Bridge Recruitment Group Ltd

Role: HR Specialist Salary: £35-40k plus benefits Job Status: Full Time/ Fixed Term Contract Location: Berkshire - Office Based Vacancy Reference: VR/05467 Role Description: We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established commercial cleaning business based in Berkshire, for an experienced HR Specialist to join their team on a 12-18 month fixed-term contract. Established over 25 years ago, the business now supports around 400 customers across southern England, including schools, offices, medical centres, and leisure facilities, while maintaining a personal approach and a strong focus on reliable, high-quality service. The Role: Working closely with the Senior HR Specialist and HR & Payroll Assistant, you will help deliver a professional, consistent, and practical HR service across the business. This is a varied generalist role covering the full employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on employee relations, HR advisory support and process improvement. You will work with managers across head office and field-based teams, providing practical guidance and helping ensure HR processes are applied consistently across the business. This is an office-based role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. You will work 7.5 hours per day, with working hours falling between 7:30am and 6:00pm, with some flexibility depending on business needs. Key Responsibilities: Provide day-to-day HR advice to managers and employees across policies, procedures, TUPE and employment legislation, coaching managers to handle people matters confidently and effectively. Manage a varied range of employee relations cases, including absence, disciplinary, grievance, and performance matters, working with senior HR colleagues on more complex cases where required. Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, probation, performance management, and offboarding, while maintaining accurate HR records and ensuring processes and documentation remain compliant. Coordinate and support TUPE transfers, including due diligence, data gathering, documentation and employee communications, as well as resolving onboarding, DBS, and compliance queries. Work closely with operational managers and the wider HR team to provide practical HR solutions, while contributing to policy reviews, engagement initiatives and improvements to HR systems, processes, and employee experience. About You: We are looking for an experienced HR professional with strong generalist knowledge and particular confidence in employee relations. You will ideally have: Previous experience in an HR Advisor, HR Specialist or HR Generalist role, with strong employee relations experience. Good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. Confidence advising managers independently, with the judgement to know when more complex matters should be escalated. Strong communication, influencing and relationship-building skills. Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience would be desirable. The ability to work full-time from the Berkshire office. Benefits: Up to 27 days' annual leave depending on length of service, with the option to purchase additional leave. NEST pension scheme. Ongoing personal development opportunities. Company social events. Free on-site parking and refreshments. Casual Fridays. Plus more. This is a varied opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking to take on a hands-on role with exposure to employee relations, HR projects, and the wider employee lifecycle within an established and supportive business.

Role: Account Manager Salary: Competitive plus Travel Allowance Job Status: Full Time/ Permanent Location: London Vacancy Reference: VR/05468 Role Description: We are recruiting on behalf of an established, independent Facilities Management provider for an experienced Account Manager to oversee a portfolio of sites across London. This is a multi-site operational role with responsibility for the delivery of cleaning and soft FM services, managing site-based teams and maintaining strong day-to-day relationships with clients. Working closely with the Regional Manager, you will take ownership of operational performance across your portfolio, ensuring services are delivered to the required standards while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. The Role: Key responsibilities will include: Managing the operational delivery of cleaning and soft FM services across multiple London sites Leading, supporting and developing site-based cleaning teams Maintaining strong relationships with clients and conducting regular review meetings Monitoring contract performance and ensuring agreed service levels are achieved Carrying out regular site audits and following through on improvement actions Managing performance across operational teams Working effectively with supply chain partners Ensuring high standards of Health & Safety and compliance across all sites Identifying training needs and supporting team development Driving continuous improvement and practical service innovation Supporting the development of existing client relationships and identifying opportunities for account growth About You: Our client is looking for someone with previous experience in an Account Manager, Contracts Manager, Area Manager or similar multi-site role within Facilities Management. You will ideally have: Strong experience within cleaning and soft services Experience managing multiple sites and operational teams Good knowledge of FM service delivery and the challenges of managing busy client environments Strong client relationship and communication skills The ability to lead, motivate and manage performance Good commercial and financial awareness Good IT skills Experience managing change and implementing service improvements The ability to prioritise a varied workload and meet deadlines A proactive, flexible, and solutions-focused approach Package & Benefits: Travel Allowance 25 days' annual leave plus 8 public holidays Flexible working arrangements Opportunities for internal career progression One paid volunteering day each year IT equipment provided This opportunity would suit an experienced FM professional who enjoys being close to the operation, managing teams and clients, and taking ownership of service delivery across a varied London portfolio.