Job Title: Warehouse Operations Supervisor Location: Somerset Job Type: Full-Time Salary:£25-26k About the Role An established food distribution business supplying independent retailers across the UK and export markets is looking for a Warehouse Operations Supervisor to support the Warehouse Manager in the day-to-day running of the operation. This role acts as the number two in the warehouse, combining hands on operational work with team leadership, process improvement, and ensuring high standards of health, safety and efficiency across the site. Key Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate warehouse staff to ensure efficient and accurate operations Pick and prepare customer orders using handheld devices for pallet or courier dispatch Manage goods in processes, including booking stock into the ERP system with batch and BBE information Prepare and wrap pallets and parcels securely for transport Support daily warehouse operations including order allocation, stock prioritisation, order checking and dispatch Load and unload delivery vehicles using a forklift Review and optimise dispatch methods across pallet network, courier and local delivery routes Support continuous improvement projects and warehouse process development Train, mentor and support team members to improve productivity and performance Occasionally cover local deliveries using the company electric van when required Experience & Skills Previous experience in a warehouse environment (supervisory experience desirable) Forklift licence required Willingness to drive a delivery van if needed Strong organisation and communication skills Ability to work both independently and as part of a team High attention to detail and problem solving mindset Benefits Living Wage Employer Company pension scheme Employee discounts on food products Environmental initiatives including carbon offsetting and tree planting Regular company events Free on site parking About You You are a hands on warehouse professional who leads by example. Organised, safety conscious and proactive, you are comfortable supporting daily operations while motivating a team and improving processes. You remain calm under pressure, communicate clearly and are committed to maintaining high operational standards.
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Warehouse Operations Supervisor Location: Somerset Job Type: Full-Time Salary:£25-26k About the Role An established food distribution business supplying independent retailers across the UK and export markets is looking for a Warehouse Operations Supervisor to support the Warehouse Manager in the day-to-day running of the operation. This role acts as the number two in the warehouse, combining hands on operational work with team leadership, process improvement, and ensuring high standards of health, safety and efficiency across the site. Key Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate warehouse staff to ensure efficient and accurate operations Pick and prepare customer orders using handheld devices for pallet or courier dispatch Manage goods in processes, including booking stock into the ERP system with batch and BBE information Prepare and wrap pallets and parcels securely for transport Support daily warehouse operations including order allocation, stock prioritisation, order checking and dispatch Load and unload delivery vehicles using a forklift Review and optimise dispatch methods across pallet network, courier and local delivery routes Support continuous improvement projects and warehouse process development Train, mentor and support team members to improve productivity and performance Occasionally cover local deliveries using the company electric van when required Experience & Skills Previous experience in a warehouse environment (supervisory experience desirable) Forklift licence required Willingness to drive a delivery van if needed Strong organisation and communication skills Ability to work both independently and as part of a team High attention to detail and problem solving mindset Benefits Living Wage Employer Company pension scheme Employee discounts on food products Environmental initiatives including carbon offsetting and tree planting Regular company events Free on site parking About You You are a hands on warehouse professional who leads by example. Organised, safety conscious and proactive, you are comfortable supporting daily operations while motivating a team and improving processes. You remain calm under pressure, communicate clearly and are committed to maintaining high operational standards.
Are you currently managing complex procurement for the Government, the NHS, or the Public Sector ? Or perhaps you are a Junior Legal/Commercial Professional looking to move away from private practice and into a high-impact, "in-house" role? Working with a global leader in life-support and safety-critical technology who are looking for a Contract Manager who thrives on detail, governance, and structured negotiation. This is your chance to pivot your skills into the Global Defence sector , working on high-stakes projects with the Ministry of Defence and Tier 1 international partners. This is a hybrid role working 2-3 days per week on site near Middlesbrough and paying a basic salary of £45-50,000 plus annual profit share bonus. This role is a perfect fit if you are used to working within "red tape" but are ready to see the direct commercial impact of your work. You are the ideal candidate if you re comfortable with strict procurement frameworks and "audit-ready" documentation, plus you can navigate contract law, "redline" terms, and identify risk without losing sight of the big picture. What you'll be doing: Managing the full lifecycle of complex contracts from initial drafting and negotiation to close-out. Shaping bid pricing and negotiation tactics that protect margins while managing operational risk. Acting as the primary commercial point of contact for the MOD and global engineering primes. Identifying and mitigating contractual "landmines" to ensure project success. Why you'll love this job: 32 days annual leave to start (rising to 37), plus your Birthday and Christmas Eve off. Your weekend starts early! Enjoy an early finish every Friday. 7% employer pension contribution and a performance-based profit-sharing scheme. Private healthcare cash plan, GP 24/7 service, and full support for professional qualifications. What you need to bring: Degree qualified or equivalent, in Law, Business, or similar relevant subject Experience in Contract Management in a regulated environment (Public or Private sector) Understanding of legal terminology, commercial principles, pricing structures and risk allocation IACCM accreditation would be a huge advantage to your application Must be able to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC level).
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
Are you currently managing complex procurement for the Government, the NHS, or the Public Sector ? Or perhaps you are a Junior Legal/Commercial Professional looking to move away from private practice and into a high-impact, "in-house" role? Working with a global leader in life-support and safety-critical technology who are looking for a Contract Manager who thrives on detail, governance, and structured negotiation. This is your chance to pivot your skills into the Global Defence sector , working on high-stakes projects with the Ministry of Defence and Tier 1 international partners. This is a hybrid role working 2-3 days per week on site near Middlesbrough and paying a basic salary of £45-50,000 plus annual profit share bonus. This role is a perfect fit if you are used to working within "red tape" but are ready to see the direct commercial impact of your work. You are the ideal candidate if you re comfortable with strict procurement frameworks and "audit-ready" documentation, plus you can navigate contract law, "redline" terms, and identify risk without losing sight of the big picture. What you'll be doing: Managing the full lifecycle of complex contracts from initial drafting and negotiation to close-out. Shaping bid pricing and negotiation tactics that protect margins while managing operational risk. Acting as the primary commercial point of contact for the MOD and global engineering primes. Identifying and mitigating contractual "landmines" to ensure project success. Why you'll love this job: 32 days annual leave to start (rising to 37), plus your Birthday and Christmas Eve off. Your weekend starts early! Enjoy an early finish every Friday. 7% employer pension contribution and a performance-based profit-sharing scheme. Private healthcare cash plan, GP 24/7 service, and full support for professional qualifications. What you need to bring: Degree qualified or equivalent, in Law, Business, or similar relevant subject Experience in Contract Management in a regulated environment (Public or Private sector) Understanding of legal terminology, commercial principles, pricing structures and risk allocation IACCM accreditation would be a huge advantage to your application Must be able to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC level).
A fast-paced, customer-focused business is seeking a commercially minded HR Manager to lead operational HR and partner closely with leadership. This is a hands-on role with a strong employee relations focus, offering real scope to shape culture and drive people initiatives. Client Details Our client is a well-established, multi-site UK organisation with a strong brand presence and a reputation for excellent customer service. With a national footprint and a collaborative head office, they are focused on continued growth, employee engagement, and operational excellence. Description Partner with senior leaders to deliver a commercial HR service Lead on employee relations cases - lower level to complex Manage end-to-end ER processes including investigations and outcomes Coach and support line managers on performance management Drive engagement, culture, and employee experience initiatives Support succession planning and talent development activities Oversee onboarding and integration of new employees Contribute to reward, benefits, and salary review processes Support payroll processes and ensure accuracy/compliance Lead or contribute to HR projects and policy development Promote wellbeing, inclusion, and employee engagement strategies Profile A successful Talent Manager should have: Proven HR generalist experience in fast-paced environments Strong employee relations expertise (essential) Background in retail, hospitality, leisure, or similar Commercial mindset with balanced decision-making Comfortable working in a fast-paced, reactive environment Confident coaching and influencing line managers Experience managing high-volume, reactive workloads Knowledge of UK employment law Hands-on, practical, and solutions-focused approach Strong organisational and communication skills Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working autonomously Job Offer Performance and business-related bonus scheme Long-term incentive/share scheme Private healthcare and income protection 25 days + bank holidays Pension contribution Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 from home) Career progression opportunities within a growing business
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
A fast-paced, customer-focused business is seeking a commercially minded HR Manager to lead operational HR and partner closely with leadership. This is a hands-on role with a strong employee relations focus, offering real scope to shape culture and drive people initiatives. Client Details Our client is a well-established, multi-site UK organisation with a strong brand presence and a reputation for excellent customer service. With a national footprint and a collaborative head office, they are focused on continued growth, employee engagement, and operational excellence. Description Partner with senior leaders to deliver a commercial HR service Lead on employee relations cases - lower level to complex Manage end-to-end ER processes including investigations and outcomes Coach and support line managers on performance management Drive engagement, culture, and employee experience initiatives Support succession planning and talent development activities Oversee onboarding and integration of new employees Contribute to reward, benefits, and salary review processes Support payroll processes and ensure accuracy/compliance Lead or contribute to HR projects and policy development Promote wellbeing, inclusion, and employee engagement strategies Profile A successful Talent Manager should have: Proven HR generalist experience in fast-paced environments Strong employee relations expertise (essential) Background in retail, hospitality, leisure, or similar Commercial mindset with balanced decision-making Comfortable working in a fast-paced, reactive environment Confident coaching and influencing line managers Experience managing high-volume, reactive workloads Knowledge of UK employment law Hands-on, practical, and solutions-focused approach Strong organisational and communication skills Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working autonomously Job Offer Performance and business-related bonus scheme Long-term incentive/share scheme Private healthcare and income protection 25 days + bank holidays Pension contribution Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 from home) Career progression opportunities within a growing business
Castore exists for one single reason - to make athletes better. Our ethos is built upon the philosophy of BETTER NEVER STOPS, an ideal deeply infused in our DNA and something we strive to live every single day. We utilise advanced engineering and unique technical fabrics to create the highest quality sportswear in the world for athletes who demand the very best. Designed with a passion for innovation with specialist features to help to optimise athletic performance in all conditions. The founders' vision is to build Castore into a brand respected across the globe for a deep and unrelenting commitment to engineering the highest quality sportswear in the world, with no stone left unturned in its search for innovation and performance enhancement. The sportswear market has been dominated by a small clique of mass market brands and the vision is for Castore to be a premium alternative to these, the natural brand of choice for discerning athletes who demand the very best. The Role As a Supervisor you are the ultimate Service Role Model in our store. Along with the Managers you are responsible for creating a world class shopping environment for our customers. You lead the team setting the pace, driving the productivity whilst maintaining a positive and fun environment. You inspire the teams by showcasing what great looks like. You will be responsible for leading the team day to day, in all areas of the store, deputising for the Managers, ensuring both the sales floor and behind the scenes runs smoothly. You are an excellent communicator and always work with pace and authority getting the best from the team. This role is on a 24-hour per-week contract over Monday - Sunday Responsibilities Supervise team members in duties and performance, providing feedback where necessary and reporting team strengths and weaknesses to management. Motivate, guides, and mentors team members to exceed goals and creates a positive environment during shifts. Train new team members in company standards, customer service, and job duties. Work with other supervisors and management to set and evaluate stock, logistics, projects, and overall goals. Driving Results Clearly communicate with and directs the team to ensure all tasks are delivered. Drives any business initiatives and encourages and supports the team to deliver the targets set e.g. email capture. Supports the Managers to achieve all targets set for the team. Builds relationships across the Business to share best practice. Commercial Flair Make commercial decisions and suggestions to improve Business performance. Drives the team to ensure the Store standards meet the Company expectation, creating the right shopping experience for our customers. Ensures the team deliver "all sizes out" and escalates to the Managers, any issues that prevent the stock being there for our customers. Uses all Business reports available to effectively identify risks and opportunities and can use the reports on store visits. Aware of what the competition is doing on the high street, and Internet supporting the Managers to ensure we are always a step ahead, providing a unique shopping experience. Developing the Best Takes ownership of your own development acting as a role model for the team You support the Manager recruit new team members, and act as a coach for them. Helps the Managers create a culture where wellbeing matters, good performance is rewarded and recognised and builds a community which people want to be part of. Can adapt your style and approach to fit the needs of the team, understanding how your actions might impact some individuals. Operations Able to spot potential risks and takes action where appropriate always, escalating them to a Manager Takes accountability for the Health and Safety of customers and the team, taking action to reduce risks where appropriate and thereby supporting the Managers to meet all H&S requirements Supports the operational running of the store, holding the store and leading the team, acting as a key holder and ensuring that all procedures are adhered to Is aware of the impact that Stock-loss and markdown's have on the store and supports controlling this Future Focus You are aware of the day to day in store planning the weeks ahead that are relevant to your role ensuring the team are in place and aware of future events coming up i.e. stock takes, layout changes promotional activity, etc. You embrace new technology, and Business initiatives coaching the team to understand the importance and commercial impact of moving to be a multichannel brand, allowing customers to shop online and in store. Skills & Experience Key skills: Ideally have worked within a supervisory or management role in a customer facing environment Retail exposure beneficial The ability to thrive in a sales targeted environment Personal qualities: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills A desire to use your initiative to solve problems Proven leadership ability Decision-making Excellent Interpersonal skills Adaptable to change Time management Conflict resolution Excellent team player Mentorship Passion for the brand What We Offer Competitive salary A chance to build a career with a fast paced, high growth brand
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
Castore exists for one single reason - to make athletes better. Our ethos is built upon the philosophy of BETTER NEVER STOPS, an ideal deeply infused in our DNA and something we strive to live every single day. We utilise advanced engineering and unique technical fabrics to create the highest quality sportswear in the world for athletes who demand the very best. Designed with a passion for innovation with specialist features to help to optimise athletic performance in all conditions. The founders' vision is to build Castore into a brand respected across the globe for a deep and unrelenting commitment to engineering the highest quality sportswear in the world, with no stone left unturned in its search for innovation and performance enhancement. The sportswear market has been dominated by a small clique of mass market brands and the vision is for Castore to be a premium alternative to these, the natural brand of choice for discerning athletes who demand the very best. The Role As a Supervisor you are the ultimate Service Role Model in our store. Along with the Managers you are responsible for creating a world class shopping environment for our customers. You lead the team setting the pace, driving the productivity whilst maintaining a positive and fun environment. You inspire the teams by showcasing what great looks like. You will be responsible for leading the team day to day, in all areas of the store, deputising for the Managers, ensuring both the sales floor and behind the scenes runs smoothly. You are an excellent communicator and always work with pace and authority getting the best from the team. This role is on a 24-hour per-week contract over Monday - Sunday Responsibilities Supervise team members in duties and performance, providing feedback where necessary and reporting team strengths and weaknesses to management. Motivate, guides, and mentors team members to exceed goals and creates a positive environment during shifts. Train new team members in company standards, customer service, and job duties. Work with other supervisors and management to set and evaluate stock, logistics, projects, and overall goals. Driving Results Clearly communicate with and directs the team to ensure all tasks are delivered. Drives any business initiatives and encourages and supports the team to deliver the targets set e.g. email capture. Supports the Managers to achieve all targets set for the team. Builds relationships across the Business to share best practice. Commercial Flair Make commercial decisions and suggestions to improve Business performance. Drives the team to ensure the Store standards meet the Company expectation, creating the right shopping experience for our customers. Ensures the team deliver "all sizes out" and escalates to the Managers, any issues that prevent the stock being there for our customers. Uses all Business reports available to effectively identify risks and opportunities and can use the reports on store visits. Aware of what the competition is doing on the high street, and Internet supporting the Managers to ensure we are always a step ahead, providing a unique shopping experience. Developing the Best Takes ownership of your own development acting as a role model for the team You support the Manager recruit new team members, and act as a coach for them. Helps the Managers create a culture where wellbeing matters, good performance is rewarded and recognised and builds a community which people want to be part of. Can adapt your style and approach to fit the needs of the team, understanding how your actions might impact some individuals. Operations Able to spot potential risks and takes action where appropriate always, escalating them to a Manager Takes accountability for the Health and Safety of customers and the team, taking action to reduce risks where appropriate and thereby supporting the Managers to meet all H&S requirements Supports the operational running of the store, holding the store and leading the team, acting as a key holder and ensuring that all procedures are adhered to Is aware of the impact that Stock-loss and markdown's have on the store and supports controlling this Future Focus You are aware of the day to day in store planning the weeks ahead that are relevant to your role ensuring the team are in place and aware of future events coming up i.e. stock takes, layout changes promotional activity, etc. You embrace new technology, and Business initiatives coaching the team to understand the importance and commercial impact of moving to be a multichannel brand, allowing customers to shop online and in store. Skills & Experience Key skills: Ideally have worked within a supervisory or management role in a customer facing environment Retail exposure beneficial The ability to thrive in a sales targeted environment Personal qualities: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills A desire to use your initiative to solve problems Proven leadership ability Decision-making Excellent Interpersonal skills Adaptable to change Time management Conflict resolution Excellent team player Mentorship Passion for the brand What We Offer Competitive salary A chance to build a career with a fast paced, high growth brand
We are currently recruiting for a commercially focused Management Accountant to join a fast-paced, private equity-backed retail business. This opportunity offers strong exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to influence decision-making in a dynamic business. Details: - Location: Christchurch- Salary: £50-60k- Contract: 12-month FTC (maternity cover)- Hybrid: 2-3 days in office Responsibilities: - Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and insightful commentary - Partner with commercial teams to support trading performance, margin analysis, and cost control initiatives - Support budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes, providing clear and actionable financial insights - Analyse stock, inventory movements, and working capital to drive operational efficiency - Assist the Financial Reporting Manager with improving financial processes, controls, and reporting outputs - Contribute to ad hoc analysis and strategic projects in a fast-moving, private equity-backed environment Requirements: - Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) - Proven experience in retail, FMCG, or stock-led environments - Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders - Advanced Excel skills and a proactive, adaptable approach in a fast-paced setting All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010. Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our Privacy Policy at .
Apr 16, 2026
Contractor
We are currently recruiting for a commercially focused Management Accountant to join a fast-paced, private equity-backed retail business. This opportunity offers strong exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to influence decision-making in a dynamic business. Details: - Location: Christchurch- Salary: £50-60k- Contract: 12-month FTC (maternity cover)- Hybrid: 2-3 days in office Responsibilities: - Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and insightful commentary - Partner with commercial teams to support trading performance, margin analysis, and cost control initiatives - Support budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes, providing clear and actionable financial insights - Analyse stock, inventory movements, and working capital to drive operational efficiency - Assist the Financial Reporting Manager with improving financial processes, controls, and reporting outputs - Contribute to ad hoc analysis and strategic projects in a fast-moving, private equity-backed environment Requirements: - Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) - Proven experience in retail, FMCG, or stock-led environments - Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders - Advanced Excel skills and a proactive, adaptable approach in a fast-paced setting All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010. Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our Privacy Policy at .
AWE is seeking a Sourcing Business Partner to play a pivotal role in shaping and articulating business requirements, ensuring they are clearly understood by procurement delivery teams. This role involves fostering a deep understanding of procurement operations and promoting stakeholder education. The successful candidate will act as a strategic commercial advisor, building strong partnerships with business stakeholders to support effective procurement outcomes. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for diversity in their role, as no two days are the same and you will be faced with new challenges to overcome on a regular basis. Package: 47,760 to 62,250 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience). Location: Reading, with visits to Aldermaston and Burghfield when necessary. Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? The role of a Sourcing Business Partner is to actively contribute towards securing short and long-term successful business for AWE and act as single point of contact for your designated business function for all procurement and sourcing activities. You will also be responsible for: Act as the Commercial representative for assigned business areas, accountable for sourcing contributions including efficiencies and risk mitigation. Ensure early engagement with stakeholders to align category strategies, preferred suppliers, and business needs with Category Managers. Serve as the single point of contact (SPOC) for sourcing matters, building strong stakeholder relationships and managing escalations. Support make/buy decisions and link business strategies and forecasts with Category Management for upcoming projects. Collaborate on tailored sourcing strategies for specialized teams (e.g., R&D/Product Development) with Category Management. Drive savings and efficiencies through sourcing plans across relevant spend categories. Provide input to Process & Performance and support Service Centre development. Who are we looking for? We are ideally seeking an individual with an understanding of Procurement / Category Management, Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management, with excellent stakeholder management skills and a resilient approach to driving change. You should be able to demonstrate an innovative approach to problem solving. We do need you to have the following: Good standard of general education including Maths and English or equivalent experience. MCIPS, CIPS or APM Project Management qualification would be beneficial. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Previously worked in a procurement environment. Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and managing contracts. Application of supplier management strategies to maximise benefits and minimise risk. Working with multiple stakeholders and delivering multiple objectives, on time in full. Dealing tactfully and constructively with challenging people and situations. Knowledge of public procurements regulations (desirable). Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 3 days onsite per week.
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
AWE is seeking a Sourcing Business Partner to play a pivotal role in shaping and articulating business requirements, ensuring they are clearly understood by procurement delivery teams. This role involves fostering a deep understanding of procurement operations and promoting stakeholder education. The successful candidate will act as a strategic commercial advisor, building strong partnerships with business stakeholders to support effective procurement outcomes. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for diversity in their role, as no two days are the same and you will be faced with new challenges to overcome on a regular basis. Package: 47,760 to 62,250 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience). Location: Reading, with visits to Aldermaston and Burghfield when necessary. Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? The role of a Sourcing Business Partner is to actively contribute towards securing short and long-term successful business for AWE and act as single point of contact for your designated business function for all procurement and sourcing activities. You will also be responsible for: Act as the Commercial representative for assigned business areas, accountable for sourcing contributions including efficiencies and risk mitigation. Ensure early engagement with stakeholders to align category strategies, preferred suppliers, and business needs with Category Managers. Serve as the single point of contact (SPOC) for sourcing matters, building strong stakeholder relationships and managing escalations. Support make/buy decisions and link business strategies and forecasts with Category Management for upcoming projects. Collaborate on tailored sourcing strategies for specialized teams (e.g., R&D/Product Development) with Category Management. Drive savings and efficiencies through sourcing plans across relevant spend categories. Provide input to Process & Performance and support Service Centre development. Who are we looking for? We are ideally seeking an individual with an understanding of Procurement / Category Management, Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management, with excellent stakeholder management skills and a resilient approach to driving change. You should be able to demonstrate an innovative approach to problem solving. We do need you to have the following: Good standard of general education including Maths and English or equivalent experience. MCIPS, CIPS or APM Project Management qualification would be beneficial. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Previously worked in a procurement environment. Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and managing contracts. Application of supplier management strategies to maximise benefits and minimise risk. Working with multiple stakeholders and delivering multiple objectives, on time in full. Dealing tactfully and constructively with challenging people and situations. Knowledge of public procurements regulations (desirable). Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 3 days onsite per week.
We are an employee focused business committed to developing people to ensure that we have the best there is as part of our ever-expanding team. Are you ready to work for one of the largest manufacturers of liquid waste vacuum tankers and jetting equipment in Europe? Then Join our Whale Family! We are seeking an individualto take ownership of the organisation's entire IT infrastructure, ensuring robust systems, secure infrastructure, and the effective delivery of technology that supports business operations. You will work closely with the Group IT Director and senior leaders across Whale to assist in the delivery of Whale's IT roadmap while managing day-to-day infrastructure, projects, and external suppliers. You will be working in the IT Department 5 days a week in the office in Solihull, with some potential travel to other UK sites. Some of the duties are - Manage daily IT operations, including servers, networks, cloud services, and end-user support Ensure high availability, performance, and security of IT systems Lead, mentor, and evaluate IT operations and IT support personnel Develop and enforce IT policies, procedures, and best practices Monitor systems, manage incident response, and oversee problem resolution Plan and manage system upgrades, patches, and maintenance Coordinate disaster recovery and business continuity planning including daily backups Manage vendors, contracts, and service-level agreements (SLAs) Collaborate with cybersecurity, development, and business teams Track KPIs, prepare reports, and optimize operational efficiency Manage IT budgets and resource allocation If this sounds good to you and you feel you have the relevant skills and experience then apply today because not only will you be joining an expanding, enthusiastic and proactive company where no two days are the same, we also have some wonderful benefits on offer. What are the benefits? One off £500 per annum holiday bonus when you take 5 days off in one block Bonus scheme based on the performance of the company Private medical insurance (BUPA) Competitive Company Pension Scheme Secure employment with a longstanding supportive business with opportunity for advancement Annual pay reviews 25 days holiday (plus statutory days) per calendar year - 5 days more than the legal requirement Death in service for employees Employee assistance programme - offering free wellbeing (mental and physical) and financial advice and support which offers access for you your partner and children under 18 for a Digital GP Employee discount scheme including restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more Cycle to work scheme Full training, equipment and PPE provided Long service awards Free parking The Company Whale Tankers care about quality across all aspects of our business, it is a word that characterises the company. Our Ravenshaw site, located in Solihull, has been the home of Whale Tankers. The site set in more than 40 acres of land, is a stunning example of how an industrial concern can successfully operate alongside a natural environment. Whale has a truly modern manufacturing facility at Ravenshaw, with all the key processes carried out in-house. All aspects of the manufacturing process, from technical specification to quality control, all takes place on site. Our "in-house" product philosophy gives Whale the ability to control quality at every stage and ensure that every product is engineered and built to deliver uptime and value throughout its working life. Whale customer promise is one "reliability, service and value for life", It takes a combination of significant resources and unique culture to deliver that promise - something that Whale Tankers has been delivering over the last five decades. The Benefits Health Holiday Pension Bonus The Values Teamwork Our best work is born out of working collaboratively as a team in order to achieve our goals. We build better when we work together. Producing a diverse product range, engineered to meet specific customer requirements. We will remain focused on developing our products, processes and people, through partnerships and investments, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of our industry. Long Service The major factor in Whale's success has been the motivation, skill and loyalty of all employees, who on average have been with Whale for 8 and a half years.
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
We are an employee focused business committed to developing people to ensure that we have the best there is as part of our ever-expanding team. Are you ready to work for one of the largest manufacturers of liquid waste vacuum tankers and jetting equipment in Europe? Then Join our Whale Family! We are seeking an individualto take ownership of the organisation's entire IT infrastructure, ensuring robust systems, secure infrastructure, and the effective delivery of technology that supports business operations. You will work closely with the Group IT Director and senior leaders across Whale to assist in the delivery of Whale's IT roadmap while managing day-to-day infrastructure, projects, and external suppliers. You will be working in the IT Department 5 days a week in the office in Solihull, with some potential travel to other UK sites. Some of the duties are - Manage daily IT operations, including servers, networks, cloud services, and end-user support Ensure high availability, performance, and security of IT systems Lead, mentor, and evaluate IT operations and IT support personnel Develop and enforce IT policies, procedures, and best practices Monitor systems, manage incident response, and oversee problem resolution Plan and manage system upgrades, patches, and maintenance Coordinate disaster recovery and business continuity planning including daily backups Manage vendors, contracts, and service-level agreements (SLAs) Collaborate with cybersecurity, development, and business teams Track KPIs, prepare reports, and optimize operational efficiency Manage IT budgets and resource allocation If this sounds good to you and you feel you have the relevant skills and experience then apply today because not only will you be joining an expanding, enthusiastic and proactive company where no two days are the same, we also have some wonderful benefits on offer. What are the benefits? One off £500 per annum holiday bonus when you take 5 days off in one block Bonus scheme based on the performance of the company Private medical insurance (BUPA) Competitive Company Pension Scheme Secure employment with a longstanding supportive business with opportunity for advancement Annual pay reviews 25 days holiday (plus statutory days) per calendar year - 5 days more than the legal requirement Death in service for employees Employee assistance programme - offering free wellbeing (mental and physical) and financial advice and support which offers access for you your partner and children under 18 for a Digital GP Employee discount scheme including restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more Cycle to work scheme Full training, equipment and PPE provided Long service awards Free parking The Company Whale Tankers care about quality across all aspects of our business, it is a word that characterises the company. Our Ravenshaw site, located in Solihull, has been the home of Whale Tankers. The site set in more than 40 acres of land, is a stunning example of how an industrial concern can successfully operate alongside a natural environment. Whale has a truly modern manufacturing facility at Ravenshaw, with all the key processes carried out in-house. All aspects of the manufacturing process, from technical specification to quality control, all takes place on site. Our "in-house" product philosophy gives Whale the ability to control quality at every stage and ensure that every product is engineered and built to deliver uptime and value throughout its working life. Whale customer promise is one "reliability, service and value for life", It takes a combination of significant resources and unique culture to deliver that promise - something that Whale Tankers has been delivering over the last five decades. The Benefits Health Holiday Pension Bonus The Values Teamwork Our best work is born out of working collaboratively as a team in order to achieve our goals. We build better when we work together. Producing a diverse product range, engineered to meet specific customer requirements. We will remain focused on developing our products, processes and people, through partnerships and investments, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of our industry. Long Service The major factor in Whale's success has been the motivation, skill and loyalty of all employees, who on average have been with Whale for 8 and a half years.
Join Our Team as a Panel Co-Ordinator! Location: Welwyn Garden City (Office Based) Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Hourly Rate: 14.44 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:40 PM (37.5 hours per week) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 12 Months Are you a naturally organised individual with a passion for food? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your coordination skills can shine? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client is looking for a dedicated Panel Co-Ordinator to join their team and support the smooth running of Customer Tasting Hubs and related projects. Role Purpose As a Panel Co-Ordinator, you will support the Product Operations Manager with the day-to-day running of the Quality Panel. Your role will encompass coordinating panel activities, assisting panellists, supporting research projects, and ensuring accurate data collection aligned with business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Manage Daily Operations: Ensure the Quality Panel sessions and tests are set up correctly and all data is accurately input. Facilitate and Moderate: Lead panel groups and collect test data efficiently. Panellist Management: Assist with screening, training, and ongoing management of panellists, while maintaining rotas. Stakeholder Liaison: Collaborate with various stakeholders to support research projects and explore alternative methodologies. Training Development: Create engaging training packs for graduates and encourage team engagement initiatives. Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with kitchen, scheduling, and shopping teams daily. Data Support: Assist with daily test checking and validation of results, providing ad-hoc support for managers as needed. Key Stakeholders: Product Operations Manager (Testing) Product Operations Manager (Scheduling and Shopping) Quality Panel Team Skills and Experience: Organisational Skills: Strong ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively. Attention to Detail: An eye for detail to ensure data accuracy and quality. Communication Proficiency: Confident in both written and verbal communication. Relationship Building: Ability to build strong working relationships with panellists and team members. Facilitation Skills : Comfortable facilitating or moderating groups. Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and experienced in working with databases. Administrative Expertise: Strong administrative skills with a focus on accuracy in written communication. At our client, inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be a disability-confident employer and are committed to running an accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know. We also utilise generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process, ensuring a fair and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by the hiring team. Due to the volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within five working days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicity's, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
Apr 16, 2026
Contractor
Join Our Team as a Panel Co-Ordinator! Location: Welwyn Garden City (Office Based) Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Hourly Rate: 14.44 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:40 PM (37.5 hours per week) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 12 Months Are you a naturally organised individual with a passion for food? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your coordination skills can shine? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client is looking for a dedicated Panel Co-Ordinator to join their team and support the smooth running of Customer Tasting Hubs and related projects. Role Purpose As a Panel Co-Ordinator, you will support the Product Operations Manager with the day-to-day running of the Quality Panel. Your role will encompass coordinating panel activities, assisting panellists, supporting research projects, and ensuring accurate data collection aligned with business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Manage Daily Operations: Ensure the Quality Panel sessions and tests are set up correctly and all data is accurately input. Facilitate and Moderate: Lead panel groups and collect test data efficiently. Panellist Management: Assist with screening, training, and ongoing management of panellists, while maintaining rotas. Stakeholder Liaison: Collaborate with various stakeholders to support research projects and explore alternative methodologies. Training Development: Create engaging training packs for graduates and encourage team engagement initiatives. Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with kitchen, scheduling, and shopping teams daily. Data Support: Assist with daily test checking and validation of results, providing ad-hoc support for managers as needed. Key Stakeholders: Product Operations Manager (Testing) Product Operations Manager (Scheduling and Shopping) Quality Panel Team Skills and Experience: Organisational Skills: Strong ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively. Attention to Detail: An eye for detail to ensure data accuracy and quality. Communication Proficiency: Confident in both written and verbal communication. Relationship Building: Ability to build strong working relationships with panellists and team members. Facilitation Skills : Comfortable facilitating or moderating groups. Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and experienced in working with databases. Administrative Expertise: Strong administrative skills with a focus on accuracy in written communication. At our client, inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be a disability-confident employer and are committed to running an accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know. We also utilise generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process, ensuring a fair and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by the hiring team. Due to the volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within five working days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicity's, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
Buyer Broughton 9-month Contract - Hybrid 44.00 per hour - Umbrella ARM have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join a global leader in aerospace innovation. The Buyer will lead procurement activities within the Engineering Services Procurement Sub-Commodity. The Role: Implementing the procurement strategy defined by the Commodity Procurement Manage procurement projects and call for tenders with multi-divisional scope within the scope of the Building & Construction Team and international scope on demand, including within Building sub-commodity PJRB. Develop and maintain an efficient supply chain capable to deliver goods/services. Ensure that deliverables are in line with the contractual terms (cost, time, quality). Deliver on initiatives contributing to Savings Programmes using the levers of requirements harmonisation/standardization, challenge of the specifications, volume aggregation, and control of the demand. Requirements: Negotiate, establish and implement national & international frame contracts. Assess suppliers? overall performance and the impact of weak performance Provide rules and process information to Business Operations to ensure correct execution of transactional procurement activities to full customer satisfaction. Contribute to the implementation of new procurement techniques such as e-procurement and e-catalogues, as needed. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Apr 16, 2026
Contractor
Buyer Broughton 9-month Contract - Hybrid 44.00 per hour - Umbrella ARM have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join a global leader in aerospace innovation. The Buyer will lead procurement activities within the Engineering Services Procurement Sub-Commodity. The Role: Implementing the procurement strategy defined by the Commodity Procurement Manage procurement projects and call for tenders with multi-divisional scope within the scope of the Building & Construction Team and international scope on demand, including within Building sub-commodity PJRB. Develop and maintain an efficient supply chain capable to deliver goods/services. Ensure that deliverables are in line with the contractual terms (cost, time, quality). Deliver on initiatives contributing to Savings Programmes using the levers of requirements harmonisation/standardization, challenge of the specifications, volume aggregation, and control of the demand. Requirements: Negotiate, establish and implement national & international frame contracts. Assess suppliers? overall performance and the impact of weak performance Provide rules and process information to Business Operations to ensure correct execution of transactional procurement activities to full customer satisfaction. Contribute to the implementation of new procurement techniques such as e-procurement and e-catalogues, as needed. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
As our Omnichannel Manager, youll lead the rollout of fixtures, devices, and messaging across retail displays for our client and network operator partners mobile products.Youll manage retail communications, engagement, and contractual governance with your network partners, while owning the end-to-end delivery of projects and programmes in a fast-paced environment click apply for full job details
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
As our Omnichannel Manager, youll lead the rollout of fixtures, devices, and messaging across retail displays for our client and network operator partners mobile products.Youll manage retail communications, engagement, and contractual governance with your network partners, while owning the end-to-end delivery of projects and programmes in a fast-paced environment click apply for full job details
FP&A Manager- 9-Month Contract Department: Finance Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Location: London Reporting To: Aly-Khan Sunderji Description Energy Aspects has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and driven FP&A Manager to join our Financial Planning & Analysis team on an initial 9-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an established, detail-oriented FP&A professional to join our growing organisation at a particularly exciting time, as we prepare for our next funding cycle and acquisition integration. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, this role will be pivotal in shaping the financial future of the company through insightful analysis and data-driven decision support. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing robust financial models, forecasts and performance metrics to support business growth. As part of an established but evolving function, you will also have the opportunity to influence and improve processes, contributing to the overall success and scalability of our operations. Key Responsibilities Assist in the development of budgeting and forecasting processes, including the creation of forecast models, cash flow projections, and performance monitoring against established budgets and forecasts. Conduct detailed analysis across the Group P&L, from revenue to costs, with a sound understanding of system inputs, intercompany relationships and cost allocations. Manage and optimise business intelligence tools, reports and dashboards to enhance data-driven decision-making. Support the month-end close process and the preparation of Management Information (MI) reports, providing insightful analysis. Analyse and report on key business performance drivers to identify trends and opportunities. Serve as a key liaison between Finance and the wider business. Facilitate the development and integration of efficient processes across Finance and other business functions. Assist with revenue and commission reconciliations. Perform ad hoc analysis as required to support business needs. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Requirements Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/CGMA). Previous FP&A experience, ideally within a fast-growing business. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with experience using financial systems. Familiarity with Power BI and Power Query is advantageous. Strong financial modelling and reporting skills. Sound knowledge of systems, data mapping and integrations. High attention to detail. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Self-motivated team player with strong analytical and organisational skills. Desirable skills Experience using dashboards and other visualisations to deliver data-driven insights. Commercially minded, with a strategic approach to business challenges. Experience in SaaS or professional services is preferred. Our Culture & Benefits Welcome to our unique workplace where a passion for our industry-leading product sits at the heart of who we are. Life at EA is completely eclectic, fostered through the global nature of the business and a real appreciation of the many cultures of our diverse team. We unite as a single, cohesive team through an array of social clubs that cater to a spectrum of interests, from running and yoga to football and culinary adventures. These groups create a collegial and dynamic atmosphere that extends beyond work, promoting a healthy and balanced lifestyle for our team. Our strategically located offices are all set in prestigious buildings, offering you the convenience of nearby gyms, retail therapy, diverse dining options, and accessible public transport. Our office spaces are thoughtfully equipped to enhance your day-to-day experience whether working independently or collaborating with teammates. Enjoy the simple pleasures of a freshly brewed coffee, healthy snacks, and a social space for celebratory moments. One of the unique traits of life at Energy Aspects is the way our international colleagues often delight us with treats from around the globe. It's safe to say you'll never go hungry in our offices! We recognise your contribution with a competitive compensation package that includes annual bonuses, comprehensive private health insurance, and substantial pension contributions. Additionally, we offer company share options, subsidised gym memberships, and a generous holiday policy to support your financial and personal well-being. Join a company that values your professional growth and personal fulfilment, all within a supportive and engaging environment.
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
FP&A Manager- 9-Month Contract Department: Finance Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Location: London Reporting To: Aly-Khan Sunderji Description Energy Aspects has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and driven FP&A Manager to join our Financial Planning & Analysis team on an initial 9-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an established, detail-oriented FP&A professional to join our growing organisation at a particularly exciting time, as we prepare for our next funding cycle and acquisition integration. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, this role will be pivotal in shaping the financial future of the company through insightful analysis and data-driven decision support. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing robust financial models, forecasts and performance metrics to support business growth. As part of an established but evolving function, you will also have the opportunity to influence and improve processes, contributing to the overall success and scalability of our operations. Key Responsibilities Assist in the development of budgeting and forecasting processes, including the creation of forecast models, cash flow projections, and performance monitoring against established budgets and forecasts. Conduct detailed analysis across the Group P&L, from revenue to costs, with a sound understanding of system inputs, intercompany relationships and cost allocations. Manage and optimise business intelligence tools, reports and dashboards to enhance data-driven decision-making. Support the month-end close process and the preparation of Management Information (MI) reports, providing insightful analysis. Analyse and report on key business performance drivers to identify trends and opportunities. Serve as a key liaison between Finance and the wider business. Facilitate the development and integration of efficient processes across Finance and other business functions. Assist with revenue and commission reconciliations. Perform ad hoc analysis as required to support business needs. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Requirements Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/CGMA). Previous FP&A experience, ideally within a fast-growing business. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with experience using financial systems. Familiarity with Power BI and Power Query is advantageous. Strong financial modelling and reporting skills. Sound knowledge of systems, data mapping and integrations. High attention to detail. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Self-motivated team player with strong analytical and organisational skills. Desirable skills Experience using dashboards and other visualisations to deliver data-driven insights. Commercially minded, with a strategic approach to business challenges. Experience in SaaS or professional services is preferred. Our Culture & Benefits Welcome to our unique workplace where a passion for our industry-leading product sits at the heart of who we are. Life at EA is completely eclectic, fostered through the global nature of the business and a real appreciation of the many cultures of our diverse team. We unite as a single, cohesive team through an array of social clubs that cater to a spectrum of interests, from running and yoga to football and culinary adventures. These groups create a collegial and dynamic atmosphere that extends beyond work, promoting a healthy and balanced lifestyle for our team. Our strategically located offices are all set in prestigious buildings, offering you the convenience of nearby gyms, retail therapy, diverse dining options, and accessible public transport. Our office spaces are thoughtfully equipped to enhance your day-to-day experience whether working independently or collaborating with teammates. Enjoy the simple pleasures of a freshly brewed coffee, healthy snacks, and a social space for celebratory moments. One of the unique traits of life at Energy Aspects is the way our international colleagues often delight us with treats from around the globe. It's safe to say you'll never go hungry in our offices! We recognise your contribution with a competitive compensation package that includes annual bonuses, comprehensive private health insurance, and substantial pension contributions. Additionally, we offer company share options, subsidised gym memberships, and a generous holiday policy to support your financial and personal well-being. Join a company that values your professional growth and personal fulfilment, all within a supportive and engaging environment.
Job Title: Senior Manager, Visual Merchandising Location: London (Onsite) Reporting To: SVP Global Retail Who we are At Monica Vinader, we believe luxury should be empowering, long-lasting and responsibly made. Guided by integrity, craftsmanship and innovation, our goal is to elevate people's lives by opening access to a more beautiful world. From crafting consciously with recycled precious metals and ethically sourced materials, to designing enduring, versatile pieces made to be layered, loved and lived in every day, we are redefining what modern jewellery can be. We create jewellery that marks moments, tells stories and becomes part of who you are, all while making responsible luxury more accessible. Our commitment to sustainability, innovation and positive impact continues to be recognised across the industry. We are proud to have received: Responsible Jewellery Brand, 2026 - Country & Town House Responsible Business of the Year, 2025 - Positive Luxury Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces (UK & NI), 2024 - Inspiring Workplaces With a global footprint across physical retail, e-commerce and trusted partners, we put our community at the heart of everything we do. Proudly female founded and inclusive, we build meaningful relationships with the people who wear and love our jewellery. Where we need your help We are looking for a Senior Manager, Visual Merchandising with strong commercial judgement, excellent project management and confident communication to shape how our brand shows up in stores globally. This role is responsible for translating product, campaign and brand direction into executable VM that lands consistently in store, supporting both customer experience and performance. You will use data and post campaign insight to guide decisions, set future intent and prioritise where VM will drive the biggest impact. Partnering closely with Retail, Brand, Merchandising, Digital and Wholesale, you will turn agreed direction into clear VM standards, aligning stakeholders, setting timelines and ensuring delivery against agreed critical paths, while allowing for local nuance where it supports trading. What you'll do Global Visual Merchandising Delivery Own the end to end delivery of global VM across Retail and Wholesale, translating brand, campaign and product direction into elevated, commercially grounded in store execution. Lead VM rollouts across launches and key trading moments, managing critical paths, guideline curation, dependencies and stakeholder alignment to ensure on time, high quality execution across markets. Set clear, practical VM standards aligned to the GTM calendar, ensuring consistency while allowing local nuance where it supports trading performance. Own and submit all briefs to the Creative team, ensuring clear intent, context and timelines for all in store assets including signage and campaign collateral. Maintain high VM standards through regular time in store, structured virtual reviews and clear feedback loops. Own the product and fixture rangebook end to end, ensuring all SKUs, fixtures and VM components are accurate and finalised ahead of merchandising and operations deadlines. Oversee POS planning and quantities, ensuring appropriate stock levels, particularly ahead of new store openings and major launches. Lead VM readiness for new store openings, refurbishments and refreshes, ensuring stores are fully prepared for trade. Ensure all customer facing visual touchpoints, including signage, uniforms and agreed sensory elements, are executed in line with brand standards. Product Optimisation Partner with Merchandising and Retail to optimise product placement, flow and POD strategy based on trading performance and customer behaviour. Use sales data, store insight and feedback to inform VM decisions, improving space utilisation and supporting full price sell through. Define success metrics for new PODs and initiatives, track performance and adjust approach in collaboration with the Commercial Retail team where results fall short. Cross Functional Collaboration Build strong, proactive partnerships across Retail, Brand, Merchandising, Digital and Wholesale to ensure aligned priorities and seamless execution. Partner closely with the Senior Manager, Store Design and Build on fixture and POS development, aligning on intent, timelines and delivery standards. Maintain daily visibility across shared workstreams with Store Design and Build, managing interdependencies and stepping in to support urgent priorities where needed to protect delivery. Reporting, Budgeting & Administration Own VM reporting for board reports and GTM needs, tracking progress against the GTM calendar and key milestones. Manage the VM budget, ensuring spend is controlled, forecasted, and aligned to priorities. Oversee administrative processes including documentation, POS inventory management, VM Servicedesk, communication to support smooth and timely execution. Team Leadership Lead and prioritise the VM Executive's workload, ensuring effective day to day delivery across asset management, logistics and rollout support. Manage the shared allocation of the VM Executive to the Store Design and Build team, targeting approximately two days per week to ensure efficient use of resources and aligned delivery. Partner with locally based VM Specialists to uphold standards in store and strengthen local execution, supporting the development of clear processes and ways of working for this evolving programme. Build VM capability across stores through clear guidance, structured feedback and targeted virtual training. Continuously improve VM tools, processes and planning frameworks to drive clarity, efficiency and pace. As a People Manager Coach and develop your direct reports to deliver their role to the best of their ability. Maintain a foundational understanding of company policies that affect your team, including any team members in other territories or business divisions, and ensure those policies are applied fairly and consistently. Recognise and celebrate successes. Manage your team's performance, attendance and any incidents that arise. Support your team in prioritising their wellbeing, providing guidance on workflow management and prioritisation to enable work/life balance. Lead by example, showcasing the MV behaviours, competencies and values. Empower your team to make decisions, providing guidance and support and identifying the learning opportunity from our 'test and learn' behaviour. Collaborate with the People & Culture team for advice on complex or sensitive matters. What you'll bring This role is aligned to the Senior Level expectations in Monica Vinader's Capability Framework. You will demonstrate the following competencies and behaviours: Connect & Empower Communicates Effectively Translates brand, campaign and product direction into clear, executable VM standards and guidance for stores and partners. Communicates priorities, timelines and "what good looks like" with clarity, ensuring stakeholders are aligned across Retail, Brand, Merchandising, Digital and Wholesale. Influences with confidence and brings others with you, especially when working through trade offs between creative ambition, operational reality and commercial needs. Collaborates Proactively Builds trusted, cross functional partnerships and involves the right people early to drive shared ownership of VM delivery. Works constructively across teams (including Store Design & Build) to ensure fixtures, POS and customer facing touchpoints land on time and meet brand standards. Helps remove friction for stores by aligning on decisions, simplifying where possible, and maintaining consistency across markets (with thoughtful local nuance). Coaches & Develops Others Leads and develops your direct report(s) through clear expectations, regular feedback and supportive coaching that raises capability and confidence. Builds VM capability beyond your immediate team by sharing knowledge, strengthening standards, and enabling locally based VM Specialists and store teams to execute brilliantly. Invests in long term talent and succession by creating learning opportunities and modelling the behaviours you expect from others. Drive & Deliver Workflow Management Plans and prioritises multiple workstreams (GTM rollouts, new store openings, refurbishments, rangebook/fixture readiness) with strong pace and composure. Creates clarity on milestones, dependencies and ownership, escalating risks early and managing stakeholder expectations with confidence. Builds simple, repeatable ways of working that make VM execution easier, faster and more consistent for global teams. Dives Deep Uses trading performance, sales data, customer insight and store feedback to make evidence based VM decisions (including product placement, flow, POD transitions and space optimisation). Spots patterns and root causes, tests assumptions, and uses insight to continuously improve VM standards and execution quality. Balances creative judgement with commercial rigour, ensuring VM elevates both the customer experience and performance outcomes. Delivers Results Takes end to end accountability for global VM delivery, holding a high bar for quality, consistency and launch readiness across the store estate and wholesale environment. Tracks progress against the GTM calendar and key milestones, ensuring output is delivered on time . click apply for full job details
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior Manager, Visual Merchandising Location: London (Onsite) Reporting To: SVP Global Retail Who we are At Monica Vinader, we believe luxury should be empowering, long-lasting and responsibly made. Guided by integrity, craftsmanship and innovation, our goal is to elevate people's lives by opening access to a more beautiful world. From crafting consciously with recycled precious metals and ethically sourced materials, to designing enduring, versatile pieces made to be layered, loved and lived in every day, we are redefining what modern jewellery can be. We create jewellery that marks moments, tells stories and becomes part of who you are, all while making responsible luxury more accessible. Our commitment to sustainability, innovation and positive impact continues to be recognised across the industry. We are proud to have received: Responsible Jewellery Brand, 2026 - Country & Town House Responsible Business of the Year, 2025 - Positive Luxury Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces (UK & NI), 2024 - Inspiring Workplaces With a global footprint across physical retail, e-commerce and trusted partners, we put our community at the heart of everything we do. Proudly female founded and inclusive, we build meaningful relationships with the people who wear and love our jewellery. Where we need your help We are looking for a Senior Manager, Visual Merchandising with strong commercial judgement, excellent project management and confident communication to shape how our brand shows up in stores globally. This role is responsible for translating product, campaign and brand direction into executable VM that lands consistently in store, supporting both customer experience and performance. You will use data and post campaign insight to guide decisions, set future intent and prioritise where VM will drive the biggest impact. Partnering closely with Retail, Brand, Merchandising, Digital and Wholesale, you will turn agreed direction into clear VM standards, aligning stakeholders, setting timelines and ensuring delivery against agreed critical paths, while allowing for local nuance where it supports trading. What you'll do Global Visual Merchandising Delivery Own the end to end delivery of global VM across Retail and Wholesale, translating brand, campaign and product direction into elevated, commercially grounded in store execution. Lead VM rollouts across launches and key trading moments, managing critical paths, guideline curation, dependencies and stakeholder alignment to ensure on time, high quality execution across markets. Set clear, practical VM standards aligned to the GTM calendar, ensuring consistency while allowing local nuance where it supports trading performance. Own and submit all briefs to the Creative team, ensuring clear intent, context and timelines for all in store assets including signage and campaign collateral. Maintain high VM standards through regular time in store, structured virtual reviews and clear feedback loops. Own the product and fixture rangebook end to end, ensuring all SKUs, fixtures and VM components are accurate and finalised ahead of merchandising and operations deadlines. Oversee POS planning and quantities, ensuring appropriate stock levels, particularly ahead of new store openings and major launches. Lead VM readiness for new store openings, refurbishments and refreshes, ensuring stores are fully prepared for trade. Ensure all customer facing visual touchpoints, including signage, uniforms and agreed sensory elements, are executed in line with brand standards. Product Optimisation Partner with Merchandising and Retail to optimise product placement, flow and POD strategy based on trading performance and customer behaviour. Use sales data, store insight and feedback to inform VM decisions, improving space utilisation and supporting full price sell through. Define success metrics for new PODs and initiatives, track performance and adjust approach in collaboration with the Commercial Retail team where results fall short. Cross Functional Collaboration Build strong, proactive partnerships across Retail, Brand, Merchandising, Digital and Wholesale to ensure aligned priorities and seamless execution. Partner closely with the Senior Manager, Store Design and Build on fixture and POS development, aligning on intent, timelines and delivery standards. Maintain daily visibility across shared workstreams with Store Design and Build, managing interdependencies and stepping in to support urgent priorities where needed to protect delivery. Reporting, Budgeting & Administration Own VM reporting for board reports and GTM needs, tracking progress against the GTM calendar and key milestones. Manage the VM budget, ensuring spend is controlled, forecasted, and aligned to priorities. Oversee administrative processes including documentation, POS inventory management, VM Servicedesk, communication to support smooth and timely execution. Team Leadership Lead and prioritise the VM Executive's workload, ensuring effective day to day delivery across asset management, logistics and rollout support. Manage the shared allocation of the VM Executive to the Store Design and Build team, targeting approximately two days per week to ensure efficient use of resources and aligned delivery. Partner with locally based VM Specialists to uphold standards in store and strengthen local execution, supporting the development of clear processes and ways of working for this evolving programme. Build VM capability across stores through clear guidance, structured feedback and targeted virtual training. Continuously improve VM tools, processes and planning frameworks to drive clarity, efficiency and pace. As a People Manager Coach and develop your direct reports to deliver their role to the best of their ability. Maintain a foundational understanding of company policies that affect your team, including any team members in other territories or business divisions, and ensure those policies are applied fairly and consistently. Recognise and celebrate successes. Manage your team's performance, attendance and any incidents that arise. Support your team in prioritising their wellbeing, providing guidance on workflow management and prioritisation to enable work/life balance. Lead by example, showcasing the MV behaviours, competencies and values. Empower your team to make decisions, providing guidance and support and identifying the learning opportunity from our 'test and learn' behaviour. Collaborate with the People & Culture team for advice on complex or sensitive matters. What you'll bring This role is aligned to the Senior Level expectations in Monica Vinader's Capability Framework. You will demonstrate the following competencies and behaviours: Connect & Empower Communicates Effectively Translates brand, campaign and product direction into clear, executable VM standards and guidance for stores and partners. Communicates priorities, timelines and "what good looks like" with clarity, ensuring stakeholders are aligned across Retail, Brand, Merchandising, Digital and Wholesale. Influences with confidence and brings others with you, especially when working through trade offs between creative ambition, operational reality and commercial needs. Collaborates Proactively Builds trusted, cross functional partnerships and involves the right people early to drive shared ownership of VM delivery. Works constructively across teams (including Store Design & Build) to ensure fixtures, POS and customer facing touchpoints land on time and meet brand standards. Helps remove friction for stores by aligning on decisions, simplifying where possible, and maintaining consistency across markets (with thoughtful local nuance). Coaches & Develops Others Leads and develops your direct report(s) through clear expectations, regular feedback and supportive coaching that raises capability and confidence. Builds VM capability beyond your immediate team by sharing knowledge, strengthening standards, and enabling locally based VM Specialists and store teams to execute brilliantly. Invests in long term talent and succession by creating learning opportunities and modelling the behaviours you expect from others. Drive & Deliver Workflow Management Plans and prioritises multiple workstreams (GTM rollouts, new store openings, refurbishments, rangebook/fixture readiness) with strong pace and composure. Creates clarity on milestones, dependencies and ownership, escalating risks early and managing stakeholder expectations with confidence. Builds simple, repeatable ways of working that make VM execution easier, faster and more consistent for global teams. Dives Deep Uses trading performance, sales data, customer insight and store feedback to make evidence based VM decisions (including product placement, flow, POD transitions and space optimisation). Spots patterns and root causes, tests assumptions, and uses insight to continuously improve VM standards and execution quality. Balances creative judgement with commercial rigour, ensuring VM elevates both the customer experience and performance outcomes. Delivers Results Takes end to end accountability for global VM delivery, holding a high bar for quality, consistency and launch readiness across the store estate and wholesale environment. Tracks progress against the GTM calendar and key milestones, ensuring output is delivered on time . click apply for full job details
AWE is an organisation with a unique and vital purpose: protecting the UK through world-class nuclear science and technology. By joining our team as a Senior Contract Manager, you'll help deliver the infrastructure and facilities that enable this mission, by managing new complex utilities contracts. As Senior Contract Manager for our utilities infrastructure, you will lead and deliver strategic contract solutions across a complex utilities capital programme, including electrical works, water and gases. The successful individual will develop and implement robust contracts, oversee the performance of agreed contracts and frameworks, leading commercial negotiations within technically high-risk contractual environments. Salary: from 63,000 to 80,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) Location: Reading, with occasional travel to Aldermaston and Burghfield sites. Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? As the Senior Contract Manager, you will be developing and implementing contracting policy, boilerplate templates, frameworks for contract management planning and keep up to date on overarching governance which you will be responsible is built into AWE process and procedures. You will also work with stakeholders across commercial, including complex utilities contracts, providing advice and guidance on contract management. Be responsible for defining contract terms, strategic and governance planning, contract options management, KPI reviews, managing tier 1 suppliers, contract disputes/resolution, earned value management, risk management, agreeing work orders and liaising with stakeholders. This includes managing a team to administer contracts and team member development. Who are we looking for? We are ideally seeking individuals with experience in managing infrastructure contracts and have public procurement regulations knowledge. You will understand the end-to-end procurement process, including pre and post contract, and be an experienced NEC practitioner utilising CEMAR or similar Contract Administration software to manage contracts. You will need to have had experience of working on large, complex, high-risk projects, ideally within utilities or critical infrastructure programmes. To ensure success as a Senior Contract Manager, you should have previous experience defining NEC 4 contract terms, although experience with JCT and FIDIC will be considered. You will have an in-depth understanding of business requirements for the assigned areas and will be motivated to drive value for money, applying industry leading contract management techniques to mitigate commercial risk. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: NEC accreditation or experience. RICS accreditation or experience in Quantity Surveying Utilities or critical infrastructure background. Experience in business governance and public sector governance. Experience on working on Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP). Experience in managing Claims arising under NEC Infrastructure contracts. Experience in scoping deliverables. Experience in contract variation management. Experience in budgetary control. Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2-3 days onsite per week.
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
AWE is an organisation with a unique and vital purpose: protecting the UK through world-class nuclear science and technology. By joining our team as a Senior Contract Manager, you'll help deliver the infrastructure and facilities that enable this mission, by managing new complex utilities contracts. As Senior Contract Manager for our utilities infrastructure, you will lead and deliver strategic contract solutions across a complex utilities capital programme, including electrical works, water and gases. The successful individual will develop and implement robust contracts, oversee the performance of agreed contracts and frameworks, leading commercial negotiations within technically high-risk contractual environments. Salary: from 63,000 to 80,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) Location: Reading, with occasional travel to Aldermaston and Burghfield sites. Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? As the Senior Contract Manager, you will be developing and implementing contracting policy, boilerplate templates, frameworks for contract management planning and keep up to date on overarching governance which you will be responsible is built into AWE process and procedures. You will also work with stakeholders across commercial, including complex utilities contracts, providing advice and guidance on contract management. Be responsible for defining contract terms, strategic and governance planning, contract options management, KPI reviews, managing tier 1 suppliers, contract disputes/resolution, earned value management, risk management, agreeing work orders and liaising with stakeholders. This includes managing a team to administer contracts and team member development. Who are we looking for? We are ideally seeking individuals with experience in managing infrastructure contracts and have public procurement regulations knowledge. You will understand the end-to-end procurement process, including pre and post contract, and be an experienced NEC practitioner utilising CEMAR or similar Contract Administration software to manage contracts. You will need to have had experience of working on large, complex, high-risk projects, ideally within utilities or critical infrastructure programmes. To ensure success as a Senior Contract Manager, you should have previous experience defining NEC 4 contract terms, although experience with JCT and FIDIC will be considered. You will have an in-depth understanding of business requirements for the assigned areas and will be motivated to drive value for money, applying industry leading contract management techniques to mitigate commercial risk. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: NEC accreditation or experience. RICS accreditation or experience in Quantity Surveying Utilities or critical infrastructure background. Experience in business governance and public sector governance. Experience on working on Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP). Experience in managing Claims arising under NEC Infrastructure contracts. Experience in scoping deliverables. Experience in contract variation management. Experience in budgetary control. Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2-3 days onsite per week.
Payments Product Analyst - Financial Services (12M FTC) Job Info ID Job Category Finance & Business Development Posting Date 03/26/2026, 10:14 AM Locations Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, London, Greater London, EC1M 6HA, GB Closing Date 04/06/2026, 09:14 AM Full Time or Part Time Full time Contract Type Fixed-Term Assignment Contract Duration 12 Advertised Salary Competitive Plus Benefits We'd all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That's waiting for you here at Sainsbury's. For a FTSE business, we move incredibly fast. When we're not leading projects, we're supporting teams across the wider group to achieve their goals. And here, you can see the impact of your work as soon as you walk into a store, giving you a real sense of purpose and responsibility. Better still, the team around you will listen to your ideas and opinions, and you'll have every chance to try something new. The scale and complexity of our business mean there's always something new to learn, and we'll support you every step of the way. We're trusted to get on with it. So get ready to make things happen. Joining the Financial Services Business at Sainsbury's as a POS Finance Proposition Analyst offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting strategic partnerships with key financial providers such as New Day, Klarna, and PayPal. This role presents a dynamic environment where you will contribute to the growth and innovation of partnerships while ensuring the success of credit penetration, new account sign-ups, and the overall cost of credit. With a focus on fostering strong relationships both internally and externally, collaborating across teams, and driving impactful insights, you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact and be part of a team that values integrity, customer-centricity, and continuous improvement. What you"ll do You will play a crucial role in supporting the strategic partnerships with key financial services providers such as New Day, Klarna, and PayPal. Your responsibilities will include maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, monitoring performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement, and collaborating across teams to deliver against partnership agreements and financial plans. Additionally, you will support the development and growth of these partnerships, contribute to the delivery of the POS finance strategy, and provide regular reporting and insights on partner performance to drive business objectives and enhance customer experiences. Who you are You are a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of financial services in a retail environment, ideally with an understanding of the General Merchandise market. With a proven track record of maintaining productive relationships with stakeholders and contributing to the delivery of challenging targets, you excel in navigating complexity and ambiguity to drive results. Your excellent communication skills, strategic mindset, and ability to influence multiple stakeholder groups position you as a key player in supporting the POS Finance strategic partnerships and achieving the overall objectives for the products. Demonstrable understanding of Financial Services within a retail environment, with evidence of applying this knowledge to commercial or operational decision making Proven ability to build, maintain and influence effective working relationships across multiple internal and external stakeholder groups Evidence of contributing to the delivery of challenging commercial or performance targets within a fast paced environment Demonstratable capability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to a range of audiences Proven ability to operate effectively in complex or ambiguous situations, including providing guidance and direction to stakeholders We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer so you'll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there's always the chance to try something new - whether that's as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we'll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them: Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to save 10% on your shopping online and instore at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat, and we regularly increase the discount to 15% at points during the year. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 10% of salary, depending on how we perform. Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance and you can buy up to an additional week's holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, salary advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an employee assistance programme. Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave. Please see for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply).
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
Payments Product Analyst - Financial Services (12M FTC) Job Info ID Job Category Finance & Business Development Posting Date 03/26/2026, 10:14 AM Locations Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, London, Greater London, EC1M 6HA, GB Closing Date 04/06/2026, 09:14 AM Full Time or Part Time Full time Contract Type Fixed-Term Assignment Contract Duration 12 Advertised Salary Competitive Plus Benefits We'd all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That's waiting for you here at Sainsbury's. For a FTSE business, we move incredibly fast. When we're not leading projects, we're supporting teams across the wider group to achieve their goals. And here, you can see the impact of your work as soon as you walk into a store, giving you a real sense of purpose and responsibility. Better still, the team around you will listen to your ideas and opinions, and you'll have every chance to try something new. The scale and complexity of our business mean there's always something new to learn, and we'll support you every step of the way. We're trusted to get on with it. So get ready to make things happen. Joining the Financial Services Business at Sainsbury's as a POS Finance Proposition Analyst offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting strategic partnerships with key financial providers such as New Day, Klarna, and PayPal. This role presents a dynamic environment where you will contribute to the growth and innovation of partnerships while ensuring the success of credit penetration, new account sign-ups, and the overall cost of credit. With a focus on fostering strong relationships both internally and externally, collaborating across teams, and driving impactful insights, you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact and be part of a team that values integrity, customer-centricity, and continuous improvement. What you"ll do You will play a crucial role in supporting the strategic partnerships with key financial services providers such as New Day, Klarna, and PayPal. Your responsibilities will include maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, monitoring performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement, and collaborating across teams to deliver against partnership agreements and financial plans. Additionally, you will support the development and growth of these partnerships, contribute to the delivery of the POS finance strategy, and provide regular reporting and insights on partner performance to drive business objectives and enhance customer experiences. Who you are You are a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of financial services in a retail environment, ideally with an understanding of the General Merchandise market. With a proven track record of maintaining productive relationships with stakeholders and contributing to the delivery of challenging targets, you excel in navigating complexity and ambiguity to drive results. Your excellent communication skills, strategic mindset, and ability to influence multiple stakeholder groups position you as a key player in supporting the POS Finance strategic partnerships and achieving the overall objectives for the products. Demonstrable understanding of Financial Services within a retail environment, with evidence of applying this knowledge to commercial or operational decision making Proven ability to build, maintain and influence effective working relationships across multiple internal and external stakeholder groups Evidence of contributing to the delivery of challenging commercial or performance targets within a fast paced environment Demonstratable capability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to a range of audiences Proven ability to operate effectively in complex or ambiguous situations, including providing guidance and direction to stakeholders We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer so you'll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there's always the chance to try something new - whether that's as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we'll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them: Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to save 10% on your shopping online and instore at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat, and we regularly increase the discount to 15% at points during the year. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 10% of salary, depending on how we perform. Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance and you can buy up to an additional week's holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, salary advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an employee assistance programme. Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave. Please see for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply).
Are you an ACA or ACCA qualified Audit Manager (or an Assistant Manager looking to step up to full Manager grade) from an accountancy firm, looking to upgrade to a medium size practice that specialises in high profile Media, Entertainment, Creative, Film & TV Clients? Are you looking for a varied role split between audit assignments (60%) and reviewing statutory accounts preparations, corporation tax computations, personal tax as well as advisory based projects (40%)? If so this medium size firm with 85 staff based in Zone 1 Central London (West End location), is looking to expand and recruit an ambitious new Audit Manager to join the team due to many impressive new business wins from larger competitors. Reporting directly to Partner level, your role will be varied and include managing your own portfolio of clients, being the main point of contact for clients, being responsible for the audit process from planning to completion and review, reviewing various accounts based assignments including consolidations, reviewing corporation tax computations, advisory assignments for clients, reviewing the work of junior staff members and assisting with new business development. Your role will be varied, challenging, yet hugely enjoyable. The firm also offer flexible working / hybrid working for all staff and you can work 1 day a week from home, as well as flexible start / finish times. To be considered for this new role (April 2026) you must be a qualified ACA / ACCA Audit Manager / Audit & Accounts Manager or an Assistant Manager looking to step up to Manager grade. You must have at least 2 to 3 years PQE, a strong exam record in your professional exams and your current role must be at least 50% audit based. As well as audit, you must have experience of statutory accounts assignments and tax returns. You must also be looking to work with mainly high profile Media, Production, Film and TV based clients. You must be professional, dedicated to your career and looking to upgrade to a very good quality medium size firm to assume a varied, challenging yet highly rewarding position with great learning and progression opportunities on offer. This modern practice based in a prime location in Zone 1 Central London is growing at a rapid rate, they are winning a large volume of new clients from many of their competitors and can offer you the chance to work on and advise many interesting London and international based clients. Their client base is varied and includes not only Media, Film and TV clients, but also other sectors such as retail, property and technology. Promotional prospects are very strong and you will be given every opportunity to progress to Senior Manager grade in a short space of time. Overall this is an excellent opportunity for a fully qualified Audit Manager with at least 2 to 3 years PQE or more, to join a growing entrepreneurial practice and carry out a high profile and rewarding new audit, accounts and advisory based position.
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
Are you an ACA or ACCA qualified Audit Manager (or an Assistant Manager looking to step up to full Manager grade) from an accountancy firm, looking to upgrade to a medium size practice that specialises in high profile Media, Entertainment, Creative, Film & TV Clients? Are you looking for a varied role split between audit assignments (60%) and reviewing statutory accounts preparations, corporation tax computations, personal tax as well as advisory based projects (40%)? If so this medium size firm with 85 staff based in Zone 1 Central London (West End location), is looking to expand and recruit an ambitious new Audit Manager to join the team due to many impressive new business wins from larger competitors. Reporting directly to Partner level, your role will be varied and include managing your own portfolio of clients, being the main point of contact for clients, being responsible for the audit process from planning to completion and review, reviewing various accounts based assignments including consolidations, reviewing corporation tax computations, advisory assignments for clients, reviewing the work of junior staff members and assisting with new business development. Your role will be varied, challenging, yet hugely enjoyable. The firm also offer flexible working / hybrid working for all staff and you can work 1 day a week from home, as well as flexible start / finish times. To be considered for this new role (April 2026) you must be a qualified ACA / ACCA Audit Manager / Audit & Accounts Manager or an Assistant Manager looking to step up to Manager grade. You must have at least 2 to 3 years PQE, a strong exam record in your professional exams and your current role must be at least 50% audit based. As well as audit, you must have experience of statutory accounts assignments and tax returns. You must also be looking to work with mainly high profile Media, Production, Film and TV based clients. You must be professional, dedicated to your career and looking to upgrade to a very good quality medium size firm to assume a varied, challenging yet highly rewarding position with great learning and progression opportunities on offer. This modern practice based in a prime location in Zone 1 Central London is growing at a rapid rate, they are winning a large volume of new clients from many of their competitors and can offer you the chance to work on and advise many interesting London and international based clients. Their client base is varied and includes not only Media, Film and TV clients, but also other sectors such as retail, property and technology. Promotional prospects are very strong and you will be given every opportunity to progress to Senior Manager grade in a short space of time. Overall this is an excellent opportunity for a fully qualified Audit Manager with at least 2 to 3 years PQE or more, to join a growing entrepreneurial practice and carry out a high profile and rewarding new audit, accounts and advisory based position.
A leading London law firm is seeking an experienced Business Development & Marketing Manager to join its Marketing & BD team. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role supporting the firm's key Businesses sectors, including private capital, private wealth, and institutions, as well as specialist industry groups such as energy, healthcare, media, technology, retail, and sports. You will work closely with partners and fee earners to drive business development activity, manage campaigns and events, and support pitches and client initiatives. A key part of the role is the management, coaching, and development of a Business Development Executive. You will ensure continuity and momentum across the firm's strategic growth plans and take ownership of project delivery, client targeting, and intermediary engagement. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement strategic BD and marketing plans for the firm's Businesses sectors in collaboration with partners Deliver day-to-day marketing and BD activity, ensuring projects progress smoothly and plans are executed Support partners on client development, intermediary engagement, pitches, and award/directory submissions Manage, coach, and develop a Business Development Executive Coordinate and oversee events, campaigns, sponsorships, and communications to ensure high-quality delivery Conduct client targeting, market research, and analysis, ensuring follow-up activity is captured and progressed Maintain oversight of budgets, monitoring spend and evaluating ROI Contribute to firmwide marketing and BD initiatives About You 8-10 years' experience in business development or marketing, with at least four years in a management role Experience in professional services, ideally in a Corporate/M&A or related legal environment Strong understanding of the full marketing and BD mix in a law firm or professional services context Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously Confident working with senior stakeholders and partners, with excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience in coaching and managing junior team members Hands-on, proactive, and delivery-focused, with strong ownership and accountability Highly organised, flexible, and adaptable in a fast-moving environment Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; Master's degree or professional qualification preferred At Norfolk Capsey, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you have any specific requirements or need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment journey, please let us know. Your needs are important to us, and we want to ensure an equitable experience for every candidate. ABOUT NORFOLK CAPSEY Norfolk Capsey is a professional services marketing & business development recruitment specialist. For over twenty five years we've been connecting talent with many leading professional services firms in the UK & internationally. Access our website for the latest vacancies and follow our LinkedIn page for vacancies & market updates.
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
A leading London law firm is seeking an experienced Business Development & Marketing Manager to join its Marketing & BD team. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role supporting the firm's key Businesses sectors, including private capital, private wealth, and institutions, as well as specialist industry groups such as energy, healthcare, media, technology, retail, and sports. You will work closely with partners and fee earners to drive business development activity, manage campaigns and events, and support pitches and client initiatives. A key part of the role is the management, coaching, and development of a Business Development Executive. You will ensure continuity and momentum across the firm's strategic growth plans and take ownership of project delivery, client targeting, and intermediary engagement. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement strategic BD and marketing plans for the firm's Businesses sectors in collaboration with partners Deliver day-to-day marketing and BD activity, ensuring projects progress smoothly and plans are executed Support partners on client development, intermediary engagement, pitches, and award/directory submissions Manage, coach, and develop a Business Development Executive Coordinate and oversee events, campaigns, sponsorships, and communications to ensure high-quality delivery Conduct client targeting, market research, and analysis, ensuring follow-up activity is captured and progressed Maintain oversight of budgets, monitoring spend and evaluating ROI Contribute to firmwide marketing and BD initiatives About You 8-10 years' experience in business development or marketing, with at least four years in a management role Experience in professional services, ideally in a Corporate/M&A or related legal environment Strong understanding of the full marketing and BD mix in a law firm or professional services context Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously Confident working with senior stakeholders and partners, with excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience in coaching and managing junior team members Hands-on, proactive, and delivery-focused, with strong ownership and accountability Highly organised, flexible, and adaptable in a fast-moving environment Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; Master's degree or professional qualification preferred At Norfolk Capsey, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you have any specific requirements or need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment journey, please let us know. Your needs are important to us, and we want to ensure an equitable experience for every candidate. ABOUT NORFOLK CAPSEY Norfolk Capsey is a professional services marketing & business development recruitment specialist. For over twenty five years we've been connecting talent with many leading professional services firms in the UK & internationally. Access our website for the latest vacancies and follow our LinkedIn page for vacancies & market updates.
An Audit Manager opportunity within a Top 20 firm's established audit team in the City. This is a portfolio-led, assignment-based role offering exposure to a mixed client base, including professional firms, real estate, construction, technology, retail, and media. You'll lead engagements, build client relationships, and contribute to business development initiatives, all within a collaborative, high-performing team that values initiative and impact. This role is ideal for someone confident, commercially minded, and ready to play a central role in shaping client delivery. Job Title: Audit Manager - Professional Services Job Type: Permanent Location: London (SW1) Salary: £65,000 - 75,000 Reference no: 16045 Audit Manager Professional Services - Benefits 25 days annual leave plus additional time off between Christmas and New Year Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work life balance Private medical insurance Clear progression opportunities within a growing Top 20 firm Ongoing professional development and training support Exposure to a diverse and varied client base, including professional firms Opportunities to participate in advisory and business development initiatives Supportive, collaborative team environment Access to an international network and global client exposure Audit Manager Professional Services - About The Role You'll join an established audit team, supporting clients across a variety of sectors, with approximately half of your portfolio made up of professional firms such as law and accountancy practices. You will lead audits from planning through to completion, act as a key client contact, contribute to advisory projects, and help identify business development opportunities. The role blends hands-on delivery with client interaction and team development, giving you the chance to make a real impact internally and externally. Key responsibilities: Lead and deliver audit engagements from planning through to completion Serve as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients, including professional firms Oversee audit fieldwork and perform manager level reviews Manage multiple assignments and deadlines efficiently Plan audits to ensure high quality and timely delivery Manage and mentor 2-3 junior team members Support and guide trainees throughout their training contracts Provide constructive feedback and encourage team development Contribute to advisory projects, including KPI benchmarking, partner remuneration frameworks, structuring advice, and client training courses Play an active role in business development, including pitches, tenders, and identifying opportunities within existing client relationships Represent the firm positively in interactions with clients and prospective clients The successful Audit Manager will have: ACA or ACCA qualification, or equivalent Experience operating at Audit Manager level Strong knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards Background in general practice within a professional services firm Proven experience auditing professional firms, ideally including law firms and accountancy practices Experience managing multiple audits and deadlines Exposure to, or interest in, business development activity Commitment to audit quality and attention to detail Ability to manage, motivate and develop junior team members Experience with SRA is advantageous but not essential Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
An Audit Manager opportunity within a Top 20 firm's established audit team in the City. This is a portfolio-led, assignment-based role offering exposure to a mixed client base, including professional firms, real estate, construction, technology, retail, and media. You'll lead engagements, build client relationships, and contribute to business development initiatives, all within a collaborative, high-performing team that values initiative and impact. This role is ideal for someone confident, commercially minded, and ready to play a central role in shaping client delivery. Job Title: Audit Manager - Professional Services Job Type: Permanent Location: London (SW1) Salary: £65,000 - 75,000 Reference no: 16045 Audit Manager Professional Services - Benefits 25 days annual leave plus additional time off between Christmas and New Year Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work life balance Private medical insurance Clear progression opportunities within a growing Top 20 firm Ongoing professional development and training support Exposure to a diverse and varied client base, including professional firms Opportunities to participate in advisory and business development initiatives Supportive, collaborative team environment Access to an international network and global client exposure Audit Manager Professional Services - About The Role You'll join an established audit team, supporting clients across a variety of sectors, with approximately half of your portfolio made up of professional firms such as law and accountancy practices. You will lead audits from planning through to completion, act as a key client contact, contribute to advisory projects, and help identify business development opportunities. The role blends hands-on delivery with client interaction and team development, giving you the chance to make a real impact internally and externally. Key responsibilities: Lead and deliver audit engagements from planning through to completion Serve as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients, including professional firms Oversee audit fieldwork and perform manager level reviews Manage multiple assignments and deadlines efficiently Plan audits to ensure high quality and timely delivery Manage and mentor 2-3 junior team members Support and guide trainees throughout their training contracts Provide constructive feedback and encourage team development Contribute to advisory projects, including KPI benchmarking, partner remuneration frameworks, structuring advice, and client training courses Play an active role in business development, including pitches, tenders, and identifying opportunities within existing client relationships Represent the firm positively in interactions with clients and prospective clients The successful Audit Manager will have: ACA or ACCA qualification, or equivalent Experience operating at Audit Manager level Strong knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards Background in general practice within a professional services firm Proven experience auditing professional firms, ideally including law firms and accountancy practices Experience managing multiple audits and deadlines Exposure to, or interest in, business development activity Commitment to audit quality and attention to detail Ability to manage, motivate and develop junior team members Experience with SRA is advantageous but not essential Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)
Join a team where your ideas matter, your development is supported and your personality is welcomed. Our Integrated Network Delivery team is growing and we are looking for a Programme Support Officer who can bring energy, organisation and great communication skills to a busy and friendly environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a central role in improving the performance of United Utilities wastewater network. You will work closely with project engineers and the wider TOTEX prioritisation teams to help deliver programmes that protect communities, enhance the environment and support long term resilience. About The Role As a Programme Support Officer, you will support the Project Engineers and Programme Delivery Manager in developing monitoring and controlling planned programmes of work. These programmes are key to reducing flooding and pollution events and improving wastewater network performance across a defined geographical area. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment where taking initiative is encouraged, being proactive is valued and learning quickly is part of daily life. You will become an essential link in the delivery chain helping to balance customer service, regulatory compliance, operational performance and efficiency. What Makes This Team Great You will be joining the Integrated Network Delivery team - a small supportive and warm team that champions collaboration and enjoys good humour alongside hard work. They celebrate success openly and encourage personal growth with a real focus on developing skills and supporting career progression. This is a place where people look out for each other and where assertiveness, organisation and the confidence to chase things through are genuinely appreciated. What You Will Be Doing Your role will involve supporting the successful delivery of our improvement programmes. Key responsibilities include: Monitoring and controlling planned improvement programmes across your allocated geographical area Building strong and productive working relationships with Project Engineers Network Field teams Asset Management colleagues and external partners Working closely with Production Planning and Delivery Support Officers to help shape efficient and effective programme plans Supporting the Programme Planning Manager and Production Planning and Delivery Manager with wider programme activity Analysing how planned programmes influence wastewater network performance and identifying opportunities for improvement Spotting synergies and sharing best practice across the wider planning and delivery teams Monitoring and reporting monthly expenditure including accurate VOW and LBE reporting Maintaining trackers and management information to keep programmes on track Using systems such as SAP, Excel general Microsoft tools and Tableau dashboards to support reporting and insight What You Will Bring We are looking for someone who not only has technical knowledge but the right mindset and behaviours to thrive in the team. You will be: A good communicator who can confidently engage with Project Engineers and the wider TOTEX prioritisation team Assertive and willing to chase updates and drive actions forward Organised and able to manage your workload independently Proactive with the ability to take initiative and bring new ideas to the table A quick learner able to get to grips with systems and processes efficiently Strong in analytical and data handling skills Confident using SAP (or equivalent), Excel, proficient across Microsoft Office programs, and dashboards such as Tablo Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships Why Join United Utilities This role offers you the chance to make a meaningful difference while developing your skills and shaping your career. You will be supported by a warm encouraging and knowledgeable team and given the space to grow your expertise in a key operational area of the business.Benefits: 26 days' annual leave (rising to 30) plus bank holidays Competitive pension (up to 14% employer contribution) Performance-related bonus Company-funded healthcare plan Retail discounts, gym savings and wellbeing support EV salary sacrifice scheme ShareBuy scheme Enhanced parental leave Flexible benefits through MORE Choices If you want a role where you can influence change learn quickly and be part of a genuinely friendly team this is the perfect next step.
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
Join a team where your ideas matter, your development is supported and your personality is welcomed. Our Integrated Network Delivery team is growing and we are looking for a Programme Support Officer who can bring energy, organisation and great communication skills to a busy and friendly environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a central role in improving the performance of United Utilities wastewater network. You will work closely with project engineers and the wider TOTEX prioritisation teams to help deliver programmes that protect communities, enhance the environment and support long term resilience. About The Role As a Programme Support Officer, you will support the Project Engineers and Programme Delivery Manager in developing monitoring and controlling planned programmes of work. These programmes are key to reducing flooding and pollution events and improving wastewater network performance across a defined geographical area. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment where taking initiative is encouraged, being proactive is valued and learning quickly is part of daily life. You will become an essential link in the delivery chain helping to balance customer service, regulatory compliance, operational performance and efficiency. What Makes This Team Great You will be joining the Integrated Network Delivery team - a small supportive and warm team that champions collaboration and enjoys good humour alongside hard work. They celebrate success openly and encourage personal growth with a real focus on developing skills and supporting career progression. This is a place where people look out for each other and where assertiveness, organisation and the confidence to chase things through are genuinely appreciated. What You Will Be Doing Your role will involve supporting the successful delivery of our improvement programmes. Key responsibilities include: Monitoring and controlling planned improvement programmes across your allocated geographical area Building strong and productive working relationships with Project Engineers Network Field teams Asset Management colleagues and external partners Working closely with Production Planning and Delivery Support Officers to help shape efficient and effective programme plans Supporting the Programme Planning Manager and Production Planning and Delivery Manager with wider programme activity Analysing how planned programmes influence wastewater network performance and identifying opportunities for improvement Spotting synergies and sharing best practice across the wider planning and delivery teams Monitoring and reporting monthly expenditure including accurate VOW and LBE reporting Maintaining trackers and management information to keep programmes on track Using systems such as SAP, Excel general Microsoft tools and Tableau dashboards to support reporting and insight What You Will Bring We are looking for someone who not only has technical knowledge but the right mindset and behaviours to thrive in the team. You will be: A good communicator who can confidently engage with Project Engineers and the wider TOTEX prioritisation team Assertive and willing to chase updates and drive actions forward Organised and able to manage your workload independently Proactive with the ability to take initiative and bring new ideas to the table A quick learner able to get to grips with systems and processes efficiently Strong in analytical and data handling skills Confident using SAP (or equivalent), Excel, proficient across Microsoft Office programs, and dashboards such as Tablo Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships Why Join United Utilities This role offers you the chance to make a meaningful difference while developing your skills and shaping your career. You will be supported by a warm encouraging and knowledgeable team and given the space to grow your expertise in a key operational area of the business.Benefits: 26 days' annual leave (rising to 30) plus bank holidays Competitive pension (up to 14% employer contribution) Performance-related bonus Company-funded healthcare plan Retail discounts, gym savings and wellbeing support EV salary sacrifice scheme ShareBuy scheme Enhanced parental leave Flexible benefits through MORE Choices If you want a role where you can influence change learn quickly and be part of a genuinely friendly team this is the perfect next step.
National Programmes Administrator (Part Time) Play a vital role in delivering life changing opportunities for young people, using your organisational talent and proactive mindset to help clients build brighter futures. Location: Regional Office - North West Salary: £10,747.20 pro-rata incl. MW (FTE - £26,868 incl. MW FTE) Per Annum Closing Date: 19 April, 2026 Employment Type: Permanent Hours per week: 15 About the Role As a National Programmes Administrator you will help drive the smooth delivery of Education, Training & Employment, Money Management and Client Involvement programmes. You'll coordinate grants, placements, mentoring activities and digital learning resources, ensuring clients can access opportunities that build confidence and independence. With strong organisational skills and attention to detail, you'll manage programme data, produce clear impact reports, maintain efficient systems and research external support agencies to strengthen our national directory. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you'll support client engagement activities, manage communications with professionalism and keep programme operations running seamlessly. This role is perfect for someone proactive, adaptable and collaborative-someone who thrives in a fast paced environment and is motivated by helping people make positive, lasting change. Please note that this role is offer as a part time (15 hours per week) permanent basis. The appointed person will be based in our Manchester Office. Key deliverables: Support with the administration of grants to clients Provide organisational and administrative support in the coordination of the volunteer mentoring, client placement project, client representative role, alumni role and other client involvement initiatives. Research and collate information pertaining to external agencies and services to support clients in their progression. Build and maintain strong partnerships/engagement within the Programmes Team Collate performance, value and impact information, and generate reports to evaluate and demonstrate the value of the programme delivery Support and promote client engagement activities to meaningfully engage clients and keep service colleagues aware of client involvement work. Produce regular reports, case studies detailing client engagement and participation with the programmes Manage and monitor inbox communications, responding promptly and professionally while providing detailed support, and proactively flagging any areas of uncertainty to the manager for guidance. Work collaboratively to identify and share relevant, interesting, and useful information for the monthly newsletter that benefits colleagues and staff. Your Development In conjunction with your Line Manager to continuously develop the role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and appropriate manner which meets the strategic aims and objectives of the charity To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal, and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs. General responsibilities Participate in internal/external meetings as required, and attend training events, conferences and other functions as necessary. Ensure that all policies and procedures are being adhered to, particularly those relating to Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Code of Practice, Confidentiality and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Respect for the values and ethos of the charity and its founding partners What we are looking for from you (Person Specification) When completing your application form please address all the points set out below. Try to provide clear examples in your supporting statement that clarify how and when you gained the experience or knowledge as well as your level of capability. Good organisational skills and attention to detail, as well as the ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage competing priorities, projects and deadlines Demonstrable ability to plan and coordinate activities Ability to identify and evaluate community-based information and national/local resources that support clients positive progression. Ability to use Word, Excel, data management systems and databases to a high standard Understanding of the importance of developing effective relationships both internally and with external partnership organisations Good verbal and written communicator and ability to work collaboratively and communicate across all levels of the organisation Able to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures Able to work flexibly in line with the needs of the role What You'll Receive Tailored training and development Flexible working options where suitable 26 days annual leave, rising with service Family friendly leave policies Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7% Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more Cash health plan for you and your family Death in service benefit Access to legal and practical support Safer Recruitment The charity is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly. About The Organisation In the 1980s, high unemployment and steep inflation was contributing to a shocking rise in youth
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
National Programmes Administrator (Part Time) Play a vital role in delivering life changing opportunities for young people, using your organisational talent and proactive mindset to help clients build brighter futures. Location: Regional Office - North West Salary: £10,747.20 pro-rata incl. MW (FTE - £26,868 incl. MW FTE) Per Annum Closing Date: 19 April, 2026 Employment Type: Permanent Hours per week: 15 About the Role As a National Programmes Administrator you will help drive the smooth delivery of Education, Training & Employment, Money Management and Client Involvement programmes. You'll coordinate grants, placements, mentoring activities and digital learning resources, ensuring clients can access opportunities that build confidence and independence. With strong organisational skills and attention to detail, you'll manage programme data, produce clear impact reports, maintain efficient systems and research external support agencies to strengthen our national directory. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you'll support client engagement activities, manage communications with professionalism and keep programme operations running seamlessly. This role is perfect for someone proactive, adaptable and collaborative-someone who thrives in a fast paced environment and is motivated by helping people make positive, lasting change. Please note that this role is offer as a part time (15 hours per week) permanent basis. The appointed person will be based in our Manchester Office. Key deliverables: Support with the administration of grants to clients Provide organisational and administrative support in the coordination of the volunteer mentoring, client placement project, client representative role, alumni role and other client involvement initiatives. Research and collate information pertaining to external agencies and services to support clients in their progression. Build and maintain strong partnerships/engagement within the Programmes Team Collate performance, value and impact information, and generate reports to evaluate and demonstrate the value of the programme delivery Support and promote client engagement activities to meaningfully engage clients and keep service colleagues aware of client involvement work. Produce regular reports, case studies detailing client engagement and participation with the programmes Manage and monitor inbox communications, responding promptly and professionally while providing detailed support, and proactively flagging any areas of uncertainty to the manager for guidance. Work collaboratively to identify and share relevant, interesting, and useful information for the monthly newsletter that benefits colleagues and staff. Your Development In conjunction with your Line Manager to continuously develop the role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and appropriate manner which meets the strategic aims and objectives of the charity To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal, and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs. General responsibilities Participate in internal/external meetings as required, and attend training events, conferences and other functions as necessary. Ensure that all policies and procedures are being adhered to, particularly those relating to Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Code of Practice, Confidentiality and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Respect for the values and ethos of the charity and its founding partners What we are looking for from you (Person Specification) When completing your application form please address all the points set out below. Try to provide clear examples in your supporting statement that clarify how and when you gained the experience or knowledge as well as your level of capability. Good organisational skills and attention to detail, as well as the ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage competing priorities, projects and deadlines Demonstrable ability to plan and coordinate activities Ability to identify and evaluate community-based information and national/local resources that support clients positive progression. Ability to use Word, Excel, data management systems and databases to a high standard Understanding of the importance of developing effective relationships both internally and with external partnership organisations Good verbal and written communicator and ability to work collaboratively and communicate across all levels of the organisation Able to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures Able to work flexibly in line with the needs of the role What You'll Receive Tailored training and development Flexible working options where suitable 26 days annual leave, rising with service Family friendly leave policies Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7% Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more Cash health plan for you and your family Death in service benefit Access to legal and practical support Safer Recruitment The charity is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly. About The Organisation In the 1980s, high unemployment and steep inflation was contributing to a shocking rise in youth
Showroom Manager Location: Surrey Salary: Around £35,000 (Negotiable DOE) + Generous bonus Employment Type: Full-time - Permanent About the Client Simon Acres Group LTD are representing a well-established, successful, and highly respected merchant with an excellent reputation and strong staff retention. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a busy and well-presented bathroom showroom, playing a key role in driving showroom sales, customer satisfaction, and overall commercial performance. About the Role This is a varied, customer-focused position centred on the day-to-day management of a bathroom showroom. You will be responsible for creating an engaging showroom environment, delivering an outstanding customer journey, and converting enquiries into sales. Acting as the main point of contact for retail and trade customers, you will provide expert product advice, design guidance, and accurate quotations, while proactively driving sales through effective merchandising, promotions, and relationship building. The role offers excellent scope for development within a successful independent merchant business, with a strong emphasis on showroom standards, sales growth, and customer experience rather than people management. Key Responsibilities: Manage the day-to-day operations of your showroom, ensuring a welcoming and professional environment for customers. Proactively engage with both trade professionals and retail customers to understand their needs and preferences, offering suitable product solutions and utilise CAD software to create detailed Bathroom designs and layouts, helping customers visualise their projects. Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure product availability and stay updated on industry trends. Drive sales growth by implementing effective sales strategies and promotional activities. Take a proactive approach to bringing in new business, including generating leads. Requirements / Skills: A proven track record of working in a targeted environment and achieving or exceeding this. 1 year + experience creating Bathroom designs and layouts. Proactive mindset with a drive to identify and pursue new business opportunities. What's on Offer: Competitive salary of around £35,000 per year, DOE. Generous Bonus. Opportunities for career development and advancement. Supportive and collaborative work environment. Employee discounts on products and services. Financially secure business with excellent staff retention and reputation. How to Apply If the above sounds like yourself, please apply via the website or contact Lewis Morrish Simon Acres Group LTD are acting as the employment agency for this position.
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
Showroom Manager Location: Surrey Salary: Around £35,000 (Negotiable DOE) + Generous bonus Employment Type: Full-time - Permanent About the Client Simon Acres Group LTD are representing a well-established, successful, and highly respected merchant with an excellent reputation and strong staff retention. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a busy and well-presented bathroom showroom, playing a key role in driving showroom sales, customer satisfaction, and overall commercial performance. About the Role This is a varied, customer-focused position centred on the day-to-day management of a bathroom showroom. You will be responsible for creating an engaging showroom environment, delivering an outstanding customer journey, and converting enquiries into sales. Acting as the main point of contact for retail and trade customers, you will provide expert product advice, design guidance, and accurate quotations, while proactively driving sales through effective merchandising, promotions, and relationship building. The role offers excellent scope for development within a successful independent merchant business, with a strong emphasis on showroom standards, sales growth, and customer experience rather than people management. Key Responsibilities: Manage the day-to-day operations of your showroom, ensuring a welcoming and professional environment for customers. Proactively engage with both trade professionals and retail customers to understand their needs and preferences, offering suitable product solutions and utilise CAD software to create detailed Bathroom designs and layouts, helping customers visualise their projects. Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure product availability and stay updated on industry trends. Drive sales growth by implementing effective sales strategies and promotional activities. Take a proactive approach to bringing in new business, including generating leads. Requirements / Skills: A proven track record of working in a targeted environment and achieving or exceeding this. 1 year + experience creating Bathroom designs and layouts. Proactive mindset with a drive to identify and pursue new business opportunities. What's on Offer: Competitive salary of around £35,000 per year, DOE. Generous Bonus. Opportunities for career development and advancement. Supportive and collaborative work environment. Employee discounts on products and services. Financially secure business with excellent staff retention and reputation. How to Apply If the above sounds like yourself, please apply via the website or contact Lewis Morrish Simon Acres Group LTD are acting as the employment agency for this position.
