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Commercial Coordinator Stockton-on-Tees Competitive Salary & Benefits Jackson Hogg is delighted to be supporting an award-winning engineering consultancy in the recruitment of a Commercial Coordinator to join their growing team in Stockton-on-Tees. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected business operating across a range of technical and engineering sectors. The role sits at the heart of the commercial function, providing support across contracts, tenders, supplier and client onboarding, commercial governance and business operations. We're looking for a commercially minded professional who enjoys working with contracts, managing risk, supporting business growth and ensuring robust commercial processes are in place. The Role Working closely with the Finance Director and wider leadership team, you'll play a key role in supporting the commercial operation of the business, including: Managing the onboarding and due diligence process for new clients and suppliers. Reviewing contracts, framework agreements, terms & conditions and contractual amendments. Preparing contract summaries and identifying potential commercial risks and obligations. Maintaining contract registers and commercial documentation. Supporting commercial governance and compliance processes. Tracking contractual obligations, renewals and key commercial milestones. Reviewing commercial terms within tenders and proposals. Supporting pricing structures and contractual requirements during bid submissions. Assisting with supplier and subcontractor contractual documentation. Supporting dispute avoidance and contractual issue resolution. Monitoring customer credit terms and identifying potential commercial risks. Contributing towards process improvements and the ongoing development of commercial systems and procedures. About You We're open-minded on background and level of experience. This opportunity could suit candidates from commercial, contracts, project support, operations, business support or coordination backgrounds who are looking for a broad and varied role within a growing consultancy. You will ideally have: Experience supporting contracts, commercial operations, bids, tenders or business administration activities. Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail. The ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders. Confidence reviewing documentation and identifying commercial risks. Strong communication skills and a proactive approach. Experience within engineering, manufacturing, construction, technical or professional services environments would be highly advantageous. What's on Offer? Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to develop commercial and contractual expertise. Exposure to a wide range of high-profile engineering projects. Career progression within a growing and successful consultancy. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Stockton-on-Tees based role with occasional travel to regional offices and client sites. If you're looking for a varied commercial position where you can play a genuine role in supporting business growth, contractual compliance and commercial success, we'd love to hear from you.

About Her Centre Her Centre is a hyper-local women's charity, providing services to women and girls in Greenwich. We support women and children affected by domestic abuse, sexual abuse, and relationship trauma. We provide Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAs) to support women and children by providing emotional support, support to flee abuse and a safety plan. Our services also include free legal support with a family lawyer, a welfare advice hub, training programmes for both women and organisations, and a range of empowerment courses such as ESOL classes, counselling, peer support groups and more to help women build skills, confidence, and independence. The Role The Floating Support IDVA will provide specialist domestic abuse advocacy alongside practical housing and resettlement support to women who have experienced domestic abuse and homelessness. The role will combine the specialist functions of an IDVA with intensive floating support to help survivors remain safe, sustain their accommodation, develop tenancy readiness and move successfully into safe, independent housing. The post holder will undertake comprehensive needs and risk assessments, safety planning, advocacy and multi-agency work while supporting survivors with the practical skills, housing, financial, health, legal and social needs that can create barriers to successful resettlement. The role will work closely with City of London Homelessness Officers, MARAC, WSUP's Health Coordinator and other statutory and voluntary-sector partners to ensure support is coordinated, risk is managed and each woman is supported towards safe and sustainable move-on. Duties Build trusting, positive and professional relationships with survivors, using a trauma-informed, strengths-based and person-centred approach which recognises the impact of domestic abuse, homelessness, multiple disadvantage and intersectionality. Provide specialist IDVA advice, advocacy and crisis intervention to women experiencing domestic abuse, including support with safety, housing, legal remedies, criminal and civil justice processes and access to specialist services. Complete and review DASH risk assessments within the required timeframe, working in partnership with City of London Homelessness Officers and other relevant agencies. Develop, implement and regularly review individual safety plans and risk-management plans, responding promptly to changes in risk, incidents, safeguarding concerns and domestic abuse-related threats. Advocate for and represent survivors at MARAC where appropriate, including making referrals and re-referrals where risk escalates or circumstances change. Support survivors to understand and exercise their rights under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and other relevant legislation, and facilitate access to legal advice and remedies including injunctions, non-molestation orders and criminal justice processes. Provide effective housing-related support, including tenancy management, understanding housing rights and responsibilities, housing applications, choice-based lettings, property viewings, tenancy signing, renters' rights and preparation for independent living. Support survivors to make weekly housing bids and maximise their move-on options, including identifying and pursuing safe accommodation options outside the social housing system where appropriate. Ensure housing benefit claims are made within the required timeframe and support survivors to maximise their income, access benefits and develop budgeting and financial management skills. Support survivors to develop practical life skills and the confidence required to sustain accommodation, manage a home and live independently. Work with survivors to identify employment, education, training, volunteering and learning needs and make appropriate referrals or provide practical support to access opportunities. Support survivors to register with a GP and access primary healthcare and other relevant health services, including practical support to attend appointments where needed. Recognise and appropriately escalate health deterioration, self-neglect and other health inequalities. Identify mental health concerns and ensure survivors are appropriately signposted or referred to mental health services, alongside facilitating access to counselling and other emotional wellbeing support. Make appropriate onward referrals and support survivors to access relevant external services where appropriate, including specialist domestic abuse, health, legal, financial, employment, community and social support services. Facilitate social activities and opportunities for group cohesion at least monthly, promoting social inclusion, confidence, resilience and positive relationships while respecting survivors' individual cultural, religious and communication needs. Support survivors with practical arrangements for moving home, including viewing properties, decision-making, tenancy signing, move-on grants, furniture and social-giving schemes, transport and other relocation logistics. Maintain regular contact with survivors, with at least weekly contact attempts Respond appropriately to incidents, anti-social behaviour and safeguarding concerns, ensuring call-outs and incidents are recorded within the required timeframe and safeguarding concerns are reported or escalated to the appropriate agency without delay. Maintain accurate, timely and contemporaneous case records, including support plans, risk assessments, safety plans, outcomes, referrals, incidents and move-on activity, in accordance with Her Centre's data protection, confidentiality and information-sharing requirements. Complete exit interviews and support the collection of service-user feedback, using feedback and lived experience to inform service development and improvement. Contribute accurate monitoring information and individual progress reports, including data required for quarterly contract monitoring, client outcomes, demographics, referrals, move-on, incidents, safeguarding, partnerships and service-user feedback. Maintain effective working relationships with WSUP's Health Coordinator, City of London Homelessness Officers, housing services, police, health, social care, legal services, domestic abuse services and other relevant agencies Keep up to date with legislation, policy, research and best practice relating to domestic abuse, homelessness, housing, safeguarding, health and violence against women and girls, and undertake relevant training and professional development. Contribute to service improvement and co-production, ensuring survivor participation, feedback and lived experience inform service delivery. Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the role, as requested by the Service Director or senior management. Benefits of working at Her Centre - A lovely team! - 4 day working week (full time) - 1 personal "wellbeing hour" a week - Work from home 1 day a month - 2 team-building days out a year - Training and progression opportunities - 3% pension contribution Please note: Due to the intensive and sensitive nature of the support involved, this post is open to women only , as permitted under Section 7(2)(e) of the Sex Discrimination Act. We are actively interviewing for this role as applications arrive

About the opportunity Voluntary Action Surrey East (VASE) helps local organisations build capacity, navigate change and connect with opportunities and support. We are seeking an experienced, practical manager to lead this work and support our small staff team. You will combine direct advice and development support with service planning, staff supervision and reliable internal systems. You will build relationships with local groups and stakeholders to improve access to VASE's services, with particular attention to smaller and grassroots organisations. Purpose of the role Lead organisational development support, coordinate VASE's volunteering and administrative functions through the two direct reports, and maintain clear plans, service standards and evidence of impact. Organisational development and capacity building for local VCSE (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise Sector) organisations Provide practical advice and development support to voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations across East Surrey on their governance, leadership, organisational planning, funding readiness and sustainability. Work with the trustees, staff and volunteers of these organisations to identify their needs, agree achievable development actions and review progress. Help local VCSE organisations strengthen their own policies, systems and decision-making, recognising the limits of general advice and referring specialist legal, financial or other enquiries appropriately. Plan and deliver accessible training, workshops, resources and peer learning that build the skills and capacity of local VCSE organisations. Proactively reach smaller, grassroots and less-connected VCSE organisations, identifying unmet needs and gaps in the support VASE offers them. Volunteering and local connections Support the Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator to deliver VASE's volunteering services, with clear priorities, consistent enquiry handling and appropriate follow-up. Help local organisations improve volunteer recruitment, support and retention through VASE's advice, resources and learning opportunities. Develop VASE forums and networks that enable local organisations to share knowledge and access support, avoiding duplication. Maintain operational relationships with councils, NHS colleagues, funders and community organisations where these help deliver VASE's services. Represent VASE within delegated authority and refer strategic commitments to the Chief Executive. People management and operations Line manages two staff, with clear objectives, regular one-to-ones, feedback, appraisals and development support. Coordinate workloads, leave and cover so that office administration, volunteering services and organisational support remain reliable. Address performance concerns within VASE policy and delegated authority. Oversee practical office workflows, enquiries, record keeping and service information, working through the Office Administrator and improving processes where needed. Maintain a proportionate service plan with priorities, milestones, responsibilities and risks. Monitor delivery and resource use, and alert the Chief Executive when capacity or funding commitments are at risk. Monitor any delegated service budget within agreed limits; obtain approval for spending, recruitment or contractual commitments outside those limits. Impact and service improvement Maintain accurate, secure records of support, reach, outcomes and feedback, including which groups VASE is reaching and where barriers remain. Coordinate monitoring and evidence for VASE's own funding commitments and prepare clear reports for the Chief Executive as required. Use feedback, case studies and local intelligence gathered through VASE's work to improve services and inform recommendations on future priorities. Accountability The manager takes day-to-day decisions within agreed plans, policies, budgets and delegated authority. Agree priorities and decision limits with the Chief Executive, bring clear options when approval is needed, and escalate significant safeguarding, staffing, financial, delivery or reputational concerns promptly. Changes to organisational policy, staffing establishment, major bids or strategic commitments require the appropriate approval. Person specification We value capability, judgement and transferable experience. Essential Strong experience supporting VCSE organisations with organisational development, Volunteer management, governance, funding or sustainability, or closely related infrastructure work. Strong experience in people management, including supervision, feedback, development and appropriate handling of performance concerns. Ability to plan and coordinate several services or projects, manage workloads and turn complex issues into practical action. Understanding of VCSE and the pressures facing charities and community groups, including small and grassroots organisations. Strong relationship-building and communication skills with trustees, staff, volunteers and stakeholders; ability to facilitate learning and produce clear reports. Sound judgement, initiative and ability to work independently within delegated authority, identifying when to seek advice or escalate. Ability to maintain accurate records, use everyday digital systems and monitoring information, and manage resources responsibly. Commitment to inclusion, confidentiality, safeguarding and accessible services. Ability to travel reliably across East Surrey, with reasonable adjustments considered. Desirable Experience developing volunteering services or advising on volunteer management. Experience designing training, supporting networks or using impact evidence to improve services. Knowledge of East Surrey's VCSE sector and relevant local public-sector services. How you work You bring calm, practical judgement, build trust and handle difficult conversations constructively. You balance a supportive approach with clear accountability, welcome feedback and help a small team focus on achievable priorities. Working at VASE Working arrangements The role is based at VASE's Oxted office, with regular visits, meetings and activities across East Surrey. Plan time to balance service delivery, staff support and office responsibilities. Some meetings or events may occasionally take place outside normal office hours. Time off in lieu or other arrangements will be managed in line with VASE policy. General responsibilities Work in line with VASE policies, values, safeguarding procedures, equality commitments and information governance requirements. Represent VASE professionally within the responsibilities delegated by the Chief Executive. Contribute flexibly to the work of a small organisation and undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the level and purpose of the role.

Bid Coordinator We are working with an award-winning, employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy, to recruit a Bid Coordinator for their Manchester hub. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong bid coordination experience, excellent InDesign skills and an interest in architecture and the built environment to join a highly regarded international practice. The Role Bid Coordinator As Bid Coordinator, you will be responsible for the project management and delivery of high-quality bid submissions, working across multiple deadlines and with a variety of internal stakeholders. Key responsibilities will include: Managing the end-to-end bid process and ensuring procedures are followed correctly Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders to produce proposals and presentation materials Using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, to create high-quality bid submissions Reviewing and proofreading bid content to ensure consistency, accuracy and quality Designing layouts for bids and tenders, including coordinating relevant imagery and graphics Maintaining bid libraries, staff CVs, project case studies and photography Reviewing both successful and unsuccessful bids to identify lessons learnt Taking ownership of improvements and efficiencies within the bidding process Working closely with business development and marketing teams About You To be considered for the role, you will ideally have: Excellent Adobe InDesign skills Strong time management and organisational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Exceptional attention to detail and strong proofreading ability Confidence dealing with stakeholders at all levels of seniority Experience working on high-value bids Previous bid coordination or bid management experience would be highly advantageous. Experience within architecture, construction or the wider built environment would also be beneficial, alongside graphic design skills or experience using procurement portals. In Return? Salary: £30,000-£35,000 Agile, flexible and hybrid working, with a minimum of 3 days in the office and up to 2 days working from home Annual leave increasing with long service Life assurance Study sponsorship with paid study leave Sabbaticals Employee assistance programme Season ticket loans Cycle to work scheme Virtual GP service Subscription fees Company day out Volunteering scheme Enhanced learning and development opportunities If you are a Bid Coordinator, currently considering your opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James. REFERENCE: 22857MC

MB854: Estimator Location: Swindon Salary: £70,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Enhanced Pension Contributions Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit an Estimator on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot. Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure company governance procedures are followed at all times Work in coordination with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing Agree methodologies and outputs for key activities with planner and, where appropriate, with Bid Manager / Design Manger Provide advice to Bid Manager / Design Manager on most cost effective design options Price alternative design solutions Procedure competitive price using methodologies and outputs etc to suit conditions/ situations relevant to the scheme. Advise Bid Manager of sufficiency of client bill of quantity / activity schedule and arrange for full quantity take off or checking as required. Preparing the price estimate for tenders of budget pricing comprising the following aspects: Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items Ensure Working Rule Agreement (and any other specific requirements such as London Living wage) included in labour rates Prepare scheme specific labour rate calculation where required. Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items Liaise with Planner to reconcile plant resource levels Comparison sheet for materials considering unit rate (conversation factors), wastage, waiting times and part loads etc. Liaise with procurement to determine appropriate selection of suppliers to send enquiries to. Liaise with procurement to determine the sufficiency and compliance of supplier quotations Liaise with procurement and agree on the selection of supplier quotations to be used in the estimate Liase with procurement & bid team to determine appropriate selection of subcontractors to send enquires to Liase with procurement to determine sufficiency and compliance of subcontractor quotations Preparation of comparation sheet for subcontractors details additions/ deletions from quoted rates Liaise with procurement and bid manager and agree on the selection of the subcontractor to be used in the estimate. Liaise with Planner / Technical Services / Temporary Works Coordinator to agree extent and nature of temporary works. Agree costs of temporary works with temporary works coordinator. Agree staffing levels and procedure staff programme with Bid Manager and Operations Lead Use currently weekly staff rated to price staff Agree shift patterns and overtime rates with operations lead for out of normal hours working - note these need to comply with working time directive/ NR Fatigue guidance Liaise with Planner to determine overall duration of preliminaries Coordinate and liase with Bid Manager to ensure all aspects of clients requirements included as necessary Input with Bid Manager and tender risk manager into tender risk/ opportunity register Final Settlement and submission Procedure top-sheet tender summary in current format and associated back up sheets Present Pricing build up at pre-settlement and settlement meetings Prepare adjustments sheets in coordination with Bid Manager to reflect settlement adjustments Prepare final pricing documentation for inclusion with tender submission - where possible ensuring pricing maintains a positive cash flow throughout the project Coordinate with Bid Manager for the production of the form of tender Liase with Bid Manager and address any post tender clarifications/amendments issued by the client Handover (for successful bids) Prepare handover pricing document for issue to Project Manager and Commercial Manager Attend handover meeting with Bid Manager Review (for unsuccessful bids) Coordinate with Bid Manager to review feedback on tender price (where provided) for future tenders. Skills and Qualifications: Sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques Knowledge of relevant procurement legislation Commercial awareness of different forms of contract Sound knowledge of the companies' governance and procedural requirements for work winning. Detailed knowledge of estimating software packages MB854: Estimator Location: Swindon Salary: £70,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Enhanced Pension Contributions

About the role A growing professional consultancy is looking to appoint a Practice Operations Coordinator to help improve the way the business operates day to day. This is a newly created position and will suit someone who is highly organised, proactive and enjoys taking ownership. The role will work closely with the Managing Director and wider team, helping to introduce better systems, improve processes and provide reliable operational support across the practice. This is not a traditional administration role. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on how the business operates and develop the role as the practice grows. Key responsibilities Take ownership of general practice and operational administration Support the Managing Director with diary management, meetings, correspondence and follow-up actions Help establish and maintain effective internal systems and processes Support invoicing, debt collection, expenses and financial administration Provide additional support and resilience around Sage and liaise with external accountants where required Coordinate timesheets and help improve visibility of project performance and resource utilisation Assist with project set-up, document control, bids and proposals Identify areas where processes can be improved and reduce unnecessary manual administration Create and maintain clear procedures to ensure key processes have appropriate backup Produce straightforward operational and management information Provide wider support across the practice as required About you The ideal candidate will be someone who is confident taking ownership rather than waiting to be told what to do. You will be comfortable managing a varied workload, improving existing processes and working closely with senior professionals. You will ideally have: Previous experience in an operations, practice coordination, business support or senior administration role Strong organisational and time-management skills Experience supporting Directors or senior professionals Good Excel, Word and Outlook skills Experience with invoicing, financial administration or commercial information Sage or similar accounting software experience would be advantageous A proactive approach to improving systems and processes Excellent communication and attention to detail The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities Why join? This is an opportunity to join a professional consultancy at an exciting stage of its development and take ownership of a newly created function. The role offers genuine scope to shape how the business operates, take on increasing responsibility and potentially develop towards a Practice Manager position.

Temporary Bid Writer / Document Coordinator West Malling £16.00 - £17.00 per hour Weekly Pay Temporary Assignment 5-6 Weeks Office-Based 7.30am - 5pm Monday - Friday, possible early finish on a Friday. Are you an expert PowerPoint user with exceptional attention to detail? Do you enjoy transforming large volumes of information into professional, well-presented documents? If so, we have an excellent temporary opportunity to join a busy and friendly team in West Malling. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in bid writing, tender administration, document coordination, or creating large corporate presentations who is available immediately and looking for a short-term assignment. The Role You will be responsible for supporting the team with the preparation and coordination of tender and bid documentation, ensuring all submissions are accurate, professional and delivered on time. Key Responsibilities Reviewing and amending tender documentation for new submissions Compiling, formatting and editing large documents ranging from 6-60 pages Gathering supporting information and evidence from internal stakeholders Preparing and issuing pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs) Ensuring all documents are professionally presented and consistent with company branding Proofreading documentation and identifying errors, omissions and formatting inconsistencies Managing document versions and ensuring updates are accurately reflected throughout submissions Monitoring deadlines and supporting the wider team to ensure all tender requirements are met Maintaining organised bid libraries, records and supporting documentation About You Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills Confident managing large, detailed documents and presentations Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading ability Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise deadlines Experience within bid writing, tender administration, document control or proposal coordination would be highly advantageous Professional communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders Experience using Adobe InDesign would be beneficial but is not essential What's on Offer? £16.00 - £17.00 per hour Weekly pay 5-6 week temporary assignment Modern offices in West Malling - superb facilities! Friendly and supportive team - we have placed with them before! Immediate start available If you're a PowerPoint expert who enjoys creating high-quality business documents and would like to join a successful and professional organisation, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today or contact the Office Angels Tunbridge Wells team for more information. Next steps If you're interested in this position and have the skills and attributes listed above then please apply today. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.