Site Financial Controller Hellaby (Home of KP Nuts) On site Join our snack-loving team We're looking for a Site Financial Controller to join us at KP Snacks. If you're ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you - this could be your next big move. About the role As Site Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in the Hellaby Site Leadership Team. You'll work closely with the Plant Manager and wider Leadership Team to drive the site's P&L, strengthen financial controls, deliver against key performance indicators and support colleague engagement. Our Hellaby site is home to over 180 colleagues and generates turnover in excess of £91 million. What's in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here's a flavour of what we offer: Annual car cash allowance of £6000 Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement Comprehensive healthcare support - including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more KP4ME - our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? Leadership Work as part of the Site Leadership Team to drive the site's OGSM (Objectives, Goals, Strategies and Measures) and G2G (Good to Great) target setting, tracking and delivery - ensuring alignment with KP and the wider Intersnack Group Inspire and develop your team by living and breathing our Values and Behaviours, unlocking potential across the site Line manage the Finance Accountant for both Hellaby and Pontefract sites Intersnack Working Systems (IWS) Be an active member of the Site Leadership Team, role-modelling servant leadership Coach and support shop floor teams to embed IWS ways of working Lead financial insight and challenge across cost centres, manufacturing and supply chain to identify constraints and unlock opportunities Play a key role in the Supply Network pillar, building capability as a subject matter expert Support the site's Loss Analysis journey and help prioritise improvement projects Functional and other responsibilities Lead site financial planning, budgeting and forecasting - covering primes, overheads, logistics and capital Collaborate with other KP Site Financial Controllers and central teams to share best practice and unlock value Prepare and communicate weekly, monthly and annual financial reports and KPIs across the site Manage site accruals, prepayments and inventory reconciliations Oversee capital project approvals, investment appraisals and asset management Support change programmes including new product launches and capital installations, tracking key metrics such as waste and energy Maintain strong financial control across all functions, especially during period-end reporting Complete product costings for new product development and tender processes Lead year-end inventory processes and support external audit queries Continuously seek ways to improve and streamline processes to ensure all activity adds value Play a key role in the implementation of the new ERP system Who are we? We're KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love - from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. In the UK, we're a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We're proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We're committed to inclusion We're building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you - your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there's anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We'd love to hear from you if you can bring: Strong knowledge of manufacturing finance You understand BOMs, variance analysis and inventory processes, and can translate data into meaningful insight Practical skills in Excel and ERP systems You're confident using advanced Excel functions and have experience with ERP platforms - Power BI is a bonus Relevant experience in food manufacturing or similar You've worked in a fast-paced production environment and understand the challenges and opportunities it brings Bonus points for capital investment and audit experience You've supported investment appraisals and external audits, and know how to manage financial controls with confidence Leadership experience and coaching mindset You're comfortable leading others, coaching across levels and influencing change on the shop floor and beyond Qualifications CIMA, ACCA, ACA or CA qualified You're a fully qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness Planning and budgeting experience You've led financial planning processes and can manage complexity with confidence Experience in manufacturing finance You understand how operations and finance connect, and can drive performance through insight and collaboration Working knowledge of ERP systems You're familiar with integrated systems and can support implementation and optimisation
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Site Financial Controller Hellaby (Home of KP Nuts) On site Join our snack-loving team We're looking for a Site Financial Controller to join us at KP Snacks. If you're ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you - this could be your next big move. About the role As Site Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in the Hellaby Site Leadership Team. You'll work closely with the Plant Manager and wider Leadership Team to drive the site's P&L, strengthen financial controls, deliver against key performance indicators and support colleague engagement. Our Hellaby site is home to over 180 colleagues and generates turnover in excess of £91 million. What's in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here's a flavour of what we offer: Annual car cash allowance of £6000 Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement Comprehensive healthcare support - including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more KP4ME - our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? Leadership Work as part of the Site Leadership Team to drive the site's OGSM (Objectives, Goals, Strategies and Measures) and G2G (Good to Great) target setting, tracking and delivery - ensuring alignment with KP and the wider Intersnack Group Inspire and develop your team by living and breathing our Values and Behaviours, unlocking potential across the site Line manage the Finance Accountant for both Hellaby and Pontefract sites Intersnack Working Systems (IWS) Be an active member of the Site Leadership Team, role-modelling servant leadership Coach and support shop floor teams to embed IWS ways of working Lead financial insight and challenge across cost centres, manufacturing and supply chain to identify constraints and unlock opportunities Play a key role in the Supply Network pillar, building capability as a subject matter expert Support the site's Loss Analysis journey and help prioritise improvement projects Functional and other responsibilities Lead site financial planning, budgeting and forecasting - covering primes, overheads, logistics and capital Collaborate with other KP Site Financial Controllers and central teams to share best practice and unlock value Prepare and communicate weekly, monthly and annual financial reports and KPIs across the site Manage site accruals, prepayments and inventory reconciliations Oversee capital project approvals, investment appraisals and asset management Support change programmes including new product launches and capital installations, tracking key metrics such as waste and energy Maintain strong financial control across all functions, especially during period-end reporting Complete product costings for new product development and tender processes Lead year-end inventory processes and support external audit queries Continuously seek ways to improve and streamline processes to ensure all activity adds value Play a key role in the implementation of the new ERP system Who are we? We're KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love - from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. In the UK, we're a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We're proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We're committed to inclusion We're building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you - your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there's anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We'd love to hear from you if you can bring: Strong knowledge of manufacturing finance You understand BOMs, variance analysis and inventory processes, and can translate data into meaningful insight Practical skills in Excel and ERP systems You're confident using advanced Excel functions and have experience with ERP platforms - Power BI is a bonus Relevant experience in food manufacturing or similar You've worked in a fast-paced production environment and understand the challenges and opportunities it brings Bonus points for capital investment and audit experience You've supported investment appraisals and external audits, and know how to manage financial controls with confidence Leadership experience and coaching mindset You're comfortable leading others, coaching across levels and influencing change on the shop floor and beyond Qualifications CIMA, ACCA, ACA or CA qualified You're a fully qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness Planning and budgeting experience You've led financial planning processes and can manage complexity with confidence Experience in manufacturing finance You understand how operations and finance connect, and can drive performance through insight and collaboration Working knowledge of ERP systems You're familiar with integrated systems and can support implementation and optimisation
An award-winning and scaling enterprise resource planning (ERP) partner is seeking an experienced Account Manager to join its AMO team. The package is negotiable, but they are offering a base of 50,000 - 75,000 with a double OTE (up to 150,000 ) and other benefits. This is a predominantly remote position, although they have offices in London and the Midlands. This role will lead client growth through a mix of new license and professional services upsell across the manufacturing, finance, retail, and hospitality sectors, among others, predominantly in the SME and mid market ecosystem. I am keen to speak to individuals with 3+ years in ERP account management and / or client leadership within the NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP sectors. All conversations are strictly confidential. Please do get in touch if you would like more information.
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
An award-winning and scaling enterprise resource planning (ERP) partner is seeking an experienced Account Manager to join its AMO team. The package is negotiable, but they are offering a base of 50,000 - 75,000 with a double OTE (up to 150,000 ) and other benefits. This is a predominantly remote position, although they have offices in London and the Midlands. This role will lead client growth through a mix of new license and professional services upsell across the manufacturing, finance, retail, and hospitality sectors, among others, predominantly in the SME and mid market ecosystem. I am keen to speak to individuals with 3+ years in ERP account management and / or client leadership within the NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP sectors. All conversations are strictly confidential. Please do get in touch if you would like more information.
Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd
Brackley, Northamptonshire
A large food manufacturer are seeking a experienced a Payroll Officer to join their payroll team. You will have experienced managing weekly and monthly payroll across multiple sites, with previous experience managing payroll for over thousand head count business. What You Will Do: - Accurately administer and process both weekly and monthly payrolls for multiple employee groups, ensuring timeliness and compliance. - Maintain and update payroll records while reconciling data within the payroll system. - Calculate and process statutory deductions such as PAYE, NI, pensions, SSP, and SMP, in line with current legislation. - Manage starters, leavers, and contractual changes, ensuring data integrity across HR and payroll systems. - Collaborate with HR, Finance, and departmental managers to resolve payroll queries efficiently. - Support year-end processes, including P60s, P11Ds, and audit requirements. What You Will Bring: - Proven experience in managing end-to-end payroll processing within a high-volume, fast-paced environment. - Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory compliance. - Previous experience completing weekly & month payroll for large head count companies. - Exceptional attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to meet strict deadlines. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with cross-functional teams. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the seamless delivery of payroll services, aligning with the company's commitment to operational excellence and employee satisfaction. The company takes pride in its innovative approach and dedication to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment, making it an ideal place to grow your career. Location: Brackley - Northamptonshire- Full time on site role. Interested?: If you're ready to bring your expertise as a Payroll Officer to a thriving organisation and make a real difference, don't wait! Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting new chapter in your career. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
A large food manufacturer are seeking a experienced a Payroll Officer to join their payroll team. You will have experienced managing weekly and monthly payroll across multiple sites, with previous experience managing payroll for over thousand head count business. What You Will Do: - Accurately administer and process both weekly and monthly payrolls for multiple employee groups, ensuring timeliness and compliance. - Maintain and update payroll records while reconciling data within the payroll system. - Calculate and process statutory deductions such as PAYE, NI, pensions, SSP, and SMP, in line with current legislation. - Manage starters, leavers, and contractual changes, ensuring data integrity across HR and payroll systems. - Collaborate with HR, Finance, and departmental managers to resolve payroll queries efficiently. - Support year-end processes, including P60s, P11Ds, and audit requirements. What You Will Bring: - Proven experience in managing end-to-end payroll processing within a high-volume, fast-paced environment. - Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory compliance. - Previous experience completing weekly & month payroll for large head count companies. - Exceptional attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to meet strict deadlines. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with cross-functional teams. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the seamless delivery of payroll services, aligning with the company's commitment to operational excellence and employee satisfaction. The company takes pride in its innovative approach and dedication to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment, making it an ideal place to grow your career. Location: Brackley - Northamptonshire- Full time on site role. Interested?: If you're ready to bring your expertise as a Payroll Officer to a thriving organisation and make a real difference, don't wait! Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting new chapter in your career. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Senior Bid & Commercial Manager Job Description and Person Specification Reports To: Director of Sales & Strategy - Defence Department: Defence Line Management Responsibility Yes - Contract Management function Hours of work Full-Time Background Analox is a well established global leader in the research, development and manufacturing of complex gas sensing products and systems. Our equipment is used across a diverse range of markets and applications such as submarines, space, beverage and deep sea diving. We have 116 people across our two sites in North Yorkshire, UK and California, USA, and are currently pursuing expansion plans into France. Analox is known for its positive and supportive work environment that values teamwork, innovation, and collaboration. We are a world leading provider of gas monitoring solutions, providing employees with an opportunity to work on cutting edge technology in ever-changing environments and make an impact in growing industries. We truly believe that our people are what makes Analox great. We invest heavily in employee training and development and provide opportunities for career advancement, helping team members to excel and thrive in their chosen path. Analox has a diverse and talented team of employees who work together to drive success, providing a dynamic and collaborative work environment, if you would like to be a part of this please look at our current vacancies below. Overall Purpose of the Role This is a senior, high-impact role combining strategic bid leadership, contract negotiation, and commercial management in a regulated, defence-focused environment. You will own the end-to-end bid lifecycle for major opportunities - from qualification to submission - while also supporting contractual negotiations, risk analysis, and customer engagement. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, engineering, legal, finance, and programme delivery teams to ensure commercial success and compliance. Main Responsibilities Bid Management Lead and coordinate the development of complex, high-value bids (e.g. MoD, NATO, defence primes). Leading a bid team to deliver cost effective winning bids, to achieve a 75% win rate. Define winning bid strategies in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders. Produce and oversee the development of high-quality, compliant, and compelling bid documentation, for on time submission. Run gate reviews (e.g. bid/no-bid, solution, pricing, red team). Ensure adherence to bid governance frameworks. Maintain and develop a bid library for reusable content and continuous improvement. Commercial & Contract Management Support or lead negotiation of customer contracts (including terms & conditions, pricing, SLAs). Manage contractual risks and obligations across the lifecycle of customer projects. Advise internal stakeholders on commercial issues, including compliance with DEFCONs, ITAR, DSPCR, etc. Ensure flow-down of contractual requirements to subcontractors and suppliers. Responsible for Contract Review and Contract compliance in collaboration with internal cross functional teams. Stakeholder Engagement & Strategy Build strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders, Defence clients and strategic partners. identifying opportunities that align to Analox's strategic direction and capabilities. Work with internal stakeholders to prepare the organisation for the compliant delivery of Contracts. Act as a key interface between the business and customer commercial/procurement functions. Provide commercial input into strategic decision making, pricing, and programme execution. Lead input to the Defence Business Unit's pipeline, forecasts and revenue targets. Analyse win/loss outcomes and provide insights to improve future bid performance. Governance & Continuous Improvement Champion continuous improvement in bid and commercial processes. Support the development of standard templates, playbooks, and best practices. Line management responsibility for the Contract Management team, mentor and develop junior bid or commercial staff as the function scales. General Responsibilities: To support other company departments as and when required to enable the company to achieve its objectives. Personal training and development to complement Analox's objectives. Maintaining awareness of the company Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental policies and procedures. Understand the importance of the customer in everything we do and carry out all duties in this role in line with Analox Customer Service Policy. An ongoing personal commitment to continuous performance improvement and personal development is required of all Analox employees to enable the company to achieve its mission and to continue to build on its tradition of excellence. All candidates must be able to obtain a Security Clearance. The job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder. All staff are expected to actively participate in annual reviews and set objectives/goals in conjunction with their manager. Performance will be monitored against set objectives/goals. EHS Health and Safety Proactively promote a culture of safety by taking ownership and encouraging others to do the same. Lead by example by consistently adhering to and championing safety practices and policies. Support 5S initiatives and maintain high housekeeping standards. Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses as needed to ensure a safe and organized work environment. Equality and Diversity Analox is committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy which affirms that all staff should be afforded equality of treatment and opportunity in employment irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All staff are required to observe this policy in their behaviour to other employees and service users. Values Analox Values: Teamwork, Commitment to Excellence, Customer Focus, Pride, Integrity, and Boldness, are at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together, innovate, and serve our customers. Person Specification Job Title Person Specification Specify detailed requirements for each criteria under 'Essential' or 'Desirable' as appropriate. Please specify how criteria will be identified (I = Interview, A = Application and R = Reference Asmt= Assessment). If you have a disability and have any special requirements that impact on your ability to meet any of the essential criteria please contact a member of the HR team. Education/ Knowledge and Qualifications Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as; Business, Law/ Commercial Law, Engineering, Procurement/ Supply chain management, Project Management. Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM/tender tracking tools. Understanding of gas detection or submarine life-support systems (advantageous but not essential). Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Practitioner / Professional Certification. APMP Certification - A Skills, & Abilities Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical and persuasive writing. Strong understanding of government/defence procurement (e.g. DEFCONs, ITAR, SSRO, DSPCR). Excellent commercial awareness, risk management capability and attention to detail. Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including experience working with MoD or major defence primes. Familiarity with contract law and legal frameworks. Evidence of managing multiple bids to different deadlines (A). Strong attention to detail and compliance (no disqualified bids due to admin errors). (I) Experience reviewing, negotiating, or managing contracts - ideally MOD/DEFCONs, ITAR, or export-controlled contracts. (A) Understands risk , liability , payment terms , and SLAs in a contract context. (I, R) Can flag and manage contractual obligations post-award . (I) Minimum 5+ years' experience in bid management , contract negotiation , or commercial roles within a defence, aerospace, or complex engineering environment. Proven experience leading end-to-end bids for projects >£1M. Experience with international defence tenders (e.g. NATO, foreign MODs). Experience with cost models, pricing strategy, and financial analysis. Has led or significantly contributed to end-to-end tender processes (e.g. MOD, international defence organisations, large B2B tenders). (A) Experience with public sector procurement (e.g. Defence Contract Online, Find a Tender, NATO, or equivalent). (A) Familiarity with bid lifecycle stages : Bid/No-Bid, strategy, compliance, writing, submission, clarification, and debrief. (I, R?) International experience - Y/N (A) Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with a proactive, hands on approach. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities. . click apply for full job details
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Senior Bid & Commercial Manager Job Description and Person Specification Reports To: Director of Sales & Strategy - Defence Department: Defence Line Management Responsibility Yes - Contract Management function Hours of work Full-Time Background Analox is a well established global leader in the research, development and manufacturing of complex gas sensing products and systems. Our equipment is used across a diverse range of markets and applications such as submarines, space, beverage and deep sea diving. We have 116 people across our two sites in North Yorkshire, UK and California, USA, and are currently pursuing expansion plans into France. Analox is known for its positive and supportive work environment that values teamwork, innovation, and collaboration. We are a world leading provider of gas monitoring solutions, providing employees with an opportunity to work on cutting edge technology in ever-changing environments and make an impact in growing industries. We truly believe that our people are what makes Analox great. We invest heavily in employee training and development and provide opportunities for career advancement, helping team members to excel and thrive in their chosen path. Analox has a diverse and talented team of employees who work together to drive success, providing a dynamic and collaborative work environment, if you would like to be a part of this please look at our current vacancies below. Overall Purpose of the Role This is a senior, high-impact role combining strategic bid leadership, contract negotiation, and commercial management in a regulated, defence-focused environment. You will own the end-to-end bid lifecycle for major opportunities - from qualification to submission - while also supporting contractual negotiations, risk analysis, and customer engagement. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, engineering, legal, finance, and programme delivery teams to ensure commercial success and compliance. Main Responsibilities Bid Management Lead and coordinate the development of complex, high-value bids (e.g. MoD, NATO, defence primes). Leading a bid team to deliver cost effective winning bids, to achieve a 75% win rate. Define winning bid strategies in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders. Produce and oversee the development of high-quality, compliant, and compelling bid documentation, for on time submission. Run gate reviews (e.g. bid/no-bid, solution, pricing, red team). Ensure adherence to bid governance frameworks. Maintain and develop a bid library for reusable content and continuous improvement. Commercial & Contract Management Support or lead negotiation of customer contracts (including terms & conditions, pricing, SLAs). Manage contractual risks and obligations across the lifecycle of customer projects. Advise internal stakeholders on commercial issues, including compliance with DEFCONs, ITAR, DSPCR, etc. Ensure flow-down of contractual requirements to subcontractors and suppliers. Responsible for Contract Review and Contract compliance in collaboration with internal cross functional teams. Stakeholder Engagement & Strategy Build strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders, Defence clients and strategic partners. identifying opportunities that align to Analox's strategic direction and capabilities. Work with internal stakeholders to prepare the organisation for the compliant delivery of Contracts. Act as a key interface between the business and customer commercial/procurement functions. Provide commercial input into strategic decision making, pricing, and programme execution. Lead input to the Defence Business Unit's pipeline, forecasts and revenue targets. Analyse win/loss outcomes and provide insights to improve future bid performance. Governance & Continuous Improvement Champion continuous improvement in bid and commercial processes. Support the development of standard templates, playbooks, and best practices. Line management responsibility for the Contract Management team, mentor and develop junior bid or commercial staff as the function scales. General Responsibilities: To support other company departments as and when required to enable the company to achieve its objectives. Personal training and development to complement Analox's objectives. Maintaining awareness of the company Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental policies and procedures. Understand the importance of the customer in everything we do and carry out all duties in this role in line with Analox Customer Service Policy. An ongoing personal commitment to continuous performance improvement and personal development is required of all Analox employees to enable the company to achieve its mission and to continue to build on its tradition of excellence. All candidates must be able to obtain a Security Clearance. The job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder. All staff are expected to actively participate in annual reviews and set objectives/goals in conjunction with their manager. Performance will be monitored against set objectives/goals. EHS Health and Safety Proactively promote a culture of safety by taking ownership and encouraging others to do the same. Lead by example by consistently adhering to and championing safety practices and policies. Support 5S initiatives and maintain high housekeeping standards. Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses as needed to ensure a safe and organized work environment. Equality and Diversity Analox is committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy which affirms that all staff should be afforded equality of treatment and opportunity in employment irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All staff are required to observe this policy in their behaviour to other employees and service users. Values Analox Values: Teamwork, Commitment to Excellence, Customer Focus, Pride, Integrity, and Boldness, are at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together, innovate, and serve our customers. Person Specification Job Title Person Specification Specify detailed requirements for each criteria under 'Essential' or 'Desirable' as appropriate. Please specify how criteria will be identified (I = Interview, A = Application and R = Reference Asmt= Assessment). If you have a disability and have any special requirements that impact on your ability to meet any of the essential criteria please contact a member of the HR team. Education/ Knowledge and Qualifications Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as; Business, Law/ Commercial Law, Engineering, Procurement/ Supply chain management, Project Management. Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM/tender tracking tools. Understanding of gas detection or submarine life-support systems (advantageous but not essential). Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Practitioner / Professional Certification. APMP Certification - A Skills, & Abilities Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical and persuasive writing. Strong understanding of government/defence procurement (e.g. DEFCONs, ITAR, SSRO, DSPCR). Excellent commercial awareness, risk management capability and attention to detail. Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including experience working with MoD or major defence primes. Familiarity with contract law and legal frameworks. Evidence of managing multiple bids to different deadlines (A). Strong attention to detail and compliance (no disqualified bids due to admin errors). (I) Experience reviewing, negotiating, or managing contracts - ideally MOD/DEFCONs, ITAR, or export-controlled contracts. (A) Understands risk , liability , payment terms , and SLAs in a contract context. (I, R) Can flag and manage contractual obligations post-award . (I) Minimum 5+ years' experience in bid management , contract negotiation , or commercial roles within a defence, aerospace, or complex engineering environment. Proven experience leading end-to-end bids for projects >£1M. Experience with international defence tenders (e.g. NATO, foreign MODs). Experience with cost models, pricing strategy, and financial analysis. Has led or significantly contributed to end-to-end tender processes (e.g. MOD, international defence organisations, large B2B tenders). (A) Experience with public sector procurement (e.g. Defence Contract Online, Find a Tender, NATO, or equivalent). (A) Familiarity with bid lifecycle stages : Bid/No-Bid, strategy, compliance, writing, submission, clarification, and debrief. (I, R?) International experience - Y/N (A) Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with a proactive, hands on approach. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities. . click apply for full job details
Our client, a high profile organisation, urgently require an experienced Training Manager to lead and build a training team for their UK operation. In order to be successful, you will have the following background: Experienced Training Manager, with experience of building a team/department Develop training content/materials and deliver to both customers and internal staff Background within technical engineering, or experience of delivering technology based training services (Python, TypeScript, SQL) Experience within coaching or teaching will be highly beneficial SC Cleared Within this role you will be responsible for Building an in-person training team, delivering training as a service on deep-tech technology platforms Ownership of how this training is designed, delivered and scaled Turn training needs into structured learning experiences and ensuring that every course runs smoothly Coordinate the development of training materials and assets to ensure consistency and quality across courses Oversee the day to day delivery of in person training including briefing trainers, confirming they understand the content and ensuring smooth logistics Lead training sessions when required Build and maintain a pool of trainers capable of delivering high quality training Develop onboarding and ongoing development for trainers to support consistent, engaging and effective delivery Plan and manage trainer deployment for each course, ensuring the right resource is in place Work with customers to agree training modules, audiences and scheduling, in partnership with deployment leads This represents an excellent opportunity to secure a permanent role within a dynamic and high profile organisation. People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Our client, a high profile organisation, urgently require an experienced Training Manager to lead and build a training team for their UK operation. In order to be successful, you will have the following background: Experienced Training Manager, with experience of building a team/department Develop training content/materials and deliver to both customers and internal staff Background within technical engineering, or experience of delivering technology based training services (Python, TypeScript, SQL) Experience within coaching or teaching will be highly beneficial SC Cleared Within this role you will be responsible for Building an in-person training team, delivering training as a service on deep-tech technology platforms Ownership of how this training is designed, delivered and scaled Turn training needs into structured learning experiences and ensuring that every course runs smoothly Coordinate the development of training materials and assets to ensure consistency and quality across courses Oversee the day to day delivery of in person training including briefing trainers, confirming they understand the content and ensuring smooth logistics Lead training sessions when required Build and maintain a pool of trainers capable of delivering high quality training Develop onboarding and ongoing development for trainers to support consistent, engaging and effective delivery Plan and manage trainer deployment for each course, ensuring the right resource is in place Work with customers to agree training modules, audiences and scheduling, in partnership with deployment leads This represents an excellent opportunity to secure a permanent role within a dynamic and high profile organisation. People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
FP&A Manager, PE Backed Manufacturing, Kilmarnock Cedar has been exclusively retained by a mid-market Private Equity firm to appoint an ambitious FP&A Manager into one of its high-performing portfolio businesses, a fast-growing, £30m turnover manufacturing group. This is a superb opportunity for a commercially astute, hands-on FP&A professional to work closely with the Finance Director and play a pi click apply for full job details
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
FP&A Manager, PE Backed Manufacturing, Kilmarnock Cedar has been exclusively retained by a mid-market Private Equity firm to appoint an ambitious FP&A Manager into one of its high-performing portfolio businesses, a fast-growing, £30m turnover manufacturing group. This is a superb opportunity for a commercially astute, hands-on FP&A professional to work closely with the Finance Director and play a pi click apply for full job details
SF Recruitment (Birmingham)
Tamworth, Staffordshire
Interim Finance Controller (3-6 Month Fixed Term Contract) Location: Tamworth (Office-based, 5 days per week) Salary: £48,000 per annum As the business continues to expand, we are seeking an Interim Financial Controller to provide stability, leadership, and financial oversight during a period of transition and growth. Role Purpose Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, the Interim Financial Controller will take ownership of the finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, supporting key decision-making, and driving process and performance improvements. The role includes managing a small finance team of four and supporting operational excellence across the business. Key Responsibilities - Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of P&L and balance sheet. - Oversee management accounts preparation, variance analysis, and commentary to senior management. - Supervise supplier statement reconciliations and ensure accurate ledger management. - Provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making. - Manage cash flow, working capital, and relationships with banks and finance providers. - Strengthen internal controls, ensuring compliance with policies, audit, and accounting standards (UK GAAP/IFRS). - Develop, mentor, and manage the finance team to ensure high performance and continuous improvement. - Collaborate closely with operations (sales, purchasing, quality control) to understand financial impacts and support commercial decisions. - Drive process and system improvements, including finance system optimisation and automation opportunities. - Support the Group Finance Manager with budgets, forecasts, and business plans. Person Specification - Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with proven post-qualification experience in a similar leadership role. - Background in manufacturing or distribution preferred. - Strong knowledge of Sage Line 50 and Excel (including pivot tables and lookups). Type: Fixed-term contract (3-6 months) Hours: Full-time, 5 days per week, office-based (Tamworth HQ) Salary: £48,000 per annum (pro-rata for contract duration) Reporting to: Group Finance Manager Team size: 1 direct report JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Interim Finance Controller (3-6 Month Fixed Term Contract) Location: Tamworth (Office-based, 5 days per week) Salary: £48,000 per annum As the business continues to expand, we are seeking an Interim Financial Controller to provide stability, leadership, and financial oversight during a period of transition and growth. Role Purpose Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, the Interim Financial Controller will take ownership of the finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, supporting key decision-making, and driving process and performance improvements. The role includes managing a small finance team of four and supporting operational excellence across the business. Key Responsibilities - Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of P&L and balance sheet. - Oversee management accounts preparation, variance analysis, and commentary to senior management. - Supervise supplier statement reconciliations and ensure accurate ledger management. - Provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making. - Manage cash flow, working capital, and relationships with banks and finance providers. - Strengthen internal controls, ensuring compliance with policies, audit, and accounting standards (UK GAAP/IFRS). - Develop, mentor, and manage the finance team to ensure high performance and continuous improvement. - Collaborate closely with operations (sales, purchasing, quality control) to understand financial impacts and support commercial decisions. - Drive process and system improvements, including finance system optimisation and automation opportunities. - Support the Group Finance Manager with budgets, forecasts, and business plans. Person Specification - Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with proven post-qualification experience in a similar leadership role. - Background in manufacturing or distribution preferred. - Strong knowledge of Sage Line 50 and Excel (including pivot tables and lookups). Type: Fixed-term contract (3-6 months) Hours: Full-time, 5 days per week, office-based (Tamworth HQ) Salary: £48,000 per annum (pro-rata for contract duration) Reporting to: Group Finance Manager Team size: 1 direct report JBRP1_UKTJ
Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes: Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain's private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country. Müller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility. Gradudate Human Resources Manager Severnside, Gloucestershire Hybrid (4 days in office) Full Time - Permanent We're looking for a HR Professional to join our Severnside dairy site. The Site HR Manager is responsible for the delivery of all aspects of the employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding, performance management through to employee exit. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment and enjoys being close to the operations. In this role the key responsibilities will include: To support the HR people agenda for site working with key stakeholders. To build commitment for HR initiatives across site. Effectively communicate people related initiatives and strategy to the site workforce. Drive compliance against people KPIs, such as absence and turnover, to track and determine progress in addressing gaps. Participate in the implementation of HR projects, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation. Deliver an engagement and wellbeing agenda and track progress against engagement action plans. Facilitate employee forums, focus groups and listening sessions. To collaborate with Centres of Excellence within the HR team including the ER team, recruitment and L&D teams. To work with the Reward team; implement and communicate incentive and recognition programmes ensuring that people understand the link between performance and reward/recognition. To act as a coach to management teams to improve the effectiveness of performance development. To ensure the performance management process is in place and operating effectively. Support and develop relevant stakeholder groups in the identification and development of talent and generate, review and deliver succession strategy. To build leadership capability, by providing managers with skills, tools and techniques to manage change and employee issues. To manage recruitment in line with workforce plans; regularly review headcount with Finance colleagues to ensure budgets are appropriately managed. Key skills & experience: CIPD qualified or relevant experience. Experience working within a manufacturing environment. Experience working in a business partner/matrix structure. Proven experience of leading HR project workstreams. Proven HR legislative understanding / knowledge and ability to apply this knowledge appropriately. Able to build trust, respect and openness. Benefits In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including: Competitive Salary Bonus scheme Contributory pension plan Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme Generous annual leave increasing with service. Flexible benefits programme In addition, our employees have access to a Rewards Benefits Programme, giving you a range of discounts across 800 retailers online and in store
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes: Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain's private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country. Müller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility. Gradudate Human Resources Manager Severnside, Gloucestershire Hybrid (4 days in office) Full Time - Permanent We're looking for a HR Professional to join our Severnside dairy site. The Site HR Manager is responsible for the delivery of all aspects of the employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding, performance management through to employee exit. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment and enjoys being close to the operations. In this role the key responsibilities will include: To support the HR people agenda for site working with key stakeholders. To build commitment for HR initiatives across site. Effectively communicate people related initiatives and strategy to the site workforce. Drive compliance against people KPIs, such as absence and turnover, to track and determine progress in addressing gaps. Participate in the implementation of HR projects, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation. Deliver an engagement and wellbeing agenda and track progress against engagement action plans. Facilitate employee forums, focus groups and listening sessions. To collaborate with Centres of Excellence within the HR team including the ER team, recruitment and L&D teams. To work with the Reward team; implement and communicate incentive and recognition programmes ensuring that people understand the link between performance and reward/recognition. To act as a coach to management teams to improve the effectiveness of performance development. To ensure the performance management process is in place and operating effectively. Support and develop relevant stakeholder groups in the identification and development of talent and generate, review and deliver succession strategy. To build leadership capability, by providing managers with skills, tools and techniques to manage change and employee issues. To manage recruitment in line with workforce plans; regularly review headcount with Finance colleagues to ensure budgets are appropriately managed. Key skills & experience: CIPD qualified or relevant experience. Experience working within a manufacturing environment. Experience working in a business partner/matrix structure. Proven experience of leading HR project workstreams. Proven HR legislative understanding / knowledge and ability to apply this knowledge appropriately. Able to build trust, respect and openness. Benefits In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including: Competitive Salary Bonus scheme Contributory pension plan Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme Generous annual leave increasing with service. Flexible benefits programme In addition, our employees have access to a Rewards Benefits Programme, giving you a range of discounts across 800 retailers online and in store
We are Lick Our mission is to support people to transform houses into their homes. Lick is a community-driven decorating movement focused on inspiring and supporting people to confidently transform their homes, with our unique pigment-rich colours and high-quality products whilst respecting yours and our home: planet Earth. Whether you're a keen decorator or you've never picked up a paintbrush, we've got all you need to get started. Quality: Quality is at the heart of Lick. From our high-quality range of paints, each designed for a flawless finish and long-lasting durability to our in-person and online consultation and decorating support services, and industry-leading formulations that provide the best decorating experience to our community, whether they're first-time decorators, experienced DIYers or decorating professionals. Colour Authority: We are an innovatively colour-centric brand with an expertly curated range of 100 unique pigment-rich colours, all designed with colour psychology and real homes in mind. We're here to support decorators through the whole process, from finding colour inspiration to the final selection process and styling their freshly decorated room with complementary colours. Sustainability: We consider people and the planet in every decision we make, from our made-to-order, zero-waste production process and water-based, trace VOC paint (fewer harmful chemicals and a more easily biodegradable end product) to our commitment to being B Corp certified, the eco-friendly materials we use to make our LickTools and our mess-free, Peel & Stick samples which contain 95% less plastic than traditional tester pots. Our aim is for our community to feel confident in creating their dream home with respect to your and our home; planet Earth You can find out more on our sustainability hub on our site Community: From day one, community has been at the heart of everything we do, setting ourselves a mission to create the largest engaged decorating community that feels inspired and supported. Since launching in 2020, we've united over 1 million decorators, collaborated with over 3,000 creators to transform their homes and have actively featured the Lick community in everything from press, to brand awareness campaigns and brand partnerships. About the Company Lick was founded in 2019 by Lucas London and Sam Bradley - both experienced startup entrepreneurs - targeting the $1trillion global home decor market. We're the fastest growing decorator brand, and since launching in 2020, we have expanded from Lick into: Lick: for the DIY customer LickPro: for the Trade customer Lick Tools: our own range of sustainable tools We continually develop our product range, new sustainability initiatives, and grow our community of decorators. Successful campaigns such as the Heinz x Lick collaboration & Soho Home range, as well as our huge partnerships with Screwfix & are leading us in the right direction, and it's really a very exciting time to be joining us on this journey! Hybrid Working Our office is located in Clapham and we are a hybrid working team who believes in the value of getting together offline and online. For this reason, we are focused on hiring candidates who can easily work in London. We see huge value in our team sharing an office together and strongly encourage everyone to use it as often as they can, and the minimum expectation is 2 days per week - one day will be set based on your department, and the other day is at your and your managers discretion. Our team is collaborative - and friendly! We want to encourage relationship building and effective teamwork through both face to face and online interactions. Wellbeing We are a team of incredible human beings, making Lick a very special place to work. We want to promote an environment where we can all truly be ourselves (on the good days and the bad) and make an authentic impact. Growing and thriving as individuals and achieving something very significant together. We want it to be easy to openly discuss how you are feeling. We want you to do the things you know will help you thrive. We want you to own your mental health and wellbeing, and we want to ensure you feel supported in doing so - and we aim to provide you with the information and tools to empower you to do so. Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging People are at the centre of everything we do at Lick. We work hard to make sure that we're amplifying diverse voices externally within our amazing community of decorators. Equally, we are on a mission to make Lick a company where every member of our team feels they can truly be themselves and genuinely make an impact. We will continue to work on ways to be able to formally follow through on this commitment, such as our team led Lick Belonging Group, and using an individual approach for each team member. Our Culture Having launched in the last few years, our culture will continue to evolve just like everything else we do. To give you a sense of what to expect, we can confirm it's fast and very ambitious, with high expectations. We believe a great team can do great things and we work hard to ensure you have what you need to thrive and make a real impact. We put a huge emphasis on information sharing, communications and relationships, and we use data and customer insights to improve what we do and how we do it. We have ambitious business goals, but we don't just do things a certain way because that's how it's always been done. We're here to transform an entire category, this means developing new and better ways of doing things. We want to set you up for success, both from a performance and development perspective; we offer structured review processes, eNPS surveys, flexible and hybrid working policies, regular company-wide meetings, alongside a range of other internal initiatives. About The Role At Lick, we are dedicated to transforming the home decor industry. We are seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee our supply chain and procurement operations and drive optimisation in this space. This role involves managing relationships with global suppliers and manufacturers, partnering with internal teams such as New Product Development (NPD), finance and commercial, and implementing best practices in supply chain management. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be crucial in driving operational excellence, sustainability initiatives, and improving our overall supply chain efficiency as we grow in our target markets. Responsibilities What you will be doing: Develop and execute supply chain strategies across our global supplier network to ensure cost-effective, quality, and timely delivery of products. Manage demand planning process effectively to ensure inventory availability in line with agreed SLA and track demand forecast accuracy and bias. Oversee short and medium term production planning in partnership with our manufacturing, and driving ongoing process improvements as the business scales. Lead projects aimed at improving supply chain processes as part of our commitment to continuous improvement. Collaborate with the Commercial team to ensure the successful replenishment of goods inline with forecasted demand for all categories, and reporting on weekly, monthly and quarterly revenue vs targets. Collaborate with the Head of NPD and Product to support the development and supply of high-quality products. Work with key customers to build great working relationships, driving forecast alignment and excellent product availability. Partner with the finance team to drive budget performance and ensure effective management of inventory working capital requirements. Collaborate with the finance team to maintain timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices and payments. Provide regular performance updates to key stakeholders and engage the wider business in supply chain operations. Proactively identify and share insights to improve efficiencies and enhance the customer experience. Conduct national and international travel as needed to maintain strong supplier relationships and ensure supply chain integrity. Monitor product compliance across all categories and collaborate with external partners and customers to ensure full regulatory adherence. Build relationships with our 3PL and supplier partners to control cost, availability and fulfilment in line with expected SLAs. Demonstrable demand planning expertise capable of managing inventory availability for a large number of SKUs across multiple categories with varying lead times, MOQs and costs. Proven experience in managing supply chain operations with a focus on cost, quality, and delivery. Strong background in managing external supplier and manufacturer relationships, particularly in a manufacturing environment. Familiarity with NPD processes and the ability to support the supply of world class products. Experience in supplier negotiations and understanding of tender processes. Ability to conduct cost/benefit analysis to guide strategic decisions. Knowledge of budget management and the financial aspects of supply chains. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate complex negotiations and build trust across teams. Data driven decision making skills, with a capacity to derive insights from various data sources. Strong excel skills, able to build and adapt models. Strong communication skills . click apply for full job details
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
We are Lick Our mission is to support people to transform houses into their homes. Lick is a community-driven decorating movement focused on inspiring and supporting people to confidently transform their homes, with our unique pigment-rich colours and high-quality products whilst respecting yours and our home: planet Earth. Whether you're a keen decorator or you've never picked up a paintbrush, we've got all you need to get started. Quality: Quality is at the heart of Lick. From our high-quality range of paints, each designed for a flawless finish and long-lasting durability to our in-person and online consultation and decorating support services, and industry-leading formulations that provide the best decorating experience to our community, whether they're first-time decorators, experienced DIYers or decorating professionals. Colour Authority: We are an innovatively colour-centric brand with an expertly curated range of 100 unique pigment-rich colours, all designed with colour psychology and real homes in mind. We're here to support decorators through the whole process, from finding colour inspiration to the final selection process and styling their freshly decorated room with complementary colours. Sustainability: We consider people and the planet in every decision we make, from our made-to-order, zero-waste production process and water-based, trace VOC paint (fewer harmful chemicals and a more easily biodegradable end product) to our commitment to being B Corp certified, the eco-friendly materials we use to make our LickTools and our mess-free, Peel & Stick samples which contain 95% less plastic than traditional tester pots. Our aim is for our community to feel confident in creating their dream home with respect to your and our home; planet Earth You can find out more on our sustainability hub on our site Community: From day one, community has been at the heart of everything we do, setting ourselves a mission to create the largest engaged decorating community that feels inspired and supported. Since launching in 2020, we've united over 1 million decorators, collaborated with over 3,000 creators to transform their homes and have actively featured the Lick community in everything from press, to brand awareness campaigns and brand partnerships. About the Company Lick was founded in 2019 by Lucas London and Sam Bradley - both experienced startup entrepreneurs - targeting the $1trillion global home decor market. We're the fastest growing decorator brand, and since launching in 2020, we have expanded from Lick into: Lick: for the DIY customer LickPro: for the Trade customer Lick Tools: our own range of sustainable tools We continually develop our product range, new sustainability initiatives, and grow our community of decorators. Successful campaigns such as the Heinz x Lick collaboration & Soho Home range, as well as our huge partnerships with Screwfix & are leading us in the right direction, and it's really a very exciting time to be joining us on this journey! Hybrid Working Our office is located in Clapham and we are a hybrid working team who believes in the value of getting together offline and online. For this reason, we are focused on hiring candidates who can easily work in London. We see huge value in our team sharing an office together and strongly encourage everyone to use it as often as they can, and the minimum expectation is 2 days per week - one day will be set based on your department, and the other day is at your and your managers discretion. Our team is collaborative - and friendly! We want to encourage relationship building and effective teamwork through both face to face and online interactions. Wellbeing We are a team of incredible human beings, making Lick a very special place to work. We want to promote an environment where we can all truly be ourselves (on the good days and the bad) and make an authentic impact. Growing and thriving as individuals and achieving something very significant together. We want it to be easy to openly discuss how you are feeling. We want you to do the things you know will help you thrive. We want you to own your mental health and wellbeing, and we want to ensure you feel supported in doing so - and we aim to provide you with the information and tools to empower you to do so. Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging People are at the centre of everything we do at Lick. We work hard to make sure that we're amplifying diverse voices externally within our amazing community of decorators. Equally, we are on a mission to make Lick a company where every member of our team feels they can truly be themselves and genuinely make an impact. We will continue to work on ways to be able to formally follow through on this commitment, such as our team led Lick Belonging Group, and using an individual approach for each team member. Our Culture Having launched in the last few years, our culture will continue to evolve just like everything else we do. To give you a sense of what to expect, we can confirm it's fast and very ambitious, with high expectations. We believe a great team can do great things and we work hard to ensure you have what you need to thrive and make a real impact. We put a huge emphasis on information sharing, communications and relationships, and we use data and customer insights to improve what we do and how we do it. We have ambitious business goals, but we don't just do things a certain way because that's how it's always been done. We're here to transform an entire category, this means developing new and better ways of doing things. We want to set you up for success, both from a performance and development perspective; we offer structured review processes, eNPS surveys, flexible and hybrid working policies, regular company-wide meetings, alongside a range of other internal initiatives. About The Role At Lick, we are dedicated to transforming the home decor industry. We are seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee our supply chain and procurement operations and drive optimisation in this space. This role involves managing relationships with global suppliers and manufacturers, partnering with internal teams such as New Product Development (NPD), finance and commercial, and implementing best practices in supply chain management. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be crucial in driving operational excellence, sustainability initiatives, and improving our overall supply chain efficiency as we grow in our target markets. Responsibilities What you will be doing: Develop and execute supply chain strategies across our global supplier network to ensure cost-effective, quality, and timely delivery of products. Manage demand planning process effectively to ensure inventory availability in line with agreed SLA and track demand forecast accuracy and bias. Oversee short and medium term production planning in partnership with our manufacturing, and driving ongoing process improvements as the business scales. Lead projects aimed at improving supply chain processes as part of our commitment to continuous improvement. Collaborate with the Commercial team to ensure the successful replenishment of goods inline with forecasted demand for all categories, and reporting on weekly, monthly and quarterly revenue vs targets. Collaborate with the Head of NPD and Product to support the development and supply of high-quality products. Work with key customers to build great working relationships, driving forecast alignment and excellent product availability. Partner with the finance team to drive budget performance and ensure effective management of inventory working capital requirements. Collaborate with the finance team to maintain timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices and payments. Provide regular performance updates to key stakeholders and engage the wider business in supply chain operations. Proactively identify and share insights to improve efficiencies and enhance the customer experience. Conduct national and international travel as needed to maintain strong supplier relationships and ensure supply chain integrity. Monitor product compliance across all categories and collaborate with external partners and customers to ensure full regulatory adherence. Build relationships with our 3PL and supplier partners to control cost, availability and fulfilment in line with expected SLAs. Demonstrable demand planning expertise capable of managing inventory availability for a large number of SKUs across multiple categories with varying lead times, MOQs and costs. Proven experience in managing supply chain operations with a focus on cost, quality, and delivery. Strong background in managing external supplier and manufacturer relationships, particularly in a manufacturing environment. Familiarity with NPD processes and the ability to support the supply of world class products. Experience in supplier negotiations and understanding of tender processes. Ability to conduct cost/benefit analysis to guide strategic decisions. Knowledge of budget management and the financial aspects of supply chains. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate complex negotiations and build trust across teams. Data driven decision making skills, with a capacity to derive insights from various data sources. Strong excel skills, able to build and adapt models. Strong communication skills . click apply for full job details
FP&A Manager, PE Backed Manufacturing, Glasgow Cedar has been exclusively retained by a mid-market Private Equity firm to appoint an ambitious FP&A Manager into one of its high-performing portfolio businesses, a fast-growing, £30m turnover manufacturing group. This is a superb opportunity for a commercially astute, hands-on FP&A professional to work closely with the Finance Director and play a pivot click apply for full job details
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
FP&A Manager, PE Backed Manufacturing, Glasgow Cedar has been exclusively retained by a mid-market Private Equity firm to appoint an ambitious FP&A Manager into one of its high-performing portfolio businesses, a fast-growing, £30m turnover manufacturing group. This is a superb opportunity for a commercially astute, hands-on FP&A professional to work closely with the Finance Director and play a pivot click apply for full job details
HR Advisor; 12 month maternity cover; based in Portsmouth; 37 hours a week; £23.40 per hour PAYE An HR Advisor is required to work for a global defence company based at Portsmouth Naval Base, This is a generalist role and the role holder will be a part of an HR Partner team and will focus on the following type of activities: - Builds on understanding of line of business or sector and stakeholder management skills to implement change - Case coaching - Managing recruitment queries to support the early careers population, specifically supporting line managers with these queries - Proving advice to stakeholders on absence management and performance issues - Provides support for quarterly talent reviews - Advise line managers regarding people HR queries - Analyses line of business or sector people data and feeds into the CoE, to benchmark and to implement short and long term solutions that improve performance - Participates in the identification of opportunities for increased efficiency across the Company s approaches to service delivery through enterprise-wide knowledge sharing, as part of CoE driven steering/working groups - Supports engagement with critical business processes and shares communications, developed by the CoEs, with the business to enable people activities - Delivers high quality, accurate and efficient end to end services to internal customers - Works across line of business or sector strategic leadership, management and other partners to deploy integrated Business-focussed solutions. - Collaborates with other colleagues to achieve better results. Typical duties include; - Demonstrates knowledge and provides support to area of the business based on expertise - Manages functional and business projects - Contributes on information sharing, the identification of corrective action - Ensures high levels of accuracy - Provides operational advice on a range of people issues - Analyses data to identify trends and implications, and leads on local action to address these - Operates in a manufacturing, unionised, project-based organisation - Influences and coaches others in line with business priorities - Suggests and provides guidance on the people budgeting agenda - Works closely with Senior Leads/Partners and Heads of - Professional with a comprehensive knowledge of People functional and business matters. - Drive Operational Excellence and enable knowledge sharing across the business - Continuously Improve Competitiveness and Efficiency Support product innovation, advocate for high quality standard of work, pursue growth in Global markets, contribute to increased rates of systems and process efficiency, drive high performing teams, motivated to succeed for the Company through robust and competitive practice. Build a culture of innovation and integration across the Company Knowledge: - Demonstrates reliable knowledge specific to the Discipline - Some awareness of external market standards and trends and how to align to these. Skills: - Delivering operational outcomes and reacting to business needs with some complexity involved - Analyse information from a variety of sources, demonstrating evidence based decision making - Partner with and influence others to deliver value Qualifications: - Human Resources or related subject degree (Preferred) - Associate member of the CIPD or working towards or equivalent (Preferred). The team The role will be working as part of a team supporting the Central Function of the business including finance, commercial, business development, engineering, operations and manufacturing. Experience of using SuccessFactors would be an advantage. It is a full time role working 37 hours a week, you will be required to work on site 2-3 days per week Morson is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. Human Resources; HRBP; CIPD; HR Generalist; ER; Employment Relations; Employee Relations; Employer Relations; Coaching; Resource Planning; Trade Unions; Stakeholder management; People development; Talent Management; Succession Planning; HR Policies; Change Management; Mediation; HR Advisor; HR Specialist; Employment Law; People Management; Learning and Development; Capability Development; Early Careers
Dec 05, 2025
Contractor
HR Advisor; 12 month maternity cover; based in Portsmouth; 37 hours a week; £23.40 per hour PAYE An HR Advisor is required to work for a global defence company based at Portsmouth Naval Base, This is a generalist role and the role holder will be a part of an HR Partner team and will focus on the following type of activities: - Builds on understanding of line of business or sector and stakeholder management skills to implement change - Case coaching - Managing recruitment queries to support the early careers population, specifically supporting line managers with these queries - Proving advice to stakeholders on absence management and performance issues - Provides support for quarterly talent reviews - Advise line managers regarding people HR queries - Analyses line of business or sector people data and feeds into the CoE, to benchmark and to implement short and long term solutions that improve performance - Participates in the identification of opportunities for increased efficiency across the Company s approaches to service delivery through enterprise-wide knowledge sharing, as part of CoE driven steering/working groups - Supports engagement with critical business processes and shares communications, developed by the CoEs, with the business to enable people activities - Delivers high quality, accurate and efficient end to end services to internal customers - Works across line of business or sector strategic leadership, management and other partners to deploy integrated Business-focussed solutions. - Collaborates with other colleagues to achieve better results. Typical duties include; - Demonstrates knowledge and provides support to area of the business based on expertise - Manages functional and business projects - Contributes on information sharing, the identification of corrective action - Ensures high levels of accuracy - Provides operational advice on a range of people issues - Analyses data to identify trends and implications, and leads on local action to address these - Operates in a manufacturing, unionised, project-based organisation - Influences and coaches others in line with business priorities - Suggests and provides guidance on the people budgeting agenda - Works closely with Senior Leads/Partners and Heads of - Professional with a comprehensive knowledge of People functional and business matters. - Drive Operational Excellence and enable knowledge sharing across the business - Continuously Improve Competitiveness and Efficiency Support product innovation, advocate for high quality standard of work, pursue growth in Global markets, contribute to increased rates of systems and process efficiency, drive high performing teams, motivated to succeed for the Company through robust and competitive practice. Build a culture of innovation and integration across the Company Knowledge: - Demonstrates reliable knowledge specific to the Discipline - Some awareness of external market standards and trends and how to align to these. Skills: - Delivering operational outcomes and reacting to business needs with some complexity involved - Analyse information from a variety of sources, demonstrating evidence based decision making - Partner with and influence others to deliver value Qualifications: - Human Resources or related subject degree (Preferred) - Associate member of the CIPD or working towards or equivalent (Preferred). The team The role will be working as part of a team supporting the Central Function of the business including finance, commercial, business development, engineering, operations and manufacturing. Experience of using SuccessFactors would be an advantage. It is a full time role working 37 hours a week, you will be required to work on site 2-3 days per week Morson is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. Human Resources; HRBP; CIPD; HR Generalist; ER; Employment Relations; Employee Relations; Employer Relations; Coaching; Resource Planning; Trade Unions; Stakeholder management; People development; Talent Management; Succession Planning; HR Policies; Change Management; Mediation; HR Advisor; HR Specialist; Employment Law; People Management; Learning and Development; Capability Development; Early Careers
Configuration Engineering Lead - Defence Sector Are you a seasoned engineering professional with a background in configuration management, ready to take on a leadership role in a mission-critical defence environment? We're seeking a Configuration Engineering Lead to oversee and develop our configuration capability within a high-integrity defence operating unit. This role is pivotal in ensuring functional excellence, team leadership, and strategic alignment with broader engineering goals. You'll work closely with senior engineering leadership and act as the primary contact for all things configuration. What You'll Be Doing: Team Leadership & Development : Manage a small team of configuration engineers (approx. 2-5), fostering a culture of safety, performance, and continuous improvement. Capability Strategy : Identify skill gaps, plan capability growth, and ensure the team is equipped with the right tools and training. Resource Planning : Balance resource supply with project demand, including recruitment and external partnerships. Functional Delivery : Ensure projects are staffed with appropriately skilled personnel and that outputs meet quality, cost, and schedule targets. Project Involvement : Act as the configuration lead on complex programmes, overseeing planning, execution, and delivery. Governance & Compliance : Review technical documentation, ensure adherence to standards, and contribute to internal audits and assessments. Process Ownership : Collaborate with technical leadership to evolve and maintain configuration processes and practices. Tool & Asset Management : Maintain and enhance the toolset used by the configuration function. Cross-functional Collaboration : Build strong relationships across engineering and programme teams to support delivery and promote the value of configuration. Strategic Contribution : Support the development and execution of engineering strategies, particularly those involving configuration initiatives. What We're Looking For: Degree-qualified in engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience. Significant experience in configuration management within defence, aerospace, or maritime sectors. Familiarity with relevant standards and regulations (e.g. Defence Standard 05-057). Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and manage technical teams. Strong understanding of configuration principles across the product lifecycle-from development through to in-service support. Experience creating and implementing configuration plans and processes aligned to regulatory and customer requirements. Security Clearance: Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC level). People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
Nov 02, 2025
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Configuration Engineering Lead - Defence Sector Are you a seasoned engineering professional with a background in configuration management, ready to take on a leadership role in a mission-critical defence environment? We're seeking a Configuration Engineering Lead to oversee and develop our configuration capability within a high-integrity defence operating unit. This role is pivotal in ensuring functional excellence, team leadership, and strategic alignment with broader engineering goals. You'll work closely with senior engineering leadership and act as the primary contact for all things configuration. What You'll Be Doing: Team Leadership & Development : Manage a small team of configuration engineers (approx. 2-5), fostering a culture of safety, performance, and continuous improvement. Capability Strategy : Identify skill gaps, plan capability growth, and ensure the team is equipped with the right tools and training. Resource Planning : Balance resource supply with project demand, including recruitment and external partnerships. Functional Delivery : Ensure projects are staffed with appropriately skilled personnel and that outputs meet quality, cost, and schedule targets. Project Involvement : Act as the configuration lead on complex programmes, overseeing planning, execution, and delivery. Governance & Compliance : Review technical documentation, ensure adherence to standards, and contribute to internal audits and assessments. Process Ownership : Collaborate with technical leadership to evolve and maintain configuration processes and practices. Tool & Asset Management : Maintain and enhance the toolset used by the configuration function. Cross-functional Collaboration : Build strong relationships across engineering and programme teams to support delivery and promote the value of configuration. Strategic Contribution : Support the development and execution of engineering strategies, particularly those involving configuration initiatives. What We're Looking For: Degree-qualified in engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience. Significant experience in configuration management within defence, aerospace, or maritime sectors. Familiarity with relevant standards and regulations (e.g. Defence Standard 05-057). Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and manage technical teams. Strong understanding of configuration principles across the product lifecycle-from development through to in-service support. Experience creating and implementing configuration plans and processes aligned to regulatory and customer requirements. Security Clearance: Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC level). People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
