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We are seeking an experienced Interim CFO to join a professional services business and lead the organisation through a planned sale process. This is a high-impact assignment for a commercially minded CFO with a proven track record of successfully selling multiple businesses. You will play a key role in preparing the business for sale, ensuring the financial and commercial proposition is optimised, and leading the organisation through the transaction process to a successful exit. The ideal candidate will have: - Proven CFO/FD experience within the professional services sector - A demonstrable track record of multiple successful business sales/exits - Strong experience preparing businesses for sale and maximising value - Experience working closely with shareholders, investors, buyers and professional advisors - Excellent commercial and strategic judgement, with the ability to operate at pace - A hands-on, pragmatic approach and the ability to lead through a significant period of change This is an exciting opportunity for an exit-focused CFO who has been through the process before and understands what it takes to prepare, position and successfully sell a professional services business.

People Services Advisor Nottingham Full-Time Permanent Hybrid & Flexible Working Are you looking to build your career within HR? This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 1-2 years' experience in a HR Administrator, HR Coordinator or People Services role who is looking to broaden their experience within a supportive and well-established business. Joining a wider People team, you'll gain exposure to the full employee lifecycle, whilst also developing your knowledge of payroll. It's a fantastic opportunity to learn, develop and progress your career over time. You'll play a key role in delivering a positive employee experience, supporting colleagues across the business with HR administration and the monthly payroll process. Key Responsibilities Supporting the full employee lifecycle, including starters, leavers and contractual changes. Acting as the first point of contact for HR and payroll queries. Supporting the monthly UK payroll process. Preparing payroll information, including overtime, bonuses and deductions. Liaising with the external payroll provider to ensure accurate processing. Maintaining HR systems and employee records. Supporting employee benefits administration. Assisting with pensions, payroll audits and year-end activities. Supporting HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives. About You We're looking for someone who has: Around 1-2 years' experience within HR Administration, HR Coordination or People Services. Some exposure to payroll, or an interest in developing your payroll knowledge. Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail. Great communication and customer service skills. A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Knowledge of UK employment legislation or payroll processes would be advantageous. If you're looking for a role where you'll gain broad HR exposure, develop your payroll experience and join a business that genuinely invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

My client is a large distribution business based in Cheshire. Due to an opening in the finance function they are recruiting this role initially on a fixed term contract basis but this could well turn into a permanent role for the right candidate as they are growing rapidly. As a Finance Business Partner you will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling for the retail arm of the business, as well as business partnering with non-finance stakeholders to discuss financial implications of business decisions which in turn will help to support commercial and strategic decision making, improving overall performance and profitability. This role will suit a qualified accountant who has experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and business partnering with key stakeholders influencing decision making, ideally within a retail environment but this is not essential. You will also have strong Excel skills with experience designing and building reports, dashboards and financial models. The salary is paying up to £60,000 dependant on experience with the ability to work on a hybrid basis, 2 days in the office is the minimum requirement.

SF Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Accounts Receivable & Credit Controller to join a business in Tamworth on an immediate, long-term temporary basis. This is a varied role covering credit control, cash posting, invoicing and wider transactional finance support. They need someone experienced who can come in, pick things up quickly and confidently manage their own workload. What You'll Be Doing Proactively chasing outstanding debt by phone and email Posting and allocating customer payments Raising, reviewing and issuing customer invoices Checking invoicing and VAT information Resolving invoice and payment queries Supporting with expenses and credit card transactions Using Excel to review and manipulate finance data Supporting the wider finance team as required What You'll Bring Previous Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or Sales Ledger experience Confident telephone manner and comfortable chasing customers Good invoicing and cash allocation experience Comfortable picking up new finance systems and processes Good Excel skills; VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables would be advantageous Able to work independently with minimal supervision Available at short notice and ideally local to Tamworth What You'll Get in Return Potential for a longer-term/permanent opportunity Full-time or potentially 30-35 hours per week Supportive, close-knit finance team Immediate interview and start available

Graduate Design Engineer Wigston £30,000 - £32,000 DOE + 1.5 overtime + bonus SF Recruitment are recruiting for a Graduate Design Engineer to work for our established manufacturing business based in Wigston. A vacancy has arisen for a Graduate Design Engineer to design manufacturing equipment using CAD software. The successful applicant will be responsible for: - Generation of 3D CAD models - Data management using PDM system - Preparation of 3D models & 2D drawings for in-house machining and external fabrication - Preparing models for review in Virtual Reality - Creating 3D printed proof of concepts and display models - Reverse engineering of legacy components - Presentation of concepts to different levels within the business - Liaise with in-house machinists, fabricators and external suppliers in support of CAD designs - Creating and updating records in the company quality management system Candidates must: - Have a minimum 2:1 in an engineering related degree - Be amenable to very varied multi-disciplinary role - Have experience creating 3D models using CAD software - Autodesk Inventor & Vault beneficial but not essential. - Have a working knowledge of mechanical design, machining and fabrication concepts - A placement in year in a similar role would be beneficial - Have experience using Microsoft Office suite - Be willing to learn & adapt as a project evolves - Have an analytical mind with acute attention to detail - Have good problem-solving abilities - Be a strong team player

Mechanical Technician Nottingham £32,000 P/ a SF Engineering are recruiting for a mechanical technician to help support in the repair of both customers and stock machines. Mechanical Technician Responsibilities: Manage throughput of product in the workshop, to agreed deadlines and quality standards. Ensure that a consistently high level of service is offered to our customers. Have responsibility for effective operation within the service centre including H & S, security, stock management and housekeeping. Ensure that all job cards, spares orders, time sheets and stock notes are completed correctly and on time, and control all administration paperwork. Ensure that all company stock and spare parts are accounted for, and properly recorded when used. Ensure any items that may be needed at short notice are reordered without delay. Provide technical support to staff & customers with accuracy, efficiency & courtesy. Promote good Customer Service practices on the phone, at counter and on customer's premises. Always represent the company in a clean and smart uniform and a courteous manner. Report to senior personnel any breach of security or any act of dishonesty by a member of the public, visitor or member of staff Any other reasonable duties as required. Mechanical Technician Requirements: Strong hands-on mechanical fitting, assembly and repair skills. Experience diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out effective repairs. Confident using hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment. Ability to read and understand technical drawings, diagrams and service documentation. Experience stripping down, inspecting, rebuilding and testing mechanical equipment. Previous experience within a mechanical maintenance, service, repair or manufacturing environment. Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and safe working practices. Ability to work independently and manage multiple repair jobs to agreed deadlines. Full UK driving licence would be advantageous.

Customer Service Advisor Coalville, Leicestershire (LE67) £30,000 - £33,000 (Depending on experience) Full-Time, Permanent We are working with a well-established international business based in Coalville. They are currently expanding their team due to a steady increase in demand and are looking for someone reliable and customer-focused to join their Customer Service & Sales Support department. Reporting straight to the Sales Director, you will look after a specific portfolio of customer accounts. This isn't a standard call-centre role; it's a mix of account management, customer support, and essential day-to-day administration. What You'll Be Doing: Keeping on top of a shared customer inbox and replying to queries efficiently. Coordinating product samples for clients and putting together competitive quotes. Handing warm leads and successful quotes over to the internal sales team. Keeping the CRM/database accurate and up to date. Monitoring stock levels and pulling together basic reports for senior management. Pitching in to help the wider team when things get busy. What We Are Looking For: Experience: A solid background in administration or customer service, ideally from a fast-paced environment. Skills: Excellent communication skills, great attention to detail, and a comfortable working knowledge of CRMs/databases. Attitude: A genuine team player who adapts well to change and takes pride in looking after customers. If you have the right experience and want to join a stable business that genuinely treats its staff well, please apply with your CV today.

Permanent Management Accountant required for a well established business based in Dudley. This is a fantastic business with a prestigious customer base which is continuing on a path of sustained growth. Reporting into the Finance Director, you will be responsible for an exciting new project, Management accounts, Creating forecasting models, Data analysis, FP&A, KPI reporting and analysis, having some experience with running payroll for a small company will also be beneficial. You will have strong analytical and communication skills and will be able to really bring the numbers to life to add real value to the business. The role is 5 days a week. This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual. If this sounds like the role for you, please apply immediately.

Senior Operations Manager Contact Centre 6-Month Fixed Term Contract Maternity Cover Salary: £60,000 Hybrid: 2 3 days per week in the office 35 hours per week SF Partners are exclusively partnering with a fantastic business for an experienced Senior Operations Manager to join a large, performance-driven contact centre operation on a 6-month FTC. We are looking for someone who can quickly understand the operation, get underneath the data and identify where improvements can be made then work through their management team to deliver a genuine and sustainable step change in performance. You'll be joining an established organisation at an exciting point in its journey, with ambitious plans for the future. You'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact while leading an operation that supports customers who can often be experiencing difficult and vulnerable circumstances. The Role Reporting into the Senior Operations Manager, you'll take responsibility for a key area of the customer acquisition operation, leading through approximately 4 6 Team Managers. The operation supports customers from their initial enquiry through assessment and into the most appropriate solution for their circumstances, across both telephone and digital channels. You'll have responsibility for driving operational performance, ensuring KPIs are achieved and using data and insight to understand what's working, where performance can improve and what action needs to be taken. Key responsibilities will include: Leading, coaching and developing a team of operational Team Managers Driving performance across a large-scale contact centre/customer operation Taking ownership of operational KPIs and ensuring managers understand and deliver against expectations Using MI and data to identify trends, performance gaps and opportunities for improvement Driving improvements across the customer acquisition and conversion journey Developing and implementing performance improvement initiatives Ensuring improvements are sustainable and embedded within the operation Supporting forecasting, resource and operational planning Monitoring customer demand and ensuring resources are aligned appropriately Working across telephone and digital customer journeys Balancing commercial performance with quality and positive customer outcomes Supporting continuous improvement and wider business change Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and other areas of the business We're looking for an established contact centre/customer operations leader who can demonstrate where they have personally made a measurable difference to operational performance. You'll ideally have: Experience leading a large, KPI and performance-driven contact centre or customer operation Previous experience managing through Team Managers/people managers Strong commercial awareness and confidence working with operational data and MI A clear understanding of KPIs, performance management and the levers that drive contact centre performance Evidence of delivering measurable and sustained performance improvements Experience within an acquisition, conversion or similarly performance-led customer environment Strong forecasting, resource planning and operational planning experience The ability to quickly understand a new operation and identify where improvements can be made Strong leadership and stakeholder-management skills The confidence to challenge existing ways of working and implement change A customer-focused approach, with the ability to balance performance with delivering the right outcomes Experience within financial services, banking, building societies, consumer finance, debt, collections or another regulated environment would be beneficial, but isn't essential. We're equally interested in speaking with strong contact centre leaders from other sectors who can demonstrate the right scale, leadership capability and track record of improving performance. Looking for someone to start as soon as possible Interested? If you're an experienced contact centre leader who enjoys getting underneath the numbers, developing managers and making a measurable difference to operational performance, we'd be keen to hear from you. This would particularly suit someone who can hit the ground running, quickly build credibility with an established team and demonstrate real impact within a 6 month assignment.

Customer Service & Sales Administrator - Syston Location: Syston,Leicestershire Pay Rate: £14.35 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday,standard office hours Contract: Temporary Working Pattern: Office Based SF Recruitment are exclusively partnering with a well-established client based in Syston to recruit a Customer Service & Sales Administrator on a temporary basis. This is a varied position combining customer service,account administration,sales support and coordination. You will manage relationships with existing customers,ensure agreements and renewals are processed efficiently,identify potential sales opportunities and support the smooth running of customer requirements. The successful candidate will be highly organised,commercially aware and confident communicating with customers. This would be an excellent opportunity for someone from a customer service,sales administration or account management background who enjoys taking ownership of their workload and building strong customer relationships. The Role As Customer Service & Sales Administrator,your responsibilities will include: Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing customers,providing a first-class customer experience. Managing customer agreements,renewals,quotations and invoices accurately and within agreed timescales. Investigating customers who may be at risk of cancelling and supporting customer retention. Identifying inactive customers and proactively making contact to understand their requirements and re-engage them. Identifying opportunities within existing customer accounts and following up potential sales leads. Preparing and submitting quotations for additional products and services. Maintaining accurate customer records,contact information and notes across internal systems. Handling inbound customer queries professionally and taking ownership through to resolution. Coordinating customer requirements and ensuring deadlines are achieved. Keeping customers updated and resolving any issues that could impact service delivery. Raising invoices and ensuring relevant information is processed accurately. Working closely with internal departments to ensure customers receive a seamless service. Highlighting potential business opportunities and passing relevant leads to the sales team. Providing additional support to the wider Customer Service team when required. About You We are looking for someone who ideally has: Previous experience within a Customer Service,Sales Administration,Account Administration or Account Management role. A strong understanding of what excellent customer service looks like. Experience managing existing customer accounts and building strong relationships. A commercial mindset with the confidence to identify and follow up potential opportunities. Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills. Strong attention to detail and experience maintaining accurate records. Confident communication skills,both over the telephone and via email. A proactive approach to problem-solving and the confidence to make decisions. Experience using Microsoft Office and CRM/database systems. The ability to work collaboratively with different internal teams. SF Recruitment are working exclusively on this vacancy. If you are immediately available and interested in the opportunity,please apply today with your most up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.

CAD Engineer Coventry £33,000 - £37,000 SF Engineering are recruiting for a CAD Engineer conversant with Plant3D. As part of the office based engineering services team, you will be supporting the department with the creation of drawings and other departmental tasks Plant3D CAD ENGINEER MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - create high-quality detailed technical drawings and 3D Models based on designs supplied by customers (both external and internal) and make modifications to existing drawings - use a variety of CAD software programmes to create designs in 2D and 3D models - liaise with engineers to understand their design requirements and provide technical advice to manufacturing and construction technicians - provide accurate and detailed drawings - ensure drawings are compliant with industry and health and safety standards and protocols - apply knowledge of materials and engineering principles to check feasibility of manufacture and construction of the product - present working drawings for use in all stages of the project, tender, manufacture/construction and installation - produce installation and manufacturing documentation - maintain accurate records (drawing register, etc.) - Support the department in any other activities when required such as take-offs, estimates, production of documents, etc - conduct site visits and surveys when required Plant3D CAD ENGINEER QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE - knowledge of engineering principles and ability to create and read technical drawings - IT skills and experience using computer-aided design software such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, etc. - the ability to transfer, display and manipulate your work using Microsoft Office and other programmes - attention to detail to create accurate and detailed drawings and check other colleagues' work for accuracy and quality - communication skills and relationship building to work with clients and other engineers to understand and interpret their designs - teamwork - essential to be able to work in a team - organisation and time management to complete work to project deadlines - a flexible approach to decision making, to make changes to drawings at short notice - mathematical skills to complete calculations and estimates - spatial and design skills to be able to visualise projects in 2D and 3D - problem solving, creativity and innovation in order to come up with solutions to design problems - knowledge of health and safety requirements in order to design in line with industry standards.

Temporary Service Administrator Sutton-in-Ashfield £26,000 - £30,000 depending on experience Temporary with a view to permanent Full-time, Monday to Friday Office-based Immediate start available SF Partners are currently recruiting for a Temporary Service Administrator to join a busy and established service department based in the Sutton-in-Ashfield area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who enjoys working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Previous experience within a service, technical, engineering, maintenance or operational environment would be particularly beneficial. The Role Managing incoming customer enquiries via telephone and email Preparing and issuing customer quotations Supporting the day-to-day administration of the service department Liaising with customers regarding service requirements and ongoing work Coordinating with internal operational and technical teams Maintaining accurate customer, job and service information on internal systems Monitoring ongoing work and ensuring relevant information is communicated effectively Providing general administrative support to help ensure the department operates efficiently About You Has previous administration, service administration or coordination experience Ideally has worked within a service-led, technical, engineering, maintenance or similar environment May have previously worked as a Service Administrator, Service Coordinator, Service Advisor, Technical Administrator or similar Is confident communicating with customers by telephone and email Has experience preparing quotations or processing customer requirements Is comfortable working with technical information Has strong attention to detail and good organisational skills Can manage multiple priorities in a busy environment Is confident using internal systems and Microsoft Office This is a fully office-based position in the Sutton-in-Ashfield area, offering an immediate start and the potential to become permanent for the right person. Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 depending on experience. If you have a strong administrative background and experience supporting a busy service, technical or operational team, we'd love to hear from you.

Payroll Manager - Nottingham Permanent Full Time Nottingham SF Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Payroll Manager to join a well-established Nottingham-based organisation on a permanent, full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to take ownership of a busy and complex payroll function, managing both weekly and monthly payrolls while leading and developing a small payroll team. The successful candidate will be a hands-on Payroll Manager with strong technical payroll knowledge who can ensure an accurate, compliant and efficient payroll service while also identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the end-to-end processing of weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. Lead, support and develop the payroll team, including workload allocation, training and performance management. Ensure compliance with current payroll legislation including PAYE, NI, pensions, statutory payments and holiday pay. Manage RTI submissions, pension uploads and year-end payroll processes. Complete and review payroll reconciliations, including pension contributions, HMRC liabilities and payroll control accounts. Review payroll exceptions, variances and higher-risk changes prior to payroll sign-off. Work closely with HR and Finance to ensure employee information and payroll data is accurate. Produce regular payroll reports and analysis for senior stakeholders. Manage and resolve more complex payroll queries and escalations. Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure appropriate controls and procedures are followed. Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve the overall efficiency of the payroll function. Support wider payroll projects and system improvements where required. The ideal candidate will have: Significant end-to-end payroll experience, ideally within a busy or complex organisation. Previous experience managing or supervising a payroll team. Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements. Strong payroll reconciliation and reporting experience. Experience using a recognised payroll system. Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail. A CIPP qualification or equivalent would be highly advantageous. A confident and professional communication style with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. A proactive approach with the ability to identify and implement process improvements. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Payroll Manager looking to join a successful organisation where they can take real ownership of the payroll function, develop their team and have an impact on how payroll processes are delivered. Please apply for immediate consideration.

SF Search Partners are partnering with a well-established membership organisation to appoint a Commercial Director. Reporting to the CEO, you'll lead the commercial strategy, drive membership growth and retention, and oversee a broad commercial function spanning Business Development, Relationship Management, Commercial Partnerships, Marketing, Digital, and Events. This is a key Executive Leadership Team appointment, offering the opportunity to shape organisational growth, influence strategic direction and play a leading role within a respected, purpose-led organisation. The Role You'll lead the organisation's commercial function, with responsibility for membership growth, retention, customer experience, and commercial income. Managing senior leaders across Business Development, Relationship Management, Commercial Partnerships, Marketing, Digital and Events, you'll develop and deliver the commercial strategy while driving performance, collaboration, and sustainable growth. You'll also play an active role within the Executive Leadership Team, representing the organisation externally and building strong relationships with members, partners, and key stakeholders. About You We're looking for an accomplished commercial leader who can demonstrate: - A proven track record of delivering commercial growth and recurring revenue. - Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams through senior managers. - Strong commercial, strategic and financial acumen. - Success in customer acquisition, retention and relationship management. - Experience developing commercial partnerships and identifying new revenue opportunities. - The ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate confidently at Executive and Board level. - A collaborative leadership style with a passion for developing high-performing teams. Experience within a membership organisation, professional body, trade association, or subscription-based business would be advantageous, but we're equally interested in candidates with relevant commercial leadership experience from other customer-focused, B2B environments.

Group Management Accountant South Northamptonshire / North Oxfordshire Border Permanent Full Time Office Based SF Recruitment are supporting a growing, multi-entity organisation in the appointment of a Group Management Accountant to join their central finance team. Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, this is a broad, hands-on role with responsibility for producing accurate management accounts, supporting Group reporting and providing meaningful analysis around business performance. The Role Key responsibilities will include: Preparation of monthly management accounts across multiple entities Month-end journals, accruals, prepayments and provisions Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls Supporting Group consolidation and intercompany accounting Variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior periods Providing clear commentary and insight around financial performance Supporting budgeting, forecasting and external audit Stock, margin and cost accounting Working with operational and non-finance stakeholders Supporting improvements to finance processes, systems and reporting The Candidate We're looking for a part-qualified, finalist or newly qualified CIMA/ACCA accountant with strong management accounting and month-end experience. You'll ideally have experience within a multi-entity or Group environment, although this isn't essential. More important is a strong technical grounding, confidence with balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis, and the ability to investigate numbers rather than simply report them. This would suit someone looking for a broad Management Accountant position within a growing business where they can gain exposure across Group reporting, consolidation, commercial analysis and process improvement

SF Partners are working with a business based in Rugby who are looking for an Associate Director of Brand, Marketing & Communications to join the team Location: Rugby - Hybrid £73,000 - £85,000 plus benefits Contract: Permanent Full-time, 37.5 hours per week We are recruiting for an Associate Director of Brand, Marketing & Communications to join an ambitious, purpose-led organisation at an exciting stage of its development. Reporting directly to the CEO and sitting as part of the Executive Leadership Team, this is a highly influential role responsible for shaping and delivering the organisation's brand, marketing and communications strategy. You will lead a talented team and take strategic ownership of brand, marketing, digital, PR, communications and reputation, ensuring activity drives engagement, strengthens awareness and supports long-term organisational growth. Key Responsibilities Lead the overall Brand, Marketing & Communications strategy Shape organisational strategy and advise Executive and Board-level stakeholders Lead brand, digital, PR and communications activity Develop high-impact, integrated marketing campaigns Drive audience acquisition, retention and engagement Protect and strengthen brand reputation Use data, CRM, digital platforms and insight to improve performance Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing team Manage budgets, governance, compliance and risk About You We're looking for an established senior marketing and communications leader with: Significant leadership experience across Marketing, Brand, Communications or PR A proven track record of developing strategy and delivering measurable results Experience managing complex brands and multiple audiences Strong digital, CRM and customer/supporter engagement experience Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills Experience presenting to and influencing Executive teams and Boards Strong commercial and financial acumen Experience leading and developing high-performing teams Experience within the charity, healthcare or not-for-profit sector would be advantageous but is not essential. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and commercially minded marketing leader to join an organisation where you can have genuine influence at Executive level while leading a highly visible brand and communications function.

Customer Operations & Systems Coordinator Location: Coalville, Leicestershire Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 Contract: 12-month FTC - Maternity Cover Potential: Opportunity to become permanent as the business grows The Opportunity SF Partners are working with a growing manufacturing business going through an exciting period of transformation and investment. We are looking for a Customer Operations & Systems Coordinator who combines excellent customer service with strong ERP experience and a proactive, can-do approach. This is more than a traditional customer service role. Alongside supporting customers and managing orders, you'll be involved in new systems, improved processes and wider transformation projects across the business. What You'll Be Doing Manage customer orders from entry through to delivery. Use ERP systems to manage workflows, orders and data accurately. Build strong customer relationships through proactive communication. Work cross-functionally with manufacturing, planning, logistics, warehousing, sales and finance. Help resolve customer and operational issues quickly and effectively. Support the implementation and improvement of systems and processes. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and the customer experience. Get involved in transformation projects and help embed new ways of working. What We're Looking For ERP experience within a manufacturing or operational environment. Customer service, customer operations or order management experience. Confident and professional customer communication skills. Strong organisation and attention to detail. Ability to work effectively across multiple teams. A proactive, solutions-focused approach. Someone who learns quickly, takes ownership and wants to make a difference. You don't need to be an ERP programmer or technical specialist - we're looking for someone who knows how to use systems effectively and is keen to help improve them. Why Join? This is an opportunity to join a growing business at an important point in its development. You'll have exposure across the organisation, contribute to meaningful systems and process improvements, and have the freedom to make the role your own. The role starts as a 12-month maternity cover, but for the right person there is a strong opportunity to become permanent as the business continues to grow. Interested? SF Partners would be keen to hear from you.

HR Advisor Swadlincote - 3 days on site, 2 days at home Up to £36,000 plus benefits Permanent & Full Time SF Partners are seeking an looking for a HR Generalist join a busy HR team, providing generalist HR support across the business. This role will focus on delivering proactive employee relations advice, supporting managers, and contributing to a range of HR initiatives while ensuring HR processes are delivered efficiently and compliantly. Key Responsibilities - Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees. - Support managers with employee relations matters, including absence, disciplinary, grievance, performance and capability issues. - Lead or support investigations, hearings and case management through to resolution. - Assist with recruitment, onboarding and induction activities. - Support probation reviews and employee lifecycle processes. - Maintain HR records and manage the HR shared inbox. - Produce HR reports and management information as required. - Coordinate occupational health referrals and other HR administration. - Support the implementation of HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives. - Ensure HR policies and procedures are applied consistently and in line with employment legislation. Experience Required - Minimum of 2 years' experience in an HR Generalist role - Strong generalist HR knowledge with experience managing employee relations cases. - Good understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice. - Experience providing advice and coaching to managers. - Confident working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities. - CIPD Level 3/5 or working towards is ideal

HR MANAGER - EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY Up to £60,000 Full Time Location: East Midlands with ad-hoc UK Travel - Ideally suited to candidates based around Loughborough, Kegworth, Castle Donington, Long Eaton, Derby, Coalville and surrounding areas Working pattern: Predominantly onsite, with some flexibility to work from home SF Recruitment are exclusively partnering with a well-established and growing organisation within a fast-paced, exciting sector to recruit an experienced standalone HR Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded HR professional who enjoys being visible, hands-on and close to the business. It's a broad generalist role combining operational HR with the opportunity to influence the wider people agenda and work closely with senior leadership. Supporting a headcount of c.250 employees across various sites, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day HR function while acting as a trusted partner to managers and senior stakeholders across the group. Key responsibilities will include: - Providing a proactive, hands-on generalist HR service across the business - Managing and advising on a range of complex Employee Relations matters - Coaching and developing managers to build confidence and capability around people matters - Partnering with senior stakeholders to understand and deliver key people priorities - Supporting organisational change and business-critical projects - Reviewing and improving HR policies, processes and ways of working - Supporting recruitment, retention, talent and workforce planning - Using people data and trends to identify priorities and support business decisions - Driving employee engagement and contributing to the wider culture and people agenda - Balancing immediate operational requirements with longer-term strategic HR priorities About You - I'm looking for an experienced HR professional who is comfortable working autonomously, can build credibility quickly and is confident taking ownership of the HR function with a high level of independence. - Ideally, you'll have previous standalone and multi-site HR experience, with the confidence to support different areas of a business while building strong relationships with managers and senior stakeholders. - You'll need strong generalist and ER experience, excellent stakeholder-management skills and, importantly, the ability to switch comfortably between hands-on operational HR and more strategic conversations with senior leadership. Due to the timescales around the appointment, I'm particularly keen to speak with candidates who are immediately available or on a short notice period. If you're interested and would like to hear more, please apply or contact me directly for a confidential conversation: (url removed)

SF Partners are working with an exciting business who are looking for an experienced Workforce Planning Business Partner to join their Organisation Development & Transformation team and build their strategic workforce planning approach from the ground up. This is a new role with real scope to make an impact. National: £44,227-£48,650 London: £48,284-£53,113 12-month fixed-term contract Hybrid Location: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester or Newcastle What you'll do You'll connect strategy, people and insight - helping us understand the workforce we have today, what we'll need tomorrow and how we close the gap. You'll: - Design and lead our strategic workforce planning framework. - Identify the skills, capabilities and capacity we'll need for the future. - Turn workforce data into clear insight, forecasts and scenarios that support better decisions. - Partner with senior leaders to make workforce planning a core part of business planning and decision-making. - Work with People and Talent colleagues to turn workforce insights into practical talent, succession and capability plans. - Help shape career pathways, internal mobility and development opportunities. - Identify workforce risks early and help leaders take action. - Champion an equity-based approach, ensuring our plans support a diverse and inclusive workforce. What you'll bring You know that great workforce planning is about much more than headcount. You can look at where an organisation is going, understand what that means for its people and turn complex information into practical action. You'll bring: - Strong experience in strategic workforce planning, strategic HR or organisational planning. - Deep knowledge of workforce planning frameworks, future skills and organisational capability. - Strong analytical skills and the ability to make complex workforce data meaningful. - Experience translating workforce plans into talent and capability strategies. - A strong understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion in workforce decision-making. - The confidence and credibility to influence senior leaders. - A collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach. - The ability to build trust, challenge thinking and embed new ways of working.