Wallace Hind Selection LTD
Stoke-on-trent, Staffordshire
Are you a skilled Sales Manager / Business Development Manager from a chemical products sales background? We are a very well established and growing manufacturer of own label chemical products to a diverse range of industries (primarily through distribution) looking to drive growth through strong account management, networking and following up leads from our marketing initiatives. Based in South Derbyshire and covering the UK - we want to hear from you! BASIC SALARY: Up to £60,000 BENEFITS: 25 days holiday Company car or car allowance Bonus based on sales performance Full access to company benefits scheme after a qualifying period LOCATION: South Derbyshire COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Derby, Nottingham, Burton on Trent, Loughborough, Leicester, Tamworth, Birmingham, Coventry, Lutterworth, Stoke on Trent, Dudley, Stafford, Rugby, Northampton, Telford, Sheffield, Mansfield. JOB DESCRIPTION: Sales Manager, Business Development Manager - Chemicals, Own Label Products, Distribution This Sales Manager role is a hybrid role - in the office at least a couple of days per week if not visiting customers. This Business Development Manager role will focus on the development of success through our existing (and growing) distributor / wholesale business. There is also the potential to develop new business with major and smaller consumer, professional brands manufacturers of bespoke own / private label products. You will work with R&D to modify and create new product development to custom requirements. We are also investing on internal R&D to generate new products to take to market. We specialise in a quick turnaround initial sales meetings to manufacture. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Sales Manager, Business Development Manager - Chemicals, Own Label Products, Distribution Hybrid role split between home office and manufacturing site in South Derbyshire Support and mentorship of two existing experienced sales professionals. Develop sales through existing accounts and following client leads. Leverage relationships with businesses to open doors into sister & competitor companies and divergent sectors. Follow new leads from marketing, referrals and new website. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Sales Manager, Business Development Manager - Chemicals, Own Label Products, Distribution Proven track record of sales, account management and business development success of a chemical product. This could be from cleaning, hygiene, janitorial, industrial, automotive markets. Experience of selling through distribution and to end users Skilled at developing existing relationships with key accounts. Credible in selling a technical product - but from a features, benefits, applications perspective rather than necessarily understanding the chemical make up of the range. You must be a strong, independent and driven sales professional (who works to margins - not just turnover) with the capacity for strategic business development. Able to sell at a variety of levels up to C-suite level meetings - talking about the specification of new products. Any exposure to own / private label would also be an advantage. THE COMPANY: Well established (almost 40 years) SME with a great reputation with some very big name clients as a specialist manufacture of own label chemical products. Our turnover has doubled over the last few years - and we've just taken on a new manufacturing site. We're growing! PROSPECTS: There is a genuine path to the top table (Sales Director) role within a reasonable time frame. There is the potential to grow a team as the role and company grows. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Technical Sales Manager - Chemicals, Consumer Goods, Own label, Hygiene, Cleaning, Janitorial, Industrial Chemicals, Automotive Chemicals, Private Label Products, Wholesale, Chemical Manufacturers INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: SP18215, Wallace Hind Selection
Nov 03, 2025
Full time
Are you a skilled Sales Manager / Business Development Manager from a chemical products sales background? We are a very well established and growing manufacturer of own label chemical products to a diverse range of industries (primarily through distribution) looking to drive growth through strong account management, networking and following up leads from our marketing initiatives. Based in South Derbyshire and covering the UK - we want to hear from you! BASIC SALARY: Up to £60,000 BENEFITS: 25 days holiday Company car or car allowance Bonus based on sales performance Full access to company benefits scheme after a qualifying period LOCATION: South Derbyshire COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Derby, Nottingham, Burton on Trent, Loughborough, Leicester, Tamworth, Birmingham, Coventry, Lutterworth, Stoke on Trent, Dudley, Stafford, Rugby, Northampton, Telford, Sheffield, Mansfield. JOB DESCRIPTION: Sales Manager, Business Development Manager - Chemicals, Own Label Products, Distribution This Sales Manager role is a hybrid role - in the office at least a couple of days per week if not visiting customers. This Business Development Manager role will focus on the development of success through our existing (and growing) distributor / wholesale business. There is also the potential to develop new business with major and smaller consumer, professional brands manufacturers of bespoke own / private label products. You will work with R&D to modify and create new product development to custom requirements. We are also investing on internal R&D to generate new products to take to market. We specialise in a quick turnaround initial sales meetings to manufacture. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Sales Manager, Business Development Manager - Chemicals, Own Label Products, Distribution Hybrid role split between home office and manufacturing site in South Derbyshire Support and mentorship of two existing experienced sales professionals. Develop sales through existing accounts and following client leads. Leverage relationships with businesses to open doors into sister & competitor companies and divergent sectors. Follow new leads from marketing, referrals and new website. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Sales Manager, Business Development Manager - Chemicals, Own Label Products, Distribution Proven track record of sales, account management and business development success of a chemical product. This could be from cleaning, hygiene, janitorial, industrial, automotive markets. Experience of selling through distribution and to end users Skilled at developing existing relationships with key accounts. Credible in selling a technical product - but from a features, benefits, applications perspective rather than necessarily understanding the chemical make up of the range. You must be a strong, independent and driven sales professional (who works to margins - not just turnover) with the capacity for strategic business development. Able to sell at a variety of levels up to C-suite level meetings - talking about the specification of new products. Any exposure to own / private label would also be an advantage. THE COMPANY: Well established (almost 40 years) SME with a great reputation with some very big name clients as a specialist manufacture of own label chemical products. Our turnover has doubled over the last few years - and we've just taken on a new manufacturing site. We're growing! PROSPECTS: There is a genuine path to the top table (Sales Director) role within a reasonable time frame. There is the potential to grow a team as the role and company grows. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Technical Sales Manager - Chemicals, Consumer Goods, Own label, Hygiene, Cleaning, Janitorial, Industrial Chemicals, Automotive Chemicals, Private Label Products, Wholesale, Chemical Manufacturers INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: SP18215, Wallace Hind Selection
Senior Finance Manager / Head of Finance Your new company You'll be joining a pioneering global leader in technological manufacturing, with a rich heritage dating several decades that operates across the UK, USA, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. With a strong focus on precision engineering and cutting-edge solutions, this company is committed to enabling breakthroughs that shape the future. It's a publicly listed organisation with a collaborative culture, a clear growth strategy, and a reputation for technical excellence. Responsibilities include: Deliver accurate financial reporting, budgets, and forecasts to support site performance. Partner with site leadership to provide financial insight for strategic decisions. Ensure compliance with financial controls and accounting standards, including long-term contract reporting. Support investment and sourcing decisions with robust business cases. Review and approve customer proposals for financial viability. Maintain standard costing and drive variance analysis. Manage audit, tax, and regulatory reporting requirements. Collaborate on R&D capitalisation and currency risk management. Contribute to group finance initiatives and site control reviews. Lead and develop the site finance team. What you'll need to succeed You'll be a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA or equivalent) with extensive experience in finance leadership and business partnering. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, along with a proven ability to deliver results with accuracy and accountability. You'll bring a solid understanding of manufacturing environments, ERP systems and standard costing. A detail-oriented approach and the ability to influence non-financial stakeholders will be key to your success. An An understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards is a distinct advantage. What you'll get in return Rewards include a competitive salary of up to £70,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package. You'll work in a modern, well-equipped office with onsite parking and enjoy flexibility through work-from-home days when appropriate. Joining a forward-thinking organisation, you'll be part of a high-tech, purpose-led environment that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Nov 03, 2025
Full time
Senior Finance Manager / Head of Finance Your new company You'll be joining a pioneering global leader in technological manufacturing, with a rich heritage dating several decades that operates across the UK, USA, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. With a strong focus on precision engineering and cutting-edge solutions, this company is committed to enabling breakthroughs that shape the future. It's a publicly listed organisation with a collaborative culture, a clear growth strategy, and a reputation for technical excellence. Responsibilities include: Deliver accurate financial reporting, budgets, and forecasts to support site performance. Partner with site leadership to provide financial insight for strategic decisions. Ensure compliance with financial controls and accounting standards, including long-term contract reporting. Support investment and sourcing decisions with robust business cases. Review and approve customer proposals for financial viability. Maintain standard costing and drive variance analysis. Manage audit, tax, and regulatory reporting requirements. Collaborate on R&D capitalisation and currency risk management. Contribute to group finance initiatives and site control reviews. Lead and develop the site finance team. What you'll need to succeed You'll be a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA or equivalent) with extensive experience in finance leadership and business partnering. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, along with a proven ability to deliver results with accuracy and accountability. You'll bring a solid understanding of manufacturing environments, ERP systems and standard costing. A detail-oriented approach and the ability to influence non-financial stakeholders will be key to your success. An An understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards is a distinct advantage. What you'll get in return Rewards include a competitive salary of up to £70,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package. You'll work in a modern, well-equipped office with onsite parking and enjoy flexibility through work-from-home days when appropriate. Joining a forward-thinking organisation, you'll be part of a high-tech, purpose-led environment that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Department: Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship Location: Role can be located in London (West and East London), Birmingham, Manchester, or Leeds (On-site) Type of Contract: Maternity Cover - Fixed Term - 1 Year Working Pattern: Full Time - 40hrs Per Week Salary Range £45,000-£55,000 GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK's leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more. Our Vision: Changing lives through education. What We Do: The Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship department at GBS is dedicated to preparing students for successful careers and business ventures. It offers tailored one-to-one guidance, a dynamic online Careers Hub via Handshake, and a structured Employability Award that builds critical job-seeking skills through Bronze to Platinum levels. Students gain practical experience in CV building, networking, and real job applications, including tools like ChatGPT. The role: The Head of Alumni, Data and Surveys is responsible for managing a team of Alumni Relations Officers and Data Technicians and ensuring relevant institutional objectives, particularly around graduate outcomes. You will ensure that the members of your team are given clear targets and are resourced and empowered to meet them. They will develop and maintain the relationship between GBS and our growing number of alumni. Their key task is to build up our Alumni programme and to manage the relationship between GBS and its graduates, including informing them about the Graduate Outcome Survey. This will be done through communication with the alumni community by newsletters, events, on-line events, in-person events and other resources. They work closely with the Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship Team in tracking our graduates as they move into future employment and explore opportunities for our internship and volunteering programme. Where alumni have not secured graduate level progression, they signpost them to the Careers Consultants for support. They work closely with our Marketing Department in creating and distributing communications for our alumni. They will also ensure there is an active and exciting programme of alumni activities and ensure that an accurate and complete alumni database is maintained and all alumni are ready for the Graduate Outcomes Survey. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. What the role involves: To build a community of external stakeholders to support our alumni, including local employers, public bodies and third sector organisations. To ensure that a complete database of alumni is maintained, all alumni are contacted prior to the Graduate Outcomes Survey and a calendar of alumni events is established. To ensure that employment status data is collected and reported twice a year from all students. To ensure that the team communicates with our alumni and external stakeholder communities and the alumni database is populated and maintained. To ensure that a periodic alumni magazine/newsletter is produced, working with marketing distribute it. To oversee the arranging of networking events, reunions and other events, both in person and on-line, for alumni members and external stakeholders. To encourage engagement from alumni and external stakeholders to support extracurricular events, GBS development and promotion, and volunteering and placement opportunities. To promote the alumni community to current students and external stakeholders. To lead on the strategic planning for the direction of the alumni office. To ensure that the alumni website, Careers and Placement platform, and online community are maintained. To ensure that discounts, benefits and services for alumni members are sourced and awareness of those raised in the alumni community. To ensure that local businesses and organisations are communicated with to arrange benefits packages for alumni members. To oversee the tracking of students' destinations and progression once they have graduated. To ensure that alumni are kept informed about the Graduate Outcomes Survey and that they feel prepared for it. To ensure that the employment status of alumni is actively monitored and recorded. To ensure that any alumni who have not achieved graduate outcomes are supported and directed to the Careers team. To manage the delivery of services in a cost effective and efficient manner and undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required, including administrative, management and evaluation duties appropriate to the role. What Experience/Skills are required: Essential: Degree qualified in a relevant area of equivalent experience. Substantial relevant experience of managing and leading large teams within the Careers and Entrepreneurship sector. Demonstrable experience of working in a senior role. Ability to deliver priorities to budget within a large and complex organisation. Ability to lead, motivate, further develop and line manage a high performing team. Excellent interpersonal and networking skills. Excellent analytical skills. Ability to persuade and negotiate using data and narrative. Excellent oral and written communication skills. What We Offer 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days Workplace pension scheme Tuition reimbursement for career development courses Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more Reward and recognition programme £500 award employee referral scheme Discretionary annual performance bonus I will be starting a Masters in Careers and Employability Guidance in January, and this has been supported by my manager who allows me to manage my time and diary how best works for me. We are also given constant upskilling opportunities and encouraged to attend both internal and external learning and development events. - Kira McCormack (Professional Services Employee) GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.
Nov 03, 2025
Full time
Department: Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship Location: Role can be located in London (West and East London), Birmingham, Manchester, or Leeds (On-site) Type of Contract: Maternity Cover - Fixed Term - 1 Year Working Pattern: Full Time - 40hrs Per Week Salary Range £45,000-£55,000 GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK's leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more. Our Vision: Changing lives through education. What We Do: The Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship department at GBS is dedicated to preparing students for successful careers and business ventures. It offers tailored one-to-one guidance, a dynamic online Careers Hub via Handshake, and a structured Employability Award that builds critical job-seeking skills through Bronze to Platinum levels. Students gain practical experience in CV building, networking, and real job applications, including tools like ChatGPT. The role: The Head of Alumni, Data and Surveys is responsible for managing a team of Alumni Relations Officers and Data Technicians and ensuring relevant institutional objectives, particularly around graduate outcomes. You will ensure that the members of your team are given clear targets and are resourced and empowered to meet them. They will develop and maintain the relationship between GBS and our growing number of alumni. Their key task is to build up our Alumni programme and to manage the relationship between GBS and its graduates, including informing them about the Graduate Outcome Survey. This will be done through communication with the alumni community by newsletters, events, on-line events, in-person events and other resources. They work closely with the Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship Team in tracking our graduates as they move into future employment and explore opportunities for our internship and volunteering programme. Where alumni have not secured graduate level progression, they signpost them to the Careers Consultants for support. They work closely with our Marketing Department in creating and distributing communications for our alumni. They will also ensure there is an active and exciting programme of alumni activities and ensure that an accurate and complete alumni database is maintained and all alumni are ready for the Graduate Outcomes Survey. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. What the role involves: To build a community of external stakeholders to support our alumni, including local employers, public bodies and third sector organisations. To ensure that a complete database of alumni is maintained, all alumni are contacted prior to the Graduate Outcomes Survey and a calendar of alumni events is established. To ensure that employment status data is collected and reported twice a year from all students. To ensure that the team communicates with our alumni and external stakeholder communities and the alumni database is populated and maintained. To ensure that a periodic alumni magazine/newsletter is produced, working with marketing distribute it. To oversee the arranging of networking events, reunions and other events, both in person and on-line, for alumni members and external stakeholders. To encourage engagement from alumni and external stakeholders to support extracurricular events, GBS development and promotion, and volunteering and placement opportunities. To promote the alumni community to current students and external stakeholders. To lead on the strategic planning for the direction of the alumni office. To ensure that the alumni website, Careers and Placement platform, and online community are maintained. To ensure that discounts, benefits and services for alumni members are sourced and awareness of those raised in the alumni community. To ensure that local businesses and organisations are communicated with to arrange benefits packages for alumni members. To oversee the tracking of students' destinations and progression once they have graduated. To ensure that alumni are kept informed about the Graduate Outcomes Survey and that they feel prepared for it. To ensure that the employment status of alumni is actively monitored and recorded. To ensure that any alumni who have not achieved graduate outcomes are supported and directed to the Careers team. To manage the delivery of services in a cost effective and efficient manner and undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required, including administrative, management and evaluation duties appropriate to the role. What Experience/Skills are required: Essential: Degree qualified in a relevant area of equivalent experience. Substantial relevant experience of managing and leading large teams within the Careers and Entrepreneurship sector. Demonstrable experience of working in a senior role. Ability to deliver priorities to budget within a large and complex organisation. Ability to lead, motivate, further develop and line manage a high performing team. Excellent interpersonal and networking skills. Excellent analytical skills. Ability to persuade and negotiate using data and narrative. Excellent oral and written communication skills. What We Offer 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days Workplace pension scheme Tuition reimbursement for career development courses Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more Reward and recognition programme £500 award employee referral scheme Discretionary annual performance bonus I will be starting a Masters in Careers and Employability Guidance in January, and this has been supported by my manager who allows me to manage my time and diary how best works for me. We are also given constant upskilling opportunities and encouraged to attend both internal and external learning and development events. - Kira McCormack (Professional Services Employee) GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.
Interim Finance & Operations Director - International Wholesaler - c. 6 Months - London Your new company A well-established international consumer goods business with a strong presence in the UK market is recruiting a Finance and Operations Director to lead its UK commercial branch. Known for its innovative products in home comfort and personal care, the company operates under globally recognised brands and is backed by a dynamic European parent group. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that blends design excellence with operational precision. Your new role As Finance and Operations Director, you will oversee the financial, administrative, and operational functions of the UK entity. Reporting to the General Manager and working closely with the parent company, you'll play a key role in aligning local operations with global strategies and standards. This is a hands-on leadership role with broad responsibilities across finance, compliance, logistics, and team management. Key responsibilities include: Strategic financial planning and analysis to support business growth. Oversight of budgeting, forecasting, and statutory reporting. Cash flow and credit management in line with group policies. Coordination of logistics and warehouse operations. Process optimisation and performance monitoring across all functions. Leadership of administrative and operational teams. Ensuring compliance with UK regulations and group standards. Acting as the key liaison between the UK branch and the European HQ. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in senior finance or operations leadership, ideally within consumer goods or wholesale.Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, tax regulations, and business practices.Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, especially in Italian settings.A collaborative leadership style and the ability to build high-performing teams.Experience with ERP systems, including JDE. A proactive, adaptable approach to managing change and driving operational excellence. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Nov 03, 2025
Seasonal
Interim Finance & Operations Director - International Wholesaler - c. 6 Months - London Your new company A well-established international consumer goods business with a strong presence in the UK market is recruiting a Finance and Operations Director to lead its UK commercial branch. Known for its innovative products in home comfort and personal care, the company operates under globally recognised brands and is backed by a dynamic European parent group. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that blends design excellence with operational precision. Your new role As Finance and Operations Director, you will oversee the financial, administrative, and operational functions of the UK entity. Reporting to the General Manager and working closely with the parent company, you'll play a key role in aligning local operations with global strategies and standards. This is a hands-on leadership role with broad responsibilities across finance, compliance, logistics, and team management. Key responsibilities include: Strategic financial planning and analysis to support business growth. Oversight of budgeting, forecasting, and statutory reporting. Cash flow and credit management in line with group policies. Coordination of logistics and warehouse operations. Process optimisation and performance monitoring across all functions. Leadership of administrative and operational teams. Ensuring compliance with UK regulations and group standards. Acting as the key liaison between the UK branch and the European HQ. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in senior finance or operations leadership, ideally within consumer goods or wholesale.Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, tax regulations, and business practices.Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, especially in Italian settings.A collaborative leadership style and the ability to build high-performing teams.Experience with ERP systems, including JDE. A proactive, adaptable approach to managing change and driving operational excellence. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
La Fosse Associates Limited
Solihull, West Midlands
Role : Strategic Bids Enterprise Architect Location - Solihull, Hook, or London (hybrid) Salary - up to £95K base + benefits Industry : Business Process Outsourcing/Public services industry Purpose: The Strategic Bids Enterprise Architect leads the development of major strategic bids, ensuring proposed solutions align with standard architectures and deliver a competitive, winning proposition for the company. They work closely with the UK&E Growth Team to ensure digital and technology components are effectively addressed, engaging the digital and technology function early in the process. This includes overseeing the selection and governance of strategic partners and suppliers. The Enterprise Architect must understand both the technical and commercial aspects of each bid-assessing how proposed technologies influence win probability and the profitability of awarded contracts. Responsibilities: - Lead the development of technology solutions for strategic bids, ensuring they are affordable, competitive, and aligned with Enterprise Architecture and IT strategy. - Provide systems engineering support to ensure requirements are effectively cascaded to technology partners and vendors. - Serve as the Design Authority for solution components delivered by technology partners and vendors on strategic bids. - Offer architectural leadership and guidance to Senior/Solution Architects and Technical Delivery teams to ensure alignment with sector roadmap designs. - Support account management activities within the growth team by maintaining a clear view of the digital and technology roadmap for strategic accounts. - Communicate technical issues and IT solution strategies clearly to Business Unit stakeholders and IT professionals in support of proposed solutions. - Ensure all solution designs align with business needs and sector technology roadmaps. - Review vendor and supplier proposals to confirm deliverability, quality, and compliance with Enterprise Architecture standards and sector roadmaps. - Identify and mitigate business and architectural risks associated with strategic bid solutions Required Experience: - Education: A bachelor's degree in an IT-related discipline is preferred but not mandatory. Strong understanding of modern IT infrastructure, applications, and cloud technologies is essential. - Problem-Solving: Demonstrates analytical thinking and a logical approach to developing innovative solutions to complex problems. - Communication: Possesses excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical details clearly and concisely to non-technical stakeholders. - Flexibility and Innovation: Stays current with emerging technologies, identifies technical issues, and designs effective solutions. Able to adapt plans and decisions as needed. - Systems Engineering: Experienced in applying systems engineering principles and serving as a design authority. - Relationship Management: Skilled in building strong, collaborative relationships with clients, operational managers, and colleagues. - Information Management: Capable of gathering, analysing, and synthesizing information effectively. - Standards and Compliance: Good knowledge of quality standards, relevant legislation, and best practices. - Adaptability and Prioritization: Able to manage time effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain focus under pressure. - Forward Thinking: Anticipates potential problems and develops proactive solutions. - Enterprise Architecture: Familiar with established Enterprise Architecture frameworks and best practices. Additional information: UK SC clearance or willingness to obtain clearance is needed. Ability to travel to company and client sites in Europe and the UK as reasonably required.
Nov 03, 2025
Full time
Role : Strategic Bids Enterprise Architect Location - Solihull, Hook, or London (hybrid) Salary - up to £95K base + benefits Industry : Business Process Outsourcing/Public services industry Purpose: The Strategic Bids Enterprise Architect leads the development of major strategic bids, ensuring proposed solutions align with standard architectures and deliver a competitive, winning proposition for the company. They work closely with the UK&E Growth Team to ensure digital and technology components are effectively addressed, engaging the digital and technology function early in the process. This includes overseeing the selection and governance of strategic partners and suppliers. The Enterprise Architect must understand both the technical and commercial aspects of each bid-assessing how proposed technologies influence win probability and the profitability of awarded contracts. Responsibilities: - Lead the development of technology solutions for strategic bids, ensuring they are affordable, competitive, and aligned with Enterprise Architecture and IT strategy. - Provide systems engineering support to ensure requirements are effectively cascaded to technology partners and vendors. - Serve as the Design Authority for solution components delivered by technology partners and vendors on strategic bids. - Offer architectural leadership and guidance to Senior/Solution Architects and Technical Delivery teams to ensure alignment with sector roadmap designs. - Support account management activities within the growth team by maintaining a clear view of the digital and technology roadmap for strategic accounts. - Communicate technical issues and IT solution strategies clearly to Business Unit stakeholders and IT professionals in support of proposed solutions. - Ensure all solution designs align with business needs and sector technology roadmaps. - Review vendor and supplier proposals to confirm deliverability, quality, and compliance with Enterprise Architecture standards and sector roadmaps. - Identify and mitigate business and architectural risks associated with strategic bid solutions Required Experience: - Education: A bachelor's degree in an IT-related discipline is preferred but not mandatory. Strong understanding of modern IT infrastructure, applications, and cloud technologies is essential. - Problem-Solving: Demonstrates analytical thinking and a logical approach to developing innovative solutions to complex problems. - Communication: Possesses excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical details clearly and concisely to non-technical stakeholders. - Flexibility and Innovation: Stays current with emerging technologies, identifies technical issues, and designs effective solutions. Able to adapt plans and decisions as needed. - Systems Engineering: Experienced in applying systems engineering principles and serving as a design authority. - Relationship Management: Skilled in building strong, collaborative relationships with clients, operational managers, and colleagues. - Information Management: Capable of gathering, analysing, and synthesizing information effectively. - Standards and Compliance: Good knowledge of quality standards, relevant legislation, and best practices. - Adaptability and Prioritization: Able to manage time effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain focus under pressure. - Forward Thinking: Anticipates potential problems and develops proactive solutions. - Enterprise Architecture: Familiar with established Enterprise Architecture frameworks and best practices. Additional information: UK SC clearance or willingness to obtain clearance is needed. Ability to travel to company and client sites in Europe and the UK as reasonably required.
Job Title: Corporate Tax Manager Job Location: Edinburgh Your new company This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading UK accountancy firm ranked among the top 15 nationally and part of a globally recognised network. Known for its people-first culture and commitment to excellence, the firm offers a dynamic and inclusive environment where individuals are supported to thrive. With award-winning development programmes and a strong focus on continuous learning, you'll be joining a business that truly invests in its people and values their contributions. Your new role As a Corporate Tax Manager, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality tax advisory and compliance services to a varied client base, including owner-managed businesses, large corporates, and international groups. Whether you're stepping into your first managerial role or bringing established experience, this position offers the flexibility to tailor your responsibilities to your strengths and career goals. You'll work closely with clients to understand their businesses, provide strategic insights, and help navigate complex tax challenges. What you'll need to succeed You'll be CTA, ACA, ACCA qualified (or equivalent), with a strong background in corporate tax and a passion for delivering exceptional client service. You'll have excellent communication skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to build lasting relationships. A proactive and collaborative approach is essential, along with the motivation to grow professionally in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. What you'll get in return You'll receive a competitive salary package, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and the option to buy or sell up to 5 days. The firm offers agile working, including core hours from 10 AM to 2 PM and two home-working days per week, helping you balance work and personal commitments. Additional benefits include discretionary bonuses, employee recognition awards, a structured succession planning programme, and access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with counselling and virtual GP services. What you need to do now If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a firm that values your individuality and supports your growth, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now through Hays or contact your local Hays recruitment consultant to find out more about this exciting opportunity. #
Nov 03, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Corporate Tax Manager Job Location: Edinburgh Your new company This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading UK accountancy firm ranked among the top 15 nationally and part of a globally recognised network. Known for its people-first culture and commitment to excellence, the firm offers a dynamic and inclusive environment where individuals are supported to thrive. With award-winning development programmes and a strong focus on continuous learning, you'll be joining a business that truly invests in its people and values their contributions. Your new role As a Corporate Tax Manager, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality tax advisory and compliance services to a varied client base, including owner-managed businesses, large corporates, and international groups. Whether you're stepping into your first managerial role or bringing established experience, this position offers the flexibility to tailor your responsibilities to your strengths and career goals. You'll work closely with clients to understand their businesses, provide strategic insights, and help navigate complex tax challenges. What you'll need to succeed You'll be CTA, ACA, ACCA qualified (or equivalent), with a strong background in corporate tax and a passion for delivering exceptional client service. You'll have excellent communication skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to build lasting relationships. A proactive and collaborative approach is essential, along with the motivation to grow professionally in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. What you'll get in return You'll receive a competitive salary package, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and the option to buy or sell up to 5 days. The firm offers agile working, including core hours from 10 AM to 2 PM and two home-working days per week, helping you balance work and personal commitments. Additional benefits include discretionary bonuses, employee recognition awards, a structured succession planning programme, and access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with counselling and virtual GP services. What you need to do now If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a firm that values your individuality and supports your growth, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now through Hays or contact your local Hays recruitment consultant to find out more about this exciting opportunity. #
Join one of the UK's leading fresh produce businesses as a National Account Manager, taking ownership of key retail relationships and driving commercial growth across major accounts. The Role Reporting to the Senior Sales Manager, you'll manage day-to-day trading, lead tenders and negotiations, and use data and insight to shape category decisions. You'll work cross-functionally to ensure supply and service excellence while identifying new opportunities to grow both private label and branded ranges. Key Responsibilities Own and grow key retail accounts, building strong buyer relationships. Lead price and volume negotiations, ensuring commercial success. Deliver accurate forecasts and actionable insights. Collaborate across supply chain and operations to maximise service levels. Support tenders and long-term strategic planning. About You Proven experience managing retail accounts within FMCG or fresh produce. Strong commercial and negotiation skills. Confident with data, forecasting, and category insight. Excellent communicator and relationship builder. Proactive, analytical, and highly organised.
Nov 03, 2025
Full time
Join one of the UK's leading fresh produce businesses as a National Account Manager, taking ownership of key retail relationships and driving commercial growth across major accounts. The Role Reporting to the Senior Sales Manager, you'll manage day-to-day trading, lead tenders and negotiations, and use data and insight to shape category decisions. You'll work cross-functionally to ensure supply and service excellence while identifying new opportunities to grow both private label and branded ranges. Key Responsibilities Own and grow key retail accounts, building strong buyer relationships. Lead price and volume negotiations, ensuring commercial success. Deliver accurate forecasts and actionable insights. Collaborate across supply chain and operations to maximise service levels. Support tenders and long-term strategic planning. About You Proven experience managing retail accounts within FMCG or fresh produce. Strong commercial and negotiation skills. Confident with data, forecasting, and category insight. Excellent communicator and relationship builder. Proactive, analytical, and highly organised.
Management accountant required within the UK arm of an international group Your new company We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join the UK arm of an international group with strong market share in their sector. Your new role This pivotal role involves the preparation and reporting of financial management results and other key reports within strict deadlines to both headquarters and local management. You will play a crucial part in ensuring financial transparency and accuracy, supporting strategic decision-making across the business. The successful candidate will work closely with a range of stakeholders to provide financial insights and guidance, fostering collaboration and alignment on financial matters. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will assist in the smooth running of the department, contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic, globally connected organisation where your expertise will make a tangible impact. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant (or soon to qualify) with strong management reporting skills. You will relish working within a fast-paced, high-performing team and be accustomed to working to tight deadlines given the global set-up of this organisation. Consideration will be given to both candidates exiting practice as well as those making their next move within industry. What you'll get in return Flexible working options are available, alongside an excellent benefits package and scope to progress your career in a group of size and scale. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Nov 03, 2025
Full time
Management accountant required within the UK arm of an international group Your new company We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join the UK arm of an international group with strong market share in their sector. Your new role This pivotal role involves the preparation and reporting of financial management results and other key reports within strict deadlines to both headquarters and local management. You will play a crucial part in ensuring financial transparency and accuracy, supporting strategic decision-making across the business. The successful candidate will work closely with a range of stakeholders to provide financial insights and guidance, fostering collaboration and alignment on financial matters. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will assist in the smooth running of the department, contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic, globally connected organisation where your expertise will make a tangible impact. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant (or soon to qualify) with strong management reporting skills. You will relish working within a fast-paced, high-performing team and be accustomed to working to tight deadlines given the global set-up of this organisation. Consideration will be given to both candidates exiting practice as well as those making their next move within industry. What you'll get in return Flexible working options are available, alongside an excellent benefits package and scope to progress your career in a group of size and scale. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Department: Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship Location: Role can be based in London (West and East London), Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds Campuses (On-site) Type of Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time - 40hrs Per Week Salary: £29,000pa GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK's leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more. Our Vision: Changing lives through education. What We Do: The Employability and Entrepreneurship Department at GBS is dedicated to preparing students for successful careers and business ventures. It offers tailored one-to-one guidance, a dynamic online Careers Hub via Handshake, and a structured Employability Award that builds critical job-seeking skills through Bronze to Platinum levels. Students gain practical experience in CV building, networking, and real job applications, including tools like ChatGPT. The role: The Alumni Relations Officer will develop and maintain the relationship between GBS and our growing number of alumni. Your key task is to build up our Alumni programme and to manage the relationship between GBS and its graduates, including informing them about the Graduate Outcome Survey. This will be done through communication with the alumni community by newsletters, events, on-line events, in-person events and other resources. You will work closely with the Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship Team in tracking our graduates as they move into future employment and explore opportunities for our internship and volunteering programme. Where alumni have not secured graduate level progression, you will be signpost them to the Careers Consultants for support. You will work closely with the Marketing Department in creating and distributing communications for our alumni. You will also help build a community of external stakeholders to support our alumni, including local employers, public bodies and third sector organisations. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. What the role involves: This role is largely about communication and support. You will keep alumni connected to each other and GBS, to encourage and promote the professional development of alumni on an individual basis, including helping them to secure graduate level outcomes where necessary, and to keep the alumni community aware of the institutions' developments, including work placement opportunities and achievements. Duties: To c ommunicate with our alumni and external stakeholder communities. To p opulate and maintaining the alumni database. To w ork with marketing distribute an alumni magazine/newsletter. To p rovide content for the alumni publication. To a rrange networking events, reunions and other events, both in person and on-line, for alumni members and external stakeholders. To e ncourage engagement from alumni and external stakeholders to support extra-curricular events, GBS development and promotion, and volunteering and placement opportunities. To p romote the alumni community to current students and external stakeholders . To c ontribute to strategic planning for the direction of the alumni office. To h elp maintain the alumni website, Careers and Placement platform, and online community. To s ource discounts, benefits and services for alumni members and raising awareness of those. To c ommunicate with local businesses and organisations to arrange benefits packages for alumni members. To k eep alumni informed about the Graduate Outcomes Survey and ensure that they feel prepared for it. To track the employment status of alumni and refer them to the Careers team if they have not achieved graduate level outcomes in the period up to the Graduate Outcome Survey. To p romote any notable alumni success stories. To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required, including administrative and evaluation duties appropriate to the role. What Experience/Skills are required: Essential: Hold Further or Higher Education level qualifications Achieved a minimum of GCSEs grade C or above in Math's and English (or equivalent) Good project management skills are required in this role You will be expected to work to deadlines and prioritise workloads Demonstrate highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to influence, collaborate and interact effectively with a range of stakeholders. Understanding of and passion for both higher education and for working with a diverse student body, especially mature students from a widening participation background Flexibility with time and travel is required as you will occasionally be required to work outside of regular working pattern over weekends and evenings, and travel to our various campuses Good IT skills working on all Microsoft packages Desirable: Qualified to degree level Professional qualifications in the areas of administration and marketing are desirable Experience of university administration or marketing duties Willing to work occasional weekends and evenings, and to go travel to our various campuses Experience of working with a customer relationship management (CRM) system What We Offer 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days Workplace pension scheme Tuition reimbursement for career development courses Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more Reward and recognition programme £500 award employee referral scheme Discretionary annual performance bonus I will be starting a Masters in Careers and Employability Guidance in January, and this has been supported by my manager who allows me to manage my time and diary how best works for me. We are also given constant upskilling opportunities and encouraged to attend both internal and external learning and development events. - Kira McCormack (Professional Services Employee) GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.
Nov 03, 2025
Full time
Department: Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship Location: Role can be based in London (West and East London), Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds Campuses (On-site) Type of Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time - 40hrs Per Week Salary: £29,000pa GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK's leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more. Our Vision: Changing lives through education. What We Do: The Employability and Entrepreneurship Department at GBS is dedicated to preparing students for successful careers and business ventures. It offers tailored one-to-one guidance, a dynamic online Careers Hub via Handshake, and a structured Employability Award that builds critical job-seeking skills through Bronze to Platinum levels. Students gain practical experience in CV building, networking, and real job applications, including tools like ChatGPT. The role: The Alumni Relations Officer will develop and maintain the relationship between GBS and our growing number of alumni. Your key task is to build up our Alumni programme and to manage the relationship between GBS and its graduates, including informing them about the Graduate Outcome Survey. This will be done through communication with the alumni community by newsletters, events, on-line events, in-person events and other resources. You will work closely with the Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship Team in tracking our graduates as they move into future employment and explore opportunities for our internship and volunteering programme. Where alumni have not secured graduate level progression, you will be signpost them to the Careers Consultants for support. You will work closely with the Marketing Department in creating and distributing communications for our alumni. You will also help build a community of external stakeholders to support our alumni, including local employers, public bodies and third sector organisations. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. What the role involves: This role is largely about communication and support. You will keep alumni connected to each other and GBS, to encourage and promote the professional development of alumni on an individual basis, including helping them to secure graduate level outcomes where necessary, and to keep the alumni community aware of the institutions' developments, including work placement opportunities and achievements. Duties: To c ommunicate with our alumni and external stakeholder communities. To p opulate and maintaining the alumni database. To w ork with marketing distribute an alumni magazine/newsletter. To p rovide content for the alumni publication. To a rrange networking events, reunions and other events, both in person and on-line, for alumni members and external stakeholders. To e ncourage engagement from alumni and external stakeholders to support extra-curricular events, GBS development and promotion, and volunteering and placement opportunities. To p romote the alumni community to current students and external stakeholders . To c ontribute to strategic planning for the direction of the alumni office. To h elp maintain the alumni website, Careers and Placement platform, and online community. To s ource discounts, benefits and services for alumni members and raising awareness of those. To c ommunicate with local businesses and organisations to arrange benefits packages for alumni members. To k eep alumni informed about the Graduate Outcomes Survey and ensure that they feel prepared for it. To track the employment status of alumni and refer them to the Careers team if they have not achieved graduate level outcomes in the period up to the Graduate Outcome Survey. To p romote any notable alumni success stories. To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required, including administrative and evaluation duties appropriate to the role. What Experience/Skills are required: Essential: Hold Further or Higher Education level qualifications Achieved a minimum of GCSEs grade C or above in Math's and English (or equivalent) Good project management skills are required in this role You will be expected to work to deadlines and prioritise workloads Demonstrate highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to influence, collaborate and interact effectively with a range of stakeholders. Understanding of and passion for both higher education and for working with a diverse student body, especially mature students from a widening participation background Flexibility with time and travel is required as you will occasionally be required to work outside of regular working pattern over weekends and evenings, and travel to our various campuses Good IT skills working on all Microsoft packages Desirable: Qualified to degree level Professional qualifications in the areas of administration and marketing are desirable Experience of university administration or marketing duties Willing to work occasional weekends and evenings, and to go travel to our various campuses Experience of working with a customer relationship management (CRM) system What We Offer 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days Workplace pension scheme Tuition reimbursement for career development courses Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more Reward and recognition programme £500 award employee referral scheme Discretionary annual performance bonus I will be starting a Masters in Careers and Employability Guidance in January, and this has been supported by my manager who allows me to manage my time and diary how best works for me. We are also given constant upskilling opportunities and encouraged to attend both internal and external learning and development events. - Kira McCormack (Professional Services Employee) GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.
Department: Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship Location: Role can be based in London (West and East London), Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds Campuses (On-site) Type of Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time - 40hrs Per Week Salary: £29,000pa GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK's leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more. Our Vision: Changing lives through education. What We Do: The Employability and Entrepreneurship Department at GBS is dedicated to preparing students for successful careers and business ventures. It offers tailored one-to-one guidance, a dynamic online Careers Hub via Handshake, and a structured Employability Award that builds critical job-seeking skills through Bronze to Platinum levels. Students gain practical experience in CV building, networking, and real job applications, including tools like ChatGPT. The role: The Alumni Relations Officer will develop and maintain the relationship between GBS and our growing number of alumni. Your key task is to build up our Alumni programme and to manage the relationship between GBS and its graduates, including informing them about the Graduate Outcome Survey. This will be done through communication with the alumni community by newsletters, events, on-line events, in-person events and other resources. You will work closely with the Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship Team in tracking our graduates as they move into future employment and explore opportunities for our internship and volunteering programme. Where alumni have not secured graduate level progression, you will be signpost them to the Careers Consultants for support. You will work closely with the Marketing Department in creating and distributing communications for our alumni. You will also help build a community of external stakeholders to support our alumni, including local employers, public bodies and third sector organisations. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. What the role involves: This role is largely about communication and support. You will keep alumni connected to each other and GBS, to encourage and promote the professional development of alumni on an individual basis, including helping them to secure graduate level outcomes where necessary, and to keep the alumni community aware of the institutions' developments, including work placement opportunities and achievements. Duties: To c ommunicate with our alumni and external stakeholder communities. To p opulate and maintaining the alumni database. To w ork with marketing distribute an alumni magazine/newsletter. To p rovide content for the alumni publication. To a rrange networking events, reunions and other events, both in person and on-line, for alumni members and external stakeholders. To e ncourage engagement from alumni and external stakeholders to support extra-curricular events, GBS development and promotion, and volunteering and placement opportunities. To p romote the alumni community to current students and external stakeholders . To c ontribute to strategic planning for the direction of the alumni office. To h elp maintain the alumni website, Careers and Placement platform, and online community. To s ource discounts, benefits and services for alumni members and raising awareness of those. To c ommunicate with local businesses and organisations to arrange benefits packages for alumni members. To k eep alumni informed about the Graduate Outcomes Survey and ensure that they feel prepared for it. To track the employment status of alumni and refer them to the Careers team if they have not achieved graduate level outcomes in the period up to the Graduate Outcome Survey. To p romote any notable alumni success stories. To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required, including administrative and evaluation duties appropriate to the role. What Experience/Skills are required: Essential: Hold Further or Higher Education level qualifications Achieved a minimum of GCSEs grade C or above in Math's and English (or equivalent) Good project management skills are required in this role You will be expected to work to deadlines and prioritise workloads Demonstrate highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to influence, collaborate and interact effectively with a range of stakeholders. Understanding of and passion for both higher education and for working with a diverse student body, especially mature students from a widening participation background Flexibility with time and travel is required as you will occasionally be required to work outside of regular working pattern over weekends and evenings, and travel to our various campuses Good IT skills working on all Microsoft packages Desirable: Qualified to degree level Professional qualifications in the areas of administration and marketing are desirable Experience of university administration or marketing duties Willing to work occasional weekends and evenings, and to go travel to our various campuses Experience of working with a customer relationship management (CRM) system What We Offer 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days Workplace pension scheme Tuition reimbursement for career development courses Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more Reward and recognition programme £500 award employee referral scheme Discretionary annual performance bonus I will be starting a Masters in Careers and Employability Guidance in January, and this has been supported by my manager who allows me to manage my time and diary how best works for me. We are also given constant upskilling opportunities and encouraged to attend both internal and external learning and development events. - Kira McCormack (Professional Services Employee) GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.
Nov 03, 2025
Full time
Department: Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship Location: Role can be based in London (West and East London), Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds Campuses (On-site) Type of Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time - 40hrs Per Week Salary: £29,000pa GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK's leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more. Our Vision: Changing lives through education. What We Do: The Employability and Entrepreneurship Department at GBS is dedicated to preparing students for successful careers and business ventures. It offers tailored one-to-one guidance, a dynamic online Careers Hub via Handshake, and a structured Employability Award that builds critical job-seeking skills through Bronze to Platinum levels. Students gain practical experience in CV building, networking, and real job applications, including tools like ChatGPT. The role: The Alumni Relations Officer will develop and maintain the relationship between GBS and our growing number of alumni. Your key task is to build up our Alumni programme and to manage the relationship between GBS and its graduates, including informing them about the Graduate Outcome Survey. This will be done through communication with the alumni community by newsletters, events, on-line events, in-person events and other resources. You will work closely with the Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship Team in tracking our graduates as they move into future employment and explore opportunities for our internship and volunteering programme. Where alumni have not secured graduate level progression, you will be signpost them to the Careers Consultants for support. You will work closely with the Marketing Department in creating and distributing communications for our alumni. You will also help build a community of external stakeholders to support our alumni, including local employers, public bodies and third sector organisations. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. What the role involves: This role is largely about communication and support. You will keep alumni connected to each other and GBS, to encourage and promote the professional development of alumni on an individual basis, including helping them to secure graduate level outcomes where necessary, and to keep the alumni community aware of the institutions' developments, including work placement opportunities and achievements. Duties: To c ommunicate with our alumni and external stakeholder communities. To p opulate and maintaining the alumni database. To w ork with marketing distribute an alumni magazine/newsletter. To p rovide content for the alumni publication. To a rrange networking events, reunions and other events, both in person and on-line, for alumni members and external stakeholders. To e ncourage engagement from alumni and external stakeholders to support extra-curricular events, GBS development and promotion, and volunteering and placement opportunities. To p romote the alumni community to current students and external stakeholders . To c ontribute to strategic planning for the direction of the alumni office. To h elp maintain the alumni website, Careers and Placement platform, and online community. To s ource discounts, benefits and services for alumni members and raising awareness of those. To c ommunicate with local businesses and organisations to arrange benefits packages for alumni members. To k eep alumni informed about the Graduate Outcomes Survey and ensure that they feel prepared for it. To track the employment status of alumni and refer them to the Careers team if they have not achieved graduate level outcomes in the period up to the Graduate Outcome Survey. To p romote any notable alumni success stories. To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required, including administrative and evaluation duties appropriate to the role. What Experience/Skills are required: Essential: Hold Further or Higher Education level qualifications Achieved a minimum of GCSEs grade C or above in Math's and English (or equivalent) Good project management skills are required in this role You will be expected to work to deadlines and prioritise workloads Demonstrate highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to influence, collaborate and interact effectively with a range of stakeholders. Understanding of and passion for both higher education and for working with a diverse student body, especially mature students from a widening participation background Flexibility with time and travel is required as you will occasionally be required to work outside of regular working pattern over weekends and evenings, and travel to our various campuses Good IT skills working on all Microsoft packages Desirable: Qualified to degree level Professional qualifications in the areas of administration and marketing are desirable Experience of university administration or marketing duties Willing to work occasional weekends and evenings, and to go travel to our various campuses Experience of working with a customer relationship management (CRM) system What We Offer 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days Workplace pension scheme Tuition reimbursement for career development courses Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more Reward and recognition programme £500 award employee referral scheme Discretionary annual performance bonus I will be starting a Masters in Careers and Employability Guidance in January, and this has been supported by my manager who allows me to manage my time and diary how best works for me. We are also given constant upskilling opportunities and encouraged to attend both internal and external learning and development events. - Kira McCormack (Professional Services Employee) GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.
Department: Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship Location: Role can be located in London (West and East London), Birmingham, Manchester, or Leeds (On-site) Type of Contract: Maternity Cover - Fixed Term - 1 Year Working Pattern: Full Time - 40hrs Per Week Salary Range £45,000-£55,000 GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK's leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more. Our Vision: Changing lives through education. What We Do: The Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship department at GBS is dedicated to preparing students for successful careers and business ventures. It offers tailored one-to-one guidance, a dynamic online Careers Hub via Handshake, and a structured Employability Award that builds critical job-seeking skills through Bronze to Platinum levels. Students gain practical experience in CV building, networking, and real job applications, including tools like ChatGPT. The role: The Head of Alumni, Data and Surveys is responsible for managing a team of Alumni Relations Officers and Data Technicians and ensuring relevant institutional objectives, particularly around graduate outcomes. You will ensure that the members of your team are given clear targets and are resourced and empowered to meet them. They will develop and maintain the relationship between GBS and our growing number of alumni. Their key task is to build up our Alumni programme and to manage the relationship between GBS and its graduates, including informing them about the Graduate Outcome Survey. This will be done through communication with the alumni community by newsletters, events, on-line events, in-person events and other resources. They work closely with the Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship Team in tracking our graduates as they move into future employment and explore opportunities for our internship and volunteering programme. Where alumni have not secured graduate level progression, they signpost them to the Careers Consultants for support. They work closely with our Marketing Department in creating and distributing communications for our alumni. They will also ensure there is an active and exciting programme of alumni activities and ensure that an accurate and complete alumni database is maintained and all alumni are ready for the Graduate Outcomes Survey. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. What the role involves: To build a community of external stakeholders to support our alumni, including local employers, public bodies and third sector organisations. To ensure that a complete database of alumni is maintained, all alumni are contacted prior to the Graduate Outcomes Survey and a calendar of alumni events is established. To ensure that employment status data is collected and reported twice a year from all students. To ensure that the team communicates with our alumni and external stakeholder communities and the alumni database is populated and maintained. To ensure that a periodic alumni magazine/newsletter is produced, working with marketing distribute it. To oversee the arranging of networking events, reunions and other events, both in person and on-line, for alumni members and external stakeholders. To encourage engagement from alumni and external stakeholders to support extracurricular events, GBS development and promotion, and volunteering and placement opportunities. To promote the alumni community to current students and external stakeholders. To lead on the strategic planning for the direction of the alumni office. To ensure that the alumni website, Careers and Placement platform, and online community are maintained. To ensure that discounts, benefits and services for alumni members are sourced and awareness of those raised in the alumni community. To ensure that local businesses and organisations are communicated with to arrange benefits packages for alumni members. To oversee the tracking of students' destinations and progression once they have graduated. To ensure that alumni are kept informed about the Graduate Outcomes Survey and that they feel prepared for it. To ensure that the employment status of alumni is actively monitored and recorded. To ensure that any alumni who have not achieved graduate outcomes are supported and directed to the Careers team. To manage the delivery of services in a cost effective and efficient manner and undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required, including administrative, management and evaluation duties appropriate to the role. What Experience/Skills are required: Essential: Degree qualified in a relevant area of equivalent experience. Substantial relevant experience of managing and leading large teams within the Careers and Entrepreneurship sector. Demonstrable experience of working in a senior role. Ability to deliver priorities to budget within a large and complex organisation. Ability to lead, motivate, further develop and line manage a high performing team. Excellent interpersonal and networking skills. Excellent analytical skills. Ability to persuade and negotiate using data and narrative. Excellent oral and written communication skills. What We Offer 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days Workplace pension scheme Tuition reimbursement for career development courses Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more Reward and recognition programme £500 award employee referral scheme Discretionary annual performance bonus I will be starting a Masters in Careers and Employability Guidance in January, and this has been supported by my manager who allows me to manage my time and diary how best works for me. We are also given constant upskilling opportunities and encouraged to attend both internal and external learning and development events. - Kira McCormack (Professional Services Employee) GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.
Nov 03, 2025
Full time
Department: Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship Location: Role can be located in London (West and East London), Birmingham, Manchester, or Leeds (On-site) Type of Contract: Maternity Cover - Fixed Term - 1 Year Working Pattern: Full Time - 40hrs Per Week Salary Range £45,000-£55,000 GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK's leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more. Our Vision: Changing lives through education. What We Do: The Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship department at GBS is dedicated to preparing students for successful careers and business ventures. It offers tailored one-to-one guidance, a dynamic online Careers Hub via Handshake, and a structured Employability Award that builds critical job-seeking skills through Bronze to Platinum levels. Students gain practical experience in CV building, networking, and real job applications, including tools like ChatGPT. The role: The Head of Alumni, Data and Surveys is responsible for managing a team of Alumni Relations Officers and Data Technicians and ensuring relevant institutional objectives, particularly around graduate outcomes. You will ensure that the members of your team are given clear targets and are resourced and empowered to meet them. They will develop and maintain the relationship between GBS and our growing number of alumni. Their key task is to build up our Alumni programme and to manage the relationship between GBS and its graduates, including informing them about the Graduate Outcome Survey. This will be done through communication with the alumni community by newsletters, events, on-line events, in-person events and other resources. They work closely with the Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship Team in tracking our graduates as they move into future employment and explore opportunities for our internship and volunteering programme. Where alumni have not secured graduate level progression, they signpost them to the Careers Consultants for support. They work closely with our Marketing Department in creating and distributing communications for our alumni. They will also ensure there is an active and exciting programme of alumni activities and ensure that an accurate and complete alumni database is maintained and all alumni are ready for the Graduate Outcomes Survey. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. What the role involves: To build a community of external stakeholders to support our alumni, including local employers, public bodies and third sector organisations. To ensure that a complete database of alumni is maintained, all alumni are contacted prior to the Graduate Outcomes Survey and a calendar of alumni events is established. To ensure that employment status data is collected and reported twice a year from all students. To ensure that the team communicates with our alumni and external stakeholder communities and the alumni database is populated and maintained. To ensure that a periodic alumni magazine/newsletter is produced, working with marketing distribute it. To oversee the arranging of networking events, reunions and other events, both in person and on-line, for alumni members and external stakeholders. To encourage engagement from alumni and external stakeholders to support extracurricular events, GBS development and promotion, and volunteering and placement opportunities. To promote the alumni community to current students and external stakeholders. To lead on the strategic planning for the direction of the alumni office. To ensure that the alumni website, Careers and Placement platform, and online community are maintained. To ensure that discounts, benefits and services for alumni members are sourced and awareness of those raised in the alumni community. To ensure that local businesses and organisations are communicated with to arrange benefits packages for alumni members. To oversee the tracking of students' destinations and progression once they have graduated. To ensure that alumni are kept informed about the Graduate Outcomes Survey and that they feel prepared for it. To ensure that the employment status of alumni is actively monitored and recorded. To ensure that any alumni who have not achieved graduate outcomes are supported and directed to the Careers team. To manage the delivery of services in a cost effective and efficient manner and undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required, including administrative, management and evaluation duties appropriate to the role. What Experience/Skills are required: Essential: Degree qualified in a relevant area of equivalent experience. Substantial relevant experience of managing and leading large teams within the Careers and Entrepreneurship sector. Demonstrable experience of working in a senior role. Ability to deliver priorities to budget within a large and complex organisation. Ability to lead, motivate, further develop and line manage a high performing team. Excellent interpersonal and networking skills. Excellent analytical skills. Ability to persuade and negotiate using data and narrative. Excellent oral and written communication skills. What We Offer 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days Workplace pension scheme Tuition reimbursement for career development courses Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more Reward and recognition programme £500 award employee referral scheme Discretionary annual performance bonus I will be starting a Masters in Careers and Employability Guidance in January, and this has been supported by my manager who allows me to manage my time and diary how best works for me. We are also given constant upskilling opportunities and encouraged to attend both internal and external learning and development events. - Kira McCormack (Professional Services Employee) GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.
Account Manager (Luxury and HNW or UHNW Brands) Salary: £48,000 - £60,000 Location: London/Hybrid An experienced Account Manager is required by a leading creative and digital agency specialising in helping luxury brands reach high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) audiences. The agency partners with world-class clients across property, fashion, hospitality, and premium experiences - crafting campaigns that connect insight, creativity, and performance. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and wants to play a key role in delivering high-impact campaigns for premium brands. The Role As Account Manager, you'll be the key point of contact for clients - responsible for strategy, performance, and delivery across multi-channel digital campaigns. You'll work closely with creative, strategy, and media teams to ensure each campaign hits its objectives while maintaining excellence across every touchpoint. You'll oversee junior team members, manage client relationships, and contribute to the development of new digital approaches that keep the agency at the forefront of innovation. Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day client relationships and build trusted partnerships beyond campaign delivery. Provide strategic oversight for campaigns - guiding implementation, optimisation, and performance analysis. Develop and present insight-led recommendations across paid social, search, and display. Support and mentor junior team members, ensuring high standards of delivery and communication. Collaborate with creative, content, and web teams to deliver cohesive, integrated campaigns. Analyse performance data to generate insights and identify opportunities for growth. Stay ahead of digital trends and bring innovative thinking to both client and agency strategy. About You Proven experience in a digital marketing or account management role within an agency environment. Strong understanding of paid social, search, and digital campaign delivery. Confident communicator and strategic thinker with a passion for premium and luxury brands. Skilled at turning data and insights into recommendations. Strong leadership, organisation, and problem-solving skills. A commitment to excellence - from client management to creative output. Why Join Work with globally recognised luxury brands. Be part of an ambitious, insight-driven team shaping premium digital storytelling. Opportunity to lead, innovate, and grow in a collaborative environment that values quality and creativity.
Nov 03, 2025
Full time
Account Manager (Luxury and HNW or UHNW Brands) Salary: £48,000 - £60,000 Location: London/Hybrid An experienced Account Manager is required by a leading creative and digital agency specialising in helping luxury brands reach high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) audiences. The agency partners with world-class clients across property, fashion, hospitality, and premium experiences - crafting campaigns that connect insight, creativity, and performance. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and wants to play a key role in delivering high-impact campaigns for premium brands. The Role As Account Manager, you'll be the key point of contact for clients - responsible for strategy, performance, and delivery across multi-channel digital campaigns. You'll work closely with creative, strategy, and media teams to ensure each campaign hits its objectives while maintaining excellence across every touchpoint. You'll oversee junior team members, manage client relationships, and contribute to the development of new digital approaches that keep the agency at the forefront of innovation. Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day client relationships and build trusted partnerships beyond campaign delivery. Provide strategic oversight for campaigns - guiding implementation, optimisation, and performance analysis. Develop and present insight-led recommendations across paid social, search, and display. Support and mentor junior team members, ensuring high standards of delivery and communication. Collaborate with creative, content, and web teams to deliver cohesive, integrated campaigns. Analyse performance data to generate insights and identify opportunities for growth. Stay ahead of digital trends and bring innovative thinking to both client and agency strategy. About You Proven experience in a digital marketing or account management role within an agency environment. Strong understanding of paid social, search, and digital campaign delivery. Confident communicator and strategic thinker with a passion for premium and luxury brands. Skilled at turning data and insights into recommendations. Strong leadership, organisation, and problem-solving skills. A commitment to excellence - from client management to creative output. Why Join Work with globally recognised luxury brands. Be part of an ambitious, insight-driven team shaping premium digital storytelling. Opportunity to lead, innovate, and grow in a collaborative environment that values quality and creativity.
We are delighted to work with Westway CT who, due to retirement, are now seeking an experienced, qualified Finance Manager . Westway CT is a non-profit social enterprise tackling isolation and creating community in West London through the provision of transport services and dedicated drivers offering a lifeline for community groups, older people, and anyone facing challenges using public transport across Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, and Hammersmith & Fulham. This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager who, reporting to the CEO, will play a key role in the running of two interconnected entities; a registered society, and its trading arm, which supports and subsidises their charitable aims. In so doing, the successful candidate will be helping to lead the way in a sustainable community benefit model that creates its own income by being part of the wider London transport mix, contributing to the local economy and working towards better air quality. With line management responsibility of the Finance Officer, you will be an accredited qualified accountant, preferably with non-profit sector experience, with the ability to lead on the financial management of the organisation. The Finance Manager is accountable for: Financial strategy and planning Financial management and reporting Strategic level income generation Payroll, staff remuneration and pension contributions Stakeholder collaboration and promotion of Westway CT values The successful candidate will: Demonstrate a strong track record of managing a finance function producing budgets, management accounts, cash flow forecasts and financial reports Have an excellent working knowledge of charity and company governance, including reporting standards and preparation of statutory accounts, as well HMRC, PAYE and Pension regulations. Be able to conduct financial scenario planning and cost analysis to proactively contribute to the strategic and operational planning and improvement of the organisation (i.e. in the case of investments and capital assets, grant applications, contract tendering, customer pricing, and credit control.) Be an efficient, highly organised team player with good communication skills, working effectively with internal colleagues, external stakeholders and suppliers of varying financial experience. Provide excellent line management and role modelling for your reports and colleagues to encourage professional development. An accredited qualified accountant (ACCA) (CIMA) or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years experience, preferably within the non-profit sector Be proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, Sage 50, Quickbooks and/or another similar accounting software Responsible for the day-to-day finances, you will have a hands-on approach, exceptional time management skills, and the ability to work to tight deadlines in order to make an active contribution to the success and growth of Westway CT who are passionate about their community and making a tangible difference to the lives of local residents. Westway CT is an equal opportunities and London Living Wage employer. For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law. Location: London (Flexible working arrangements by agreement) Closing date: 30 November 2025 Applications are being reviewed by Charisma on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment. Westway CT interviews dates TBC
Nov 03, 2025
Full time
We are delighted to work with Westway CT who, due to retirement, are now seeking an experienced, qualified Finance Manager . Westway CT is a non-profit social enterprise tackling isolation and creating community in West London through the provision of transport services and dedicated drivers offering a lifeline for community groups, older people, and anyone facing challenges using public transport across Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, and Hammersmith & Fulham. This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager who, reporting to the CEO, will play a key role in the running of two interconnected entities; a registered society, and its trading arm, which supports and subsidises their charitable aims. In so doing, the successful candidate will be helping to lead the way in a sustainable community benefit model that creates its own income by being part of the wider London transport mix, contributing to the local economy and working towards better air quality. With line management responsibility of the Finance Officer, you will be an accredited qualified accountant, preferably with non-profit sector experience, with the ability to lead on the financial management of the organisation. The Finance Manager is accountable for: Financial strategy and planning Financial management and reporting Strategic level income generation Payroll, staff remuneration and pension contributions Stakeholder collaboration and promotion of Westway CT values The successful candidate will: Demonstrate a strong track record of managing a finance function producing budgets, management accounts, cash flow forecasts and financial reports Have an excellent working knowledge of charity and company governance, including reporting standards and preparation of statutory accounts, as well HMRC, PAYE and Pension regulations. Be able to conduct financial scenario planning and cost analysis to proactively contribute to the strategic and operational planning and improvement of the organisation (i.e. in the case of investments and capital assets, grant applications, contract tendering, customer pricing, and credit control.) Be an efficient, highly organised team player with good communication skills, working effectively with internal colleagues, external stakeholders and suppliers of varying financial experience. Provide excellent line management and role modelling for your reports and colleagues to encourage professional development. An accredited qualified accountant (ACCA) (CIMA) or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years experience, preferably within the non-profit sector Be proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, Sage 50, Quickbooks and/or another similar accounting software Responsible for the day-to-day finances, you will have a hands-on approach, exceptional time management skills, and the ability to work to tight deadlines in order to make an active contribution to the success and growth of Westway CT who are passionate about their community and making a tangible difference to the lives of local residents. Westway CT is an equal opportunities and London Living Wage employer. For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law. Location: London (Flexible working arrangements by agreement) Closing date: 30 November 2025 Applications are being reviewed by Charisma on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment. Westway CT interviews dates TBC
Engineering Manager Location: Reading (hybrid) Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 Months) A major retailer is seeking a visionary Engineering Manager to lead a large, complex engineering domain and drive innovation, stability, and performance across its technology landscape. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with Product Managers and Owners to deliver high-quality software at speed, reduce change failure rates, and improve recovery times - all while creating new products and delivering continuous value through a dynamic product roadmap. What You'll Be Doing Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of engineering solutions. Champion engineering standards and ways of working across teams. Govern software quality, release rigor, and security compliance. Manage engineering demand, capacity, and third-party performance. Define and uphold Definition of Ready and Definition of Done across teams. Ensure operational needs (defects, tech debt, audit risks) are reflected in product backlogs. Drive a culture of stability, security, and accessibility in everything we build. Monitor engineering costs and optimise delivery efficiency. Stay ahead of tech trends and identify opportunities for innovation. Participate in on-call rotations and support critical operations. What You'll Bring 10+ years in software engineering or IT transformation at enterprise scale. Proven experience in agile delivery and stakeholder management. Strong leadership, communication, and vendor management skills. Familiarity with MACH architecture, SaaS, PaaS, and modern engineering practices. Strategic thinking with a commercial and operational mindset. Passion for coaching, inspiring teams, and driving inclusive culture. Knowledge of retail technology and how products deliver business value. You'll Thrive Here If You Are a visionary technologist who can inspire and lead change. Know how to turn complex ideas into clear, actionable plans. Love collaborating across teams and geographies. Are driven by outcomes, accountability, and continuous improvement. Understand the importance of cyber security, data protection, and compliance. Why Join? We reward your hard work with: A competitive salary and annual bonus scheme. Flexible working through Your Day Your Way - choose your hours and location. A clear, progressive career path with opportunities to grow. A warm, inclusive culture where collaboration and innovation thrive. Apply now and build something extraordinary!
Nov 03, 2025
Engineering Manager Location: Reading (hybrid) Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 Months) A major retailer is seeking a visionary Engineering Manager to lead a large, complex engineering domain and drive innovation, stability, and performance across its technology landscape. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with Product Managers and Owners to deliver high-quality software at speed, reduce change failure rates, and improve recovery times - all while creating new products and delivering continuous value through a dynamic product roadmap. What You'll Be Doing Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of engineering solutions. Champion engineering standards and ways of working across teams. Govern software quality, release rigor, and security compliance. Manage engineering demand, capacity, and third-party performance. Define and uphold Definition of Ready and Definition of Done across teams. Ensure operational needs (defects, tech debt, audit risks) are reflected in product backlogs. Drive a culture of stability, security, and accessibility in everything we build. Monitor engineering costs and optimise delivery efficiency. Stay ahead of tech trends and identify opportunities for innovation. Participate in on-call rotations and support critical operations. What You'll Bring 10+ years in software engineering or IT transformation at enterprise scale. Proven experience in agile delivery and stakeholder management. Strong leadership, communication, and vendor management skills. Familiarity with MACH architecture, SaaS, PaaS, and modern engineering practices. Strategic thinking with a commercial and operational mindset. Passion for coaching, inspiring teams, and driving inclusive culture. Knowledge of retail technology and how products deliver business value. You'll Thrive Here If You Are a visionary technologist who can inspire and lead change. Know how to turn complex ideas into clear, actionable plans. Love collaborating across teams and geographies. Are driven by outcomes, accountability, and continuous improvement. Understand the importance of cyber security, data protection, and compliance. Why Join? We reward your hard work with: A competitive salary and annual bonus scheme. Flexible working through Your Day Your Way - choose your hours and location. A clear, progressive career path with opportunities to grow. A warm, inclusive culture where collaboration and innovation thrive. Apply now and build something extraordinary!
SALES DIRECTOR We re looking for an experienced Sales Director to lead our Commercial Team on the Isle of Man. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and expand our client base. This role requires a strong leader with a proven track record in sales management, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of the media landscape. The post holder will be responsible for leading local commercial efforts across print, digital and event platforms, driving revenue growth, maintaining profitability, and developing initiatives that help build the commercial and reputational profile of Media Isle of Man across the island s community. The Sales Director will be active in growing new networks and engaging local businesses, the public sector and other groups form the island s buoyant ecosystem. They will lead on the development and performance of the sales team, including the delivery of consistent commercial activity and revenue generation throughout the year. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Revenue & Relationships Develop and implement commercial revenue development and comprehensive sales strategies that align with the business goals and objectives Ensure successful delivery of sales targets across all brands and platforms Implement, create, and deliver agreed commercial strategies to maximise revenues, profitability and drive multimedia adoption Identify new business opportunities and cultivate relationships with potential clients Monitor sales performance metrics and prepare regular reports for senior management Manage key client relationships and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction Identify, build and develop direct relationships with key customers focusing on revenue growth and multimedia adoption and be involved in the negotiation of key accounts Stay informed about industry developments and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge Implement new initiatives to increase revenue across both existing and new platforms Expand the Group s commercial opportunities through the introduction of new revenue streams outside of core portfolio Team Leadership & Development Lead the Commercial Team by example, delivering and developing a multimedia approach, mentoring and motivating to achieve individual and team sales targets Hold regular sales meetings with Commercial Team members Hold individual meetings with Commercial Team members to review performance and revenue progress and support and coach to encourage improved performance Drive activity at a local level to develop existing customer relationships and achieve new ones Participate with the senior management team, playing a full role in helping deliver the Group s commercial goals Help develop individual and team sales skills, core competencies and the commercial knowledge of the sales teams through dual calling and coaching Manage the performance of the commercial team in line with the Group s expectations and guidelines setting out expected values and behaviour Act as regional advocate for the Group s initiatives and principles Work with other Senior Managers to share best practice, knowledge and to ensure that there is appropriate collaboration within the regional team and across the Group more broadly CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS Good academic qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales management, preferably in the media or advertising industry Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets Strong leadership and team-building skills Excellent verbal and written communication abilities Proficient in using CRM software and sales analytics tools Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities Solid experience of building customer bases and growing business networks Driving Licence PACKAGE ON OFFER Competitive salary package with bonus/commission structure 26 days annual leave, plus all UK and Isle of Man Bank Holidays Contributory pension scheme Friendly working environment Laptop and mobile phone To apply, please send your CV and cover letter outlining why you d be a strong fit for our team.
Nov 03, 2025
Full time
SALES DIRECTOR We re looking for an experienced Sales Director to lead our Commercial Team on the Isle of Man. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and expand our client base. This role requires a strong leader with a proven track record in sales management, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of the media landscape. The post holder will be responsible for leading local commercial efforts across print, digital and event platforms, driving revenue growth, maintaining profitability, and developing initiatives that help build the commercial and reputational profile of Media Isle of Man across the island s community. The Sales Director will be active in growing new networks and engaging local businesses, the public sector and other groups form the island s buoyant ecosystem. They will lead on the development and performance of the sales team, including the delivery of consistent commercial activity and revenue generation throughout the year. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Revenue & Relationships Develop and implement commercial revenue development and comprehensive sales strategies that align with the business goals and objectives Ensure successful delivery of sales targets across all brands and platforms Implement, create, and deliver agreed commercial strategies to maximise revenues, profitability and drive multimedia adoption Identify new business opportunities and cultivate relationships with potential clients Monitor sales performance metrics and prepare regular reports for senior management Manage key client relationships and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction Identify, build and develop direct relationships with key customers focusing on revenue growth and multimedia adoption and be involved in the negotiation of key accounts Stay informed about industry developments and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge Implement new initiatives to increase revenue across both existing and new platforms Expand the Group s commercial opportunities through the introduction of new revenue streams outside of core portfolio Team Leadership & Development Lead the Commercial Team by example, delivering and developing a multimedia approach, mentoring and motivating to achieve individual and team sales targets Hold regular sales meetings with Commercial Team members Hold individual meetings with Commercial Team members to review performance and revenue progress and support and coach to encourage improved performance Drive activity at a local level to develop existing customer relationships and achieve new ones Participate with the senior management team, playing a full role in helping deliver the Group s commercial goals Help develop individual and team sales skills, core competencies and the commercial knowledge of the sales teams through dual calling and coaching Manage the performance of the commercial team in line with the Group s expectations and guidelines setting out expected values and behaviour Act as regional advocate for the Group s initiatives and principles Work with other Senior Managers to share best practice, knowledge and to ensure that there is appropriate collaboration within the regional team and across the Group more broadly CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS Good academic qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales management, preferably in the media or advertising industry Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets Strong leadership and team-building skills Excellent verbal and written communication abilities Proficient in using CRM software and sales analytics tools Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities Solid experience of building customer bases and growing business networks Driving Licence PACKAGE ON OFFER Competitive salary package with bonus/commission structure 26 days annual leave, plus all UK and Isle of Man Bank Holidays Contributory pension scheme Friendly working environment Laptop and mobile phone To apply, please send your CV and cover letter outlining why you d be a strong fit for our team.
Department: Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship Location: Role can be based in London (West and East London), Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds Campuses (On-site) Type of Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time - 40hrs Per Week Salary: £29,000pa GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK's leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more. Our Vision: Changing lives through education. What We Do: The Employability and Entrepreneurship Department at GBS is dedicated to preparing students for successful careers and business ventures. It offers tailored one-to-one guidance, a dynamic online Careers Hub via Handshake, and a structured Employability Award that builds critical job-seeking skills through Bronze to Platinum levels. Students gain practical experience in CV building, networking, and real job applications, including tools like ChatGPT. The role: The Alumni Relations Officer will develop and maintain the relationship between GBS and our growing number of alumni. Your key task is to build up our Alumni programme and to manage the relationship between GBS and its graduates, including informing them about the Graduate Outcome Survey. This will be done through communication with the alumni community by newsletters, events, on-line events, in-person events and other resources. You will work closely with the Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship Team in tracking our graduates as they move into future employment and explore opportunities for our internship and volunteering programme. Where alumni have not secured graduate level progression, you will be signpost them to the Careers Consultants for support. You will work closely with the Marketing Department in creating and distributing communications for our alumni. You will also help build a community of external stakeholders to support our alumni, including local employers, public bodies and third sector organisations. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. What the role involves: This role is largely about communication and support. You will keep alumni connected to each other and GBS, to encourage and promote the professional development of alumni on an individual basis, including helping them to secure graduate level outcomes where necessary, and to keep the alumni community aware of the institutions' developments, including work placement opportunities and achievements. Duties: To c ommunicate with our alumni and external stakeholder communities. To p opulate and maintaining the alumni database. To w ork with marketing distribute an alumni magazine/newsletter. To p rovide content for the alumni publication. To a rrange networking events, reunions and other events, both in person and on-line, for alumni members and external stakeholders. To e ncourage engagement from alumni and external stakeholders to support extra-curricular events, GBS development and promotion, and volunteering and placement opportunities. To p romote the alumni community to current students and external stakeholders . To c ontribute to strategic planning for the direction of the alumni office. To h elp maintain the alumni website, Careers and Placement platform, and online community. To s ource discounts, benefits and services for alumni members and raising awareness of those. To c ommunicate with local businesses and organisations to arrange benefits packages for alumni members. To k eep alumni informed about the Graduate Outcomes Survey and ensure that they feel prepared for it. To track the employment status of alumni and refer them to the Careers team if they have not achieved graduate level outcomes in the period up to the Graduate Outcome Survey. To p romote any notable alumni success stories. To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required, including administrative and evaluation duties appropriate to the role. What Experience/Skills are required: Essential: Hold Further or Higher Education level qualifications Achieved a minimum of GCSEs grade C or above in Math's and English (or equivalent) Good project management skills are required in this role You will be expected to work to deadlines and prioritise workloads Demonstrate highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to influence, collaborate and interact effectively with a range of stakeholders. Understanding of and passion for both higher education and for working with a diverse student body, especially mature students from a widening participation background Flexibility with time and travel is required as you will occasionally be required to work outside of regular working pattern over weekends and evenings, and travel to our various campuses Good IT skills working on all Microsoft packages Desirable: Qualified to degree level Professional qualifications in the areas of administration and marketing are desirable Experience of university administration or marketing duties Willing to work occasional weekends and evenings, and to go travel to our various campuses Experience of working with a customer relationship management (CRM) system What We Offer 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days Workplace pension scheme Tuition reimbursement for career development courses Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more Reward and recognition programme £500 award employee referral scheme Discretionary annual performance bonus I will be starting a Masters in Careers and Employability Guidance in January, and this has been supported by my manager who allows me to manage my time and diary how best works for me. We are also given constant upskilling opportunities and encouraged to attend both internal and external learning and development events. - Kira McCormack (Professional Services Employee) GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.
Nov 03, 2025
Full time
Department: Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship Location: Role can be based in London (West and East London), Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds Campuses (On-site) Type of Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time - 40hrs Per Week Salary: £29,000pa GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK's leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more. Our Vision: Changing lives through education. What We Do: The Employability and Entrepreneurship Department at GBS is dedicated to preparing students for successful careers and business ventures. It offers tailored one-to-one guidance, a dynamic online Careers Hub via Handshake, and a structured Employability Award that builds critical job-seeking skills through Bronze to Platinum levels. Students gain practical experience in CV building, networking, and real job applications, including tools like ChatGPT. The role: The Alumni Relations Officer will develop and maintain the relationship between GBS and our growing number of alumni. Your key task is to build up our Alumni programme and to manage the relationship between GBS and its graduates, including informing them about the Graduate Outcome Survey. This will be done through communication with the alumni community by newsletters, events, on-line events, in-person events and other resources. You will work closely with the Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship Team in tracking our graduates as they move into future employment and explore opportunities for our internship and volunteering programme. Where alumni have not secured graduate level progression, you will be signpost them to the Careers Consultants for support. You will work closely with the Marketing Department in creating and distributing communications for our alumni. You will also help build a community of external stakeholders to support our alumni, including local employers, public bodies and third sector organisations. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. What the role involves: This role is largely about communication and support. You will keep alumni connected to each other and GBS, to encourage and promote the professional development of alumni on an individual basis, including helping them to secure graduate level outcomes where necessary, and to keep the alumni community aware of the institutions' developments, including work placement opportunities and achievements. Duties: To c ommunicate with our alumni and external stakeholder communities. To p opulate and maintaining the alumni database. To w ork with marketing distribute an alumni magazine/newsletter. To p rovide content for the alumni publication. To a rrange networking events, reunions and other events, both in person and on-line, for alumni members and external stakeholders. To e ncourage engagement from alumni and external stakeholders to support extra-curricular events, GBS development and promotion, and volunteering and placement opportunities. To p romote the alumni community to current students and external stakeholders . To c ontribute to strategic planning for the direction of the alumni office. To h elp maintain the alumni website, Careers and Placement platform, and online community. To s ource discounts, benefits and services for alumni members and raising awareness of those. To c ommunicate with local businesses and organisations to arrange benefits packages for alumni members. To k eep alumni informed about the Graduate Outcomes Survey and ensure that they feel prepared for it. To track the employment status of alumni and refer them to the Careers team if they have not achieved graduate level outcomes in the period up to the Graduate Outcome Survey. To p romote any notable alumni success stories. To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required, including administrative and evaluation duties appropriate to the role. What Experience/Skills are required: Essential: Hold Further or Higher Education level qualifications Achieved a minimum of GCSEs grade C or above in Math's and English (or equivalent) Good project management skills are required in this role You will be expected to work to deadlines and prioritise workloads Demonstrate highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to influence, collaborate and interact effectively with a range of stakeholders. Understanding of and passion for both higher education and for working with a diverse student body, especially mature students from a widening participation background Flexibility with time and travel is required as you will occasionally be required to work outside of regular working pattern over weekends and evenings, and travel to our various campuses Good IT skills working on all Microsoft packages Desirable: Qualified to degree level Professional qualifications in the areas of administration and marketing are desirable Experience of university administration or marketing duties Willing to work occasional weekends and evenings, and to go travel to our various campuses Experience of working with a customer relationship management (CRM) system What We Offer 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days Workplace pension scheme Tuition reimbursement for career development courses Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more Reward and recognition programme £500 award employee referral scheme Discretionary annual performance bonus I will be starting a Masters in Careers and Employability Guidance in January, and this has been supported by my manager who allows me to manage my time and diary how best works for me. We are also given constant upskilling opportunities and encouraged to attend both internal and external learning and development events. - Kira McCormack (Professional Services Employee) GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.
Production Account Manager (Packaging) Leeds (hybrid working will be an option) Salary; Dependant on experience Brief : Provide an exceptional customer experience building and retaining strong, sustainable client relationships. You will take ownership of the project lifecycle and budgets to ensure best in class delivery of all end-to-end creative/graphics projects, creating a brighter future for your clients and for the business. Company: Working for a global packaging and branding agency on some of the major FMCG clients Roles & Responsibilities - Establish and build strong relationships with the client, using clear communication in person and supported by email. Effectively communicate client requirements through relevant and detailed creative briefs, whilst ensuring schedules, reviews and presentations are met. Drive seamless communication between all stakeholders to ensure projects can be delivered as efficiently as possible. Drive creative excellence, crafting and mastery within your team, suggesting considered solutions to any challenge. Managing client project finances & budgets with support from SAM and AD. Write briefs Obtain purchase orders from clients prior to work beginning PO chasing-overview of anything outstanding to support AD Experience Needed: Must have previous experience of the Packaging industry and POS (desirable but not necessary POS) Must have previous experience of doing an Account Management role Strategic planning Knowledge of print processes or repro i.e Flexographic, Lithographic and Gravuree Knowledge of design, retail, brand and packaging Strong organisational skills along with ability to multi task. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Good attention to detail. Flexible and hardworking. A team player, with an efficient and proactive approach. Smart appearance and professional attitude. Approachable and trustworthy. PC literate - Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat. Experience of industry web based briefing and approval systems.
Nov 03, 2025
Full time
Production Account Manager (Packaging) Leeds (hybrid working will be an option) Salary; Dependant on experience Brief : Provide an exceptional customer experience building and retaining strong, sustainable client relationships. You will take ownership of the project lifecycle and budgets to ensure best in class delivery of all end-to-end creative/graphics projects, creating a brighter future for your clients and for the business. Company: Working for a global packaging and branding agency on some of the major FMCG clients Roles & Responsibilities - Establish and build strong relationships with the client, using clear communication in person and supported by email. Effectively communicate client requirements through relevant and detailed creative briefs, whilst ensuring schedules, reviews and presentations are met. Drive seamless communication between all stakeholders to ensure projects can be delivered as efficiently as possible. Drive creative excellence, crafting and mastery within your team, suggesting considered solutions to any challenge. Managing client project finances & budgets with support from SAM and AD. Write briefs Obtain purchase orders from clients prior to work beginning PO chasing-overview of anything outstanding to support AD Experience Needed: Must have previous experience of the Packaging industry and POS (desirable but not necessary POS) Must have previous experience of doing an Account Management role Strategic planning Knowledge of print processes or repro i.e Flexographic, Lithographic and Gravuree Knowledge of design, retail, brand and packaging Strong organisational skills along with ability to multi task. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Good attention to detail. Flexible and hardworking. A team player, with an efficient and proactive approach. Smart appearance and professional attitude. Approachable and trustworthy. PC literate - Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat. Experience of industry web based briefing and approval systems.
Department: Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship Location: Role can be located in London (West and East London), Birmingham, Manchester, or Leeds (On-site) Type of Contract: Maternity Cover - Fixed Term - 1 Year Working Pattern: Full Time - 40hrs Per Week Salary Range £45,000-£55,000 GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK's leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more. Our Vision: Changing lives through education. What We Do: The Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship department at GBS is dedicated to preparing students for successful careers and business ventures. It offers tailored one-to-one guidance, a dynamic online Careers Hub via Handshake, and a structured Employability Award that builds critical job-seeking skills through Bronze to Platinum levels. Students gain practical experience in CV building, networking, and real job applications, including tools like ChatGPT. The role: The Head of Alumni, Data and Surveys is responsible for managing a team of Alumni Relations Officers and Data Technicians and ensuring relevant institutional objectives, particularly around graduate outcomes. You will ensure that the members of your team are given clear targets and are resourced and empowered to meet them. They will develop and maintain the relationship between GBS and our growing number of alumni. Their key task is to build up our Alumni programme and to manage the relationship between GBS and its graduates, including informing them about the Graduate Outcome Survey. This will be done through communication with the alumni community by newsletters, events, on-line events, in-person events and other resources. They work closely with the Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship Team in tracking our graduates as they move into future employment and explore opportunities for our internship and volunteering programme. Where alumni have not secured graduate level progression, they signpost them to the Careers Consultants for support. They work closely with our Marketing Department in creating and distributing communications for our alumni. They will also ensure there is an active and exciting programme of alumni activities and ensure that an accurate and complete alumni database is maintained and all alumni are ready for the Graduate Outcomes Survey. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. What the role involves: To build a community of external stakeholders to support our alumni, including local employers, public bodies and third sector organisations. To ensure that a complete database of alumni is maintained, all alumni are contacted prior to the Graduate Outcomes Survey and a calendar of alumni events is established. To ensure that employment status data is collected and reported twice a year from all students. To ensure that the team communicates with our alumni and external stakeholder communities and the alumni database is populated and maintained. To ensure that a periodic alumni magazine/newsletter is produced, working with marketing distribute it. To oversee the arranging of networking events, reunions and other events, both in person and on-line, for alumni members and external stakeholders. To encourage engagement from alumni and external stakeholders to support extracurricular events, GBS development and promotion, and volunteering and placement opportunities. To promote the alumni community to current students and external stakeholders. To lead on the strategic planning for the direction of the alumni office. To ensure that the alumni website, Careers and Placement platform, and online community are maintained. To ensure that discounts, benefits and services for alumni members are sourced and awareness of those raised in the alumni community. To ensure that local businesses and organisations are communicated with to arrange benefits packages for alumni members. To oversee the tracking of students' destinations and progression once they have graduated. To ensure that alumni are kept informed about the Graduate Outcomes Survey and that they feel prepared for it. To ensure that the employment status of alumni is actively monitored and recorded. To ensure that any alumni who have not achieved graduate outcomes are supported and directed to the Careers team. To manage the delivery of services in a cost effective and efficient manner and undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required, including administrative, management and evaluation duties appropriate to the role. What Experience/Skills are required: Essential: Degree qualified in a relevant area of equivalent experience. Substantial relevant experience of managing and leading large teams within the Careers and Entrepreneurship sector. Demonstrable experience of working in a senior role. Ability to deliver priorities to budget within a large and complex organisation. Ability to lead, motivate, further develop and line manage a high performing team. Excellent interpersonal and networking skills. Excellent analytical skills. Ability to persuade and negotiate using data and narrative. Excellent oral and written communication skills. What We Offer 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days Workplace pension scheme Tuition reimbursement for career development courses Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more Reward and recognition programme £500 award employee referral scheme Discretionary annual performance bonus I will be starting a Masters in Careers and Employability Guidance in January, and this has been supported by my manager who allows me to manage my time and diary how best works for me. We are also given constant upskilling opportunities and encouraged to attend both internal and external learning and development events. - Kira McCormack (Professional Services Employee) GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.
Nov 03, 2025
Full time
Department: Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship Location: Role can be located in London (West and East London), Birmingham, Manchester, or Leeds (On-site) Type of Contract: Maternity Cover - Fixed Term - 1 Year Working Pattern: Full Time - 40hrs Per Week Salary Range £45,000-£55,000 GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK's leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more. Our Vision: Changing lives through education. What We Do: The Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship department at GBS is dedicated to preparing students for successful careers and business ventures. It offers tailored one-to-one guidance, a dynamic online Careers Hub via Handshake, and a structured Employability Award that builds critical job-seeking skills through Bronze to Platinum levels. Students gain practical experience in CV building, networking, and real job applications, including tools like ChatGPT. The role: The Head of Alumni, Data and Surveys is responsible for managing a team of Alumni Relations Officers and Data Technicians and ensuring relevant institutional objectives, particularly around graduate outcomes. You will ensure that the members of your team are given clear targets and are resourced and empowered to meet them. They will develop and maintain the relationship between GBS and our growing number of alumni. Their key task is to build up our Alumni programme and to manage the relationship between GBS and its graduates, including informing them about the Graduate Outcome Survey. This will be done through communication with the alumni community by newsletters, events, on-line events, in-person events and other resources. They work closely with the Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship Team in tracking our graduates as they move into future employment and explore opportunities for our internship and volunteering programme. Where alumni have not secured graduate level progression, they signpost them to the Careers Consultants for support. They work closely with our Marketing Department in creating and distributing communications for our alumni. They will also ensure there is an active and exciting programme of alumni activities and ensure that an accurate and complete alumni database is maintained and all alumni are ready for the Graduate Outcomes Survey. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. What the role involves: To build a community of external stakeholders to support our alumni, including local employers, public bodies and third sector organisations. To ensure that a complete database of alumni is maintained, all alumni are contacted prior to the Graduate Outcomes Survey and a calendar of alumni events is established. To ensure that employment status data is collected and reported twice a year from all students. To ensure that the team communicates with our alumni and external stakeholder communities and the alumni database is populated and maintained. To ensure that a periodic alumni magazine/newsletter is produced, working with marketing distribute it. To oversee the arranging of networking events, reunions and other events, both in person and on-line, for alumni members and external stakeholders. To encourage engagement from alumni and external stakeholders to support extracurricular events, GBS development and promotion, and volunteering and placement opportunities. To promote the alumni community to current students and external stakeholders. To lead on the strategic planning for the direction of the alumni office. To ensure that the alumni website, Careers and Placement platform, and online community are maintained. To ensure that discounts, benefits and services for alumni members are sourced and awareness of those raised in the alumni community. To ensure that local businesses and organisations are communicated with to arrange benefits packages for alumni members. To oversee the tracking of students' destinations and progression once they have graduated. To ensure that alumni are kept informed about the Graduate Outcomes Survey and that they feel prepared for it. To ensure that the employment status of alumni is actively monitored and recorded. To ensure that any alumni who have not achieved graduate outcomes are supported and directed to the Careers team. To manage the delivery of services in a cost effective and efficient manner and undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required, including administrative, management and evaluation duties appropriate to the role. What Experience/Skills are required: Essential: Degree qualified in a relevant area of equivalent experience. Substantial relevant experience of managing and leading large teams within the Careers and Entrepreneurship sector. Demonstrable experience of working in a senior role. Ability to deliver priorities to budget within a large and complex organisation. Ability to lead, motivate, further develop and line manage a high performing team. Excellent interpersonal and networking skills. Excellent analytical skills. Ability to persuade and negotiate using data and narrative. Excellent oral and written communication skills. What We Offer 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days Workplace pension scheme Tuition reimbursement for career development courses Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more Reward and recognition programme £500 award employee referral scheme Discretionary annual performance bonus I will be starting a Masters in Careers and Employability Guidance in January, and this has been supported by my manager who allows me to manage my time and diary how best works for me. We are also given constant upskilling opportunities and encouraged to attend both internal and external learning and development events. - Kira McCormack (Professional Services Employee) GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.
HR Manager Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST1 £45,000 - £50,000 per annum Full time Permanent role working Monday to Friday Office based Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are recruiting for a HR Manager or Head of HR to join a company based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Are you an experienced HR professional with a strong background in manufacturing environments or similar? Reporting to the Managing Director you will lead and evolve the HR function across UK and European operations, supporting departments such as Production, Technical Support, Purchasing, Sales, and Service. Working in a team of 3, this is a hands-on, strategic role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, operationally focused settings and is passionate about driving cultural change, improving workforce capability, and embedding consistent HR practices across multiple sites Key Responsibilities Strategic HR Leadership Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement a people strategy aligned with manufacturing and operational goals. Drive initiatives to improve employee engagement, retention, and performance across production and field-based teams. Lead the transition from manual HR processes to digital systems, enhancing data accuracy and reporting. Support organisational design and succession planning to ensure long-term workforce capability. Act as a cultural ambassador, promoting a collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven environment. Operational HR Management Oversee end-to-end HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, absence, and disciplinary procedures. Ensure compliance with UK and European employment legislation, particularly in manufacturing and field service contexts. Provide expert HR guidance to line managers, enabling effective team leadership and fair decision-making. Manage and develop a small HR team to deliver high-quality, responsive support to the business. Lead annual performance reviews and objective-setting processes, ensuring consistency across departments. Collaborate with Finance to manage compensation and benefits, ensuring alignment with market benchmarks and internal equity. Produce and analyse HR metrics to support operational decisions and continuous improvement. Oversee payroll and time & attendance systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Systems & Process Improvement Review and streamline HR documentation and processes to improve efficiency and standardisation across manufacturing and service operations. Lead or support the implementation of a fit-for-purpose HRIS to enhance data management and reporting. Champion continuous improvement in HR administration, compliance, and employee experience. Essential Experience & Skills Proven HR generalist experience at Manager or Senior Business Partner level within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and familiarity with European HR practices. Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive cultural and operational change. Experience managing and developing HR teams. Practical experience implementing or optimising HR systems and digital processes. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills. CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience. Desirable Experience in multi-site or international operations. Understanding of HR compliance for mobile and remote field-based teams. Exposure to continuous improvement or change management initiatives. Personal Attributes Professional, approachable, and resilient with a hands-on mindset. Strategic thinker who can balance long-term objectives with day-to-day priorities. Passionate about developing people and improving organisational culture. High level of integrity, discretion, and accountability. If you would like to apply for the role of HR Manager then please email your CV to (url removed) or call Deb on (phone number removed) Closing date is 3.12.2025 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of its client. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future
Nov 03, 2025
Full time
HR Manager Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST1 £45,000 - £50,000 per annum Full time Permanent role working Monday to Friday Office based Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are recruiting for a HR Manager or Head of HR to join a company based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Are you an experienced HR professional with a strong background in manufacturing environments or similar? Reporting to the Managing Director you will lead and evolve the HR function across UK and European operations, supporting departments such as Production, Technical Support, Purchasing, Sales, and Service. Working in a team of 3, this is a hands-on, strategic role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, operationally focused settings and is passionate about driving cultural change, improving workforce capability, and embedding consistent HR practices across multiple sites Key Responsibilities Strategic HR Leadership Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement a people strategy aligned with manufacturing and operational goals. Drive initiatives to improve employee engagement, retention, and performance across production and field-based teams. Lead the transition from manual HR processes to digital systems, enhancing data accuracy and reporting. Support organisational design and succession planning to ensure long-term workforce capability. Act as a cultural ambassador, promoting a collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven environment. Operational HR Management Oversee end-to-end HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, absence, and disciplinary procedures. Ensure compliance with UK and European employment legislation, particularly in manufacturing and field service contexts. Provide expert HR guidance to line managers, enabling effective team leadership and fair decision-making. Manage and develop a small HR team to deliver high-quality, responsive support to the business. Lead annual performance reviews and objective-setting processes, ensuring consistency across departments. Collaborate with Finance to manage compensation and benefits, ensuring alignment with market benchmarks and internal equity. Produce and analyse HR metrics to support operational decisions and continuous improvement. Oversee payroll and time & attendance systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Systems & Process Improvement Review and streamline HR documentation and processes to improve efficiency and standardisation across manufacturing and service operations. Lead or support the implementation of a fit-for-purpose HRIS to enhance data management and reporting. Champion continuous improvement in HR administration, compliance, and employee experience. Essential Experience & Skills Proven HR generalist experience at Manager or Senior Business Partner level within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and familiarity with European HR practices. Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive cultural and operational change. Experience managing and developing HR teams. Practical experience implementing or optimising HR systems and digital processes. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills. CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience. Desirable Experience in multi-site or international operations. Understanding of HR compliance for mobile and remote field-based teams. Exposure to continuous improvement or change management initiatives. Personal Attributes Professional, approachable, and resilient with a hands-on mindset. Strategic thinker who can balance long-term objectives with day-to-day priorities. Passionate about developing people and improving organisational culture. High level of integrity, discretion, and accountability. If you would like to apply for the role of HR Manager then please email your CV to (url removed) or call Deb on (phone number removed) Closing date is 3.12.2025 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of its client. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future
Key Account Manager - Fresh Produce Location & Setup: West Sussex - flexible for the right candidate in terms of hybrid or remote working Package: 40,000 - 50,000 + bonus + HC + benefits The Opportunity We are partnering with a leading fresh produce business to appoint a Key Account Manager to join their Commercial team from January 2026. This is a newly created role driven by growth , offering the chance to make a real impact on some of the company's biggest UK supermarket accounts. This is an exciting opportunity for an expert salesperson who thrives on building strong relationships, driving profitable growth, and turning insights into action. You'll play a pivotal role in delivering commercial success, strengthening partnerships, and supporting cross-functional initiatives across a fast-moving, vertically integrated business. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage high-priority key accounts, developing strong partnerships to drive mutual growth. Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve growth targets, optimize trade revenue, and deliver ROI. Apply data, insights, and category expertise to shape strategies and support customer decision-making. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with key accounts, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes. Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery of products and services. Provide regular reports on account performance, sales activity, and market insights to senior management. Travel as required to suppliers and customer sites to strengthen relationships and support operations. What We're Looking For Proven Key Account Manager with a strong track record in managing major accounts, within the Produce industry (minimum 5 years). Expert salesperson with negotiation, category leadership, and partnership skills. Experienced in budget management and trade revenue optimisation, delivering against targets and ROI. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and people management skills. Flexible, adaptable, and able to solve challenges in a fast-moving, regulated environment. Advanced IT skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and planning software. Clean UK/EU driving licence and willingness to travel extensively. Additional Information The role may involve extensive travel, so a valid passport, clean driving licence, and access to reliable transport are essential. Why Join? This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting a well-respected food business through a period of growth. You'll work with leading retailers, influence strategy across a vertically integrated business, and be part of a culture that values people, collaboration, and long-term success
Nov 03, 2025
Full time
Key Account Manager - Fresh Produce Location & Setup: West Sussex - flexible for the right candidate in terms of hybrid or remote working Package: 40,000 - 50,000 + bonus + HC + benefits The Opportunity We are partnering with a leading fresh produce business to appoint a Key Account Manager to join their Commercial team from January 2026. This is a newly created role driven by growth , offering the chance to make a real impact on some of the company's biggest UK supermarket accounts. This is an exciting opportunity for an expert salesperson who thrives on building strong relationships, driving profitable growth, and turning insights into action. You'll play a pivotal role in delivering commercial success, strengthening partnerships, and supporting cross-functional initiatives across a fast-moving, vertically integrated business. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage high-priority key accounts, developing strong partnerships to drive mutual growth. Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve growth targets, optimize trade revenue, and deliver ROI. Apply data, insights, and category expertise to shape strategies and support customer decision-making. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with key accounts, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes. Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery of products and services. Provide regular reports on account performance, sales activity, and market insights to senior management. Travel as required to suppliers and customer sites to strengthen relationships and support operations. What We're Looking For Proven Key Account Manager with a strong track record in managing major accounts, within the Produce industry (minimum 5 years). Expert salesperson with negotiation, category leadership, and partnership skills. Experienced in budget management and trade revenue optimisation, delivering against targets and ROI. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and people management skills. Flexible, adaptable, and able to solve challenges in a fast-moving, regulated environment. Advanced IT skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and planning software. Clean UK/EU driving licence and willingness to travel extensively. Additional Information The role may involve extensive travel, so a valid passport, clean driving licence, and access to reliable transport are essential. Why Join? This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting a well-respected food business through a period of growth. You'll work with leading retailers, influence strategy across a vertically integrated business, and be part of a culture that values people, collaboration, and long-term success
