract performance reporting and helping the team maintain commercial control across live works packages. What we are looking for NEC contract experience is essential. If you have not worked with NEC3 or NEC4 in a meaningful way, this role is not the right fit. Beyond that, we are looking for someone with a quantity surveying background and a genuine appetite to develop commercially on a complex programme. Experience in infrastructure is a strong advantage. Highways, rail, utilities, civils: all relevant. A background in building or MEPH is also genuinely interesting to our client. If you are working toward your APC, our client can support that journey. These roles sit within a team that understands professional development and will give you the breadth of experience that the assessment process requires, and the ability to second you to a Contractor for your qualification. Hybrid working applies, with a minimum of three days per week on site or in the office. Closing date: 28 August 2026. If this sounds like the right next step, get in touch with us directly or send across your CV and we will come back to you promptly.
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Assistant Commercial Manager Major Infrastructure Two roles. One of the biggest infrastructure projects in Europe. And a genuine chance to build your commercial career from the inside of a client team that sits above the Tier 1 contractors, not inside one. Our client is looking for two Assistant Commercial Managers to join an integrated client team delivering major infrastructure works. These are early-career commercial roles, ideally suited to a graduate quantity surveyor looking for their second position, someone who has had a solid grounding in NEC contract administration and now wants more: more complexity, more exposure, and a clear path toward chartership. What the role involves You will work in an integrated client team, sitting alongside project managers and commercial leads to assure and support the commercial performance of Tier 1 contractors. That means reviewing their work, not doing it for them. You will administer NEC contracts day to day, raise and manage early warnings, track compensation events and support the assessment of change costs. You will get involved in procurement reviews, help validate subcontractor accounts and support the settlement of final accounts. Month to month, you will be contributing to contract performance reporting and helping the team maintain commercial control across live works packages. What we are looking for NEC contract experience is essential. If you have not worked with NEC3 or NEC4 in a meaningful way, this role is not the right fit. Beyond that, we are looking for someone with a quantity surveying background and a genuine appetite to develop commercially on a complex programme. Experience in infrastructure is a strong advantage. Highways, rail, utilities, civils: all relevant. A background in building or MEPH is also genuinely interesting to our client. If you are working toward your APC, our client can support that journey. These roles sit within a team that understands professional development and will give you the breadth of experience that the assessment process requires, and the ability to second you to a Contractor for your qualification. Hybrid working applies, with a minimum of three days per week on site or in the office. Closing date: 28 August 2026. If this sounds like the right next step, get in touch with us directly or send across your CV and we will come back to you promptly.
I am recruiting for a Junior IT Procurement Manager in Dartford to support IT Procurement activities across hardware, software, and SaaS, ensuring compliance, cost optimisation, and vendor relationship management. Key Responsibilities Review, analyse, draft, and revise IT vendor agreements to align with business and legal expectations. Determine and negotiate pricing agreements, monitoring ongoing spends and benchmarking across vendors. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to support business needs. Ensure procurement processes adhere to legal, financial, and compliance governance. Report on category performance, including savings, pipeline, risks, and issues. Work closely with IT governance teams, vendor management, ITAM and SAM to ensure lifecycle management. Manage IT contracts, terms and conditions, and entitlement workflows for hardware and software assets. Act as a champion for hardware, software, and SaaS solutions by maintaining good market and technical knowledge. Key Requirements Strong technical knowledge of IT categories and vendor operating models. Good understanding of IT Contract Management, SAM, and ITAM platforms. Demonstrated experience in procurement or vendor roles, preferably in business partnering environments. Comprehensive knowledge of best practice procurement principles. Proven ability to develop and strengthen vendor relationships. Excellent analytical and decision-making skills, with ability to interpret data effectively. Organised and capable of managing multiple disciplines simultaneously. Resilient and adaptable when facing challenges. A genuine interest in IT and related technologies. Desirable Skills Experience in cost optimisation or IT governance functions. Familiarity with software licensing and SaaS lifecycle management. The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future. We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.
Aug 13, 2026
Contractor
I am recruiting for a Junior IT Procurement Manager in Dartford to support IT Procurement activities across hardware, software, and SaaS, ensuring compliance, cost optimisation, and vendor relationship management. Key Responsibilities Review, analyse, draft, and revise IT vendor agreements to align with business and legal expectations. Determine and negotiate pricing agreements, monitoring ongoing spends and benchmarking across vendors. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to support business needs. Ensure procurement processes adhere to legal, financial, and compliance governance. Report on category performance, including savings, pipeline, risks, and issues. Work closely with IT governance teams, vendor management, ITAM and SAM to ensure lifecycle management. Manage IT contracts, terms and conditions, and entitlement workflows for hardware and software assets. Act as a champion for hardware, software, and SaaS solutions by maintaining good market and technical knowledge. Key Requirements Strong technical knowledge of IT categories and vendor operating models. Good understanding of IT Contract Management, SAM, and ITAM platforms. Demonstrated experience in procurement or vendor roles, preferably in business partnering environments. Comprehensive knowledge of best practice procurement principles. Proven ability to develop and strengthen vendor relationships. Excellent analytical and decision-making skills, with ability to interpret data effectively. Organised and capable of managing multiple disciplines simultaneously. Resilient and adaptable when facing challenges. A genuine interest in IT and related technologies. Desirable Skills Experience in cost optimisation or IT governance functions. Familiarity with software licensing and SaaS lifecycle management. The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future. We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.
Junior Data Analyst Our Client manages customer-returned End of Lease computer hardware world-wide with the remit to accurately terminate leases & invoice customers accordingly. They also make available to Sales Teams a consistent supply of all types of hardware from tablets, notebooks & printers through to complex data centers from all commercial vendors. The End of Lease Returns Team currently has a vacancy for a Junior Data Analyst and invites recent graduates to apply for this key back office role based in our hardware processing site in Erskine. This is an exciting early-career development opportunity for a suitably-qualified & motivated candidate. On-the-job training will be provided. Role Match physically-returned hardware with those originally leased Analyse customer lease contracts in detail Interact with customer-facing specialists in-country Terminate lease contracts with a high degree of accuracy Resolve complex data comparison issues Efficiently prioritise daily tasks Education Recent degree in any discipline Person specification Confident MS Excel user Good communicator - written & verbal Good problem solver Data analysis ability Good time manager Ability to focus on fine detail If interested Apply Now ! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Aug 13, 2026
Contractor
Junior Data Analyst Our Client manages customer-returned End of Lease computer hardware world-wide with the remit to accurately terminate leases & invoice customers accordingly. They also make available to Sales Teams a consistent supply of all types of hardware from tablets, notebooks & printers through to complex data centers from all commercial vendors. The End of Lease Returns Team currently has a vacancy for a Junior Data Analyst and invites recent graduates to apply for this key back office role based in our hardware processing site in Erskine. This is an exciting early-career development opportunity for a suitably-qualified & motivated candidate. On-the-job training will be provided. Role Match physically-returned hardware with those originally leased Analyse customer lease contracts in detail Interact with customer-facing specialists in-country Terminate lease contracts with a high degree of accuracy Resolve complex data comparison issues Efficiently prioritise daily tasks Education Recent degree in any discipline Person specification Confident MS Excel user Good communicator - written & verbal Good problem solver Data analysis ability Good time manager Ability to focus on fine detail If interested Apply Now ! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Junior / Assistant Electrical Manager Location: Basildon, Essex Salary: Up to 40,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Junior / Assistant Electrical Manager - Social Housing Are you an experienced electrical professional looking to take the next step into management? We're working with a well-established contractor within the social housing sector that is looking to recruit a Junior / Assistant Electrical Manager to join their growing team based in Basildon. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong electrical background who is looking to develop their management career while working alongside experienced senior managers on a variety of planned maintenance and compliance projects. The Role As a Junior / Assistant Electrical Manager, you'll play a key support role within the electrical management team, assisting with the day-to-day delivery of social housing electrical contracts. You'll gain hands-on experience across operational management, compliance, client liaison, and workforce supervision, with clear opportunities for progression. Key Responsibilities Support Senior Electrical Managers with the delivery of electrical works across social housing contracts. Assist in managing directly employed electricians and subcontractors. Help monitor project progress to ensure works are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Carry out site visits and quality inspections to ensure high standards of workmanship. Assist with ensuring compliance with current electrical regulations, health and safety legislation, and company procedures. Support the planning and scheduling of reactive, planned maintenance, and compliance works. Liaise with residents, clients, and internal departments to ensure excellent customer service. Assist in reviewing certification, documentation, and compliance records. Support the resolution of technical issues and customer queries. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the electrical department. Requirements Previous experience within the electrical industry, ideally within social housing, maintenance, or property services. Qualified Electrician (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent). 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification. Testing & Inspection qualification (2391 or equivalent) is desirable. Good understanding of electrical compliance and current regulations. Strong organisational and communication skills. A proactive attitude with a genuine desire to progress into electrical management. What's on Offer Salary up to 40,000 depending on experience. Permanent, full-time position. Opportunity to learn from experienced Electrical Managers. Clear career progression into Electrical Management. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Holiday allowance. Ongoing training and professional development. If you're looking to build a long-term career within electrical management and want to join a respected social housing contractor that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Junior / Assistant Electrical Manager Location: Basildon, Essex Salary: Up to 40,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Junior / Assistant Electrical Manager - Social Housing Are you an experienced electrical professional looking to take the next step into management? We're working with a well-established contractor within the social housing sector that is looking to recruit a Junior / Assistant Electrical Manager to join their growing team based in Basildon. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong electrical background who is looking to develop their management career while working alongside experienced senior managers on a variety of planned maintenance and compliance projects. The Role As a Junior / Assistant Electrical Manager, you'll play a key support role within the electrical management team, assisting with the day-to-day delivery of social housing electrical contracts. You'll gain hands-on experience across operational management, compliance, client liaison, and workforce supervision, with clear opportunities for progression. Key Responsibilities Support Senior Electrical Managers with the delivery of electrical works across social housing contracts. Assist in managing directly employed electricians and subcontractors. Help monitor project progress to ensure works are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Carry out site visits and quality inspections to ensure high standards of workmanship. Assist with ensuring compliance with current electrical regulations, health and safety legislation, and company procedures. Support the planning and scheduling of reactive, planned maintenance, and compliance works. Liaise with residents, clients, and internal departments to ensure excellent customer service. Assist in reviewing certification, documentation, and compliance records. Support the resolution of technical issues and customer queries. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the electrical department. Requirements Previous experience within the electrical industry, ideally within social housing, maintenance, or property services. Qualified Electrician (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent). 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification. Testing & Inspection qualification (2391 or equivalent) is desirable. Good understanding of electrical compliance and current regulations. Strong organisational and communication skills. A proactive attitude with a genuine desire to progress into electrical management. What's on Offer Salary up to 40,000 depending on experience. Permanent, full-time position. Opportunity to learn from experienced Electrical Managers. Clear career progression into Electrical Management. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Holiday allowance. Ongoing training and professional development. If you're looking to build a long-term career within electrical management and want to join a respected social housing contractor that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
