Senior / Principal Planner Location: Knutsford Working Pattern: Hybrid Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 plus benefits Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a specialist countryside planning consultancy in Cheshire with the appointment of a Senior / Principal Planner. This consultancy is recognised for delivering high-quality, well-reasoned planning advice underpinned by strong practical understanding and professional judgement. The Opportunity The Senior / Principal Planner will work across a diverse portfolio of countryside and rural planning projects, including: Rural diversification and farm business developments Estate planning and long-term land strategies Planning appeals, certificates and enforcement matters Complex countryside planning challenges Residential developments of up to 100 dwellings Commercial greenfield developments of up to 25 acres The consultancy places clear emphasis on quality over volume, focusing on meaningful outcomes that support clients, rural businesses and communities. The Role The Senior / Principal Planner will take ownership of projects from initial enquiry through to determination, with responsibilities including: Leading planning projects end-to-end Developing clear, robust planning strategies Explaining complex planning issues in a practical and accessible way Preparing high-quality planning applications and supporting documents Managing discussions with planning officers and external consultants Working directly with clients on matters of personal and commercial importance Contributing to a collaborative team structure that supports quality and wellbeing About You This role is suited to a Senior / Principal Planner who demonstrates: Strong professional judgement and decision-making ability Clear written and verbal communication skills Emotional intelligence and client-focused thinking Confidence in taking responsibility for work A practical, grounded approach to planning A purely rural background is not essential. MRTPI, RICS or equivalent experience is desirable but not mandatory where capability and professional maturity can be demonstrated. What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working and flexibility High levels of autonomy with structured support A varied and engaging workload Long-term progression opportunities for the right Senior / Principal Planner Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates as soon as possible. If you meet the criteria above, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Senior / Principal Planner Location: Knutsford Working Pattern: Hybrid Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 plus benefits Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a specialist countryside planning consultancy in Cheshire with the appointment of a Senior / Principal Planner. This consultancy is recognised for delivering high-quality, well-reasoned planning advice underpinned by strong practical understanding and professional judgement. The Opportunity The Senior / Principal Planner will work across a diverse portfolio of countryside and rural planning projects, including: Rural diversification and farm business developments Estate planning and long-term land strategies Planning appeals, certificates and enforcement matters Complex countryside planning challenges Residential developments of up to 100 dwellings Commercial greenfield developments of up to 25 acres The consultancy places clear emphasis on quality over volume, focusing on meaningful outcomes that support clients, rural businesses and communities. The Role The Senior / Principal Planner will take ownership of projects from initial enquiry through to determination, with responsibilities including: Leading planning projects end-to-end Developing clear, robust planning strategies Explaining complex planning issues in a practical and accessible way Preparing high-quality planning applications and supporting documents Managing discussions with planning officers and external consultants Working directly with clients on matters of personal and commercial importance Contributing to a collaborative team structure that supports quality and wellbeing About You This role is suited to a Senior / Principal Planner who demonstrates: Strong professional judgement and decision-making ability Clear written and verbal communication skills Emotional intelligence and client-focused thinking Confidence in taking responsibility for work A practical, grounded approach to planning A purely rural background is not essential. MRTPI, RICS or equivalent experience is desirable but not mandatory where capability and professional maturity can be demonstrated. What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working and flexibility High levels of autonomy with structured support A varied and engaging workload Long-term progression opportunities for the right Senior / Principal Planner Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates as soon as possible. If you meet the criteria above, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
Operations Manager - Logistics Location: West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Contract: Full Time 5/7 rota (weekend senior lead) The Role We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager - Logistics to lead and manage multi-site logistics services, including Portering, Waste, Grounds, Gardens, and Litter Picking. You will ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations while driving service performance, staff development, and customer satisfaction. On a 5/7 rota, you will act as the senior operational lead on weekends, maintaining service continuity and supporting collaboration across all service lines. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee Portering, Waste, Grounds, Garden Maintenance, and Litter Picking services. Ensure safe, timely, and compliant patient movement, specimen transport, waste management, and grounds upkeep. Maintain high-quality service standards, workflow efficiency, and resource deployment. Collaborate with clinical teams to plan for high-demand periods and operational pressures. Lead, develop, and engage teams while ensuring HR compliance and workforce planning. Monitor KPIs, SLAs, audits, and compliance with statutory, regulatory, and contractual requirements. Manage budgets, labour, equipment, stock, and procurement for cost-effective operations. Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and contribute to performance reporting and service improvements. About You NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) with experience in a similar operational management role. Experience managing multi-site logistics, portering, or facilities services. Strong commercial awareness, contract knowledge, and KPI management experience. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Results-driven, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement. Enhanced DBS clearance (or ability to obtain).
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Operations Manager - Logistics Location: West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Contract: Full Time 5/7 rota (weekend senior lead) The Role We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager - Logistics to lead and manage multi-site logistics services, including Portering, Waste, Grounds, Gardens, and Litter Picking. You will ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations while driving service performance, staff development, and customer satisfaction. On a 5/7 rota, you will act as the senior operational lead on weekends, maintaining service continuity and supporting collaboration across all service lines. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee Portering, Waste, Grounds, Garden Maintenance, and Litter Picking services. Ensure safe, timely, and compliant patient movement, specimen transport, waste management, and grounds upkeep. Maintain high-quality service standards, workflow efficiency, and resource deployment. Collaborate with clinical teams to plan for high-demand periods and operational pressures. Lead, develop, and engage teams while ensuring HR compliance and workforce planning. Monitor KPIs, SLAs, audits, and compliance with statutory, regulatory, and contractual requirements. Manage budgets, labour, equipment, stock, and procurement for cost-effective operations. Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and contribute to performance reporting and service improvements. About You NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) with experience in a similar operational management role. Experience managing multi-site logistics, portering, or facilities services. Strong commercial awareness, contract knowledge, and KPI management experience. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Results-driven, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement. Enhanced DBS clearance (or ability to obtain).
About Us Perk (formerly TravelPerk) is the intelligent platform for travel and spend management. Built to tackle the time-consuming, manual work that gets in the way of real work, our tools automate everything from travel bookings to expenses, invoice processing, and more. By eliminating this shadow work that wastes hours, erodes morale, and saps innovation, we're on a mission to power real work, with real impact. We're trusted by more than 10,000 companies worldwide, including Wise, On Running, Breitling, and Fabletics, and we're tackling the 7 hours of lost productivity per employee each week, a $1.7 trillion problem. Founded in 2015, Perk has grown into a global company of more than 1,800 people across 12 offices globally, with headquarters in London and Boston. We combine innovation, control, and simplicity to transform how businesses work and how people feel at work. At Perk, we're driven by our values, like being an owner, delivering a 7-star experience, and working as one team. We value curiosity, purpose, and mindset, not just knowledge, to unlock the power in your potential. Our talent team brings together leading minds from the travel and SaaS industries, representing over 70 countries. If you're excited about having a real impact and shaping how millions of people experience work, we'd love you on the team. Visit to learn more. About the Role At Perk, we're scaling rapidly and expanding our revenue organisation across Europe and North America. To support this growth, we're looking for a Revenue Talent Partner to own end-to-end hiring for our Sales & Go-to-Market (GTM) functions and specifically for Sales Development, Sales Executives, Customer Success, and other commercial roles. As a key member of our Talent team, you'll act as a strategic partner and coach to hiring managers, driving hiring excellence through data, collaboration, and proactive talent engagement. You'll own the full recruitment lifecycle and market insights for sourcing, selection, and offer management, ensuring an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience at every step. This Role is perfect for a high-impact recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about scaling world-class revenue teams. What You'll Do Partner closely with Revenue Leadership, Hiring Managers, and People Team to define hiring needs, design effective recruitment strategies, and deliver on ambitious growth targets. Manage end-to-end recruitment for sales roles across multiple markets in Europe. Own pipeline generation through proactive sourcing, networking, and market mapping. Utilise data and insights to inform decision-making, enhance conversion rates, and predict hiring capacity. Lead candidate experience end-to-end, ensuring timely communication, structured assessments, and strong employer brand representation. Partner with Employer Branding to drive top-of-funnel initiatives such as campus programmes, sourcing events, and targeted outreach campaigns. Collaborate cross-functionally with business leaders to ensure alignment on headcount and offers. What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Talent Partner within Sales or GTM functions (SDR, Sales Executives, Customer Success etc.), ideally in a high-growth SaaS or tech environment. Demonstrated ability to manage full-cycle recruitment across multiple markets. Strong business acumen and the ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders. Hands-on sourcing skills with solid knowledge of Boolean search, market mapping, and outreach strategies. Data-driven mindset comfortable analysing pipeline metrics, offer ratios, and conversion data. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a focus on partnership and transparency. Passion for candidate experience, employer branding, and continuous improvement. Highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable prioritising in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Why you will love this Role You'll have a direct impact on shaping the future of Perk's commercial teams across EMEA. You'll work closely with inspiring leaders who value collaboration, autonomy, and innovation. You'll join a high-performing Talent team with a culture of learning, transparency, and growth. You'll play a pivotal role in scaling one of Europe's fastest-growing SaaS companies, where people, data, and culture drive everything we do. What we offer A competitive compensation package; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays; Company Pension Plan with Aviva; Private medical insurance from Bupa; Life insurance with Zurich; Income Protection + Wellbeing App with Unum; Access to voluntary dental insurance through Bupa; Tax-efficient schemes such as Cycle2Work & electric car leasing via Octopus; Discounts on 12-month gym memberships with GymFlex; Spring Health - Get access to 12x therapy & 12x coaching sessions per year! - a mental health support tool with Access to therapists year-round; ️ Access to a wide variety of discounts and rewards; Unforgettable Perk events, including our spectacular annual summer party; Parental leave: 12 to 16 weeks, based on eligibility factors; 16 paid hours per year to volunteer for a cause of your choice; A 'Work from anywhere' in the world allowance of 20 working days per year. Interview Process Our process is designed to be transparent and efficient, helping you showcase your strengths while getting a real feel for our culture. 30-minute introduction call with Maria, Head of Business Recruitment, to discuss your background and motivations. In-person 45-60 minute discussion: You'll meet with 2 members of the Talent team to explore your approach to sales hiring, data use, and stakeholder collaboration. It's a conversation, not an assessment. 30-minute Values interview with Miguel, Senior Director of People & Talent, focused on collaboration, adaptability, and alignment with Perk's culture. How We Work At Perk, we take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in-person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be based within commuting distance of our hubs. We fundamentally believe in the value of meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, creativity and ultimately making us a great place to work. For certain roles, we can help with relocation from anywhere in the world, English is the official language at the office. Please submit your resume in English if you choose to apply. Do not forget to submit an updated portfolio and/or resume. Perk is a global company with a diverse customer base, and we want to make sure the people behind our product reflect that. We're an equal opportunity employer, which means you're welcome at Perk regardless of how you look, where you're from, or anything else that makes you, well, you. Protect Yourself from Recruitment Scams All official communication from Perk will always come from email addresses ending our verified social media channels, or recruiters listed on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask you to pay for equipment, training, or fees, request sensitive personal information such as bank details early in the process, or communicate through unofficial apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal. If you receive a message claiming to be from Perk that seems suspicious, please do not respond. Forward it to , and we will confirm whether it is legitimate.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
About Us Perk (formerly TravelPerk) is the intelligent platform for travel and spend management. Built to tackle the time-consuming, manual work that gets in the way of real work, our tools automate everything from travel bookings to expenses, invoice processing, and more. By eliminating this shadow work that wastes hours, erodes morale, and saps innovation, we're on a mission to power real work, with real impact. We're trusted by more than 10,000 companies worldwide, including Wise, On Running, Breitling, and Fabletics, and we're tackling the 7 hours of lost productivity per employee each week, a $1.7 trillion problem. Founded in 2015, Perk has grown into a global company of more than 1,800 people across 12 offices globally, with headquarters in London and Boston. We combine innovation, control, and simplicity to transform how businesses work and how people feel at work. At Perk, we're driven by our values, like being an owner, delivering a 7-star experience, and working as one team. We value curiosity, purpose, and mindset, not just knowledge, to unlock the power in your potential. Our talent team brings together leading minds from the travel and SaaS industries, representing over 70 countries. If you're excited about having a real impact and shaping how millions of people experience work, we'd love you on the team. Visit to learn more. About the Role At Perk, we're scaling rapidly and expanding our revenue organisation across Europe and North America. To support this growth, we're looking for a Revenue Talent Partner to own end-to-end hiring for our Sales & Go-to-Market (GTM) functions and specifically for Sales Development, Sales Executives, Customer Success, and other commercial roles. As a key member of our Talent team, you'll act as a strategic partner and coach to hiring managers, driving hiring excellence through data, collaboration, and proactive talent engagement. You'll own the full recruitment lifecycle and market insights for sourcing, selection, and offer management, ensuring an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience at every step. This Role is perfect for a high-impact recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about scaling world-class revenue teams. What You'll Do Partner closely with Revenue Leadership, Hiring Managers, and People Team to define hiring needs, design effective recruitment strategies, and deliver on ambitious growth targets. Manage end-to-end recruitment for sales roles across multiple markets in Europe. Own pipeline generation through proactive sourcing, networking, and market mapping. Utilise data and insights to inform decision-making, enhance conversion rates, and predict hiring capacity. Lead candidate experience end-to-end, ensuring timely communication, structured assessments, and strong employer brand representation. Partner with Employer Branding to drive top-of-funnel initiatives such as campus programmes, sourcing events, and targeted outreach campaigns. Collaborate cross-functionally with business leaders to ensure alignment on headcount and offers. What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Talent Partner within Sales or GTM functions (SDR, Sales Executives, Customer Success etc.), ideally in a high-growth SaaS or tech environment. Demonstrated ability to manage full-cycle recruitment across multiple markets. Strong business acumen and the ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders. Hands-on sourcing skills with solid knowledge of Boolean search, market mapping, and outreach strategies. Data-driven mindset comfortable analysing pipeline metrics, offer ratios, and conversion data. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a focus on partnership and transparency. Passion for candidate experience, employer branding, and continuous improvement. Highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable prioritising in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Why you will love this Role You'll have a direct impact on shaping the future of Perk's commercial teams across EMEA. You'll work closely with inspiring leaders who value collaboration, autonomy, and innovation. You'll join a high-performing Talent team with a culture of learning, transparency, and growth. You'll play a pivotal role in scaling one of Europe's fastest-growing SaaS companies, where people, data, and culture drive everything we do. What we offer A competitive compensation package; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays; Company Pension Plan with Aviva; Private medical insurance from Bupa; Life insurance with Zurich; Income Protection + Wellbeing App with Unum; Access to voluntary dental insurance through Bupa; Tax-efficient schemes such as Cycle2Work & electric car leasing via Octopus; Discounts on 12-month gym memberships with GymFlex; Spring Health - Get access to 12x therapy & 12x coaching sessions per year! - a mental health support tool with Access to therapists year-round; ️ Access to a wide variety of discounts and rewards; Unforgettable Perk events, including our spectacular annual summer party; Parental leave: 12 to 16 weeks, based on eligibility factors; 16 paid hours per year to volunteer for a cause of your choice; A 'Work from anywhere' in the world allowance of 20 working days per year. Interview Process Our process is designed to be transparent and efficient, helping you showcase your strengths while getting a real feel for our culture. 30-minute introduction call with Maria, Head of Business Recruitment, to discuss your background and motivations. In-person 45-60 minute discussion: You'll meet with 2 members of the Talent team to explore your approach to sales hiring, data use, and stakeholder collaboration. It's a conversation, not an assessment. 30-minute Values interview with Miguel, Senior Director of People & Talent, focused on collaboration, adaptability, and alignment with Perk's culture. How We Work At Perk, we take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in-person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be based within commuting distance of our hubs. We fundamentally believe in the value of meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, creativity and ultimately making us a great place to work. For certain roles, we can help with relocation from anywhere in the world, English is the official language at the office. Please submit your resume in English if you choose to apply. Do not forget to submit an updated portfolio and/or resume. Perk is a global company with a diverse customer base, and we want to make sure the people behind our product reflect that. We're an equal opportunity employer, which means you're welcome at Perk regardless of how you look, where you're from, or anything else that makes you, well, you. Protect Yourself from Recruitment Scams All official communication from Perk will always come from email addresses ending our verified social media channels, or recruiters listed on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask you to pay for equipment, training, or fees, request sensitive personal information such as bank details early in the process, or communicate through unofficial apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal. If you receive a message claiming to be from Perk that seems suspicious, please do not respond. Forward it to , and we will confirm whether it is legitimate.
Fire Engineer Job in Leeds, Yorkshire Fire Engineer job available in Leeds, for an established and leading fire consultancy. As a key part of the Fire Engineering team, you will be working through all stages of complex fire engineering projects. The role offers a salary of 35,000 - 45,000 + Bonus + 25 Days Holiday + BH + hybrid working + healthcare + continuous CPD / professional development. They offer strategic advice, innovative design, construction oversight and risk management services to wide ranging clients in the UK and worldwide. Established nearly 15 years ago, they are an award-winning consultancy working closely with councils, architects, and design teams to embed safety at the heart of architectural ambition. They work across a wide range of sectors including commercial, residential, education, transport, healthcare, hospitality and nuclear. Role & Responsibilities Lead on small to medium sized projects with the support of a project manager Lead workshops/meetings to discuss design solutions Create fire strategies / retrospective fire strategies Produce fire engineering technical reports Review technical packages from sub-contractors Support with technical queries Project management across the whole life-cycle of multiple projects Fire Dynamics, smoke dynamics, heat transfer, human behaviour and structural response Shadow on-site inspections Build and maintain relationship with clients. Required Skills & Experience Engineering Council Accredited BEng Hons Minimum Associate Member of IFE Extensive experience in delivering fire-engineered solutions for UK based projects Strong understanding of UK legislation/regulations and design guidance Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, working to tight deadlines UK Driving Licence and own vehicle. What you get back Salary 35,000 - 45,000 (Negotiable) Mileage paid 45p per mile Chartership bonus and additional bonus scheme 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (option to buy 10 additional days) Hybrid Working (2-3 days working remotely) Pension scheme 6% Private healthcare Childcare scheme Life Cover Continuous CPD / Professional development Electric Car Benefit. Apply If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies. In accordance with GDPR, by applying for this position you give us your consent to process your data in-line with our Privacy and Data Protection Policies which can be read on the privacy policy page on our website. Referral Did you know we run a referral scheme? We'll give you a 1000 referral bonus if you introduce us to anyone who we then successfully place in a new job role. Just send us their information and we'll do the rest. Terms: A candidate is deemed to have been successfully placed once they have started a new job as a result of an introduction made by Hunter Dunning and when they've successfully completed the probation period. Fire Engineer Job in Leeds - Your Property Recruitment Specialists (Ref: 14855)
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Fire Engineer Job in Leeds, Yorkshire Fire Engineer job available in Leeds, for an established and leading fire consultancy. As a key part of the Fire Engineering team, you will be working through all stages of complex fire engineering projects. The role offers a salary of 35,000 - 45,000 + Bonus + 25 Days Holiday + BH + hybrid working + healthcare + continuous CPD / professional development. They offer strategic advice, innovative design, construction oversight and risk management services to wide ranging clients in the UK and worldwide. Established nearly 15 years ago, they are an award-winning consultancy working closely with councils, architects, and design teams to embed safety at the heart of architectural ambition. They work across a wide range of sectors including commercial, residential, education, transport, healthcare, hospitality and nuclear. Role & Responsibilities Lead on small to medium sized projects with the support of a project manager Lead workshops/meetings to discuss design solutions Create fire strategies / retrospective fire strategies Produce fire engineering technical reports Review technical packages from sub-contractors Support with technical queries Project management across the whole life-cycle of multiple projects Fire Dynamics, smoke dynamics, heat transfer, human behaviour and structural response Shadow on-site inspections Build and maintain relationship with clients. Required Skills & Experience Engineering Council Accredited BEng Hons Minimum Associate Member of IFE Extensive experience in delivering fire-engineered solutions for UK based projects Strong understanding of UK legislation/regulations and design guidance Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, working to tight deadlines UK Driving Licence and own vehicle. What you get back Salary 35,000 - 45,000 (Negotiable) Mileage paid 45p per mile Chartership bonus and additional bonus scheme 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (option to buy 10 additional days) Hybrid Working (2-3 days working remotely) Pension scheme 6% Private healthcare Childcare scheme Life Cover Continuous CPD / Professional development Electric Car Benefit. Apply If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies. In accordance with GDPR, by applying for this position you give us your consent to process your data in-line with our Privacy and Data Protection Policies which can be read on the privacy policy page on our website. Referral Did you know we run a referral scheme? We'll give you a 1000 referral bonus if you introduce us to anyone who we then successfully place in a new job role. Just send us their information and we'll do the rest. Terms: A candidate is deemed to have been successfully placed once they have started a new job as a result of an introduction made by Hunter Dunning and when they've successfully completed the probation period. Fire Engineer Job in Leeds - Your Property Recruitment Specialists (Ref: 14855)
Job Title: Director of Town Planning Location: London Penguin Recruitment is supporting a well-established and growing planning, urbanism and development consultancy in their search for a Director of Town Planning to lead and expand their London presence. This is a senior leadership opportunity offering genuine autonomy, strategic influence, and the chance to build and shape a high-performing London team within a nationally active consultancy. The Role Based in London, you will take a leading role in growing the consultancy's London and South East offering. Supported by an existing Associate, you will be responsible for: Originating and securing new planning instructions Developing and strengthening key client relationships Leading and delivering complex planning and development projects Growing and mentoring a successful London-based team Playing a key role in the wider business growth strategy This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of your network and play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of the business. About You The successful candidate is likely to have: Extensive experience within the London and South East planning markets A strong and active client network Proven expertise in managing and delivering planning strategies and development proposals Chartered Membership of the RTPI (preferred) Commercial awareness and a desire to contribute at board/leadership level The Package Salary up to £125,000 A range of ownership options available Hybrid working Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Director of Town Planning Location: London Penguin Recruitment is supporting a well-established and growing planning, urbanism and development consultancy in their search for a Director of Town Planning to lead and expand their London presence. This is a senior leadership opportunity offering genuine autonomy, strategic influence, and the chance to build and shape a high-performing London team within a nationally active consultancy. The Role Based in London, you will take a leading role in growing the consultancy's London and South East offering. Supported by an existing Associate, you will be responsible for: Originating and securing new planning instructions Developing and strengthening key client relationships Leading and delivering complex planning and development projects Growing and mentoring a successful London-based team Playing a key role in the wider business growth strategy This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of your network and play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of the business. About You The successful candidate is likely to have: Extensive experience within the London and South East planning markets A strong and active client network Proven expertise in managing and delivering planning strategies and development proposals Chartered Membership of the RTPI (preferred) Commercial awareness and a desire to contribute at board/leadership level The Package Salary up to £125,000 A range of ownership options available Hybrid working Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or
Join Us as our US Curriculum Lead in Learning and Development! Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Are you ready to broaden your horizons and make a real impact on the future of learning? We're looking for an Experienced Manager to join our Audit Stream L&D team to lead on the development of our US Curriculum . This is your chance to shape the future of learning in this important area for the business. About the Role As our US Curriculum Lead, you'll manage the entire learning process for our US offering. You'll be pivotal in transitioning the curriculum into Audit Stream L&D (it currently sits in the business). You'll work close with our US practitioners, ensuring our learning meets the needs of the business, remains high-quality and is commercially viable . You'll be responsible for overseeing our QC 1000 response and liaise directly with global and US colleagues, influencing learning strategy for the future. You'll report directly to the Audit Stream L&D Leadership Team. Key responsibilities: Support the transition plan for the US curriculum, addressing compliance and delivery risks and managing the change process. Develop and deliver high quality, impactful and innovative content that meets learner needs and delivers business outcomes . Build strategic relationships with SMEs, Global L&D, and the US firm . Support the evaluation of learning impact and effectiveness (lead by our Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance team ) Bring fresh ideas to support effective learning solutions . Support the QC 1000 process, optimising our systems, processes and controls in relation to the US curriculum. What We're Looking For Experienced Manager with an audit background and recent US experience Experience of authoring learning content and/or facilitation would be an advantage but is not essential Strong relationship and collaboration skills Ability to work independently or as part of a team Experience with change programmes is beneficial Interest in developing self and others through high-quality learning Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills Strong data-analytics and problem-solving skills Understanding of business strategy and a focus on delivering effectively This role offers the flexibility to be based anywhere in the UK, with some travel required . If you're a talented, high-performing individual ready to lead change and support our L&D strategy , we want to hear from you. Apply now and help us redefine service quality in our US sector. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Join Us as our US Curriculum Lead in Learning and Development! Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Are you ready to broaden your horizons and make a real impact on the future of learning? We're looking for an Experienced Manager to join our Audit Stream L&D team to lead on the development of our US Curriculum . This is your chance to shape the future of learning in this important area for the business. About the Role As our US Curriculum Lead, you'll manage the entire learning process for our US offering. You'll be pivotal in transitioning the curriculum into Audit Stream L&D (it currently sits in the business). You'll work close with our US practitioners, ensuring our learning meets the needs of the business, remains high-quality and is commercially viable . You'll be responsible for overseeing our QC 1000 response and liaise directly with global and US colleagues, influencing learning strategy for the future. You'll report directly to the Audit Stream L&D Leadership Team. Key responsibilities: Support the transition plan for the US curriculum, addressing compliance and delivery risks and managing the change process. Develop and deliver high quality, impactful and innovative content that meets learner needs and delivers business outcomes . Build strategic relationships with SMEs, Global L&D, and the US firm . Support the evaluation of learning impact and effectiveness (lead by our Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance team ) Bring fresh ideas to support effective learning solutions . Support the QC 1000 process, optimising our systems, processes and controls in relation to the US curriculum. What We're Looking For Experienced Manager with an audit background and recent US experience Experience of authoring learning content and/or facilitation would be an advantage but is not essential Strong relationship and collaboration skills Ability to work independently or as part of a team Experience with change programmes is beneficial Interest in developing self and others through high-quality learning Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills Strong data-analytics and problem-solving skills Understanding of business strategy and a focus on delivering effectively This role offers the flexibility to be based anywhere in the UK, with some travel required . If you're a talented, high-performing individual ready to lead change and support our L&D strategy , we want to hear from you. Apply now and help us redefine service quality in our US sector. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Rentokil Pest Control - Graduate Pest Control Technician Join Our Team and Make a Difference! Enjoy problem-solving and helping customers? Become a Graduate Pest Control Technician with Rentokil in our Glasgow branch. Full training provided, no experience necessary. Apply now! We are currently seeking a Graduate Pest Control Technician to join our dedicated team at the Glasgow branch, covering Dumfries, Annan, Lockerbie and surrounding areas. Successful individuals in this role have included graduates with a science-based, business management or social science degree. If you're looking for a company that prioritises colleague development, this could be the job for you! Why Join Rentokil? Competitive Salary Package: Start with a basic salary of £26,733 per annum. Expected OTE: £31,000 per annum, with bonus and commission schemes available. Benefits: Company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone, uniform, and RI Rewards. Work-Life Balance: Full-time, permanent role, Monday to Friday (40 hr week), with potential for up to 48 hours in the future with an increased salary. Industry-Leading Training: Receive top-notch training to support our customers' pest control needs. Graduate Pest Control Technician Role: You will start as a Pest Control Technician, with your initial 6-12 months dedicated to covering a specific geographical area. You'll provide invaluable support to customers by resolving their pest control issues while receiving comprehensive industry-recognised training. Key responsibilities include: Inspecting customer premises for signs of pests and identifying potential risks. Swiftly tackling pest problems by cleaning and removing evidence of pest behaviour. Offering valuable advice to customers on the maintenance and hygiene of their premises. Completing accurate reports after every visit. Providing exceptional customer service and upholding a professional image at all times. During the next 12-36 months, you will have an exciting opportunity to choose your career path from one of the following roles: Sales Surveyor Field Biologist Service Team Leader Key Account Manager Rentokil offers you the platform to follow your own career path while constantly learning on the job and developing your career. Requirements: A minimum 2.2 degree in a science/BSc related subject including Social Science, or a BA in Business Management, Hospitality or Tourism. A desire to work hard and have fun while meeting and interacting with customers daily.Flexibility with working patterns to support business needs. You may be required to pass a DBS check depending on the role you have applied for Benefits: Additional opportunities to earn more with regular bonus and commission schemes. Access to a company vehicle and fuel card. Salary grading system - linked to performance for those keen to develop their career within our business. Opportunity to contribute to a Private Healthcare scheme. Enrolment in our company pension scheme. Exciting discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards. Overtime opportunities - potential to earn extra in overtime to meet the needs of our customers. leads commission - although this isn't a sales job, we appreciate and reward you for passing on sales leads. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free to access and available 24/7 to you, your family, and friends. Long service recognition - includes an extra five days of annual leave entitlement after five years of service. Refer a Friend - earn up to £1,000 for referring someone to work for Rentokil Initial. A Company Putting "People First" Rentokil Initial (FTSE100) is one of the largest business services companies in the world, operating in over 90 countries and providing services that protect people and enhance lives. Rentokil is the world's leading commercial pest control services provider, Initial is the world's leading commercial hygiene services provider, and Ambius is the world's leading provider of plants and scenting. As a business, we focus on the Right People, doing the Right Things, and in the Right Way. We invest a lot of time and money in training and developing all our colleagues to be the best they can be, and we are always looking for talented and driven people to join our Rentokil Initial Family. Rentokil Initial are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse working environment. To find out how we process your data view our careers privacy policy here.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Rentokil Pest Control - Graduate Pest Control Technician Join Our Team and Make a Difference! Enjoy problem-solving and helping customers? Become a Graduate Pest Control Technician with Rentokil in our Glasgow branch. Full training provided, no experience necessary. Apply now! We are currently seeking a Graduate Pest Control Technician to join our dedicated team at the Glasgow branch, covering Dumfries, Annan, Lockerbie and surrounding areas. Successful individuals in this role have included graduates with a science-based, business management or social science degree. If you're looking for a company that prioritises colleague development, this could be the job for you! Why Join Rentokil? Competitive Salary Package: Start with a basic salary of £26,733 per annum. Expected OTE: £31,000 per annum, with bonus and commission schemes available. Benefits: Company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone, uniform, and RI Rewards. Work-Life Balance: Full-time, permanent role, Monday to Friday (40 hr week), with potential for up to 48 hours in the future with an increased salary. Industry-Leading Training: Receive top-notch training to support our customers' pest control needs. Graduate Pest Control Technician Role: You will start as a Pest Control Technician, with your initial 6-12 months dedicated to covering a specific geographical area. You'll provide invaluable support to customers by resolving their pest control issues while receiving comprehensive industry-recognised training. Key responsibilities include: Inspecting customer premises for signs of pests and identifying potential risks. Swiftly tackling pest problems by cleaning and removing evidence of pest behaviour. Offering valuable advice to customers on the maintenance and hygiene of their premises. Completing accurate reports after every visit. Providing exceptional customer service and upholding a professional image at all times. During the next 12-36 months, you will have an exciting opportunity to choose your career path from one of the following roles: Sales Surveyor Field Biologist Service Team Leader Key Account Manager Rentokil offers you the platform to follow your own career path while constantly learning on the job and developing your career. Requirements: A minimum 2.2 degree in a science/BSc related subject including Social Science, or a BA in Business Management, Hospitality or Tourism. A desire to work hard and have fun while meeting and interacting with customers daily.Flexibility with working patterns to support business needs. You may be required to pass a DBS check depending on the role you have applied for Benefits: Additional opportunities to earn more with regular bonus and commission schemes. Access to a company vehicle and fuel card. Salary grading system - linked to performance for those keen to develop their career within our business. Opportunity to contribute to a Private Healthcare scheme. Enrolment in our company pension scheme. Exciting discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards. Overtime opportunities - potential to earn extra in overtime to meet the needs of our customers. leads commission - although this isn't a sales job, we appreciate and reward you for passing on sales leads. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free to access and available 24/7 to you, your family, and friends. Long service recognition - includes an extra five days of annual leave entitlement after five years of service. Refer a Friend - earn up to £1,000 for referring someone to work for Rentokil Initial. A Company Putting "People First" Rentokil Initial (FTSE100) is one of the largest business services companies in the world, operating in over 90 countries and providing services that protect people and enhance lives. Rentokil is the world's leading commercial pest control services provider, Initial is the world's leading commercial hygiene services provider, and Ambius is the world's leading provider of plants and scenting. As a business, we focus on the Right People, doing the Right Things, and in the Right Way. We invest a lot of time and money in training and developing all our colleagues to be the best they can be, and we are always looking for talented and driven people to join our Rentokil Initial Family. Rentokil Initial are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse working environment. To find out how we process your data view our careers privacy policy here.
Be the spark that turns creativity into impact. Help Age Exchange grow arts & heritage programmes that change lives in social care. Age Exchange embedded in social care and powered by the arts is hiring a Business Development Manager to ignite partnerships and funding that deliver innovative programmes across the UK. If you come from museums, galleries, archives or cultural organisations and can spot opportunities, craft compelling bids and open doors fast, this is your stage. Lead the growth of projects that boost health, wellbeing, learning and social connection so creativity reaches the people who need it most. The role will require someone who can work from our head office in Blackheath and the role will include some national travel as and when required so the ideal candidate will be based within an hours commute of the Community Hub in Blackheath, London. What is The Deal for you? Flexibility! You will be working 35 hours per week over 5 days with some weekend work. Location: You need to be based within a commutable distance to our Community Hub in Blackheath, London. Benefits: retail discounts, holiday discounts, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts through our benefits app Best Lives Possible : You'll be working for an award winning charity who is passionate about ensuring our colleagues and the people we support lead the best lives possible Development: We'll work with you to develop your career or to learn and experience new things. We're passionate about developing our people! Support: From our Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7), financial support options, and wellbeing fund you'll have the support available to lead an easier (financial) life This role will design and secure a portfolio of national and local strategically aligned, market-relevant and impactful programmes which use arts, culture and creativity to achieve a positive impact on our target audiences. These programmes will empower the health, wellbeing, learning, social mobility and social connection of people supported by Age Exchange and Community Integrated Care. The role holder will play an essential role in leading the growth, reach and sustainability of Age Exchange by generating funding and commercial revenue and new partnerships. What You'll do (list not exhaustive): Win funding & partnerships that fuel our programmes and core costs trusts & foundations, corporates/sponsorships, individual giving, and earned income. Build and manage a high-quality pipeline prospect, cultivate, write compelling bids/proposals, negotiate, and steward partners. Collaborate across the delivery team aligning with colleagues so proposed projects and tenders are fundable, impactful, and on-brand. Report outcomes & learn own quarterly KPI reporting and iterate approaches to hit clear income and partnership targets. Our ideal Candidate: Degree-level education or equivalent experience. Proven success in bid writing and securing projects/tenders of £250k+. Strong experience in fundraising, commercial development, and project management within a funded environment. Creative thinker with the ability to design innovative programmes aligned to strategic objectives. Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills, with experience engaging stakeholders at senior levels. Skilled communicator and presenter, able to craft compelling proposals and pitches. Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet). Bring proven success in the arts or heritage sector (e.g., museums, galleries, performing arts, creative health, community arts) with a track record of securing grants and/or sponsorships. Are a confident storyteller and bid writer who can turn creative ideas into fundable, strategically aligned propositions. Why join us ? Be part of a nationally recognised charity making a real difference in people s lives. Lead ground-breaking projects that combine creativity and social impact. Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment with opportunities for professional growth. Success in this role means: Meeting funding and growth targets. Delivering a diverse portfolio of innovative programmes. Enhancing the charity s profile through impactful projects and partnerships. Ready to make a difference ? Apply now and help us shape a future where arts and creativity empower communities across the UK. Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible! Depending on the volume of applications received, the vacancy may be closed before the expected advertising end date. We re really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level. In our 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey, 59% (nearly 3,800) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of . The Employee Net Promoter Score is a measure of how willing our colleagues are to recommend us as a good place to work to their loved ones and a score of is considered a Very Good score when compared to global benchmarks set by hundreds of other organisations.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Be the spark that turns creativity into impact. Help Age Exchange grow arts & heritage programmes that change lives in social care. Age Exchange embedded in social care and powered by the arts is hiring a Business Development Manager to ignite partnerships and funding that deliver innovative programmes across the UK. If you come from museums, galleries, archives or cultural organisations and can spot opportunities, craft compelling bids and open doors fast, this is your stage. Lead the growth of projects that boost health, wellbeing, learning and social connection so creativity reaches the people who need it most. The role will require someone who can work from our head office in Blackheath and the role will include some national travel as and when required so the ideal candidate will be based within an hours commute of the Community Hub in Blackheath, London. What is The Deal for you? Flexibility! You will be working 35 hours per week over 5 days with some weekend work. Location: You need to be based within a commutable distance to our Community Hub in Blackheath, London. Benefits: retail discounts, holiday discounts, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts through our benefits app Best Lives Possible : You'll be working for an award winning charity who is passionate about ensuring our colleagues and the people we support lead the best lives possible Development: We'll work with you to develop your career or to learn and experience new things. We're passionate about developing our people! Support: From our Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7), financial support options, and wellbeing fund you'll have the support available to lead an easier (financial) life This role will design and secure a portfolio of national and local strategically aligned, market-relevant and impactful programmes which use arts, culture and creativity to achieve a positive impact on our target audiences. These programmes will empower the health, wellbeing, learning, social mobility and social connection of people supported by Age Exchange and Community Integrated Care. The role holder will play an essential role in leading the growth, reach and sustainability of Age Exchange by generating funding and commercial revenue and new partnerships. What You'll do (list not exhaustive): Win funding & partnerships that fuel our programmes and core costs trusts & foundations, corporates/sponsorships, individual giving, and earned income. Build and manage a high-quality pipeline prospect, cultivate, write compelling bids/proposals, negotiate, and steward partners. Collaborate across the delivery team aligning with colleagues so proposed projects and tenders are fundable, impactful, and on-brand. Report outcomes & learn own quarterly KPI reporting and iterate approaches to hit clear income and partnership targets. Our ideal Candidate: Degree-level education or equivalent experience. Proven success in bid writing and securing projects/tenders of £250k+. Strong experience in fundraising, commercial development, and project management within a funded environment. Creative thinker with the ability to design innovative programmes aligned to strategic objectives. Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills, with experience engaging stakeholders at senior levels. Skilled communicator and presenter, able to craft compelling proposals and pitches. Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet). Bring proven success in the arts or heritage sector (e.g., museums, galleries, performing arts, creative health, community arts) with a track record of securing grants and/or sponsorships. Are a confident storyteller and bid writer who can turn creative ideas into fundable, strategically aligned propositions. Why join us ? Be part of a nationally recognised charity making a real difference in people s lives. Lead ground-breaking projects that combine creativity and social impact. Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment with opportunities for professional growth. Success in this role means: Meeting funding and growth targets. Delivering a diverse portfolio of innovative programmes. Enhancing the charity s profile through impactful projects and partnerships. Ready to make a difference ? Apply now and help us shape a future where arts and creativity empower communities across the UK. Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible! Depending on the volume of applications received, the vacancy may be closed before the expected advertising end date. We re really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level. In our 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey, 59% (nearly 3,800) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of . The Employee Net Promoter Score is a measure of how willing our colleagues are to recommend us as a good place to work to their loved ones and a score of is considered a Very Good score when compared to global benchmarks set by hundreds of other organisations.
Cancer Research UK
Stratford-upon-avon, Warwickshire
. Credible procurement partner. Sustainable supplier management. Impacting the future. Senior Procurement Category Manager (Marketing) £56,000 - £63,000 (+ ) Grade: P3Reports to: Senior Procurement Manager Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. Closing date: 27 February :55This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible. Recruitment process: Two competency-based interviews Interview date: From the week commencing 09 March 2026We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.Cancer Research UK's Procurement team plays a critical role in ensuring the charity has the resources it needs to operate and deliver on our mission. Managing around £200m of annual spend, we are driving an ambitious transformation to create a strategic, data-driven procurement function that delivers value, mitigates risk, and fosters innovation. By embedding procurement best practice across the organisation, we aim to maximise value for money, enhance quality, improve efficiency, and uphold our promise to direct 80p of every £1 donated towards beating cancer.As a Senior Category Manager, you'll lead the procurement strategy and category plans for the s, shaping how Cancer Research UK partners with the market to maximise value, manage risk and drive innovation. You'll own high-impact category strategies, lead complex sourcing and negotiation activity, and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders to influence key decisions across the organisation.This is an opportunity for you to play an impactful role in elevating Procurement's strategic contribution, ensuring we secure the best commercial outcomes, strengthen supplier performance, and unlock opportunities that directly enables our mission of beating cancer.If you're a strategic category management professional with experience overseeing large, complex categories with a proven record of delivering effective sourcing and contract management, we would love for you to join our mission. Developing and delivering the Procurement strategy for the s in alignment with Cancer Research UK's objectives and targets. Building strategic relationships with senior stakeholders across the organisation to understand business requirements and identify opportunities for increased value. Influencing senior managers to endorse and support the delivery of Procurement's strategy. Leading on supplier negotiations with suppliers to maximise value for money and risk mitigation for the charity. Analysing the supply market, assessing risks and business needs, and identifying opportunities to drive value, efficiency, and robust risk mitigation. Collaborating with stakeholders at all levels to deliver the category strategy, constructively challenging to optimise requirements and demand. Implementing category strategies and monitoring performance. Defining sourcing strategy for individual goods and services, establishing suitable preferred supplier lists, and ensuring this is adhered to. Leading end-to-end sourcing activities (including tenders, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations), ensuring aggregation of demand and competitive benchmarking of quality and cost. Leading contract negotiations and drafting commercial schedules to ensure robust commercial and contractual terms are in place to protect Cancer Research UK and ensure value for money. Communicating preferred supplier arrangements internally, ensuring the smooth transition of the contract to the appropriate contract manager. Collaborating with internal stakeholders and contract managers to oversee contract governance, compliance, spend, and lifecycle management. Supporting and leading supplier performance and risk management to ensure strong value for money and effective risk mitigation. Developing strategic supplier relationships to identify joint opportunities for added value and innovation. Procurement professional with experience managing a large Marketing, Fundraising, or Events category (c.£100m spend) within a large, complex organisation. Experience managing end to end procurement and tender processes and delivering sourcing projects. Proven success in developing and implementing procurement strategies, category plans and delivering category led cost savings. Commercially minded with a successful track record of managing complex supplier relationships with experience in drafting, negotiating, and managing high-value supplier contracts and RFPs (Request for Proposal). Has built credible and collaborative cross-functional stakeholder relationships at all levels with excellent interpersonal, communication, influencing, and negotiating skills. A proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset for encouraging innovation while promoting best practices and strong governance. Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with a successful track record of managing multiple priorities and delivering to deadlines within a fast-paced and changing environment. Experience mentoring and coaching junior team members.Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism Human: Act to have a positive impact on peopleTogether: Act inclusively and collaborativelyWe're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.You can explore our benefits by visiting our . Additional Information For more information about working with us please or contact us at . For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: and .Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
. Credible procurement partner. Sustainable supplier management. Impacting the future. Senior Procurement Category Manager (Marketing) £56,000 - £63,000 (+ ) Grade: P3Reports to: Senior Procurement Manager Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. Closing date: 27 February :55This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible. Recruitment process: Two competency-based interviews Interview date: From the week commencing 09 March 2026We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.Cancer Research UK's Procurement team plays a critical role in ensuring the charity has the resources it needs to operate and deliver on our mission. Managing around £200m of annual spend, we are driving an ambitious transformation to create a strategic, data-driven procurement function that delivers value, mitigates risk, and fosters innovation. By embedding procurement best practice across the organisation, we aim to maximise value for money, enhance quality, improve efficiency, and uphold our promise to direct 80p of every £1 donated towards beating cancer.As a Senior Category Manager, you'll lead the procurement strategy and category plans for the s, shaping how Cancer Research UK partners with the market to maximise value, manage risk and drive innovation. You'll own high-impact category strategies, lead complex sourcing and negotiation activity, and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders to influence key decisions across the organisation.This is an opportunity for you to play an impactful role in elevating Procurement's strategic contribution, ensuring we secure the best commercial outcomes, strengthen supplier performance, and unlock opportunities that directly enables our mission of beating cancer.If you're a strategic category management professional with experience overseeing large, complex categories with a proven record of delivering effective sourcing and contract management, we would love for you to join our mission. Developing and delivering the Procurement strategy for the s in alignment with Cancer Research UK's objectives and targets. Building strategic relationships with senior stakeholders across the organisation to understand business requirements and identify opportunities for increased value. Influencing senior managers to endorse and support the delivery of Procurement's strategy. Leading on supplier negotiations with suppliers to maximise value for money and risk mitigation for the charity. Analysing the supply market, assessing risks and business needs, and identifying opportunities to drive value, efficiency, and robust risk mitigation. Collaborating with stakeholders at all levels to deliver the category strategy, constructively challenging to optimise requirements and demand. Implementing category strategies and monitoring performance. Defining sourcing strategy for individual goods and services, establishing suitable preferred supplier lists, and ensuring this is adhered to. Leading end-to-end sourcing activities (including tenders, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations), ensuring aggregation of demand and competitive benchmarking of quality and cost. Leading contract negotiations and drafting commercial schedules to ensure robust commercial and contractual terms are in place to protect Cancer Research UK and ensure value for money. Communicating preferred supplier arrangements internally, ensuring the smooth transition of the contract to the appropriate contract manager. Collaborating with internal stakeholders and contract managers to oversee contract governance, compliance, spend, and lifecycle management. Supporting and leading supplier performance and risk management to ensure strong value for money and effective risk mitigation. Developing strategic supplier relationships to identify joint opportunities for added value and innovation. Procurement professional with experience managing a large Marketing, Fundraising, or Events category (c.£100m spend) within a large, complex organisation. Experience managing end to end procurement and tender processes and delivering sourcing projects. Proven success in developing and implementing procurement strategies, category plans and delivering category led cost savings. Commercially minded with a successful track record of managing complex supplier relationships with experience in drafting, negotiating, and managing high-value supplier contracts and RFPs (Request for Proposal). Has built credible and collaborative cross-functional stakeholder relationships at all levels with excellent interpersonal, communication, influencing, and negotiating skills. A proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset for encouraging innovation while promoting best practices and strong governance. Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with a successful track record of managing multiple priorities and delivering to deadlines within a fast-paced and changing environment. Experience mentoring and coaching junior team members.Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism Human: Act to have a positive impact on peopleTogether: Act inclusively and collaborativelyWe're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.You can explore our benefits by visiting our . Additional Information For more information about working with us please or contact us at . For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: and .Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact
A leading art marketplace is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner in London to spearhead the recruitment of exceptional tech and commercial talent. You will manage the entire recruitment process while fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of tech recruitment experience and excels at building strong relationships with hiring managers. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible work model, and opportunities for professional development.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
A leading art marketplace is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner in London to spearhead the recruitment of exceptional tech and commercial talent. You will manage the entire recruitment process while fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of tech recruitment experience and excels at building strong relationships with hiring managers. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible work model, and opportunities for professional development.
Closing date: 03-03-2026 Store Manager - Harbour Exchange Square, Canary Wharf Location: The Co-operative Food, Unit 18, Canary Wharf, E14 9GE Salary: £33,500-£37,500 per annum plus great benefits Contract: Permanent We're looking for a skilled Store Manager to join our retail team. This full-time Store Manager role comes with a competitive salary and brilliant benefits package. As a Store Manager, you'll help to deliver the store purpose by guiding the commercial and community strategies in your store. You'll also lead your team and show them how to make shopping at Co-op a fantastic experience, you'll help them to grow and learn so they can show our customers, colleagues and members the difference Co-op brings to local communities. In this role, you can expect to: • Empower your team to deliver great service, personally promoting the Co-op difference to customers and members • Build an inclusive culture where everyone can speak up and share their views • Develop your team through regular performance conversations to help them reach their potential • Make sure the store is safe, legal and operational • Manage and optimise your store's commercial performance, recruit new team members and manage HR processes You'll need experience of guiding and developing a team and working in a busy, service-focused environment. Good communication skills are essential, and you should be able to coach, motivate and inspire your team. You'll also need: • Resilience and great problem solving skills • The ability to understand and analyse commercial information • Willingness to roll up your sleeves and support the team with delivery of store activities In return for your passion and commitment, you'll get a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes an annual bonus (based on personal and business performance), A generous holiday allowance of 36 days including bank holidays (rising with service) You'll also get: • Colleague member discount with 30% off Co-op branded products and 10% off other brands available in-store • A pension with up to 10% employer contributions • Stream app - giving access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it • Cycle to work scheme • Coaching and training to support your career development At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities. We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work. We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you. Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion As part of the application process for this job, you'll need to complete two online assessments. It will take around 20 minutes to complete these tests. We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Closing date: 03-03-2026 Store Manager - Harbour Exchange Square, Canary Wharf Location: The Co-operative Food, Unit 18, Canary Wharf, E14 9GE Salary: £33,500-£37,500 per annum plus great benefits Contract: Permanent We're looking for a skilled Store Manager to join our retail team. This full-time Store Manager role comes with a competitive salary and brilliant benefits package. As a Store Manager, you'll help to deliver the store purpose by guiding the commercial and community strategies in your store. You'll also lead your team and show them how to make shopping at Co-op a fantastic experience, you'll help them to grow and learn so they can show our customers, colleagues and members the difference Co-op brings to local communities. In this role, you can expect to: • Empower your team to deliver great service, personally promoting the Co-op difference to customers and members • Build an inclusive culture where everyone can speak up and share their views • Develop your team through regular performance conversations to help them reach their potential • Make sure the store is safe, legal and operational • Manage and optimise your store's commercial performance, recruit new team members and manage HR processes You'll need experience of guiding and developing a team and working in a busy, service-focused environment. Good communication skills are essential, and you should be able to coach, motivate and inspire your team. You'll also need: • Resilience and great problem solving skills • The ability to understand and analyse commercial information • Willingness to roll up your sleeves and support the team with delivery of store activities In return for your passion and commitment, you'll get a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes an annual bonus (based on personal and business performance), A generous holiday allowance of 36 days including bank holidays (rising with service) You'll also get: • Colleague member discount with 30% off Co-op branded products and 10% off other brands available in-store • A pension with up to 10% employer contributions • Stream app - giving access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it • Cycle to work scheme • Coaching and training to support your career development At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities. We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work. We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you. Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion As part of the application process for this job, you'll need to complete two online assessments. It will take around 20 minutes to complete these tests. We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.
When Anita Roddick founded The Body Shop in 1976, she had a vision. Business as a force for good - that's us. Over 40 years later, we're proud to be pioneering cruelty free beauty every step of the way. We're the original ethical beauty brand. We've got a thing for empowering people and enriching our planet. We're all about keeping it real, in every way possible. Our activist roots remain a huge part of everything we do, from our iconic window posters to our vegetarian products to our infamous campaigns. We're never afraid to stand up and speak the truth. We like to do things a little differently around here. The Body Shop is committed to generating positive economic, social and environmental impact. We're fighting for what we believe in now more than ever. No holding back. Breaking the mould has always come naturally to us, and we need someone who's not afraid to mix things up. Your role in a nutshell To be an inspirational leader with enthusiasm for our brand and believe in the way we do business. With beauty retail expertise that is second to none, you will drive the store and the team to deliver retail excellence, strong sales results and engaging customer experience More about the role Customer Experience - We want someone who will shape a customer focused store experience by leading the team to drive customer engagement and bring the brand to life. The Store manager should also ensure the development of consumer loyalty to help build The Body Shop brand. Delivery - Retail related beauty expertise is highly desirable at management level. We're looking for someone who will be able to control and meet sales and performance targets with outstanding planning and organising skills. Our Store Managers need to have exceptional stock management skills, and the ability to monitor/manage change. It is essential for our Store Managers to be confident to use the data we provide you with to make sound commercial and business decisions to really drive your sales and your people. Our Store Manager have to have full knowledge of the beauty market, our competitors and have passion and love for our products! Teamwork and People Management - Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're particularly interested in individuals who are able to lead and work as part of a team and can quickly react to any problems that may occur. There is a necessity for our managers to be outstanding communicators and competent to manage the team in accordance to the needs of the store and its customers. We desire a flexible and responsible role model who is capable of attracting and retaining people who reflect the brand. Managers must have the ability to identify high potential, develop current members of the team to a high standard. What we look for Experience in beauty retail and people leadership Able to control and meet sales and performance targets with outstanding planning and organising skills Experience of using data provided to make sound commercial and business decisions Ability to work collaboratively within a feedback culture Team coaching and development Ability to demonstrate outstanding communication and operational skills Leadership skills to achieve personal and business success. Good IT Skills Flexibility to work across Sunday to Saturday is required.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
When Anita Roddick founded The Body Shop in 1976, she had a vision. Business as a force for good - that's us. Over 40 years later, we're proud to be pioneering cruelty free beauty every step of the way. We're the original ethical beauty brand. We've got a thing for empowering people and enriching our planet. We're all about keeping it real, in every way possible. Our activist roots remain a huge part of everything we do, from our iconic window posters to our vegetarian products to our infamous campaigns. We're never afraid to stand up and speak the truth. We like to do things a little differently around here. The Body Shop is committed to generating positive economic, social and environmental impact. We're fighting for what we believe in now more than ever. No holding back. Breaking the mould has always come naturally to us, and we need someone who's not afraid to mix things up. Your role in a nutshell To be an inspirational leader with enthusiasm for our brand and believe in the way we do business. With beauty retail expertise that is second to none, you will drive the store and the team to deliver retail excellence, strong sales results and engaging customer experience More about the role Customer Experience - We want someone who will shape a customer focused store experience by leading the team to drive customer engagement and bring the brand to life. The Store manager should also ensure the development of consumer loyalty to help build The Body Shop brand. Delivery - Retail related beauty expertise is highly desirable at management level. We're looking for someone who will be able to control and meet sales and performance targets with outstanding planning and organising skills. Our Store Managers need to have exceptional stock management skills, and the ability to monitor/manage change. It is essential for our Store Managers to be confident to use the data we provide you with to make sound commercial and business decisions to really drive your sales and your people. Our Store Manager have to have full knowledge of the beauty market, our competitors and have passion and love for our products! Teamwork and People Management - Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're particularly interested in individuals who are able to lead and work as part of a team and can quickly react to any problems that may occur. There is a necessity for our managers to be outstanding communicators and competent to manage the team in accordance to the needs of the store and its customers. We desire a flexible and responsible role model who is capable of attracting and retaining people who reflect the brand. Managers must have the ability to identify high potential, develop current members of the team to a high standard. What we look for Experience in beauty retail and people leadership Able to control and meet sales and performance targets with outstanding planning and organising skills Experience of using data provided to make sound commercial and business decisions Ability to work collaboratively within a feedback culture Team coaching and development Ability to demonstrate outstanding communication and operational skills Leadership skills to achieve personal and business success. Good IT Skills Flexibility to work across Sunday to Saturday is required.
Join Us as our US Curriculum Lead in Learning and Development! Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Are you ready to broaden your horizons and make a real impact on the future of learning? We're looking for an Experienced Manager to join our Audit Stream L&D team to lead on the development of our US Curriculum . This is your chance to shape the future of learning in this important area for the business. About the Role As our US Curriculum Lead, you'll manage the entire learning process for our US offering. You'll be pivotal in transitioning the curriculum into Audit Stream L&D (it currently sits in the business). You'll work close with our US practitioners, ensuring our learning meets the needs of the business, remains high-quality and is commercially viable . You'll be responsible for overseeing our QC 1000 response and liaise directly with global and US colleagues, influencing learning strategy for the future. You'll report directly to the Audit Stream L&D Leadership Team. Key responsibilities: Support the transition plan for the US curriculum, addressing compliance and delivery risks and managing the change process. Develop and deliver high quality, impactful and innovative content that meets learner needs and delivers business outcomes . Build strategic relationships with SMEs, Global L&D, and the US firm . Support the evaluation of learning impact and effectiveness (lead by our Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance team ) Bring fresh ideas to support effective learning solutions . Support the QC 1000 process, optimising our systems, processes and controls in relation to the US curriculum. What We're Looking For Experienced Manager with an audit background and recent US experience Experience of authoring learning content and/or facilitation would be an advantage but is not essential Strong relationship and collaboration skills Ability to work independently or as part of a team Experience with change programmes is beneficial Interest in developing self and others through high-quality learning Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills Strong data-analytics and problem-solving skills Understanding of business strategy and a focus on delivering effectively This role offers the flexibility to be based anywhere in the UK, with some travel required . If you're a talented, high-performing individual ready to lead change and support our L&D strategy , we want to hear from you. Apply now and help us redefine service quality in our US sector. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Join Us as our US Curriculum Lead in Learning and Development! Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Are you ready to broaden your horizons and make a real impact on the future of learning? We're looking for an Experienced Manager to join our Audit Stream L&D team to lead on the development of our US Curriculum . This is your chance to shape the future of learning in this important area for the business. About the Role As our US Curriculum Lead, you'll manage the entire learning process for our US offering. You'll be pivotal in transitioning the curriculum into Audit Stream L&D (it currently sits in the business). You'll work close with our US practitioners, ensuring our learning meets the needs of the business, remains high-quality and is commercially viable . You'll be responsible for overseeing our QC 1000 response and liaise directly with global and US colleagues, influencing learning strategy for the future. You'll report directly to the Audit Stream L&D Leadership Team. Key responsibilities: Support the transition plan for the US curriculum, addressing compliance and delivery risks and managing the change process. Develop and deliver high quality, impactful and innovative content that meets learner needs and delivers business outcomes . Build strategic relationships with SMEs, Global L&D, and the US firm . Support the evaluation of learning impact and effectiveness (lead by our Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance team ) Bring fresh ideas to support effective learning solutions . Support the QC 1000 process, optimising our systems, processes and controls in relation to the US curriculum. What We're Looking For Experienced Manager with an audit background and recent US experience Experience of authoring learning content and/or facilitation would be an advantage but is not essential Strong relationship and collaboration skills Ability to work independently or as part of a team Experience with change programmes is beneficial Interest in developing self and others through high-quality learning Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills Strong data-analytics and problem-solving skills Understanding of business strategy and a focus on delivering effectively This role offers the flexibility to be based anywhere in the UK, with some travel required . If you're a talented, high-performing individual ready to lead change and support our L&D strategy , we want to hear from you. Apply now and help us redefine service quality in our US sector. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Assistant Manager - Taco Bell Birmingham New Street Statio n Salary : £30,500 per annum Location: Birmingham New Street Station Contract Type : Full-time, Between 9am and 1am, Monday to Sunday Employer: Compass Group One Retail Add a little spice into your career as our new Assistant Manager at Taco Bell, Birmingham New Street Station. Taco Bell is the world's leading Mexican-inspired quick service restaurant brand, serving millions of fans every week across 8,200+ restaurants in over 32 countries. Located in one of the UK's busiest travel hubs, our Birmingham New Street Station site is fast-paced, vibrant, and full of energy-serving thousands of customers every day. As part of Compass Group, the world's largest hospitality company, you'll benefit from outstanding support, structured development, and genuine career progression. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated hospitality leader ready to take the next step and make an impact in a high-volume, dynamic environment. The Role As Assistant Manager, you'll support the General Manager in delivering operational excellence, developing the team, and ensuring every guest enjoys a great Taco Bell experience. You'll lead by example on shift, helping drive performance, standards, and team engagement. Key Responsibilities: Lead & Support: Assist in coaching, motivating, and developing a high-performing team. Operational Standards: Support the delivery of brand standards across food quality, service, and safety. Customer Experience: Champion a customer-first approach and help resolve issues quickly and professionally. Commercial Awareness: Support sales-driving initiatives and cost control to achieve site targets. Shift Management: Take responsibility for running shifts, opening/closing, and ensuring smooth daily operations. HSE Compliance: Ensure health, safety, and hygiene standards are consistently followed to create a safe environment for team members and guests. What We're Looking For A positive, energetic leader with a hands-on approach. Previous supervisory or assistant management experience in hospitality, or retail. Strong communication and teamwork skills. A passion for customer service and people development. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Proficiency in English and a desire to progress and grow your career. Why Join Us? Competitive salary Benefits package including pension, discounts, and learning & development programmes. Clear career pathways within Compass Group. A fun, fast-paced, and supportive team culture in an iconic location. We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Free meals Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families About Us As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Assistant Manager - Taco Bell Birmingham New Street Statio n Salary : £30,500 per annum Location: Birmingham New Street Station Contract Type : Full-time, Between 9am and 1am, Monday to Sunday Employer: Compass Group One Retail Add a little spice into your career as our new Assistant Manager at Taco Bell, Birmingham New Street Station. Taco Bell is the world's leading Mexican-inspired quick service restaurant brand, serving millions of fans every week across 8,200+ restaurants in over 32 countries. Located in one of the UK's busiest travel hubs, our Birmingham New Street Station site is fast-paced, vibrant, and full of energy-serving thousands of customers every day. As part of Compass Group, the world's largest hospitality company, you'll benefit from outstanding support, structured development, and genuine career progression. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated hospitality leader ready to take the next step and make an impact in a high-volume, dynamic environment. The Role As Assistant Manager, you'll support the General Manager in delivering operational excellence, developing the team, and ensuring every guest enjoys a great Taco Bell experience. You'll lead by example on shift, helping drive performance, standards, and team engagement. Key Responsibilities: Lead & Support: Assist in coaching, motivating, and developing a high-performing team. Operational Standards: Support the delivery of brand standards across food quality, service, and safety. Customer Experience: Champion a customer-first approach and help resolve issues quickly and professionally. Commercial Awareness: Support sales-driving initiatives and cost control to achieve site targets. Shift Management: Take responsibility for running shifts, opening/closing, and ensuring smooth daily operations. HSE Compliance: Ensure health, safety, and hygiene standards are consistently followed to create a safe environment for team members and guests. What We're Looking For A positive, energetic leader with a hands-on approach. Previous supervisory or assistant management experience in hospitality, or retail. Strong communication and teamwork skills. A passion for customer service and people development. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Proficiency in English and a desire to progress and grow your career. Why Join Us? Competitive salary Benefits package including pension, discounts, and learning & development programmes. Clear career pathways within Compass Group. A fun, fast-paced, and supportive team culture in an iconic location. We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Free meals Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families About Us As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
Head of Finance We are looking for a Head of Finance to join the team in this strategic support role sitting on the Senior Leadership Team. Experience within the charity or not for profit sector will be highly preferred, and applicants with a strong understanding of charity finance, regulatory requirements, and restricted funding environments are particularly encouraged to apply. Position: Head of Finance Location: Hybrid London, Birmingham or Manchester (typically one day per week in the office) Hours: Part-time, 80% or 28-hours per week (with flexibility on working hours and schedule to suit the candidate) Salary: £43-50,000 per annum (FTE) depending on skills and experience Duration: Permanent Closing Date: 28th February 2026 Interviews: To be arranged, in March 2026 Join a youth social action charity which challenges 18 to 25-year-olds to tackle educational inequality through a year of full-time social action. As mentors, tutors and role models in schools, they support pupils growing up in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the UK. The Role This role ensures that the SLT has a clear understanding of the organisation s financial position and funding landscape, enabling informed strategic decision-making and operational delivery. You will oversees the organisation s finance function and some HR administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency while providing expert guidance and support to staff, budget holders, and the leadership team. Main responsibilities include: Strategic Finance Support Operational Finance Management Line Management Systems & Process Development Collaboration and cross-organisational support About You We are looking for someone with experience in a senior finance role, ideally in a charity or non-profit or commercial environment. You will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent with experience of managing day-to-day finance operations, including payments, expense processing, and reconciliations. You will also have experience of: Overseeing payroll processing and some HR administration. Line-managing staff or consultants. Preparing and presenting management accounts, forecasts, and reports to senior management, Finance Committees, or Boards. Supporting budget holders and colleagues to manage budgets effectively. Providing strategic financial and HR advice to leadership teams. Interpreting complex financial and HR information and provide actionable recommendations. Please apply by uploading your CV and cover letter (two pages preferred) demonstrating your suitable experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Due to the high volume of CVs received, the charity can only respond back to the successful candidates. Employee Benefits As an organisation, particular emphasis is placed on fairness, well-being, and inclusion and offer a range of benefits for staff, including: Great holiday entitlement Training including degree-level qualifications Pension scheme enrolment starts at 4% as standard, and employee contributions are matched up to 5% Free eye tests and £20 off glasses Interest-free travel season ticket loans Interest-free bike loans under the Cycle to Work Scheme Interest-free Loans to assist employees with welfare or financial hardship 2 days per year to pursue volunteering opportunities and 2 days per year to support wellbeing Regular all staff wellbeing sessions with external wellbeing experts Reservist friendly employer - Bronze award Laptop and mobile phone Other areas of experience may include Head of Finance, Director of Finance, Finance Manager, Accountant, Business Accountant, Charity Accountant, Deputy Head of Finance, Deputy Director of Finance. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Head of Finance We are looking for a Head of Finance to join the team in this strategic support role sitting on the Senior Leadership Team. Experience within the charity or not for profit sector will be highly preferred, and applicants with a strong understanding of charity finance, regulatory requirements, and restricted funding environments are particularly encouraged to apply. Position: Head of Finance Location: Hybrid London, Birmingham or Manchester (typically one day per week in the office) Hours: Part-time, 80% or 28-hours per week (with flexibility on working hours and schedule to suit the candidate) Salary: £43-50,000 per annum (FTE) depending on skills and experience Duration: Permanent Closing Date: 28th February 2026 Interviews: To be arranged, in March 2026 Join a youth social action charity which challenges 18 to 25-year-olds to tackle educational inequality through a year of full-time social action. As mentors, tutors and role models in schools, they support pupils growing up in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the UK. The Role This role ensures that the SLT has a clear understanding of the organisation s financial position and funding landscape, enabling informed strategic decision-making and operational delivery. You will oversees the organisation s finance function and some HR administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency while providing expert guidance and support to staff, budget holders, and the leadership team. Main responsibilities include: Strategic Finance Support Operational Finance Management Line Management Systems & Process Development Collaboration and cross-organisational support About You We are looking for someone with experience in a senior finance role, ideally in a charity or non-profit or commercial environment. You will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent with experience of managing day-to-day finance operations, including payments, expense processing, and reconciliations. You will also have experience of: Overseeing payroll processing and some HR administration. Line-managing staff or consultants. Preparing and presenting management accounts, forecasts, and reports to senior management, Finance Committees, or Boards. Supporting budget holders and colleagues to manage budgets effectively. Providing strategic financial and HR advice to leadership teams. Interpreting complex financial and HR information and provide actionable recommendations. Please apply by uploading your CV and cover letter (two pages preferred) demonstrating your suitable experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Due to the high volume of CVs received, the charity can only respond back to the successful candidates. Employee Benefits As an organisation, particular emphasis is placed on fairness, well-being, and inclusion and offer a range of benefits for staff, including: Great holiday entitlement Training including degree-level qualifications Pension scheme enrolment starts at 4% as standard, and employee contributions are matched up to 5% Free eye tests and £20 off glasses Interest-free travel season ticket loans Interest-free bike loans under the Cycle to Work Scheme Interest-free Loans to assist employees with welfare or financial hardship 2 days per year to pursue volunteering opportunities and 2 days per year to support wellbeing Regular all staff wellbeing sessions with external wellbeing experts Reservist friendly employer - Bronze award Laptop and mobile phone Other areas of experience may include Head of Finance, Director of Finance, Finance Manager, Accountant, Business Accountant, Charity Accountant, Deputy Head of Finance, Deputy Director of Finance. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.
Led by a world class faculty of scientists, technologists, policy makers, economists and entrepreneurs, the Ellison Institute of Technology aims to develop and deploy commercially sustainable solutions to solve some of humanity's most enduring challenges. Our work is guided by four Humane Endeavours: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics. Set for completion in 2027, the EIT Campus in Littlemore will include more than 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, educational and gathering spaces. Fuelled by growing ambition and the strength of Oxford's science ecosystem, EIT is now expanding its footprint to a 2 million sq ft Campus across the western part of The Oxford Science Park. Designed by Foster + Partners led by Lord Norman Foster, this will become a transformative workplace for up to 7,000 people, with autonomous laboratories, purpose built laboratories including a plant sciences building and dynamic spaces to spark interdisciplinary collaboration. We are hiring Scientific Operations Managers to oversee laboratory facilities within either the Materials and Devices for Life Science Institute or the Plant Biology Institute. You will lead the design, set up, and daily operations of high throughput labs, ensuring equipment, infrastructure and processes meet our scientific, safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include procuring and maintaining equipment, managing supplies and inventory, troubleshooting facility issues, and serving as the primary operational contact, including out of hours support when needed. Materials and Devices for Life Science Institute Work focuses on 3D tissue construction, nanopore sensing/sequencing, device engineering, and applied sequencing. Candidates should bring technical expertise in one or more relevant areas such as protein/small molecule analysis, synthetic or living tissue from human cells, or device production in clinical environments. Plant Biology Institute Work focuses on improving global food production and sustainability through advanced plant science. Relevant experience includes molecular biology, plant cell culture, and plant growth. We seek candidates with strong scientific backgrounds, laboratory management experience, and an understanding of high throughput facilities. Core hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:30, based on site, with occasional flexibility required. Key Responsibilities Facility Design and Development Work with design and construction teams to build fit for purpose research facilities aligned with end user needs and MEP requirements. Experience designing and scaling laboratory facilities in a start up environment. Liaise with suppliers to procure equipment, consumables, reagents and accessories. Ensure required licences and regulations (signage, PPE, SOPs, COSHH, etc.) are met. Work with central teams to establish systems such as LIMS, QMS, EMS and BMS. Facility Management Oversee daily laboratory operations, ensuring efficient workflow and quality standards. Manage laboratory staff (hiring, training, mentoring, performance management). Implement and enforce safety procedures in line with GLP, ISO, HTA and other standards. Monitor critical lab conditions (temperature, humidity, air quality). Assess and support structural, mechanical or electrical modifications; optimise space and equipment for diverse research needs. Equipment Management Ensure equipment, consumables and reagents are maintained and available for research use. Oversee maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of instruments. Maintain lab cleanliness, space optimisation and operational readiness of all equipment. Work with external vendors for equipment servicing and repairs. Operational Support Develop and implement SOPs to ensure consistent and compliant processes. Troubleshoot workflow issues to prevent delays in project timelines. Inventory and Supply Chain Management Manage inventory with technicians, inventory managers and finance/procurement teams. Coordinate procurement to secure necessary materials and resources. Track and document inventory, ensuring timely resupply to avoid delays. Maintain systems for handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials safely and compliantly. Collaboration with Research and Development Teams Work with scientific leadership to align facilities with research needs and objectives. Act as key facilities contact, providing updates and recommending improvements. Ensure laboratory operations support scientific timelines and goals; contribute to project planning and strategy. Quality Assurance and Compliance Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory and quality standards (e.g., GxP, ISO, HTA). Implement QC processes to ensure accuracy and reproducibility of results. Support internal and external audits and inspections. Maintain documentation of processes, workflows and sample handling per regulations. Essential & Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience Educated to a minimum of BSc (up to PhD) in a relevant scientific field. Experienced lab professional with significant laboratory experience, including evidential exposure in a management or supervisory role. Proven experience managing a high throughput laboratory and overseeing both equipment and staff. Strong leadership and team management skills, capable of motivating and developing diverse laboratory teams. Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills in high tech or complex laboratory environments. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. In depth knowledge of laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, safety standards and regulatory compliance. Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols, quality management systems and regulatory frameworks (e.g., GLP, GxP, ISO). Proficiency with laboratory management software, inventory systems and data tracking tools. Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. Detail oriented, analytical and able to make critical decisions under pressure. Ability to work in a fast paced environment with a flexible, solutions focused approach. Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient and compliant laboratory environment. Experience working within start ups, scale ups or rapidly evolving R&D environments. Previous responsibility for scaling laboratory facilities or implementing new systems (e.g., LIMS, QMS, EMS, BMS). Experience working with specialised technologies aligned to Materials & Devices or Plant Biology research. Additional certifications related to laboratory safety, compliance or quality systems. We offer the following salary and benefits Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Why work for EIT At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact! Terms of Appointment You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford. During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme. This position will be fully office based, Monday - Friday. Please ensure you are happy with this before applying.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Led by a world class faculty of scientists, technologists, policy makers, economists and entrepreneurs, the Ellison Institute of Technology aims to develop and deploy commercially sustainable solutions to solve some of humanity's most enduring challenges. Our work is guided by four Humane Endeavours: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics. Set for completion in 2027, the EIT Campus in Littlemore will include more than 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, educational and gathering spaces. Fuelled by growing ambition and the strength of Oxford's science ecosystem, EIT is now expanding its footprint to a 2 million sq ft Campus across the western part of The Oxford Science Park. Designed by Foster + Partners led by Lord Norman Foster, this will become a transformative workplace for up to 7,000 people, with autonomous laboratories, purpose built laboratories including a plant sciences building and dynamic spaces to spark interdisciplinary collaboration. We are hiring Scientific Operations Managers to oversee laboratory facilities within either the Materials and Devices for Life Science Institute or the Plant Biology Institute. You will lead the design, set up, and daily operations of high throughput labs, ensuring equipment, infrastructure and processes meet our scientific, safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include procuring and maintaining equipment, managing supplies and inventory, troubleshooting facility issues, and serving as the primary operational contact, including out of hours support when needed. Materials and Devices for Life Science Institute Work focuses on 3D tissue construction, nanopore sensing/sequencing, device engineering, and applied sequencing. Candidates should bring technical expertise in one or more relevant areas such as protein/small molecule analysis, synthetic or living tissue from human cells, or device production in clinical environments. Plant Biology Institute Work focuses on improving global food production and sustainability through advanced plant science. Relevant experience includes molecular biology, plant cell culture, and plant growth. We seek candidates with strong scientific backgrounds, laboratory management experience, and an understanding of high throughput facilities. Core hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:30, based on site, with occasional flexibility required. Key Responsibilities Facility Design and Development Work with design and construction teams to build fit for purpose research facilities aligned with end user needs and MEP requirements. Experience designing and scaling laboratory facilities in a start up environment. Liaise with suppliers to procure equipment, consumables, reagents and accessories. Ensure required licences and regulations (signage, PPE, SOPs, COSHH, etc.) are met. Work with central teams to establish systems such as LIMS, QMS, EMS and BMS. Facility Management Oversee daily laboratory operations, ensuring efficient workflow and quality standards. Manage laboratory staff (hiring, training, mentoring, performance management). Implement and enforce safety procedures in line with GLP, ISO, HTA and other standards. Monitor critical lab conditions (temperature, humidity, air quality). Assess and support structural, mechanical or electrical modifications; optimise space and equipment for diverse research needs. Equipment Management Ensure equipment, consumables and reagents are maintained and available for research use. Oversee maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of instruments. Maintain lab cleanliness, space optimisation and operational readiness of all equipment. Work with external vendors for equipment servicing and repairs. Operational Support Develop and implement SOPs to ensure consistent and compliant processes. Troubleshoot workflow issues to prevent delays in project timelines. Inventory and Supply Chain Management Manage inventory with technicians, inventory managers and finance/procurement teams. Coordinate procurement to secure necessary materials and resources. Track and document inventory, ensuring timely resupply to avoid delays. Maintain systems for handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials safely and compliantly. Collaboration with Research and Development Teams Work with scientific leadership to align facilities with research needs and objectives. Act as key facilities contact, providing updates and recommending improvements. Ensure laboratory operations support scientific timelines and goals; contribute to project planning and strategy. Quality Assurance and Compliance Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory and quality standards (e.g., GxP, ISO, HTA). Implement QC processes to ensure accuracy and reproducibility of results. Support internal and external audits and inspections. Maintain documentation of processes, workflows and sample handling per regulations. Essential & Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience Educated to a minimum of BSc (up to PhD) in a relevant scientific field. Experienced lab professional with significant laboratory experience, including evidential exposure in a management or supervisory role. Proven experience managing a high throughput laboratory and overseeing both equipment and staff. Strong leadership and team management skills, capable of motivating and developing diverse laboratory teams. Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills in high tech or complex laboratory environments. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. In depth knowledge of laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, safety standards and regulatory compliance. Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols, quality management systems and regulatory frameworks (e.g., GLP, GxP, ISO). Proficiency with laboratory management software, inventory systems and data tracking tools. Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. Detail oriented, analytical and able to make critical decisions under pressure. Ability to work in a fast paced environment with a flexible, solutions focused approach. Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient and compliant laboratory environment. Experience working within start ups, scale ups or rapidly evolving R&D environments. Previous responsibility for scaling laboratory facilities or implementing new systems (e.g., LIMS, QMS, EMS, BMS). Experience working with specialised technologies aligned to Materials & Devices or Plant Biology research. Additional certifications related to laboratory safety, compliance or quality systems. We offer the following salary and benefits Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Why work for EIT At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact! Terms of Appointment You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford. During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme. This position will be fully office based, Monday - Friday. Please ensure you are happy with this before applying.
Closing date: 03-03-2026 Store Manager - Harbour Exchange Square, Canary Wharf Location: The Co-operative Food, Unit 18, Canary Wharf, E14 9GE Salary: £33,500-£37,500 per annum plus great benefits Contract: Permanent We're looking for a skilled Store Manager to join our retail team. This full-time Store Manager role comes with a competitive salary and brilliant benefits package. As a Store Manager, you'll help to deliver the store purpose by guiding the commercial and community strategies in your store. You'll also lead your team and show them how to make shopping at Co-op a fantastic experience, you'll help them to grow and learn so they can show our customers, colleagues and members the difference Co-op brings to local communities. In this role, you can expect to: • Empower your team to deliver great service, personally promoting the Co-op difference to customers and members • Build an inclusive culture where everyone can speak up and share their views • Develop your team through regular performance conversations to help them reach their potential • Make sure the store is safe, legal and operational • Manage and optimise your store's commercial performance, recruit new team members and manage HR processes You'll need experience of guiding and developing a team and working in a busy, service-focused environment. Good communication skills are essential, and you should be able to coach, motivate and inspire your team. You'll also need: • Resilience and great problem solving skills • The ability to understand and analyse commercial information • Willingness to roll up your sleeves and support the team with delivery of store activities In return for your passion and commitment, you'll get a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes an annual bonus (based on personal and business performance), A generous holiday allowance of 36 days including bank holidays (rising with service) You'll also get: • Colleague member discount with 30% off Co-op branded products and 10% off other brands available in-store • A pension with up to 10% employer contributions • Stream app - giving access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it • Cycle to work scheme • Coaching and training to support your career development At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities. We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work. We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you. Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion As part of the application process for this job, you'll need to complete two online assessments. It will take around 20 minutes to complete these tests. We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Closing date: 03-03-2026 Store Manager - Harbour Exchange Square, Canary Wharf Location: The Co-operative Food, Unit 18, Canary Wharf, E14 9GE Salary: £33,500-£37,500 per annum plus great benefits Contract: Permanent We're looking for a skilled Store Manager to join our retail team. This full-time Store Manager role comes with a competitive salary and brilliant benefits package. As a Store Manager, you'll help to deliver the store purpose by guiding the commercial and community strategies in your store. You'll also lead your team and show them how to make shopping at Co-op a fantastic experience, you'll help them to grow and learn so they can show our customers, colleagues and members the difference Co-op brings to local communities. In this role, you can expect to: • Empower your team to deliver great service, personally promoting the Co-op difference to customers and members • Build an inclusive culture where everyone can speak up and share their views • Develop your team through regular performance conversations to help them reach their potential • Make sure the store is safe, legal and operational • Manage and optimise your store's commercial performance, recruit new team members and manage HR processes You'll need experience of guiding and developing a team and working in a busy, service-focused environment. Good communication skills are essential, and you should be able to coach, motivate and inspire your team. You'll also need: • Resilience and great problem solving skills • The ability to understand and analyse commercial information • Willingness to roll up your sleeves and support the team with delivery of store activities In return for your passion and commitment, you'll get a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes an annual bonus (based on personal and business performance), A generous holiday allowance of 36 days including bank holidays (rising with service) You'll also get: • Colleague member discount with 30% off Co-op branded products and 10% off other brands available in-store • A pension with up to 10% employer contributions • Stream app - giving access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it • Cycle to work scheme • Coaching and training to support your career development At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities. We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work. We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you. Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion As part of the application process for this job, you'll need to complete two online assessments. It will take around 20 minutes to complete these tests. We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons BDO's Business Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. You'll be advising clients on their high-profile M&A activity, ensuring your clients' tax compliance affairs are in order and enjoying variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Compliance & Advisory services to scale-ups, to private businesses and to PE-backed groups. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with peers , Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged and supported to identify and develop new business opportunities, both with existing clients and prospects, contributing to the growth of the team and enhancing delivery to our clients . We are looking for someone with; An in depth, up to date knowledge of taxation with experience of advising entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses & PE-backed groups. Experience of advising on M&A transactions (e.g. Tax structuring and/or due diligence, buy and sell-side). Experience of managing a portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Ability to provide Corporation Tax C ompliance and Advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. An active interest in developing the team, both technically and commercially, through effective delegation and acting as a role model. An understanding of potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures. Experience of leading complex projects and dealing with complex tax issues. Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent. You'll also be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons BDO's Business Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. You'll be advising clients on their high-profile M&A activity, ensuring your clients' tax compliance affairs are in order and enjoying variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Compliance & Advisory services to scale-ups, to private businesses and to PE-backed groups. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with peers , Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged and supported to identify and develop new business opportunities, both with existing clients and prospects, contributing to the growth of the team and enhancing delivery to our clients . We are looking for someone with; An in depth, up to date knowledge of taxation with experience of advising entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses & PE-backed groups. Experience of advising on M&A transactions (e.g. Tax structuring and/or due diligence, buy and sell-side). Experience of managing a portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Ability to provide Corporation Tax C ompliance and Advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. An active interest in developing the team, both technically and commercially, through effective delegation and acting as a role model. An understanding of potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures. Experience of leading complex projects and dealing with complex tax issues. Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent. You'll also be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
We are looking for a proactive and organised Retail Liaison / Administration Assistant to support the day-to-day operation of a growing mixed-use portfolio comprising a shopping centre, public realm, residential properties and a large multi-storey car park. This role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth running of the estate by acting as a central point of contact between retail occupiers, managing agents, contractors and internal teams. It is a varied position with a strong focus on communication, coordination, administration and compliance, supporting positive retailer relationships and efficient site operations across all elements of the portfolio. The Role You will be responsible for maintaining effective day-to-day relationships with retail occupiers, acting as their main point of contact for operational matters. This includes: Managing retailer enquiries, issues and requests in a professional and timely manner Supporting the onboarding of new retailers, including inductions, access arrangements and documentation Coordinating works, deliveries and contractor access in line with site procedures Assisting with compliance administration, including health & safety records, RAMS and permits to work Maintaining accurate records relating to retailers, licences, notices and correspondence Supporting centre communications such as notices, updates and operational guidance Liaising with security, cleaning and facilities teams to help resolve operational issues across the shopping centre, public realm, residential areas and car park Assisting with reporting on retailer engagement, issues and trends Providing general administrative support to the centre management team Undertaking any other reasonable duties as requested by senior management Administration & Reporting You will also support the administrative and reporting functions of the portfolio, including: - Ordering office supplies and equipment - Distributing and collecting monthly occupier income reports and issuing regular occupier communications - Creating and distributing monthly digital newsletters for both commercial and residential occupiers - Supporting site budgets alongside the Centre Management team - Liaising with the Savills Accounts team on financial and invoicing queries and maintaining accurate records - Raising Purchase Orders via the Savills Proacts dashboard and resolving invoicing issues with service providers - Recording and maintaining car park usage and income data for site and client reporting - Collecting utilities data and completing Change of Tenancy (COT) reports for incoming and outgoing occupiers - Undertaking any other reasonable duties as requested by senior management Ideal skills Strong administrative and organisational skills High attention to detail and accuracy Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines Professional, customer-focused approach with strong interpersonal skills Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word Ideal knowledge Understanding of retail and commercial leasing terminology and processes Awareness of mixed-use environments incorporating retail, residential, public realm and car parking assets Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection requirements Understanding of landlord, tenant and managing agent relationships Ideal experience Previous experience in a property, leasing or administration role Experience supporting lease administration or tenant coordination Exposure to retail or mixed-use developments is desirable Experience working with external stakeholders Salary ranges from 35,000 - 40,000k for the right candidate + benefits.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
We are looking for a proactive and organised Retail Liaison / Administration Assistant to support the day-to-day operation of a growing mixed-use portfolio comprising a shopping centre, public realm, residential properties and a large multi-storey car park. This role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth running of the estate by acting as a central point of contact between retail occupiers, managing agents, contractors and internal teams. It is a varied position with a strong focus on communication, coordination, administration and compliance, supporting positive retailer relationships and efficient site operations across all elements of the portfolio. The Role You will be responsible for maintaining effective day-to-day relationships with retail occupiers, acting as their main point of contact for operational matters. This includes: Managing retailer enquiries, issues and requests in a professional and timely manner Supporting the onboarding of new retailers, including inductions, access arrangements and documentation Coordinating works, deliveries and contractor access in line with site procedures Assisting with compliance administration, including health & safety records, RAMS and permits to work Maintaining accurate records relating to retailers, licences, notices and correspondence Supporting centre communications such as notices, updates and operational guidance Liaising with security, cleaning and facilities teams to help resolve operational issues across the shopping centre, public realm, residential areas and car park Assisting with reporting on retailer engagement, issues and trends Providing general administrative support to the centre management team Undertaking any other reasonable duties as requested by senior management Administration & Reporting You will also support the administrative and reporting functions of the portfolio, including: - Ordering office supplies and equipment - Distributing and collecting monthly occupier income reports and issuing regular occupier communications - Creating and distributing monthly digital newsletters for both commercial and residential occupiers - Supporting site budgets alongside the Centre Management team - Liaising with the Savills Accounts team on financial and invoicing queries and maintaining accurate records - Raising Purchase Orders via the Savills Proacts dashboard and resolving invoicing issues with service providers - Recording and maintaining car park usage and income data for site and client reporting - Collecting utilities data and completing Change of Tenancy (COT) reports for incoming and outgoing occupiers - Undertaking any other reasonable duties as requested by senior management Ideal skills Strong administrative and organisational skills High attention to detail and accuracy Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines Professional, customer-focused approach with strong interpersonal skills Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word Ideal knowledge Understanding of retail and commercial leasing terminology and processes Awareness of mixed-use environments incorporating retail, residential, public realm and car parking assets Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection requirements Understanding of landlord, tenant and managing agent relationships Ideal experience Previous experience in a property, leasing or administration role Experience supporting lease administration or tenant coordination Exposure to retail or mixed-use developments is desirable Experience working with external stakeholders Salary ranges from 35,000 - 40,000k for the right candidate + benefits.
We are seeking a highly organised & proactive Senior Facilities Manager (SFM) to lead the end-to-end delivery of hard and soft facilities management services across a key residential client estate located in West London. You will own the client relationship on all FM matters, ensure legal compliance and safety, drive service excellence against SLAs/KPIs, and provide day-to-day leadership to the FM team, gardeners, and porters across the estate. The role combines operational leadership, stakeholder engagement (client/residents/leaseholders), and commercial accountability (budgets, contracts, lifecycle planning). Manage all hard and soft service providers, monitoring SLAs and KPIs and re-tendering to ensure delivery of an efficient, quality and value for money service for our clients and the occupiers of their buildings/sites Assist in the preparation and managing budgets in accordance with the RICS code of practice Monitoring and control of budget expenditure in tandem with Cluttons client accounting team Lead and develop FM team, Gardeners & Porters across the portfolio. Assist in the Control of all Environmental and Health and Safety, ensuring compliance across all buildings and sites with legislation, codes of practice and Cluttons policies and procedures Visiting and inspecting buildings and sites as necessary to ensure, as a minimum, key deliverables are met Support capital/refurbishment projects. Maintain accurate records via the systems used within the business. Assist with internal and external parties in relation to project works across the portfolio Regular and accurate reporting to the partners/property managers, clients and Cluttons H&S director Dealing with ad hoc queries and tasks from the property management team, clients and occupiers Developing and building good working relationships with residents & leaseholders to resolve issues promptly and professionally Drive process improvements & service levels across the portfolio. Responsibilities People Overseeing the day-to-day management of the FM, Gardeners & Porters. Liaising with partners and the property managers regularly and updating them on all current matters. Liaising with other departments (e.g. projects and building consultancy and fund management) as necessary. Instructing, managing and supervising of contractors in a good and timely manner who are required to work on sites under our control. Clients and business development Providing client facing expertise in FM related matters Reporting to clients, where instructed, all issues relating to building/site operation Developing and building relationships with clients Identify areas for new business generation Setting and monitoring budgets and accounts in consultation with the property managers, client accounts team and clients Control and accurate coding of invoices ensuring prompt payment of suppliers Ensuring fee income to the business is maximised whilst complying with the RICS code of practice Working with property managers in dealing with insurance claims Point of contact for all contractor invoice queries. Systems and process Acting at all times in accordance with Cluttons' policies and procedures particularly those that relate to the FM function along with health and safety and environmental Ensuring that issues and priorities identified in environmental, general health, safety and fire risk assessments are actioned/dealt with in a timely manner and the online management system (currently RiskWise) is kept up to date Ensuring all contractors used on buildings and sites are competent and accredited in accordance with the company's policies and procedures Actively reviewing procedures and proofing change to improve service delivery and compliance Actively keep all systems updated with correct information & review team outputs using reporting systems. Requirements Proven experience in facilities management, preferably in a residential setting IOSH/NEBOSH qualification or demonstrated knowledge and experience of health and safety Membership of IWFM or another FM qualification Experience of managing residential blocks Demonstrated leadership/management skills to deal with issues ranging from senior level to administrative Experience in facilities management or property management role Setting and management of budgets Demonstrate an ability to solve complex problems and deliver a variety of options in complex situations. Experience of using property management systems (TRAMPS, Filestore, Vanitfy would be an advantage) Experience in the use of online environmental, health and safety management and compliance systems (e.g RiskWise) Hybrid working - to give you the flexibility you need Holidays: 25 days increasing in line with length of service to a maximum of 30 days Enhanced auto enrolment pension scheme - to help you save for the future Life assurance - to protect your loved ones should the worst happen Interest free season ticket loans Cycle to work scheme - discounted bicycles Flu and eye care vouchers - to keep you healthy Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 health & wellbeing support Remote GP app - to give you and your family access to medical experts quickly Platform hosting 1000s of discounts at your favourite retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, leisure & days out venues, gyms and more Family & wellbeing policy - including enhanced maternity pay, menopause support, neurodiversity support, carer support, company sick pay and much more Plus a Flexible benefits policy that allows you to pick and choose additional benefits as below: Purchasing up to 5 days additional holiday Discounted gym membership Discounted private medical insurance for family cover Discounted critical health insurance and more We recognise that diversity in all its forms including but not limited to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and background - enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to serve our clients and community effectively. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, knowing their unique perspectives are welcomed and appreciated. We actively seek applicants from all backgrounds and want you to get in touch even if you don't have all the skills we have asked for - we will support you with the development you need. Recruitment agencies Cluttons will only pay agency fees where a signed agreement is in place and the agency has been instructed by a member of our HR team. We do not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs from any third party, including recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted to Cluttons or any of our employees outside of our formal recruitment process, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be deemed unsolicited and will not be eligible for any agency fees.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
We are seeking a highly organised & proactive Senior Facilities Manager (SFM) to lead the end-to-end delivery of hard and soft facilities management services across a key residential client estate located in West London. You will own the client relationship on all FM matters, ensure legal compliance and safety, drive service excellence against SLAs/KPIs, and provide day-to-day leadership to the FM team, gardeners, and porters across the estate. The role combines operational leadership, stakeholder engagement (client/residents/leaseholders), and commercial accountability (budgets, contracts, lifecycle planning). Manage all hard and soft service providers, monitoring SLAs and KPIs and re-tendering to ensure delivery of an efficient, quality and value for money service for our clients and the occupiers of their buildings/sites Assist in the preparation and managing budgets in accordance with the RICS code of practice Monitoring and control of budget expenditure in tandem with Cluttons client accounting team Lead and develop FM team, Gardeners & Porters across the portfolio. Assist in the Control of all Environmental and Health and Safety, ensuring compliance across all buildings and sites with legislation, codes of practice and Cluttons policies and procedures Visiting and inspecting buildings and sites as necessary to ensure, as a minimum, key deliverables are met Support capital/refurbishment projects. Maintain accurate records via the systems used within the business. Assist with internal and external parties in relation to project works across the portfolio Regular and accurate reporting to the partners/property managers, clients and Cluttons H&S director Dealing with ad hoc queries and tasks from the property management team, clients and occupiers Developing and building good working relationships with residents & leaseholders to resolve issues promptly and professionally Drive process improvements & service levels across the portfolio. Responsibilities People Overseeing the day-to-day management of the FM, Gardeners & Porters. Liaising with partners and the property managers regularly and updating them on all current matters. Liaising with other departments (e.g. projects and building consultancy and fund management) as necessary. Instructing, managing and supervising of contractors in a good and timely manner who are required to work on sites under our control. Clients and business development Providing client facing expertise in FM related matters Reporting to clients, where instructed, all issues relating to building/site operation Developing and building relationships with clients Identify areas for new business generation Setting and monitoring budgets and accounts in consultation with the property managers, client accounts team and clients Control and accurate coding of invoices ensuring prompt payment of suppliers Ensuring fee income to the business is maximised whilst complying with the RICS code of practice Working with property managers in dealing with insurance claims Point of contact for all contractor invoice queries. Systems and process Acting at all times in accordance with Cluttons' policies and procedures particularly those that relate to the FM function along with health and safety and environmental Ensuring that issues and priorities identified in environmental, general health, safety and fire risk assessments are actioned/dealt with in a timely manner and the online management system (currently RiskWise) is kept up to date Ensuring all contractors used on buildings and sites are competent and accredited in accordance with the company's policies and procedures Actively reviewing procedures and proofing change to improve service delivery and compliance Actively keep all systems updated with correct information & review team outputs using reporting systems. Requirements Proven experience in facilities management, preferably in a residential setting IOSH/NEBOSH qualification or demonstrated knowledge and experience of health and safety Membership of IWFM or another FM qualification Experience of managing residential blocks Demonstrated leadership/management skills to deal with issues ranging from senior level to administrative Experience in facilities management or property management role Setting and management of budgets Demonstrate an ability to solve complex problems and deliver a variety of options in complex situations. Experience of using property management systems (TRAMPS, Filestore, Vanitfy would be an advantage) Experience in the use of online environmental, health and safety management and compliance systems (e.g RiskWise) Hybrid working - to give you the flexibility you need Holidays: 25 days increasing in line with length of service to a maximum of 30 days Enhanced auto enrolment pension scheme - to help you save for the future Life assurance - to protect your loved ones should the worst happen Interest free season ticket loans Cycle to work scheme - discounted bicycles Flu and eye care vouchers - to keep you healthy Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 health & wellbeing support Remote GP app - to give you and your family access to medical experts quickly Platform hosting 1000s of discounts at your favourite retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, leisure & days out venues, gyms and more Family & wellbeing policy - including enhanced maternity pay, menopause support, neurodiversity support, carer support, company sick pay and much more Plus a Flexible benefits policy that allows you to pick and choose additional benefits as below: Purchasing up to 5 days additional holiday Discounted gym membership Discounted private medical insurance for family cover Discounted critical health insurance and more We recognise that diversity in all its forms including but not limited to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and background - enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to serve our clients and community effectively. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, knowing their unique perspectives are welcomed and appreciated. We actively seek applicants from all backgrounds and want you to get in touch even if you don't have all the skills we have asked for - we will support you with the development you need. Recruitment agencies Cluttons will only pay agency fees where a signed agreement is in place and the agency has been instructed by a member of our HR team. We do not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs from any third party, including recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted to Cluttons or any of our employees outside of our formal recruitment process, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be deemed unsolicited and will not be eligible for any agency fees.
