Location for this position is flexible, we are accepting candidates who are able to work Hybrid in either our Osterley or Leeds office. Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. As a Lead Service Designer in our digital customer experience team, you'll own the design of world-class customer journeys and service models across sales and service experiences. You'll lead Service Design across Agile teams, drive service design strategy, and be accountable for outcomes that reflect our brand and meet customer needs. Sitting within the Customer Experience Centre of Excellence, you'll contribute to CX strategy, design excellence, and performance across product roadmaps for the UK & Ireland. From joining Sky to engaging with our latest services, we're driven by one purpose: to create better experiences for our customers. What you'll do: Lead across a team of service designers to analyse, define, and improve end-to-end, multi-channels journeys that meet diverse customer needs and align with accessibility standards. Drive strategic service design across portfolios, shaping journeys that align with business goals and championing the customer voice. Partner with cross-functional leaders in Product, Design, Tech, Ops, and Architecture to deliver joined-up, scalable service solutions that meet real user needs. Own the definition, evolution and adoption of service blueprints and journey maps across the customer lifecycle, and develop operational models that enable rather than restrict. Work with design leadership to evolve service design methods, improve design operations, and drive adoption of AI-enhanced tools to improve service quality and efficiency. Define end-to-end strategies, experience principles, frameworks, customer journeys and CX KPIs that connect digital, assisted, and real-world touchpoints with clarity and consistency. What you'll bring: Track record of leading service design and delivering impactful service design outcomes across large-scale digital products, services, and operations. Expert-level skills in journey mapping, service blueprinting, stakeholder mapping, workshop facilitation and systems thinking. Advanced use of journey maps, empathy maps, and insight repositories to embed customer needs throughout delivery Mastery in accessibility, user research methods to understand customer problems and behaviours, and analytics tools (Usertesting, Adobe Analytics) to understand and improve journeys. Strong storytelling, stakeholder influence, and resilience in fast-paced, evolving environments. We'd love to see examples of your work. If you have a portfolio, or any selection of project artefacts, please share pieces that demonstrate your strengths in the following areas: People - How you've built, supported, or enabled high-performing teams. Process - How you apply scalable user-centred design methods to deliver measurable outcomes. Position - How you influence strategy and champion design across an organisation. Product - How your work has shaped world-class, app-first digital experiences, with clear outcomes and impact If you don't have a formal portfolio, don't worry links, slide decks, case studies or short write-ups are all welcome. Choose whatever best tells the story of your contribution. But we do need to understand the process, the user needs, business goals, design changes based on evidence gathered, and customer outcomes & business impact. The Rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds - time working at home, as well as time in the office. Your office base - London (Osterley) Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. - OR Leeds Our spacious Leeds tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There's plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
Location for this position is flexible, we are accepting candidates who are able to work Hybrid in either our Osterley or Leeds office. Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. As a Lead Service Designer in our digital customer experience team, you'll own the design of world-class customer journeys and service models across sales and service experiences. You'll lead Service Design across Agile teams, drive service design strategy, and be accountable for outcomes that reflect our brand and meet customer needs. Sitting within the Customer Experience Centre of Excellence, you'll contribute to CX strategy, design excellence, and performance across product roadmaps for the UK & Ireland. From joining Sky to engaging with our latest services, we're driven by one purpose: to create better experiences for our customers. What you'll do: Lead across a team of service designers to analyse, define, and improve end-to-end, multi-channels journeys that meet diverse customer needs and align with accessibility standards. Drive strategic service design across portfolios, shaping journeys that align with business goals and championing the customer voice. Partner with cross-functional leaders in Product, Design, Tech, Ops, and Architecture to deliver joined-up, scalable service solutions that meet real user needs. Own the definition, evolution and adoption of service blueprints and journey maps across the customer lifecycle, and develop operational models that enable rather than restrict. Work with design leadership to evolve service design methods, improve design operations, and drive adoption of AI-enhanced tools to improve service quality and efficiency. Define end-to-end strategies, experience principles, frameworks, customer journeys and CX KPIs that connect digital, assisted, and real-world touchpoints with clarity and consistency. What you'll bring: Track record of leading service design and delivering impactful service design outcomes across large-scale digital products, services, and operations. Expert-level skills in journey mapping, service blueprinting, stakeholder mapping, workshop facilitation and systems thinking. Advanced use of journey maps, empathy maps, and insight repositories to embed customer needs throughout delivery Mastery in accessibility, user research methods to understand customer problems and behaviours, and analytics tools (Usertesting, Adobe Analytics) to understand and improve journeys. Strong storytelling, stakeholder influence, and resilience in fast-paced, evolving environments. We'd love to see examples of your work. If you have a portfolio, or any selection of project artefacts, please share pieces that demonstrate your strengths in the following areas: People - How you've built, supported, or enabled high-performing teams. Process - How you apply scalable user-centred design methods to deliver measurable outcomes. Position - How you influence strategy and champion design across an organisation. Product - How your work has shaped world-class, app-first digital experiences, with clear outcomes and impact If you don't have a formal portfolio, don't worry links, slide decks, case studies or short write-ups are all welcome. Choose whatever best tells the story of your contribution. But we do need to understand the process, the user needs, business goals, design changes based on evidence gathered, and customer outcomes & business impact. The Rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds - time working at home, as well as time in the office. Your office base - London (Osterley) Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. - OR Leeds Our spacious Leeds tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There's plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Senior Ecommerce Manager Sports Apparel Retailer North West Zachary Daniels Recruitment is delighted to be supporting this fabulous UK success story, a business that has grown exponentially within the sports apparel industry over the last 5 years, with the appointment of an experienced Senior Ecommerce Manager to join their ever growing digital team. Reporting into the Head of Commerce, the Ecommerce Manager will be responsible for driving online sales performance, optimising customer experience, and managing day-to-day trading of all ecommerce sales channels including our clients website, app and Tik-Tok shop. This role requires a mix of commercial acumen, strategic planning, data-led decision making and hands-on execution. You'll lead a small team while working closely with marketing, CRM, operations, and creative teams to deliver growth across all digital touchpoints. Requirements, Skills and Experience: 4+ years' experience in ecommerce trading, ideally in fashion or activewear. Experience managing and developing a team of ambitious executives. Strong understanding of ecommerce KPIs and digital trading levers. Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actions. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing brand environment. Strong communication skills, able to collaborate across marketing, ops, and creative teams. Strong commercial mindset with a track record of delivering results. Salary/Package: Competitive salary. Sliding scale annual bonus scheme. Flexible working hours. Enhanced employer pension contributions. Private healthcare. 26 days holidays plus bank holidays. 40% staff discount. Death in service scheme: 4x annual salary payout. Free on-site gym. Free on-site EV chargers. BH34504
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
Senior Ecommerce Manager Sports Apparel Retailer North West Zachary Daniels Recruitment is delighted to be supporting this fabulous UK success story, a business that has grown exponentially within the sports apparel industry over the last 5 years, with the appointment of an experienced Senior Ecommerce Manager to join their ever growing digital team. Reporting into the Head of Commerce, the Ecommerce Manager will be responsible for driving online sales performance, optimising customer experience, and managing day-to-day trading of all ecommerce sales channels including our clients website, app and Tik-Tok shop. This role requires a mix of commercial acumen, strategic planning, data-led decision making and hands-on execution. You'll lead a small team while working closely with marketing, CRM, operations, and creative teams to deliver growth across all digital touchpoints. Requirements, Skills and Experience: 4+ years' experience in ecommerce trading, ideally in fashion or activewear. Experience managing and developing a team of ambitious executives. Strong understanding of ecommerce KPIs and digital trading levers. Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actions. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing brand environment. Strong communication skills, able to collaborate across marketing, ops, and creative teams. Strong commercial mindset with a track record of delivering results. Salary/Package: Competitive salary. Sliding scale annual bonus scheme. Flexible working hours. Enhanced employer pension contributions. Private healthcare. 26 days holidays plus bank holidays. 40% staff discount. Death in service scheme: 4x annual salary payout. Free on-site gym. Free on-site EV chargers. BH34504
We are seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead a finance team, with responsibility for managing key financial processes such as Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable. You will play a critical role in ensuring the timely delivery of monthly management accounts, annual financial reporting, and audit processes. This is an excellent opportunity to drive process improvements, deliver insights to senior leadership, and oversee the financial operations of the business. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manager the month-end management accounts process, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. Provide updates to senior stakeholders (CFO, CEO, Board) on financial performance. Manage the delivery of statutory audits and financial accounts, collaborating with external auditors and accountancy firms Own core financial processes, including Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable, focusing on efficiency and best practices. Oversee the management and development of finance systems, focusing on automation to reduce manual intervention. Work with the Head of Finance Business Partnering to ensure accurate project-level reporting. Contribute to the development of new financial reporting metrics and key finance projects. Technical Skills and Experience: Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent). Strong knowledge of systems, with experience in process automation. Proven ability to deliver management accounts and related financial analysis. Experience within construction, infrastructure, or transport sectors. Please apply for further information
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
We are seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead a finance team, with responsibility for managing key financial processes such as Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable. You will play a critical role in ensuring the timely delivery of monthly management accounts, annual financial reporting, and audit processes. This is an excellent opportunity to drive process improvements, deliver insights to senior leadership, and oversee the financial operations of the business. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manager the month-end management accounts process, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. Provide updates to senior stakeholders (CFO, CEO, Board) on financial performance. Manage the delivery of statutory audits and financial accounts, collaborating with external auditors and accountancy firms Own core financial processes, including Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable, focusing on efficiency and best practices. Oversee the management and development of finance systems, focusing on automation to reduce manual intervention. Work with the Head of Finance Business Partnering to ensure accurate project-level reporting. Contribute to the development of new financial reporting metrics and key finance projects. Technical Skills and Experience: Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent). Strong knowledge of systems, with experience in process automation. Proven ability to deliver management accounts and related financial analysis. Experience within construction, infrastructure, or transport sectors. Please apply for further information
Supply Chain Manager - Crewe (Hybrid) - Up to £60,000 The Situation One of the leading providers of rail/rolling stock maintenance services is looking to expand their Supply Chain capabilities by hiring a Supply Chain Manager to oversee activities across the business on an operational level. The SCM will be responsible for managing the procurement (direct/indirect), contracts & inventory/stores function. Managing a team of 4, with 3 indirect reports across various UK sites, the SCM will provide act as a technical escalation to supply chain queries & the lead the team, supporting and overseeing the Bill of Materials across all light and heavy Maintenance contracts. The role will be well varied, with a balance of team leadership and development alongside process management/oversight & sign off. This is a key role for the business and will allow the Head of Supply Chain to have a more strategic focus moving forward. The Opportunity This is an exciting challenge for an established Procurement & Supply Chain professional; sitting between engineering, business operations and supply chain, this person will play a key role in the successful and timely delivery of projects, directly impacting if trains will return to service on time. The role will present unique challenges daily, on a busy & fast paced depot that has a very busy orderbook for years to come There is a great sense of community and teamwork onsite; this role will be a great fit for someone that enjoys working in a collaborative environment. This is a standout opportunity to lead supply chain operations and be able to make visible and tangible differences to the UK Rail industry. You will be managing a well experienced and capable team. Salary & Benefits : Up to £60,000 p/annum Company Bonus 25 days + 8 annual leave Health shield Location & Working Model: Initially onsite for first few months Hybrid : 3 days in office, 2 days remote once settled in. Element of flex on start-finish time (between 7am-9am start) Essential Criteria Strong background in procurement Appreciation, knowledge of or experience in Public sector procurement Engineering or heavy manufacturing sector experience Teams management/leadership experience Strong written and oral communicator About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers.
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
Supply Chain Manager - Crewe (Hybrid) - Up to £60,000 The Situation One of the leading providers of rail/rolling stock maintenance services is looking to expand their Supply Chain capabilities by hiring a Supply Chain Manager to oversee activities across the business on an operational level. The SCM will be responsible for managing the procurement (direct/indirect), contracts & inventory/stores function. Managing a team of 4, with 3 indirect reports across various UK sites, the SCM will provide act as a technical escalation to supply chain queries & the lead the team, supporting and overseeing the Bill of Materials across all light and heavy Maintenance contracts. The role will be well varied, with a balance of team leadership and development alongside process management/oversight & sign off. This is a key role for the business and will allow the Head of Supply Chain to have a more strategic focus moving forward. The Opportunity This is an exciting challenge for an established Procurement & Supply Chain professional; sitting between engineering, business operations and supply chain, this person will play a key role in the successful and timely delivery of projects, directly impacting if trains will return to service on time. The role will present unique challenges daily, on a busy & fast paced depot that has a very busy orderbook for years to come There is a great sense of community and teamwork onsite; this role will be a great fit for someone that enjoys working in a collaborative environment. This is a standout opportunity to lead supply chain operations and be able to make visible and tangible differences to the UK Rail industry. You will be managing a well experienced and capable team. Salary & Benefits : Up to £60,000 p/annum Company Bonus 25 days + 8 annual leave Health shield Location & Working Model: Initially onsite for first few months Hybrid : 3 days in office, 2 days remote once settled in. Element of flex on start-finish time (between 7am-9am start) Essential Criteria Strong background in procurement Appreciation, knowledge of or experience in Public sector procurement Engineering or heavy manufacturing sector experience Teams management/leadership experience Strong written and oral communicator About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers.
Head of Engineering Up to £83,000 + Car Allowance & Generous Benefits South Wales Yolk Recruitment is proud to be supporting a leading manufacturing organisation in their search for a Head of Engineering to join their Site Leadership Team (SLT). As a key member of the SLT and the wider operations structure, this role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of the site's engineering, facilities, Capex budgets, and project delivery - leading a skilled team, ensuring asset reliability, and driving compliance and performance across the board. With recent investment and a strong focus on continuous improvement, this is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious engineering leader to make their mark and influence site-wide strategy. Position Overview: As the Head of Engineering, and a core member of the Site Leadership Team, you will be responsible for end-to-end asset and facilities management, Capex planning, and engineering project delivery, ensuring operational reliability, safety compliance, cost control, and site efficiency. You'll play a key role in shaping site strategy, while leading, motivating, and developing a multi-skilled engineering team and managing contractors and capital projects to deliver measurable improvements to site performance. This is what you'll be doing: Act as a senior leader within the SLT, contributing to site strategy, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives. Provide leadership, ensuring your team is fully skilled, engaged, and aligned across shifts. Manage and develop apprentices, creating succession plans and supporting training needs. Own and manage engineering Capex budgets, including justification, forecasting, and delivery against spend. Lead and deliver engineering and site-based projects, from concept through to commissioning. Deliver optimised planned, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies. Maintain PPM compliance for all assets and drive root cause analysis on breakdowns. Manage contractors, ensuring projects and maintenance activities are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Ensure 100% compliance with safety, environmental, and engineering regulations. Foster a proactive culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. The experience you'll bring to the team: Proven track record leading and developing multi-skilled engineering teams at a senior or site leadership level. Strong background in asset maintenance, predictive maintenance, and reliability programmes. Demonstrable experience managing Capex budgets and engineering projects in a manufacturing environment. Experience in managing contractors, SLAs, and service agreements. A people-focused leader who lives and breathes Health & Safety, compliance, and quality. And this is what you'll get in return: A salary of up to £83,000 + Car Allowance A senior leadership role within a forward-thinking, investment-backed manufacturing business The opportunity to influence site strategy and deliver long-term operational improvements A role with real scope for impact and progression Are you up to the challenge? Are you what we're looking for? Please get in touch today with engineering specialist recruiter, Andy Jones. Please apply with a CV - and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you're the perfect fit. We also run a referral scheme, so if you know somebody who would be ideal, get in touch. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high volume of applications we cannot guarantee a response to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within 7 days, unfortunately you've been unsuccessful this time. Please keep an eye on our website for future opportunities.
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
Head of Engineering Up to £83,000 + Car Allowance & Generous Benefits South Wales Yolk Recruitment is proud to be supporting a leading manufacturing organisation in their search for a Head of Engineering to join their Site Leadership Team (SLT). As a key member of the SLT and the wider operations structure, this role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of the site's engineering, facilities, Capex budgets, and project delivery - leading a skilled team, ensuring asset reliability, and driving compliance and performance across the board. With recent investment and a strong focus on continuous improvement, this is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious engineering leader to make their mark and influence site-wide strategy. Position Overview: As the Head of Engineering, and a core member of the Site Leadership Team, you will be responsible for end-to-end asset and facilities management, Capex planning, and engineering project delivery, ensuring operational reliability, safety compliance, cost control, and site efficiency. You'll play a key role in shaping site strategy, while leading, motivating, and developing a multi-skilled engineering team and managing contractors and capital projects to deliver measurable improvements to site performance. This is what you'll be doing: Act as a senior leader within the SLT, contributing to site strategy, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives. Provide leadership, ensuring your team is fully skilled, engaged, and aligned across shifts. Manage and develop apprentices, creating succession plans and supporting training needs. Own and manage engineering Capex budgets, including justification, forecasting, and delivery against spend. Lead and deliver engineering and site-based projects, from concept through to commissioning. Deliver optimised planned, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies. Maintain PPM compliance for all assets and drive root cause analysis on breakdowns. Manage contractors, ensuring projects and maintenance activities are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Ensure 100% compliance with safety, environmental, and engineering regulations. Foster a proactive culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. The experience you'll bring to the team: Proven track record leading and developing multi-skilled engineering teams at a senior or site leadership level. Strong background in asset maintenance, predictive maintenance, and reliability programmes. Demonstrable experience managing Capex budgets and engineering projects in a manufacturing environment. Experience in managing contractors, SLAs, and service agreements. A people-focused leader who lives and breathes Health & Safety, compliance, and quality. And this is what you'll get in return: A salary of up to £83,000 + Car Allowance A senior leadership role within a forward-thinking, investment-backed manufacturing business The opportunity to influence site strategy and deliver long-term operational improvements A role with real scope for impact and progression Are you up to the challenge? Are you what we're looking for? Please get in touch today with engineering specialist recruiter, Andy Jones. Please apply with a CV - and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you're the perfect fit. We also run a referral scheme, so if you know somebody who would be ideal, get in touch. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high volume of applications we cannot guarantee a response to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within 7 days, unfortunately you've been unsuccessful this time. Please keep an eye on our website for future opportunities.
We are currently looking for a Senior Commercial Operations Manager to join our Commercial team on a permanent full time contract. You will lead the strategic planning and operational delivery of the Southbank Centre s vibrant outdoor commercial estate, overseeing a diverse portfolio of restaurants, a weekly food market, and seasonal pop-ups. You will be responsible for enhancing the reputation of Southbank Centre as a destination by ensuring commercial operations are delivered to consistently high standards, aligned with organisational values and visitor expectations. Please download the attached Job Description for a full overview of this role's responsibilities. If you are viewing on a job board, please head to our webpage to find the original advert The annual salary stated is based on the Full-Time Equivalent (40 hours per week). If the job is part-time, the weekly hours will be stated within the advert. The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting. Please note, applications sent via Email or 3rd party agencies will not be considered . Need reasonable adjustments? Please contact us so we can help make the application process accessible to you. Be sure to include the job you are applying for and your full name. Whilst AI apps can be useful for research, we ask that you answer our questions in your own words. This will help us to get to know you as an individual as well as your thoughts about the role. Please note that responses identified as solely AI-generated may not be considered. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. By attracting people with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. The Southbank Centre is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all. We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our colleagues. Key Responsibilities To oversee all operations for our outdoor commercial portfolio, ensuring the seamless delivery of our restaurants, food markets, and seasonal & ancillary pop-ups hitting targets. To provide effective, inclusive leadership and line management of the Commercial Operations team, creating a positive, high-performance and collaborative culture where accountability, capability and continuous improvement are embedded. To develop and drive entrepreneurial activity to the benefit of Southbank Centre, maximising operator and supplier relationships and identifying opportunities and collaborating with other departments. To lead the delivery of commercial change, including operator transitions, refurbishments and compliance-led improvements, ensuring business continuity and income protection. To ensure our outdoor estate consistently delivers a world-class visitor experience, aligning commercial operations with the Southbank Centre s core values and reputation. Skills & Experience Proven experience delivering complex commercial operations within high-footfall, multi-site environments, with accountability for income, compliance and performance. Experience leading teams and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, including but not limited to commercial, property and legal colleagues, to deliver operational and contractual outcomes. Proven delivery of restaurant openings, refurbishments, transitions or closures within live hospitality environments, managing risk, continuity of trade and reputation. Strong practical understanding of food and beverage operations, including food safety, licensing, planning and front-of-house/back-of-house requirements. Strong financial acumen, including budget management, forecasting, financial risk assessment and tracking of project budgets and milestones. Ability to manage complex, fast-paced change programmes with material commercial impact, balancing competing priorities and making sound decisions under pressure. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders, operators and partners while maintaining control in high-pressure environments. Benefits As well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following: A min 5% pension contribution (going up to 9% depending on employee contribution), from day 1 of employment 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Hybrid working model depending on operational requirements Enhanced sick pay Enhanced family leave benefits Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors Staff ticket offers for SC events Free entry to Hayward Gallery Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations Free staff yoga
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
We are currently looking for a Senior Commercial Operations Manager to join our Commercial team on a permanent full time contract. You will lead the strategic planning and operational delivery of the Southbank Centre s vibrant outdoor commercial estate, overseeing a diverse portfolio of restaurants, a weekly food market, and seasonal pop-ups. You will be responsible for enhancing the reputation of Southbank Centre as a destination by ensuring commercial operations are delivered to consistently high standards, aligned with organisational values and visitor expectations. Please download the attached Job Description for a full overview of this role's responsibilities. If you are viewing on a job board, please head to our webpage to find the original advert The annual salary stated is based on the Full-Time Equivalent (40 hours per week). If the job is part-time, the weekly hours will be stated within the advert. The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting. Please note, applications sent via Email or 3rd party agencies will not be considered . Need reasonable adjustments? Please contact us so we can help make the application process accessible to you. Be sure to include the job you are applying for and your full name. Whilst AI apps can be useful for research, we ask that you answer our questions in your own words. This will help us to get to know you as an individual as well as your thoughts about the role. Please note that responses identified as solely AI-generated may not be considered. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. By attracting people with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. The Southbank Centre is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all. We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our colleagues. Key Responsibilities To oversee all operations for our outdoor commercial portfolio, ensuring the seamless delivery of our restaurants, food markets, and seasonal & ancillary pop-ups hitting targets. To provide effective, inclusive leadership and line management of the Commercial Operations team, creating a positive, high-performance and collaborative culture where accountability, capability and continuous improvement are embedded. To develop and drive entrepreneurial activity to the benefit of Southbank Centre, maximising operator and supplier relationships and identifying opportunities and collaborating with other departments. To lead the delivery of commercial change, including operator transitions, refurbishments and compliance-led improvements, ensuring business continuity and income protection. To ensure our outdoor estate consistently delivers a world-class visitor experience, aligning commercial operations with the Southbank Centre s core values and reputation. Skills & Experience Proven experience delivering complex commercial operations within high-footfall, multi-site environments, with accountability for income, compliance and performance. Experience leading teams and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, including but not limited to commercial, property and legal colleagues, to deliver operational and contractual outcomes. Proven delivery of restaurant openings, refurbishments, transitions or closures within live hospitality environments, managing risk, continuity of trade and reputation. Strong practical understanding of food and beverage operations, including food safety, licensing, planning and front-of-house/back-of-house requirements. Strong financial acumen, including budget management, forecasting, financial risk assessment and tracking of project budgets and milestones. Ability to manage complex, fast-paced change programmes with material commercial impact, balancing competing priorities and making sound decisions under pressure. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders, operators and partners while maintaining control in high-pressure environments. Benefits As well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following: A min 5% pension contribution (going up to 9% depending on employee contribution), from day 1 of employment 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Hybrid working model depending on operational requirements Enhanced sick pay Enhanced family leave benefits Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors Staff ticket offers for SC events Free entry to Hayward Gallery Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations Free staff yoga
Job Scope The Royal Society is a self-governing Fellowship of distinguished scientists drawn from all areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine. The Society's fundamental purpose is to recognise, promote and support excellence in science and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity. The Society has played a part in some of the most fundamental, significant and life-changing discoveries in scientific history and Royal Society scientists continue to make outstanding contributions to science across the wide breadth of research areas. The Head of HR is a newly created role to join an established HR function of 8 staff within the Society and will report into the HR Director. As the organisation has grown significantly, the Head of HR will now help to drive forward a high performing culture and support the Society's plans to remain an inclusive and exciting workplace. The Head of HR will be responsible for the effective delivery of operational activities, oversee the provision of business partnering and expert advisory services and a full generalist HR brief. Supporting the HR Director, the post holder will be responsible for the provision of strategic, innovative and flexible HR solutions. They will oversee a variety of HR projects and promote and implement EDI initiatives to ensure that the Society is and continues to strive to be, an inclusive workplace, in all domains. They will model and develop strong leadership and management practices within the HR function and across the Society and help manage the delivery of HR operations. They will ensure relevant and appropriate expert advice on complex legal matters, understanding current employment trends and support the Society in being ready for future legislative changes. The post holder will have oversight of the recruitment cycle and may have ownership for senior roles on an ad hoc with support from the HR Director. They will ensure the recruitment cycle and search processes offer value for money as well as ensuring the Society retains high quality staff. Within the operational HR team, the postholder will support the payroll and benefits function, and review suppliers and relationships where necessary. They will work closely with the HR Payroll and Data Manager and the HRD on budget management and planning activities. The post holder will also lead the team to deliver a cycle of work to support corporate activities such as the Performance Lifecycle, Engagement and Wellbeing initiatives. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Reports to : HR Director Line manages : 2x Senior HR Business Partners Pay band : Band G Salary : £75,000 - £85,000 per annum Contract type : Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG plus the option for some hybrid remote working Closing date for applications: Friday, 20 March 2026, 23:59 hours Interviews will be held: First round: 26 March 2026 and Second round: 31 March 2026
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
Job Scope The Royal Society is a self-governing Fellowship of distinguished scientists drawn from all areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine. The Society's fundamental purpose is to recognise, promote and support excellence in science and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity. The Society has played a part in some of the most fundamental, significant and life-changing discoveries in scientific history and Royal Society scientists continue to make outstanding contributions to science across the wide breadth of research areas. The Head of HR is a newly created role to join an established HR function of 8 staff within the Society and will report into the HR Director. As the organisation has grown significantly, the Head of HR will now help to drive forward a high performing culture and support the Society's plans to remain an inclusive and exciting workplace. The Head of HR will be responsible for the effective delivery of operational activities, oversee the provision of business partnering and expert advisory services and a full generalist HR brief. Supporting the HR Director, the post holder will be responsible for the provision of strategic, innovative and flexible HR solutions. They will oversee a variety of HR projects and promote and implement EDI initiatives to ensure that the Society is and continues to strive to be, an inclusive workplace, in all domains. They will model and develop strong leadership and management practices within the HR function and across the Society and help manage the delivery of HR operations. They will ensure relevant and appropriate expert advice on complex legal matters, understanding current employment trends and support the Society in being ready for future legislative changes. The post holder will have oversight of the recruitment cycle and may have ownership for senior roles on an ad hoc with support from the HR Director. They will ensure the recruitment cycle and search processes offer value for money as well as ensuring the Society retains high quality staff. Within the operational HR team, the postholder will support the payroll and benefits function, and review suppliers and relationships where necessary. They will work closely with the HR Payroll and Data Manager and the HRD on budget management and planning activities. The post holder will also lead the team to deliver a cycle of work to support corporate activities such as the Performance Lifecycle, Engagement and Wellbeing initiatives. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Reports to : HR Director Line manages : 2x Senior HR Business Partners Pay band : Band G Salary : £75,000 - £85,000 per annum Contract type : Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG plus the option for some hybrid remote working Closing date for applications: Friday, 20 March 2026, 23:59 hours Interviews will be held: First round: 26 March 2026 and Second round: 31 March 2026
CMC Consulting are partnering with an industry-leading UK manufacturing business whose continued growth has created the need for an additional commercially minded finance professional. This role is centred on delivering meaningful insight, influencing decision-making, and building strong cross-functional partnerships to drive performance and support strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities: Build strong, credible relationships with senior stakeholders across multiple functions, acting as a trusted financial partner to support operational and strategic decision-making. Collaborate closely with department leaders to shape functional cost plans, including headcount, utilisation, and overheads, ensuring financial plans align with operational priorities. Partner with the business to develop forward-looking forecasts and plans that drive accountability, highlight risks and opportunities, and promote efficiency. Work alongside operational teams to embed more effective workload planning into forecasting, strengthening alignment between financial insight and business activity. Support greater consistency in planning and reporting by working with stakeholders to improve clarity, transparency, and understanding of financial performance. Act as the key finance interface between Project Management, Business Development, and Operations to enable informed decisions around manufacturing capacity and resource planning. Provide insightful analysis and commentary to Senior Leadership Team forums, including Rate Review Boards, to support performance discussions and strategic direction. Partner with programme and investment owners to ensure capital expenditure and change initiatives are financially robust and aligned with business priorities. Support stakeholders in developing strong, insight-led business cases and investment proposals to enable confident and informed decision-making. Skills & Experience : Degree educated (or equivalent professional experience). Actively studying towards an accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) Minimum of three years' experience within finance or accounting-based roles, with exposure to planning, reporting or analysis. Confident translating detailed financial information into concise, meaningful insights tailored for senior leadership teams. Comfortable working with finance systems and data tools Send your CV now. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. CMC Consulting is committed to equal opportunities. We do our best to ensure that the wording used in our job vacancies does not discriminate against any individual in any way. Please contact us if you feel that this is not the case.
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
CMC Consulting are partnering with an industry-leading UK manufacturing business whose continued growth has created the need for an additional commercially minded finance professional. This role is centred on delivering meaningful insight, influencing decision-making, and building strong cross-functional partnerships to drive performance and support strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities: Build strong, credible relationships with senior stakeholders across multiple functions, acting as a trusted financial partner to support operational and strategic decision-making. Collaborate closely with department leaders to shape functional cost plans, including headcount, utilisation, and overheads, ensuring financial plans align with operational priorities. Partner with the business to develop forward-looking forecasts and plans that drive accountability, highlight risks and opportunities, and promote efficiency. Work alongside operational teams to embed more effective workload planning into forecasting, strengthening alignment between financial insight and business activity. Support greater consistency in planning and reporting by working with stakeholders to improve clarity, transparency, and understanding of financial performance. Act as the key finance interface between Project Management, Business Development, and Operations to enable informed decisions around manufacturing capacity and resource planning. Provide insightful analysis and commentary to Senior Leadership Team forums, including Rate Review Boards, to support performance discussions and strategic direction. Partner with programme and investment owners to ensure capital expenditure and change initiatives are financially robust and aligned with business priorities. Support stakeholders in developing strong, insight-led business cases and investment proposals to enable confident and informed decision-making. Skills & Experience : Degree educated (or equivalent professional experience). Actively studying towards an accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) Minimum of three years' experience within finance or accounting-based roles, with exposure to planning, reporting or analysis. Confident translating detailed financial information into concise, meaningful insights tailored for senior leadership teams. Comfortable working with finance systems and data tools Send your CV now. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. CMC Consulting is committed to equal opportunities. We do our best to ensure that the wording used in our job vacancies does not discriminate against any individual in any way. Please contact us if you feel that this is not the case.
Data Programme Manager Location: Hybrid (2-3 days travel to their offices in Hemel Hempstead) Contract: Outside IR35 Day rate: Up to £700 per day Duration: Initial 6 months but will most likely extend Start date: ASAP Key words: Data project management, hospitality Our Client requires an experienced Data Programme Manager to lead a multi disciplinary data delivery function comprising predominantly on shore contractors and an off shore engineering team. This role will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of project work, small enhancements, and live service incidents within the data organisation. The ideal candidate will be proactive, comfortable operating in ambiguity, and able to engage confidently across a wide range of business stakeholders including Commercial, CRM/Guest/Loyalty, Operations, and Contact Centre teams. Key Responsibilities Programme Leadership & Delivery - Lead end to end delivery for data projects, enhancements, and live incident/defect management. - Own the planning, prioritisation, and alignment of cross functional workstreams across on shore and off shore teams. - Ensure delivery outcomes meet quality, timeline, and business value expectations. - Drive clarity in work definition actively identify and resolve ambiguity in requirements. Team & Stakeholder Management - Manage day to day activities of an on shore and an off shore teams. - Build strong relationships with business stakeholders across Commercial, Guest/CRM/Loyalty, Hotel Operations, and Contact Centre. - Act as a key liaison between business functions and the engineering teams, ensuring alignment of expectations and priorities. - Provide guidance, unblock issues, and ensure teams remain focused on the right outcomes. Governance, Planning & Reporting - Produce weekly status updates for the Head of Data and CTO, covering progress, risks, dependencies, and upcoming milestones. - Develop and maintain workload plans, resource allocations, and delivery roadmaps. - Ensure effective demand intake processes and support prioritisation conversations with the business. - Track capacity, optimise resource utilisation, and highlight shortages or risks proactively. Quality, Risk & Issue Management - Oversee live incidents, defects, and enhancements, ensuring timely triage, prioritisation, and resolution. - Identify delivery risks early, communicate them clearly, and drive mitigation actions. - Ensure robust change control processes are followed across programmes of work. Skills & Experience Required - Proven experience as a Programme Manager or Senior Project Manager within data, analytics, or technology environments. - Strong track record managing hybrid delivery teams (on shore & off shore). - Experience working with both project work and operational/live service pipelines. - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complexity and challenge stakeholders constructively. - Demonstrated capability in roadmap planning, resource management, and delivery governance. - Ability to thrive in fast moving environments with loosely defined or evolving requirements. - Solid understanding of data engineering concepts and delivery patterns (preferred but not essential).
Mar 12, 2026
Contractor
Data Programme Manager Location: Hybrid (2-3 days travel to their offices in Hemel Hempstead) Contract: Outside IR35 Day rate: Up to £700 per day Duration: Initial 6 months but will most likely extend Start date: ASAP Key words: Data project management, hospitality Our Client requires an experienced Data Programme Manager to lead a multi disciplinary data delivery function comprising predominantly on shore contractors and an off shore engineering team. This role will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of project work, small enhancements, and live service incidents within the data organisation. The ideal candidate will be proactive, comfortable operating in ambiguity, and able to engage confidently across a wide range of business stakeholders including Commercial, CRM/Guest/Loyalty, Operations, and Contact Centre teams. Key Responsibilities Programme Leadership & Delivery - Lead end to end delivery for data projects, enhancements, and live incident/defect management. - Own the planning, prioritisation, and alignment of cross functional workstreams across on shore and off shore teams. - Ensure delivery outcomes meet quality, timeline, and business value expectations. - Drive clarity in work definition actively identify and resolve ambiguity in requirements. Team & Stakeholder Management - Manage day to day activities of an on shore and an off shore teams. - Build strong relationships with business stakeholders across Commercial, Guest/CRM/Loyalty, Hotel Operations, and Contact Centre. - Act as a key liaison between business functions and the engineering teams, ensuring alignment of expectations and priorities. - Provide guidance, unblock issues, and ensure teams remain focused on the right outcomes. Governance, Planning & Reporting - Produce weekly status updates for the Head of Data and CTO, covering progress, risks, dependencies, and upcoming milestones. - Develop and maintain workload plans, resource allocations, and delivery roadmaps. - Ensure effective demand intake processes and support prioritisation conversations with the business. - Track capacity, optimise resource utilisation, and highlight shortages or risks proactively. Quality, Risk & Issue Management - Oversee live incidents, defects, and enhancements, ensuring timely triage, prioritisation, and resolution. - Identify delivery risks early, communicate them clearly, and drive mitigation actions. - Ensure robust change control processes are followed across programmes of work. Skills & Experience Required - Proven experience as a Programme Manager or Senior Project Manager within data, analytics, or technology environments. - Strong track record managing hybrid delivery teams (on shore & off shore). - Experience working with both project work and operational/live service pipelines. - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complexity and challenge stakeholders constructively. - Demonstrated capability in roadmap planning, resource management, and delivery governance. - Ability to thrive in fast moving environments with loosely defined or evolving requirements. - Solid understanding of data engineering concepts and delivery patterns (preferred but not essential).
Job Title: Head of Planning Location: East Midlands (Hybrid working available) Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits Overview A growing multi site technical services organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Planning to lead its operational planning function. This senior leadership role is responsible for ensuring work sold commercially is effectively planned, delivered efficiently and handed over cleanly for billing. The role sits at the centre of the organisation, working closely with Sales, Operations and Finance to ensure smooth service delivery across a national operational network. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the operational planning function across multiple locations Manage and support planning, scheduling and coordination teams Establish clear decision making, escalation and accountability frameworks Oversee the full planning lifecycle from order handover through to work completion Ensure efficient scheduling and utilisation of operational resources Maintain clear visibility of workload, capacity and operational constraints Balance customer responsiveness with structured planning processes Support the implementation and optimisation of a central planning system Define planning standards, processes and data governance Drive adoption and continuous improvement of planning systems and processes Ensure completed work is handed over fully ready for billing Maintain accurate job records, documentation and pricing confirmation Minimise delays between operational completion and invoice readiness Reduce billing disputes through structured planning and operational controls Monitor planning related KPIs including utilisation, backlog and work in progress Improve operational efficiency, service flow and revenue per head Act as the key interface between Planning, Operations, Sales and Finance Support operational delivery of customer commitments Act as a senior escalation point for planning related issues Skills and Experience Proven experience leading planning, scheduling or service coordination teams Experience operating within multi site or national service environments Strong organisational and analytical skills with a structured approach to operations Commercial awareness with an understanding of operational drivers of revenue and cash flow Confident using operational data and KPIs to support decision making
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Head of Planning Location: East Midlands (Hybrid working available) Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits Overview A growing multi site technical services organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Planning to lead its operational planning function. This senior leadership role is responsible for ensuring work sold commercially is effectively planned, delivered efficiently and handed over cleanly for billing. The role sits at the centre of the organisation, working closely with Sales, Operations and Finance to ensure smooth service delivery across a national operational network. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the operational planning function across multiple locations Manage and support planning, scheduling and coordination teams Establish clear decision making, escalation and accountability frameworks Oversee the full planning lifecycle from order handover through to work completion Ensure efficient scheduling and utilisation of operational resources Maintain clear visibility of workload, capacity and operational constraints Balance customer responsiveness with structured planning processes Support the implementation and optimisation of a central planning system Define planning standards, processes and data governance Drive adoption and continuous improvement of planning systems and processes Ensure completed work is handed over fully ready for billing Maintain accurate job records, documentation and pricing confirmation Minimise delays between operational completion and invoice readiness Reduce billing disputes through structured planning and operational controls Monitor planning related KPIs including utilisation, backlog and work in progress Improve operational efficiency, service flow and revenue per head Act as the key interface between Planning, Operations, Sales and Finance Support operational delivery of customer commitments Act as a senior escalation point for planning related issues Skills and Experience Proven experience leading planning, scheduling or service coordination teams Experience operating within multi site or national service environments Strong organisational and analytical skills with a structured approach to operations Commercial awareness with an understanding of operational drivers of revenue and cash flow Confident using operational data and KPIs to support decision making
Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Position: Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Salary: £40,500 Basic+ OT+ Bonus OTE 56K+ Earnings Potential: £56,000+ OTE with overtime and Bonus Shift Pattern: Double Days Location: Cheshire Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time About the Company Our client is a well-established manufacturer within the construction sector, operating several sites across the UK. With more than 45+ years of industry experience the company continues to invest in modern technology and equipment. This role offers the opportunity support the continued success of a market-leading organisation. The Role My client is currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to become part of a skilled engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining production equipment to ensure efficient, safe, and reliable operations across the plant. Key Responsibilities Carry out both planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on production equipment such as conveyors, mixers, overhead cranes, and heavy plant machinery. Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, perform repairs, and implement preventative maintenance to reduce future breakdowns. Work closely with the production department to minimise downtime and maintain optimal output levels. Keep detailed maintenance records and ensure all machinery complies with health, safety, and regulatory standards. Requirements NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Previous experience working within a manufacturing or industrial plant environment. Strong fault-finding skills with the ability to repair and maintain production machinery. Benefits Competitive salary package Performance-related bonus Lots of Overtime Opportunities Training and development opportunities Pension contribution If you are a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity with a reputable and long-standing organisation, we would like to hear from you. Interviews are available immediately. Apply online or send your CV to (url removed) . ATA Recruitment specialises in engineering recruitment across Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil Engineering, Transportation, and related sectors for both permanent and contract positions. For more opportunities, please visit our website. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice, available on our website. ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Position: Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Salary: £40,500 Basic+ OT+ Bonus OTE 56K+ Earnings Potential: £56,000+ OTE with overtime and Bonus Shift Pattern: Double Days Location: Cheshire Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time About the Company Our client is a well-established manufacturer within the construction sector, operating several sites across the UK. With more than 45+ years of industry experience the company continues to invest in modern technology and equipment. This role offers the opportunity support the continued success of a market-leading organisation. The Role My client is currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to become part of a skilled engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining production equipment to ensure efficient, safe, and reliable operations across the plant. Key Responsibilities Carry out both planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on production equipment such as conveyors, mixers, overhead cranes, and heavy plant machinery. Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, perform repairs, and implement preventative maintenance to reduce future breakdowns. Work closely with the production department to minimise downtime and maintain optimal output levels. Keep detailed maintenance records and ensure all machinery complies with health, safety, and regulatory standards. Requirements NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Previous experience working within a manufacturing or industrial plant environment. Strong fault-finding skills with the ability to repair and maintain production machinery. Benefits Competitive salary package Performance-related bonus Lots of Overtime Opportunities Training and development opportunities Pension contribution If you are a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity with a reputable and long-standing organisation, we would like to hear from you. Interviews are available immediately. Apply online or send your CV to (url removed) . ATA Recruitment specialises in engineering recruitment across Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil Engineering, Transportation, and related sectors for both permanent and contract positions. For more opportunities, please visit our website. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice, available on our website. ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
Location for this position is flexible, we are accepting candidates who are able to work Hybrid in either our Osterley or Leeds office. Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. As a Lead Service Designer in our digital customer experience team, you'll own the design of world-class customer journeys and service models across sales and service experiences. You'll lead Service Design across Agile teams, drive service design strategy, and be accountable for outcomes that reflect our brand and meet customer needs. Sitting within the Customer Experience Centre of Excellence, you'll contribute to CX strategy, design excellence, and performance across product roadmaps for the UK & Ireland. From joining Sky to engaging with our latest services, we're driven by one purpose: to create better experiences for our customers. What you'll do: Lead across a team of service designers to analyse, define, and improve end-to-end, multi-channels journeys that meet diverse customer needs and align with accessibility standards. Drive strategic service design across portfolios, shaping journeys that align with business goals and championing the customer voice. Partner with cross-functional leaders in Product, Design, Tech, Ops, and Architecture to deliver joined-up, scalable service solutions that meet real user needs. Own the definition, evolution and adoption of service blueprints and journey maps across the customer lifecycle, and develop operational models that enable rather than restrict. Work with design leadership to evolve service design methods, improve design operations, and drive adoption of AI-enhanced tools to improve service quality and efficiency. Define end-to-end strategies, experience principles, frameworks, customer journeys and CX KPIs that connect digital, assisted, and real-world touchpoints with clarity and consistency. What you'll bring: Track record of leading service design and delivering impactful service design outcomes across large-scale digital products, services, and operations. Expert-level skills in journey mapping, service blueprinting, stakeholder mapping, workshop facilitation and systems thinking. Advanced use of journey maps, empathy maps, and insight repositories to embed customer needs throughout delivery Mastery in accessibility, user research methods to understand customer problems and behaviours, and analytics tools (Usertesting, Adobe Analytics) to understand and improve journeys. Strong storytelling, stakeholder influence, and resilience in fast-paced, evolving environments. We'd love to see examples of your work. If you have a portfolio, or any selection of project artefacts, please share pieces that demonstrate your strengths in the following areas: People - How you've built, supported, or enabled high-performing teams. Process - How you apply scalable user-centred design methods to deliver measurable outcomes. Position - How you influence strategy and champion design across an organisation. Product - How your work has shaped world-class, app-first digital experiences, with clear outcomes and impact If you don't have a formal portfolio, don't worry links, slide decks, case studies or short write-ups are all welcome. Choose whatever best tells the story of your contribution. But we do need to understand the process, the user needs, business goals, design changes based on evidence gathered, and customer outcomes & business impact. The Rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds - time working at home, as well as time in the office. Your office base - London (Osterley) Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. - OR Leeds Our spacious Leeds tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There's plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
Location for this position is flexible, we are accepting candidates who are able to work Hybrid in either our Osterley or Leeds office. Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. As a Lead Service Designer in our digital customer experience team, you'll own the design of world-class customer journeys and service models across sales and service experiences. You'll lead Service Design across Agile teams, drive service design strategy, and be accountable for outcomes that reflect our brand and meet customer needs. Sitting within the Customer Experience Centre of Excellence, you'll contribute to CX strategy, design excellence, and performance across product roadmaps for the UK & Ireland. From joining Sky to engaging with our latest services, we're driven by one purpose: to create better experiences for our customers. What you'll do: Lead across a team of service designers to analyse, define, and improve end-to-end, multi-channels journeys that meet diverse customer needs and align with accessibility standards. Drive strategic service design across portfolios, shaping journeys that align with business goals and championing the customer voice. Partner with cross-functional leaders in Product, Design, Tech, Ops, and Architecture to deliver joined-up, scalable service solutions that meet real user needs. Own the definition, evolution and adoption of service blueprints and journey maps across the customer lifecycle, and develop operational models that enable rather than restrict. Work with design leadership to evolve service design methods, improve design operations, and drive adoption of AI-enhanced tools to improve service quality and efficiency. Define end-to-end strategies, experience principles, frameworks, customer journeys and CX KPIs that connect digital, assisted, and real-world touchpoints with clarity and consistency. What you'll bring: Track record of leading service design and delivering impactful service design outcomes across large-scale digital products, services, and operations. Expert-level skills in journey mapping, service blueprinting, stakeholder mapping, workshop facilitation and systems thinking. Advanced use of journey maps, empathy maps, and insight repositories to embed customer needs throughout delivery Mastery in accessibility, user research methods to understand customer problems and behaviours, and analytics tools (Usertesting, Adobe Analytics) to understand and improve journeys. Strong storytelling, stakeholder influence, and resilience in fast-paced, evolving environments. We'd love to see examples of your work. If you have a portfolio, or any selection of project artefacts, please share pieces that demonstrate your strengths in the following areas: People - How you've built, supported, or enabled high-performing teams. Process - How you apply scalable user-centred design methods to deliver measurable outcomes. Position - How you influence strategy and champion design across an organisation. Product - How your work has shaped world-class, app-first digital experiences, with clear outcomes and impact If you don't have a formal portfolio, don't worry links, slide decks, case studies or short write-ups are all welcome. Choose whatever best tells the story of your contribution. But we do need to understand the process, the user needs, business goals, design changes based on evidence gathered, and customer outcomes & business impact. The Rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds - time working at home, as well as time in the office. Your office base - London (Osterley) Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. - OR Leeds Our spacious Leeds tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There's plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? 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SF Executive is partnered with a private equity backed, manufacturing business that is seeking a Head of Commercial Finance (HCF). You will report to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and have a dotted line to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The HCF must thrive in an ultra-fast-paced, dynamic environment, demonstrating agility, resilience, and the ability to robustly challenge and influence senior stakeholders. The role demands superior analytical capabilities, a relentless focus on profitable growth and cash generation, and the ability to lead a lean, high-performing team The HCF will be responsible for the following. - Accountable for the commercial financial strategy for the business and supporting the CCO in financial value creation - Oversee weekly and monthly operations financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness and which are action-oriented - Design, implement and continuously improve reporting system throughout the business to ensure that stakeholders get the right data and insights in a timely and actionable manner - Responsible for the commercial budget and forecasting process, including sales, trade promotions, gross margins and marketing spend - Working with the Group Financial Control, ensure ongoing monitoring of key controls in the areas of commercial finance to provide reasonable assurance to the board that the system of internal controls is fit for purpose - Ensure appropriate business partnering capability to ensure in equal measures, both support and constructively challenge to the commercial organisation - Support the customer negotiations that the commercial function undertakes, by providing a data-driven approach and scenario analysis - Perform ROI and payback analysis to ensure constant value creation - Ensure full understanding of margin drivers and to highlight/advise stakeholders on margin variances and how to capitalise/correct on margin trends. - Working with the Head of Shared Service in terms of driving working capital improvements in the area of debtor management - Ensure robust processes in the way that commercial finance functions. Advising the commercial function in terms of wider process improvements The successful HCR will be a qualified (ACA/ACCA/ACMA) and experienced finance lead. You will have worked within a manufacturing environment and you will have ideally been exposed to the pace of private equity backed business. This role is being offered on a hybrid basis. The expectation is to work 4 days from site with a flexible day from home.
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
SF Executive is partnered with a private equity backed, manufacturing business that is seeking a Head of Commercial Finance (HCF). You will report to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and have a dotted line to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The HCF must thrive in an ultra-fast-paced, dynamic environment, demonstrating agility, resilience, and the ability to robustly challenge and influence senior stakeholders. The role demands superior analytical capabilities, a relentless focus on profitable growth and cash generation, and the ability to lead a lean, high-performing team The HCF will be responsible for the following. - Accountable for the commercial financial strategy for the business and supporting the CCO in financial value creation - Oversee weekly and monthly operations financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness and which are action-oriented - Design, implement and continuously improve reporting system throughout the business to ensure that stakeholders get the right data and insights in a timely and actionable manner - Responsible for the commercial budget and forecasting process, including sales, trade promotions, gross margins and marketing spend - Working with the Group Financial Control, ensure ongoing monitoring of key controls in the areas of commercial finance to provide reasonable assurance to the board that the system of internal controls is fit for purpose - Ensure appropriate business partnering capability to ensure in equal measures, both support and constructively challenge to the commercial organisation - Support the customer negotiations that the commercial function undertakes, by providing a data-driven approach and scenario analysis - Perform ROI and payback analysis to ensure constant value creation - Ensure full understanding of margin drivers and to highlight/advise stakeholders on margin variances and how to capitalise/correct on margin trends. - Working with the Head of Shared Service in terms of driving working capital improvements in the area of debtor management - Ensure robust processes in the way that commercial finance functions. Advising the commercial function in terms of wider process improvements The successful HCR will be a qualified (ACA/ACCA/ACMA) and experienced finance lead. You will have worked within a manufacturing environment and you will have ideally been exposed to the pace of private equity backed business. This role is being offered on a hybrid basis. The expectation is to work 4 days from site with a flexible day from home.
The Hub Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of a FSSW hub, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations that maximise the volume of surplus food received, stored, and distributed to our Community Food Members (CFMs). This includes managing a mixed team of staff, FareChance employability participants and volunteers in their operational tasks, maintaining high operational and health & safety standards, and collaborating with colleagues across food & logistics, compliance, and community engagement. Key Responsibilities 1. Operational Management Oversee and manage the safe and efficient daily operation of the hub, ensuring essential tasks are completed to a high standard. Ensure the hub is appropriately set up to meet Key Performance Indicators and goods in and deliveries out, working closely with the Head of Operations. Use FareShare UK (FSUK) s digital stock system to manage product movements and maintain stock accuracy. Lead weekly stock takes and investigate discrepancies in collaboration with the compliance and food teams. Oversee the smooth intake and dispatch of food, liaising with food donors, FSUK, transport providers, and partners. Ensure food deliveries meet acceptance criteria and report any quality issues promptly. Ensure the Hub Operations team maintain positive relationships with CFMs, ensuring high standards of service and communication. Play an active role in identifying solutions to operational challenges, in collaboration with the food, membership and volunteer teams. Coordinate and manage external contractors for maintenance and repairs. Provide procurement support to secure value for money on consumables and equipment. With support from the wider FSSW team, meet food waste KPIs to ensure that we effectively maximise food redistribution to CFMs. Ensure adequate stock of operational supplies and equipment to support daily operations. Responsible for the Hub Operations controllable costs budget. Oversee the management of on-site petty cash in line with financial controls. Work with the Head of Operations to improve systems and integrate new processes to support growth and efficiency. Carry out analysis of the fleet and its equipment including weekly vehicle checks and basic maintenance duties (e.g. tyre pressures, topping up vehicle fluids). Work with the Fleet Coordinator to ensure the on-site vehicle fleet is well maintained, roadworthy and compliant. Contribute to delivery of the Operations Strategy, including key developments for FSSW. Carry out other duties as required to support the successful running of the hub. 2. Team Management Provide strong day-to-day leadership to a diverse team of staff and volunteers. Delegate tasks, give regular feedback, and maintain an open, inclusive working environment. Manage, supervise, and develop Line Reports, including performance management, appraisals, and training. Support effective recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring appropriate support and shift cover. Identify shortfalls in rota cover and respond in effective and timely manner. Work with temporary staffing agencies to arrange short term hire drivers, when necessary. Collaborate with the Head of Operations and Volunteer Team to ensure effective volunteer induction and ongoing training. Support the Volunteer Manager in the delivery of corporate volunteer days. Register and onboard new drivers by delivering volunteer and staff driving assessments and agency driver inductions. Foster a positive and productive team culture in line with FareShare South West values. 3. FareChance Employability Programme Support the delivery of the FareChance programme by overseeing and supervising participants during operational tasks, ensuring they are actively engaged and contributing to the hub operations team. Ensure FareChance participants are effectively trained, supported, and equipped to carry out their allocated duties, with opportunities to build confidence and develop relevant skills, with support from the volunteer and employability teams. Foster a positive and inclusive environment that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of FareChance participants and enables them to thrive. Provide hands-on mentorship and act as a positive role model during day-to-day operations, supporting participants to build experience and confidence. Undertake relevant training to strengthen your ability to support FareChance participants and the wider volunteer team, including safeguarding, inclusive practice, mental health awareness and coaching approaches. Collaborate with the volunteer and employability team to ensure effective communication around support needs and progress. 4. Health & Safety (H&S) and Compliance Lead and manage safe, efficient, and compliant day-to-day operations of the Hub, ensuring all staff, volunteers, and FareChance participants follow health, safety, and food safety procedures at all times. Act as the on-site accountable manager for operational safety, including overseeing food handling, storage, vehicle use, manual handling, and equipment compliance. Champion a positive safety culture, modelling safe working practices and encouraging team members and participants to work safely and report hazards or incidents promptly. Oversee the supervision, training, and development of FareChance participants, ensuring they are supported to carry out operational tasks safely, build confidence, and develop skills. Maintain accurate records of health & safety activity, training, audits, risk assessments, incidents, and corrective actions, ensuring timely follow-up. Ensure the Hub complies with FareShare HACCP Food Safety Manual, Warehouse Manual, and all relevant legislation and audit standards. Lead on operational audits, internal checks, and reporting to the Head of Operations, ensuring continuous improvement in compliance and safety. Manage volunteers and staff effectively by delegating tasks, providing clear instructions, and maintaining a positive, inclusive, and productive environment. 5. Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement Lead on-site delivery of any compliance-related changes introduced by FSUK, ensuring they are followed through to completion and embedded in practice. Manage and enhance compliance of the hub premises in line with FareShare s minimum operating standards and expectations for operational efficiency. Work with others to identify and implement improvements to systems, processes and workflows. Ensure operational audits and assessments are carried out, actions are followed up, and improvement plans delivered. Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams to support service development and innovation. Person Specification Essential Proven experience in warehouse or logistics operations, with responsibility for delivery of KPIs. Strong working knowledge of health & safety legislation and risk management within a warehouse setting and able to champion a safety-first culture while enabling productivity. Experience of and confidence in working with clear procedures and compliance requirements such as food safety, hygiene, and auditing processes. Can demonstrate supportive, motivational, proactive and structured team leadership, including recruitment, supervision, and performance management. Experience of working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond in a calm, solutions-focused way under pressure. Competency in stock control systems and inventory management (e.g. digital stock systems such as GLADYS or similar). Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal, with experience of cross-team and stakeholder communication. Able to demonstrate good judgement and decision-making, including escalating issues appropriately. Physically able to carry out the role, including manual handling and operating in warehouse conditions. Comfortable using basic IT tools (e.g. Microsoft Teams, email, online documents). Full UK driving licence, Forklift truck operator s qualification (or willing to train as an essential part of the role) Desirable Formal training or certification in health & safety, manual handling, or food hygiene. Experience of working in a charitable, volunteer-led, or community-based organisation. Experience of route planning and/or vehicle logistics coordination. Experience of working within a regulated or audited environment Experience contributing to or delivering change initiatives. Attributes & Values Committed to FareShare South West s work to fight hunger and tackle food waste Strong team player who supports collaboration and mutual accountability. Organised and methodical, with strong attention to detail. Reliable, consistent, and takes pride in maintaining high standards. Acts with integrity and openness; willing to learn from feedback and take responsibility. Enjoys being hands-on and actively involved in operational delivery. Behaviours Leads by example and motivates others through positive, proactive behaviour. Calm and solutions-focused in challenging situations. Values and supports diversity and inclusion across the team. . click apply for full job details
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
The Hub Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of a FSSW hub, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations that maximise the volume of surplus food received, stored, and distributed to our Community Food Members (CFMs). This includes managing a mixed team of staff, FareChance employability participants and volunteers in their operational tasks, maintaining high operational and health & safety standards, and collaborating with colleagues across food & logistics, compliance, and community engagement. Key Responsibilities 1. Operational Management Oversee and manage the safe and efficient daily operation of the hub, ensuring essential tasks are completed to a high standard. Ensure the hub is appropriately set up to meet Key Performance Indicators and goods in and deliveries out, working closely with the Head of Operations. Use FareShare UK (FSUK) s digital stock system to manage product movements and maintain stock accuracy. Lead weekly stock takes and investigate discrepancies in collaboration with the compliance and food teams. Oversee the smooth intake and dispatch of food, liaising with food donors, FSUK, transport providers, and partners. Ensure food deliveries meet acceptance criteria and report any quality issues promptly. Ensure the Hub Operations team maintain positive relationships with CFMs, ensuring high standards of service and communication. Play an active role in identifying solutions to operational challenges, in collaboration with the food, membership and volunteer teams. Coordinate and manage external contractors for maintenance and repairs. Provide procurement support to secure value for money on consumables and equipment. With support from the wider FSSW team, meet food waste KPIs to ensure that we effectively maximise food redistribution to CFMs. Ensure adequate stock of operational supplies and equipment to support daily operations. Responsible for the Hub Operations controllable costs budget. Oversee the management of on-site petty cash in line with financial controls. Work with the Head of Operations to improve systems and integrate new processes to support growth and efficiency. Carry out analysis of the fleet and its equipment including weekly vehicle checks and basic maintenance duties (e.g. tyre pressures, topping up vehicle fluids). Work with the Fleet Coordinator to ensure the on-site vehicle fleet is well maintained, roadworthy and compliant. Contribute to delivery of the Operations Strategy, including key developments for FSSW. Carry out other duties as required to support the successful running of the hub. 2. Team Management Provide strong day-to-day leadership to a diverse team of staff and volunteers. Delegate tasks, give regular feedback, and maintain an open, inclusive working environment. Manage, supervise, and develop Line Reports, including performance management, appraisals, and training. Support effective recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring appropriate support and shift cover. Identify shortfalls in rota cover and respond in effective and timely manner. Work with temporary staffing agencies to arrange short term hire drivers, when necessary. Collaborate with the Head of Operations and Volunteer Team to ensure effective volunteer induction and ongoing training. Support the Volunteer Manager in the delivery of corporate volunteer days. Register and onboard new drivers by delivering volunteer and staff driving assessments and agency driver inductions. Foster a positive and productive team culture in line with FareShare South West values. 3. FareChance Employability Programme Support the delivery of the FareChance programme by overseeing and supervising participants during operational tasks, ensuring they are actively engaged and contributing to the hub operations team. Ensure FareChance participants are effectively trained, supported, and equipped to carry out their allocated duties, with opportunities to build confidence and develop relevant skills, with support from the volunteer and employability teams. Foster a positive and inclusive environment that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of FareChance participants and enables them to thrive. Provide hands-on mentorship and act as a positive role model during day-to-day operations, supporting participants to build experience and confidence. Undertake relevant training to strengthen your ability to support FareChance participants and the wider volunteer team, including safeguarding, inclusive practice, mental health awareness and coaching approaches. Collaborate with the volunteer and employability team to ensure effective communication around support needs and progress. 4. Health & Safety (H&S) and Compliance Lead and manage safe, efficient, and compliant day-to-day operations of the Hub, ensuring all staff, volunteers, and FareChance participants follow health, safety, and food safety procedures at all times. Act as the on-site accountable manager for operational safety, including overseeing food handling, storage, vehicle use, manual handling, and equipment compliance. Champion a positive safety culture, modelling safe working practices and encouraging team members and participants to work safely and report hazards or incidents promptly. Oversee the supervision, training, and development of FareChance participants, ensuring they are supported to carry out operational tasks safely, build confidence, and develop skills. Maintain accurate records of health & safety activity, training, audits, risk assessments, incidents, and corrective actions, ensuring timely follow-up. Ensure the Hub complies with FareShare HACCP Food Safety Manual, Warehouse Manual, and all relevant legislation and audit standards. Lead on operational audits, internal checks, and reporting to the Head of Operations, ensuring continuous improvement in compliance and safety. Manage volunteers and staff effectively by delegating tasks, providing clear instructions, and maintaining a positive, inclusive, and productive environment. 5. Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement Lead on-site delivery of any compliance-related changes introduced by FSUK, ensuring they are followed through to completion and embedded in practice. Manage and enhance compliance of the hub premises in line with FareShare s minimum operating standards and expectations for operational efficiency. Work with others to identify and implement improvements to systems, processes and workflows. Ensure operational audits and assessments are carried out, actions are followed up, and improvement plans delivered. Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams to support service development and innovation. Person Specification Essential Proven experience in warehouse or logistics operations, with responsibility for delivery of KPIs. Strong working knowledge of health & safety legislation and risk management within a warehouse setting and able to champion a safety-first culture while enabling productivity. Experience of and confidence in working with clear procedures and compliance requirements such as food safety, hygiene, and auditing processes. Can demonstrate supportive, motivational, proactive and structured team leadership, including recruitment, supervision, and performance management. Experience of working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond in a calm, solutions-focused way under pressure. Competency in stock control systems and inventory management (e.g. digital stock systems such as GLADYS or similar). Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal, with experience of cross-team and stakeholder communication. Able to demonstrate good judgement and decision-making, including escalating issues appropriately. Physically able to carry out the role, including manual handling and operating in warehouse conditions. Comfortable using basic IT tools (e.g. Microsoft Teams, email, online documents). Full UK driving licence, Forklift truck operator s qualification (or willing to train as an essential part of the role) Desirable Formal training or certification in health & safety, manual handling, or food hygiene. Experience of working in a charitable, volunteer-led, or community-based organisation. Experience of route planning and/or vehicle logistics coordination. Experience of working within a regulated or audited environment Experience contributing to or delivering change initiatives. Attributes & Values Committed to FareShare South West s work to fight hunger and tackle food waste Strong team player who supports collaboration and mutual accountability. Organised and methodical, with strong attention to detail. Reliable, consistent, and takes pride in maintaining high standards. Acts with integrity and openness; willing to learn from feedback and take responsibility. Enjoys being hands-on and actively involved in operational delivery. Behaviours Leads by example and motivates others through positive, proactive behaviour. Calm and solutions-focused in challenging situations. Values and supports diversity and inclusion across the team. . click apply for full job details
Role: Head of Finance Location: Bingham Salary: £45-50k We are seeking a commercially astute and hands-on Head of Finance to lead and oversee the financial operations of the business. This is a key leadership role reporting directly to the CEO and COO, with responsibility for delivering robust financial management, strategic insight, and operational control. This position offers a clear progression
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
Role: Head of Finance Location: Bingham Salary: £45-50k We are seeking a commercially astute and hands-on Head of Finance to lead and oversee the financial operations of the business. This is a key leadership role reporting directly to the CEO and COO, with responsibility for delivering robust financial management, strategic insight, and operational control. This position offers a clear progression
We are seeking an experienced Interim Head of Infrastructure Finance to lead financial operations within the not-for-profit sector. This role requires expertise in managing complex financial strategies and delivering effective results. Client Details This opportunity is within a large organisation in the not-for-profit sector, known for its dedication to excellence and innovation. The organisation is committed to fostering professional growth and values expertise in accounting and finance. Description Oversee and manage the financial infrastructure within the not-for-profit organisation. Develop and implement financial strategies to support operational and organisational goals. Provide leadership to the finance team and ensure compliance with regulations and policies. Prepare and present financial reports to senior management and stakeholders. Identify and mitigate financial risks to ensure the organisation's sustainability. Collaborate with various departments to align financial planning with organisational objectives. Optimise financial processes and systems for greater efficiency. Support strategic decision-making with accurate and timely financial insights. Profile A successful Interim Head of Infrastructure Finance should have: A professional qualification in accounting or finance. Proven expertise in financial management within the not-for-profit sector. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Experience in developing and implementing financial strategies. Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements in finance. Ability to communicate financial concepts effectively to non-financial stakeholders. Job Offer Salary between £61759 and £80524. 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays. Hybrid working options. Generous pension contributions. Access to professional development opportunities. Health and well being support. Cycle to Work scheme and additional benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for an Interim Head of Infrastructure Finance to make a significant impact in the not-for-profit sector. If you meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply.
Mar 11, 2026
Contractor
We are seeking an experienced Interim Head of Infrastructure Finance to lead financial operations within the not-for-profit sector. This role requires expertise in managing complex financial strategies and delivering effective results. Client Details This opportunity is within a large organisation in the not-for-profit sector, known for its dedication to excellence and innovation. The organisation is committed to fostering professional growth and values expertise in accounting and finance. Description Oversee and manage the financial infrastructure within the not-for-profit organisation. Develop and implement financial strategies to support operational and organisational goals. Provide leadership to the finance team and ensure compliance with regulations and policies. Prepare and present financial reports to senior management and stakeholders. Identify and mitigate financial risks to ensure the organisation's sustainability. Collaborate with various departments to align financial planning with organisational objectives. Optimise financial processes and systems for greater efficiency. Support strategic decision-making with accurate and timely financial insights. Profile A successful Interim Head of Infrastructure Finance should have: A professional qualification in accounting or finance. Proven expertise in financial management within the not-for-profit sector. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Experience in developing and implementing financial strategies. Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements in finance. Ability to communicate financial concepts effectively to non-financial stakeholders. Job Offer Salary between £61759 and £80524. 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays. Hybrid working options. Generous pension contributions. Access to professional development opportunities. Health and well being support. Cycle to Work scheme and additional benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for an Interim Head of Infrastructure Finance to make a significant impact in the not-for-profit sector. If you meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply.
Head of Business Development (Recommerce) Department: Revenue & Production Employment Type: Vollzeit Location: Overland Park, Leeds Description About the team: Our Trade team is responsible for turning inventory into revenue at pace - connecting supply with global demand and ensuring we extract maximum commercial value from every item. We operate in a fast-moving re-commerce environment where pricing, demand and buyer relationships directly impact margin. As we scale internationally, our ambition is simple: grow smarter, move faster, and win more global trade opportunities. This role sits right at the sharp end of that ambition. About the role: This is a senior, hands on commercial leadership role. As Head of Global Business Development (Recommerce), you'll own and accelerate our global trade goods growth strategy. That means expanding our international buyer network, optimising pricing and demand dynamics, shaping a best in class merchandise strategy, and removing friction across the end to end buying journey. This isn't a "maintain the status quo" role. It's about scaling intelligently and aggressively, using data, relationships and commercial instinct to unlock new revenue streams and strengthen margin performance. You'll combine strategic thinking with executional sharpness. Big picture growth plans are important - but so is delivering measurable results. Getting Started Deep drop into current buyer performance, pricing structures, logistics flows and margin data. Map global demand hotspots and identify quick win expansion opportunities. Audit cross border processes (tax, duty, compliance, fulfilment) to identify friction points. Build a 12 month commercial growth roadmap with clear, measurable milestones. Establishing Your Impact Secure and onboard new high value international buyers. Improve pricing sophistication through stronger data modelling and demand analysis. Refine merchandise mix to better align with global sell through trends. Launch validated pilots into at least one adjacent product opportunity. Driving Excellence Build scalable buyer acquisition frameworks across multiple territories. Create a clear, data backed merchandise strategy owned and understood across the business. Embed margin first thinking into trade decision making. Streamline cross border operations to create a smoother, faster buyer experience. Deliver consistent, measurable commercial growth. Key Goals & Objectives: Expand and diversify our global buyer base across priority international markets. Deliver sustained margin improvement through pricing optimisation and demand forecasting. Develop and execute a high performance merchandise strategy aligned to global demand signals. Successfully validate and launch new product categories with strong commercial cases. Improve cross border buying efficiency (logistics, tax, duty, compliance) to reduce friction and cost. Build scalable frameworks that enable future international growth. Key Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Identify, secure and manage strategic international buyer partnerships. Analyse pricing trends, demand signals and competitor positioning to drive commercial optimisation. Develop and evolve category strategy to maximise sell through and margin. Build business cases for expansion into adjacent trade goods categories. Lead cross functional collaboration with logistics, operations and finance to improve cross border trade. Monitor global tax, VAT and customs considerations to ensure commercially sound decision making. Establish clear KPIs and performance dashboards to track buyer performance and growth impact. Negotiate confidently and commercially to maximise return on every transaction. Essential Skills & Experience: Proven track record in e commerce business development with measurable commercial growth. Experience operating across international markets with exposure to global buyer networks. Strong understanding of cross border logistics, customs, VAT and tax implications. Experience within recommerce, secondary markets, or trade goods environments. Evidence of scaling buyer networks internationally. Highly analytical, comfortable using data to shape strategy and decisions. Commercially sharp negotiator with strong stakeholder management skills. Strategic thinker who thrives in hands on, high growth environments. Accountable, delivery focused, and energised by building at pace.
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
Head of Business Development (Recommerce) Department: Revenue & Production Employment Type: Vollzeit Location: Overland Park, Leeds Description About the team: Our Trade team is responsible for turning inventory into revenue at pace - connecting supply with global demand and ensuring we extract maximum commercial value from every item. We operate in a fast-moving re-commerce environment where pricing, demand and buyer relationships directly impact margin. As we scale internationally, our ambition is simple: grow smarter, move faster, and win more global trade opportunities. This role sits right at the sharp end of that ambition. About the role: This is a senior, hands on commercial leadership role. As Head of Global Business Development (Recommerce), you'll own and accelerate our global trade goods growth strategy. That means expanding our international buyer network, optimising pricing and demand dynamics, shaping a best in class merchandise strategy, and removing friction across the end to end buying journey. This isn't a "maintain the status quo" role. It's about scaling intelligently and aggressively, using data, relationships and commercial instinct to unlock new revenue streams and strengthen margin performance. You'll combine strategic thinking with executional sharpness. Big picture growth plans are important - but so is delivering measurable results. Getting Started Deep drop into current buyer performance, pricing structures, logistics flows and margin data. Map global demand hotspots and identify quick win expansion opportunities. Audit cross border processes (tax, duty, compliance, fulfilment) to identify friction points. Build a 12 month commercial growth roadmap with clear, measurable milestones. Establishing Your Impact Secure and onboard new high value international buyers. Improve pricing sophistication through stronger data modelling and demand analysis. Refine merchandise mix to better align with global sell through trends. Launch validated pilots into at least one adjacent product opportunity. Driving Excellence Build scalable buyer acquisition frameworks across multiple territories. Create a clear, data backed merchandise strategy owned and understood across the business. Embed margin first thinking into trade decision making. Streamline cross border operations to create a smoother, faster buyer experience. Deliver consistent, measurable commercial growth. Key Goals & Objectives: Expand and diversify our global buyer base across priority international markets. Deliver sustained margin improvement through pricing optimisation and demand forecasting. Develop and execute a high performance merchandise strategy aligned to global demand signals. Successfully validate and launch new product categories with strong commercial cases. Improve cross border buying efficiency (logistics, tax, duty, compliance) to reduce friction and cost. Build scalable frameworks that enable future international growth. Key Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Identify, secure and manage strategic international buyer partnerships. Analyse pricing trends, demand signals and competitor positioning to drive commercial optimisation. Develop and evolve category strategy to maximise sell through and margin. Build business cases for expansion into adjacent trade goods categories. Lead cross functional collaboration with logistics, operations and finance to improve cross border trade. Monitor global tax, VAT and customs considerations to ensure commercially sound decision making. Establish clear KPIs and performance dashboards to track buyer performance and growth impact. Negotiate confidently and commercially to maximise return on every transaction. Essential Skills & Experience: Proven track record in e commerce business development with measurable commercial growth. Experience operating across international markets with exposure to global buyer networks. Strong understanding of cross border logistics, customs, VAT and tax implications. Experience within recommerce, secondary markets, or trade goods environments. Evidence of scaling buyer networks internationally. Highly analytical, comfortable using data to shape strategy and decisions. Commercially sharp negotiator with strong stakeholder management skills. Strategic thinker who thrives in hands on, high growth environments. Accountable, delivery focused, and energised by building at pace.
A leading omni-channel retailer in the UK seeks a Head Of Digital International Franchise to drive e-commerce growth across international markets. You will manage online presence and digital strategy for Franchise partners, ensuring successful market launches and sustained growth. Candidates must have at least 5 years in senior digital roles and expertise in multi-territory operations. This position offers a vital role in shaping the digital customer journey and includes comprehensive benefits like staff discounts and development opportunities. Travel may be required.
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
A leading omni-channel retailer in the UK seeks a Head Of Digital International Franchise to drive e-commerce growth across international markets. You will manage online presence and digital strategy for Franchise partners, ensuring successful market launches and sustained growth. Candidates must have at least 5 years in senior digital roles and expertise in multi-territory operations. This position offers a vital role in shaping the digital customer journey and includes comprehensive benefits like staff discounts and development opportunities. Travel may be required.
Haringey Education Partnership We are a leading education partnership based in Hornsey, north London, committed to improving outcomes for children and young people. We have member schools across Haringey, Enfield and Waltham Forest. The Role The Administrative Officer will play a key role in helping to ensure the smooth running of HEP s operations, events, and communications, and in delivering the high-quality service that underpins our success. This role reports jointly to the Operations Manager and the Head of Communications & Engagement. Key Responsibilities Administrative Support First point of contact for schools, clients, suppliers, and visitors triaging issues and responding efficiently and helpfully to queries in person, via phone, and by email Monitoring of shared email inboxes across various teams, addressing enquiries in a timely manner Work closely with the Operations, Comms and CPD teams to support projects and workstreams Event / Visitor Coordination Prepare and manage meeting rooms and training venues liaising with trainers and delegates Assist with the planning and delivery of in-person and online events, including training sessions and conferences Create event collateral in a professional and timely manner CPD Support Support with organising, hosting and managing the technical side of virtual and in-person meetings, training and webinars Support with the development of CPD promotional material including brochures and flyers Support with uploading HEPs training programme and events onto website Communications and Digital Support Website administration support, resolving member queries Help in creation and distribution of communication materials, such as flyers, newsletters, brochures,podcasts and content for social media/digital channels Work with the Communications Team to ensure consistency in tone, branding, and messaging Essential Skills and Experience Proven experience in an administrative or office support role Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders Strong IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Canva, Zoom, Monday, Adobe Suite Good numeracy and data-handling skills Ability to manage time, prioritise effectively, and work flexibly across multiple tasks A proactive, positive, and collaborative approach to work A strong commitment to improving life chances for children and young people Desirable Skills and Experience Experience of working in or with schools or education settings Experience with event coordination or customer service Familiarity with maintaining websites and basic content management systems Other information Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a CV and a covering letter detailing their suitability for the role. Interviews will be conducted as suitable candidates apply and we may hire if we find the right person before the job ad closes. Working at HEP: You will be part of a mission-driven team committed to empowering schools and improving outcomes for children and young people You will work in a supportive environment that values learning, innovation, and collaboration We offer opportunities for professional development and encourage staff to shape and grow their roles We offer 30 days annual leave and a generous pension scheme We are an 'in-person first organisation' and this role is in-person/office based, working in Hornsey, north London with the opportunity to visit our member schools and attend events/conferences as required We are actively seeking diversity of experience academically and professionally, as well as representing the different communities we serve. This position will be located in the United Kingdom and therefore a successful applicant must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to commence their employment. HEP is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our safer recruitment checks an online search many be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
Haringey Education Partnership We are a leading education partnership based in Hornsey, north London, committed to improving outcomes for children and young people. We have member schools across Haringey, Enfield and Waltham Forest. The Role The Administrative Officer will play a key role in helping to ensure the smooth running of HEP s operations, events, and communications, and in delivering the high-quality service that underpins our success. This role reports jointly to the Operations Manager and the Head of Communications & Engagement. Key Responsibilities Administrative Support First point of contact for schools, clients, suppliers, and visitors triaging issues and responding efficiently and helpfully to queries in person, via phone, and by email Monitoring of shared email inboxes across various teams, addressing enquiries in a timely manner Work closely with the Operations, Comms and CPD teams to support projects and workstreams Event / Visitor Coordination Prepare and manage meeting rooms and training venues liaising with trainers and delegates Assist with the planning and delivery of in-person and online events, including training sessions and conferences Create event collateral in a professional and timely manner CPD Support Support with organising, hosting and managing the technical side of virtual and in-person meetings, training and webinars Support with the development of CPD promotional material including brochures and flyers Support with uploading HEPs training programme and events onto website Communications and Digital Support Website administration support, resolving member queries Help in creation and distribution of communication materials, such as flyers, newsletters, brochures,podcasts and content for social media/digital channels Work with the Communications Team to ensure consistency in tone, branding, and messaging Essential Skills and Experience Proven experience in an administrative or office support role Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders Strong IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Canva, Zoom, Monday, Adobe Suite Good numeracy and data-handling skills Ability to manage time, prioritise effectively, and work flexibly across multiple tasks A proactive, positive, and collaborative approach to work A strong commitment to improving life chances for children and young people Desirable Skills and Experience Experience of working in or with schools or education settings Experience with event coordination or customer service Familiarity with maintaining websites and basic content management systems Other information Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a CV and a covering letter detailing their suitability for the role. Interviews will be conducted as suitable candidates apply and we may hire if we find the right person before the job ad closes. Working at HEP: You will be part of a mission-driven team committed to empowering schools and improving outcomes for children and young people You will work in a supportive environment that values learning, innovation, and collaboration We offer opportunities for professional development and encourage staff to shape and grow their roles We offer 30 days annual leave and a generous pension scheme We are an 'in-person first organisation' and this role is in-person/office based, working in Hornsey, north London with the opportunity to visit our member schools and attend events/conferences as required We are actively seeking diversity of experience academically and professionally, as well as representing the different communities we serve. This position will be located in the United Kingdom and therefore a successful applicant must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to commence their employment. HEP is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our safer recruitment checks an online search many be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Smart4 Sciences - specialists in pharmaceutical recruitment - are currently partnering with an established pharmaceutical organisation to recruit a Head of Quality to join their Site Leadership Team. This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for the QA and QC functions, driving the site's quality strategy and ensuring compliance across manufacturing, licensing and parallel import operations. You will play a key role in maintaining an inspection-ready environment, leading regulatory audits and acting as the primary contact for the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. Lead and develop the site Quality Management System Oversee QA & QC teams and departmental performance Host regulatory and customer inspections Drive continuous improvement and compliance with EU GMP Operate as a key member of the Site Leadership Team We're looking for a senior pharmaceutical quality leader with strong GMP knowledge, inspection experience, and a proven ability to lead quality teams in a regulated environment. Please apply today or contact Gareth Sciences for a confidential discussion
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
Smart4 Sciences - specialists in pharmaceutical recruitment - are currently partnering with an established pharmaceutical organisation to recruit a Head of Quality to join their Site Leadership Team. This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for the QA and QC functions, driving the site's quality strategy and ensuring compliance across manufacturing, licensing and parallel import operations. You will play a key role in maintaining an inspection-ready environment, leading regulatory audits and acting as the primary contact for the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. Lead and develop the site Quality Management System Oversee QA & QC teams and departmental performance Host regulatory and customer inspections Drive continuous improvement and compliance with EU GMP Operate as a key member of the Site Leadership Team We're looking for a senior pharmaceutical quality leader with strong GMP knowledge, inspection experience, and a proven ability to lead quality teams in a regulated environment. Please apply today or contact Gareth Sciences for a confidential discussion
