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Head of Manufacturing - Bart Ingredients Status: Closed to new applicants Bart Ingredients, founded in 1963, creates an innovative and imaginative range of herbs and spices sourced globally. With over 600 products distributed across the grocery trade, the company was acquired by the German-based Fuchs Group in late 2017, the largest family-owned spices group in the world. With a turnover exceeding £40m annually and rapid growth, the company operates manufacturing sites in Severn Beach and Newbury, employing over 200 staff. The Role Lead manufacturing operations at the Severn Beach site, managing production, blending, and engineering to meet customer demand. Inspire, develop, and motivate approximately 125 staff to build an engaged and effective team. Promote continuous improvement of manufacturing procedures and processes. Identify and implement new technologies in production, including IT software. The Candidate Preferably from a food and drink manufacturing background with high-volume production experience in a demand-driven environment. Experience in leading continuous improvement projects with tangible business benefits. A natural motivator with a hands-on approach on the factory floor and a passion for staff development. Strong analytical skills and comfortable working in a technology-led manufacturing environment.

Chief Operating Officer : Closed to new applicants An outstanding opportunity to apply your leadership and organisation skills in a fast paced, dynamic national charity. Action for M.E. supports people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E. also sometimes called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or CFS) to secure the care and support they need, at the same time as raising understanding of the disease and investing in research to develop a greater understanding of the illness. Founded in 1987, it has merged with three other M.E. related charities in the last six years, and played a leading role in advising the government to commit to developing a national delivery plan for M.E. earlier this year. The staff team is c.40 strong and income is typically well over £1m per annum - it provides services direct to those with the illness through information, direct medical interventions and support. Incredibly fast paced in an environment of significant change, the head office is near Bristol, with the team based flexibly and remotely across the UK, in the main. THE ROLE Lead, support and inspire the senior leadership team of up to five to drive the day to day operations of the charity. Employ strategic financial acumen to ensure the Charity fulfils its purpose in a sustainable manner and all financial procedures are robust. Refine and adjust the implementation of the communications and public affairs strategy as circumstances demand. Support the CEO with an extensive and demanding external stakeholder engagement programme. THE CANDIDATE Extensive leadership and management experience, ideally in the charitable sector. Able to inspire and manage a diverse team across a range of functions. A proven ability to provide strategic financial commentary to the Trustee board, possibly as a qualified accountant. Expertise of communications and public affairs to drive awareness of an issue is an advantage. An empathy with the purpose and cause of the charity. REWARDS Very competitive salary plus benefits, Flexible location

Head of Manufacturing - Bart Ingredients Status: Closed to new applicants Bart Ingredients, founded in 1963, creates an innovative and imaginative range of herbs and spices sourced globally. With over 600 products distributed across the grocery trade, the company was acquired by the German-based Fuchs Group in late 2017, the largest family-owned spices group in the world. With a turnover exceeding £40m annually and rapid growth, the company operates manufacturing sites in Severn Beach and Newbury, employing over 200 staff. The Role Lead manufacturing operations at the Severn Beach site, managing production, blending, and engineering to meet customer demand. Inspire, develop, and motivate approximately 125 staff to build an engaged and effective team. Promote continuous improvement of manufacturing procedures and processes. Identify and implement new technologies in production, including IT software. The Candidate Preferably from a food and drink manufacturing background with high-volume production experience in a demand-driven environment. Experience in leading continuous improvement projects with tangible business benefits. A natural motivator with a hands-on approach on the factory floor and a passion for staff development. Strong analytical skills and comfortable working in a technology-led manufacturing environment.

Production Director : Closed to new applicants With a reputation for outstanding workmanship and specifications, our client is an award winning, fast-growing SME housebuilder creating and selling high quality residential homes in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Hertfordshire. The company builds small to medium sized residential developments with a passion for ensuring that its homes integrate well into established communities and are sympathetic to their environment and local architectural styles. With excellent funding and ambitious growth plans, the company is looking to build on its impressive track record and is investing in its senior leadership team. We are seeking a progressive Production Director, reporting to the Managing Director; the successful candidate will help to set out the strategic direction of the business and drive operational excellence across the Construction, Commercial, Technical and Customer Service teams to maximise value and financial performance. Main Duties and Responsibilities To lead the Construction team and to provide strategic direction and leadership to the Commercial, Technical and Customer Service teams, recognising and encouraging excellence across all disciplines to ensure a collaborative and cohesive environment. Work effectively with the Senior Management team taking a whole company perspective to managing key issues and to ensure the Land team is effectively supported by the Commercial and Technical teams. Develop and support the Production team, ensuring that they have the correct training and guidance to allow them to perform and progress in the business. Maintain and enforce the Health, Safety and Environment Policy for the business to ensure a safe working environment for customers, employees, subcontractors, and members of the public. Monitor all developments to ensure that all safety, quality control and cost procedures are being adhered to and that the highest standards of build quality are being achieved at each build stage. You will lead and implement a strategy to create long-term business partnerships with key suppliers and subcontractors across the region. Continue to develop and improve quality, to ensure that excellent customer satisfaction ratings are achieved. Work closely with the Finance Director to ensure adherence to processes for the timely delivery of accurate management information across the Construction, Commercial and Technical Functions. Positively influence the progression and growth of the company. The Candidate You will currently be operating in similar position within the construction/ housebuilding sector and will be able to demonstrate extensive Construction/ Production senior management experience together with all relevant Construction and Health and Safety qualifications. You will be a team player and a strategic thinker. You will have strong emotional intelligence, with excellent communication skills, strong business acumen and analytical skills, with the ability to lead the Production team to deliver. An inspirational leader with gravitas, you will demonstrate broad operational knowledge and experience and will be capable of adding value across the business with the confidence to challenge and collaborate with fellow Directors in a boardroom environment. You will possess strong IT/systems skills with experience of COINS or other ERP operating systems. Rewards Competitive salary plus bonus and benefits. To apply - see below, please email your CV and covering letter to quoting reference HF918 and giving full salary details.

Executive Director of The Royal Astronomical Society: Closed to new applicants Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for science and proven management expertise? As Executive Director of the Royal Astronomical Society, you will support its vision to work in partnership with its members and the wider community to promote, encourage and share the study of astronomy and geophysics and to inspire the next generation of scientists. Established in 1820 and incorporated by Royal Charter, the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) is the leading UK body representing the interests of astronomers, space scientists and geophysicists. With around 4000 Fellows the Society promotes and disseminates the study of astronomy, space science, geophysics and closely related branches of science, aiming to advance understanding of the universe. It organises scientific meetings, publishes world leading research journals, awards, grants and prizes, and offers a programme of outreach and public engagement activities. With an annual income typically of c.£5.5m, it also regularly contributes to the formulation of the UK government's science policy and provides the media with expert commentary. THE POSITION Work with the President, Council (Board of Trustees) and 25 members of staff to drive the Society forward and ensure that it fulfils its charitable objectives Enable the President, other elected officers and Council to fulfil their duties and responsibilities for the proper governance of the charity. Ensure the Society's strategies and plans are implemented and developed, especially the Society's strategy . Lead on continuing the modernisation of the Society and on ensuring that the working culture in the Society is open, transparent and forward-thinking. THE CANDIDATE Knowledge and Experience A track record in successfully managing a similar-sized operation. Experience of working with a Board of Trustees in a voluntary public or private organisation and the ability to develop a positive, robust relationship with the Board. Demonstrable experience of building and leading effective teams and being able to empower and motivate staff. An open, visible and collaborative style of leadership with developed interpersonal skills. REWARDS The role enjoys a salary in the range of £95,000 to £110,000 per annum, a generous pension and other entitlements LOCATION Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BQ An up-to-date CV outlining your employment history, academic and professional qualifications and contact details. A brief supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the Candidate Profile and outlining why you are interested in the role Full Name Attach CV (Max 10Mb - Allowed file types doc, docx, pdf)

CEO/Secretary - Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association: Closed to new applicants An outstanding opportunity to apply your leadership skills in a long standing and financially robust charitable organisation that promotes the benefits of agriculture and associated industries within Cornwall. £77k plus car and house on site, Wadebridge, Cornwall. THE ORGANISATION The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association (RCAA) are the organisers of the annual Royal Cornwall Show, with agriculture at its core. They also support multiple community events at the Royal Cornwall Events Centre and run an outreach education programme in schools across the county. The RCAA was established in 1793, and has been a registered charity since 1926. Governed by a Council, with a revenue of £2.7m in the year ending September 2022, the association is in a strong financial position providing a springboard for future developments. The current long standing Secretary/CEO will retire in 2024 after a distinguished career and this is an opportunity to drive the agricultural industry in one of the most iconic counties in the country. THE ROLE - CEO/SECRETARY Lead the development of a refreshed mission and vision and underpinning strategic plan for the association. Support the governance review (led by the chair) of the association to ensure it is fit for purpose as a modern charity delivering on its charitable objectives. Lead and manage the small staff team and extensive volunteer network to deliver the Royal Cornwall Show annually to exacting high standards. Manage the association's resources (income, staff, volunteers and brand presence) to best effect. THE CANDIDATE Will come from the Agricultural/Rural sector in its widest sense and have an understanding of farming communities and how they work. An experienced senior leader already, with proven leadership and management experience. Bring emotional intelligence to interact with a wide range of people as a real 'people person'. Charitable experience is an advantage, either direct or as a Trustee. Closing date for applications - 15 January 2024

Chief Operating Officer : Closed to new applicants An outstanding opportunity to apply your leadership and organisation skills in a fast-paced, dynamic national charity. Action for M.E. supports people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E., also sometimes called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or CFS) to secure the care and support they need, while raising understanding of the disease and investing in research to develop a greater understanding of the illness. Founded in 1987, it has merged with three other M.E.-related charities in the last six years and played a leading role in advising the government to commit to developing a national delivery plan for M.E. earlier this year. The staff team is approximately 40 strong, and income typically exceeds £1 million per annum - providing services directly to those with the illness through information, direct medical interventions, and support. The environment is incredibly fast-paced and characterized by significant change, with the head office near Bristol and the team based flexibly and remotely across the UK. THE ROLE Lead, support, and inspire the senior leadership team of up to five to drive the day-to-day operations of the charity. Employ strategic financial acumen to ensure the charity fulfills its purpose sustainably and that all financial procedures are robust. Refine and adjust the implementation of the communications and public affairs strategy as circumstances demand. Support the CEO with an extensive and demanding external stakeholder engagement programme. THE CANDIDATE Extensive leadership and management experience, ideally in the charitable sector, with the ability to inspire and manage a diverse team across a range of functions. A proven ability to provide strategic financial commentary to the Trustee board, possibly as a qualified accountant. Expertise in communications and public affairs to drive awareness of an issue is an advantage. An empathy with the purpose and cause of the charity. REWARDS Very competitive salary plus benefits, flexible location.

Chief Operating Officer : Closed to new applicants An outstanding opportunity to apply your leadership and organisation skills in a fast paced, dynamic national charity. Action for M.E. supports people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E. also sometimes called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or CFS) to secure the care and support they need, at the same time as raising understanding of the disease and investing in research to develop a greater understanding of the illness. Founded in 1987, it has merged with three other M.E. related charities in the last six years, and played a leading role in advising the government to commit to developing a national delivery plan for M.E. earlier this year. The staff team is c.40 strong and income is typically well over £1m per annum - it provides services direct to those with the illness through information, direct medical interventions and support. Incredibly fast paced in an environment of significant change, the head office is near Bristol, with the team based flexibly and remotely across the UK, in the main. THE ROLE Lead, support and inspire the senior leadership team of up to five to drive the day to day operations of the charity. Employ strategic financial acumen to ensure the Charity fulfils its purpose in a sustainable manner and all financial procedures are robust. Refine and adjust the implementation of the communications and public affairs strategy as circumstances demand. Support the CEO with an extensive and demanding external stakeholder engagement programme. THE CANDIDATE Extensive leadership and management experience, ideally in the charitable sector. Able to inspire and manage a diverse team across a range of functions. A proven ability to provide strategic financial commentary to the Trustee board, possibly as a qualified accountant. Expertise of communications and public affairs to drive awareness of an issue is an advantage. An empathy with the purpose and cause of the charity. REWARDS Very competitive salary plus benefits, Flexible location

CEO/Secretary - Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association: Closed to new applicants An outstanding opportunity to apply your leadership skills in a long standing and financially robust charitable organisation that promotes the benefits of agriculture and associated industries within Cornwall. £77k plus car and house on site, Wadebridge, Cornwall. THE ORGANISATION The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association (RCAA) are the organisers of the annual Royal Cornwall Show, with agriculture at its core. They also support multiple community events at the Royal Cornwall Events Centre and run an outreach education programme in schools across the county. The RCAA was established in 1793, and has been a registered charity since 1926. Governed by a Council, with a revenue of £2.7m in the year ending September 2022, the association is in a strong financial position providing a springboard for future developments. The current long standing Secretary/CEO will retire in 2024 after a distinguished career and this is an opportunity to drive the agricultural industry in one of the most iconic counties in the country. THE ROLE - CEO/SECRETARY Lead the development of a refreshed mission and vision and underpinning strategic plan for the association. Support the governance review (led by the chair) of the association to ensure it is fit for purpose as a modern charity delivering on its charitable objectives. Lead and manage the small staff team and extensive volunteer network to deliver the Royal Cornwall Show annually to exacting high standards. Manage the association's resources (income, staff, volunteers and brand presence) to best effect. THE CANDIDATE Will come from the Agricultural/Rural sector in its widest sense and have an understanding of farming communities and how they work. An experienced senior leader already, with proven leadership and management experience. Bring emotional intelligence to interact with a wide range of people as a real 'people person'. Charitable experience is an advantage, either direct or as a Trustee. Closing date for applications - 15 January 2024

Group Business Development Director : Closed to new applicants Construction/Building Products The Company Our client is a long established, family-owned leader in the building products sector. The Group is represented in over 100 countries and employs 3,400 people. There are 10 major brands that generate worldwide revenues of €850 million. Their commitment to quality and excellence helps our client to be regarded as a premium partner of the construction sector. Strong internal growth and a focus on uncompromising quality has resulted in exciting plans to expand a division of this profitable organisation which marks an important milestone for in becoming one of the world's leading suppliers of high-quality specialist building materials. The role Our clients are seeking to appoint a new Global Business Development Director for their PreFab division. This will report into a UK based Director member of the Global Management Committee who is responsible for the Global PreFab segment. Key duties include: Acquisition and coordination of key accounts in conjunction with local business units. Developing the customer segment by optimization and redesign of the solutions portfolio. Segment Strategy - Further development of the global vision, strategy, business plan and solutions roadmap for the customer segment PreFab. Market Intelligence Analysis - Identifying market/sales potential, market requirements and customer needs by market & competitive analysis in different countries in all key sectors. Work with each region to develop and deliver on their local business plan, based on the strategy. Networking with responsible stakeholders in regions, customers, distributors, key opinion leaders, manufacturers, and others. Leading interdisciplinary Team Members in different countries. Responsible for the strategic direction of the department. The Person Strong Business Manager, with a proven record in developing and expanding segments and businesses. Expert in the global construction industry in relation to applications of building products in various markets. Good knowledge in construction and/or from the area of PreFab. Team Leader and willing to coordinate and motivate team of experts. Driver for Innovation and change management. Customer focused and good presentation skills. Willing to travel internationally. Experience Preferably significant experience (minimum of 5 years) of working in the PreFab sector and with PreFab customers or similar segments in the construction industry. International Key Account experience - Key Account Manager. Pioneering/Entrepreneurial mindset, strong networking, proactive approach to work. Good analytical and financial controlling skills. International Project leading experience - Project Manager. Knowledge of different segments in the construction industry in different regions in the world. Please apply below including your CV and quoting reference HF493

Head of Heating Services: Closed to new applicants Having consistently planned and delivered outstanding results over the past ten years, our client is a highly successful nationwide business and today is one of the largest distributors of specialist liquids and lubricants across the UK. Their diverse customer base includes rural residential, small, medium, and large-scale business customers alongside agricultural businesses and family farms. Part of the overall customer offering is a division that manages a nationwide service and repair network, run by a dedicated team of highly trained and qualified engineering staff who provide scheduled maintenance & servicing plans for their installed products. This is primarily for residential customers of all sizes and budgets. As the Head of this function, you will lead a team of 70 engineers and support staff and will drive the planning to accelerate into a more commercially focused centre whilst still developing the engineering capability and internal structure where performance is recognised and rewarded. As well as managing the development of the existing network, you will, as part of a wider group initiative, drive relevant changes into the overall function during this recognised period of energy transition. In this regard, the business is highly advanced in their planning. With dedicated project teams working towards a future compliant model as a result of the shift in the global energy landscape, the future remains bright for the group and for those developing their careers within it. Main duties and responsibilities will include: Developing the annual budget and operating plan in line with the solutions planning Managing the multisite team to deliver against the objectives of the plan Ensuring best practice and good working practices across the two major centres Representing this division in the parent company management teams Communicating and promoting core values and business objectives within the team and displaying an enthusiastic yet balanced management dynamic that will successfully lead and develop colleagues The ideal candidate will have high levels of operational experience by managing field-based teams of engineers and with the commercial experience in delivering a substantial national budget and P&L. Experience of dealing with suppliers in a strong yet fair manner is a must, as is leadership experience at a regional/national level. This group prides itself on the development paths it has for career growth, and success in this role will be recognised and potentially rewarded with promotion across many of its divisions or operational centres. Rewards: Sector leading base salary plus rewarding bonus scheme, generous car allowance, and benefits package. For further information or to submit your application, please contact Mark Rowley at quoting reference HF372 and giving full salary details.

Finance Director : Closed to new applicants We are partnering an award-winning SME housebuilder, who create and sell high quality residential homes in the South-East of England. Established in 2016 with a clear vision to build homes anyone would feel truly proud to call their own, our client has enjoyed considerable success to date. With ambitious growth plans, and benefiting from excellent funding, the company continues to invest in its future success. As part of the investment plan to realise the company's growth aspirations, the new role of Finance Director has been created. Reporting to the Managing Director, this key strategic position on the senior management team will support the Managing Director to maximise value, helping to drive the financial performance of the business. The Role Location is High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire - with considerable scope for flexible working. Partner the Managing Director on operational and strategic business decisions and deputise in his absence. Lead, shape and develop the finance team, ensuring adequate resource and skills are in place to support the business; Drive key financial discussions at Management Board and Executive Board meetings by presenting analysis, insight and interpretation of performance against the business plan; Oversee all month end processes for the timely delivery of accurate management information, including cash forecasts and financial models. Manage the year end process with external auditors and shareholders; Monitor financial performance, interpret and identify trends and make recommendations to the business. Manage banking facilities and continue the development of strong, beneficial relationships with lenders. The Candidate A qualified accountant with an impressive track record as a Finance Director in the housebuilding sector. Experience of working within an SME will be an advantage; An inspirational leader with gravitas, you will demonstrate broad operational knowledge and experience and will be capable of adding value across the business; A team player and strategic thinker, you will possess excellent communication skills and business acumen, with the ability to prepare and deliver an effective business plan; You will evidence deep experience of managing banking facilities and developing strong relationships with funding partners and possess impressive IT/systems skills, bringing experience of working with COINS or other ERP operating systems. The Rewards Base salary of around £130,000 plus bonus and benefits.